OT: Eulogy for America (repost)

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Y2K Eulogy for America

Founded upon the principles of self governance and the belief that each human being was bestowed with unalienable rights by the Creator, America was a shining and glorious light to the entire world. Wrested from despotism and evil rule, America struggled, fought and won her freedom and independence in blood. The people cheered this new land of theirs while mourning the deaths of those who had paid the ultimate price for their beliefs. A new Constitution was drafted and a Bill of Rights was established to preserve posterity for future generations.

America beckoned for the disenfranchised, the poor, the destitute, the entrepreneur and the opportunist. Like a beacon in the night, America reached out across the seas to every nation in the world, saying in a soft voice, "come all to me..."

Immigrants from around the world flocked to her shores seeking opportunity and fortune. Many found it. Many did not. Each was welcomed and each was offered the same chance through hard work, determination and respect for their fellow man. In droves, the people came. Hard working, a proud people, innovative, arrogant and warm hearted, America was soon world renowned for its land, its resources and its people. Quick to help, charitable, considerate and patriotic, the people of America were a source of pride and a national resource.

The years went by and slowly an insidious evil crept into the hearts of the people. A sense of self worth and self importance began to permeate the land. A sense of righteous destiny trickled down from the corporations and institutions, infecting the heart and minds of the people. America's people had reasons to be proud, they had tamed the land and went forth and conquered most of the world. Not only in military conquest, but economically and politically America had tamed most of the world, forming it into her own image upon the forge of economic policy, diplomacy, foreign policy and a strong dose of belligerence.

The people slowly forgot their rights and they forgot their history. The evil became more perverse and more corrupt affecting the old and young alike. America became something she had hated and fought against in her youth, but the people slept on, forgetful, rejoicing in their wealth and their prosperity. The corporations had became the power mongers, manipulating the people, the land and the economy to further their gain. They plundered the land and the vast resources and abused the rights of the people with impunity. In alarm, some of the people assembled themselves and protested to their government, but their government didn't listen. The government was in league with the corporations and ignored the pleas of the people. Big business and shady deals had now become the law of the land while the people slept on. The corporation has learned to turn public policy into profit.

The people then petitioned the court with their grievances, but they soon found out that the court had also been overtaken by the power brokers too. In desperation, the people turned to the media in a last desperate attempt to win popular support but the media just laughed and ignored them.

In despair, many of the people just gave up and returned back to their lives, trying to forget. Impotently, some of the people fought on, hoping, believing, trusting that they can and are making a difference. Exhaustion and financial devastation overtakes many of them to this day. Despair and frustration takes its toll, resulting in broken marriages and disrupted lives. Still, they fight on, determined to save the land and the freedoms that were lost.

Within her shores, there are a few learned people who weep for the loss of their beloved land, but they do not fight. They do not lift their weary hands for her anymore. Their beloved America has become a skeleton of her former self and they know that she cannot be saved. No more does she beckon across the waters as a shining example of truth, liberty and freedom, America is now known as the oppressor the world over. Even within her own shores, some of her people know this.

Her hallowed halls are now filled with corrupt and evil politicians seeking personal gain and advantage over their fellow man. Her courts are filled with lying lawyers and evil judges who make backroom deals and plea bargains for murders, rapist, drug dealers and thieves. Justice has fled far from her shores and America is now destitute. The learned know her destiny and ultimate destruction are as sure as the day she was born and they do not fight for her anymore.

Sanctity of life is no longer sacred, America's children are now murdered by the millions each year. Righteous judgement has given way to political favors and big business. America has learned the art of profit at the cost of human lives. Religious freedom is a thing of the past. Now the people seek federal approval and 501(c)3 status to worship their God. The Bill of Rights and the Constitution have become, as James Madison called it, "a worthless piece of fabric".

America, where have you gone? Where is your land, your ethics, your values, the heart and soul of the people? You have lost your youth, the vigor of your early years. Your zeal for righteousness and truth, justice and liberty for all. What has become of you America?

America has become the harlot, a whore who plies her wares and her trade upon the world. Bedecked with jewels and gaudy makeup, she bats her eyes and with a lewd voice beckons the nations to enter her whoredoms. Petulantly she pouts when they hesitate, unsure if they want anything to do with this burlesque impersonation of truth and justice. Some protest silently, while other are dragged inexorably into her bedroom kicking and screaming. Most go down into the pit with her willingly, greedily trading their favors with one another, each thinking they are gaining the advantage over the other.

"For all nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication, and the kings of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the merchants of the earth are waxed rich through the abundance of her delicacies."

America, there are a few of us who weep for you. Our tears of utter shame and regret are not meant to bring you back, but to bid you farewell. America is lost and we know it. Your date with destiny awaits you. Y2K is your wake up call and you yet vehemently deny it. You were born out of the ashes of revolution and to ashes you will again return. We know, deep down in our soul, that Y2K is the reckoning bell, a clanging irritating sound that won't go away. Y2K is the beginning of something very sinister and very ominous. In a few short days, we will all begin to experience the effects of narrow mindedness and profit motives. Emergency stop-gap measures will be implemented like in any serious disaster, only these won't go away. Americans will be stripped searched for their freedoms and their rights in a desperate attempt to save a land now lost. Y2K is just a precursor to what is really coming down the pike and Americans are transfixed in the headlights, unable to move or think or act.

Monumentous changes are in the works and its all downhill from here. Y2K heralds a new age alright, but it's not one that we are going to enjoy much. This age will ge the time of the antichrist and his reign.

America, the real America, the people who were her heart and soul, never knew their destiny. They never read the warning signs or the history books. They never knew that they were manipulated to play a part in the greatest drama of human history. The people never knew that they were in fact in the belly of the Beast, the Great Satan, Babylon the Whore. Very few of the people woke up. Sometimes they were quietly ignored. Sometimes they were killed in dramatic real life, made-for-t.v. episodes. The rest of the people who remained asleep sniggered and laughed at the morning news never realizing the truth that was burned in the flames along with the little children.

A very long time ago, God decreed that Babylon must fall. America, you now know your destiny. Will you weep? Will you cry out for mercy to the great God and Creator? Will you seek to repent and turn away from your wicked ways? Your fate is determined and you have been weighed in the balance and found wanting. In one hour, your judgement comes. However, God knows you and you will not repent, you will not turn away from your evil ways. Therefore, God will destroy you with an unquenchable fire with the fury of a thousand hells. Your smoke and torment will ascend up into the heavens and God will laugh at you in derision. The nations of the earth will mourn your delicacies, your goods and your trade. Will they mourn you?

A long time ago a solitary and lonely preacher stepped forward for a brief moment in history and forewarned us of these days. He was mostly ignored then as he is now, but his recorded words still ring true today.

We are now at a momentous point in human history. Do we comprehend the significance of this? Will we dust off the covers and examine the pages? Will we give heed to the wisdom that they contain? The words of this preacher remain our destiny and our judgement, the question is, will we now, finally, listen to what he had to say?

-- Ray (shusters@montanasky.net), October 01, 1999

-- matt (matt@somewhere.nz), January 21, 2000

Answers

America, where are you now. Dont you care about your sons and daughters. Dont you know we need you now. We cant fight alone against the Monster. John Kay

-- JB (noway@jose.com), January 21, 2000.

This post may be sobering for some,but eventually it will be reality for many.

-- Dragnet (Just@the.facts), January 21, 2000.

200+ years, a pretty good run, but it's just about over. Great post.

Kook

-- Y2Kook (y2kook@usa.net), January 22, 2000.


For the full description of your fate America, read and understand your destiny in Rev 17 and 18. God knew you before you were born, and He knew your fate. A well written and thought out post. Lord how I wish I could reveal my thoughts like you do.

-- Notforlong (Fsur@aol.com), January 22, 2000.

Look. Not all Christians believe in this decption of a "personal antichrist". Not gonna happen. All the book of revelation has allready been fullfilled, except the last two chapters. This is what the Reformers. Calvin, Luther, Wesley ect taught. You are hurting the cause of Christ because the devil is using your closed mind to desperse his falacy. Peace. Bobby G

-- ROB MERDOCH (MRLOVE99@HOTMAIL.COM), January 22, 2000.


I HAVE BEEN GRIEVING FOR OUR COUNTRY....for many years.....not knowing until recently that MANY more have also `seen` the reality of the moment we live in. if we who see, PRAY for guidance and mercy...maybe, just maybe our CHILDREN will be spared what is to come. we the people have `slept` for so long that the only POWER we still hold in our hands IS the power of prayer!......oh GOD, help us in these coming days!!!!!!!!!!

-- mutter (murmur@ya.com), January 22, 2000.

I HAVE BEEN GRIEVING FOR OUR COUNTRY....for many years.....not knowing until recently that MANY more have also `seen` the reality of the moment we live in. if we who see, PRAY for guidance and mercy...maybe, just maybe our CHILDREN will be spared what is to come. we the people have `slept` for so long that the only POWER we still hold in our hands IS the power of prayer!......oh GOD, help us in these coming days!!!!!!!!!!

-- mutter (murmur@ya.com), January 22, 2000.

Very good post Matt. Thank you for voicing the truth. May God be with us.

-- Curly~Q (Curly@Q.com), January 22, 2000.

Ray & matt: I assume "Ray" wrote this post and "matt" posted it.

To Ray and matt: Very, very good essay. Ray nailed it. Now, let me think here. I've got to get out. I've got to "come out of her". How do I do this?

glory to the Lord Jesus

-- S. David Bays (SDBAYS@prodigy.net), January 22, 2000.


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