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Welcome to a new year and the biggest two months for America, Freedom and Capitalism (as recapped by FBN’s Neil Cavuto on his first show of 2011). Two months can change the world and two months will tell the story of change or status quo in Washington and whether Americans have chosen enlightenment or despair… courage or fear… Big Brother or God… to become self-reliant and fighters or pons and quitters for 2011. Remember, out Founding Fathers gave us a road map to success, the Bill of Rights and the Constitution and they gave us the perfect vehicle for freedom, a Republic, but warned us that it was our job to remain vigilant and educated in order to keep it.
Words are meaningless unless they lead you toward action.
Glenn Beck started his season calling his audience to a personal revolution as the left is calling theirs to violent revolution (see below). He is challenging them to move from the couch to action and he will use his show to inspire those who take the challenge to do so.
Beck’s message from the Blaze
America is at a crossroads. We have known this for 10 years now but after each tragic event or “bubble” America has gone back to sleep because we wanted to believe that we could have it all and “it just isn’t as bad as they say.” Our gut however, has told us that it was time to wake up and use what used to be known as “common sense.” It is what Americans from all points of the political compass meant when focus groups gave every politician the presidential campaign slogan, change.
After spending years, and thousands of man-hours, in research, reflection, and prayer, my team and I have come to realize that a “Fundamental Transformation” is required. While it is just as powerful, it’s also the polar opposite of what President Obama touted last election. President Obama and the progressive ruling class of both parties believe in the collective planned society. I believe America’s answers are to be found with, by, and in the individual American honestly pursuing happiness not in 2,000 page bills.
If one is looking for a “collective” based solution it can be found in the phrase: America is great because America is good. When we look for our answers in Washington we ask our politicians or parties to “make us good.” They cannot. But we can, must, and will. The secret our Founders understood was that America is good because individual Americans are honest, just, thrifty, responsible, educated, charitable and God fearing.
“America is great because America is good” is not just some trite slogan. It is a deep and well thought out philosophy that has over 200 years of evidence of its truth. Yet we are being told on every level from our classrooms to our newsrooms that America is not good and never was great.
We cannot as a nation survive much longer. We must take a page from our own history at the Alamo and “draw a line in the sand.” We must decide who we are, what we are capable of and look to the heavens to chart our course. Do we return to the ideas of the past or do we continue West to the yet unrealized and unfulfilled promises laid out in our Founding ideals? We must choose as individuals and then put those choices into action. We must demonstrate to our children, neighbors and to ourselves that it is not policies or politicians but people that make this nation what it is for better or for worse.
This year, I as an individual and private citizen stand at those crossroads and boldly declare my choice. I will not accept that America’s best days are behind Her, that there is no such thing as American exceptionalism. Nor will I stand by silently as the most charitable nation in the history of mankind now needs the IRS to act as our charitable collection basket. I refuse to believe that Eric Holder is right when he states that we “are a nation of cowards” when it comes to issues of race.
I will admit our wrongdoing, but I will not be a constant apologist for our nations mistakes. However, I will also look for historical context. I choose to believe that while many Americans may be ignorant of even the basics of our own history, Americans are waking up in record numbers educating themselves. One of the first things they will find is that History tells us when this happens Americans change the world.
I will no longer look to others for leadership or answers. I will lead my family and teach them to be independent, honorable, educated and charitable. With firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence I choose to ReFound this amazing nation by rediscovering within myself, and my own circle of influence, the principles and ethics that defined American exceptionalism.
n 2011, my wife and I will dedicate significantly more of our personal resources to what some call charity but as you and I will show is nothing less than “investing in people.” I have also charted a new and exciting course for my company Mercury Radio Arts. I currently have plans on hiring more than 40 people as I expand many of our operations as well as creating new divisions such as one that will be known as “E4 Experiences”.
Over the next 12 months, all Mercury divisions, radio, television, books, digital and stage will focus on what I call ‘The E4 Solution.” The four “Es” consist of: Enlightenment, Education, Empowerment and Entrepreneurship. We will challenge ourselves and those who choose to chart this course with us, to find what we as individuals really believe, challenge what we think we know and dig deep to find out what we are each capable of.
Today, I call out to those who are tired of feeling powerless. Commit to become the person you were meant to be, not who you have allowed yourself to become; the Father, mother, sibling, friend, businessperson and American. As the old story goes:
A man decided that he would change the world.
But, he wasn’t successful.
So he decided to change the country.
But, he wasn’t successful.
So he decided to change his community.
But, he wasn’t successful.
So he decided to change his street.
But, be wasn’t successful.
So he decided to change his family.
But, he wasn’t successful.
So he decided to change himself.
AND HE WAS SUCCESSFUL.
AND HIS FAMILY CHANGED AND THEY AFFECTED THEIR STREET.
AND THE PEOPLE ON THE STREET AFFECTED THEIR COMMUNITY.
AND THE PEOPLE OF THE COMMUNITY AFFECTED THEIR COUNTRY.
AND THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTRY AFFECTED THE WORLD.
Today, I ask you to take the first step in your success. This is part Enlightenment and part Empowerment (E1 and E3 of the E4 Solution). One of America’s premiere psychiatric minds, concerned American and good friend Dr. Keith Ablow has been working with me on a project called “The 7.” Together we have developed 7 steps that can help you change your life, I know because they are the 7 steps that I used to change my life. This book meant for those who are tired being less than happy, fulfilled and want to be a part of a life that is bigger than they can currently imagine.
In the next 12 months, I challenge each American to come to the place where they can say without equivocation “YES, I CAN.” I believe strong, educated, charitable individuals who can stand on their own two feet, because they know who they are, will be remembered by future historians as those Americans who once again answered the call and changed the world again.
We have know for 10-years… more if you were a student of history and politics, that things were going very wrong in America. Calls to get back to Common Sense. But we chose to ignore it because we didn’t want to believe it. We are now at the point for action and good change or lose the America we know and the beacon of hope and freedom for the world.
We were all born at this time for a reason… We must all answer the call and find our purpose.
Sadly a fundamental transformation is necessary, but a fundamental transformation exactly the opposite of the Obama, the Clintons and the Progressives want.
America is great because America (and Americans as a group are) is good… De Tocqueville. This is a true statement but for 100-years our children have been programmed to believe exactly the opposite. We will not survive if we allow this lie to continue to be taught and perpetuated.
From our own history… today we that hear the call and anyone that we can awaken must draw a line in the sand and choose to change as individuals and prove to ourselves, our neighbors and our children that it is people that make a difference and are what matters.
Glenn had made a plan for himself and invites your to join him as a private citizen and as an individual. He said he will not accept that America’s best days are behind us. He refuses to believe the Progressive lies that we and our children have been fed. It is time to stop apologizing for our mistakes, look back to history at and for our good and bad, and continue education ourselves (and our children) in the truth.
A George Washington or Ronald Reagan will hopefully turn up at sometime again, but we must each choose to re-found this nation through ourselves… one person, family and community at a time.
Faith Hope and Charity must be our base but it is time to move forward in the 4-E’s Enlightenment, Education, Empowerment, and Entrepreneurship. Beck challenged himself and invites anyone who wants to come along to join him.
Beck and his wife Tanya will invest more of their resources in Charity… into people.
Beck’s new project: The Seven Project. It correlates with his new book for which he has done no promotion. He knows it will get into the hands of those who need and want it. The 7: Seven Wonders That Will Change Your Life
Andrew Cloward and his wife Frances Fox Piven.
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If you want to change things, you must change yourself! Start living the answer. Make a plan. Live a planned life. Put God first; Your Family (Your Spouse who is your partner and should be part of every decision) Next… and then kids etc; Country 3rd; Your Job or Responsibility 4th; and your Passion 5th. Pray for God’s help and guidance daily and talk to him throughout the day. You cannot do it alone. Spend time daily learning something about America and our history, one on one time with your spouse, and kids at home, reading scripture and at least a chapter of something else worthwhile. Volunteer and share your knowledge. Some entertainment… TV, sports, etc is fine but it should be the extra. Be generous!! Work toward being self-sufficient and being prepared for any emergency. Always use common sense! Tithe and help those in need. Be kind and giving… give more than you think you have to give. Step out of your comfort zone and be brave. Be an example, especially if you have children (and doubters) watching you.
I have had some people say to me… I don’t even know what to pray. I received this simple prayer suggestion from a friend:
"Lord, I recognize that I am a sinner and have tried to do it all on my own... please come into my heart and be the Lord of my life and guide me with your Holy Spirit, in the Name of Jesus. Amen". Then sit back and prepare for the ride of your life.
The most important thing is asking God every morning, what He wants you to do, where He wants you and your spouse to work and focus. Do what and where that special place is that He wants you so.
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"Anyone willing to give up liberty in exchange for security deserves ( and usually gets) neither." Benjamin Franklin
