Chuck Norris and Black Belt Patriotism

Chuck Norris' patriotism

Norris is a patriot. his secret: hard work and determination. no short-cuts. no side deals. but personal responsibility and fair-mindedness.

we in this country are getting too lazy and irresponsible; this is the cause of most of our problems and sickness.

Taxation

The maximum tax since 1913 is 60%. It is now 35%. The bottom 50% earn 12.5% of all earnings. We have people earning billions that pay from 5% to 35% while the people earning 75,000 pay 25%. What is wrong with this picture?

Be careful

Though I agree with Mr. Norris on many things, limiting the number of representatives in Congress is not one of them. Our Founding Fathers worked out this system after MANY MANY days and nights of discussion and compromise. We need to remember that this system of Representatives per Population was one of the checks and balances built into the Constitution. We have already done away with one of those checks (The 17th Amendment changed how Senators were selected). Originally, the Senate was to represent the needs of the States while the House represented the needs of the people. Yes, it seems off balance at times, but it has worked for over 200 years, while other systems have failed. Better to limit the perks and powers Congress keeps giving itself, limit the "pork-barrel spending" it continues to thrive on. Better to require our representatives actually listen to the PEOPLE'S voices, rather than a small loud minority!

Too many state representatives in Washington

This sounds like a wonderful idea Chuck! I have felt, for a long time now, that we have too many "representatives" in Washington...and far too many that are NOT there to serve "the people!" Don't know if your idea is a possible solution in TODAY's world...but it sure may be a good starting point. (I'll have to read your book.)

I know I look forward to McCain-Palin winning the election in November. Because this will put us on our way to reforming Washington!!!

Typo

"treason" is a typo, not commentary. I meant to type just "reason".

Check your math

"The Norris plan would men the voters in the most populated areas would determine what is done in Washington."

Ummm...no. It would mean the opposite. Every state still gets a minimum of 1 rep. To reduce the size of the house to something like 100 members, means a district would represent around 3 million people. Any state with less then 3 million people would still get a rep.

So, this dumb idea would give more power to smaller states, at the expense of the larger states.

The smaller states, by design, are already over weighted in the senate, so there is no treason to do this.

Cutting the goverment in half would make more sense for today. Also we must care for the laws that are on the book now. No jyms in jail, just work. Let the inmates keep the roads clean and up to date. Out of their cells two hour a day except to work. This would make sure they don't plan to go back. The jails are too easy, the food is much too good and exspensive for them. Lets make it like the inmates are being punished for their crime, not a vacation spot. Let them do what would make money for the state. This would mean less taxes for the people.

We could cut the salaries of the House , and make them do their jobs. No work, no pay, No trips on free planes.

Cutting the goverment in half would make more sense for today. Also we must care for the laws that are on the book now. No jyms in jail, just work. Let the inmates keep the roads clean and up to date. Out of their cells two hour a day except to work. This would make sure they don't plan to go back. The jails are too easy, the food is much too good and exspensive for them. Lets make it like the inmates are being punished for their crime, not a vacation spot. Let them do what would make money for the state. This would mean less taxes for the people.

We could cut the salaries of the oongress and senate, and make them do their jobs. No work, no pay, No trips on free planes.

Read the book--and it's actually quite amazing

I received a pre-release copy of "Black Belt Patriotism: How to Reawaken America" by Chuck Norris for professional review. (The part about congress is actually only about 3 sentences--and an afterthought). Not being a huge Chuck Norris fan, I wasn't sure what to expect with the book, even though I knew he was very patriotic and now writes a weekly syndicated column. I have to confess that I was quickly drawn in and captivated by the contents of the book and, actually, pleasantly surprised by its insight, depth, research, genuineness, practicality, and motivating nature--and is even very funny at several parts. Most of all, rather than just being a negative critique of American modernity, it is a remarkably pragmatic and inspiring work--having just finished it, I am truly quite motivated to do a host of things he outlines in his book, including taking better care of me. This is not just another political diatribe--it is a cultural manifesto.

The book begins with a summary of eight major problems threatening America, in the first chapter, "One Nation, Divided, and Without a Clue." Before detailing his and others' (including our Founders') solutions to our problems in the subsequent chapters, Norris opens up the book by explaining these major threats that are tearing apart the fabric we call America: (1) we've lost the connection to and sense of our Founders' America, vision, and legacy; (2) we've got no control over spending--and too much debt, nationally and personally; (3) America's borders and boundaries are still too fluid and unprotected; (4) we've lost our moral compass, and must relearn our Founders' path to civility; (5) we've devalued human life to the point that we've lost the sense of human wonder and awe--which has ultimately contributed to our mistreatment of one another; (6) we are failing our children and the younger generations by not being more intentional in passing down to them the baton of building a better America; (7) the dissolution of the traditional family; (8) Apathy--physical, mental, and spiritual.

The following eight chapters not only detail each of those problems, but give Norris' and others' practical solutions--which we can begin implementing immediately. The genius of the book is not found merely in Norris' practical wisdom and motivating altruism but our Founders' work and instruction for future generations. As a supporter of a strictly constitutional America(as proposed by such congressmen as Ron Paul), I've read quite extensively about the Founders and Framers of America. Norris does an exceptional job to include throughout each chapter significant (and in-context) excerpts from them, not merely trite Whitman samplers or overused quotes to suffice pseudo-history buffs. Norris includes insights from our Founders on a host of today's issues and problems (as Norris calls them, "old solutions for new problems"), such as those on restoring good government, reducing taxes and debt (national and personal), addressing border and immigration issues, raising youth, establishing morality and civility, and even enhancing good nutritional habits (yes, Thomas Jefferson spoke about that too).

Norris obviously has a great handle on cultural issues, pundicy, and research, as the reference works cited throughout the book are reputable and scholarly resources--well-known and widely-used in each particular field of study. (The End Notes alone are a veritable gulf of information and resources.) Norris does not disappoint in any respect, even in conveying plenty of personal stories as well, many told for the first time in this book, personal accounts with border agents and troops abroad to stories of American-heritage revisionism and his weekly work-out plan with his family's nutritional diet.

There are many pleasant surprises in the book, including what America's Founders thought about a host of issues we face today (including those one wouldn't typically think they would have addressed--like exercise and nutrition, or marriage and family), the best summary and pitch for the Flat Tax I've ever read, a remedy for the millions of illegal immigrants already living in the country, proofs of how we've been fighting Muslim extremists since the founding of our country, a battle plan concerning how to flank the enemies of today's youth, a fascinating critique of how we've devalued humanity in comparison to our Founders (and how to re-instill their higher value), some very inspiring faith-stories (and of course tough-guy stories too), Chuck's weekly workout program and eating plan (how that 68-year old stays in such great shape), one of the most fascinating and challenging readings (chapters) on the American family, and a batch of new Norris photos at the center of the book.

The book concludes with a rallying call in chapter 10, "Reawaken the American Dream," then gives a few appendices in which are copies in entirety of the three documents that Norris says should be posted in every American home: the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Ten Commandments.

Without reservation, I wholeheartedly recommend "Black Belt Patriotism: How to Reawaken America." Whether you are a Chuck Norris fan or not, or even an American, you'll be motivated over and over to not give up on America, Americans, our cultural wars, or your personal finances, faith, life calling, health, marriage & family, etc. Far more than just a typical book on politics and government, this is an insightful and inspiring cultural manifesto on rebuilding America and rediscovering the American dream. Well done Mr. Norris!

Chuck is right!

I love Chuck's ideas; he is definitly on the right track. I also agree 100% with Ms. White's comments. By the way, where does Jon get the idea that Chuck's ideas are being confused by politics & entertainment? Chuck is not using his "stardom" regarding his ideas or asking for special treatment just because he is a Movie Star. He has every right to express his ideas just like everyone else; after all it is in the constitution: "Freedom of Speech".

If you don't think that Greed and the Economy are the major problems in our Society, then what is?