I Warned You

October 7, 2011:

I'm not happy to report that I was right. The "Day of Rage" needed to be met quickly and with force. The "protesters" might have been sent home packing with a mix of patriotic music, religious sermons, counter-protests, picnics in their midst, and even the occasional beat-down on the worst of them, such as the young brave punk who told an old man, "You're a bum, Jew!"

But now it's too late. You missed your chance. On the back of that weakness, more useful idiots and true communists, as well as various dangerous individuals of all stripe, are "occupying" hundreds of towns all over America. They are going nowhere. They are growing, and it is the unemployment checks that have made this possible. Idle hands are the devil's workplace.

The problem is not their congregation but their thoughts. There is a growing sense of hopelessness among these disenfranchised which is manifesting as talk of rounding people up, identifying Jews as the problem, and even cannibalism. Seriously. Local talk show host Matt Mattin received "Jennifer" as a spokesman of sorts for "Occupy Asheville" (where we are located). She was ignorant of most issues, without coherent thought on her future. Basically, the protest is nebulous and the people unorganized. This will change.

All it will take is a strong leader with bad plans to take this energy and direct it in bad ways. It doesn't take Nostradamus to see that nothing good can come of this. It is mob mentality just beginning. If such a leader emerges (and they always do), it is not far-fetched to imagine random violence, coordinated strikes, riots, and worse. What will you do when the French Revolution comes to your doorstep?

The problem is NOW. The time for chit-chat is over. We cannot just sit by and let this grow out of control. The communists are agitating, the unions are coming in with funding and more bodies. What can be done? Unfortunately, I have only unsavory choices for you.

First, you can go down to the crowd and make a counter-case. I am now considering doing this myself. It is dangerous but at least you can say you tried. Spread the word that the elder Tea Party is the way of change, not the status quo. Make the pitch that politics is the answer, and that disillusioned young people ought to become engaged in local affairs, attend meetings, run for office.

Second, you can hide and hope it goes away. You may as well not even exist.

Third, you can become violent yourself. I don't recommend this.

Evil is coming.

Thank the Lord for several things:

(1) Torah. We know what is right and what is wrong. If you are Christian, follow - truly follow - Christ. Not the guy you think you know, but the one who stood up to corruption. Jesus was Tea Party.

(2) Constitution. America has a document which is like none other in history. It presents national liberty and rights from God. As long as you know it (READ IT) and protect it, your children will be free.

(3) Spokesmen. Glenn Beck is currently doing a great job in identifying the problem and offering solutions. Others like Rush and Hannity are starting to get it here and there. We have a few national politicians on the right side: Ron Paul, Herman Cain. For all their faults, Sarah Palin and Newt Gingrich get it also. There is hope.

I want to exhort you all to speak out in perilous times for liberty and private property, to pray fervently, and to continue for the cause of righteousness and against corruption.

Tom Wise