“We are...Americans [who’ve sworn an oath to the Constitution] who want the Constitution returned to its legal and rightful place, intact, as the ultimate Law of the Land.”
So states one of the tenets of a new group of “Oath Sworn Americans” (active and retired military, police and firefighters) who have joined together to support the U.S. Constitution and Constitutional governance.
As you might expect, the far-Left in America
“Oath Keepers, the militia/“Patriot” extremist group made up of law enforcement officers, military personnel and veterans...”
Southern Poverty Law Center
by Rob Waters
http://www.splcenter.org/blog/2009/10/21/oath-keepers-say-theyre-on-patrol-in-iraq/#more-3449
“Stewart Rhodes, founder of Oath Keepers, a conspiracy-minded, antigovernment organization composed mostly of active-duty police and military officers and veterans...”
The Southern Poverty Law Center
by Larry Keller
http://www.splcenter.org/blog/2010/02/01/gun-rights-advocates-to-march-against-phantom-threat/#more-3599
So, who are the Oath Keepers?
Well, in their own words, from their own website (http://oathkeepers.org/oath/);
“Oath Keepers is a non-partisan association of currently serving military, veterans, peace officers, and firefighters who will fulfill the oath we swore to support and defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic, so help us God.
“Our oath is to the Constitution, not to the politicians, and we will not obey unconstitutional (and thus illegal) and immoral orders, such as orders to disarm the American people or to place them under martial law and deprive them of their ancient right to jury trial.
“We Oath Keepers have drawn a line in the sand. We will not “just follow orders.”
“Our motto is “Not on our watch!”
“If you, the American people, are forced to once again fight for your liberty in another American Revolution, you will not be alone. We will stand with you.
“There is at this time a debate within the ranks of the military regarding their oath. Some mistakenly believe they must follow any order the President issues. But you can rest assured that many others in the military do understand that their loyalty is to the Constitution, and understand what that means.
“The mission of Oath Keepers is to vastly increase their numbers. We are in a battle for the hearts and minds of our own troops. To win that battle, Oath Keepers will use written and video testimony of active duty military, veterans (especially combat vets), and peace officers to reach, teach, and inspire our brothers in arms in the military and police to fulfill their oaths and stand as guardians of the Republic.
“If you are currently in the military, are a veteran, or are a peace officer, please submit your written and/or video testimony on your oath, so you can help us win that battle for hearts and minds. Your submission may be anonymous.
“Guardians of the Republic, fulfill your oath. Join us.”
Stewart Rhodes (pictured above) even defines what the Oath Keepers are NOT;
“What We Are Not
“We are Not advocating or promoting the overthrow of any government whether local, state or national. We want our governments to return to the Constitutional Republic which the Declaration of Independence
“We are Not advocating or promoting violence towards any organization, group or person. We are determined to Keep our Oath to support and defend the Constitution.
“We are not advocating or promoting the removal of any person from his or her elected office. We want all elected persons to live up to their Oath to “support and defend the Constitution” as it is written or to leave of their own volition.
“We are not advocating or promoting that anyone in the Judicial Branch be removed or replaced. We want the Justices in the Judicial Branch to follow the Constitution as written without interpretation.
“We are not advocating or promoting any particular form of government other than the Constitutional Republic
“We are not advocating or promoting the rewriting of the Constitution nor are we asking for an Amendment thereto. We are insisting on the Constitution being Enforced as it is written.
“We are Not advocating or promoting any act or acts of aggression against any organization or person for any
reason including, but not limited to; race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, gender or sexual orientation.
reason including, but not limited to; race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, gender or sexual orientation.
We hope for a return to a Constitutional Republic
“We are Oath Sworn Americans who want the Constitution returned to its legal and rightful place, intact, as the ultimate Law of the Land.”
I support the Oath Keepers and strongly believe my fellow Americans should, as well. While only military and emergency service peace officers can join as full members, every citizen can join as “associate members.”
Their website is; http://oathkeepers.org/oath/
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