Out of Darkness into the Light
We have spent our time, effort and resources in ensuring our survival and our Units survival yet, what are our duty's exactly and to whom? Who and what are we protecting? Who do we profess to represent?
Why then do we do our best to remain anonymous? Who do we fear and why? We profess to be willing to lay our lives on the line for our Nation yet, do our best to remain in the dark as far as the public is concerned. This is the very public we claim to represent.
Now is the time for US to come out of the woodwork and become visible.
On October 01, 2013 Oathkeepers came out with the announcement for their membership to start forming into A-Teams Nation wide in order to ensure the continuance of our communities by including (by becoming a part of instead of apart from) our communities in the preparation for the things to come. By doing so, one now expands the base that can be drawn upon in time of emergencies. As most of you know, A-Teams are structured where each person is an expert in at least two different fields or specialties. This way if one Team member becomes a casualty, another can take their place and the mission continues. A-Teams are structured as a combat force while more importantly, they also serve to empower the oppressed by teaching them the skills they lack to effectively resist their oppressors. This becomes a force multiplier. This they do by becoming directly involved within the community and passing on the skills they have.
Most units are small in size just by the nature of the beast and quite secretive as a whole. Some do show up at gun shows and rally's dressed in their cammo upon occasion trying to recruit new members. Yet, an amazingly small number understand this is not to their advantage in today's climate.
Perhaps we should start getting involved in our community in civilian attire so as to blend in and not seem so menacing? This way we appear to the general public to be the same as everyone else which make us appear to be less menacing. Lets face it, the general public sees us as something to avoid due to the bad publicity starting back in 1995 resulting from the alleged ties of Timothy McVeigh to the Michigan Militia. This false image is fostered by the actions of the existing Militias of today due to their secretive nature and all inclusive ranks. We go out of our way to prove "them" right concerning who and what we are and represent.
As long as we allow fear to reign within our groups, the opposition has won. Remove that power from them by regaining the power of the mind. Empower yourself, and your community by removing that fear.
So how do we change our public image? By changing minds...
By becoming involved within our communities. Showing the people we are a part of them as well as there for them. We do not need to be the ultimate authority for them but, to gain their trust and respect. We need to work within the framework that already exists by becoming involved in City Council's, Church's, etc. while working with the existing law enforcement community, emergency management functions, volunteer work, becoming a part of our local fire department and so on. Obtain your CERT certification or RACES or MARS or ARES certifications is another way. Communications will become vital not only for emergency conditions, but for pure survival. The list is endless. This will give legitimacy and standing to your group as well as letting the powers to be know your there for them as long as their actions are within existing Constitutional laws.
We have an amazing wealth of resources and knowledge available within our communities right at our finger tips. Why waste them? After all, they are the ones we proclaim to be defending.
Take a serious look at what the Michigan Militia did back in 1994. Operation Visibility was quite successful. Then came 1995 and the Oklahoma City bombing... WE CAN overcome this misconception of what a Militia is... When the time comes, we will be glad we stood on our principals and became a PART OF our community instead of APART FROM as that is where our support and recruits will come from.
Remember, these same structures will need to be in place for an after to begin. There will be an after. What form and shape it is and what it's like will depend on US.
It is with these same tactics (of working from within) the opposition has gained so much power over our daily lives. Shall we not employ the same tactics with equal results? It is rather difficult to gain the moral high ground while remaining anonymous.
This is what makes the difference between a Militia group and a survivalist/prepper group.
Out of darkness into the Light
As WE prepare for a new dawn ...
Don Kelly 01/08/14
The time is now
With the UN small arms treaty signed by John Kerry, we are faced with a real and certain future attempt to abolish the 2nd amendment:
Amendment II
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
The press is already controlled and censored by the Shadow government that rules our government. There isn't much left of our Republic.
The last line to draw in the sand is for the people to stand by the 2nd amendment. If "they" take away this one, we will have no means to regain the others.
The Florida Minutemen is growing. We are told by sources that the same is occurring in most states.
Civilians of all areas are stepping forward aware of what is about to fall upon us: A Totalitarian State, that would make Nazi Germany a walk in the park. The means and technology used today, is something the Gestapo would have only dreamed of.
New pages added to the
Florida Minutemen web site. Recruiting is on going. We need to protect our families and friends by uniting locally. And as such we will make our stand. No one should be isolated in the times we are facing.
