tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post4369885745145849120..comments2024-02-28T20:56:23.768-06:00Comments on Sipsey Street Irregulars: An Open Letter to the Legislatures of New Jersey and Rhode Island: Are you seriously proposing to have your own skulls turned into soap dishes?Dutchman6http://www.blogger.com/profile/09935420042995679958noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-70286902029699864042016-01-27T20:02:59.586-06:002016-01-27T20:02:59.586-06:00In the original post, the father, who was hung, sh...In the original post, the father, who was hung, should have been Willis, not Henry. Henry was the baby. Check other posts about Aunt Jenny Brooks for more accurate versions. Or check Alabama (Lawrence County) census for 1860.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-67338262765780146272014-03-31T02:52:08.762-05:002014-03-31T02:52:08.762-05:00Thus, the populace must become and remain well-arm...Thus, the populace must become and remain well-armed so as to have the physical force and collective might to run the crooks out of government, even at the risk of personal danger.<br /><br />I don't advocate violence against crooks in government but I believe history has shown its inevitability, particularly when the FBI won't investigate, the Grand Jury won't indict, and the DOJ won't prosecute (on state or federal levels).<br /><br />I remind the reader of these fateful words in the Declaration of Independence:<br /><br />"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security."Bob Hurthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16221056626998989868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-85974318837651157542014-03-25T21:54:26.640-05:002014-03-25T21:54:26.640-05:00I would strongly recommend that everyone in Connec...I would strongly recommend that everyone in Connecticut contact their local police unions and urge them to go on strike rather than enforce this Unconstitutional law -- which is their right -- on the grounds that not only is no LEO required to enforce an Unconstitutional law, but that any attempt to do so would cause unnecessary police casualties. When the police refuse the enforce this law, the state govt. will be obliged to repeal it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-6790209936915286112014-03-23T15:40:43.819-05:002014-03-23T15:40:43.819-05:00This is perhaps your best posting yet, Mike.This is perhaps your best posting yet, Mike.Steve Shanahannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-11428450947104662872014-03-21T12:13:54.347-05:002014-03-21T12:13:54.347-05:00Willis Brooks II was born on April 3, 1854 to Will...Willis Brooks II was born on April 3, 1854 to Willis and Louisa Jane "Jenny" Brooks, who lived in the hill country of Lawrence County, Alabama. Willis Jr. had four brothers; John, the eldest, Gaines, or Gainum, Mack, and Henry, the youngest. During the American Civil War, the Brooks family joined the Confederacy, although many of their neighbors remained loyal to the Union. For this they were called "Tories" by the rebels. Willis Brooks, Sr. attempted to enlist in the Confederate Army, but he was rejected due to his age. He did, however, become a saddle maker that was attached to a rebel cavalry in 1863. When Willis returned home he learned that a "Tory" had been annoying his wife, Sarah, a half-breed Cherokee, who was nearly twenty years younger than her husband. Sometime within the next few days, Willis found the man and killed him, but his friends soon retaliated. Willis was shot dead in front of his house and then, a few days after his funeral, John was killed while working in a field. Mrs. Brooks witnessed the first event and she claimed that seven or eight men were responsible, according to differing accounts. She then had her sons avenge their father. According to Ken Butler, author of Oklahoma Renegades: Their Deeds and Misdeeds: "By late 1883, the Brooks clan disposed of the last of the seven slayers of their father, but they continued to harass some of their neighbors [the Hubbard family]."[1][3][4]<br /><br />In April 1884, Sheriff Alex Heflin decided he had had enough of the Brooks family and he deputized some local men and attempted to make arrests. A gunfight occurred on April 14. Gaines and one deputy were killed while Henry and two more deputies were wounded. Henry was hit in one of his legs and after it was amputated he became known as "Peg Leg" Brooks. The Brooks family then went West. For the next six years they lived in Cooke County, Texas, but, in 1890, Willis II, who was now the leader of the family, moved north to the Chickasaw Nation, in the Indian Territory. He didn't stay for long though; in 1894 he moved his family again. This time to a new settlement known as Dogtown, twenty-five miles west of Eufaula, in the Creek Nation. In Dogtown, Willis II and his family prospered as farmers and ranchers. Willis married at some point and he had six sons and at least two daughters; Thomas, Clifton, John, Earl, Marion, Willis III, Francis and Lela. When she was old enough, Francis married Columbus Windfield "Sam" Baker, who was also from Alabama and supported the Brooks family in their dispute with the McFarlands. Together Sam and Francis had several children, one of whom was named BJohn Gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-32122479199311871972014-03-21T10:50:44.233-05:002014-03-21T10:50:44.233-05:00Just heard your letter on Aunt Jenny read on the M...Just heard your letter on Aunt Jenny read on the Micro Effect Radio broadcast.<br /><br /> Interesting part was about an hour later the owner found out the state had just emptied his bank accounts. <br /><br />He's now broke can't even afford to put food on the table Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-15950248939947419632014-03-21T10:02:03.870-05:002014-03-21T10:02:03.870-05:00Amen to that Mike. When they come for mine they b...Amen to that Mike. When they come for mine they better be as dedicated to getting them as I am to keeping them!<br />GaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-15129064479355984472014-03-21T08:43:58.094-05:002014-03-21T08:43:58.094-05:00Excellent article about some history I'd never...Excellent article about some history I'd never heard before. Thank you. <br />Mike, How can I contact you by email?<br />GregolasGregolasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-63143366727644782502014-03-21T08:29:42.963-05:002014-03-21T08:29:42.963-05:00Dear Mike,
From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU...Dear Mike,<br /><br />From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU. I'm a Navy veteran, Husband, Father and Patriot. I have, over the past 10 years had my eye's opened to what is going on in this country. And, like many others here in New Jersey, I have had enough. I WILL NOT COMPLY. I WILL NOT HIDE. I WILL NOT SURRENDER one round of ammunition, one magazine or one firearm to a unconstitutional tyrannical government. <br />What I will do is, RESIST, DEFEND and if necessary, FIGHT for my GOD given, not state given, Right to defend myself and my family from injustice.I swore an Oath,to defend the constitution from ALL enemies, Both foreign and DOMESTIC. AND I ASSURE YOU AND ALL WHO READ THIS THAT I WILL at even the price of my life. <br /><br />Patrick.J.Henry IIPatrick.J.Henry IIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17572358298721167611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-47536490839450131882014-03-21T08:16:57.939-05:002014-03-21T08:16:57.939-05:00Since you brought it up I guess it's time once...Since you brought it up I guess it's time once again to remind you that there are thousands of us out here waiting on you to finish "Absolved". It will not be the same if Rosie has someone else finish it posthumously. Plus, it is my uneducated opinion that you will do better money-wise if you self publish. Unless you are blocked, take some time off of the blog and see what you can.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-48755089979444629142014-03-21T07:43:42.017-05:002014-03-21T07:43:42.017-05:00Each veteran I've approached have the same res...Each veteran I've approached have the same response and are prepared to defend themselves and families against the tyrants in DC sucking away our blood with taxation and infractions against the Constitution. Tar and feather those who take the oath of office and replace them with Christians who believe in God and enforce the Constitution. Heathens run amok in Congress, Senate ant the not so Supreme Court of Zombies.<br />jAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-27884416094492034802014-03-21T00:26:26.589-05:002014-03-21T00:26:26.589-05:00If it starts, they will be dealing with more than ...If it starts, they will be dealing with more than just that states citizenry. Many like myself, are prepared to join the fray if and when the time comes. I am in Pennsylvania, and have heard this from people as far away as Texas and beyond. If they push for a fight, they will get one, and it will not be a fair fight. The best way to stop a snake is to cut off it's head.Screaminogrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09430212613742525918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-85338582575519037312014-03-20T23:46:47.923-05:002014-03-20T23:46:47.923-05:00David made me laugh. Waaaah. Ha ha.
As for the &...David made me laugh. Waaaah. Ha ha. <br /><br />As for the "implied threat" troll - you obviously have been reading these letters - there is no threat either direct indirect or implied. There is simply a statement of fact premised openly as a gesture of informed warning. <br /><br />Question troll - is that really the best you got? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-79230342143360754972014-03-20T21:25:08.654-05:002014-03-20T21:25:08.654-05:00I don't know if Americans really fight for pri...I don't know if Americans really fight for principles; that is too ethereal. To me it looks like they just get fed up with being pushed around and pissed on by pompous, self-serving legisdweebs.<br />Paul Xnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-20979890148580141032014-03-20T20:43:12.810-05:002014-03-20T20:43:12.810-05:00One of the Best yet! Where do I sign up!One of the Best yet! Where do I sign up!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16255883498172061637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-33960793476064359012014-03-20T19:40:12.832-05:002014-03-20T19:40:12.832-05:00Thank you for the story. It appears in enough pla...Thank you for the story. It appears in enough places that it is likely true.<br /><br />Our current crop of nanny-staters have not learned this lesson, same as the Japanese in 1941.<br /><br />Kick Americans in the face at your peril.<br /><br />God bless you Mike, and thanks for keeping the lessons coming. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-2836817481818916202014-03-20T19:09:42.644-05:002014-03-20T19:09:42.644-05:00Brother, every time I think you have written your ...Brother, every time I think you have written your best article, you come along and top it. This is superb.<br />Take care of yourself - prayers continue.<br />jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12850395662800864408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-15635689503015238812014-03-20T19:02:37.671-05:002014-03-20T19:02:37.671-05:00Monkey sez: Can't happen to me!<br />Monkey sez: Can't happen to me!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-28446961458808137432014-03-20T18:52:14.469-05:002014-03-20T18:52:14.469-05:00Waaah. It's too long. Waaah.Waaah. It's too long. Waaah.David Codreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13836716551269849012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-10846770047689582292014-03-20T18:42:18.673-05:002014-03-20T18:42:18.673-05:00Don't know if I want to mess with making a sku...Don't know if I want to mess with making a skull soap dish, but scalping comes to mind.Crotalusnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-23490427494882833182014-03-20T17:46:35.989-05:002014-03-20T17:46:35.989-05:00You are beginning to sound like the next Unabomber...You are beginning to sound like the next Unabomber. <br />Rant on, with your implied threats.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-73818416182799939382014-03-20T17:17:51.646-05:002014-03-20T17:17:51.646-05:00I liked this so much I shared it with all the Viet...I liked this so much I shared it with all the Viet Nam veterans from my company and platoon. The story of Aunt Jenny and all her kin that kept this going until the last, should well be remembered. I hope you don't mind my sharing this nice story.tjbbpgobIIIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12456342500825653657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-78399583362004631952014-03-20T16:11:13.214-05:002014-03-20T16:11:13.214-05:00As always Mike a Good Upper Cut to The Jaw, I beli...As always Mike a Good Upper Cut to The Jaw, I believe these arrogant Fools will Dismiss any and all Warning to the, the Demise of their pucked up Lives..We are just one Spark away from a Explosion, People we are on the Cusp of Civil War!!!<br /><br /><br />Semper FiCameramannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-31001706764684901022014-03-20T15:45:15.962-05:002014-03-20T15:45:15.962-05:00Enough... make it illegal and against the law if y...Enough... make it illegal and against the law if you don't own a high capacity tool in a NATO caliber.<br /> Get well soon mike.<br /><br /><br /><br />Billy<br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-1834800846780265332014-03-20T15:07:55.942-05:002014-03-20T15:07:55.942-05:00Bravo, Mike. Excellent letter and you speak for ma...Bravo, Mike. Excellent letter and you speak for many of us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com