The End of Men

The End of Men

I had a friend post this article on Facebook and thought it was well worth sharing. Click the link and take a few minutes to read it and let it sink in. this is a possible future for not only America, but the world in general.

234

That is right today marks the 234th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It was today so many years ago that a group of average citizens came together and with one voice declared that they would no longer stand idle as they were being oppressed by tyranny. They declared to the world that they had come to the end of their patience and peaceful attempts to rectify so many injustices that caused an entire nation of people to rise up against over whelming odds and take control of their own destiny. The United States was born by the blood of farmers and blue collar workers as well as the money of wealthy land owners and diplomats. It was a singular event that the entire population stood together as a single entity and stepped forward into history as the newest nation and one that declared that there is a God and Judge of the world and in His name we declare that we seek justice. The poor, the slave and the wealthy stood shoulder to shoulder in defiance of (at that time) the greatest military power on the planet and sacrificed all that they held dear to win what they could only have hoped for on this day 234 years ago. And God blessed this countries birth greatly and has so many time over the years continued to bless us, but I think His patience is wearing thin.

I think of those days with great remorse because of what we have done with that victory that was so dearly won. I think if those men were alive today they would be redrafting the Declaration of Independence and sending it to the Government declaring that they have stepped well beyond the bound of what was declared by our founding fathers. That they have become the tyrant that our founders had fought so hard against to win a freedom that has today been squandered and treated cheaply. The blood of the patriots that fought and died to bring freedom has been traded for creature comforts and a mentality of entitlement. So today take a look at what it was back then and what we have become today and see if you think those that died would be proud to stand by your side when you evaluate what you have done with the freedom they died for.

Take 9 minutes and listen to the Declaration being read aloud really hear the words that where penned for freedom - Declaration of Independence

Sorry Brazil

Well today as many of you may not be aware of was a sad day in the life of many Brazillians. Their desire for a 6th World Cup title failed at the hands of the Netherlands [Yeah for you Alycia :) ]. Even though I am not a Soccer (Futbol) fan much at all I had been watching and cheering for the US and giving a hard time to those cheering for Brazil during they games. It has been an interesting time watching the craze of Soccer fanaticism here. I have never seen a sport grip the daily life of an entire nation as World Cup Soccer has done here. Coming from a Country with an extreme amount of national sports to watch and cheer for on television and in person it is strange to see one single sport hold the attention of a nation as this last couple weeks has done here. In the US even the Super Bowl, March Madness, and MLB Playoffs wrapped up into a single event would compare to the mania that has been exhibited here. People were decorating the streets, painting their cars and houses team colors (and I don't mean just a few of them), Brazilian flags flying from many new windows and most cars. The dress has turned to Green and Yellow with a little blue and white to match national colors. People gather together outside on the sidewalks to watch the games (even the ones Brazil is not playing in) and talk about it every day. I do mean everyone talks about it. It is in every conversation that is going on.
There is nothing else going on in life here except soccer. So today with the dreams of yet another World Cup dashed against the coast of Holland. So my heart goes out to all those in Brazil tonight crying themselves to sleep with the thought of waiting another 4 years to take a chance at adding to there World Cup collection. (And you might think I am joking but there were hundreds of people crying their way home after the loss today).