I am a black tea party patriot faced with a serious problem concerning my 83 year old father. Dad is an extraordinary man whose life epitomizes the greatness of America.
In the 50s, married with a wife, three kids and employed as a laborer, dad was among the first blacks to break the color barrier into the Baltimore Fire Dept. The white firefighters treated dad like scum and boldly displayed their displeasure with having a “n” in their firehouse.
Dad was the young associate pastor of a storefront church. He treated his 'haters' with love and strove to be the best Christian and firefighter he could be. Dad won “Firefighter of the Year” two times and eventually the respect and admiration of his white fellow firefighters. A white firefighter who once threatened to punch dad in his “black nose” risked his life by going back into a burn building and saved dad's life. The two firefighters became lifelong friends.
While married with a wife and five kids, working as a firefighter and an associate pastor, dad attended college part-time until he graduated. Dad later earned his doctorate degree, which led to him pastoring large churches and authoring a book. Dad also became Chaplain of the Baltimore Fire Dept. Dad's from “laborer with a wife and children to a doctorate degree” success story is the result of his character, faith in Christ and hard work. Dad earned every achievement; no liberal democrat demanded government lowered standards or entitlement programs.
Now, here is my problem I mentioned. Dad loves Barack Obama, a man whose philosophy goes against everything I thought my dad stood for. Despite my attempts to convince dad otherwise, based on my personal experiences attending over 200 tea parties across America traveling on Tea Party Express, dad persists in believing the rallies are racist. Dad believes all criticism of Obama and his agenda is racist. It appears no amount of truth will penetrate the wall of affection dad has for the historic figure he never imagined would exist in his lifetime.
Out of respect, I have not confronted dad, my hero, regarding his irrational support for a president whose agenda so radically goes against his Christian faith; gay marriage, abortion, the murderous partial birth abortion and etc. I also thought, “Dad still bares emotional scars from the horrible racism he experienced in his youth. So perhaps I should be a good son, give the old man a pass and let him enjoy his black president.”
But witnessing the growing tyranny of the Obama regime and his American death march to socialism, I have come to realize it is my patriotic duty to confront my father with the facts about Obama. The stakes are far too high to simply let the old black man enjoy worshiping his first black president. No! America is at risk.
Though in his 80s, dad's is still sharp and pastors four churches. He is bright, articulate and most importantly come November, a voter with influence. Whether dad chooses to accept them on not, I must inform him of the facts about Obama's agenda. Then, when dad goes behind the curtain of the voting booth, he will have to chose between pulling the lever for Godly principles or skin color.
Most of dad's idolatry for president Obama is centered around his skin color. Racism and idolatry are wrong, even when committed by my beloved dad.
I have faith that still surviving deep within dad's “Obama Zombie” brain is the wise, wonderful, righteous and Christian man I have known all of my life.
Disapproving relatives have expressed fear for my safety warning, “Lloyd is foolishly putting his head on the chopping block!”
Think about that folks. My black relatives fear I may suffer physical harm from fellow blacks for daring to disagree with our black president. Meanwhile, whites are afraid to speak out against our black president for fear of being called racist. Dear Lord, what is going on in our country?
Patriot brothers and sisters, the bottom line is while I am not advocating rudeness or bad behavior, it is time we stand up and be more confrontational for our freedoms, liberty and culture. Prayerfully ask God for wisdom regarding the proper timing and approach. But we must start confronting Obama-ites with the truth. We can not allow ourselves to be silenced for fear of being called racist and other threats.
Admittedly, this will be uncomfortable. But many before us have sacrificed all for America. America is worth a little discomfort. My prayers, love and support are with you. God bless.
Lloyd Marcus, Proud Unhyphenated America.
http://www.lloydmarcus.com/
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Confessions of a Black Conservative, foreword by Michelle Malkin.
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Saturday, July 10, 2010
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Crystal Coast Tea Party -- July 3rd Rally for America!
Come join us at the NEWPORT FLEA MALL on July 3RD at 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM!
We will have the reading of THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, SPECIAL SPEAKERS, AND SIGN UP SHEETS FOR THE 9/12/2010 MARCH ON WASHINGTON D.C..
Our guest speaker’s are:
Chris Farr (AFP)
• Trey McArthur
• Chris McCaffity
• Catherine Midgett
• Willie Montague
• Bob Cavanaugh
• Pam Hanson
• Tom Smith
- TEA PARTY T-SHIRTS & BRACELETS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE
COME OUT AND BRING YOUR NEIGHBORS AND MEET WITH LIKE MINDED PATRIOTS!
We will have the reading of THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, SPECIAL SPEAKERS, AND SIGN UP SHEETS FOR THE 9/12/2010 MARCH ON WASHINGTON D.C..
Our guest speaker’s are:
Chris Farr (AFP)
• Trey McArthur
• Chris McCaffity
• Catherine Midgett
• Willie Montague
• Bob Cavanaugh
• Pam Hanson
• Tom Smith
- TEA PARTY T-SHIRTS & BRACELETS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE
COME OUT AND BRING YOUR NEIGHBORS AND MEET WITH LIKE MINDED PATRIOTS!
Join Patriots 28560 as we caravan to Newport for the Crystal Coast Tea Party's Rally for America!
PATRIOTS 28560
Celebrate Independence Day with a Rolling Rally!
Join Patriots 28560 as we caravan to Newport for the Crystal Coast Tea Party's Rally for America!
When: Saturday, July 3
Time: Gather from 11:00 - 11:15 a.m.
Where: Westbook Shopping Center (near CVS Pharmacy), Havelock, NC
Depart: 11:15 a.m.
Destination: Newport Flea Mall to join the Crystal Coast Tea Party's Rally for America celebration
Celebration Events: Reading of The Declaration of Independence, Special Speakers, Sign-Up for 912 March on DC, and join like-minded Patriots as we celebrate the birth of our Nation.
For more information visit Patriots28560.blogspot.com, email Patriots28560@gmail.com or call 252.259.0763.
HOW A ROLLING RALLY WORKS
Our caravan of vehicles from Havelock will roll into Newport together. Don't forget your signs. And you can also purchase window paint (or borrow ours!) and make sure your Independence Day celebration messages are visible as we travel from Havelock to Newport.
IMPACT
Our goal is to have each car display a small (or large, especially if you have a truck) American flag as well as signs and window paint identifying us as Patriots headed to an Independence Day celebration.
YOU'RE INVITED TO JOIN US
You do not have to be affiliated with any group or organization to join the celebration or to join Patriots 28560. Everyone is welcome, regardless of your zip code, area code or membership in other Patriots groups.
Located in Eastern North Carolina, Patriots 28560 is a group of non-partisan, concerned citizens who have joined together to resist excessive government spending and taxation. We are affiliated with the Tea Party Patriots as well as the 912 Project. We believe in Fiscal Responsibility, Constitutionally Limited Government and Free Market Principles.
http://patriots28560.blogspot.com/
Celebrate Independence Day with a Rolling Rally!
Join Patriots 28560 as we caravan to Newport for the Crystal Coast Tea Party's Rally for America!
When: Saturday, July 3
Time: Gather from 11:00 - 11:15 a.m.
Where: Westbook Shopping Center (near CVS Pharmacy), Havelock, NC
Depart: 11:15 a.m.
Destination: Newport Flea Mall to join the Crystal Coast Tea Party's Rally for America celebration
Celebration Events: Reading of The Declaration of Independence, Special Speakers, Sign-Up for 912 March on DC, and join like-minded Patriots as we celebrate the birth of our Nation.
For more information visit Patriots28560.blogspot.com, email Patriots28560@gmail.com or call 252.259.0763.
HOW A ROLLING RALLY WORKS
Our caravan of vehicles from Havelock will roll into Newport together. Don't forget your signs. And you can also purchase window paint (or borrow ours!) and make sure your Independence Day celebration messages are visible as we travel from Havelock to Newport.
IMPACT
Our goal is to have each car display a small (or large, especially if you have a truck) American flag as well as signs and window paint identifying us as Patriots headed to an Independence Day celebration.
YOU'RE INVITED TO JOIN US
You do not have to be affiliated with any group or organization to join the celebration or to join Patriots 28560. Everyone is welcome, regardless of your zip code, area code or membership in other Patriots groups.
Located in Eastern North Carolina, Patriots 28560 is a group of non-partisan, concerned citizens who have joined together to resist excessive government spending and taxation. We are affiliated with the Tea Party Patriots as well as the 912 Project. We believe in Fiscal Responsibility, Constitutionally Limited Government and Free Market Principles.
http://patriots28560.blogspot.com/
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Sun Journal Letter to the Editor (6/12/10) by CCTA Member, Nancy Murdoch: STARTS AT THE TOP
What is happening to our country? When did we become so polarized and divided? When did it become acceptable to call each other names, and dismiss many of us as racists, tea partiers, bigots, obstructionists, violent terrorists, morons, and idiots?
I think many Americans voted for Barack Obama in the hopes that it would once and for all end the racist rhetoric that as long been a part of our culture. Many were tired of George Bush politics, backbiting and disparity. The idea of hope and change sounded so positive in a time of economic uncertainty, disappointment and worry. Transparency and honesty sounded like a welcome change to all the shenanigans that the public had seen coming out of Washington. What many of us craved was a “Mr. Smith goes to Washington” time. We got instead something entirely different.
Few of us see spending billions of taxpayer’s money to bail out failure as change we can believe in. The stimulus package that did not stimulate the economy, but put us at the mercy of our creditors, was not the kind of change we wanted. Massive debt that makes the great United States look like Europe was not what we had in mind.
Then came health care and along with it, more dishonesty. Even though the campaigning Obama promised transparency through C-SPAN, etc., what we actually saw was corruption at its peak. Deals were made behind closed doors, senators’ votes were bought with our money, principles were thrown out the window for promises, and lies and deception prevailed. A major bill passed that was completely nonpartisan; not one Republican voted for the 2,000-page monster that no one read. We have yet to learn how this bill will play out economically, as the numbers given to the CBO were false. Many do believe that it will cripple us financially, and not improve health care. Over 60 percent of Americans support repeal of the bill.
The latest debacle comes in the form of a law made in Arizona that would be completely unnecessary if the federal government would do its job of protecting our borders. After suffering murders, kidnappings, destruction of private property, a financial drain on social and public programs, trespassing, and closing of a local hospital due to bankruptcy, Arizona state government was compelled to do something to alleviate the suffering of its citizens. Over 60 percent of Americans support the Arizona law, even though Arizona has been ridiculed by people that openly admit they had not read the bill. Then we have to endure a diatribe by the president of Mexico telling us what an awful country we have as half the Congress applauds. Mexico has much more stringent immigration laws than we do, and is a hotbed of corruption, drugs and lawlessness. Their people suffer greatly to escape that misery.
Where is our president in this mess? Adding to the confusion and driving a wedge between the people of Arizona and the rest of the nation.
Lastly, a tragedy has occurred in Louisiana, and the president daily blames BP. I have not heard BP once deny their culpability, and they are spending millions of dollars trying to rectify the situation. It’s a business disaster for them, and the people on the Louisiana coast. As far as assessing blame, the president might want to look at the fact that his administration 10 days before the oil rig blew, gave BP an exemption from an environmental impact statement and the development of a full-blown comprehensive response plan should there be a catastrophic event. Neither the government or BP was equipped to handle this disaster, but the administration was quick to use fiery rhetoric (boots on the throats of BP) to flame the fires of discontent. I see that as a handy way to deflect attention away from their part in the mess.
In my whole life I have never seen a president act so “un-presidential.” He questions how much money we should make and our right to free speech. He labels those who disagree with him, and those that fail to bow to his incompetency. He follows his own leftist agenda regardless to what is constitutional or what the American people want. It doesn’t appear that Obama believes in American exceptionalism. He is quick to apologize for real or imagined wrongs. Of course this is not a perfect country and mistakes have happened, but the American people owe no other country an apology. Our men and women have died to prohibit oppression. There are cemeteries all over the world that attest to that fact. Billions of our taxpayer’s money has gone to help the underprivileged everywhere. No other country can hold a candle to us, our greatness and generosity. Perhaps Obama is not proud to be an American, but I most certainly am, and will work to reestablish a government that reflects that sentiment and deserves our respect. I hope other patriots will join in that goal.
Originally published in the Sun-Journal, 6/12/10, New Bern, NC
http://www.newbernsj.com/articles/many-88165-class-sounded.html
I think many Americans voted for Barack Obama in the hopes that it would once and for all end the racist rhetoric that as long been a part of our culture. Many were tired of George Bush politics, backbiting and disparity. The idea of hope and change sounded so positive in a time of economic uncertainty, disappointment and worry. Transparency and honesty sounded like a welcome change to all the shenanigans that the public had seen coming out of Washington. What many of us craved was a “Mr. Smith goes to Washington” time. We got instead something entirely different.
Few of us see spending billions of taxpayer’s money to bail out failure as change we can believe in. The stimulus package that did not stimulate the economy, but put us at the mercy of our creditors, was not the kind of change we wanted. Massive debt that makes the great United States look like Europe was not what we had in mind.
Then came health care and along with it, more dishonesty. Even though the campaigning Obama promised transparency through C-SPAN, etc., what we actually saw was corruption at its peak. Deals were made behind closed doors, senators’ votes were bought with our money, principles were thrown out the window for promises, and lies and deception prevailed. A major bill passed that was completely nonpartisan; not one Republican voted for the 2,000-page monster that no one read. We have yet to learn how this bill will play out economically, as the numbers given to the CBO were false. Many do believe that it will cripple us financially, and not improve health care. Over 60 percent of Americans support repeal of the bill.
The latest debacle comes in the form of a law made in Arizona that would be completely unnecessary if the federal government would do its job of protecting our borders. After suffering murders, kidnappings, destruction of private property, a financial drain on social and public programs, trespassing, and closing of a local hospital due to bankruptcy, Arizona state government was compelled to do something to alleviate the suffering of its citizens. Over 60 percent of Americans support the Arizona law, even though Arizona has been ridiculed by people that openly admit they had not read the bill. Then we have to endure a diatribe by the president of Mexico telling us what an awful country we have as half the Congress applauds. Mexico has much more stringent immigration laws than we do, and is a hotbed of corruption, drugs and lawlessness. Their people suffer greatly to escape that misery.
Where is our president in this mess? Adding to the confusion and driving a wedge between the people of Arizona and the rest of the nation.
Lastly, a tragedy has occurred in Louisiana, and the president daily blames BP. I have not heard BP once deny their culpability, and they are spending millions of dollars trying to rectify the situation. It’s a business disaster for them, and the people on the Louisiana coast. As far as assessing blame, the president might want to look at the fact that his administration 10 days before the oil rig blew, gave BP an exemption from an environmental impact statement and the development of a full-blown comprehensive response plan should there be a catastrophic event. Neither the government or BP was equipped to handle this disaster, but the administration was quick to use fiery rhetoric (boots on the throats of BP) to flame the fires of discontent. I see that as a handy way to deflect attention away from their part in the mess.
In my whole life I have never seen a president act so “un-presidential.” He questions how much money we should make and our right to free speech. He labels those who disagree with him, and those that fail to bow to his incompetency. He follows his own leftist agenda regardless to what is constitutional or what the American people want. It doesn’t appear that Obama believes in American exceptionalism. He is quick to apologize for real or imagined wrongs. Of course this is not a perfect country and mistakes have happened, but the American people owe no other country an apology. Our men and women have died to prohibit oppression. There are cemeteries all over the world that attest to that fact. Billions of our taxpayer’s money has gone to help the underprivileged everywhere. No other country can hold a candle to us, our greatness and generosity. Perhaps Obama is not proud to be an American, but I most certainly am, and will work to reestablish a government that reflects that sentiment and deserves our respect. I hope other patriots will join in that goal.
Originally published in the Sun-Journal, 6/12/10, New Bern, NC
http://www.newbernsj.com/articles/many-88165-class-sounded.html
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