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What is 'Community Organizing'?

Herein are some pieced together elements of the ‘democratic’ revolution now occurring in the US. On the surface, one might surmise that a ‘democratic’ revolution is a good thing and not unlike that which was fought by our nation’s forefathers against the tyranny of the Crown. However, that could not be further from the truth. Just who are we revolting against?

A ‘democratic’ revolution is indeed led by the people (small ‘p’) as opposed to the People (capital ‘P’ as in the Constitution). There is the difference. The Framers of the Constitution sought to ensure that all citizens were gauarnteed the same set of rights, privileges, and opportunities to influence representative decision making. The People are as much a part of the Constitution as the three branches and several States. This was accomplished with the Bill of Rights, other amendments, the Declaration of Independence’s stating “all men are created equal with certain inalienable rights” and the individually written essays and diaries detailing intent of our founding. ‘We the People,’ e pluribus unum, and others. However, without a doubt, the original document was weak in providing rights to blacks and women.

On the other hand, a network of like-minded organizations which seek power, influence, and, in some cases, control over policy decisions does not represent the will of the People; it represents the will of the people subscribing to those like-minded agendas. They influence policy not as if another branch of government but as coercers, protesters and instigators. Vladamir Lenin organized unemployed industrial and manufacturing workers raising their objectives to the forefront of debate. Did all Russians have equal influence in the negotiations forming the Soviet Union? No; the organized had influence. For that matter, did all American colonists have equal influence? No; the organized had influence.

A Harvard definition of ‘community organizing’ seems benign enough as words may be parsed to reflect a democractic movement familiar to Americans. Interestingly in the white paper (link below) is a hand-drawn chart which clearly indicates the intent of community organizing is power. Power for who? The organized. In the chart, power rests with ‘Resources.’

http://www.hks.harvard.edu/organizing/tools/Files/What_is_Organizing.pdf

So, who is being organized? Obviously labor unions are already organized with objectives of improved work conditions, pay and benefits. Minorities are organized in a thousand different groups designed to promote unique culture differences. The low-income are organized into welfare groups based on lack of employment, lack of healthcare insurance, lack of affordable housing. The people have been organized to stifle dissent by evicting mall kiosk owners selling opposition stickers/t-shirts, allowing teachers to lead sing-a-longs praising an individual president, and listening to a bias media full of half-truths or just omit credible details (many times the media simply do not cover stories which may reflect negatively upon the administration).

The sooner we all recognize a ‘democratic’ revolution is occurring in the US, the sooner each of us can decide, in good faith, to either support it or denounce it. 

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The Proverbial Cat is Out of the Bag


Last week Glenn Beck ran a 5-show series detailing the background and philosophy of Obama’s appointments as well as the myriad of nefarious organizations connected directly and indirectly to the president. Sure, Beck is over the top at times and some viewers may be put off by his no nonsense delivery but not one fact was refuted by the White House. 

Beck ran video clips of these individuals and quoted from their works. He connected organizations by identifying specific individuals who have participated in them. He informed America which is something so many of us have struggled to accomplish. I have written at length about these influences from as early as 28 October 2008 and will not reiterate them here. But Beck has the ear of the White House, I do not. He presented a series of reasonable questions that any decent journalist would ask and any transparent administration would answer. The White House offered that Peter Orszag is not a czar because he was confirmed by the Senate. Thanks for that clarification guys. Left-wing bloggers pointed out a misspelling.

Obviously, some of us are aware of the raging battle for liberty and have been throwing our hat in the ring whenever possible. What about the moderates and the disengaged? When will they break for a side and really shift momentum? What will it take for them to look up from their daily lives and engage in decisions which will impact their ability to ever again be submersed in their individualism?

Now that we know the facts of who is influencing policy, I pose a question to Obama supporters of 2008; is this what he promised you? Did he tell you he would appoint communists, socialists, and anti-capitalists to key advisory roles? Did he tell you he would consult with views of population control, internet police, placing a dollar value on human life, and global governance for the environment? Did he tell you these things? Are these the platform pieces that attracted your vote?

If so, stand proudly for these ideals as you have that right. If not, call your representatives, write them to express your concern, email them. You will not sound crazy! These are facts!  Always be respectful but brief when writing them.

Our hands are bound by the Constitution until election-day but these leftist ideals cannot infiltrate further. The People’s power rests within the States and the Congress which have checks on the Executive Branch. They cannot allow this administration to advance policy. 

Let your voice be heard.

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