I took the Weird Quotient test and found out I'm not quite as weird as I thought. People who know me beg to differ.
84% are more weird,
7% are just as weird, and
9% are more normal than you!
Thanks to Annika for the link.
Wednesday, November 19, 2003
Monday, November 17, 2003
Same Old News
Changing the balance of power
He further stated that the attack will be carried out in a way that will "amaze the world and turn Al Qaida into [an organization that] horrifies the world until the law of Allah is implemented, actually implemented, and not just in words, on His land... You wait and see that the balance of power between Al Qaida and its rivals will change, all of a sudden, Allah willing."
"There is no doubt that the demise of America and its collapse will lead to the collapse of these fragile regimes that depend on it... We will not stop until we establish the Islamic Caliphate and until Allah's law is implemented in His land."
I respect what President Bush is trying to do in Iraq but it's not quite enough. The enemy is dead serious about cutting America down and we are just sort of half-assed, I don't know - not putting the fear of God into them. We take them into custody, give them 3 meals and a koran. They're not afraid of us. That has to change.
Ditto Palestinians. Joseph Farah wrote Well, here we go again and it goes over what we already know, so why not do something about it.
Neither Arafat nor Hamas want an independent Palestinian state living in peace and harmony with a Jewish state. They want only the elimination of a Jewish state. Period. End of story.
And everyone should read this: Conversation with an Islamist
Your mind is filled with hate.
You hate me, yet you have never met me.
You cannot point to where I have said anything wrong or in any way justify your hatred.
You have not submitted to the Almighty, you have submitted to politicians who are using you for their purposes. You hate because you have been told to hate.
You will probably never listen to me. But at least for a short time, you may have regained control of your mind. To pause & think and find the truth in your own religion.
Joseph Katz
It's almost funny but it's really so damn sad. Millions of Muslims think like the guy that wrote to Mr. Katz. Entire countries of people. If they don't they keep it to themselves or die.
Changing the balance of power
He further stated that the attack will be carried out in a way that will "amaze the world and turn Al Qaida into [an organization that] horrifies the world until the law of Allah is implemented, actually implemented, and not just in words, on His land... You wait and see that the balance of power between Al Qaida and its rivals will change, all of a sudden, Allah willing."
"There is no doubt that the demise of America and its collapse will lead to the collapse of these fragile regimes that depend on it... We will not stop until we establish the Islamic Caliphate and until Allah's law is implemented in His land."
I respect what President Bush is trying to do in Iraq but it's not quite enough. The enemy is dead serious about cutting America down and we are just sort of half-assed, I don't know - not putting the fear of God into them. We take them into custody, give them 3 meals and a koran. They're not afraid of us. That has to change.
Ditto Palestinians. Joseph Farah wrote Well, here we go again and it goes over what we already know, so why not do something about it.
Neither Arafat nor Hamas want an independent Palestinian state living in peace and harmony with a Jewish state. They want only the elimination of a Jewish state. Period. End of story.
And everyone should read this: Conversation with an Islamist
Your mind is filled with hate.
You hate me, yet you have never met me.
You cannot point to where I have said anything wrong or in any way justify your hatred.
You have not submitted to the Almighty, you have submitted to politicians who are using you for their purposes. You hate because you have been told to hate.
You will probably never listen to me. But at least for a short time, you may have regained control of your mind. To pause & think and find the truth in your own religion.
Joseph Katz
It's almost funny but it's really so damn sad. Millions of Muslims think like the guy that wrote to Mr. Katz. Entire countries of people. If they don't they keep it to themselves or die.
Friday, November 14, 2003
How Do I Get Out Of Here?
I had an old guy come to the hotel tonight and ask, "How do I get out of here?"
My first thought was how do you get out of where, the parking lot? I asked him,
"Where are you trying to go?"
He said he wanted to head north out of Florida so I got a map and showed him how to go. He didn't look too sure and I went over it a few times to make sure he got it. Then he told me he's been trying to get out of the area for 3 days! 3 days! I don't know if he was serious or not but there wasn't anything more I could do, I told him "good luck." He said if he couldn't find his way he would be back. I really hope he was just kidding but after talking to him I'm not sure. If he can't find the turnpike he'll never find his way back here, so I'll never know.
We had an old lady here once who just couldn't drive her car, she had no sense of direction at all and she said she just followed other cars and hoped they were going where she wanted to go. She wanted to drive to Tampa. I kid you not. I think we ended up calling her family in Tampa to come get her.
The cool weather has finally come to central Florida tonight and it actually feels a bit nippy. Great sleeping weather, too bad I'm not sleeping.
I had an old guy come to the hotel tonight and ask, "How do I get out of here?"
My first thought was how do you get out of where, the parking lot? I asked him,
"Where are you trying to go?"
He said he wanted to head north out of Florida so I got a map and showed him how to go. He didn't look too sure and I went over it a few times to make sure he got it. Then he told me he's been trying to get out of the area for 3 days! 3 days! I don't know if he was serious or not but there wasn't anything more I could do, I told him "good luck." He said if he couldn't find his way he would be back. I really hope he was just kidding but after talking to him I'm not sure. If he can't find the turnpike he'll never find his way back here, so I'll never know.
We had an old lady here once who just couldn't drive her car, she had no sense of direction at all and she said she just followed other cars and hoped they were going where she wanted to go. She wanted to drive to Tampa. I kid you not. I think we ended up calling her family in Tampa to come get her.
The cool weather has finally come to central Florida tonight and it actually feels a bit nippy. Great sleeping weather, too bad I'm not sleeping.
I Couldn't Agree More
Mrs. du Toit wrote it: Children and Behavior
If You Like Motorcycles
Check out the Bombardier. Technologically cool but I think I'd rather have 2 wheels and a real engine. Although I would like to try a big motorcycle with a strong electric motor (not a scooter).
Night Views of Western Japan
This site is great. The pictures are beautiful. You will not know what city you pick until after you click though (unless you read Japanese). I wanted to see Hiroshima and was able to get it on the first try by educated guess. There are a few for that city - look under the picture where it says "Please make the room dark and look the photographs," follow straight up from the word "look" to about halfway from top to bottom. I wanted to see Hiroshima because I rode my motorcycle from Tokyo to Hiroshima and back and I guess I miss Japan sometimes.
Mrs. du Toit wrote it: Children and Behavior
If You Like Motorcycles
Check out the Bombardier. Technologically cool but I think I'd rather have 2 wheels and a real engine. Although I would like to try a big motorcycle with a strong electric motor (not a scooter).
Night Views of Western Japan
This site is great. The pictures are beautiful. You will not know what city you pick until after you click though (unless you read Japanese). I wanted to see Hiroshima and was able to get it on the first try by educated guess. There are a few for that city - look under the picture where it says "Please make the room dark and look the photographs," follow straight up from the word "look" to about halfway from top to bottom. I wanted to see Hiroshima because I rode my motorcycle from Tokyo to Hiroshima and back and I guess I miss Japan sometimes.
Kiss of Life
I know Koi can be expensive, sometimes outrageously so, so I can understand a guy wanting to save the life of his fish but...
Fish have gills and gills are just about as efficient at taking oxygen from air as your lungs are at taking oxygen from water. Mouth-to-mouth did not save that fish. You can, however, resuscitate a fish by holding it under water and with it's mouth open, moving it gently back and forth to get water flowing through the gills.
It's Worse Than We Thought
Kim du Toit wrote about The Pussification of the Western Male but I think it's worse than that. Now it seems even our toughest dogs have succumbed:
Police dog prefers sweets to thieves
Police dog sacked for being too nice
I Like Tea
Carjacker foiled after woman pours hot tea over him
Serves Him Right
Prowler dies stuck between two houses
I know Koi can be expensive, sometimes outrageously so, so I can understand a guy wanting to save the life of his fish but...
Fish have gills and gills are just about as efficient at taking oxygen from air as your lungs are at taking oxygen from water. Mouth-to-mouth did not save that fish. You can, however, resuscitate a fish by holding it under water and with it's mouth open, moving it gently back and forth to get water flowing through the gills.
It's Worse Than We Thought
Kim du Toit wrote about The Pussification of the Western Male but I think it's worse than that. Now it seems even our toughest dogs have succumbed:
Police dog prefers sweets to thieves
Police dog sacked for being too nice
I Like Tea
Carjacker foiled after woman pours hot tea over him
Serves Him Right
Prowler dies stuck between two houses
Thursday, November 13, 2003
Mmmm Chocolate
A cup of cocoa a day helps keep the doctor away! And I thought it was a guilty pleasure.
Want a Segway?
Build one yourself! Here's how. Now that's cool!
One problem though:
"In the fairly likely event of the software crashing, a wire coming loose, a component failing, or the batteries running low, the wheels will stop and the entire kinetic energy of the system will be used to accelerate my head toward the ground."
I guess it still needs a little work.
A cup of cocoa a day helps keep the doctor away! And I thought it was a guilty pleasure.
Want a Segway?
Build one yourself! Here's how. Now that's cool!
One problem though:
"In the fairly likely event of the software crashing, a wire coming loose, a component failing, or the batteries running low, the wheels will stop and the entire kinetic energy of the system will be used to accelerate my head toward the ground."
I guess it still needs a little work.
Tuesday, November 11, 2003
Like All The Other Nations
I was reading this commentary by Steve Farrell and when reading this sentence - Behold thou art old, and thy sons walk not in thy ways, now make us a king to judge us like all the other nations. - it reminded me that too many people in America are still that way. Always looking to other countries to see what they do, what gods they're worshipping, what there laws are - whatever. And all the time we have it so good right here in our own country if we would just appreciate what we have. Never satisfied.
I think I'll have to find that Thomas Paine book, Common Sense.
I was reading this commentary by Steve Farrell and when reading this sentence - Behold thou art old, and thy sons walk not in thy ways, now make us a king to judge us like all the other nations. - it reminded me that too many people in America are still that way. Always looking to other countries to see what they do, what gods they're worshipping, what there laws are - whatever. And all the time we have it so good right here in our own country if we would just appreciate what we have. Never satisfied.
I think I'll have to find that Thomas Paine book, Common Sense.
Which Way Did It Go, George?
We were outside today and James wanted to ride his bike. I gave him the remote because he loves to press the button to open the door. I was doing something else when Joshua informs me that James threw the remote and they couldn't find it. I asked James where it was and he said, "I don't know." Great. I asked Joshua where James was standing when he threw it. I scanned the ground but didn't see it. I told the kids to check the bushes and I stood where James stood and looked straight through the branches and saw it clipped to a branch. Cool! He couldn't do that again if he tried.
Trade War
This is not good news but I'm also not surprised. US goods set to double in price as Europe plans huge trade war. If this happens the demand for U.S goods will drop, along with our economy. Europe doesn't like that our economy is growing because the economies of Europe are largely stagnant. They don't like our successes in Iraq. They are not rooting for our success in any way. They want to be where we are.
Pill Popping Culture
Now there's a pill to help you get over your phobias. Wow, pills can do anything!
We were outside today and James wanted to ride his bike. I gave him the remote because he loves to press the button to open the door. I was doing something else when Joshua informs me that James threw the remote and they couldn't find it. I asked James where it was and he said, "I don't know." Great. I asked Joshua where James was standing when he threw it. I scanned the ground but didn't see it. I told the kids to check the bushes and I stood where James stood and looked straight through the branches and saw it clipped to a branch. Cool! He couldn't do that again if he tried.
Trade War
This is not good news but I'm also not surprised. US goods set to double in price as Europe plans huge trade war. If this happens the demand for U.S goods will drop, along with our economy. Europe doesn't like that our economy is growing because the economies of Europe are largely stagnant. They don't like our successes in Iraq. They are not rooting for our success in any way. They want to be where we are.
Pill Popping Culture
Now there's a pill to help you get over your phobias. Wow, pills can do anything!
Monday, November 10, 2003
Are You A Nazi?
Take this test to find out.
Speaking Of Which
Joseph Farah predicts Hillary will seek the Democratic Party nomination for the presidency in 2004.
He's probably right.
Third World Power Company
Almost every morning before 9am the power at my house cuts off for a second. Just enough to turn everything off. The other day I was watching TV and it happened but the TV stayed on. There was no sound though so I hit the remote and it didn't work. I tried changing channels and that didn't work either. Finally I pressed the power button and the TV stayed on but the sound came back and it started working. Apparently it was off the whole time but the picture tube stayed on.
Last night the power went off for about a half hour. I called the number to report it (I have it saved in my cell phone, it happens so often) and they got it on in 20 minutes. An hour later I was getting into the shower and it went off again. It was back on in a minute but this is ridiculous - I don't live in Cuba. I've been leaving the computer off so that wasn't a problem but I can't wait to get that UPS.
None of these problems has to do with lightning, that's different story, another problem entirely.
Take this test to find out.
Speaking Of Which
Joseph Farah predicts Hillary will seek the Democratic Party nomination for the presidency in 2004.
He's probably right.
Third World Power Company
Almost every morning before 9am the power at my house cuts off for a second. Just enough to turn everything off. The other day I was watching TV and it happened but the TV stayed on. There was no sound though so I hit the remote and it didn't work. I tried changing channels and that didn't work either. Finally I pressed the power button and the TV stayed on but the sound came back and it started working. Apparently it was off the whole time but the picture tube stayed on.
Last night the power went off for about a half hour. I called the number to report it (I have it saved in my cell phone, it happens so often) and they got it on in 20 minutes. An hour later I was getting into the shower and it went off again. It was back on in a minute but this is ridiculous - I don't live in Cuba. I've been leaving the computer off so that wasn't a problem but I can't wait to get that UPS.
None of these problems has to do with lightning, that's different story, another problem entirely.
Saturday, November 08, 2003
Noah's Ark in Today's Society
I received this in an email.
The Lord speaks to Noah and says: "In one year, I am going to make it rain and cover the whole Earth with water until all is destroyed. But I want you to save the righteous people and two of every kind of living thing on the Earth. Therefore, I am commanding you to build an Ark."
In a flash of lightning, God delivered the specifications for an Ark.
Fearful and trembling, Noah took the plans and agreed to build the Ark.
"Remember," said the Lord, "You must complete the Ark and bring everything aboard in one year."
Exactly one year later, a fierce storm cloud formed and all the seas of the earth went into a tumult. The Lord saw Noah sitting in his front yard weeping.
"Noah." He shouted, "Where is the Ark?"
"Lord, please forgive me!" cried Noah. "I did my best but there were big problems. First, I had to get a permit for construction and your plans did not comply with the codes. I had to hire an engineering firm and redraw the plans.
Then I got into a fight with OSHA over whether or not the Ark needed a fire sprinkler system and floatation devices.
Then my neighbor objected, claiming I was violating zoning ordinances by building the Ark in my front yard, so I had to get a variance from the city planning commission.
I had problems getting enough wood for the Ark, because there was a ban on cutting trees to protect the Spotted Owl. I finally convinced the U.S. Forest Service that I needed the wood to save the owls.
However, the Fish and Wildlife Service won't let me catch any owls. So, no owls.
The carpenters formed a union and went out on strike. I had to negotiate a settlement with the National Labor Union. Now I have 16 carpenters on the Ark, but still no owls.
When I started rounding up the other animals, I got sued by an animal rights group. They objected to me only taking two of each kind aboard.
Just when I got the suit dismissed, the EPA notified me that I could not complete the Ark without filing an environmental impact statement on your proposed flood. They didn't take very kindly to the idea that they had no jurisdiction over the conduct of the Creator of the universe.
Then the Army Corps of Engineer demanded a map of the proposed new flood plain. I sent them a globe.
Right now, I am trying to resolve a complaint filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that I am practicing discrimination by not taking godless, unbelieving people aboard!
The IRS has seized all my assets, claiming that I'm building the Ark in preparation to flee the country to avoid paying taxes.
I just got a notice from the State that I owe some kind of user tax and failed to register the Ark as a 'recreational water craft.'
Finally the ACLU got the courts to issue an injunction against further construction of the Ark, saying that since God is flooding the earth, it is a religious event and therefore unconstitutional.
I really don't think I can finish the Ark for another 5 or 6 years!" Noah wailed.
The sky began to clear, the sun began to shine and the seas began to calm. A rainbow arched across the sky.
Noah looked up hopefully. "You mean you are not going to destroy the Earth, Lord?"
"No," said the Lord sadly. "The government already has!"
I received this in an email.
The Lord speaks to Noah and says: "In one year, I am going to make it rain and cover the whole Earth with water until all is destroyed. But I want you to save the righteous people and two of every kind of living thing on the Earth. Therefore, I am commanding you to build an Ark."
In a flash of lightning, God delivered the specifications for an Ark.
Fearful and trembling, Noah took the plans and agreed to build the Ark.
"Remember," said the Lord, "You must complete the Ark and bring everything aboard in one year."
Exactly one year later, a fierce storm cloud formed and all the seas of the earth went into a tumult. The Lord saw Noah sitting in his front yard weeping.
"Noah." He shouted, "Where is the Ark?"
"Lord, please forgive me!" cried Noah. "I did my best but there were big problems. First, I had to get a permit for construction and your plans did not comply with the codes. I had to hire an engineering firm and redraw the plans.
Then I got into a fight with OSHA over whether or not the Ark needed a fire sprinkler system and floatation devices.
Then my neighbor objected, claiming I was violating zoning ordinances by building the Ark in my front yard, so I had to get a variance from the city planning commission.
I had problems getting enough wood for the Ark, because there was a ban on cutting trees to protect the Spotted Owl. I finally convinced the U.S. Forest Service that I needed the wood to save the owls.
However, the Fish and Wildlife Service won't let me catch any owls. So, no owls.
The carpenters formed a union and went out on strike. I had to negotiate a settlement with the National Labor Union. Now I have 16 carpenters on the Ark, but still no owls.
When I started rounding up the other animals, I got sued by an animal rights group. They objected to me only taking two of each kind aboard.
Just when I got the suit dismissed, the EPA notified me that I could not complete the Ark without filing an environmental impact statement on your proposed flood. They didn't take very kindly to the idea that they had no jurisdiction over the conduct of the Creator of the universe.
Then the Army Corps of Engineer demanded a map of the proposed new flood plain. I sent them a globe.
Right now, I am trying to resolve a complaint filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that I am practicing discrimination by not taking godless, unbelieving people aboard!
The IRS has seized all my assets, claiming that I'm building the Ark in preparation to flee the country to avoid paying taxes.
I just got a notice from the State that I owe some kind of user tax and failed to register the Ark as a 'recreational water craft.'
Finally the ACLU got the courts to issue an injunction against further construction of the Ark, saying that since God is flooding the earth, it is a religious event and therefore unconstitutional.
I really don't think I can finish the Ark for another 5 or 6 years!" Noah wailed.
The sky began to clear, the sun began to shine and the seas began to calm. A rainbow arched across the sky.
Noah looked up hopefully. "You mean you are not going to destroy the Earth, Lord?"
"No," said the Lord sadly. "The government already has!"
Friday, November 07, 2003
I Just Looked Outside
and there was a turkey looking in the window of my car. It stayed there for about a minute. I wonder what it was looking at?
Dead Batteries
The battery in my UPS (uninteruptable power supply) is dead. I had to order a new one because the power goes off here every day, if only for a second. It's enough to turn of the computer. I already lost a computer to that once, never again. I ordered a new one because the battery is not user replacable but after investigating, the battery is available online and I may pick one up and replace it to use on Joshua's computer. Not user replacable doesn't mean not possible.
and there was a turkey looking in the window of my car. It stayed there for about a minute. I wonder what it was looking at?
Dead Batteries
The battery in my UPS (uninteruptable power supply) is dead. I had to order a new one because the power goes off here every day, if only for a second. It's enough to turn of the computer. I already lost a computer to that once, never again. I ordered a new one because the battery is not user replacable but after investigating, the battery is available online and I may pick one up and replace it to use on Joshua's computer. Not user replacable doesn't mean not possible.
I'm Curious
I understand that there may be a circumstance where a woman's life is endangered by a baby in her womb, however rare that may be, but, if they can partially deliver the baby, why not just complete the delivery? Put another way, with all our medical knowledge and capabilities, are we incapable of removing a baby from a woman in that circumstance without killing the child? What is it about the death of the baby that saves the woman? Why are there people out there who insist on killing babies, indeed, are happy, thrilled to be allowed to do so.
Speaking of a block on the new abortion ban:
"We're obviously thrilled. It is a big relief to our client," said Beth Parker, the attorney representing Planned Parenthood, which has 900 health centers.
What's the difference in the minds of the people of PPFA and people who do things like this? They both believe they have the right to kill another person. One is legal , the other illegal? Why? What is law and by who's authority are laws made? By the authority of men? Of government? These change. Should the law be the prevailing thought of the time? Does the Man/Boy Association have a chance of making their agenda legal? Just keep convincing people one by one.
It just seems to me that some serial killers may have found a loophole and have actually convinced people that their cause is just. And they get paid for it.
I understand that there may be a circumstance where a woman's life is endangered by a baby in her womb, however rare that may be, but, if they can partially deliver the baby, why not just complete the delivery? Put another way, with all our medical knowledge and capabilities, are we incapable of removing a baby from a woman in that circumstance without killing the child? What is it about the death of the baby that saves the woman? Why are there people out there who insist on killing babies, indeed, are happy, thrilled to be allowed to do so.
Speaking of a block on the new abortion ban:
"We're obviously thrilled. It is a big relief to our client," said Beth Parker, the attorney representing Planned Parenthood, which has 900 health centers.
What's the difference in the minds of the people of PPFA and people who do things like this? They both believe they have the right to kill another person. One is legal , the other illegal? Why? What is law and by who's authority are laws made? By the authority of men? Of government? These change. Should the law be the prevailing thought of the time? Does the Man/Boy Association have a chance of making their agenda legal? Just keep convincing people one by one.
It just seems to me that some serial killers may have found a loophole and have actually convinced people that their cause is just. And they get paid for it.
Thursday, November 06, 2003
I've Said This Before And He'll Say It Again
Better than I, no doubt. Joseph Farrah asks: Do you have the will to win?
"There is no option but victory.
That's what Americans need to understand.
Previous generations understood the sacrifices that needed to be made to preserve freedom.
Do we have what it takes?
The jury is still out, but there are some grim signs on the horizon. Even the administration that began these wars seem to be faltering. Politicians in the Pentagon seem all-too-willing to pull the rug out from under generals who speak out in churches and colonels who make tough decisions in the field to protect their troops.
It's time for Americans to put their differences aside and pull together.
It's time for Americans to acknowledge we are in a fight for our lives and our future and prepare for sacrifice and hardship.
It's time for Americans to remember what happened on Sept. 11 and agree we will not let it happen again – no matter what.
It's time for Americans to pull together for victory and nothing but victory."
Instead of pulling together, we're being pulled apart.
Instead of acknowledging, we are denying.
Instead of remembering and not letting it happen again, we give lip service and do little constructive to protect ourselves and undermine the little we are trying to do.
The very heart of America is being torn in half with two completely different and incompatible ideas of victory.
Sugar Water of Relativism
Read what Michelle Malkin has to say about malnourishment in a nation of plenty. Starvation nation
Better than I, no doubt. Joseph Farrah asks: Do you have the will to win?
"There is no option but victory.
That's what Americans need to understand.
Previous generations understood the sacrifices that needed to be made to preserve freedom.
Do we have what it takes?
The jury is still out, but there are some grim signs on the horizon. Even the administration that began these wars seem to be faltering. Politicians in the Pentagon seem all-too-willing to pull the rug out from under generals who speak out in churches and colonels who make tough decisions in the field to protect their troops.
It's time for Americans to put their differences aside and pull together.
It's time for Americans to acknowledge we are in a fight for our lives and our future and prepare for sacrifice and hardship.
It's time for Americans to remember what happened on Sept. 11 and agree we will not let it happen again – no matter what.
It's time for Americans to pull together for victory and nothing but victory."
Instead of pulling together, we're being pulled apart.
Instead of acknowledging, we are denying.
Instead of remembering and not letting it happen again, we give lip service and do little constructive to protect ourselves and undermine the little we are trying to do.
The very heart of America is being torn in half with two completely different and incompatible ideas of victory.
Sugar Water of Relativism
Read what Michelle Malkin has to say about malnourishment in a nation of plenty. Starvation nation
Wednesday, November 05, 2003
The Spam is Back
I got my spam today. For some reason they were not being downloaded and I got about 45 today. A few good emails too that didn't download yesterday. Strange.
A Puppy Is Not A Gift
Irma has a friend who wants to give James a Beagle puppy. It's 6 weeks old and the parents belong to her Father. She's been telling Irma for a while now and Irma told me she said she was going to leave it on the doorstep. Yesterday I went to Irma's job and the lady wrote me a note to please consider the puppy and she gave me a sad look and she really wants James to have this puppy.
The problem is I'm not ready to get a dog now. It won't be James' dog, I'm the one who will have to buy the food, take it to the vet, train it, and everything else that goes into having a dog. Not to mention the problem of finding someone to take care of it when you go on vacation or even worse, taking it along. I love dogs, I just don't want the responsibility right now.
I looked into the breed because I didn't think the woman was being entirely truthful about Beagles or maybe she doesn't know. The first thing I told her was Beagles like to wander or run off - she said no. The breed information backs up what I thought. Beagles get on a scent and will follow it and ignore it's owner. We don't have a fenced yard and we have cows and horses next door (barbed wire fence) and wild turkeys wandering all over (and I don't want them chased off).
Beagles are loud and energetic. I like quiet and mellow. I can handle it from the kids for only so long, I don't need to add to it with a boisterous dog.
Here's a puppy buyers guide I found and a so you think you want a Beagle page.
It's just not the right time to get a dog. I thought about this and I'm just going to have to stand my ground and maybe hurt her feelings but that's really too bad because a dog is just too much of a responsibilty to take lightly. She just better respect my decision because if she does leave it on our doorstep (she's moving) I'm gonna have to give it away or something because I will resent having that dog every day for the rest of it's life if we keep it - it won't be the dogs fault but the feeling will still be there.
James and the Giant Fish Tank
After he got in trouble for putting toys in the fish tank Monday, I woke up Tuesday night to find out he did it again and he actually pinned the fish under one of them. Irma had to save it. It's a Jack Dempsey if anyone is curious. Again, where the hell is Irma when he's doing this? Irma said she punished him but I have a feeling he's not convinced of the error of his ways. That will change.
I got my spam today. For some reason they were not being downloaded and I got about 45 today. A few good emails too that didn't download yesterday. Strange.
A Puppy Is Not A Gift
Irma has a friend who wants to give James a Beagle puppy. It's 6 weeks old and the parents belong to her Father. She's been telling Irma for a while now and Irma told me she said she was going to leave it on the doorstep. Yesterday I went to Irma's job and the lady wrote me a note to please consider the puppy and she gave me a sad look and she really wants James to have this puppy.
The problem is I'm not ready to get a dog now. It won't be James' dog, I'm the one who will have to buy the food, take it to the vet, train it, and everything else that goes into having a dog. Not to mention the problem of finding someone to take care of it when you go on vacation or even worse, taking it along. I love dogs, I just don't want the responsibility right now.
I looked into the breed because I didn't think the woman was being entirely truthful about Beagles or maybe she doesn't know. The first thing I told her was Beagles like to wander or run off - she said no. The breed information backs up what I thought. Beagles get on a scent and will follow it and ignore it's owner. We don't have a fenced yard and we have cows and horses next door (barbed wire fence) and wild turkeys wandering all over (and I don't want them chased off).
Beagles are loud and energetic. I like quiet and mellow. I can handle it from the kids for only so long, I don't need to add to it with a boisterous dog.
Here's a puppy buyers guide I found and a so you think you want a Beagle page.
It's just not the right time to get a dog. I thought about this and I'm just going to have to stand my ground and maybe hurt her feelings but that's really too bad because a dog is just too much of a responsibilty to take lightly. She just better respect my decision because if she does leave it on our doorstep (she's moving) I'm gonna have to give it away or something because I will resent having that dog every day for the rest of it's life if we keep it - it won't be the dogs fault but the feeling will still be there.
James and the Giant Fish Tank
After he got in trouble for putting toys in the fish tank Monday, I woke up Tuesday night to find out he did it again and he actually pinned the fish under one of them. Irma had to save it. It's a Jack Dempsey if anyone is curious. Again, where the hell is Irma when he's doing this? Irma said she punished him but I have a feeling he's not convinced of the error of his ways. That will change.
Tuesday, November 04, 2003
I Agree Whole-Heartedly
Joseph Farah wrote How to lose this war about the planned court martial of Lt. Col. Allen B. West.
No More Junk Mail?
The past week I've noticed a huge drop-off in the amount of junk mail I've been getting. I used to get 8, 10, or 12 a day and now I get one every couple of days. I'm happy about it but also curious as to why.
Fish Tank or Toy Box?
When I woke up to go to work I noticed the fish tank was loaded with cars, airplanes, cows, and who knows what else. James obviously, but where was Irma? He's in big trouble in the morning. He's put a toy in there every once in a while and knows he's not allowed to do it but he's never done anything like this before. The poor fish.
Joseph Farah wrote How to lose this war about the planned court martial of Lt. Col. Allen B. West.
No More Junk Mail?
The past week I've noticed a huge drop-off in the amount of junk mail I've been getting. I used to get 8, 10, or 12 a day and now I get one every couple of days. I'm happy about it but also curious as to why.
Fish Tank or Toy Box?
When I woke up to go to work I noticed the fish tank was loaded with cars, airplanes, cows, and who knows what else. James obviously, but where was Irma? He's in big trouble in the morning. He's put a toy in there every once in a while and knows he's not allowed to do it but he's never done anything like this before. The poor fish.
Monday, November 03, 2003
The Horses
This morning I let James go outside for a while and the horses were over at the fence so he (we) spent about 45 minutes feeding and petting them. They seem to go into a trance or maybe they are sleeping but they usually have their eyes open. I noticed that they sleep laying down alot too. I don't know that much about horses, can you tell? James noticed he could see us in the eyes of the horse and he got a kick out of that. Check out these cool miniature horses. I wouldn't mind having one of them.
Later, after Joshua got home, they were riding bikes in the driveway. And fixing them. James always likes to fix things even if they aren't broken. Joshua would rather have me fix it for him. I wne t inside for a minute and heard them open the garage door so I opened the door to look and James was inside the garage with the door shut. Then Joshua opened the door and James grabbed hold of the bottom and got lifted up about 2 feet before he let go. You should have seen the look on his face he was shocked! I took the remote away and told them to never do that again, it's dangerous, blah, blah, blah - but I couldn't help laughing, it was so funny.
This morning I let James go outside for a while and the horses were over at the fence so he (we) spent about 45 minutes feeding and petting them. They seem to go into a trance or maybe they are sleeping but they usually have their eyes open. I noticed that they sleep laying down alot too. I don't know that much about horses, can you tell? James noticed he could see us in the eyes of the horse and he got a kick out of that. Check out these cool miniature horses. I wouldn't mind having one of them.
Later, after Joshua got home, they were riding bikes in the driveway. And fixing them. James always likes to fix things even if they aren't broken. Joshua would rather have me fix it for him. I wne t inside for a minute and heard them open the garage door so I opened the door to look and James was inside the garage with the door shut. Then Joshua opened the door and James grabbed hold of the bottom and got lifted up about 2 feet before he let go. You should have seen the look on his face he was shocked! I took the remote away and told them to never do that again, it's dangerous, blah, blah, blah - but I couldn't help laughing, it was so funny.
A Short Leash
This story really gets to me. If we are not going to let our soldiers do what needs to be done without harassing them we might as well pull out right now, throw out the American flag and put up a united states of islam flag and get it over with. War is hell, good people die, are maimed, suffer terrible things - but hopefully more so the bad guy. Is the United States worth fighting for or what? Do you really want to just hand it over to islamists? They are fighting a war against us, we didn't start it, but if we just ignore them they WILL do us in. The U.S. will fall just as sure as those towers did. We can't play at war. We're in or we're out. Which is it?
This story really gets to me. If we are not going to let our soldiers do what needs to be done without harassing them we might as well pull out right now, throw out the American flag and put up a united states of islam flag and get it over with. War is hell, good people die, are maimed, suffer terrible things - but hopefully more so the bad guy. Is the United States worth fighting for or what? Do you really want to just hand it over to islamists? They are fighting a war against us, we didn't start it, but if we just ignore them they WILL do us in. The U.S. will fall just as sure as those towers did. We can't play at war. We're in or we're out. Which is it?
We Found It
We found the $5.00 James lost the other day. It was in the bottom drawer in the kitchen where we keep light bulbs and other assorted junk. I did open the drawer that day to get the glue gun and I was plugging it in when this started. I knew it would show up.
The Temple
I think most people are aware that the Jews want to rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem. Well, maybe not, it isn't a hot topic that's for sure, but it must be rebuilt before the Messiah can come. They already have two (at least) cornerstones.
I just learned that they are building a full size replica of the Temple near the Dead Sea.
"Covering an area of 25,000 square meters (269,000 square feet), it will function as a training site to prepare priests (kohanim) for service in the Third Temple in Jerusalem."
They are building it to prepare to restore the priestly service in the Temple.
"Among the Biblically mandated tasks of the priests are offering sacrifices, inquiring of God concerning His will, handing down judicial and ritual rulings, accompanying the holy Ark, and teaching the Divine commandments to the people. The regulations for the sanctified work of the Temple priests were codified in rabbinical writings many years ago. “A man who wants to serve as a priest in the Temple must be extremely responsible,” explained Rabbi Kreuser. “It is not a job for everyone. The Temple priests are the ambassadors of the Almighty on earth.”
I'm not sure why they don't offer sacrifices now, maybe because it's such an elaborate and bloody ritual.
At any rate they are very serious about rebuilding this Temple and I don't think I have to tell you what the Arabs will think of it. Another bloody day of rage after another. How is it possible for anyone to hate so much, let alone an entire people? Jeremiah 17:9 The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?
I have since found a web site for the replica itself and it is already built if it is the same one. Take a look at the pictures of the furnishings, very beautiful and fascinating to see the words of the Bible come alive. It is not a replica of the Temple in Jerusalem as I thought, it is a replica of the portable Temple the Israelites used while wandering the desert for 40 years.
The original article I saw says the replica is of the Third Temple so these two may not be the same. Perhaps they are also building the Third Temple replica near the temporary one. I plan to find out.
We found the $5.00 James lost the other day. It was in the bottom drawer in the kitchen where we keep light bulbs and other assorted junk. I did open the drawer that day to get the glue gun and I was plugging it in when this started. I knew it would show up.
The Temple
I think most people are aware that the Jews want to rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem. Well, maybe not, it isn't a hot topic that's for sure, but it must be rebuilt before the Messiah can come. They already have two (at least) cornerstones.
I just learned that they are building a full size replica of the Temple near the Dead Sea.
"Covering an area of 25,000 square meters (269,000 square feet), it will function as a training site to prepare priests (kohanim) for service in the Third Temple in Jerusalem."
They are building it to prepare to restore the priestly service in the Temple.
"Among the Biblically mandated tasks of the priests are offering sacrifices, inquiring of God concerning His will, handing down judicial and ritual rulings, accompanying the holy Ark, and teaching the Divine commandments to the people. The regulations for the sanctified work of the Temple priests were codified in rabbinical writings many years ago. “A man who wants to serve as a priest in the Temple must be extremely responsible,” explained Rabbi Kreuser. “It is not a job for everyone. The Temple priests are the ambassadors of the Almighty on earth.”
I'm not sure why they don't offer sacrifices now, maybe because it's such an elaborate and bloody ritual.
At any rate they are very serious about rebuilding this Temple and I don't think I have to tell you what the Arabs will think of it. Another bloody day of rage after another. How is it possible for anyone to hate so much, let alone an entire people? Jeremiah 17:9 The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?
I have since found a web site for the replica itself and it is already built if it is the same one. Take a look at the pictures of the furnishings, very beautiful and fascinating to see the words of the Bible come alive. It is not a replica of the Temple in Jerusalem as I thought, it is a replica of the portable Temple the Israelites used while wandering the desert for 40 years.
The original article I saw says the replica is of the Third Temple so these two may not be the same. Perhaps they are also building the Third Temple replica near the temporary one. I plan to find out.
Sunday, November 02, 2003
On Hating Jews
Here is a very long commentary that seeks to answer why anti-semitism has such a long history.
"NO HATRED has as rich and as lethal a history as anti-Semitism--"the longest hatred," as the historian Robert Wistrich has dubbed it. Over the millennia, anti-Semitism has infected a multitude of peoples, religions, and civilizations, in the process inflicting a host of terrors on its Jewish victims. But while there is no disputing the impressive reach of the phenomenon, there is surprisingly little agreement about its cause or causes."
On Hating the Jews by Natan Sharansky
He takes the long way around before hitting the nail on the head but then I think he bends the nail a bit. He looks to some ancient anti-Semites to find the answer.
"Here is the reasoning invoked by Haman, the infamous viceroy of Persia in the biblical book of Esther, to convince his king to order the annihilation of the Jews:
There is a certain people scattered and dispersed among the people in all the provinces of your kingdom, and their laws are different from those of other peoples, and the king's laws they do not keep, so that it is of no benefit for the king to tolerate them. If it please the king, let it be written that they be destroyed. [emphasis added]
This is hardly the only ancient source pointing to the Jews' incorrigible separateness, or their rejection of the majority's customs and moral concepts, as the reason for hostility toward them. Centuries after Hellenistic values had spread throughout and beyond the Mediterranean, the Roman historian Tacitus had this to say:
Among the Jews, all things are profane that we hold sacred; on the other hand, they regard as permissible what seems to us immoral... The rest of the world they confront with the hatred reserved for enemies. They will not feed or intermarry with gentiles... They have introduced circumcision to show that they are different from others... It is a crime among them to kill any newly born infant.
Philostratus, a Greek writer who lived a century later, offered a similar analysis:
For the Jews have long been in revolt not only against the Romans, but against humanity; and a race that has made its own life apart and irreconcilable, that cannot share with the rest of mankind in the pleasures of the table, nor join in their libations or prayers or sacrifices, are separated from ourselves by a greater gulf than divides us from Sura or Bactra of the more distant Indies.
Jewish tradition claims that Abraham was chosen as the patriarch of what was to become the Jewish nation only after he had smashed the idols in his father's home. His descendants would continue to defy the pagan world around them, championing the idea of the one God and, unlike other peoples of antiquity, refusing to subordinate their beliefs to those of their conquerors.
I don't know much about Jewish tradition but I know Abraham was promised many things by God because of his faith and obedience. One promise was that he (his offspring) was to become a great nation.
Genesis 18:18 since Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him
Skipping a bit, his grandson, Israel, had twelve sons by various mothers. They all went to live in Egypt where they lost all knowledge of the God of Abraham over the years, but God did not forget. God used Moses to take the Israelites out of Egypt to establish their own nation. God taught them about His laws and way of life (previously known and kept by Abraham, Isaac and Jacob [Israel]), and promised to bless them if they would obey Him. Even though God was with them and His presence was visible to all, they did not obey. Over and over and over. On at least one occasion God thought to destroy them all and start over with the descendents of Moses. God, however, kept with it. Eventually they were given land to dwell in. Skipping, skipping.
They eventually became two nations, Israel to the north, and Judah to the south. The capital of Israel was Samaria and the capital of Judah was Jerusalem. Israel did not do very well keeping the laws of God and eventually stopped keeping the Sabbath and they were taken into custody by successive waves of enemy attack.
Judah also failed miserably to please God, however they did continue to keep the Sabbath and their own variation of God's laws (their traditions). See I and II Kings and I and II Chronicles for the separate histories of Judah and Israel (I'm not making this up). Israel was dispersed and disappeared, blending with the nations that took them captive (mainly Assyria), however they continue to exist, unknown to themselves. Judah, while also dispersed and taken captive, remained known to themselves and others by their Sabbath keeping and traditions. However today I think they believe they are Israel in it's entirety - all Israelites are Jews and all Jews are Israelites. The truth is all Jews are Israelites but not all Israelites are Jews. Just a side note, it doesn't matter for the purposes of this comment.
Another side note, speaking of Ephraim and Manasseh, the sons of Joseph - a non-Jewish Israelite:
Genesis 48:16 The Angel who has redeemed me from all evil, Bless the lads; Let my name be named upon them, And the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac; And let them grow into a multitude in the midst of the earth."
So the name Israel is especially meant for the tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh, whatever great multitude they are today.
OK, OK, sorry. What was I talking about. Oh yeah.
The reason Jews have been hated so much through so many years. Gods way is so different from the way every one else lives that by keeping His laws you automatically stand out. Jealousy plays a role. And God ordered Israel (all the tribes) to actually completely destroy (man, woman, child, and animal) the nations of the lands God gave them to inherit. However, they did not always do as they were told and those nations do not forget their hatred - even if the original reason is lost to them. Of course today, as the commentary hints, God is forgotten and the Jews actually developed and created their own laws and traditions, which makes them seem even more evil. The Jews stand out (to the world) as God's people so they get the brunt of the hatred. And I didn't even mention the millions (?) of fallen angels that live right here on this earth, among us, influencing us -and they hate God and, by extension, human beings. (It's amazing how many people believe in UFO's, or who love Star Trek, not that there is anything wrong with that, and are perfectly willing to believe there are beings like Klingons or whatever out there, or ghosts - but deny the existence of angels or demons, which is precisely what they want.)
The closer you get to the one, true God the more people hate it. Even the Jews had moved so far from God by the time of Jesus that most of them didn't recognize the very God they worshiped as He walked among them "in the flesh." He wasn't what they were looking for.
John 1:10 He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him.
John 1:14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us,
The God of the Old Testament (the Word) became the man we know of as Jesus Christ. If He lived today He would not be recognized, He would be hated, and He would be killed. No doubt. Even in America. And when He returns the nations will fight Him.
Revelation 19:19 And I saw the beast, the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against Him who sat on the horse and against His army
Believe it or not.
Did I ever tell you how happy and thankful I am to live in this great country, the U.S. of A? True.
Here is a very long commentary that seeks to answer why anti-semitism has such a long history.
"NO HATRED has as rich and as lethal a history as anti-Semitism--"the longest hatred," as the historian Robert Wistrich has dubbed it. Over the millennia, anti-Semitism has infected a multitude of peoples, religions, and civilizations, in the process inflicting a host of terrors on its Jewish victims. But while there is no disputing the impressive reach of the phenomenon, there is surprisingly little agreement about its cause or causes."
On Hating the Jews by Natan Sharansky
He takes the long way around before hitting the nail on the head but then I think he bends the nail a bit. He looks to some ancient anti-Semites to find the answer.
"Here is the reasoning invoked by Haman, the infamous viceroy of Persia in the biblical book of Esther, to convince his king to order the annihilation of the Jews:
There is a certain people scattered and dispersed among the people in all the provinces of your kingdom, and their laws are different from those of other peoples, and the king's laws they do not keep, so that it is of no benefit for the king to tolerate them. If it please the king, let it be written that they be destroyed. [emphasis added]
This is hardly the only ancient source pointing to the Jews' incorrigible separateness, or their rejection of the majority's customs and moral concepts, as the reason for hostility toward them. Centuries after Hellenistic values had spread throughout and beyond the Mediterranean, the Roman historian Tacitus had this to say:
Among the Jews, all things are profane that we hold sacred; on the other hand, they regard as permissible what seems to us immoral... The rest of the world they confront with the hatred reserved for enemies. They will not feed or intermarry with gentiles... They have introduced circumcision to show that they are different from others... It is a crime among them to kill any newly born infant.
Philostratus, a Greek writer who lived a century later, offered a similar analysis:
For the Jews have long been in revolt not only against the Romans, but against humanity; and a race that has made its own life apart and irreconcilable, that cannot share with the rest of mankind in the pleasures of the table, nor join in their libations or prayers or sacrifices, are separated from ourselves by a greater gulf than divides us from Sura or Bactra of the more distant Indies.
Jewish tradition claims that Abraham was chosen as the patriarch of what was to become the Jewish nation only after he had smashed the idols in his father's home. His descendants would continue to defy the pagan world around them, championing the idea of the one God and, unlike other peoples of antiquity, refusing to subordinate their beliefs to those of their conquerors.
I don't know much about Jewish tradition but I know Abraham was promised many things by God because of his faith and obedience. One promise was that he (his offspring) was to become a great nation.
Genesis 18:18 since Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him
Skipping a bit, his grandson, Israel, had twelve sons by various mothers. They all went to live in Egypt where they lost all knowledge of the God of Abraham over the years, but God did not forget. God used Moses to take the Israelites out of Egypt to establish their own nation. God taught them about His laws and way of life (previously known and kept by Abraham, Isaac and Jacob [Israel]), and promised to bless them if they would obey Him. Even though God was with them and His presence was visible to all, they did not obey. Over and over and over. On at least one occasion God thought to destroy them all and start over with the descendents of Moses. God, however, kept with it. Eventually they were given land to dwell in. Skipping, skipping.
They eventually became two nations, Israel to the north, and Judah to the south. The capital of Israel was Samaria and the capital of Judah was Jerusalem. Israel did not do very well keeping the laws of God and eventually stopped keeping the Sabbath and they were taken into custody by successive waves of enemy attack.
Judah also failed miserably to please God, however they did continue to keep the Sabbath and their own variation of God's laws (their traditions). See I and II Kings and I and II Chronicles for the separate histories of Judah and Israel (I'm not making this up). Israel was dispersed and disappeared, blending with the nations that took them captive (mainly Assyria), however they continue to exist, unknown to themselves. Judah, while also dispersed and taken captive, remained known to themselves and others by their Sabbath keeping and traditions. However today I think they believe they are Israel in it's entirety - all Israelites are Jews and all Jews are Israelites. The truth is all Jews are Israelites but not all Israelites are Jews. Just a side note, it doesn't matter for the purposes of this comment.
Another side note, speaking of Ephraim and Manasseh, the sons of Joseph - a non-Jewish Israelite:
Genesis 48:16 The Angel who has redeemed me from all evil, Bless the lads; Let my name be named upon them, And the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac; And let them grow into a multitude in the midst of the earth."
So the name Israel is especially meant for the tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh, whatever great multitude they are today.
OK, OK, sorry. What was I talking about. Oh yeah.
The reason Jews have been hated so much through so many years. Gods way is so different from the way every one else lives that by keeping His laws you automatically stand out. Jealousy plays a role. And God ordered Israel (all the tribes) to actually completely destroy (man, woman, child, and animal) the nations of the lands God gave them to inherit. However, they did not always do as they were told and those nations do not forget their hatred - even if the original reason is lost to them. Of course today, as the commentary hints, God is forgotten and the Jews actually developed and created their own laws and traditions, which makes them seem even more evil. The Jews stand out (to the world) as God's people so they get the brunt of the hatred. And I didn't even mention the millions (?) of fallen angels that live right here on this earth, among us, influencing us -and they hate God and, by extension, human beings. (It's amazing how many people believe in UFO's, or who love Star Trek, not that there is anything wrong with that, and are perfectly willing to believe there are beings like Klingons or whatever out there, or ghosts - but deny the existence of angels or demons, which is precisely what they want.)
The closer you get to the one, true God the more people hate it. Even the Jews had moved so far from God by the time of Jesus that most of them didn't recognize the very God they worshiped as He walked among them "in the flesh." He wasn't what they were looking for.
John 1:10 He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him.
John 1:14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us,
The God of the Old Testament (the Word) became the man we know of as Jesus Christ. If He lived today He would not be recognized, He would be hated, and He would be killed. No doubt. Even in America. And when He returns the nations will fight Him.
Revelation 19:19 And I saw the beast, the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against Him who sat on the horse and against His army
Believe it or not.
Did I ever tell you how happy and thankful I am to live in this great country, the U.S. of A? True.
Friday, October 31, 2003
Muslims have the right to draw the blood of Americans, civilian or military, everywhere in the world
That's a quote that is in this article: Al-Qaeda planning US 'death blow'
"Muslims have the right to draw the blood of Americans, civilian or military, everywhere in the world," Ablaj said.
While President Bush has Muslim leaders in the White House, praising their religion - not a word is heard from those same leaders or anyone, let alone a huge outcry, against those claiming Muslims have a right to draw American blood. It seems as though American Muslims are the ONLY peaceful Muslims in the world, yet they are eerily silent when it comes to condemning the terrorists or at least their stated goal (downfall of the west). Even the Muslims I know, while very friendly and nice, are silent and secret when it comes to their religion. No one is allowed to enter the mosque unless they are a member. And I've never seen a hint of outrage from any of them. Just silence.
When I'm walking down the street and some complete stranger comes up to me, all friendly and talkative, my first instinct is that the guy wants something from me or is up to no good - and I'm always right about it. Money, a ride, or trying to sell something, or worse.
As far as some Muslims I know, I get the feeling that while they don't have any bad intentions themselves, maybe they know of someone who does. Not details, but when you are in a group for a while you get to know what's up. I'm only thinking out loud here but I can see what is going on in the Muslim world outside the borders of the U.S. and it is not good. You can not say that Islam is a religion of peace anywhere else in the world and get away with it (unless you're talking to liberals). Outside the U.S. the Muslim religion is the Religion of Peace the way China is the "People's Republic" and North Korea is the "Democratic People's Republic of Korea," and Satan is an Angel of Light. The reality is the opposite of the title.
It's just a feeling but... It's getting worse.
If I were Muslim I could not in good conscience remain one. I would seperate myself from that name as far as I could. I know what it's like to be a Christian and yet not agree with the doctrines of 99% of the Christian world. But if "Christianity" suddenly started blowing up little kids, I wouldn't even use the same name. If they want to use a name for evil, as I see it, I would be happy to use another name - after all my beliefs are different anyway. What's in a name? God would know what I mean, he understands all languages. No - something is wrong here.
That's a quote that is in this article: Al-Qaeda planning US 'death blow'
"Muslims have the right to draw the blood of Americans, civilian or military, everywhere in the world," Ablaj said.
While President Bush has Muslim leaders in the White House, praising their religion - not a word is heard from those same leaders or anyone, let alone a huge outcry, against those claiming Muslims have a right to draw American blood. It seems as though American Muslims are the ONLY peaceful Muslims in the world, yet they are eerily silent when it comes to condemning the terrorists or at least their stated goal (downfall of the west). Even the Muslims I know, while very friendly and nice, are silent and secret when it comes to their religion. No one is allowed to enter the mosque unless they are a member. And I've never seen a hint of outrage from any of them. Just silence.
When I'm walking down the street and some complete stranger comes up to me, all friendly and talkative, my first instinct is that the guy wants something from me or is up to no good - and I'm always right about it. Money, a ride, or trying to sell something, or worse.
As far as some Muslims I know, I get the feeling that while they don't have any bad intentions themselves, maybe they know of someone who does. Not details, but when you are in a group for a while you get to know what's up. I'm only thinking out loud here but I can see what is going on in the Muslim world outside the borders of the U.S. and it is not good. You can not say that Islam is a religion of peace anywhere else in the world and get away with it (unless you're talking to liberals). Outside the U.S. the Muslim religion is the Religion of Peace the way China is the "People's Republic" and North Korea is the "Democratic People's Republic of Korea," and Satan is an Angel of Light. The reality is the opposite of the title.
It's just a feeling but... It's getting worse.
If I were Muslim I could not in good conscience remain one. I would seperate myself from that name as far as I could. I know what it's like to be a Christian and yet not agree with the doctrines of 99% of the Christian world. But if "Christianity" suddenly started blowing up little kids, I wouldn't even use the same name. If they want to use a name for evil, as I see it, I would be happy to use another name - after all my beliefs are different anyway. What's in a name? God would know what I mean, he understands all languages. No - something is wrong here.
Broken Windows
Since I got back from vacation I have been unable to update some of my 3rd party (non-Microsoft) programs. They would not connect to the internet. I have since traced the problem to the firewall program included in Windows XP. I have had it enabled for a long time, it must have been a critical update that changed the ability of my programs to access the internet (I'm guessing). So if you are having the same problem just disable the Windows firewall. I use ZoneAlarm anyway so I don't need the Windows firewall. I don't see any way to change settings on the firewall either, although there may be.
James Got A Hundred Dollars
The kids each got a card form their Grandmother with a five dollar bill in them. Thanks Mom. James saw it and yelled out "a hundred dollars!" Then he took it down the hall (all the doors were closed except his bedroom) and I went in the kitchen to do something. He came in about 20 seconds later and I asked him where the money was. He says, "I don't know." What do you mean you don't know, you just had it in you hand? What did you do with it? "I don't know."
That was yesterday and it still hasn't turned up and he claims no knowledge of it's whereabouts. Where could it be? I've looked everywhere.
Since I got back from vacation I have been unable to update some of my 3rd party (non-Microsoft) programs. They would not connect to the internet. I have since traced the problem to the firewall program included in Windows XP. I have had it enabled for a long time, it must have been a critical update that changed the ability of my programs to access the internet (I'm guessing). So if you are having the same problem just disable the Windows firewall. I use ZoneAlarm anyway so I don't need the Windows firewall. I don't see any way to change settings on the firewall either, although there may be.
James Got A Hundred Dollars
The kids each got a card form their Grandmother with a five dollar bill in them. Thanks Mom. James saw it and yelled out "a hundred dollars!" Then he took it down the hall (all the doors were closed except his bedroom) and I went in the kitchen to do something. He came in about 20 seconds later and I asked him where the money was. He says, "I don't know." What do you mean you don't know, you just had it in you hand? What did you do with it? "I don't know."
That was yesterday and it still hasn't turned up and he claims no knowledge of it's whereabouts. Where could it be? I've looked everywhere.
Zero Tolerance
Always do things by the book - no exceptions - ever.
State firefighters rejected air drop request for Cedar Fire because of night regulations. Thirteen dead.
Always do things by the book - no exceptions - ever.
State firefighters rejected air drop request for Cedar Fire because of night regulations. Thirteen dead.
Thursday, October 30, 2003
Upside Down and Backwards
Graffiti On History's Walls
Arab terrorists, incredibly, have managed to inspire more sympathy than their victims. The Jews, having experienced the genocide of Europe, today stand accused of perpetrating genocide on the hard ground of the West Bank and Gaza. The vocabulary of the accusations presents the Jews as Nazis and their Arab enemies as helpless Jews. The worst crimes of anti-Semites in the past — racist and ethnic cleansing, attempted genocide, crimes against humanity — are now increasingly ascribed to Jews and to the Jewish state. The argument has become, if you are against Nazism, you must oppose Israel.
In the Muslim world, a culture of hatred of Jews permeates all forms of public communications — newspapers, videocassettes, sermons, books, the Internet, television, and radio. The intensity of the anti-Jewish invective equals or surpasses that of Nazi Germany in its heyday. The public rhetoric combines the blood libel of medieval Christian Europe with cockeyed Nazi conspiracy theories that echo the famous forgery, the "Protocols of the Learned Elders of Zion," and the fanciful notion of a Jewish drive for world dominion. Throughout the Islamic world, one finds slanderous quotations about Jews as the sons of apes and donkeys. A leading Saudi newspaper has Jews using the blood of Christian and Muslim children to make their hamantascen pastry for Purim and their matzo, the unleavened bread of Passover. In this fundamentalist religious culture, America and Israel are seen as twin Satanic forces, "The Great Satan" and "The Little Satan," as Iran's religious leader Ayatollah Khomeini used to refer to them.
The insight of Amos Oz, the liberal Israeli writer, is pertinent. He is haunted, he said, by the observation that before the Holocaust, European graffiti read, "Jews to Palestine," while today it has been changed, to "Jews out of Palestine." The message to Jews, Oz says, is simple: "Don't be here, and don't be there. That is, don't be."
Genesis 16:10 Then the Angel of the Lord said to her, "I will multiply your descendants exceedingly, so that they shall not be counted for multitude."
11 And the Angel of the Lord said to her: "Behold, you are with child, And you shall bear a son. You shall call his name Ishmael, Because the Lord has heard your affliction.
12 He shall be a wild man; His hand shall be against every man, And every man's hand against him. And he shall dwell in the presence of all his brethren."
15 So Hagar bore Abram a son; and Abram named his son, whom Hagar bore, Ishmael.
Americans don't really care about this so much but the Arabs know who they are.
Genesis 21:2 For Sarah conceived and bore Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him.
3 And Abraham called the name of his son who was born to him--whom Sarah bore to him--Isaac
Isaac is the progenitor of Israel and is the younger brother of Ishmael, by a different Mother. There has always been rivalry between the two. BTW, there were (and are) thirteen tribes of Israel (Joseph is counted as two - Ephraim and Manasseh) and modern Israel (the Jews) consists mainly of three: Judah, Levi and Rueben. The rest are lost to the world - they don't know or deny who they are - because they changed God's Sabbath day to one of their own choosing.
The problems we have in the world today have their roots in history we mostly don't care about or deny happened.
The Bible is the most maligned, most twisted, most quoted, most misquoted, most loved, most hated, most popular, most unread, put on a shelf to collect dust, most written about, most mis-interpreted, most looked down on and most worshipped book ever and why is it such a part of the fabric of the American way anyway?
Here is some more reading that has to do with the modern problems of Israel and America and don't deal with or quote the Bible so they are safe reading.
The Jewish conspiracy revealed!
Should America blame itself for the Muslim world's hatred?
Know thy enemy
Muzzling the wrong dog *Stands out!
Palestinian death cult
It just fascinates me how the world views the Middle Eastern problems, as if they are being actively blinded to the obvious truth that Israel poses no threat to a peaceful Arab world not bent on the destruction of Israel. In fact, the world, and especially the Arab world, is incited against Israel. Of course the Arabs are too far along the path of self-destruction and hatred to turn themselves around now.
Graffiti On History's Walls
Arab terrorists, incredibly, have managed to inspire more sympathy than their victims. The Jews, having experienced the genocide of Europe, today stand accused of perpetrating genocide on the hard ground of the West Bank and Gaza. The vocabulary of the accusations presents the Jews as Nazis and their Arab enemies as helpless Jews. The worst crimes of anti-Semites in the past — racist and ethnic cleansing, attempted genocide, crimes against humanity — are now increasingly ascribed to Jews and to the Jewish state. The argument has become, if you are against Nazism, you must oppose Israel.
In the Muslim world, a culture of hatred of Jews permeates all forms of public communications — newspapers, videocassettes, sermons, books, the Internet, television, and radio. The intensity of the anti-Jewish invective equals or surpasses that of Nazi Germany in its heyday. The public rhetoric combines the blood libel of medieval Christian Europe with cockeyed Nazi conspiracy theories that echo the famous forgery, the "Protocols of the Learned Elders of Zion," and the fanciful notion of a Jewish drive for world dominion. Throughout the Islamic world, one finds slanderous quotations about Jews as the sons of apes and donkeys. A leading Saudi newspaper has Jews using the blood of Christian and Muslim children to make their hamantascen pastry for Purim and their matzo, the unleavened bread of Passover. In this fundamentalist religious culture, America and Israel are seen as twin Satanic forces, "The Great Satan" and "The Little Satan," as Iran's religious leader Ayatollah Khomeini used to refer to them.
The insight of Amos Oz, the liberal Israeli writer, is pertinent. He is haunted, he said, by the observation that before the Holocaust, European graffiti read, "Jews to Palestine," while today it has been changed, to "Jews out of Palestine." The message to Jews, Oz says, is simple: "Don't be here, and don't be there. That is, don't be."
Genesis 16:10 Then the Angel of the Lord said to her, "I will multiply your descendants exceedingly, so that they shall not be counted for multitude."
11 And the Angel of the Lord said to her: "Behold, you are with child, And you shall bear a son. You shall call his name Ishmael, Because the Lord has heard your affliction.
12 He shall be a wild man; His hand shall be against every man, And every man's hand against him. And he shall dwell in the presence of all his brethren."
15 So Hagar bore Abram a son; and Abram named his son, whom Hagar bore, Ishmael.
Americans don't really care about this so much but the Arabs know who they are.
Genesis 21:2 For Sarah conceived and bore Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him.
3 And Abraham called the name of his son who was born to him--whom Sarah bore to him--Isaac
Isaac is the progenitor of Israel and is the younger brother of Ishmael, by a different Mother. There has always been rivalry between the two. BTW, there were (and are) thirteen tribes of Israel (Joseph is counted as two - Ephraim and Manasseh) and modern Israel (the Jews) consists mainly of three: Judah, Levi and Rueben. The rest are lost to the world - they don't know or deny who they are - because they changed God's Sabbath day to one of their own choosing.
The problems we have in the world today have their roots in history we mostly don't care about or deny happened.
The Bible is the most maligned, most twisted, most quoted, most misquoted, most loved, most hated, most popular, most unread, put on a shelf to collect dust, most written about, most mis-interpreted, most looked down on and most worshipped book ever and why is it such a part of the fabric of the American way anyway?
Here is some more reading that has to do with the modern problems of Israel and America and don't deal with or quote the Bible so they are safe reading.
The Jewish conspiracy revealed!
Should America blame itself for the Muslim world's hatred?
Know thy enemy
Muzzling the wrong dog *Stands out!
Palestinian death cult
It just fascinates me how the world views the Middle Eastern problems, as if they are being actively blinded to the obvious truth that Israel poses no threat to a peaceful Arab world not bent on the destruction of Israel. In fact, the world, and especially the Arab world, is incited against Israel. Of course the Arabs are too far along the path of self-destruction and hatred to turn themselves around now.
Wednesday, October 29, 2003
Youthful Stupidity?
What a great idea, pop a viagra in the school cafeteria at lunchtime - no one will ever know.
Not Global Warming
Extreme Weather Events NOT linked to Global Warming - even if you don't care, it's worth checking out just to see the picture of Hurricane Isabel as seen from the deck of a freighter (figure 6). Awesome.
At Least He Doesn't Agree With Jesse Jackson
Sharpton Calls Dean's Agenda 'Anti-Black'
"Howard Dean's opposition to affirmative action, his current support for the death penalty and historic support of the NRA's [National Rifle Association's] agenda amounts to an anti-black agenda that will not sell in communities of color in this country," Sharpton said in a statement.
None of these has anything to do with being anti-black. Why the NRA? Because an armed citizen might fight back and give the death penalty to someone who thinks the world owes him? If you murder someone you should get the death penalty - hell, if you tried but didn't quite accomplish the task you should get the death penalty. If you use a gun to commit a crime you should get the death penalty. That has nothing to do with race. If you lie under oath to convict an innocent man you should also get the death penalty. It'll never happen, but I can dream.
Speaking of Jesse Jackson Jr. (the son): "Any so-called African American leader that would endorse Dean despite his anti-black record is mortgaging the future of our struggle for civil rights and social justice," Sharpton said.
His statement cited a 1995 interview in which Dean appeared to question the need for affirmative action programs based solely on race. "I think we ought to look at affirmative action programs based not on race but on class," Dean said on CNN's "Late Edition."
Yeah, we need more ways to divide this country - it's not dead yet.
Who let these people out of the asylum?
What a great idea, pop a viagra in the school cafeteria at lunchtime - no one will ever know.
Not Global Warming
Extreme Weather Events NOT linked to Global Warming - even if you don't care, it's worth checking out just to see the picture of Hurricane Isabel as seen from the deck of a freighter (figure 6). Awesome.
At Least He Doesn't Agree With Jesse Jackson
Sharpton Calls Dean's Agenda 'Anti-Black'
"Howard Dean's opposition to affirmative action, his current support for the death penalty and historic support of the NRA's [National Rifle Association's] agenda amounts to an anti-black agenda that will not sell in communities of color in this country," Sharpton said in a statement.
None of these has anything to do with being anti-black. Why the NRA? Because an armed citizen might fight back and give the death penalty to someone who thinks the world owes him? If you murder someone you should get the death penalty - hell, if you tried but didn't quite accomplish the task you should get the death penalty. If you use a gun to commit a crime you should get the death penalty. That has nothing to do with race. If you lie under oath to convict an innocent man you should also get the death penalty. It'll never happen, but I can dream.
Speaking of Jesse Jackson Jr. (the son): "Any so-called African American leader that would endorse Dean despite his anti-black record is mortgaging the future of our struggle for civil rights and social justice," Sharpton said.
His statement cited a 1995 interview in which Dean appeared to question the need for affirmative action programs based solely on race. "I think we ought to look at affirmative action programs based not on race but on class," Dean said on CNN's "Late Edition."
Yeah, we need more ways to divide this country - it's not dead yet.
Who let these people out of the asylum?
End Imperialist Occupation of Puerto Rico
That was on a sign at the peace protest in Washington. Do they learn this crap in school? One of these days, I'm sorry to say, they may get first hand knowledge of what "occupation" is all about.
"Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house divided against itself will not stand."
Another sign said: "Defend North Korea, Cuba, and China." Please can we send them all to North Korea? Please?
That was on a sign at the peace protest in Washington. Do they learn this crap in school? One of these days, I'm sorry to say, they may get first hand knowledge of what "occupation" is all about.
"Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house divided against itself will not stand."
Another sign said: "Defend North Korea, Cuba, and China." Please can we send them all to North Korea? Please?
What Next?
An Ann Coulter doll?
Of course, Dennis Miller. And Bill Clinton
Alright, maybe they are a little funny.
An Ann Coulter doll?
Of course, Dennis Miller. And Bill Clinton
Alright, maybe they are a little funny.
Pigs
Is it true that if a Muslim touches a pig he is not eligible for the 70 virgins in heaven? I've heard that before and I've heard stories about stopping Muslim terrorists by killing them with bullets dipped in pig blood and burying the bodies wrapped in a pig. It sounds so ridiculous I never really believed it and if it were true, why weren't we doing it now? Here's a story about some in Israel wanting to use pigs to guard the settlements: Rabbis back Israeli 'guard pigs'
Could it be that easy? Why do we worry so much about offending people who are hell-bent on killing us?
Illegal-Alien Caught Transporting Military Humvees
Who's guarding U.S. military equipment? asks Michelle Malkin
It's unbelievable what is going on in this country two years after 9/11.
Speaking of Which
Dems hanging themselves with debates
Some people will never get it.
It's about Islam, stupid!
"Yet while people die, the charade continues. Liberals, lunatics and liars are still attempting to sell an American public, still in shock over 9-11, that Islam is a peaceful religion."
Is it true that if a Muslim touches a pig he is not eligible for the 70 virgins in heaven? I've heard that before and I've heard stories about stopping Muslim terrorists by killing them with bullets dipped in pig blood and burying the bodies wrapped in a pig. It sounds so ridiculous I never really believed it and if it were true, why weren't we doing it now? Here's a story about some in Israel wanting to use pigs to guard the settlements: Rabbis back Israeli 'guard pigs'
Could it be that easy? Why do we worry so much about offending people who are hell-bent on killing us?
Illegal-Alien Caught Transporting Military Humvees
Who's guarding U.S. military equipment? asks Michelle Malkin
It's unbelievable what is going on in this country two years after 9/11.
Speaking of Which
Dems hanging themselves with debates
Some people will never get it.
It's about Islam, stupid!
"Yet while people die, the charade continues. Liberals, lunatics and liars are still attempting to sell an American public, still in shock over 9-11, that Islam is a peaceful religion."
Monday, October 27, 2003
I'm Entitled
Anne wrote a fascinating post about a customer trying to scam her. I get people like that once in a while. I like the ones who pull a dog-eared folded check from their pocket, no checkbook, sometimes already filled out, and has to sort through a handful of ID's to find the right one. The ones who try to scam you are the ones who get the loudest and rudest - I guess trying to embarrass you into giving them what they want. I've shown a few people to the door and locked them out. I once had someone tell me he was entitled to a tax exemption because he worked for the IRS, he didn't even have a certificate. Nice try.
Anti-Semitism On The rise
Not to mention anti-Americanism. Daniel Pipes wrote about Deadly Denial [of Muslim Anti-Semitism]
And this is real nice.
Unfortunately it's gonna get alot worse before it's all over.
Anne wrote a fascinating post about a customer trying to scam her. I get people like that once in a while. I like the ones who pull a dog-eared folded check from their pocket, no checkbook, sometimes already filled out, and has to sort through a handful of ID's to find the right one. The ones who try to scam you are the ones who get the loudest and rudest - I guess trying to embarrass you into giving them what they want. I've shown a few people to the door and locked them out. I once had someone tell me he was entitled to a tax exemption because he worked for the IRS, he didn't even have a certificate. Nice try.
Anti-Semitism On The rise
Not to mention anti-Americanism. Daniel Pipes wrote about Deadly Denial [of Muslim Anti-Semitism]
And this is real nice.
Unfortunately it's gonna get alot worse before it's all over.
Sunday, October 26, 2003
These People Are Insane
Belligerent Bunny went to an anti-war demonstration in Washington. Go look. I especially like the "God loves us all" sign. Priceless.
Belligerent Bunny went to an anti-war demonstration in Washington. Go look. I especially like the "God loves us all" sign. Priceless.
Friday, October 24, 2003
Heaven or Hell?
From Barna Research Online comes a new study: Americans Describe Their Views About Life After Death
"Although the lifestyles, values, and self-perceptions of most adults have undergone significant change – and millions of Americans have embraced many elements of a postmodern worldview – the vast majority continues to believe that there is life after death, that everyone has a soul, and that Heaven and Hell exist"
We're into 2003 and people still believe in the afterlife?
"Belief in life after death, like the existence of God, is widely embraced: 8 out of 10 Americans (81%) believe in an afterlife of some sort. Another 9% said life after death may exist, but they were not certain. Just one out of every ten adults (10%) contend that there is no form of life after one dies on earth.
Moreover, a large majority of Americans (79%) agreed with the statement “every person has a soul that will live forever, either in God’s presence or absence.”
Only 10% believe there is no life after death, the vast majority of Americans believe we have an immortal soul.
"The survey also explored peoples’ views of Heaven and Hell. In all, 76% believe that Heaven exists, while nearly the same proportion said that there is such a thing as Hell (71%). Respondents were given various descriptions of Heaven and asked to choose the statement that best fits their belief about Heaven. Those who believe in Heaven were divided between describing Heaven as “a state of eternal existence in God’s presence” (46%) and those who said it is “an actual place of rest and reward where souls go after death” (30%). Other Americans claimed that Heaven is just “symbolic” (14%), that there is no such thing as life after death (5%), or that they are not sure (5%).
While there is no dominant view of Hell, two particular perspectives are popular. Four out of ten adults believe that Hell is “a state of eternal separation from God’s presence” (39%) and one-third (32%) says it is “an actual place of torment and suffering where people’s souls go after death.” A third perspective that one in eight adults believe is that “Hell is just a symbol of an unknown bad outcome after death” (13%). Other respondents were “not sure” or said they that they do not believe in an afterlife (16%)."
Most Americans believe in Heaven and hell but they don't agree on what they are. 14% believe Heaven is symbolic - symbolic of what I wonder? The definition of hell is mostly split between an actual place of torment and suffering for people's souls (ouch, do souls have pain receptors?) and a state of eternal seperation from God's presence. I guess that means we're in a temporary hell right now because God is surely seperated from us. Surveys are vague and don't allow explanations but it would be interesting to hear what people actually believe.
"Most Americans do not expect to experience Hell first-hand: just one-half of 1% expect to go to Hell upon their death. Nearly two-thirds of Americans (64%) believe they will go to Heaven. One in 20 adults (5%) claim they will come back as another life form, while the same proportion (5%) contend they will simply cease to exist."
See, only one-half of 1% expect to go to hell when they die. That doesn't really surprise me, people tend to view themselves as basically good regardless of their behavior. It's human nature. Moral relativism is so prevalent now that people also attribute that trait to God.
"One in every four adults (24%) admitted that they have ”no idea” what will happen after they die."
Alright. I can understand that.
"Among those who expect to go to Heaven, there were differences in how they anticipate such an end would be attained. Nearly half of those who say they are Heaven bound (43%) believe they will go to Heaven because they have “confessed their sins and accepted Jesus Christ as their savior.” Others felt they will get to Heaven because 'they have tried to obey the 10 Commandments' (15%) or because 'they are basically a good person' (15%). Another 6% believed their entrance to Heaven would be based upon the fact that 'God loves all people and will not let them perish.'”
No agreement there. At least no one said you get to heaven by blowing yourself and as many infidels as possible into ground meat. 6% believe God loves all people and will not let them perish. Does that include Hitler, Stalin and their ilk? I wonder.
"One of the intriguing findings from the research is that education and income are negatively correlated with belief in Heaven and Hell. In other words, the more education a person gets or the more income they earn, the less likely they are to believe that Heaven or Hell exists"
Our educational system is anti-God from the ground up - no surprise there, and if you have an abundance it's easy to forget where it all came from. The less you have the more thankful you are for every penny. I don't know why that's so intriguing though.
"Although a comparison of current beliefs to those held over the past two decades shows that Americans’ views about life after death have been relatively stable over time, new perceptions about the hereafter are being grafted into the traditional perspectives. For instance, nearly 1 in 5 adults (18%) now contends that people are reincarnated after death. And one-third of Americans (34%) believe that it is possible to communicate with others after their death. As evidence that this belief is gaining traction, consider that nearly half (48%) of all Busters (ages 20-38) embrace the concept of communication with the dead, while just 35% of Boomers (39-57) and 15% of Elders (ages 58+) do so."
Belief in communication with the dead is increasing rapidly, maybe from watching TV and movies. I know there has been at least one popular show that has a guy who claims to talk to the dead. I couldn't come up with a name to save my life though.
"George Barna, the president of the company that conducted the research, pointed out that “Americans’ willingness to embrace beliefs that are logically contradictory and their preference for blending different faith views together create unorthodox religious viewpoints.” For instance, he noted that among born again Christians - who believe that they will experience eternal existence in Heaven solely because they have confessed their sins to God and are depending upon Jesus Christ to spare them from eternal punishment or rejection - 10% believe that people are reincarnated after death, 29% claim it is possible to communicate with the dead, and 50% contend that a person can earn salvation based upon good works.
“Many committed born again Christians believe that people have multiple options for gaining entry to Heaven. They are saying, in essence, ‘Personally, I am trusting Jesus Christ as my means of gaining God’s permanent favor and a place in Heaven – but someone else could get to Heaven based upon living an exemplary life.’ Millions of Americans have redefined grace to mean that God is so eager to save people from Hell that He will change His nature and universal principles for their individual benefit. It is astounding how many people develop their faith according to their feelings or cultural assumptions rather than biblical teachings.” Emphasis mine.
Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
Malachi 3:6 For I am the Lord, I do not change; Therefore you are not consumed, O sons of Jacob.
"Half of all atheists and agnostics say that every person has a soul, that Heaven and Hell exist, and that there is life after death. One out of every eight atheists and agnostics even believe that accepting Jesus Christ as savior probably makes life after death possible. These contradictions are further evidence that many Americans adopt simplistic views of life and the afterlife based upon ideas drawn from disparate sources, such as movies, music and novels, without carefully considering those beliefs."
They are right on the money there.
God says in Genesis 2:17 But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die.
Genesis 3:19 In the sweat of your face you shall eat bread Till you return to the ground, For out of it you were taken; For dust you are, And to dust you shall return."
Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
On the one hand is death and on the other eternal life. Death obviously doesn't mean eternal life in hell in that context. Death is the opposite of life. Cessation of being.
Sidenote: 1 John 3:4 Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.
This is interesting: John 3:13 No one has ascended to heaven but He who came down from heaven, that is, the Son of Man who is in heaven.
Jesus said no man has ascended to heaven except Jesus Himself.
Ecclesiastes 9:5 For the living know that they will die; But the dead know nothing, And they have no more reward, For the memory of them is forgotten.
John 11:11 These things He said, and after that He said to them, "Our friend Lazarus sleeps, but I go that I may wake him up." 12 Then His disciples said, "Lord, if he sleeps he will get well." 13 However, Jesus spoke of his death, but they thought that He was speaking about taking rest in sleep. 14 Then Jesus said to them plainly, "Lazarus is dead.
The Bible speaks of the dead as knowing nothing and describes the state of the dead as sleeping. But why sleeping if they are dead? Will they awaken?
Job 32:8 But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
1 Corinthians 2:11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.
God put in man a spirit essence which gives us awareness and understanding far beyond any other animal but is not conscious in and of itself. In addition, the spirit of God must be added to the human spirit in order to understand God and His ways. Further reading about death and eternal life, Heaven and hell, the Bible, Jesus or the Gospel (Gospel means plainly "Good News, " don't let the religiosity of the term fool you) can be found by clicking the links. Hard copies of most of them are available completely free of charge or begging here. Don't believe me and don't believe anyone - believe your Bible.
1 Thessalonians 5:21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
Oh, it was Satan who said: Genesis 3:4 And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die: 5 For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.
Mixing truth and lie, you shall not surely die right now, but you will be under penalty of the law - death - living dead - and oh, what a wonderful world it would be if we didn't "know evil."
From Barna Research Online comes a new study: Americans Describe Their Views About Life After Death
"Although the lifestyles, values, and self-perceptions of most adults have undergone significant change – and millions of Americans have embraced many elements of a postmodern worldview – the vast majority continues to believe that there is life after death, that everyone has a soul, and that Heaven and Hell exist"
We're into 2003 and people still believe in the afterlife?
"Belief in life after death, like the existence of God, is widely embraced: 8 out of 10 Americans (81%) believe in an afterlife of some sort. Another 9% said life after death may exist, but they were not certain. Just one out of every ten adults (10%) contend that there is no form of life after one dies on earth.
Moreover, a large majority of Americans (79%) agreed with the statement “every person has a soul that will live forever, either in God’s presence or absence.”
Only 10% believe there is no life after death, the vast majority of Americans believe we have an immortal soul.
"The survey also explored peoples’ views of Heaven and Hell. In all, 76% believe that Heaven exists, while nearly the same proportion said that there is such a thing as Hell (71%). Respondents were given various descriptions of Heaven and asked to choose the statement that best fits their belief about Heaven. Those who believe in Heaven were divided between describing Heaven as “a state of eternal existence in God’s presence” (46%) and those who said it is “an actual place of rest and reward where souls go after death” (30%). Other Americans claimed that Heaven is just “symbolic” (14%), that there is no such thing as life after death (5%), or that they are not sure (5%).
While there is no dominant view of Hell, two particular perspectives are popular. Four out of ten adults believe that Hell is “a state of eternal separation from God’s presence” (39%) and one-third (32%) says it is “an actual place of torment and suffering where people’s souls go after death.” A third perspective that one in eight adults believe is that “Hell is just a symbol of an unknown bad outcome after death” (13%). Other respondents were “not sure” or said they that they do not believe in an afterlife (16%)."
Most Americans believe in Heaven and hell but they don't agree on what they are. 14% believe Heaven is symbolic - symbolic of what I wonder? The definition of hell is mostly split between an actual place of torment and suffering for people's souls (ouch, do souls have pain receptors?) and a state of eternal seperation from God's presence. I guess that means we're in a temporary hell right now because God is surely seperated from us. Surveys are vague and don't allow explanations but it would be interesting to hear what people actually believe.
"Most Americans do not expect to experience Hell first-hand: just one-half of 1% expect to go to Hell upon their death. Nearly two-thirds of Americans (64%) believe they will go to Heaven. One in 20 adults (5%) claim they will come back as another life form, while the same proportion (5%) contend they will simply cease to exist."
See, only one-half of 1% expect to go to hell when they die. That doesn't really surprise me, people tend to view themselves as basically good regardless of their behavior. It's human nature. Moral relativism is so prevalent now that people also attribute that trait to God.
"One in every four adults (24%) admitted that they have ”no idea” what will happen after they die."
Alright. I can understand that.
"Among those who expect to go to Heaven, there were differences in how they anticipate such an end would be attained. Nearly half of those who say they are Heaven bound (43%) believe they will go to Heaven because they have “confessed their sins and accepted Jesus Christ as their savior.” Others felt they will get to Heaven because 'they have tried to obey the 10 Commandments' (15%) or because 'they are basically a good person' (15%). Another 6% believed their entrance to Heaven would be based upon the fact that 'God loves all people and will not let them perish.'”
No agreement there. At least no one said you get to heaven by blowing yourself and as many infidels as possible into ground meat. 6% believe God loves all people and will not let them perish. Does that include Hitler, Stalin and their ilk? I wonder.
"One of the intriguing findings from the research is that education and income are negatively correlated with belief in Heaven and Hell. In other words, the more education a person gets or the more income they earn, the less likely they are to believe that Heaven or Hell exists"
Our educational system is anti-God from the ground up - no surprise there, and if you have an abundance it's easy to forget where it all came from. The less you have the more thankful you are for every penny. I don't know why that's so intriguing though.
"Although a comparison of current beliefs to those held over the past two decades shows that Americans’ views about life after death have been relatively stable over time, new perceptions about the hereafter are being grafted into the traditional perspectives. For instance, nearly 1 in 5 adults (18%) now contends that people are reincarnated after death. And one-third of Americans (34%) believe that it is possible to communicate with others after their death. As evidence that this belief is gaining traction, consider that nearly half (48%) of all Busters (ages 20-38) embrace the concept of communication with the dead, while just 35% of Boomers (39-57) and 15% of Elders (ages 58+) do so."
Belief in communication with the dead is increasing rapidly, maybe from watching TV and movies. I know there has been at least one popular show that has a guy who claims to talk to the dead. I couldn't come up with a name to save my life though.
"George Barna, the president of the company that conducted the research, pointed out that “Americans’ willingness to embrace beliefs that are logically contradictory and their preference for blending different faith views together create unorthodox religious viewpoints.” For instance, he noted that among born again Christians - who believe that they will experience eternal existence in Heaven solely because they have confessed their sins to God and are depending upon Jesus Christ to spare them from eternal punishment or rejection - 10% believe that people are reincarnated after death, 29% claim it is possible to communicate with the dead, and 50% contend that a person can earn salvation based upon good works.
“Many committed born again Christians believe that people have multiple options for gaining entry to Heaven. They are saying, in essence, ‘Personally, I am trusting Jesus Christ as my means of gaining God’s permanent favor and a place in Heaven – but someone else could get to Heaven based upon living an exemplary life.’ Millions of Americans have redefined grace to mean that God is so eager to save people from Hell that He will change His nature and universal principles for their individual benefit. It is astounding how many people develop their faith according to their feelings or cultural assumptions rather than biblical teachings.” Emphasis mine.
Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
Malachi 3:6 For I am the Lord, I do not change; Therefore you are not consumed, O sons of Jacob.
"Half of all atheists and agnostics say that every person has a soul, that Heaven and Hell exist, and that there is life after death. One out of every eight atheists and agnostics even believe that accepting Jesus Christ as savior probably makes life after death possible. These contradictions are further evidence that many Americans adopt simplistic views of life and the afterlife based upon ideas drawn from disparate sources, such as movies, music and novels, without carefully considering those beliefs."
They are right on the money there.
God says in Genesis 2:17 But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die.
Genesis 3:19 In the sweat of your face you shall eat bread Till you return to the ground, For out of it you were taken; For dust you are, And to dust you shall return."
Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
On the one hand is death and on the other eternal life. Death obviously doesn't mean eternal life in hell in that context. Death is the opposite of life. Cessation of being.
Sidenote: 1 John 3:4 Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.
This is interesting: John 3:13 No one has ascended to heaven but He who came down from heaven, that is, the Son of Man who is in heaven.
Jesus said no man has ascended to heaven except Jesus Himself.
Ecclesiastes 9:5 For the living know that they will die; But the dead know nothing, And they have no more reward, For the memory of them is forgotten.
John 11:11 These things He said, and after that He said to them, "Our friend Lazarus sleeps, but I go that I may wake him up." 12 Then His disciples said, "Lord, if he sleeps he will get well." 13 However, Jesus spoke of his death, but they thought that He was speaking about taking rest in sleep. 14 Then Jesus said to them plainly, "Lazarus is dead.
The Bible speaks of the dead as knowing nothing and describes the state of the dead as sleeping. But why sleeping if they are dead? Will they awaken?
Job 32:8 But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
1 Corinthians 2:11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.
God put in man a spirit essence which gives us awareness and understanding far beyond any other animal but is not conscious in and of itself. In addition, the spirit of God must be added to the human spirit in order to understand God and His ways. Further reading about death and eternal life, Heaven and hell, the Bible, Jesus or the Gospel (Gospel means plainly "Good News, " don't let the religiosity of the term fool you) can be found by clicking the links. Hard copies of most of them are available completely free of charge or begging here. Don't believe me and don't believe anyone - believe your Bible.
1 Thessalonians 5:21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
Oh, it was Satan who said: Genesis 3:4 And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die: 5 For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.
Mixing truth and lie, you shall not surely die right now, but you will be under penalty of the law - death - living dead - and oh, what a wonderful world it would be if we didn't "know evil."
Thursday, October 23, 2003
It Is a Zionist Plot
"During September 2003, mass hysteria spread through Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, which was ultimately quelled by police intervention and statements made by the health minister. The panic was caused by rumors of foreigners roaming the city and shaking men's hands, making their penises disappear."
Oh Really.
"While the majority of accounts involved handshaking, another victim, who refused to give his name, said that while he was at the market, a man approached him, gave him a comb, and asked him to comb his hair. When he did so, within seconds, he said, he felt a strange sensation and discovered that he had lost his penis."
"Focusing on the report of the Sudanese man who lost his penis after contact with a comb, Abbas wrote: "No doubt, this comb was a laser-controlled surgical robot that penetrates the skull [and passes] to the lower body and emasculates a man!!"
Of Course, What else could it be? Abbas is just way too smart for those Jews. Who do they think they're dealing with anyway?
"In conclusion Abbas wrote: "That man, who, as it is claimed, is from West Africa, is an imperialist Zionist agent that was sent to prevent our people from procreating and multiplying…"
Watch out you penis-stealing Jews, the Sudanese are on to you!
Charities in the U.S. are sending shipments of tin-foil hats and jock-straps to protect the Sudanese.
"During September 2003, mass hysteria spread through Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, which was ultimately quelled by police intervention and statements made by the health minister. The panic was caused by rumors of foreigners roaming the city and shaking men's hands, making their penises disappear."
Oh Really.
"While the majority of accounts involved handshaking, another victim, who refused to give his name, said that while he was at the market, a man approached him, gave him a comb, and asked him to comb his hair. When he did so, within seconds, he said, he felt a strange sensation and discovered that he had lost his penis."
"Focusing on the report of the Sudanese man who lost his penis after contact with a comb, Abbas wrote: "No doubt, this comb was a laser-controlled surgical robot that penetrates the skull [and passes] to the lower body and emasculates a man!!"
Of Course, What else could it be? Abbas is just way too smart for those Jews. Who do they think they're dealing with anyway?
"In conclusion Abbas wrote: "That man, who, as it is claimed, is from West Africa, is an imperialist Zionist agent that was sent to prevent our people from procreating and multiplying…"
Watch out you penis-stealing Jews, the Sudanese are on to you!
Charities in the U.S. are sending shipments of tin-foil hats and jock-straps to protect the Sudanese.
More Temple Mount Damage
Damage on Temple Mount Could Bring Deadly Results
Rerun No More
Remember Rerun on What's Happening? He died Tuesday (10/21) at age 52. I didn't know he was that old, not that I ever thought about it before.
The Star-Spangled Banner
The Pledge of Allegiance has been under fire because of the words "under God." We have "In God We Trust" on our money. Our founding Fathers mention God over and over. I recently learned that God is also mentioned in our National Anthem. Take a look, read through the second part, the part nobody sings.
The United States is such a different country now than when it was founded. People today are embarrassed to mention God, if they believe in Him at all. In fact, it is considered the "educated" view that God doesn't exist, if you believe in a "man in the sky" you are equated with people who believe the Earth is flat. The U.S. has moved far away from God. The constitution is being undermined and becoming irrelevant, slowly but surely. Our judges look to the opinions of foreign nations to decide cases. We are a different people in so many ways. We are morally and spiritually weaker. Our foundation is cracking. We are giving our freedom away. Even those who still believe in God don't do what He says, don't really want to know. They change His Word to fit their lifestyle, creating an image of god that fits them, that makes them feel good. The following verses are so relevant today, it's like God speaking to the United States of America.
Isaiah 30:8 Now go, write it before them on a tablet, And note it on a scroll, That it may be for time to come, Forever and ever: 9 That this is a rebellious people, Lying children, Children who will not hear the law of the Lord; 10 Who say to the seers, "Do not see," And to the prophets, "Do not prophesy to us right things; Speak to us smooth things, prophesy deceits. 11 Get out of the way, Turn aside from the path, Cause the Holy One of Israel To cease from before us." 12 Therefore thus says the Holy One of Israel: "Because you despise this word, And trust in oppression and perversity, And rely on them, 13 Therefore this iniquity shall be to you Like a breach ready to fall, A bulge in a high wall, Whose breaking comes suddenly, in an instant. 14 And He shall break it like the breaking of the potter's vessel, Which is broken in pieces; He shall not spare. So there shall not be found among its fragments A shard to take fire from the hearth, Or to take water from the cistern." 15 For thus says the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel: "In returning and rest you shall be saved; In quietness and confidence shall be your strength." But you would not, 16 And you said, "No, for we will flee on horses"-- Therefore you shall flee! And, "We will ride on swift horses"-- Therefore those who pursue you shall be swift! 17 One thousand shall flee at the threat of one, At the threat of five you shall flee, Till you are left as a pole on top of a mountain And as a banner on a hill.
It's coming true right before your eyes.
Damage on Temple Mount Could Bring Deadly Results
Rerun No More
Remember Rerun on What's Happening? He died Tuesday (10/21) at age 52. I didn't know he was that old, not that I ever thought about it before.
The Star-Spangled Banner
The Pledge of Allegiance has been under fire because of the words "under God." We have "In God We Trust" on our money. Our founding Fathers mention God over and over. I recently learned that God is also mentioned in our National Anthem. Take a look, read through the second part, the part nobody sings.
The United States is such a different country now than when it was founded. People today are embarrassed to mention God, if they believe in Him at all. In fact, it is considered the "educated" view that God doesn't exist, if you believe in a "man in the sky" you are equated with people who believe the Earth is flat. The U.S. has moved far away from God. The constitution is being undermined and becoming irrelevant, slowly but surely. Our judges look to the opinions of foreign nations to decide cases. We are a different people in so many ways. We are morally and spiritually weaker. Our foundation is cracking. We are giving our freedom away. Even those who still believe in God don't do what He says, don't really want to know. They change His Word to fit their lifestyle, creating an image of god that fits them, that makes them feel good. The following verses are so relevant today, it's like God speaking to the United States of America.
Isaiah 30:8 Now go, write it before them on a tablet, And note it on a scroll, That it may be for time to come, Forever and ever: 9 That this is a rebellious people, Lying children, Children who will not hear the law of the Lord; 10 Who say to the seers, "Do not see," And to the prophets, "Do not prophesy to us right things; Speak to us smooth things, prophesy deceits. 11 Get out of the way, Turn aside from the path, Cause the Holy One of Israel To cease from before us." 12 Therefore thus says the Holy One of Israel: "Because you despise this word, And trust in oppression and perversity, And rely on them, 13 Therefore this iniquity shall be to you Like a breach ready to fall, A bulge in a high wall, Whose breaking comes suddenly, in an instant. 14 And He shall break it like the breaking of the potter's vessel, Which is broken in pieces; He shall not spare. So there shall not be found among its fragments A shard to take fire from the hearth, Or to take water from the cistern." 15 For thus says the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel: "In returning and rest you shall be saved; In quietness and confidence shall be your strength." But you would not, 16 And you said, "No, for we will flee on horses"-- Therefore you shall flee! And, "We will ride on swift horses"-- Therefore those who pursue you shall be swift! 17 One thousand shall flee at the threat of one, At the threat of five you shall flee, Till you are left as a pole on top of a mountain And as a banner on a hill.
It's coming true right before your eyes.
Wednesday, October 22, 2003
New Civil War
Dennis Prager believes we are in the midst of another civil war. I believe he's right.
The second American civil war: what it's about: Part I
The second American civil war: What it's about: Part II
Am I Ofoto Cursed?
I tried to upload photos from my Windows computer and it kept saying "server error." I've never had a problem before. I even tried reinstalling the software - no help. I have close to 50 photos to put up and I was able to get 25 loaded by uploading directly from Ofoto but the second batch failed just like it had been doing on the Mac. I'll try again tomorrow.
Test Your Reflexes
The Reflex Tester. My fastest before I got tired of it was 0.327 seconds.
Vegging Out
Terry Schiavo is at the center of another deep division among the American people. I was not aware that her condition was brought on by heart failure, I thought she had an accident. When I still lived in New Jersey I had a friend whose parents were killed in a car accident and his little sister was brain damaged in much the same way Terry is. I went with him to visit her and it was a very sad situation. He was determined to do what he could for her. It was obvious there was someone in there somewhere but how can you tell how much awareness there is, if any. She could move a little but I think she was worse than Terri. I'm sorry to say I lost touch with Steve and I don't know what has happened since.
That was still his sister and he spent alot of time there to be with her and talk to her. Could she hear and understand? We didn't know. I know there are herpatologists who have been bitten by certain venomous snakes who have had very bizarre experiences because of the effect on their central nervous system. They were completely unable to move, in some instances their bodies were seemingly shut down, no respiration, and they were considered dead by doctors yet they were completely aware of everything going on around them and could hear and understand as doctors pronounced them dead. In one case I remember the nurse became aware of the man still being alive because she noticed a tear in his eye. Is it possible that Terry is similarly aware but unable to communicate it? I don't know and I doubt even the Doctors really know for sure, regardless of what they say.
At any rate, you're still dealing with a human being and not a vegetable. They would put you in jail if you starved your dog or cat. I just think it's pretty cold to starve her to death. They treat mass murderers with more respect. Timothy McVeigh got better treatment. Even the Al Quada members we've caught are better treated.
This situation is a big mess now and I don't know how it will play out but there are alot of bitter feelings about this on both sides. A little civil war.
The Plan to Destroy Israel
Malaysian PM´s Speech Also Outlines Plan To Destroy Israel
Dennis Prager believes we are in the midst of another civil war. I believe he's right.
The second American civil war: what it's about: Part I
The second American civil war: What it's about: Part II
Am I Ofoto Cursed?
I tried to upload photos from my Windows computer and it kept saying "server error." I've never had a problem before. I even tried reinstalling the software - no help. I have close to 50 photos to put up and I was able to get 25 loaded by uploading directly from Ofoto but the second batch failed just like it had been doing on the Mac. I'll try again tomorrow.
Test Your Reflexes
The Reflex Tester. My fastest before I got tired of it was 0.327 seconds.
Vegging Out
Terry Schiavo is at the center of another deep division among the American people. I was not aware that her condition was brought on by heart failure, I thought she had an accident. When I still lived in New Jersey I had a friend whose parents were killed in a car accident and his little sister was brain damaged in much the same way Terry is. I went with him to visit her and it was a very sad situation. He was determined to do what he could for her. It was obvious there was someone in there somewhere but how can you tell how much awareness there is, if any. She could move a little but I think she was worse than Terri. I'm sorry to say I lost touch with Steve and I don't know what has happened since.
That was still his sister and he spent alot of time there to be with her and talk to her. Could she hear and understand? We didn't know. I know there are herpatologists who have been bitten by certain venomous snakes who have had very bizarre experiences because of the effect on their central nervous system. They were completely unable to move, in some instances their bodies were seemingly shut down, no respiration, and they were considered dead by doctors yet they were completely aware of everything going on around them and could hear and understand as doctors pronounced them dead. In one case I remember the nurse became aware of the man still being alive because she noticed a tear in his eye. Is it possible that Terry is similarly aware but unable to communicate it? I don't know and I doubt even the Doctors really know for sure, regardless of what they say.
At any rate, you're still dealing with a human being and not a vegetable. They would put you in jail if you starved your dog or cat. I just think it's pretty cold to starve her to death. They treat mass murderers with more respect. Timothy McVeigh got better treatment. Even the Al Quada members we've caught are better treated.
This situation is a big mess now and I don't know how it will play out but there are alot of bitter feelings about this on both sides. A little civil war.
The Plan to Destroy Israel
Malaysian PM´s Speech Also Outlines Plan To Destroy Israel
Tuesday, October 21, 2003
Uploading Pictures Is Fun
I'm not having alot of luck uploading pictures to Ofoto with the Mac. I've tried over and over and it just takes so long or gets cut off. I've never had this problem uploading from my Windows machine. I'll have to transfer the pictures to my other computer to upload them so for the few of you waiting it will be another day before I can get them up.
Democrats Abandon America
Neal Boortz has something to say about what the Democrats have been doing.
"Democrats to our founding fathers
You knew it couldn't last. Once we convinced the people of America that this was a democracy in which the majority ruled, the rest was easy. Your flawed creation lasted 25 years past its life expectancy. Now it's our turn to realize our vision. Appeasement is the road to one-world government ... a road down which we have now turned."
They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
More proof our judges have no wisdom.
What if Terri Schiavo were a dog?
Very sad.
Those Silly Saudis
With friends like the Saudis . . .
I'm not having alot of luck uploading pictures to Ofoto with the Mac. I've tried over and over and it just takes so long or gets cut off. I've never had this problem uploading from my Windows machine. I'll have to transfer the pictures to my other computer to upload them so for the few of you waiting it will be another day before I can get them up.
Democrats Abandon America
Neal Boortz has something to say about what the Democrats have been doing.
"Democrats to our founding fathers
You knew it couldn't last. Once we convinced the people of America that this was a democracy in which the majority ruled, the rest was easy. Your flawed creation lasted 25 years past its life expectancy. Now it's our turn to realize our vision. Appeasement is the road to one-world government ... a road down which we have now turned."
They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
More proof our judges have no wisdom.
What if Terri Schiavo were a dog?
Very sad.
Those Silly Saudis
With friends like the Saudis . . .
Monday, October 20, 2003
Home Again
We got home Saturday night around 9:30pm. I had to go to work and I was tired, I went a whole week actually getting some sleep, it's tough getting back to work. While I was gone they broke the old Micros computer we use and no one could fix it so they did all the business by hand and just wrote everything down - luckily it happened the night before. I had to fix the Micros, recreate everything they did since it was broke, and do two audits. Not extremely difficult, just not something I wanted to spend my first night back doing.
Sunday I had to change the coolant in Irma's car. I did it after I woke up around 1:30pm - no problems. The lawn didn't need to be mowed and I am very thankful for that. I didn't even want to wake up but Irma had the A/C off and the windows open and it got too hot to sleep. I hate it when that happens. I need a day job.
We got home Saturday night around 9:30pm. I had to go to work and I was tired, I went a whole week actually getting some sleep, it's tough getting back to work. While I was gone they broke the old Micros computer we use and no one could fix it so they did all the business by hand and just wrote everything down - luckily it happened the night before. I had to fix the Micros, recreate everything they did since it was broke, and do two audits. Not extremely difficult, just not something I wanted to spend my first night back doing.
Sunday I had to change the coolant in Irma's car. I did it after I woke up around 1:30pm - no problems. The lawn didn't need to be mowed and I am very thankful for that. I didn't even want to wake up but Irma had the A/C off and the windows open and it got too hot to sleep. I hate it when that happens. I need a day job.
Friday, October 17, 2003
7th Day Panama City Beach
Still here, still having a good time. I intended to update daily while here but the connection at the hotel is unreliable and excruciatingly slow. I haven't even checked my e-mail and I know I have a couple of important e-mails to return. Oh well, that's life.
James has been swimming every day and he never gets tired of it. After I finally make him come in he takes a bath and doesn't want to get out of there either. I have pictures but can't upload them to Ofoto until I get home. I'll put a few small ones here though.
Still here, still having a good time. I intended to update daily while here but the connection at the hotel is unreliable and excruciatingly slow. I haven't even checked my e-mail and I know I have a couple of important e-mails to return. Oh well, that's life.
James has been swimming every day and he never gets tired of it. After I finally make him come in he takes a bath and doesn't want to get out of there either. I have pictures but can't upload them to Ofoto until I get home. I'll put a few small ones here though.
Saturday, October 11, 2003
2nd Day FOT - Panama City Beach
Today there was a Shriners parade down Front Beach Rd - the main drag. It was in the morning as we were about to leave for services so we had to wait until it went by. The kids loved it, they had a lot of little go-carts that were sliding all over and some other funny cars. It was slightly raining - a heavy mist. We weren't late though.
At services there was a young girl with dark hair and she was wearing a nice long, black leather jacket. I was carrying James and we went by her as she was sitting with her friend - James blurts out "Hey, there's cat woman!" I was a little embarrassed but it was so funny and I'm not really sure if she got what he was talking about. Later we walked by her again and he tried to tell her he was Robin. I just kept walking.
James met another little friend named Lizzie and all he wanted to do was play with her. We were at the second services for the day when he finally fell asleep. She came over to see him after it was over and tried to wake him but he was out. I was surprised he didn't wake up, she was really trying. After she left he woke up and was mad because he didn't get to see her. You snooze, you lose.
That's it, I'm gonna transfer some pictures and go to bed.
Today there was a Shriners parade down Front Beach Rd - the main drag. It was in the morning as we were about to leave for services so we had to wait until it went by. The kids loved it, they had a lot of little go-carts that were sliding all over and some other funny cars. It was slightly raining - a heavy mist. We weren't late though.
At services there was a young girl with dark hair and she was wearing a nice long, black leather jacket. I was carrying James and we went by her as she was sitting with her friend - James blurts out "Hey, there's cat woman!" I was a little embarrassed but it was so funny and I'm not really sure if she got what he was talking about. Later we walked by her again and he tried to tell her he was Robin. I just kept walking.
James met another little friend named Lizzie and all he wanted to do was play with her. We were at the second services for the day when he finally fell asleep. She came over to see him after it was over and tried to wake him but he was out. I was surprised he didn't wake up, she was really trying. After she left he woke up and was mad because he didn't get to see her. You snooze, you lose.
That's it, I'm gonna transfer some pictures and go to bed.
Friday, October 10, 2003
Panama City Beach
Left St. Cloud about 9am and arrived Panama City Beach around 4:30 local time (5:30 Eastern). A long drive. We ate at the American diner and I took the kids down to the beach to play in the water a little. It was dark by that time and the beach is eerie. It's so dark out over the gulf, it was overcast and there was a light mist. The kids had a great time and now I'm trying to get them to go to sleep.
Left St. Cloud about 9am and arrived Panama City Beach around 4:30 local time (5:30 Eastern). A long drive. We ate at the American diner and I took the kids down to the beach to play in the water a little. It was dark by that time and the beach is eerie. It's so dark out over the gulf, it was overcast and there was a light mist. The kids had a great time and now I'm trying to get them to go to sleep.
Not An Attack
It's amazing how often what's originally reported bears no resemblence to the truth.
Siegfried: Tiger wanted to help Roy
The tiger was trying to protect him
It sounds very logical to me. If a tiger wanted to kill a man it would only take a fraction of a second once your neck was in it's jaws.
Pound for pound, man is the absolute weakest animal on the planet by a large margin. If not for our minds we could hardly survive, we just aren't naturally equipped to dominate this world, we only do so through the power of our creativity. It's really pretty amazing how different we are, regardless of genetic similarities.
Flawless
Now that's a diamond.
Work
I'm getting a bit more comfortable at work now. I will be leaving the doors locked all night from now on though. It will piss off some guests but that's life in this day and age. You would be surprised how traumatic it is to experience a robbery like that even though on an intellectual level you fully understand it's over, everything is OK, and everyone who comes to the door is not here to hurt you.
Here's nearest I can describe it ... I'm afraid of heights. I know I shouldn't be, but even in situations when I know I am perfectly safe my body reacts to the fear. I have forced myself to try to overcome it, I've been to the top of the World Trade Center but I couldn't make it up the Statue of Liberty. I visited a lighthouse here in Florida when my father visited me. I was going up there come hell or high water. Even though I knew there was no danger as I started up I slowly started to become paralyzed with fear. All the while fully realizing I was OK. When I got to the top I could hardly walk. I forced myself to go outside and walk around the lighthouse, to enjoy the view, but I could hardly get away from the inside wall. It's so ridiculous to feel that way because it's a large flat deck and there is no danger, even if I fell it would be like falling on the ground outside - I know that, and I know that I know that, but somehow it is not communicated to my body.
The difference is it's not fear as much as anger, at least on the surface. I'm not afraid to be here but I really don't want it to happen again. I'm not gonna let it happen again.
And I just broke my own rule for two elderly couples who had a reservation for a late check in.
Vacation
I leave for Panama City Beach in the morning when I get off work for the Feast of Tabernacles. I'll be bringing the computer so I'll continue to update throughout the week. I'll be taking Joshua and James but Irma will stay home. She's taking her vacation next month to go to Puerto Rico with the kids. I know that sounds weird but it's alright. It's just the way it has to be this year. I'm glad to be getting away from work for a little while. I need to relax.
Naked James
I mowed the lawn Thursday and let James play outside while I did. He loves being outside. He climbed on my car for a while, dug a hole and tried to get the horses to come play with him. He met one of our neighbors dogs when she was walking it. It's a schnauzer like Max was and his name is shorty. After a little while I lost sight of him so I started looking in the usual places and found him naked, playing with the garden hose. He's done that before but it wasn't nearly as hot today (80's) as it was when he did it before. I was just about done so it was time for him to go in at that point. He wanted juice. He changed his favorite juice from Orange, strawberry, banana to Pineapple, orange, banana. It tastes good.
It's amazing how often what's originally reported bears no resemblence to the truth.
Siegfried: Tiger wanted to help Roy
The tiger was trying to protect him
It sounds very logical to me. If a tiger wanted to kill a man it would only take a fraction of a second once your neck was in it's jaws.
Pound for pound, man is the absolute weakest animal on the planet by a large margin. If not for our minds we could hardly survive, we just aren't naturally equipped to dominate this world, we only do so through the power of our creativity. It's really pretty amazing how different we are, regardless of genetic similarities.
Flawless
Now that's a diamond.
Work
I'm getting a bit more comfortable at work now. I will be leaving the doors locked all night from now on though. It will piss off some guests but that's life in this day and age. You would be surprised how traumatic it is to experience a robbery like that even though on an intellectual level you fully understand it's over, everything is OK, and everyone who comes to the door is not here to hurt you.
Here's nearest I can describe it ... I'm afraid of heights. I know I shouldn't be, but even in situations when I know I am perfectly safe my body reacts to the fear. I have forced myself to try to overcome it, I've been to the top of the World Trade Center but I couldn't make it up the Statue of Liberty. I visited a lighthouse here in Florida when my father visited me. I was going up there come hell or high water. Even though I knew there was no danger as I started up I slowly started to become paralyzed with fear. All the while fully realizing I was OK. When I got to the top I could hardly walk. I forced myself to go outside and walk around the lighthouse, to enjoy the view, but I could hardly get away from the inside wall. It's so ridiculous to feel that way because it's a large flat deck and there is no danger, even if I fell it would be like falling on the ground outside - I know that, and I know that I know that, but somehow it is not communicated to my body.
The difference is it's not fear as much as anger, at least on the surface. I'm not afraid to be here but I really don't want it to happen again. I'm not gonna let it happen again.
And I just broke my own rule for two elderly couples who had a reservation for a late check in.
Vacation
I leave for Panama City Beach in the morning when I get off work for the Feast of Tabernacles. I'll be bringing the computer so I'll continue to update throughout the week. I'll be taking Joshua and James but Irma will stay home. She's taking her vacation next month to go to Puerto Rico with the kids. I know that sounds weird but it's alright. It's just the way it has to be this year. I'm glad to be getting away from work for a little while. I need to relax.
Naked James
I mowed the lawn Thursday and let James play outside while I did. He loves being outside. He climbed on my car for a while, dug a hole and tried to get the horses to come play with him. He met one of our neighbors dogs when she was walking it. It's a schnauzer like Max was and his name is shorty. After a little while I lost sight of him so I started looking in the usual places and found him naked, playing with the garden hose. He's done that before but it wasn't nearly as hot today (80's) as it was when he did it before. I was just about done so it was time for him to go in at that point. He wanted juice. He changed his favorite juice from Orange, strawberry, banana to Pineapple, orange, banana. It tastes good.
Tuesday, October 07, 2003
A Couple of Things
I have always liked Elton John but not anymore ... he's an idiot.
Exploding cell phone? What's that all about?
Dennis Prager: Only those with beliefs can defeat those with beliefs. A good one.
I have always liked Elton John but not anymore ... he's an idiot.
Exploding cell phone? What's that all about?
Dennis Prager: Only those with beliefs can defeat those with beliefs. A good one.
Fun Night
The hotel was robbed tonight. No one was hurt, including, unfortunately, the robbers. They didn't get much. Mostly, the people who will be hurt by this are future customers who want to check in when I am here. I'll be locking the doors when I arrive. People will not be coming in to get brochures, coffee, or use the microwave. Sorry, I'm not leaving the door open. The lobby is closed.
The police are really no help. They make you fill out some forms and leave a mess to clean up after dusting for fingerprints. He told me to keep the door locked and call them anytime I'm not comfortable with someone. That's not really practical.
I'm not really sure what I'm going to do. I don't want to lock everyone out but invariably, when I open the door for someone another person will pop up right behind wanting to be let in. Some people are obviously not a threat but for many you just can't tell.
Perhaps it's time to leave this job. I worked at another hotel years ago and got robbed. They kept coming back at different times. They even came back when I was there once but I had the door locked. The police, again, were no help. They try but they are at a disadvantage to begin with. The owner of the hotel hired an armed off-duty policeman to guard the property and I stopped by and talked with him while he was working with my relief and it quickly became obvious that if the robbers came back while he was there he would become a victim too because he is not gonna have time to get his gun out without being shot first by the guys already pointing guns at him. Surely if I were a robber I wouldn't let him get to his gun and I would assume he had one.
I know one thing, anyone using a gun to commit a crime needs the death penalty. Period. No anger, no hate, no revenge. Just something that needs to be done - take them out of society permanently - so the rest of us can live in peace.
The hotel was robbed tonight. No one was hurt, including, unfortunately, the robbers. They didn't get much. Mostly, the people who will be hurt by this are future customers who want to check in when I am here. I'll be locking the doors when I arrive. People will not be coming in to get brochures, coffee, or use the microwave. Sorry, I'm not leaving the door open. The lobby is closed.
The police are really no help. They make you fill out some forms and leave a mess to clean up after dusting for fingerprints. He told me to keep the door locked and call them anytime I'm not comfortable with someone. That's not really practical.
I'm not really sure what I'm going to do. I don't want to lock everyone out but invariably, when I open the door for someone another person will pop up right behind wanting to be let in. Some people are obviously not a threat but for many you just can't tell.
Perhaps it's time to leave this job. I worked at another hotel years ago and got robbed. They kept coming back at different times. They even came back when I was there once but I had the door locked. The police, again, were no help. They try but they are at a disadvantage to begin with. The owner of the hotel hired an armed off-duty policeman to guard the property and I stopped by and talked with him while he was working with my relief and it quickly became obvious that if the robbers came back while he was there he would become a victim too because he is not gonna have time to get his gun out without being shot first by the guys already pointing guns at him. Surely if I were a robber I wouldn't let him get to his gun and I would assume he had one.
I know one thing, anyone using a gun to commit a crime needs the death penalty. Period. No anger, no hate, no revenge. Just something that needs to be done - take them out of society permanently - so the rest of us can live in peace.
Sunday, October 05, 2003
Daddy Daycare
There were alot of commentaries I found to link to tonight and although I agree with them, and I'm especially talking about some supporting Rush Limbaugh, I'm ashamed that we have to explain 1st ammendment rights to, presumably, mature adults who were born and raised in this country. So, if we are going to teach our children the garbage that passes for education today I figured we might as well start them off on the right foot ... here's my idea:
There were alot of commentaries I found to link to tonight and although I agree with them, and I'm especially talking about some supporting Rush Limbaugh, I'm ashamed that we have to explain 1st ammendment rights to, presumably, mature adults who were born and raised in this country. So, if we are going to teach our children the garbage that passes for education today I figured we might as well start them off on the right foot ... here's my idea:
Saturday, October 04, 2003
Sounded Like Hail
"At first, D'Agata thought the thumping noise he and his wife heard on the back deck Sept. 19 was hail. But when he went outside to take a look, D'Agata discovered tiny, gelatinous eggs with dark spots in the middle."
I don't know what to make of this story. Hail is hard, it's ice, it can dent metal and break glass in larger sizes and even when smaller has a pretty distictive sound. Frog eggs are soft and gelatinous. Since it was, presumably, raining at the time, possibly pretty hard, how hard would something so soft have to hit in order to hear it over the rain, especially to sound like hail? And if it hit that hard why didn't they just splatter into an unrecognizable mess? What would happen to a ball of Jello if you through it at the floor?
I don't doubt frog eggs could be carried by a storm, it just sound kind of weird that he actually heard them come down.
Frog eggs fall from the sky onto home in Berlin, CT
Tiger Bite
Tiger Attacks Las Vegas Magician Roy Horn
I hope he lives.
"At first, D'Agata thought the thumping noise he and his wife heard on the back deck Sept. 19 was hail. But when he went outside to take a look, D'Agata discovered tiny, gelatinous eggs with dark spots in the middle."
I don't know what to make of this story. Hail is hard, it's ice, it can dent metal and break glass in larger sizes and even when smaller has a pretty distictive sound. Frog eggs are soft and gelatinous. Since it was, presumably, raining at the time, possibly pretty hard, how hard would something so soft have to hit in order to hear it over the rain, especially to sound like hail? And if it hit that hard why didn't they just splatter into an unrecognizable mess? What would happen to a ball of Jello if you through it at the floor?
I don't doubt frog eggs could be carried by a storm, it just sound kind of weird that he actually heard them come down.
Frog eggs fall from the sky onto home in Berlin, CT
Tiger Bite
Tiger Attacks Las Vegas Magician Roy Horn
I hope he lives.
Friday, October 03, 2003
Logic
A fourth-grade teacher was giving her pupils a lesson in logic.
"Here's the situation," she said.
"A man is standing up in a boat in the middle of a river, fishing. He loses his balance, falls in, and begins splashing and yelling for help.
His wife hears the commotion, knows he can't swim, and runs down to the bank. Why do you think she ran to the bank?"
A little girl raised her hand and asked, "To draw out all his savings?"
A fourth-grade teacher was giving her pupils a lesson in logic.
"Here's the situation," she said.
"A man is standing up in a boat in the middle of a river, fishing. He loses his balance, falls in, and begins splashing and yelling for help.
His wife hears the commotion, knows he can't swim, and runs down to the bank. Why do you think she ran to the bank?"
A little girl raised her hand and asked, "To draw out all his savings?"
My Poor Mailbox
When James and I woke from our nap I looked outside and saw my mailbox was gone. I went out to investigate and the mailbox post was ripped out and laying on the ground, the mailbox itself laying about 10 feet away in the drainage ditch. There is a big chunk taken out of the wood too.
What the hell is going on with my mailbox? I've lived here 6, maybe 7 years and never had any problems until this year, when it's been knocked down twice so far. I think I know who did it, but I don't have any proof. The Avon delivery truck stopped by and left a box. I saw him pulling out of the driveway but I didn't watch him all the way. No one was working across the street, so it wasn't them. Luckily it only cost me $5.00 to fix this time, the mailbox wasn't crushed like last time.
When James and I woke from our nap I looked outside and saw my mailbox was gone. I went out to investigate and the mailbox post was ripped out and laying on the ground, the mailbox itself laying about 10 feet away in the drainage ditch. There is a big chunk taken out of the wood too.
What the hell is going on with my mailbox? I've lived here 6, maybe 7 years and never had any problems until this year, when it's been knocked down twice so far. I think I know who did it, but I don't have any proof. The Avon delivery truck stopped by and left a box. I saw him pulling out of the driveway but I didn't watch him all the way. No one was working across the street, so it wasn't them. Luckily it only cost me $5.00 to fix this time, the mailbox wasn't crushed like last time.
A Marvel
Everyone should read this great essay by Bill Whittle: Power
"I will grant that from abroad, the prospect of this much American Power is intimidating and worrisome. But how much of this angst, I wonder, has to do with the internal temptations they feel at the prospect of such power at their own command?"
Everyone should read this great essay by Bill Whittle: Power
"I will grant that from abroad, the prospect of this much American Power is intimidating and worrisome. But how much of this angst, I wonder, has to do with the internal temptations they feel at the prospect of such power at their own command?"
Upside Down
There is something seriously wrong with the justice system in this country. Our judges have no wisdom, they don't understand our constitution and it's obvious they don't have the best interest of this country at heart. Reading comprehension is foreign to them or they are dishonest. Like doctors, they are no longer deserving of respect based on their position. "Your Honor" is a joke. This link is just the latest to illustrate their foolishness.
Judge Bars Death Penalty for Moussaoui
There is something seriously wrong with the justice system in this country. Our judges have no wisdom, they don't understand our constitution and it's obvious they don't have the best interest of this country at heart. Reading comprehension is foreign to them or they are dishonest. Like doctors, they are no longer deserving of respect based on their position. "Your Honor" is a joke. This link is just the latest to illustrate their foolishness.
Judge Bars Death Penalty for Moussaoui
Thursday, October 02, 2003
Bald Eagles
After picking up Joshua from school we went to Walmart and after getting out of the car I heard an unusual, piercing bird call. I looked around and saw a couple of large birds flying towards us and as they got closer I realized they were Bald Eagles. James was impressed, he seemed excited to be seeing them (more than usual, he loves birds) and that has me wondering if it was the birds (did he see something special about them?) or was it just because of my reaction? They really are something though.
After picking up Joshua from school we went to Walmart and after getting out of the car I heard an unusual, piercing bird call. I looked around and saw a couple of large birds flying towards us and as they got closer I realized they were Bald Eagles. James was impressed, he seemed excited to be seeing them (more than usual, he loves birds) and that has me wondering if it was the birds (did he see something special about them?) or was it just because of my reaction? They really are something though.
I Got Your Free Speech Right Here!
One person makes a "shocking" comment which, when you really think about it, wasn't so bad. I think what these people hear is; blah, blah, blah, blah, blacks are inferior, blah, blah, blah. What he said was:
""I think what we've had here is a little social concern in the NFL. The media has been very desirous that a black quarterback do well,'' Limbaugh said. "There is a little hope invested in McNabb, and he got a lot of credit for the performance of this team that he didn't deserve. The defense carried this team."
I don't follow sports at all but even I have read on occasion the complaint that there are not enough black quarterbacks and black coaches/managment. Is it too much to think some people might want McNabb to do well because of that? You know there are people who are rooting for this guy for just that reason. And who cares? I would hope he does well too, so what? Is it really so terrible to have the opinion that the defense carried the team? How many blacks are on the defense? Over 50%? More? This whole thing is about one thing only - get Rush Limbaugh. Anything to shut him up.
"Democratic presidential candidates Wesley Clark, Howard Dean and Rev. Al Sharpton called for ESPN to fire Limbaugh, a conservative talk-show host. Others in the political and athletic circles also lashed out at Limbaugh's comments."
Rush Limbaugh is not allowed to hold that opinion because he's a conservative.
Limbaugh resigns from NFL show
And then we have the guy who wants to wear a t-shirt to high school with a picture of President Bush and the words "International Terrorist." The school told him to take it off or go home. He sued.
"But, the judge said, "The record does not reveal any basis for (the assistant principal's) fear aside from his belief that the T-shirt conveyed an unpopular political message."
So, just because the message is unpopular is no reason to prevent the student from wearing the shirt. Hmmm. Even though you can't intelligently make any comparison between George Bush and a terrorist. If you think you can you need to get back on your meds.
Student May Wear Bush 'Terrorist' Shirt
PS: I was just watching some interviews on ESPN and it is very clear the people who were calling for Rush to be fired believe Rush was saying that blacks are not as good as whites. My guess is they didn't even hear or read what he said (What else is new?). Anyone who payed a little attention in english class could discern that he said nothing of the sort.
Someone just said "to say that someone would want a quarterback to do well because he is black is ludicrous." That statement is ludicrous. What about Tiger Woods? No one is proud of him because he is dark skinned and kicking ass in a sport not previously known for black athletes.
This past week the news has been making me ill. I can't watch but for a few minutes just to see if anything new is happening. Of course, every time I tune in it's to the same non-news over and over. Why wasn't it news when Clinton gave China secret semi-conductor tehnology that enables them to have nuclear weapons aimed at US cities at this very moment? You think they'll never use them?
One person makes a "shocking" comment which, when you really think about it, wasn't so bad. I think what these people hear is; blah, blah, blah, blah, blacks are inferior, blah, blah, blah. What he said was:
""I think what we've had here is a little social concern in the NFL. The media has been very desirous that a black quarterback do well,'' Limbaugh said. "There is a little hope invested in McNabb, and he got a lot of credit for the performance of this team that he didn't deserve. The defense carried this team."
I don't follow sports at all but even I have read on occasion the complaint that there are not enough black quarterbacks and black coaches/managment. Is it too much to think some people might want McNabb to do well because of that? You know there are people who are rooting for this guy for just that reason. And who cares? I would hope he does well too, so what? Is it really so terrible to have the opinion that the defense carried the team? How many blacks are on the defense? Over 50%? More? This whole thing is about one thing only - get Rush Limbaugh. Anything to shut him up.
"Democratic presidential candidates Wesley Clark, Howard Dean and Rev. Al Sharpton called for ESPN to fire Limbaugh, a conservative talk-show host. Others in the political and athletic circles also lashed out at Limbaugh's comments."
Rush Limbaugh is not allowed to hold that opinion because he's a conservative.
Limbaugh resigns from NFL show
And then we have the guy who wants to wear a t-shirt to high school with a picture of President Bush and the words "International Terrorist." The school told him to take it off or go home. He sued.
"But, the judge said, "The record does not reveal any basis for (the assistant principal's) fear aside from his belief that the T-shirt conveyed an unpopular political message."
So, just because the message is unpopular is no reason to prevent the student from wearing the shirt. Hmmm. Even though you can't intelligently make any comparison between George Bush and a terrorist. If you think you can you need to get back on your meds.
Student May Wear Bush 'Terrorist' Shirt
PS: I was just watching some interviews on ESPN and it is very clear the people who were calling for Rush to be fired believe Rush was saying that blacks are not as good as whites. My guess is they didn't even hear or read what he said (What else is new?). Anyone who payed a little attention in english class could discern that he said nothing of the sort.
Someone just said "to say that someone would want a quarterback to do well because he is black is ludicrous." That statement is ludicrous. What about Tiger Woods? No one is proud of him because he is dark skinned and kicking ass in a sport not previously known for black athletes.
This past week the news has been making me ill. I can't watch but for a few minutes just to see if anything new is happening. Of course, every time I tune in it's to the same non-news over and over. Why wasn't it news when Clinton gave China secret semi-conductor tehnology that enables them to have nuclear weapons aimed at US cities at this very moment? You think they'll never use them?
Wednesday, October 01, 2003
I Wanna See That Movie
Yesterday I was sitting with James and a commercial came on for Jack Black's new movie, School of Rock. He started laughing at Jack and said "He's funny, I wanna see that movie. --- James, you're 3 years old!
Yesterday I was sitting with James and a commercial came on for Jack Black's new movie, School of Rock. He started laughing at Jack and said "He's funny, I wanna see that movie. --- James, you're 3 years old!
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