10 Ways to Restore Liberty and End Tyranny in America
by Jerry Robinson | FTMDaily Editor-in-Chief
HOUSTON, February 25
It is no secret that the American economy is an absolute wreck.
But our broken economy is just one symptom of a much larger malignant disease that has been growing within our nation for decades.
Those on the right of the political aisle point blame at the the current Obama administration. (After all, we all know that our nation was completely fine until somewhere around January 20, 2009.)
And of course, those on the left of the political aisle point to Republicans as the real problem. In the end, neither the Republicans or the Democrats have done anything to slow the demise of the Republic.
In typical Washington fashion, both parties have attempted to deny responsibility for the failure of their "band-aid style" policies that have been fastened upon the dying American experiment.
Reality TV or FoxNews? There is No Escape
Meanwhile, many of America's citizens sit silently stunned in their living rooms at night with their eyes fixed to a parade of "reality" television. They hope to find escape from the insanity that is enveloping their nation.
Instead of finding relief, they are subjected to a steady diet of consumerism, designed specifically by the corporate-controlled media and corporate America, which encourages them to give back their hard-earned money for things they don't need.
Just like placing money on a conveyor belt, corporate employees are convinced that to obtain happiness, they must shell out their money right back to the corporations. Our modern consumption trap is truly a clever invention and is the path to riches for those who discover it.
A smaller part of our American population is alarmed enough to turn off the "reality" television shows in order to watch the growing plethora of nightly news programs. In what may be the ultimate irony, these Americans turn to the corporate-controlled mainstream press for information on today's most pressing issues.
Unfortunately, the mainstream media sold its soul to the highest bidder long ago. 90% of all of the media that enters the average American's eyes and ears on a daily basis is concocted and spewed out from one of only five multinational corporations.
The point is, it doesn't matter where you turn within the mainstream press. They all have the same ultimate agenda… to transfer your money to their advertisers so that those advertisers will keep paying the bills.
The mainstream media answers solely to the corporations and the shareholders who own them. They are not looking out for you. You are their prey. Why this simple concept has not been properly understood by the masses continues to confound me.
Given the fact that corporations practically run the federal government, should it come as any surprise that the corporate-controlled media lacks objectivity regarding government overreach?
It should come as no surprise then that the corporate-controlled mainstream media has been all but silent in the face of the government's unprecedented and ongoing attack on liberty.
The list of abuses includes: the unpatriotic Patriot Act, federally mandated healthcare, corporate bailouts, excessive taxation, and the failed war on drugs, just to name a few.
America's corporate-controlled media does little to inform the American people of the egregious violations on their constitutional rights and liberties that is posed through these types of government overreach.
Today, our corrupt federal government's attempts to create a welfare state has created a nation of dependents who believe that the present amount of government benefits must be the minimum.
We are told by the federal government, and by the corporate-controlled media, that our perpetual warfare around the globe is conducted to keep us "safe" from a faceless enemy.
Take My Freedoms, Just Give Me My Money
We are told by the federal government, and by the corporate-controlled media, that naked body scanners and unreasonable searches and seizures of our garment bags in our nation's airports are designed for "our security."
When the government sticks their hands down your pants and tells you its "good for you," you know that we are nearing the end of the American experiment.
Given our current state of affairs, you would expect mass riots in the street, or at least some type of organized effort within the national media to expose the federal government's overreach. Of course, the mainstream press is mute on the most important issues facing our nation.
And it seems Americans have become numb to the destruction of their liberties. Or perhaps they simply don't understand the basic concept of liberty.
I am not smart enough to answer that question.
What I do know is that our current government benefit situation is unsustainable. When, not if, the government begins making cuts to the public's benefit payments, the people will rise up.
Apparently, sticking your hands down someone's pants is one thing, but reducing their government benefits is an entirely different matter.
(Perhaps there is logic in stripping Americans of their liberties first. This way they can more effectively mute the eventual crazed mobs protesting cuts to their entitlements. Just a thought…)
Tyranny is Not Coming… It's Here
In addition to our economy being in shambles, and our derelict media having been sold to the highest corporate bidders, our current monetary system is unconstitutional, immoral, and entirely unsustainable.
Not to mention the fact that our citizens have become enslaved by consumer debt and have unwittingly become wage slaves of the corporate elite, willingly trading their hours for "a handful of dimes."
Tyranny has entered our nation wearing no disguise. Forget the disguise, the tyranny that has breached America's shores is naked.
Tyranny, under any name, should be considered unacceptable among those who have tasted freedom.
Sadly, a once free people appear completely unable to recognize what is happening.
For those of us who love liberty, the whole situation can seem utterly hopeless. But giving up is not an option. There is hope. America's origins are uniquely tinged with the sweet fragrance of liberty and freedom. Winning the the hearts and minds of the American people, who once understood the value of personal, financial, and spiritual liberty, is a worthy goal.
Below, you will find my contribution to the discussion on restoring liberty. This brief list is just the beginning. I will be adding more over time. I encourage you to contribute your own ideas to the list by leaving them in the comment box below this post.
10 Ways to Restore Liberty and End Tyranny in America
1. The Federal Reserve Act, which created the Federal Reserve System, should be abolished.
The Federal Reserve is a fraud. It is a leach upon the American economy. The money creation process should be rightfully restored to the Congress per Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution. Never again should our nation be held hostage by globalist bankers to whom interest must be paid on our own currency.
2. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) should be shut down permanently.
The Transportation Security Administration should immediately be shut down. The Federal government has overreached in its attempts to keep Americans “secure.” The invasive nature of the TSA Airport Security represents a clear violation of every American’s Fourth Amendment rights, which guarantees the freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures without probable cause. Forcing Americans to fund the operations of the unconstitutional TSA only adds insult to injury. If airport security is desired by the masses, it should be privatized and paid for by the airlines themselves. These costs can then be passed on to the consumer. This would allow the free market to place checks and balances on the system. Under current government control, free market signals are stifled. End the TSA now.
3. The Patriot Act should be immediately abolished.
This law was hurriedly pushed through Congress in the wake of the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Few Congressmen had adequate time to read the bill. The attack on civil liberties that has occurred under this Act are in direct violation of the spirit of our Constitution. Put simply, the Patriot Act is unpatriotic.
4. The Federal and State income tax systems, as well as the Internal Revenue Service, should be abolished immediately.
The income tax is an immoral form of taxation which penalizes individuals based upon their production levels. Under this system, the more you produce, the more you pay. Tax policies are designed to encourage and discourage certain types of economic behavior. Therefore, a higher tax on activity related to economic growth is illogical… if your goal is more economic growth. Governments obviously require funding and they have a wide array of taxes which they can impose – and currently do impose – to fund their activities. (i.e. user fees, excise taxes, sales taxes, etc.) The intrusive nature of the income tax, which literally rips money from the hard-earned paychecks of the working class through payroll deductions is both insulting and outrageous. End the IRS and the Income Tax immediately and force government to collect necessary taxes in a reasonable and moral manner.
5. Get the Federal Government Out of Our Bedrooms.
The Federal government should not be asked to define marriage. Marriage is an intimate act that does not need the approval or oversight of the Federal government. The Constitution does not give the Federal government the right or authority to operate as a morality police force. If marriage must be defined by government authorities, let it occur at the State level. Each state is capable of making its own laws without being made dependent upon the Federal government for questions of intimacy and sexuality.
6. The Department of Education should immediately be abolished.
The public education system is an absolute disaster. Compulsory education, which mandates homogenized curriculum, is unnatural and ineffective. The process of educating our children should be determined at the state level. Ideally, the power would flow down and ultimately reside within each locality. Privatizing education is a worthy goal, as governments should not be in the business of educating the public. It is a complete and obvious conflict of interest. And given the extremely poor results of America’s public education system over the last several decades, its failure should necessitate its demise.
7. The Federal war on drugs should be ended.
Federal drug laws are ineffective and serve only to create excessive amounts of low-level criminals, which fill our nation’s prison system. The drug war represents a major tax liability to our nation’s citizens. Each state should be allowed to determine its own drug laws without the intervention of the Federal government.
8. Term limits should be immediately imposed upon all Senators and Congressmen.
Under the current system, politicians are unduly motivated and incentivized to place an inordinate amount of time and effort into their re-election efforts. This distortion of incentives can be ended by limiting the amount of time a politician can remain in office. We need term limits now.
9. A plan to allow younger American citizens to opt-out of the fraudulent Social Security system should be introduced immediately.
All current beneficiaries should continue receiving their Social Security benefits. However, instead of continuing the ponzi scheme of funding current retiree benefits with current payroll taxes, current benefits can be funded through draconian spending cuts to the many bloated Federal programs that are ripe for the knife.
If the Senate and House of Representatives fail to act upon a plan to salvage the ailing Social Security system immediately, they should be forced to forgo their current luxurious Congressional pension plans and instead be integrated into the failing Social Security system. The best way to solve the Social Security crisis is to make the lawmakers dependent upon it themselves, just as average Americans have been forced to be. (Remember, it's all about incentives.)
10. The Roe vs. Wade Supreme Court decision should be immediately overturned by the United States Congress.
Laws regarding abortion should not be mandated by the Federal government but instead, should originate at the state level. Each state is capable of determining its own criminal laws regarding murder, rape, etc. Why should the state be forced to take its marching orders regarding abortion from the federal government? While I am strongly pro-life, I am also a realist. You may be familiar with the saying "when you outlaw guns, only outlaws have guns." The same applies to abortion. America cannot stop abortions. Only a truly moral people can do that.
