SAY HELL(N)O TO RATIONING
George Offerman
It appears hell care reform is a done deal in the Senate, and soon these arrogant pompous lawmakers will be congratulating themselves on the destruction of what was the best health care system in the world. The fact that these senators did not listen to their constituency at all is telling in the sense, they had a much larger agenda than what they wanted to reveal. Once the government takes over, you can forget about quality, and know there will be limited quantity.
This is always a problem with human nature, when something for nothing is promised; it is very difficult to fight whatever it is that is promised. What is difficult to understand though, is there is too much evidence that the government lies to the people and does not really follow through with what they say. I am aware of all the tea parties and such, but the problem is, once November roles around, the majority will proceed robot like to the polls and re elect these bozos. There really is little fear these people have, and this has been proven time and time again.
Hell care is the epitome of violation of private property rights. Our bodies are the ultimate private property, and we have now given them over to an entity that only is concerned about how much we pay in taxes, and that we continue to produce for them. You can bet your life there is an army of actuaries that will be working on longevity tables, cost benefit analysis and any other means and schemes in taking care of the ‘cattle’.
Obama has not consulted with physicians or other health care professions in this push for reform. Now, how telling is that? Most of us in health care understand that the patient needs to have a stake in his treatment, and when this is taken away, the blame is thrust on the provider when things don’t work out. Congress has been meddling with the delivery system through contradictory laws that make it difficult enough now to adequately treat patients. Now, it will be getting close to impossible to do our jobs without violating some law somewhere. This, in effect, will drive out the best and brightest, as they will not chance breaking a law, even if it means delivering services that are vital, and go along with the oath to deliver the best services. Ask any provider about the HIPPA regulations, and they will roll their eyes.
Providers of good conscious will be mandated to perform abortions when they don’t want to, and to also not treat when treatment will save a life, but not necessarily be cost effective for the now god/state. I know several providers, who give great care that are looking for other ways of making a living, and I myself and looking at alternatives. I. like many others, got into the health care profession due to wanting to help people. I will not allow the ignorant and arrogant ‘masters’ dictate how I deliver services, when I know better than they do. So, I like many of my colleagues, will have to make a decision about how we will practice in the future, or to not practice at all, and possibly end up selling light bulbs at a home improvement store.
Our lives now will have a fixed dollar amount placed on them. Cost benefit will be the way in which all decisions will be made, versus needs of the patient. I have been telling people for a long time, that if government takes over health care, they will begin rationing care. A perfect example would be a woman finding out she has a Down’s syndrome baby with some complications while carrying this baby. The government may not ‘mandate’ abortion in this case, but they most likely will say to this family “we cannot tell you to abort, but we will not pay for the care your child will need”. The value of human life now has a price on it, and it will be the god/state determining who lives and who dies, and what quality of life the cattle will have.
We need to be worried about this. We now have a bunch of uneducated morons making decisions that are the most personal in nature and the intellectual genius, Harry Reid decided to compare this to slavery and other issues. Had he been more accurate in his description, he would have used ‘state sponsored terrorism’ to describe this. Is the state not promoting terror, when it denies treatment for medical matters that may save a life? You can’t tell me people are not feeling outright terror when being denied something that is life saving and could be given. Providers may feel ‘terror’ if they violate the mandates of the god/state in doing what is morally right, but breaking a godless law.
Say hell no to hell care and rationing
Speaking of rationing, more evidence of the gold shortage.
http://www.mineweb.com/mineweb/view/mineweb/en/page34?oid=94091&sn=Detail
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
HARRY REID'S CRUSADE
George Offerman
Senator Harry Reid of Nevada has decided to embark on a crusade for health care, by now claiming it to be a ‘right’. He went on to make some rather incredible remarks comparing this to slavery, women’s suffrage and civil rights. To make this comparison is to really minimize the struggles of slavery (denied freedom), women’s suffrage (denied right to be heard) and civil rights (denied self determination) to supposedly not accessing services that must be paid for. The three movements he alludes to are intrinsically evil, versus heath care, which is not denied by gender or race, but a service that must be purchased, like any other service.
For something to be declared a right there must be counterbalancing responsibilities to go along with it. For instance, when slavery was abolished, the southern white plantation owners had to let the slaves go, pay them for their services, and not abuse them. They had a responsibility to abide by the law and address the real human rights issues that were in essence forced on them. Women, upon the right to vote, had the responsibility to register, educate themselves on the issues and now were just as accountable for outcomes of elections. With civil rights, business owners were mandated to serve and hire African Americans and deal with the regulations based upon this race having equal access to the society as was true for whites at the time.
If health care is a right, what are the responsibilities of the consumer? For instance, is it a ‘right’, or morally right for a person to smoke heavily, drink daily, not exercise and eat junk food, and then require someone else pay for the health care that this individual now needs? This person used their personal ‘rights’ to engage in behaviors that resulted in damaged health, now this same person is going to access care that is paid for by others? Where in the constitution is this guaranteed?
Health care is a fee for service industry. In this, people contract for this service by paying premiums, and then are able to access services. This is no different than any McDonald’s, but there may be a day in which one cannot afford a Big Mac, and believing they have a right to it, will get one free. There are other areas in which one can feel a ‘right’ to have, such as entertainment, vacations, housing and such, but no one would argue with the fact these items have to be purchased. One can only obtain the model of car, size of house, or vacation on ability to pay. Working on affordability is the way to address health care, and encouraging and living healthy lifestyles is the epitome of reducing outlays for health care
There are many issues currently in which the delivery of health care can improve, but to go to the extreme to call it a right, is only asking for trouble. Once the government determines health care is a ‘right’, then the responsibilities will soon follow (rationing). The problem is, the government will define ‘responsible’ behaviors, and it would not be at all out of the purview of government to have the drive through operators at McDonald’s have to do a ‘fat assessment’ of customers, much like bartenders have to cut off patrons who had a little too much to drink. This may seem outlandish to many, but one only needs to look at the farce of global warming, and the insanity of ‘carbon credits’ to see that government can come up with outrageous demands to access their programs.
People need to think long and hard before allowing government to take over health care. There is not a whole lot that government does well when taking over, and I am hard pressed to come up with even one example of what they do well. We need to work on getting this monstrosity to go down in defeat. Call your Senators as soon as possible and let them know you oppose the takeover of the health care industry. Nevada, vote Harry Reid out of office.
Senator Harry Reid of Nevada has decided to embark on a crusade for health care, by now claiming it to be a ‘right’. He went on to make some rather incredible remarks comparing this to slavery, women’s suffrage and civil rights. To make this comparison is to really minimize the struggles of slavery (denied freedom), women’s suffrage (denied right to be heard) and civil rights (denied self determination) to supposedly not accessing services that must be paid for. The three movements he alludes to are intrinsically evil, versus heath care, which is not denied by gender or race, but a service that must be purchased, like any other service.
For something to be declared a right there must be counterbalancing responsibilities to go along with it. For instance, when slavery was abolished, the southern white plantation owners had to let the slaves go, pay them for their services, and not abuse them. They had a responsibility to abide by the law and address the real human rights issues that were in essence forced on them. Women, upon the right to vote, had the responsibility to register, educate themselves on the issues and now were just as accountable for outcomes of elections. With civil rights, business owners were mandated to serve and hire African Americans and deal with the regulations based upon this race having equal access to the society as was true for whites at the time.
If health care is a right, what are the responsibilities of the consumer? For instance, is it a ‘right’, or morally right for a person to smoke heavily, drink daily, not exercise and eat junk food, and then require someone else pay for the health care that this individual now needs? This person used their personal ‘rights’ to engage in behaviors that resulted in damaged health, now this same person is going to access care that is paid for by others? Where in the constitution is this guaranteed?
Health care is a fee for service industry. In this, people contract for this service by paying premiums, and then are able to access services. This is no different than any McDonald’s, but there may be a day in which one cannot afford a Big Mac, and believing they have a right to it, will get one free. There are other areas in which one can feel a ‘right’ to have, such as entertainment, vacations, housing and such, but no one would argue with the fact these items have to be purchased. One can only obtain the model of car, size of house, or vacation on ability to pay. Working on affordability is the way to address health care, and encouraging and living healthy lifestyles is the epitome of reducing outlays for health care
There are many issues currently in which the delivery of health care can improve, but to go to the extreme to call it a right, is only asking for trouble. Once the government determines health care is a ‘right’, then the responsibilities will soon follow (rationing). The problem is, the government will define ‘responsible’ behaviors, and it would not be at all out of the purview of government to have the drive through operators at McDonald’s have to do a ‘fat assessment’ of customers, much like bartenders have to cut off patrons who had a little too much to drink. This may seem outlandish to many, but one only needs to look at the farce of global warming, and the insanity of ‘carbon credits’ to see that government can come up with outrageous demands to access their programs.
People need to think long and hard before allowing government to take over health care. There is not a whole lot that government does well when taking over, and I am hard pressed to come up with even one example of what they do well. We need to work on getting this monstrosity to go down in defeat. Call your Senators as soon as possible and let them know you oppose the takeover of the health care industry. Nevada, vote Harry Reid out of office.
Monday, December 7, 2009
MORE THOUGHTS ON PREPARATION
George Offerman
I had someone point out what appears to be a contradiction in my posting about December 21, 2012, in which I stated it will bring a good night’s sleep and it will be all hype, but then state later to have food, water and other provisions. I am not contradicting myself at all, because I see the need to prepare and that particular date as separate events. I am thinking there are more imminent problems that may need preparation as soon as possible. Regardless of what state the world is in come 2012, December 21 will be another day, and that’s about it.
Things continue to unravel and move at an ever quickening pace. The way I see it, 2012 is eons away from now, and wonder if we as a society and world can make it to that date living life as we now do. The Bible tells us we can know the season, but not the day. Preparation when seeing a storm coming is always prudent, and there are definitely storms coming, if not already here. There are differences between sowing and reaping, which is more predictable, versus cosmological events, such as the beginnings of Revelation and the second coming, in which Jesus has personally informed us that are not to be predicted in matters such as setting a date or events (such as the State of Israel coming into existence).
To look at an event such as December 21, 2012, and put faith into it is in essence calling Jesus a liar. We are told 2 things about the end that could not be clearer: 1) man will be caught off guard, and 2) Jesus stated he himself does not know the time of his coming. Obviously setting a date in the future contradicts what Jesus himself revealed, and neither Jesus nor God the Father would reward a system like the Mayans by granting such an event to happen. Most, if not nearly all of the world’s population will be paying close attention to this day, and as such, disqualify this event as having Biblical significance. I would sure consider some times after this, as was true after 2000, people felt let down initially, then went back to their normal routines right afterwards. The time for a surprise event would be more like December 22, 2012, but I want to note very clearly, I am not making a prediction, but only using that date as an example.
There is too much speculative prophesy out there, and most likely by 2012, there will be somewhat of an ‘end of the world’ fatigue, provided nothing happens prior to then. But there are plenty of man made issues that will need resolution, and this is where most people should be paying attention. The need to be prepared especially now has an urgent tone to it, and unfortunately, not enough people are taking this seriously. Minimally, we have a major financial crisis that cannot be resolved until the out of control money printing and spending ceases. Coupled with this is the shortage of precious metals, import and export problems and personal debts.
From there, we have societal issues, with epidemic substance abuse on the rise, a major breakdown in long held social mores and civility along with the mainstreaming of cheating and stealing. These things will all bear fruit and will be bad enough to deal with if well prepared. It could potentially be lethal for the unprepared. One doesn’t need any particular skills to understand very basic Biblical principles like sowing and reaping, to know bad things are right around the corner. What one does about this information is where the true walk of faith comes into play. The warning signs are everywhere, are people listening?
I had someone point out what appears to be a contradiction in my posting about December 21, 2012, in which I stated it will bring a good night’s sleep and it will be all hype, but then state later to have food, water and other provisions. I am not contradicting myself at all, because I see the need to prepare and that particular date as separate events. I am thinking there are more imminent problems that may need preparation as soon as possible. Regardless of what state the world is in come 2012, December 21 will be another day, and that’s about it.
Things continue to unravel and move at an ever quickening pace. The way I see it, 2012 is eons away from now, and wonder if we as a society and world can make it to that date living life as we now do. The Bible tells us we can know the season, but not the day. Preparation when seeing a storm coming is always prudent, and there are definitely storms coming, if not already here. There are differences between sowing and reaping, which is more predictable, versus cosmological events, such as the beginnings of Revelation and the second coming, in which Jesus has personally informed us that are not to be predicted in matters such as setting a date or events (such as the State of Israel coming into existence).
To look at an event such as December 21, 2012, and put faith into it is in essence calling Jesus a liar. We are told 2 things about the end that could not be clearer: 1) man will be caught off guard, and 2) Jesus stated he himself does not know the time of his coming. Obviously setting a date in the future contradicts what Jesus himself revealed, and neither Jesus nor God the Father would reward a system like the Mayans by granting such an event to happen. Most, if not nearly all of the world’s population will be paying close attention to this day, and as such, disqualify this event as having Biblical significance. I would sure consider some times after this, as was true after 2000, people felt let down initially, then went back to their normal routines right afterwards. The time for a surprise event would be more like December 22, 2012, but I want to note very clearly, I am not making a prediction, but only using that date as an example.
There is too much speculative prophesy out there, and most likely by 2012, there will be somewhat of an ‘end of the world’ fatigue, provided nothing happens prior to then. But there are plenty of man made issues that will need resolution, and this is where most people should be paying attention. The need to be prepared especially now has an urgent tone to it, and unfortunately, not enough people are taking this seriously. Minimally, we have a major financial crisis that cannot be resolved until the out of control money printing and spending ceases. Coupled with this is the shortage of precious metals, import and export problems and personal debts.
From there, we have societal issues, with epidemic substance abuse on the rise, a major breakdown in long held social mores and civility along with the mainstreaming of cheating and stealing. These things will all bear fruit and will be bad enough to deal with if well prepared. It could potentially be lethal for the unprepared. One doesn’t need any particular skills to understand very basic Biblical principles like sowing and reaping, to know bad things are right around the corner. What one does about this information is where the true walk of faith comes into play. The warning signs are everywhere, are people listening?
Friday, December 4, 2009
THINGS ARE NOT ALRIGHT
George Offerman
We in America are used to what can be called “Magical thinking”. Magical thinking incorporates the process in which we can do whatever we want, and somehow ‘things will work out’ regardless of what the consequences ought to be. Unfortunately for the past 30 + years, this has seemed to be the case, and this thought process seems to be cemented into the American psyche. Many of the pundits are already calling an end to the economic crisis, and stating things are getting better, maybe with a little more hardship. These people must be smoking some real good dope.
In reality, things just don’t work out on their own. Things work out only because a great deal of effort is put into resolving a problem, and there is a viable plan in place that allows for this. This is the resistance point in mental health treatment, most believe they have a right to good mental health and see it as a weakness when needing assistance from others. Many believe they should have to put no effort in, and often get angry and resentful when we use the dirtiest of four letter words on them: “work”. It is a mystery to me that many believe it is a right, and should be automatic, regardless of the poor decisions and behaviors they have made.
It is no different at the national level. Our country has made poor decisions for quite a while, and no one wants to take any responsibility for the mess we are in. This is very indicative to the outcome and portends to some very rough times in the very near future.
Now, let us consider what some of these forces are and walk through them to see what will happen.
Financially, as a nation, we have lived above our means since the late 60’s. We have paid for this through the sale of treasury bonds, that at one time, were seen as the safest investment vehicles in the world. Today, we are printing them at will, and the last sale was a total failure with central banks being the only customers. This is at a time when we need the money the most, and it is coinciding with the fact that trust in our government is at its lowest point as far as other countries are concerned. Is this alright?
We just defaulted on gold to China, about the worst possible scenario imaginable, and life just goes on. Gold hit an all time high, and Drudge didn’t even cover this. We know through Ted Butler, that China is the big short on the CRIMEX, and they have already publicly stated they plan on defaulting on their silver obligation. I think they should get bricks of coal, and spray paint them silver, and have them delivered to the CRIMEX, and inform them this is PAYMENT IN FULL. Is it moral to steal others’ property? Will God bless this behavior? Is this alright?
We consume more than we produce. We are encouraged to be conspicuous consumers, and have become very used to doing very little in maintaining a fairly comfortable life. Very few people know how to be self sufficient, and don’t even know the basics concerning survival. We have become a nation obsessed with comfort and ease, and have the mentality that if there are any challenges or problems in life, it must be ‘someone else’s fault’ and want to sue someone. We are obsessed with entertainment and sports and God forbid if we ever become bored. We are the most medicated society and substance abuse is at epidemic proportions, in all social strata, with no end in sight. Is this alright?
So, we have become a nation run by thugs, thieves, liars, cowards and cheaters, and we believe things are going to work out? We as citizens have allowed this to happen, and in the process have become lethargic, numbed, dumbed down, distracted, overweight and ‘self reliant’ and expect to get rewarded for this behavior. Our nation has grown away from God, similar to the church of Laodicea, yet we will say “Why did God do this to us”? when things go wrong.
No, things are not alright. If we were married to someone who espoused even half of what is listed, divorce would be immediate, and a court may end up throwing the perpetrator in jail. Yet, this is the American life and way for the past 40 years, and very little is questioned, challenged or even thought about. One thing is for sure: if there are space rocks with our names on them (and there are, but nothing to do with the Mayans) we have earned them and deserve every bit of misery they will deliver. God has made it clear: I WILL NOT be mocked: whatsoever a man sows, shall he reap. We have sown seeds of lying, cheating, stealing and murder, and will end up with a heaping helping of all of the above.
We in America are used to what can be called “Magical thinking”. Magical thinking incorporates the process in which we can do whatever we want, and somehow ‘things will work out’ regardless of what the consequences ought to be. Unfortunately for the past 30 + years, this has seemed to be the case, and this thought process seems to be cemented into the American psyche. Many of the pundits are already calling an end to the economic crisis, and stating things are getting better, maybe with a little more hardship. These people must be smoking some real good dope.
In reality, things just don’t work out on their own. Things work out only because a great deal of effort is put into resolving a problem, and there is a viable plan in place that allows for this. This is the resistance point in mental health treatment, most believe they have a right to good mental health and see it as a weakness when needing assistance from others. Many believe they should have to put no effort in, and often get angry and resentful when we use the dirtiest of four letter words on them: “work”. It is a mystery to me that many believe it is a right, and should be automatic, regardless of the poor decisions and behaviors they have made.
It is no different at the national level. Our country has made poor decisions for quite a while, and no one wants to take any responsibility for the mess we are in. This is very indicative to the outcome and portends to some very rough times in the very near future.
Now, let us consider what some of these forces are and walk through them to see what will happen.
Financially, as a nation, we have lived above our means since the late 60’s. We have paid for this through the sale of treasury bonds, that at one time, were seen as the safest investment vehicles in the world. Today, we are printing them at will, and the last sale was a total failure with central banks being the only customers. This is at a time when we need the money the most, and it is coinciding with the fact that trust in our government is at its lowest point as far as other countries are concerned. Is this alright?
We just defaulted on gold to China, about the worst possible scenario imaginable, and life just goes on. Gold hit an all time high, and Drudge didn’t even cover this. We know through Ted Butler, that China is the big short on the CRIMEX, and they have already publicly stated they plan on defaulting on their silver obligation. I think they should get bricks of coal, and spray paint them silver, and have them delivered to the CRIMEX, and inform them this is PAYMENT IN FULL. Is it moral to steal others’ property? Will God bless this behavior? Is this alright?
We consume more than we produce. We are encouraged to be conspicuous consumers, and have become very used to doing very little in maintaining a fairly comfortable life. Very few people know how to be self sufficient, and don’t even know the basics concerning survival. We have become a nation obsessed with comfort and ease, and have the mentality that if there are any challenges or problems in life, it must be ‘someone else’s fault’ and want to sue someone. We are obsessed with entertainment and sports and God forbid if we ever become bored. We are the most medicated society and substance abuse is at epidemic proportions, in all social strata, with no end in sight. Is this alright?
So, we have become a nation run by thugs, thieves, liars, cowards and cheaters, and we believe things are going to work out? We as citizens have allowed this to happen, and in the process have become lethargic, numbed, dumbed down, distracted, overweight and ‘self reliant’ and expect to get rewarded for this behavior. Our nation has grown away from God, similar to the church of Laodicea, yet we will say “Why did God do this to us”? when things go wrong.
No, things are not alright. If we were married to someone who espoused even half of what is listed, divorce would be immediate, and a court may end up throwing the perpetrator in jail. Yet, this is the American life and way for the past 40 years, and very little is questioned, challenged or even thought about. One thing is for sure: if there are space rocks with our names on them (and there are, but nothing to do with the Mayans) we have earned them and deserve every bit of misery they will deliver. God has made it clear: I WILL NOT be mocked: whatsoever a man sows, shall he reap. We have sown seeds of lying, cheating, stealing and murder, and will end up with a heaping helping of all of the above.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
THE TIME TO PREPARE IS... NOW!
THE TIME TO PREPARE IS… NOW!
George Offerman
It seems there are times when messages are sent to bring about clarity in direction, and this seemed to have occurred to me in the past few days. I have been having strong internal stirrings to continue working on previous posts pertaining to prophesy, and preparation for these times. Lately, there has been many distractions that have kept me from this task, and the conviction to get back to this came up very strongly last night and early this morning. The failure of my computer earlier today seemed to confirm this, as it was another roadblock to getting back to this.
Even though I started this site to discuss pro life issues mainly surrounding the preborn, there is also an obligation to focus on life activities concerning the post born, and to not sit back and do nothing, when much needs to be done. I have a goal to finish the postings concerning Revelation, but it will take some weeks to get through the very basics of this topic. Some have been disturbed by what I have written so far, but it is not my job to be concerned about that, because one has to make a personal decision about how they want to deal with such information, and my task is to get the information out and allow others to see it and do what they may with it.
So, in the meantime, I’m going to give some basic suggestions about how to prepare for the upcoming rough times, and if it turns out nothing happens, preparations will still be in place. The first and foremost preparation is spiritual. Read the Bible and pray every day for guidance strength and insight. Do an intensive prayer and fast if possible. Reach out to others in a kind and gentle fashion, or treat them as you would like to be treated. Cultivate and strengthen relationships and work on finding others who you can rely on if the going gets tough.
Water can be obtained in 5 gallon heavy duty plastic containers from Home Depot and Lowe’s fairly cheaply. These will last for years, unlike the grocery store water that will leak after a few months. If this is not affordable, purchase a brand new 30 gal plastic garbage can with lid that can be filled by a garden hose if needed and stored in the house. Some people have purchased water filters and can purify almost any water, but they are expensive and may take months to get a hold of. Have some bleach that can be used to sterilize water, but be careful about the amount used. There are also natural water filters that can be made on the cheap, but one may have to research this on line.
Next is obtaining basic food supplies. A 50 lb bag of rice can be purchased for about $15, as well as large bags of flour and beans. Potatoes and carrots can keep for months in a somewhat cool, dark place. Dried foods, especially pasta will also maintain, and have good nutrition. Spices can also help, and will alleviate some of the bland ness of this diet. Good airtight and rodent resistant containers will need to be used to hold the food, and can be purchased at home restoration places.
Make sure there is adequate clothing, especially for cold weather. Having an emergency kit in a back pack is highly recommended, and in this kit should be a basic first aid kit, matches, protein bars for 3-4 people for a day, and 2 bottles of water, flashlight and portable radio with good batteries. Cash will also be of great value, as any panic would guarantee a run on banks and ATM machines, and it will be the only thing accepted initially.
In all of this, help those in need. The point of preparation is not to hoard, but to help and instruct those who will have a need. It will definitely come back as a blessing, and the same people you helped may be your own salvation down the road. Whatever is in store for the future will involve all of us, and we will be in this together.
I am encouraging all the readers of this post to go out this weekend and buy these items, and prepare. If and when things begin to happen, there will be no opportunity to get the necessary items, and real panic will set in. as I have told many of my clients over the past several years, the best way to deal with anxiety and fear is to take action against what one is afraid of or anxious about. Take action now.
George Offerman
It seems there are times when messages are sent to bring about clarity in direction, and this seemed to have occurred to me in the past few days. I have been having strong internal stirrings to continue working on previous posts pertaining to prophesy, and preparation for these times. Lately, there has been many distractions that have kept me from this task, and the conviction to get back to this came up very strongly last night and early this morning. The failure of my computer earlier today seemed to confirm this, as it was another roadblock to getting back to this.
Even though I started this site to discuss pro life issues mainly surrounding the preborn, there is also an obligation to focus on life activities concerning the post born, and to not sit back and do nothing, when much needs to be done. I have a goal to finish the postings concerning Revelation, but it will take some weeks to get through the very basics of this topic. Some have been disturbed by what I have written so far, but it is not my job to be concerned about that, because one has to make a personal decision about how they want to deal with such information, and my task is to get the information out and allow others to see it and do what they may with it.
So, in the meantime, I’m going to give some basic suggestions about how to prepare for the upcoming rough times, and if it turns out nothing happens, preparations will still be in place. The first and foremost preparation is spiritual. Read the Bible and pray every day for guidance strength and insight. Do an intensive prayer and fast if possible. Reach out to others in a kind and gentle fashion, or treat them as you would like to be treated. Cultivate and strengthen relationships and work on finding others who you can rely on if the going gets tough.
Water can be obtained in 5 gallon heavy duty plastic containers from Home Depot and Lowe’s fairly cheaply. These will last for years, unlike the grocery store water that will leak after a few months. If this is not affordable, purchase a brand new 30 gal plastic garbage can with lid that can be filled by a garden hose if needed and stored in the house. Some people have purchased water filters and can purify almost any water, but they are expensive and may take months to get a hold of. Have some bleach that can be used to sterilize water, but be careful about the amount used. There are also natural water filters that can be made on the cheap, but one may have to research this on line.
Next is obtaining basic food supplies. A 50 lb bag of rice can be purchased for about $15, as well as large bags of flour and beans. Potatoes and carrots can keep for months in a somewhat cool, dark place. Dried foods, especially pasta will also maintain, and have good nutrition. Spices can also help, and will alleviate some of the bland ness of this diet. Good airtight and rodent resistant containers will need to be used to hold the food, and can be purchased at home restoration places.
Make sure there is adequate clothing, especially for cold weather. Having an emergency kit in a back pack is highly recommended, and in this kit should be a basic first aid kit, matches, protein bars for 3-4 people for a day, and 2 bottles of water, flashlight and portable radio with good batteries. Cash will also be of great value, as any panic would guarantee a run on banks and ATM machines, and it will be the only thing accepted initially.
In all of this, help those in need. The point of preparation is not to hoard, but to help and instruct those who will have a need. It will definitely come back as a blessing, and the same people you helped may be your own salvation down the road. Whatever is in store for the future will involve all of us, and we will be in this together.
I am encouraging all the readers of this post to go out this weekend and buy these items, and prepare. If and when things begin to happen, there will be no opportunity to get the necessary items, and real panic will set in. as I have told many of my clients over the past several years, the best way to deal with anxiety and fear is to take action against what one is afraid of or anxious about. Take action now.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
SPEAKING OUT
George Offerman
Randall Terry and his family continue on their whirlwind tour of the Midwest and attempting to get people out to their respective senators, and show that the majority of Americans oppose the current health care bill. It seems that with the media coverage Randall and company are getting, it would be a worthwhile project to donate to if one has any disposable change lying around. Randall and the Washington warriors have been going non stop over the past several months trying to kill this bill, and exposing the fact that it will ultimately fund legalized child killing.
The Catholic Church has also stepped up its rhetoric, and I for one am glad they are finally doing something about this situation. There are three good examples of this in the past few weeks, and the prelates should be acknowledged for their efforts, despite the fact they seemed to enter the game in the late innings.
Archbishop Donald Wuerl in Washington, D.C informed the City council that if they pass the homosexual marriage recognition legislation, and give the couples all the rights of heterosexual marriages, that he would rather shout down all of the Catholic Social services and allow the City to take them over rather than compromise the church teachings. It is good to see Archbishop Wuerl do this, after basically doing nothing concerning pro aborts receiving communion in his ecclesial jurisdiction.
Archbishop Timothy Dolan, of New York took a very strong stance against a tirade that Maureen Dowd gave recently, and states the New York Times editors had been playing off of fears of the people, and participating in mud slinging that would not be tolerated if aimed at Jewish or Islam clerics or religion. Arch bishop Dolan, called the New York Times out on their inconsistent behaviors and rightfully wants some acknowledgement of irresponsible behavior on their part.
However, it is Bishop Thomas Tobin from Rhode Island that wins the warrior award, by calling out Rep. Patrick Kennedy (D), son of the late Teddy Kennedy. In their very public dispute (propagated by rep. Kennedy) Bishop Tobin made it abundantly clear that Rep. Kennedy is outside of the magisterial teachings of the church, and that Rep. Kennedy has absolutely no authority to determine which Church teachings he will follow and which he will disregard. Bishop Tobin also made it clear to Rep. Kennedy that he should not be presenting himself for Holy Communion until he goes to confession and renounces his current public stance on abortion and other matters that are in rebellion to the Churches teachings. It is refreshing and good to see the Church hold up the integrity of Holy Communion, and finally call out those who want to be ‘Lukewarm” in the faith.
We are seeing some resistance and fighting back by those who have remained silent for too long. The position we are in as a society and nation depend on the rule of law, and this starts by acknowledging the supreme ruler of the universe, and His sole authority on determining what is right and wrong. Things continue to heat up, and soon it will require everyone to make choices that will become more uncomfortable, but ultimately more freeing.
Randall Terry and his family continue on their whirlwind tour of the Midwest and attempting to get people out to their respective senators, and show that the majority of Americans oppose the current health care bill. It seems that with the media coverage Randall and company are getting, it would be a worthwhile project to donate to if one has any disposable change lying around. Randall and the Washington warriors have been going non stop over the past several months trying to kill this bill, and exposing the fact that it will ultimately fund legalized child killing.
The Catholic Church has also stepped up its rhetoric, and I for one am glad they are finally doing something about this situation. There are three good examples of this in the past few weeks, and the prelates should be acknowledged for their efforts, despite the fact they seemed to enter the game in the late innings.
Archbishop Donald Wuerl in Washington, D.C informed the City council that if they pass the homosexual marriage recognition legislation, and give the couples all the rights of heterosexual marriages, that he would rather shout down all of the Catholic Social services and allow the City to take them over rather than compromise the church teachings. It is good to see Archbishop Wuerl do this, after basically doing nothing concerning pro aborts receiving communion in his ecclesial jurisdiction.
Archbishop Timothy Dolan, of New York took a very strong stance against a tirade that Maureen Dowd gave recently, and states the New York Times editors had been playing off of fears of the people, and participating in mud slinging that would not be tolerated if aimed at Jewish or Islam clerics or religion. Arch bishop Dolan, called the New York Times out on their inconsistent behaviors and rightfully wants some acknowledgement of irresponsible behavior on their part.
However, it is Bishop Thomas Tobin from Rhode Island that wins the warrior award, by calling out Rep. Patrick Kennedy (D), son of the late Teddy Kennedy. In their very public dispute (propagated by rep. Kennedy) Bishop Tobin made it abundantly clear that Rep. Kennedy is outside of the magisterial teachings of the church, and that Rep. Kennedy has absolutely no authority to determine which Church teachings he will follow and which he will disregard. Bishop Tobin also made it clear to Rep. Kennedy that he should not be presenting himself for Holy Communion until he goes to confession and renounces his current public stance on abortion and other matters that are in rebellion to the Churches teachings. It is refreshing and good to see the Church hold up the integrity of Holy Communion, and finally call out those who want to be ‘Lukewarm” in the faith.
We are seeing some resistance and fighting back by those who have remained silent for too long. The position we are in as a society and nation depend on the rule of law, and this starts by acknowledging the supreme ruler of the universe, and His sole authority on determining what is right and wrong. Things continue to heat up, and soon it will require everyone to make choices that will become more uncomfortable, but ultimately more freeing.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
DECEMBER 21, 2012, THE SAFEST DAY IN THE FUTURE
George Offerman
I had intended to write about this a few weeks ago when the movie “2012” initially came out, but as usual, other real matter emerged that needed more attention. There is so much hype around events such as this, and it becomes not only distracting, but very disheartening when sensationalism reigns over what would appear to be clarity in matters such as this. This event will be similar to the hyped 2000 crisis in which all computers were supposed to fail, thus triggering a man made catastrophe and ending modern life as we know it. It turned out to be the most hyped ‘non event’ in history, and the date written above may only surpass it in hype, but that will be it.
I have been researching this date to understand exactly what the Mayan calendar is about, and why this date is so significant. What I can say for sure is that I am way more confused about the issue than when I first started, and that is a good indicator that, in and of itself, gives answer to the ‘originator’ of this information. Real prophesy brings about clarity, and this date is actually doing the opposite, creating a great deal of confusion. It seems the predictions have a very wide range, and range from the sun and solar system going through the center of the galaxy, to the appearances of UFO’s and other beings.
It seems the Mayan culture engaged in what would be considered ‘new age’ practices, and even practiced human sacrifice at one time. This would not be considered a good and reliable source to ascertain the knowledge of God, who is after all, the supreme being of the universe. God is the one who determines the beginning from the end, and reveals it to those who abide by His will and walk in His ways. All that I have read about the Mayan culture would disqualify them from knowing the deep thoughts of God, and having such an apocalyptic vision given to them.
Jesus left no doubt that the events of the end will come as a thief in the night, and catch mankind off guard Matt 24:37, and this is validated by both Saints Peter, 2 Peter 3:10 and Paul, 1 Thess 5:1-3. So we have it on the authority of Jesus himself, and validated by the two most influential apostles of the whole Christian church. This is a prime example of sensationalism gone awry, and pulling many different people into its web of lies and deceit. We have the new agers and much of the world making statements that catastrophe is on its way, and we have the Bible on the other side making clear references that we do not know the day. I am clear on which side I will be on and I hope others are too.
We definitely are heading into rough waters, but we don’t need the forbidden knowledge of a mystery religion to tell us that. Difficult times are ahead of us due to very poor choices made by many in the world, coupled with the dark forces mobilizing, and the good people doing little to nothing for the most part. It is more of an issues of sowing and reaping than it is a cosmological event, and we need to prepare ourselves for the mess we created for ourselves.
I know I am doing what I can to prepare myself and my family. I can only encourage others to do the same, and to stay focused on the real prize: being the best Christian I can be, and helping others to finding Christ. In the mean time, it would behoove everyone to prepare as best they can, by having some food, water, clothing and cash on hand, and be willing to help others in need. As far as December 21, 2012 is concerned, it promises to bring a fairly good night’s sleep and relative calm to those not buying into the hype.
I had intended to write about this a few weeks ago when the movie “2012” initially came out, but as usual, other real matter emerged that needed more attention. There is so much hype around events such as this, and it becomes not only distracting, but very disheartening when sensationalism reigns over what would appear to be clarity in matters such as this. This event will be similar to the hyped 2000 crisis in which all computers were supposed to fail, thus triggering a man made catastrophe and ending modern life as we know it. It turned out to be the most hyped ‘non event’ in history, and the date written above may only surpass it in hype, but that will be it.
I have been researching this date to understand exactly what the Mayan calendar is about, and why this date is so significant. What I can say for sure is that I am way more confused about the issue than when I first started, and that is a good indicator that, in and of itself, gives answer to the ‘originator’ of this information. Real prophesy brings about clarity, and this date is actually doing the opposite, creating a great deal of confusion. It seems the predictions have a very wide range, and range from the sun and solar system going through the center of the galaxy, to the appearances of UFO’s and other beings.
It seems the Mayan culture engaged in what would be considered ‘new age’ practices, and even practiced human sacrifice at one time. This would not be considered a good and reliable source to ascertain the knowledge of God, who is after all, the supreme being of the universe. God is the one who determines the beginning from the end, and reveals it to those who abide by His will and walk in His ways. All that I have read about the Mayan culture would disqualify them from knowing the deep thoughts of God, and having such an apocalyptic vision given to them.
Jesus left no doubt that the events of the end will come as a thief in the night, and catch mankind off guard Matt 24:37, and this is validated by both Saints Peter, 2 Peter 3:10 and Paul, 1 Thess 5:1-3. So we have it on the authority of Jesus himself, and validated by the two most influential apostles of the whole Christian church. This is a prime example of sensationalism gone awry, and pulling many different people into its web of lies and deceit. We have the new agers and much of the world making statements that catastrophe is on its way, and we have the Bible on the other side making clear references that we do not know the day. I am clear on which side I will be on and I hope others are too.
We definitely are heading into rough waters, but we don’t need the forbidden knowledge of a mystery religion to tell us that. Difficult times are ahead of us due to very poor choices made by many in the world, coupled with the dark forces mobilizing, and the good people doing little to nothing for the most part. It is more of an issues of sowing and reaping than it is a cosmological event, and we need to prepare ourselves for the mess we created for ourselves.
I know I am doing what I can to prepare myself and my family. I can only encourage others to do the same, and to stay focused on the real prize: being the best Christian I can be, and helping others to finding Christ. In the mean time, it would behoove everyone to prepare as best they can, by having some food, water, clothing and cash on hand, and be willing to help others in need. As far as December 21, 2012 is concerned, it promises to bring a fairly good night’s sleep and relative calm to those not buying into the hype.
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