I hate to say it but for me the jury is still out on this topic folks.
I have heard a lot of noise from the people who claim it is real. But I also believe actions speak louder than words.
And I was very interested to note that all the people who claim that Global warming is a problem seem to not REALLY care about it so much.
They have a big concert to make people aware and they all show up in Humvees and other gas guzzling monstrosities.
Al Gore, the leader in the whole "Oh no we are doomed" crowd was VERY notable in not observing the lights out night we all shared in worldwide earlier this year. (He had tons of lights on).
Even more telling he always travels in a caravan "for safety" with 3 or 4 SUV's and other cars to all his social engagements, he refuses to have an honest, open debate, OH and the convoy he travels in has to remain idling, sometimes for hours, while he speaks, just in case he has to leave quick.
I also Like to note that there are some scientists who disagree with the global warming hypothesis.
HERE is a link to one of their sites.
I found some of this guy's arguments to be ... persuasive.
So if I ever really come up with a thought about Global Warming I will let you know.
July 20, 2009
I can't believe it.
I found an irritating one today people. Just thought I would share it with all of you because the thinking is alarming.
I got ahold of this originally from a friend’s Facebook page. I commented there but I felt that this really required a little more than I could get in on the comments spot SO…
First of all you might want to read the original blog to which I am responding.
It is right here.
But now to get into the nitty gritty.
Let’s start with his surprisingly Accurate description of one of the issues, the article states,
Well duh!
That is a major issue… but oddly the guy posting this sees it as a good thing.
He is trying to say that Conservatives tout freedom as a mantra but that the conservative model doesn’t work, then he says That the Democrats are better because
Meanwhile in the next sentence he dooms his own argument.
But there is a big part of the problem that conservatives see in our country!
Or at least I do.
I am NOT willing to go to work and slave away for 40 to 60 hours a week so some lazy Slob can lay around all day whining that he doesn’t get good enough service on his satellite T.V. Paid for by the sweat of my brow.
And I find it crass that this guy, who wrote the article, would then have the temerity to complain that I am the one wasting our resources.
I have an honest job and am doing my part to pull the team on, NOT wasting resources. I would argue that it is the liberals who allow such laziness who are wasting resources.
While freedom is an important part of life in America, conservatives realize that there has to be responsibility coupled with the freedom or else people will fail.
Remember HE makes the point that the DEMOCRAT model means there are people who have
This means there are fewer people putting into the system than are taking out! The Democrat model, not the conservative, is the one which will
He keeps trying to blame all the issues on the Conservatives while at the same time pointing out the very reasons why the issues really lie at the doorstep of the liberals.
So his great solution?
Kill off all the people. Have mandatory abortions. Force people to early graves. Etc…
He supports in other words the same model that was attempted by many others.
For example, once the Greeks encouraged infanticide and abortion. Look where it got them. (Hey yeah let’s kill off all those kids!)
The Chinese Have tried all kinds of things. Including the idea that if you are a man and want to have sex for fun, do it with a boy. If you want to have sex for procreation find a girl/woman.
(So child abuse and rape is ok is it?)
The author of this likes to use a traditional tactic, which liberals love to bring out all the time.
He skews and twists everything he can to fit his idea but rejects all other arguments. (talk about dishonest!)
So his whole point is trying that the Conservative/s are “doomed” because they are all liars and they cannot see the truth of the big picture.
I actually find that idea a little amusing… this is like the Cast Iron Dutch oven calling the green teapot black.
He actually states,
Whoa... WaIT a minute... Isn't this guy a liberal? he just slammed them... but really he is.
AND
Yes that’s right folks, he said it! According to him we are NOT able to govern ourselves, we are not even equal!
He thinks he is better than you… And he thinks he, or someone else just like him, ought to be allowed to decide who gets to live (or die). Because he is an honest upright kinda guy, Right?
He wants the earth to prosper… never mind that MILLIONS of people will have to be sacrifice! Especially as long as all those who sacrifice are conservative.
Hey you know what would work better? Let’s kill off ALL the people on earth! That would ensure that people would NEVER again be a problem here.
But no he doesn’t really want that… no He wants it to be just everyone ELSE… after all if all of us were killed off then everyone left (at least those who agree with him) could be living in a utopia.
A beautiful place where he can enslave everyone else; just because “we are not all created equal after all”. You know, it was just “some silly idea of those idiots.”
Wait until someone stronger than him uses his logic to enslave him… what will he do then?
I gotta admit I admire the Chutzpa of this guy. He actually came right out and said it!
The sad part is that so many are taken in by this idea.
I just have one piece of advice for you who think this way though. If you really think that the solution to our world’s woes is the end of at least a percentage of the human life on this planet. Then go for it.
But you first.
I want you to set the example that you want me to follow.
Because I do not think you truly have the courage of your convictions. I think you just want everyone else to lay down and die (or suffer) so that you can live it up because so far that is the only thing I have seen people who use this argument do yet. They are the ones who are so good at thinking of themselves first.
I got ahold of this originally from a friend’s Facebook page. I commented there but I felt that this really required a little more than I could get in on the comments spot SO…
First of all you might want to read the original blog to which I am responding.
It is right here.
But now to get into the nitty gritty.
Let’s start with his surprisingly Accurate description of one of the issues, the article states,
“Big State government — think Hitler, Stalin and Democrats — wants to take away your ability to do whatever you can afford to do.”
Well duh!
That is a major issue… but oddly the guy posting this sees it as a good thing.
He is trying to say that Conservatives tout freedom as a mantra but that the conservative model doesn’t work, then he says That the Democrats are better because
“You can’t out-”freedom” the Democrats. They offer no restrictions, no cultural norms, and a welfare state. Almost no obligation, even to go to work.”
Meanwhile in the next sentence he dooms his own argument.
“If everyone acts on their freedom, we’re not going to pull together in the same direction, and we won’t be able to face big problems of resources limiting our ability to do whatever we want.”
But there is a big part of the problem that conservatives see in our country!
Or at least I do.
I am NOT willing to go to work and slave away for 40 to 60 hours a week so some lazy Slob can lay around all day whining that he doesn’t get good enough service on his satellite T.V. Paid for by the sweat of my brow.
And I find it crass that this guy, who wrote the article, would then have the temerity to complain that I am the one wasting our resources.
I have an honest job and am doing my part to pull the team on, NOT wasting resources. I would argue that it is the liberals who allow such laziness who are wasting resources.
While freedom is an important part of life in America, conservatives realize that there has to be responsibility coupled with the freedom or else people will fail.
Remember HE makes the point that the DEMOCRAT model means there are people who have
“Almost no obligation, even to go to work”
This means there are fewer people putting into the system than are taking out! The Democrat model, not the conservative, is the one which will
“limit our ability to do whatever we want.”
He keeps trying to blame all the issues on the Conservatives while at the same time pointing out the very reasons why the issues really lie at the doorstep of the liberals.
So his great solution?
Kill off all the people. Have mandatory abortions. Force people to early graves. Etc…
He supports in other words the same model that was attempted by many others.
For example, once the Greeks encouraged infanticide and abortion. Look where it got them. (Hey yeah let’s kill off all those kids!)
The Chinese Have tried all kinds of things. Including the idea that if you are a man and want to have sex for fun, do it with a boy. If you want to have sex for procreation find a girl/woman.
(So child abuse and rape is ok is it?)
The author of this likes to use a traditional tactic, which liberals love to bring out all the time.
He skews and twists everything he can to fit his idea but rejects all other arguments. (talk about dishonest!)
So his whole point is trying that the Conservative/s are “doomed” because they are all liars and they cannot see the truth of the big picture.
I actually find that idea a little amusing… this is like the Cast Iron Dutch oven calling the green teapot black.
He actually states,
“Our goal in this is to smash the sacred cow of the conservatives, which is individual autonomy as a promised right to all people. It is also a sacred taboo of the left through their dogma of ‘equality.’”
Whoa... WaIT a minute... Isn't this guy a liberal? he just slammed them... but really he is.
AND
Yes that’s right folks, he said it! According to him we are NOT able to govern ourselves, we are not even equal!
He thinks he is better than you… And he thinks he, or someone else just like him, ought to be allowed to decide who gets to live (or die). Because he is an honest upright kinda guy, Right?
He wants the earth to prosper… never mind that MILLIONS of people will have to be sacrifice! Especially as long as all those who sacrifice are conservative.
Hey you know what would work better? Let’s kill off ALL the people on earth! That would ensure that people would NEVER again be a problem here.
But no he doesn’t really want that… no He wants it to be just everyone ELSE… after all if all of us were killed off then everyone left (at least those who agree with him) could be living in a utopia.
A beautiful place where he can enslave everyone else; just because “we are not all created equal after all”. You know, it was just “some silly idea of those idiots.”
Wait until someone stronger than him uses his logic to enslave him… what will he do then?
I gotta admit I admire the Chutzpa of this guy. He actually came right out and said it!
The sad part is that so many are taken in by this idea.
I just have one piece of advice for you who think this way though. If you really think that the solution to our world’s woes is the end of at least a percentage of the human life on this planet. Then go for it.
But you first.
I want you to set the example that you want me to follow.
Because I do not think you truly have the courage of your convictions. I think you just want everyone else to lay down and die (or suffer) so that you can live it up because so far that is the only thing I have seen people who use this argument do yet. They are the ones who are so good at thinking of themselves first.
July 14, 2009
Please Mr. President
Mr. President sir.
I have to tell you that I am frightened. And I feel I must blame you for this fear.
You are apparently running pell mell into destroying this country.
I served in this country’s military because I once believed in this land.
I believe in the ideals the Founders of our country had. But, by your actions, you tell me that you do not care for this country.
So I want to know why?
Why do you hate this country so much?
Why do you mock the ideals we have,… no, excuse me, HAD.?
Why are you destroying everything that so many (including myself) have sacrificed so much for?
What is it that the men who died in World War Two did that makes you despise them?
What did the Founding fathers do to you that makes you so spiteful?
I really want to know!
Why are you trying to ruin the lives of my children? What have they done to you to deserve such poor treatment?
Let’s review why I feel I have to ask these questions.
Mr. President; I have Studied history, I have served in the armed forces, I am a parent.
Everything I see you doing right now, Based on my studies and experiences, is leading us into utter devastation.
Please give us a break! Let our children have the chance to grow up safe and sound.
Give us the hope that you promised when you ran for the position you now hold.
The People have given you the chance to prove yourself… now please give them a chance too.
Like that song John Denver used to sing… “We want to live”…
I have to tell you that I am frightened. And I feel I must blame you for this fear.
You are apparently running pell mell into destroying this country.
I served in this country’s military because I once believed in this land.
I believe in the ideals the Founders of our country had. But, by your actions, you tell me that you do not care for this country.
So I want to know why?
Why do you hate this country so much?
Why do you mock the ideals we have,… no, excuse me, HAD.?
Why are you destroying everything that so many (including myself) have sacrificed so much for?
What is it that the men who died in World War Two did that makes you despise them?
What did the Founding fathers do to you that makes you so spiteful?
I really want to know!
Why are you trying to ruin the lives of my children? What have they done to you to deserve such poor treatment?
Let’s review why I feel I have to ask these questions.
1. You are increasing the national debt to unprecedented levels so our children will be burdened with more debt and interest than they can ever hope to pay.
2. You are destroying the basis of good quality health care that currently exists in favor of an inferior model, which has been historically proven to not work at all, ever.
3. You are appointing people to positions of authority who have shown themselves to be biased and or racist.
4. You are appointing people to positions of authority who have little or no ability to perform the tasks assigned.
5. You are breaking the law/s you helped to put in place when you were a congressman.
6. You are telling our enemies we are morally weak. You are saying we are not willing at the same time that we do not have the troop / physical strength to defend ourselves.
7. You appear more concerned with party politics than you are with our country's well being.
Mr. President; I have Studied history, I have served in the armed forces, I am a parent.
Everything I see you doing right now, Based on my studies and experiences, is leading us into utter devastation.
Please give us a break! Let our children have the chance to grow up safe and sound.
Give us the hope that you promised when you ran for the position you now hold.
The People have given you the chance to prove yourself… now please give them a chance too.
Like that song John Denver used to sing… “We want to live”…
"I wanna live, I wanna grow
I wanna see, I wanna know
I wanna share what I can give
I wanna be, I wanna live"
July 12, 2009
Again part 3 (hate crimes cont...)
The other day I heard an excellent example of the problem with legislating Hate crimes/speech issues.
The man speaking (I did not catch the name) pointed out that "Anyone can say anything, and that what they say can drive others to violence."
He went on " It does not matter WHO is spewing the rhetoric, Conservative or liberal; Democrat or Republican; Christian or Atheist."
See the problem here with making laws about hate speech is the constitution guarantees us the right to say whatever we want... PERIOD!
This is in the First amendment. Look here for more.
Now as I posted in the first "again" article, We need to consider where the founding fathers were coming from.
This amendment is the same one guaranteeing our religious freedom so this won't be that much of a stretch.
One of the things faced by the pilgrims; And come to think of it by the founding fathers themselves, was that they were not allowed to speak things that might be hurtful even though they were true.
They were fomenting rebellion! they could have been hanged for just saying "gosh that King George, He sure seems to be behaving cruelly."
They saw that kind of power as being tyranny. So they made certain that, that form of tyranny would not be allowed on U.S. Soil.
They saw it as wrong that the government would/could punish them for speaking out against a person (or people) truthfully who the crown (aka the government) favored.
But that is exactly what the idea behind the hate speech/crime acts is about!
I would like to take a moment here to point out that this does NOT apply to lies and verbal attacks that have no merit.
But really this is all secondary! See the real problem is that this can be used to attack innocent people.
If a pastor says something about how the old testament regards homosexuality, and someone in hearing of his statement decides to go burn down the house of a homosexual, that pastor, According to this concept, can be held accountable.
But in that case I guess we better all stop talking because we never know what it is that we might say (or for that matter what we might NOT say) that could send someone over the edge.
I would hate to be held responsible for an abortion clinic to be blown up because I said something about the eggs I got at the supermarket and I was misunderstood.
Worse even then that is the point that Anyone could say I said ANYTHING and I would be held guilty and accountable... EVEN IF I DIDN'T SAY ANYTHING!
Think about it...
And again I need to point out that this legislation does not work for everybody, if you doubt the way this is going consider the prop 8 vote in California.
The people who voted in favor of stopping same sex marriage were vilified! they were "evil and Hateful." they were "bigoted Hatemongers." so the media would have us believe.
But what the Media did NOT report was that some rather militant groups of homosexuals deliberately destroyed personal and public property ( particularly if it belonged to people who "voted against them") and they threatened, harassed and behaved violently towards people who voted in favor of the ban.
But they were not prosecuted. if it had been the other way around not only would they have had the book thrown at them, they would have been plastered all over the news for everyone to see.
Don't believe that?
What happened at Duke University?
The Lacrosse team was blamed for Rape and violence against an African American. And the American public was very quick to condemn the men blamed.
When they were PROVEN innocent all of a sudden it became a non story. ( no one bothered to tell us how those men suffered for being wrongly accused. They were, in short, victimized by the accuser. (And our society.)
Did you hear about this one though? Click here.
Here we find a Homosexual man living near Duke who raped his 5 year old son, filmed it and broadcast it online. He also offered the boy in prostitution.
Where is the media attention at for this?
Why is it a story when it is one side but not the other?
See this is what they call a double standard. And that is exactly what we will get with the "Hate crimes" legislation.
The man speaking (I did not catch the name) pointed out that "Anyone can say anything, and that what they say can drive others to violence."
He went on " It does not matter WHO is spewing the rhetoric, Conservative or liberal; Democrat or Republican; Christian or Atheist."
See the problem here with making laws about hate speech is the constitution guarantees us the right to say whatever we want... PERIOD!
"Congress shall make no law... abridging the freedom of speech!"
This is in the First amendment. Look here for more.
Now as I posted in the first "again" article, We need to consider where the founding fathers were coming from.
This amendment is the same one guaranteeing our religious freedom so this won't be that much of a stretch.
One of the things faced by the pilgrims; And come to think of it by the founding fathers themselves, was that they were not allowed to speak things that might be hurtful even though they were true.
They were fomenting rebellion! they could have been hanged for just saying "gosh that King George, He sure seems to be behaving cruelly."
They saw that kind of power as being tyranny. So they made certain that, that form of tyranny would not be allowed on U.S. Soil.
They saw it as wrong that the government would/could punish them for speaking out against a person (or people) truthfully who the crown (aka the government) favored.
But that is exactly what the idea behind the hate speech/crime acts is about!
I would like to take a moment here to point out that this does NOT apply to lies and verbal attacks that have no merit.
But really this is all secondary! See the real problem is that this can be used to attack innocent people.
If a pastor says something about how the old testament regards homosexuality, and someone in hearing of his statement decides to go burn down the house of a homosexual, that pastor, According to this concept, can be held accountable.
But in that case I guess we better all stop talking because we never know what it is that we might say (or for that matter what we might NOT say) that could send someone over the edge.
I would hate to be held responsible for an abortion clinic to be blown up because I said something about the eggs I got at the supermarket and I was misunderstood.
Worse even then that is the point that Anyone could say I said ANYTHING and I would be held guilty and accountable... EVEN IF I DIDN'T SAY ANYTHING!
Think about it...
And again I need to point out that this legislation does not work for everybody, if you doubt the way this is going consider the prop 8 vote in California.
The people who voted in favor of stopping same sex marriage were vilified! they were "evil and Hateful." they were "bigoted Hatemongers." so the media would have us believe.
But what the Media did NOT report was that some rather militant groups of homosexuals deliberately destroyed personal and public property ( particularly if it belonged to people who "voted against them") and they threatened, harassed and behaved violently towards people who voted in favor of the ban.
But they were not prosecuted. if it had been the other way around not only would they have had the book thrown at them, they would have been plastered all over the news for everyone to see.
Don't believe that?
What happened at Duke University?
The Lacrosse team was blamed for Rape and violence against an African American. And the American public was very quick to condemn the men blamed.
When they were PROVEN innocent all of a sudden it became a non story. ( no one bothered to tell us how those men suffered for being wrongly accused. They were, in short, victimized by the accuser. (And our society.)
Did you hear about this one though? Click here.
Here we find a Homosexual man living near Duke who raped his 5 year old son, filmed it and broadcast it online. He also offered the boy in prostitution.
Where is the media attention at for this?
Why is it a story when it is one side but not the other?
See this is what they call a double standard. And that is exactly what we will get with the "Hate crimes" legislation.
July 11, 2009
Again part 2 (the hate crimes issue)
O.K. today's topic is "hate crimes".
First I would have to ask you, Is there any crime that we could NOT consider hateful?
Recently Someone (a congressman) mentioned that the aim of the "Hate Crime" Legislation currently working it's way through congress is ... shall we say, rather exclusive.
In other words the legislation they are trying to pass will be to protect people of one side but will not apply to people on the other side.
Whatever happened to the Idea that we are all created equal? whatever happened to the idea that we are supposed to have fair and equal representation?
Certain people I know would tell you that we owe something to all those people who the bill is designed to give special treatment. They "Suffered enough" and we "owe it to them".
I don't think so!
The point behind the formation of this country was so that we could all be judged on our own merits.
In other words I am not responsible for my father's (or grandfather's or great grandfather's or ...) indiscretions, EVEN IF THEY HAD ANY. (which, to my knowledge they didn't.)
I am responsible for me. That's it end of story.
I have had ancestors who have done amazing things for this country. one of them (Sgt William Jasper) is still remembered to this day for something he did in the revolutionary war.
For more info On Sgt Jasper click here.
But This does not mean that I get any credit for what he did, those actions were his and his alone. I cannot take any credit.
Likewise we cannot hold the descendants of bad men accountable for their ancestors.
So to legislate something to protect one group of people and leave others out, even though it might be in "reparation for past crimes" is wrong.
(and, BTW, unconstitutional.)
(to be continued...)
First I would have to ask you, Is there any crime that we could NOT consider hateful?
Recently Someone (a congressman) mentioned that the aim of the "Hate Crime" Legislation currently working it's way through congress is ... shall we say, rather exclusive.
In other words the legislation they are trying to pass will be to protect people of one side but will not apply to people on the other side.
Whatever happened to the Idea that we are all created equal? whatever happened to the idea that we are supposed to have fair and equal representation?
Certain people I know would tell you that we owe something to all those people who the bill is designed to give special treatment. They "Suffered enough" and we "owe it to them".
I don't think so!
The point behind the formation of this country was so that we could all be judged on our own merits.
In other words I am not responsible for my father's (or grandfather's or great grandfather's or ...) indiscretions, EVEN IF THEY HAD ANY. (which, to my knowledge they didn't.)
I am responsible for me. That's it end of story.
I have had ancestors who have done amazing things for this country. one of them (Sgt William Jasper) is still remembered to this day for something he did in the revolutionary war.
For more info On Sgt Jasper click here.
But This does not mean that I get any credit for what he did, those actions were his and his alone. I cannot take any credit.
Likewise we cannot hold the descendants of bad men accountable for their ancestors.
So to legislate something to protect one group of people and leave others out, even though it might be in "reparation for past crimes" is wrong.
(and, BTW, unconstitutional.)
(to be continued...)
July 10, 2009
Again part 1
I have been thinking I ought to start a series. I would title it, "If I were in charge."
The thing is I do not particularly WANT to be in charge!
See the problem is that people today behave in a very childish fashion.
How many "adults" are addicted to Spongebob Squarepants?
How many of them are trying too hard to be best friends to their children instead of parents?
We keep thinking only of ourselves (the "me syndrome") instead of others.
Too many people are like that today. And frankly I do not want to have the responsibility for all those people.
I am quite satisfied with having to be responsible for the ones I already have.
So instead I am now Blogging. and today's subject is...
Common sense.
Something that we have apparently lost a long time ago.
The Founding Fathers had it, and there is even signs of it during the 40's.
But the 50's and 60's?... well they seem to have misplaced it.
Let me start, therefore, with the idea that we need to stop "reinterpreting" the Constitution so that it means what we think we want it to mean, and let's start accepting that the founding fathers were simply more mature than us!
The Constitution should stand as is. It is really written in simple enough language. For example...
Since it is the FIRST amendment we come across we will use,
Now a lot of people want to claim this means "Separation of Church and State". But it does not say that anywhere here does it? No it doesn't it says,
"CONGRESS SHALL MAKE NO LAW RESPECTING AN ESTABLISHMENT OF RELIGION, OR PROHIBITING THE FREE EXERCISE THEREOF;"
It does NOT say anything about religion not being involved in politics. NOWHERE in the Constitution does it say anything about religion not influencing the Government. but it DOES clearly state that the GOVERNMENT cannot influence religion.
The Founding Fathers would have been VERY cognizant of WHY European settlers moved to the north American continent, They knew their history (something we seem to be too immature to consider today). They would have been very aware that one of the BIG problems the pilgrims had faced was government that forbade people from following their faith.
The Founding fathers, therefore, were stating that the government cannot dictate how, where, when or why people are to worship.
I know of people who would say "well that is all that we are asking for anyway." But that's not accurate. see there is still that sticky little point, "OR PROHIBITING THE FREE EXERCISE THEREOF"! When we push for legislation to remove the pledge of allegiance because of the words "one nation, UNDER GOD, We are prohibiting the free exercise of religion. When we demand that memorials or monuments be taken down because they might have religious significance, we are saying, "the Constitutional rights do not matter" because we are taking them away.
I can just hear the detractors splutter... "But We MUST NOT have our elected officials influencing us with their faith! We MUST keep them from leading us down that path!!!"
To which I respond.
"The Constitution was written for ALL the citizens of the United States of America!"
I do not care if the person in question is an elected official, or a school teacher, I do not care if we are talking about a Judge or a clerk.
ALL American people are guaranteed the right to worship when, where and as they see fit, or as their religion dictates they do.
When we start trying to limit that we are WRONG. And instead of sitting around being so childish and immature and wishy washy; Maybe we ought to all grow up some, and develop a little character.
If we did that then it wouldn't matter what faith anyone was, because we would be mature enough to handle it.
All of the founding fathers had faith. it may have been different for each but they all had something they believed in, someone they worshiped.
Most of the records show that they had faith in some form of Christianity.
And they used that faith to provide us with a moral foundation on which to build our country.
Here's the thing.
Even my Cultural anthropology teacher had to admit that Religious beliefs exist, at least, to provide us with a moral code or moral values.
See In order for moral principles to exist, the people who hold those principles have to have Character.
Character cannot be legislated, in order for people to have character they must have belief.
In order for their belief to work they have to have faith.
If we want our country to be great we have to return to that.
The proof is all around us. people all around the world are being raised without any moral fiber. and look at the upswing in...
Unwed pregnancies, Gang violence, rape, murder, theft, and so on...
Every violent crime is up in our world. Much worse than it was 60 years ago.
The thing is I do not particularly WANT to be in charge!
See the problem is that people today behave in a very childish fashion.
How many "adults" are addicted to Spongebob Squarepants?
How many of them are trying too hard to be best friends to their children instead of parents?
We keep thinking only of ourselves (the "me syndrome") instead of others.
Too many people are like that today. And frankly I do not want to have the responsibility for all those people.
I am quite satisfied with having to be responsible for the ones I already have.
So instead I am now Blogging. and today's subject is...
Common sense.
Something that we have apparently lost a long time ago.
The Founding Fathers had it, and there is even signs of it during the 40's.
But the 50's and 60's?... well they seem to have misplaced it.
Let me start, therefore, with the idea that we need to stop "reinterpreting" the Constitution so that it means what we think we want it to mean, and let's start accepting that the founding fathers were simply more mature than us!
The Constitution should stand as is. It is really written in simple enough language. For example...
Since it is the FIRST amendment we come across we will use,
"Amendment 1 - Freedom of Religion, Press, Expression. Ratified 12/15/1791."
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."
Now a lot of people want to claim this means "Separation of Church and State". But it does not say that anywhere here does it? No it doesn't it says,
"CONGRESS SHALL MAKE NO LAW RESPECTING AN ESTABLISHMENT OF RELIGION, OR PROHIBITING THE FREE EXERCISE THEREOF;"
It does NOT say anything about religion not being involved in politics. NOWHERE in the Constitution does it say anything about religion not influencing the Government. but it DOES clearly state that the GOVERNMENT cannot influence religion.
The Founding Fathers would have been VERY cognizant of WHY European settlers moved to the north American continent, They knew their history (something we seem to be too immature to consider today). They would have been very aware that one of the BIG problems the pilgrims had faced was government that forbade people from following their faith.
The Founding fathers, therefore, were stating that the government cannot dictate how, where, when or why people are to worship.
I know of people who would say "well that is all that we are asking for anyway." But that's not accurate. see there is still that sticky little point, "OR PROHIBITING THE FREE EXERCISE THEREOF"! When we push for legislation to remove the pledge of allegiance because of the words "one nation, UNDER GOD, We are prohibiting the free exercise of religion. When we demand that memorials or monuments be taken down because they might have religious significance, we are saying, "the Constitutional rights do not matter" because we are taking them away.
I can just hear the detractors splutter... "But We MUST NOT have our elected officials influencing us with their faith! We MUST keep them from leading us down that path!!!"
To which I respond.
"The Constitution was written for ALL the citizens of the United States of America!"
I do not care if the person in question is an elected official, or a school teacher, I do not care if we are talking about a Judge or a clerk.
ALL American people are guaranteed the right to worship when, where and as they see fit, or as their religion dictates they do.
When we start trying to limit that we are WRONG. And instead of sitting around being so childish and immature and wishy washy; Maybe we ought to all grow up some, and develop a little character.
If we did that then it wouldn't matter what faith anyone was, because we would be mature enough to handle it.
All of the founding fathers had faith. it may have been different for each but they all had something they believed in, someone they worshiped.
Most of the records show that they had faith in some form of Christianity.
And they used that faith to provide us with a moral foundation on which to build our country.
Here's the thing.
Even my Cultural anthropology teacher had to admit that Religious beliefs exist, at least, to provide us with a moral code or moral values.
See In order for moral principles to exist, the people who hold those principles have to have Character.
Character cannot be legislated, in order for people to have character they must have belief.
In order for their belief to work they have to have faith.
If we want our country to be great we have to return to that.
The proof is all around us. people all around the world are being raised without any moral fiber. and look at the upswing in...
Unwed pregnancies, Gang violence, rape, murder, theft, and so on...
Every violent crime is up in our world. Much worse than it was 60 years ago.
July 03, 2009
Citizenship.
Here is an interesting link!
I took the test and got 85% right. This was enough to pass the test! how about you? do you know the answers?
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/13442226/
I will even let you know the ones I missed.
Anyway, see if you can do better... and let me know.
I took the test and got 85% right. This was enough to pass the test! how about you? do you know the answers?
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/13442226/
I will even let you know the ones I missed.
Which of the following amendments to the Constitution does NOT address or guarantee voting rights?
19th Amendment
24th Amendment I picked this one
15th Amendment
7th Amendment This one is the right one.
How many representatives in congress?
I said 100 there are actually 435
What INS form is used to apply to become a naturalized citizen?
I thought.. " who cares?" I answered, Form N-200 "Petition for Naturalization" the correct response? N-400 "Application for Naturalization"
Anyway, see if you can do better... and let me know.
This sucks!
A couple of nights ago I didn't shut off the radio before a certain personality came on.
What Surprised me was the end result...
I like to listen to talk Radio, but there is one guy I really cannot stand! he is rude and abrasive, he refuses to let people get in what they have to say and he treats EVERYONE who disagrees with him like they are idiots for disagreeing.
He seems to believe that HIS view point/belief is THE only acceptable belief and like many others of his... bent... He refuses to listen to reality.
When the first "T.E.A. parties" were happening he insisted they were all set up by the republican party, even though ALL politicians were kicked out, or bystanders, at these events.
He Could not believe or reconcile that there might be any dissension towards Government from the average American,... maybe he thinks they are all too stupid?
So he discounted the "grassroots" involved in the T.E.A. Parties" and insisted they were just another way the opposition party was attacking his beloved side.
He even called them the "astro turf movement"
But then a couple of nights ago he had on a guest. That guy was recently in the news for making the statement that, Americans are not aware of what is going on and it would take an "Attack by Osama Bin Laden in order for [us] to wake up".
Now the host was trying to trick the guy into "showing his true colors", making statements like " well this seems to be a call, by you for a terrorist attack on America." and "be honest, you singled out the Democratic party you really are just trying to push Republicanism."
But then the host asked just the one wrong question... "don't you think the politicians want to do what is best for the country?"
The answer he got clearly floored the man though, the guest said " No! I do NOT think the politicians, on either side, care for America or the needs of her people."
Then the Guest went on to say, well let me actually give you the transcript taken directly from the website of this Host.
I would like to note that the total broadcast lasted about 40 minutes, but all he shows is this little blurb, so he can try to show how this guy is "just a nut".
The thing is that I think there are a lot of people out there who believe the same as Mr. Scheurer.
But the Host twists what Mr. Scheurer has to say...
The point the man was trying to make, the point that the liberals will not allow for, is that the only way for us to realize that the wolf is still at the door is when he knocks.!
Mr. Scheurer stated that he did NOT want us to be attacked, but that an attack was unavoidable if we do not correct the problem! BUT he is afraid the only way the problem will become apparent is when it smacks us onto our hineys.
http://www.alan.com/2009/07/02/michael-scheuer-democrats-are-worse-human-beings-than-republicans/
I agree with Mr. Scheurer that our government has failed us.
I would remind everyone of the point that ALL government exists only at the pleasure of the people and ours even more than others.
And I would respectfully suggest that it is time to stand up and say we want our country back.
If that means voting out ALL our congress critters, if that means forming a new party, if that means MAKING those currently in office do what they were hired to do, Then let's do that!
Call your representative, Email your congressman... whatever it takes! tell him or her to stop worrying about getting re-elected and do their job! or they will not be re-elected.
Right now it is kind of like two dogs fighting over a bone. We, the American people, are the bone. the two parties are the ones fighting. And whoever wins the fight, the only interest they have is sucking out our marrow and leaving us wasted and bleaching in the sun once they are done with us.
I think it is time for change and time to get back to basics.
What Surprised me was the end result...
I like to listen to talk Radio, but there is one guy I really cannot stand! he is rude and abrasive, he refuses to let people get in what they have to say and he treats EVERYONE who disagrees with him like they are idiots for disagreeing.
He seems to believe that HIS view point/belief is THE only acceptable belief and like many others of his... bent... He refuses to listen to reality.
When the first "T.E.A. parties" were happening he insisted they were all set up by the republican party, even though ALL politicians were kicked out, or bystanders, at these events.
He Could not believe or reconcile that there might be any dissension towards Government from the average American,... maybe he thinks they are all too stupid?
So he discounted the "grassroots" involved in the T.E.A. Parties" and insisted they were just another way the opposition party was attacking his beloved side.
He even called them the "astro turf movement"
But then a couple of nights ago he had on a guest. That guy was recently in the news for making the statement that, Americans are not aware of what is going on and it would take an "Attack by Osama Bin Laden in order for [us] to wake up".
Now the host was trying to trick the guy into "showing his true colors", making statements like " well this seems to be a call, by you for a terrorist attack on America." and "be honest, you singled out the Democratic party you really are just trying to push Republicanism."
But then the host asked just the one wrong question... "don't you think the politicians want to do what is best for the country?"
The answer he got clearly floored the man though, the guest said " No! I do NOT think the politicians, on either side, care for America or the needs of her people."
Then the Guest went on to say, well let me actually give you the transcript taken directly from the website of this Host.
COLMES: You don’t think the President of the United States, Barack Obama, cares about protecting this country.
SCHEUER: No, I don’t. Because I don’t think he realizes what the world is like outside the United States. [...]
COLMES: You don’t think he wants to protect the country?
SCHEUER: I don’t think he can, sir. [...]
COLMES: He doesn’t want to protect the country?
SCHEUER: Not if it costs votes.
I would like to note that the total broadcast lasted about 40 minutes, but all he shows is this little blurb, so he can try to show how this guy is "just a nut".
The thing is that I think there are a lot of people out there who believe the same as Mr. Scheurer.
But the Host twists what Mr. Scheurer has to say...
"This comes on the heels of his comment on FOX News that our only hope as a country is for bin Laden to attack us again."
The point the man was trying to make, the point that the liberals will not allow for, is that the only way for us to realize that the wolf is still at the door is when he knocks.!
Mr. Scheurer stated that he did NOT want us to be attacked, but that an attack was unavoidable if we do not correct the problem! BUT he is afraid the only way the problem will become apparent is when it smacks us onto our hineys.
http://www.alan.com/2009/07/02/michael-scheuer-democrats-are-worse-human-beings-than-republicans/
I agree with Mr. Scheurer that our government has failed us.
I would remind everyone of the point that ALL government exists only at the pleasure of the people and ours even more than others.
And I would respectfully suggest that it is time to stand up and say we want our country back.
If that means voting out ALL our congress critters, if that means forming a new party, if that means MAKING those currently in office do what they were hired to do, Then let's do that!
Call your representative, Email your congressman... whatever it takes! tell him or her to stop worrying about getting re-elected and do their job! or they will not be re-elected.
Right now it is kind of like two dogs fighting over a bone. We, the American people, are the bone. the two parties are the ones fighting. And whoever wins the fight, the only interest they have is sucking out our marrow and leaving us wasted and bleaching in the sun once they are done with us.
I think it is time for change and time to get back to basics.
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