“Thomas Paine”: It’s time for a million-person march on Washington
posted at 4:50 pm on April 18, 2009 by Allahpundit
Glenn Beck was pushing this idea weeks ago but it’s more plausible now given the success of the tea parties, about which “Paine” is properly excited. A friend who was at an event where he spoke e-mailed me this week to scold me for sniping at him, promising that I’d like him if I just gave him a chance. I do like the idea of fiscal cons flexing their voting muscle with protests; that’s why I support the parties. What I don’t like is this guy’s habit of lapsing into rhetoric about a second revolution, legislators ignoring the people “at your peril,” and, per the letter from a Marine that he reads near the end here, the idea that “our country is under attack from an enemy within” — which isn’t the first time he’s used language about enemies and attacks to describe policy disagreements. I get that the character he’s playing obliges him to use a certain amount of revolutionary parlance, just like I get that I’ll take plenty of heat in the comments for being a squish who’s afraid to fight nutroots fire with fire, etc, but what can I tell you. That sort of rhetoric leaves me cold, and I can’t be the only one. And yes, yes, I know, I’m a RINO whom the party’s better off without anyway. No need to remind me.
One interesting detail: Note his salute to protesters past who marched in the name of green power and ending wars to save lives. He really is aiming this message at both sides of the aisle.
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Obamas numbers arent even flush with the
OMB. I meant CBO.canditaylor68 on April 18, 2009 at 7:09 PM
8100?
You tell me.
Daddy bush recession was around 3000.
getalife on April 18, 2009 at 7:10 PM
Yeah, the same CNN who clearly thinks an AQ sniper shooting our troops in the head is. Yes, CNN, clearly the moral authority.
RobertInLexington on April 18, 2009 at 7:10 PM
Wow that is an amazing start for us don’t you think?! What percent of the country marched in those civil rights marches do you think?
It’s not about the numbers exactly it’s about waking people up to look around and notice that our deficit is being run up and up and up! And if we don’t stop them now we are stuck with the consequences for generations to come!
petunia on April 18, 2009 at 7:11 PM
He said he had a plan. You said there is not plan. So you are the liar?
Spirit of 1776 on April 18, 2009 at 7:11 PM
getalife:
I must have. Because while I saw a STOCK MARKET COLLAPSE that sent shock waves through business, the world, and the currency, the ECONOMY ITSELF DID NOT COLLAPSE.
Do you even know the difference between a STOCK MARKET collapse and an ECONOMICAL collapse?
The former occurred in 1929, with the New York Stock Exchange going under and leading to the Great Depression, and with 9/11 giving the stock market a hiccup.
Businesses folded, the economy buckled, and the government struggled to maintain order.
But (and this is major) the ECONOMY DID NOT COLLAPSE AND ENTER FREEFALL. While both Hoover and FDR can be greatly faulted for their often idiotic responses to it, they were competent enough to stabilize the currency and keep America running up until the outbreak of WWII strangled the Depression.
The collapse of AN ECONOMY, on the other hand, is far different from 1929 or 9/11
It happened in post-WWI Germany, Post-WWII Hungary, Mugabe’s Zimbabwe, and in Mexico during the Civil War/Revolution.
Do you know the difference?
In a STOCK MARKET collapse, businesses fold, a recession or a depression starts, and people struggle to put food on the table.
In the collapse of AN ECONOMY, businesses fold utterly, the national currency literally checks out (see the Reichmark, the Pengo, the Zimbabwean dollar, etc), most LOOSE the ability to put ANY food on the table, and society as a whole either cracks or even goes into freefall because the pre-existing structures of business and government pretty much collapse.
Yes, we’ve taken a hit. But not an unusual one. Our infrastructure works and the economy is weakened but still very much alive.
Big difference, isn’t it?
Since when have I ever advocated giving the Ken Lays and the Madoffs of the world a free pass? PERSECUTE them and any tied to it.
However, unfortunately for you, that would also involve probes and persecutions into ACORN, into Frannie May and Freddie Mac, and into some of the “adults” you so love who chaired the oversight commission and allowed naked graft to go unpunished and unreported.
Dosn’t sound so appealing to you now, does it?
And as for giving the “greedy” a free pass, may I point out that Greed is not a crime. And those who ethically and lawfully pursue their greed should not be punished because of some Orwellian Thoughtcrime.
As for the greedy who DON’T do so, well, give them a fair trial and toss ‘em in the slammer.
Now, are you actually going to answer my questions or respond to my points?
Turtler on April 18, 2009 at 7:11 PM
I fear for when China decides it time to come and collect.
RobertInLexington on April 18, 2009 at 7:11 PM
Spirit of 1776 on April 18, 2009 at 7:11 PM
I posted his plan but it is an open process.
getalife on April 18, 2009 at 7:12 PM
So he did have a plan, and you lied. Thanks for clarifying, liar.
Spirit of 1776 on April 18, 2009 at 7:13 PM
As I understood Honda’s original point, it was that the time for panic isn’t yet because a lot of this crap could get overturned. You’re correct that the SCOTUS might let it fly. Heck, the left could even take out a couple of Justices “by accident” to give Obama a chance to replace them (if you think I put that past them, well I don’t). Point being that while two branches of the Federal government seem hopelessly compromised, the third might be able to stem the tide long enough to give people a chance, now that they’ve had a sneak preview of Obamaism is action, to divide the government and slow things down.
venividivici on April 18, 2009 at 7:14 PM
getalife:
Which means WHAT exactly?
Can you lay it out for us and argue your points?
And remember to respond to my above response to you.
Turtler on April 18, 2009 at 7:14 PM
Turtler on April 18, 2009 at 7:11 PM
Using logic on getalife. You are getting real close to being called a racist now.
church on April 18, 2009 at 7:14 PM
60% of the time, it works every time.
RobertInLexington on April 18, 2009 at 7:16 PM
FloatingRock on April 18, 2009 at 7:08 PM
yeah Kelo is the moment, for me at least, where I knew we were in deep trouble.
elduende on April 18, 2009 at 7:17 PM
Why thank you.
I appreciate the warning.
Turtler on April 18, 2009 at 7:17 PM
Good luck with that. Getaclue is a MORON. He proves t with every post.
jwp1964 on April 18, 2009 at 7:18 PM
In other words, they just make it up as they go along.
RobertInLexington on April 18, 2009 at 7:18 PM
venividivici on April 18, 2009 at 7:14 PM
lets hope i’m wrong.
elduende on April 18, 2009 at 7:19 PM
I heard the CEO of B B & T on Bill Bennett’s show. It was very interesting. They had absolutely no financial problems since they had very gotten involved with sub-prime. They were “compelled” by the bank regulators to accept TARP money so that the great unwashed could not tell the good banks from the troubled banks. Because of the evolving rules the government keeps coming up with B B & T want to return the money asap. As you might expect it is easier said then done and they are having to go through a “process”. It’s crazy.
Cindy Munford on April 18, 2009 at 7:19 PM
Obama’s radicalism is destroying this country. He is trying to make this great nation fail.
Weight of Glory on April 18, 2009 at 7:21 PM
jwp1964:
Thank you.
Perhaps, but let’s play along and see what happens.
Turtler on April 18, 2009 at 7:21 PM
Obama’s lies grow in number every day, and make Bush look like Honest Abe.
Weight of Glory on April 18, 2009 at 7:22 PM
Obama’s lack of any coherent plan on any issue is driving our economy down the drain.
Weight of Glory on April 18, 2009 at 7:23 PM
I so agree with you.
TARP never should have passed. It will haunt the entire system for a very long time. The secrecy that this administration is surrounding it with is just amplifying its failure.
canditaylor68 on April 18, 2009 at 7:23 PM
Obama promised change, but with the corruption that permeates through every pore of his administration, America can only shake her head and weep.
Weight of Glory on April 18, 2009 at 7:24 PM
I love it when my forest cat catches field mice just to bat them around a bit. The mice never learn and the cat never goes hungry.=)
canditaylor68 on April 18, 2009 at 7:25 PM
Obama’s incompetence is being mocked by all those leaders with whom he promised to renew respect.
Weight of Glory on April 18, 2009 at 7:26 PM
The tea party was an exercise. Personally I’m looking forward to July 4. That will be the turning point one way or the other.
Unlike the Obamanites, most Conservatives have jobs. April 15 is not a holiday so most could only attend in spirit. Obama is able to assemble his hordes on demand because they are mostly sitting around doing nothing besides waiting on their welfare checks. They have time and public transportation provided so they can fawn at the feet of their entitlement messiah.
However July 4 is a holiday. If there is going to be a demonstration to end all demonstrations, that will be the best chance to take it to the Hill.
Guardian on April 18, 2009 at 7:26 PM
You feel comfortable comparing your man to a 1 term precedent?
Upstater85 on April 18, 2009 at 7:27 PM
Obama bemoans a deficit he claims he inherited, while doubling it in less than 100 days. Disgraceful. Duplicitous. Dangerous.
Weight of Glory on April 18, 2009 at 7:28 PM
Add to the fact that the wording allows it to be one of those “living” documents that Dems like so much, TARP will certainly go down in history as one of the worst pieces of legislation to be concieved. And on W’s watch. YAY!!!
Cindy Munford on April 18, 2009 at 7:28 PM
Obama has divided this country at a time when it desperately needs unity. Sad.
Weight of Glory on April 18, 2009 at 7:29 PM
This (not the wars) is the reason I’m no Bush fan.
Upstater85 on April 18, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Bush was a trainwreck fiscally….
Obama is a category 5 hurricane…
When will we have a good president again?
It’s been a while since Reagan..
therightwinger on April 18, 2009 at 7:30 PM
While our brave soldiers cheer for their commander in chief, Obama’s administration is busy classifying them as “extremists”. Horrifying.
Weight of Glory on April 18, 2009 at 7:31 PM
A lot of people saw the AIG bonus fiasco and decided the government couldn’t be trusted as a business partner.
The administration did just about the stupidest thing it could possibly do (well, following in Congress’ footsteps) and undermined the trust of the business community, turning a financial crisis into a crisis of confidence. It was “Amateur Hour” at the worst possible time.
venividivici on April 18, 2009 at 7:31 PM
I was an infant when Reagan was around, so I’d love to experience my first great president…
Upstater85 on April 18, 2009 at 7:31 PM
Bush was a trainwreck fiscally….
Obama is a category 5 hurricane…
When will we have a good president again?
It’s been a while since Reagan..
therightwinger on April 18, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Amen to that.
church on April 18, 2009 at 7:31 PM
I still think getaclue is AP in liberal drag.
conservnut on April 18, 2009 at 7:31 PM
The general attitude (towards oneself) of the beta male. But chin up buckaroo! McShamnesty’s daughter probably likes wimpy beta males. ;-)
csdeven on April 18, 2009 at 7:32 PM
Obama is not only destroying our trust in him, but in all elected officials, and that is not a good place for our country. Obama wants our nation to fail.
Weight of Glory on April 18, 2009 at 7:32 PM
Hey Weight, you were at Woodlands huh, sounds like you guys had a hell of a turnout. I was going to that one but decided instead to try to help out building up our Conroe group. One of these days we are going to have to meet.
conservnut on April 18, 2009 at 7:33 PM
still think getaclue is AP in liberal drag.
conservnut on April 18, 2009 at 7:31 PM
No, he would at least be able to cobble together a semblance of facts to back up the liberal sloganeering she does.
church on April 18, 2009 at 7:34 PM
I’m thinking more of Teh Gay Beta Male type… She’s the so called FagHag of GBMs
Upstater85 on April 18, 2009 at 7:34 PM
Well one of my favorite patriots was Patrick Henry. Here is a bit of wisdom from him on the eve of our Revolution:
I’m not suggesting war… but I would certainly like to avoid the slavery of debt for my children and your children.
petunia on April 18, 2009 at 7:34 PM
No, just a $600 billion dollar “down payment”. Brilliant.
Oh yes, here’s the details I was asking for. Not spewing out talking points at all.
This is the getalife I like to see, frothing at the mouth and railing against the eeeeeevil Republicans.
The GOP hasn’t managed to deregulate much of anything, nor have they managed to steal anyone’s Social Security checks. They’re almost as much to blame for government interference causing this mess.
All Social Security has managed to do is take money from taxpayers that they may have well used to fund their own retirements.
Or not…it doesn’t matter because unlike you, we individualists are okay with people wasting their own money as long as they don’t insist on others footing the bill when they crash and burn.
All the Democrat-dominated Congresses of the last seventy years have managed is to hijack the surpluses we were collecting from Social Security to pour into the general fund, leaving it a black hole of IOUs. We’re now moving into the territory of paying out more than we’re taking in, with no surplus to draw from.
Helping people, indeed. The real theft has taken place by a federal government trying to “help people” and making things infinitely worse, if there was a real problem to solve at all.
TheMightyMonarch on April 18, 2009 at 7:34 PM
which isn’t the first time he’s used language about enemies and attacks to describe policy disagreements.
…..
Yes, they are just policy disagreements.
I guess AP is one of those people who doesn’t understand the peril the country is in.
You WILL see it one day, it may take another year or two.
The culture is lost, the education system is lost, small government is lost and the media is lost.
Wait until 2010 …rah…rah…
artist on April 18, 2009 at 7:35 PM
We tolerated Chimpy because he was tough on terrorism. The rest of his actions, for the most part, are decidedly RINO.
csdeven on April 18, 2009 at 7:35 PM
True, I don’t give AP enough credit. He would be a much better lib than that.
conservnut on April 18, 2009 at 7:35 PM
Yeah. It was a great turnout. And the weather could not have been better. Sucked today, though. Oh, and I was up your way, Conroe, because my boy went to his friend’s b-day party.
Weight of Glory on April 18, 2009 at 7:36 PM
Allahpundit, I have confidence that eventually, you will get it, you are NOT stupid, I think many people still have faith that our government is still valid and somehow, the ship can be righted…I pray every day that you are right and those of us who have lost faith are wrong.
I just wonder how on earth there can possibly be free and open elections after the Great O’bunghole has violated the Constitution and seized the census and passed part of that census off to ACORN and BILLIONS of dollars have been funneled by Democrats to ACORN.
I have a disgusting feeling in my gut that the elections in 2010 and 2012 will be a sham.
O’bunghole has violated the Constitution at LEAST 20 times since he took office and NOTHING has been said by anyone in the GOP.
Do you get my point?
nelsonknows on April 18, 2009 at 7:36 PM
Obama wants our nation to fail.
Weight of Glory on April 18, 2009 at 7:32 PM
He was utterly silent when Communist Ortega shredded America for 50 minutes.
Silent but in agreement.
artist on April 18, 2009 at 7:36 PM
I am not sure it was a mistake. The bonuses themselves got a heck of a lot more media then the assurance of those bonuses being paid was written into the bill at the behest of the White House. They probably consider it another score for them thanks to the help of the very compliant media.
Cindy Munford on April 18, 2009 at 7:37 PM
Dear Proud Rino,
Historians the world over have estimated that during the Revolutionary War about a third of our populace wanted overthrow of the King’s tyranny, and about a third were very opposed to same, with the middle third doing what they do best, sitting like today’s RINOs on the sidelines.
But the leaders of the first third, and they were in fact leaders, convinced the middle third and even some of the opposition third that the time had come to end the tyranny. And, sir, these leaders of freedom pledged all to that cause — their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor.
And many of these leaders died for their pledge, but through their deaths whiffed life into the greatest cause of all time — individual freedom.
Then, less than a century later, in 1836, about 200 freedom loving men stood against 6,000 soldiers who, on behalf of their tyrannical leader, certainly would kill them. And they did. It was a place you may have heard of, a simple Spanish Mission, called the Alamo.
And as to the stand at the Alamo and Texas independence… historians also agree that only about a third of the Texas populace supported the stand, a third wanted to just get along with Mexico, and again there was that spineless third in the middle.
We, sir, are not at the point yet where lives need to be put at risk for freedom. No, this is but the start of the negotiations, when those who would take our freedom from us should listen. Our country’s forefathers tried that over and over, as did the Texans. In the end, when ears were shut, when arrogance prevailed over judgment, that was when things had to get rough.
Freedom… is never free.
TXUS on April 18, 2009 at 7:37 PM
Hmmm, could be… :)
FloatingRock on April 18, 2009 at 7:40 PM
If you’re counting that 300,000 out of the 300 million Americans – which makes sense since a lot of people brought their kids – it’s actually .1%.
….
PJTV has it well over 600,000.
And yes, you have to consider it was a work day and weather was bad in many places.
artist on April 18, 2009 at 7:40 PM
AP, I can’t believe I’m agreeing with you but there is something about this man that doesn’t sit right with me.
In the very first one he was applauding the Universal service stuff. He also repeatedly talks about our democracy. We don’t have a democracy (mobocracy)… it’s a republic. It seems like Thomas Paine would know that!
PrincipledPilgrim on April 18, 2009 at 7:40 PM
Hahaha…..
csdeven on April 18, 2009 at 7:40 PM
As would I….
therightwinger on April 18, 2009 at 7:41 PM
Yeah the weather did suck today. I wanted to get out all day but instead stayed in on the computer. Is this what AP’s life is like? Sun shining now though. Perhaps tomorrow I can go out and have a life.
conservnut on April 18, 2009 at 7:41 PM
So I take it you’ve heard a FH describe herself, proudly as a FG… This is MegMac to a T.
Upstater85 on April 18, 2009 at 7:42 PM
Just clicked on your link. You’re a Goldberg fan! +1 in my book.
Upstater85 on April 18, 2009 at 7:43 PM
In the very first one he was applauding the Universal service stuff. He also repeatedly talks about our democracy. We don’t have a democracy (mobocracy)… it’s a republic. It seems like Thomas Paine would know that!
PrincipledPilgrim on April 18, 2009 at 7:40 PM
The Universal Service thing bothered me too. I thought I was the only one that found that disconcerting. It reminds me to much of the things Obama has been saying.
church on April 18, 2009 at 7:43 PM
Actually, didn’t watch this one… Thanks for the heads up…
Upstater85 on April 18, 2009 at 7:45 PM
I hope that is not a difficult question.
mikeyboss on April 18, 2009 at 7:46 PM
What is it with liberals that whenever they want to compare and contrast the number of any group of citizens that they disagree with, they use the entire population of the country as theirside.
Cindy Munford on April 18, 2009 at 7:46 PM
Oh please. The Founding Fathers sacrificed a helluva lot of “family time” to remove the yoke of tyranny… and you can’t sacrifice a day?
atheling on April 18, 2009 at 7:46 PM
No, I am not AP.
getalife on April 18, 2009 at 7:47 PM
+1…yet!
jwp1964 on April 18, 2009 at 7:47 PM
No. What is an FG?
csdeven on April 18, 2009 at 7:48 PM
This needs to happen sooner than later…on the internet there are two dates popping out–July 4th and September 12, 2009…I share doubts with others about the 4th because it’s a major holiday, too many people will be traveling, reveling, and most importantly–the congress critters will be out of town as well as most of Washington…it should be done on a regular business day with Congress in full session for maximum effect…there also appears to be a large-scale pro-legalizing marijuana march to be held on the 4th as well–they say they’ve secured permits….
RepubChica on April 18, 2009 at 7:48 PM
It was definitely a situation that lends itself to thoughts of “backroom conspiracies”. The WH could have allowed the bonuses to be put in, only to alert the House Dems that they were going to get an issue to demagogue on.
If that was the plan, though, the WH sorta ended up shooting themselves in the foot because after that, some big hedge fund managers came out and said they wouldn’t participate in the TALF program, which is crucial to getting lending up and running again (not that I think lending should be up and running, people need to pay down their debts). Again, creating a crisis of confidence where there is already a financial crisis is just insane.
venividivici on April 18, 2009 at 7:51 PM
Eh, I wouldn’t say liberals are alone in this tactic.
Upstater85 on April 18, 2009 at 7:51 PM
I think 9/11 would be a good day. Patriots day! Plus the 12th is a Saturday. We might get a better turnout but a lot of the congress critters will be home.
conservnut on April 18, 2009 at 7:52 PM
I floated a similar (albeit less drag) theory a while ago: the only reason this troll was still around was that AP is really getaclue, stirring up debate to increase page views. There’s no other reason they should still be here.
LastRick on April 18, 2009 at 7:53 PM
Hey getalife, I was wondering where you were.
Do you have your responses finished?
Turtler on April 18, 2009 at 7:54 PM
And hopefully that wasn’t the end of the movement but only the beginning!
petunia on April 18, 2009 at 7:54 PM
Sorry, missed a key stroke (one to the right). I meant FH = faghag… Here are the common symptoms:
1) May not be “HOT”. In particular, she doesn’t believe she is very attractive.
2) Doesn’t have the confidence to approach her dream guy
3) Therefore, she devotes her time and energy to Gay Beta Males that will do nothing but keep her confidence low – all the while telling her how much they love her (while using her)
4) She becomes an activist for Teh Gays that love Teh Gay lifestyle…
5) Very emotional…
Yeah, it’s starting to match up with MegMac…
Upstater85 on April 18, 2009 at 7:55 PM
I think the libtards and their buddies in the media would play it up as exploitation of 9/11 events for political gain…you know the drill.
jwp1964 on April 18, 2009 at 7:55 PM
It’s a great day but too late. We can stop the budget if we act fast and furious enough. But September too many deals will be struck! The Congress needs to fear reelection before they make the deals selling our futures down the river.
petunia on April 18, 2009 at 7:56 PM
So what? They’re going to do something like that, no matter what. The left are nothing but despicable, lying scum. We cannot worry that they are going to be telling despicable lies. That’s all they do.
progressoverpeace on April 18, 2009 at 7:58 PM
Your probably right, it’s just the second time I have run into it today, so it appeared to be a trend.
Cindy Munford on April 18, 2009 at 7:58 PM
Hard to believe that Wall Street, especially the ones who’s financial problems are strictly based on the downturn and not corruption, would stand by silently.
Cindy Munford on April 18, 2009 at 8:02 PM
Yep. This is the main point. The death blows are coming fast and furious and our fate will be set, before very long.
progressoverpeace on April 18, 2009 at 8:02 PM
I agree with the sentiment regarding the scum, but still feel it would be a tactical mistake in that it would be too late to stop the FY10 appropriations bill.
jwp1964 on April 18, 2009 at 8:04 PM
I fully agree.
I just wouldn’t worry about the left using any symbolism against us. They’re going to try to do that no matter what we do.
progressoverpeace on April 18, 2009 at 8:08 PM
July 4th sounds like a good day but there will already be tons of tourists and no Congress. It will also probably be miserably hot. I can’t think of a better day but logistically it will be problematic.
Cindy Munford on April 18, 2009 at 8:13 PM
We could take it to Martha’s Vineyard…
And as I’ve said before, if you want coverage, just go down to Crawford…
Upstater85 on April 18, 2009 at 8:17 PM
How many Social Security recipients, had they been allowed to keep the thousands upon thousands of dollars involuntarily taken from them, would have built up enough of a nest egg to not NEED Social Security?
It’s a program designed by politicians to buy off votes (as are most government entitlements), and to keep them so dependent on it that the “beneficiaries” have no choice but to keep those who send the checks in power.
TheMightyMonarch on April 18, 2009 at 8:19 PM
Thought I’d share this one:
atheling on April 18, 2009 at 8:21 PM
That was the DJIA peak during Daddy Bush, not the bottom.
D’oh!
Dusty on April 18, 2009 at 8:22 PM
Crawford would be great and the media sure liked it when Ms. Shehan was there. I am not camping though.
Cindy Munford on April 18, 2009 at 8:25 PM
I’m about as cynical and jaded as AP, but I thought this was pretty rousing stuff :)
BJ* on April 18, 2009 at 8:26 PM
If you think DC is hot in July, Crawford would be a furnace.
atheling on April 18, 2009 at 8:28 PM
I wish you luck with that but I wouldn’t hold my breath. I was an infant when Truman was around and I have seen exactly one I’d consider great. Reagan. I will consider myself lucky if I can only see one more that I can consider good before I depart this world. Sadly, other than Reagan, they all range from adequate to our present dangerous buffoon.
Oldnuke on April 18, 2009 at 8:30 PM
Allah,
This is not a simple policy disagreement. Have you been paying attention?
What is taking place is a fundamental restructuring of this country, including a movement away from our Constitution. For all the whining and crying the left did about Bush, he was child’s play compared to what is going on now.
Open your eyes and ears.
eaglesdontflock on April 18, 2009 at 8:33 PM
You are too kind.
eaglesdontflock on April 18, 2009 at 8:34 PM
Do the math people, there were 20,000 people in Atlanta or more? 15,000 in San Antonio? There were 2000 to 3000 people here in Ventura CA, probably an average attendance. Most reports I have seen state there were over 800 tea parties, if there was an AVERAGE of 2000 people per tea party that would make total attendance 1.6 MILLION.
nelsonknows on April 18, 2009 at 8:38 PM
Best I could do without risking the banhammer :-)
Oldnuke on April 18, 2009 at 8:39 PM
I wasn’t born to walk on water
I wasn’t born to sack and slaughter
But on my soul, I wasn’t born
To stoop and knuckle under
A man can learn to steal some thunder
A man can learn to work some wonder
And when the gauntlet’s down,
It’s time to rise and climb the sky
And soon the moon will smolder
And the winds will drive
Yes, a man grows older but his soul remains alive
All those tremulous stars still glitter
And I will survive!
Let my heart grow colder and as bitter as a falcon in the dive
There was a dream, a dying ember
There was a dream, I don’t remember
But I will resurrect that dream
Though rivers stream and hills grow steeper
For here in hell where life gets cheaper
Oh, here in hell the blood runs deeper
And when the final duel is near
I’ll lift my spear and fly
Piercing into the sky and higher
And the strong will thrive
Yes, the weak will cower while the fittest will survive
If we wait for the darkest hour
Till we spring alive
Then with claws of fire, we devour like a falcon in the dive
PercyB on April 18, 2009 at 8:42 PM
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