MN GOP State Convention 2010

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Monday, January 25, 2010

The Revolutionary Holocaust:

Live Free...Or Die


"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."

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.

Thursday, October 29, 2009

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...

Monday, October 5, 2009

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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Friday, September 25, 2009

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.

Monday, September 21, 2009

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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Monday, September 14, 2009

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 PICTUR
ES: "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)?



Monday, August 31, 2009

Some Well Needed "Medicine"

Proverbs 17:22: “A cheerful heart is good medicine...”

Click Tim Hawkins Picture above to go to his website.



















































Thursday, August 27, 2009

AMERICA WAKE UP! A simple argument of government out of control presented as if life was a musical....

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Our God Saves - Part Two

On Tuesday morning this week God protected countless people. People driving, people walking, children playing and my mom. What could have been an unimaginable tragedy ended up with only minor property damage and not a single scratch to my mom who was able to walk away.

In what appears so far to be a now minor event, perhaps what could be described as a "black out" but not a stroke or seizure or anything of that nature, my mom "took out" as my daugter says in her three year old wisdom, two stop signs before knocking over a fire valve and power box. In doing so turned the car over onto the driver's side. Therefore single handedly wiping out the power and cable to three blocks for a few hours and most likely totaling "the good car" as they put it.

The pictures below show how the car ended up as well as the "live" wires from the power company's box and broken fire valve. Thank God there wasn't a fire or that no one touched them before the police arrived!

The bottom two pictures are from two days later after the power box had been fixed but you can see the basic idea of what it looked like before my mom tried to "redecorate" the town home complex where I live.

Click to enlarge:
You never know what life brings with a phone call or a knock on the door (which is what I got on Tuesday from my boss while waiting for my mom to arrive). In a single moment everything can change. But in a single moment you can remember just how unbelievably blessed you are. I have to wonder how many times this happens and we don't realize it. Something to think about if you ask me.

Our God Saves.

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Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Our God Saves - Part One

Wow. The more I hear this song the more I love it. The more I sing it, the more it gets into my heart and I feel stronger and more able to take on anything that might come my way.

We sang this on Sunday at church. Today, I am sharing this with you because I will soon be telling why this Sunday (including this song) helped prepare me for what happened to me this week, specifically yesterday.

People might sometimes diminish regularly going to church and worshiping in person. This is a perfect example of why God teaches us and wants us to do just that.

I'll explain a little more about this week's events soon (with pictures even).

For now just take a moment and listen to this song and its powerful lyrics. They might just seem like just normal "christian music" words but let them really sink in. Even sing them - shout it out!! They are wonderfully powerful words. Words that can free you and help you with anything.

Friday, August 14, 2009

My Cousin: PVT BRANDON JONES, USMC

It is definitely worth noting that there are many ways to serve our country and many different callings on our lives. This post is not meant to diminish the contributions each of my family makes everyday. However, this is an accomplishment and sacrifice I need to share with each of you.

Brandon, just saying "thank you" to those who choose to serve and protect our country feels like such an inadequate way to express just how much we support you and are praying for you. I am a very proud cousin and want you to know that we are praying for you guys every day!


Click image to enlarge.


PICTURE SLIDESHOWS

Coming soon: pictures of the kids!!

Pictures (from before the kids ruled our home)

One Last Thought From Me

Why not remember this act of love and sacrifice daily rather than just at Easter? Yes, this event is an indescribably joyous one because Jesus did rise from the dead but we should never forget how and why He suffered unimaginably before defeating Death and Hell itself on our behalf. He did so while thinking of you and me. In doing so he personally took on our sin, our pain and a debt we could not pay in order to provide a way to complete forgiveness and redemption. The truth is, either way death is not the end and being a “good person” isn’t a substitution for being truly forgiven.

God tells us that by simply believing Jesus rose from the dead, confessing and turning away from our sin and making the Bible the true foundation of our life, we will be forgiven for our sins and live eternally in Heaven.


As you may know, I am far from perfect and if you have doubts about that I’m sure you can find a multitude of people who can confirm that. I have made countless mistakes and bad judgments and will again in the future despite my best intentions. It is because of this that I am exceedingly thankful I can go directly to God and ask for help, ask for forgiveness and know that God's mercy is new every morning as I continually work to keep my foundation on God's Word. Truly accepting God's love, mercy and a true freedom offered in a life firmly anchored in His Word is something there simply aren't words to describe.


I have to admit that I regularly take that for granted and listening to the words in a song like “Via Dolorosa” is one way to help remind me of the sacrifice Jesus made on that cross. Deciding to live for Christ was without a doubt the best decision I made in my life. Don’t get me wrong, it didn’t solve all my problems and make my life perfect. But I have a peace and hope only God can offer and I know in God’s eyes He sees a child forgiven rather than condemned. Now that I am a parent I can’t even begin to imagine what it must be like for God to watch His children exercise their free will when they chose to reject Him rather than embrace the salvation He offers each of us.


Regardless of your feelings on God and Jesus I hope you enjoy the power of the images and music I posted. And thank you for taking the time to read my thoughts about what can be a very sensitive issue.

Via Dolorosa (Latin for Sorrowful Road)


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