Coach Report post Posted December 23, 2009 Living here in the White Mountains of Arizona, I recognize that we live in a special place. Having hunted, fished camped and hiked with family and friends in the Big Lake area for coming on 3 decades now, I've gained a certain familiarity - no - a physical and spiritual bond with this part of the world. Passing up promotions, intentionally staying out of managerial positions, I have been able to establish my childrens' home in the small town where I grew up - a short drive from where the "capitol tree" was harvested (http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/9623061_LGPe2#648509416_EYMtN). Where I met my wife, where I played sports and made friends, where I found who I was. When news hit that the whitehouse "holiday tree" was to come from our area, many herer were overcome with pride. Some might have even thought that our community would finally get some much-needed national attention. You see, our teachers have to host bake sales and post donation flyers to attain luxuries like paper, pencils and books. For myself and others, it was seen as a travesty. It's been dubbed "Arizona's Gift" (http://capitolchristmastree2009.org/). A gift of something beautiful, majestic, timeless and irreplaceable from the very ground many of us feel a deep-seated connection with. For a true President, a TRUE leader of the free world, an evangelist of freedom and liberty, an agent of the Constitution, an ambassador of American ideals, I would gladly submit this "gift" and many others - including my own blood and life, if it came to that. But not for the guy currently sitting in the white house - looking upon "the gift" with the same indifference he treats his gift of elevation to the highest power of the greatest nation in the history of the world. I can't help but shake my head in sorrow that so many are so glad to sacrifice to a false leader who seeks only to take everything he can and give nothing in return. When I see that majestic tree that once stood among pioneers, apaches, soldiers, countless elk, bear and deer being cut down, and dragged to the white house for display as a "holiday tree", to be later burned or hauled to a landfill by the hypocrites it served, I can't help but see a part of America's soul being put on display as an empty, defeated corpse that once stood tall, strong and full of promise. Look closely at your Christmas Tree this year. Look into your soul at the same time. Figure out what is truly important to YOU this year, and make a plan. Let's all start fixing this mess one American at a time. God Bless us all this Christmas season, and grant us the strength to return to our roots and core values. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues 'n' Sheep Report post Posted December 23, 2009 Well put Jason. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and yours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TLH Report post Posted December 23, 2009 Probably the most though provoking read i have seen in some time on any forum. Jason, thank you for the time it took to put your thoughts (many of our thoughts) to paper and share it with the world--now if only world would read it and understand the importance in your words. I know i will do what i can to move Mr. Obama out of the White House as soon as it can happen--heres hoping in 2010 the people of this great land opens their eye's and see what he is all about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snapshot Report post Posted December 23, 2009 Amen brother! I have a good friend who was so glad to get a democrat into presidential office after George W. jr., that he thought Obama was going to be some sort of savior. My friend is so "anti republican", that he is blinded by ignorance, simply because the president is a democrat. He has a picture of Obama hanging on his wall that I would like to use for target paractice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GameHauler Report post Posted December 23, 2009 Amen brother! I have a good friend who was so glad to get a democrat into presidential office after George W. jr., that he thought Obama was going to be some sort of savior. My friend is so "anti republican", that he is blinded by ignorance, simply because the president is a democrat. He has a picture of Obama hanging on his wall that I would like to use for target paractice. Friends don't let Friends support Obama especially after his performance so far. I pray you (Obama voters)are questioning your choice now. The wicked witch would have been better but not by much. Still better as She is not AS stuck on herself but would concede so she may get reelected as she loves the power but Obama loves himself and his Muslim friends and nothing more. I was saddened to not be able to see the tree when it stopped in Payson for an hour or so but feel better about it now. Thanks AZOnecam for a very well presented and thought out post Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
az4life Report post Posted December 24, 2009 Great post for sure. Merry Christmas America. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
