Listening for the Jackboots

I went to sleep last night secure in the fact that I lived in a free, democracy-driven nation that was built on faith, and the desire to be free from evil tyranny and dictatorship. This morning is a different story. Now, before you accuse me of being John the Baptist, alone crying in the wilderness; or a person over dramatizing a threat that is very real; consider what those in Germany might have said months before the Nazis took over.

I had an e-mail regarding President Obama's Diversity Czar, Mark Lloyd. Hm, maybe I should back up a minute. Did you know that President Obama has Czars? Even the name causes one to picture Russia. If you don't believe me, go to http://www.whitehouse.gov/ and enter the word, "Czar" into the search. Yes, we do have them. Actually I should say that President Obama has them. And he is the only President of the United States to do so. Before I digress into a diatribe on the lack of necessity for Czars, I want to continue on my point of the one in question, Mark Lloyd.

Now, if I came out and said that Mark Lloyd, Diversity Czar was going to silence free speech, you might stand up and take notice. Aha, but our current President is MUCH smarter than that. He's simply going to impose fines to radio stations that produce anti-President sentiment such as Fox news. The fine would be equal to their operating costs for the year. And what happens with these fines? Wait for it...that's right...it will be given to smaller radio stations, ones with pro-President agendas, so that they can produce programming. Yes, you need to re-read that sentence. First of all, what radio station has enough money for their operating costs PLUS a fine equal to that amount? Second, wouldn't it be a great way to 'shut these people up' if they simply closed due to lack of finances? Third, what would the option be for these stations?...either change their programming or close. Fourth, what would we have left if this happened...all pro-Presidental propaganda. Very sneaky, isn't it?

Does it make you think of Nazi Germany and Goebbels? The Nazis first came to power by utilizing propaganda. It began subtly and then built. Do you think the very first day the Nazis came to power they opened their concentration camps and began killing innocent people? No, they started with simple ideas and thoughts and then 'sold' those to their fellow-countrymen. If you don't think it could happen here, talk to someone who lived in Germany during those times; I have...they didn't think it could happen either. Think about the liberties we have in this country and those who fought and are continuing to fight for our freedom. We owe to to them to not be complacent, and to stand up for our rights. This is not an anti-Obama agenda, but rather a Pro-American agenda.

Ladies and gentlemen, it is these subtleties that slip in when we aren't paying attention that shape the future of our country...if we don't stand up now, then we WILL start hearing the jackboots, and just as in Germany, it will be too late.