It is time for a second American revolution – against the same oppressive forces – to re-achieve the intent, goals, and express language of the first.
The first American Revolution was against a corporation [Boston Tea Party], a king, an official [“established”] church.
The word “corporation” is not in the Constitution. TheFounders didn’t trust corporations. ALL “corporate rights” have been GIVEN. them by the Supreme Court, beginning with 1880s corruption of what the 14th Amendment meant.
Under Article I, Section Nine: “No title of nobility shall be granted by the United States..” Having revolted against English nobility, the Founders didn’t want nobility re-established. But it has been.
Under Article VI, Section 3: “but no religious test shall EVER. be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States.”
Under Amendment I”. “Congress shall make. NO. law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof..”
Under 1776-1800 state constitutions, such as 1776 Delaware, Article 29: “There shall be no establishment of any one religious sect in this State in preference to another..” 1776 New Jersey, Article XVIII: “That no person shall. EVER, within this Colony, be deprived of the inestimable privilege of worshipping Almighty God in a manner agreeable to the dictates of his own conscience..”
1776 North Carolina, Articles XXXIV: “..there shall be no establishment of anyone religious church or denomination in this State, in preference to any other; neither shall any person, ON ANY. PRETENSE. WHATSOEVER, be compelled..to pay, for..any house of worship, or for the maintenance of any minister or ministry, contrary to what he believes right”
America is now ruled by corporations. They control “our” economy. They own “our” government – through legalized money laundering by Supreme Court fiat.
America has a new, legalized nobility. The titles of duke, countess, earl, duchess, have been replaced by CEO, top 1%, masters of the universe. Nobility of birth has been replaced by nobility of wealth. Palaces replaced by gated mansions.
The Founders number one fear was “corruption.” Then it was corruption of “placemen” around the king. No it is the corruption of “campaign contributions – legalized by Supreme Court fiat. Everything in America is for sale – if one has enough wealth, power, connections – pretty much the definition of nobility!!!!!
With historical memories of European Wars of Religion, 1517-1648, and the English Civil War [around religion], the Founders sought to prevent that in America.
Article One’s prohibition of an “established church” has been attacked by fundamentalist churches since the 19th century. In the last 50 years, fundamentalist churches have waged religious war on America.
In violation of Article VI, “no religious test,” religious zealots have instituted a new religious test for office” electing “pro-life” judges and politicians. In these last 50 years, those “pro-life” judges and officials have enacted a number of laws based on. THEIR. interpretation of holy scripture [of THEIR churches] – a clear violation of Amendment One.
“Religious liberties”/”freedom” has now become a “get-out-of-jail-free” card, to be played whenever [a trans-Atlantic flight], where ever a zealot chooses; to oppose any rules/laws – a clear violation of the Constitutional rights of others to be free from a zealot’s religious beliefs.
America, 2022, is NOT a happy land. Much of the division and discontent can be traced back to violations of basic American principles by corporations, the rich aristocracy and religious zealots. A basic premise of America is “..the Pursuit of Happiness..” – on your reasonable and considerate terms – above all, when you don’t hurt others.
The “Pursuit of Happiness” by the lower 99% of Americans has – FACTUALLY – been damaged by the greed, selfishness, and zealotry our Founders rebelled against: corporations, nobility, official church.
In their eagerness to achieve a plutocratic theocracy, they have perverted much of what was sacred and good about America. Nothing has been “out of bounds” in their quest to re-write the rules of America.
Lies and twisting of “original intent” have been central to this evil and monstrous mission to create a “utopian” vision of America. And – like virtually all utopian dreams, there have been millions of innocent victims – the rest of the American population.
In in doubt about what has been said here, please check the “14 characteristics of fascism.” With very little effort you will see many of those have been accomplished in America.
It is time for a Second American Revolution – to reclaim what the First American Revolution achieved.
With Justice For All 