What I Learned on this 4th of July

I listened to many people at four different 4th of July events/meetings over the weekend. I listen because this is the only way to gauge the measure of a man’s character and resolve. After our Republic was overthrown in 2020, we now have hyperinflation in food and energy prices, a declining stock market, proxy wars and a recession.

What are people discussing? Nothing that will restore our Liberty. In all of the conversations that I had, I was only asked one question by one man: when do I think the food will run out? Trump, voting or standing up was not part of any discussion. Covid vaccines and their “side effects” was a small part of one discussion.

The price of gas came up one time: why is gas 30 cents cheaper in Georgia than North Carolina? Answer: Georgia temporarily removed their state sales tax on gasoline.

Two points:

1. No one discussed our country’s condition or any courses of action. At our last event, the small band sang God Bless America. Everyone stood up out of respect. I was thinking it looked like people standing on deck of the Titanic after it hit the iceberg. I also was wondering why God would bless America after our transgressions and acceptance of evil leaders.
2. The most important “issue” which people discussed at two of the events was another sign of our misplaced priorities: retirement plan losses. I have no retirement fund for the government to tax, fine, abuse or degrade. Those that brought up the issue were not too happy at 25% or more loss of their life’s saving in the past six months.

Conclusions:

People have not suffered enough to stand up and fight for Liberty, morality or God. I wonder if they will stand up or bend the knee to tyranny when that moment of truth arrives. God bless His people and I pray that we realize that His glory is greater than petty tyrants on earth and their dictates. I pray that our grandchildren recognize what is at stake because too many of us are too old to forestall this enslavement. Our children are too busy to be bothered by their chains which are continually being forged until its weight will crush them.

I do not have to wonder what our forefathers think about us. I know they are ashamed.

David DeGerolamo