Thanks for the recommendation... I'm honored! Here's my response to your latest response re: the article "I dare you to read this..." (as a newbie I had a hard time finding my way back there) Here’s my response...
Here’s my response to Dakota's response, point for point (you mentioned all of these as points of disagreement... but not all are points of disagreement). 1. The Revolution we are discussing will be terribly violent. Look at t...
Jesus; U.S.Founders; Isaac Newton; C.S. Lewis; Ron Paul; A. Russo; Keith Bandimere; Sister Kenny
Favorite book(s):
Bible; the book I wrote, $ecret$; History books; Biological Transmutations; One Minute Millionaire;
Favorite movie(s):
Sound of Music; Dr. Zhivago; Fellowship of the Ring; Matrix; Titanic
A note to my visitors:
My wife and I are committed to helping Restore Our Republic, not just by contributing to this online political community but also by the establishment of online and offline spirit-centered, life-centered, politically aware, eco-friendly, entrepreneurial, communities.
We understand that our culture is sick, that our shared values have dramatically shifted from a generally moral, Common Sense citizenry to a society that worships narcissitic individuality, has little understanding of the root principles upon which this country was founded and who take their freedoms for granted.
My life and my thinking were changed profoundly and in an instant, from rabid liberal to conservative-libertarian. It was not debate that changed my thinking and I would not have been changed simply by visiting the web site of my perceived enemy. What transformed my thinking was an inner spiritual shift resulting from direct contact with God's spirit, through Jesus Christ. Though it happened in an instant, it didn't happen overnight. Rather, it resulted from periodic shared communal and meditative experiences that eventually forced me out of my mental comfort zone, forced me to rethink what I had taken for granted.
Shared spiritual experiences within a community of loving caring people create such pardigm shifts in one's thinking. We sometimes see examples of this arising out of tragedy, where people are forced together, in the sharing of that tragedy, such as when the NY World Towers fell, the Great Depression, WWII, or the U.S. famine of 1816-17 (known as the "Year Without a Summer" due to climate changes brought about by one of the largest volcanic explosions in modern history).
However, rather than wait for such manmade or natural cataclysmic events, I have spent 35 years creating an infrastructure of ideas and shared experiences that will acccomplish the same paradigm shift in thinking among participants. That is what 3Circles Church Communities is all about. We don't just offer information that challenge one's existing ideas, we first prepare the mind for renewal and transformation, then we offer special retreats (ideally wilderness retreats, but this is not always practical) where those who have started to experience their own personal paradigm shift in thinking can be assisted in the process.
We would like to hear from others that are interested in establishing 3Circles Church Communities in their local area. We have a program that includes step by step instructions for establishing 3CCC Fellowship Groups and an online community to unite us all.
Thanks for the Friend addition. Dakota is cool, though I'm personally more hopeful the dire times to come will pull us together. I believe in the Music of the 60's and 70's, they at least tell us hwo to be mad at, though many still seem inclined to stay mad at each other. (I had an awakening which I would rather not get into right now...)
I case you don't see my response to your comment I am posting it here in full:
To some extent I agree with your perceptions. I'd prefer in this limited space to discuss that which I disagree with.
1. The Revolution we are discussing will be terribly violent. Look at the Minnesota 8 who were arrested BEFORE they left their homes in a coordinated and preemptive effort by city (local), state, and Federal Government entities. Somewhere in the neighborhood of 8 different law enforcement organizations, and it's senseless to discuss the details of the case. It is pure folly yet they still face years in prison though it is likely they will be found not guilty.
2. I believe, and all information from even mainstream sites, the UN and the IMF state clearly that this financial crisis, for lack of a better descriptive phrase hasn't even begun.
3. Mortgage defaults and bank repossession will increase dramatically in 2009 and 2010 as will homelessness.
4. Credit Card defaults will increase dramatically in 2009 and 2010. The same with auto loans.
5. A very significant and overlooked aspect of this is/are commercial real estate mortgages which are poised to default at alarming rates. They were better able to hang tough for a while than the average homeowner but all data suggests it's over. They are going to default like never before, ever.
(PLEASE look up and read about the Baltic Dry Index, something VERY few people have even heard of but plays a highly significant place in the scheme of things. 3CirclesChurchCommunities, it is vital and imperative that you fully understand the Baltic Dry Index, PLEASE do so, I am begging you)
6. As a result of the Baltic Dry Index figures (down 93%) there will be not only food shortages but shortages of EVERY item we import so remembering we no longer manufacture ANYTHING but Big Macs and American Idol, the shortages of necessary items will be catastrophic.
7. Hyperinflation will be devastating to the average American and it WILL occur.
8. The crime rate, especially armed robbery and theft, but all crime rates will increase dramatically and that has ALREADY started.
My point. Sometime between early 2009 and late 2010 there will be an uncivil war in the United States pitting very average Americans against EVERY form of government we unfortunately have. Of this I am certain. It will be a slaughter on both sides and death, murder and chaos will reign supreme for a period of time.
Hello 3C's,there are soend of America http://snagfilms.com/films/watch/the_end_of_americ a/ fiat empire. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5232639329 002339531&q=FIAT+EMPIRE&hl=en money masters http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-515319560 256183936 secrets of the Federal Reserve http://www.apfn.org/apfn/reserve.htm The Great IRS Hoax: Why We Don't Owe Income Tax http://famguardian.org/Publications/GreatIRSHoax/G reatIRSHoax.htm me links worth looking at.
hello, excellent idea to post on how to bypass the FED and get into real money! I left some info for you to check out on the American Open Currency Standard, and I will be placing a bulk order this Friday if you are interested!
Steven Vincent confirmed that the tagline for the END THE FED project would be changed to something more pro-Constitution/pro-sound-money. He also advised END THE FED members to avoid use of the word "protest" when describing the END THE FED project -- rather use terms like: rally, movement, action, cause.
Steven Vincent advised END THE FED leaders to focus on alerting their local media of the November 22nd rally, rather than concerning themselves with national media coverage.
Gary Franchi said it was permissible for activists to print out individual Republic Magazine articles to use as flyers & handouts. He said to go to http://www.republicmagazine.com & join the mailing list. After joining, members will receive PDFs for all past issues & can print out the ones they want to use. He also said that back issues of Republic Magazine could be ordered for $1.00 a piece & to put up a ChipIn (http://www.chipin.com) to raise the money to purchase them. In addition, Gary said that the upcoming issue of Republic Magazine would be a "scathing" issue covering the bailout & the Federal Reserve system.
Gary Franchi recommended http://www.alwayssign.com as an inexpensive place to get signs & banners made.
Boston END THE FED group members coordinated amongst themselves for a few minutes.
Steven Vincent asked END THE FED group leaders to announce their conference call times/dates to the Ron Paul 186 list (ronpaul-186@meetup.com) so that he can make sure that they get listed on the calendar.
Boston END THE FED member expressed concern that there were too many END THE FED organizing websites.
Steven Vincent responded that while http://www.restoretherepublic.net is the main website, END THE FED leaders can organize however they want; there is no control over which web tools they choose to use.
Steven Vincent announced that a new trifold brochure is available for use & that other flyers & artwork can be downloaded from:
http://endthefed.us/download.html
&
http://www.meetup.com/End-The-Fed/files/
Steven Vincent also asked END THE FED members to submit artwork, flyers & "propaganda" to him for review -- if approved, he will make them available for everyone to use.
Steven Vincent asked for local reports & fielded questions & concerns from various END THE FED members.
Concerning outreach, Steven Vincent advised END THE FED members not to limit themselves to Ron Paul supporters. He suggested outreach to: peace activist groups, tax honesty groups, third-party campaigns & their grassroots supporters, college & university students, etc. & that members tailor the END THE FED message for each group. For instance, he suggested that, when reaching out to peace groups, members might say: "There is no way we could have all these wars if the Federal Reserve weren't printing up all the money to pay for them." He suggested that outreach be done via: telephone, e-mail & in-person visits. He also said that he would be redesigning the language on the END THE FED website to make it more accessible to newcomers.
Steven Vincent & Wichita END THE FED member brainstormed various media outlets available for leaders to utilize:
. free local newspapers . community bulletin boards . cable TV local access . free classified listings . http://www.craigslist.com
Steven Vincent advised against using "ENDTHEFED.US" on signs & banners that might be posted in legally ambiguous locations. Rather, he advised using more generic language, such as: "Google End The Fed."
Steven Vincent advised END THE FED leaders to develop positive relationships with local law enforcement in advance by informing them of the peaceful intent of the rally & by encouraging them to remove hostile & disruptive individuals immediately.
Connecticut END THE FED member suggested purchasing a bulk ink system on eBay to save money & Steven Vincent concurred.
Steven Vincent said that the END THE FED movement will be supporting Ron Paul's timely congressional bill -- HR2755 -- which, if passed, would abolish the Federal Reserve system.
Steven Vincent announced that Presidential candidate Chuck Baldwin gave his endorsement of the END THE FED project.
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