Now the fine "reverend" Jackson has weighed in on the Phil Roberstson of Duck Dynasty debacle. 'Ole Jesse says Phil's statements are more offensive than was the driver of the bus on which Rosa Parks rode. Any place to stick his inflammatory rascist nose seems to give him a pulpit from which to preach. He would claim I'm a rascist bigot because I treat both my "black" animals like dogs! (They are dogs - black and never heard of Africa). How in the world did he get the title reverend, and even more amazing is the fact he gets so much press coverage whenever he wants it. I wonder if he'll be allowed to "preach" in his son's prison? Great example of a family there.
I happen to have a mixed race granchild whom I dearly love. None of her lineage in the past century leads to anywhere close to Africa and at least five generations back on her mother's side come from Tennessee and Kentucky. Will she be called a Tentucky American? Doubtful, as there are no organizations to promote anything other than "African Americans"- with virtually no ties to the continent of Africa. (By the way, how many Africans are named Hussein like our pres?)
Somehow, some way, there has to be a WASP with the ability to speak beyond political correctness and be heard within the media and not silenced by the castigation of the organized minorities. Someone who, unlike the supposed "reverend", has actually read and believes in the Bible. Someone in whom people who believe in the future of our Nation and hope our Constitution might rule can look up to as a leader. I really would like to have a viable, reasonable organization to which I could make donations of both time and money. IMHO, there isn't one right now and that is sad.
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Mixed Emotions
Another day of mixed emotions.
On the one hand, advancing age means that I might not have to survive long enough to see the country I love destroyed from within. On the other hand, given the blessing of youth I might exist long enough to participate in a revolution that surely will come about as the “government”, from the presidency to the lowest courts, strives to overturn the way of life envisioned by our forefathers and guaranteed by our Constitution.
In June of this year, the Colorado Attorney General’s office filed a discrimination complaint against a bakery shop owner. Not against a Wal-Mart nor an Exxon nor a General Motors with great visibility, this complaint was filed against a sole proprietorship and it was initiated by the beloved ACLU. The bakery shop owner had refused to supply a cake for the wedding ceremony of a “gay” couple. He offered them birthday cakes, holiday cakes or any other sort of cake, just not one for celebrating the union of homosexuals who had been married in Massachusetts. He did so on the premise his religious beliefs prohibited him from participating in something he considered contrary to the teachings of the Bible (That happens to be a book that has been around for a long time representing little or no value to judges and elected officials).
At a hearing in December, an administrative law judge ruled that, in fact, his refusal to bake a wedding cake was an act of discrimination and issued a cease and desist order. Despite the fact Colorado law does not even allow same sex marriages, the judge says the baker must comply with the wishes of someone he does not want to serve because it is discriminatory. His personal religious beliefs are to be disregarded as, obviously, of much less importance than the rights of a “gay” couple to demand a cake from his shop. It is expected that the Colorado Civil Rights Commission will “certify” the judge’s order.
Wow! That CCRC is similar to the Civil Rights Commissions existing in many states and in the federal government. Those commissions have tremendous enforcement powers, in some cases without specified limitations, and are unknown to nearly all Americans. Combined with their close allies in the ACLU, the commissions have unbridled power to force upon individuals, groups, organizations and companies the beliefs of the members of those commissions irrespective of the Constitution and the true intent of the rights provided therein.
On the one hand, advancing age means that I might not have to survive long enough to see the country I love destroyed from within. On the other hand, given the blessing of youth I might exist long enough to participate in a revolution that surely will come about as the “government”, from the presidency to the lowest courts, strives to overturn the way of life envisioned by our forefathers and guaranteed by our Constitution.
In June of this year, the Colorado Attorney General’s office filed a discrimination complaint against a bakery shop owner. Not against a Wal-Mart nor an Exxon nor a General Motors with great visibility, this complaint was filed against a sole proprietorship and it was initiated by the beloved ACLU. The bakery shop owner had refused to supply a cake for the wedding ceremony of a “gay” couple. He offered them birthday cakes, holiday cakes or any other sort of cake, just not one for celebrating the union of homosexuals who had been married in Massachusetts. He did so on the premise his religious beliefs prohibited him from participating in something he considered contrary to the teachings of the Bible (That happens to be a book that has been around for a long time representing little or no value to judges and elected officials).
At a hearing in December, an administrative law judge ruled that, in fact, his refusal to bake a wedding cake was an act of discrimination and issued a cease and desist order. Despite the fact Colorado law does not even allow same sex marriages, the judge says the baker must comply with the wishes of someone he does not want to serve because it is discriminatory. His personal religious beliefs are to be disregarded as, obviously, of much less importance than the rights of a “gay” couple to demand a cake from his shop. It is expected that the Colorado Civil Rights Commission will “certify” the judge’s order.
Wow! That CCRC is similar to the Civil Rights Commissions existing in many states and in the federal government. Those commissions have tremendous enforcement powers, in some cases without specified limitations, and are unknown to nearly all Americans. Combined with their close allies in the ACLU, the commissions have unbridled power to force upon individuals, groups, organizations and companies the beliefs of the members of those commissions irrespective of the Constitution and the true intent of the rights provided therein.
Friday, July 5, 2013
Fourth of July
4th of July
What a wonderful day it is as a holiday from work and a time for general celebration. There are more hot dogs consumed in America on this day than any other and, obviously, more fireworks exploded than on any other day. Thank goodness for a free country which can use it's own Declaration of Independence as a reason to gather family and friends for boating, swimming, eating, drinking, games, and all manner of pleasant and joyful experiences.
Just as any holiday, there is a foundation for the day and a reason the holiday exists. Most folks recognize that the 4th of July is a celebration of the independence of the United States from Britain, but few know how it came about and follow the real instruction for the celebration.
In fact, John Adams, the first Vice President and second President of these United States and one of the Founding Fathers of this Nation and a contributor to the drafting of the Declaration of Independence wrote a letter to his wife. In his letter he stated:
"It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews (means horseshoes), Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more."
Wow! With a letter he set in motion the prescription for July 4th celebrations lasting well over 200 years. We Americans have followed his instructions in almost every way.
When did the Acts of Devotion to God Almighty fall by the wayside? How could a leader of government utter such words without being as ostracized as Paula Deen?
Simple. Contrary to decisions and mandates of modern day judges, courts and politicians the idea of a devotion to God was ever present within the minds of the Founders and references to God and Father are found in practically all documents having to do with the beginnings of this Nation. A Nation founded in the name of Democracy, wherein the majority rules. Yet, our courts have ruled that prayer is not allowed in schools and at games, the Pledge of Allegiance is banned, anyone can marry anyone, small children claiming to be "transgender" can use the bathrooms of the opposite sex, small groups can desecrate the burial of a fallen soldier, atheists can display their beliefs on public property and, most importantly, references to God are disallowed in public places.
Just yesterday, a newscaster lauded the fact this country was founded as a secular nation. Where and how have people come up with that idea? "In God We Trust" has appeared on U.S. money since 1864 and became, with very little opposition, the official motto of the United States under President Eisenhower. Taken out of context, correspondence from Thomas Jefferson discussing a separation of church and state has been used as misguided, and twisted grounds for claiming religious expression of the one to whom the founders gave credit and constantly prayed is unconstitutional. The constitution followed the Declaration of Independence. It did not take away anything from the declaration The Declaration contains five references to God, especially "And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor".
This is a Nation founded under God and its majority should be as willing to fight for that belief as for freedom.
What a wonderful day it is as a holiday from work and a time for general celebration. There are more hot dogs consumed in America on this day than any other and, obviously, more fireworks exploded than on any other day. Thank goodness for a free country which can use it's own Declaration of Independence as a reason to gather family and friends for boating, swimming, eating, drinking, games, and all manner of pleasant and joyful experiences.
Just as any holiday, there is a foundation for the day and a reason the holiday exists. Most folks recognize that the 4th of July is a celebration of the independence of the United States from Britain, but few know how it came about and follow the real instruction for the celebration.
In fact, John Adams, the first Vice President and second President of these United States and one of the Founding Fathers of this Nation and a contributor to the drafting of the Declaration of Independence wrote a letter to his wife. In his letter he stated:
"It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews (means horseshoes), Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more."
Wow! With a letter he set in motion the prescription for July 4th celebrations lasting well over 200 years. We Americans have followed his instructions in almost every way.
When did the Acts of Devotion to God Almighty fall by the wayside? How could a leader of government utter such words without being as ostracized as Paula Deen?
Simple. Contrary to decisions and mandates of modern day judges, courts and politicians the idea of a devotion to God was ever present within the minds of the Founders and references to God and Father are found in practically all documents having to do with the beginnings of this Nation. A Nation founded in the name of Democracy, wherein the majority rules. Yet, our courts have ruled that prayer is not allowed in schools and at games, the Pledge of Allegiance is banned, anyone can marry anyone, small children claiming to be "transgender" can use the bathrooms of the opposite sex, small groups can desecrate the burial of a fallen soldier, atheists can display their beliefs on public property and, most importantly, references to God are disallowed in public places.
Just yesterday, a newscaster lauded the fact this country was founded as a secular nation. Where and how have people come up with that idea? "In God We Trust" has appeared on U.S. money since 1864 and became, with very little opposition, the official motto of the United States under President Eisenhower. Taken out of context, correspondence from Thomas Jefferson discussing a separation of church and state has been used as misguided, and twisted grounds for claiming religious expression of the one to whom the founders gave credit and constantly prayed is unconstitutional. The constitution followed the Declaration of Independence. It did not take away anything from the declaration The Declaration contains five references to God, especially "And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor".
This is a Nation founded under God and its majority should be as willing to fight for that belief as for freedom.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Life
How strange it is to speak with contemporaries (persons of the same age) and find that virtually all agree we are not nearly as old as our predecessors of the same age. Sadly, when we compare pictures, we realize we are them! Age is a cruel thing when it comes to our physical appearance and abilities. It is, however, rather kind to our temperament and our patience and our overall ability to see life for what it is. The idea of living forever is somewhat diminished by seeing the frailty of life and the potential for ending with so little a thing as a blocked artery, an accident, or a tiny tumor. These bodies we were given simply do not support the "live forever" ideals we possessed as younger persons. We become both introspective and retrospective at once. We look back at experiences and situations with almost blinded fond memories- easily erasing pains and tribulations-and recalling the good and pleasant experiences at any given point in life. Even without alzheimers or other forms of dementia we are able to recall past times shrouded in a fog blinded to the moments of discord and unpleasantries. What a welcome thing that is as compared to spending one's life consumed with bitterness and regret for things past- most often things over which we had no control. Just as feeling a certain level of joy looking at pictures from our past, we can close our eyes, remember, and once again enjoy the moments or times when life was as we hoped and imagined. We have all been,at times, within our own minds, both on top of the world and as downtrodden as anyone who ever lived. Yet, as we age, we realize that many of the things that plagued our minds were of no importance in the true scope of life. We have fretted, worried, and stressed over so many things in our lives that ultimately become trivial, that we look back and wonder how we might have dwelt on such insignificant circumstances.
We do age. We do get older just as generations before us have done and this life will end just as it has for millions of people. We are blessed with the ability to remember and what a blessed thing that is.
We do age. We do get older just as generations before us have done and this life will end just as it has for millions of people. We are blessed with the ability to remember and what a blessed thing that is.
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