Why? I don't know...

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Why? I don't know...

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Will it be today?

You have to wonder when I will actually post something profound and thought provoking. It's been so long now. But alas today is not the day.

Hang in there, it's coming.

Election Day!

My Pictorial Endorsement for Tuesday!

4 Days Remain

This Tuesday each one of us has a chance to honor those who sacrificed for our freedom to VOTE. Will you choose to throw that away or take a moment and make informed choices?

In the end don't forget to pray for all those involved. As an Election Judge it is important for us to pray for Candidates, their families and every person involved in the process during an election. I hope you take the time to do this before and after you vote next Tuesday.

I recommend the non-partisan Christian Citizenship Ministry for election information!

It's Time. Are You Ready?

The countdown begins...

21 Days

21 days until you decide to stand and be counted or keep silent and get in line with the rest of the lemmings.

What choice will you make and will it be an informed one? There is always time to do the right thing.

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Obama Porkway: Road Built With Stimulus Money Will Bear President’s Name

(From Michelle Malkin's Site: DO NOT miss the link at the very end....it's worth it.)

By Doug Powers • June 19, 2010 11:26 AM

**Written by guest-blogger Doug Powers

I’m only guessing that, when it’s completed, Pres. Barack Obama Parkway in Orlando, Florida will lead straight to the Magic Kingdom:

Is it too soon to name a road after President Barack Obama? A new road being built through Orlando will have his name.

Roads in Orlando honor some of our greatest presidents, from Washington to Jefferson and now Obama.

On Friday, Orlando leaders made President Barack Obama Parkway the first road under construction in the nation named after our 44th president, and surely one of the few in history to be named after a sitting president in his first term.
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Two hundred jobs will be created to build the first $10.5 million phase of the road, which will connect with Metrowest Boulevard.

Most roads that are constructed are paid for with taxpayer dollars, but the fact that the first new road named after Barack Obama is being funded by his beloved “stimulus” is only appropriate.

If you’re in Orlando looking for this road, it’s just a mile west of the intersection of Hope and Change, and a half-mile east of the corner of Shovel and Ready. Why did local officials decide to name the stimulus road after the president? Because “A Blatant Attempt to Bankrupt America Boulevard” wouldn’t fit on the sign.

President Obama has a long way to go before surpassing Robert Byrd on the “stuff named after me that somebody else paid for” list, but if enough taxpayer money keeps being dumped into “shovel ready” projects, he’ll catch up in no time.

A photo of the Obamas, Joe Biden and Hillary taking their first drive down Pres. Barack Obama Parkway is here.

**Written by guest-blogger Doug Powers

Choosing Leaders

This Thursday, Friday and Saturday I will take part in the MN GOP State Convention. I will be a seated delegate and Marty is currently an alternate.

I take each role I have seriously whether it be mom, wife, employee or representing my district to help choose who will be endorsed and then possibly elected to lead our state in various positions. In the near future I will post my thoughts and experiences from this weekend from a perspective as a partisan "tea partier" and separately as a non-partisan Director of an organization dedicated to certain principles regardless of party label.

I hope you will enjoy reading my account and will keep me, and all those involved, in your prayers.

He is not here.

After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb.

There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men.

The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; He has risen...

Matthew 28 1-6

You can't tell me there's not creepy similarities!

Planned Parenthood Pushes Intensive Sex Education for Kids as Young as 10

Monday , February 08, 2010

By Ed Barnes

A new report by the International Planned Parenthood Federation is advocating that children as young as 10 be given extensive sex education, including an awareness of sex's pleasures.

The report, "Stand and Deliver," charges that religious groups, specifically Catholics and Muslims, deny their young access to comprehensive sexual programs and education.

"Young people's sexuality is still contentious for many religious institutions. Fundamentalist and other religious groups — the Catholic Church and madrasas (Islamic Schools) for example — have imposed tremendous barriers that prevent young people, particularly, from obtaining information and services related to sex and reproduction. Currently, many religious teachings deny the pleasurable and positive aspects of sex." the report states.

Click here to read the report.

The report demands that children 10 and older be given a "comprehensive sexuality education" by governments, aid organizations and other groups, and that young people should be seen as "sexual beings."

"Young people have the right to be informed about sexuality and to have access to contraceptives and other services," Bert Koenders, the Netherlands Minister for Development Cooperation, wrote in the foreword to the report. It was his organization that helped fund the report.

The report argues that sex education should be "recast" to show sexuality as a "positive force for change and development, as a source of pleasure, an embodiment of human rights and an expression of self."

Much like a U.N. report released last August that advocated teaching masturbation to children as young as 5, "Stand and Deliver" has set off a wave of protest among religious and conservative groups.

Ed Mechmann, spokesman for New York Archbishop Timothy Dolan, charged that Planned Parenthood was "trying to teach children sex without values and that sex is a matter of pleasure and done without consequences."

He said religions like Catholicism and Islam teach sex as part of a much bigger picture and that Planned Parenthood was trying to de-link sex from traditional values.

"It is part of an effort to get children to reject traditional values and accept a liberal American-European view," he said. "In many traditional countries — Catholic and Muslim — it won't work and should be seen as cultural imperialism."

Mechmann also charged that Planned Parenthood's report was compromised because it has a financial stake advocating the changes. "The difference between Planned Parenthood and us is that we don't make money off what we teach and say. They do. They make money off contraceptives and abortions," he said.

Michelle Turner, president of the Maryland-based Citizens for a Responsible Curriculum, said Planned Parenthood was simply trying to eliminate parental say.

"What are they trying to do? They are trying to eliminate the role of mom and dad in the family," Turner said. "For Planned Parenthood to decide that governments, private organizations and religious organizations should make decisions about kids' sexuality is just going too far."

"It is part of a bigger push to change the way we think about sex," she said. That sex is all about pleasure and there are no consequences. They are wrong. No matter how much we teach children, some will make mistakes. They will forget. And Planned Parenthood doesn't want to deal with that," she said.

"They see religious groups, especially those that counsel abstinence and waiting until marriage, as bad guys," she added. "We aren't."

Planned Parenthood said it was unable to comment because the report was issued by its European office and it was unable to contact them.

Goodnight, John Boy

Why 'The Waltons' Are Still Worth Watching

By Anne Morse|Published Date: February 02, 2010

(This article is worth the read!!)

The Revolutionary Holocaust:

Live Free...Or Die

Watch Documentary: Click Here

"A groundbreaking hour long special where Glenn Beck takes us back in time to examine the roots of socialism and communism and the evil that followed.

We all know about the horrors of the holocaust where the pure evil Hitler inspired claimed the lives of millions of innocent people. But most do not know about the millions upon millions of lives lost in a different genocide of the Ukrainian people under the Stalin regime.

This special also takes a look behind the iconic fashion symbol of Che Guevara showing that the myth doesn't tell the story of the man who was a blood thirsty killer. We meet a family who saw first hand what a monster the man was.

They know the cost of communism and you will too when you hear their story, and who can forget about Mao Zedong? A leader responsible for 70-million deaths during his reign. All communist. All killers. We will show you things you've never seen but need to."

Video from The Revolutionary Holocaust...

CONTRIBUTING EXPERTS...

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Hello Old Friend

So it's been some time since I last posted here but my last one is just as relevant as ever, unfortunately.

Hmmm, what else to say in this one... nope that's it.

5 Reasons the Fahrenheit 9/11 Trailer Is Relevant Today

"You can make people do anything if they're afraid."

Hmmmmm, that's very interesting. Ok, Let's see how many more similarities I can find.... or would it be hypocrisy since this video is targeting the "evil" Republicans and Conservatives, not sure. Oh, how things "change" don't they?!

Here's some that stand out to me:

1) Playing on fear (currently: healthcare, swine flu, etc. etc.)

2) Congress not reading the bills (or should I say, STILL not reading them)

3) Government being non-transparent (or should I say, secret)

4) The "elite" as our leadership... gee sound kind of like having tax payers pay for things like weekly cocktail parties at the White House, etc.

5) And then there is the golfing....apparently it was an issue since it was even in the trailer but why bring that up right?! (esp. since our Obama has now out paced our last President by doing more rounds in 9 months than Bush did in almost 3 yrs...)

I'm sure I'm wrong and you guys will explain that in detail to me but wow it sure seems oddly similar...

The River is Rising

It can be easy to feel like we can’t make a difference, like the problems of this country let alone this world are just too big or that there are too many to tackle. That is completely understandable, especially when we try to do it alone. The key is realizing we are far from alone. In fact when you start looking around these days you will be surprised to find people from all walks of life all over the United States are finally standing up and speaking out. But the river is rising in America...

People trying to secure the basic values we used to share and not try to tear down. People trying to protect a Constitution and one that is not a “living” document but a constant and secure one. That way we can count on its protections and for all Americans.

There is a momentum building in America to refortify the basic but sacred foundations of our country. The question is; are you going to join those that have started to stand and speak out or remain seated and silent?

People can make any excuse they want but the bottom line is there is something everyone can do. Just find something you care about. An issue, a hobby, whatever and if you want you can find a way to take that and make a difference in our world. Today you don’t have to rely on the newspaper or media, etc. You don’t have to be a big shot or know “somebody” to get your voice heard.

Get online with sites you can relate with and leave comments, get a blog going, join something like facebook, and start going to rallies. You will meet people who are like-minded and can relate to! These are just a few ideas but start getting involved somehow. Then the rest gets easier as you meet people and make connections!! It’s then that you realize that you are really not alone in this! And then the momentum continues to build. The river keeps rising...

I don’t know about you but I am awake now. I am not going to allow my country to be destroyed by anyone or any political party or person when the generations before us worked so hard, sacrificed so much and died to give us the freest nation in history. I owe it to my children to fight back. Now does that mean violently? At this point, absolutely not!

We must use all the non violent means possible to stop what has been happening to our country. Saying nothing is just not acceptable anymore. Going on with our lives like nothing is happening is not acceptable. Acting like everything will just be ok is not acceptable. The torch is passed and it is up to us.

How can we in good conscience go to a family get-together, a tee ball game, a restaurant, etc. and just ignore the fact of the reality that our culture, our very Republic and freedoms are under attack. We can put our heads in the sand and pretend it isn’t happening as we have for some time now. And while we did that our freedoms were eroding away and being worn down little by little so that we would not notice. Pretty soon we won’t be able to ignore it anymore. Of course the problem then is it will be too late to do anything about it.

However, for now I can still speak out and that means you can too. So it isn’t too late. And right now that momentum I was talking about is picking up great speed. Will you join in or keep pretending there isn't a problem?

I hope we will all wake up and stand together to fight against what is probably one of the greatest internal threats this country has ever faced in order to protect our Republic. It is our turn to fight for freedom not only for our current generations but all the future generations of this great country. Can you feel it yet, I can, the river is rising!

The River Is Rising

Written By: Michael W. Smith (click on title to see video)

I feel it, I feel it, I feel it in my bones
And I just don't think I can hold it anymore
The river is rising, flowing out of me
And I'm coming alive, I'm coming alive

I'm gonna dance and sing and move my feet
'Cause the river is rising, flowing out of me
Got to let the world know, take it to the streets
Got to dance and sing and add a shout of praise

Hallelujah, the river is rising
Hallelujah, the river is rising

I feel it, I feel it, I feel it in my bones
And I just don't think I can hold it anymore
The river is rising, flowing out of me
And I'm coming alive, I'm coming alive

I'm gonna dance and sing and move my feet
'Cause the river is rising, flowing out of me
Got to let the world know, take it to the streets
I got to dance and sing and add a shout of praise

Hallelujah, the river is rising
Hallelujah, gonna dance and sing and add a shout of praise
Hallelujah, the river is rising
Hallelujah

Oh, oh, oh, oh, the river is rising
The river is rising, oh, oh

I feel it, I feel it, I feel it in my bones
And I just don't think I can hold it anymore
The river is rising, flowing out of me
And I'm coming alive, I'm coming alive

I'm gonna dance, sing and move my feet
The river is rising, flowing out of me
Got to let the world know, take it to the streets
Got to dance and sing and add a shout of praise

Hallelujah, the river is rising
Hallelujah, got to dance and sing and add a shout of praise
Hallelujah, the river is rising
Hallelujah, got to dance and sing and add a shout of praise
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah

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School's In but Truth is Out

You might be asking yourself what is this? Well, let's go straight to the "source" and let them tell you. Here is the explanation from their website:

What is the Story of Stuff?

From its extraction through sale, use and disposal, all the stuff in our lives affects communities at home and abroad, yet most of this is hidden from view. The Story of Stuff is a 20-minute, fast-paced, fact-filled look at the underside of our production and consumption patterns. The Story of Stuff exposes the connections between a huge number of environmental and social issues, and calls us together to create a more sustainable and just world. It'll teach you something, it'll make you laugh, and it just may change the way you look at all the stuff in your life forever.

And here is their video:
(Although if you want to watch the four part series posted further below you will see the full video with the rebuttal. This is just an option for those who wish who don't have a lot of time or don't wish to see the full video twice.)

WHY IS THIS A BIG DEAL?

7,000 schools and churches and organizations are now playing this across the country.

Maybe you have heard about this. What if you haven't? Do your family members know about it? What about your neighbors and friends?


What if this was a so called "right wing" slanted video?


Does any of it belong in our schools?

PLEASE WATCH ALL FOUR PARTS.
It is worth the investment you put into it. Educate YOURSELF on what LIES our children are being taught.

BOTTOM LINE:

If there are this many incorrect "facts" that can be proven or even fairly questioned, what on Earth is it doing in SCHOOLS???

And what are YOU going to do about it.

The "Mainstream" Myth You Need to Know About

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I will provide for you information on cases regarding three murder investigations handled VERY differently by our media, our President, our government, etc.

You decide if you think the "news" in this country is dead. You decide if you think the news AT ANY LEVEL is fair or giving us, the American people a fair shake using a "just the facts" kind of approach.

Let's begin with this intro to get us started...

A Tale of Two Murders

Two heinous crimes. Two different reactions from the government and media to the murders of George Tiller and William Long.

June 11, 2009 - by La Shawn Barber

"Which received more front-page headlines, statements of outrage, condemnation, sympathy, and resulted in apologetic genuflecting: the murder of a 67-year-old man who made his living as a late-term abortionist or the murder and wounding of two young military recruiters on duty?

What do mainstream media and liberal bloggers find more newsworthy: a white, anti-government, schizophrenic “Christian” who murdered the notorious Dr. George Tiller or a black, America-hating, anti-military Muslim who murdered William Long, a young soldier?"

A Tale of Two Murders (cont.)

BUT IT DOESN'T END THERE...

CBS Skips Killing of Pro-Life Activist; ABC Sees ‘Flip Side’ to Killing of Abortionist Tiller

Pro-Life Advocate Murdered Outside Michigan School While Protesting Abortion

Tiller v. Pouillon Murders


There are so many more articles showing the enormous bias in coverage it would shock most of you. It just depends on the issue or the people you want to research.

And this post is only the tip of the iceberg.

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WARNING: This Post is Sexually Graphic. But as an adult, YOU MUST MAKE YOURSELF AWARE.

When will these companies finally do enough to make us STAND UP?

APATHY OR ACTION?

Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F) continues its pattern of pushing pornographic-themed material into mainstream America. Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F) has just begun offering their "New College" line of T-shirts.

The first A&F t-shirt pictures a young girl opening her blouse - exposing herself. A&F titles the image: "Show the Twins".

The second picture is of a female running nude. A&F titles it: "Female streaking encouraged."

The next Abercrombie & Fitch T-shirt is entitled: "Female Students Wanted for Sexual Research"

(I ADDED THE LOWER TWO PICTURES: "Tie me up, don't tie me down" and "Math Tutor plus Bed minus Clothes divide Your Legs equals Anatomy Lesson")


Abercrombie & Fitch does not merely sell a popular line of clothing – they sell a lifestyle. And because A&F clothing is popular among teens and college kids, the influence of their sex-as-recreation lifestyle is widespread.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention reports that Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) remain a major public health challenge in the United States. CDC estimates that approximately 19 million new infections occur each year— almost half of them among young people 15 to 24 years of age.

TAKE ACTION
Send an email to Abercrombie and Fitch. Ask them to pull their sexualized shirts.

After sending your email, call A&F at 614-283-6500 (press "0" to speak directly to a real person).

American Family Association | P O Drawer 2440 | Tupelo, MS 38803 | 1-662-844-5036

Before you go... Did I mention, these garments ARE NOT on Abercrombie's website. Gee, I just can't imagine why.

I have just three questions...

WILL YOU....
1) Remain silent on this?
2) Spend a penny at Abercrombie & Fitch?
3) Spend a penny at Hollister (their affiliate)?