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State Of The Reunion Address
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State Of The Reunion Address |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(As I find Election Day approaching and the anxiety of it tends to get us all frantic and on edge, I find what we all need to have in very difficult times like these is hope, somethint to believe in or look forward to. This is a re-post I wrote in February, something more upbeat, as I find we need some more positive energy especially in critical, historic times like these!  ) State Of The Reunion Address By: Noah Eaton 2/8/04 Thank you, thank you, and bless you all this day! My fellow Americans, and everyone across the world, WE are the people, no matter what the greedy unfurl, we are all but one family under God, holy brothers, sisters, sons, daughters, with only latitude and longitude dividing us, all but a short distance between shoulders, we are all on a mission from above, to build the fountation of liberty, and justice on behalf of every man, woman, and child, regardless of race, dissent and belief, I for one recognize all men, and women, are created equal, and that right must be pertained, no matter if you're rich or poor, no matter if you agree or disagree what others say, freedom, my friend, is not condensed milk, it is a gift, a privilege we must earn, which can't be obtained through suppression and carnage, it can only be received by walking hand in hand together, Thomas Jefferson said, "The man who reads nothing at all, is better educated than the man who reads nothing but newspapers." There is no time for interminable procrastination, we must act in familial fellowship and let the heart deliver, there is no time for boycotting or gallow humor, covering anothers mouth when they wish to speak, haranguing who is right and who is wrong, we are all but mason bees in employment to Queen Liberty, for, my friend, I believe in the First Amendment, the right to speak without governmental interference, the merit to publish information without chastising, the prerogative to publicly protest nonviolently without hindrance, I recognize I, myself, am not perfect, as any of God's creations can folly, so in the event that you disagree with my policy, always feel free to speak out and confront me, and should I ever deny your God-given rights, you have the right to slap me in the face, as I have not the desire nor the intent to stonewall, any one of God's children in this blessed human race, Theodore Roosevelt said, "To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.", therefore it is my much honorable responsibility, to lend an ear to your every word and eyes to your hearts, there will be no constitutional wall painted over, these truths we hold self-evident will be protected no matter where you are, your rights shall not be abridged or re-written, they'll remain genuine and true behind masking paper, your ways of living will be respected and scatheless, as diversity and variety flavor this nation with spice and color, Abraham Lincoln said, "I am a firm believer in the people, if given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crises. The great point is to bring them the real facts.", and I stand firm by his honest words, as you can see, for you have suffered too long under lies, and all the lying liars who ruthlessly prevaricate, with their euphemistic, nice Nelly, circumambages, only wanting you to hear what they want to hear, running astray, the truth is the only thing that can set you free, and I desire only to speak with verity, for I believe in His faith and established doctrines, and only the truth can create harmony and clarity, I SHARE A DREAM, with our brother Martin Luther King. Jr, I SHARE A DREAM... "that one day this nation will rise up, and live out the true meaning of its creed." I dream of the day when God's children do sing, "My country 'tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing. Land where my fathers died, land of the Pilgrim's pride, from every mountainside, let freedom ring!" this is not my job alone, this is also YOUR nation, WE are the people, and WE share these soils, so we must unite together and decide our nation's fate, with brotherhood, sisterhood, allowing liberty's youth to boil, all for one, one for all, we are all sheep, walking in the same flock, so let us join together in peace and fellowship, under the righteous light of God . . . . . . God Bless You All, and God Bless America! . . . . . .  "You'll find something that's enough to keep you But if the bright lights don't receive you You should turn yourself around and come back home" MB20 |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
This is a classic piece, Noah. We must never forget what you have penned and compiled here. I'd like to include this editorial which, I think, relates to your words.. We rarely get a chance to see another country's editorial about the USA. Read this excerpt from a Romanian Newspaper. The article was written by Mr. Cornel Nistorescu and published under the title "C"ntarea Americii, meaning "Ode To America") on September 24, 2002, in the Romanian newspaper Evenimentulzilei ("The Daily Event" or "News of the Day"). ~An Ode to America~ Why are Americans so united? They would not resemble one another even if you painted them all one color! They speak all the languages of the world and form an astonishing mixture of civilizations and religious beliefs. Still, the American tragedy turned three hundred million people into a hand put on the heart. Nobody rushed to accuse the White House, the army, and the secret services that they are only a bunch of losers. Nobody rushed to empty their bank accounts. Nobody rushed out onto the streets nearby to gape about. The Americans volunteered to donate blood and to give a helping hand. After the first moments of panic, they raised their flag over the smoking ruins, putting on T-shirts, caps and ties in the colors of the national flag. They placed flags on buildings and cars as if in every place and on every car a government official or the president was passing. On every occasion, they started singing their traditional song: "God Bless America!" I watched the live broadcast and rerun after rerun for hours listening to the story of the guy who went down one hundred floors with a woman in a wheelchair without knowing who she was, or of the Californian hockey player, who gave his life fighting with the terrorists and prevented the plane from hitting a target that could have killed other hundreds or thousands of people. How on earth were they able to respond united as one human being? Imperceptibly, with every word and musical note, the memory of some turned into a modern myth of tragic heroes. And with every phone call, millions and millions of dollars were put in a collection aimed at rewarding not a man or a family, but a spirit, which no money can buy. What on earth can unite the Americans in such a way? Their land? Their galloping history? Their economic Power? Money? I tried for hours to find an answer, humming songs and murmuring phrases with the risk of sounding commonplace. I thought things over, but I reached only one conclusion...Only freedom can work such miracles. Cornel Nistorescu |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Noah, whatever you put your name to speaks very clearly that there's good reason to trust placing our future in the hands of the youth of today, and especially in America. This was a timely post indeed and an almost welcome sight in a very nervous time for so many. I am hoping that what I feel might happen, indeed will, and as many concerned Americans as possible will step up to the plate and get their vote in to maintain that freedom that makes you all who you are. Loved Mike's posting to you as well. I am as you may know a Canadian. It is always a real treat to see how proud Americans are of your country and how show it so proudly whenever I visit down there. I love seeing all those flags. |
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ParisGrl Senior Member
since 2000-06-01
Posts 610 |
Noah, Wow......I'm speechless. You are very wise my friend. I absolutely love this. you should publish this. more people than just the ones in this forum need to read this. As always, ~Laura~ |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Brava Noah!! I stand and applaud you for this masterpiece!! ~Autumn..the year's last, loveliest smile.~ |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed...James |
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