Why the Patriot Movement Just Isn't "Moving"

A lot is said about the “Patriot Movement” in the US, but the movement doesn’t really seem to be getting anywhere.

Don’t get me wrong - there are some very notable people out there doing great things. 

Consider the alternative journalists who are quite literally, risking their lives to share information with those of us who are interested enough to read it.

Keep in mind the whistleblowers who told the world the truth about the BP oil spill, 9/11, the birth records of our “fearless leader” and many other behind-the-scenes plots against health, freedom and justice.

There are the preppers, stocking up, arming up, and educating themselves, so that, at the very least, they are self-sufficient and ready to fight should they be called upon.

These are the REAL patriots.  But who are the rest of these folks that consider themselves part of the “Patriot Movement”?  They don’t really seem to be moving anywhere, except maybe to the fridge, to get another drink to keep them hydrated while they type feverishly on their keyboards.

The Laptop Rambos:  The liberty forums are full of Laptop Rambos, with their battle cries stolen directly from the last Bruce Willis movie.  They like to quote Heston, too, claiming their multitude of guns will only be pried from their “cold dead hands”.  But for all of their tough talk, what are they really doing?  Buying all the guns and ammo they can manage to have delivered from Amazon while they angrily type away about those who would take away their rights?  Daydreaming about dashing around the forest in combat boots when the last time they ran anywhere, it was to the bathroom after that ill-advised trip to Taco Bell?    Oh – yeah – the Rambos?  They’re all being “watched” which is the reason that they are unable to take any action outside of pounding into their keyboards, “Live Free or Die!!!”

The Noble Net Orators:  These are the ones that type half a page of flowery rhetoric on the afore-mentioned forums.  They lay claim to vast service to the country, vow eternal loyalty to their oath to defend the country against all enemies, foreign and domestic and they really, really like to quote the Constitution and the founding fathers during their rousing internet orations.  But are they actually organizing anything or do they just like to hear themselves talk….er, see themselves type?

The Patriot Preachers:  Another popular forum member is the Patriot Preacher.  He or she enjoys drawing parallels between current happenings and the Bible.  This person is pretty sure that whatever bad stuff is happening, it’s occurring because the US is a hedonistic cesspool.  Their posts are full of scriptural quotes, Revelationesque predictions and no real direction. They are happy to tell us why it is all our fault but stop short of any real recommendations or actions. 

The Flag-Wavers:  They are proud to be American, they know all the words to every song with the word “America” in it in any form and they abide by proper flag etiquette, carefully bringing in their flags at dark and during inclement weather.  They may criticize the president using a line that they heard on the TV news that they really liked, their closets are loaded with red-white-and-blue clothing, and their vehicle boasts flag stickers and decals on every flat surface.  You don’t think they are Patriots?  Look at them!  They have WAY more visible flags than their neighbors!  Just don’t expect a whole lot from the Flag-Wavers when it comes to a discussion of the real issues because they still watch the network news at 6.

How the heck are we supposed to have a revolution if these are the folks running it? 

I guess that we should feel fortunate, looking back in history, to discover that only 3% of the people fought against oppression in the American Revolution.  10% of the population actively supported that brave 3%.  This left 87% of the population at that time to either side with the British, remain neutral or be armchair patriots, much like our list above.

Being a Patriot doesn’t mean that you have to get a sniper rifle and start picking off the enemy.  It doesn’t mean that you must oust the scum from Congress (although that sure would be nice).  You don’t have to have a radio show or website that gets a million hits per day.

It does mean, though, that action is required beyond a “Booyah!” on the internet.  If you happen to recognize yourself in the list above, consider upping your personal Patriot game by taking one of the real actions below.

You can spread the truth about what is happening in our country and around the world.

You can refuse to comply to anything that is at cross-purposes with your God-given rights.

You can resist by knowing the Constitution and insisting that it be followed.

You can speak up when you see the rights of others being trampled on, and not be a bystander to bullying by the Regime.

Quiet acts of Patriotism speak more loudly than a hundred words uttered without action.

The Regime's Guide to Good Citizenship

The Regime is working hard to make life easier for Americans.  All they ask for is a little bit of unconditional compliance, but these pesky dissident Patriots keep throwing a wrench in the plans.  It is vital that you do not cause difficulty for the Regime – they are only trying to do what’s best for you.  Resistance is just plain rude.

This simple guide can assist you in avoiding a life of crime, punishable by indefinite detainment in the Gulag. The Regime is diligently searching for terrorists and you want to be above suspicion.  (Really – you do, because suspicion is all that is necessary for punishment and confinement these days.)

1.) Never protest, peacefully or otherwise.  The Federally Restricted Building and Grounds Improvement Act was put into place in order to protect our fearless leaders from actions that might publicly embarrass them.  Governing is a difficult job, and they don’t need the likes of you cluttering the steps of the Capitol with your signs.  It makes them feel badly.

2.) Don’t say mean things about the Regime on the internet.  It’s not only hurtful, it’s illegal.  Furthermore, due to CISPA, your internet providers and social networking sites now have a civic duty to snoop through you emails, status updates and forum posts, and then turn you in.  And while we’re on this topic, using technology to shield your IP address is childish and only makes you look suspicious.  If you don’t have anything to hide, then what are you so worried about?

3.) Never pay cash.  It’s a clear sign of dissident behaviour.  It’s very inconvenient for the Regime to track your spending if you don’t pay with a credit card or debit card.  How are they supposed to know who just bought more ammo or 100 pounds of rice if you pay cash for it?  Furthermore, you are cheating the big banks out of their fees and interest rates, which is very inconsiderate.

4.) Drink your fluoridated water.  The Regime is fluoridating the water for your own good.  The Regime wants you to have nice teeth.  You might have brain damage, cancer or thyroid issues, but your teeth will be rinsed with fluoride with every sip you take. Demanding that your municipalities stop adding fluoride to the local water supplies is very ungrateful.

5.) Allow the teachers to teach.  Teaching your kids at home is unnecessary and can cause a lot of problems for your child.  A child who is a critical thinker is anathema among his or her peers.  A child educated to do so is willful and disobedient, often rebelling when authority figures want to pat them down or handcuff them.  Children need to learn to follow instructions without hesitation, and if benefits no one if you teach them to question authority.  If a child needs to think for herself, the Regime will instruct her to do so.  It is not a parent’s job to empower a child or attempt to influence him with regard to moral issues.  The Regime has that covered.

6.) Don’t learn self defense techniques.  Self defense classes, practicing at a firing range and hand-to-hand combat training are an insult to the Regime.  The Regime will protect you.  You simply don’t need to take things this far.  If you want exercise, take up tennis.

7.) Do not videotape or otherwise record law enforcement officers or TSA employees.  It’s just plain offensive to act as though these agents of the Regime would do anything that requires documentation.  Sure, sometimes they get a little wound up and beat the daylights out of innocent people, but keep in mind, they are under a lot of pressure to stamp out domestic terrorism. And it isn’t going to kill you to get groped – it’s the price you have to pay for flying.  If you just stand there quietly with your eyes downcast, the molestation will be over much more quickly.

8.) Eat your GMO, Big Agri fruits and vegetables.  These foods have been specially formulated just for us.  Sure, they contain only nominal nutrients in comparison to organically grown produce, but it’s just an insult to try to grow your own because you think it’s “better”.  The FDA has worked hand in hand with Monsanto to provide you with a nutritionless abundance – the least you could do is eat it without complaint.  Furthermore, taking vitamins to make up for the lack of nutrition is just a slap in the face to poor Big Agri, and really messes up the plan to keep us weak, lethargic and malnourished.

9.) Take your medication.  The FDA and Big Pharma work hard to keep you medicated and calm.  There are many benefits to today’s medications.  First of all, a lifelong dependence on these medications allows a constant stream of income for Big Pharma.  Secondly, psychiatric medications in particular calm your thinking, leaving you content to watch Dancing with the Stars instead of searching those horrible thought-provoking alternative news sites that brazenly criticize the Regime.  For those of you who insist on taking herbal remedies instead of chemical medication, well, shame on you!  Don’t you realize that you are taking money out of the pockets of the wealthy owners of pharmaceutical companies?  You need to stop being so self-centered and consider others.  Take your pills!

10.)  Vaccinate your children.  Kids today are at risk for so many horrible things.  Thankfully, there is a vaccination for nearly every one of them.  Sure, some kids will become autistic and uncommunicative after receiving the jab, but at least they won’t get whooping cough. The Regime is aware that the HPV vaccine doesn’t work very well and causes side effects in a large percentage of the girls who receive it, but how else are they going to secretly sterilize our female population?

As you can see, it really isn’t that difficult to stay out of trouble.  If you only keep in mind that these rules are for your own good, you should have no trouble serenely being guided through life by the benevolent Regime.  You, too, can reap the benefits of unconditional obedience.

Media Propagandizes a "New Terror Threat": Beware of Sovereign Citizens

There's a new boogie man in town, according to the mainstream media.  They are dutifully following the lead of the FBI and the Gestapo DHS in characterizing "Sovereign Citizens" as the newest terrorist threat to the well-being of the United States.

What exactly is a Sovereign Citizen?  According to the Sovereign Education and Defense Ministry it is merely a person who has chosen to govern themselves in accordance to God's laws or "natural laws".

Watch this Flash Video to see the concept of Sovereign Citizenship laid out in the simplest possible form.

All men are created equal and endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights.

~ The Declaration of Independence ~

Most SCs are dedicated to the legal, non-violent rejection of the United States government as a ruling authority.  They believe that their rights as individuals are guaranteed by God, the Declaration of Independence, and the United States Constitution.  You will far more often find the SCs in court, legally fighting against the oppression of the current regime and burying them in a blizzard of paperwork, than you will find them with guns blazing against the "authorities."

Despite their generally peaceful ways, they are being vilified by the government, cast in the role of "domestic terrorists" simply because they strongly disagree with the way things are being run.  They disagree with what they consider illegal taxation, the definition of rights vs. privileges, and government intrusion on family and faith.

A government that does not protect PRIVATE RIGHTS is a de facto government.

(de facto:  existing, but not legally ordained)

The current Regime, predictably,  seems to strongly oppose this classification as a de facto governement and is making it's opposition known to the SC's through a media propaganda attack of immense proportions.  The various government agencies have deemed them terrorists for having the audacity to disagree and resist the authority of the Regime.

The DHS released an article last May about the threat to the United States from the SCs.

... many sovereign citizens do not pay their taxes. They hold illegal courts that issue warrants for judges and police officers. They clog up the court system with frivolous lawsuits and liens against public officials to harass them. They also use fake money orders, personal checks, and the like at government agencies, banks, and businesses.  In addition ... sovereign citizens:

• Commit murder and physical assault
• Threaten judges, law enforcement professionals, and government personnel
• Impersonate police officers and diplomats
• Use fake currency, passports, license plates, and driver’s licenses
• Engineer various white-collar scams, including mortgage fraud and so-called “redemption schemes"

In September, the FBI released a bulletin from their counter-terrorism division containing this statement:


The sovereign-citizen threat likely will grow as the nationwide movement is fueled by the Internet, the economic downturn, and seminars held across the country that spread their ideology and show people how they can tap into funds and eliminate debt through fraudulent methods. As sovereign citizens’ numbers grow, so do the chances of contact with law enforcement and, thus, the risks that incidents will end in violence. Law enforcement and judicial officials must understand the sovereign-citizen movement, be able to identify indicators, and know how to protect themselves from the group’s threatening tactics.

 The mainstream media has obediently jumped on the bandwagon, going to air and print with salacious stories about SCs gone bad.  The owners of the mainstream media, particular the government and "elite" special interest groups, have guided the biased coverage in accordance with a statement by the Anti-Defamation League (which by it's own description is a special interest group "founded in 1913 "to stop the defamation of the Jewish people ")

The ADL website defines the Sovereign Citizens movement as a "hate group":

The "sovereign citizen" movement is a loosely organized collection of groups and individuals who have adopted a right-wing anarchist ideology originating in the theories of a group called the Posse Comitatus in the 1970s. Its adherents believe that virtually all existing government in the United States is illegitimate and they seek to "restore" an idealized, minimalist government that never actually existed. To this end, sovereign citizens wage war against the government and other forms of authority using "paper terrorism" harassment and intimidation tactics, and occasionally resorting to violence.

This view has negatively colored any coverage of actions by the SC movement.  The media has aired multiple reports of violent interactions and illegal behaviors, despite the fact that violence, fraud and theft go completely against the principles of  Sovereign Citizenship.

ABC's Nightline:  Radicals Exercising God-given Rights or Fueling Domestic Terrorism?

CBS's 60 Minutes: A Look at the "Sovereign Citizen" Movement

Huffington Post:  Sovereign Citizens are "Extremists" Watched by the FBI

Memphis Commercial Appeal:  Sovereign Nation: Deadly Clash in West Memphis

MSNBC:  Sovereign Citizens: The New Counter Culture

As with any threat to the Regime, the government and all of it's cronies in the media are quick to demonize all who disagree.

The recent media blast against the Sovereign Citizen's movement should serve to underline the fact that the movement is indeed a legitimate argument against the Regime.

And thus, like all measures of resistance, it must be vilified, marginalized and silenced.

Thanks to Possee for sending the link that was the inspiration for this article.