George Offerman
An article that appeared in the May 20, 2010 issue of the Wanderer, titled “The Divine Right of Democrats” by Christopher Manion goes into significant detail as to the nature of the USCCB’s apparent ‘lack of potency’ in matters of faith and morals in America. It seems that there are alternative explanations as to why this particular board appears so incompetent concerning the faith and Morals of the Church, and why they are absent in the larger discussions of issues such as legalized child killing, and the subsequent ignoring of the Holy Communion issues with Cannon 915.
Mr. Manion makes the case that the USCCB shows more unity in their condemnation of those who supported the Arizona Immigration policy than in opposing the laws and positions of the political elite that are contrary to the Catholic Church. But the charge that Mr. Manion levies against the USCCB is the fact that the USCCB is really focused on what Mr. Manion terms this groups ‘first priority’. First priority refers to that which the group wants more than anything else, regardless of what they claim to stand for. So if one wants to know the real ‘political score’ then look no further than what a group is receiving from the politicians, and thus, one will know what they really stand for.
Mr. Manion makes the case that the Catholic Church receives around $2 billion annually between monies given to Catholic Charities, Catholic universities and hospitals, and “tens of millions a year more for the USCCB itself”. In exchange, the USCCB has downplayed their position on legalized child killing, and have promoted a more left leaning socialistic agenda reminiscent of the Democratic position on many ‘social justice’ matters and has been very verbal in their dismissal of those opposed to these positions. They have also protected those ‘Catholic’ politicians by defending their right to continue receiving Holy Communion under the rubric of ‘self examination’, and have allowed their teaching authority to be usurped by the likes of Nancy Pelosi, who has demanded support from the pulpit in the matter of ‘immigration reform’.
Mr. Manion confirms what has been suspected for some time, and actually stated by a few of the brave Bishops, that the body of the USCCB is fearful of losing not only the billions from the government if they stood up for the teachings of the church, but also of their coveted 501 C 3 tax exempt status. This is easily observed by looking at what the Bishops have condemned in the recent past, and currently, as well as what they have affirmed either through pastoral letters or through their silence. It is clear that the USCCB is not following their first love, which is supposed to be the Gospel of Jesus Christ, but instead, are relying upon the generosity of a man made structure that has little concern for their belief systems.
The USCCB is being a very good pet ‘yorkie’ and laying quietly on the laps of their masters, only to make noise when their funding or tax exempt status appears to be threatened. Their behaviors are very predictable, and one knows nearly all the time what position they will take, depending upon the contemporary feel of the Democratic Party. This body does not represent the true teachings of the Catholic Church anymore, and it is high time that the laity recognizes this fact, and begins to act on it by no longer funding them in any way, shape or form. As stated in earlier posts, if the USCCB has more allegiance to this government and their ways of doing business, then they should send all of their fund raising letters and financial requests to the IRS.
It is truly scandalous that the USCCB will not protect the integrity of Holy Communion and the sanctity of life by insisting legalized child killing end, and reserves their harshest criticism for those who advocate obeying both civil and church law. These men have lost their first love for the Gospel, and seem to trust in men more than the God they claim to serve. This body really has no moral right to demand financial support from the faithful, when the area not carrying out the Gospel mandates, and have no intention of doing so. The USCCB is more loyal to a band of renegade socialists (whose days are numbered) and show contempt for those who send in hard earned cash, and want to live by the principles of the Gospel.
As many believe and have alluded to the GOP being the party of God, the USCCB, through their actions, seem to mirror the whims of the Democratic Party, and by proxy, have elevated the Democratic platform to that of a divine right. It is unimaginable that God would be for the wholesale slaughter of his most innocent, and is for the callous violation of national laws such as legalized immigration. But here we have it, the most influential group of the American Catholic Church consistently voting with their wallets, and working the hardest at not ‘offending’ their masters, and thus showing, they truly don’t care about the salvation of these individuals, or the betterment of society through the true proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Mr. Manion’s article at this link:
http://www.thewandererpress.com/ee/wandererpress/index.php
Friday, May 28, 2010
Thursday, May 27, 2010
SUPPORT BISHOP OLMSTED
George Offerman
Every once in a while, a Bishop stands up and does what is right in God’s eyes, and then ‘takes it on the chin’ from the world, which unfortunately includes many who claim to be Catholic. Bishop Olmsted, from the Phoenix Diocese, followed through with an excommunication of a nun and others who authorized and ‘executed’ this authorization to kill a child in a Catholic hospital. By following through on the Code of Cannon Law that is very clear, this Bishop is under fire from many different factions, and those that truly consider themselves pro life need to show support for this Bishop.
This is a great opportunity to stand up and publicly affirm our Lord and his teachings. The letter has been reprinted in its entirety, and the site to sign on is posted below. This will take little time to complete, but will be an immense help to the Bishop and to those willing to engage in this very worthy cause. This Petition is sponsored by American Life League (ALL), and please take the time to sign on and show your support. The letter follows:
In late 2009, Sr. Margaret McBride, an administrator at St. Joseph’s Hospital authorized the killing of a preborn child in the Diocese of Phoenix thereby incurring automatic excommunication from the Catholic Church by virtue of Canon Law 1398.
Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted, in responding to this grave situation and obeying the Canon Law to which every Catholic is bound, publicly affirmed the excommunication — unleashing unabated anti-Catholic sentiment and the vitriol of the secular news media and dissident Catholic groups.
The individuals signing this letter pledge their support for Bishop Olmsted’s faithful defense of Church teaching to accomplish his primary task — the salvation of souls in his diocese — which includes the souls of Sr. Margaret McBride, the preborn child whose death Sr. McBride authorized, the child’s parents, and any other individuals involved.
Bishop Olmsted reminds us that a unique and unrepeatable preborn baby is at the center of this tragic case and his or her murder strikes at the very core of the Gospel of life and the call of Jesus to see His face in those less fortunate.
Please stand with us and support Bishop Olmsted by adding your signature to our open letter to Bishop Olmsted:
Your Excellency,
We are writing to assure you of our continued support and prayers as you persist in the battle with the culture of death in Phoenix.
We stand with you in the solidarity of the Catholic Faith and are truly grateful for your clear teaching on the dignity and personhood of every human being.
The secular news media and even many dissidents within the Catholic Church have positioned themselves to oppose your clear propagation of the Faith. We pray you take solace in the words of Our Lord in the Gospel of St. John (15:18) “If the world hate you, know ye, that it hath hated me before you.”
We the undersigned stand with you at the service of the Gospel. Please be assured of our constant prayers on your behalf and on behalf of the souls — both born and preborn — in your care.
Sincerely yours in the Lord who IS Life!
Judie Brown,
President, American Life League
http://www.supportolmsted.com/
Every once in a while, a Bishop stands up and does what is right in God’s eyes, and then ‘takes it on the chin’ from the world, which unfortunately includes many who claim to be Catholic. Bishop Olmsted, from the Phoenix Diocese, followed through with an excommunication of a nun and others who authorized and ‘executed’ this authorization to kill a child in a Catholic hospital. By following through on the Code of Cannon Law that is very clear, this Bishop is under fire from many different factions, and those that truly consider themselves pro life need to show support for this Bishop.
This is a great opportunity to stand up and publicly affirm our Lord and his teachings. The letter has been reprinted in its entirety, and the site to sign on is posted below. This will take little time to complete, but will be an immense help to the Bishop and to those willing to engage in this very worthy cause. This Petition is sponsored by American Life League (ALL), and please take the time to sign on and show your support. The letter follows:
In late 2009, Sr. Margaret McBride, an administrator at St. Joseph’s Hospital authorized the killing of a preborn child in the Diocese of Phoenix thereby incurring automatic excommunication from the Catholic Church by virtue of Canon Law 1398.
Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted, in responding to this grave situation and obeying the Canon Law to which every Catholic is bound, publicly affirmed the excommunication — unleashing unabated anti-Catholic sentiment and the vitriol of the secular news media and dissident Catholic groups.
The individuals signing this letter pledge their support for Bishop Olmsted’s faithful defense of Church teaching to accomplish his primary task — the salvation of souls in his diocese — which includes the souls of Sr. Margaret McBride, the preborn child whose death Sr. McBride authorized, the child’s parents, and any other individuals involved.
Bishop Olmsted reminds us that a unique and unrepeatable preborn baby is at the center of this tragic case and his or her murder strikes at the very core of the Gospel of life and the call of Jesus to see His face in those less fortunate.
Please stand with us and support Bishop Olmsted by adding your signature to our open letter to Bishop Olmsted:
Your Excellency,
We are writing to assure you of our continued support and prayers as you persist in the battle with the culture of death in Phoenix.
We stand with you in the solidarity of the Catholic Faith and are truly grateful for your clear teaching on the dignity and personhood of every human being.
The secular news media and even many dissidents within the Catholic Church have positioned themselves to oppose your clear propagation of the Faith. We pray you take solace in the words of Our Lord in the Gospel of St. John (15:18) “If the world hate you, know ye, that it hath hated me before you.”
We the undersigned stand with you at the service of the Gospel. Please be assured of our constant prayers on your behalf and on behalf of the souls — both born and preborn — in your care.
Sincerely yours in the Lord who IS Life!
Judie Brown,
President, American Life League
http://www.supportolmsted.com/
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
GO KEN CUCCINELLI
George Offerman
Virginia’s Attorney General, Ken Cuccinelli was guest on a radio program this morning, and was commenting on the law suit he filed on behalf of Virginians 8 hours after the hell care bill passed. Attorney General Cuccinelli was discussing how the government is violating the commerce clause of the constitution, and mentioned that the government’s attempt to force Americans to buy a product from other Americans is not only unconstitutional, but unprecedented in this nation’s history. The Attorney General reiterated that if the Feds prevail in this matter, then it will effectively end Federalism as we understand it today.
Attorney General Cuccinelli, who is very actively pro life has verbalized other issues with the hell care law, but is taking a tactic in attempting to defeat the imposition of this law that nearly all can relate to. As he stated on the radio show, ‘it makes no difference whether we are talking about health care or Chevy’s. Once the government can tell you what you have to buy, it truly ends competition and violates a core value that makes America what it is”. Again, this is a point that most Americans can relate to, and it needs to be emphasized to this government that they cannot act like the neighborhood bully, and impose their will onto every aspect of our lives.
Attorney General Cuccinelli has a reputation for standing up to his opposition with courage and conviction, and definitely is worthy of support and praise for his efforts. He is one of the few republicans who actually come close to carrying the mantle of “Reagan Republican” and has a vision for not only Virginia, but for this country. He and Governor Bob MacDonald, another strong pro lifer, have shaken up politics in this state, and have done well in making positive change, albeit with some controversy. (Virginia is looking at a $140 million SURPLUS for this year).
But getting back to the hell care law, Attorney General Cuccinelli is very strong on his conviction that this is a winnable case in the courts, and believes it may go as high as the Supreme Court before this is over. Department of Health and Human Services director Kathleen Sebelius waited until the final hours before yesterday’s midnight deadline to file a motion to dismiss Attorney General Cuccinelli’s law suit stating that “A state cannot… manufacture its own standing to challenge a federal law”. She goes on to charge that the government does, in fact have the right to legislate federal law, that “protects’ citizens and that the state has no right or standing to interfere in this.
Sebelius then goes on to making the argument that Virginia’s recently passed law forbidding Federal mandates to forcing citizens from purchasing health insurance was put into place as a reaction, thus nullifying Attorney General Cuccinelli’s contention that Virginia is simply upholding state laws. Sebelius also contends that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) does not violate the commerce clause in that “Congress also has independent and ‘extensive’ authority to do so as an exercise of its power under Article 1 Section 8 to lay taxes and make expenditures to promote the general welfare”. Sebelius, and by extension, the Obama administration is attempting to ‘stick it’ to states rights, and in essence, shutting down all debate and jurisprudence concerning hell care and its implementation.
Attorney General Cuccinelli has taken his share of licks from the socialistic liberal media and Obama administration, and to his credit, has not backed down an inch. This is the kind of politician we need in every office and Attorney General Cuccinelli is nothing less than inspirational for those of us hungry to see statesmen instead of weenies in public office. Mr. Cuccinelli campaigned on the promises to uphold the constitution and responsible government, and he has kept his promises. Mr. Cuccinelli single-handedly changed the debate on the state of hell care, by being the first to threaten, and carry through with a law suit, and 20 other state attorney generals followed suit.
As Attorney General Cuccinelli has proven, it only takes one man with true convictions to stand up, and change the nature of the debate. We as an electorate need to continue supporting men like Attorney General Cuccinelli in their attempts to bring back sanity and common sense to this government. With what is at stake this November, it is not time to stay silent when the liberals and socialists around you start trashing men like this. It is time to be on the offensive and take back our country, based upon the principles of our founding fathers and the constitution. Anything less is truly ‘un’ American. Go, Ken!
Virginia’s Attorney General, Ken Cuccinelli was guest on a radio program this morning, and was commenting on the law suit he filed on behalf of Virginians 8 hours after the hell care bill passed. Attorney General Cuccinelli was discussing how the government is violating the commerce clause of the constitution, and mentioned that the government’s attempt to force Americans to buy a product from other Americans is not only unconstitutional, but unprecedented in this nation’s history. The Attorney General reiterated that if the Feds prevail in this matter, then it will effectively end Federalism as we understand it today.
Attorney General Cuccinelli, who is very actively pro life has verbalized other issues with the hell care law, but is taking a tactic in attempting to defeat the imposition of this law that nearly all can relate to. As he stated on the radio show, ‘it makes no difference whether we are talking about health care or Chevy’s. Once the government can tell you what you have to buy, it truly ends competition and violates a core value that makes America what it is”. Again, this is a point that most Americans can relate to, and it needs to be emphasized to this government that they cannot act like the neighborhood bully, and impose their will onto every aspect of our lives.
Attorney General Cuccinelli has a reputation for standing up to his opposition with courage and conviction, and definitely is worthy of support and praise for his efforts. He is one of the few republicans who actually come close to carrying the mantle of “Reagan Republican” and has a vision for not only Virginia, but for this country. He and Governor Bob MacDonald, another strong pro lifer, have shaken up politics in this state, and have done well in making positive change, albeit with some controversy. (Virginia is looking at a $140 million SURPLUS for this year).
But getting back to the hell care law, Attorney General Cuccinelli is very strong on his conviction that this is a winnable case in the courts, and believes it may go as high as the Supreme Court before this is over. Department of Health and Human Services director Kathleen Sebelius waited until the final hours before yesterday’s midnight deadline to file a motion to dismiss Attorney General Cuccinelli’s law suit stating that “A state cannot… manufacture its own standing to challenge a federal law”. She goes on to charge that the government does, in fact have the right to legislate federal law, that “protects’ citizens and that the state has no right or standing to interfere in this.
Sebelius then goes on to making the argument that Virginia’s recently passed law forbidding Federal mandates to forcing citizens from purchasing health insurance was put into place as a reaction, thus nullifying Attorney General Cuccinelli’s contention that Virginia is simply upholding state laws. Sebelius also contends that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) does not violate the commerce clause in that “Congress also has independent and ‘extensive’ authority to do so as an exercise of its power under Article 1 Section 8 to lay taxes and make expenditures to promote the general welfare”. Sebelius, and by extension, the Obama administration is attempting to ‘stick it’ to states rights, and in essence, shutting down all debate and jurisprudence concerning hell care and its implementation.
Attorney General Cuccinelli has taken his share of licks from the socialistic liberal media and Obama administration, and to his credit, has not backed down an inch. This is the kind of politician we need in every office and Attorney General Cuccinelli is nothing less than inspirational for those of us hungry to see statesmen instead of weenies in public office. Mr. Cuccinelli campaigned on the promises to uphold the constitution and responsible government, and he has kept his promises. Mr. Cuccinelli single-handedly changed the debate on the state of hell care, by being the first to threaten, and carry through with a law suit, and 20 other state attorney generals followed suit.
As Attorney General Cuccinelli has proven, it only takes one man with true convictions to stand up, and change the nature of the debate. We as an electorate need to continue supporting men like Attorney General Cuccinelli in their attempts to bring back sanity and common sense to this government. With what is at stake this November, it is not time to stay silent when the liberals and socialists around you start trashing men like this. It is time to be on the offensive and take back our country, based upon the principles of our founding fathers and the constitution. Anything less is truly ‘un’ American. Go, Ken!
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
LAND GRAB
George Offerman
I spent most of last night at the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors hearing and public comment on a proposed “Chesapeake Bay Act”. This act, if approved, could result in charging up to $5,000 fee for adding a play set or dog house in the back yard of most residential properties in the county. It is one of the most outrageous power grabs by any government entity at any level, and had to be opposed. I only found out yesterday, just several hours before the public comment meeting, and decided it had to be a priority of my time.
I did manage to get to speak near the end of the public comment period, and told the supervisors how this is nothing more than a power grab, and that the fee structure proposed is just the ‘tip of the iceberg’ as no fees have ever gone down, gone away, or were what they were proposed to be in the first place. I also challenged those ‘greenies’ that are for this, that they better be leading by example, by living in high rise small condos, riding bicycles everywhere they need to go, drinking Potomac river water, and eating all organic foods.
In all, there were 70 speakers, and the majority were opposed to this measure. What was amazing, was the fact that of a county with nearly 250,000 people, that around 55 made an effort to vocalize their opposition to this governments attempts at controlling over 50% of the county land they want to claim as Chesapeake ‘watershed’, and would fall under stiff regulations and very high fees to make any changes on the property. With this said, it is no wonder that our side is getting creamed by the socialists in nearly every arena. The majority oppose this, but only from the safety of their kitchens, and don’t seem to be bothered enough to pull themselves away from the TV for a few hours and help out their fellow citizens who at least give a damn about matters at hand.
Very much like other private property issues (especially legalized child killing), it seems like the dark side and the base nature of man has taken over the majority, and they stay silent, as the few vocal elite plan our future for us. It is no surprise that our path in this country continues to become steeper as we slide into situations that we are neither prepared for nor want to be in. The quicker the pace of things becomes, the more the masses want to hunker down, and pretend all is well, and attempt to live on in their world of make believe. That is why many people in many different fields are coming to the same conclusion concerning this country at least; that the change ready to befall us will take most by surprise, and be painful, if not lethal for some.
This may be still avoidable, but on an individual basis, not a national one. Spiritually and financially, we have made our beds, and we now will be lying in them soon. Why is it, this late in the game, the majority still doesn’t want to face up to reality? All around us we can see decay in nearly all things, yet want to cling to ideals and lifestyles that are neither healthy nor sustainable. Minimally, there will be a cleansing of the land if the Lord will it, and life as we know it will be simpler and sustainable. The alternative is much darker than this, and the possibility of this alternative taking place may be much greater than one wants to acknowledge.
It is not fun nor pleasant to contemplate these matters, but it is of the greatest necessity to do so at this time. Our lives may depend on it, and there will only be burning regret if one knows they were warned, but chose to do nothing about it when the opportunity allowed. With what one can observe about the past few years, not many are willing to look at what is happening around them, and even fewer are willing to do anything about it. The masters of the universe have plans for us, and they are not good. It is time to get from out of the shadows and act in the God given manner in which we are called by God to do.
I spent most of last night at the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors hearing and public comment on a proposed “Chesapeake Bay Act”. This act, if approved, could result in charging up to $5,000 fee for adding a play set or dog house in the back yard of most residential properties in the county. It is one of the most outrageous power grabs by any government entity at any level, and had to be opposed. I only found out yesterday, just several hours before the public comment meeting, and decided it had to be a priority of my time.
I did manage to get to speak near the end of the public comment period, and told the supervisors how this is nothing more than a power grab, and that the fee structure proposed is just the ‘tip of the iceberg’ as no fees have ever gone down, gone away, or were what they were proposed to be in the first place. I also challenged those ‘greenies’ that are for this, that they better be leading by example, by living in high rise small condos, riding bicycles everywhere they need to go, drinking Potomac river water, and eating all organic foods.
In all, there were 70 speakers, and the majority were opposed to this measure. What was amazing, was the fact that of a county with nearly 250,000 people, that around 55 made an effort to vocalize their opposition to this governments attempts at controlling over 50% of the county land they want to claim as Chesapeake ‘watershed’, and would fall under stiff regulations and very high fees to make any changes on the property. With this said, it is no wonder that our side is getting creamed by the socialists in nearly every arena. The majority oppose this, but only from the safety of their kitchens, and don’t seem to be bothered enough to pull themselves away from the TV for a few hours and help out their fellow citizens who at least give a damn about matters at hand.
Very much like other private property issues (especially legalized child killing), it seems like the dark side and the base nature of man has taken over the majority, and they stay silent, as the few vocal elite plan our future for us. It is no surprise that our path in this country continues to become steeper as we slide into situations that we are neither prepared for nor want to be in. The quicker the pace of things becomes, the more the masses want to hunker down, and pretend all is well, and attempt to live on in their world of make believe. That is why many people in many different fields are coming to the same conclusion concerning this country at least; that the change ready to befall us will take most by surprise, and be painful, if not lethal for some.
This may be still avoidable, but on an individual basis, not a national one. Spiritually and financially, we have made our beds, and we now will be lying in them soon. Why is it, this late in the game, the majority still doesn’t want to face up to reality? All around us we can see decay in nearly all things, yet want to cling to ideals and lifestyles that are neither healthy nor sustainable. Minimally, there will be a cleansing of the land if the Lord will it, and life as we know it will be simpler and sustainable. The alternative is much darker than this, and the possibility of this alternative taking place may be much greater than one wants to acknowledge.
It is not fun nor pleasant to contemplate these matters, but it is of the greatest necessity to do so at this time. Our lives may depend on it, and there will only be burning regret if one knows they were warned, but chose to do nothing about it when the opportunity allowed. With what one can observe about the past few years, not many are willing to look at what is happening around them, and even fewer are willing to do anything about it. The masters of the universe have plans for us, and they are not good. It is time to get from out of the shadows and act in the God given manner in which we are called by God to do.
Monday, May 24, 2010
ARE WE GOING TO FIGHT?
George Offerman
We are witness to major upheaval politically as well as financially and most importantly, spiritually. It is beyond question that the landscape is changing rapidly, and if one wants to make an impact, it will require the ability and desire to change with it. Here we are, at a crossroads in this nation, and the need to respond has never been greater. It also seems that many in this country are worn out or showing low energy in dealing with the changes at the exact time that high energy and purpose driven activity is required the most. The question that will need to be answered soon (and we will know that very soon) is: Are we going to stand up and fight the dark forces that challenge us, or is this all talk?
There is good reason to have some guarded optimism concerning the people in the tea party movement. The tea party has mobilized a large number of people, at least politically, who have been out there, but voiceless until recently. Most of these people hold very basic, but common sense principles of government and how the government affects the day to day life of the citizen of this country. These people are also aware that the government is now out of control, and if not stopped, will usher in some of the most socialistic programs ever envisioned for what should be a free and market driven nation.
One of the main problems with this is the fact that many are new to this level of activity, and thus are vulnerable to the manipulation and influences of the established party system, especially the GOP. The GOP has already attempted to influence much of the message of the tea party, and has already alluded to the fact that the Kentucky senate winner for the GOP primary, Rand Paul, is ‘dangerous’ and a potential liability for the establishment GOP. So far, there seems to be some resistance to the GOP statements and allegations that Dr. Paul will be a liability, but what has the GOP done for this country lately?
At some point, the tea party people, and really all Americans, are going to have to ask themselves this question: When will that line in the sand be crossed, and what am I going to do about it? For me, it seems abundantly clear that the line is ready to be crossed, and there needs to be serious calculations as to the cost of resisting the breach of this line, and how to encourage and engage others in defending this line. The time for talk is nearly, if not over already, and there now needs to be much thought and prayer given to the consequences of the line being crossed. If not now, when, and if not, shall we just put on shackles and get it over with?
There is way too much talk going on, and too many are talking in the future tense when discussing what they will eventually do ‘if this point gets crossed…, then I’ll do this. There needs to be an action plan now, and it needs to be tight, and well coordinated, or this new found energy and political clout will be absconded and wasted. There does not seem to be a lot of time left, and it truly does seem that the absolute future of what is left of this country hangs in the balance of the upcoming November elections. If we as a nation cannot get this budget under control, and manage to elect some people who understand the peril we are in, then there really may be no hope for our future.
Adversity does bring out the best (and worst) in people, and the question will be will there be enough people of integrity to counterbalance the potential rioting and bad behavior when a crisis hits? (Think of the Superdome in New Orleans after Katrina). Will we as a people rise to the occasion, or simply make excuses for our inactions and accept the impending slavery our masters have in store for us? It really is gut check time, and all of the warnings and prognostications about our situation are finally at our doorstep. Either way, we have a date with destiny and it will be our convictions, then actions (or inaction) that will determine which side of history we end up on.
We are going to have to get used to the idea that civil disobedience will soon likely be a way of life. It will carry consequences, and we have to be willing to pay that price. The more that are willing to pay the price, the lesser the consequences will be overall, and the less pain we will go through in rebirthing our society and nation. But we need to be very aware that painful times are here, and being lethargic and non committal is not an option that will result in any outcomes that are positive. It will be a battle, but the fight will be worth the price if good men and women stand up and fight for the principles this country, and Christianity are founded upon.
We are witness to major upheaval politically as well as financially and most importantly, spiritually. It is beyond question that the landscape is changing rapidly, and if one wants to make an impact, it will require the ability and desire to change with it. Here we are, at a crossroads in this nation, and the need to respond has never been greater. It also seems that many in this country are worn out or showing low energy in dealing with the changes at the exact time that high energy and purpose driven activity is required the most. The question that will need to be answered soon (and we will know that very soon) is: Are we going to stand up and fight the dark forces that challenge us, or is this all talk?
There is good reason to have some guarded optimism concerning the people in the tea party movement. The tea party has mobilized a large number of people, at least politically, who have been out there, but voiceless until recently. Most of these people hold very basic, but common sense principles of government and how the government affects the day to day life of the citizen of this country. These people are also aware that the government is now out of control, and if not stopped, will usher in some of the most socialistic programs ever envisioned for what should be a free and market driven nation.
One of the main problems with this is the fact that many are new to this level of activity, and thus are vulnerable to the manipulation and influences of the established party system, especially the GOP. The GOP has already attempted to influence much of the message of the tea party, and has already alluded to the fact that the Kentucky senate winner for the GOP primary, Rand Paul, is ‘dangerous’ and a potential liability for the establishment GOP. So far, there seems to be some resistance to the GOP statements and allegations that Dr. Paul will be a liability, but what has the GOP done for this country lately?
At some point, the tea party people, and really all Americans, are going to have to ask themselves this question: When will that line in the sand be crossed, and what am I going to do about it? For me, it seems abundantly clear that the line is ready to be crossed, and there needs to be serious calculations as to the cost of resisting the breach of this line, and how to encourage and engage others in defending this line. The time for talk is nearly, if not over already, and there now needs to be much thought and prayer given to the consequences of the line being crossed. If not now, when, and if not, shall we just put on shackles and get it over with?
There is way too much talk going on, and too many are talking in the future tense when discussing what they will eventually do ‘if this point gets crossed…, then I’ll do this. There needs to be an action plan now, and it needs to be tight, and well coordinated, or this new found energy and political clout will be absconded and wasted. There does not seem to be a lot of time left, and it truly does seem that the absolute future of what is left of this country hangs in the balance of the upcoming November elections. If we as a nation cannot get this budget under control, and manage to elect some people who understand the peril we are in, then there really may be no hope for our future.
Adversity does bring out the best (and worst) in people, and the question will be will there be enough people of integrity to counterbalance the potential rioting and bad behavior when a crisis hits? (Think of the Superdome in New Orleans after Katrina). Will we as a people rise to the occasion, or simply make excuses for our inactions and accept the impending slavery our masters have in store for us? It really is gut check time, and all of the warnings and prognostications about our situation are finally at our doorstep. Either way, we have a date with destiny and it will be our convictions, then actions (or inaction) that will determine which side of history we end up on.
We are going to have to get used to the idea that civil disobedience will soon likely be a way of life. It will carry consequences, and we have to be willing to pay that price. The more that are willing to pay the price, the lesser the consequences will be overall, and the less pain we will go through in rebirthing our society and nation. But we need to be very aware that painful times are here, and being lethargic and non committal is not an option that will result in any outcomes that are positive. It will be a battle, but the fight will be worth the price if good men and women stand up and fight for the principles this country, and Christianity are founded upon.
Friday, May 21, 2010
THE DEMOCRATS DISGUSTING BEHAVIOR
George Offerman
It seems the treachery of the Democrats continues on. El Presidente Calderon gave his little speech on the floor of the House of Representatives, and had the audacity (Obama should learn from this) to openly criticize the State of Arizona for its new law to curtail the lawbreakers from entering and staying in their state. Very typical of the treacherous Democrats, they gave him an ovation (some stood up) and in essence agreed with his statements and permitted an invited guest of this country to trash the policies of the country.
What makes this even more remarkable is the fact a few minutes later into the speech, El Presidente Calderon asked for money to help with the Mexican ‘drug problem’. (And there is no doubt this corrupt Democratic house will want to fully fund this request on the dime of the producers in this country.) So, we have a guy from a country that is openly advocating for his people to violate the laws of another sovereign nation, gets invited to that nation, then ahs the ‘gonads’ to criticize that nation when some that nation decide to actually enforce the rule of law. Then we have the publicly educated morons in congress show their approval, and will now reward this behavior with money to help them with their other so called problems. Wow, just when you thought this party could not get dumber. No wonder their party symbol is a jack@$$.
For all of those who are running against these morons, it is time to get some of the footage of this fiasco, find your representative in that footage, and run non stop ads in their districts showing how your representative does not respect the rule of law, and THROW THEM OUT! I wonder how the party of the jack@$$ would react if the producers of this country decided en masse to disobey the laws these jack@$$e$ pass. Very simple. The party of the jack@$$ would sick their favorite agency, the IRS onto these people, and these people would be thrown in prison, labeled domestic terrorists, survivalists, religious fanatics, or accused of sedation or treason. This really is the age where right is wrong, lawlessness is rewarded and the law abiding are persecuted.
It seems we are getting very close to the time in which civil disobedience will be necessary just to survive. It is time to wake up and take an active role in the daily operation of this country, and to not accept this imposition of lawlessness onto our lives. This, of course, will take courage and commitment, but it will truly be ‘lights out’ if this is not done very soon. This is when we will see if most people are all talk, or really mean what they say when they discuss the need to have real changes occur in this country.
In the mean time, it is important to let the party of the jack@$$ that their behaviors yesterday are unacceptable and very un-American. If the party of the jack@$$ is truly ashamed of America, then get out of here, and start your own country with your own money, and resources, and implement whatever socialistic programs you want. But leave me and my money and resources alone. Maybe El Presidente will let the party of the jack@$$ go to his country and start using their resources. That would be an even exchange, given that’s what we have done for the past few decades. What goes around comes around.
Speaking of money, it is nearly gut splitting laughter at the lame excuses the powers that be use to explain all of the ‘down’ days on the stock market. The only discussions that never occur with these people is the truth: that our welfare state cannot pay for the nearly 50% of the people here that are being taken care of by the other 50%, and we are on an unsustainable curve. We will soon see the problems in Greece come here, but in magnitudes greater. It is inevitable, and definitely coming. It will be painful, but necessary, and will require the dead weight in society to begin carrying their own weight. Hard work never hurt anyone, and it is about time we relearn this lesson in this country.
It seems the treachery of the Democrats continues on. El Presidente Calderon gave his little speech on the floor of the House of Representatives, and had the audacity (Obama should learn from this) to openly criticize the State of Arizona for its new law to curtail the lawbreakers from entering and staying in their state. Very typical of the treacherous Democrats, they gave him an ovation (some stood up) and in essence agreed with his statements and permitted an invited guest of this country to trash the policies of the country.
What makes this even more remarkable is the fact a few minutes later into the speech, El Presidente Calderon asked for money to help with the Mexican ‘drug problem’. (And there is no doubt this corrupt Democratic house will want to fully fund this request on the dime of the producers in this country.) So, we have a guy from a country that is openly advocating for his people to violate the laws of another sovereign nation, gets invited to that nation, then ahs the ‘gonads’ to criticize that nation when some that nation decide to actually enforce the rule of law. Then we have the publicly educated morons in congress show their approval, and will now reward this behavior with money to help them with their other so called problems. Wow, just when you thought this party could not get dumber. No wonder their party symbol is a jack@$$.
For all of those who are running against these morons, it is time to get some of the footage of this fiasco, find your representative in that footage, and run non stop ads in their districts showing how your representative does not respect the rule of law, and THROW THEM OUT! I wonder how the party of the jack@$$ would react if the producers of this country decided en masse to disobey the laws these jack@$$e$ pass. Very simple. The party of the jack@$$ would sick their favorite agency, the IRS onto these people, and these people would be thrown in prison, labeled domestic terrorists, survivalists, religious fanatics, or accused of sedation or treason. This really is the age where right is wrong, lawlessness is rewarded and the law abiding are persecuted.
It seems we are getting very close to the time in which civil disobedience will be necessary just to survive. It is time to wake up and take an active role in the daily operation of this country, and to not accept this imposition of lawlessness onto our lives. This, of course, will take courage and commitment, but it will truly be ‘lights out’ if this is not done very soon. This is when we will see if most people are all talk, or really mean what they say when they discuss the need to have real changes occur in this country.
In the mean time, it is important to let the party of the jack@$$ that their behaviors yesterday are unacceptable and very un-American. If the party of the jack@$$ is truly ashamed of America, then get out of here, and start your own country with your own money, and resources, and implement whatever socialistic programs you want. But leave me and my money and resources alone. Maybe El Presidente will let the party of the jack@$$ go to his country and start using their resources. That would be an even exchange, given that’s what we have done for the past few decades. What goes around comes around.
Speaking of money, it is nearly gut splitting laughter at the lame excuses the powers that be use to explain all of the ‘down’ days on the stock market. The only discussions that never occur with these people is the truth: that our welfare state cannot pay for the nearly 50% of the people here that are being taken care of by the other 50%, and we are on an unsustainable curve. We will soon see the problems in Greece come here, but in magnitudes greater. It is inevitable, and definitely coming. It will be painful, but necessary, and will require the dead weight in society to begin carrying their own weight. Hard work never hurt anyone, and it is about time we relearn this lesson in this country.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
WHY IS THIS GUY PRESIDENT? (OR EL PRESIDENTE)
George Offerman
In one of the most outrageous and shameless displays of his presidency, Obama held a press conference with the president of the south and in effect, agreed with this man about how the Arizona law is ‘very bad’ and is potentially harmful for the relationship between the two countries. Obama, true to his “It’s America’s fault” posture, agreed with this man, and basically dissed a part of his own country to placate this guy from the south. It is disheartening to see a president of our country go after his own citizens and a state rather than stand up for the constitution and existing federal law that makes in a CRIME to break into the country.
Obama could have (and should have) taken time to publicly remind the president from the south, that their laws are much harsher for illegal aliens, and that there is nowhere near any parity between the two countries. Obama also could have (and should have) called the man out on his behavior in questioning our laws on our land as a guest in our country. Obama could have (and should have) also called into question how it is that a president can have a policy of solving his country’s problems by encouraging it’s citizens to violate the laws of another country, using their resources and jobs, then chastise that country when they attempt to do something about it.
Obama’s Attorney General, Eric Holder was outed recently by a savvy reporter who pressed him on the actual contents of the Arizona law. After a great deal of hesitation, Attorney General Holder admitted that he had not actually read the law, but ‘read commentaries from others who read the law’, and was going from that. This has been the overall reaction by many in high positions within the Obama administration, and it is abundantly clear that they have little interest in real immigration reform, but want to continue on the path that has been followed for a few decades now. Maybe Obama was distracted when he took the oath of office, but he did make a pledge to uphold the constitution and the protection of the country. He, and his administration, are doing the opposite of this, and he does not deserve to be in office.
This is the least qualified president we have ever had, and it is becoming painfully obvious the more time passes. What we need in this country is someone who is aware of our history, takes pride in it, and pledges to up hold it. We very well may have this in the Republican nominee Rand Paul. If elected, Dr. Paul would have about as much political experience as Obama, and there would be precedent for him to seek the presidency. But unlike Obama, Dr. Paul actually has real life experience doing what he was educated in, and has had a real job.
I am adding a piece by Randall Terry about this exact point. It is well written, and hits the point that the tea party people are being seduced by the dark GOP forces, that wants to ‘water down’ their message, and continue with the status quo and compromise they are well known for. Link:
Rand Paul for President! The People's Hero, the GOP Establishment's Nightmare; What Will Republican Leaders Do?
"If Obama can go from a Senate victory in 2006 to the Presidency in 2008, why can't Rand Paul pull off a similar miracle? The first goal is victory in November; the second is the White House."
Randall Terry
Dr. Rand Paul's primary victory over the GOP machine pick (and Kentucky Secretary of State) Trey Grayson is a stunning victory for grass roots Americans, and a stunning blow to the Republican establishment.
Dr. Paul's triumph is a political nightmare for the GOP. They want the momentum, money, manpower and votes of the "Tea Party" activists and other angry voters. But they tremble over candidates like Dr. Paul who are actually principled when it comes to fiscal liberty, ending socialism in America, defending Christian Marriage, and outlawing all child killing by abortion from conception until birth.
This is a huge quagmire for Republican Leaders. If old-line party hacks like Newt Gingrich and Dick Armey - who are trying to co-opt the Tea Party for run of the mill GOP candidates - speak against Paul, they will face an angry mob, and their influence in the Tea Party movement will be over.
If the national party "distances itself" from Paul, they will further enrage a base that is quickly becoming unruly and uncontrollable by party leaders. It will cause the base to withhold funds and man-hours from the party apparatus.
If the GOP embraces Dr. Paul, his economic policies and true commitment to life and liberty show that the GOP is primarily made of big government socialists, child-killers (who use "pro-life" words to seduce pro-life voters), slaves to corporate interests and foreign regimes, etc.
The GOP would be delighted to have Scott Brown of Massachusetts as their prototype for a political superhero. He is pro-abortion, a man without an ethical compass, who will happily put Party ahead of Principle when told to by party bosses.
They will even tolerate someone like Arizona Senator Jon Kyl, who talked political smack – saying he would filibuster an Obama Supreme Court nominee if the person is too ideological – who then tucked his tail and ran from the actual battle now that ultra left winger Elana Kagan is the nominee. His words seduce; his actions produce…nothing.
Rand Paul, by contrast, is the real article; a man guided by principle, not party; a man loyal to ethics, not party bosses. His pro-life position is flawless, and he will act on it, not run from it.
Simply put, he will not betray his ethical core for the sake of the Republican Party. That makes him a hero to us “common folk;” it makes him a danger to the elite.
Scott Brown’s victory in Massachusetts was a vote against Washington DC Democrats; Dr. Paul’s victory was a vote against the GOP establishment.
Herein lies the crisis brewing for GOP leaders: If Paul becomes the poster boy of Republican foot soldiers, those who rule the ivory tower will look as foolish as the naked emperor. They will be seen as phonies craving power, using empty rhetoric to reach their goals.
What will the GOP do? Something Machiavellian, no doubt. And it will be ugly.
But their teeth gnashing and secret machinations will not matter. Kentucky is the perfect state for Paul’s victory in November. Obama is very unpopular; life and liberty election activists are energized, and willing to sacrifice their time and money; and the Democrats have neither the message or the man to stop the Paul Juggernaut.
Paul will win in November, with or without the GOP machinery and its blessing.
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if he inherited the Ronald Reagan populist mantle, and went on to win the White House? Let us remember that Ronald Reagan a man of principle who was strongly disliked by the GOP establishment...yet he became the most popular president of the last 60 years.
Run, Rand, run!
In one of the most outrageous and shameless displays of his presidency, Obama held a press conference with the president of the south and in effect, agreed with this man about how the Arizona law is ‘very bad’ and is potentially harmful for the relationship between the two countries. Obama, true to his “It’s America’s fault” posture, agreed with this man, and basically dissed a part of his own country to placate this guy from the south. It is disheartening to see a president of our country go after his own citizens and a state rather than stand up for the constitution and existing federal law that makes in a CRIME to break into the country.
Obama could have (and should have) taken time to publicly remind the president from the south, that their laws are much harsher for illegal aliens, and that there is nowhere near any parity between the two countries. Obama also could have (and should have) called the man out on his behavior in questioning our laws on our land as a guest in our country. Obama could have (and should have) also called into question how it is that a president can have a policy of solving his country’s problems by encouraging it’s citizens to violate the laws of another country, using their resources and jobs, then chastise that country when they attempt to do something about it.
Obama’s Attorney General, Eric Holder was outed recently by a savvy reporter who pressed him on the actual contents of the Arizona law. After a great deal of hesitation, Attorney General Holder admitted that he had not actually read the law, but ‘read commentaries from others who read the law’, and was going from that. This has been the overall reaction by many in high positions within the Obama administration, and it is abundantly clear that they have little interest in real immigration reform, but want to continue on the path that has been followed for a few decades now. Maybe Obama was distracted when he took the oath of office, but he did make a pledge to uphold the constitution and the protection of the country. He, and his administration, are doing the opposite of this, and he does not deserve to be in office.
This is the least qualified president we have ever had, and it is becoming painfully obvious the more time passes. What we need in this country is someone who is aware of our history, takes pride in it, and pledges to up hold it. We very well may have this in the Republican nominee Rand Paul. If elected, Dr. Paul would have about as much political experience as Obama, and there would be precedent for him to seek the presidency. But unlike Obama, Dr. Paul actually has real life experience doing what he was educated in, and has had a real job.
I am adding a piece by Randall Terry about this exact point. It is well written, and hits the point that the tea party people are being seduced by the dark GOP forces, that wants to ‘water down’ their message, and continue with the status quo and compromise they are well known for. Link:
Rand Paul for President! The People's Hero, the GOP Establishment's Nightmare; What Will Republican Leaders Do?
"If Obama can go from a Senate victory in 2006 to the Presidency in 2008, why can't Rand Paul pull off a similar miracle? The first goal is victory in November; the second is the White House."
Randall Terry
Dr. Rand Paul's primary victory over the GOP machine pick (and Kentucky Secretary of State) Trey Grayson is a stunning victory for grass roots Americans, and a stunning blow to the Republican establishment.
Dr. Paul's triumph is a political nightmare for the GOP. They want the momentum, money, manpower and votes of the "Tea Party" activists and other angry voters. But they tremble over candidates like Dr. Paul who are actually principled when it comes to fiscal liberty, ending socialism in America, defending Christian Marriage, and outlawing all child killing by abortion from conception until birth.
This is a huge quagmire for Republican Leaders. If old-line party hacks like Newt Gingrich and Dick Armey - who are trying to co-opt the Tea Party for run of the mill GOP candidates - speak against Paul, they will face an angry mob, and their influence in the Tea Party movement will be over.
If the national party "distances itself" from Paul, they will further enrage a base that is quickly becoming unruly and uncontrollable by party leaders. It will cause the base to withhold funds and man-hours from the party apparatus.
If the GOP embraces Dr. Paul, his economic policies and true commitment to life and liberty show that the GOP is primarily made of big government socialists, child-killers (who use "pro-life" words to seduce pro-life voters), slaves to corporate interests and foreign regimes, etc.
The GOP would be delighted to have Scott Brown of Massachusetts as their prototype for a political superhero. He is pro-abortion, a man without an ethical compass, who will happily put Party ahead of Principle when told to by party bosses.
They will even tolerate someone like Arizona Senator Jon Kyl, who talked political smack – saying he would filibuster an Obama Supreme Court nominee if the person is too ideological – who then tucked his tail and ran from the actual battle now that ultra left winger Elana Kagan is the nominee. His words seduce; his actions produce…nothing.
Rand Paul, by contrast, is the real article; a man guided by principle, not party; a man loyal to ethics, not party bosses. His pro-life position is flawless, and he will act on it, not run from it.
Simply put, he will not betray his ethical core for the sake of the Republican Party. That makes him a hero to us “common folk;” it makes him a danger to the elite.
Scott Brown’s victory in Massachusetts was a vote against Washington DC Democrats; Dr. Paul’s victory was a vote against the GOP establishment.
Herein lies the crisis brewing for GOP leaders: If Paul becomes the poster boy of Republican foot soldiers, those who rule the ivory tower will look as foolish as the naked emperor. They will be seen as phonies craving power, using empty rhetoric to reach their goals.
What will the GOP do? Something Machiavellian, no doubt. And it will be ugly.
But their teeth gnashing and secret machinations will not matter. Kentucky is the perfect state for Paul’s victory in November. Obama is very unpopular; life and liberty election activists are energized, and willing to sacrifice their time and money; and the Democrats have neither the message or the man to stop the Paul Juggernaut.
Paul will win in November, with or without the GOP machinery and its blessing.
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if he inherited the Ronald Reagan populist mantle, and went on to win the White House? Let us remember that Ronald Reagan a man of principle who was strongly disliked by the GOP establishment...yet he became the most popular president of the last 60 years.
Run, Rand, run!
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