We Surround Them

February 26, 2010

This video was made in the Antwerp, Belgium Central (Train) Station on the

23rd of March 2009, with no warning to the passengers passing through the

station at 08:00 am

• Place holder for youtube clip.• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EYAUazLI9k&annotation_id=annotation_72265&feature=iv

What We Are

• Educational in orientation Becoming familiar with the Constitution Information clearinghouse A source for principled politics

• A strategy incubator

• A politician free-zoneWe cannot be co-opted by politicians We must be very discerning

What We Are Not?

• Republican Recruitment Zone

• Democrat Recruitment Zone

• Radical Secession Movement

• Survivalist Group

Our Mission

• Our purpose is to form a group of like minded citizens to:

1) Advance our understanding of the "how & why" related to the founders original intent of our gov't and how this relates to what we're experiencing today.

2) Come up with practical ways for us to begin discussions on these topics with community (friends, family, neighbors, etc.) and invite them to join our group as appropriate.

3) Actively work towards gov’t adherence to the framework of the Constitution and the principles of our Founders.

Natural Law – Why is it important?

The Constitutional Timeline

Natural Law• The American notion captured in the Preamble to the Declaration

of Independence.– When in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one

people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

• The basis for our separation from King George– Distinguished between the law of man and self-evident Natural Law

Natural Law

• Enjoys a VERY long history– Aristotle– Stoicism– Popularized by Aquinas– Modern times John Locke• Heavily influenced Jefferson

Natural Law

• Natural Law Defined - Traditionally, the system of rules and principles that should guide human behavior which, despite any laws or other regulations enacted, might be discovered through rational intelligence and morality.– God, Rational Intelligence, Morality– Pgs 354-355, The Making of America

• Widely quoted by Founders

– Pgs 45, 125-126, The 5000 Year Leap• Cicero, Unalienable Rights

Natural Law

• Current State– Not highly regarded in modern jurisprudence– Has been supplanted by “positive” law

Natural Law - Conclusion

• Outlook– We must stand our ground on this– No need to be offensive, just informed• Remember, not only is Natural Law under attack, so are

the Founders.• You’re in good company

Liberty Clip

• Video clip from John Adams

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSFoN6kkkF8

Break

• Refreshment Time!!

• Introduce yourself to someone

Government Issues

• Symptoms of Problems

– Government Intrusion• Healthcare, Cap & Trade

– Gov’t Interference• Bailouts, Tarps

– Disconnect with Voters• Not listen, Closed doors

– Bad Finances• Deficits, OOC spending

– Privileged few• Buy votes, spec interests

• Problems

• Usurpation of power thru violations of Constitution framework

• Unlimited money

Government Solutions

• Solutions to Symptoms

• Vote the bums out• Petition– Write your legislator– Petitions– Rallies

• Better legislation

• Solution to Problems

• Back to Constitution as Founders intended. – Power back to States

• Amendments to Constitution

• Resolutions• Nullifications

• Abolish the Fed

Impact Fed Government Problems

• Voters• Educate self – Understand the Constitution, states

rights• Educate community – Recommend books, website,

join this group to learn Constitution, state rights. Challenge school curriculums.

• Encourage community to get out and vote. Recommend candidates who understand Constitution and willing to fight for state rights.

•

• Nominate Candidate• Find candidate who understands Constitution

and states rights, understand his responsibilities to defend states rights and shows willingness.

• Political parties nominate so need party that understands Constitution, state rights. Will require either (1) converting existing party staff (2) take over party with new persons who understand Const (3) Start new party

• Vote for Candidate• Candidate who understands Constitution and

states rights, understand his responsibilities to defend states rights and shows willingness.

• State or local candidates only (no federal)• Party affiliation doesn’t matter as long as

candidate meets above requirements.

• Petitioning• Only regarding amendments, nullifications and

resolutions• Rallies at state capitol, not Washington, D.C.• Lobbyists for Constitution, State rights. Most

likely new direction.

Impact Fed Government Symptoms of Problems

• Voters• Educate self – on current local, state, national

issues.• Educate community – on current issues.• Encourage community to get out and vote.

Recommend candidates (or party) who support your view on current issues.

• Nominate Candidate• Find candidate who supports your views on

current issues. • Align with existing political party. The party

which most supports your views.

• Vote for Candidate• Local, state or federal candidates that support

your current local, state or national issues.• Vote for candidate based on party that supports

your views.

• Petitioning• Regarding pending legislation.• Rallies at Washington, D.C. mostly• Lobbyists – find existing and just plug in.

The Spoiled Brat Syndrome

• Symptom vs. problem• Future - better or worse• Replace old child with new• Who’s the parent• What trumps– How’s that working out

Why We Need to Get Involved

• Personal belief - Joe– Custodial duties– Jefferson would have said “morally obligated”– We break it, we fix it• Glad won’t be around in future

– Judged by what we didn’t do

How to Get Involved

• Common denominator of the majority – No money and no time– Busier, more broke, problems than neighbor

• Folks live lives of quiet desperation.

• Key is understanding the need, and then making the commitment.– Matching your lifestyle to your actions

• Always an action

Life Style Scenarios

• No time no money

• Time but no money

• Money but no time

• Time and money

NO TIME NO MONEY(Matching Actions)

• Read five pages a day– 3 1/2 minutes a day– Do in car (audio), doctors office, kid events– Complete “The 5000 Year Leap” – 2 months– If you know it, you’ll talk it

• Say a prayer daily– Washington details on divine intervention– 15 seconds a day

• Find on Internet

NO TIME NO MONEY(Matching Actions)

• Take a stand– Stop the political correctness• Merry Christmas• Natural Law

• Support those willing to commit– Spouse, friend, neighbor

• Give up one TV/Radio show a day, week– Substitute • Glenn Beck, Mark Levine

SOME MONEY(Matching Actions)

• Donate monthly– Organizations

• Campaign for Liberty• American Taxpayers for Prosperity• Senate Conservatives Fund• Tea Party

– Candidates• State level - Vogel, Cuccinelli, Marshall

– Constitution, States Rights• National - Ron Paul, Marco Rubio • Local - ??

– Constitution, State Rights

SOME TIME(Matching Actions)

• See Impact Fed Government Problems– Try to pick one or two and specialize– Use your expertise

• Loudoun County Republican Party Committee Chairman• Representative Joe May election.• LCPC curriculum regarding Constitution.• HB 112 Parenthood bill

• Sub-group Teams– Use your expertise

** Limit or eliminate time on Fed Symptoms

Impact Fed Government Problems

• Voters• Educate self – Understand the Constitution, states

rights• Educate community – Recommend books, website,

join this group to learn Constitution, state rights. Challenge school curriculums.

• Encourage community to get out and vote. Recommend candidates who understand Constitution and willing to fight for state rights.

•

• Nominate Candidate• Find candidate who understands Constitution

and states rights, understand his responsibilities to defend states rights and shows willingness.

• Political parties nominate so need party that understands Constitution, state rights. Will require either (1) converting existing party staff (2) take over party with new persons who understand Const (3) Start new party

• Vote for Candidate• Candidate who understands Constitution and

states rights, understand his responsibilities to defend states rights and shows willingness.

• State or local candidates only (no federal)• Party affiliation doesn’t matter as long as

candidate meets above requirements.

• Petitioning• Only regarding amendments, nullifications and

resolutions• Rallies at state capitol, not Washington, D.C.• Lobbyists for Constitution, State rights. Most

likely new direction.

Action items

• Commit to making a difference– Go to bed at night knowing you did your part

• Evaluate your situation – Time, money and expertise

• Develop a plan of action– Specifics (time, money, activity)

• Use this group – Attend meetings• Information, direction, motivation

Misc items• Educate yourself

– The 5000 Year Leap, W.Cleon Skousen – The Making of America, W. Cleon Skousen– http://www.meetup.com/Constitutional-Study-Group-Loudoun-Coun

ty-VA/ (social)

• Future discussion, group organization– Connect Team

• Coordinate with other groups

– Visibility Team• Technology, media, involvement• Membership

– Political Awareness Team• What is happening, when, where

After Meeting

• Drinks at Vintage 50 !!

• Hat !