Friday, May 13
Panel 4W, Row 12
A great philosopher once said, “Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards.” When I look back upon the most profound experience of my life as a soldier in the Vietnam war, I have come to realize the deep impact that the dead have upon the living.
I was drafted in 1969, and served my country in the jungles of ‘Nam in 1970 with the 101st Airborne. Our “point” man, Earl Edward McCarty (Panel 4W, Row 12) and his “slack” man, Gale Hill, were childhood friends who entered the Army on the Buddy Program, trained together in Basic and Advanced Individual Training before being sent to Vietnam, and were assigned to the same unit, same squad in Vietnam.
In 1971, after I returned to the United States, I learned that Eddie had been killed by an errant artillery round fired by the ARVN (Army of the Republic of Vietnam), our allies during the war. The loss was devastating to Gale, whom I was informed refused to leave Eddie’s body, which had suffered shrapnel wounds causing his death.
It was years later that I understood the impact of Eddie’s death, and that he had had a secret. I had written a memorial regarding Eddie on an online website which was read by one of his cousins. She contacted me and I provided her with photos of Eddie in Vietnam, and answered questions which helped with their family’s healing.
Eddie’s cousin related that when he came home on leave prior to going to overseas, Eddie had a premonition that he would not come back alive from Vietnam. It was a difficult time for him, and he was undecided about what to do. His mother and father told him that he didn’t have a choice, that he had to go serve his country, and make them proud of him.
When Eddie was killed by “friendly fire,” his mother gave up on her life. His father always said that she died of a broken heart because she made Eddie feel ashamed enough to go to Vietnam. Eddie’s mother was diagnosed with a terminal illness, but never even tried to fight it or help herself. Eddie’s father never remarried.
Eddie’s best friend, Gale, returned to the United States, married, and had a daughter whom he named Eddye after his lifelong friend. Gale was involved in an auto accident which left him completely blind. When contacted, Gale said that he could not remember anything, not even what company or battalion he was in during the war. When asked if he knew the whereabouts of anyone else we served with, Gale stated, “I only know where Eddie is.”
EDDIE McCARTY
GALE HILL
Tuesday, April 19
Friday, January 15
Myth of the Moderate Muslim
"THIS" is the best article on Islam that I have ever read.
The author has written elsewhere:
"We Christ followers are admonished to love our enemies and to pray for those who persecute us (see Matthew 5:44). This obliges us to at once love and pray for, among other antichrist subsets, the 1.2 billion Muslims worldwide, including the hundreds-of-millions who faithfully embrace Muhammad’s myriad commands to violence against the Christian, the Jew and all other non-Muslims."
Tuesday, October 27
Fractured Nursery Rhymes
Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater
Had a wife and couldn’t keep her.
Obama gave them Section Eight;
They still have no cash, but are livin’ great!
Twinkle, twinkle, little car,
What a gas guz-zel-er you are!
Your days are few, your grave’s been dug,
‘Cause new cars will need an electric plug.
Old Mother Hubbard went to the cupboard
To find some food to eat.
A voice called, “Hey, Mama, it’s your pal Obama!
These link cards just can’t be beat!”
Little Jack Horner sat in a corner,
Eating a burger and fries.
Obama yelled, “Jack - enjoy that Big Mac,
‘Cause my health care reform is all lies!”
There was an old woman who lived in a shoe
‘Cause her home was foreclosed on, and dollars were few.
So since she had shelter laced over her head,
Barack just gave her a cellphone instead.
Little Miss Muffet sat on a tuffet
Preparing her res-u-me’.
She thought, “Oh, what the heck - the job market’s a wreck;
Let Obama keep paying my way!”
Little Bo Peep keeps counting her sheep
While tossing and turning in bed.
She thinks of her fears as “Obamacare” nears
And exclaims, “ I’ll be better off dead!!”
Tom, Tom the pauper’s son
Stole a gun and away he run!
Knowing crime laws don’t work, and gun laws abound,
Tom will fill HIS new toy with one extra round!
Jack and Jill went up the hill
To attend the public schools.
Their teachers get paid - though they can’t make the grade,
Leaving taxpayers feeling like fools.
Mary, Mary, quite contrary,
How does your garden grow?
“The Department of Ag made my life such a drag,
Now my garden’s just grass that I mow.”
Hey, Diddle Diddle, the “Class in the Middle”
Heard, “good times are soon on the way.”
Now, they look in their purse and find times have got worse
‘Cause their government still screws them each day!
Old MacDonald had a farm,
E-I-E-I-O.
And on his farm he raised his crops,
E-I-E-I-O:
Soybeans, oats, and hay and corn,
Calves and chickens there were born.
Old MacDonald had a farm,
E-I-E-I-O.
Old MacDonald died one day,
E-I-E-I-O.
So, now tax time was on its way,
E-I-E-I-O:
County, fed’ral, state, and death -
His land then drew ITS final breath.
Old MacDonald HAD a farm.
EEE! - I!- EEE! - I! - OOOOHH!!!
Little Boy Blue, quit blowing your horn,
You’re just one of many who’s mad and forlorn.
Those elitists in Washington have all of the clout.
It’s time that the people just run ‘em all out!
The Farmer in the Dell
Was doing very well,
Then along came the EPA
And his business went to hell!
Humpty Dumpty sat on Wall Street;
He "cracked" as he watched his funds fall and deplete.
"Egged" on by advisors, he was now "broke" and poor;
He - and his cash - should've stayed in the fridge door.
Georgie, Porgie, Puddin' and Pie,
Is it Washington's antics that make you cry?
'Cause they do as they please and won't follow the rules,
But then view all their people back home as the fools?!
A tisket, a tasket
I bought myself a casket
'Twas cheaper than Obamacare
For when I "blow a gasket"!
Baa Baa Ba-rack,
Have you any will?
"No sir, no sir;
I don't have the skill".
You've ruined our e-co-no-my,
And jobs have left for good;
You've turned your back on pointless crimes
By gangstas in the 'hood.
Our allies are afraid of you;
They don't trust what you say.
Your words embolden all our foes
With their plans to play and fray.
Your conscience should be laden
With embarrassment and guilt;
You're destroying a great nation
Our forefathers proudly built.
So, please go back from whence you came -
Chicago thinks you're wiser;
But better yet, Kenya could use
A community organizer!
Hickory Dickory Dock,
Iused to punch a time clock.
And 'cause I'm unemployed, I get so annoyed
When the bill collectors knock.
Old King Cole was a merry old soul
And an ally to the U.S.A.
He knew getting along would make both countries strong
If an enemy came our way.
He was good to the States and made frequent dates
For visits, with issues to solve.
He knew we could lead to face any need
If problems would ever evolve.
The American people showed up to the polls
To elect their first potentate -
His agenda was scary, and the allies were wary
Of Barack Obama’s slate.
His words and decisions would do flips and flops,
And King Cole feared his country’s demise -
Saying, “This Kenyan cad is nothin’ but bad,
And I’ve caught him in several big lies.”
America’s losing support from its friends
‘Cause its actions, they cannot condone;
While the bad guys still play the al-Queda way,
“The U.S. can stand there alone.”
This little piggy went to market
With a link card from Uncle Sam.
The little piggy got roast beef and shrimp
While she shopped without giving a damn.
The other little piggy, well, he stayed home
Watching game shows and soaps every day.
The jerk would not work - he enjoyed the perk
Of someone else paying his way.
The other folks in the neighborhood -
Little piggies - they were NOT;
They worked hard to the max, and paid their tax,
So they couldn’t afford a lot.
The workers would scoff while filling the trough,
Crying, “This is such a scam!
If we were smart, we’d stop pulling the cart
And turn piggies into bacon and ham!”
Jack, be nimble! Jack, be quick!
Al-Queda’s weapons are oh, so slick;
You hear the deadly boom and bam
While Obama doesn’t give a damn.
Jack’s overseas without a plan,
But he keeps on fightin’ as best he can.
Obama thinks this is just a game,
‘Cause to him you have no face, no name.
Obama doesn’t seem to care
What’s truly happenin’ over there.
And another thing he doesn’t learn
Is to pray each day for your safe return.
The folks back home appreciate
The flag Jack serves - because it’s great;
But Obama has chosen to carve away
At funds to ensure he’ll be okay.
And saddest yet; once home, Jack gets
New troubling, disrespectful threats;
‘Cause his needs aren’t met and he feels the snub
While Obama swings another golf club.
He claims to be “Commander-in-Chief”
But ignores requests for Jack’s relief.
Washington’s war on our troops has to quit
And Barack Obama should start givin’ a shit!
Jack Sprat could eat no fat;
His wife could eat no lean.
The first lady gave them a diet plan
With the strangest food list they’ve seen.
Michelle said, “You folks must eat this stuff
‘Cause I know what’s good for you;
If I catch you cheatin’ and junk food eatin’
I’ll call in the food police crew.”
The Sprats vainly struggled for several long days
To comply with this odd tasteless fare.
They knew if they failed, they’d surely get nailed
And turned down for Obama-care.
Later, the Sprats concluded,
“This first lady is some kind of nut!
She’s playing the “nanny”, but should check her own fanny!”
Then they headed for Pizza Hut.
Sing a Song of Sixpence;
It’s such a small amount;
‘Cause Obama and his cronies
Cleaned out my bank account.
I went to cash my paycheck,
And when I did, I found;
That - unabashed, they’ve seized my cash
And spread it all around.
Obama’s in the White House
Counting all the money;
His wife is in her garden
Looking dumb and funny.
The Chief of Staff lets out a laugh
At all the mess they’ve made,
But the working stiff falls off the cliff
‘Cause his bills cannot be paid.
The I.R.S. loves scare-ing
The working, middle class
With audits and collection,
So many lose their ass.
The Fed Reserve Chair grins at
The phony interest rates;
He doesn’t care, for they don’t bear
An impact on Bill Gates!
I sing this silly nursery rhyme -
It’s all I can afford;
My boss has cut my hours
So I get a trifle bored.
Is this the kind of “hope” and “change”
The voters truly crave?
While Washington and Madison
Are rolling in the grave?!
Thursday, October 8
Gun Control
Criminals do not care about gun control laws. They don't care about laws period. That's why they're criminals. Gun control laws are all about controlling law abiding citizens. People have a right to defend themselves against criminals and a tyrannical government.
Tuesday, October 6
Ted Cruz
SENATOR TED CRUZ is finally beginning to surge in the polls because people are now understanding that of all 17 GOP candidates, Cruz is the most conservative – and his record proves as much.
Numbers don’t lie.
The Princeton and Harvard educated national debate team champion should will be one of only three men left standing this time next year when the Republican nomination is announced, and by then, it would be awesome to hear this man’s name as the front runner.
Here are some of his accomplishments, thus far.
A resume, if you will…
Graduated valedictorian in 1988 from Second Baptist High School
Graduated cum laude from Princeton University in 1992
Graduated magna cum laude from Harvard Law School in 1995
1992 U.S. National Debate Champion representing Princeton
1995 World Debating Championship semi-finalist representing Harvard
Served a law clerk to Chief Justice William Rehnquist, making him the first Hispanic ever to clerk for a Chief Justice of the United States
Served as Solicitor General of Texas from 2003 to 2008, making him the first Hispanic Solicitor General in Texas, the youngest Solicitor General in the entire country and the longest tenure in Texas history
Partner at the law firm Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, where he led the firm’s U.S. Supreme Court and national appellate litigation practice
Authored over 80 SCOTUS briefs and presented over 40 oral arguments before The Court
In the landmark case of District of Columbia v. Heller, Cruz assembled a coalition of 31 states in defense of the principle that the 2nd Amendment guarantees an individual right to keep and bear arms
Presented oral arguments before the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
Defended the Ten Commandments monument on the Texas State Capitol grounds
Defended the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools
Defended the State of Texas against an attempt by the International Court of Justice to re-open the criminal convictions of 51 murderers on death row throughout the United States
Director of the Office of Policy Planning at the Federal Trade Commission
Domestic Policy Advisor to U.S. President George W. Bush on the 2000 Bush-Cheney campaign
Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Texas School of Law in Austin, where he taught U.S. Supreme Court litigation
Ted Cruz is currently junior US Senator from Texas, defeating Texas Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst who was heavily favored and backed by the DC old-guard GOP
Defeated Democrat Paul Sadler in the general election
Endorsed by The Tea Party and the Republican Liberty Caucus
AWARDS: “America’s Leading Lawyers for Business,” Chambers USA (2009 & 2010) “50 Most Influential Minority Lawyers in America,” National Law Journal (2008) “25 Greatest Texas Lawyers of the Past Quarter Century,” Texas Lawyer (2010) “20 Young Hispanic Americans on the Rise,” Newsweek (1999) Traphagen Distinguished Alumnus, Harvard Law School
On November 14, 2012, Cruz was appointed vice-chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee
Unlike Obama, Cruz didn’t seat in the U.S. Senate and vote “present.” He has sponsored 97 bills. Here are a few crucial pieces of legislation sponsored by Cruz:
ObamaCare Repeal Act
Prohibit use of drones from killing citizens of the United States within the United States
Disarm Criminals and Protect Communities Act
Firearm Straw Purchasing and Trafficking Prevention Act
Defund Obamacare Act of 2013
A bill to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to permit States to require proof of citizenship for registration to vote in elections for Federal office
A bill to designate the United States courthouse located at 101 East Pecan Street in Sherman, Texas, as the Paul Brown United States Courthouse
A bill to require the Secretary of State to offer rewards of up to $5,000,000 for information regarding the attacks on the United States diplomatic mission at Benghazi, Libya that began on September 11, 2012
State Marriage Defense Act of 2014
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the intentional discrimination of a person or organization by an employee of the Internal Revenue Service
A bill to prohibit the Department of the Treasury from assigning tax statuses to organizations based on their political beliefs and activities
American Energy Renaissance Act of 2014
A bill to deny admission to the United States to any representative to the United Nations who has been found to have been engaged in espionage activities or a terrorist activity against the United States and poses a threat to United States national security interests
SuperPAC Elimination Act of 2014
Free All Speech Act of 2014
Guantanamo Bay Detainee Transfer Suspension Act of 2014
A bill to require the Secretary of State to offer rewards totaling up to $5,000,000 for information on the kidnapping and murder of Naftali Fraenkel, a dual United States-Israeli citizen, that began on June 12, 2014
A bill to prevent the expansion of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program unlawfully created by Executive memorandum on August 15, 2012
Sanction Iran, Safeguard America Act of 2014
Expatriate Terrorists Act
Operation United Assistance Tax Exclusion Act of 2014
True conservatives who aren’t 100% backing Cruz at this point baffle me.
God willing, we will all be able to tell our children and grandchildren how a Ted Cruz presidency put the United States back on the right track for good!
A vote for Cruz is a vote for America, and I’m backing this guy with all I’ve got.
Rhetoric is fine and dandy, but what will always matter first are actions taken in order to defeat the liberal agenda.
Thursday, October 1
Wednesday, September 2
The One Dollar Bill
On the rear of the One Dollar bill, you’ll see two circles. Together, they comprise the Great Seal of the United States. The First Continental Congress requested that Benjamin Franklin and a group of men come up with a Seal. It took them four years to accomplish this task and another two years to get it approved.
If you look at the left-hand circle, you’ll see a Pyramid.
Notice the face is lighted, and the western side is dark. This country was just beginning. We hadn’t begun to explore the west or decide what we could do for Western Civilization. The Pyramid is uncapped, again signifying that we weren’t even close to being finished. Inside the Capstone you have the all-seeing eye, an ancient symbol for divinity. It was Franklin's belief that one man couldn't do it alone, but a group of men, with the help of God, could do anything.
“IN GOD WE TRUST” is on this currency.
The Latin above the pyramid, ANNUIT COEPTIS, means, “God has favored our undertaking.”
The Latin below the pyramid, NOVUS ORDO SECLORUM, means, “a new order has begun.”
At the base of the pyramid is the Roman numeral for 1776. (MDCCLXXVI)
If you look at the right-hand circle, and check it carefully, you’ll learn that it’s on every National Cemetery in the United States. It’s also on the Parade of Flags Walkway at the Bushnell, Florida National Cemetery, and is the centerpiece of most heroes' monuments.
Slightly modified, it’s the seal of the President of the United States, and it’s always visible whenever he speaks, yet very few people know what the symbols mean.
The Bald Eagle was selected as a symbol for victory for two reasons:
First, he isn’t afraid of a storm; he’s strong, and he’s smart enough to soar above it.
Secondly, he wears no material crown. We had just broken from the King of England.
Also, notice the shield is unsupported. This country can now stand on its own.
At the top of the shield there’s a white bar signifying congress, a unifying factor. We were coming together as one nation.
In the Eagle's beak you read, “E PLURIBUS UNUM” meaning, “from many – one.”
Above the Eagle, we have the thirteen stars, representing the thirteen original colonies, and any clouds of misunderstanding rolling away. Again, we were coming together as one.
Notice what the Eagle holds in his talons. He holds an olive branch and arrows. This country wants peace, but we will never be afraid to fight to preserve peace. The Eagle always wants to face the olive branch, but in time of war, his gaze turns toward the arrows.
An (untrue) old-fashioned belief says that the number 13 is an unlucky number which is almost a worldwide belief. You’ll almost never see a room numbered 13, or any hotels or motels with a 13th floor. But think about this:
America, which relies on God (not a number) to direct and lead, boldly chose:
13 original colonies,
13 signers of the Declaration of Independence ,
13 stripes on our flag,
13 steps on the pyramid,
13 letters in “Annuit Coeptis,”
13 letters in “E Pluribus Unum,”
13 stars above the eagle,
13 bars on that shield,
13 leaves on the olive branch,
13 fruits,
and if you look closely,
13 arrows.
And finally, notice the arrangement of the 13 stars in the right-hand circle. You’ll see that they are arranged as a Star of David.
This was ordered by George Washington who, when he asked Haym Solomon, a wealthy Philadelphia Jew, what he would like as a personal reward for his services to the Continental Army. Solomon said he wanted nothing for himself, but he would like something for his people. The Star of David was the result. Few people know it was Solomon who saved the Army through his financial contributions ... then died a pauper. Haym Solomon gave $25 million to save the Continental Army, money that was sorely needed to help realize America's and our freedom and independence from England.
Therein lies America's Judeo-Christian beginning.
Most American children do NOT know any of this. They aren’t taught because their history teachers do NOT know this. (They were not taught!)
On America's Freedom:
Too many veterans gave up too much to let the meaning fade.
Many veterans came home to an America that did not care.
Too many veterans never came home at all.
They served, they died for you and for me.
I hope you will share this page with many so they can learn about the UNITED STATES DOLLAR BILL, and what it stands for.
America is at a critical juncture. Let's do whatever we can to save her while never, ever forgetting:
It is God in whom we put our trust!
If you look at the left-hand circle, you’ll see a Pyramid.
Notice the face is lighted, and the western side is dark. This country was just beginning. We hadn’t begun to explore the west or decide what we could do for Western Civilization. The Pyramid is uncapped, again signifying that we weren’t even close to being finished. Inside the Capstone you have the all-seeing eye, an ancient symbol for divinity. It was Franklin's belief that one man couldn't do it alone, but a group of men, with the help of God, could do anything.
“IN GOD WE TRUST” is on this currency.
The Latin above the pyramid, ANNUIT COEPTIS, means, “God has favored our undertaking.”
The Latin below the pyramid, NOVUS ORDO SECLORUM, means, “a new order has begun.”
At the base of the pyramid is the Roman numeral for 1776. (MDCCLXXVI)
If you look at the right-hand circle, and check it carefully, you’ll learn that it’s on every National Cemetery in the United States. It’s also on the Parade of Flags Walkway at the Bushnell, Florida National Cemetery, and is the centerpiece of most heroes' monuments.
Slightly modified, it’s the seal of the President of the United States, and it’s always visible whenever he speaks, yet very few people know what the symbols mean.
The Bald Eagle was selected as a symbol for victory for two reasons:
First, he isn’t afraid of a storm; he’s strong, and he’s smart enough to soar above it.
Secondly, he wears no material crown. We had just broken from the King of England.
Also, notice the shield is unsupported. This country can now stand on its own.
At the top of the shield there’s a white bar signifying congress, a unifying factor. We were coming together as one nation.
In the Eagle's beak you read, “E PLURIBUS UNUM” meaning, “from many – one.”
Above the Eagle, we have the thirteen stars, representing the thirteen original colonies, and any clouds of misunderstanding rolling away. Again, we were coming together as one.
Notice what the Eagle holds in his talons. He holds an olive branch and arrows. This country wants peace, but we will never be afraid to fight to preserve peace. The Eagle always wants to face the olive branch, but in time of war, his gaze turns toward the arrows.
An (untrue) old-fashioned belief says that the number 13 is an unlucky number which is almost a worldwide belief. You’ll almost never see a room numbered 13, or any hotels or motels with a 13th floor. But think about this:
America, which relies on God (not a number) to direct and lead, boldly chose:
13 original colonies,
13 signers of the Declaration of Independence ,
13 stripes on our flag,
13 steps on the pyramid,
13 letters in “Annuit Coeptis,”
13 letters in “E Pluribus Unum,”
13 stars above the eagle,
13 bars on that shield,
13 leaves on the olive branch,
13 fruits,
and if you look closely,
13 arrows.
And finally, notice the arrangement of the 13 stars in the right-hand circle. You’ll see that they are arranged as a Star of David.
This was ordered by George Washington who, when he asked Haym Solomon, a wealthy Philadelphia Jew, what he would like as a personal reward for his services to the Continental Army. Solomon said he wanted nothing for himself, but he would like something for his people. The Star of David was the result. Few people know it was Solomon who saved the Army through his financial contributions ... then died a pauper. Haym Solomon gave $25 million to save the Continental Army, money that was sorely needed to help realize America's and our freedom and independence from England.
Therein lies America's Judeo-Christian beginning.
Most American children do NOT know any of this. They aren’t taught because their history teachers do NOT know this. (They were not taught!)
On America's Freedom:
Too many veterans gave up too much to let the meaning fade.
Many veterans came home to an America that did not care.
Too many veterans never came home at all.
They served, they died for you and for me.
I hope you will share this page with many so they can learn about the UNITED STATES DOLLAR BILL, and what it stands for.
America is at a critical juncture. Let's do whatever we can to save her while never, ever forgetting:
It is God in whom we put our trust!
Sunday, August 16
Monday, July 20
George S. Patton said...
A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan executed next week.
A piece of spaghetti or a military unit can only be led from the front end.
A pint of sweat, saves a gallon of blood.
Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory.
All very successful commanders are prima donnas and must be so treated.
Always do everything you ask of those you command.
Americans love to fight. All real Americans love the sting of battle.
Americans play to win at all times. I wouldn’t give a hoot and hell for a man who lost and laughed. That’s why Americans have never lost nor ever lose a war.
Battle is an orgy of disorder.
Battle is the most magnificent competition in which a human being can indulge. It brings out all that is best; it removes all that is base. All men are afraid in battle. The coward is the one who lets his fear overcome his sense of duty. Duty is the essence of manhood.
Better to fight for something than live for nothing.
Courage is fear holding on a minute longer.
Do your damnedest in an ostentatious manner all the time.
Don’t tell people how to do things, tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results.
I don’t measure a man’s success by how high he climbs but how high he bounces when he hits bottom.
If a man does his best, what else is there?
If a man has done his best, what else is there?
If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn’t thinking.
If we take the generally accepted definition of bravery as a quality which knows no fear, I have never seen a brave man. All men are frightened. The more intelligent they are, the more they are frightened.
If you tell people where to go, but not how to get there, you’ll be amazed at the results.
There is a time to take counsel of your fears, and there is a time to never listen to any fear.
There is only one sort of discipline, perfect discipline.
Untutored courage is useless in the face of educated bullets.
Wars may be fought with weapons, but they are won by men. It is the spirit of men who follow and of the man who leads that gains the victory.
Watch what people are cynical about, and one can often discover what they lack.
We herd sheep, we drive cattle, we lead people. Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way.
You need to overcome the tug of people against you as you reach for high goals.
It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived.
Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.
No bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country.
Nobody ever defended anything successfully, there is only attack and attack and attack some more.
Prepare for the unknown by studying how others in the past have coped with the unforeseeable and the unpredictable.
Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom.
Take calculated risks. That is quite different from being rash.
The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his.
The test of success is not what you do when you are on top. Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom.
The time to take counsel of your fears is before you make an important battle decision. That’s the time to listen to every fear you can imagine! When you have collected all the facts and fears and made your decision, turn off all your fears and go ahead!
Friday, May 8
Jokes
We were so poor when I was growing up we couldn't even afford to pay attention.
The Lotto can change everything...
At breakfast, the husband says to his wife, “What would you do if I won the Lotto?”
“I’d take half and leave you,” she says.
“Great”, he says. “I won $12 yesterday! Here's $6. Stay in touch!”
The girl in a car accident got a crash course in driving
when the shoe salesman offered me velcro shoes, I said, "Sure, why knot?"
I wanted to have dinner at a Native American themed restaurant but i didn't have reservations.
The invisible man married the invisible woman. Their kids were nothing to look at either.
When a clock is hungry it goes back four seconds.
When the TV repairman got married the reception was excellent.
An office with many people and few electrical outlets could be in for a power struggle.
We were so poor when I was growing up we couldn't even afford to pay attention.
A lot of money is tainted. It taint yours and it taint mine.
Never lie to an x-ray technician. They can see right through you.
If you think things can't get worse it's probably only because you lack sufficient imagination.
During the first third of life, everyone told you what to do. During the second third of your life, you told everyone else what to do. During the last third of your life, everyone's telling you what to do again. The good thing is you can't hear 'em, so you don't care.
They say it is better to give than to receive. I say it depends on the gift.
Never give up on your dreams. Keep sleeping.
Money cannot buy happiness, but it's more comfortable to cry in a Corvette than on a bicycle.
Birds of a feather flock together...then crap on your car.
Some days you’re the dog , some days you’re the hydrant.
My grandma has been walking 5 miles a day. It's been 3 months and I have no idea where the hell she is.
An apple a day keeps the doctor away. An onion a day should take care of everyone else.
I have a stepladder. It's a very nice stepladder, but it's sad that I never knew my real ladder.
When I think of all the people I respect the most, you're right there, serving them drinks.
I always arrive late at the office, but I make up for it by leaving early.
My brother has a weird hobby. He collects empty bottles, which sounds so much better than alcoholic, doesn't it?
I've spent two years looking for my ex-girlfriend's killer...but no one will do it.
I'd tell you my favorite joke about short people, but it'd probably go over your head.
A duck's opinion of you is directly correlated to whether or not you have bread"
I saw a wino eating grapes. I said, “Dude, you have to wait."
I stayed up all night wondering why the sun rose. And then it dawned on me.
My Aunt always said slow and steady wins the race. She died in a fire.
I lived with a girl for a few weeks. It was nice until she found out I was there.
I went to a really emotional wedding last week, even the cake was in tiers.
I know a midget that is gay. He just came out of the cabinet last week.
I tried to log into my ipad, but it turns out it was an etch-a-sketch and I don't own an ipad. Also I'm out of bourbon.
You're about as useful as Anne Frank's drum kit.
Photons have mass? I didn’t even know they were Catholic.
Say what you will about pedophiles but, at least they don't speed through school zones.
Mirror inspector is a job I could really see my self doing.
If you shoot a mime do you need a silencer?
The other day I gave a homeless man a dollar. Then, I saw a homeless woman, and I gave her 78 cents.
Do homeless people understand Knock-Knock Jokes?
I went to the Chicago library, and I wanted a library card. They said I had to prove I was a citizen of Chicago. So I shot them.
My girlfriend asked me to get her something expensive that she doesn't really need. So I signed her up for chemotherapy
I used to be addicted to looking in my rear view mirror. I gave it up now, and I haven’t looked back since.
My dad said what doesn't kill you makes you stronger until the stroke.
My grandma has been walking 5 miles a day. It's been 3 months and I have no idea where the hell she is.
I was walking past a construction site the other day and some guy called me a paranoid freak, in Morse code, using a hammer.
Everyone loves cats, even the pope... Yeah, he's a cat-o-holic.
I am originally from Indiana. I know what most of you are thinking: Indiana — mafia.” –
I used to be a lifeguard, but some blue kid got me fired.
President Obama has been working hard, 24 / 7 - 24 hours a week, 7 months a year.
All I ask is a chance to prove money can't make me happy.
Dad always said laughter was the best medicine which is probably why several of us died from tuburculosis."
I saw a sign that said "watch for children" and I thought, "That sounds like a fair trade"
Some days you’re the dog , some days you’re the hydrant
You are such a good friend that if we were on a sinking ship together and there was only one life jacket… I’d miss you heaps and think of you often.
Why do people ask “What the hell were you thinking?” Obviously I was thinking I was going to get away with it and not have to explain it.
My girlfriend thinks that I’m a stalker. Well, she’s not exactly my girlfriend yet.
Happy Friday!! And to all those Atheist and Agnostic people out there… T_IF
Never give up on your dreams. Keep sleeping.
I accidentally pooped my pants in the elevator. I guess I'm taking this shit to a whole new level.
Plastic surgery is the work-out routine for the rich.
My room isn't dirty, I just have everything on display.
An old lady at the bank asked me if I could check her balance. So I pushed her over.
Money cannot buy happiness, but it's more comfortable to cry in a Corvette than on a bicycle.
I used to date a girl with a lazy eye, but she was seeing someone on the side.
Birds of a feather flock together...then crap on your car.
Marriage is the process of finding out what kind of man your wife would have preferred.
Love your enemies...just in case your friends turn out to be a bunch of bastards.
An apple a day keeps the doctor away. An onion a day should take care of everyone else.
The real trouble with reality is that there's no background music.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but some abuse the privilege.
Sarcasm helps keep you from telling people what you really think of them.
If you think things can't get worse it's probably only because you lack sufficient imagination.
Knowledge is realizing that the street is one-way, wisdom is looking both directions anyway
Parents spend the first part of our lives teaching us to walk and talk, and the rest of it telling us to sit down and shut up.
Expecting the world to treat you fairly because you are good is like expecting the bull not to charge because you are a vegetarian.
The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources
Books have knowledge, knowledge is power, power corrupts, corruption is a crime, and crime doesn't pay..so if you keep reading, you'll go broke
Advice for the day: If you have a headache, do what it says on the aspirin bottle: Take two, and KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
Optimism: Waiting for a ship to come in when you haven't sent one out.
As Long As There Are Tests, There Will Be Prayer In Public Schools.
You can go anywhere you want if you look serious and carry a clipboard.
It isn't homework unless it's due tomorrow.
It may look like I'm doing nothing, but I'm actively waiting for my problems to go away.
I come from a small town whose population never changed. Each time a woman got pregnant, someone left town.
Anyone who uses the phrase "easy as taking candy from a baby" has never tried taking candy from a baby.
It only takes 20 years for a liberal to become a conservative without changing a single idea.
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
Drawing on my fine command of language, I said nothing.
A criminal is a person with predatory instincts who has not sufficient capital to form a corporation.
Anytime four New Yorkers get into a cab together without arguing, a bank robbery has just taken place.
Confessions may be good for the soul, but they are bad for the reputation.
If the grass is greener on the other side, you can bet the water bill is higher.
An American's a person who isn't afraid to criticize the president but is always polite to traffic cops.
In order to keep a true perspective of one's importance, everyone should have a dog that will worship him and a cat that will ignore him.
It's amazing how nice people are to you when they know you're going away.
Suicide is the most sincere form of self-criticism.
The old believe everything, the middle- aged suspect everything, the young know everything
Delusions are often functional. A mother's opinions about her children's beauty, intelligence, goodness, et cetera ad nauseam, keep her from drowning them at birth.
To appreciate heaven well, it's good for a person to have some fifteen minutes of hell
Men marry because they are tired, women because they are curious; both are disappointed
You can't depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus.
Calling an engineer an applied scientist is like calling an artistic painter an applied pigment chemist.
Mark's Dental-Chair Discovery: Dentists are incapable of asking questions that require a simple yes or no answer.
Nothing needs reforming as much as other people's habits
the Five Stages of Acquisition: Infatuation, Justification, Appropriation, Obsession, and Resale
What is the difference between a taxidermist and a tax collector? The taxidermist takes only your skin
The avoidance of taxes is the only intellectual pursuit that carries any reward.
The new childcare-screening legislation sends a powerful message to Americans: If you want to harass children, get your own, as no parent-screening legislation will be in the works anytime soon.
The residence of a high dignitary of the Christian Church is called a palace; that of the Founder of his religion was known as a field. There is progress.
Earth is the insane asylum of the universe.
When someone is so STUPID...Just tell them they didn't fall out of the Stupid Tree..They were dragged through the whole Dumbass forest!
My train of thought derailed. There were no survivors.
When did it change from " Of The People, By The People " to " Screw The People "?
I just read an article on the dangers of drinking! Scared the crap out of me. So that's it! After today, NO MORE READING!
Grow your own dope...Plant A Politician!
Lead me not into temptation...Oh hell. Just follow me, I know a shortcut.
....If a deaf person has to go to court, is it still called a hearing?
If the professor on Gilligan's Island can make a radio out of a coconut, why can't he fix a hole in a boat?
What disease did cured ham actually have?
If a girl falls down a well, why can't her brother help her out? - Because he can't be a brother and assist her too.
....What happened to the man caught hanging around a circus? - He was arrested for loitering within tent.
While a little boy was away at school his cat died. Worried about how he would take the news when he got home, his mother consoled him and said, “Don't worry, darling. Tiger is in heaven with God now.“ The boy said, “What's God gonna do with a dead cat?”
A van load of wigs were stolen yesterday. Police are combing the area looking for clues.
Where is the first tennis match mentioned in the bible?- When Joseph served in Pharoah's court.
Many girls are attracted to the simpler things in life.....men.
After a ladder was stolen from a store, the manager warned that further steps would be taken.
At a job interview, the employer was weighing up the applicant's potential. 'You see,' said the employer, ' in this job we need someone who is responsible.' 'Then I'm you man,' replied the applicant eagerly. 'At my last job, whenever anything went wrong, they said I was responsible.'
If a spider is in the corn field, is he going to make cob webs?
My wife says I never listen to her. At least that's what I think she said.
During the first third of life, everyone told you what to do. During the second third of your life, you told everyone else what to do. During the last third of your life, everyone's telling you what to do again.
The good thing is you can't hear 'em, so you don't care.
I don't eat snails, I prefer fast food.
Never trust an atom. They make up everything.
I THINK its not illegal yet
Don’t knock on death’s door. Hit the doorbell and run. He hates that.
so i ran into my ex the other day…
then i put it in reverse and hit him again
When nothing goes right, Go left.
Never give the devil a ride, he will always want to drive.
Adults are just kids with money
Santa Claus has the right idea: visit people once a year.
Energizer bunny arrested: charged with battery.
I did not slap you, I simply high fived your face!!!
I had superpowers until my therapist took them away!
When life gives you lemons accept it because you might be having Vitamin C deficiency
Sunday, April 19
Neoconservatives
- True neoconservatives: Someone who believes in a large, powerful, central government, especially when related to foreign policy. They will not really care about size and scope of government, taxes or spending. They probably (albeit sometimes secretly) support Common Core (Federal eduction control), Obamacare and Amnesty. They probably don't really care about the Second Amendment or the rest of the Bill of Rights. They may go with international standards rather than US Constitutional standards. If old enough, they very well may have been a former leftist-communist. Their foreign policy will be very aggressive in most situations. They will believe in nation-building, nation changing and global manipulation. They will be particularly obsessed with anything related to Israel, Iran or Russia. Some of that obsession with Russia may stem from old communist ties and Stalin's betrayal of the international communist movement. The importance of spending for military contractors far outweighs any concerns about fiscal conservatism or spending.
- Neoconservative on foreign policy: Fellow travelers with neoconservatives on some issues related to foreign policy. They may not align with neoconservatives on any other issues at all. Many average people in this category are unaware of the neoconservative agenda, but have been led into this position over the years.
True neoconservatives:
- Elliot Abrahms (Rubio, Cruz adviser)
- Sheldon Adelson (Billionaire donor)
- Sen. Kelly Ayotte
- Gary Bauer
- Cofer Black (Romney adviser)
- Brad Blakeman
- John Bolton (Cruz adviser)
- Max Boot (McCain, Romney adviser)
- Peter Brookes
- David Brooks
- Jeb Bush
- Rep. Eric Cantor
- Dick Cheney
- Liz Cheney
- Michael Chertoff (Jeb adviser)
- Eliot Cohen
- Sen. Tom Cotton
- Eric Edelman (Cheney, Romney adviser)
- Douglas Feith (Bush, Perry adviser)
- Jamie Fly (Rubio adviser)
- David Frum
- Brigitte Gabriel
- Newt Gingrich
- Rudy Giuliani
- Michael Goldfarb (McCain, Liz Cheney, Palin adviser)
- Sen. Lindsey Graham
- Stephen Hadley (Jeb adviser)
- Pastor John Hagee
- Sean Hannity
- Jane Harmon
- Michael Hayden (Jeb adviser)
- Stephen Hayes
- Charles Hill (Giuliani adviser)
- John Hinderaker
- James Jeffrey
- Robert Joseph (Romney adviser)
- Robert Kagan (Hillary Clinton, Romney, Rubio adviser)
- Rep. Peter King
- Rep. Adam Kinzinger
- James Kirchick
- Sen. Mark Kirk
- Henry Kissinger (McCain, Christie, Cruz adviser)
- Charles Krauthammer
- Bill Kristol (Ryan, Jindal, Rubio adviser)
- John Lehman (McCain, Romney adviser)
- Yuval Levin (Ryan, Rubio adviser)
- Sen. Joe Lieberman
- William Luti (Perry adviser)
- Sen. John McCain
- Andrew McCarthy (Perry adviser)
- Sen. Robert Menendez
- Joshua Muravchik
- Victoria Nuland (Dick Cheney, Hillary Clinton adviser, spouse of Robert Kagan)
- Rep. Devin Nunes
- Richard Perle
- James Pethokoukis
- Daniel Pipes
- Danielle Pletka
- John Podhoretz
- Norman Podhoretz (Giuliani adviser)
- Noah Pollak
- Rick Reed (Lindsey Graham, McCain operative)
- Condoleezza Rice (Christie, Cruz adviser)
- Mike Rogers
- Steven J. Rosen (Giuliani adviser)
- Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
- Karl Rove
- Jennifer Rubin
- Michael Rubin
- Sen. Marco Rubio
- Donald Rumsfeld
- Haim Saban (Hillary Clinton adviser, Billionaire donor)
- Mark Salter (McCain, Kirkpatrick adviser)
- Sen. Chuck Schumer
- Mel Sembler (Billionaire donor. Bush, Romney adviser)
- Dan Senor (Romney, Ryan adviser)
- Paul Singer (Billionaire donor, Rubio backer)
- Michael Singh
- Randy Scheunemann (McCain, Rumsfeld, Palin adviser)
- Bret Stevens
- Marc Thiessen
- Jesse Watters
- Kenneth Weinstein
- Paul Wolfowitz (Jeb adviser)
- James Woolsey (Cruz adviser)
- David Wurmser
- Stephen Yates
- John Yoo
Neoconservative organizations and media outlets:
- Alliance for a Strong America (Dick and Liz Cheney)
- American Enterprise Institute (AEI) (Advises Rubio)
- Center for American Freedom
- Committee on the Present Danger
- Emergency Committee for Israel
- Foreign Policy Initiative (FPI)
- Foundation for a Secure and Prosperous America
- Foundation for Defense of Democracies
- Hudson Institute (Kenneth Weinstein)
- Keep America Safe
- Project for the New American Century (PNAC)
- Republican Jewish Coalition (funded by Sheldon Adelson)
- Republican Main Street Partnership
- Washington Free Beacon
- Washington Institute for Near East Policy
- Washington Post (Jennifer Rubin, Michael Gerson, Fred Hiatt, Jackson Diehl, Marc Thiessen)
- Weekly Standard
Neoconservative oriented political shows:
- Journal Editorial Report with Paul Gigot (Fox News)
- Meet The Press (NBC)
- Special Report with Bret Baier (Fox News)
- The John Batchelor Show (ABC Radio)
Friday, March 20
Dalai Lama's Routine Day
When asked by people how His Holiness the Dalai Lama sees himself, he replies that he is a simple Buddhist monk.
His Holiness is often out of Dharamsala on travels both within India and abroad. During these travels, His Holiness's daily routine varies depending on his engagement schedule. However, His Holiness is an early riser and tries as far as possible to retire early in the evening.
When His Holiness is at home in Dharamsala, he wakes up at 3 am. After his morning shower, His Holiness begins the day with prayers, meditations and prostrations until 5 am. From 5 am His Holiness takes a short morning walk around the residential premises. If it is raining outside, His Holiness has a treadmill to use for his walk. Breakfast is served at 5.30 am. For breakfast, His Holiness typically has hot porridge, tsampa (barley powder), bread with preserves, and tea. Regularly during breakfast, His Holiness tunes his radio to the BBC World News in English. From 6 am to 9 am His Holiness continues his morning meditation and prayers. From around 9 am he usually spends time studying various Buddhist texts and commentaries written by great Buddhist masters. Lunch is served from 11.30 am. His Holiness's kitchen in Dharamsala is vegetarian. However, during visits outside of Dharamsala, His Holiness is not necessarily vegetarian. Following strict vinaya rules, His Holiness does not have dinner. Should there be a need to discuss some work with his staff or hold some audiences and interviews, His Holiness will visit his office from 12.30 pm until around 3.30 pm. Typically, during an afternoon at the office one interview is scheduled along with several audiences, both Tibetan and non-Tibetan. Upon his return to his residence, His Holiness has his evening tea at around 5 pm. This is followed by his evening prayers and meditation. His Holiness retires in the evening by around 7 pm.
His Holiness is often out of Dharamsala on travels both within India and abroad. During these travels, His Holiness's daily routine varies depending on his engagement schedule. However, His Holiness is an early riser and tries as far as possible to retire early in the evening.
When His Holiness is at home in Dharamsala, he wakes up at 3 am. After his morning shower, His Holiness begins the day with prayers, meditations and prostrations until 5 am. From 5 am His Holiness takes a short morning walk around the residential premises. If it is raining outside, His Holiness has a treadmill to use for his walk. Breakfast is served at 5.30 am. For breakfast, His Holiness typically has hot porridge, tsampa (barley powder), bread with preserves, and tea. Regularly during breakfast, His Holiness tunes his radio to the BBC World News in English. From 6 am to 9 am His Holiness continues his morning meditation and prayers. From around 9 am he usually spends time studying various Buddhist texts and commentaries written by great Buddhist masters. Lunch is served from 11.30 am. His Holiness's kitchen in Dharamsala is vegetarian. However, during visits outside of Dharamsala, His Holiness is not necessarily vegetarian. Following strict vinaya rules, His Holiness does not have dinner. Should there be a need to discuss some work with his staff or hold some audiences and interviews, His Holiness will visit his office from 12.30 pm until around 3.30 pm. Typically, during an afternoon at the office one interview is scheduled along with several audiences, both Tibetan and non-Tibetan. Upon his return to his residence, His Holiness has his evening tea at around 5 pm. This is followed by his evening prayers and meditation. His Holiness retires in the evening by around 7 pm.
Thursday, March 5
Republicans Who Voted to Fund Obama's Amnesty
1. Benishek
2. Bishop (Mich.)
3. Boehner
4. Bost
5. Brooks (Ind.)
6. Buchanan
7. Calvert
8. Carter (Texas)
9. Coffman
10. Cole
11. Collins (N.Y.)
12. Comstock
13. Costello (Pa.)
14. Curbelo (Fla.)
15. Davis, Rodney
16. Denham
17. Dent
18. Diaz-Balart
19. Dold
20. Ellmers (N.C.)
21. Emmer (Minn.)
22. Fitzpatrick
23. Frelinghuysen
24. Gibson
25. Granger
26. Guinta
27. Hanna
28. Hardy
29. Heck (Nev.)
30. Hurd (Texas)
31. Jolly
32. Katko
33. King (N.Y.)
34. Kinzinger (Ill.)
35. Kline
36. Knight
37. Lance
38. LoBiondo
39. MacArthur
40. McCarthy
41. McCaul
42. McHenry
43. McMorris Rogers
44. McSally
45. Meehan
46. Miller (Mich.)
47. Moolenaar
48. Murphy (Pa.)
49. Noem
50. Nunes
51. Paulsen
52. Pittenger
53. Pitts
54. Poliquin
55. Reichert
56. Rogers (Ky.)
57. Ros-Lehtinen
58. Royce
59. Ryan (Wis.)
60. Scalise
61. Schock
62. Shimkus
63. Simpson
64. Smith (N.J.)
65. Stefanik
66. Stivers
67. Thompson (Pa.)
68. Tiberi
69. Trott
70. Turner
71. Upton
72. Valadao
73. Walden
74. Walters, Mimi
75. Young (Ind.)
Tuesday, February 24
History of Israel
1. Early Times (1000 BCE - 135 CE)
Ca. 1000 (BCE) - The Jewish Kingdoms
King David ruled with Jerusalem as his capital over Judea, the first united kingdom in an area, which roughly corresponds to today's Israel including the West Bank. After the death of David's son, Solomon, in 931 BCE the kingdom was divided into a southern part, Judea, and Israel in the north.
722 (BCE) - The Assyrians
The Assyrians, a powerful people from northern Mesopotamia
(today northern Iraq), invaded the northern Kingdom of Israel and deported the Jews to other parts of the Assyrian Empire. The Kingdom of Israel perished.
586 (BCE) - The Babylonians
After the fall of the Assyrian Empire the Babylonian king, Nebuchadnezzar II, conquered Jerusalem. The most influential Jews of Judea were deported to Babylon (in southern Mesopotamia, today Iraq). The first Jewish temple in Jerusalem was destroyed.
538 (BCE) - The Persians
King Cyrus of Persia (today Iran) conquered the entire Babylonian Empire, allowed the exiled Jews to return from Babylon, and accepted a form of Jewish home rule in Jerusalem. The Jewish temple was rebuilt.
332 (BCE) - The Greeks
The Greek-Macedonian ruler Alexander the Great destroyed the Persian Empire, thereby gaining control over Judea. After the death of Alexander his Hellenistic (Greek) Empire was divided into three parts, and the Jews got squeezed between the competing Greek rulers.
164 (BCE) - The Maccabees
A Jewish tribe, the "Maccabees", revolted against the Hellenistic occupiers, and from 142 BCE and the following 80 years Judea once again was an independent, Jewish state.
63 (BCE) - The Roman Conquest
The Romans invaded Greece and also conquered the Hellenistic Seleucid Empire in the Middle East. Though the Jews were granted some measure of autonomy in Jerusalem, Judea was in reality ruled from Rome.
37 (BCE) - Herod The Great
Following a failed Jewish rebellion, the Romans turned Judea into a regular Roman province, and installed the Jewish King Herod the Great as administrator. After his death in 4 BCE the province was divided between Herod's sons. One of them, Herod Antipas, who is best known for his role in the New Testament, administered Galilee in the north and Perea to the east (the east bank of the Jordan River, today part of the Kingdom of Jordan).
70 - The Destruction of Jerusalem
The Roman Emperor Titus quashed yet another Jewish rebellion. The Jewish temple and the rest of Jerusalem were reduced to rubble. A group of especially persistent Jews sought refuge on the mountain of Masada in the desert near the Dead Sea, but were three years later defeated by the Romans.
135 - Judea Renamed Palestine
During a final Jewish uprising against the Romans (the Bar Kochva Revolt) Jerusalem was once again, for a short, three-year period, under Jewish control. After the Romans' inevitable, crushing victory many hundreds of thousands of Jews were either deported, sold as slaves or killed. The Roman Emperor Hadrian leveled Jerusalem to the ground, and barred Jews from entering the city.
In an attempt at definitively eliminating the Jewish connection to the land, the Romans renamed Judea to "Palaestina", a word believed to be derived from the "Philistines", a people from Crete, which a thousand years earlier roamed the Mediterranean coast of Judea. Jews still lived in the area, though, and less than 100 years later they were once again allowed access to Jerusalem
Ca. 1000 (BCE) - The Jewish Kingdoms
King David ruled with Jerusalem as his capital over Judea, the first united kingdom in an area, which roughly corresponds to today's Israel including the West Bank. After the death of David's son, Solomon, in 931 BCE the kingdom was divided into a southern part, Judea, and Israel in the north.
722 (BCE) - The Assyrians
The Assyrians, a powerful people from northern Mesopotamia
(today northern Iraq), invaded the northern Kingdom of Israel and deported the Jews to other parts of the Assyrian Empire. The Kingdom of Israel perished.
586 (BCE) - The Babylonians
After the fall of the Assyrian Empire the Babylonian king, Nebuchadnezzar II, conquered Jerusalem. The most influential Jews of Judea were deported to Babylon (in southern Mesopotamia, today Iraq). The first Jewish temple in Jerusalem was destroyed.
538 (BCE) - The Persians
King Cyrus of Persia (today Iran) conquered the entire Babylonian Empire, allowed the exiled Jews to return from Babylon, and accepted a form of Jewish home rule in Jerusalem. The Jewish temple was rebuilt.
332 (BCE) - The Greeks
The Greek-Macedonian ruler Alexander the Great destroyed the Persian Empire, thereby gaining control over Judea. After the death of Alexander his Hellenistic (Greek) Empire was divided into three parts, and the Jews got squeezed between the competing Greek rulers.
164 (BCE) - The Maccabees
A Jewish tribe, the "Maccabees", revolted against the Hellenistic occupiers, and from 142 BCE and the following 80 years Judea once again was an independent, Jewish state.
63 (BCE) - The Roman Conquest
The Romans invaded Greece and also conquered the Hellenistic Seleucid Empire in the Middle East. Though the Jews were granted some measure of autonomy in Jerusalem, Judea was in reality ruled from Rome.
37 (BCE) - Herod The Great
Following a failed Jewish rebellion, the Romans turned Judea into a regular Roman province, and installed the Jewish King Herod the Great as administrator. After his death in 4 BCE the province was divided between Herod's sons. One of them, Herod Antipas, who is best known for his role in the New Testament, administered Galilee in the north and Perea to the east (the east bank of the Jordan River, today part of the Kingdom of Jordan).
70 - The Destruction of Jerusalem
The Roman Emperor Titus quashed yet another Jewish rebellion. The Jewish temple and the rest of Jerusalem were reduced to rubble. A group of especially persistent Jews sought refuge on the mountain of Masada in the desert near the Dead Sea, but were three years later defeated by the Romans.
135 - Judea Renamed Palestine
During a final Jewish uprising against the Romans (the Bar Kochva Revolt) Jerusalem was once again, for a short, three-year period, under Jewish control. After the Romans' inevitable, crushing victory many hundreds of thousands of Jews were either deported, sold as slaves or killed. The Roman Emperor Hadrian leveled Jerusalem to the ground, and barred Jews from entering the city.
In an attempt at definitively eliminating the Jewish connection to the land, the Romans renamed Judea to "Palaestina", a word believed to be derived from the "Philistines", a people from Crete, which a thousand years earlier roamed the Mediterranean coast of Judea. Jews still lived in the area, though, and less than 100 years later they were once again allowed access to Jerusalem
Thursday, February 19
Tuesday, January 6
Votes Against Boehner
John Boehner was re-elected Speaker of the House of Representatives
Republican Votes against Boehner:
1.Rep. Justin Amash (Mich.) – Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio)
2.Rep. Brian Babin (Tex.) – “present”
3.Rep. Rod Blum (Iowa) – Rep. Dan Webster (R-Fla.)
4.Rep. Dave Brat (Va.) --- Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.)
5.Rep. Jim Bridenstine (Okla.) – Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Tex.)
6.Rep. Curt Clawson (Fla.) – Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.)
7.Rep. Scott DesJarlais (Tenn.) -- Jordan
8.Duncan – Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-S.C.)
9.Rep. Scott Garrett (N.J.) – Webster
10.Rep. Chris Gibson (N.Y.) – House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.)
11.Rep. Paul Gosar (Ariz.) – Webster
12.Gohmert – Gohmert
13.Rep. Tim Huelskamp (Kan.) – Webster
14.Rep. Walter Jones (N.C.) – Webster
15.Rep. Steve King -- Webster
16.Rep. Tom Massie (Ky.) -- Rep. Ted Yoho (R-Fla.)
17.Rep. Mark Meadows (N.C.) -- Webster
18.Rep. Rich Nugent (Fla.) -- Webster
19.Rep. Gary Palmer (Ala.) -- Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.)
20.Rep. Bill Posey (Fla.) -- Webster
21.Rep. Scott Rigell (Va.) -- Webster
22.Rep. Marlin Stutzman (Ind.) -- Webster
23.Rep. Randy Weber (Tex.) -- Gohmert
24.Webster -- Webster
25.Yoho -- Yoho
Republican Votes against Boehner:
1.Rep. Justin Amash (Mich.) – Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio)
2.Rep. Brian Babin (Tex.) – “present”
3.Rep. Rod Blum (Iowa) – Rep. Dan Webster (R-Fla.)
4.Rep. Dave Brat (Va.) --- Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.)
5.Rep. Jim Bridenstine (Okla.) – Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Tex.)
6.Rep. Curt Clawson (Fla.) – Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.)
7.Rep. Scott DesJarlais (Tenn.) -- Jordan
8.Duncan – Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-S.C.)
9.Rep. Scott Garrett (N.J.) – Webster
10.Rep. Chris Gibson (N.Y.) – House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.)
11.Rep. Paul Gosar (Ariz.) – Webster
12.Gohmert – Gohmert
13.Rep. Tim Huelskamp (Kan.) – Webster
14.Rep. Walter Jones (N.C.) – Webster
15.Rep. Steve King -- Webster
16.Rep. Tom Massie (Ky.) -- Rep. Ted Yoho (R-Fla.)
17.Rep. Mark Meadows (N.C.) -- Webster
18.Rep. Rich Nugent (Fla.) -- Webster
19.Rep. Gary Palmer (Ala.) -- Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.)
20.Rep. Bill Posey (Fla.) -- Webster
21.Rep. Scott Rigell (Va.) -- Webster
22.Rep. Marlin Stutzman (Ind.) -- Webster
23.Rep. Randy Weber (Tex.) -- Gohmert
24.Webster -- Webster
25.Yoho -- Yoho
Sunday, December 14
Senate Vote on Obama's Immigration plan.
Ted Cruz forces senators to go on the record on Obama's illegal Executive Order:
Senate Vote on Obama's Executive Order on Immigration
Senate Vote on Obama's Executive Order on Immigration
Friday, December 5
Political Cockroaches in Washington
Yesterday, the House passed the Preventing Executive Overreach on Immigration Act, a bill preventing the president from delaying deportation for illegal immigrants. It passed 219-197 with only seven Republicans opposed and three others voting present.
The bill is D.O.A. in Harry Reid's Senate.
It appears to be a "meaningless show vote" to defuse conservative anger.
House Speaker Boehner is planning to avoid a government showdown by supporting The Continuing Resolution/Omnibus appropriation bill, aka "cromnibus". That bill will fund the government through September of next year except for Homeland Security, the agency which would implement the president’s executive order on immigration. DHS would only be funded only through March 2015.
According to Boehner, the Republicans will have more leverage to go after the president’s executive overreach amnesty executive order when they have more power in the 114th Congress. Yet, the DHS will start implementing the EO immediately.
This is a political shell game with the voters being played as suckers.
Something's rotten, not only in Denmark, but in Washington, D.C. as well.
"IMPLEMENTING EXECUTIVE AMNESTY"
Wednesday, November 5
Traitor
The etymology of the word traitor originates with Judas' handing over of Jesus to the chief priests, captains of the temple and elders (Luke 22:52): the word is derived from the Latin traditor which means "one who delivers."
Monday, October 27
Impermanence
Impermanence and change are the undeniable truths of our existence. What is real is the existing moment, the present that is a product of the past, or a result of the previous causes and actions.
Thursday, September 11
Genesis
I. Orienting Data for Genesis
A. Content: Origins of the world, humanity and Israel
B. Human author: Moses, using records from before his time
C. Date of Composition: 1400 BC or 1220 BC, depending on chronology
D. Historical Coverage: Creation through the death of Jacob's son, Joseph, in Egypt
E. Emphases
1. God's nature and purposes.
2. The reasons why humans exist.
3. The first divine covenants.
4. The nature of sin.
5. The perpetual corruption of human society.
6. God's intolerance of sin.
7. God's choice of a people.
8. God's plan of redemption.
9. God works through sinful people.
II. Outline of Genesis (Origin Stories)
A. 1:1-2:3 - Prologue
B. 2:4-4:26 - Origin stories of "the heavens and the earth"
C. 5:1-6:8 - Origin stories of the family of Adam
D. 6:9-9:29 - Origin stories of Noah
E. 10:1-11:9 - Origin stories of Shem, Ham, and Japheth
F. 11:10-26 - Origin stories of Shem
G. 11:27-25:11 - Origin stories of Terah
H. 25:12-18 - Origin stories of Ishmael
I. 25:19-35:29 - Origin stories of Isaac
J. 36:1-37:1 - Origin stories of Esau
K. 37:2-50:26 - Origin stories of Jacob
III. Genesis 1: Creation Story Structure
A. Day 1 (1:1-5) corresponds to Day 4 (1:14-19)
B. Day 2 (1:6-8) corresponds to Day 5 (1:20-23)
C. Day 3 (1:9-13) corresponds to Day 6 (1:24-31)
D. Day 7: God rests and sanctifies the day of rest.
IV. Man Created in the Image of God
A. Three Options
1. We look like God physically.
2. We are rational beings like God.
3. We represent God by doing his will.
B. Tselem - Idol
V. The Fall
A. How Satan Works
B. The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil
C. Consequences of the Fall
Thursday, September 4
I'm Fed Up !!!
I AM FED UP ! ! !
I AM FED UP WITH EVERYTHING FROM “A” TO “Z” :
A is for Amnesty, to those who broke our laws;
B is for Benghazi, and the untruths of its cause.
C is for the Congress, as they screw up everyday;
D is for the Debt that our grandchildren have to pay.
E is for the radical “Environmentalists”;
F - for the First Lady, who’s “Queen of Food Spec-ial-ists”.
G is for Gun Grabbers, those who want to take what’s mine;
H is for poor Hillary, who hopes she’s “next in line”.
I - for ISIS, Islam - and for all the lives they took;
J is for no Justice, letting criminals “off the hook”.
K - for King Obama, with his pen and with his phone;
L is for the Leftists, who should leave our country alone.
M is for the Moral decline we see before our eyes;
N is for News media, with its garbage and its lies.
O is for Obamacare, which was meant to tyrannize;
P is for the Poverty that continues on the rise.
Q is for al-Queda - they’re more dangerous than ever;
R - for Racial tensions, and why Jesse thinks he’s “clever”.
S - for Same Sex marriage - not the way that God intended;
T is for the Taxes paid, which never get amended.
U - for Unemployment, because jobs are scarce and few;
V - for Veterans’ “care“ that can’t deliver what it should do.
W is for Welfare - with Link cards and monthly cash;
dependency on others turns society into trash.
X is for eX-ecutive orders, staged in rows and groups.
Y is for the Yellow-bellied “Commander” of our troops.
Z - the real Zinger - which truly says it all:
Our freedom’s being Zapped away, and thrown against the wall.
It’s time for all America to rise and take a stand,
And re-write this list from “A” to “Z” in the way our Framers planned.
Karel Follman Jones
September 1, 2014
I AM FED UP WITH EVERYTHING FROM “A” TO “Z” :
A is for Amnesty, to those who broke our laws;
B is for Benghazi, and the untruths of its cause.
C is for the Congress, as they screw up everyday;
D is for the Debt that our grandchildren have to pay.
E is for the radical “Environmentalists”;
F - for the First Lady, who’s “Queen of Food Spec-ial-ists”.
G is for Gun Grabbers, those who want to take what’s mine;
H is for poor Hillary, who hopes she’s “next in line”.
I - for ISIS, Islam - and for all the lives they took;
J is for no Justice, letting criminals “off the hook”.
K - for King Obama, with his pen and with his phone;
L is for the Leftists, who should leave our country alone.
M is for the Moral decline we see before our eyes;
N is for News media, with its garbage and its lies.
O is for Obamacare, which was meant to tyrannize;
P is for the Poverty that continues on the rise.
Q is for al-Queda - they’re more dangerous than ever;
R - for Racial tensions, and why Jesse thinks he’s “clever”.
S - for Same Sex marriage - not the way that God intended;
T is for the Taxes paid, which never get amended.
U - for Unemployment, because jobs are scarce and few;
V - for Veterans’ “care“ that can’t deliver what it should do.
W is for Welfare - with Link cards and monthly cash;
dependency on others turns society into trash.
X is for eX-ecutive orders, staged in rows and groups.
Y is for the Yellow-bellied “Commander” of our troops.
Z - the real Zinger - which truly says it all:
Our freedom’s being Zapped away, and thrown against the wall.
It’s time for all America to rise and take a stand,
And re-write this list from “A” to “Z” in the way our Framers planned.
Karel Follman Jones
September 1, 2014
Tuesday, August 26
I Didn't Know That...
Fall gets its name from the longer phrase fall of the leaf that was first used in the mid-1500s. (Spring comes from a similar phrase: spring of the leaf.) Fall took hold in America more than it did in Britain, and in the US, fall is the standard season name.
British speakers are more likely to use the word autumn, which came into English in the late 1300s from an Old French word.
British speakers are more likely to use the word autumn, which came into English in the late 1300s from an Old French word.
Tuesday, August 19
Monday, August 11
Cruz Quote
“We need to stand for life. We need to stand for marriage. We need to abolish the IRS. We need to repeal Obamacare. We need to repeal Common Core.” - Senator Ted Cruz
Saturday, August 9
Capitalism
There are two ways in which anything can be exchanged: peaceful or violent. A peaceful exchange is if you do something good for me, I'll do something good for you. Capitalism is the epitome of a peaceful means of exchange. A violent means of exchange is if you don't do something good for me, I'm going to do something bad for you. There are two major objections to capitalism which can be refuted: 1) It encourages greed. In a true market economy capitalism neutralizes greed. A greedy man must think of others first to give people a reason to come back to his business. 2) In a capitalist system, some people must win while others lose. That assumes that the free market system is a zero sum game like a sports contest, i.e. the Bears win and the Eagles lose. In a market sum game, everybody can win. Price is dependent upon supply and demand.
Tuesday, August 5
Monday, July 14
Oh, Say, Can Anyone See?
The USA is under siege
From sea to shining sea;
Its people gasp in disbelief,
“How did this come to be??”
Our nation’s southern borders
Have been wiped off from the map;
There, strangers make their move inside
While the politicians nap.
Children, teens, and gang-bangers
By the thousands - coming in -
On trains, on buses, and on foot
While WE take it “on the chin”.
Diseases, bugs, and viruses:
TB, VD, and lice,
Are ALSO immigrating here
And overwhelming ICE.
The terrorists - they’re sneaking through,
And our safety’s in a bind.
Border patrol is gathering up
Prayer rugs they’ve left behind.
Gone are the days when Jihad
Had to stow away by air;
Now, they enter through OUR “holy ground,”
Being greeted by friends from CAIR.
Ellis Island once was used
But now sits empty, dark.
New York should just convert it
Into a big amusement park.
Where’s the sense in all of this?
It was not meant to be!
The land of freedom and justice
Has now lost its sovereignty.
A troubled soldier wandered off
Into the enemy’s lair;
So Obama released five terrorists -
An exchange HE thought was fair !
There’s unrest in the Middle East;
The nations are on attack.
Hamas is out to kill the Jews
While Israel fights back.
Christians are being targeted
And murdered one by one;
If they don’t convert, the extremists revert
To a sword blade and a gun.
The leader of the ISIS group
Is on a killing spree;
Once under lock and key, he’s loose,
‘Cause Obama set him free.
“I’ll see you in New York,’ was said
By this evil terrorist,
As he left his cell he did not tell
Who was on his Murder List.
The VA Health Care is a mess
With deaths and waiting lists,
But there’s been no explanation
Amidst all their “turns” and “twists.”
This system, run by government
Is more than our vets should bear;
So get ready, all Americans -
To be screwed by Obamacare !
Our troops have kept us safe from harm
And are frequently deployed;
If Obama keeps cutting their numbers,
Militarily, we’re destroyed.
In the White House lives a king,
Which is what the Founders feared.
He took his seat upon the throne
While the people stood and cheered.
Our Constitution, once revered,
Has kept our nation great,
But to dare speak out or protest now
Makes one “mean” and “full of hate.”
Obama used the “right” words
When he ran for president,
But to centralize the people’s power
Was always his intent.
Barack made empty promises
He knew he wouldn’t keep.
His “change” was for Karl Marx’s world,
His “hope” was we’d stay asleep.
America’s at its tipping point
With no more room to spare.
Old Uncle Sam is beaten, bruised,
And gasping for some air.
A leader must have character
And concern for the common good.
But the people got lost in “hope” and “change”
Which Obama hoped they would.
The voters have themselves to blame;
Elections have consequences.
America will destroy itself
Unless the people come to their senses.
I hope our land reverses course
With better days to come.
But then maybe I’M the “Dreamer”
If I beat a silent drum.
- Karel Follman-Jones
7-13-14
Thursday, May 29
Doomsday Preparation
What You Need:
1. A sturdy army surplus backpack.
2. A first aid kit, including bandages, iodine, alcohol, gauze and painkillers.
3. Close range "melee" type weapons. I have a hand made bearded axe that will go through solid walls, a welder’s chipping hammer (nasty looking thing), bowie knife, and assorted pocket knives.
4. Long range weapons. You will need a rifle, not a sniper's rifle. Choose something that uses common ammunition, something you will not have a problem finding in looted sporting good stores, dead bodies and trashed houses. Choose something lite that you can strap to your back and above all MAKE SURE YOU KNOW HOW TO USE IT.
5. Clothing. At least one set each of hot weather and cold weather clothing, you can always ditch what you don't need.
6. Boots. A sturdy new pair of military combat boots, preferably steel toes. Trust me on the steel toes, when you're stuck with no weapons you'll be glad you have them. Make sure they are comfortable and broken in. Water proof boots are good for woodland areas, for areas like bayous and such make sure you have Vietnam era jungle boots.
7. Manuals. When you're on the run, starving, and out of water you won't be thinking clearly, manuals are a good way to ensure you will not forget important information. I currently have my improvised munitions handbook, an army wilderness survival handbook and a wilderness observation and tracking book.
8. Water. Make sure you have a canteen and get purification tablets to refill. I can't stress water enough.
9. Rain gear. This one is obvious.
10. A fire kit. When you're freezing in the woods you will not be able to rub two sticks together. Make sure all your matches and lighters are sealed in plastic. Bring kindling if you can. I have also included lighter fluid.
11. Light. Bring an army style red lensed flashlight. The red light will not ruin your night vision (your natural night vision) so you will not be left in the dark when you have to turn it off.
12. Medicine. Any important medication you may be on i.e. insulin, asthma medications.
13. Radios. If there are others in your group you will want to be able to communicate with them if you get lost.
14. Hand signals. If you have others in your group you will need to be able to communicate with them silently, make sure everyone in the group understands the hand signals.
15. Navigational equipment. Bring a compass and maps of the surrounding area. Good maps include road maps, hiking maps, and topographical maps. MAKE SURE you know how to use a compass and read a map.
16. Shelter. A tent if you can carry it, something that will keep you out of the wind and rain. If it's too big to carry in your bag and run at the same time leave it behind. You will then have to improvise.
17. A hand cranked radio. You will want to keep updated on new reports and such.
18. Batteries. Lots of batteries
19. A watch
20. Cooking equipment. This includes a pot of some sort, eating utensils, and something to cut wood with. I'd suggest a "Commando Saw" which is like barbed piano wire and will fit in your pocket.
21. Fishing equipment. Maybe not a rod, but bring hooks, lots of line, and lures. LEARN TO FISH
22. Knowledge. This is your absolute best weapon. Once you have chosen the place or area you will run to make sure you know it like the back of your hand. No doubt others have thought of the same location, it will be your knowledge of the area that makes your better. If there is a stream, know where it starts and where it goes. Know the hills, the mountains, the trails, the flora, fauna and climactic conditions year around.
Saturday, May 10
Tuesday, February 4
USS Alfredo Gonzalez
On February 04, 1968, Marine sergeant Alfredo Gonzalez died near Thua Thien, Vietnam, after action that earned him the Medal of Honor. On January 31 the native of Edinburg, Texas, was commanding a platoon in a truck convoy formed to relieve pressure on the beleaguered city of Hue. After being wounded, he moved through a fire-swept area and rescued a wounded comrade. On February 3 he was again wounded, but refused medical treatment. The next day, as the enemy inflicted heavy casualties on his company, Gonzalez knocked out a rocket position and suppressed much enemy fire before falling. The missile destroyer USS Alfredo Gonzalez, named for him, is the first United States military ship named for a Hispanic.
Friday, January 24
Friday, January 17
CPAC
The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) will be held March 6-8 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Maryland.
Senate Republican Primary in South Carolina
A look at the South Carolina Senate Republican Primary: Senator Lindsey Graham is vulnerable in his re-election bid.
South Carolina has an open primary: Democrats and independents may vote in the Republican primary if they so choose.
Primary: June 10, 2014
Primary Runoff: June 24, 2014
If no candidate takes 50% or more in the primary, a runoff will be held between the top two finishers.
Candidates:
Lindsey Graham (R) a two-term RINO incumbent who has $7 million in his campaign re-election account.
Lee Bright (R) - State Sen. & Ex-Spartanburg County School Board Member
Richard Cash (R) - Pastor, Pro-Life Activist & '10 US Rep. Candidate
Bill Connor (R) - Attorney, Army Veteran & '10 Lt. Gov. Candidate
Nancy Mace (R) - Businesswoman & Author
Most recent polling indicates that Graham will receive 51% of the primary vote.
Tuesday, January 14
Article V Convention of States
The Article V Convention of States is picking up steam.
If two-thirds of states submit an application to Congress, Congress must then call a Convention of States to propose amendments to the Constitution. Each state must then send an appointed delegation to the convention, where the delegates will discuss and vote upon amendment proposals.
There is support for a Convention of States for the purpose of establishing term limits for members of Congress and a balanced-budget amendment for the federal government.
South Carolina and Virginia became the first two states to call for a convention. On Dec. 7, more than 100 state legislators from 32 states met in Washington, D.C., to begin the groundwork for filing a Convention of States.
Just recently, Governors Jindal of Louisiana and Pence of Indiana expressed support for a Convention of States to control Federal spending.
The danger involved is that a runaway States Convention may radically amend our system of government.
In 2012 The Hawaii House of Representatives passed a resolution calling for an Article V Convention which would:
(1) A declaration of the constitutionality of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), including the individual mandate requiring the purchase of health insurance;
(2) An amendment to Article I, Section 5, to prohibit the supermajority cloture requirement under Rule 22 of the United States Senate for ending floor debates and filibusters, to facilitate a more reasonable voting standard for cloture;
(3) An amendment abolishing the electoral college established under Article II, Section 1, and providing for the direct election of the United States President and Vice President by voters; and
(4) An amendment to Article II, Section 2, Clause 2, to require that Senate confirmations of appointments of officers of the United States be made by a simple majority vote within sixty days of the nomination.
I am opposed to those amendments suggested by the Hawaii House of Representatives. Perhaps, instead of a general convention we could have a specific convention to propose amendments to establish term limits for members of Congress and a balanced budget amendment for the federal government. Those are two amendments to the Constitution that we desperately need. The federal government bureaucracy is out of control and will never reform itself. The Article V Convention of States may be our best hope to save the republic.
Saturday, January 11
Evolution of the DAP
I’ve been looking into some of the history of the Dap, the greeting that can include slapping hands, bumping fists in any direction, snapping, wiggling fingers and other forms of contact which can last anywhere from a few seconds to more than a minute.
It was very popular with black (African-American) soldiers during the Vietnam war and has a history that predates that conflict. It may have been an acronym for dignity and pride (DAP) which certainly was evident during the Black Power movement of the civil rights era.
Some sources say that it dates to WWI and is more than a greeting as it tells the story of a black soldier and how he died.
It is also a form of sign language that can indicate agreement, celebration, or solidarity.
Some theorists claim that it is an acceptable way to show male affection.
Now it is used primarily as gang related and athletes greeting each other. Back in the 1950s, Dap was black slang for aware and up to date.
I first saw it in the Nam when it was the common greeting between black troops. Some of the white troops developed their own parody of the greeting called the “Milk Shake.” It ended up with the guys slapping their own asses.
I’ve seen people greeting each other with a fist bump and opening their hand dramatically. The Dap seems to have evolved into the high five and the chest bump.
Friday, January 10
Presidential Lies
LBJ:
We were attacked (in the Gulf of Tonkin)
Nixon:
I am not a crook
GHW Bush:
Read my lips - No new taxes
Clinton:
I did not have sex with that woman... Miss Lewinski
GW Bush:
Iraq has weapons of mass destruction
Obama:
I will have the most transparent administration in history.
The stimulus will fund shovel-ready jobs.
I am focused like a laser on creating jobs.
The IRS is not targeting anyone.
It was a spontaneous riot about a movie.
If I had a son.
I will put an end to the type of politics that "breeds division, conflict and cynicism".
You didn't build that!
I will restore trust in Government.
The Cambridge cops acted stupidly.
The public will have 5 days to look at every bill that lands on my desk
It's not my red line - it is the world's red line.
Whistle blowers will be protected in my administration.
We got back every dime we used to rescue the banks and auto companies, with interest.
I am not spying on American citizens.
ObamaCare will be good for America
You can keep your family doctor.
Premiums will be lowered by $2500.
If you like it, you can keep your current healthcare plan
It's just like shopping at Amazon
I knew nothing about "Fast and Furious" gunrunning to Mexican drug cartels
I knew nothing about IRS targeting conservative groups
I knew nothing about what happened in Benghazi
I have never met my uncle from Kenya who is in the country illegally and that was arrested and told to leave the country over 20 years ago
And, I have never lived with that uncle. (He finally admitted (12-05-2013) that he DID know his uncle and that he DID live with him.
And the biggest one of all:
"I, Barrack Hussein Obama, pledge to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States of America."
Sunday, January 5
Why Do I Dislike Thee, Obama?
Why do I dislike thee, Obama?

Let me count the ways from A to Z
Aid and comfort to the enemy
Allowing illegals on mall during government shutdown
Benghazi
Blocking veterans from seeing their own memorials
Clapper lying
Common Core
Destroying coal industry
DOJ spying on the free press
Election fraud
End runs around Congress
Failing to prosecute the New Black Panthers
Fast & Furious
Forcing businesses/religious institutions to violate their religious beliefs
Giving away free cell phones
GSA waste of money on training conferences
Holder lying to Congress
Increasing welfare rolls
Increasing disability rolls
Intentionally trying to hurt Americans during the sequester
Intentionally trying to hurt Americans during government shutdown
IRS targeting conservatives
IRS targeting the Tea Party
Military not getting their votes counted
Millions losing health care coverage
Not securing our borders
NSA acting as Obama Gestapo
Obamacare web site-cronyism
Obamacare would save the average family $2500 per year
Opposing voter i.d. laws
Opposition to domestic drilling
Picking winners and losers
Quantitative Easing
Reading our e-mail
Releasing illegals from prison
Shutting down “The People's House” tours
Solyndra
Spying on Americans on American soil with drones
Suing the states
Supporting the Muslim Brotherhood with arms and money
Travon Martin comments
Unconstitutional executive orders
Unconstitutional recess appointments
Vacations, vacations, vacations
We can keep our insurance if we like it
We can keep our doctors if we like them
17 Trillion in debt
Friday, January 3
Good Review of the 27 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution
Amendment 1 - Freedom of religion, press, speech
Amendment 2 - Right to bear arms
Amendment 3 - Limits the quartering of soldiers
Amendment 4 - Search and seizure of property
Amendment 5 - Right to a trial if accused, no self-incrimination required, no double-jeopardy, right to compensation for takings by gov't.
Amendment 6 - Right to a speedy trial by jury and confrontation of witnesses
Amendment 7 - Right to a trial by jury in civil cases
Amendment 8 - Prohibits cruel and unusual punishment
Amendment 9 - People may have other rights, even if they are not listed here
Amendment 10 - The federal government's powers are limited to those listed in the Constitution
Amendment 11 (1798) - Judicial limits
Amendment 12 (1804) - Method for choosing the President, Vice President
Amendment 13 (1865) - Abolished slavery
Amendment 14 (1868) - Rights of citizenship to all people born in USA or naturalized
Amendment 15 (1870) - Gives the right to vote to all citizens, regardless of color or race, but women are not mentioned
Amendment 16 (1913) - Income tax authorized
Amendment 17 (1913) - Senators elected by the popular vote
Amendment 18 (1919) - Prohibition - Liquor prohibited
Amendment 19 (1920) - Women's suffrage (voting rights)
Amendment 20 (1933) - New terms of office for the President and Congress
Amendment 21 (1933) - Amendment 18 repealed (overturned)
Amendment 22 (1951) - Presidential term limited
Amendment 23 (1961) - Presidential vote given to Washington, D. C.
Amendment 24 (1964) - Poll taxes barred (you cannot charge people to vote)
Amendment 25 (1967) - Presidential disability and succession
Amendment 26 (1971) - Voting age lowered to 18 years old (same as the age at which men can be drafted into the army)
Amendment 27 (1992) - Congressional pay increases go into effect only during the next Congressional session.
Thursday, January 2
Bill of Rights
Amendment 1 - Freedom of religion, press, speech
Amendment 2 - Right to bear arms
Amendment 3 - Limits the quartering of soldiers
Amendment 4 - Search and seizure of property
Amendment 5 - Right to a trial if accused, no self-incrimination required, no double-jeopardy (you cannot be tried twice for the same crime), right to compensation for takings by gov't.
Amendment 6 - Right to a speedy trial by jury and confrontation of witnesses
Amendment 7 - Right to a trial by jury in civil cases
Amendment 8 - Prohibits cruel and unusual punishment
Amendment 9 - People may have other rights, even if they are not listed here
Amendment 10 - The federal government's powers are limited to those listed in the Constitution
Wednesday, January 1
My Favorite Politicians
How they scored on the Freedom Index (fidelity to the U.S. Constitution):
House of Representatives
Dist.3: Justin Amash (Michigan) 92%
Dist.4: Thomas Massie (Kentucky) 100%
Dist.10: Paul Broun (Georgia)90%
Dist.1: Jim Bridenstine (Oklahoma) 90%
Dist.3: Ted Yoho (Florida) 85%
Dist.6: Ron DeSantis (Florida) 85%
Dist.4: Tom McClintock (California) 93%
Senate
Sen. Ted Cruz (Texas) 95%
Sen. Mike Lee (Utah) 91%
Sen. Rand Paul (Kentucky) 94%
Mark Twain Quote
"The mania for giving the Government power to meddle with the private affairs of cities or citizens is likely to cause endless trouble, through the rivalry of schools and creeds that are anxious to obtain official recognition, and there is great danger that our people will lose our independence of thought and action which is the cause of much of our greatness, and sink into the helplessness of the Frenchman or German who expects his government to feed him when hungry, clothe him when naked, to prescribe when his child may be born and when he may die, and, in time, to regulate every act of humanity from the cradle to the tomb, including the manner in which he may seek future admission to paradise." - Mark Twain
One of the key ingredients in maintaining our Republic is the right of citizens to freely speak their minds to those who represent them. In fact, it is one of the few effective tools we have left to combat government corruption and demand accountability.
Let us use social media to educate ourselves and each other in this crucial midterm election year and share our thoughts with our elected representatives.
Replace those who do not share our principles of fiscal responsibility, constitutionally limited government, and free market economic policies.
Our Republic depends upon us.
Tuesday, December 31
Saturday, December 28
Surviving a Mass Shooting
The odds of getting caught up in a mass shooting incident are astoundingly low. Despite the recent flurry of high-profile incidents, it’s unlikely you will ever need to utilize the following technique.
• If you are in a public area and someone starts shooting, try to evacuate if at all possible. If you cannot escape, lie down on the floor, face down.
• Point your feet in the direction of the shooter.
• Turn your head away and cover it with your hands. This will reduce the size of your target profile. It will minimize the likelihood of a bullet hitting any of your vital organs.
Wednesday, December 25
Friday, December 20
What's in a Name?
What's in a name? How many Black (politically correct: African-American) Americans have a Russian first name? I find it interesting that Barack and Michelle's youngest daughter's real name is Natasha, not Sasha as is frequently reported in the media. Barack's parents met in a Russian language class at the University of Hawaii in the early 1960s. They associated with leftists of all stripes including Frank Marshall Davis who later mentored Barack Obama. It has always been trendy for communist sympathizers to give their children Russian names. BO and Michelle named their first child Malia Ann, (one of the origins of Malia is a Swahili word meaning "queen" which is popular in Kenya, the birthplace of Obama's father; Ann, I'm sure pays homage to his mother, Stanley Ann Dunham). Their second child they named Natasha Obama. They have not released Natasha's middle name, although the middle initial M. is given on the Obama's public tax return (see below). Does it stand for Michelle or perhaps a Russian female name? Like many things about Barack Obama, it remains a mystery.
Friday, December 6
Thursday, December 5
Sunday, December 1
Words Can Change Your Brain
"By holding a positive and optimistic [word] in your mind, you stimulate frontal lobe activity. This area includes specific language centers that connect directly to the motor cortex responsible for moving you into action. And as our research has shown, the longer you concentrate on positive words, the more you begin to affect other areas of the brain. Functions in the parietal lobe start to change, which changes your perception of yourself and the people you interact with. A positive view of yourself will bias you toward seeing the good in others, whereas a negative self-image will include you toward suspicion and doubt. Over time the structure of your thalamus will also change in response to your conscious words, thoughts, and feelings, and we believe that the thalamic changes affect the way in which you perceive reality."
Andrew Newberg, M.D. and Mark Robert Waldman
Saturday, November 30
Brenda Morton
Brenda Morton Age 64
Beloved wife of Wesley “Rick” for 44 years. Loving mother of Richard (Christine) and Craig (Amy). Dear grandmother of Kylie, Katelyn, Sophia and Cayden. Beloved sister of Larry (Margaret) Holbrook, Pat Karagitz, Ronald Holbrook, Greg (Betty Jo) Holbrook, Wendel (Rebecca) Holbrook, Linda McCarty and the late Gary Holbrook. She was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many family members and friends.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday December 7, 2013 at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., Garden City (Between Ford and Cherry Hill). Family will be receiving guests from 1 pm until time of service at 3 pm.
Memorials suggested to the American Cancer Society.
Tuesday, November 26
Turkey Pardons
The tradition of sparing turkeys dates back to 1963, when President John F. Kennedy sent a turkey from the National Turkey Federation back to the farm, declaring, "We'll just let this one grow." President George H.W. Bush was the first to grant a turkey an official presidential pardon in 1989.
Sunday, November 17
Today's Luther
"Therefore we must not doubt that the Holy Spirit dwells in us; but we must be sure and acknowledge that we are, as Paul says; “a temple of the Holy Spirit” (1 Cor. 6:19). For if someone experiences love toward the Word, and if he enjoys hearing, speaking, thinking, lecturing, and writing about Christ, he should know that this is not a work of human will or reason but a gift of the Holy Spirit. For it is impossible for these things to happen without the Holy Spirit. On the other hand, where there is hate and contempt for the Word, there the devil, “the god of this world” (2 Cor. 4:4), is reigning, blinding the hearts of men and holding them captive, to keep the light of the Gospel of the glory of Christ from shining upon them. This is what we see in the rabble today; they do not care about the Word at all but smugly despise it, as though it did not pertain to them at all. Those in whom there is some glow and yearning for the Word should acknowledge with gratitude that this feeling has been infused into them by the Holy Spirit. For we are not born with this feeling; nor can we be instructed to acquire it by any laws. It is the right hand of the Most High, pure and simple, that has changed us (Ps. 77:10). Therefore when we are glad to hear the proclamation about Christ, the Son of God, who was made man for us and subjected Himself to the Law to redeem us, then with and through that proclamation God surely sends the Holy Spirit into our hearts." - Martin Luther
Friday, November 15
Wednesday, November 13
Modus Operandi of a Serial Killer
Here is a link to a long article that reveals the modus operandi of a serial killer who preyed on marines. There is much truth in what we tell children : "Stranger! Stranger! Danger! Danger!" Unfortunately, there are many adults whose self esteem is so low that they make bad decisions and subsequently find themselves in situations that resemble quicksand. There are predators out there and you need to be aware of this fact.
I met a Convicted Serial Killer
I met a Convicted Serial Killer
Sunday, November 3
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