Vote America First on November 7
Tuesday, November 7 will present us with a great challenge: to elect candidates who place America first. Voters should head to the polls with one thought in mind: which candidates will place American interests and values ahead of all other considerations?
The test is easy. Which candidates stand boldly in support of defending the American borders? Which candidates agree that a border fence is the best possibility for halting the invasion taking place on our southern border that if unstopped will redefine America and annihilate our culture? Which candidates seek to follow the advice of our most underrated president, Calvin Coolidge, who reminded us many years ago that “America must be kept American?”
I am terribly tired of hearing talking heads, open borders apologists, agents of the Mexican government, UN know-nothings, liberal thugs, certain Republicans like John McCain, union bosses, self-appointed immigration experts, and those who seek to destroy America by altering her composition declare that we should not act to defend the border and protect our own country.
Critics charge that America is building a “Berlin Wall,” telling immigrants that they are unwanted, and acting in a racist fashion by pushing for a border fence, immigration restrictions, and measures to do as Coolidge suggested by ensuring that English is the language of choice and that our national values are preserved. These folks aren’t just wrong. Worse, they are dangerously risking the greatness of America by worshiping at the false idol of multiculturalism and trying not to offend our neighbors to the south and the “international community” at our own expense.
Several years ago, I had the opportunity to hear Jack Murtha speak at Ferrante’s Lakeview banquet hall in Jeannette, Pennsylvania. He said long before the present debate over the border fence that it is a testament to the greatness of America that while others had to build a wall to keep their people in, we might consider building one to keep people out. As with many other issues, Congressman Murtha was forecasting reality before it became chic.
The gaggle of idiots who oppose protecting the borders are fond of labeling those of us who wish to save the republic as racists, xenophobes, or worse. Do not believe their hogwash. Patriots support the border fence, immigration control, and the preservation of American culture. Coolidge knew that. Aside from many other wise statements during his presidency, he also noted that “Patriotism is easy to understand in America - it means looking out for yourself by looking out for your country.”
If we do not construct the fence, halt the invasion, reduce the overflow of illegal immigrants into America, and control the borders, we will run the risk of our grandchildren growing up in a nation much different than the one we have today.
If we do not stop the reconquista of southern California and the southwestern United States that is currently taking place right before our eyes, we run the risk of being the generation that lost America because of our own foolish ways.
If we do not restrict all immigration to manageable levels—not the immense and open levels of present—we will lose America forever.
I am 25 years old. My greatest fear is being known in our nation’s history as part of the generation who lost America—the greatest hope left for all of mankind. It is time to make it known that the majority of us—young and old, rich and poor, black and white—are ready to put aside all else to save the nation from the path that we are currently on.
Jefferson said “How little do my countrymen know what precious blessings they are in possession of, and which no other people on earth enjoy!” He couldn’t be more right. Our job on that important November day is to make the choices which will best preserve America.
Ignore the scolding know-nothings who seek to make you feel bad about fighting for your country. Ignore the internationalists who care more about the “feelings” of people from countries other than our own. Ignore the warnings about what kind of “message” a border fence and tightened immigration policies will send to Mexico. Ignore those who mock you for believing that English should be our official language and that all social services should be cut off for those who have broken into our national home illegally.
Don’t just vote Democratic or Republican or blindly for one candidate or another. As Pat Buchanan suggests, vote for America first, America second, and America third. We must avoid being the generation that crucifies our nation on the cross of the illegal invasion, and we must turn out the elected officials who already have.
Send the message at the polls that our nation is ours, with all of her greatness and all of her faults.
Nathan Shrader can be reached at nathanrshrader@yahoo.com
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Yet again I find myself sympathizing with an arguement by Nathan, after he put it into such a practical context. Why can\'t our leaders do so? Is it just me or has this issue become the most confusing to follow….ever? Not only are the House and Senate version of the bill vastly different…but there is no partisan line whatsoever. Also, within each side of the arguement there are differences among those who supposedly support the same bill.
While I agree we need some action, I am not personally confident that I know what it is. Our border security is essential to securing our national security. Our national identity is threatened by a takeover from those who refuse to adopt our historic sense of pride. And somewhere in the middle of all this we need to find a practical way to make ends meet.
Without underscoring anything Nathan has said in his article, I\'d like to make a suggestion to voters of my own. Go to the polls next Tuesday with American in mind…and ask yourself about two things…our economy, and our leadership. Without strength in both it is impossible to fix the situation on our borders.
How is your job? What is your forward mobility? How confident are you in your ability to make your monthly payments? Do you feel comfortable that your position at work is secure? Can you afford retirement? Can you afford to send your children to college? In general…do you feel that you have the same opportunity in today\'s economy as you would have had in the economy of six years ago? This issue is not about our stock market or our job creation………..it is about YOU. The everyday worker in America….the man/woman whose dedication and work has allowed our nation to become what we are.
Then ask yourself about our leadership. Have they been honest? Have they done everything they could for every class of people? Can you relate to them? Are they capable of getting us out of Iraq this decade? Do they make more friends than enemies? Or Vice versa? Have they made you more proud to be an American Citizen?
It sounds like a lot of questions. But they are simple….they involved two things. Yourself and your leaders. Is the best relationship possible in place between the two?
Very interesting read. Knowing Nathan personally, I\'ve come to expect nothing less. I always have a tremednous amount of respect for his viewpoints, even the ones that I might not share.
I would just make two observations. Illegal immigration has obviously existed for many many years. Why has it become such a huge issue in the last two years or so?
The next thing is not so much a question as it is an observation. What constantly amazes me when I see immigration rallies is the degree that legal immigrants who came to the US the legal way are willing to advocate for those who have violated the law to enter the country. If someone had to wait for years to legally and legitimately achieve the blessings of US citizenship, why are they willing to advocate for those who have skirted the system?
Yet again I find myself sympathizing with an arguement by Nathan, after he put it into such a practical context. Why can’t our leaders do so? Is it just me or has this issue become the most confusing to follow….ever? Not only are the House and Senate version of the bill vastly different…but there is no partisan line whatsoever. Also, within each side of the arguement there are differences among those who supposedly support the same bill.
While I agree we need some action, I am not personally confident that I know what it is. Our border security is essential to securing our national security. Our national identity is threatened by a takeover from those who refuse to adopt our historic sense of pride. And somewhere in the middle of all this we need to find a practical way to make ends meet.
Without underscoring anything Nathan has said in his article, I’d like to make a suggestion to voters of my own. Go to the polls next Tuesday with American in mind…and ask yourself about two things…our economy, and our leadership. Without strength in both it is impossible to fix the situation on our borders.
How is your job? What is your forward mobility? How confident are you in your ability to make your monthly payments? Do you feel comfortable that your position at work is secure? Can you afford retirement? Can you afford to send your children to college? In general…do you feel that you have the same opportunity in today’s economy as you would have had in the economy of six years ago? This issue is not about our stock market or our job creation………..it is about YOU. The everyday worker in America….the man/woman whose dedication and work has allowed our nation to become what we are.
Then ask yourself about our leadership. Have they been honest? Have they done everything they could for every class of people? Can you relate to them? Are they capable of getting us out of Iraq this decade? Do they make more friends than enemies? Or Vice versa? Have they made you more proud to be an American Citizen?
It sounds like a lot of questions. But they are simple….they involved two things. Yourself and your leaders. Is the best relationship possible in place between the two?
Very interesting read. Knowing Nathan personally, I’ve come to expect nothing less. I always have a tremednous amount of respect for his viewpoints, even the ones that I might not share.
I would just make two observations. Illegal immigration has obviously existed for many many years. Why has it become such a huge issue in the last two years or so?
The next thing is not so much a question as it is an observation. What constantly amazes me when I see immigration rallies is the degree that legal immigrants who came to the US the legal way are willing to advocate for those who have violated the law to enter the country. If someone had to wait for years to legally and legitimately achieve the blessings of US citizenship, why are they willing to advocate for those who have skirted the system?