An Alabama Freemason and His Email Distribution List

D. W. Brown · 07-22-2008, 12:23 AM

This email was sent to me today from a "Brother" at my lodge. Actually it wasn't just sent to me but almost every Mason in Southern Alabama. This Mason updates everyone daily on what events are happening in our area.

At our meeting tonight he and I had a few choice words for each other. I told him I thought the email was a little racist in it's tone. Him and one other "Brother" standing there had quite a bit to say to me. One said "I might have to sit in a lodge on day with a nigger but I will never call one Worshipful Master" (strange logic) to which the other said "I will never sit in lodge with a nigger I'll just quit the lodge all together" (an ex-sheriff). The whole conversation got started because a few months ago in open lodge I answered in the negative about accepting the degree of an EA who was the grandson of the secretary of the lodge. He had to be helped about every third word but had worked for months with his Grandfather to learn it. The man tonight is a Cardio Thoracic Surgeon who also has his MBA and who had only spent less than 4 hours working on his degree before giving it. I did not answer in the negative but instead abstained from voting because when I had previously voted "No" I was followed to the parking lot by some raising hell at me for voting "No" to the secretaries Grandson.

Needless to say I'm pissed, if you cannot tell from my ranting but oh well I'm getting use to this type of treatment and bigotry from many of these so called "Brothers" here in the Bible Belt of Bigotry.

---Email to Distribution list--

Everyone,

I don't know this guy but he knows what he is talking about. Please take the time to read all of this e-mail.

Sincerely: *****

--------------- An email from Dr. Larry J. Tracy.. He explains why we never see danger until it is too late.

THE FROG THEORY

If you drop a frog in boiling water he will leap right out. If you slowly heat the water he will be content until it's too late to get out. That is exactly how history works. It moves slowly and we never really see any danger until it's too late.

Remember how suppressed workers were before unions came along? The unions leveled the playing field. Unfortunately, over a long period of time the pendulum swung too far. Slowly, businesses and factories closed and jobs left the country. We were comfortable and didn't see the change coming.We blamed everyone except ourselves for what happened. We weren't alert to how slow things change over time.

World War II, and the Korean War, demonstrated how powerful a united nation could be. Our nation, and our families, were united. The father was the head of the family and the President was the head of the nation.Both were highly respected. We were content and happy.

We were good at fighting a hot war but we were unprepared to fight a cold war with the communists in the 50's. They knew they couldn't change us but they didn't care. Their philosophy was to wait it out and capture the minds of our children. They loaded our colleges with many of their professors and waited. It didn't take long to see the results.

The 60''s ushered in the radicals, drug culture, student protesters, and the Vietnam War. The aim of the cold war was to divide and conquer. They divided our families and the nation. The secret to defeating a polite and respectful people is to scream. The louder and longer you scream the better your chance of winning. Radicals are masters at this form of attack. They know if you constantly scream and repeat a lie it will eventually become the truth.

The media, and Hollywood , hammered us with hate America themes and stories. Our service men, and women, were jeered, cursed, and spit on.Even the people, one of whom later wanted to become their President,trashed them. We lost our first War in history. There was no hero's homecoming for our fighting men and women.

The Reverend King, who was raised in the old school, peacefully changed the race issue and united the people. When he died the new breed of leaders like the Jesse Jackson's, Lewis Farrakon,'s Al Sharpton's, and Rev. Wright's put a lid on his efforts and turned racism into a moneymaking machine.

Corporations were green-mailed by threats of protests, product boycotts,or endless lawsuits. Every issue, large or small, became a race issue.The public recoiled in fear of being called a racist. Their voices were silenced because one word could cost you a career, get you fired, or get you sued.

Even politicians buckled under to the pressure. The Florida legislature issued a formal apology for having slavery 200 years ago. They were thanked by being asked for compensation. There is no end in sight for this kind of nonsense. America didn't capture slaves and bring them to America Their own people sold them to slave traders from several nations. This knowledge doesn't stop the screamers. History is what it is and you can't change it. There have been many tragic events in history.You acknowledge them and move on.

They divided our nation into two separate Americas We now have Americans,and African-Americans, although Africa has nothing to do with being an American. You can be one or the other but not both. You are what you were born to be. You do not subordinate our country to any foreign nation.It's equivalent to flying the African flag above the Stars and Stripes.If you hyphenate two countries America always comes first.

This election year could be the turning point in our history because the frog theory has come into play. It's time to step back and look at how the country has slowly changed since the cold war started. Don't get caught up in all the hype.

George McGovern was the first Presidential candidate to test the waters with college students. The Clinton 's played a big role in his campaign.It was the worst campaign ever run. He was crushed in the election.

Step two was to infiltrate all the information vehicles such as radio, newspapers, magazines, TV and movies. They were quite successful at that.Jimmy Carter was the first President to demonstrate the leadership skills of the far left. Weak military, high taxes, runaway inflation, 19%mortgage rates, and plain incompetence ended his career in Washington Iran , a small country at the time, took American hostages and kicked sand in our face. By negotiating from weakness Carter could not get the hostages released.

The big benefit of the Carter years is that they were followed by the Reagan years. The nation got a clear look at the difference between a weak nation and a strong nation. Every student should know this difference. When Ronald Reagan took over the hostages were quickly released, taxes were lowered, inflation dropped, mortgage rates dropped,and the military was strengthened. Russia quickly waved the white flag and waited for another Democrat term.

Clinton took over Carters uncompleted social programs. He weakened the military and tried to pass large government programs. An Intern derailed his Presidency. While he was tied up with his personal problems his lawyers ran the country. He passed up three opportunities to take out Osama Bin Laden. This eventually cost us the loss of our Twin Towers ,thousands of American lives, and got us involved in a war with Iraq.

By the end of his term the left had captured a large share of the media and it flexed its muscle in 2000. The hate Bush campaign got off to a roaring start. The brainwashing theory of repeating the same story over and over again was launched.

There were endless stories about our evil nation and its President.Top-secret plans were leaked to the press and printed for the entire world to see. Hollywood cranked out documentaries about the evil Bush administration and our evil military. They laid the groundwork for the next election. The ACLU flooded the courts with lawsuits and the Democratic party became a law firm. Almost every incumbent, or his or her spouse, is a lawyer.

They now have the perfect candidate because they can squash criticism by playing the race card. If you don't like Obama, or criticize him, you area racist. They can hide his inexperience and background by turning him into a rock star and singing change and hope. They don't tell us what kind of change, or how it will be done, only that you should hope for the best. By keeping the hype going they don't have to put anything of substance on the table.

The only thing we really know about Obama is that his wife has never been proud to be an American. They want us to believe that his liberal college professors, Rev. Pfleger, his ties to radicals Bill Ayer and Lewis Farrakon, and listening to the Rev. Wright's hate talks for 20 years, had no influence on his thinking. If they didn't, then who did? He wasn't in business and didn't see fit to serve his country. These people launched his political career and their organizations received earmarks in return for their campaign donations and political help. They must have had some influence. Rev. Wright's church received over $15 million. That's only one small local church. Think on a national scale.

The change being promoted is a change back to the Carter years. It started in 2006 when the lawyer party took over. There have been end less lawsuits and investigations in retaliation for the Clinton years. It keeps the lawyers busy but does nothing for the economy. The economy has been in a downward spiral since they took over.

Returning to the Carter years of high taxes, high inflation, and a weak military is not the change we are looking for. We cannot cower to a bunch of crazies whose only goal in life is to kill us.

The old sage's (over 50) will have to play a big role in this election.The young people simply don't know what the aged know. The advantage of aging is the knowledge you accumulated. You know what United States means. You know what the seldom-heard word respect means. You know how wonderful freedom and independence is. You know the difference between a strong an d a weak nation; and you know what it takes to keep it strong.You know history because you have lived it.

Although the old guard is dying off, and getting too tired to fight, they have to muster one more charge. If they don't, our children, and grandchildren, will never know the joy and freedom that is the bedrock of our country. The heat is slowly being turned up and the water is getting hot. The old frogs better start jumping before it's too late.

HAVE A NICE DAY & GOD BLESS

---- Catfish

D. W. Brown · 07-22-2008, 07:20 PM

Ok I'm a little more calmed down today.

Let me clarify something, not all Brothers feel this way, not even in Alabama but there are a few and you know who you are. You bring disharmony to our fraternity by your racist behavior and it brings to mind a quote from Howard Beale in the movie "Network" (1976).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WINDt...eature=related

chgregory · 08-07-2008, 08:22 AM

Hi Dale,

I hope you are feeling better. The issue is not in this case really racism, althought I can see how that might be read. It is forcing political view onto a brother, and that is not acceptable in the setting of our lodge. I have a friend (WM of a country lodge near here) who made the kinds of statements you were forced to endure. I took him away from the group for a moment and asked him why he felt that way. He sat on a bench behind the lodge and tried to explain. I listened and will recount what he said.

When my friend Mark was raised in Alabama (yes I know there is adirect relationship) in 1960, he promised never to initiate "an old man in dotage, a young man of nonage, a woman, athiest, negro, fool or eunuch." I said we don't use some of those terms today, and frankly although we mention eunich we have members who have lost those parts to cancer and war. We both laughed. It broke the ice and allowed him to give up some old feelings, at least a little.

He said he was ashamed and was glad I had pointed out the issue to him. He said he would have to think through the entire issue, but that he understood that the GL of VA believes in a much more open intreputation then the GL of Alabama had in 1960.

Some of these fine men have never heard about the "War of Northern Agression" being over, their hearts are really not evil, they are just unable to see past the fog of history. I don't know if you will ever have such luck with a brother as I had with Mark, but I do know it is the masonic way to handle the situation. Mark issued an invitation to the PH lodge in his small town to cross visit. I don't yet know the outcome.

I for one brother am proud of your choosing the brotherly and manly path.

S&F,

Jayman · 08-07-2008, 09:05 AM

I feel for you Bro. Dale. To be surrounded by such hateful men and not able to do anything about it short of demitting from your lodge.

Psi Brr · 08-07-2008, 11:01 AM

I am happy to read you're feeling better. I too can see how this could be construed as somewhat racist, though it appears to me to be a rant from the perspective of the John Birch Society. There's no balance and a LOT of subjective, political points made in the "history lesson."

It's unfortunate such ignorance has the opportunity to gain a foothold in a brotherhood such as the Masons.

Perhaps Dale, this is a leg of your path where you are meant to reinforce your beliefs, exercise the patience borne of wisdom, teach what you know to be true and honorable, and learn from those whose views lie opposite yours. Even contrarians and the narrow-minded have something to teach us all.

My mom and dad taught me it's pointless to argue with a fool, and a waste of energy as well.

I admire your fortitude.

Be well,

Bob Hunter

chgregory · 08-07-2008, 11:10 AM

Brother Bob,

I wish I had said that as eliquently. Each difficult peice of road, helps us to learn how to travel with more grace and nobility. I can see your staff is well worn, with lessons learned and your sandles conformed to the pathway from the distance of your journey.

Feel free to lean on your brothers when ever you grow weary. It is a blessing to be with you all my brothers!

S&F,

Psi Brr · 08-07-2008, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by chgregory

Brother Bob,

I wish I had said that as eloquently. Each difficult piece of road, helps us to learn how to travel with more grace and nobility. I can see your staff is well worn, with lessons learned and your sandles conformed to the pathway from the distance of your journey.

Feel free to lean on your brothers when ever you grow weary. It is a blessing to be with you all my brothers!

S&F,

Thank you for the elegance...

I must say I never expected to enjoy a forum as much as I these. You are a great bunch to be amid. Thanks to all for accepting me into the fold.

D. W. Brown · 08-07-2008, 08:25 PM

Ok I feel a little inadequate now with my limited grammatical skills. Thank GAOTU for spell checkers.

Keep it up it's refreshing to see, not to mention fun to try and interpret.

I wish for a time of Gentlemanly and Respectful discussions, so keep it up.

Psi Brr · 08-07-2008, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by D. W. Brown

Ok I feel a little inadequate now with my limited grammatical skills. Thank GAOTU for spell checkers.

Keep it up it's refreshing to see, not to mention fun to try and interpret.

I wish for a time of Gentlemanly and Respectful discussions, so keep it up.

Your skills are hardly limited. If you're able to convey your thoughts accurately and completely to another person, you have everything you need to be a great communicator (and you DO). Vocabulary only allows you to do so tersely.

How many people do we know with large vocabularies who actually have nothing of merit to say?

I love this smiley by the way... I use it a lot -->

Bob Hunter

D. W. Brown · 08-07-2008, 10:54 PM

Thank You for the kind words.

As I place short-cut to dictionary.com in my quick launch bar.