Volume 1, Issue 2 January 2009

The Muster Drum

I N M E M O R Y O F O U R G O D , O U R F A M I L I E S , A N D
O U R C O U N T R Y

AUTHORS OF
LIBERTY H O L D T H E L I N E !

"No Free man shall ever be
debarred the use of arms."
—Thomas Jefferson
“Labor to keep alive in
your breast that little
spark of celestial fire
called conscience.”
—George Washington
“I never expect to see a
perfect work from
imperfect man.”
—Alexander Hamilton
“He that goes a borrowing,
goes a sorrowing.”
—Benjamin Franklin
I N S I D E T H I S
I S S U E :
HOLD THE LINE! 1 trymen into following him happily down
OBAMA IS A 1 -Thomas Paine
SOCIALIST
By Derek Stephens
Well, America has
made her choice. The unfortunate side
of democracy is that the majority rules,
and the rest of us live with
the result. Our great Country
has been looking over the
edge for quite some time, and
on November 5th, 51%
decided to jump. The other
49% of us are tied to that first
group. We have two choices;
get pulled over and fall off
the cliff of Liberty into the
chasm of tyranny and social-
ism, or dig in our heels and
pull for all we’re worth!
I, and most of my friends, are
willing to hold the line. The physics
problem is that the other end of the rope
has more weight. The “Pied Piper of
Change” fooled the majority of my coun-
into the gorge. Those of us who remain
up top have vowed to resist (we don’t
“believe”)…but our heels are inevitably
going to be drug toward the precipice. As in
any tug of war, the victory will go, not
necessarily to the majority, but to those who
fight hardest; those who sweat
and strain, and persevere.
We’ve dug in our heels,
and now we need to put our backs
into it! We have to pull 51% (or
more) of this country’s population
back from the abyss. By doing
so, we save ourselves, and our
posterity as well. To those who
say we will fail, I remind you, a
few “farmers with well worn
muskets” defeated the world’s
greatest Empire once. To my brothers,
I cry: “Heave!”
“If there
“ If must
there mustbebetrouble,
trouble,letletit itbebein
inmy
myday,
day,that
thatmy
mychild
childmay
may have have
peace”
peace.” —Thomas Paine

O B A M A I S A S O C I A L I S T
A TALE OF TWO COWS 2
By Dustin Harris teachers, truck drivers, 2008 in a big way. It had
SOMETHING JUST
and liger owners talk nothing to do, however,
2 Before I begin, let about “what a historic day with the color of Barak
MOVED ME
me get this out of the way; this is! Look how far this Obama’s skin. We, the
TIME YOU WILL
I am not a racist. Don’t country has come to elect voters of the United
3
TREASURE even try to use that tactic a black man to the office States of America, elected
on me. of President of the United the first, openly Socialist
For weeks, I have States.” politician to the highest
PATRIOT GAMES 4
heard journalists, Democ- I agree that this is seat in our Union.
rats, church goers, Repub- a historic occasion. His-
licans, Atheists, Gays, tory was made on Nov. 4, Continued on page 2
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O B A M A I S A S O C I A L I S T “All of us who friend? Or do we imagine

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Here is a man who
was unashamed about his
Socialistic philosophies.
From “Spread the wealth
around,” to nationalized
health care and targeted tax
increases, Barak Obama can
only be one thing, anti-
capitalism and anti-liberty.
What does his election say
about us?
Look how far this
country has come from its
Divine roots, and from the
Founder’s inspired docu-
were engaged in the strug-
ments! Those who dwell on gle must have observed
this event in reference to
frequent instances of
skin color are in the least
avoiding, and at the most superintending
intentionally hiding, the providence in
more significant achieve- our favor. To
ment here. Over fifty- that kind
percent of the American providence we
voters this November chose owe this happy
to give up their liberty in opportunity of
exchange for a mess of pot- consulting in
tage! peace on the
means of establishing our
future national felicity.
And have we now
forgotten that powerful
that we no longer need his
assistance? I have lived,
Sir, a long time, and the
longer I live, the more
convincing proofs
I see of this truth-
that God governs
in the affairs of
men. And if a
sparrow cannot
fall to the Ground
without his
Notice, is it probable that
an Empire can rise without
his Aid?"
— Benjamin Franklin

“Socialism A T A L E O F
means that if By Derek Stephens
you have two The word “socialism” has become a
cows, the common part of the American vernacular as of
late, in no small part due to the political poli-
government cies of President Barack Obama. I find that a
lot of people who bandy about the term can’t
takes one and really define it, however, or confuse it with its
more mature brother, communism.
gives it to Socialism is the political theory es-
poused by Karl Marx (though I would credit
someone who the 19th century French and English Coopera-
tive movement with the idea), and is a transi-
doesn’t have tional form of government. It is meant to tran-
sition capitalist societies to communism. So-
one.” cialist economic theory advocates state
T W O C O W S
(government) or collective ownership and ad-
ministration of the collection and distribution of
goods and services. It strives for an egalitarian or
“equal” society.
Socialists believe that capitalism is
“unfair”, that power and wealth will only be held
by those willing to work hard to get it. Socialism
is not a “hand up”, but a “handout”. It destroys
free agency, and places “citizens” in the terrible
position of having to choose either to work sim-
ply to support others, or, leeching off the work of
others. Guess which most people will choose? I
know, history has already answered that question
thousands of times.
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S O M E T H I N G J U S T M O V E D M E

By Dustin Harris
Our first issue of “The Muster
Drum” was met with various responses.
Some were complimentary, others were
curious, and most who received it ap-
peared to be non-responsive. Compli-
ments are always welcomed, curiosity
allows for some education, but the non-
responsives (sic) worry me. I do not
think it was apathy on most individual’s
part. I am reminded about something
Thumper’s Dad said, “If you can’t say
somethin’ nice…” Well, I think you know
the rest
Though no one I delivered the first
issue to verbally asked me why I was at
their doorstep with newsletter in hand, the
looks I got from many said just that. It is
the inquisitive, and non-spoken, curious
cats that I would like to address in this
column. I cannot speak for the other au-
thors of “The Muster Drum,” only for
myself when I answer the question of
“Why.” Why am I doing this?
Let me begin by answering the an-
tithesis. I am not speaking out on these
issues to gain favor with my neighbors
(heaven forbid, but quite the opposite
could transpire). I am not doing this to
get rich (there are no fees, hidden costs or
pyramid schemes involved here. In fact,
all funding is coming directly from our
own pockets). Finally, I am not writing
for this newsletter because I am bored
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S O M E T H I N G
C o n t i n u e d f r o m p a g e 2 Papers, History books, and anything the Founding
and have nothing better to do with my time (I own
and run two business, am heavily involved with
church activities, family life, etc., etc., etc.).
No, the best way to describe why I am sacri-
ficing my time to write for, produce, and distribute
this newsletter is that I just feel the need. I grew
up in a politically active home. I have always felt
a love for, and a desire to do what I can to uphold
the values that this great nation espouses. How-
ever, I have recently watched helplessly as our
country has cast off her traditional values and
fallen deeper into the pit of wickedness and
socialism. The past three years have brought to
me an even stronger, and more pressing, inner-
call to stop just observing and do something.
Something (or more accurately, Someone) is just
moving me and I cannot ignore the tugging
anymore.
Recently, I have spent every spare moment,
reading about and educating myself on important,
foundational topics. I find myself constantly
drawn to The Constitution, The Declaration of
Independence, The Federalists and Anti-Federalist
T I M E Y O U W I L L
By Derek Stephens
“No success can compensate for failure in the
home”.
David O McKay’s famous statement should serve
to remind us all of our highest priority and responsi-
bility. Of all the things I will be called in this life
(bite your tongue dear reader!), “Dad” is the most
important title I’ll wear. In the twilight of my years,
no memories will be fonder, and none will burn
A T A L E O F
C o n t i n u e d f r o m p a g e 2 of its authority and make a
Next time you hear about the
“redistribution of wealth” and “universal”
health care, remember, there is no free
lunch. It means that those who don’t want
to work will now be eating off of your plate,
comrade.
Oh, I almost forgot, what does “A
tale of two cows” have to do with this
article? Well, my mother explained the
differences between Capitalism, Socialism,
and Communism to me this way:
M u s t e r D r u m
J U S T M O V E D M E
“The science of govern-
Fathers wrote or studied themselves. The more I
educate myself on what this Country should be,
ment it is my duty to study,
the more I realize that this Country is no longer. more than all other sci-
That realization is both startling, enraging, and ences; the arts of legisla-
empowering all at once. I feel sorry for what we tion and administration
have lost, but feel the war is not over, and I must and negotiation ought to
rise up and do my part!
Just as the Revolutionary War was won, not at take the place of, indeed
Bunker Hill, or the North Bridge of Concord, or exclude, in a manner, all
even on the Lexington Green, but in the forests, other arts. I must study
homes, fields, and hiding places between those politics and war, that our
historic places; I believe the war to win back our
sons may have liberty to
freedoms and liberties will be won at the grass-
roots level. This is just one of my many weapons study mathematics and
in this war. What is yours? philosophy. Our sons
I think our Constitution is hanging as it were ought to study mathematics
by a thread, but I believe with all of my soul that and philosophy, geogra-
Patriots like you and I will rise up and save it. We phy, natural history and
must save it! Friends, it is time to save our naval architeture, naviga-
Constitution, save our Liberties, and preserve the tion, commerce and agri-
Nation that God Himself called a “Promised
culture in order to give their
Land.” I invite you to join us!
children a right to study
painting, poetry, music,
architecture, statuary, tap-
T R E A S U R E estry and porcelain."
brighter, than the memories of my children. —John Adams
But how will they remember me? What will
they recall of their Dad? Will it be how much them, love them while they’re
money I made, or how much time I spent with yours. I promise you’ll never
regret it. When the things of this
them? Will it be what I owned, or what I shared?
world fade away, you will be left
When they needed me, was I there, or “gone on
with a Treasure...and so will they.
important business”?
The most important thing you will ever give
your children is your time. Teach them, play with
“If the federal government
T W O C O W S should overpass the just bounds
tyrannical use of its powers, the
Socialism means that if you have two
cows, the government takes one and people, whose creature it is,
gives it to someone who doesn’t have must appeal to the standard
one. they have formed, and take such
Communism means that the govern- measures to redress the injury
ment takes both your cows, and gives done to the Constitution as the
you a little milk. exigency may suggest and
Capitalism means you have the right to prudence justify.”
sell one of your cows and buy a bull! —Alexander Hamilton
WHO AM I? ANSWERS: 1) George Washington 2) Paul Revere 3) Samuel Adams
4) Patrick Henry 5) Thomas Jefferson 6) Isaac Davis 7) Sons of Liberty 8) Concord
9) Valley Forge
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PATRIOT GAMES
HAVE FUN! YOU MIGHT LEARN SOMETHING TOO!
C T O R E H O O I F L V S N O G E

O H P A T R I C K H E N R Y S T S
WORD SEARCH
N O T G N I X E L D T T C T A I M
Can you find all the words below?
C M U U U R R V O E V L C R V A U

O A K U A S A M U E L A D A M S R Boston Tea Party Bunker Hill Concord

George Washington Intolerable Acts
R S O G E E A O R L E I D P N R D Isaac Davis Lexington Muster Drum
D J U F K B S E A L N C R A R I R Patrick Henry Paul Revere Redcoats
Revolution Samuel Adams Sons Of Liberty
O E Y S R U N T B B A E R E B R E Thomas Jefferson Valley Forge
U F A A N N U A V A V R D T A G T

SCRAMBLED WORDS
N F H N X K R E S O T C H N R D S

E E Y T R E B I L F O S N O S C U Can you unscramble these words?

P R R T L R A U A A E M F T O E M
liBl fo ghstiR ___________________
L S I O E H T V T O R Y T S R E R

nstutioniCot____________________
N O T G N I H S A W E G R O E G L

U N N O O L O A R L S J O B E K L

I L P N M L E N L H A L G U N D Y inumetMan__________________

M Y N X E N P A U L R E V E R E A
inoloesCo__________________
O S E O C O V K S A Y R N L E H T

COLORING FUN WHO AM I?

Independence Hall See the word search for a hint!

1) I am known as the “Father of our Country”.__________________

2) I rode all night, warning of a British attack.___________________

3) I led protests against unfair British taxes._____________________

4) My famous speech ended with “Give me Liberty, or give me

Death!”._____________________

5) I wrote the Declaration of Independence._____________________

6) I was a Militia Captain who died at the Battle of

Concord._____________________

7) We were an organization of Colonial Patriots who advocated an

independent America._____________________

8) I am the town where the “shot heard ’round the world” was
fired._____________

9) I am the site where the Colonial Army encamped during a fierce

winter.______________________
WHO AM I? ANSWERS ON PAGE 3