I Am the Flag

I am the Flag of the United States of America
My name is Old Glory
I fly atop the world's tallest buildings
I stand watch in America's halls of justice
I fly majestically over institutions of learning
I stand guard with power in the world
Look up at me and see me

I stand for peace, honor, truth and justice
I stand for freedom
I am confident
I am arrogant
I am proud
When I am flown with my fellow banners
My head is a little higher, my colors a little truer

I bow to no one
I am recognized all over the world
I am worshipped
I am saluted
I am loved
I am revered
I am respected and I am feared

I was flown at Valley Forge, Gettysburg, Shiloh and Appomatox
I was there at San Juan Hill, the trenches of France, in the Argonne Forest
Anzio, Rome and the beaches of Normandy, Guam, Okinawa
Korea and KheSan, Saigon, Vietnam know me
I was there
I led my troops
I was dirty, battle worn and tired, but my soldiers cheered me and I was proud

I have been burned, torn and trampled on the streets of countries I have helped set free
It does not hurt, for I am invincible
I have been soiled upon, burned, torn and trampled on the streets of my own country
And when it's by those whom I've served in battle - it hurts
But I shall overcome, for I am strong
I have slipped the bonds of Earth and stood watch over the uncharted frontiers of space from my vantage point on the moon
I have borne silent witness to all of America's finest hours, but my finest hours are yet to come

When I am torn into strips and used as bandages for my wounded comrades on the battlefield
When I am flown at half-mast to honor my soldier
Or when I lie in the trembling arms of a grieving parent at the grave of their fallen son or daughter, I am proud
My name is Old Glory
Long may I wave
Dear God in heaven
Long may I wave

Today is Flag Day. We celebrate both the adoption of our flag and the birthday of the U.S. Army.  Our flag is more than just a piece of cloth.  It symbolizes the history of our nation, the hopes and ideals of our Founders, the promise of something better, and the heart of the American People.  For me, it is all of that and more.  It is the symbol of my Republic, my Constitution, and my oath to support and defend that Constitution.  It has ridden my shoulder as I have served and fought for my nation.  When I pass, it will be the last mortal cover laid over me as I am consigned back to my God and maker.

Take time today to consider the true meaning behind our Flag.  If it is in you, commit yourself to defend the hopes and ideals that Flag represents from the decay infecting our Nation.  God Bless you and God Bless the U.S.A.!

 Stand strong, Patriots! No Compromise, No Surrender!

If America was a Corporation, Obama would be FIRED!

In a corporation, the likes of Obama (and his appointees) would have long ago been kicked out on his a$$ by the stock holders. But wait, you say, Obama was elected by a majority of the American people. That may be, but a majority of American voters ARE NOT stock holders in the corporate sense of the word. They are not true "investors" with the cash from their hard-earned dollars. They are the "TAKERS" who come to the government with their hands out expecting "free stuff" without truly paying their share of the cost of that government. They are infected with the Liberal "Entitlement Mentality". They do not pay income taxes. The taxes they do pay come from the welfare money they collect from the government (actually from all the taxpayers that do pay income tax). Their numbers have swelled because the Liberal political agenda is to promise these "takers" the world, paid for with the taxes from the real taxpayers, all in return for their vote to overturn the desires of the real "investors".

The "takers" don't really care what corruption, lies, deceit, and moral turpitude the government perpetrates as long as their "free stuff" is paid in full. The unfortunate truth is that the number of true "investors" in the government, the ones who really pay for all that "free stuff", is approaching the tipping point (if it hasn't passed already) where the "takers" outnumber the "investors" in rapidly increasing numbers. When those that pay for all of this government largesse can no longer afford to pay for the "free stuff", it will stop. That day will be the end of the current government. The "takers" who feel they are "owed" all of this "free stuff" will rebel with violence. Seeing how this is going, it will not be the "takers" that the government targets - it will be the "investors". The secret tyranny at the highest levels will come out of the closet with bristling arms. The "investors" have allowed themselves to slowly be made into slaves to the overspending corruption of the government. The government will use force to reign in these "slaves" that provide their currency of dependency - cash generated by the hard work of those who feel they are not owed.

We must stand up and, with a united front, force government to shut down the "free stuff" government supply lines and move these "takers" into being responsible for themselves. It won't be easy. Few honest politicians remain so after several terms in Federal office. We must get rid of these politicians and move back to the Government (yes, capitalized this time) envisioned by our Founding Fathers. We must move back to a limited government that only provides the "opportunity" to seek life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, not the physical and monetary means to do so. The first step in this process is to use the word "NO!" to our politicians. The second step is a lifetime two-term limit for all Federal political positions, returning them to "public service" positions and not a political career of corruption and self promotion. It is past time for the "slaves" who pay for everything this government does (or doesn't do) to "revolt" and take control back into the hands of the citizens! It won't be easy, but if we don't, the freedom our Founding Fathers gave us will die.

Stand strong, Patriots! No Compromise, No Surrender!