Our Creed

Ron Johnson Sat, 03/12/2016 - 20:07
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I have tried for years to explain to my friends and family who I am, who we are, without jingoism or detailed pedantry. Boiling down the idea of being a free person in a world rife with corruption leads to confusing conversations. What do you mean you won't file for unemployment? What do you mean you won't try to get an SBA loan? How come you don't want a government contract? Why do you oppose public education?
My principles are explained, below. Are these also yours?

Our Creed
We are beholden to no man, party, group or dogma. We have no organization, no hierarchy, no dues, no banners or symbols. We have no name. We tolerate no leaders in place of our own judgement.

We hold a vision: that all humanity is equally free, to live and work and exchange as equals without force or fraud. We reject the notion that any man has first right to our lives and property. We act to preserve life no matter how exalted or humble, and to protect property no matter how extensive or meager. We reject money stolen or taxed from others. We refuse to pursue or exercise power over others.

We would rather be robbed than steal from rightful owners, suffer injury than injure the innocent, die than kill the peaceful. We never commit the first act of violence, though we may use force to defend against acts of violence. We are not pacifist; we are judicious. The way we live our lives makes our vision a reality. Know us by our actions.

We keep the works of free thinkers who came before us. We are the disseminators of their ideas, and if need be, their secret protectors for posterity. We understand that ideas, not armies, rule the world. We understand rulers fear us.

Our way brings a moral wealth and a richness of spirit. We stand upon solid ethical ground, not undermined by the decay of hypocrisy. Our peaceful inner life is our reward. Our character is our trademark.

We change the world for the better with each act of virtue.

You may wish to join us. Be confident. We are here.
We will know you by your actions.

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I hold these beliefs as well

HVACTech's picture

"We are beholden to no man, party, group or dogma. We have no organization, no hierarchy, no dues, no banners or symbols. We have no name. We tolerate no leaders in place of our own judgement."

that sounds a LOT like pure, hard-core Anarchy to me. in fact. that IS what that is.
I support restoring the original CONstitution. so does Ron Paul.
that makes me a Min-Archist. and I an SICK-TO-DEATH of jacking with Anarchists!!

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just-here-being-me's picture

Being sick to death doesn't sound healthy. It's BIG government vs. minarchists/anarchists. Who do you agree with more? Anarchists or big government violent oppressers?

"I smoke out of spite" - Bill Hicks

Ron Johnson's picture

Any form of government or non-government that leaves people and their property alone is acceptable to people like me.

No matter the form of government, my response to it is still the same: I will not accept a ruler, nor will I use the power of government to rule others.

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autarchist's picture

Although i agree with most of your ideas, i would have changed the title to "My Creed"...

Diversity is harder to control.

If they own us as property, they are our masters, and their will is our law. If they do not own us as property, they are not our masters, and their will, as such, is of no authority over us. - Lysander Spooner

Ron Johnson's picture

....I see independent agreement.

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gotliberty's picture

Nice job..speaks to me but I think may also speak to those who are on fences. I think a section for "our calls" would be a great place to put these well written inspirational posts.

Formerly "liberty-or-bust" of dp/pl......."Try and separate a man from his soul..you only strengthen his and lose your own." Brother Ali

gotliberty's picture

Nice job..speaks to me but I think may also speak to those who are on fences. I think a section for "our calls" would be a great place to put these well written inspirational posts.

Formerly "liberty-or-bust" of dp/pl......."Try and separate a man from his soul..you only strengthen his and lose your own." Brother Ali

Isabella sj's picture

That is some inspiration dear. Thank you. Couldn't have done it better. BRILLIANT architecture of the soul.

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Have a marvelous time.

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Ron Johnson's picture

I'm glad it speaks to you. Maybe it will speak to others.

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Isabella sj's picture

That is some inspiration dear. Thank you. Couldn't had done it better. BRILLIANT architecture of the soul.

Request your permission to post at www.ello.com. I'm trying to bring attention to the site.

Have a marvelous time.

I went to Popular Liberty looking for silver education and I got GOLD. Thank YOU Question more. https://youtu.be/3eA4OHW8v2k https://youtu.be/mgm8qYEFKwc

just-here-being-me's picture

I'm totally okay with your use of the words "we" and "ours"! Best thing I've read all year!

"I smoke out of spite" - Bill Hicks

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I like that.

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crabacado's picture

Nice writing

A man who chops his own wood is warmed by it twice