Fear Of The Dark

Fear of the dark is common with kids.

It usually doesn't last long. But while it does, it can play upon fear and make someone see something that isn't there. Or augment a terror that IS there.

It touches many. And I believe, it tries to grow and encompass life.

As with all the hurdles of life, it is fear that can be the stumbling block.

Of course, there can be things in the dark and in the light.

They don't stem from the mind.

Yet they wait for us and try to catch us off guard.

They try to take our guns and sap Freedom in all other ways.

Actually, there is dark that stems from the mind and spirit.

We each must face that too.

Many of us are reticent or even in denial that we all have a dark side.

Those of us who are healthy acknowledge it. Conversely there are those who do not. Those would be liberals. I'm going to publish an article about just how twisted these schnucks are. You'l' know it when you see it -s-.

In terms of faith there is sin.

Indulge me, those of you who don't believe. Or leave -s-. NB: I never proselytize. I reserve the right we all have to express my faith whatever it may be. It is part of what Restoring the Republic is all about.

Intellectualize and say it's making mistakes or missing the mark, which btw, is a translation of the Greek in the New Testament.

In Christian services, people acknowledge they have sinned. They seek redemption.

I know firsthand, it's not lip service.

It can be and it can be just a form for appearances' sake.

There is no end to reasons for anything methinks.

I think, however, that many do not search themselves.

They are afraid of what they might find.

Don't be afraid.

Big news: None of us are perfect.

Unless you are sociopathic (like several of the 'people' in DC), you have a conscience.

Making mistakes is part of the human process.

Even the darkest can turn to the light.

It's simply that some don't want to.

Free will.

I wouldn't have it any other way.

Else, how could we care about Freedom?

To examine ourselves and stand naked in the light of truth.

Don't be afraid of the dark.

Big Heart

Happy Valentine's Day.

A time for luuuuve.

Love is a many faceted jewel.

It can have the flipside of hate.

Honest emotions can lead to understanding or if not addressed, can lead to disaster.

I'm no expert. I have tried and lost and won as well.

Perhaps love is best served apart.

Rationalization?

Maybe.

Love is a textured emotion.

The Greeks have several words for love. They include eros for erotic or sexual, philios for 'brotherly' love and agape for love associated with God.

And being an emotion, there are many degrees.

The love I share with many is that love of Freedom. It is irrevocable. It is not self serving. It exists to serve others, especially in regard to restoring this Republic.

Having a big heart at least used to mean being generous, having what is close to unconditional love.

It can mean being able to take a lot both good and bad.

Yet, it can mean discerning and hating what is evil.

Find your own way concerning love.

The truth will out.

Care enough to try.

Don't give up.

Like the fight for our Republic, there will be success and failure.

And be willing to keep fighting for that love.

There is love enough to cover us.

More

More is less?

Consume, like we were told to do after 911. And incidentally it is mentioned in They Live as part of the alien inducement to be subjugated (The message in the ravioli.).

It's economical mindlessness.

Put your mind on hold and do what you're told.

More is indeed less in that regard.

Having stuff has been a common ploy of those who would control us for I'd say eons.

I'm a firm believer that you can't have too much of a good thing.

But, as with rights come responsibilities, so it is with having more.

I wouldn't dare tell anyone what to do with what they have.

I'm not into that commie to each from each crap.

I think we can help people to help themselves.

And thus, with self sufficiency can come independence.

More is a word, as with most, that is a matter of viewpoint.

The more of the uncontrolable brat and the sociopath, is totally selfcentered. To anyone but the source, it's mindless. To the subject, it makes sense.

Like an alcoholic drinking to excess (Even that can be just one or two beers if that is the catalyst.), it more that exacerbates the problem.

Or, more guns means less crime, if applied responsibly.

In other words, learn to use them and unite in the purpose of Freedom.

Keep the state out of it and make sure, as with all other aspects of helping to help oneself, you are resolute.

More mindfulness and less mindlessness.

Public Safety

It's a convenient umbrella/dustbin term to make it look like the state's interest is in protecting us.

Of course it's just another coverup for destroying our rights.

It's the old siren song that if guns are gone we will be safe. Therefore, make them illegal or at least registered.

When will these douches learn that if you outlaw the guns only outlaws will have them???

Never.

If the official word comes down and guns are outlawed, then yep, I'll be an outlaw, in the tradition of the Founders.

It's a vendetta against Freedom.

I've mentioned Indianapolis' Mayor wanting to veto a measure that would 'allow' decent people to carry in city parks (Oops. All those walks with my kids and I was a criminal.).

They need to be reminded that both the Indiana Constitution and 2A guarantee it.

They should be further reminded that it is our RIGHT that is merely enumerated.

Public safety is not the bandaid of cops, it is the assurance that we the people can be safe because we the people protect ourselves.

Ballard

Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard has made another blunder.

He says he will veto a measure if it comes to his desk, from the City-County Council that would allow gunowners to carry in city parks.

Considering his new Public Safety Director Straub, is from NY state and has an antigun rep, I'm not surprised.

Some time ago, he leaked a plan to establish 'New York style' gun laws in Indy. It raised a ruckus.

Apparently, the great hope of a mayor who 'got it' has been pi$$ed on.

Such is the hope one puts in politicians of any stripe.

When will they ever learn?

I said wait and see.

Well, not to be surprised, Ballard has turned out to be just another lackey in the power structure as it were.

And the reasons for not 'allowing' guns in the parks are the standard liberal drivel.

Guns cause the crime. Guns only add to the problem and increase danger.

Yeah.

They should use the late medieval exorcism rite on such weapons that were 'possessed'.

You would think a former Marine would know that weaponry merely responds to whom holds it.

I have called this former Marine (our Mayor) on the carpet before and will continue to do so.

There is a meeting 2/25 to determine this guns in parks issue.

I hope for a showing of Freedom minded folks to show the mayor his folly in trying to disarm decent honest citizens.

It seems to me that the deck is being slowly stacked against those of us who care about Freedom and thus self defense.

Along with a RINO Mayor, we have an influx of liberals into the Indy area who blanch at the thought that we and particulary many who have been lifelong residents, have guns.

It is a slow acting poison that I have long tried to alert others to effect.

So far, little has happened and there has been a showing in favor of our rights.

We shall see if it continues.

Interpretation

'Let the laws be clear, uniform and precise. To interpret laws is almost always to corrupt them.' Voltaire (Francois Marie Arouet)

Ain't that the truth Ruth.

Most of the time they are not, to say the least and I bet you all know that.

I was talking to my daughter the other day about this very thing.

We were talking of gun laws and what's going on currently in legislatures.

The Freedom stealers make things more complicated than they need to be. This accomplishes several goals.

Primarily, the more obscure, the less time to read and thus, understand.

Often the language is stilted, leaving little time to decipher.

Not only are they Freedom stealers, they are guilty of robbing time and energy.

Seemingly endless debate over that which is obvious, but must be clouded so that they wear some down, advancing in inches. They are patient.

If they can't get it one way, they try another vis a vis the health care bill.

Some things are what they are.

The Constitution and especially the Bill of Rights are such things.

They were worded in plain language.

However, they can be so obfuscated that they have been declared to be 'living' and thus malleable.

And don't forget all the socalled tax laws. Illegality spawning illegality.

The ATF makes up laws/rules as it goes along, or manipulates existing statutes often by exclusion (See how often refs to 2A etal are not allowed in court.).

My hope is when we are a Restored Republic that laws are no more than say a couple of pages and addresses precisely what it's for.

Some things need explanation or exposition. That includes scientific examination but then again mathematical theories can be precise (except for formulae). Lord knows my college papers attest to that, not to mention when I go for a PhD in Clinical Psych, I'll have reams of paper (Printouts for those of you who are pc generation) proving I know what I say.

OTOH, some of that college stuff is where these mokes in DC and elsewhere get their start in verbal diarrhea.

Dissertations are expected to be jam packed with big words and extravagant explanations. Some of my profs used to laugh at my succinct style.

Others would say that to get a point across, it is better to be to the point than to parade round Robin Hood's red barn (Thank you Dr. H).

As for gun laws, there should be none.

The Second Amendment is enough.

It's meaning is clear, uniform and precise.

Only the delaying tactics of those who steal Freedom wish to enlongate that which is obvious.

KISS.

After The Music

I love a good patriotic tune, let alone music in general.

Much inspiration is born of music, an inspiration in itself (Think of a mirror that reflects an image. Then that image is reflected in the next etc.).

The soundtrack of many a movie makes the 'blood flow'. Yet, what about after the music?

There are no tunes on the battlefield. No matter how encouraging The Alamo 1960 tracks may be, there was no music that last day, save for Santa Anna's drums and bugles. There was music and singing during the siege and Crockett had his fiddle and John McGregor had his pipes Yet, Dmitri Tiomkin's score can rouse strong sentiment. It should.

Then go study history.

The Star Spangled Banner sometimes gives me goosebumps. It never fails to remind me of what happened to start this country (I know it was written during the War of 1812, btw.) and what is happening now to renew it.

Other tunes bring thoughts of what it took to continue and sustain this Great Experiment of America. Again, what about after the music?

History can be masked by music sometimes, thus for me it reminds me of real events.

I've watched war movies with combat vets.

Some I know refuse to watch them.

Many just go along and can say what looks more real and what doesn't. Or what actually happened historically.

This I do as a student of history.

Music is a part of us all with few exceptions.

But after the music, I hope we all have purpose and study then act.

What I'm trying to say is that music should not block you.

It should carry you along.