This day the rain moved in early in the afternoon, and continued well into the night, and yet people still set off their fireworks here in a city where it’s, as far as I know, perfectly legal to do so. But while the star-spangled banner yet waves, the freedom it represents is a distant memory.
We Americans failed to be eternally vigilant, to protect the liberty which was our birthright, and tyranny rose again on these shores.
Again we are slaves, living at the whim of distant masters who pretend to be “public servants,” and who maintain this farce by pretending to allow the people to choose new masters every so often.
The Republic is falling. Today, an empire is rising in its place.
Most Americans have forgotten the point, the reason why the Fourth of July is celebrated: It’s Independence Day, that day which the thirteen American colonies formally declared that they had had enough tyranny from a faraway ruler and would stand no more of it. The ensuing war claimed thousands of lives, and the government formed afterward, flawed as it was, was the freest in the world at the time, and despite its recent decline, remains one of the freest today.
But all of that is changing.
It began in earnest in 1861 when Abraham Lincoln, one of the worst presidents in history, declared that the several Southern states could not leave the United States and strike their own path, and waged a bloody war of conquest to bring those states back under his heel. You probably heard in government indoctrination that the reason for the war was to abolish slavery. But it was much more than that.
Lincoln cared nothing for slavery, except where it would help him achieve his political goals. Thus the Emancipation Proclamation, which purported to free all of the slaves, applied only to those states “in rebellion against the United States.” Had he tried to free all of the slaves, he would have lost more states to the Confederacy, and perhaps lost the war as well. But as history tells us, the Union did indeed win the war, and military occupation of the Confederate states followed. Reconstruction was bitter and bloody, and we Southerners still bear the scars.
In 1913, Congress created the Federal Reserve Bank, abidcating its responsibility to provide a stable monetary system. The Federal Reserve quickly debased the money supply, removing its silver backing and doubling the supply of paper money within 15 years. Thus the so-called Roaring 20′s. Then after the inevitable 1929 stock market crash, it deflated the money supply, turning what was already a harsh recession into what we now know as the Great Depression. Nothing like it had been seen in this country before, though it will be seen here again.
Out of the Depression was born the so-called New Deal, in which Communism firmly took hold in this country. The idea behind Communism is that a central bureaucracy managing all aspects of the economy could best allocate scarce resources to those who needed them most. As we know, this doesn’t actually work in practice, though it made a nice theory to which many intellectuals of the time subscribed. Of course, they didn’t call it Communism, but socialism. It would only come to be known as Communism after World War II, when the Soviet Union turned from ally to enemy.
By either name, though, the economic system allocates all economic decisions to the bureaucracy. And we’ve all seen how well it worked out wherever it has been tried. It is truly a system of death.
Much of the New Deal was struck down as unconstitutional by the Supreme Court; of the programs, the poorly-named Social Security survived, only because President Roosevelt threatened the justices who were considering a challenge to its legality, and those justices caved in. Today, Social Security and related entitlement programs threaten us all. Their collapse is coming, and the government has no plans to do anything about it. At this point, total economic collapse is all but inevitable.
But back to the Federal Reserve. Over the years, the dollar has been disconnected from its gold and silver backing, and made into a fiat currency. It has no intrinsic value whatsoever, and the true rate of inflation is obscured because the bank no longer publishes those numbers. The government further confuses the issue by publishing a “Consumer Price Index,” calling any rise in prices of products on the index “inflation,” when they are not inflation, but a second-order effect; and the government changes the list itself to keep the numbers low. You can be assured the rate of inflation of the money supply, and therefore devaluaton of the dollars in your pocket, is much higher than the government admits.
Further, the government has raised taxes beyond the breaking point of many people, and far higher than any tax at nearly any other point in human history, to fund the socialist programs of death which survived the New Deal era, and the many more which have been created since; Lyndon Johnson declared war on poverty, and instead we all became poorer as taxes rose. Richard Nixon declared war on drugs, and now drugs are everywhere.
Not only are drugs everywhere, but the “war on drugs” has become an excuse for the government to systematically strip away and violate the rights of all Americans, by seizing their possessions without evidence of a crime, by violating the sanctity of people’s homes without probable cause, sometimes killing them, by being absolved of the need to face justice when the government kills an innocent person, and worst of all by locking away people who have done nothing wrong at all.
The “war on drugs” has done more to violate the rights of the people than anything else in recent history, and by and large the Supreme Court has given its seal of approval to these violations. The founders believed that by separating the powers of government into three independent branches, the government might be less hostile to the liberty of the people. They apparently did not foresee that the branches of government would collude in order to deprive the people of their rights. Yet this is exactly what has happened.
Many of us warned that these things would happen. We told you what, why and how. You, dear American, failed to listen, and now you are paying the price. Your government oppresses you more and more by the day, the totalitarian police state grows around you, your friends, neighbors and relatives are dying, killed by out of control government agents, who virtually never see justice for their crimes against humanity, and you — you cheer them on.
Or do you?
There is perhaps one last chance to bring this great country back from the brink. His name is Ron Paul and he’s running for the Republican Party nomination for President. He promises to do as chief executive exactly what he’s done for nearly 20 years in Congress: to say no to bigger, more oppressive government and restore the Constitution as the law of the land.
Fortunately his support grows and grows by the day as more Americans hear his message of hope and peaceful restoration of what we have lost. But while he’s rapidly closing in on the top tier of candidates, having already raised millions of dollars for his campaign, it’s not at all clear at this early date that it will be enough.
Should Ron Paul succeed in getting the GOP nomination, he will easily defeat any Democrat that party puts forth. But should he fail to be nominated, the Republican and Democratic Party frontrunners have all promised us more of what has brought America to this precipice, and they would see us fall off into the abyss.
We are at a critical point in American history. That’s why earlier this year I contributed $100 to Ron Paul, and yesterday, another $200.
If we fail to restore our freedom through peaceful means, by bringing Ron Paul to the White House, then whoever else steps into that office in 2009 will throw us off the cliff, and this country will plunge into calamities the likes of which we have never seen: a second Great Depression, or perhaps worse, a second civil war.
I did not start the day wanting to write a message of fear, and I want to leave you with a message of hope. It’s not too late to save America from the catastrophes which await down the dark road this country now follows. Ron Paul, while not a perfect man, and not having a perfect political platform, is still our last best hope of breaking the invisible chains of slavery which we all wear and restoring the liberty which was our birthright. I urge you to contribute as much as you can to Ron Paul’s campaign and to spread this message as far and wide as you can.
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Mike
Jul 05, 2007
Well said. You nailed it. Better yet, you pointed out a very critical issue regarding donations to Ron Paul’s campaign. I find that many of the people I talk to do not know much about Ron Paul. After we discuss the issues, they tend to jump on board the RP bandwagon. However, I find it necessary to point out to them, now that I’ve gotten them excited, that RP needs money to win. Most folks like me have never donated to any political campaign. So once you’ve decided RP is the man, send him some $$ to help ensure his success.
roxi
Jul 05, 2007
WAY TO GO!!! go to http://www.meetup.com/ronpaul to join people around the country who want to help get him elected
Mjolnir
Jul 05, 2007
I’m still waiting for books to be banned and anyone who thinks for themselves to suddenly disappear. Anyone who happens to read this website might want to go hide somewhere. I’m sure someones on the way right now.
Susan
Jul 05, 2007
Thank you for this, Michael. I’ve read hundreds of articles on Ron Paul in the past few months, and nothing I’ve read expresses so concisely and so beautifully the importance, and the urgency, of getting this man into the office of the President. Every Paul supporter should be spreading this piece far and wide.
Carolyne
Jul 05, 2007
I donated $2300, which I have never even thought of doing before in my whole life. People have to stop doubting thier gut feelings and just go with it. We have to remember what it is like to do what is right. I spoke with a friend tonight, who is reluctant to vote for him, because he doesn’t think he can win. Kind of defeats the whole purpose, huh?
Rich Paul
Jul 05, 2007
Carolyne:
I always ask such people a simple question:
“If you vote for what you do not want, and you ‘win’, what have you won?”
reggeton
Jul 05, 2007
For the people who vote for the candidate that is “more likely to win” because they fear “wasting” their vote on the underdog, they would be wasting their vote on the frontrunner anyway cause the margin of victory isn’t going to be only one vote.
Fraud Guy
Jul 05, 2007
“Further, the government has raised taxes beyond the breaking point of many people, and far higher than any tax at any other point in human history,…”
This is quite a bit of an overstatement. At many points in human history, tax rates have been much higher (including SS, FICA, etc.). For example, in feudal times, taxes on peasants included not only half or more of their production, but also work in kind on the lord’s manor, as well as special fees and rents for births, marriages, special assessments, etc, so that it came out to 70-80+% actual tax on income. I know I’m paying much less than that.
Also, corporations are paying less than I (and you, likely), as the average tax rate for the top Fortune companies is around 5%, while about have are effectively paying no taxes.
Dan
Jul 05, 2007
Michael, this is a prime candidate for submitting to LewRockwell.com!
Michael Hampton
Jul 05, 2007
You’re right. Income tax brackets for higher income individuals have been higher in this country, especially during the Depression through the 1970s. I recall hearing that the highest bracket was over 95% at one time. I’ve made a correction to the article.
Ace Duggery
Jul 05, 2007
Wow! I am utterly amazed at the stupidity that lives in this country. I don’t know how I found this article, but surely it was by mistake. However, I could not stop reading the ridiculousness enclosed in this idiotic rant. I sincerely hope that the person who wrote this was either joking or on drugs. First of all, if we didn’t have our current currency, what would we use? Gold? Silver? Real smart…have you checked the volatility of such commodities. But you’re right…I’d much rather carry around a sack of gold or something else with “real value” than thin, convenient dollar bills. And as far as our government colluding to strip away our rights, you’re ridiculous! I can’t remember a time when the Supreme Court, Congress and the President have disagreed more. Everything Bush says, Congress disagrees with and vice versa. I am not going to sit here and claim that the U.S.A. is a flawless society with zero corruption. Indeed, there are millions of problems associated with our country’s current situation and our past behavior. But seriously, do some actual research before you make ridiculous claims. Oh…and check the income, land, capital gains, and all other tax rates in other countries with comparable economies, I think you’ll be shocked at how low the United States tax rates are compared to others.
reinkefj
Jul 05, 2007
I guess that Ace plays football on field where each year the yards get a little longer. Becomes harder for him make the goal line. In baseball, the ball was made a little livelier for more home runs. Changing standards is an easy way to fudge. Just add more water to the OJ, no one will notice. See the gooferment LOVES that we have a paper fiat currency. The old French Kings had to shave the coins to steal money. Now the politicians just print it. If they had to really pay for war and welfare with real money, they’d have no choice but to raise taxes. Then even the most apathetic citizen will suddenly be going for their pitchforks and torches. A dollar is a dollar. Except that in the year 2000 it only has 95% of the purchasing power it did in 1970. Watch the old quiz shows where cars cost 4k$. Back when the money was worth something. And, where did all that wealth go — war fare, well fare, politicians, and their cronies.
You misunderstand the bickering. They are just arguing about shearing the sheep to feather their nest. Enforce their particular vision. Make sure that they, their friends ‘n’ relatives, and their campaign contributors are well taken care of. Remember that “democracy” is two wolves and sheep voting on what’s for dinner. A republic, like we are supposed to have, is that same election being disputed by well-armed sheep.
Comparing “our” thieves to “their” theives doesn’t make it right. Taxes are theft! If a product or service is so good, why do I have to pay for it at the end of a gun. Make taxes voluntary and see how many people pay.
sigh, maybe some day ace will understand that we’re all getting the shaft.
Ryan
Jul 05, 2007
Ace Duggery, I’m not an expert in Economics, but I can tell you an alternative currency right off the top of my head. This is the Liberty Dollar. Check out . The tax rates are lower than other countries, so you don’t mind paying them? Why do you want to pay taxes to a wasteful federal government wehn things would be done more efficiently through private charities? I would donate $2300 to Ron Paul if I had it.
Verbos
Jul 05, 2007
No Ace won’t get it even when they come and get him. He’s one of those people who only see things the way he wishes they were. Chattle is what the elite call him but he has no clue. We call them sheeple.
Steve
Jul 07, 2007
Ace, no one says that you can’t create paper bills to represent gold or silver as long as the paper bills are backed by a hard asset with value such as G&S.
Blayde
Jul 08, 2007
I usually read this site a lot. But it took a legitimacy hit with this article. Legitimacy in that it’s posted by an American who loves America. This rant sounds like it could have come from a discontent abroad trying to shake our confidence in our government.
Stand firm, and research everything debated before drawing any conclusions as to the articles voracity.
Blayde.
Michael Hampton
Jul 08, 2007
And yet everything in it is entirely true. There’s no hit in legitimacy here. You just wish that this weren’t true. You’re going to have to face facts sooner or later. Hopefully you’ll realize the truth sooner.
As for confidence in government, you never were supposed to have confidence in government. That’s not the American way. You are supposed to have nothing better than distrust of government.
reinkefj
Jul 09, 2007
Yeah, research how much purchasing power the dollar has lost between any two decades. (The answer lots; in the neighborhood of 20%!) Yeah, research how “drug prohibition” hasn’t wound up EXACTLY like “alcohol prohibition” in the 1920s. (Answer exactly like; right down to the rival gangs shooting everything in sight over turf!) Yeah, research how much “dumber” the American children are compared to the rest of the world due to gooferment education. Hint: where do politicians send their kisd to school? (Answer, we are somewhere between below the average to bottom; socialist big gooferment eddycation works exactly as designed to produce workers for the elite to lead.) Yes, so do lots of “research”, “stand firm”, as we go down the collective toilet.
Ace Duggery
Jul 16, 2007
I want everyone that thinks the United States currency should be backed by a commodity to check the historical prices of gold and silver. The volatility of these commodities is high, so much higher than the dollar that it makes me laugh to listen to your arguments. If our currency was backed by a commodity, you would be complaining about that too.
reinkefj
Jul 16, 2007
I think “Ace” that you are missing the point. (And, I think it says something when people need to use an alter ego.)
It really doesn’t matter if it’s backed by a commodity or backed by something like tiki statues on Easter Island. With a non-fiat currency, the gooferment can NOT impose an “inflation tax” on all holders of “money”.
Gooferment wants to have social program, they can’t just print more but have to impose a tax. Gooferment wants to fight a war, they can’t just print more and have to impose a tax.
We want a commodity as money because the gooferment can’t wave it’s magic printing press and make more. Remember that greenbacks were originally redeemable in gold and silver. So the scrap of paper was really a receipt. Since 1970, the value of a dollar as depreciated 95% due to inflation. That’s a hell of a tax! If they tried to impose such, they have been lynched.
Inflation did it silently for them politicians. A commodity money would have prevented that, and made us all wealthier.
Ace Duggery
Jul 17, 2007
You’re a moron. First of all, I had to debate whether or not to even respond to a posting with dozens of grammatical errors. Obviously you’re a very smart person, your command of the written English language shows that. NO matter what you use as a currency, whether it’s a commodity or a piece of paper, somebody will have to control the issuance of such currency. Unless you want a barter economy, do you know what that is reinkefj?, you will never get true value from an exchange and there will constantly be a change in value of whatever you use for currency. If we used gold or silver, or even a note that is backed by such commodities, like the United States used to do, we would have to constantly revalue how much our currency is worth per oz. of these commodities. Do your research, this has happened several times over the course of history. And the reason we stopped using volatile commodities as a peg for our currency is that the prices of gold and silver fluctuated so much that we had to frequently change how much the paper backing was worth to the metals. Maybe you’re right, we should have silver and gold as our currency. But first check out these graphs of the historical movement of the prices.
Oh…and the dollar has not depreciated 95% since 1970. That is a blatant lie, did you make that number up?
I understand your points, and I even agree with you to the effect that the government, “gooferment”, whatever you want to call it, is, at times, corrupt. This is no perfect society, get over it. No such place exists, has ever existed, or will ever exist. There will always be shortcomings. I am not advocating that we completely ignore these problems, but let’s at least come up with a better idea than commodity backed currency. And seriously what the hell was Ron Paul talking about in the last debate? 9/11 happened because we were bombing Iraq and the middle east? Are you trying to say we “deserved” 9/11 because we were over there fighting against countries in the Middle East?
SupportRP
Jul 17, 2007
I made my very first campaign contribution -ever- to Ron Paul this year. I plan on making more. Dr. Paul’s message is resonating around not only America, but the WORLD. GO RON PAUL, The Champion of the Constitution!!! A grand inspiration and true hero!
SupportRP
Jul 17, 2007
Oh, and I bet Ace is all for the North American union too? Noooo, that’s not defying our Constitution..
One of many..
reinkefj
Jul 18, 2007
>somebody will have to control the issuance of such currency.
No, why can’t we have a free market in currencies as we did before the legal tender laws were passed mandating that everyone had to accept these phony unconstitutional federal reserve notes.
>And the reason we stopped using volatile commodities as a peg for our currency is that the prices of gold and
>silver fluctuated so much that we had to frequently change how much the paper backing was worth to the metals.
No, the reason FDR took us off the gold standard was so that he could spend as much as he wanted on welfare and warfare. And the people were to dumb to see the con.
>The dollar has not depreciated 95% since 1970. That is a blatant lie, did you make that number up?
No even the Federal Reserve will admit that the dollar has depreciated.
between 61 & 97 2.39% per year average by the Fed’s own numbers. The math is a little tortured to minimize the impact.
However, other credible sources
1970-01-01 37.900
2001-01-01 175.600
CPI 175 from 37 looks a lot more than 95%
435.49%
And no one seems to dispute the impact.
Costs of Inflation
4. Inflation does reduce the purchasing power of money.
5. Inflation does redistribute income. On average, individuals’ incomes do increase as inflation increases. However, some peoples’ wages go up faster than inflation. Other wages are slower to adjust. People on fixed incomes such as pensions or whose salaries are slow to adjust are negatively affected by unexpected inflation.
>You’re a moron.
You’re right “Putting lipstick on a pig doesn’t make it beautiful and annoys the pig.”
One can’t reason with a “true believer”. If you wish to believe that everything in money is just peach keen, then do so in peace. But, let’s not kid around with the what is the single biggest crime of the gooferment — messing with the money. It’s what brings down civilizations (i.e., Romans; Germans; English) and our turn is coming. Quickly.
Ace Duggery
Jul 27, 2007
Good points reinkefj, I honestly mean that. However, you’re still a moron, but you’re coming around.
If what you’re saying is correct, about FDR and funding the war, you’re in a sense saying he made a mistake? I’m trying to understand how somebody could possibly make the argument that FDR funding the war is a mistake. So should we have not entered the war because it would inflate the dollar? You’re right, we should have let Hitler and the Axis Powers take over the world. We should have never stormed Omaha Beach. We should have continued to allow Japan to bomb us. What a waste of money to help save a country from a psycho dictator who was practicing genocide.
I agree with you on the fact that inflation is detrimental, but how do we fix it? Commodity backed currency is not the answer. What if tomorrow we found a mine where millions of ounces of gold or silver are found? What do you think that would do to the value of the currency? If you have a free market for money, then you have to adjust the value. If 80 years ago there were only 100 cars in your town, and now today, there are thousands, don’t you think they should go down in value? Or on the other hand, if a computer was made tomorrow that had twice the capabilities of your current computer, shouldn’t the price go up? If your television’s picture is in high definition, shouldn’t the price be higher than a television set from 1970? How much higher? I’d guess somewhere in the area of 95% higher! Why do you pay more for a nice dinner than a box of Mac & Cheese? Because it’s a better product. Face it, things are just better than they were 80 years ago, or even 40 years ago for that matter. Why shouldn’t the price of something go up if it’s an improved product?
My point is this…you can never have a set number of anything in this world. Things are constantly changing value, gaining or losing. You have to realize that everything always changes, our perception of things are constantly changing. What is worth a lot of money to you today, may be worthless tomorrow.
I do like your rebellious spirits, and I don’t believe our government is anywhere close to completely efficient. But in order for us to change, we must be rational and reasonable. You can’t clean up a disaster overnight, it takes time. You can only set reasonable goals and build off of those in order to slowly make radical changes.
And our civilization is nowhere near our downfall. I’d say with our weapons superiority we are at least 100 years away from the end. But it is inevitable, one day our empire will crumble, you are correct in that assessment.
reinkefj
Jul 27, 2007
>you’re coming around.
Glad you’re happy.
>Hitler and the Axis Powers take over the world.
Well, if we were minding our own biz, then there was a generation of men who would have still been alive. Hitler wasn’t without opponents. And, there was a lot of friction between Italy – Germany – Japan and Russia. All I’m saying is that it wasn’t “our fight”. Remember the japanese admiral Yahmato’s comment about invading America “rifleman behind every blade of grass”. Occupying a foreign country is must easier said than done.
>We should have continued to allow Japan to bomb us.
FDR steered the Japanese into that aggression.
>psycho dictator who was practicing genocide.
The genocide never entered into any of the political considerations. It was dusted off to justify the policy. Sort of like and after the fact justification.
>tomorrow we found a mine
Not much. A little gentle expansion. Far better that the “counterfeiting” operation going on in DC.
>money to you today
Gold has been money for all of recorded history.
>we must be rational and reasonable
OK, can you name one gooferment program that accomplishes something close to it’s stated objectives. And, should you find one — I have not — then look at all the cost estimates.
>nowhere near our downfall
I sure hope you’re right. I’d suggest that your 100 year estimate is way to optimistic. I don’t know what the correct answer / guesstimate is. But, if I was betting, then I’d look at the historical duration of empires.
Getreal
Aug 09, 2007
If we all start wearing paper money in place of our gold jewelry, will you guys quit the gold standard. Gold has no more intrinsic value than a piece of paper. You can’t eat it, you can’t burn it for fuel, it doesn’t produce any other goods by itself and it has few industrial uses that can’t be fulfilled by less rare metals. The value gold has is only the artificial value that we have agreed it has. A yellow metal cannot solve the economic problems that humans create. Why not spend your time working on those?
reinkefj
Aug 10, 2007
>Gold has no more intrinsic value than a piece of paper.
Except that for all of recorded history, man has liked the shiny metal. And, used it as money.
>The value gold has is only the artificial value that
> we have agreed it has.
It does have “real value” if people exchange for it.
>A yellow metal cannot solve the economic problems that
> humans create.
Well it would keep the money supply “honest”. See the value of a metal based currency is that the King has to shave coins to debase the currency. In today’s world, if we were on a gold standard, the Congress would have to pay for its policies. Now they can just run off some more “counterfeit bills” and slip them into circulation. When we left the gold standard that freed the gooferment to have an unlimited supply of spendable cash.
The dead old white guys, for as smart as they were, didn’t foresee that we really needed private money. Competing currencies would give us choices in what we used for money.
You can’t solve the problem of big gooferment without a four pronged approach, the first is an “honest metal backed money” . This pins the gooferement’s ability to enforce an inflation tax on the marketplace.
(End the dole, end the various wars, and kick the gooferment out of education) are the other three. imho)
>Why not spend your time working on those?
I’m trying, but big gooferement is like a gordian knot!
Ryan
Aug 10, 2007
Go here for a video about why the federal reserve is unconstitutional and hurts the middle class.
Ryan
Aug 10, 2007
Huh, the URL didn’t seem to get posted.
here is the link.
jim
Oct 22, 2007
Not an American, but I am deeply sympathetic to the parlous situation America has now brought itself to – & horrified by where I see it going.
I would humbly suggest that a law be put forward equating any specific platform position of any politician with a sworn legal affadavit. In other words, make their fibs into real crimes. Would ANY of your current candidates either endorse or honor such a law? If not – ask them why.
Political democracy is doomed to remain little more than a popularity/financing contest without it … & in the absence of its logical corollary, economic democracy, it soon decays into elitism. Are ANY of your presidential hopefuls even mentioning this? Ask them why not.
I’ve seen growing talk of the need for another revolution in America. Such an event would make your Civil War look like kindergartners’ nap-time. I’m astonished at anyone who could advocate such a horrific blodbath, let alone still believe that such massive & barbaric violence could generate ANY positive outcome. Albert Camus warned long ago that every single revolution has led to MORE state repression of citizens, & yours was no exception; the “patriots” infuriated by King George’s taxation were the monied elite, privately resenting what they considered their inherent right to rule “their” republic. Most people in the colonies – with no earthly use for things like stamps & tea – paid no taxes whatsoever. The “patriots” knew that a catchy slogan could alter that situation in a very lucrative way – enter “No Taxation Without Representation.”
They also dreaded the accelerating growth of progressive popular culture among the “rabble” & saw a revolution as a perfect opportunity to crush it – sound familiar? The first thing they did after defeating Britain was to drive thousands of Loyalists into Canada, many of them peaceful folk who wanted to stay, then profiteer richly from their confiscated land, homes & possessions. The ones who refused to leave quickly or quietly enough were either “converted” – or, more often, butchered. If your courts adhered to their noble standards today, your non-whites would be legally subhuman, & your women would be chattel. American history has been turned into a justification for its own decline. Orwell would weep.
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