We hold these Truths to be self-evident...
In 2003, the US Army adapted the “Soldier’s Creed” to program soldiers to shift their Oath of Enlistment from “support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic,” to the heel-clicking, non-thinking, dictator-obeying, “I will always place the mission first.”
This directly states that the FIRST duty of an American soldier is to achieve the mission dictated by military leadership, NOT the defense of the US Constitution. Brain-washing soldiers to place the mission first, that is, “just follow orders” given by der Fuehrer (“the leader” in German) rather than being responsible for obeying the Constitution and laws of war dramatizes the US shift into fascism.
This fascist propaganda is highlighted in the National Guard’s new 2-minute ad playing in movie theaters, shown below.
Nazi German soldiers had such an oath:
"I swear by God this sacred oath that I shall render unconditional obedience to Adolf Hitler, the Führer of the German Reich, supreme commander of the armed forces, and that I shall at all times be prepared, as a brave soldier, to give my life for this oath."
Another way to say this: “I will always place the mission first, as dictated by the Commander-in-Chief, Adolf Hitler.”
The US Soldier’s Creed states the Army Values; its first component is “loyalty” to the US Constitution. But the creed and the new commercial favors “place the mission first” in its communication rather than “protect and defend the US Constitution.” And again, stating the "mission" dictated by the leader is first rather than the US Constitution is revealing.
I am an American Soldier.
I am a Warrior and a member of a team.
I serve the people of the United States, and live the Army Values.
I will always place the mission first.
I will never accept defeat.
I will never quit.
I will never leave a fallen comrade.
I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my warrior tasks and drills.
I always maintain my arms, my equipment and myself.
I am an expert and I am a professional.
I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy, the enemies of the United States of America in close combat.
I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life.
I am an American Soldier.
Another way to say this: “I will always place the mission first, as dictated by the Commander-in-Chief, President (blank).”
“I will always place the mission first, as dictated by the Commander-in-Chief, Adolf Hitler.”
“I will always place the mission first, as dictated by the Commander-in-Chief, President X.”
Beyond any reasonable doubt, current US wars are unlawful. Stop and research this if you are unclear on the simple rules of lawful war and why the US is in obvious violation. You cannot argue you are a responsible citizen if you do not understand these laws that govern trillions of our long-term tax dollars and so dramatically affect millions of lives.
US wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, Yemen, and threats for war with Iran are as unlawful as a football middle linebacker kicking the opponent’s center in the head as he touches the ball, claiming it a fumble, and taking possession. What we have in our country is political “leaders” and corporate media reporting this violation as, “The enemy initiated an offensive maneuver that intelligence confirmed was going to be illegal and cause injury. Our defensive forces delivered a blow that pre-emptively stopped their attack. This prevented certain harm from their clear intent to violate their obligation under law.” That is, what we get is propaganda and lies of omission that disinform the public and our troops in Orwellian magnitude.
Showcasing “always place the mission first” in the Soldier’s Creed has a clear purpose: US troops should obey their American Fuehrer. The Oath Keepers is a principle organization to reorientate our current soldiers, veterans, and members of government, law enforcement, and all others with oaths to honor their oath to the US Constitution.
Policy response: Gandhi and Martin Luther King advocated public understanding of the facts and non-cooperation with evil. I’m among hundreds who advocate:
- Understand the laws of war. These were legislated after WW2 and are crystal-clear that only self-defense, in a narrow legal meaning, can justify war. This investment of your time takes less than an hour and empowers you to legally stand for ending these Wars of Aggression.
- Communicate. Trust your unique, beautiful, and powerful self-expression to share powerful information as you feel appropriate. Understand that while many people are ready to embrace difficult facts, many are not. Anticipate your virtuous response to being attacked and give it in the spirit of competition, just as you do in other fields.
- Refuse and end all orders and acts associated with these unlawful wars and constant violation of treaties. Those involved with US military, government, and law enforcement have an oath to protect and defend the US Constitution. Unlawful acts only move forward with sufficient cooperation and public tolerance. Stop cooperating with the most vicious crime a nation can commit: war.
- Support global security through cooperation, dignity, justice, and freedom. End poverty through global cooperation to achieve the UN Millennium Goals by developed countries investing 0.7% of their income. End extremism by providing all humanity with an opportunity to live a life of peaceful creativity.
- Prosecute the war leaders for obvious violation of the letter and spirit of US war laws. You can only understand how these wars are specifically unlawful by investing the time to do so. Because the crimes are so broad and deep, I recommend Truth and Reconciliation (T&R) to exchange full truth and return of stolen US assets for non-prosecution. This is the most expeditious way to understand and end all unlawful and harmful acts. Those who reject T&R either by volunteering their name and/or responding when named are subject to prosecution after the window of T&R closes.
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Below is the 2-minute National Guard recruitment video followed by a 6-minute video from PuppetGov titled How to create an angry American (some strong language).
Comments
There's so much spin on this I'm dizzy.
No-they're not the same.
Albanynyguy:
Then your dizziness does not qualify you for a Constitutional Republic. Enjoy your fascism and explaining to your children that telling the difference between freedom and fascist wars killing millions made you too dizzy.
What part of “first” don’t you understand?
Well well,it looks like the oathkeepers are giving the tyrants in the wings some problems sleeping at night...
After all,how can you turn a nation into a fascistic tyranny if many of the members of the police,national guard and military are sworn to defend the constitution?
Between this tug-of-war and the states rights popping up,this is getting very entertaining!
If you think you've seen fireworks,you haven't seen anything yet,wait until these federal thugs try to ban guns.
Will incompetent writers never get tired of shoehorning Hitler into everything they don't like? It's intellectually lazy.
Huh:
My father, only uncle, and father-in-law are among millions of Americans who fought and bled to defeat fascism. How dare you throw that victory away with your propaganda?
“Everything they don’t like”??? Talk about intellectual laziness!
If the shoe fits, wear it, you fascist apologist.
I have serious issues with the authors statments, as a current member of the National guard I am familair with these value's. The author fails to realize that this is simply a list of values that make better soldiers, not an attempt to eliminate the constitution. I re-enlisted a short time ago and guess what, I reswore the same oath to defend the constitution that I originally swore 17 years ago.The idea that those of us that wear are nations uniforms could be turned against our own citizens by a statment that the mission should come first is quite frankly insulting.
How dare YOU insult the honorable men and women wearing the uniform today by comparing them to the SS??
I suspect your honorable ancestors would disown you over such calumny. Thankfully for today's youth, school officials saw you for what you are.
How dare you! How dare you mock true American warriors! We obey our laws we obey our government and anti-American fear mongers like yourself should be ashamed! Right wing nut cases like yourself should be careful because this will get you in big trouble. We will find you we will arrest you for spreading this anti-government lie. You would paint us as Nazis so you can feel justified to plan open revolt against my government? Not on my watch. Ready or not here we come!
I will defend my nation from armed radiacls who plan revolution! BRING IT!
thanks for having the balls to speak the truth. If you are in the military you are NOT defending freedom but rather opening up markets for American businesses. Comparing to SS is relevant when comparing the mentality of those that helped bring Hitler to power. Try reading a fu*%King book!
The reality is that if a person is in the military, they are just more cannon fodder in a banksters WarMachine. Whether a soldier is indoctrinated and mind-controlled for the US or any other country , it's the same thing. Considering the powers the FEDs got with the Patriot Act we have probably been Surveilled and Policed at a Totalitarian level for quite a while. Of course, the "media" doesn't tell that to the sheepies....
This article was interesting about the oath, up until you trotted out the Globalist/liberal/UN Millenium goals money scam. This money will literally be stolen by the elite global banking cartel that thought up this UN b*#@@*t to begin with; they contributed to making those third world nations hells holes with their banking policies. Come on. That is more stolen US dollars from our now 'de-industrialized' nation that the bankers were also able to accomplish. So you want to rack up more US government debt and middle class taxpayer slavery for corrupted, low IQ nations?
4.Support global security through cooperation, dignity, justice, and freedom. End poverty through global cooperation to achieve the UN Millennium Goals by developed countries investing 0.7% of their income. End extremism by providing all humanity with an opportunity to live a life of peaceful creativity.
Real American- you have a lot of maturing to do... You used the word obey like a dog. Is that what our military is now? trained dogs? Our founding fathers would puke after reading your post.
Colbert- good comments. Who knows what or who "Real American" really is?
All soldiers do mission first, it has always been that way. Do or die trying - that is what I was taught when I was young and in the Army.
Please sir it's about their comrades
THE RANGER CREED
Recognizing that I volunteered as a Ranger, fully knowing the hazards of my chosen profession, I will always endeavor to uphold the prestige, honor, and high esprit de corps of my Ranger Regiment.
Acknowledging the fact that a Ranger is a more elite soldier who arrives at the cutting edge of battle by land, sea, or air, I accept the fact that as a Ranger my country expects me to move farther, faster and fight harder than any other soldier.
Never shall I fail my comrades. I will always keep myself mentally alert, physically strong and morally straight and I will shoulder more than my share of the task whatever it may be. One-hundred-percent and then some.
Gallantly will I show the world that I am a specially selected and well-trained soldier. My courtesy to superior officers, neatness of dress and care of equipment shall set the example for others to follow.
Energetically will I meet the enemies of my country. I shal
I don't understand why anyone would want to risk their life and/or health to be a soldier-pawn. Maybe it's the brainwashing?
Thank God we do have the Patriot Act and thank God we do have a strong military will to obey orders! If you do not like the laws or government then vote for someone new. But pick up weapons thinking you will change things by force then you have a suprise coming your way because I will protect my nation from all enemies, foreign and domestic! Domestic terrorist beware! We have the will and we have the means to stop your acts of terror.
Voting for someone "new" won't change anything if the candidates are owned. Maybe the common folk (domestic terrorists) can start focusing on issues and communicating with their current representatives by E-mail, Phone or Fax.
It is a simple concept either you support the constitution and defend it from all attacks or you are part of the problem.
9/11 WAS AN INSIDE JOB!!!
lets be careful with this Hitler fellow/Nazi talk.
Hitler spent several months in Porton Down, Wiltshire with Brit Intel in the eartly 30s.
He had 2 Brit Intel minders through the war, Baron William de Ropp, amd Putzi Hanfsteingl.
Hitler was financed by London bankers through Warburg Bank US, fuelled by Standard Oil US to extend the war, and tank engined by Ford US.
AFTER the war, the good guys, ie US, starved and froze up to 10 million Getmans in opem camps.
Many senior Nazi scsientists, security agents and who knows who else, were secretly taken to US after the war in Operation Paperclip.
Hitler had 150,000 Jews in his military, among them senior officers.
Go figure...
America. oh America what has happened to you?? A great nation that sold out long ago and lost its identity while fleecing their people of their dignity. Creeds are simply words, it's what you do with the weapons that make the differance to humanity!!
For 100+ years North America in general has been overtaken by Nazis, satanists, Nazi satanists ( cant forget them!) globalist sycophantic slimeballs and not too mention Nazi sympathetic bankers plus lest we forget the endless number of the mindless masses brainwashed by the media who do all of the bidding that their fearless leaders (ahem - dictators) ask of them and more with no questions by the sheeple.
War is the last bastion of the damned. Victory is sweet to those that fought and lived, too bad the slaughtered's spilled blood is not!!!
The USA once a great nation has grown into a cesspool of the depraved!!
Oh yes i forgot too mention , Hitler WAS part Jewish!!! now go figure?
Who is this Real America nutjob on here?? "
They actually say thank God for the Patriot act!!!
Man alive no wonder the worlds tanking with schmucks like this spouting off such nonsense!! You obviously are a member of the Nazi party mate!!
Hitler was not part jewish, he did not have only one testicle, and he was not insane. He would also have nothing to do with the Israeli/U.S. HyperCorporation that is waging war against humanity. Hitler had principles and cared about his people, and that is why he did what he did.
This article is ridiculous. If this were true, we'd have our soldiers torturing prisoners and killing children and unarmed civilians! Show me where that has happened in Iraq or Afghanistan! Where? Give me a link to one photograph or news story of someone being tortured or one of our soldiers killing an Iragi or Afghani child or unarmed civilian.
This is idiotic. The "soldier's creed" or this commercial have absolutely nothing to do with the oath of enlistment. Soldiers still take the oath of enlistment the same as they ever have. Soldiers still receive regular briefings on ethics, the laws of warfare and legal orders. Taking one commercial out of context changes none of that. Get a clue.
Steve seems like u need to do more research! One other thing u forgot too mention; Hitler was a great guy one on one at a dinner party along his trusted doggy but get him in front of a large audience and then look out!
Ethics in warfare, sounds like a Rand corporation slogan !
NO War is "Illegal", so get that straight you hack-job of a columnist. War is a military matter, which does not hold itself to legalese renderings of codes and statutes. Actions within war can be considered illegal (Such as what the Taliban enjoys partaking in when they cut heads off, and torture women and children), but the act of war itself is what occurs when all diplomatic processes have failed, and security suffers as a result of such.
As for the aforementioned "Illegal" conduct of the Taliban, or the Nazis for that matter, what would you propose we do about such? Should we have wagged our fingers at such miscreants, and told them that they were under arrest? Would you like to serve a suicide bomber with a warrant? WAR is the only action which stops evil from proliferating once it has already taken a foothold, and for you to not realize such, is to point towards an immense lack of understanding (On your behalf) in regards to how this existence of ours upon Earth functions.
1 last comment from me on this. Real America especially this is for you!
Your country has designated your own war veterans as Domestic Terrorists!
68g20:
I’m glad you’re paying attention to the Constitution, but you should have serious issues with your leadership promoting “the mission first” rather than the Constitution first.
I’m telling you these wars are illegal and ask you again to read the laws of war and the facts of current US wars. The men and women in the military are having their patriotism manipulated to fight unlawful wars. You have been turned against the US Constitution, against your citizens, and against your fellow soldiers by supporting an unlawful engagement. Your only action to support your oath to protect and defend the US Constitution is to refuse this war. With all respect, show some damn intelligence, soldier. If you don’t know the laws of war, you are unfit to serve. This is a challenge: read the rules of war I link to in the article and report your findings whether these wars are or are not lawful.
Tex. Let me guess, you a Texas gun owner who thinks Texas should leave the Union and I bet you are upset we have a black President. You get a clue Tex, if you become a deomestic terrorist we will stop you. It is our duty to protect this nation from nuts like you. How about selling the guns and start working for your local community? Walk away from your radical militia and work for PETA or Meals on Wheels. Step away from the violence.
Uh huh:
I point to an oath given to our honorable men and women in service that is the Nazi oath. I call those creating that oath as the US SS. The men and women in service have been duped.
Thankfully, we see your propaganda of “support the troops” as “support the unlawful war to put troops in harm’s way, remove them from their families, and treat them as dumb animals who can’t recognize an oath to a dictator.”
You insult our men and women by treating them as animals by not discussing the laws of war and whether these are or are not fascist wars that should be ended immediately. That’s the point.
Real American:
Humor me: tell me the laws of a lawful war and how Iraq, Afghanistan, and threat for Iran are lawful.
Being American is a legal distinction; it means following US laws and our Constitution. These wars are unlawful. This is so obvious, you’re a fool if you don’t see it when I’ve laid out the laws so clearly and completely in the links. Those millions of us pointing out fascist US wars are the real Americans. Those who planned and execute this war year after year are the criminals against our American government.
Your statements of “open revolt,” “armed radicals,” and “pick up weapons” are what you bring, not us. I’m engaged in 1st Amendment speech and petitioning my government to address legal grievances.
What are you doing?
Nice comment, Colbert.
Todd:
I worked on this issue for 20 years. The goals are good; you’re correct we need independent management from potential fraud and graft. A million children die every month; multiples more suffer so much they wish for death. The cost to save them while reducing population growth rate is less than 1% of GNI. If you read my economics articles, monetary reform ends the debt.
Bruiser:
I understand your point, but do you understand mine? You need the intelligence to recognize you’re being duped into unlawful wars that put you in harm’s way as foreign invaders. Support your comrades by refusing unlawful orders. Bruiser, I challenge you: Do you know the laws of war? I teach law and tell you these wars are obviously unlawful. But don’t believe me; follow the link, invest an hour to understand them yourself, and then you tell me.
Bear:
No. You’re wrong. You enlist with an oath to support and defend the Constitution first. It’s always been that way. You are trained to refuse unlawful orders before you do or die. That’s what you were taught, remember?
The enlistment oath for the US armed forces has the soldier (sailor, marine, airman) swear to obey the orders of the president of the US and officers appointed over them. Look it up....
ThomasT:
Well said; my target audience needs to see the first steps of unlawful wars and swearing allegiance to just follow orders for the mission. When we have our nation out of the hands of fascists, maybe we’ll get real history instead of the Disneyfied version.
JamesB:
What’s idiotic is your saying anything before the most important point that these wars are unlawful and should be refused in honor of the oath of enlistment. I challenge you, too: read the laws of war and tell us whether they are legal or illegal with your reasoning.
"What’s idiotic is your saying anything before the most important point that these wars are unlawful and should be refused in honor of the oath of enlistment. I challenge you, too: read the laws of war and tell us whether they are legal or illegal with your reasoning."
I already did previously. You kept insisting the war was illegal because the UN didn't say it was legal, while avoiding the point that the UN authorized the US presence in Afghanistan.
buck says:
This article is ridiculous. If this were true, we'd have our soldiers torturing prisoners and killing children and unarmed civilians! Show me where that has happened in Iraq or Afghanistan! Where? Give me a link to one photograph or news story of someone being tortured or one of our soldiers killing an Iragi or Afghani child or unarmed civilian.
January 4, 5:30 PM here youu go dude
1.www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/meast/07/28/.../index.html
2.www.globalpolicy.org/component/content/article/167/35287.html
3.stpeteforpeace.org/support.troops.html
4.www.outsidethebeltway.com/.../murtha_marines_murdered_15_unarmed_iraqi_civilians
5.psstpsstpsst1.blogspot.com/.../innocent-civilians-killed-by-us-troops.html
this was just for iraq there were 42,900 results for unarmed civilians killed by US troops in iraq i dont have space for the crimes we committed in afganistan and others to soon come in yemen
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Cont: My father, uncle, and father-in-law fought to settle the question of what to do: the UN. Security Council Resolution 1373, agreed to by the US, called for international cooperation to discover who did the terrorist attack on 9/11, capture them, and prosecute them. That’s how civilized people act. That’s not finger-wagging.
You show no meaning to what you write for “diplomatic processes.” What do you mean? Just say you tried and then attack? Choose carefully your allegiance to war rather than justice under the law. You’ll have the future your work for.
TPL:
You are so wrong. You are Orwell incarnate with that garbage. War, organized killing, is the most important act to restrain by law. This is the whole point of the UN, you ignoramus.
You either don’t care to apply any restraint to war and embrace fascism more than a constitutional republic, are an unthinking propagandist for fascism, or desperately in need of education.
You haven’t read anything about the start of these wars in the links in the article, or intentionally disregard the information of the history of law for war and the details of current US wars. More…
James:
You’re evil. I have the link from the US military site in the first sentence: I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same
You argue for soldiers being dumb animals; to just follow orders. You, James, are a fascist. Orders are only followed if they are lawful. That is part of all men and women in service’s military training.
JamesB:
You lie. UN Security Council Res 1373 from September 2001 affirmed jurisdiction and ruled for international cooperation under law. The US attacked in October. In December the UN Security Council picked up the pieces and approved a coalition for Kabul’s security without addressing the US unlawful attack. You lie in support of wars that are killing human beings unlawfully. You are being a monster. Better consider a “Scrooge conversion,” JamesB. It’s the easy way into the future rather than the hard way of having ten lifetimes in circumstances like an Afghan under US occupation.
Ignorance should be painful.
the Zionist occupied govt military forces of America are braindead sheeple being indoctrinated into the belief that their own countrymen are the enemy.
I am a soldier and you sir are an idiot
26th Sig Bn Germany
Reading this piece and the accompanying comments convinces me more than ever that there are two major views of the direction this country and its policies have taken since the beginning of the "War on Terror." One view is that the supposed threat of international (and now domestic) terrorism is such that neither international conventions nor the Constitution should prevent us from defending ourselves from that threat. The other is that our abrogation of international standards and Constitutional law are self-defeating and will ultimately destroy the country. These two views appear to be hardening almost by the day, and are becoming mutually exclusive; that is, compromise between them is becoming less and less likely. American history, particularly the history of the Revolutionary War period and the Civil War period, should teach us that when Americans hold such strong views and are unable to compromise about them, war ensues: civil war.
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