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-- Dr. Thomas Fuller
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-- Penn Jillette
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-- Mark Twain
"A little inaccuracy sometimes saves tons of explanation."
-- Saki
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Friday, July 3, 2009
Uninformed . . .?
I had an odd experience this morning. I had just exited morning Mass and Adoration when another attendee approached me. She said she was trying to get people to come say the Rosary one day a week at the local abortion clinic. I said that we did pray for an end to abortion especially with the president we currently have in the White House. The woman immediately reared up and said, "We won't go into THAT now, but I respect and admire the present we now have in the White House." I said that since obama had taken office, he had lifted all the bans on abortion that President Bush had set in place so MORE babies are being killed than when President Bush was in the White House.
The woman said that she didn't believe that was all true about obama and abortion. She also said that some number or the other of babies were aborted last year and THEY weren't obama's fault. I said a president can't overturn Roe v. Wade so they weren't President Bush's fault, either. She dismissed that statement as it didn't fit into her brain washed mind set.
The whole interlude left me shaking in disbelief. Now, I know there are liberal 'catholics' like that but it was my first, face-to-face encounter. I just couldn't figure out how she could be aware of the abortion issue and not have the intelligence to check out the facts regarding obama's take on the matter. I guess I'm finally getting a glimpse into how the Catholic vote pushed the current administration into place for our country.
Guess I will have to avoid this woman in the future because I'm pretty sure that slapping sense into people is probably against the law! : - ) How anyone can be against abortion but support the current source of advancing abortion policy is beyond me. The woman should be ashamed of herself but, instead, she is a smug patriot . . . while babies continue to die on HER watch.
The woman said that she didn't believe that was all true about obama and abortion. She also said that some number or the other of babies were aborted last year and THEY weren't obama's fault. I said a president can't overturn Roe v. Wade so they weren't President Bush's fault, either. She dismissed that statement as it didn't fit into her brain washed mind set.
The whole interlude left me shaking in disbelief. Now, I know there are liberal 'catholics' like that but it was my first, face-to-face encounter. I just couldn't figure out how she could be aware of the abortion issue and not have the intelligence to check out the facts regarding obama's take on the matter. I guess I'm finally getting a glimpse into how the Catholic vote pushed the current administration into place for our country.
Guess I will have to avoid this woman in the future because I'm pretty sure that slapping sense into people is probably against the law! : - ) How anyone can be against abortion but support the current source of advancing abortion policy is beyond me. The woman should be ashamed of herself but, instead, she is a smug patriot . . . while babies continue to die on HER watch.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Something in common . . .
It is interesting to note likenesses in people's personality, background, or . . . beliefs. I checked out our California governor, Nancy Pelosi, Diane Feinstein, Barbara Boxer, Joe Biden, obama, Sotomayer . . .
Two of them (Boxer & Feinstein) are Jewish to some degree or the other.
Four of them (Schwarzenegger, Pelosi, Biden & Sotomayer) are Catholic.
One of them doesn't seem to have a definite stance (obama) but claims to be Christian.
The first common factor is that they all claim to believe in God. However, they have absolutely no fear of God. The idea of punishment in the after life is definitely not a factor in their decisions.
The second common thought is that all the women listed are adamant feminists who have no regard for their God-given gift of being a woman. Biden and obama probably superficially agree to the feminist mentality in order to stay firmly in the political arena. A REAL man would not want a woman to leave behind her fmininity in order to act like a man.
The third commonatlity is their ongoing battle to see that every child in the womb can tremble lest they face tha abortionist's knife. This stance goes against the feminist agenda as at least half of the unborn babies are female so where are they in the feminist agenda?
The fourth like attribute shared is their love of government intervention and power because how else can they keep all their idealogies alive and kicking.
Their fifth common trait is their insincere desire for tolerance because IF it was sincere, EVERYONE would have a say but they SINCERELY wish to keep quiet the voices of Godliness, Faith, Conservatism, Families, Motherhood, Morality, and Democracy as they pursue their personal, selfish, agendas.
I think the reason these people got into positions of power is because people today do not like discipline and prefer to pick and chose their ultimate stance on values. If they ignore certain morals or values in their personal life, they are apt to overlook them in a political candidate. The caferteria catholic crowd certainly prooved this in the last election as 49% of the Catholic vote went to enthrone our current administration. Another stupid quote for the history files came from a woman at the Notre Dame graduation when she said that she supported obama and she supported Pro-Life. That was enough for the reporter as he quickly cut away before this woman's warped thought could be analyzed for correctness.
We are now seeing a lot of legislation going through the House and Senate fast and furiously. I think the president wants to rush things before people start to wake up to the major problem brewing in the White House.
The more I listen and observe, the more I feel that no one in power actually cares about solving the unemployment problem or fixing the economy. They know they have the world exactly where they want it right now - under their control.
Judgement Day is going to be interesting - not only for the wayward politician but the voters who either thinkingly or unthinkingly put them in charge.
Two of them (Boxer & Feinstein) are Jewish to some degree or the other.
Four of them (Schwarzenegger, Pelosi, Biden & Sotomayer) are Catholic.
One of them doesn't seem to have a definite stance (obama) but claims to be Christian.
The first common factor is that they all claim to believe in God. However, they have absolutely no fear of God. The idea of punishment in the after life is definitely not a factor in their decisions.
The second common thought is that all the women listed are adamant feminists who have no regard for their God-given gift of being a woman. Biden and obama probably superficially agree to the feminist mentality in order to stay firmly in the political arena. A REAL man would not want a woman to leave behind her fmininity in order to act like a man.
The third commonatlity is their ongoing battle to see that every child in the womb can tremble lest they face tha abortionist's knife. This stance goes against the feminist agenda as at least half of the unborn babies are female so where are they in the feminist agenda?
The fourth like attribute shared is their love of government intervention and power because how else can they keep all their idealogies alive and kicking.
Their fifth common trait is their insincere desire for tolerance because IF it was sincere, EVERYONE would have a say but they SINCERELY wish to keep quiet the voices of Godliness, Faith, Conservatism, Families, Motherhood, Morality, and Democracy as they pursue their personal, selfish, agendas.
I think the reason these people got into positions of power is because people today do not like discipline and prefer to pick and chose their ultimate stance on values. If they ignore certain morals or values in their personal life, they are apt to overlook them in a political candidate. The caferteria catholic crowd certainly prooved this in the last election as 49% of the Catholic vote went to enthrone our current administration. Another stupid quote for the history files came from a woman at the Notre Dame graduation when she said that she supported obama and she supported Pro-Life. That was enough for the reporter as he quickly cut away before this woman's warped thought could be analyzed for correctness.
We are now seeing a lot of legislation going through the House and Senate fast and furiously. I think the president wants to rush things before people start to wake up to the major problem brewing in the White House.
The more I listen and observe, the more I feel that no one in power actually cares about solving the unemployment problem or fixing the economy. They know they have the world exactly where they want it right now - under their control.
Judgement Day is going to be interesting - not only for the wayward politician but the voters who either thinkingly or unthinkingly put them in charge.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
The worst quote in HISTORY!
"My friends, we live in the greatest nation in the history of the world. I hope you'll join with me as we try to change it." -- Barack Hussein Obama
This quote saddens me because it doesn't make any sense yet so many people have taken it up as a battle cry. If we are the greatest nation in the world, aren't we on the right track? Why would we need to change? Unfortunately, the last few months have shown what unthought out change can do to a country. Makes me wonder what the future will hold and whether writing down my thoughts like this would eventually be a punishable crime.
This quote saddens me because it doesn't make any sense yet so many people have taken it up as a battle cry. If we are the greatest nation in the world, aren't we on the right track? Why would we need to change? Unfortunately, the last few months have shown what unthought out change can do to a country. Makes me wonder what the future will hold and whether writing down my thoughts like this would eventually be a punishable crime.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
I am woman, hear me bore . . .
You have all probably heard about Senator Boxer's arrogant rebuke of the gentleman who dared to refer to her as "Mam' during some congressional hearing. I found her attitude offensive and sent an e-mail to her as follows:
"SENATOR Boxer:
I was shocked at your attitude towards the gentleman who gave you the respect of calling you Mam. He was acknowledging your status as a woman and of a person in a political capacity. When I vote, if there is a woman on the ballot, I look for one who represents women and I feel you failed in this situation. It was almost like you were ashamed of your femininity. If you can't accept your God-given status as a woman, how can you be believeable as someone who could represent that gender. You disappointed me greatly."
Senator Boxer's reply:
Thank you for contacting me regarding the recent Senate hearing with Brigadier General Michael Walsh. I appreciate hearing from you on this matter.
Shortly after the hearing, I called General Walsh, and we had a friendly and productive conversation. We expressed our respect for one another and our determination to work together to protect our nation and communities from natural disasters.
Thank you again for writing to me. Please feel free to contact me in the future about this or any other issue of concern to you.
Barbara Boxer
United States Senator
Sign . . . I notice she didn't make mention of making an apology to the Brigadier for her rude, uncalled for remarks!
"SENATOR Boxer:
I was shocked at your attitude towards the gentleman who gave you the respect of calling you Mam. He was acknowledging your status as a woman and of a person in a political capacity. When I vote, if there is a woman on the ballot, I look for one who represents women and I feel you failed in this situation. It was almost like you were ashamed of your femininity. If you can't accept your God-given status as a woman, how can you be believeable as someone who could represent that gender. You disappointed me greatly."
Senator Boxer's reply:
Thank you for contacting me regarding the recent Senate hearing with Brigadier General Michael Walsh. I appreciate hearing from you on this matter.
Shortly after the hearing, I called General Walsh, and we had a friendly and productive conversation. We expressed our respect for one another and our determination to work together to protect our nation and communities from natural disasters.
Thank you again for writing to me. Please feel free to contact me in the future about this or any other issue of concern to you.
Barbara Boxer
United States Senator
Sign . . . I notice she didn't make mention of making an apology to the Brigadier for her rude, uncalled for remarks!
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Anyone remember who is having the birthday?
The Fourth of July is wending it's way into our present at a fast clip. Time flies. I dislike the concept that has evolved around this holiday. People seem to forget WHY there is a Fourth of July but judging from the 50% dropout rate in the Los Angeles Public Schools, that shouldn't be that much of a surprise. It still makes me sad.
I like reading stories about towns getting together to celebrate the day with patriotic music, speeches, barbecue, friendships renewed and friendships made. The main goal in our neighborhood is to see who can set off the most fireworks. Unfortunately, they don't stop with the 'sane and safe' stuff for sale by the roadsides the next two weeks. We have fireworks that can almost compete with Disneyland - illegal ones from across the border. We used to try and get into the spirit when our children were small and would walk around the neighborhood to see what everyone was doing with their fireworks. One year, the smoke was so thick and the fire crackers so carelessly tossed into the streets that we quickly retreated home . . . and thoroughly wet down our roof, yard, and fence. I don't imagine anyone in the midst of this popping conflagration could have told us the history behind this date.
Recent years have produced another custom. Instead of waiting until dusk to blast the skies and eardrums with fireworks, most people turn on their stereo systems in early afternoon to sort of fill in the sounds of silence until the fireworks can begin.
Perhaps, that is why our country seems to be in a downward spiral of late. We are forgetting why we have what we do and don't look past the food and fireworks of the day. If you don't hold onto history, you can lose everything.
I like reading stories about towns getting together to celebrate the day with patriotic music, speeches, barbecue, friendships renewed and friendships made. The main goal in our neighborhood is to see who can set off the most fireworks. Unfortunately, they don't stop with the 'sane and safe' stuff for sale by the roadsides the next two weeks. We have fireworks that can almost compete with Disneyland - illegal ones from across the border. We used to try and get into the spirit when our children were small and would walk around the neighborhood to see what everyone was doing with their fireworks. One year, the smoke was so thick and the fire crackers so carelessly tossed into the streets that we quickly retreated home . . . and thoroughly wet down our roof, yard, and fence. I don't imagine anyone in the midst of this popping conflagration could have told us the history behind this date.
Recent years have produced another custom. Instead of waiting until dusk to blast the skies and eardrums with fireworks, most people turn on their stereo systems in early afternoon to sort of fill in the sounds of silence until the fireworks can begin.
Perhaps, that is why our country seems to be in a downward spiral of late. We are forgetting why we have what we do and don't look past the food and fireworks of the day. If you don't hold onto history, you can lose everything.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Peace on earth . . .
Between local, state, national, and international events, I often go to bed at night and wonder and worry about what the next day will bring. Even though I know that living my best in the moment I currently have is the only way to go on, sad and apprehensive thoughts do push against possessing a total peace of heart right now.
We need good, strong leaders but, being in severe lack of that right now, we have to redouble our prayers. I can't imagine God looks down too favorably on our world at large. We live in a self-serving world.
Hindsight could be a great history lesson but we often just shake our heads at the stupidity of past actions and go out and do it all over and worse the next time! The last presidential election showed up in large numbers that people will buy promised feelings before they will believe hard, cold fact. It is sort of like a world wallowing in sinking sand while the politician throw us boulders to keep us afloat.
Meanwhile, we just have to go on like there will be a tomorrow. We have to pray that it will bring promise. We have to continue praying to God.
Kind of a depressing way to come upon a Monday but the last few months have been like an ongoing, badly written soap opera that we are all forced to participate in whether we like it or not!
I guess I will just keep on going, quilting, raising my children, praying . . . Praying very hard that the greed of the world doesn't overtake the world.
We need good, strong leaders but, being in severe lack of that right now, we have to redouble our prayers. I can't imagine God looks down too favorably on our world at large. We live in a self-serving world.
Hindsight could be a great history lesson but we often just shake our heads at the stupidity of past actions and go out and do it all over and worse the next time! The last presidential election showed up in large numbers that people will buy promised feelings before they will believe hard, cold fact. It is sort of like a world wallowing in sinking sand while the politician throw us boulders to keep us afloat.
Meanwhile, we just have to go on like there will be a tomorrow. We have to pray that it will bring promise. We have to continue praying to God.
Kind of a depressing way to come upon a Monday but the last few months have been like an ongoing, badly written soap opera that we are all forced to participate in whether we like it or not!
I guess I will just keep on going, quilting, raising my children, praying . . . Praying very hard that the greed of the world doesn't overtake the world.
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