Grey-Haired Brigade
They like to refer to us as senior citizens, old fogies, geezers, and in some cases dinosaurs. Some of us are "Baby Boomers" getting ready to retire. Others have been retired for some time. We walk a little slower these days and our eyes and hearing are not what they once were. We have worked hard, raised our children, worshiped our God and grown old together. Yes, we are the ones some refer to as being over the hill, and that is probably true. But before writing us off completely, there are a few things that need to be taken into consideration.
In school we studied English, history, math, and science which enabled us to lead America into the technological age. Most of us remember what outhouses were, many of us with firsthand experience. We remember the days of telephone party-lines, 25 cent gasoline, and milk and ice being delivered to our homes. For those of you who don't know what an icebox is, today they are electric and referred to as refrigerators. A few even remember when cars were started with a crank. Yes, we lived those days.
We are probably considered old fashioned and out-dated by many. But there are a few things you need to remember before completely writing us off. We won World War II, fought in Korea and Viet Nam. We can quote The Pledge of Allegiance, and know where to place our hand while doing so. We wore the uniform of our country with pride and lost many friends on the battlefield. We didn't fight for the Socialist States of America, we fought for the "Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave." We wore different uniforms but carried the same flag. We know the words to the Star Spangled Banner, America ,and America the Beautiful by heart, and you may even see some tears running down our cheeks as we sing. We have lived what many of you have only read about in history books and we feel no obligation to apologize to anyone for America.
Yes, we are old and slow these days but rest assured, we have at least one good fight left in us. We have loved this country, fought for it, and died for it, and now we are going to save it. It is our country and nobody is going to take it away from us. We took oaths to defend America against all enemies, foreign and domestic, and that is an oath we plan to keep. There are those who want to destroy this land we love but, like our founders, there is no way we are going to remain silent.
It was mostly the young people of this nation who elected Obama and the Democratic Congress. You fell for the "Hope and Change" which in reality was nothing but "Hype and Lies." You have tasted socialism and seen evil face to face, and have found you don't like it after all. You make a lot of noise, but most are all too interested in their careers or "Climbing the Social Ladder" to be involved in such mundane things as patriotism and voting. Many of those who fell for the "Great Lie" in 2008 are now having buyer's remorse. With all the education we gave you, you didn't have sense enough to see through the lies and instead drank the 'Cool-Aid.' Now you're paying the price and complaining about it. No jobs, lost mortgages, higher taxes, and less freedom. This is what you voted for and this is what you got. We entrusted you with the Torch of Liberty and you traded it for a paycheck and a fancy house.
Well, don't worry youngsters, the Grey-Haired Brigade is here, and in 2012 we are going to take back our nation. We may drive a little slower than you would like but we get where we're going, and in 2012 we're going to the polls by the millions. This land does not belong to the man in the White House nor to the likes of Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid. It belongs to "We the People" and "We the People" plan to reclaim our land and our freedom. We hope this time you will do a better job of preserving it and passing it along to our grandchildren. So the next time you have the chance to say the Pledge of Allegiance, Stand up, put your hand over your heart, honor our country, and thank God for the old geezers of the "Grey-Haired Brigade."
Author, Anon. Grey-Haired Brigade Member
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Comments: 26
thank you
Social security is a failed system. It was never meant to be for our own retirement, but for current retirees. We were lied to. The proof is on the SSA web site under history. The first woman to receive monthly checks put in for 3 years - a total of about $24. Her monthly checks started out at $22, and she lived 30 years beyond retirement and collected over $11,000. Why do you want to keep our children and grandchildren in this ponzi scheme? People used to care about future generations. Obviously not any more.
One look at the occupiers shows how failed our school system has been. They have no idea what capitalism is. They think the government should give them a "living wage" for life whether they work or not. And they think the government should make the banks void their student loans. What makes them think they are entitled???
The greediest people around are those who covet what others have without ever considering going out and working for it themselves.
It's high time that we reign in the federal government, as our forefathers designed our country. And it's high time that we make sure everything they do in Washington is done according to the Constitution.
“For even when we were with you, we would give you this command: If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat.” 2 Thessalonians 3:10
The bible also contains much that we would find abhorant today. I see no need to stone to death for either adultry or seed spillage, pluck out eyes, chop off hands, sacrifice doves or other animals in temples.
What is Capitalism? It's having the opportunity to become just what the OWS crowd and the Democrats are complaining about. The opportunity to become one of the rich by vitrue of your own sweat, intelligence and effort. I'm proud to be a Capitalist.
This is a great, well written post!
Thanks so much for sharing :) !!!
We will "Occupy the polls" in 2012 to take our country back!
P.S. I am one of the older generation who can share!
jj
Did you ever consider these unfortunate people would prefer help in getting a job so they could buy their own food instead of having to grovel for what you're willing to hand out?
jj
LGTKEO/Dec