The Grey-Haired Brigade

[Wayne Leeper]

They like to refer to us as senior citizens, old fogies, geezers, and in some cases dinosaurs. Some of us are “baby boomer” getting ready to retire. Others have been retired for some time. We walk a little slower these days and our eyes and hearing are not what they once were. We have worked hard, raised our children, worshipped our God and grown old together. Yes, we are the ones some refer to as being over the hill and that is probably true.

But before writing us off completely, there are a few things that need to be taken into consideration. In school we studied English, history, math, and science which enabled us to lead America into the technological age. Most of us remember what outhouses were, many of us with firsthand experience. We remember the days of telephone party-lines, ten cent gasoline, and milk and ice being delivered to our homes. For those of you who don’t know what an icebox is, today they are electric and referred to as refrigerators. A few even remember when cars were started with a crank. Yes, we lived those days.

We are probably considered old fashioned and out-dated by many. But there are a few things you need to remember before completely writing us off. We won World War II and fought in Korea and Viet Nam. We can quote the pledge of allegiance, and know where to place our hand while doing so. We wore the uniform of our country with pride and lost many friends on the battlefield. We didn’t fight for the Socialist States of America, we fought for the “land of the free and home of the brave.” We wore different uniforms but carried the same flag. We know the words to the Star Spangle Banner, America, and America the Beautiful by heart, and you may even see some tears running down our cheeks as we sing. We have lived what many of you have only read about in history books and we feel no obligation to apologize to anyone for America.

Yes, we are old and slow these days but rest assured, we have at least one good fight left in us. We have loved this country, fought for it, and died for it, and now we are going to save it. It is our country and nobody is going to take it away from us. We took oaths to defend America against all enemies, foreign and domestic, and that is an oath we plan to keep. There are those who want to destroy this land we love but, like our founders, there is no way we are going to remain silent. It was the young people of this nation who elected Obama and the Democratic congress. You fell for the “Hope and change” which in reality was nothing but “Hype and lies.” You have tasted socialism and seen evil face to face, and have found you don’t like it after all.

You make a lot of noise but most are all too interested in their careers and “Climbing the social ladder” to be involved in such mundane things as patriotism and voting. It appears that we care more about our grandchildren than some care about their children. Many of those who fell for the “great lie” in 2008 are now having buyer’s remorse. With all the education we gave you, you didn’t have sense enough to see through the lies and instead drank the kool-aid. Now you’re paying the price and complaining about it. No jobs, lost mortgages, higher taxes, and less freedom. This is what you voted for and this is what you got. We entrusted you with the Torch of Liberty and you traded it for a paycheck and a fancy house.

Well, don’t worry youngsters, the Grey Haired Brigade is here, and in two months we are going to take back our nation. We may drive a little slower than you would like but we get where we’re going, and in November we’re going to the polls by the millions. This land does not belong to the Muslim in the White House or to Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid. It belongs to We the People, and We the People plan to reclaim our land and our freedom. We hope this time you will do a better job of preserving it and passing it along to our grandchildren.

So the next time you have the chance to say the Pledge of Allegiance, stand up, put your hand over your heart, honor our country, and thank God for the old geezers of the Grey-Haired Brigade.

“The silver haired head is a crown of glory, if it is found in the way of righteousness. Proverbs 16:31

[John Mosier]

Great article, Wayne. I just joined Real Conservatives. Check out our website for We the INFORMED People at http://WeTIP.net.

[Wayne Leeper]

Now all of you grey-headed patriots get on facebook and join the Grey haired Brigade.
Wayne Leeper

[Roger Dail May]

Mr.Leeper I was one of them who fought for this County (Viet Nam) here. I was one who worked for one company for 30 Years. Now i am on Oxygen so (BUT I WELL VOTE). I did not Vote for this guy that calls himself Obama.

[Sandra]

People did over spoil the young and neglected to teach them along the way. Now we have the young ones who want it all becasue they are used to there parents handing it all out... Not to late to put the breaks on that crap.

[Harold William]

As a depression era generation I held the greatest generation in awe. Just a few years older than me I watched the men leave home civilians and return home in uniform, no marches, no protests, just duty. We the home front went with out meat,gas, and most other comforts as our part in the struggle. Now I feel that the greatest gen saved the world but could be responsible for destroying the country. Their children were the most self centered greedy gen in history leading to this socialist society we see today.

[Wayne Leeper]

Sorry for the mistake. My last post should have read facebook rather than just face.

[Wayne Leeper]

Thanks for all the positive encouragement. Now go to face and join the group, "Grey-Haried Brigade. I would like for the group to number in the thousands.

[Richard Allan Jenni]

Roger that, my friends!

"You fell for the 'Hope and change' which in reality was nothing but 'Hype and lies.' You have tasted socialism and seen evil face to face, and have found you don’t like it after all."

[Darlene Littlejohn]

Yes, I am in the Grey-Haired Brigade (but I do like "Silver" better). However, some of the young ones are getting it in spite of going to public schools and liberal colleges/universities. I overheard a conversation between my granddaughter and her cousin and friends and they knew what was happening. BTW, the granddaughter is now in Iraq (and she dumped her liberal boyfriend).

[Sandra]

Very well said Wayne... I fear that being hard at work and raising our families was what allowed this evil scum to take over our country these last many years.. We failed to teach the The Constitution, we never gave them the civic lessons they so badly need and they don't teach that in school and haven't for any years. I bet most college kids don't even know what the Constitution is and by the time they finish brainwashing out young they will never want to know. We have o now teach what the schools have banned... This is our last shot and the commies know it, they have to win or they are done!