Part 4: When WW II came to The Arthur Area

Author: Bill Crane

A thought or two about the importance of understanding history. As I put these words to paper, I thought, would it not be wonderful to somehow visit with these brave men and women of the WW II era again. The greatest generation. But sadly, their wisdom is now lost to the ages. I think they would have many profound thoughts and advice for our newer
generations. They paid the price in a historic and deadly way.
Earlier generations of our adversaries, before this horrific era, did not understand their history. If they had, hopefully they would have governed themselves in a more civilized way.

But the nature of man prevailed. Because of that, in the 20th century, at least 100 million people (3 % of the world’s population) in the Eastern Hemisphere perished, from the ideology of socialism and communism. As I watch and listen and ponder, my gut feeling is telling me that this ideology that yielded over 100 plus years of wanton savage killing of the
masses of people, has found fertile soil in the Western Hemisphere. Evil still exists and we are forced to face it, just like in the 1940’s.

Marcus T. Cicero, Roman Statesmen 43-106BC (before Christ) said “Do not blame Caesar, blame the people of Rome who have so enthusiastically acclaimed and adored him and rejoiced in their loss of freedom and danced in his path and gave him triumphal processions. Blame the people who hail him when he speaks in the Forum of the 'new, wonderful, good society' which shall now be Rome.” Interpreted to mean 'more money, more ease, more security, more living fatly at the expense of the industrious.

Winston Churchill: Who brought England through its darkest hours of despair, said, “the farther you look back the farther you can see ahead” To contrast that, Joseph Stalin said, “If a man looks back, he should have his eyes torn out”. The tyrants all through history want to weaken the resolve of their people, by taking their anchors away, and creating chaos. This
makes it easier for them to control the people and enslave them with the tyrants’ demonic desires.

It is not unlike the tumble weed, that is disconnected from its roots. The wind can blow that ball of compliant weed in any direction it chooses without a fore thought of a plan for its own survival. The tumble weed becomes helpless to control its own destiny.

In Arthur, as in most towns across America, there were victory parades and celebrations when its young heroes returned, for it was truly a historic achievement for them and the free world. History teaches us that victories do not last long. Wars only destroy property and lives. For the enemies of mankind, the philosophy lives on in their desiring hearts. Now and then…

Sprouting its ugly head and taking root in stealthily ways and in unimaginable places. We must always be vigilant and knowledgeable in their demonic methods; less history repeats itself again.

John F. Kennedy held a dinner in the white House for a group of the brightest minds in the nation at that time. He made this statement: "This is perhaps the assembly of the most intelligence ever to gather at one time in the White House with the exception of when Thomas Jefferson dined alone."

Thomas Jefferson put it this way, “If a nation expects to be ignorant and free, in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be.”
This is how Vladimir Lenin who led the Russian Revolution said this by comparison “While the State exists, there can be no freedom; when there is freedom there will be no State.”

During the Constitution Convention there were great arguments as to what the new Government should be. Benjamin Franklin departing the Constitutional Convention, was asked if the framers had created a monarchy or a republic. "A republic," he replied, and then added, "if you can keep it."

That is where we are today. Many foreign failed ideologies have infiltrated all corners of the American society. Seeking what their countries have failed to provide. If the numbers become large enough it can change the American founder’s philosophy of limited Government forever. The framers gave almost all the power to the people. Over the centuries that eroded to a much stronger Central State and a loss of liberty to we the People even down to the local level.

In 1800 the world population was 1 billion and now has grown exponentially 8-fold to 8 billion people. That is predicted to double to 16 billion people by the end of 21st century. That is our grandchildren’s generation. Among this added population there will be many evil and tyrannical people. That is a dynamic that will dominate all future generations of mankind. It is almost impossible to think how America can provide dreams to everyone and
protect our liberty. Alexis de Tocqueville 1820 said this: “It is indeed difficult to imagine how men who have entirely renounced the habit of managing their own affairs could be successful in choosing those who ought to lead them. It is impossible to believe that a liberal, energetic, and wise
government can ever emerge from the ballots of a nation of servants.”

To survive this, there will have to be another greatest generation to emerge. People that are wise beyond their years, rugged by nature and willing and able to step into the boots of former great patriots. This next great generation will have to be trained up by our present generation. Greatness is not an automatic thing. It was the parents and grandparents that prepared the WW II generation, and they responded in a dramatic way. Americas freedoms and liberty in the future depend on how we bring up this next greatest generation. We have been charged with this responsibility. Take notice, we the people, are now under attack like never before.

America must be strong financially. Thomas Jefferson said this: “To preserve our independence, we must not let our rulers load us with perpetual debt. We must make our election between economy and liberty, or profusion and servitude.” Jefferson also said: “Educate and inform the whole mass of the people...they are the only sure reliance for the preservation of our liberty.” He added: “It is incumbent on every generation to pay its own debts as it goes. A principle which if acted on would save one-half the wars of the world.”

John Adams said: “There are two ways to conquer and enslave a country. One is by the sword. The other is by debt.” Current United States Federal, corporate, and personal debt is a whopping 56 trillion dollars. The debt holders are our children born, and unborn, and our enemies.

Are we now looking a little like WW II Germany?

Our Founders gave us a Republic and not a Democracy, which may extend the life of our government. Our Founders despised democracy.
Benjamin Franklin said this: “Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Freedom is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.”

I have come to believe that great men of a long time a go had more vision than many today. Over 2,100 years ago and before Christ,
Marcus Cicero a Roman statesman BC said most importantly: “Destroy the family, you destroy the country” Most important, we must listen carefully to what our future opponents and enemies have to say. Thoroughly understand their philosophy and intents and the
goals they are expiring too. You may be their future goal. You must know your future opponents’ strengths and vulnerabilities. This is true in any endeavor whether it be sports, business, or war.

General George Patton 3rd Army became the ultimately victor over Edwin Rommel, German Field Marshal, because he read everything Rommel had written, and applied it to his own tactics.

For a moment read between the lines, what is inferred by the Tyrants of the pass.

Vladimir Lenin said: “Give us the child for 8 years and it will be a Bolshevik forever. The way to crush the bourgeoisie is to grind them between the millstones of taxation and inflation.”
Note: The bourgeoisie means middle class, Tyrants fear them!

Most Tyrants use their youth to advance their cruel philosophy. When the youth grow older, they are now compliant with the Tyrant and his ways.
He also said, “The theory of Communism may be summed up in one sentence, abolish all private liberty.”

This is what other tyrants had to say.

Mao Tse-Tung: “Our job is to suppress those who try to wreck our socialist construction, to arrest, try, and sentence certain individuals, to deprive capitalists of their right to vote and their freedom of speech ... centralized control ... through democracy."

Joseph Stalin said: “It Doesn’t Matter Who Votes. It’s Who Counts the Votes”
Lenin said: “Medicine is the keystone of the arch of socialism.” & “Destroy the family, you destroy the country” He also said: “The goal of socialism is communism. “

Lenin said: “Give me just one generation of youth, and I'll transform the whole world. and “Imperialism: The final stage of Capitalism.” & “Fascism is capitalism in decay.” and “The Capitalists will sell us the rope with which we will hang them.”

We must ask this question of ourselves; can the end of American Republic as we know it, and the defeat of the American Revolution still happen?

This is what Thomas Jefferson said on this subject,
"The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants."

John Adams said: “The whole drama of the world is such tragedy that I am weary of the spectacle.”

What is the best way to honor these men and women who sacrificed so much? Do not allow it to become a lost cause. We must remain vigilant and knowledgeable, to not allow the ideology that enslaved so many people in the WW II era, to creep into our society. We do not want another generation of our young people and grandchildren to have to make this
sacrifice again in the future.

Read between the lines what is not said but inferred. That is where the intent and truths are found.

KIA | Died in Service