Message to whiners and criers met on the path of Honor--Never Give Up
We all know that trying to get materials and assistance from HQ is frustrating and difficult. As far as I can ascertain, HQ is overwhelmed with the sheer volume of requests.
Andrew at Arlington HQ says (paraphrased) 'The store is now in a larger space/warehouse and still overwhelmed with requests for materials... Been playing catch-up since day one... Three weeks to a month behind on most stuff... Unprepared for the huge volume and urgency of requests from across the land..."
Make no mistake: I have whined about the situation. I had to stop, for it was cutting into my efforts in support of Ron Paul. For instance, 'The slim jims aren't here yet, maybe they will come tomorrow' and waiting to DO SOMETHING until then, and, 'Are the donation envelopes here yet? We need them to put out the packets!' Well at some point we just had to start putting out the packets. In order to do this, I had to make an attitude adjustment. I found that reading "The Alamo Letters" provided just what was needed at that moment. To wit, excerpts:
"...I am beseiged, by a thousand or more of the Mexicans under Santa Anna -- I have sustained a continual Bombardment & cannonade for 24 hours & have not lost a man -- The enemy has demanded a surrender at discretion, otherwise, the garrison are to be put to the sword, if the fort is taken -- I have answered the demand with a cannon shot, & our flag still waves proudly from the walls -- I shall never surrender or retreat. Then, I call on you in the name of Liberty, of patriotism, & every thing dear to the American character, to come to our aid, with all dispatch -- The enemy is receiving reinforcements daily & will no doubt increase to three or four thousand in four or five days. If this call is neglected, I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible & die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to his own honor & that of his country --..."
"...The Hon. David Crockett was seen at all points, animating the men to do their duty. Our numbers are few and the enemy still continues to approximate his works to ours. I have every reason to apprehend an attack from his whole force very soon; but I shall hold out to the last extremity, hoping to secure reinforcements in a day or two. Do hasten on aid to me as rapidly as possible, as from the superior number of the enemy, it will be impossible for us to keep them out much longer. If they overpower us, we fall a sacrifice at the shrine of our country, and we hope prosperity and our country will do our memory justice. Give me help, oh my country! Victory or Death!..."
Read more here:
http://www.ntanet.net/travis.html
There was no whine from these patriotic heros! There shall be no further whine from me. I will make my own signs, fliers, posters, DVD's, purchase from sources other than HQ, whatever it takes to get the message out!
-ac
Found this while searching around, I did not write any of it
I’ve often thought of this story when asking myself if I’m completely committed to giving my absolute all in achieving the goal. I hope it helps you keep things in perspective as it has helped me…
There was a famous general of an army who was given orders to go to a foreign land and fight to conquer this land. His army was small in number and had to travel far by sea to get to this land. His enemy was greater in number, had stronger soldiers, and had more weapons. These soldiers were waiting and prepared for battle with this general and his army. The general’s men were nervous, fearful, and unconfident. They couldn’t understand how they were supposed to win and why their general would lead them into such a battle. When the general and his army arrived on the shores of the land, they were ordered to conquer. The general summoned all his men to gather together. He then ordered a few of his men to go back and burn the ships while the others watched. The men were confused and fearful as to why the general was burning their ships.
It was at that time the general addressed all of his men and said, “Men, I believe we will be victorious because you have the hearts of warriors and you have never given up before. Yes, it is true they are bigger in number and stronger in size and more skilled in weapons. However, they do not have the heart that you have and are not nearly as motivated. You see, men, we now have no way home and you have two choices. You can fight with heart and live or battle in fear as a coward and die.”
So, I must ask you in your life and in the battles that you have to fight, how committed to victory are you? Are the ships that can take you home burned, forcing you to fight with the heart of a warrior as if your life depended on it and win? No excuses and no regrets.