As I discussed during my Senate campaign less than two years ago, our nation faces some very tough times ahead, in both the near-term and certainly in the long term. Since that campaign, the state of our nation – and Alaska – has not improved; by many standards it has deteriorated. The false hope peddled by Obama lies strewn about the Occupy sites, even as many continue to cling to unreality. However, I am doubly committed to fighting to Restore Liberty in our nation and my great state.
Our nation has reached a condition where many times, up is down, right is wrong, and good is evil. Whereas diversity is celebrated as a core character trait, we witness over and over that “diversity” is an acronym for the “liberal mindset,” entertaining no deviation from politically correct dogma. Nothing crystallizes the backlash of straying from the liberal plantation more than Susan G. Komen’s recent public relations disaster following its announcement that it would cut off funds from Planned Parenthood.
At the same time, US Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg tells Egyptian media that she would look elsewhere if she were writing a constitution today. Never mind that she is sworn to uphold the US Constitution, the legal foundation for the greatest nation on earth. But this is no surprise given Ginsburg’s increasing reliance on foreign courts in her own legal decisions.
President Obama, with deep ties to radical members of anti-American organizations, has no qualms in dropping the name of his alleged savior when it brings him political points via a fawning US media. Citing Jesus in support of how one should spend money is a surprise though, given the fact that Obama donates a pathetic 1% of his income to charity. Moreover, his sudden affinity for Christ doesn’t make much sense in light of his past hostility toward our nation’s Judeo-Christian heritage. Nevertheless, he invokes the name of Jesus to aid in tax collecting.
As we head into this important and already contentious election season, we are faced with a juggernaut Establishment machine that seems to have no regard for the rule of law, especially as it regards vote integrity. While Eric Holder demonizes any state that dares to pass voter ID laws, his own media event attacking these requirements required all attendees to present – you guessed it – an ID card.
The Republican nomination might be considered by some as a healthy and vigorous means of competing for the right to oppose Obama. But right now it appears that “Republican Demolition Derby” might be a better way to describe that process. In any event, one of the least conservative candidates, Mitt Romney (whom I strongly oppose), has a solid advantage on the road to the nomination. Newt Gingrich, trying to link himself to Ronald Reagan, carries his own baggage: big government credentials from the past thirty years that should set off alarm bells for any conservative. And while my visit with Ron Paul last month was very encouraging on the fiscal front, his assessment of the threat of radical Islam is difficult to stomach. So is Santorum the “not Romney?” Not as long as he continues to embrace earmarks, endorsement of establishment candidates, and the other hallmarks of DC corruption. Such an approach to government makes his conservative rhetoric ring hollow.
So where will we be in November of this year? How about 2020? Can we tolerate another four years of Obama’s devastating assault on the moral and economic fabric of our nation?
The sleeping conservative giant woke up in 2008, organized in 2009, and won amazing victories in 2010, nationally and in many statehouses and local jurisdictions. The conservative movement is alive and well, and on the move. 2012 is another step on the path to Restoring Liberty, but it won’t be the final step, not by any stretch of the imagination. This is a long war we are in, one that requires all of our efforts, for the long haul.
What must we do this year and beyond? We must fight, for sure. We need to recruit, educate, and become stronger organizationally and policy-wise. We have the moral – and legal – high ground, yet it seems we continue to cede this ground back to the enemy. We must always be prepared to give an answer for our hope, to fight vigorously, yet with civility, on the battlefield of ideas.
The mission I started almost two years ago is as valid now as it was then, if not more so. With recent visits to Yale and with conservative leaders in DC, I am encouraged with the commitment of so many who are fighting for our nation. This includes a surprising number of like-minded students at Yale who vigorously defended free market principles amidst a crushing onslaught of Big Government-types who seem to see DC as the answer to everything.
This week, I will be joining thousands of conservatives at CPAC. I hope to learn about the many different organizations that are fighting the good fight and listen to and share ideas with grassroots conservatives from across the nation.
2010 was just the beginning, and 2012 will be another campaign in a long war to take back our nation. If the gains in 2012 are as significant this year as two years ago, our movement will continue to grow – and be effective in the goal to Restore Liberty. We will likely not gain all of the victories we desire at once, but we should take heart in our current strength – and trajectory. We must win the Senate, the White House, and gain even more Tea Party strength in the House, not to mention the critical battlefields of local and state politics.
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wager says,
Aye. Movements take time to gain speed. While we have little time left before the point of no return, there is time to win. It takes sacrifice of time every week. It takes donors willing to chip in. What began in Alaska in 2010 must not fail.
on 06 February 2012 / 5:07 PM
Barbara J Struble says,
I must vote for Dr. Paul. If congress declares war, he will sign the declaration. And that is the Constitution.
on 06 February 2012 / 5:15 PM
siteunseen says,
Hi Joe, I’m with you all the way, except I think you should listen to Colonel Douglas MacGregor who has espoused Ron Paul’s View on Islam. If it is a danger, Ron Paul will not hesitate to do something about it. He voted to go into Afghanistan after 9/11, but not into Iraq. Rand Paul is with him on this. I’ve studied it, and I believe they are correct. We are always going to have enemies, and no less with the North Koreans than with Iran, which is a minor military with little resources. Please read: “Refusing Battle” by Douglas MacGregor – http://www.armedforcesjournal.com/2009/04/3901424. I’m voting Ron Paul, because he’s the only Constitutional Conservative running. The others are not going to salvage our country, and without a strong economy, we have no hope of a strong defense, which Ron Paul believes in.
on 06 February 2012 / 5:30 PM
Reed Williams says,
R.B.G. = O.M.G. = W.T.F. – I could not believe the live quote I heard on the radio.. nor did I realize it was a member of our Supreme Court advising such liberal b’lls’t! Wow – and our Lame Stream Media won’t call Ruth Bader Ginsburg out to explain – We have a huge carcass of dead beliefs to throw off, and they are beginning to rot – I smell the stink!
on 06 February 2012 / 6:36 PM
Tom Gould says,
I just retired and moved from SW Alaska. Joe, if anyone wishes to view the results of socialism, and government pandering, simply visit a native village. You will see how these great folks are now slaves of gov’t. Result? Problematic work ethic, extremely high rate of teens giving birth, suicide, incest, drug and alcohol use. Some of my best years were spent working with elders and village leaders. They are smart and know what is wrong but are struggling against overwhelming interference in their villages. Cut off gov’t funding and in one generation, most problems would be solved. I suggest trying that, as a test, with four villages in four quadrants of Alaska.
on 06 February 2012 / 7:03 PM
Lance Roberts says,
It took for 150 years for the Progressives to get this far killing freedom, it might take a few years to get it back. We need to train people to think biblically, so they can make wise decisions and move this country back to freedom.
on 06 February 2012 / 8:35 PM
Cyn says,
Lance,
That would be an ideal world getting people think Biblically.
It will not happen. The world is enmity against God.
I would be happy just to get people to think.
This seems to be a lost art today.
on 07 February 2012 / 1:45 AM
Claudio Gomes says,
To think biblically we need to use the golden rule on our foreign policy and not think that the USA is the protector of Israel instead of God! The problem with most Christians is that they think we need to make the promises of God come true, as if God cannot make it happen Himself – He seems to need our help, right?
on 19 February 2012 / 12:34 AM
AMN says,
Keep up the fight Joe! Maybe someday we can have a Tea Party conservative running for POTUS! That would be awesome! But, that won’t be for many years to get us established & proven. You’re right, it will take a while. HANG IN THERE TEA PARTIERS!! Someday we WILL have our govt back!
on 06 February 2012 / 9:09 PM
Lizelot says,
Our nation and society faces a very determined and organized enemy within, this is the real threat right now and for many years to come. We, conservatives and constitutionalists, have only just awakened to our danger and are still organizing and recruiting; late, but with focus and patience we’ll get our country and society back on track. Our focus now should be to get Obama and his czars out, even if his replacement leaves something to be desired. That means, we should be united, even if it hurts–UNITED. Don’t split the vote!
on 06 February 2012 / 11:01 PM
cvd says,
Gee, Joe — who should we vote for if you are against everyone who is running on the “conservative” ticket? At least find some redeeming value in someone… are they that bad compared to the despot in office now?
on 07 February 2012 / 10:23 PM
Theresa Gomes says,
Former top CIA agent and Head of CIA Bin Laden Unit Michael Scheuer has endorsed Ron Paul and admits that his foreign policy is the best and most sane of the candidates.
http://www.dailypaul.com/201377/cia-chief-endorses-ron-paul
Joe, not really understanding why you don’t endorse Ron Paul, the only true conservative and the only honest man standing? Keep in mind that RP’s base is growing daily and Dr. Paul’s supporters will not be voting for anyone else.
on 19 February 2012 / 12:19 AM
Herb Brownell says,
Until all of you, including comentators and candidates, can use the words, “Marxist, Muslim Sympathizer, and Obama” together in a sentence, there is no hope. By a man’s deeds, you will know him.
on 20 February 2012 / 9:13 PM