by Brandon Smith
I have heard it often said that there is no one right way to accomplish a goal. I agree. However, I would add that while there is no such thing as “one right way” to achieve an objective, this does not mean there aren’t numerous WRONG ways to achieve an objective.
Doing “something” is not always better than doing nothing if that “something” is based on terrible strategy. Unfortunately, there are people out there with otherwise good intentions, even in the liberty movement, that seem to think that taking action without planning is preferable to patience. They do not understand that there is such a thing as negative returns.
The reality is that action is easy. Patience and planning are difficult. Emotional reaction is simple. Quiet professionalism is complicated.
This is the dynamic that is plaguing the liberty movement today; the battle between our emotional drive to jump headlong into conflict with our progressively corrupt establishment, and the absolute necessity for intelligent strategy and proper timing.
The issue here is not “fighting.” Most of us know and accept the fact that a fight is coming whether we like it or not. I say by all means, let’s fight, but fighting is not enough. If we fight, we must fight TO WIN, and this requires fighting smart.
Thank you, Brandon! You have cogently articulated the “missing link” in the Liberty Movement; risk vs. gain analysis. Making gains will advance one toward the goal, going off half-cocked will not -- though it may make one feel better in the short term. I understand the need to do “something”. Cool. How about teaching your neighbors to purify safe drinking water, store food, basic first aid and Community Watch techniques? How about praying with them? Maybe we can win some hearts and minds until clarity arrives. Food for thought.
With Respect,
John Kummer,
Chaplain, JCCRT
Sylva, NC
I am not into the government illegally taking my property. Theft is theft and will be met with resistance. Whether the perpetrator is wearing a mask or a tin star.
I am getting tired of the now is not the time, this is not the issue. When is the time, what is the issue? This discussion has already been had and the winning argument has been made.
“They tell us, sir, that we are weak; unable to cope with so formidable an adversary. But when shall we be stronger? Will it be the next week, or the next year? Will it be when we are totally disarmed, and when a British guard shall be stationed in every house? Shall we gather strength by irresolution and inaction? Shall we acquire the means of effectual resistance by lying supinely on our backs and hugging the delusive phantom of hope, until our enemies shall have bound us hand and foot? Sir, we are not weak if we make a proper use of those means which the God of nature hath placed in our power. The millions of people, armed in the holy cause of liberty, and in such a country as that which we possess, are invincible by any force which our enemy can send against us. Besides, sir, we shall not fight our battles alone. There is a just God who presides over the destinies of nations, and who will raise up friends to fight our battles for us. The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave. ”
What percentage of the population whole heartily supported the revolution at the very beginning?
“If we fight, we must fight TO WIN, and this requires fighting smart.”
Forgot, does this mean eliminating your enemy or thinking that you can live with them after the fight? Think long and hard about it. You cut the cancer out completely, you cannot leave one cell behind. If you do the cancer will come back.
Multiple fronts must be employed to defeat tyranny. Peaceful protest has its place in gaining hearts and minds. The greatest stumbling block is getting the message out. There are many voices out there helping the cause. The link below to Sheriff David Clarke is a great example. Spread it far and wide so others can see the truth. This is what a constitutional sheriff looks like. God Speed.
https://soundcloud.com/peoplessheriff/the-siege-in-burns-oregon-the-peoples-sheriff-010916
its all to late trying to convince ignorant and mostly ungodly neighbors to think about freedom/rights, etc., and what it stands for. Heck most people don’t even understand what socialism is, they believe its some drink you can purchase at starbucks. In the Old testament scripture, Jonah proclaimed to his people, for me and my and house we will serve the Lord, so just make sure you and your family are right with God and don’t worry about the evil ignorance that has grown up around you, you will never be able to convince people of the truth on anything let alone Godly things. we are about to meet our maker in the air when he returns for his people, the time has grown very short now.