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How You Gonna' Start Your Week, America?

6/30/2014

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I'm no genius, but I do have a few years on me and over the years I've come to realize that the most important things for you to do are not difficult, but they are things so easily forgotten.  Our world has changed so fast and with it our cultural aspects to such a degree that often we don't even know who we are any longer.  So I am going to offer a few simple pointers for those of you who read my posts to consider.  Just give them a try and if you decide later that they aren't for you, so be it.  But if they work and you like them, make it a part of your daily routine.

I titled this post about starting your week, but I think the pointers are valid any and every day.  You just have to adjust your goals for the circumstances.  So here goes:

1.  Offer a good morning prayer to God.  Thank Him for what He has given you and ask Him to sustain you and help you through the day.  He wants to be of help, but you must ask Him. That's your job.


2.  Post a note on or next to your mirror in the bathroom so that you can't miss it.  You can change the note's contents for different days but for this purpose I will assume it to be Monday morning.  And since I am a man, I will comment from the perspective of a married man. If you are a woman and/or single, you can adjust to suit your life.

3. Put a listing together and put it on your note.  This way you will see it every morning when you go to shave and wash up for the start of the day.  And for contents of the list, well, try these.

First, Smile.  Tell yourself to smile at everyone you see, no matter how difficult you might think it may be.  Besides, a smile causes less wrinkles than a frown and you might just be surprised at the positive response you will receive.  I would recommend adding a "Good Morning" but, since I'm a Southerner, that might be too much for some of you in NYC.

Second, include the things that are most important for you to complete during the day.  It can be a combination of both work and home things but list them. Then you can check for your successes at the end of the day.

Third, get a bite to eat before you leave for work.  The time since dinner is the longest period you go without food in a day, and that's why they call it break...fast since you are, indeed, breaking the fast.  It can often also be a good time to get the family together for a few private moments before each heads on his or her way.  Hug the kids and kiss the wife, never leave home without doing this and make sure you tell them you love them.  It will help sustain them and if, God forbid, this day is your last they will remember those little words always.

Fourth,  Maintain that smiling countenance all day long.  The more you do it, the easier it gets.  Believe me, and this is particularly true if you have a reputation as a grump or all business, it will mellow out those who you've had difficulty with before.  There's just something about a smiling face.

Fifth,  If things don't go well maintain that countenance and if stressed, take a deep breath and count to ten before you say something you'll regret. Prayer can help also, you don't have to be conspicuous about it if that is a problem for you, just think your prayer to yourself. God hears you wherever you and however you express yourself to Him.

And lastly, make sure that if you are going to be late you call home and let them know.  Wives particularly don't like being left in the dark and if you love her you will always think of her feelings.

Pretty basic and simple and the good part is it's not hard to do and it can be changed as you wish.  This is just merely a sample of ideas, the reason for putting them on the mirror is to get you in the habit of following through.  Oh, how easily we forget.

And, if things change and need to be noted for tomorrow, just write a new note.  And finally, when the day is done, thank God for getting you through the day with His grace.

It really all boils down to common sense and courtesy and while it might seem simple, it has worked for me for nearly forty years.  If it's written down and checked routinely, you won't forget.  Have a great day and week.

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Must Christians Always Adhere to Government Authority?

6/29/2014

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Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God.  Romans 13:1 (NKJV)

Nearly all Americans have noticed a major change in the tenor and direction of our government over the last six years.  The economy isn't doing well, we as a nation have seen a great increase in moral decadence, our borders are wide open, food and fuel prices are through the roof, and we wonder what the future holds.  Now this didn't just begin six years ago, it has been going on for generations, but it has clearly been on steroids of late.

At the same time we question what is ongoing around us, we still want to believe that our government is trying to do what is right, but the growing number and intensity of corruption scandals has all thinking that things clearly aren't right and that something dire is about to happen.  There are rumors about the establishment of FEMA camps for detaining citizens, food shortages, and potential loss of property in the event of a national emergency and executive orders have even been signed allowing the President to deploy civilian and even military forces against citizens in the event of a major event causing violence and chaos.  It is just a situation which none of us could have predicted even ten years ago and the tension appears to be growing in tempo as the government lurches ever more distant from the will of the people.

At the same time, we Christians are confronted with the words of Paul concerning our relationship with governing authorities.  We look at what is going on and we read those words and we see a major conflict between the two, so what exactly did Paul mean when he wrote those words so many years ago?

Man being a social animal must organize to maintain order and that's where government comes in.  Protection and safety were the two most necessary factors and over time such things as highways and infrastructure naturally followed.  The evil of taxes followed to provide the funding, but as we have seen in the modern world it has gotten totally out of hand.  But the key to Paul's writings has to do with government authority being a grant from God since God IS the authority for everything.  So if you take it to the next step, his writings don't mean that government has God's moral authority to do anything it wants.  It is supposed to be godly, that is, compliant with the Word of God.

Finally, we understand that unless the government operates in a manner which does not require you to relinquish your requirements to be godly you will no longer be held accountable for its edicts.  A government that no longer represents God's will is no longer one that serves man as well.  It's this very factor that served as a key point in the writing of our Declaration of Independence.  Americans declared their independence from a Britain that no longer followed God's laws but instead followed ungodly laws of the King.  He clearly lost his authority from God by his treatment of the colonists and therein went beyond the tipping point of social order.

Are we in the early phase of such a predicament today in America?  Well, there are clear signs that we are but there is also time to turn this situation around if Americans put their hearts and minds to it. Our requirement is to pray and ask for God's help in reaching our conclusions, but if it then becomes clear that our government no longer performs its godly purpose and oversteps its bounds due to greed, corruption, or any other sinful goal, people of God have the right to refuse to submit.

And as I think this clearly points out, the Bible is the base source for all wisdom, knowledge and good in this and all matters, all written by men who had been inspired by the Holy Spirit and the knowledge they were given to impart.  Read it daily, study it and, of course, refer to other works and research which has been done to more clearly explain the deep meanings of the Word as written.  The Holy Word is the base source of all the information we need to live the godly life and minister to those who need our help.  It leads us to the answers of life and opens us up to the gifts that each of has received to be used in making life better on this earth.  Only a loving God could have inspired such a work.

Believe, my friends. Read, study, pray, discuss and attend worship with the Bible as your guiding handbook and you will always find the answers to life's puzzles and the trials and tribulations that you will face.  If you don't believe me, just try it, but give it some time.  You will be amazed at how it opens your heart and mind and clarifies your life in a way that you could never before be imagined.  God bless you and God bless America.



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Republican Establishment: Did They Crush the Tea Party?

6/28/2014

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Now that we've cleared our heads and are thinking more clearly, I think it's a good time to look at the Republican Establishment in light of what they did to Chris McDaniel.  After all, Haley Barbour and his machine (a part of the Establishment) and the RINO National Republican Senatorial Committee seem to have suddenly become quiet in the last twenty-four hours.  They appear to be shying away from what they have "accomplished" (I use the term loosely) in Mississippi.  Are they ashamed of themselves or worried about the backlash or both?

Well, Mitch McConnell, that old Republican weasel who speaks frequently from both sides of his mouth, started the entire battle with the Tea Party Republicans with the gleeful help of Karl Rove by stating that the Establishment would crush the Tea Party.  And, of course, if you merely look at the surface you might agree, especially if you listen to the mainstream pundits who always glory in a Tea Party-Conservative defeat.  But if you take the time to look just a little bit below the surface you'll find that the Establishment has much more to worry about than you might think.

Let's take a look at a few points and see:

1. Mitch McConnell.  The sitting Senate Minority Leader, a man who will do anything (except support Conservatives) to become Majority Leader, only managed to just break 60% in his own primary.  He also has a track record of barely squeaking by in his elections to the Senate.  This year he is up against a female Democrat, Allison Grimes, who polls very well against him. Many think that Matt Bevin, the Conservative he bested in the primary, would do better in November but only time will tell.  But this much is clear, there are a lot of Conservatives in Kentucky who are not particularly happy with the lack of dignity in his campaigns (dirty tricks) and also don't like his constant giving away the store to Democrats in Washington without a fight.  I would vote for him because I think the danger of continued Harry Reid leadership is much more disastrous for America, but he clearly is not a great choice.  Dirty tricks have a way of coming back to bite you and McConnell is clearly vulnerable.

2. Nebraska.  The NRSC went all in for Shane Osborne in his primary bid in Nebraska yet the Conservative, Ben Sasse, sailed to victory and is practically a sure bet to win the Senate seat in November, not exactly a crushing blow to Conservatives by any means.

3. Mississippi.  Despite a huge financial disadvantage and the weight of the Establishment, Chris McDaniel won the primary against the aging Thad Cochran, yet by barely missing the 50% mark the primary was thrown into a runoff.  Only with additional funding by the NRSC, some of which was clearly used to attract liberal black Democrats due to the ad content, did the Establishment get the win for Thad Cochran.  Without the 35,000 Democratic votes, McDaniel would have sailed to victory.  And this one isn't quite over yet; we'll just have to see if any legal action results or if McDaniel keeps his hat in the ring.  Remember, the Establishment, no matter how sordid, always expects Conservatives to ultimately support them even though they will never support Conservatives.  This could even turn out as a Democrat win in November in a very red state.

4. The Old War Horses of the Republican Party.  The John McCains, Lindsey Grahams, Lamar Alexanders and other RINOs all contributed money to the cause to defeat McDaniel.  Now they appear shocked that the news is coming out about how the victory was devised.  I truly believe that the majority of the RINOs are on their last legs; most are getting old and the confusion shows when they are challenged and the younger, vibrant base is catching on quickly.  Any "crushing" of the Tea Party-Conservative base wishes by the Establishment will soon have its door of opportunity closing as the base gets more savvy and wiser and becomes more powerful.

5. The Senate Conservatives Fund.  This dynamic  groupcontinues to grow and is chipping away at
the RINO Establishment Senators.  Founded by Jim DeMint, it is strong and vibrant and is gaining financial traction.  And with DeMint as head of the Heritage Foundation, it has the preeminent Conservative think tank available for helping all good Conservatives run for office.

I could go on but I think you get my drift, so now it is time to move on to Tennessee and see if Lamar Alexander can be beaten.  This will be another struggle but it is doable and hopefully the Conservative campaigners in Tennessee have learned from what transpired in the Magnolia State.  And as for Chris McDaniel, well, whether or not he is successful in his challenge he will be back another day and I'm sure he'll get positive results.  We Conservative have a strong bench of McDaniel-type candidates and the Establishment does not.

Fight on, Conservatives, with vigor and purpose and victory will eventually be ours.  Now go enjoy your Saturday and forget about politics for a while.  God bless.



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Pelosi Supports a Lawless Border

6/27/2014

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We've watched the unfolding disaster at our Southern border as thousands of children, including teenage gang bangers and even adults have swarmed into our country while the feds have given the Border Patrol agents explicit instructions to welcome them, feed them and care for them. There is no one watching our border and our government truly doesn't care. We've also heard about the relocation of many of these illegals to relatives already illegally in the country and have learned that the legal hearing process to control their access to American services or even to remain in America has totally broken down.

What we have today is absolute lawlessness and chaos on our borders courtesy of our federal government which is likely to have been a key player in instigating the problem in the first place.  And now, to add fuel to the fire, Matt Drudge reports that Nancy Pelosi, the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, is going to the border to welcome these illegals to America.  She reiterates the claim of the Democrats that anyone should be allowed to come to America if they want to, clearly signifying their desire to destroy our border in its entirety forever.

Meanwhile, Speaker Boehner is submitting a law suit on behalf of the House against the President for failure to faithfully execute the laws of the land.  And while the gesture is certainly appropriate, this case will be mired in the legal system for years while half of Latin America can enter our country illegally by the time any court action is concluded.  Other than that, the Republicans are largely silent but, then again, I guess they are still celebrating their "victory" of dirty tricks to help Thad Cochran defeat Chris McDaniel.

So with a President and his party pushing lawlessness and the loyal opposition not really offering any opposition, what do we do?  Well, we must vote for the candidate who is most likely to be swayed our way on the issues and pushed into taking action.  This means, and I have to cringe a little when I say this, we must vote for the Republicans, not because they are all representative of our views but they are they only ones who will even possibly support our views.  The Democrats have made it crystal clear that they are the party of George Soros and the UN.

So why would I say the Republicans deserve our vote?  Well, I didn't say they deserve it, but they offer our only hope, and here's the kicker.  There are enough either Tea Party or Conservative-types in the Republican Congress that if we continue to elect more of our folks to office we will ultimately regain control of the party.  Most of the RINOs are literally fossils and we have plenty of "young bloods" in office and many more waiting in the wings.  Even in the case of McDaniel, all hope isn't lost yet. Should he offer a write-in campaign it is more than feasible that he can still win because he has the heart and soul of the base behind him.  And we still have a race in Tennessee of note and Eric Cantor is gone.  While Kevin McCarthy is no Tea Partier, he is young enough and crafty enough to see where things are headed and what the people are looking for. Speaker Boehner won't be their much longer, so we still can turn this around.

The Cochrans, McConnells, and McCains are close to the end of their era and with the continued low ratings that Congress gets, our cause is continually gaining ground.   And should a House Conservative such as a Hensarling of Texas, or someone of that order, decide to challenge the hapless Boehner, leadership could open up dramatically.  Furthermore, if instead we opt for a third party, it is likely to be limited to being a thorn in the side, maybe 15% of the vote with limited success, versus the Republican Party which we can still capture.  We are gaining ground, Chris McDaniel would have clearly won had it not been for the dirty tricks which are already backfiring on the Establishment.

The main thing is this: keep hope alive, keep pushing and don't despair.  We can still save the nation from the establishments of both parties and we have all the incentive we need.  After all, if we don't, the America we love and want her to be will be no more.

Have a wonderful and optimistic day and God bless America.


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In Mississippi, Establishment Republicans Dishonor Themselves

6/26/2014

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When Chris McDaniel was 13 he decided he wanted to be a Republican.  Beginning at age 7, he started to follow Ronald Reagan as President and knew that he liked political affairs and was conservative in his views.  He became a proud Reaganite and knew that he wanted to be involved in politics in some fashion.

He became a volunteer for the Republican Party, attended college and then law school.  Graduating Cum Laud from the University of Mississippi School of Law, he practiced law and even had his own talk radio show with ABC syndication for a while.  He worked hard for the Republican Party, paid his dues and became a State Senator, now serving in his second term.  He was considered a lock for a Congressional seat nomination if he wanted it, but decided instead to challenge Thad Cochran, the 76 year old long time Senator who no longer represented the Conservative side of the party and was frankly losing his touch through age. 

Cochran, like so many in power too long, became wishy washy on the issues and completely lost touch with his local roots, becoming just another appropriator in the City on the Potomac which is so full of pork and wasteful spending.  He saw his job as bringing home the pork, no matter what that meant to America's bottom line and solvency as a nation.  McDaniel, and others like him in the Tea Party, knew that this had to chagne.

The state senator knew that running against a long term Senator in his party's primary would be tough, but he built a good organization, campaigned hard and bested Cochran in the primary, coming up just short of the 50%+ needed to secure the nomination on June 3d.  A runoff between McDaniel and Cochran was set for three weeks later and this past Tuesday was conducted.  This three week period is when a heated campaign changed to downright nasty, and Cochran won by a 51-49% margin.

So what happened?  Well, the Establishment Republicans, those in Washington and Jackson, put together a down and dirty campaign against McDaniel, determined that their old line candidate would not be bested fairly or otherwise.  The dirty tricks boys from Washington provided the cash and decided to actively seek Democratic voters from the black community to vote for Cochran.  They put out distasteful ads and written documents depicting McDaniel and his Tea Party Republicans as racists and dividers.  They even claimed that McDaniel would try and eliminate Medicare for seniors, a move right out of the Democratic playbook.   The result?  35,000 Democrats bought their vile argument and voted for Cochran, giving him his margin of victory.  Without those votes, McDaniel would have won by about 8%.

Once again, a young and fresh faced politician with good conservative ideas and high energy was defeated by active dirty tricks by the old and stale National Republicans.  A young man who worked hard for Republicans was given the middle finger by his own party through their sordid actions and misdeeds.  Lies, innuendo and propaganda were the weapons and they resorted themselves to running a typical Democrat style campaign against one of their own, not exactly in line with the Reagan approach to Republicanism.

Of special note was the active involvement of the Chamber of Commerce and its cash cow.  The same organization that wants to sell out American jobs for cheap foreign labor through amnesty saw McDaniel as a serious opponent to their wishes.  So this once honored business group, now actively working against the American people, joined itself with the Republican Establishment to win by any means.  Integrity and honor were certainly not something for them to be concerned with.


So to the National Republicans I say this.  Conservatives will not be intimidated by your corrupt and power-hungry agenda and we will not forget.  After all, Mitch McConnell said he would bury the Tea Party; I guess we just didn't expect him and his ilk to stoop so low.  But now that we know the truth about what you are and what you will do, we will be ready next time.  And as for young Chris McDaniel, I hope he takes every legal action possible to seek out the truth and if there has been illegality involved, not just immorality, call them on it and make it public.  And consider running as a write-in candidate because I don't think the party base in Mississippi likes what they've seen and there are more of us than them.

And sadly, you know who the biggest loser from this whole episode is?  Well, it's a man who is gloating over his "victory" attained by such vile behavior, former Governor Haley Barbour.  I used to have a lot of respect for this man and his homespun style but no more.  And I'm sure that Mitch McConnell, Karl Rove and the other beltway trolls are knee deep in the strategy that was used.  Shame on all of you;  America was watching and we'll never trust you again.  Trust is something that is earned slowly over time.  Any trust you had left was lost in one day.

God bless America, the good people of Mississippi and young Chris McDaniel.  And don't worry, whatever ultimate happens, Chris, you'll be a better man for the ordeal you've just been through.  You'll be stronger and smarter and we'll be looking for great things out of you in the future.  Keep your honor, integrity and spirit and you'll do well and as for those who tried to destroy you, well, their days are just about up anyway and they'll disappear into the dust, soon to be forgotten.

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Why is ICE Buying Men's Underwear?

6/25/2014

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Two days ago I reported on some strange actions within Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) regarding a procurement request for escorts to carry illegal alien children (from age infant to 17) around the United States.  When Jeh Johnson, Head of the parent Department of Homeland Security, was asked about this in a committee hearing of Congress, he feigned little if any knowledge.  Of course, this is standard operating for an administration that is hellbent on changing America while destroying our freedoms and our lives.

Last night I learned of another strange federal acquisition request, one which when you get below the surface indicates even more serious consequences.  ICE has also requested 42,000 pair of underwear, 100# cotton for males (of course, only the best for our illegal alien "friends", polyester is only fit for us serfs).  The order was placed as an emergency requisition and specifically requested was exact sizing including 400 dozen medium, 400 dozen 4X Large, 300 dozen 5X and 200 dozen 6X.  Anybody out there know of any children that would wear such sizes?   And when you put the pieces of the puzzle together it's frightening indeed.

Just think of it, not only are we in the process of quickly processing and relocating supposed children all over the country, many reported to have serious diseases which haven't been seen in the United States in decades, but as many as 80% of the children are over the age of 14.  And now we find that ICE is providing, or will be shortly, clothing items for large sized men, with reports that many carry gang tattoos on their bodies.

Anybody else willing to broach the subject of Obama's civilian Army that he referred to in his first campaign?  I mean, really, this is being foisted on us by Homeland Security which has also ordered all kinds of weaponry and tactical vehicles and has practically cleaned out all ammunition availability for taxpayer citizen purchase for protection.  Of course, I have no proof, but I can think of no other reason than the creation of a mindless, amoral force to be used against the citizenry or at the very least a group designed to just create massive chaos giving the government a reason to step in.  Kind of like a Fast and Furious on steroids.  And I want to give Michael Savage of the Savage Nation a major tip of the hat for bringing this to America's attention on his program last night.

Do you think that it of no consequence that this it is going on while Congress has its attention focused on so many other scandalous situation such as the VA debacle and the lawless IRS.  Nope, it's just another chapter out of Cloward and Piven and Saul Alinsky's playbook.

Be very concerned, America, for your country, for your freedom, for your property and for your family.  Something strange is going on and the government doesn't want you to know.  Why else would they keep citizens at least two blocks away from the border in border towns?  What is it that they don't want you to see?

What each of us does about this is, of course, up to the individual but be very concerned and make your plans now.  And may God be with us for the coming chaos which is as sure to happen as the daily sunrise.  And, again, a thanks to Michael Savage for getting the information out.  Some of you may not like him but Michael is above all else a straight shooter who is concerned for his country and our people.

Take care, be safe, and keep your eyes open.




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Keep Rural America Rural

6/24/2014

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Our great country was begun as an agrarian society and over time and with the increase in population people moved westward and spread out, creating new communities and opportunity where before there had only been raw land.  This was a healthy and necessary thing for a new country with a small population, but as we continue to sprawl across the country at the same time that we are shuttering existing towns and communities, something has got to give.

Now don't get me wrong.  I am no fanatic for stopping all development or ceasing all growth, but with the urban sprawl that we have today and the abuse that has been done to our woodlands and wetlands, we need to take a look at what the future will be like if we don't make some modifications to our way of doing business.  Living in one of the most beautiful and still rural land areas in Florida, swampy and full of water yet so full of natural life and mystery I find myself now in the middle of the attempt to create urban sprawl out of a Florida watershed.  I remember clearly the words of my late mother when she said, "They won't stop until they have paved the entire country from coast to coast".

Plum Creek, the huge timber company/REIT (real estate investment trust) has submitted a request for a special rezoning of 65000 acres of woodland and swamp to allow the development of what I call Swamp City.  The company has used a two year campaign to gain support claiming that jobs, jobs, jobs would be the result in an area where jobs are sorely needed, just like what is found in most American communities these days.  And jobs do sound good, so if you don't take the time to research and do your homework it would be easy to buy in to this proposal.

But here's the problem.  Plum Creek is not a job developer; Plum Creek is a large landowner, and the current effort underway here follows in the wake of some of their other efforts, notably in Montana and Maine, where job creation was minimal and landscape was changed drastically.  In Montana, the entire slope of mountains were left denuded, susceptible to erosion and adding to the danger of floods down below.  Not exactly a conservation effort, is it?  Yet, Plum Creek tries to represent itself as being a friend of nature and wildlife while it accomplishes just the opposite.

Plum Creek also is having some issues with its stockholders, what with the timber market being down and the return on their investment not what they would like it to be.  So, in order to increase revenue and company value and please the people who keep the corporate chieftains in place, they have asked for the  county to allow Mixed Use Development in a huge portion of their holdings, mostly in very low and swampy areas with streams and lakes/ponds in abundance.  This way they reach their entitlement criteria, meaning enhanced value for the land and, at that point, they either sell it to the highest bidder or hold it until that offer is available.  Either way their book value increases without doing anything to create those jobs that they've used to sell the issue.

At a forum sponsored by Plum Creek last night but also attended by many in opposition, they repeatedly spoke out of both sides of their mouths.  On the one hand they admit they are a timber company and a REIT with no expertise and actual involvement in land development and job creation.  They admitted their job was to bring the land to its highest marketable value.  But then, on the other hand, they turned around and said that they would be creating jobs, jobs, jobs and a quality product.  Which is it?  I think we know the truth.

I don't put this post up merely to highlight the plight of those of us in this area.  There is a much bigger point.  This situation goes on all over the nation and as it continues the most beautiful land on earth is being transformed into an eyesore.  We build and then move on, leaving behind boarded up buildings and properties which then become infected by squalor and despair.  Why not repair what we have first?  Oh, that's right, the developers who stand to gain wealth, wouldn't be able to get rich on our dime before moving on and leaving us to deal with the outcome.

Our neighbor city, Gainesville, has a huge glut of both residential and commercial place with many businesses boarded up.  So if Plum Creek is successful in gaining approval for its plan, does this mean that those negative factors in the largest city in the county only growing worse?  It's almost guaranteed.


Just remember, folks, when someone comes to your neighborhood and promises something that sounds to good to be true, it usually is.  And, sadly, you will usually find someone in authority with power to influence the decision lining his pockets handsomely.  Do your research and background, and if it then makes sense, si b.  But if you are basing your decisions merely due to the presentation by those who want it done, be very cautious.  You are only getting half of the picture.

Develop we must, but if we destroy all of our wetlands and farmlands we will one day find ourselves lacking the very means of sustenance.  And that day of reckoning is fast approaching here in Florida and throughout our great land.

Think about it, study it, and pray about it.  God will help you come up with the right solution.  God bless you all.



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Did America Create the Border Surge of Illegals?

6/23/2014

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Early this morning while perusing the internet, I came upon an interesting story which at any other time in our history would have seemed unbelievable.  It gave reasons for the recent, and still ongoing, surge of illegal immigrant children that are showing up on our border and being given a free pass by the Obama Administration.  Basically, it gave evidence to indicate that the current administration played a major role, perhaps the lead, in creating the sudden push by illegals to gain entry into the United States.

The story was found in the American Thinker (americanthinker.com) and it cited a heretofore unmentioned Request for Information (RFI) which was found on the website FedBizOps.gov.  Basically, the RFI, official solicitation BERKS-RFI
which was published on January 29, 2014 requested information from vendors to accompany 65,000 illegal minors into the United States.  It specifically sought an unarmed escort staff fluent in the language of the children from infants to 17 years of age.  The transport staff would be traveling by ground (25%), ICE charter (25%) and by commercial air (50%).  The solicitation was open for response until February 19, 2014 and it was submitted by Contract Specialist Rachel Ali as the Primary Point of Contact.  Her Contracting Officer, Tony Ross was the Secondary Point of Contact.  Unless it has now been pulled off line it can be found by a link in the archives of the American Thinker.

Does this prove that the American government played a direct role in the surge at the border?  No, but it does show that the government was clearly interested in taking this action whether or not it ultimately did or not.  And if our government was purposely attempting to flood the borders, could it be for any other reason than to overload the system?  Shades of Cloward and Piven anyone?
  Can there be any doubt that with Fast and Furious, the IRS scandal, Benghazi, this particular item and so much more that we are not in very good hands these days?

Congress, do your job.  Use your subpoena power as often as necessary and put those in the know under oath on all such matters.  And even if impeachment is likely to fail in the Senate, the act of conducting a trial will require the Administration to submit to disclosure.  That in and of itself would be very worthwhile.

It's time to change America, folks, and return her to the control of the people, not bureaucrats who are easily tainted. Let's get to work.
God bless and save America.





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Have the Presbyterians (USA) Lost Their Direction?

6/23/2014

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I grew up in the Presbyterian Church, but back then there were two major branches of the church, the Presbyterian Church (US) and the Presbyterian Church (USA). Some referred to them as the Southern (US) and Northern (USA) churches since the split went back to the days leading up to the Civil War.

As an adult I was frequently stationed in places where there wasn't a readily accessible Presbyterian Church so over time I changed to another denomination.  I remember coming home to visit my widowed mother, a devout Presbyterian, and attending church with her after the two branches had combined, noticing significant differences in the order of worship.  Mom merely said that things had changed and while she wasn't particularly enamored with some of  the "new fangled ideas" (her words) she would be a Presbyterian until she died.

I always had fond memories of my growing up in an old downtown church back in the days when downtown was "the place" but I must say I was saddened to learn just today of the major new changes in the church.  Both I feel are ill-founded and don't fall in line with my view of what God expects of us.  Of course, since I am no longer an active Presbyterian, it doesn't impact me directly but major changes in doctrine and policy in one denomination often find their way to others.

My first issue is that of gay marriage.  The Presbyterians have decided in their General Assembly to approve of gay marriage and change the rules to reflect the words two people instead of a man and a woman as the couple committing under God to a permanent lifetime partnership.  Frankly, being a long time Sunday school teacher and active in my church, I don't see how anyone can interpret the Bible to come to this conclusion.  I fear it is merely another step toward furthering political correctness and in so doing turning away from Biblical truth.  Some things in this world are absolute and God expects us to follow his Word as the final authority on all things.  To try to water this down to reflect a socially engineered destruction of the sacred rite of marriage that has heretofore survived the test of time is to me a travesty of the highest order. Read the words of the Apostle Paul in the latter verse of Romans Chapter 1 and this conclusion is inescapable.

The second issue I take with the General Assembly is the divestiture of holdings with Israeli firms.  I can't for the life of me figure why a church would divest of Israeli holdings for two reasons.  First of all is the matter of Israel being God's original chosen people, before we Gentiles were offered the gift of salvation through the death of Our Savior, Jesus Christ.  The foundation of our Christian beginnings come from the Old Testament and the Jewish faith, and why we would try to damage that relationship at a time when Israel is the only real ally we have in the Middle East is appalling.  The second reason is clearly a financial one.  Israeli companies are some of the most advanced and most profitable in the world, and since managing the church finances involves maximizing return on investment, why would you cancel Israel.  I would hope that at least it is not being replaced with Chinese solar panel or windmill construction or the like.  To dump the Holy Land foundation for godless Communist corporations would be morally repugnant.

Man changes and the societies that we create change but some things given us from God don't.  I feel sure that God is disappointed in anyone professing the Christian faith who so cavalierly caves to those things which are not in compliance with the Word we have been so blessed to receive from the Lord through the Bible.  I don't wish anything bad to happen to anyone and I do the best I can, as a sinner like everyone is, to treat my fellow man respectfully.  This doesn't mean, however, that I must agree with everything that society tries to jam down my throat nor will I do so.  I will close by just saying I am saddened that another mainline Protestant denomination has refused to stand firm.  Perhaps that is why her church membership is faltering as well.


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Let's Take Down Another RINO Next Tuesday

6/22/2014

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Next Tuesday is a very important day in Mississippi.  Magnolia State voters have the opportunity to retire another RINO who is way past the time when he should have been retired.  An energetic young Conservative, Chris McDaniel, has an excellent chance to strike another blow for individualism and freedom.

McDaniel edged out Thad Cochran, a thirty-six year Washington career politician, in the primary but didn't quite achieve the 50%+ needed to avoid the runoff.  The latest polls show that McDaniel has about an eight point lead, but the "dirty tricks" brigade is getting into gear from the RINO Establishment and Mississippi voters need to pay attention and not listen to the "phony baloney" that is sure to be covering the airwaves in the next few days.

Former Republican Chairman, also a former Mississippi Governor, Haley Barbour, is leading the charge to try to get Cochran over the top by hook or by crook.  I'm sorry to have to say that because I used to really admire Barbour, but power and money in politics has a tendency to ruin even the best men.  Cochran, who didn't even know that Eric Cantor lost his primary, doesn't seem to have a clue about what is going on but he has surrounded himself by a ruthless team.

Now Brett Favre has come out with an ad for Cochran, the Establishment thinking that his hero status in Ole Miss might save the day.  Unfortunately for them, many in Mississippi grew disgusted with Favre when his little photo ops that he sent out become public, plus he is, like Cochran, a man who doesn't know when it's time to retire.  It's also of interest that Barbour, late in his gubernatorial term, pardoned Brett's brother from his prior convictions, giving him a clean slate to perhaps own a weapon again.  You don't see much about this in the press.

There is even a rumor going around that Cochran has enlisted Democrats to help him, asking them to come out and vote for him in the runoff.  The state Democratic Party chairman denies this and spoke fervently about Democratic responsibility to keep hands off, but who knows what a desperate old Senator facing the end of his political heyday might try?

I urge voters in Mississippi to just keep their eyes on the issues and vote what is best for their state and their country.  Cochran was a huge appropriator, a pork barrel specialist, and he has gone along time and time again with the RINO clique in the Senate.  McDaniel on the other hand offers a fresh and young approach, more akin to the Ted Cruz tradition.  Anything that Mississippi can do to help break up the RINO and Establishment stranglehold while hopefully helping the Republicans to gain control of the Senate will be critical to turning this country around.

Vote early and vote your conscience, for if you do, you will be at the leading edge of putting Chris McDaniel in the Senate, determined to clean up the mess that has been made of it.  And as for Thad Cochran?  Well, Senator, we respect you as a man but isn't it time for you to go home and take care of your sick wife?  Take care of those who love you; Washington will do just fine without you.

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