On Revolution

The seeds of the revolution started out informally, as revolutions usually do. There was a sense that something had to be done. The government was not listening to the people, and cries of, “Taxation without representation” were becoming more and more common. Why, the people should be grateful for all that we do; after all, it is for them! Of course the mother government considered all of these meetings and defiant statements as acts of sedition- they would be put on lists and watched closely. Still, despite all efforts, the seeds of revolution continued to grow.

Finally, a shocking revolt took place in Boston which prompted renewed denials by those in charge that a real revolution was afoot and growing by the day. As the rabble became more organized there was a feeling that if they had just enough support from the common man that maybe, just maybe a rebirth of our country was possible. Pressure continued to build until new skirmishes across the east gave the rebels further reason to hope.

There were torn feelings as even within this group decisions had be made to stick with the establishment or forgo all loyalties to let the chips fall where they may-there was almost a feeling that things had gone too far to go back to the way things were. Still the ruling establishment hurled insults at those who would dare rebel and continued to heap unpopular legislation upon the people so as to make rebellion a foregone conclusion. How could there be reasoning with those who would not listen to reason and forsook the good of America in place of their own selfish desires?

There was a certain feeling that as the uprising grew with increased support that no matter what was done by the deaf ruling class that this was the right thing to do. History has a way of taking control of a situation so as to make the rebellion so many thought was impossible become a very real possibility.

Despite the fact that there was no one strong leader to spearhead the rebellion, there were enough spokesman so as to give voice to the movement. There was a feeling of safety among the numbers that continued to grow by the day. Tensions continued to build until the day for the reclaiming an America once thought long gone was upon them. Plans were made, new leadership would soon be adhered to and at last there was hope that government would once again be of the people, for the people and by the people.

What is this fateful day, you may ask? Is it April 19. 1776? No. It is November 2nd, 2010. The day of reckoning is fast approaching and the Tea Party continues to gain strength as Election Day nears. Those in charge continue to deny what is as plain as the nose on their face: change, real change, the change that most Americans support is growing by the day. Regardless of what happens Nov. 2, it will be an election where those who love this country will see the fruits of their labor to take this nation back from chaos and those who feel entitled. I have a strong belief that they will not all be disappointed with the results of all of their work. The Tea Party is real and that reality will soon hit home to everyone.