Remember in November – A fitting theme for our Independence Day Rally in this historic election year, when the basic tenants of our American Republic, our God given rights of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness, our founding principles, our Constitution and over two centuries of tradition and culture hang on the precipice, to either be hurled off the cliff into oblivion, or to be rescued by an awakened citizenry which has revolted against the soft tyranny of an administration uncomfortable with the greatness that is America.
But what exactly will we Remember in November?
Will we remember the arrogance of elected officials who defy the voice of the people?
Will we remember the demonization of all who would not march in lockstep with a regime whose every move seems antithetical to all that we believe in?
Will we remember an administration and a complicit congress intent on overloading the system with every crisis, with every piece of legislation, with every decree and with every lie so that an uneducated electorate nodded with approval at the notion that the only salvation was a larger, more oppressive, more intrusive government and a further erosion of our liberties?
Will we remember a president who apologized for America’s so-called arrogance, who embraced those sworn to destroy us while chastising our staunchest allies, and who placed political correctness and the coddling of our enemies above the lives of our courageous sons and daughters who place themselves in harm’s way daily for a cause they believe is far greater than any one man?
Will we remember the folly of a Homeland Security system that harasses old women, forces us to remove our shoes, endure long lines, turn over our nail clippers, hair gel and babies' milk yet allows a reported terror threat, buying a one-way ticket with cash, arriving without luggage but with explosives up his ass, to just prance on a plane and attempt to detonate a bomb?
Will we remember a government that continually failed to protect our borders, to enforce our laws and to honor its sacred obligation to protect the citizens of this country, while using the illegal immigrant issue to further divide our nation and garner votes?
Will we remember an administration that secretly rejoiced over the oil spill in the Gulf? A president who failed to act, who pontificated about who was to blame, who refused all offers of assistance, and who blatantly used this crisis to declare war on Big Oil, halt drilling in the Gulf, and further cripple our economy, in order to push forward his agenda for more government regulation, more bureaucracy, and more profits for George Soros and his other masters who are orchestrating the demise of America.
And finally, will we remember our anger, our frustration, our lust for revenge, our passion to correct all these wrongs and our undying commitment to return our beloved America to its former greatness?
Your damn right we will! And it will propel millions of patriots from coast to coast to the polling booths in November to throw out those whom we had trusted with our hopes, our dreams and our treasure, and who have squandered our children’s and grandchildren’s inheritance and the very future of our republic for their own selfish motives and their perverted socialist agenda.
But, is that enough? Is it really what we as Americans are truly about? Is it sufficient to just be against the current regime? Is it fulfilling enough to just say no, this must stop?
I suggest to you that this is not enough. I believe if we look into our heart of hearts, into our inner sanctum, deep into our very core as Americans, we all understand that this country, this dream, was exactly that – a dream, a vision, a hope for the future, a realization that a new nation could throw off all the old beliefs, all the old restraints, and be whatever it dreamed it could be. Once we professed our belief in God-given rights, unalienable rights, not subject to the whims of governments or men - once we understood that government derives its just powers from the people – once we opened the gates, there was nothing that could stand in our way.
And so, I suggest to you that we must remember far more in November than our opposition to what we are being forced to endure right now. We must remember who we are, why we so cherish our liberty, why we fight and die to bring this liberty to others, and why we came together from every corner of the globe to this blessed land and entered into a pact with a dream, a vision, an understanding of individual freedom, of personal responsibility, of limited government and of free markets. We must remember our heritage, our history, our tradition, for only there will we find our dreams for the future.
I think it is fitting that we are here today on July 3rd, giving us a day to think about our past, to reshape our vision, and to pay respect to all those who have made, and who continue to make, this dream a reality. In that regard, I ask you to indulge me and to join me in what comes next.
The men and women who have served this country and who continue to serve this country are the very backbone of our society – they are the deterrent that keeps us free – they are the tip of the sword that keeps our enemies at bay – they are America. I know that there are veterans here with us today, and I know that they have done, and will always do, anything for their country. I also know there are some things they don’t do.
They don’t speak out about their deeds, they don’t brag that they served, and do not ever seek recognition. I know that if I asked them to come forward to be recognized, they would be restrained by their humility and hesitant. But I know they would do anything for their fellow brothers and sisters who share their valor and commitment.
So I am going to ask all the veterans here today to please come forward for a moment. Come forward not only for yourselves, but come forward for all who have served before you, all who have given so much, all those by whose side you served, and all those who today stand in harm’s way so that we may enjoy our liberty. Come forward as representatives for all those who have cherished and defended freedom, from that lineage of warriors stretching from the Revolutionary War to those who serve today. Come forward for all those who cannot be here today.
To all the parents and grandparents here today, teach your children and grandchildren why we honor these veterans. Teach them our history, teach them of our sacrifices, and teach them of their obligations as citizens. Tell them what happens when we are not vigilant caretakers of our democracy. Make it clear to them that freedom is not free. Great words, but what do they mean? Show them pictures of the cemeteries throughout Europe and the Pacific filled with American graves. Take them to National Cemeteries honoring our veterans – let them try to fathom the endless rows of graves. Take them to the Vietnam Memorial – let them touch the names engraved in stone. Walk them through the WWII Memorial and through the sacred fields at Gettysburg, where 147 years ago today, 3 days of battle resulted in some 50,000 casualties. Show them what those words mean, “Freedom isn’t free.” Make it real; make it important, lest they ever forget.
And now, let me speak for all those here today, and for all Americans who understand the sacrifice you all have made. Let me speak for those who never served, but still share the boundless treasures you have all preserved for us. Let me speak for a people who find it beyond contempt that so many of our elected officials fail to pay our veterans and our troops the dignified respect that they earn each and every day. Let me say to you that “We, The People” honor you, and thank you for your sacrifices, and fully understand that we as a country, as a people, as a dream, would not exist today without the selfless, humble, and courageous efforts our military performs every day. Will everyone please join me in a sign of our everlasting love for those who keep us free?
And as these veterans return to the crowd, remember that they represent all the loved ones whom you know, those who are currently serving or those whom you have lost, so thank them, hug them, kiss them as if they were your own.
What is it that we do when celebrating the birthday of someone close, someone we love? We look back; we remember the milestones, the good times, the sad times, the memories that make us who we are.
Remember in November. Let’s remember how we got here. Think of the birth of our nation, the wild ideas put forth on paper by the brave activists who yearned for freedom. A Declaration of Independence from the global hegemony of the British Empire.
Think of the Baptism by Fire – the Revolutionary War. “Give me liberty or give me death.” An impossible fight, but then Americans were fighting for a dream. What followed was a more impossible victory, and an example, a promise, a hope to people around the world.
Think of the growing pains and the astounding accomplishments, the constant march westward, manifest destiny, bountiful resources to compliment unbounded motivation. Unlimited opportunity unbridled by constraints.
The Civil War – a nation torn apart over slavery. Brother fighting brother. But for the sheer will of one man, the nation would have divided, but Lincoln understood that he could not let the country break apart. What contrast to today’s president who seeks issues to divide Americans over class, race, and ideology.
The 20th Century – America emerges as the savior. The dream comes to fruition in what may be our greatest moment. Selfless sacrifice, unbridled industrial production, a call to serve a greater good, and twice the world thanks America for saving it from totalitarian control.
The post war years through today. Cultural change, social unrest, a welfare state and government corruption. The beginning of the decline of the rugged individual and the rise of bloated government bureaucracies. The demise of the Soviet Union and the rise of radical Islam. Different presidents, different policies and political division. Finally, here we are with a president who is not comfortable with American exceptionalism, and who has begun dismantling a once great republic.
You know we have all experienced the bittersweet emotions when celebrating the birthday of a loved one who has become dangerously ill. We remember the past, we laugh, we cry, and we wonder, how many more birthdays will we celebrate with our loved one.
We pray for them, we pray that the doctors and surgeons are up to the task. That they are the most educated, the best equipped and the most focused in their field, and that they will bring our loved one back to celebrate many more birthdays.
In the case of our country, we are the doctors, we are the surgeons. We can entrust this task to no one else. We must be completely aware of the facts, we must assemble the best team to support us and we must be completely focused on the task, lest we lose the patient.
But what will we find when we operate? Will we find a tumor which can be cut out and removed, leaving the patient to recover completely after a period of recuperation? Or will we find that the body has been infected, and the disease has spread to too many organs, making the chance of survival negligible?
What will we find when we go to the polls in November? Is the problem a corrupt group of politicians? Will ousting them bring our country back? Or is the problem deeper? Has the dependency and the selfishness of too great a portion of the electorate weakened the country too gravely for it to recover?
This is what we don’t know, and this is why I believe it is not enough to just be against the current administration and our non-representative incumbents. We must articulate the dream. We must promote a better America. We must be visionary, profess our vision boldly, and demonstrate that our vision will help everyone, both rich and poor, both business and worker, Americans of every race, creed, color, sexual orientation and political persuasion.
Remember in November – There are many ways to build a dream, to promote promise, to encourage prosperity. Democrats had a visionary JFK – Republicans had the great Ronald Reagan.
We all can recall the wonderful words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., spoken at the Lincoln Memorial on August 28, 1963. There is something special, something mesmerizing in the cadence, the words, the inflections of a Southern Baptist minister, and Dr. King entranced the world with his speech.
So with apologies to Dr. King, this humble citizen standing here before you, who grew up on the streets of the Italian neighborhoods of Brooklyn, will try to emulate Dr. King, and hopefully will leave you with a vision we can promote, a promise we can spread, and a dream we can remember all the way to November.
Let me say to you my friends, that despite the frustrations, and fears we have witnessed over the last 18 months, I still have a dream that is America.
I have a dream that this nation still possesses the fortitude to rebound from the damage done to it by those we elected to office.
I have a dream that We The People will raise our voices, reclaim our inheritance, and nurture it for future generations.
I have a dream that the Constitution will withstand the attack upon it by those entrusted to protect it, and remain the law of the land, guaranteeing freedoms and opportunities to all.
I have a dream.
I have a dream that one day we will rid Washington of the charlatans, thugs, and hacks who have kidnapped this great nation and replace them with honest, humble statesmen, who will serve the people for a few years and then return to their lives as productive citizens
I have a dream
I have a dream that those who have lived off the public dole for generation after generation will realize that their government has enslaved them and denied them their self respect, and that they will put those outstretched hands to honest work, reclaim their human dignity and be content to provide for their families by the sweat of their brow and the fruits of their labor
I have a dream
I have a dream that our children and our grandchildren will inherit this wonderful dream that is America, which was preserved and nurtured for us by our parents and grandparents, and by the blood and sacrifice of generations of Americans
I have a dream
I have a dream that our leaders, inspired by the greatness of the American people, will return our country to its rightful place as a beacon of hope for the world – that we will recognize our enemies and strike fear in their hearts, while embracing our allies and providing each other with mutual support
I have a dream
I have a dream that our future leaders will end bureaucratic interference and suffocating regulation, encourage free markets and allow American enterprise to flourish once again, increasing prosperity and jobs for all Americans
I have a dream
I have a dream that America will once again embrace the notion that we are a nation blessed by our creator, and as such remember we have a special role to play in the world, to be an example of goodness, charity and morality, I have a dream.
But if this dream is to be, then we must, each and every one of us, take up this cause, devote our time, and focus our resolve. We must shout as one and our voices must ring out.
From the concrete canyons of Manhattan to the Great Plains of Nebraska, raise your voices high
From the Redwood Forests to the Florida Keys, raise your voices high
From the Town Hall on Main Street to the Halls of Congress, raise your voices high
And when this happens, when our voices are heard, we will rescue our nation, we will reclaim our heritage, we will right this ship and guide her forward to once again provide opportunity and liberty for all
So let us here today mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor, in defense of this bountiful land and this wonderful dream. So let us pray
God Bless this land!
God Bless this land!
Please God almighty, Please, Bless this land!
Thank you.
Nico
But what exactly will we Remember in November?
Will we remember the arrogance of elected officials who defy the voice of the people?
Will we remember the demonization of all who would not march in lockstep with a regime whose every move seems antithetical to all that we believe in?
Will we remember an administration and a complicit congress intent on overloading the system with every crisis, with every piece of legislation, with every decree and with every lie so that an uneducated electorate nodded with approval at the notion that the only salvation was a larger, more oppressive, more intrusive government and a further erosion of our liberties?
Will we remember a president who apologized for America’s so-called arrogance, who embraced those sworn to destroy us while chastising our staunchest allies, and who placed political correctness and the coddling of our enemies above the lives of our courageous sons and daughters who place themselves in harm’s way daily for a cause they believe is far greater than any one man?
Will we remember the folly of a Homeland Security system that harasses old women, forces us to remove our shoes, endure long lines, turn over our nail clippers, hair gel and babies' milk yet allows a reported terror threat, buying a one-way ticket with cash, arriving without luggage but with explosives up his ass, to just prance on a plane and attempt to detonate a bomb?
Will we remember a government that continually failed to protect our borders, to enforce our laws and to honor its sacred obligation to protect the citizens of this country, while using the illegal immigrant issue to further divide our nation and garner votes?
Will we remember an administration that secretly rejoiced over the oil spill in the Gulf? A president who failed to act, who pontificated about who was to blame, who refused all offers of assistance, and who blatantly used this crisis to declare war on Big Oil, halt drilling in the Gulf, and further cripple our economy, in order to push forward his agenda for more government regulation, more bureaucracy, and more profits for George Soros and his other masters who are orchestrating the demise of America.
And finally, will we remember our anger, our frustration, our lust for revenge, our passion to correct all these wrongs and our undying commitment to return our beloved America to its former greatness?
Your damn right we will! And it will propel millions of patriots from coast to coast to the polling booths in November to throw out those whom we had trusted with our hopes, our dreams and our treasure, and who have squandered our children’s and grandchildren’s inheritance and the very future of our republic for their own selfish motives and their perverted socialist agenda.
But, is that enough? Is it really what we as Americans are truly about? Is it sufficient to just be against the current regime? Is it fulfilling enough to just say no, this must stop?
I suggest to you that this is not enough. I believe if we look into our heart of hearts, into our inner sanctum, deep into our very core as Americans, we all understand that this country, this dream, was exactly that – a dream, a vision, a hope for the future, a realization that a new nation could throw off all the old beliefs, all the old restraints, and be whatever it dreamed it could be. Once we professed our belief in God-given rights, unalienable rights, not subject to the whims of governments or men - once we understood that government derives its just powers from the people – once we opened the gates, there was nothing that could stand in our way.
And so, I suggest to you that we must remember far more in November than our opposition to what we are being forced to endure right now. We must remember who we are, why we so cherish our liberty, why we fight and die to bring this liberty to others, and why we came together from every corner of the globe to this blessed land and entered into a pact with a dream, a vision, an understanding of individual freedom, of personal responsibility, of limited government and of free markets. We must remember our heritage, our history, our tradition, for only there will we find our dreams for the future.
I think it is fitting that we are here today on July 3rd, giving us a day to think about our past, to reshape our vision, and to pay respect to all those who have made, and who continue to make, this dream a reality. In that regard, I ask you to indulge me and to join me in what comes next.
The men and women who have served this country and who continue to serve this country are the very backbone of our society – they are the deterrent that keeps us free – they are the tip of the sword that keeps our enemies at bay – they are America. I know that there are veterans here with us today, and I know that they have done, and will always do, anything for their country. I also know there are some things they don’t do.
They don’t speak out about their deeds, they don’t brag that they served, and do not ever seek recognition. I know that if I asked them to come forward to be recognized, they would be restrained by their humility and hesitant. But I know they would do anything for their fellow brothers and sisters who share their valor and commitment.
So I am going to ask all the veterans here today to please come forward for a moment. Come forward not only for yourselves, but come forward for all who have served before you, all who have given so much, all those by whose side you served, and all those who today stand in harm’s way so that we may enjoy our liberty. Come forward as representatives for all those who have cherished and defended freedom, from that lineage of warriors stretching from the Revolutionary War to those who serve today. Come forward for all those who cannot be here today.
To all the parents and grandparents here today, teach your children and grandchildren why we honor these veterans. Teach them our history, teach them of our sacrifices, and teach them of their obligations as citizens. Tell them what happens when we are not vigilant caretakers of our democracy. Make it clear to them that freedom is not free. Great words, but what do they mean? Show them pictures of the cemeteries throughout Europe and the Pacific filled with American graves. Take them to National Cemeteries honoring our veterans – let them try to fathom the endless rows of graves. Take them to the Vietnam Memorial – let them touch the names engraved in stone. Walk them through the WWII Memorial and through the sacred fields at Gettysburg, where 147 years ago today, 3 days of battle resulted in some 50,000 casualties. Show them what those words mean, “Freedom isn’t free.” Make it real; make it important, lest they ever forget.
And now, let me speak for all those here today, and for all Americans who understand the sacrifice you all have made. Let me speak for those who never served, but still share the boundless treasures you have all preserved for us. Let me speak for a people who find it beyond contempt that so many of our elected officials fail to pay our veterans and our troops the dignified respect that they earn each and every day. Let me say to you that “We, The People” honor you, and thank you for your sacrifices, and fully understand that we as a country, as a people, as a dream, would not exist today without the selfless, humble, and courageous efforts our military performs every day. Will everyone please join me in a sign of our everlasting love for those who keep us free?
And as these veterans return to the crowd, remember that they represent all the loved ones whom you know, those who are currently serving or those whom you have lost, so thank them, hug them, kiss them as if they were your own.
What is it that we do when celebrating the birthday of someone close, someone we love? We look back; we remember the milestones, the good times, the sad times, the memories that make us who we are.
Remember in November. Let’s remember how we got here. Think of the birth of our nation, the wild ideas put forth on paper by the brave activists who yearned for freedom. A Declaration of Independence from the global hegemony of the British Empire.
Think of the Baptism by Fire – the Revolutionary War. “Give me liberty or give me death.” An impossible fight, but then Americans were fighting for a dream. What followed was a more impossible victory, and an example, a promise, a hope to people around the world.
Think of the growing pains and the astounding accomplishments, the constant march westward, manifest destiny, bountiful resources to compliment unbounded motivation. Unlimited opportunity unbridled by constraints.
The Civil War – a nation torn apart over slavery. Brother fighting brother. But for the sheer will of one man, the nation would have divided, but Lincoln understood that he could not let the country break apart. What contrast to today’s president who seeks issues to divide Americans over class, race, and ideology.
The 20th Century – America emerges as the savior. The dream comes to fruition in what may be our greatest moment. Selfless sacrifice, unbridled industrial production, a call to serve a greater good, and twice the world thanks America for saving it from totalitarian control.
The post war years through today. Cultural change, social unrest, a welfare state and government corruption. The beginning of the decline of the rugged individual and the rise of bloated government bureaucracies. The demise of the Soviet Union and the rise of radical Islam. Different presidents, different policies and political division. Finally, here we are with a president who is not comfortable with American exceptionalism, and who has begun dismantling a once great republic.
You know we have all experienced the bittersweet emotions when celebrating the birthday of a loved one who has become dangerously ill. We remember the past, we laugh, we cry, and we wonder, how many more birthdays will we celebrate with our loved one.
We pray for them, we pray that the doctors and surgeons are up to the task. That they are the most educated, the best equipped and the most focused in their field, and that they will bring our loved one back to celebrate many more birthdays.
In the case of our country, we are the doctors, we are the surgeons. We can entrust this task to no one else. We must be completely aware of the facts, we must assemble the best team to support us and we must be completely focused on the task, lest we lose the patient.
But what will we find when we operate? Will we find a tumor which can be cut out and removed, leaving the patient to recover completely after a period of recuperation? Or will we find that the body has been infected, and the disease has spread to too many organs, making the chance of survival negligible?
What will we find when we go to the polls in November? Is the problem a corrupt group of politicians? Will ousting them bring our country back? Or is the problem deeper? Has the dependency and the selfishness of too great a portion of the electorate weakened the country too gravely for it to recover?
This is what we don’t know, and this is why I believe it is not enough to just be against the current administration and our non-representative incumbents. We must articulate the dream. We must promote a better America. We must be visionary, profess our vision boldly, and demonstrate that our vision will help everyone, both rich and poor, both business and worker, Americans of every race, creed, color, sexual orientation and political persuasion.
Remember in November – There are many ways to build a dream, to promote promise, to encourage prosperity. Democrats had a visionary JFK – Republicans had the great Ronald Reagan.
We all can recall the wonderful words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., spoken at the Lincoln Memorial on August 28, 1963. There is something special, something mesmerizing in the cadence, the words, the inflections of a Southern Baptist minister, and Dr. King entranced the world with his speech.
So with apologies to Dr. King, this humble citizen standing here before you, who grew up on the streets of the Italian neighborhoods of Brooklyn, will try to emulate Dr. King, and hopefully will leave you with a vision we can promote, a promise we can spread, and a dream we can remember all the way to November.
Let me say to you my friends, that despite the frustrations, and fears we have witnessed over the last 18 months, I still have a dream that is America.
I have a dream that this nation still possesses the fortitude to rebound from the damage done to it by those we elected to office.
I have a dream that We The People will raise our voices, reclaim our inheritance, and nurture it for future generations.
I have a dream that the Constitution will withstand the attack upon it by those entrusted to protect it, and remain the law of the land, guaranteeing freedoms and opportunities to all.
I have a dream.
I have a dream that one day we will rid Washington of the charlatans, thugs, and hacks who have kidnapped this great nation and replace them with honest, humble statesmen, who will serve the people for a few years and then return to their lives as productive citizens
I have a dream
I have a dream that those who have lived off the public dole for generation after generation will realize that their government has enslaved them and denied them their self respect, and that they will put those outstretched hands to honest work, reclaim their human dignity and be content to provide for their families by the sweat of their brow and the fruits of their labor
I have a dream
I have a dream that our children and our grandchildren will inherit this wonderful dream that is America, which was preserved and nurtured for us by our parents and grandparents, and by the blood and sacrifice of generations of Americans
I have a dream
I have a dream that our leaders, inspired by the greatness of the American people, will return our country to its rightful place as a beacon of hope for the world – that we will recognize our enemies and strike fear in their hearts, while embracing our allies and providing each other with mutual support
I have a dream
I have a dream that our future leaders will end bureaucratic interference and suffocating regulation, encourage free markets and allow American enterprise to flourish once again, increasing prosperity and jobs for all Americans
I have a dream
I have a dream that America will once again embrace the notion that we are a nation blessed by our creator, and as such remember we have a special role to play in the world, to be an example of goodness, charity and morality, I have a dream.
But if this dream is to be, then we must, each and every one of us, take up this cause, devote our time, and focus our resolve. We must shout as one and our voices must ring out.
From the concrete canyons of Manhattan to the Great Plains of Nebraska, raise your voices high
From the Redwood Forests to the Florida Keys, raise your voices high
From the Town Hall on Main Street to the Halls of Congress, raise your voices high
And when this happens, when our voices are heard, we will rescue our nation, we will reclaim our heritage, we will right this ship and guide her forward to once again provide opportunity and liberty for all
So let us here today mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor, in defense of this bountiful land and this wonderful dream. So let us pray
God Bless this land!
God Bless this land!
Please God almighty, Please, Bless this land!
Thank you.
Nico
