" There is a river flowing now very fast ~ It is so great and swift that there are those who will be afraid. They will try to hold onto the shore. They will feel they are being torn apart and they will suffer greatly. Know the river has its destination:" The Hopi Elders

At the beginning of 2003 I was one among thousands
if not millions of Americans ~ who marched in protest , wrote letters, sent emails in dissent of our illegal preemptive attack and occupation of Iraq.

Little did I realize that a great river was beginning to flow .

Later the following year I became one of thousands if not millions of Americans who were looking for a candidate who could lead us back to ourselves and our original principles of liberty and freedom .

The great river was now running very fast .

Now in 2006 ~ I realize along with thousands if not millions of Americans that I am in that swift river, trusting its destination and
celebrating its power ~ for its power is the voice of the people collectively demanding change.

Change which began on November 7th with the election of a Democratic House and Senate. But the sleeping giant of an engaged American public is just beginning to stir for the present administration is determined to implement its morally flawed and failed Iraq agenda ~ ignoring the public opinion polls which indicate that over 75% of Americans are against this illegal occupation of Iraq.

Time just awarded its person of the year award to those fearless Internet Truthtellers, like myself, Tom Feeley, Jeff Rense, Rob Kall and countless others, who continue to search out and disseminate the truth ~ as we see it.

With each blog I write exposing the lies and deceptions of this administration I find myself joined by thousands if not millions of Americans who will no longer settle for politics as usual and are joined by our common desire for the truth and a level political playing field.

The great river is now powerful and swift and nothing can keep it from its destination .

Only now can we understand the Message from
the Hopi Elders ~

Allen L Roland
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MESSAGE FROM THE HOPI ELDERS

" We have been telling the people that this is the Eleventh Hour.
Now you must go back and tell the people that this is the Hour.
And there are things to be considered.
Where are you living? What are you doing?
What are your relationships? Are you in the right relation?
Where is your water? Know your garden.

It is time to speak your truth
Create your community. Be good to each other.
And do not look outside yourself for the leader.
This could be a good time!
There is a river flowing now very fast
It is so great and swift that there are those who will be afraid.
They will try to hold onto the shore.
They will feel they are being torn apart and they will suffer greatly.
Know the river has its destination.

The elders say we must let go of the shore, and push off and into the river,
Keep our eyes open, and our head above the water.
See who is in there with you and Celebrate.
At this time in history, we are to take nothing personally. Least of all ourselves.
For the moment that we do, our spiritual growth and journey comes to a halt.

The time of the lone wolf is over, Gather yourselves!
Banish the word struggle from your attitude and your vocabulary.
All that you do now must be done in a sacred manner
And in celebration.

We are the ones we've been waiting for..."

The Elders, Hopi Nation, Oraibi, Arizona