From: Michael Dreyfus
Subject: Confederacy And The State (15 July 2004)
Dear John,
I am writing to you to comment upon several issues I have read on your site as well as a few others devoted to the Confederacy regarding the nature of the State or state power and the 'modern confederate' attitude towards it.
In my view, it is antithetical to any conception of government at all to take a negative attitude towards the state as you do, for the reason that the state as such is the Creator own power on the earth, i.e. the ABSOLUTE power...and the leader is that power personified. The problem with the US then or now is not that the State as such is bad, but simply the US state is bad. From Abraham Lincoln all the way to the second George Bush, US presidents as well as the US in general have simply been lucky due to massive material advantage viz. their opponents and in their minds seem to translate this into Rightness or somehow a perverted 'sign from above' of the rightness of the US and its ideas and power. They don't realize that not everything that happens in history is "God will" or is Right just because it HAPPENS. In other words, they incorrectly interpret the outcome of the war of separation as the Lord judgment in favor of them and against the southern states.
Again, in my view, its not the state as such or an absolute sovereign as such that is bad, rather there are merely bad examples, just as religion as such is not bad because there are bad religions, or that family or parents as such are bad, just because there are bad examples of them.
With regards to the US and to Abraham Lincoln and his kind, one must simply confess that his was the right execution of the wrong idea. Its not that being a powerful if not ALL powerful leader is wrong, simply Abraham Lincoln had perverted ideas and so wielded this power for ill. The same goes for George Bush II. He has the same freakish ideas as Lincoln did about 'freeing people' in other lands, about getting worked up over what a second party in another land is doing to yet a third party. I will never understand what was so important about getting between Iraq and Kuwait.
Also, again in my view, it is important to understand that there are political views other than 'liberal vs. conservative'. For liberals and conservatives are just two sides of the same coin, i.e. the same ideas but merely in opposite issues. Both are anti-state on issues that seem threating to them and pro-state when they are in favor of some ideas. Both are, to the Lord, a handshake from the front and a knife in the back. To be against the state is to be against the Lord and his power on the earth. Again, one may be against a state that does not embody this power rightly, but one ought not therefore be against the State as such. Property and money and individuality are powers, but they are not the Absolute power.
I am from Oklahoma and my ancestors prior to moving to Oklahoma at about the time of the war of separation and thereafter were themselves moving there from other southern states (e.g. Virginia, Florida, Tennesee) as well as Missouri. I have no knowledge whether any of them served in the army or not or whether they worked for the confederate goverment or not or gave or lent money, I just know that I, as well as my whole family and many Oklahomans are of the 'southern persuasion' at least in terms of general world outlook. Yankees are a different people and in my view, any future confederacy rather than limiting state power as conservatives are wont to do, ought to establish that the states themselves are the nations and the confederacy is the empire of these states. Each state ought have its own legislature but let the leader of the whole confederacy execute state power on behalf of the confederacy without any legislative oversight, i.e. let the leader deal directly with the governors on interstate matters yet not be hampered by any contractual obligations to them. An individual and a nation are as free as their leader and no more or less than that. If their leader is hampered by rules and regulations, so-called 'checks and balances' so will they in their lives. I therefore am fully in line with the cultural views of all like-minded southern peoples, even to the point of defending the institution of slavery, but not those views that think there will be such a thing as a state without a state or a nation without a state. That is, I am not a mere conservative or liberal in that respect. I am for the true leader and the true nation.
I look forward to any comments you may have and if you post this note on any other sites, I would appreciate any comments others may have as well.
Yours,
Michael Dreyfus
This is my reply:
Thank you for taking the time to write. I don't agree with what you say about the president, he is simply taking the fight to the terrorists, fighting them in their countries rather then in ours. If he frees some people in the process so much the better but the aim is to hunt down and kill every terrorist who has attacked the US and killed her people.
I agree that each State is a sovereign nation who joined together with their fellow nations to create a Union to represent their common interests such as common defense, domestic and international trade, and foreign relations. The Articles of Confederation was the result of this later replaced by a more centralized Constitution. Fast forward to today and the States are becoming nothing more than lines on a map controlled by a growing and more oppressive central government. If you have gone through my website you will find that I think a revolution or war between the States is coming in a generation or two. Lets hope that it is as bloodless as possible.
This is his reply:
Well, I have to disagree with your characterization of the US as simply being in the world minding its own business when all of the sudden and for NO REASON what so ever these people decide to attack us...they are attacking us because of the US loves Jews and Israel and commit crimes against them and their sovereignty. Even if one wants to say "SO WHAT" to that, OK, but all one has to do is realize cause and effect...if by a colorful analogy to make it clearer: Uncle Sam is walking through the forest swinging his his big stick around when he spots a beehive...he whacks it...then when the bees come out to attack him he is actually surprised at the response and gets mad at the bees for retaliating against him so in his frustration he starts trying to whack at the swarm of bees with his big stick, in the process knocking holes in other hives which are around...and so on etc...you get the point though, right??? And it seems like then you agree with Abraham Lincoln's policies?
From: Alex Macleaod
Subject: Heritage Not Hate (25 June 2004)
Dear, Wescivdem
Excuse me but I have two questions, first of being with the sang "Heritage Not Hate". If that sang is true then should I where a Swastika around because two of my grand-parents fought for Hitler in W.W.2. Don't get me wrong I hate the Nazi's but according to that sang do you think it would be fine for me to where a Swastika?
The second is why should the Confederate Flag be fine for people to put up and show publicly. I think both you and me would agree that Osama Bin Laden is an awful person, and that killing roughley 4000Americans was a terrible thing. But because of the war that Jefferson Davis started by braking off from the Union so that he would be free to whip and beet African-Americans, killed over 620,000 Americans.
Now, I'm not sure about you but it would seem to me, that killing 620,000 people for slavery is not very honorable. I realize that you would probably say that the south was fighting for states rights. But I'd like to point out an event that was known as "The Bleeding of Kansas". Hundreds of people died there because of hostilities between Abolitionist and Pro-slavery people. Thousands of people died, one of the most infamous instances was when an Abolitionist by the name of Tom Brown cleaved five proslavery people in have after the proslavery people killed five Abolistionist after a fight.
Thanks for your time, Amac
This is my reply:
Thank you for your comment. The main difference between Hitler's Germany and the War Between the States was that the South only wanted to do was leave the Union peacefully while Germany wanted to conquer the world. The NAZIs were fighting to take away freedom and self determination from the rest of the world; the South was fighting for their freedom and their right to self determination.
There is no comparison between Osama Bin Laden and Jefferson Davis. Bin Laden attacked the US out of pure hate; Jefferson Davis fought the US as a necessary act of war when peaceful secession failed.
There were many causes besides slavery behind the War Between the States, most of which had to do with economics such as high tariffs on finished goods and machinery from Europe who retaliated by placing high tariffs on exports from the United States; mainly agricultural products from the South. That led to loss of profits for the planters on their crops and higher prices for domestic goods and services because of protective tariffs blocking cheaper imports.
The Confederate flag was the national flag of the confederacy and flew over a slave holding country for four years. If I follow your logic then we should not fly the US flag either because it flew over a slave holding nation for ninety years. Unfortunately a bunch of empty headed racists have usually carried the Confederate flag along side the NAZI Swastika flag giving the uninformed public the idea that the Confederacy and Nazi Germany was the same thing.
"The Bleeding of Kansas" was the first shot of the War Between the States when hotheads on both sides decided to settle the issue of a free or slave State by force of arms. In the latter War Between the States force of arms was used when peaceful attempts of separation failed. Today because of leftist NEA controlled schools the only thing that people seem to know about Kansas and the War Between the States is slavery; the PC crowd has ignored all the other reasons. If you do the research slavery was dying out as the industrial revolution was slowly moving south and given time it would have died out within a decade or so. For example Brazil did not outlaw slavery until the 1880s.
It is kind of interesting to note that both the North and South loss almost the same number of men. Like most wars of those times many of these losses were by disease and poor sanitation in army camps, military POW prisons, and hospitals. The thing is that if Lincoln allowed the Southern States to leave the union in peace then there would have been 620,000 American lives saved.
From: Jim Trebowski
Subject: Liberal Site In Disguise? (30 May 2004)
Are you Liberal pansies in disguise.? You quote Homer on your site: To speak his thoughts is every free mans rights...etc..." Sounds like Liberal b.s. to me. Any real conservative knows that if we speak out against the war, we're against America. Remember "You're either with us or against us?" If you don't agree with the government, your NOT an American!!! Sorry, but free speech only appeals to Liberals.
This is my reply:
I have been called a lot of things but never a liberal pansy. I also do not know where you got the idea that I am against the war. I do have some problems with the way the war is being fought like not attacking the terrorists aggressively enough. I live in Oklahoma City and saw and felt terrorism first hand and have made up my mind way before 911 that they all need to be hunted to the ends of the Earth and killed.
You have the issue of free speech turned around. If you look into the matter further you will find that it is the liberals in this country that are AGAINST free speech and want to control our thoughts, our lives, our wealth, and our private property. What do you think hate speech is all about and why they are trying to shut down conservative talk radio and control the internet? Real conservatives take a live and let live attitude and believe that the individual is supreme over the State and so wants to reduce government control over our lives.
This is his reply:
You also seem to think that speaking against the government does not mean I am a "real conservative". I say doing so means I am. Free men, liberal or conservative, have many natural rights that no government can legitimately take away. If you march in lockstep with any government then you have given up those freedoms such as speaking out and thinking for yourself. That is what leads to the NAZIs and the Soviet Union.Thank you for your response. Actually, I don't think I do have the "free speech" thing turned around. I'm just pointing out what our administration is touting. If your a loyal lock-step Republican, you can't honestly disagree with their decision not to give protestors a permit to gather nearby during the GOP convention, can you? How about pundits that call critics of the Iraqi war "un-American"? Are they correct in their assertion, or are the critics excercising "free speech"? Yes...I KNOW that the GOP touts "rights" as a platform staple, but I haven't seen it in my lifetime. Nixon, Ray-Gun, Bush jr....helloooo! Paranoid Neo-cons. This is not your Father's red, white, and blue mom-and apple pie GOP and there lies my point. Now.the rest of the story
Yes..you've probably figured out that I'm the the Liberal (HORRORS!) and I love a good debate, so I hope you'll take this with good sport. I respect both platforms and consider debate a learning experience for all involved. I also don't blindly follow people just because their Dems. (Kerry dipping into the oil reserves..? Is he crazy?)
God Bless, and save the environment, (lol)
Jim Trebowski
This is my reply:
For the record I am not a loyal lock-step Republican. I agree much with the president on his war on terror but hardly anything on his domestic policies except for more tax cuts. Ask my Republican Senators and Representative, they will tell you that I am always on their ass for one thing or another.
I have no problem about free men and women protesting the war; protest is the American way. We would still be speaking English if our forefathers did not rebel against the King. There are some parts of the war against terror that I do not agree with: I want to see higher terrorist body counts. As for the upcoming political conventions as long as the protesters are peaceful (which I seriously doubt they will be) let them protest. I think everybody also has the natural right to make fools of themselves.
Have you classified me as a "Paranoid Neo-con" just because you do not agree with me? Or that I believe in the natural rights of men like the founding fathers did? One thing that I do find in common with modern Liberals and Nazis is that they label people. The Nazis took racial purity, a concept that was advocated by Planned Parenthood at the time, and used it to classify people and create "protected classes". In this case the protected class was the Aryan and all inferior peoples were fit only as slaves or death. Today's liberals also practice human classification. If they see a black man they see the color of his skin first. If a Black man, like Justice Thomas, decides to exercise his natural rights as a free man he is not considered a black man any more and is a traitor to his race.
I am a conservative with very Libertarian leanings. I usually vote for Republicans not because I like them more than I like Democrats but because I despise them less than I do Democrats. Until a political party more in line with my political views comes along that can win elections I will continue to vote Republican. If the Republicans keep pushing this country towards socialism and keeps taking away my rights and wealth I will vote Libertarian. That includes Democrats if they return to their roots of Jefferson and Jackson.
My Dear Libertarian, This is his reply:
I see your position a bit clearer now. No, I do not think you are a "paranoid Neo-Con", but I do believe the Republican Party has veered off onto that path, as have many of their supporters. In today's Orlando Sentinel, there was yet another letter to the editor suggesting that critics of the war in Iraq were "un-American". I would like to think we'd all like to see a more Jeffersonian government, but some seem to support politicians "in lockstep" without conceding that there are policies they don't agree with, and that is what sets both of us apart from the masses.
It also would be wonderful to live in a world that doesn't classify people by color, unfortunately, we are still feeling the after-effects of segregation. It is not rascist to recognize cultural differences, nor to acknowledge the possibilities that economic policies could hinder minorities. No one likes higher taxes, but i can't see how "trickle-down" economic policies help anyone but the super-wealthy in these days of unprescidented corporate greed. Personally, I'm in the middle class, and white so social programs wouldnt benefit me either, but until I'm convinced that there are no factors (other than what they themselves create) that promote inequality, I'm going to lean towards social programs that help them.
Do you feel all protestors are making fools of themselves? Do tell. Thats all for now..must be off to work. Have a wonderful day.
From: Paul Caldull (www.kiva.net/~mars)
Subject: Web page (30 May 2004)
John, I'll have to say your web page covers just about EVERYTHING. Great site. Got to you while searching for States wanting Secession as a way to stop all the BS we're going through. All I found so far was ARIZONA. There is also another thing working in around the Mid-west area called the "3rd CONTINENTAL CONGRESS". Also I'm involved as an "ALD Associate". That is the "American Liberty Dollar" that is totally legal and redeemable in Silver and Gold coin. Beautiful stuff. Best of luck will stay in touch. MARS/Hercules.
Paul
From: Cary Hirsch
Subject: We have alot in common (17 January 2003)
I have just reviewed your website and I see we have a few of life's experiences in common. I also enlisted in the armed forces, the US Army is 1968. I was interested in the real deal so opted out of the Air Force or Navy. I served my country, all of it, and of course, I too traveled, right to Viet Nam. Have you heard of it? I was given a few purple hearts while there but I sold them on E bay..dont ya know.
Unlike you I never tried double dipping via some coffee drinking position in the DOD. I just worked hard, put myself through college and became a doctor. I now own my own practice and pay taxes too...lots of them.
I don't own a gun but encourage those that need them to go get one. I personally have no doubts about my masculinity so I don't buy guns or Viagra but let me recommend a 44 mag, it's the "9 incher" of hand guns and it never needs a rest.
Did I tell you I am an Okie too! I went to both OSU and OU, then decided I needed a real education, dropped out of RedNeck 101 and moved east to attend a college people have actually heard of. Can you imagine that?
Ill bet you figured out that I am just another liberal (53, thin, lots of long hair and a big income) with a distaste for double dipping, combat dodging, male inadequate pseudo-conservatives. You seem a consummate loser, a guy that thinks he can lie like a Bush and be someone. You cannot.
Well my man, Rush is on you better get going... and as for that big gut you have, try the "Virtual Exerciser" sold on Overstock.com. Its advertised on the Limbaugh show and it is not some laughable piece of blue collar junk that fools only those dumb enough to listen to Rush!!!! So stop saying that!!!!
Dr. Richard
......a long haired, peace loving, blow job loving, highly educated, fit, charming, French wine drinking, German car driving, Belgian chocolate eating Clinton fanatic. Have a nice day.
This is my reply:
Thank you for your comments, they are always welcome. You are correct, we have many things in common. I also worked full time and attended college for both my BA in North Dakota and MBA at Oklahoma City University. I would never attend OU or OSU either because the liberals have taken them over.
I joined the Air Force at age 18 during the Vietnam Conflict but the shooting ended (1973) before I got there, ended up in the Philippines. I also missed Desert Storm because my reserve unit was in transition from F4 to F16 fighters and the war ended before we were certified to go. I retired after 24 years of service to the Air Force, active and reserve, so I will again miss the upcoming war with Iraq. I salute and thank you for your service to our country and the pain you suffered on it's behalf. I do hope you have fully recovered form your wounds.
Actually I do not care for coffee and I do not think my job in DOD is hypocritical or double dipping. If you study the Constitution you will discover that the national defense is one of the few powers given to the federal government. I have turned down jobs to other government agencies that I felt violated those powers and duties. While my job is not as noble or important as yours I am good at what I do to help protect you and your family. I also pay lots of taxes that I think are too high.
I also do not own guns either or use Viagra to prove I am a man. I am thinking about getting a 357 wheel gun for concealed self protection as provided by Oklahoma law. I have started carrying a large pocket knife since 911 and also have first hand knowledge of terrorism when the Federal Building in OKC was bombed and my house was shook to it's foundations.
While I have not been able to be all I wanted to be in life, bald, turn fifty years old this year, and a little overweight I do not consider myself a loser. I do listen to Rush because what he saids makes a lot more sense than you and your ike do. If you are trying to insult me one thing Conservatives have over whinny liberals is a thick skin. I have been dissed much worst.
From: Ellen McFarland
Subject: You are a very Sick Person (17 February 2003)
You are sick. sick. sick and your site is scary and evil.
EMC
This is my reply:
Thank you for your comments, they are always welcome. If trying to tell the truth and returning our country, in whole or part, to the republic our founding fathers intended is sick then I guess my condition is terminal.
From: JFlintof
Subject: No Subject (17 February 2003)
Sir
If you could distract yourself from bashing liberals for a bit and look at what's happening you just might see that the government is selling out our country to corporations. Do you like this concept? How about having the constitution and bill of rights abrogated ? Fascism is growing mightily.
John
This is my reply:
Thank you for your comments, they are always welcome. I do agree fascism is growing but it is the socialists of the left doing it. Trent Lott gets crucified for some mindless comment but Richard Byrd, a former KKK member, and Fritz Hollings, who as govonor of South Carolina first flew the Confederate flag over the South Carolina Capitol Building, get a pass. It is the DemocRATs and their allies of the left who are having the constitution and bill of rights abrogated.
I do not think that this country should be sold out to anyone, right or left. I bash conservatives, liberals, and anybody else who tries to take away our God given rights. Just ask my Republican Senators and Representative in Congress, I am always on their behinds for one thing or another. It seems that I do bash only the left because they have many more things to be bashed about. The main reason is because the Republicans and Right will disavow and cast out their extremist members but the DemocRATs and Left embrace theirs.
I am just as much against corporate welfare as I am against welfare for able- bodied individuals. We got into this situation when the Congress decided to seize powers and duties not authorized by the Constitution and the States, who created the United States, just let them do it. So the corporations and other special interest groups have to put lobbyists in Congress to bribe the members of Congress (through votes, perks, or campaign donations) to do or not to do things that affect their interests. That is the greatest danger to our rights and it will not be solved by campaign finance reform. We need politician reform, elect only those who put the people and their rights first.
Many of the greatest ills of society will be removed when the country, in whole or part through secession, returns to the republic the founding fathers intended.
From: Kevin Horton
Subject: None (4 January 2003)
How WRONG you are...except about model railroading, which is great. I would love to sit down with you sometime and buy you a drink, or meal, or some HO rolling stock, which I wouldn't mind customizing myself for you (I pride myself on my work! and hope the day comes when we all see railroads revived!) Otherwise, this son of the south (Born TN, grew up in KY) is now happy to live in Maine, my domicile of choice...One reason being that we so infrequently have to deal with attitudes such as yours; but I have dealt with them while growing up in KY and TN, so do NOT think that I shirk from a verbal sparring match. Yes, my friend (and I grant you that much; for you are a citizen of these United States), you are entitled to you viewpoint and are free beyond reproach to air your(mistaken) opinions; but you are nonetheless WRONG.
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