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Strictly Personal
By Chuck Baldwin
May 5, 2011
This column is archived at
http://chuckbaldwinlive.com/home/?p=3457
I celebrated my 59th birthday this past Tuesday, May 3. Accordingly,
it is time for my annual "Strictly Personal" column.I think it
only fair that readers should have an opportunity to learn a little
something about the person who writes the words they read. Today's
column is designed with that goal in mind. And since Charley Reese
(one of my favorite columnists) stopped writing, I am the only
syndicated columnist that does this, as far as I know. So, here goes.
I was born in a small town in northern Indiana. My father and mother
were dedicated Christians. Dad was a welder by trade and a lay
jailhouse preacher. The Lord delivered him from a terrible life of
alcoholism, and the story of his deliverance is nothing short of
miraculous.
Readers should know that I will send a CD of my father's life
story, free of charge, to anyone who requests it. If you or someone
you know struggles with alcohol or drug addiction, I urge you to
obtain a copy of this remarkable story. Go to: http://chuckbaldwinlive.com/home/?p=573
I campaigned for Congressman Ron Paul in the 2008 Republican
primaries. After it was obvious that he would not be the Republican
Presidential nominee, Constitution Party (CP) leaders strongly
encouraged me to seek that party's nomination. They rightly believed
that someone was needed to represent constitutional government in the
2008 general election, because it was clear that neither Barack Obama
nor John McCain would do so. After defeating former UN Ambassador Alan
Keyes in the CP nominating convention, I became the Constitution
Party's nominee for President. I was also very honored to have
received Dr. Paul's endorsement during that campaign.
I am the husband of one (for almost 38 years), the father of three,
and the grandfather of 8. In October of last year (after 35 years in
Florida), my family and I made the life-changing decision to move to
the great State of Montana, where we now reside and work.
My wife and I planted Liberty Fellowship here in the Flathead Valley
of Montana. Liberty is a nondenominational Christian fellowship that
preaches and teaches the Biblical Natural Law principles of liberty;
and Liberty Fellowship is NOT a 501c3 tax-exempt corporation!
Even
though Liberty started just 3 months ago, already hundreds of
Montanans regularly worship with us, and scores of people have also
moved (or are moving) to the Flathead Valley to be part of this
Fellowship. We believe Montana, and Liberty Fellowship, are at the
"tip of the spear" in the emerging freedom fight that is taking
place in this country.
Readers should know that we livestream my video messages each Sunday
afternoon at 2:30pm (MST). I encourage you to tune in each Sunday to
watch these relevant, hard-hitting messages. To watch my messages
live, go to: http://chuckbaldwinlive.com/home/?page_id=17 Plus, these video messages are also archived on my web site. These
archived video messages may be viewed or downloaded in either video or
audio format. To watch my archived video messages, go to: http://chuckbaldwinlive.com/home/?cat=16 At this point, let me add that I am in the process of trying to raise
several thousand dollars in order to purchase a professional grade
camera and related equipment so as to upgrade the quality of both the
video images that people watch as we livestream my messages and the
DVDs that we produce. If you are willing to help me with these
purchases, checks or money orders may be made payable and sent to:
Liberty Fellowship
P.O. Box 10
Kila, MT 59920
Remember, donations to Liberty Fellowship are NOT 501c3
tax-deductible.
It is my studied opinion that as long as the IRS and its godless
501c3 corporation status hold pastors and churches captive, a
spiritual revival will never take place in this country! That's why
people are moving to the Flathead Valley from all over America to be
part of Liberty Fellowship. They are tired of their pastors and
churches being muzzled and intimidated into compromise and lethargy,
and they are equally weary of being considered an outcast or renegade
by these preachers and churches who don't have a clue as to what is
going on in this country--or if they do, they are too spineless to do
anything about it! They are looking for a patriot Christian
brotherhood, and they are finding it at Liberty Fellowship! That's
why God is bringing a Remnant to the Flathead Valley of Montana!
While in Florida, I hosted several radio programs. In fact, this
column is the outgrowth of my radio talk show, Chuck Baldwin Live.
Here is the web address: http://chuckbaldwinlive.com/
My personal philosophy regarding social/political issues is quite
simple:
I believe abortion is America's national holocaust. It is
the deliberate killing of innocent human life.
I believe marriage is,
by definition, only between a man and a woman.
I believe the
Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, and Bill of Rights to
be the greatest civil documents ever devised by man.
I believe
America's Founding Fathers to be the greatest generation of
Christian philosophers and patriots to ever live.
I believe in the
right of the people to keep and bear arms.
I believe there is a conspiracy by elitists within government, Big
Business, and academia to surrender America's independence and
national sovereignty to a globalist New World Order.
I believe the
Council on Foreign Relations, Trilateral Commission, and Bilderbergers
are especially culpable in this regard.
I further believe that the current effort to merge the United States
into a North American Community and the push to provide amnesty (not
to mention billions in federal tax dollars) to millions of illegal
aliens comprise a grave threat to America.
I am also convinced that
there is a bold and blatant attempt underfoot to turn the United
States into a police-state-style surveillance society, in which
personal freedoms are being quickly and egregiously sacrificed.
I opposed the preemptive invasion of Iraq and the bombings of Libya.
It should be obvious to everyone that the Obama administration is
doing nothing--and will do nothing--to change the perpetual
war/preemptive war doctrine introduced by George W. Bush.
As to Afghanistan, I strongly supported Ron Paul's Marque and
Reprisal Act of 2001, which was (and still is) the constitutional way
to resist the efforts of violent terrorist groups such as Al Qaeda.
I opposed the bailouts for Wall Street.
I regard the Federal Reserve
as a corrupt cabal of international banksters, whose actions are
nothing short of criminal.
I wholeheartedly support the abolition of
the Federal Reserve and a return to sound money.
I believe the American people have more to fear from Washington,
D.C., than they do from any foreign entity.
I believe the United
Nations is a sinister organization from which the United States should
withdraw.
I believe the federal government taxes too much, spends too
much, lies too much, and snoops too much into the personal lives of
the American people.
I believe the federal "war on terror" and "war on drugs" are
mostly a cover for power-hungry, Big Government zealots to trample
constitutional government and squash freedoms and liberties, which are
supposed to be protected by the Bill of Rights and Declaration of
Independence.
I fully support the current State sovereignty movements that are
sweeping the country.
I am personally convinced that the best (and
perhaps the only) mechanism freedomists have to counter the incessant
encroachment upon liberty by the criminals in DC is to focus our
attention on electing and supporting governors, legislators, sheriffs,
etc., who have the personal courage and constitutional understanding
to resist these would-be tyrants in the central government.
If I have any hobbies, they would be hunting and fishing, although I
don't get to do either as much as I would like. I am probably what
people would call a workaholic.
In addition, I am a firm believer in
healthy eating and exercise.
Well, there it is. That is me in a nutshell. At least now you know
more about who I am. You can rest assured that everything I write will
be faithful to the beliefs mentioned above.
And, one more thing: the recession has hurt all of us; and it has
affected the income necessary to maintain these columns as well. If
you appreciate this work and want to help me continue to advance the
cause of liberty and constitutional government, I could really use
your help right now. You may use your Visa, Discover, or MasterCard;
or you may write a personal check or Money Order. Here is the link to
donate: http://chuckbaldwinlive.com/home/?page_id=19 Thank you for helping me in any way you can, and thank you for
reading and passing on my columns.
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Chuck Baldwin
1 Comments in Response to Strictly Personal
"I believe the federal government taxes too much, spends too much, lies too much, and snoops too much into the personal lives of the American people."
And just what would be acceptable levels of tax (theft), spending (stolen goods), lies and snooping?
Is it a matter of "too much?"