A new group of people started gathering this month: the John Birch Society. Unlike the Democrats and Republicans, the John Birch Society is a non-partisan political group whose interests include upholding the United States' Constitution. The Herald interviewed Pattie Gray the new leader of the Raymond Chapter to see what the society is all about.
Herald: What triggered the need in Raymond for the establishment of the John Birch Society?
Gray: Many reasons, 1. Apathy--People are not educated on why they should vote in all elections. Why it is so important. 2. I want to educate my family, friends, and neighbors about Americanism. 3. I want less government involvement in our lives, more citizen responsibility, and with God's Help, create a better world. 4. To teach Back to Basics...America's founders gave us a Constitutional Republic, and because of them we were born free. The United States is NOT a democracy. It is a Republic, and the US Constitution states that.
Herald: What does the John Birch Society hope to accomplish on a small local scale?
Gray: To educate and teach citizens that we have, as a people, lost sight of basic truths: 1. Freedom cannot exist without morality. 2. Ignorant and free can never be. 3. Our rights come from God. 4. The essence of freedom is the limitation of government.
To educate local citizens of the truths. The U.S. Constitution limits the powers of the federal government. Nonetheless, much that the federal government does today is unconstitutional. The abuse of authority happens because we have forgotten basic truths. We will preserve our freedom for future generations only if we recall the wisdom of the Founders and get back to basics.
Herald: What are some of the John Birch Society's larger goals?
Gray: To elect locate officials, state representatives and congresspersons who vote according to our US Constitution. Not according to who lines their pockets with pay-off money.
Herald: What does the John Birch Society believe?
Gray: We believe that the American system of government, a Constitutional Republic, is the finest ever developed by man.
We believe the traditional moral values of our Judeo-Christian heritage form the cornerstone of Western Civilization. We believe that the free market system, competitive capitalism, and private enterprise afford the widest opportunity and highest standard living for all. We believe in the dignity of the individual. We welcome people from all ethnic, racial, and religious backgrounds. Judging others only by character and ability--as we wish to be judged ourselves--our common bond is a love for liberty and our rejection of totalitarianism under any label. We believe that individual rights are endowed by our Creator, not our government: that the government's function should be limited to protecting our right to life, liberty, and property; and that individual rights are inseparably linked to individual responsibility.
Herald: What do we do?
Gray: We produce a balanced strategy of information and action items to guide a nationwide network of America-loving volunteers. We produce a monthly bulletin that offers members perspectives on current issues and recommends specific correlative action. We initiate campaigns to reach the public and influence legislators. We hire and train professional field staff to help coordinate member activity. We offer expert speakers who deliver presentations to public audiences via webinars and on radio and television shows like Lindell TV and others. We organize seminars on important issues to business and professional communities. We produce books, pamphlets, flyers and brochures, educational online videos, podcasts, and a bi-weekly magazine, The New American. We organize networks of local communities, enabling members and nonmembers to work together on important issues, such as reducing taxes, and government spending, protecting the US Constitution, rescuing our children from public schools, restoring election integrity, and ending the enormously counterproductive drain of foreign aid.
Herald: Is the John Birch Society successful?
Gray: While much work remains, our successes indicate we are effective.
Where members have publicized the voting records of big-spending legislators, there has either been measurable change or voters have chosen new legislators.
The truth about anti-American United Nations has been brought to millions.
In communities where members have become involved, the globalists' climate agenda has been thwarted.
Widely misunderstood proposals calling for the banning of firearms, nationalizing police departments, the Equal Rights Amendment, and a Constitutional Convention have been defused.
Blame for the public's knowledge of the Insiders' plot for tyrannical global government is attributed to us.
Herald: How is your society unique?
Gray: In December 1958, Robert Welch, a retired businessman, gathered a small group of business and professional leaders to start a non-partisan education and action organization. He named it after missionary-turned-soldier Captain John Birch, who was killed by Chinese Communists a few days after the end of World War II. So began opposition to the forces of big government, internationalism, and tyranny never before seen in any country. Society members inform themselves and others, and then work together to bring change in policy. Members are organized into a national network of local chapters that meet regularly, initiate local projects, and implement the action items outlined in the Bulletin.
The John Birch Society provides the core of opposition to the "New World Order." As long ago as March 16, 1967, the communist publication The People's World pushed the New World Order to its readers and its many opponents "only some 30 distinct organizations appear to be of national importance, and the prime one is The John Birch Society." Since then, articles noting the Society's effectiveness have appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Philadelphia Enquirer, Chicago Tribune, Dallas Morning News, Washington Post, New Yorker, and many others. In 2021, the longstanding leftist magazine, The New Republic, no fan of the JBS, nevertheless captured the Society's influence with this headline: "We All Live in the John Birch Society World Now."
The threat to personal freedom and national independence is imminent and immense--but not insurmountable. The JBS can inform and guide enough Americans so that our precious heritage of liberty can be passed on to the next generation--and even shared with many in other nations.
The JBS has the ingredients for success--ORGANIZATION, KNOWLEDGE, A PROVEN TRACK RECORD, DECADES OF ACTIVIST EXPERIENCE AND PURPOSE.
The John Birch Society puts forth the idea that a limited government is the best at protecting people's rights and the rights of future generations without oppressing people. The goal is preserving liberty by upholding the laws put in place by the founding fathers.
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Currently the next meeting date of the John Birch Society in not set. They are planning on conducting meetings in the PUD auditorium in the future.
"We invite you to join us by investing your time, influence, and/or financial support, you will help build a better freer future," said Gray. "We intend to bring about an era of less government, more responsibility, and --a better world. Join us in our epic undertaking. Visit JBS.org to get started."
The Society is looking for new members to attend monthly meetings. They want members who will be involved and active. Contact Regional Director Chuck Beck at cbeck@jbs.org or call at 360-359-8180. He will get an application to you and collect your annual membership dues.
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