The American Dream

The American Dream is the idea held by many in the United States of America that through hard work, courage and determination one can achieve prosperity. These were values held by many early European settlers, and have been passed on to subsequent generations. What the American Dream has become is a question under constant discussion, and some believe that it has led to an overemphasis on comparative material wealth as the only measure of success and happiness.

To the many immigrants who have flocked here in the past and continue to do so, the American Dream means much more. It means freedom and liberty. An escape from tyranny and inhumane treatment. The ability to make their own decisions, without government interference. The right to speak up when they feel the need to, without the fear of inprisonment or even death.

It fills them with hope. Hope for a better future for their children, without the hardships that many of them were forced to grow up with.

There are a lot of people in this world who have dreams of coming to America. For many of them, the dream keeps them alive, doing what they can to try and fulfill that dream. America is their last bastion of hope. For most, this is only a dream, that will go unfulfilled.

A lot of Americans, those of us who were born here, take our country for granted. For many, the above statement, overemphasis on comparative material wealth as the only measure of success and happiness, is true. But as the March on DC proved, millions are waking up.

Yesterdays rally was about a lot more than just taxes.

It was about freedom and liberty. In fact, the biggest argument against the health care bill (besides the cost), is about our right to choose. It is about our freedom to make our own decisions. Because without those rights and freedoms, money means nothing.

Our country has gone through some serious financial hardships. The Great Depression, even during WWII. And although it was very difficult at times for people to see it through each day, they were for the most part, happy to be here. America would recover and they knew it. It would take hard work and sacrifice, but it would happen. Why? Because America was worth it.

It wasn't material wealth that made America worth it. It was the freedom and liberty.

America witnessed the largest conservative rally in the history of the United States yesterday. And this definitely means something. If a poll were taken of the participants, I am willing to bet that at a minimum, 85% had never been involved in any type of protest.

The final sentence spoken at the rally was "Washington, can you hear us now?"

They better be listening. To manage to get that many conservatives, that riled up. Leave their telephone calls and letter writing behind and go out in droves to do what has historically been a Democrat behavior, is saying something.

There must be a couple of people in the White House who fully appreciate its significance. Over a million people stopped taking what we have here for granted and marched to Washington, to prove it. The sleeping lion has been woken from its slumber and I doubt it will ever go back to sleep.

They did it once, they will do it again. One of the speakers yesterday said something to the effect of, "Obama, we now have over a million community organizers".

Additional comment:

I do agree with Culturist Johns comment regarding the "nasty" immigrants. Those who come here to mean us harm or just take advantage of what we offer, without giving anything back. My post does not include them, obviously they could give a damn about the values I state.

But, the vast majority of the immigrants in our history, are our ancestors. And without them, we would not be here, enjoying and fighting for the country we love.

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Well this is it folks. The big kahoona!. The Tea Party to beat all Tea Parties!


On 9/12/09 there WILL be a protest at the Capitol! And the good news for all of us working stiffs? It's on a Saturday!


Here is the tentative agenda of all of the planned events:


Thursday, 9-10:
Morning: Liberty Summit with select Congressmen and Senators
Afternoon: Grassroots visits with Representatives and Senators
Evening: Time to explore Washington

Friday, 9-11:
Morning: September 11th Never Forget memorial
Afternoon: Grassroots leadership training seminars
Evening: Special Dinner

Saturday, 9-12:
8:00am Set up for stages and volunteers
10:00am Events begin at U.S. Capitol, Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial
2:00pm March begins at Lincoln Memorial and ends at the U.S. Capitol Building

The website to find out more information and sign up is here.

I will definitely be there! Will you?

Let's show those lefties out there, including Obama, that we're serious!.


So, let's see some hands up. Hey! This is 9/12, people! For us 9/12 people!

Heck, they've even thrown in a 9/11 memorial to boot!

Let's rival those million man(woman, children, dogs) marchers! Besides, with a million people, the FBI would have a hell of a time, finding YOU.

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