"SOMETHING NEWELL"

What Is it That's American?

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Introduction – Part I - By Robert O. Newell

The darkness of tyranny has all too frequently befallen man in this drama called life. Darkness is defined as the absence of light; and for much too long there has been an absence of light about the real nature of tyranny. History has shown that collectivism and amorality have been the favorite tools of tyrants from the earliest despots in the Tigris – Euphrates Valley to the latest Caesars of the Communist world. Amoral men, rejecting God’s laws, have in one civilization after another conspired to remake the world in their own image, dethroning God’s Order while enthroning themselves. Time after time men blind to spiritual light have sold their God-given birthright of liberty for the promise of “free bread and circuses”.

In each case the intellectual quackery of the day, parading forth varying concepts of Rationalism and Humanism, have labored to replace spiritual light with the ages old “worship of reason” or intellectualism. This man-made light blossomed outwardly during Robespierre’s “Reign of Terror” in the French Revolution. There the terrorists, carrying the red flags of revolution, erected a statue to the Goddess of Reason. This worship of man was further magnified by Blanqui during the Paris communes of 1871 and gained a springboard named “Scientific Socialism” from Lennin’s Bolsevik Revolution in 1917.

Introduction – Part II - Cornerstones of Americanism

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The root of Rationalist concepts is a denial of spiritual regeneration, substituting instead the regeneration of man by mental and economic means. Total mental and physical regimentation of the people will of necessity always be the hallmark of this means of “creating a better world”. The central planners who would regenerate man by other than spiritual means have always been environment oriented planners or “economic determinists”. The outcome of this basic philosophy must be the social planning and regimentation from cradle to grave for the people and loss of their liberty. Where Rationalists come to power liberty must give way to equality, bringing everyone down to the lowest common denominator in order to achieve it. Karl Marx in the “Communist Manifesto” explains why the Rationalist, in order to bring about equality, must abolish marriage, family, religion and private property.

This battle for the minds and souls of men has been waged in every civilization. Lucifer’s big lie at Eden . . . that if man would eat of the forbidden fruit he would be as wise as God . . . is still the basis for man’s fall. Having caused centuries of suffering the Rationalist still rejects God’s plan of spiritual regeneration and substitutes intellectual means instead, believing that man, himself, is capable of creating his own heaven on earth. Thus far these concept have only created a hell on earth for man, leading from one type of tyranny to another.

Introduction – Part III - Cornerstones of Americanism

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But every so often a ray of sunshine does bursts forth upon the human stage, that upward reach which God has placed in the heart of man has, even during periods of darkness, rekindled the human spirit’s drive for freedom. Americanism is one such ray of sunshine, which has for ten score years lighted the way for men weary of tyranny.

Glancing back at history each civilization had its origins in certain religious, economic and political concepts, which served as a basis for launching that civilization toward its ultimate destiny. Is it not possible, then, for us who have enjoyed more freedom and prosperity than any people in the history of the world to ascertain the basic principles which underline our America?

Within American history four distinct cornerstones have served to provide and protect the unalienable right and privileges we associate with Americanism. Americanism is not so much loyalty to a plot of land as it is a dream of liberty under God’s laws burned into the heart of man. The dream we call Americanism still glows throughout the world among men, women and children who are denied its cornerstones. This ray of light if held high can still light man’s pathway through the Valley of the Shadow.

The FIRST Cornerstone of Americanism is a Belief and Faith in the God of the Bible.

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The very essence of “self-government” has been in our people’s willingness to abide by God’s laws. Our whole system of civil law and economic Free Enterprise has been made possible by the morality of our people. How long can our Judicial System and our Credit System stand without public morality? Those who no longer live by God’s laws soon begin to infringe upon each other’s rights. From the ensuing lawlessness society takes refuge behind emergency dictatorial powers to maintain order and the inevitable strongman comes to power. This point is best expressed by the truth that “He who will not be governed by God’s laws will be ruled by tyrants”. The Law was given to man by the Hand of God. So long as we abide in that Law and make His Law the basis of our civil law we shall be a free and prosperous people. God is still the author of liberty!

The SECOND Cornerstone of Americanism is the Constitution of our United States.

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With the signing of this governmental contract the states specifically bound and limited the powers of the central government. Before ratification the states demanded at least ten amendments to this contract, which we call the “Bill of Rights”. These were intended to further limit the power of the central government to certain specified functions and were concluded by insisting that any power not delegated to the central government by the Constitution, nor forbidden by it, were reserved for the states and the people. Thomas Jefferson echoed our founders’ sentiments when he said, “The government is best which governs least . . . let us hear no more about putting our faith in man, but let us bind down his mischief with the chains of a constitution.” In his farewell address to the people, George Washington warned, “Government is not eloquence. It is not reason. It is force! . . . Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.” Eternal vigilance and strict enforcement of the Constitution by our people is the only way we will maintain freedom. As Benjamin Franklin replied to a woman’s question, “Madam, we have given you a Republic, if you can keep it.”

The THIRD Cornerstone of Americanism is the Right to Ownership of Private Property.

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Immigrants from the four corners of the earth have sought refuge in America and engaged in free enterprise which is made possible by our right to private property. This concept is at the very core of creation of abundance and distribution of wealth. Under this concept individuals are given the maximum incentives and rewards for industriousness, frugality, inventiveness, and perseverance in marketing and distributing both goods and ideas. But free enterprise is only possible where government is kept from taking over the production and distribution of goods and services as is the case under our Constitution. For, when the central government owns or controls the jobs, banks, farms, communications media, housing agencies . . . are the people really free to speak, to write, to assemble or exercise their other God-given rights? The right to ownership of private property is the very basis of protection for all other human rights. This is the reason why abolition of private property is high on the list of Rationalists, both philosophers and revolutionists alike.

The FOURTH Cornerstone of Americanism is Personal Responsibility.

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Under our American system the individual must bear the burden of responsibility for his success or failure, for his crimes of commission or omission. For an individual to be free means free to make unwise decisions as well as wise decisions. In a free country society cannot be expected to protect the fool from the outcome of his foolishness. Being free to earn a fortune presupposes the freedom to be a bum. The responsibility for the consequences of our actions or inactions must rest upon the individual in any free society. During the Constitutional Convention George Washington stated, “If, to please the people, we offer what we ourselves disapprove, how can we afterward defend our work? Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair; the event is in the hand of God.” Or, as the British philosopher, Herbert Spencer, so ably put it, “The ultimate outcome of protecting the fool from the results of his own folly is to fill the planet with fools.” Christian charity does not mean to reward slovenliness or illegitimacy. Christian love does not mean subsidizing a generation of vipers who would destroy the foundation of our civilization. St. Paul said it firmly in his letter to the church in Thessalonia, “If any would not work, neither should he eat. For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.”

The very basis of personal responsibility is the American home. It is here that the values and loyalties we associate with Americanism are perpetuated. Family, love, family prayer and family responsibility are the bricks from which American communities are built.

May God forbid that Americans should ever allow this light called Americanism to go out. Whether this ray of light is snuffed into darkness may well depend upon how clearly American understand these basic principles. “. . . and the truth shall make you free.”

TERRORIST SENTENCED - Applied Americanism

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Remember the guy who got on a plane with a bomb built into his shoe andtried to light it? Did you know his trial is over? Did you know he wassentenced? Did you see/hear any of the judge's comments on TV/Radio?Didn't think so. Everyone should hear what the judge had to say. Ruling by Judge William Young, US District Court. Prior to sentencing, the Judge asked the defendant if he had anything to say. His response: Click here for Source

The Case For Rediscovering Our Foundations

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America is a nation of freedom and laws, founded upon a written Constitution, which is itself an extension of the particular character of the leaders and pioneers who settled in the wilderness that was once America. At the time it was conceived, our Constitution, and the system of government it described, was unique in the world. Click here for the "rest of the story"

Theodore Roosevelt Advocates Americanism, 1915

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... There is no room in this country for hyphenated Americanism. When I refer to hyphenated Americans, I do not refer to naturalized Americans. Some of the very best Americans I have ever known were naturalized Americans, Americans born abroad. But a hyphenated American is not an American at all. This is just as true of the man who puts "native" before the hyphen as of the man who puts German or Irish or English or French before the hyphen. Americanism is a matter of the spirit and of the soul. Our allegiance must be purely to the United States. We must unsparingly condemn any man who holds any other allegiance. But if he is heartily and singly loyal to this Republic, then no matter where he was born, he is just as good an American as any one else. Click here for the "rest of the story" . . . lest we forget . . .