The First Liberty Digest on the Internet -- The Patriot Post

"Honor, justice, and humanity, forbid us tamely to surrender that freedom which we received from our gallant ancestors, and which our innocent posterity have a right to receive from us. We cannot endure the infamy and guilt of resigning succeeding generations to that wretchedness which inevitably awaits them if we basely entail hereditary bondage on them." --Thomas Jefferson Fellow Patriot, On Constitution Day of this year, September 17th, The Patriot Post will celebrate our 15th year on the Internet. That doesn't sound like many years, but amazingly, we were the first, and thus now the oldest of conservative policy digests on the Web. It's hard to believe that, back in 1996, there were only a handful of conservative organizations breaking ground in what was then this "new medium." Rush Limbaugh had led the way into radio. Fox was charting new territory into cable television, and we were launching our timeless message of Liberty on the Internet. In retrospect, I suppose we owe it all to Al Gore, who infamously claimed to have "invented the Internet." We experienced immediate success, inspiring this assessment from the Harvard Political Review: "The Patriot Post is leading a surprisingly well-organized charge into the world of Internet politics." Today, we remain in the lead because we have never wavered in our steadfast advocacy of Liberty and our nation's First Principles. From our first day, we have operated with one mission: To be the Web's most effective voice for Essential Liberty, the restoration of constitutional limits on government and the judiciary, and the promotion of free enterprise, national defense and traditional American values. Our objective is more critical now than ever. We provide Patriots across our nation with a hard-hitting rebuttal to contemporary political, social and mainstream media protagonists on the Left, and serve as an outstanding touchstone of First Principles so Patriots may better support and defend those Principles, and enlist others to join our ranks. We are meeting that objective, and doing so in the most cost-effective method possible. Our financing model was, and remains, as unconventional as our publication. Our operations budget is financed on a mission-based model so that we can remain free of charge to all our collegiate and military readers, as well as others with limited means, across the nation and around the world. We are not sustained by any political, special interest or parent organization, nor do we accept online or e-mail advertising. We depend entirely upon the voluntary financial support of our countrymen -- American Patriots like YOU. By virtue of the fact that you are reading these words, I know that you are already standing on many frontlines in honor and defense of Essential Liberty and the Rule of Law established by our Constitution. You are Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, Coast Guardsmen and public servants standing in harm's way at home and around the world, who are loyal, first and foremost, to your revered oath to "support and defend" our Constitution. You are mothers, fathers and other family members nurturing the next generation of young Patriots. You are grassroots leaders and local, state and national officeholders who, likewise, honor your sacred oath. You are farmers, craftsmen, tradesmen and industrial producers. You are small business owners, service providers and professionals in medicine and law. You are employees and employers. You are in ministry at home and missionaries abroad. You are students and professors at colleges and universities, often standing alone for what is good and right. You are consumers and taxpayers ... and voters. You are American Patriots, sons and daughters from all walks of life, heirs to the blessings of Liberty bequeathed to us at great personal cost by our Patriot forebears, confirmed in the opinion that it is our duty to God and Country to extend that blessing to our posterity, and avowed upon your sacred honor to that end. You "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." You are vigilant, strong, prepared and faithful. Throughout history the burden of keeping the flame of liberty bright has fallen on the shoulders of a few men and women. As Founding Patriot Samuel Adams noted, "It does not take a majority to prevail ... but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of freedom in the minds of men." That describes YOU! While many of you support us on Patriots' Day or at the year's end, we endure a perennial summer "dry spell," a budget shortfall between July and October. Please join me in support of The Patriot Post's editors and staff, and their families. My team works tirelessly to serve you and fellow Patriots across the nation. We still must raise $137,591 for our 2011 Independence Day Campaign. If you have the ability, please take a moment to support the Web's first -- and still its foremost -- Liberty digest. I humbly encourage you to make an online contribution, however large or small. If you prefer to support us by mail, please send your check with our printable donor form to the address below.     As always, I thank you for the honor and privilege of serving you as editor and publisher of The Patriot Post. We are humbled to count you among our readers. On behalf of our National Advisory Committee and staff, thank you and may God bless you and your family. Semper Vigilo, Fortis, Paratus et Fidelis! Mark Alexander Publisher, The Patriot Post Donor Guide: Recommended Operation Support Levels: Family Defender: $26 (50¢/week) Frontline Patriot: $39 (75¢/week) Company Command: $52 ($1/week) Recommended Mission Support Levels: Battalion Command: $100 Regiment Command: $250 Division Command: $500 Corps Command: $1,000 Mail your contribution to: The Patriot Annual Fund PO Box 507 Chattanooga, TN 37401-0507 Please make your check payable to "The Patriot Annual Fund" and please note your e-mail address on the memo line so we can credit your subscriber account, and so our publisher can thank you.

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