Oath Keepers: Jun 18, 2009

Thursday, June 18, 2009

I am a Veteran.

In 1985 I took an oath to support and defend the Constitution from all enemies foreign and domestic.

I took it again in 1988.

That Oath was not discharged in 1992 when I was, and no man can make me renege or renounce.

I will obey no order, law or edict that is contradictory to the clear intent of those Words I have sworn to defend.

I pledge my allegiance to no man, government, or even Flag.

I pledge Allegiance to the Constitution of the United States of America, and to the Republic which it Defines:
One Nation, Under Arms, Weakly Federalist, With Liberty and Justice for All.

Bryan Potratz, USA

I remain bound by the oaths I freely took upon myself

Even though long retired from active duty, I remain bound by the oaths I freely took upon myself. Throughout history, to men and women of character, an oath is a sacred promise, not only to oneself, but to those to whom the oath is given.

I will not break that sacred promise.

Jules C. Smith, CMSgt, USAF (Ret)

Special Forces, Rangers, Seals, and Force Recon Veterans will support and defend this "COUNTRY, IT'S PEOPLE, THE CONSTITUTION, THE FLAG AND LIBERTY"

Dear Friends,

I along with a few of my friends (I will not disclose the exact number) have been watching your site for a while. We are all veterans made up of Former Army Special Forces, Army Rangers, Navy Seals and Marine Force Recon. Each and everyone of us have seen and fought in combat through out this world. I will inform you now that if the need arises for us once again to pick up our weapons to support and defend this "COUNTRY, IT'S PEOPLE, THE CONSTITUTION, THE FLAG AND LIBERTY" we will stand with you. We took the Oath and we still live by it today. Let's just hope and pray it does not come to that.

Sincerly,

Bill

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We are in a battle for the hearts and minds of our own troops.

Help us win it.

ABOUT OATH KEEPERS:

Oath Keepers is an association of currently serving military, veterans, and peace officers 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.

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Oath Keepers What We are Not List

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 and the
Constitution defined and instituted.

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 which the Declaration of Independence and
the Constitution defined and instituted.

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.

We hope for a return to a Constitutional Republic free from fear and hatred. We hate only tyranny.

We are Oath Sworn Americans who want the Constitution returned to its legal and rightful place, intact, as the ultimate Law of the Land.

THE MINSTREL BOY As Sung by the Late Joe Strummer

The Minstrel Boy to the war is gone
In the ranks of death you will find him;
His father's sword he hath girded on,
And his wild harp slung behind him;"
Land of Song!" said the warrior bard,
"Tho' all the world betrays thee,
One sword, at least, thy rights shall guard,
One faithful harp shall praise thee!"

The Minstrel fell! But the foeman's chain
Could not bring that proud soul under;
The harp he lov'd ne'er spoke again,
For he tore its chords asunder;
And said "No chains shall sully thee,
Thou soul of love and brav'ry!
Thy songs were made for the pure and free,
They shall never sound in slavery!"