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Bless us, O Lord, and these your gifts, which we are about to receive from your bounty. Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
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Sunday, November 04, 2012
Just Another Half Thought Out Idea...
Recently,I have been talking to folks on line saying that Obama= Romney.That they both are the same side of the same machine.They tell me that Obama is just as much a war president as Bush.They sight Libya as an unjust war.They question our President's motives.They say Rmoney would not be so hawkish.
I disagree.
Going into Libya may or may not have been a questional action,just like our actions or our inactions in Egypt and Syria,but the real debate is our reasons for our actions.There is debate-both for and against our actions on real meaningful levels.Iraq was a war started against most of the world’s wishes for no just cause…well..except maybe the avarice of war machine companies like the company formally known as Blackwater(still making money in Iraq),and oil companies such as Halliburton(still making money ),and a President with Daddy issues.
But since Rmoney agreed with Obama on every foreign policy issue,this point is moot,except Mitt-based on the unknown monies behind him-R~Money would probably get us into wars for all the wrong reasons.
The real telling difference to me-in my opinion-is this.Mitt and his little buddy,Paul Ryan,stand forever behind rape endorsers,but drops Christie for accepting help from Obama…ie..the Federal government.
This getting rid of Obama at any cost-even over helping rape & hurricane victims is totally repulsive to me.
Obama =Romney is not an equal choice.
Vote for president Obama!…..
I disagree.
Going into Libya may or may not have been a questional action,just like our actions or our inactions in Egypt and Syria,but the real debate is our reasons for our actions.There is debate-both for and against our actions on real meaningful levels.Iraq was a war started against most of the world’s wishes for no just cause…well..except maybe the avarice of war machine companies like the company formally known as Blackwater(still making money in Iraq),and oil companies such as Halliburton(still making money ),and a President with Daddy issues.
But since Rmoney agreed with Obama on every foreign policy issue,this point is moot,except Mitt-based on the unknown monies behind him-R~Money would probably get us into wars for all the wrong reasons.
The real telling difference to me-in my opinion-is this.Mitt and his little buddy,Paul Ryan,stand forever behind rape endorsers,but drops Christie for accepting help from Obama…ie..the Federal government.
This getting rid of Obama at any cost-even over helping rape & hurricane victims is totally repulsive to me.
Obama =Romney is not an equal choice.
Vote for president Obama!…..
Friday, October 19, 2012
Obama And The Ice Cold Pot
One of the major complaints from those that oppose President Obama is that he did not achieve what he said he was going to achieve.I know you've seen the commercials with the actors stating that they voted for Obama last time,but that he(Mr.Obama)has let them down.
And for this,I must say that the Republicans are making good at doing what they set out to achieve:Making President Obama a one term president their number one priority.Of course,this wasted time and energy would have been better suited to helping rebuild America's economy.Instead-in mass-the Republicans decided to forgo actually helping their constituents,and put all their eggs into the anti-Obama basket.
It is the classic Republican mis~leading agenda bait and switch propaganda lying machine.The biggest lie is that the Republican party has a mind of it's own.It is more like the Borg.Resistance is futile.You see,the G.O.P. made an obvious mis~step:They owe their souls to the company store.Big business,now,owns them.At this point there is no buying their way out of it.The only way out,is to be ostracized,demonized,shunned..in other words..treated like a Democrat.
And these international conglomerate puppet masters first point of business is to get Obama out of office.
Deny his job bill the light of day,holding our credit rating hostage;if he says right go left;if he says the sky is blue-it's gray.Telling Americans that they don't need cradle to grave health care(all the while having it themselves)fighting over every little thing he's against.Dragging their feet;mis~leading facts and figures.Reputing science,disregarding the rights of women,etc.,etc.,etc., and so forth.
Democrat or Republican,you know this obstruction is true.
He's not American.Where's he birth certificate?He's Muslim.He wants to take our guns away.He's a socialist.And the one whispered the loudest:He's black.
Democrat or Republican,you know this outlandish propaganda shouting is out there.
It's America's own cold war.
So,when the Republicans and their big money king's PAC money shouts that Obama has not done what he has promised to do-it is precisely because they have done everything in their power to stop him from doing them.
Let me explain it this way.
Let me tell a little story.
Once upon a time there was a chef of a busy restaurant,whom,as a favor to his brother,hired his dim-witted nephew.One day,this chef made a great big pot of chili.After everyone was fed,he put the lid on the pot and decided to thriftily refrigerate what was left so he could reuse the leftover soup.Afterwords,his nephew,while pre~preparing food,saw the space the pot was taking up in the refrigerator,and needing the space,grabbed the chili and placed it in the freezer.
The next day,the chef was surprised to find his soup a totally frozen block inside of the pan.
It was best not to put any flame to it because it would not heat evenly that way.The bottom would get burned.The whole pot could be ruined.The chef decided the best way thaw this pot was to place it in the clean sink and then fill the sink with hot water.The chef then went on to do his normal daily cooking.
Meanwhile,the dimwitted nephew went to the sink to prepare food and then to clean up.Seeing the frozen pan in the sink,he lifted it out of the water and placed it back in the freezer."Hmmm,no damage done,"he thought,"still looks frozen to me."
To the chef's surprise,when he returned back to check on the pot of chili,the sink was full of dirty dishes,and not only wasn't the soup not thawing:it was back in the freezer.This time he placed it on a counter.It would be slower than the sink,but surely,with time,the whole pot would get to the place where he could with the proper techniques reheat it quickly and without waste.
Again,seeing the still frozen pot,the dim nephew reput it back into the freezer.
But this time,the chef saw his nephew,and asked him,"Why,oh,why do you keep putting the frozen pot back into the freezer?Can't you see I'm trying to warm it up?"
To which his brother's son replies,"But it's no good warm.It's supposed to be chili!"
The Republicans are acting like the dim witted nephew with the economy.They are blaming president Obama for the slow growth,when it was the Republicans that first put the economy in the freezer and the ones still putting it back into it.
An economy as bad off as ours was-for whomever took it out of the freezer-was going to take time to un~thaw.No matter how much heat you put to it.But with patience and persistence soon the watched pot would not only show signs of thawing,but within any time at all,start boiling.
The Republicans and their masters know this.And intentionally mis~lead the people that the recovery should have been instantaneous:That a frozen pot should instantly boil!
People,before you vote,you should be asking yourselves,"Why would our Republican leaders intentionally mis~lead us instead of lead us?
The answer is simple.You are not the ones they are trying to please.The ones they are trying to please are the same ones that are telling them to mis~lead you.
And for this,I must say that the Republicans are making good at doing what they set out to achieve:Making President Obama a one term president their number one priority.Of course,this wasted time and energy would have been better suited to helping rebuild America's economy.Instead-in mass-the Republicans decided to forgo actually helping their constituents,and put all their eggs into the anti-Obama basket.
It is the classic Republican mis~leading agenda bait and switch propaganda lying machine.The biggest lie is that the Republican party has a mind of it's own.It is more like the Borg.Resistance is futile.You see,the G.O.P. made an obvious mis~step:They owe their souls to the company store.Big business,now,owns them.At this point there is no buying their way out of it.The only way out,is to be ostracized,demonized,shunned..in other words..treated like a Democrat.
And these international conglomerate puppet masters first point of business is to get Obama out of office.
Deny his job bill the light of day,holding our credit rating hostage;if he says right go left;if he says the sky is blue-it's gray.Telling Americans that they don't need cradle to grave health care(all the while having it themselves)fighting over every little thing he's against.Dragging their feet;mis~leading facts and figures.Reputing science,disregarding the rights of women,etc.,etc.,etc., and so forth.
Democrat or Republican,you know this obstruction is true.
He's not American.Where's he birth certificate?He's Muslim.He wants to take our guns away.He's a socialist.And the one whispered the loudest:He's black.
Democrat or Republican,you know this outlandish propaganda shouting is out there.
It's America's own cold war.
So,when the Republicans and their big money king's PAC money shouts that Obama has not done what he has promised to do-it is precisely because they have done everything in their power to stop him from doing them.
Let me explain it this way.
Let me tell a little story.
Once upon a time there was a chef of a busy restaurant,whom,as a favor to his brother,hired his dim-witted nephew.One day,this chef made a great big pot of chili.After everyone was fed,he put the lid on the pot and decided to thriftily refrigerate what was left so he could reuse the leftover soup.Afterwords,his nephew,while pre~preparing food,saw the space the pot was taking up in the refrigerator,and needing the space,grabbed the chili and placed it in the freezer.
The next day,the chef was surprised to find his soup a totally frozen block inside of the pan.
It was best not to put any flame to it because it would not heat evenly that way.The bottom would get burned.The whole pot could be ruined.The chef decided the best way thaw this pot was to place it in the clean sink and then fill the sink with hot water.The chef then went on to do his normal daily cooking.
Meanwhile,the dimwitted nephew went to the sink to prepare food and then to clean up.Seeing the frozen pan in the sink,he lifted it out of the water and placed it back in the freezer."Hmmm,no damage done,"he thought,"still looks frozen to me."
To the chef's surprise,when he returned back to check on the pot of chili,the sink was full of dirty dishes,and not only wasn't the soup not thawing:it was back in the freezer.This time he placed it on a counter.It would be slower than the sink,but surely,with time,the whole pot would get to the place where he could with the proper techniques reheat it quickly and without waste.
Again,seeing the still frozen pot,the dim nephew reput it back into the freezer.
But this time,the chef saw his nephew,and asked him,"Why,oh,why do you keep putting the frozen pot back into the freezer?Can't you see I'm trying to warm it up?"
To which his brother's son replies,"But it's no good warm.It's supposed to be chili!"
The Republicans are acting like the dim witted nephew with the economy.They are blaming president Obama for the slow growth,when it was the Republicans that first put the economy in the freezer and the ones still putting it back into it.
An economy as bad off as ours was-for whomever took it out of the freezer-was going to take time to un~thaw.No matter how much heat you put to it.But with patience and persistence soon the watched pot would not only show signs of thawing,but within any time at all,start boiling.
The Republicans and their masters know this.And intentionally mis~lead the people that the recovery should have been instantaneous:That a frozen pot should instantly boil!
People,before you vote,you should be asking yourselves,"Why would our Republican leaders intentionally mis~lead us instead of lead us?
The answer is simple.You are not the ones they are trying to please.The ones they are trying to please are the same ones that are telling them to mis~lead you.
Sunday, October 07, 2012
Compassion For The Rich
I am going to quit picking on the Repubicans.If the gov’t ever ever decided to forgo their(the Repubs) tax breaks{Hey!their taxes are too high..the gov’t HAS to help them},some,if not all of these millionaires would lose their victim’s status…I know,I know…these rich are dependent on the government taking away taxes,and can’t survive if the government stopped this subsidy dependency,but think of the children…sure it’s vicious cycle…generation after generation of rich kids following in their parent’s footsteps..but without the government stepping in,and JUST HANDING THEM $$$ AFTER $$$ in tax cuts..how will they ever survive?!?
..that’s correct..the entitled elite may sound and look bad…but let’s not look at the children as no good dependent on government hand out 3rd or 4th generation victims .Let’s see these upper class as needing a hand up,not a hands out.
Forgoing the 1%‘s tax break in order to cut the deficit is just wrong.I just saw a Time magazine that showed a seven year old still sucking on his mother’s teet.You just can’t take away entitlement from children still sucking the teet at seven…you have to wean them off the teet slowly.
How about starting with getting these children Mercedes hard tops instead of convertibles?That’s a good start.
But,making them pay all their taxes?Come on..this is America!Have some compassion,will ya!?!
..that’s correct..the entitled elite may sound and look bad…but let’s not look at the children as no good dependent on government hand out 3rd or 4th generation victims .Let’s see these upper class as needing a hand up,not a hands out.
Forgoing the 1%‘s tax break in order to cut the deficit is just wrong.I just saw a Time magazine that showed a seven year old still sucking on his mother’s teet.You just can’t take away entitlement from children still sucking the teet at seven…you have to wean them off the teet slowly.
How about starting with getting these children Mercedes hard tops instead of convertibles?That’s a good start.
But,making them pay all their taxes?Come on..this is America!Have some compassion,will ya!?!
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Why Mitt Romney Should Show His Tax Records,NOW!!!
I am the stereotypical blogger in the fact that I only have three readers...except for the fact that I don't even have three readers.I have been called the lowest form of Christian:a theologian;the lowest form of comic- a punster;but the truth is:I am the lowest form of journalist-in fact not even a journalist at all:I am a blogger!
But this doesn't hinder the fact that people still demand simple standards from me.
In my virtually empty comments section,one of the few comments thrown upon me is that my blog would be better served if I showed my sources...gave proof to the pudding.
Yet,the Republican candidate running for president,Mitt Rmoney,doesn't seem to be bothered by the suggestion that he show his recipe for success as relevant to his campaign or to the citizens he wants to elect him into office!
HA!Lowly 'ol me,I have to show my work and sources,but Mitt Rmoney,Republican candidate for president of The united States Of America,doesn't have to show his tax returns,or post blazes so people he wants to vote him can follow his money trail.
I am not necessarily saying what is good for the goose is good for the gander.But neither am I comparing apples to oranges.My need to quote sources is negated by the fact that I have very few if any readers...and the fact that if anyone would ever read my blog,the could openly ask me about my sources or Google them for themselves.The fact that I am blogging basically to myself does not mean that I should not be as truthful as possible.If only one person reads this,then that one person should be able to-at the very least-see that this is my opinion and why.They can comment on any errors and/or leave their own opinions.
This is not possible in the case of Mitt Rmoney and his Tax returns.AND HE'S RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT!
In my opinion,this is why this should matter.Mitt Rmoney is a devout Mormon.
How devout?That's where his tax returns come in.
Before I go any further,I have to ask:Am I being fair questioning Mitt Rmoney's faith?Does his faith have any reckoning on his running for commander in chief?Am I holding him to a higher standard not only to his opponent,but to all the other presidents throughout the history of U.S. presidential elections?
The first part of the question is easy.Though proven to be a Christian time and time again,president Obama is always being called with slanderous tongues a Muslim.The second is just as easy.JFK was constantly being asked whether his his Catholic faith would interfere with his presidential duties-what would he(JFK) do if there appeared a conflict of interest?
To his credit,John Fitzgerald Kennedy gave a great speech on this very subject.In It,he said,". I am the Democratic Party's candidate for president, who happens also to be a Catholic. I do not speak for my church on public matters, and the church does not speak for me."
Is it too far of a reach for Mitt Rmoney to make the same pledge?
JFK also said this:"But if the time should ever come — and I do not concede any conflict to be even remotely possible — when my office would require me to either violate my conscience or violate the national interest, then I would resign the office; and I hope any conscientious public servant would do the same."
Would it be asking any candidate for president too much to make this claim?Would/could Mitt Rmoney?
Here is why I ask.I have not seen Mitt Rmoney's tax returns.
Why is this important?
Because Mitt Rmoney is a devout Mormon.Because Mitt Rmoney is a devout Latter Day Saint with a family history closely entwined with the leadership of the Mormon church.
By some accounts ,devout Mitt Romney has tithed almost a quarter of a BILLION dollars to the LDS church!And without tax returns..who knows...while it could be way less...it could also be way more!
You maybe asking so what?Don't allot of Christians tithe 10%?Isn't what Mitt Rmoney gives to his church between him and his church?I answer yes,I agree.It is.
Except...
...Except this proves his loyalty and commitment to his faith.
Is he just as loyal to his country?Not releasing his tax returns;having Cayman Islands shell game type tax evasion practices makes it appear that he does not have the same devotion to America as he does to his Mormon roots!
This is just the opposite of what John F. Kennedy pledged.
This is why I am for the separation of church and state!
"No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money.[Matthew 6:24]
By not showing his tax returns,Mitt Rmoney is being disingenuous.I find this personally troublesome.For instance:
According to Mitt Rmoney's own family history,when Utah became a state his family(prominent leaders in the LDS church)fled to Mexico to keep the polygamous practice of their faith alive at the insistence of their church.
In theory,this could lead to a conflict of interest for president Mitt Rmoney.If the leader and prophet of his church,Thomas S. Monson,told Mitt Rmoney that God told him that polygamy should again be legal in Utah,would Mitt Rmoney throw out his current belief that marriage is only between one man and one woman,or would he stand by it?
With or without a Kennedy type pledge,only the release of of Mitt Rmoney's tax records would show where his true loyalties lie...something the citizens of The United States Of America should have every right to demand of the person they may or may not vote for for president.
Mitt Rmoney:Release your tax records:NOW!
Monday, September 10, 2012
Saturday, September 01, 2012
Clint Eastwood At The Republican National Convention
Arguably the highlight of the Republican National Convention was the last evening's entertaining speech by Hollywood icon Clint Eastwood.But did you know this was not the first time Clint has been to the RNC?Go 44:30 into George H. W. Bush's 1988 acceptance speech to see what I mean(I tried to find a shorter clip to post,but couldn't-sorry):
Now,here is Clint Eastwood's funny and fun speech:
Now,here is Clint Eastwood's funny and fun speech:
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Ryan Is Wrong On Rape
At around 1:03 on this video,Republican V.P. candidate,Paul Ryan,when asked about abortion for rape victims,states,"The method of conception does not change the definition of life".I understand that Paul Ryan is pro-life.I understand that these views match his Catholic faith,but to be so pro-life as to justify that a pregnancy is a positive result of a violent act against women is akin to pushing women's rights back to the dark ages.
As a Christian male,I find this very offensive.
I have a favorite web sight called BibleGateway.com.On this sight I can go through almost every Biblical verse from nearly every English version Bible.Via their search engine,I can quickly find any verse and/or passage that I am searching for.I typed in the word 'abortion' and found:"Sorry, we didn’t find any results for your search." I did not find a single verse in any of the English language Bibles,except a variant reading of Job 3:16 in the Young Literal Translation(and that was not a definitively anti-abortion verse).I tried to find another word or term,via Google Search,that could be substituted in the Bibles for the word abortion,and I could find none.
I then typed in,RAPE.Some of the Bibles had many verses,but some did not use the word RAPE.Some,instead,use the word,DEFILED.
So I searched DEFILED.
Low and behold,there appeared many many verses about this.
The first item I came across was the defilement/rape of Dinah.
Dinah was the daughter of Jacob/Israel.She was raped by Shechem a man from a neighboring people.
This offense against Dinah was so repugnant to the Israelites that they wiped out Shechem's whole male population,destroyed the village,and took the spoils!
After all this retribution for the rape of their sister and daughter,Mr. Ryan,do you really think that the Israelites would then say,"Sorry,Dinah,but rape is just another form of conception,"?
Your trouble,Mr. Ryan,is when you condone rapist's actions with your 'rape is just another form of conception' jabber,you are wrong.No matter how you try to justify and nullify it:rape is rape! It is a violent act against our mothers,wives and daughters!You devalue women by telling them that if they are attacked by a man and impregnated,that they should be thanking God for being so brutally violated.
WRONG!!!
Mr.Ryan,people are so outraged by this defilement,that even the Bible teaches us that whole peoples were to be wiped out because of it.
It is not a 'different kind of conception'!It is RAPE!
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Why I Won't Vote Republican!!!
The problem with the large amount of mostly semi-anonymous political advertisements isn't the self serving lies and out of context truths made to appear like lies,but the pushing the envelope idea that nothing is to be believed.
It has long been noted that Carl Rove doesn't care if you believe in his attack style ads.He just wants to supplant your faith with doubt.
Put enough doubt into a formally held belief and it is easy to plant a new idea.
That's why this political cycle is so filled with totally false slogans and totally out of context sound bites that make you think someone like president Obama is for some negative when he is really against it.
A great example of this is that the President wants to take away the military's right to vote early in Ohio.AS I posted earlier on Face Book to someone whom voiced his hatred of Obama over this very stance-the idea is quite simply and out and out lie:
Bill,here is the truth:the Republicans tried to pass a law stopping all early voting except for military personnel .Their reasoning behind this was in the last election, most early voters voted Democratic. Obama opposed this bill because early voting was important to the elderly, the sick,those in college,and those that were disabled. The Republican bill was not passed, NOWHERE HAS THE MILITARY VOTE EVER BEEN THOUGHT OF BEING TAKEN AWAY! The trick in the telling, is in saying Obama opposed the bill...the bill that took early voting away from many many people BUT NOT THE MILITARY! Republican leaders are mis-leading the people they want to vote for them,not leading them! You, Bill,should be asking why are your leaders mis-leading you instead of being good leaders?
Don't believe me...click HERE.
The fact that the Republican pulpits know this issue to be out and out false and still do nothing to dismiss it in itself is very telling.
It can-in fact must-be assumed that there is opposition to these falsehoods within the Republican party.This is not the average tit for tat bantering of most other political campaigns.This is not just misusing data to your benefit.This is a first:this is out and out knowingly totally 100% lying.
That no Republican has spoken against this evil practice can only mean a few different things.That the whole party wants Obama out at any cost can not be one of them.There is too much vocal complaining and outrage against President Obama's own old fashioned twisting of data ads for that idea to be sound.There are Republicans that recognize fairness.
It is more likely that the right is so in line with the top power mongers,that like new recruits in boot camp they are afraid to step out of line because the consequences would be too harsh.
This argument is more compelling to anyone that has watched any of the Republican primaries with any interest.Well thought of Republican elder statesmen lost their long held seats to young pups just because these elder state men dared to glance in the democrats direction:These elder-many many year Republican congressmen were deemed not Republican enough!
These elder state men dared not to ask,''How high?'' when told to jump by very powerful people within their own party.
This leads to one to ask,just who is more powerful than a United States congressman with a long held seat?
You just have to follow the $$$.Unlike the more eschewed and divided Democratic party{which many Democrats view as a good thing},the Republicans more and more are looking like puppets of the very rich and powerful few.
Step out of line and you get stepped on!
I don't know about you,but I prefer my government representatives to govern with a mind somewhat of their own.
Sure,there may appear to be more power when it is controlled by a very powerful few.But in our United States republic power is supposed to be controlled by the people for the of the people.
The government isn't here so much to make money as to provide a service for it's people!
How can we vote-why should we vote-for people or persons afraid to speak when they know something within their own party is wrong?!?
They fly their banners that say,'Don't tread on me!',and 'Live Free Or Die!' ,yet if they even breath wrong they are replaced!
I have to ask,Mitt,if I vote for you,how does this in any way mean you will represent me at all in any way?!?
I can't see how it will.Maybe President's compassion for the poor(Obamacare) is his weakness.But I choose to vote for a man than a puppet!
It has long been noted that Carl Rove doesn't care if you believe in his attack style ads.He just wants to supplant your faith with doubt.
Put enough doubt into a formally held belief and it is easy to plant a new idea.
That's why this political cycle is so filled with totally false slogans and totally out of context sound bites that make you think someone like president Obama is for some negative when he is really against it.
A great example of this is that the President wants to take away the military's right to vote early in Ohio.AS I posted earlier on Face Book to someone whom voiced his hatred of Obama over this very stance-the idea is quite simply and out and out lie:
Bill,here is the truth:the Republicans tried to pass a law stopping all early voting except for military personnel .Their reasoning behind this was in the last election, most early voters voted Democratic. Obama opposed this bill because early voting was important to the elderly, the sick,those in college,and those that were disabled. The Republican bill was not passed, NOWHERE HAS THE MILITARY VOTE EVER BEEN THOUGHT OF BEING TAKEN AWAY! The trick in the telling, is in saying Obama opposed the bill...the bill that took early voting away from many many people BUT NOT THE MILITARY! Republican leaders are mis-leading the people they want to vote for them,not leading them! You, Bill,should be asking why are your leaders mis-leading you instead of being good leaders?
Don't believe me...click HERE.
The fact that the Republican pulpits know this issue to be out and out false and still do nothing to dismiss it in itself is very telling.
It can-in fact must-be assumed that there is opposition to these falsehoods within the Republican party.This is not the average tit for tat bantering of most other political campaigns.This is not just misusing data to your benefit.This is a first:this is out and out knowingly totally 100% lying.
That no Republican has spoken against this evil practice can only mean a few different things.That the whole party wants Obama out at any cost can not be one of them.There is too much vocal complaining and outrage against President Obama's own old fashioned twisting of data ads for that idea to be sound.There are Republicans that recognize fairness.
It is more likely that the right is so in line with the top power mongers,that like new recruits in boot camp they are afraid to step out of line because the consequences would be too harsh.
This argument is more compelling to anyone that has watched any of the Republican primaries with any interest.Well thought of Republican elder statesmen lost their long held seats to young pups just because these elder state men dared to glance in the democrats direction:These elder-many many year Republican congressmen were deemed not Republican enough!
These elder state men dared not to ask,''How high?'' when told to jump by very powerful people within their own party.
This leads to one to ask,just who is more powerful than a United States congressman with a long held seat?
You just have to follow the $$$.Unlike the more eschewed and divided Democratic party{which many Democrats view as a good thing},the Republicans more and more are looking like puppets of the very rich and powerful few.
Step out of line and you get stepped on!
I don't know about you,but I prefer my government representatives to govern with a mind somewhat of their own.
Sure,there may appear to be more power when it is controlled by a very powerful few.But in our United States republic power is supposed to be controlled by the people for the of the people.
The government isn't here so much to make money as to provide a service for it's people!
How can we vote-why should we vote-for people or persons afraid to speak when they know something within their own party is wrong?!?
They fly their banners that say,'Don't tread on me!',and 'Live Free Or Die!' ,yet if they even breath wrong they are replaced!
I have to ask,Mitt,if I vote for you,how does this in any way mean you will represent me at all in any way?!?
I can't see how it will.Maybe President's compassion for the poor(Obamacare) is his weakness.But I choose to vote for a man than a puppet!
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Boy,You Got To Carry That Weight
You shall not have in your bag differing weights,a large and a small.You shall not have in your house differing measures,a large and a small.You shall have a full and just weight;you shall have a full and just measure,that your days may be prolonged in the land which the Lord your God gives you.For everyone who does these things, everyone who acts unjustly is an abomination to the Lord your God[.ttp://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy%2025:13-16&version=NASB#en-NASB-5561]
I have always believed that The Bible is the living,breathing word of God."Nothing,"I exclaim,"Is etched in stone in The Bible(except,of course,the 10 commandments.";-).
What I mean by this is that as humyn kind grows the words in the good book continue to teach.Simply put,this means that the Bible continues to be a learning tool even with scripture that has seemingly become outdated.
The above verses are a good example of this Biblical learning curve.At first glance,this law would seemingly to make no sense.Those with little,no-or flawed- knowledge of ancient times could easily misinterpret this piece of literature[in my opinion,an all too common modern (un)intentional Biblical practice,today].
In fact,this is a verse about fair business practices.When selling something by weight,use fair and balanced scales.Do not use heavy scales to sell less product.Don't use a lighter scale when taking some one's gold.BE FAIR IN YOUR BUSINESS DEALINGS!
In my belief,in this modern day & age,when a pound of coffee sells now for 11.5 oz,this verse is anything but antiquated.
When 'fair and balanced' now stands for blatant propaganda:an unbalanced weight(!),my point about The Bible being the living,breathing word of God is practically made for me.
When corporations uses sleight of hand as a common business practice,this set of verses practically shouts out the words of God.
But are these verses just about commerce?
The Catholic church uses the government as a crutch not to acknowledge a priest's misconduct,or even to reimburse the underage victims and give them their just due.The church,then,shouts that this self said same government is unjust because the church doesn't believe in giving reproductive rights to hired non-church members.Is Christ's church using different wights and measures?
And,what about us?Are we exempt from using balanced scales?Do we,for instance,set different standards for those we like then with those whom we oppose?Do we hold the Democrats to a higher or lower standard then the Republicans?Is it justified for us,but not for them?If something is alright for us to do,but not for them,does this mean we hold our opposition to higher standards then we do for ourselves?
Heaven forbid!
See what happens when we use The Bible as the living,breathing word of God?We find out not just what to do,but,also,what we shouldn't.
Yes,of course this means studying the word.It also means contemplation,and,can I say prayer?
But,also,a fair measure means to be be fair with all people in all of your dealings.Tolerance;blind justice...for all peoples.
We could use more-not less- of this today.
The Bible not relevant?I don't think so.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Are Republicans Bullies?
One of the most important topics in The United States right now is the subject of bullying.It seems you can't turn to a newspaper,magazine,Tv or radio talk show without there being an awful clamour about the woes of bullying. Every one is concerned on just what can be done to stop this purge on American society.
Bullying is terrible.No one deserves to be bullied.
How do you stop it?Find the biggest bully on the block and punch him in the nose?No.
You look for the biggest bully around and you expose him.Topple the biggest bully and-perhaps-bullying will become less and less tolerated.Maybe,if we can limit the power of bullying,it's power will have much less of a punch.
Cut the head off and the fish dies.
I decided to look for the biggest bully.But what is bullying?Without knowing this exact type,how would I know whom to exactly go after?
I Googled,"Signs of Bullying", and checked the first two searches[ http://www.stopbullying.gov/at-risk/warning-signs/index.html#bullying ; http://www.education.com/reference/article/signs-a-child-bullies-others/ ;http://www.education.com/reference/article/Ref_Children_Who_Bully/?page=2].
I think I found what I needed.
Here are some signs that you are a bully:
Some bullies are quite popular, enjoying high status and esteem from their peers, and even teachers. These are called “Hidden bullies” - popular children who exhibit aggression (persistent arguing, fighting, getting in trouble).
And here are behavior issues associated to bullies:
That's when it hit me:The Republican party is the Alpha Male of Bullying!
Oh,yeah...it was all in there all right!Heck,Bullying was practically the Republican hand book.They made an art of it.
The question I had to ask next was:If America is so deadset against the Bully,how can we tolerate the bully palpate of the Republican party?
We can't.At least,we shouldn't.The only true way for bullying to stop,is for the Republicans to start to show compassion and tolerance...for them to allow dissension in their racks.Stop bullying,now!Show respect.Give respect.
I ask you Republican party to lead instead of mis~leading.Be a force for good.Act like the good Americans you claim to be.What the walk.Talk the talk.
STOP BULLYING,NOW!!!
Bullying is terrible.No one deserves to be bullied.
How do you stop it?Find the biggest bully on the block and punch him in the nose?No.
You look for the biggest bully around and you expose him.Topple the biggest bully and-perhaps-bullying will become less and less tolerated.Maybe,if we can limit the power of bullying,it's power will have much less of a punch.
Cut the head off and the fish dies.
I decided to look for the biggest bully.But what is bullying?Without knowing this exact type,how would I know whom to exactly go after?
I Googled,"Signs of Bullying", and checked the first two searches[ http://www.stopbullying.gov/at-risk/warning-signs/index.html#bullying ; http://www.education.com/reference/article/signs-a-child-bullies-others/ ;http://www.education.com/reference/article/Ref_Children_Who_Bully/?page=2].
I think I found what I needed.
Here are some signs that you are a bully:
- Get into physical or verbal fights
- Have friends who bully others
- Are increasingly aggressive
- Get sent to the principal’s office or to detention frequently
- Have unexplained extra money or new belongings
- Blame others for their problems
- Don’t accept responsibility for their actions
- Are competitive and worry about their reputation or popularity
- Average or above average self-esteem.
- Impulsive personalities.
- Lack of empathy.
- Difficulty conforming to rules.
- Positive attitudes toward violence.
And here are behavior issues associated to bullies:
- Get into frequent fights,
- Be injured in a fight,
- Vandalize property,
- Steal property,
- Drink alcohol,
- Smoke,
- Be truant from school,
- Drop out of school, and
- Carry a weapon.
That's when it hit me:The Republican party is the Alpha Male of Bullying!
Oh,yeah...it was all in there all right!Heck,Bullying was practically the Republican hand book.They made an art of it.
The question I had to ask next was:If America is so deadset against the Bully,how can we tolerate the bully palpate of the Republican party?
We can't.At least,we shouldn't.The only true way for bullying to stop,is for the Republicans to start to show compassion and tolerance...for them to allow dissension in their racks.Stop bullying,now!Show respect.Give respect.
I ask you Republican party to lead instead of mis~leading.Be a force for good.Act like the good Americans you claim to be.What the walk.Talk the talk.
STOP BULLYING,NOW!!!
Monday, May 28, 2012
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Mormons Mad At Mitt Romney
According to Hippocratic sources a large and again larger segment of Latter Day saints are turning against Mitt Romney for his heretical stance of being a master of his own planet 'before he earns it by dying first'!
"Sure,Mitt wears his temple garments,"one Mormon woman is reported as saying,"But it is not enough to just wear them.You have to wear them in your heart.Mitt is cheating.By becoming president of The United States of America he is basically becoming the ruler over the Earth.He's skipping a step.Most Latter Day Saints believe it wrong to attempt this while you are still alive.Mormons can only rule planets AFTER THEY DIE!He's Satan."
An elderly saint puts it this way,"The church is known for it's prophecy.This could be a rule changer.If we don't have to die before we are rewarded with our own planet,we might as well just sell people naming rights to stars.Besides,Earth isn't his to rule,now,is it?!?"
To be fair,The Mormon Church's official stance is that saints will probably not own their own planets.But to be even fairer still,LDS theology has planet owning after death as a doable Mormon fundamental belief.
"I'm not saying that I would want Mitt assassinated,"claimed a Mormon missionary in Missoula,"In fact,just the opposite.I hope Mitt lives long and prospers.But what would happen he died after he was swore in?Would he own two planets?It boggles the mind."
"It would be,in my opinion"said a teenage girl wearing a summer dress,"Like a leverage buyout....replacing a truly God like saint with only a normal man.We're talking a pharaoh vs. God scenario,dah."
Others see it another way,"If he can rule the world before becoming God,"says a Latter Day small businessman,"Imagine what he could do for the economy.I think these anti-Romney Mormons are morons."
The Hippocratic Party does not take a stance on this issue.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Saturday, May 19, 2012
The Anti-Christian Right
3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
“Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39 When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’
40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’
To many right wing Republicans the above Bible verses are blasphemy.They care not for the poor,nor are merciful or pure of heart.To them,Jesus is a reason to exclude people.To this I proclaim:
Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves. 16“You will know them by their fruits. Grapes are not gathered from thorn bushes nor figs from thistles, are they? 17“So every good tree bears good fruit, but the bad tree bears bad fruit. 18“A good tree cannot produce bad fruit, nor can a bad tree produce good fruit. 19“Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 20“So then, you will know them by their fruits.
21“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter. 22“Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform many miracles?’ 23“And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; DEPART FROM ME, YOU WHO PRACTICE LAWLESSNESS.’
And then there this:
Jesus answered: “Watch out that no one deceives you. 5 For many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Messiah,’ and will deceive many.
I am constantly amazed at the arrogance of the supposed Christian right as they use Christianity not to help the down trodden.Not to bless and forgive.Not to help.But to oppose the mercy of Jesus Christ.
They use abortion as a lightening rod to show whom is a heathen and whom is not.Call their opponents murderers.Yet,they themselves are willing to let people die because these said people for one reason or another don't meet the narrow standard that they themselves profess."Let them starve.";"The government is here to build roads,and maintain and army to defend us,not deliver universal health care.";"We need to feed these businesses because they are too big to fail."; Those welfare bums are living off my dime.I am sick of it.Let them starve."
It's as if they have never heard the words of The New Testament,but are blindly following the word of men whom choose mislead the flock of The Lord.
Truthfully tell me,is this how you perceive of the Republican party:
Compassionate.
Tolerant.
Inclusive.
Free,independent thinking.
For the health and well being of all Americans.
For liberty and justice for all.
Truthful.
For the government of the people,by the people ,for the people.
I didn't think so.This is definitely not how the Republican party is seen.
It proclaims Christianity but is anything but!
The Republican party has become nothing but the tool of the anti-Christian Big business/Wall Street agenda.Greed.Desire.Lust.Hate.Division.Prideful.Bigoted.Arrogance.Profit before truthful measures.
They use The Bible not to be Christian to their fellow Americans!As the Cleveland rock legend,Michael Stanley sang,"The Lord uses the good ones,and the bad ones use The Lord."
Repent,Republican Party!
It is not too late to follow The Lord Jesus' path!
Republicans-you must ask yourselves:If your leaders are so righteous...why do they mislead instead of lead?Why do they lie when they have the truth?Why do they use innuendo,hate and bigotry,when they can lead with honesty?
Repent.Republican Party!Repent!
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
“Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39 When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’
40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’
To many right wing Republicans the above Bible verses are blasphemy.They care not for the poor,nor are merciful or pure of heart.To them,Jesus is a reason to exclude people.To this I proclaim:
Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves. 16“You will know them by their fruits. Grapes are not gathered from thorn bushes nor figs from thistles, are they? 17“So every good tree bears good fruit, but the bad tree bears bad fruit. 18“A good tree cannot produce bad fruit, nor can a bad tree produce good fruit. 19“Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 20“So then, you will know them by their fruits.
21“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter. 22“Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform many miracles?’ 23“And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; DEPART FROM ME, YOU WHO PRACTICE LAWLESSNESS.’
And then there this:
Jesus answered: “Watch out that no one deceives you. 5 For many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Messiah,’ and will deceive many.
I am constantly amazed at the arrogance of the supposed Christian right as they use Christianity not to help the down trodden.Not to bless and forgive.Not to help.But to oppose the mercy of Jesus Christ.
They use abortion as a lightening rod to show whom is a heathen and whom is not.Call their opponents murderers.Yet,they themselves are willing to let people die because these said people for one reason or another don't meet the narrow standard that they themselves profess."Let them starve.";"The government is here to build roads,and maintain and army to defend us,not deliver universal health care.";"We need to feed these businesses because they are too big to fail."; Those welfare bums are living off my dime.I am sick of it.Let them starve."
It's as if they have never heard the words of The New Testament,but are blindly following the word of men whom choose mislead the flock of The Lord.
Truthfully tell me,is this how you perceive of the Republican party:
Compassionate.
Tolerant.
Inclusive.
Free,independent thinking.
For the health and well being of all Americans.
For liberty and justice for all.
Truthful.
For the government of the people,by the people ,for the people.
I didn't think so.This is definitely not how the Republican party is seen.
It proclaims Christianity but is anything but!
The Republican party has become nothing but the tool of the anti-Christian Big business/Wall Street agenda.Greed.Desire.Lust.Hate.Division.Prideful.Bigoted.Arrogance.Profit before truthful measures.
They use The Bible not to be Christian to their fellow Americans!As the Cleveland rock legend,Michael Stanley sang,"The Lord uses the good ones,and the bad ones use The Lord."
Repent,Republican Party!
It is not too late to follow The Lord Jesus' path!
Republicans-you must ask yourselves:If your leaders are so righteous...why do they mislead instead of lead?Why do they lie when they have the truth?Why do they use innuendo,hate and bigotry,when they can lead with honesty?
Repent.Republican Party!Repent!
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Sunday, April 08, 2012
Happy Easter
When they came back from the tomb, they told all these things to the Eleven and to all the others. It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the others with them who told this to the apostles. But they did not believe the women, because their words seemed to them like nonsense. Peter, however, got up and ran to the tomb. Bending over, he saw the strips of linen lying by themselves, and he went away, wondering to himself what had happened.
Sunday, April 01, 2012
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Sunday, March 18, 2012
What in Blue Blazes?!?
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| I'm getting ready for a two week trip with my brother(Carl) and his hiking buddy(Lee) on the Appalachian Trail.We gave it a practice run on an eight mile(+) loop on the Buckeye Trail at West Branch,Ohio. |
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| It was a tad muddy. |
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| Carl & Lee. |
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| Me |
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| One of the many many spider webs we found along the trail. |
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| Like a mirror...notice the Blue Heron nests in the background. |
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| Beautiful road walking. |
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| Baron,the dog. |
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| A steep down. |
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| A really big tree. |
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| Walking the high line. |
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| I couldn't resist.Last,but not least,here is a beaver shot. |
Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Thoroughly Modern Millie
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Mitt Romney Believes In The Total Eradication Of All Christians In America
I have talked before about the importance of the separation between church and state.As a Christian and as an American,I believe the very fabric of our nation depends on this notion.The Republican candidates each claiming to be holier than thou is a good example why this is true.
Here lies the danger.With each candidate proposing to be closer to God,we come closer to having a despot king.
Here's why.
The reason our founders did not want a king-in fact-were so afraid of a king,is that kings can have absolute power.
The way most despots become king is to claim that they and only they,via God's authority,have the right to be king.How else can they be king other than by God's will?God's grace falls more on these rich and the powerful men because God loves them more.This is why they become king.Because they have a better 'in' with God,They are God's mouthpiece.The arm of God.Thus,it can be said,once they become king,they can claim to be God.
Of course,the saying,'absolute power corrupts absolutely',is given full meaning in this falsehood.No man,except Jesus, is God.To claim so is craziness.Thus leaders-claiming religion only to suit their needs,become despots...This is why in America,we rejoice in the claim that all men are created equal:that we will have no king.We are all for one,and one for all,in this together.We will not accept any king's 'state run religion'.We will shout for the separation of anything that will create such a despot.We will believe[or not believe] as we so choose.There will be no government run church.We will be free men.Created equally.
This is why,until recently,candidates ran as if our democratic,republic was their main reason for their running for office.They ran to serve the public.All of the people.
But,now,since Rick Santorum,Mitt Romney and there ilk seem to be using their faith as a springboard to kingdom come...er..the presidency,I feel I am on fair ground bringing their religion into play.
Mitt Romney believes in the total eradication of all Christians in America.
This is not conjecture.This is not name calling.This is one of Mitt Romney's fundamental religious beliefs.
The media tends to point out that The Mormons-The Church Of Latter Day Saints-have a few quirky differences in their dogma that few of the rest of us believe.That Mormons-if they are good-can end up,upon their deaths,ruling their own planet.That they can baptize the dead of other religious denominations into their Mormon faith.That they can wear sackcloth garments under their clothes.And,in order to be married in Heaven,they can be sealed in the Mormon Temple first.
I have heard different LDS'ers argue against all these points.
What,however,I have never heard any Mormon argue against,what,in fact,every Mormon believes,is this:That all of the Christians that lived in the ancient times of America were wiped out.Totally annihilated.All remnants of their existence destroyed.
Except,of course,The Golden Tablets.
But this is the chosen land. The land of Divine Providence God's country. How can this be? Is it possible?
No.But why not?
Because of our Declaration Of Independence. Because of our Constitution. These documents-some say-inspired literatures-were written by our founding fathers.They guarantee freedom and justice for all.Freedom from despots.Freedom from kings.Freedom from a government that forces its faith upon those that do not choose to worship its way.
Do we really need-or want-men proclaiming to know God better than you and me-trying to get our votes?Are we really searching for God Kings?Do we really want to go down that road again? As a God fearing American,I say thee:NAY! I need no man to order his supposed God's will upon me.Do not dare tell me it is God's will to attack a country when it's your own.Do not pretend to be king,and that your decision is based on His will instead of the people that voted you into office! If you truly love and fear Our Lord,honor our country and the rules it iss governed by.
Lead!Don't Mis-lead!
With liberty,and justice for all. .
Here lies the danger.With each candidate proposing to be closer to God,we come closer to having a despot king.
Here's why.
The reason our founders did not want a king-in fact-were so afraid of a king,is that kings can have absolute power.
The way most despots become king is to claim that they and only they,via God's authority,have the right to be king.How else can they be king other than by God's will?God's grace falls more on these rich and the powerful men because God loves them more.This is why they become king.Because they have a better 'in' with God,They are God's mouthpiece.The arm of God.Thus,it can be said,once they become king,they can claim to be God.
Of course,the saying,'absolute power corrupts absolutely',is given full meaning in this falsehood.No man,except Jesus, is God.To claim so is craziness.Thus leaders-claiming religion only to suit their needs,become despots...This is why in America,we rejoice in the claim that all men are created equal:that we will have no king.We are all for one,and one for all,in this together.We will not accept any king's 'state run religion'.We will shout for the separation of anything that will create such a despot.We will believe[or not believe] as we so choose.There will be no government run church.We will be free men.Created equally.
This is why,until recently,candidates ran as if our democratic,republic was their main reason for their running for office.They ran to serve the public.All of the people.
But,now,since Rick Santorum,Mitt Romney and there ilk seem to be using their faith as a springboard to kingdom come...er..the presidency,I feel I am on fair ground bringing their religion into play.
Mitt Romney believes in the total eradication of all Christians in America.
This is not conjecture.This is not name calling.This is one of Mitt Romney's fundamental religious beliefs.
The media tends to point out that The Mormons-The Church Of Latter Day Saints-have a few quirky differences in their dogma that few of the rest of us believe.That Mormons-if they are good-can end up,upon their deaths,ruling their own planet.That they can baptize the dead of other religious denominations into their Mormon faith.That they can wear sackcloth garments under their clothes.And,in order to be married in Heaven,they can be sealed in the Mormon Temple first.
I have heard different LDS'ers argue against all these points.
What,however,I have never heard any Mormon argue against,what,in fact,every Mormon believes,is this:That all of the Christians that lived in the ancient times of America were wiped out.Totally annihilated.All remnants of their existence destroyed.
Except,of course,The Golden Tablets.
But this is the chosen land. The land of Divine Providence God's country. How can this be? Is it possible?
No.But why not?
Because of our Declaration Of Independence. Because of our Constitution. These documents-some say-inspired literatures-were written by our founding fathers.They guarantee freedom and justice for all.Freedom from despots.Freedom from kings.Freedom from a government that forces its faith upon those that do not choose to worship its way.
Do we really need-or want-men proclaiming to know God better than you and me-trying to get our votes?Are we really searching for God Kings?Do we really want to go down that road again? As a God fearing American,I say thee:NAY! I need no man to order his supposed God's will upon me.Do not dare tell me it is God's will to attack a country when it's your own.Do not pretend to be king,and that your decision is based on His will instead of the people that voted you into office! If you truly love and fear Our Lord,honor our country and the rules it iss governed by.
Lead!Don't Mis-lead!
With liberty,and justice for all. .
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Mitt Romney: Mormon Moron or Just Huge Hypocrite
Ok,watch the video first(sorry about the commercial and having to click on the link):
This is a decent clip of Mr.Romney speaking his mind...voicing his opinion.Being against governmental intrusion on religion is a no brainer...right?!?
Well...no.
Mitt Romney is either a moron on Mormon history:His own family's history,or he is a huge hypocrite pandering to voters-ok--mis-leading voters-to get elected.
Way back in the day,the Mormon church felt so strongly about making the Utah territory a state that without United States approval,they formed their own state.
The United States was strongly against this proposition,so strongly in fact,that they began a secret war against the powers that be:The Mormon Church.
Push came to shove.The government of The United States proclaimed that Utah would never become a state as long as the Church of Latter Day Saints followed the practice of polygamy.Though the church felt so adamant about polygamy that they sent a group of missionaries to Mexico to continue the practice,they capitulated to the government of the U.S.of A.,and Utah became a state in 1896.
Is Mitt Romney ignorant of his own family's history?Of his church's?Or is he saying that America was wrong to enforce it's views on religion,then,as well as now?If the third option is his choice,then what does that say about his beliefs?His own church was willing to bend-you could say change-it's rules and capitulate on matters most would argue are far more intrusive then birth control for employees.Why should he not be equally inclined to allow the government of the people by the people for the people to demand compliance to it's established laws?
One would also have to ask if Mr.Romney would be so compassionate for all religions and their rights to to proclaim religious law over American civil laws.Would Mr.Romney argue for the right of a religion to chop off the hand of any person that caught stealing-even those not of that religion?Hanging people for smiling to the wrong person?Crucifying someone for performing miracles?
America must have the separation of church and state.When we separated from England,king George was not only just the king,but he was also the head of the Church of England.It is one of the fundamental reasons we fought against the British and why we so strongly hold the right of no governmental sanctioned religion.We are against oppressive omnipresent demigod kings.America believes ,'That All Men Are Created Equal'.
Governmental laws must trump religious laws,just as federal laws must trump state laws.Granted,this is a fine thin line.Religious rights and states rights,for the most part,must be left to these individual organizations.But,just as if you are receiving governmental funds,you must play by their rules and regulations to incur them,so must you play by the laws of our great country in order to incur the most out of its benefits.
'Live Free Or Die',is not just a Tea Party catchphrase,it must be the spirit all of us,as Americans,should live by.As our friends to the right are so fondly of saying,'Freedom Isn't Free'.
For Mitt Romney to spout that he will get rid of governmental influences shows that he has no grasp on his own past,let alone that of America's.Do we really want a glorified money launderer as president,or do we need a commander in chief?
You decide.I have.
This is a decent clip of Mr.Romney speaking his mind...voicing his opinion.Being against governmental intrusion on religion is a no brainer...right?!?
Well...no.
Mitt Romney is either a moron on Mormon history:His own family's history,or he is a huge hypocrite pandering to voters-ok--mis-leading voters-to get elected.
Way back in the day,the Mormon church felt so strongly about making the Utah territory a state that without United States approval,they formed their own state.
The United States was strongly against this proposition,so strongly in fact,that they began a secret war against the powers that be:The Mormon Church.
Push came to shove.The government of The United States proclaimed that Utah would never become a state as long as the Church of Latter Day Saints followed the practice of polygamy.Though the church felt so adamant about polygamy that they sent a group of missionaries to Mexico to continue the practice,they capitulated to the government of the U.S.of A.,and Utah became a state in 1896.
Is Mitt Romney ignorant of his own family's history?Of his church's?Or is he saying that America was wrong to enforce it's views on religion,then,as well as now?If the third option is his choice,then what does that say about his beliefs?His own church was willing to bend-you could say change-it's rules and capitulate on matters most would argue are far more intrusive then birth control for employees.Why should he not be equally inclined to allow the government of the people by the people for the people to demand compliance to it's established laws?
One would also have to ask if Mr.Romney would be so compassionate for all religions and their rights to to proclaim religious law over American civil laws.Would Mr.Romney argue for the right of a religion to chop off the hand of any person that caught stealing-even those not of that religion?Hanging people for smiling to the wrong person?Crucifying someone for performing miracles?
America must have the separation of church and state.When we separated from England,king George was not only just the king,but he was also the head of the Church of England.It is one of the fundamental reasons we fought against the British and why we so strongly hold the right of no governmental sanctioned religion.We are against oppressive omnipresent demigod kings.America believes ,'That All Men Are Created Equal'.
Governmental laws must trump religious laws,just as federal laws must trump state laws.Granted,this is a fine thin line.Religious rights and states rights,for the most part,must be left to these individual organizations.But,just as if you are receiving governmental funds,you must play by their rules and regulations to incur them,so must you play by the laws of our great country in order to incur the most out of its benefits.
'Live Free Or Die',is not just a Tea Party catchphrase,it must be the spirit all of us,as Americans,should live by.As our friends to the right are so fondly of saying,'Freedom Isn't Free'.
For Mitt Romney to spout that he will get rid of governmental influences shows that he has no grasp on his own past,let alone that of America's.Do we really want a glorified money launderer as president,or do we need a commander in chief?
You decide.I have.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Republicans Adding "In America" To The Lord's Prayer.
Hippocratic sources from deep within the Republican National Committee speaking on conditions of anonymity are here quoted as stating that both Mitt Romney & Newt Gingrich are campaigning to add the words,"In America",to the Lord's Prayer.
"Yes,it's true,"stated our sources.One source went even further,"The 'Pledge Of Allegiance' was meant to be a statement of allegiance to the United States of America.This repetitive enunciation may have been all well and good for the school children to stand up and state every morning during both World War I & II,But the fact is,we needed to win those wars.Saying the pledge every day guaranteed loyal citizenship.
"But,let's face it,"continued the RNC source,"Without,"Under God," to divide "One nation indivisible,"the pledge is just liberal heathen banter."
Both candidates-according to our multiple sources- claim that the idea of adding ,"In America,"to the Lord's Prayer as being their idea.
"Mitt feels adding,"In America," to the prayer would show him to be the more Christian candidate.No one loves Jesus and America more than Mitt.Mitt plans to be the first Mormon to rule a planet before dying.Becoming the leader of the free world is very important to him."
Meanwhile,the Gingrich camp is just as adamant that the ,"In America" idea came from Newt,"It just seems like a good fit,"Gingrich is claimed to have said via our sources,"There may have to be a separation of church and state,but the idea that the state and the church have to be separate is not only ludicrous,but plain out unAmerican."
Strangely,the placement of the words,"In America," inside the prayer is not the issue holding up the "In America" Lord's Prayer annoucement,but an ideological difference on which version of the prayer to use."I don't care which version is used,"Newt is said to had stated,"But it has to appear that I care."
Mitt,on the other hand,doesn't want to appear too concerned either,"Newt has to come to me on this issue.I am the Protestant,after all."
The New GOP In America Lord's Prayer
The Hyppocratic Party will have more on this story as soon it becomes avaliable.
"Yes,it's true,"stated our sources.One source went even further,"The 'Pledge Of Allegiance' was meant to be a statement of allegiance to the United States of America.This repetitive enunciation may have been all well and good for the school children to stand up and state every morning during both World War I & II,But the fact is,we needed to win those wars.Saying the pledge every day guaranteed loyal citizenship.
"But,let's face it,"continued the RNC source,"Without,"Under God," to divide "One nation indivisible,"the pledge is just liberal heathen banter."
Both candidates-according to our multiple sources- claim that the idea of adding ,"In America,"to the Lord's Prayer as being their idea.
"Mitt feels adding,"In America," to the prayer would show him to be the more Christian candidate.No one loves Jesus and America more than Mitt.Mitt plans to be the first Mormon to rule a planet before dying.Becoming the leader of the free world is very important to him."
Meanwhile,the Gingrich camp is just as adamant that the ,"In America" idea came from Newt,"It just seems like a good fit,"Gingrich is claimed to have said via our sources,"There may have to be a separation of church and state,but the idea that the state and the church have to be separate is not only ludicrous,but plain out unAmerican."
Strangely,the placement of the words,"In America," inside the prayer is not the issue holding up the "In America" Lord's Prayer annoucement,but an ideological difference on which version of the prayer to use."I don't care which version is used,"Newt is said to had stated,"But it has to appear that I care."
Mitt,on the other hand,doesn't want to appear too concerned either,"Newt has to come to me on this issue.I am the Protestant,after all."
The New GOP In America Lord's Prayer
Our Father, which art in heaven,
Hallowed be thy Name.
Thy Kingdom come.
Thy will be done In America,on earth,
And as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
As we forgive them that trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
But deliver us from evil.
[For thine is the kingdom,
Hallowed be thy Name.
Thy Kingdom come.
Thy will be done In America,on earth,
And as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
As we forgive them that trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
But deliver us from evil.
[For thine is the kingdom,
The power, and the glory,
For ever and ever.]
Amen.
The Hyppocratic Party will have more on this story as soon it becomes avaliable.
Monday, January 16, 2012
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