Do You Remember America?

HT Palladian View

By Charlie Speight

Do you remember America?
Do you recall that magnificent, unapologetic juggernaut of democracy and freedom?

Do you remember the America that made herself into a mighty power that she used to protect the oppressed elsewhere in the world, asking for little in return?

Do you remember how America created, built, manufactured, invented, assembled, hammered, welded, bought, sold, sailed, flew, plowed, sowed, harvested and shared?

Do you remember the America that was defined by her willingness to help, even to die for, others?  Do you remember that when there was war, America rescued the oppressed and rebuilt her enemies?

Do you remember Château-Thierry, Marne or St Quentin Canal? Do you remember the Maine?  Do you remember Guadalcanal, Normandy, the Philippines, Iwo Jima, Sicily, North Africa, Inchon, Puson or Pork Chop Hill?  Do you remember Khe Sahn, Dak To, or Hue?  Do you remember the Berlin Airlift?  What about Kuwait, Bosnia, Somalia, Basra, Karbala, Baghdad or Fallujah?  Kabul, Tora Bora, Kandahar or Abbottabad?

Do you remember Arlington or the two dozen foreign cemeteries where American warriors are laid to rest?

Do you remember America when her citizens didn’t expect – demand – that government provide for them?

Do you remember when children thought the greatest thing in the world was to be President of the United States?

Do you remember when America’s President “preserved, protected and defended” America and would never apologize for her or bow to the ruler of another country?

Do you remember when America was hated by men of evil because we threatened their intent, and not by countries that question her commitment?

Do you remember when America’s Founding Fathers were revered as visionary pioneers of liberty and not reviled as “a bunch of old white men?”

Do you remember when America was trusted and respected?

Do you remember the America that cherished and not challenged religious freedom?

Do you remember when America looked to her Constitution for guidance and not loopholes?

Do you remember America when a movie for adults meant that children couldn’t understand the plot, not because it was full of foul language and nudity?

Do you remember when you could watch the news in America and not have facts washed out by political ideology?

Do you remember when it was safe for children to play outdoors until dark and walk to school by themselves – and be safe in those schools?

Do you remember the American soul?

She was never perfect.  America had her own internal troubles.  We need to remember that she hasn’t always treated all of her citizens equally and that prejudices, corruption, greed and vanity have left their stains on her history.  Nor should we ignore that technology, scientific discovery, ethnic diversity, social maturity and practice have made America better in thousands of ways.

Through all the sad and dark times, self-imposed or forced upon her, America has been good.  Though, at times she has tolerated her own injustices, she has been sought for justice by peoples around the world.   For over two hundred years, America’s destiny has been the providence of liberty and freedom for millions of people around the globe.

And America’s fate – her future – is yours to decide.

Don’t ever forget that.

The Left's War On Women--Karen Floyd Weighs In

Hilary Rosen, bless her heart.

She sounded off with candor, speaking from the heart, flying her true colors. It was really refreshing to hear her attempt to flatten Mrs. Romney with her class-warfare cudgel.

She did us all a favor, really, and those who attempt to silence her (from any corner) are in error. She is truly A Voice Of The Left, and expresses The Left's deep contempt for anyone outside their tent.

We need her, to remind us who The Left is, and who we are, and what needs to be done to remove them from power, from any ability to impact our lives and families.

Mzzzzz Rosen, OldSouth salutes you!

Another strong, vibrant, high achieving woman (from South Carolina--yes they do exist there!), Karen Floyd, took the time today to bow in the direction of Mzzzzzz Rosen, and OS thinks her words are worth sharing:

Mothers’ real-life experience in managing household budgets makes them intensely aware of a simple fact: you cannot spend more than what you take in. Unfortunately, that is what our government is doing day in and day out, in epic proportions. Fiscal austerity must be practiced for any household to survive. Priorities must be funded, and conveniences sometimes must be sacrificed. Moms make tough choices every single day to ensure that needs are met. They cannot do what our government has done – try to be all things to all people, by offering an ever-growing number of handouts without any eye toward sustainability.

Mothers also worry about the future of their children, and with the massive debt our country is accruing, they have reason to be concerned. Under the Obama administration, the national debt has grown to a level greater than the country’s economic output for an entire year. Every man, woman and child in the United States currently owes $50,017, according to the National Debt Clock. By 2025, entitlement spending alone will consume all federal revenues. A mother’s fundamental goal is to leave her children more opportunity than she herself had. The government’s spending trajectory is making that impossible.

Once again, OS salutes Mzzzz Rosen, and cheers Mrs. Floyd. The more they both weigh in, the more clearly our choices become apparent.