TC’s Soap Box- Glenn Beck

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Susan

This is the latest installment of TC’s Soap Box from Guest Blogger TCAvey who writes Wisdom of a Fool. Please check out TC’s wonderful Christian (and sometimes political) blog; you won’t regret it.

Glenn Beck.

If you know him, you either love him or hate him.
What I’ve found however, most who don’t like him have NEVER actually taken the time to listen /watch him, they’ve only seen clips of him (most taken out of context, distorted, or made fun of by those who actually do listen to him and don’t like him).
Sadly many Christians don’t like him either, simply because he is “Mormon”. They completely ignore his political voice and historical knowledge simply because they disagree with his denomination of faith. This is to their shame and they truly are shooting themselves in the foot because I have found that Glenn Beck is one of the few voices today willing to speak out on important topics the rest of the media refuses to acknowledge.

Not only is he willing to tackle difficult issues, he is also very open about his faith in Jesus Christ. I’m not going to discuss doctrine here and various denominations. Instead I will tell you I have heard Beck quote more scripture, pray, shed tears and talk about more about Jesus as Savior than many so called “Christians”, even Christian leaders.
The Bible says a person is known by their fruit…if that is true, it shouldn’t matter that he calls himself “Mormon”, instead we should focus on the words he says, the warning he issues and the degree of danger he is willing to put himself (and his family) in, in order to bring truth to light.
As Beck says, “The truth has no agenda”.
Beck speaks truth, is willing to admit when wrong, checks his facts and encourages his listeners to do their own homework!
He brings relevant info to the table, provides excellent guest speakers, introduces you to new books and authors, as well as promotes countless noteworthy charities. His fruit, like his words, reveal Christ.
If you have not listened to him, I HIGHLY encourage you to do so. I’m not saying you will agree with everything he says, you can’t agree with someone ALL the time. But I think you will find him refreshingly honest, dangerously accurate with predicting trends, and entertaining.
He uses a wide variety of sarcasm, humor and wit to engage his listeners.
You used to be able to watch him on Fox News, but he left Fox in order to have more freedom in bringing truth to light. While Fox is a conservative news station, he was limited on exposing evil and calling it by name. He was also limited on expressing his faith in God.
Now you can watch him unbridled on GBTV.com.
This is an internet news station that costs a small fee. But you get more than one news broadcast.
GBTV provides:
Glenn Beck Radio Program 9am-noon Eastern
The 4th Hour Noon- 1pm Eastern
Glenn Beck Program (my favorite)-5pm Eastern
Real News from The Blaze- 6pm Eastern
Independence USA- Reality TV Show
Liberty Tree House- Education for kids helping them understand history and news
The B.S. of A.- comedy show
Documentaries- YOU MUST WATCH RUMORS OF WAR III (Rumors of War I and II are also available, as well as other documentaries you won’t get anywhere else)
All this is fairly cheap, but if you are on a fixed budget or don’t want to spend money until you know you like it- no worries. You can do a free 14 day trial at GBTV.com!
I know this sounds like a commercial and I’m sorry, but I feel very strongly that American’s need to wake up and listen to reality and Beck is one of the few willing to do this- plus he is CHRISTIAN (even if you don’t agree with his denominational choice, only God can judge a person’s heart).
If you like listening to Beck but can’t afford the internet fee (after the free 14 days- you really do need to watch RUMORS OF WAR III), you can also listen to him stream FREE online at: http://www.glennbeck.com/publish/themes/glennbeck/live_player/ Just a warning though- it repeats stories, but it streams 24/7!
One other thing, I recently discovered you don’t have to watch this on your laptop/PC. For a small amount you can purchase a Roku so you can watch internet programs on your TV! I really like this! I can pause, FF, RW! It’s great!
So what are you waiting for: Go find out for FREE if you love or hate Glenn Beck!

Armed Forces Day 2012

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Susan

Saturday May 19, 2012 is Armed Forces Day. The United States of America has the greatest military in the world, and we should honor and appreciate them every day, but this day is set aside on the calendar especially for them. So, let us give our past, present and future soldiers our attention and praise. How?

1) When you see someone in uniform or wearing a cap or shirt that denotes their service, be bold! Offer your hand in gratitude, look them in the eye and thank them for their service. You will make their day. They would do what they do anyway, but knowing they have our support, encouragement and appreciation lets them know their service is not in vain.

2) If there is a Veteran’s Administration Hospital near you, go and volunteer! Give them your time. If they want to talk; listen to them. If they want to listen; talk to them. Let them know you are there for them, as they have been there for you.

3) Talk to your friends and neighbors and put together a team to help an older or an injured soldier around their home. Do things for them that they are unable to do for themselves.

These are just suggestions. There are a lot of things we can do to show our appreciation to our men and women of the Armed Forces. They have given a huge part of their lives in order to protect us and our Constitution. Our gratitude is the least we can give them.

Here a few links for you to consider:

The Disabled American Veterans

The Wounded Warrior Project

National Coalition for Homeless Veterans

Veterans of Foreign Wars

There are many more places where you can lend your help. Please make the effort and show your appreciation.

It you are one of my cherished Veterans, please accept my deepest gratitude. I can sit here in front of my computer and share my opinions because of you. I can worship God because of you. I can vote because of you. The list goes on. You are dear to my heart and I thank God for you. May He bless you with joy and peace and hold you in His loving arms always.

1776 National Day of Prayer in 2012

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Susan

Our Founding Fathers knew where to get their strength: God. They relied on His Providence and His direction. Join us on Twitter tommorow, May 17, in a grassroots day of Prayer for our Nation. We will use the hashtag #1776Prayer to share our thoughts and prayers, and to encourage and support each other as we pray for God to bless our country with His Healing Hand. For more information, check out TC’s post on this at Wisdom of a Fool.

Please read the following proclamation carefully.

1776 NATIONAL DAY OF HUMILIATION, FASTING, AND PRAYER Our Founding Fathers were men of great faith, as shown in early American writings. One such document is the Proclamation of the National Day of Humiliation, Fasting, and Prayer of the Second Continental Congress of March 16, 1776, setting aside May 17, 1776 for such a day. This was actually the second National Day of Prayer, the first National Day being July 20, 1775. This document is published in the Journals of the Continental Congress, and signed by John Hancock, President of the Congress, and affirmed by Charles Thomson, Secretary. Our Christian heritage is clearly evident in this Proclamation. In times of impending calamity and distress; when the liberties of America are imminently endangered by the secret machinations and open assaults of an insidious and vindictive administration, it becomes the indispensable duty of these hitherto free and happy colonies, with true penitence of heart, and the most reverent devotion, publickly to acknowledge the over ruling providence of God; to confess and deplore our offences against him; and to supplicate his interposition for averting the threatened danger, and prospering our strenuous efforts in the cause of freedom, virtue, and posterity.The Congress, therefore, considering the warlike preparations of the British Ministry to subvert our invaluable rights and priviledges, and to reduce us by fire and sword, by the savages of the wilderness, and our own domestics, to the most abject and ignominious bondage: Desirous, at the same time, to have people of all ranks and degrees duly impressed with a solemn sense of God’s superintending providence, and of their duty, devoutly to rely, in all their lawful enterprizes, on his aid and direction, Do earnestly recommend, that Friday, the Seventeenth day of May next, be observed by the said colonies as a day of humiliation, fasting, and prayer; that we may, with united hearts, confess and bewail our manifold sins and transgressions, and, by a sincere repentance and amendment of life, appease his righteous displeasure, and, through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ, obtain his pardon and forgiveness; humbly imploring his assistance to frustrate the cruel purposes of our unnatural enemies; and by inclining their hearts to justice and benevolence, prevent the further effusion of kindred blood.

But if, continuing deaf to the voice of reason and humanity, and inflexibly bent, on desolation and war, they constrain us to repel their hostile invasions by open resistance, that it may please the Lord of Hosts, the God of Armies, to animate our officers and soldiers with invincible fortitude, to guard and protect them in the day of battle, and to crown the continental arms, by sea and land, with victory and success: Earnestly beseeching him to bless our civil rulers, and the representatives of the people, in their several assemblies and conventions; to preserve and strengthen their union, to inspire them with an ardent, disinterested love of their country; to give wisdom and stability to their counsels; and direct them to the most efficacious measures for establishing the rights of America on the most honourable and permanent basis – That he would be graciously pleased to bless all his people in these colonies with health and plenty, and grant that a spirit of incorruptible patriotism, and of pure undefiled religion, may universally prevail; and this continent be speedily restored to the blessings of peace and liberty, and enabled to transmit them inviolate to the latest posterity.

And it is recommended to Christians of all denominations, to assemble for public worship, and abstain from servile labour on the said day.

Resolved, That the foregoing resolve be published.

Pastor Jeff’s Soap Box – Executive Pandering of the “Decider-in-Chief”

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Susan

Here is the latest installment of Pastor Jeff’s Soap Box here at Voice of a Patriot. Check out his regular blog Pastor Jeff’s Ramblings for some more great content.

“Executive Pandering” of “The Decider-in-Chief”

You may remember back in 2009 that it took President Obama approximately 3 months to decide how many troops he was going to send into Afghanistan in response to General McChrystal’s request. He was being roundly condemned for taking so interminably long to make a decision of such national importance.

It seems he has learned to make decisions a little faster these days. At least when it comes to marriage. We are told his views have been evolving for some time. I would suggest this evolution is similar to the late Stephen Jay Gould’s theory of punctuated equilibrium. According to this theory the slow process of evolution is “punctuated” occasionally by sudden bursts of change. One of these “punctuations” must have happened yesterday. To quote Charles Krauthammer, “it surely is the first time in scientific history that evolution has been accelerated by an upcoming election.”

In 2008 when Rick Warren asked him to define marriage Mr. Obama said, “I believe marriage is the union between a man and a woman. Now, for me as a Christian, it’s also a sacred union. You know, God’s in the mix.”

However, yesterday he made this statement, “At a certain point I’ve just concluded that for me, personally, it is important for me to go ahead and affirm that I think same-sex couples should be able to get married.”

As most of you are aware, on Tuesday, May 8, during it’s primary the state of North Carolina overwhelmingly (can anyone say landslide?) passed an amendment to the state constitution stating that marriage between a man and a woman is the only domestic union that will be recognized. What you may not know is that the President had been scheduled to go to North Carolina on that day but that trip was cancelled at the last minute. Then on the following day the President made his “brave” proclamation about so-called same sex marriage. And then on the very next day a fundraiser is announced that will take place among the paragons of morality and virtue out in Hollywood–a $40,000.00 a plate event for only 150 people–a $6 million war chest.

So what are some of the conclusions that can be drawn from this timeline? First, this President, as most of us have long been aware, has no moral center. He does what he does for political expediency alone. Four years ago marriage between a man and woman was sacred–today it seems that God is no longer “in the mix.”

Secondly, he feels the need to pander to his left-wing base and especially those who will fund him significantly–the George Clooney types. Make no mistake that this is solely a pragmatic and ideological decision. The President railroaded through Obamacare regardless of the opposition of the majority of Americans. He now puts himself in a position that is similar when it comes to same-sex marriage. Even though 31 states have passed similar statutes the President decides to place himself in diametric opposition.

I feel very strongly about the views I hold in regard to this very volatile issue. I have friends that I highly respect who hold the very opposite position. That is both acceptable and reasonable and I trust we could both state our rationale for our decisions very clearly. That I have no problem with.

My problem lies with a President who says whatever he feels needs to be said to curry the favor he needs to curry at the moment. How can something be “sacred” 4 years ago and yet open to the evolution of opinion today? Easy. It wasn’t sacred then either. Thankfully the people of North Carolina are not as easily swayed as he is. I am just hoping the same can be said for the national electorate when November rolls around.

Random Thoughts – May 11, 2012

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Susan

As I tried to organize my thoughts for this post, I outlined and then took a look at my subjects and something was missing. It took me a while to figure it out, but it finally dawned on me – Sunday is Mother’s Day! So, Happy Mother’s Day to all of you Moms! God bless you for the work that you do and the love that you share.

Thought #1 – The President had a big, honking, Hollyweirdo campaign fundraiser at George Clooney’s house this week. They raised $15 million for the re-election campaign. Whoopee! Why doesn’t George do something like that for Darfur? Do you suppose his money and the money of all his pals is too good to send food to starving people? That is something that we taxpayers should be doing. I think I may be real close to convincing my sister that her crush on George Clooney needs to be over.

Thought #2 – Liberal/socialist politicians have been flooding the airwaves with campaign ads, in which they use the elderly to try to scare everyone into thinking that conservatives would take their Social Security away. You should hear my 82-year old Mom when one of these ads comes on the TV. I heard Mom call a lady in an ad a dumbass. Just think of how healthy Social Security and Medicare would be if there were no illegal aliens taking advantage of it. Think of how much extra money there would be in the coffers if the government would make a serious effort to get rid of the fraud involved. And, what would happen if government bureaucrats who are guilty of corruption and fraud would have all their “benefits” taken away? Hmmm.

Thought #3 – I listened to a news broadcast this evening in which 2 stories really stood out. One was about the ending of unemployment benefits. The story showed a bunch of empty warehouses and factories where people used to work, and the plight of the unemployed was highlighted. The 2^nd story was about Chinese knock-offs of American goods that have flooded the market. Why is it that the Chinese, with their substandard, no-quality merchandise can sell things in this country, while American manufacturers go out of business? Simple: Taxes and regulations! As we question candidates who are running for offices from local on up to the White House, we need to make sure we are voting for people who really do put America first. Not just someone who panders with a sleazy catch phrase in the campaign.

Thought #4 – The younger generation (older teens and young twenties) have been portrayed as a bunch of losers. The Occupy people have shouted out that they represent all young people with their moral filth and fiscal ignorance. They don’t! There are some really great young conservatives out there who love God, their families and this country. They are intelligent and capable. Those of us on the older side of things need to encourage them. Here are links to a couple of spunky California sisters: Gabby Hoffman and Anna Maria Hoffman (staff writer for the collegeconservative.com). Check out what they have to say and be encouraged that the coming generation has some good fire in it.

Thought #5 – It took me a while to warm up to Twitter, but I have found out that there are some remarkably wonderful people out there. There are some idiots, too, but I have learned how to block them. The folks I have come in contact with through Twitter are friendly, God-fearing, conservative and fired up for our country. Some of the conversations are serious and some are just fun. I am having a blast with my new Twitter friends – if you are one of them, thank you, if you are not, then what are you waiting for? Come join the conversation.

Thought #6 – My friend TC over at Wisdom of a Fool has a great post up called Whoever Thinks the Founding Fathers Weren’t Christians, Probably Doesn’t Know This: May 17^th, 1776. In it she describes a call for a national day of fasting and prayer. Please give the post a look and join us next Thursday the 17th in a day devoted to praying for a country.

Thought #7 – The same-sex marriage issue rolls along. Now that our current president has decided that his opinion of the issue has “evolved”. Personally, I think it is more like mutated. Come back on Monday for a great guest post from Pastor Jeff. This latest installment of Pastor Jeff’s Soap Box is powerful, thoughtful and right on the money. You will like it.

That’s enough thinking for today. God bless you and have a wonderful weekend.

A Radical Agenda

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Susan

The news for the last couple of weeks has been full of the radical homosexual agenda, so I am going to share my opinion on some things that have to do with this agenda. First, it is not my job to pass judgment on what people do in the privacy of their own homes; it is none of my business and I want to keep it that way! Secondly, I refuse to generalize all homosexuals. This post is about those in the homosexual community who drive a radical, liberal/socialist agenda.

As you may recall, a couple of weeks ago, there was a group of young people attending an anti-bullying seminar and the guest speaker, Dan Savage, went on an anti-Bible rant. Several young people exercised common sense and walked out, instead of subjecting themselves to the hateful tirade. Dan Savage has also spewed his hatred toward Rick Santorum in such a vile manner as to be on the same level as the men of Sodom. We are supposed to be quietly, politically correct, and just let this hateful rubbish flow freely and corrupt our nation. Our Vice President has chimed in with his opinion that homosexuals should have the right to marry, and today our current President agreed. The radicals have bullied their way in.

Yesterday, the fine people of North Carolina went to the polls, amidst a media firestorm, and voted for a state constitutional amendment that clarifies a marriage as between one man and one woman. God bless the people of North Carolina!

The radical liberal/socialist agenda has been attacking our Judeo-Christian moral disciplines for years. Through the spreading tentacles of Darwinian theory and the social disease of communism we have come to a place of great danger in human history. There are people in this country who would completely eradicate all notions of God, Jesus and the Bible. Even though this kind of thinking is nothing new (read the Bible; it’s been around for eons), it is reaching the point now, where it is becoming the social ‘norm’ to accept deviance and reject moral values. When certain groups demand that we all accept their perverted lifestyles as normal, we lose our Freedom. I am not just talking about the homosexual lifestyle; there are many other lifestyles that are contrary to our Biblical beliefs that have been forced into our culture. We live with Jesus’ teaching that we are to ‘love our brother as we love ourselves’. Tell me, is it loving to let our brother terrorize us with an ideology that is absolutely the opposite of what the God teaches us through His Word? The liberal/socialist agenda is being taught in public schools, so there is a coming generation that has been indoctrinated with principles that are absolutely hostile to the Judeo-Christian doctrine. Unfortunately, some of these same heretical teachings have infiltrated the Church, itself. We have a problem. We need to address it and fix it, now!

The first steps to propagating true communism are to infiltrate the Church of God and eradicate the Judeo-Christian moral disciplines. With no God, a nation has no hope and the government becomes the god of the people. Before you say, “Ah, this is America, that’ll never happen here.” look around! It is happening. The liberal/socialist agenda is driving government into a place of tyranny. The hate they display for God is the greatest evidence.

Here are some links to clarify my opinions:

Anti-bullying seminar

Dan Savage berates Rick Santorum

North Carolina amends state constitution

Trying to Start Something!

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Susan

This afternoon I was listening to Sean Hannity on the radio and it occurred to me that the whining, griping, liberal/socialist brats get way too much attention. I don’t know about you, but I am on whine overload. The Occupy protestors and others that think (if they actually think) the way they do are taking over every bastion of media, and taking up way too much space in all of our heads. Enough of the whining!

Here is my proposal: A week without letting liberal/socialist whiners boost their hateful agenda. The mainstream media would never go along with it, but maybe there are a few in conservative media who would consider it. I tweeted Sean Hannity with the idea. What I am proposing is Conservative Week. A week, in which, Conservatives who are working and striving to make their lives better are showcased and interviewed. A week where conservative values and issues are discussed without argument. A week to display to the American people that there ARE hard-working Americans who love this country and everything it stands for. A week with productive, encouraging discussion of what matters to the heart of this country; its freedom. And, yes, a week without having to argue with people who hate our country.

When shows, like Sean Hannity’s, give airtime to the whining morons who show no propensity to learn, the liberals get their way – even though ignorance is in the spotlite, they still get ALL the attention. Perhaps it is time to give the spotlite to people who are not sitting on a street corner with a sign demanding that the rest of us provide for them. Perhaps it is time to support and encourage those who make this country work. I am not talking about celebrities; I am talking about people like you and me. I am not talking about censorship; I am talking about showing the bright side for a change.

What do you think? Would you like a week of upbeat and encouraging discourse? Help me to get the word out, and maybe we can get a positive message to people who need to hear it.

National Day of Prayer 2012

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Susan

Father in Heaven, in Thy Holy Name,

We pray for the Unites States of America. That your grace would be upon us, and your abundance within us to share with the rest of the world.

Please forgive us, as a Nation, for turning our backs on you and allowing Your enemies to take advantage of the Freedom You gave us.

Bless us with leaders who look to You for guidance, rather than to gods of their own making.

Protect us from those within our borders who would have us turn over our precious Freedom to an authority not set by You. Protect us from those outside our borders who would annihilate us in the name of their god. Protect us from those who divide us by race, gender and generation.

Love and protect our Brothers and Sisters in Israel. Shield them from Satan’s arrows and comfort them with Your un-ending mercy.

Bless those from all generations whom have given their lives to keep us Free. Let us not desecrate their valor with hatred, division and unconscionable sin against each other.

Give us godly wisdom to know Your Way. Give us courage to stand strong for our Nation. And give us the strength to defend our Nation against evil.

We are thankful to You, Lord, for the opportunities You have given us. For the ability to achieve excellence for ourselves and our families, and for the desire to help others who are in need.

Thank you for the luxury that we are accustomed to in our Freedom. Let us not ever forget that it came from You.

In the Name of our Lord, and our Savior, Jesus Christ, we pray.

Amen!

Executive Order or Tyranny?

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Susan

The Executive Order is an interesting thing. All Presidents, throughout our history have had the power. Some have used it wisely, while others have not. President Reagan signed an Executive Order to prohibit the use of federal funding of abortions. President Clinton signed an Executive Order to reverse President Reagan’s. Every President since George Washington has used this tool, when necessary.

An Executive Order is a legally binding order given by the President to direct federal agencies to abide by laws set by Congress. But, sometimes an Executive Order can go against what Congress had in mind, and therefore, it is against the Constitution and the citizens of this nation.

On March 16, 2012, President Obama signed an Executive Order. No big deal, right? Wrong! Please read this following excerpt from the Order very carefully:

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Sec. 201. Priorities and Allocations Authorities.

(a) The authority of the President conferred by section 101 of the Act, 50 U.S.C. App. 2071, to require acceptance and priority performance of contracts or orders (other than contracts of employment) to promote the national defense over performance of any other contracts or orders, and to allocate materials, services, and facilities as deemed necessary or appropriate to promote the national defense, is delegated to the following agency heads:

(1) the Secretary of Agriculture with respect to food resources, food resource facilities, livestock resources, veterinary resources, plant health resources, and the domestic distribution of farm equipment and commercial fertilizer;

(2) the Secretary of Energy with respect to all forms of energy;

(3) the Secretary of Health and Human Services with respect to health resources;

(4) the Secretary of Transportation with respect to all forms of civil transportation;

(5) the Secretary of Defense with respect to water resources; and

(6) the Secretary of Commerce with respect to all other materials, services, and facilities, including construction materials.

(b) The Secretary of each agency delegated authority under subsection (a) of this section (resource departments) shall plan for and issue regulations to prioritize and allocate resources and establish standards and procedures by which the authority shall be used to promote the national defense, under both emergency and non-emergency conditions. Each Secretary shall authorize the heads of other agencies, as appropriate, to place priority ratings on contracts and orders for materials, services, and facilities needed in support of programs approved under section 202 of this order.

(c) Each resource department shall act, as necessary and appropriate, upon requests for special priorities assistance, as defined by section 801(l) of this order, in a time frame consistent with the urgency of the need at hand. In situations where there are competing program requirements for limited resources, the resource department shall consult with the Secretary who made the required determination under section 202 of this order. Such Secretary shall coordinate with and identify for the resource department which program requirements to prioritize on the basis of operational urgency. In situations involving more than one Secretary making such a required determination under section 202 of this order, the Secretaries shall coordinate with and identify for the resource department which program requirements should receive priority on the basis of operational urgency.

(d) If agreement cannot be reached between two such Secretaries, then the issue shall be referred to the President through the Assistant to the President and National Security Advisor and the Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism.

(e) The Secretary of each resource department, when necessary, shall make the finding required under section 101(b) of the Act, 50 U.S.C. App. 2071(b). This finding shall be submitted for the President’s approval through the Assistant to the President and National Security Advisor and the Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism. Upon such approval, the Secretary of the resource department that made the finding may use the authority of section 101(a) of the Act, 50 U.S.C. App. 2071(a), to control the general distribution of any material (including applicable services) in the civilian market.

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After you muddle through all the legalese and the grammatical errors of a government document what do you see? In effect, this Executive Order gives the President the power to take over ALL of our resources and impose a form of martial law during peacetime. The reason I am bringing your attention to this is simple: It is an affront to our freedom. When the government has the legal ability to take over the food supply, our energy resources, our access to medical facilities, our farm equipment and even veterinary supplies, we have a problem. Look at that last sentence in part (e) again – “to control the general distribution of any material (including applicable services) in the civilian market.” The civilian market is you and me! Before you think that this is all about during wartime or a “national disaster”, remember that the definition of a “national emergency” is at the President’s discretion.

To close this post I will ask you a question and give you a challenge. Question: Do you want a President who is willing to arbitrarily take all that we have? In my opinion this is the mark of a true tyrant. Challenge: Get informed! Learn as much as you can about what is going on in our country! It is up to us to stop a downslide toward tyranny and fight for our freedom. We still have the opportunity to fight with information… let’s keep it that way.

Here are some links to help you:

Obama’s Executive Order Authorizes Peacetime Martial Law

The Foundry: Heritage Foundation Guide to the Constitution

Random Thoughts – April 27, 2012

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Susan

Here are my random thoughts for this week.

Thought #1 – There were two stories in the news this week about how the TSA treats the most vulnerable of our citizens. A four-year old girl was run through the groping mill, and a seven-year old with cerebral palsy was given the treatment of a criminal. Meanwhile there are allegations that some TSA agents were paid to let drugs get through the check points. I am so glad that our 4^th Amendment Rights have been cast aside so that the government (via the TSA) can terrorize children and let real criminals get away. Too much power has been placed in the hands of the incompetent. Their abuse of this power must be addressed, and stopped!

Thought #2 – Child labor groups have decided that children under the age of 18 should not be allowed to work on family farms. Really? This goes so far beyond common sense that it can’t be seen with a telescope. Kids NEED to learn how to work! If they don’t, then they end up standing on a college campus with a sign demanding that the rest of us support their sorry….behinds.

Thought #3 – Chuck Colson passed away last week. Most of the media reported his death with an evil grin, touting the dark side of his life. Instead of focusing the people’s attention on the immense amount of good that he did through his ministry, they chose to demonize him. Isn’t that just like the media, to overlook the good and zero in on the bad…at least when it comes to a God-fearing Christian man? How many times do they turn the other way when one of their liberal/socialist icons does something wrong? Hypocrisy in the media is absurd.

Thought #4 – Whatever happened to the National Do Not Call Registry? My phone # is on that list. So, why do I get calls from mortgage companies at 9a.m. on a Sunday morning? Why do I get calls from people wanting to sell me their diabetic supplies when no one in my house is diabetic? What about all of those asinine, political, recorded poll calls that inevitably interrupt our dinner or our favorite TV show? My telephone is in my home! A call coming through is coming into my home. If I did not invite these people into my home, then why do they insist on barging in? Rudeness has become a major part of our culture, and we are all expected to just accept it.

Thought #5 – The city of Hutchison, KS has decided that there will be no discrimination anywhere in their town. Even churches, who by their very nature invite all people in, are going to have to go against their basic moral beliefs. Any building that rents out space to the public will have to let anybody rent the space, even if the people doing the renting are completely opposed to the beliefs of the place to be rented. This is in direct violation of the 1^st Amendment, but that doesn’t seem to matter when you are a ‘special interest’ group wanting to trounce the rights of the church. What would happen if it were the other way around?

Thought #6 – The popularity of the video If I Wanted America to Fail is amazing, and quite telling. There are young people out there who see what is happening to our great nation, and they are starting to speak up. How great is that?

Thought #7 – The coming months are going to be filled and overflowing with bitterness and lies. As the political season ramps up and the election gets closer, we can expect to have to wade through big, heaping, stinking piles of….rubbish. Both sides of the political argument will be very busy trying to paint the worst picture possible of the other. It would be nice if we could have a civilized discourse, but as long as one party promotes hatred toward any class of people, and the other party tries to promote excellence, we will have big problems. Accusations will fly and it is up to you and me to decipher truth. I encourage you to put on your rubber waders and traverse the course with care. We will be diligent in this, and we will make our country stronger because of it. It is going to be a long, hot summer.

That’s enough thinking for today. Check out the links in this post to see what I am talking about. Keep your chin up – the stench isn’t so bad when you breathe air from higher places.