Game Plan

by Kevin D. Freeman

  7. Only One Thing Is Necessary

  The final truth to share comes from the tenth chapter of the Gospel of Luke:

  Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.

  And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word.

  But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? Bid her therefore that she help me.

  And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:

  But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

  Martha was so busy worrying about the things of this life that she missed out on the best things—in this case, spending time with her Lord. Mary didn’t miss it.

  I know that this book has given you a great deal to worry about and a whole lot to do. Don’t get so caught up in such worries that you miss out on living: “Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof” (Matthew 6:34).

  Acknowledgments

  The past five years has been an evolving mission. At first, my goal was simply to make certain our government was awake and aware of the threat of financial terrorism. As an investment manager, I watched firsthand as our financial system’s vulnerabilities were exploited by those who meant to do us harm. I wanted reassurance that our federal government was busy at work protecting our interests in this area. Sadly they were not, presumably because they were simply uninformed. So the mission morphed into one of warning and education for our nation’s leadership. My basic premise was that once our government became informed, it would be prepared to act and all would be well. That focus lasted for at least two years. Unfortunately, it became clear that more than ignorance was at work. Politics, worsened by information operations efforts, greed, and outright confusion over a complex topic made it impossible for our government to recognize, let alone properly respond to, this threat. That’s why I wrote Secret Weapon. The American people deserved to know what was really happening, why, and what should be done about it.

  As I traveled across the country sharing the reality of the economic war we are in, the mission morphed again. Good people, from all backgrounds and political persuasions, intuitively understood that something was wrong. Our message resonated with them and provided answers they had been seeking. But they needed more. They asked for a game plan for responding individually and collectively. That was the genesis of this book. I must therefore thank the hundreds of groups that let me speak to them and the thousands of people willing to listen. Many of them joined my prayer teams, provided research and contacts, or volunteered to help spread the word.

  Ultimately, I believe that spreading the word is a spiritual requirement. Several people I’ve met along the way have likened my quest to that of a watchman as described in Ezekiel 33:6. I’ve felt that, recognizing the powerful leading of the Holy Spirit. The greatest acknowledgment, therefore, must be given to God, Maker of Heaven and Earth (Genesis 1:1), to His only begotten Son, whom He sent in love to save the world (John 3:16), and to the Holy Spirit of promise, sent by the Son (Acts 2:38-39).

  Because the number of people to thank is extensive, I am just listing names without title or personal comment. I have grouped them into categories. Some fit into more than one group, so their names may be repeated. They are listed alphabetically by first name for the most part. The list has grown quite a bit since the release of Secret Weapon and continues to grow almost daily.

  The Team, Volunteers, and Others Who Played a Part

  Even though I was the primary author of the report to the Department of Defense, Secret Weapon, and the book you are now reading, there is a significant team and numerous volunteers who make it possible. Thank you to Allen Clark, Ann Canfield, Ben Shapiro, Bert Smith, Brad Worley, Brannon Preston, Bruce Cook, Caren Wheaton, Carol Taber, Christine Brim, Christy Brooks, Danny Herrera, David Hemenway, David Krauza, David Preston, Deana Morgan, Ducky Hemenway, EJ Kimball, Everett Piper, Frank Gaffney, Ginni Thomas, Giovanni Capriglione, Jack Langer, Jayne Carter, John Actis, John Guandolo, John Lenczowski, Jonathan Low, Karen Lake, Kathy Smith, Keith Green, Ken Ivory, Kevin Hiles, Kimberly Tipton, Laurie Bolton, Luke Macias, Marci Piper, Marilyn Britton, Matt Krause, Michael Colonetta, Michael Del Rosso, Mike Carter, Mitchell Morgan, Pat Calhoun, Patrick Maloy, Paul Bigham, Paul Janiczek, Peggy Dau, Rachel Ehrenfeld, Roger Robinson, Ron Brooks, Russell Lake, Scott Bradford, Shelli Baker Manuel, Stephen Coughlin, Steve Zidek, Steven Tipton, Tammy Worley, Ted Yadlowski, Trayce Bradford, Tom Dodd, and many others, some of whom must remain unnamed.

  Those Who Provided Support, Encouragement, or Prayer

  There is an even broader group who supported in a variety of ways including prayer. At the top of this list are my wife and our children, family, and extended family (including Miss Joy). Some of these have passed on to the Lord since the quest began but remain loved and appreciated.

  My heartfelt thanks go to Aaron Wronko, Adam and Tara Ross, Aileen and Tom Milton, Al Proo, Al and Tracie Denson, Al Micallef, Alan and Michelle Schnacke, Aldon and Cheryl Rutherford, Alex Cortes, Alice Linahan, Alida Jacob, Alan Weigleitner, Allan and Dolores Wood, Allen and Leslee Unruh, Allen and Linda Clark, Ambree and Will Stone, Amos Ross, Amy Duncan, Amy Dunn, Amy Pearce, Andra Dunn, Andrew Stewart, Andy and Jenny Hickl, Andy and Jennifer Strachan, Angie and John Anderson, Ann and Bill Quest, Ann and Cliff Bruder, Annette McPhetridge, Arch Bonnema, Archer and Elizabeth Martin, Avi Lipkin, Barbara Adamson, Barry Armstrong, Ben and Melanie Lasoi, Bernie and Lee Reese, Bert and Kathy Smith, Beth Palmer, Beth Williams, Bill Federer, Bill Floyd, Bill Garaway, Bill Mauerman, Bill and Anne Ashton, Bill and Caren Wheaton, Bill and Carolyn Doughty, Bill and Patty Stoner, Blake and Margaret Keating, Bill and Jane Mason, Bill Koenig, Bill NeSmith, Bill Zedler, Billy Joe and Sharon Daughtery, Bob Hall, Bob Reccord, Bob and Char Reehm, Bob and Rita Fisher, Brad Thor, Brad and Patty Harber, Brad and Tammy Worley, Brandon and Dana Pollard, Brannon and Noelle Preston, Brandon Freeman, Brenda Peterson, Brent and Carrie Blake, Brent Beraducci, Brent Phillips, Brian Wrenn, Brian Birdwell, Bridget and Rick Losa, Brooks Douglas, Bruce Hallett, Bruce and Laura Bellamy, Bruce and Tracy Levinson, Bruce Dunham, Bryce Freeman, Buddy and Hazel Atkinson, Buddy Pilgrim, Byron and Sally Todd, Carl and Sue Richards, Carlos and Marilyn Morales, Camille Johnson, Carolyn Hunt, Carolyn Wakefield, Carter Schuld, Casey and Amy Cook, Casey and Angela Jones, Cathy Adams, Chad Hennings, Charles and Jana Fay Bacarisse, Charles and Paulet Garrett, Charles Robinson, Charlie Levitt, Cheri Duncan Hubert, Chris and Amy Davis, Chris and Kathy Howard, Chris McKinzie, Christopher Williams, Chuck and Elaine Hewitt, Chuck and Vicky Watson, Chuck Molyneaux, Cindi Sherrod, Cindy Barnett, Cindy Youell, Clynt Taylor, Colin Hanna, Cory Huddleston, Craig Goldman, Crystal Gause, Dale and Vi Gibson, Dan Sullivan, Dane and Twyla Bartel, Darin and Christy Sloan, Darrell and Janelle Woolsey, Dave and Michael Cook, Dave Rambie, David and Cheryl Barton, David and Rochelle Bader, David and Shauna Rothman, David and Shelli Manuel, David Hamon, David Keyston, David Lambertsen, David Lane, David Morris, David Preston, David Rambie, David Simpson, Dawn Horton, Dean Forman, Dean and Kim Gillitzer, Dean and Michelle DeCavitte, Deb Gatzke, Denise Gerrich, Dennis and Beth Dribin, Derrick and Tammy Leupen, Diane Truitt, Diana Denman, Don Munson, Don Walker, Don and Barbara Thornton, Don and Tiffany Willet, Don and Vivian Blakeman, Dorrie Obrien, Doug and Cynthia Nurss, Doug and Suzanne Wright, Doug and Sylvia Carter, Doug Wakefield, Drew and Linda Springer, Drew Springer, Ed Belan, Ed Smith, Ed Martin, Ed Wolff, Elise and Jeff Pistor, Edwin and Ursula Meese, Elizabeth Tolhurst, Ellen Grigsby, Elliott Griffin, Eric Bleiken, Evan Loomis, Eric Jackson, Erik and Lori Davidson, Erin Anderson, Everett and Marci Piper, Foster and Lynn Friess, Fran Sherwood, Frank Bragg, Frank Gaffney, Fredrick Wolcott, Gabe
and Karen Joseph, Gail Gause, Gale Sears, Gary Moore, Gateway Church Pastoral Staff, Gene and Barbara Graves, Gerald Broadhurst, George Mauerman, George Rodriguez, Georgia Stapleton, Ginni Thomas, Ginny and Jason Noble, Giovanni Capriglione, Gordon and Nita Chen, Graham Morgan, Greg and Connie Williams, Gunnar Johnson, Hiram Sasser, Hunt Neurohr, Jack and Rose Fredricks, James and Cecelia Leininger, James and Lynda Dickey, Jamie Waller, Jason and Abi Landry, Jane Hogan, Jane Orient, Janet Sullivan, Janice and Charlie Drake, Jason Jones, Jay and Shonda Wagner, Jensine Bard, Jerry and Martina Ledzinski, Jeff and Amy Fredrick, Jeff and Carolyn Wakefield, Jeff and Kim Hassell, Jeff and Melanie Burns, Jeff Myers, Jenna Milleson, Jennifer Wortham, Jeremy Boyd, Jerry Boykin, Jerry Nichols, Jerry Tuma, Jessica and Marco Juarez, Jessica Spawn, Jim Czirr, Jim and Gene Edwards, Jim and Jeanne White, Jim and Laurie Bolton, Jim and Tisha Ghormley, Jim and Patti Jo Peevy, Jim Griffith, Jim Johnson, Jim Martin, Jim Whitehead, Joan Neuhaus Schaan, Joanne Herring, Joe and Kimberly Colonetta, Joe Ferguson, Joe Galindo, Joe Musser, Joe Kerry, Joe and Peggy Smith, John Anderson, John Antal, John and CJ Early, John and Kelley Kasperbauer, Jana Inge, John and Lynn Pohanka, John Hemenway, John Sandoz, John Spurling, John Stemberger, John Templeton Jr., John Westberg, Jon Lorenzon, Jonathan Stickland, Johnson and Feyi Obamahinti, Jonathan and Jennifer Weiss, Jonathan Low, Jonathan Rotenberg, Jonathan Saenz, Jose and Kathleen Lopez, Josh Duggar, Joshua and Casey Tolhurst, Julie and Jeff Luke, Julie McCarty, K Carl Smith, KT Freeman, Kaaren Teuber, Karen Clark, Karen England, Kassie Dulin, Katherine Gorsuch, Kay and Paco Jordan, Kay Godwin, Keith and Michelle Swyers, Ken Davidson, Kent and Christie Glesener, Keet Lewis, Keith and Jeanna Green, Kellie Black, Kelly and Scott Luttenberg, Keith Kelly, Kelly and Karen Shackelford, Kelly Nichols, Ken and Joanna Wiesinger, Ken and Sandy Campbell, Kerrie and Phillip Oles, Kerry and Donna Freeman, Kevin and Liz Horn, Kevin and Lolita Minor, Kevin Blacquiere, Kirk and Nancy Freeman, Kirk Launius, Kris Humber, Kristi Davis, Kyden and Melanie Reeh, Kyla Reeves, Larry & Joan Ezell, Larry and Staci Wallace, Laura Bentz, Laura Lake, Lawrence and Joanne Kersten, Leah and Robert Morris, Leigh Wambsganns, Leighton and Lynette King, Les Pierce, Leslie Brosi, Leslie Kent, Liberty Institute Prayer Team, Linda Redd, Linwood Bragan, Lisa Byrd, Lisa Piraneo, Luke Macias, MM Freeman, Madge and Forest Williams, Marc and Libba Hanna, Marcus and Lexa Brecheen, Marie Howard, Marla and Chad Swandt, Mark and Jennifer Connell, Mark and Rebecca Ritchie, Mark and Robyn Tolhurst, Mark Fisher, Mark Swafford, Mark Yearout, Mary Jane Dodds, Mary K. Boston, Mary Lou Daxland, Maryann Christensen, Mason Area, Matt Krause, Matthew Taylor, Michael Farris, Michael and Peggy Lee, Michael Del Rosso, Michelle Scholtz, Michelle Smith, Mike and Julie Katzorke, Mike and Jayne Carter, Mike and Laura Oakley, Mike and Lisa Moore, Mike and Marika Olcott, Mike Farris, Mike Lewis, Mike McGuire, Mike Studer, Miriam (Joy) Mager, Mimi Buser, Mitchell and Deana Morgan, Nathan and DeeDee Ng, Nic and Janine Stevens, Nicholas Papanicolaou, Nick Ryan, Ollie and Marlaina Wick, Pam Nance, Pat and Deborah Calhoun, Pat Tippett, Patrick and Amy Maloy, Nina Speairs, Patrick Smith, Patricia Lee, Paul and Eleanor Mullen, Paul and Grace Hallen, Paul and Nancy Pressler, Paul and Paula Martin, Paul and Sharla Vinyard, Paulett Standefer, Peggy and Jim Dau, Peggy Eubanks, Penny Eargle, Peter and Maggie Ashton, Peter Lee, Phil Wiltfong, Phillip Midkiff, Phillip Parton, Phillip Jauregui, Prasad and Beulah Rao, Preston Noell, Randall Christy, Randall Swanson, Randy and Lydia Long, Randy and Becky Isbell, Randy Simmons, Raphael Cruz, Ray and Jacquie Brooks, Ray and Nancy Ashton, Ray and Sharon Loveless, Ray Myers, Rebecca Berry, Rebecca and Andrew Hagelin, Rene Poe, Rex and Janie Lake, Rhonda Lacy, Richard and Jacquie Patterson, Richard Bott, Richard and Deborah Garreau, Richard and Gina Headrick, Richard and Robin Bernstein, Richard Lackey, Richard Viguerie, Rick Cott, Rob Smith, Robert England, Robert LaCosta, Robert Lowry, Robert Shreve, Robin and Cindy Carriger, Robyn Hancock, Rod and Sherri Martin, Roger and Moe Westfall, Rolla and Lisa Goodyear, Ron and Christy Brooks, Ron Fister, Roxanne Phillips, Roy Stuart, Russ and Laura Finlay, Russ Ramsland, Russell and Karen Lake, Russell Clements, Ryan Mauldin, Salina Duffy, Samantha Ryall, Samuel Luttenberg, Sarah and David Area, Scott and Gaylynn McBrayer, Scott and Megan Richards, Scott Sanford, Scott Turner, Shane Luttenberg, Shay Beard, Shawn and Anita Maloney, Sharon Ford, Sharron and Ted Angle, Simon Bull, Somers White, Spencer Luttenberg, Stephanie Klick, Stephen and Erin Luttenberg, Steve and Wendy Riach, Steve Dulin, Steve Gritton, Steve Kirkpatrick, Steve Monson, Steve Weinberg, Steve and Tracy Gallemore, Steven and Emily Dilla, Steven and Kim Tipton, Sue Freeman, Sue and Lanny Peden, Sue Richardson, Summer Luttenberg, Suzanne Blackstone, Tarek Saab, Ted Baehr, Terry Campbell, Tiffany Neurohr, Tim and Amy LeFever, Tim and Tuyet Cahill, Tim and Virginia Shepherd, Tim and Amy LeFever, Tisha Casida, Tod and Tammy Williams, Todd and Heidi Barnett, Todd and Maria Horchner, Todd and Penna Dexter, Todd and Salina Lorch, Tom Barrett, Tom Dodd, Tom Harrison, Tomi and Daryl Jarrell, Tony and Kathy Gayanich, Torsten Mann, Trayce and Scott Bradford, Tracy Hancock, Travis and Vanessa Howard, Troy and Erica Andrews, Troy Newman, Tricia Erickson, Vicki and Dan Nohrden, Virginia Prodan, Wade Parkhill, Wanda and Bev Brown, Wendell Brock, Will and Kelly Angus, Will and Sandra Mills, Will King, Zach and Jen Neese, Zeldon Nelson, Zodie Christakos, and all others who have prayed and helped so much.

  Groups That Invited Me to Speak

  In two years, I’ve been honored to speak to more than one hundred groups of all types ranging from twenty people in a book club to five hundred in a large assembly hall. I’ll mention here a few specific groups because of their uniqueness as well as broad categories wherein the various groups are too numerous to individually mention. The first category includes political groups made up of Tea Parties, 9/12 groups, Patriot groups, Eagle Forums, Freedom Forums, Republican Assemblies and Societies, as well as various progressive organizations. It is amazing how our message and concerns have resonated across partisan lines. The more right-leaning groups are very concerned about national defense and protecting our economy. The left-leaning groups are concerned about systemic manipulation and national security as well. It has been interesting connecting with Tea Parties from Florida to California and also groups supporting progressive causes.

  Another category of organization that has shown keen interest in our work has been the national security groups. Included in these are the American Legion, Center for Security Policy, Doctors for Disaster Preparedness, Corazon De Leones, Irregular Warfare Symposiums, Oak Initiative, Reserve Officers Associations, West Point Society, and Military Order of World Wars. There are also a variety of government, defense, and intelligence organizations that have had me as a speaker or contributor, formally and informally. These include the DIA, the FBI, MITRE, DARPA, and IARPA, among others.

  I’ve been privileged to speak at a variety of institutions of higher learning including Georgetown, Oklahoma Wesleyan University, Austin Peay State University, the Naval War College, George Wythe College, Mercyhurst University, and the Naval Postgraduate School. I’ve addressed finance clubs, TIGER 21, real estate forums, and investment clubs. I’ve also been privileged to be the featured speaker at prestigious charities such as the Salesmanship Club of Dallas and United Way of Palm Beach. I’ve been featured at think tanks like the Heritage Foundation, Christian and Jewish religious groups, Wingmen, and retirement clubs.

  Media Willing to Report

  While financial terrorism, economic warfare, and Secret Weapons are intriguing concepts, it took courageous media to look beyond the popular narrative for the truth. I appreciate all who have studied, are studying, or have reported on the story, including Al Gainey, Alex Frean, AM Tampa Bay, American Family Radio, American Freedom Radio, American Legion Magazine, America’s Morning News, America’s Radio News, America’s Workforce Radio, Andrea Tantaros, Ann Ubelis, Anthony Martin, Bartlesville Examiner, Ben Shapiro, Big John and Amy, Bill Gertz, Bill Koenig, Bill Lunden, the Blaze, Blu-News, Bob Dutko, Book TV, Brad Davis, Brad Watson, Brian Thomas, Breitbart, Bryan Biggs, Call to Rights Radio, Canada Free Press, CBS Philly, Cherokee Tribune, C
hris Graham, Chris Versace, the Closing Bell, the Counter Terrorist, Craig Johnson, CSC Talk Radio, C-SPAN, Daily Caller, the Daily Mail, Daily Paul, Dan Cofall, David Arnett, David Hahn, David Morris, Don Smith, Dos Mundos, Doug Urbanski, the Dove Morning Show, the Epoch Times, Equity Strategies, Ernie and Molly, the Examiner, Family Security Matters, For the Record, Floyd Brown, Frank Beckman, Frank Gaffney, G. Gordon Liddy, Gabe Wisdom, Gayle Ruzicka, Ginni Thomas, Glenn Beck, Grant Stinchfield, Hugh Vail, Ideas Matter, John Griffing, Joseph and Elizabeth Farah, JR Nyquist, Jake Shannon, Janet Mefford, Jeff Stoffer, Jensine Bard, Jerry Corsi, Jewish Voice, Joe Thomas, Joe Weasel, Joey Bourgoin, John Lee Walker Show, John Ostapkovich, Jonathan Bernis, Karen Clark, KDPQ, Ken Chandler, KFAQ Radio, KFUO, KMED Radio, KTCN, KZIM, the Lamplighter report, Lanigan and Malone Show, the Lifestyle Show, Lighthouse Journal, Maria Bartiromo, Mark Larson, Mark Mitchell, Matt Drudge, Matt Purple, Megyn Kelly, Michael Reagan, Michael Savage, Midland Reporter-Telegram, Mike Porenta, Money Riches and Wealth, MoneyNews, NewsMax TV, Nick Jones, Nick Reed, Pat Campbell, Pat Snyder, Paul Sperry, Penna Dexter, Point of View, Politickles, Peter Schiff, Pop-poff Radio, Prepper Podcast, Ralph Smith, Ray Dunaway, Rich Bott, Richard Miniter, Robert England, Robyn Walensky, Ron Elz, Ron Insana, Roy Green, Ryan Cost, the Schilling Show, Secure Freedom Radio, 60 Minutes, Steve Deace, Southern Sense Radio, the Source, Steve Malzberg, Stu Taylor, Stuart Epperson, TBN, Tim Burg, Tracey and Friends, Tru News Radio, Tulsa Today, Tulsa World, 20/20 Radio, Virginia Grace, Warren Cole Smith, Washington Free Beacon, Wired Magazine, World Magazine, WKRC, and WND.

  Those Who Helped Me with the Book

  The professionals at Regnery have been terrific, as have other successful authors who have provided wise insights. I especially want to thank Ben Shapiro and Tom Spence for sharing their experienced wisdom in crafting this book. Others who have helped make this book a reality include Gene Brissie, Harry Crocker, Marji Ross, Maria Ruhl, Katharine Mancuso, Jason Sunde, Henry Pereira, and Randy Tunnell.