THE FIGHT FOR AMERICA WILL CONTINUE

[Leanne King]

     I know that I should have reached out to you sooner, however like you; I have been wondering “what in the world happened?” My initial response resembled that of the grieving process. I was in total shock and denial. I was denying the reality of the loss and I am sure protecting myself from the feeling of becoming overwhelmed with grief. I moved quickly to the guilt phase wondering if I could have done more, what I should have, could have and would have done differently. Many things came to mind. By Day 3, the anger set in and my facebook friends were the ones who felt my disgust for the people that allowed this to happen. I cannot say that I was depressed, but certainly sadness had set in. Sadness for my country and for all the FCTP Patriots who worked so hard for the seven long months that we had been together working on the ground. I also felt sadness for the memory of those who have fought and died in the fight to keep America free. How could millions of voters still be asleep to freedom slipping away? If they aren’t sleeping how could they possibly believe that a move to a socialist country is a better solution than taking responsibility and fighting for all that has made us great.
      As I looked to another day and the courage to move ahead I began to refocus. I decided to do what I have always done and started to organize my thoughts and feelings. I needed to seek realistic solutions to the problems that we face as a nation, a state, a community and as the First Coast Tea Party. With this thinking came renewed hope.
      I will admit that I do not have the answers but I do know that I will not just accept the results of this election and let the move to destroy my country continue without a fight. The question for me right now is how many FCTP Patriots will be on the battle line? The challenges that we face are many and they are ugly. It will take an army of committed men and women, if we are to address those challenges and make any significant impact .It means that you must get actively involved and take leadership. To be very honest the handful of members who gave it everything cannot continue at the same pace for another 4 years. Reinforcements are needed. It is not good enough to say that “I belong to the Tea Party”. It is not going to be good enough to go to a meeting and never return because you decide it isn’t just what you thought it would be. This is a “We the People “organization and it is up to each of us to speak up and work towards a common goal.

      Let’s just take a look at some of the needs and challenges we are facing…
* We have a huge financial need! Without an ongoing revenue stream there will not be an office, nor will we be able to fund events or rallies.
* We need to rebrand the FCTP and move outside of ourselves. Preaching to the choir is no longer an option if we wish to change the outside world.
* We need to expand our Community Groups and the presence of those groups. That will require individual leadership.
* We need to have a presence in our local governments and our school boards. We need to have continued knowledge as to the happenings in Tallahassee and at the National level.
* We need to find ways to educate the public on critical issues. Sadly we know that the media is not doing this job.
* We need to reach out and work with the “younger generation”. Children that are 14 today may well be voting in the 2016 election.
* The UN Agenda 21 must be understood and challenged at every level.

      These are just a few of the items that come quickly to mind. We are in the process of gathering input from others and working to set our direction for the next 2 years.
I do know that as with all organizations as things around us change so must we. Our overall success and the number of tasks that we can undertake will be based completely on the level of involvement of our members. We are working through the planning process now, the work will be identified and it will be shared. Look and see where you can engage and make a difference.
      One of the things that I have found most interesting as I talk with both members and non-members is the following comment. “Where is the Tea Party?” “The Tea Party is gone, we never hear from them.” My response if very simple, if you really believe that then it simply tells me that you were not involved. If you were looking for rallies at the landing, with motivational speakers and folks in costumes then I can see where one would think we had gone underground. What we were doing was working week-ends registering voters for months, we were on the phones, we were walking neighborhoods, we were sending American messages on the street corners every Friday for 15 weeks, we were poll watching and poll working. Members were working independent from the Tea Party for their individual candidates. Behind the scenes we were developing and implementing a membership program, a newsletter and developing candidate research data. The list goes on. This was not the time for rallies, it was a time to put “boots on the ground” and do the hard work.
      I do not even know how to thank those who gave it everything they had and who gave up their time and energy day after day for this cause. I have seen the heart and soul of the everyday Patriot.

      Someone wise beyond her years said to me. “Well this is it, you are either in or out…last call… you can watch the ship sink or you can paddle like hell to get back to shore.” I think that pretty much says it all. I for one am going to paddle. I hope I look around and see you in the boat.

        As a nation and as individuals we have been blessed with the gifts given to us by our creator and the opportunity to live in the most wonderful country in the world. May we all give thanks to him and those that have given so much so that we may live in freedom.
      I pray that God will fill us all with a spirit of thanksgiving this week and every day of our lives. Please enjoy your family and loved ones and have a very Happy Thanksgiving.
Leanne

[Brett Stratmann]

I have a bad feeling and so does alot of other buisness owners I know. Not only is it going to get worse for  buisnesses but the U.S. military is being cut so bad that there ae now more Admirals than ships. this country is in a very bad way. Hussain hates our military i think he thinks of them as colonialism and one thing he has shown time and again he hates capitalism. He thinks he is really GOD. We are going to have to get to the media if were going to have a chance. 

[Lee Jones]

I am in for the duration of the war!  We can't quit!   For the sake of our kids and Grandchildren the battle must contiinue!  One of the big issues to me is voter fraud!  Why are the Republicans letting the democrats get away with it?  Thanks for all you do!

 

[Robert Wayne Strasen]

I'M all in!! How about trying to find out what kind of liberal stuff is being taught in school?Then go after the school board. For those kid's that are being taught now are your next group of young voter'sRobert Strasen

[sabrina Wheeler]

I'm in! We may be the last man standing but our country is worth fighting for. Who would have thought that one day the desire for smaller government, personal responsibility and hard work would be ridiculed and discouraged? God bless you for your hard work Leanne. We need you and you need us to be successful. It's the grassroots efforts that will bring this country back if she is to come back.

[Marilyn B. Scola]

Paddle in hand and also on my knees asking God for His wisdom and strength for the upcoming battle.

WE WILL NOT GIVE UP working for freedom and being readied for God's destiny for our precious, God fearing  USA.

God gives to those who ask and are willing to persevere to the end of the race.  BE BLESSED and enjoy

our abundant blessings this Thanksgiving.  Thank you, Leanne and soldiers. 

[joshua simpson]

Paddle in hand.  Thank you Leanne for everything you and the Tea Party has done.  Happy Thanksgiving...

[Terry Criss]

The FCTP needs to focus on the 2014 election. If the GOP can gain a majority in both houses of Congress, then possibly gridlock will prevent Obama from destroying America. There is hope!

[Brenda Key-Williams]

Well said. It is time for me to pick up my paddle and and get on board.  I am new to FCTP, but after attending the funeral of CWO Michael Duskin, I would be ashamed to not carry on his battle.  It is high time we get our country back on track.

[Brett Stratmann]

Miss King and to all the others that worked there butts off. Ya'll did all you could do and then some but the rep. party did not do there job half as good as ya'll did. I'll say it again Romney did not fire back about alot of things he should have whe hussain took the last 2 debates.The people asking the questions were on his side and stood up for him.That should have told Romney's staff you will have to get tough.Rep. had 2 mil. less voteres this time or more and that will not get it next time.I am putting all my spare time in education about freedom and the truth I hope this will help.Theres alot more that should have been done but not on ya'lls back but on the rep. party.I don't know who was in charge of that part of his campain but they need to be fired know and the work needs to start now if not sooner. hussain had been campaining for 4 yrs. I think were all still stuned but now that the health bill is starting to come out and all the other lies he had told 400,ooo thous.+ first timers since the elect. people will find out. But  Happy Thanksgiving to all all did a great job. Let some of the reallity sink in on who they voted in then lets see what happens.please lets not forget about bengozie and those 4  great Americans. WE WILL NOT GIVE UP.....

[Robert Young]

Censorship? From a Patriot supporting organization?