Here is Chuck Baldwin’s newest column. He addresses reaction to his announcement last week that he is moving to Montana. Apparently most of the reaction has been positive but not all. He addresses what seem to be mean spirited criticism of his move. I wish he would address the principled paleo objection that it is shaky at best to uproot and disconect yourself from your community in a quest for some elusive abstraction called freedom:
My column last week announcing my family’s and my decision to leave Pensacola, Florida, and move to Montana must have hit a nerve–and that’s putting it mildly. Between my son, Tim, and I, we have received hundreds (no hyperbole) of emails. In fact, we have received hundreds of emails just from people who live in Montana. Altogether, the response has been overwhelmingly positive and congratulatory. But in truth, the reaction was much deeper than that.
See my column announcing our move to Montana at:
http://chuckbaldwinlive.com/home/?p=2209
Our decision to leave the sunny South and move to Montana has produced an avalanche of responses such as (paraphrased), “My family and I were praying about where to move, and now we know,” and “God has already been moving in our hearts to do the same thing that you and your family are doing, Chuck,” and “Make room for us,” and “We just moved to Idaho, so we’ll be neighbors,” and “We know you are following God’s will,” and “We understand what you are doing and are praying for you,” etc., etc. We have received hundreds of emails such as these.
As I said in my previous column, I believe Montana (and surrounding states) is in store for a FREEDOM RUSH. People all over America instinctively realize that things cannot keep going the way they are. The tyrannical tentacles of Washington, D.C., are making life a proverbial hell on earth for people all over the country, and, unfortunately, many (if not most) states are unwilling to resist the Crown’s (excuse me, DC’s) evil machinations. So, in the hearts of freedom-loving people there burns the question, “What do we do?” My family and I have answered that question. Our move is in response to the direct and definite revelation of God, in much the same way that our Pilgrim and Pioneer ancestors followed God’s guiding light.
But, just as our patriot forebears met with intense opposition, so have we. We hit a nerve all right! As soon as the announcement was made, Big-Government loyalists (some calling themselves Christians, to boot) began attacking me in the most vehement manner possible. The meanest and most cruel accusations, lies, distortions, etc., that one could think of were instantly hurled against my family and me. (Thank God, the faithful members of Crossroad Baptist Church where I pastored for 35 years understand my heart and–though hurt–have overwhelmingly expressed their support and love for us.)
It is truly incredible! Just ask yourself, “Why in the world should other people care–one way or another–that my family and I would decide to make a move? What difference should that make to them?” People move all the time. Do others usually react with vicious slander and open hostility (mostly done anonymously, of course)? No. So why would they react this way because the Baldwins decided to move? I’ll tell you why.
People realize that we have found the ultimate vehicle through which liberty can be transported to future generations. The principalities and powers that be recognize that what we are doing could lead to the restitution of genuine liberty in these States united. In short, they must feel threatened. They realize the potential of what we are doing is so great, so powerful, and so extensive, that it could literally change the course of American history. Yes, I truly believe that. Do I believe that I am that important or powerful? Not at all. I am only one man (a rather simple man, at that). But I know there is a great God in Heaven Who inspired great men of history to incorporate great principles of freedom into the minds and hearts of a great people, and by so doing changed the course of history at that time. And I am convinced that this same God and those same principles are just as revolutionary–just as powerful–today as they were then. Therefore, the principalities and powers that be are scared silly that others will be inspired to do as we are doing. So, they are attempting to assassinate my motives and character. Well, it won’t work!
Everything that my family and I have been accused of, America’s founders were accused of. Things being said about me were said about Patrick Henry and Sam Adams. We are being called the same dirty names as were the brave men and women of 1775 and ’76. And just as our patriot forebears paid no heed to these insults and mischaracterizations, and marched forward, so will we!
Yes, we hit a nerve! For some, it was an inspirational nerve of courage, understanding, conviction, and support. For others, it was a nerve of anger, opposition, and perhaps even fear–or maybe jealousy. So be it! We always knew a line was being drawn in the sand, didn’t we? It’s about time we find out exactly where we stand in this freedom fight that is coming, because the fight is coming. With us or without us, the freedom fight is coming.
Again, I want to thank those of you who have poured out your love and support for this very difficult and life-changing decision that we Baldwins have made. I will continue to write this column. My web site will remain intact. And just as soon as possible, I will be back on the Internet, livestreaming my messages. Watch this column (and my web site) for announcements and progress regarding all of the above.
My web site is located at:
http://chuckbaldwinlive.com/home/
And to those of you in Montana (and surrounding states), we look forward to standing shoulder to shoulder with you in the great freedom struggle that is to come.
P.S. My archived video sermons page is (and will remain) online, and very soon the most recent messages announcing this move will also be available online. Go to:
http://chuckbaldwinlive.com/sermonvideo.php
*If you appreciate this column and want to help me distribute these editorial opinions to an ever-growing audience, donations may now be made by credit card, check, or Money Order. Use this link:
http://chuckbaldwinlive.com/home/?page_id=19
25 responses so far ↓
1 '..... just look at the activists ' [Lake] // Sep 8, 2010 at 11:05 pm
lame, just an other reason to ditch the Constitution Party!
2 Nate // Sep 9, 2010 at 5:30 am
Mr Baldwin writes the following:
It is truly incredible! Just ask yourself, “Why in the world should other people care–one way or another–that my family and I would decide to make a move? What difference should that make to them?”
It seems to me an incredibly strange question, especially because he just finished saying how he received hundreds of positive messages concerning his move. It’s hard to believe he honestly can’t understand why anyone would care and what difference it could make to them.
Furthermore, it’s not rocket science why people care and what difference it makes. When a loud-mouthed extremist says he’s moving in next door to you, you’re pretty much guaranteed to care. If you agree with him, you might well be overjoyed. If you disagree, you’re very likely to be pissed off. It’s pretty straight-forward, no need to scratch your head and wonder why people are getting upset. (And, for the record, as a loud-mouthed extremist myself, that description isn’t meant to be insulting in any way.)
His reasoning on why people care seems a bit far-fetched, especially with a much simpler reason available. Occam’s razor, anyone?
I, for one, couldn’t care less that the man is moving to Montana, although the fact that he’s doing so because his god told him to does scare me a little. As long as all his god tells him is when and where to move, I’m cool with that. If he starts being told to kill all infidels, I’ll be glad not to live in Montana.
3 RedPhillips // Sep 9, 2010 at 5:54 am
Nate, why don’t you refuse to capitalize God, as is the convention, and that way you can demonstrate to all of us that you’re one of those oh so smart atheists thumbing your nose at convention. Of course that never been done before and would be SO original.
4 Nate // Sep 9, 2010 at 10:15 am
Red,
I don’t capitalize it for a number of reasons, here are three:
1) Didn’t I already mention that I’m a loud-mouthed extremist? The fact that my god(s) don’t equal your god is something I am not afraid to shout from the rooftops.
2) I have no problems with people using “God” to talk about their god, it’s obvious who is meant. However, when *I* am talking about *their* god, I’ll clearly state “his god” to make things clear. I don’t just “fail to capitalise,” I make an effort to add a possessive.
3) Jews may not speak or write the name of their god. You’ll find many Jews writing “G-d.” Would you view it as polite if I were to ask you why you refuse to put a dash in G-d, as is the convention, demonstrating that you’re one of those oh so smart Christians? There are many conventions and I’m sure none of them would leave everyone happy.
You’ll notice I have no problem capitalizing “Jews” and “Christians” while not asking you to capitalize “atheists.” I have no wish to change the capitalization of any particular word. In fact, I would think that my choice of capitalization should be welcomed by Christians, for I do not think they would appreciate me referring to Zeus as “God.”
In an aside, wouldn’t an atheist have referred to Mr Baldwin “hearing voices” (or worse) rather than accepted that his god does talk to him?
5 don lake rocks // Sep 9, 2010 at 12:46 pm
And Chuckie ends the babble with “Please send money!” HOLY BATS8IT!!! Elmer Gantry couldn’t have said it better……
6 Cody Quirk // Sep 9, 2010 at 2:37 pm
I, for one, couldn’t care less that the man is moving to Montana, although the fact that he’s doing so because his god told him to does scare me a little.
= Many, MANY Americans throughout our history have moved out west or to another part of the country because ‘God told them to do it’, that’s a really stupid thing to be scared of, lol!
Does the LDS Church ring a bell here?
7 Deep river man // Sep 9, 2010 at 2:52 pm
Everybody better start stocking up the big battle is soon to go down. Baldwin has already flown the coop to a fortified ranch in a militant state with his whole family in tow. The feds and Obites are ready to enact martial law and resend the posse comitatus act at the beginning of the fiscal year when they can get there hands on more of your money – to stop the tea- baggers from taking office in Nov. and threaten the freedoms of americans. Buy ammo now!!!
8 Don Grundmann // Sep 9, 2010 at 3:49 pm
” don lake rocks ” of comment #5 above is Mark Seidenberg writing under another fake name.
Don J. Grundmann, D.C. Chairman American Independent Party, California branch of the Constitution Party
9 '..... just look at the activists ' [Lake] // Sep 9, 2010 at 4:11 pm
Red, why are you, like so many other (im) moderators, injecting religion (not merely passion or spirituality) into secular politics.
Your views seem so contrary to logic and common sense. Really why would any logical person even care about transcendent, theological concepts.
G-d, God, the Fates, the University, Greater Powers ——— why are we worried about such semantics in a secular political site about the USA in the 21st Century?
What’s your game? Are you just another bible beater / Bible beater? Just another agent provocateur, disrupting the Reform Party USA, the Reform Party of California, We the People, New Frontier Coalition, BAN, Third Party Watch, and IPR and other serious anti establishment alternative political types?
Are you [short of being a Democan agent or a Republicrat mole] part of the solution or just another part of the Establishment Duopoly problem?
………… inquiring minds ……..
10 Don Grundmann // Sep 9, 2010 at 5:01 pm
Lake; i.e.; ” The Fool ” – Why do you inject your own religion, anti-Christianity, into secular politics? Answer – There is no such thing as ” secular; i.e.; non-religious; politics. Every human being is religious including a fool like you. Hence so-called ” separation of church and state ” is impossible. You are simply complaining that your anti-Christianity has not replaced Christianity as the predominant religion of the nation.
Don J. Grundmann, D.C. Chairman American Independent Party, California branch of the Constitution Party
11 '..... just look at the activists ' [Lake] // Sep 9, 2010 at 5:06 pm
Donnie Poo, not every one agrees, and just because you say so does not mean it is so ……….
12 Dave // Sep 10, 2010 at 12:55 am
Everyone seems to support the idea of liberty, but it’s often a pick and choose variety. We want liberty, but more liberty for some and less for others. That goes for issues as well.
13 Cody Quirk // Sep 10, 2010 at 12:22 pm
” don lake rocks ” of comment #5 above is Mark Seidenberg writing under another fake name.
= No, its Don Lake.
14 '..... just look at the activists ' [Lake] // Sep 10, 2010 at 12:42 pm
Liar, it is not!
15 '..... just look at the activists ' [Lake] // Sep 10, 2010 at 12:45 pm
Dave, we all want freedom of speech.
But some of us think that that merely means the freedom to speak as WE wish to and the ability to hear only what we want to hear ——— like the Democans and the Republicrats.
16 don lake rocks // Sep 10, 2010 at 1:19 pm
Don lake rocks is not NOT written by Don lake.
I am also not mark S. Geebus can’t anyone with an opinion that doesn’t sit well, with IPR nazi’s get any credit without being accused of being someone else? Don lake takes cridit for his wrtings so stop balming him. I admire Don Lake, for his witty BUT consistant blogging. That being said, The two IPR nazi’s that keep insisting other people are writing under fake names should grow up know one listens to you two anyway. You are like a street wreck, people come crowd around to see the destruction, then ealk away without ever knowing the names of those involved. Quit blaming Don lake, HE TAKES CREDIT for his postings!
17 don lake rocks // Sep 10, 2010 at 1:19 pm
*No one *walk
18 don lake rocks // Sep 10, 2010 at 1:21 pm
btw Cody I saw a picture of you and you are one ugly SOB have a good one….
19 JT // Sep 10, 2010 at 2:06 pm
Don: “Every human being is religious including a fool like you.”
What do you mean by every human being is religious? Are you using the term as some kind of catch-all for any beliefs whatsoever?
20 '..... just look at the activists ' [Lake] // Sep 10, 2010 at 3:12 pm
JT: Don Grundmann, Don Lake, don lake rocks?
don lake rocks :
[a] and when a tall building catches on fire, it becomes ‘shake n bake’ ——— an I halped!
[b] Coty is actually quite han som, with rugged good looks *very hansom* (youngest child of Indiana’s ‘The Middle’ tele vision show). Rugged good looks. Darn that image will haunt me all day long, or longer.
[c] It is Mister Quirk’s immaturity that saddens me. Things are tough enuf against the establishment, with out boy soldiers messing up the works.
[d] *very good looking* (youngest child’s voice over)
[e] but Coty ain’t no Richard ‘Rugged Good Looks’ Castle of Castle tele vision cop drama
[f] Coty an SOB? No, no, no! Like my parents, they were married. Eventually!
21 '..... just look at the activists ' [Lake] // Sep 10, 2010 at 3:19 pm
and being brave enuf to use my name,
I am not looking for employment at this time.
There are lots of good reasons to use a nom de plum
22 don lake rocks // Sep 10, 2010 at 3:52 pm
ahahha Don lake, this is true about the sob comment, I should not insult the fugugly coty’s parents MY APOLOGIES! Whats new in mudville lake? Looks like Nightingale couldn’t “walk the walk” in her sojourn to sacramento, then she claims a conspiracy by the media to black out any attention for her campaign because”he truth is soo dangerous!” What next will she and her followers now also BURN THE QURAN for attention…shhhhhh (No ideas) I got blisters on my fingers!!!! quiz, who said that famous line (500 points)
23 JT // Sep 10, 2010 at 3:54 pm
Lake: “JT: Don Grundmann, Don Lake, don lake rocks?”
The person who said what I quoted.
24 Cody Quirk // Sep 12, 2010 at 2:03 pm
Lake, why are you writing to yourself? It seems that neither of you can spell right.
But thanks- I am good looking; I go to a gym on a regular basis.
25 '..... just look at the activists ' [Lake] // Sep 12, 2010 at 2:28 pm
* youngest child on Indiana’s The Middle, ‘good looking’ *
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