Men of Action.

Sorry, not much to start with the Christmas cheer just yet.

I've had too much time to think, though it's not been in the mode of the last month at least.

So I call to you, Men of Action. Perhaps you're paying attention. (Though not to exclude the ladies, just saying "Women of Action" or "Men and Women of Action" just isn't as catchy for some reason).

Many things have been brought forth this day, and in the passing weeks. Why is it that when men get together (well... intellectually) that they speak of Politics and Philosophy? Not that I mind, but it's an odd reflection...

What's more odd is the talking. Quotes ring in my ear about "Old men talking/young men dying" and that sort of thing. But what do we do with our words?

Today we spoke of dictators and a dark future (at least dark first, but only shortly), but what are we doing about it? Do we just accept that "Aw, darn, nothing I can do about it." or do we fight?

Someone once spoke to me about her fears and concerns about the way things are shaping up in the leaders of the world, specifically B. Jr. I think it's time to flare that up one more time. I have a firm promise that I won't stand for any of the things that you fear to come. If at some point it comes to pass that there's a dictator making a move for the Whitehouse, I have every intention to uphold our forefather's wishes and values and defend our freedoms.

Saying that is all well and good. But how do we prevent it?

I say a great many things that I'd like to do for the world, for myself, and my loved ones, but do I? Not really... I continue to make excuses for it. I suppose if it truly were the thought that counts the world would have fallen to ruin and built to paradise a thousand times already...

I'm not sure what to do about all of this still... But it does bother me that no one acts, or is willing to act, on behalf of their words and concerns...

Gas prices go up and the masses are silent, save the silent complaining they do to each other...

Rights are taken, but where's the uproar? You mean to tell me that the news of a pre-emptive strike against a dictator and his regime is more noise-worthy than the fact that the government is, can, and will be "spying" on "American citizens" at some point in time?

What's that about? People were arrested for protesting the war (more in the manner they did it, but still in conjuction with it), but what about for protesting rights violations? Where are the Men of Action now? Why, if you truly fear this, do you do nothing...?

I'm figuring that out for myself, but in truth, I am not one in fear of that. But should I have need to do so in the future, there needs to be a plan of action.

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Other then that, Happy Christmas and Merry New Year! I hope everything was good for you and yours.

I guess I'll see many of you in the coming week, sleep well and have fun.