Friday, December 25, 2009

Long History of Dealing, Vote Trading on the Hill

An interesting perspective on how long vote trading and deal making has been around on the Hill. The Health Care Process though is the most extreme example I ever heard of.

One Solitary Life

I always did like this poem. Rejoice in His coming this blessed Christmas Day! May you have a joyful and peaceful Christmas and a very Happy New Year!

What Doctors and Patients Have to Lose Under Obamacare

To those that see Doctors as the rich villians this might seem like a good thing. But will it seem that way when you need surgery or a procedure and the government tells you you can't have it because it is too expensive? I would like to be at your bedside to hear your thoughts on Obamacare when you get the news. In the meantime I am going to thoroughly enjoy the fight to either defeat or repeal this pile of crap.

Senate Passes Health cAre Bill

This is a good synopsis of the major points of the bill.

The Real Price of the Health Care Bill

Just about the only thing that has been transparent through this whole process is the backroom deals and arm twisting that it took to get to this point. The whole thing was/is so nauseating and foul to me that I just had to stop writing about it for awhile. The bill is passed now and much work lies ahead. As I have said before, the only good that has come out of this is that the public is now aware of how corrupt the process is and has been for years with both political parties at fault. As Shakespeare would say, a plague on both their houses! Also, more and more people are realizing what is happening to our country and are pushing back. This is indeed good and hopeful news! During this holy season my hope is that we will all have a chance to reflect on the things most important to us and come back with with renewed determination to stand for freedom. Have a peaceful Holiday season and God bless us everyone!

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Twas the Week Before Christmas

Click on the title for a nice political spoof. Sums up the week doesn't it?? As Tiny Tim would say, Merry Christmas and God Bless Us Everyone!

Vampires and Thrillseekers Rejuvenate Dead Stars

Click on the title to see a beautiful cluster of stars photographed by the Hubble Telescope. Vampire stars...cool! Who knew?? I like what the author says, that science is beautiful and that we have only begun to understand the universe. It puts things in perspective, making our problems so small. Sometimes we get so caught up in our issues down here we forget we are part of something much much larger. Isn't it amazing that the Creator of this vast, infinite and amazing universe also created us and holds us in His hands? Wow!!

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Harry Reid's Health Care Buy-Offs

Harry Reid says it's compromise. I say it's corruption. Unfortunately legislators on both sides have been doing things this way for years. The best thing that has happened with the health care debacle is that corruption on all levels has been exposed and the hits just keep on coming.

Twelve Days of Obama Care

Click on the title to see a cute video to the tune of The Twelve Days of Christmas.

Obama's Christmas Tree Graced by Chairman Mao, Transvestite

Did you ever think you would see the day when anything with Chairman Mao on it would even get close to the White House, let alone decorate the White House tree?

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

what is right in God's eye's

    I normally write my articles on political subjects, but today I have a moral dilemma. I am a hand to hand combat instructor and a believer in the second amendment, the right to bear arms. I also believe that if you own a gun you should know how to use it.
   Tonight I had what I will respectfully call a "debate" with my fiance. We are both Christians, we both believe in, and love Jesus, but, as with most Christians, we have completely different views on many things. To make a long story short, our debate was about self defense and war. Now, unless I got it wrong, and I don't believe I did because we have had this "debate" many times, my fiance believes that violence should not be an option. She believes in all circumstances we should put our faith in God. Now, she has also trained in ju-juitsu, karate, kick boxing, and owns a gun, so she is not without knowledge of the means of self defense. She also can point to bible scripture that would seem to back up her feelings. For example, Matthew 5:38-39, "You have heard it said, an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. However I say to you, do not resist him that is wicked, but whoever slaps you on the right cheek, turn the other also to him." She told me that if someone were to come into the house to take her away that she would not fight back or resist, but put her full faith in God. This shows a great faith in God, but that is not my dilemma. This is a belief held by a lot of Christians.
   I then pointed out the new testament scripture, Luke 22:36-38 which say's, " Then he said to them, but now let the one who has a purse take it up, likewise also a food pouch, and let the one having no sword sell his outer garment and buy one. For I tell you that this which is written must be accomplished in me, namely. And he was reckoned with lawless ones. For that which concerns me is having an accomplishment. Then they said, "Lord, look! here are two swords. And he said to them, It is enough."
   Now, we could go back and forth with scripture, both old and new testament, justifying our position, but that would just be humans trying to figure out Gods will. It's all in the interpretation. Here is my moral question. When the Nazi's were committing genocide against our Jewish brothers and sisters and killing millions of others, did it offend God that we went to war to defeat them? When we picked up arms against our fellow countrymen to free our black brothers and sisters from murder, rape and the atrocity of slavery, did we sin against God?
   To get more personal, if I encounter a man trying to rape a woman on the street, and, having the ability to stop him, instead do nothing, have I pleased God with my non violence?
   Even closer to home, if a man breaks into my house and tries to rape a loved one, and I use deadly force to stop him, have I angered God? This is my dilemma. I don't want to be wrong.
   I will pray about this every day. I will do what I think is right in God's eyes. If necessary, I will defend the weak, I will defend my family, I will defend my neighbors and my Country. I will do this until God answers my prayers and tells me I am wrong. I ask all of you who read this to comment on what you believe is God's will. Maybe God will answer me through one of you. Thank you.

This is Paul Revere, and even though this isn't a political article, I am still reminding you, 
"THE RED COATS ARE COMING"
   

Sunday, December 20, 2009

Logical Fallacies of Global Warming

Click on the title to read an approach to global warming that you will never hear about in mainstream media--the Biblical approach. I found it intriguing and since I know I will never see it anywhere else I am posting it on this blog.

EXmas and Christmas

Nice article on the birth of our modern Christmas traditions.

If You Preach It They Will Fall

Click on the title to read about a preacher whose stand for God and against government brought down one of the bloodiest most dictatorial Communist regimes. His story is inspiring, uplifting and a testament to the power of God and good over tyranny. The days are coming soon where we will have to take a stand. During this blessed season, when we still have freedom of worship and access to The Word, we all need to take time to examine our hearts and immerse ourselves in the knowledge, truth and the word of our Lord. If you see a pastor thank him/her for sharing the word with you and for standing daily for truth even at great cost to themselves and their families.

The Impact of Christianity on the World

Click on the title to read a fascinating article about how the Bible is intertwined with history and science, and about how the redemptive power of belief in Christ has shaped our modern society.

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Public School Kids Singing to Allah?

Click on the title for details but apparently some second graders sang a song to Allah during a school program. So are parents being Islamophobic when they object to their kids singing to Allah? What do you think would have happened if Muslim children had been made to sing Christmas carols and made to speak the name of Jesus as the Son of God? You know there would have been a huge outcry from the Muslim community! How, you may wonder, are they getting away with seemingly promoting religion in a public school? The teachers get away with in the name of cultural study and promotion of tolerance. If you think of Islam as a culture instead of a religion you can teach about it all you want and never be challenged. Unfortunately many teachers don't realize that instead of teaching tolerance they are promoting one culture over another and diminishing their own in the process. This does an incredible amount of damage not only to themselves but to those they teach. If you are going to be truly inclusive, each side should try on the shoes--and the religion-- of the other without fear.

"CLIMATE CHANGE IS NATURAL: 100 REASONS WHY" - Patriot Update

"CLIMATE CHANGE IS NATURAL: 100 REASONS WHY" - Patriot Update

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China's Century: the Impending Threat to America and the Dollar

Some intriguing insights from John Meyers, from the Personal Liberty Digest. What do you think? Is right on or just being paranoid? I thought the first five comments were pretty interesting. Seems like people either are tired of being afraid all the time or just don't want to face the facts. Maybe it's a little of both.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

New Goal: 10 Million Pink Slips to Congress!

Looks like the Pink Slips to Congress campaign has topped over 9 million and is on its way to the 10 million mark! Click on the title and see how you can send your pink slips to Congress. Let's make sure they get LOTS of pink slips for Christmas!

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Pastor's Conviction for Preaching Gospel Challenged

Click on the title to read about an American preacher that was arrested for preaching the Gospel along a parade route in Oslo. Say prayers for those who face threats and persecutions daily in small and large ways for standing up for their faith and sharing with others the good news about Christ.

Oslo Police Chase Christians From Nobels

Click on the title for details. This is just one more example of how much the Christian faith is coming under fire these days. Though it seems like it is getting harder and harder to preach the message, still we must keep trying. There are people out there that need it desperately and they will hear if we keep on.

Friday, December 11, 2009

Obama Prays to Allah

If these aren't "photoshopped" there should be no doubt in anyone's mind as to where Obama's heart is. He isn't hiding it anymore! To think that he cancelled the Christian National Prayer Day, and not only attended the Muslim Prayer Day but also prayed to Allah! Could this merely be an effort to appease and play both sides? Maybe but if so he will learn that Islam won't tolerate that. Sooner or later Obama along with the rest of us will be called to take a stand. Where do you stand?

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Medicare Buy-In Costs Too Much?

Hello Trigger!

Public Option Keeps Toehold

I told you it wouldn't completely go away.
Senator Max Baucus (D-Montana) appears to think that the health care bill does not create new government. A fact check reveals that the Reid Bill creates more than 70 new government programs!! I suppose they think that's better than the 110 new programs added by the House Bill! Senator Baucus is either a liar, an idiot, on drugs or hasn't read the bill!! Maybe all of the above??

Thinly Disguised Power Grab

Ya think????

Click on the title to read a very good article summing up the health care debacle.

Health Care Bill Unconstitutional?

Is the Health Care Bill unconstitutional? Some legal experts think so, particularly in the case of the personal mandate to buy health insurance. Click on the title to read an article from the Heritage Foundation discussing personal mandates and other potentially constitutional problems with health care.

Spiral Phenomenon Explained

Whatever it was it sure looks cool!

Northern Lights

Gorgeous pictures!!

Medical News: Medical Home Has Place in Healthcare Reform - in Public Health & Policy, Public Health from MedPage Today

Medical News: Medical Home Has Place in Healthcare Reform - in Public Health & Policy, Public Health from MedPage Today Nurse Practitioners and Medical Homes--great ideas for reform that we can afford!

THE TOTALITIES OF COPENHAGEN: GLOBAL WARMING AND THE PSYCHOLOGY OF TRUE BELIEF

THE TOTALITIES OF COPENHAGEN: GLOBAL WARMING AND THE PSYCHOLOGY OF TRUE BELIEF Great synopsis on what is going on in Copenhagen. While health care reform is the biggest con foisted on our country, Climate Change is the biggest con foisted upon the world.

Liberal's Dream Fading?

Carrie Brown from Politico writes that the Liberal's Dream of a Public Option is fading. But don't be fooled. The Libs have invested too much into the dream to let it die entirely. It may not make it into the Senate Bill but the Senate Bill still has to be reconciled with the House Bill which has a robust public option. It still could come back. The best hope we have is to defeat this bill in the Senate.

Liberals' public option dream fading - - POLITICO.com

Liberals' public option dream fading - - POLITICO.com Carrie Brown from Politico writes that the Liberal's dream of a public option appears to be fading. But don't be fooled. They have to much invested in this dream to let it die entirely. It may not make it into the Senate Bill but the Senate version still has to be reconciled with the House Bill which has a robust public option. The Libs are not going to let it slip away without a fight. They will pull out every dirty trick in the book and invent some more. They will not go quietly into the night.

In my humble opinion the only way out of this is to defeat this bill in its entirety--scrap it and start over. We need to come up with something that helps people right now not in the distant future. We need a patient-centered bill, not one filled with more government, higher taxes and all-out power grabs. Contacting your senators is important to let them know how you stand on this bill. But it is far more important now to wake up your friends and family to what is going on. It is time for all of us in America to wake up and take a stand!

Medicare Sausage?

Sausage is a good word to describe what is happening in the Senate right now with the health care debates. Click on the title to read about how expanding Medicare could push us closer to a single payer government controlled plan. Making sausage is a messy sometimes disgusting process and it is a good analogy for the messy debates, closed door meetings, arm twisting, bribery, dirty tricks, etc that is happening now. The thing about sausage is that it usually tastes good even with mysterious ingredients and a messy process. Medicare sausage will not taste good at all.

All’s not fair in health reform bills - The Boston Globe

All’s not fair in health reform bills - The Boston Globe

Posted using ShareThis Fair? Fair for Whom? Certainly not fair for our children who will be stuck paying for this monstrosity. Certainly not fair for us who will have to pay higher taxes right now without realizing any benefits for years to come. There is nothing in this bill that will help the people who need it right now. What comfort is it to know that health care reform will kick in in three to five years when you have thousands of dollars in medical bills that need to be paid right now? Above all, we still haven't answered the question of how we will pay for this? What were we thinking? What ARE we thinking?

Expanding Government Run Programs--to the Few Who Can Afford It

Click on the title to read about how Expanding Medicare is the latest in a series of attempts to get the Health Care Bill passed. The more they try the worse it gets. I think they are hoping that by the end of the process we will all be so frustrated and confused that we will give up and accept whatever they come up with. The longer the process goes on the more I realize that this is the the second biggest con game in our country's history being foisted upon us, the first being Crap and Tax (OOPS! I mean Cap and Trade). If anything good comes out of this at all it will be the realization of how corrupt and degraded our legislative process has become. Now more than ever we need new leadership but even more than that we need to purge Washington of the rot and stench of corruption. Otherwise any new leadership will be tainted as well. Unless we do this we are doomed because only through strong executive, judicial and legislative leadership can we defeat the forces assailing us now.

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Don't Ma Bell Health Care!

Clever video with a great message about how health care--check it out!

Beautiful Moon!

Click on the title to see a beautiful NASA shot of the moon! We get so caught up in our problems that sometimes we need to be reminded there are things larger than ourselves.

Muslim Day 3: Women Silenced; Racial Slurs

Click on the title to see the video which I am sure you will find very educational and enlightening. Observe how members of this "peaceful" and "tolerant" religion treat the journalists who are trying to find out more about their culture and beliefs. Pay attention to how the women are treated. Above all listen closely to the answers, some of which are really non-answers, given to the questions. Ask yourself how well you would fare living under Sharia Law. Wake up America! Stay alert, stay informed and fight to keep Sharia Law out of this country!!

Interview with Disciple of Islamic Terrorist: Muslim Day on Capitol Hill

Click on the title to see the video and listen carefully to the answers this so called disciple gives to the questions. See if you can keep track of the falsehoods and lies. I lost count! Please people it is so important to become informed about the true nature of Islam and Sharia Law. Islam is not a benign religion and Sharia Law is extraordinarily intolerant. The forces that are promoting them are right here in our land right now and they mean to become dominant. Check out the last frame in this video where it says "Freedom Go To Hell." They mean it.

Sharia Law: Homosexuals Must Be Killed

Click on the title to see the video but I warn you one of the images is profoundly disturbing. Ask yourself this: is this the kind of religion or law that I would want to follow or have controlling every aspect of my life? Because if we are not careful that day will come very soon. So much for tolerance!

Sunday, December 6, 2009

Limos, Private Planes and Caviar!

This article is making the rounds of the blog sites today and well it should.

Cougar meets Bear

My sister sent this link to me and the video is so amazing I just had to post it. It does indeed give you a perspective of life from an animal point of view. We might have a lot of problems in our country right now but at least we are not being hunted as a meal. Well...not yet at any rate! Enjoy!

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Time For A New Paradigm?

Click on the title to read an insightful article by Bob Livingston. Mr. Livingston not only makes an excellent case for changing our thinking but also gives us steps to help us change, to think outside an "us versus them" mentality. I am not sure I agree with everything he says but overall I think he makes a lot of sense. Our ability to shift our thinking may ultimately save our lives and save our nation. See what you think!

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Swiss Ban Mosque in Surprise Vote

Click on the title to read the article. If only the rest of the world were as courageous as the Swiss. They recognize what has happened to Europe and see what is happening to America. We need to follow their example. The thing to remember here is that mosques are not the same as churches. We in American tend to lump all places of worship together and think that they all have the same purpose. They do not. Whereas churches are a symbol of worship, mosques and minarets are also symbols of power. Militant Islamists will spin this as an assault on religious freedom. They will call us bigots, anti-islamists and anything else they think will make us change our minds. They will use the second amendment to advance their cause. But we have to remember that acceptance and tolerance of Islam goes beyond acceptance of religion. It is acceptance of culture, a system of government, an entire way of life that will eventually be imposed on us all if Sharia Law continues to gain ground. We cannot afford to be naive and ignorant about this any longer. It is time for us to wake up, get informed and fight back!