Saturday, August 2, 2014
Socialism in the USA ... Thx P{aul C!
As I stood at the voting poll this morning a few things came to mind as I watched people going in to vote.
Here are six Conundrums of socialism in the United States of America:1. America is capitalist and greedy - yet half of the population is subsidized.
2. Half of the population is subsidized - yet they think they are victims.
3. They think they are victims - yet their representatives run the government.
4. Their representatives run the government - yet the poor keep getting poorer.
5. The poor keep getting poorer - yet they have things that people in other countries only dream about.
6. They have things that people in other countries only dream about - yet they want America to be more like those other countries.Think about it! That pretty much sums up the USA in the 21st Century.These three, short sentences tell you a lot about the direction of our current government and cultural environment:1. We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics.
Funny how that works. And here's another one worth considering...2. Seems we constantly hear about how Social Security is going to run out of money. How come we never hear about welfare or food stamps unning out of money? What's interesting is the first group "worked for" their money, but the second didn't. Think about that...Last but not least,
3. Why are we cutting benefits for our veterans and seniors, no pay raises for our military and cutting our army to a level lower than before WWII, but we are not stopping the payments or benefits to illegal aliens?Am I the only one missing something?
If it wasn’t so real it would be a joke!Wake Up American Before it Is Too Late
These
are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot
will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that
stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like
hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the
harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.... Thomas Paine
Victory or death... George Washington
Victory or death... George Washington
Friday, August 1, 2014
Tea Party thoughts ... Thx Nita E.!
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We are getting older and our tickers aren't what they used to be...so here is Our Special Bucket List for 2014,15,16.... HERE IS ALL WE WANT... 1. Obama: 2. Put "GOD" back in America!!! 3. Borders: Closed! 4. Congress: On the same retirement & healthcare plans as everybody else . 5. Congress: Obey its own laws NOW! 6. Language: English only! 7. Culture: Constitution, and the Bill of Rights! 8. Drug Free: Mandatory Drug Screening before & during Welfare! 9. NO freebies to Non-Citizens! 10. Balance the budget. 11. Stop giving away our money to foreign countries! Charge them for our help! We need it here. 12. Fix the TAX CODE! And most of all. 13. "RESPECT OUR MILITARY AND OUR FLAG!!" We the people are coming! Only 86% will send this on. Should be a 100%. What will you do? Please send it on if only To one person. In GOD We TRUST! |
Seasoned Citizens Cartoons ... thx Judi C!
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It is hard to understand how a cemetery raised its burial rates; And blamed it on the cost of 'living'.
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Portman calls for immediate action to Protect Iraqui Christians ... SamKat
Rob Portman
July 30, 2014
Portman Calls for Immediate Action to Protect Iraqi Christians
"We cannot sit idly by as Christians in Iraq suffer."
Washington, D.C. – In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio) appeared on Fox News Channel’s America’s Newsroom
this morning to discuss the introduction of his bipartisan Senate
resolution condemning the violence and persecution of Iraqi Christians
and other religious minorities by the Islamic State in Iraq.
Portman also wrote an op-ed in The Daily Caller in which he explains that the resolution reaffirms our commitment to protecting religious freedom around the world and urges the establishment of safe havens for those in Iraq seeking refuge from religious persecution.
The resolution is supported by the Christian Coalition of America, the American Center for Law and Justice, and the Ohio Christian Alliance.
Excerpts of the op-ed are below and the full piece can be viewed here.
To watch Portman’s interview on Fox News, click here.
America Must Stand With Iraqi Christians
Sen. Rob Portman
The Daily Caller
July 30, 2014
Today in Iraq, we are witnessing the systematic purging of Christians. In Mosul — Nineveh of Bible times — where Christians have lived for nearly two thousand years, the terrorist group the Islamic State, also known as ISIS, has declared war on non-Muslims.
The leaders of the Islamic State have issued an ultimatum to local Christians: convert to Islam, pay a fine that few can afford, or “die by the sword.” Many have fled and been robbed of all of their possessions before they can get out of town. Some that remain have found their homes stamped with a symbol denoting their religion and marking them for death, and untold numbers have already been killed. A decade ago, 1.5 million Christians made Iraq their home. Today, fewer than 400,000 remain.
Even before the founding of our country, religious liberty has been sacred to the American people. And when that freedom has been threatened around the world, we have led the fight against those who would deny it, lending spiritual, economic, and military support to oppressed peoples. Today we must act in Iraq.
…
We cannot sit idly by as Christians in Iraq suffer. Recently, President Obama declared on Religious Freedom Day that religious liberty “is not just an American right; it is a universal human right to be protected here at home and across the globe.” We must put action behind those words.
Today, I am introducing a bipartisan resolution in the United States Senate. It reaffirms our commitment to protecting religious freedom around the world. It calls upon the State Department to coordinate with the Kurdistan Regional Government, the Iraqis, our allies in the region, and the thousands of refugees who have come to our country over the decades, to work together to secure safe havens for those in Iraq seeking refuge from religious persecution. It demands that the Iraqi government do more to protect religious minorities within their borders, and it urges the administration to ensure the timely processing of visas for Iraq’s minority groups fleeing religious persecution.
These steps will not end the violence in Iraq, but they will give Iraqi Christians a chance to escape with their lives. Some of our allies are already providing asylum to these persecuted Christians. The U.S. must do more.
…
By taking steps to end the persecution of Christians and other minorities in Iraq, we can begin to send a message to the world that we will not stand idly by as our basic, human freedoms are violated. While we must continue to pray for Iraqi Christians, the United States of America — a country founded by those fleeing persecution — must also take action to help them.
Portman also wrote an op-ed in The Daily Caller in which he explains that the resolution reaffirms our commitment to protecting religious freedom around the world and urges the establishment of safe havens for those in Iraq seeking refuge from religious persecution.
The resolution is supported by the Christian Coalition of America, the American Center for Law and Justice, and the Ohio Christian Alliance.
Excerpts of the op-ed are below and the full piece can be viewed here.
To watch Portman’s interview on Fox News, click here.
America Must Stand With Iraqi Christians
Sen. Rob Portman
The Daily Caller
July 30, 2014
Today in Iraq, we are witnessing the systematic purging of Christians. In Mosul — Nineveh of Bible times — where Christians have lived for nearly two thousand years, the terrorist group the Islamic State, also known as ISIS, has declared war on non-Muslims.
The leaders of the Islamic State have issued an ultimatum to local Christians: convert to Islam, pay a fine that few can afford, or “die by the sword.” Many have fled and been robbed of all of their possessions before they can get out of town. Some that remain have found their homes stamped with a symbol denoting their religion and marking them for death, and untold numbers have already been killed. A decade ago, 1.5 million Christians made Iraq their home. Today, fewer than 400,000 remain.
Even before the founding of our country, religious liberty has been sacred to the American people. And when that freedom has been threatened around the world, we have led the fight against those who would deny it, lending spiritual, economic, and military support to oppressed peoples. Today we must act in Iraq.
…
We cannot sit idly by as Christians in Iraq suffer. Recently, President Obama declared on Religious Freedom Day that religious liberty “is not just an American right; it is a universal human right to be protected here at home and across the globe.” We must put action behind those words.
Today, I am introducing a bipartisan resolution in the United States Senate. It reaffirms our commitment to protecting religious freedom around the world. It calls upon the State Department to coordinate with the Kurdistan Regional Government, the Iraqis, our allies in the region, and the thousands of refugees who have come to our country over the decades, to work together to secure safe havens for those in Iraq seeking refuge from religious persecution. It demands that the Iraqi government do more to protect religious minorities within their borders, and it urges the administration to ensure the timely processing of visas for Iraq’s minority groups fleeing religious persecution.
These steps will not end the violence in Iraq, but they will give Iraqi Christians a chance to escape with their lives. Some of our allies are already providing asylum to these persecuted Christians. The U.S. must do more.
…
By taking steps to end the persecution of Christians and other minorities in Iraq, we can begin to send a message to the world that we will not stand idly by as our basic, human freedoms are violated. While we must continue to pray for Iraqi Christians, the United States of America — a country founded by those fleeing persecution — must also take action to help them.
Click play to view the video or follow this link
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Monday, July 28, 2014
Three short statements - How our govt is headed ... Thx Dr. H!
These three, short statements
tell you a lot about the direction of our
current government and cultural environment:
1. We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few
lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions
of a few lunatics. Funny how that works.
And here's another one worth considering.
2. Seems we constantly hear about how Social Security is going to run
out of money. How come we never hear about welfare or food stamps
running out of money? What's interesting is the first recipients "worked for"
their money, but the second didn't.
Think about it..... Last but not least
3. Why are we cutting benefits for our veterans, no pay raises for our
military and cutting our army to a level lower than before WWII, but we are
not stopping the payments to illegal aliens. This is what the
illegals can receive monthly - $1500 per child, $500 for housing, food
stamps, free education including college and
they are not kept from voting.
Am I the only one missing something? If not, pass this along.
current government and cultural environment:
1. We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few
lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions
of a few lunatics. Funny how that works.
And here's another one worth considering.
2. Seems we constantly hear about how Social Security is going to run
out of money. How come we never hear about welfare or food stamps
running out of money? What's interesting is the first recipients "worked for"
their money, but the second didn't.
Think about it..... Last but not least
3. Why are we cutting benefits for our veterans, no pay raises for our
military and cutting our army to a level lower than before WWII, but we are
not stopping the payments to illegal aliens. This is what the
illegals can receive monthly - $1500 per child, $500 for housing, food
stamps, free education including college and
they are not kept from voting.
Am I the only one missing something? If not, pass this along.
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