Category Archives: Counter Revolution

Once again, words taken from Thoreau’s Civil Disobedience: “If a thousand men were not to pay their tax bills this year, that would not be a violent and bloody measure, as it would be to pay them, and enable the … Continue reading →

Thoreau writes this about halfway through the essay Civil Disobedience. “I meet this American government, or its representative, the State government, directly, and face to face, once a year—no more—in the person of its tax gatherer; this is the only … Continue reading →

Henry David Thoreau’s most famous work is probably Walden, a book about living the simple life in a cabin near his home in Concord, Massachusetts. If so, the essay Civil Disobedience can’t be far behind. In the first line, Thoreau … Continue reading →

I just want to make it clear that when I talk about revolution, or counter revolution, that I am not advocating violence in any way, shape, or form. The greatest revolution in the history of the planet was led by … Continue reading →

I heard a story today about a man, 47 years old, who committed suicide last week.  He was married and the father of five children, ages 10 to 19.  He was described as “the last person you think would ever … Continue reading →

I added a link in the sidebar to www.congress.org. This site allows you to easily identify and email your Congressmen and Senators. I used it yesterday to send out a note on the health care reform bill, and it worked … Continue reading →

I spoke last about a Counter Revolution in education, suggesting that those who are committed to American Freedom should separate their children from the public school system as a peaceful protest against the education initiatives of Mr. Obama. I can … Continue reading →

The address this week by Mr. Obama to school children opens a path for consideration of what might be one peaceful component of the Counter Revolution. There is a long standing feud between the right and left regarding public education.  … Continue reading →

Until now, I have focused on my reaction to the Notre Dame administration, and the decision they made to invite Barack Obama to be their commencement speaker. I have, as a result, largely ignored Mr. Obama. However, as time has … Continue reading →