Back in February there were a series of threads on Arizona's attempt to create a state law that would start secession proceedings if the Federal government violated certain civil rights, the latest being: http://www.thefiringline.com:8080/forums/showthread.php?threadid=25436
I wrote (small talk omitted) to the author,
Rep. Karen Johnson:
"I read with interest the news of HCR2034 and fully concur. Time IS running out. I am 66 years old and have seen freedom in this country decline markedly since the '60s.
Another good start would be for the state to take back control of the National Guard by paying their expenses out of state funds (an anathema to politicians, I realize). But, from what I understand, there was a deal made some time ago between the government and the states that the Federals would
pick up the tab, and therefore would be entitled to take control of the Guard whenever they wanted. This goes hand in hand with what HCR2034 is trying to undo.
I remember reading some time back that a Minnesota governor tried to block his National Guard from being sent to a South American country to build roads and was told that his predecessor had signed on to that bill, as had all other governors -- so, Tough!
Then there was Gov. Faubus who tried to use his state's Guard to block those black kids from entering a white school. President Eisenhower federalized the Guard, which is why you see State Police (the next line of defense) in those photos today. While one could agree that Eisenhower's motive was
laudable, what happens when some future fuhrer utilizes the states' troops for a less noble purpose?
If you can't fund the National Guard, this agreement would be a good example to use as to how subservient the states have become, and perhaps ease the way to the introduction of a bill to take back control."
She replied the same day:
" Thank you for your e-mail. I agree wholeheartedly with all you said, and when the media slammed me for being a "kook," I tried to explain to them History. For me and my constituents, we only want an insurance policy, which this Resolution provides.
Unfortunately when it came down to it, I could not garner the 31 votes of support to pass my Resolution. If re-elected, I plan on running the exact same legislation next year.
I am happy to report that HCR 2034 was nationally publicized, and I was a guest on several radio/short wave radio talk shows across the nation. This, along with the "Washington Times" and "World Net Daily's" exposure, provided me with an opportunity to get the word out. 34 other states would have to sign onto the Resolution in order to have anything come out of it, and I believe we have gotten the ball rolling. I have spoken with Representatives from Alaska, Idaho, and Montana, and several grassroots organizations across the Midwest and South. Many have said they are going to introduce the Resolution in their legislatures.
Thanks again for your encouraging e-mail, and I feel good about getting the Resolution eventually passed."
BTW, does anyone know the URL for that law? It would be an oldie, ca 1950s.
The above response also shows the value of supporting email. I'm from Nevada and told her so, so you can bet any out-of-state mail would give encouragement to those who introduce it the next session.
Yeah, I know secession is out of the question, but to quote a liberal sound-bite "It would make a statement".
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The New World Order has a Third Reich odor.
I wrote (small talk omitted) to the author,
Rep. Karen Johnson:
"I read with interest the news of HCR2034 and fully concur. Time IS running out. I am 66 years old and have seen freedom in this country decline markedly since the '60s.
Another good start would be for the state to take back control of the National Guard by paying their expenses out of state funds (an anathema to politicians, I realize). But, from what I understand, there was a deal made some time ago between the government and the states that the Federals would
pick up the tab, and therefore would be entitled to take control of the Guard whenever they wanted. This goes hand in hand with what HCR2034 is trying to undo.
I remember reading some time back that a Minnesota governor tried to block his National Guard from being sent to a South American country to build roads and was told that his predecessor had signed on to that bill, as had all other governors -- so, Tough!
Then there was Gov. Faubus who tried to use his state's Guard to block those black kids from entering a white school. President Eisenhower federalized the Guard, which is why you see State Police (the next line of defense) in those photos today. While one could agree that Eisenhower's motive was
laudable, what happens when some future fuhrer utilizes the states' troops for a less noble purpose?
If you can't fund the National Guard, this agreement would be a good example to use as to how subservient the states have become, and perhaps ease the way to the introduction of a bill to take back control."
She replied the same day:
" Thank you for your e-mail. I agree wholeheartedly with all you said, and when the media slammed me for being a "kook," I tried to explain to them History. For me and my constituents, we only want an insurance policy, which this Resolution provides.
Unfortunately when it came down to it, I could not garner the 31 votes of support to pass my Resolution. If re-elected, I plan on running the exact same legislation next year.
I am happy to report that HCR 2034 was nationally publicized, and I was a guest on several radio/short wave radio talk shows across the nation. This, along with the "Washington Times" and "World Net Daily's" exposure, provided me with an opportunity to get the word out. 34 other states would have to sign onto the Resolution in order to have anything come out of it, and I believe we have gotten the ball rolling. I have spoken with Representatives from Alaska, Idaho, and Montana, and several grassroots organizations across the Midwest and South. Many have said they are going to introduce the Resolution in their legislatures.
Thanks again for your encouraging e-mail, and I feel good about getting the Resolution eventually passed."
BTW, does anyone know the URL for that law? It would be an oldie, ca 1950s.
The above response also shows the value of supporting email. I'm from Nevada and told her so, so you can bet any out-of-state mail would give encouragement to those who introduce it the next session.
Yeah, I know secession is out of the question, but to quote a liberal sound-bite "It would make a statement".
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The New World Order has a Third Reich odor.