Why Hasn’t America Done Something?

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I have had the great fortune to have friends and neighbors who grew up under various forms of communism. My former neighbors, who were raised during the communist occupation of Romania, blessed me and my wife with the opportunity to attend their and their children’s American Naturalization Ceremony. That is a ceremony every American citizen should attend at least once in their life. My other friend grew up in Guatemala during the time when most of Central America was involved in anti-communist civil wars. These three friends have provided me with three different perspectives on communism: One from a person who grew up with a father fairly highly placed in the communist government, one who was raised as a commoner in his communist society and one who grew up in a war torn communist society.

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American history demonstrates that, as a society/culture, Americans are slow to anger to a point of violence

All three of these people are quite disturbed by what they see in America in 2022. They see an America that has declined into a nearly communist style tyrannical dictatorship. The Democrat Party is now openly embracing a progressive socialist agenda. They are overreaching and think they are secure coming out of the closet. On November 8, 2022, we will know for sure the future direction of America. My Central American friend, looking at our situation wonders why, with as well armed as Americans are, that armed action hasn’t already taken place. There is not an easy answer to that question. American history demonstrates that, as a society/culture, Americans are slow to anger to a point of violence. The Founding Fathers demonstrated extreme patience and exhausted every peaceful option before taking up arms against King George. Before the American Civil War, the federal government tried to use peaceful negotiations to persuade the Southern States to resolve their difference until the South initiated hostilities at Ft. Sumter. Prior to America’s entry into World War I, America tried to remain neutral until the German Navy started sinking American ships. Prior to World War II, America tried to remain clear of the war until Germany and Italy’s ally, Japan, attacked Pearl Harbor and other American facilities in Hawaii and the Philippines. Yes, the WWI and WWII example are overly simplistic, but the point is that America has a history of avoiding conflict until it is almost too late. However, once significantly angered Americans step up and overwhelm those on the wrong side of the issue. Will 21st century Americans become angry enough at the enemies of the Constitution to do something rash? When all lawful and peaceful constitutional options have been exhausted to peacefully correct the direction in which the federal government is proceeding, it is conceivable.

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Consider these words of our Founding Fathers

It has been said that the total number of civilian American gun owners could make up the world’s third largest army. It would outnumber today’s American active duty military by a significant number. President Biden has suggested he would use bombs and rockets domestically, but that seems like an empty theat. Having more forts, ships, canons, and soldiers didn’t work out so well for the British in the Revolutionary War. Numbers don’t seem to matter. Consider these words of our Founding Fathers.

"A pack of jackasses led by a lion is superior to a pack of lions led by a jackass." ~ George Washington "Our countrymen have all the folly of the ass and all the passiveness of the sheep." ~ Alexander Hamilton "It is infinitely better to have a few good men than many indifferent ones." ~ George Washington "The power under the Constitution will always be in the people." ~ George Washington "The issue today is the same as it has been throughout all history, whether man shall be allowed to govern himself or be ruled by a small elite." ~ Thomas Jefferson "When a government betrays the people by amassing too much power and becoming tyrannical, the people have no choice but to exercise their original right of self-defense — to fight the government." ~ Alexander Hamilton "It does not take a majority to prevail... but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of freedom in the minds of men." ~ Samuel Adams "The ultimate authority resides in the people, and that if the federal government got too powerful and overstepped its authority, then the people would develop plans of resistance and resort to arms." ~ James Madison "Where an excess of power prevails, property of no sort is duly respected. No man is safe in his opinions, his person, his faculties, or his possessions." ~ James Madison "The eternal difference between right and wrong does not fluctuate, it is immutable." ~ Patrick Henry

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Are the U.S. Constitution checks and balances working as defined in Articles I, II, and III of the Constitution?

Do you see any parallels in 2022 to what our founding generation saw nearly 250 years ago? Are the U.S. Constitution checks and balances working as defined in Articles I, II, and III of the Constitution? Regarding the First Amendment, is there unimpeded free speech in America today? Regarding the Fourth Amendment, was there a specific warrant issued for the Mar-a-Lago raid and search? Regarding the Fifth Amendment, how many January 6th, 2021, prisoners are still being held without indictment? Regarding the Sixth Amendment, how many January 6th prisoners have not received a speedy trial? Regarding the Tenth Amendment, how many powers has the federal government assumed that are not enumerated in the U.S. Constitution? Why hasn’t America done something? It is simple; the boiling point has not yet been reached. Depending on the outcome of the November 8, 2022, mid-term election, the temperature will get hotter or it will get cooler.

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