Here is one that I have heard enough of in recent months to make me lose my lunch.
I swear, one of my biggest pet peeves is being called racist just because I don't like somebody (like Obama?) that just so happens to be different than me. I don't dislike him because he is black (he is half white, you know) I dislike him because he is a compulsive liar and/or completely incompetent!
Ok, first things first, I am not going to refer to him as an "african-american", if I am white, then he is black.(I have never referred to myself as "anglo.") If that is going to offend you then just stop reading right now. PLEASE!
I have issues with this whole "politically correct" thing. ANY word can be offensive if it is used in a derogitory way. It isn't about what you say, it is about how you say it.
Discrimination works both ways, and I am SICK of people telling me I am racist because there is ONE black guy that I can't stand. I wouldn't like him any more if he were white, or purple! There's a hell of a lot more white people that I dislike! I do not look at people and see the color of their skin, I do not look at people and see their religion, or their gender, or anything else that has NO EFFECT on me. I look at people and all I care about is what is on the inside. Do they have a good heart? Are they trying to do the right thing? Because THAT'S WHAT MATTERS!
I truly believe that special interest groups instigate discrimination as well as the government.
I do not believe that any "special" group of people should be put above another group of people. Isn't that what discrimination is?
Example: Scholarships - they have scholarships for women, Asians, TEEN MOMS, African-Americans, Native-Americans, Hispanics, etc.
I'm sorry, but am I the only one who thinks it is wrong that white guys can't have an "Anglo-American" scholarship? Why are they left out? Because they aren't a minority? That isn't their fault! Now, I am not saying that white guys can't get a scholarship, of course they can, but how much money is set aside for "minorities"? It isn't anybody's fault what color they were born, so why the special treatment? I live in New Mexico and I see cars all the time sporting "brown pride" but God forbid I even mention "white pride" and all of a sudden I am a member of the KKK. (Not that I would ever put that on my car! - Redneck pride, maybe!) But this is exactly the type of double standard that perpetuates racism and gender discrimination and the list goes on. How about, the person with the best academic scores gets first choice, and it goes down the line like that?
What is wrong with just being an AMERICAN? That's how I identify myself, I refuse to fill out the section of any form that asks for what type of "American" I am. How about a space for RED BLOODED AMERICAN?! Why not differenciate things that matter like:
Hard working American vs. Too lazy to work
or
I can pay for this service vs. everybody else is gonna pay for this service
The only "special interest" group I believe SHOULD receive special "entitlements" is our VETERANS! They've earned it! They should be first in line to receive health care or any other assistance they may need. I cannot stress it enough that they are my heroes. Their sacrifices affect my daily life and their debts can never be repaid.
What happened to us all being created equal? We aren't equal if there's special things for this and that...
Now, I feel the need to put a disclaimer that I am not at any point in this article referring to people that can NOT work, or people with special needs, elderly, etc. That's different!
Ok, venting is done for the night, at least until I hear about the next thing that is going to raise my blood pressure to boiling point...
Friday, November 30, 2012
Hot Topic: Abortion
We are all asking how it was even possible that the right lost the election.
Besides the OBVIOUS voter fraud that took place, I have some thoughts...
The problem with this country isn't conflicting beliefs, it's pushing one side's beliefs onto the people on the other side. BOTH sides are guilty of this. I typically try to avoid being in the center of the abortion topic because I am not an expert on the biology of it but here you go, these are my thoughts on it.
Abortion:
I am against abortion. I believe it is wrong. However, I do not think it is Washington's place to tell me that I cannot have one. Now, honestly, I have not done a lot of research on human development inside the womb. I know there is a heartbeat very soon. Are there feelings though? When do the nerves develop? That is something I really don't know, but based on the assumption it isn't in the first trimester and the brain at that point cannot feel pain, then I think it should be a woman's choice. I am vehemently against abortion past 12 weeks. We can argue and argue about it being wrong to kill a baby but the problem is more complicated than that, I believe.
First, the government having a say in what happens in my uterus is concerning because it isn't Uncle Sam's business. Not everybody agrees about "when life begins" therefore, while I agree with my fellow conservatives, I don't think the government should get involved. This is how we are losing our freedoms to the politicians, they aren't minding their own business. And yes, "it's not just your body" when you are pregnant, but your body is directly affected. Let me pose a question, if a woman has an abortion, how does that affect you? You are not the father, in fact you don't even know this woman. If you don't know her, you probably wouldn't even know if she had one, right? Do you know WHY she had one? Was she at risk of life and death? Was there a problem where the child was not going to have a quality life? Was she raped? Do those things make a difference? This is why I believe the government should stay out of it. On that note, I believe in religious freedom, and I am vehemently against forcing people to provide contraceptives to others when that goes directly against their beliefs.
Second, the fact that women consider abortion as their own selfish way of dealing with a situation (assuming they just don't want a baby) they consider a problem is bigger than abortion. THIS IS society's problem. It's a lack of or skewed morals. We need to teach right and wrong from infancy. We need to teach our children about consequences and how to handle life when it doesn't go as planned. We need to do our best to instill a good moral code within our communities. We need can (for the most part) avoid the issue of abortion before it becomes an issue at all.
One of my favorite sayings is that, "The differene between conservatives and liberals is this, if a conservative doesn't like guns, they don't own one. If a liberal doesn't like guns, he doesn't want ANYBODY to own one." While I wholeheartedly agree with that statement, I don't want any lib coming back at me with the same statement on a different subject.
You don't have to agree with me, these are my views, however I think we need to take a step back and see the other points of view. Am I crazy? Is this completely unreasonable?
Besides the OBVIOUS voter fraud that took place, I have some thoughts...
The problem with this country isn't conflicting beliefs, it's pushing one side's beliefs onto the people on the other side. BOTH sides are guilty of this. I typically try to avoid being in the center of the abortion topic because I am not an expert on the biology of it but here you go, these are my thoughts on it.
Abortion:
I am against abortion. I believe it is wrong. However, I do not think it is Washington's place to tell me that I cannot have one. Now, honestly, I have not done a lot of research on human development inside the womb. I know there is a heartbeat very soon. Are there feelings though? When do the nerves develop? That is something I really don't know, but based on the assumption it isn't in the first trimester and the brain at that point cannot feel pain, then I think it should be a woman's choice. I am vehemently against abortion past 12 weeks. We can argue and argue about it being wrong to kill a baby but the problem is more complicated than that, I believe.
First, the government having a say in what happens in my uterus is concerning because it isn't Uncle Sam's business. Not everybody agrees about "when life begins" therefore, while I agree with my fellow conservatives, I don't think the government should get involved. This is how we are losing our freedoms to the politicians, they aren't minding their own business. And yes, "it's not just your body" when you are pregnant, but your body is directly affected. Let me pose a question, if a woman has an abortion, how does that affect you? You are not the father, in fact you don't even know this woman. If you don't know her, you probably wouldn't even know if she had one, right? Do you know WHY she had one? Was she at risk of life and death? Was there a problem where the child was not going to have a quality life? Was she raped? Do those things make a difference? This is why I believe the government should stay out of it. On that note, I believe in religious freedom, and I am vehemently against forcing people to provide contraceptives to others when that goes directly against their beliefs.
Second, the fact that women consider abortion as their own selfish way of dealing with a situation (assuming they just don't want a baby) they consider a problem is bigger than abortion. THIS IS society's problem. It's a lack of or skewed morals. We need to teach right and wrong from infancy. We need to teach our children about consequences and how to handle life when it doesn't go as planned. We need to do our best to instill a good moral code within our communities. We need can (for the most part) avoid the issue of abortion before it becomes an issue at all.
One of my favorite sayings is that, "The differene between conservatives and liberals is this, if a conservative doesn't like guns, they don't own one. If a liberal doesn't like guns, he doesn't want ANYBODY to own one." While I wholeheartedly agree with that statement, I don't want any lib coming back at me with the same statement on a different subject.
You don't have to agree with me, these are my views, however I think we need to take a step back and see the other points of view. Am I crazy? Is this completely unreasonable?
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Yes, politics affect me
Growing up, I always knew I was lucky. I had two hard working parents. They encouraged me to be who I wanted to be, they taught me to question everything I hear, they taught me character. They taught me about freedom. They were strict and though I didn't always agree with them, I thought I understood their rules were because they loved me. As an adult and a mother, I grossly underestimated them. I don't recall too many specific instances where these values were discussed but I know they made me who I am today and for that I am eternally thankful.
I always knew that I felt passionately about the people that protect us and keep us safe. I have always been passionate about the freedoms we enjoy in this country. I never felt passionately about politics though. I just always knew that politicians as a whole are not trustworthy. Then I lived through September 11, 2001 and the bubble that I lived in was gone. I started paying attention. I never realized how much people in OTHER parts of the world affect me. It saddens me when I hear people say that politics don't affect them or that they aren't "into" politics. HOW? That clean water you drink, that paycheck you get, that opinion you just voiced to the whole world, that car you drive, every part of our daily lives are affected by politics in one way or another. I have known that for years now, but until recently, I never realized how passionate I am about it.
This is why I am a right wing conservative:
I believe in helping those who are in need, but I believe there is a difference in UNABLE and UNWILLING
I believe we reap what we sew. If you WANT it, you should EARN it.
I believe in work hard, play hard, not play hard and hardly work.
I don't consider myself religious, but I have Christian values, like the 10 Commandments. I believe in God and I talk to him often.
I believe in, and will defend, freedom. That means freedom for everybody.
I believe freedom should not an excuse for ignorance. Freedom of speech does not give you the right to be disrespectful, for example.
I believe that veterans should be first in line to receive "entitlements" as they have earned them and if there were no veterans, there would be no freedom or entitlements.
I believe children should be taught HOW to think for themselves.
I believe children should be disciplined to they learn consequences.
I believe success should be REWARDED.
I believe we are all equal, but we are not all the same.
I believe criminals should be treated as such.
I believe I have not only the right, but the OBLIGATION to protect myself and my family from harm.
I believe in the pursuit of happiness, it's not a given.
I believe people should grow into productive members of society.
I believe in capitalism and the free market.
I believe that people can disagree and still respect each other if both sides are LOGICAL, but if you are unable to back up your argument, then don't question mine.
If this makes me an "extremist" then so be it. Let them label me however they want. After all, if you don't have any enemies, you've probably never stood up for anything.
Sunday, November 25, 2012
In Their Shoes
I was reading some Facebook posts this morning and something jogged my memory from years ago...
After September 11, 2001, terrorism became a topic of frequent discussion in my world. I began to really learn about other parts of the world, other cultures, and America's place in world politics. I began learning about terrorism and why they attacked us. I followed reports of HOW they did it.
I was also living in a post-Columbine world and we would have practice drills at school. I would discuss with my friends my thoughts on how people might "attack" the school. My friends would ask if I was planning to blow it up and I always made myself clear that NO, I wasn't planning but you never know what somebody else might be planning and I try to put myself in the "bad guy's" shoes so that I could be as prepared as possible. That's just how I think. I spend a lot of my free time studying criminal behavior and learning to understand how people think and why they do things a certain way.
Anyways, today I remembered reading and hearing reports that the terrorists that had attacked us on Sept. 11, had lived in the United States for years, that these people were raised with a sole purpose of bringing America to her knees. These organizations are extremely patient. So, I tried to put myself in their shoes...
WHAT IF: The "higher ups" in these terrorist cells, or anti-American people had people living in America, the land of the free, and had babies in America? These babies would be American citizens. These children would be raised to HATE America and her people. Their true allegiance would be to their parents' affiliations. WHAT IF these people grew up with a sole purpose to do their part in bringing America down? They wouldn't believe in freedom or our republic. They believe we are evil and should be ruled by somebody else. What if these children grew into adulthood with the financial backing to get the best education in the best schools? What if they infiltrated our political system?
Now, I will be the first to admit our political system is flawed. It is not perfect, just as people are not. I will say that there has been corruption dating back for decades, because power corrupts. But I believe there is a difference in corrupted officials being shady and elected officials who hate everything America stands for....
Yes, maybe I am crazy, I won't say that isn't possible, or maybe I am just trying to prepare for the worst while I hope for the best..
Just wanted to share some thoughts, I will let you come to your own conclusions on this one...
After September 11, 2001, terrorism became a topic of frequent discussion in my world. I began to really learn about other parts of the world, other cultures, and America's place in world politics. I began learning about terrorism and why they attacked us. I followed reports of HOW they did it.
I was also living in a post-Columbine world and we would have practice drills at school. I would discuss with my friends my thoughts on how people might "attack" the school. My friends would ask if I was planning to blow it up and I always made myself clear that NO, I wasn't planning but you never know what somebody else might be planning and I try to put myself in the "bad guy's" shoes so that I could be as prepared as possible. That's just how I think. I spend a lot of my free time studying criminal behavior and learning to understand how people think and why they do things a certain way.
Anyways, today I remembered reading and hearing reports that the terrorists that had attacked us on Sept. 11, had lived in the United States for years, that these people were raised with a sole purpose of bringing America to her knees. These organizations are extremely patient. So, I tried to put myself in their shoes...
WHAT IF: The "higher ups" in these terrorist cells, or anti-American people had people living in America, the land of the free, and had babies in America? These babies would be American citizens. These children would be raised to HATE America and her people. Their true allegiance would be to their parents' affiliations. WHAT IF these people grew up with a sole purpose to do their part in bringing America down? They wouldn't believe in freedom or our republic. They believe we are evil and should be ruled by somebody else. What if these children grew into adulthood with the financial backing to get the best education in the best schools? What if they infiltrated our political system?
Now, I will be the first to admit our political system is flawed. It is not perfect, just as people are not. I will say that there has been corruption dating back for decades, because power corrupts. But I believe there is a difference in corrupted officials being shady and elected officials who hate everything America stands for....
Yes, maybe I am crazy, I won't say that isn't possible, or maybe I am just trying to prepare for the worst while I hope for the best..
Just wanted to share some thoughts, I will let you come to your own conclusions on this one...
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Conflicting beliefs & Equality
I think everybody is entitled to their own beliefs, i.e. views on abortion or the death penalty... HOWEVER, please explain to me the logic that abortion is okay, while the death penalty is wrong?
I am a FIRM believer in the death penalty. The truth is, there are people in this world that are just evil. As a whole, we don't like to believe that but its there. Evil is all around us. That is a fact, and opinions cannot change it. Evil exists. How, or why can be debated but it still exists.
My problem, is when people have these beliefs that are contradictory. If you don't believe in abortion, fine. If you don't believe in the death penalty, fine. If you believe in both, fine. But how can you believe abortion is perfectly okay "because its your body" and in the next breath protest the death penalty for people that tortured or murdered another person WITHOUT a doubt?!!
Somebody PLEASE explain that "logic" to me!
These same people are the ones that won't let us chop down a few trees, but abortion is okay. These people claim to be open minded but only when it is convenient for them. You can burn a bible or an AMERICAN flag and claim your first amendment right to free speech, but if you burn a quran, you're a racist.
And if you don't like what America stands for, fine. But I take issue with defending people who actively try to hurt me, or my country because we believe in freedom.
Equality. I think people have lost sight of what equality is. I believe all people were created equal. That does not mean all people were created the same. I am not a football player, nor could I ever be. That does not make me better than, or lesser than a football player. That same football player has his own weaknesses. We are different, but still equal. We need both. We need to support others' strengths to make up for our own weaknesses.
We aren't meant to all be the same. A lot of those differences in "equality" come from differences in effort. You do not have a right to resent the rich guy who worked his ass off when you are too lazy to work or too "good" to sweep floors. And his success gives him the ability to hire people that are still climbing the ladder to their own success. Don't resent him for that, thank him for it. If my bosses did not work their asses off for years and get their advanced degrees and work 60+ hours a week for years on end, I would not have a job that supports my family and puts food on the table. I do not resent the fact they make tons of money, I thank them for giving a stepping stone.
I am a FIRM believer in the death penalty. The truth is, there are people in this world that are just evil. As a whole, we don't like to believe that but its there. Evil is all around us. That is a fact, and opinions cannot change it. Evil exists. How, or why can be debated but it still exists.
My problem, is when people have these beliefs that are contradictory. If you don't believe in abortion, fine. If you don't believe in the death penalty, fine. If you believe in both, fine. But how can you believe abortion is perfectly okay "because its your body" and in the next breath protest the death penalty for people that tortured or murdered another person WITHOUT a doubt?!!
Somebody PLEASE explain that "logic" to me!
These same people are the ones that won't let us chop down a few trees, but abortion is okay. These people claim to be open minded but only when it is convenient for them. You can burn a bible or an AMERICAN flag and claim your first amendment right to free speech, but if you burn a quran, you're a racist.
And if you don't like what America stands for, fine. But I take issue with defending people who actively try to hurt me, or my country because we believe in freedom.
Equality. I think people have lost sight of what equality is. I believe all people were created equal. That does not mean all people were created the same. I am not a football player, nor could I ever be. That does not make me better than, or lesser than a football player. That same football player has his own weaknesses. We are different, but still equal. We need both. We need to support others' strengths to make up for our own weaknesses.
We aren't meant to all be the same. A lot of those differences in "equality" come from differences in effort. You do not have a right to resent the rich guy who worked his ass off when you are too lazy to work or too "good" to sweep floors. And his success gives him the ability to hire people that are still climbing the ladder to their own success. Don't resent him for that, thank him for it. If my bosses did not work their asses off for years and get their advanced degrees and work 60+ hours a week for years on end, I would not have a job that supports my family and puts food on the table. I do not resent the fact they make tons of money, I thank them for giving a stepping stone.
Friday, November 23, 2012
Contact your Representatives!! - New Mexico
Below are links to contact your local representatives (if you live in NM)
New Mexico Governor
http://www.governor.state.nm.us/Contact_the_Governor.aspx
New Mexico Legislature
http://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislatorsearch.aspx
NM Federal Representatives
http://newmexico.sks.com/government/representatives.aspx
REMEMBER - The wheel that squeaks the loudest gets the oil!
New Mexico Governor
http://www.governor.state.nm.us/Contact_the_Governor.aspx
New Mexico Legislature
http://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislatorsearch.aspx
NM Federal Representatives
http://newmexico.sks.com/government/representatives.aspx
REMEMBER - The wheel that squeaks the loudest gets the oil!
Words of Wisdom
This was sent to me and I have to say I agree. We can only blame the president so much. The problem is deeper, it's the people. If we want our country back, we have to change the way "we, the people" think.
Some people have the vocabulary to sum up things in a way that you can
quickly understand them. This quote came from the Czech Republic . Someone
over there has it figured out. It was translated into English from an article
in the Prague newspaper, PragerZeitungon.
"The danger to America is not Barack Obama, but a citizenry capable of
entrusting a man like him with the Presidency. It will be far easier to limit
and undo the follies of an Obama presidency than to restore the necessary
common sense and good judgment to a depraved electorate willing to have such
a man for their president. The problem is much deeper and far more serious
than Mr. Obama, who is a mere symptom of what ails America . Blaming the
prince of fools should not blind anyone to the vast confederacy of fools
that made him their prince. The Republic can survive a Barack Obama, who is,
after all, merely a fool. It is less likely to survive a multitude of fools,
such as those who made him their President."
in the Prague newspaper, PragerZeitungon.
"The danger to America is not Barack Obama, but a citizenry capable of
entrusting a man like him with the Presidency. It will be far easier to limit
and undo the follies of an Obama presidency than to restore the necessary
common sense and good judgment to a depraved electorate willing to have such
a man for their president. The problem is much deeper and far more serious
than Mr. Obama, who is a mere symptom of what ails America . Blaming the
prince of fools should not blind anyone to the vast confederacy of fools
that made him their prince. The Republic can survive a Barack Obama, who is,
after all, merely a fool. It is less likely to survive a multitude of fools,
such as those who made him their President."
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Getting back to our roots
Obama promised change. Well, guess that's a prime example of "careful what you wish for" because he sure is changing things... I do however, think there is a difference between "change" and "corruption"... I think the latter is the word he was looking for.
I didn't start this blog to just complain. I started it as a place to vent, but I also truly believe in a cause. I want REAL change. I want a government that is truly for the people, to make the greatest country on earth even greater.
We all know how I feel about the current administration but the problems we are facing are deeper than that. It's much bigger than Obama. Is he a threat to our freedom? Certainly. But "we, the people" put him in the White House.
Would Romney have been a better choice? YEAH! Especially given our current economic crisis. But Romney isn't my first choice. I don't want a politician running my country. I want a choice. We have got to take our country back before we lose all of our freedom and our government gets too big to fight.
My question is what can we do? How do we go about a complete makeover? The congress is supposed to be made up of citizens like you and me. It, like welfare, wasn't meant to be a career. We need fresh eyes, fresh ideas in Washington.
We can complain and yell all we want, but how much is that REALLY going to accomplish?
I think we need to band together as a single group and lobby for our beliefs. We need to get OUR candidate in the running. Somebody who has a REAL chance to win. No democrat/republican stuff, just a true patriot who believes in the Constitution and will fight for freedom for the people. And we need to start now so that we can be ready when the time comes in 4 years.
Thoughts?
I didn't start this blog to just complain. I started it as a place to vent, but I also truly believe in a cause. I want REAL change. I want a government that is truly for the people, to make the greatest country on earth even greater.
We all know how I feel about the current administration but the problems we are facing are deeper than that. It's much bigger than Obama. Is he a threat to our freedom? Certainly. But "we, the people" put him in the White House.
Would Romney have been a better choice? YEAH! Especially given our current economic crisis. But Romney isn't my first choice. I don't want a politician running my country. I want a choice. We have got to take our country back before we lose all of our freedom and our government gets too big to fight.
My question is what can we do? How do we go about a complete makeover? The congress is supposed to be made up of citizens like you and me. It, like welfare, wasn't meant to be a career. We need fresh eyes, fresh ideas in Washington.
We can complain and yell all we want, but how much is that REALLY going to accomplish?
I think we need to band together as a single group and lobby for our beliefs. We need to get OUR candidate in the running. Somebody who has a REAL chance to win. No democrat/republican stuff, just a true patriot who believes in the Constitution and will fight for freedom for the people. And we need to start now so that we can be ready when the time comes in 4 years.
Thoughts?
Please don't forget those who fight for our freedom this Thanksgiving
This one is in honor of Thanksgiving...
I have been so blessed, I don't even know where to begin. But I will say I can sum it up into a few basic things: God, Country and Family.
I am not an overly religious person, but I am a believer. I talk to Him on a daily basis and we are very close. I don't believe church is a requirement to have a close relationship with God. And through these tough times, I know He will help me find my way. I am thankful to Him every day for all of my blessings.
My country. I love my country. I thank my lucky stars that I was born in the greatest country this would will ever see. I am thankful every day for my freedom. I cannot imagine not being free to express my opinions, or protect myself and my family. I cannot imagine raising my son in a country where he isn't free to be anything he wants to be. I will fight tooth and nail to keep our freedoms in tact. My son, my nieces and nephews, they deserve nothing less. Which brings me to the next one...
My family is the greatest family I could ever ask for. I'm not talking about blood relation, my family is ALL the people I hold close in my heart like family. Genetics do not make a family, love and respect do. And I am so blessed to have such a huge and diverse support system. I do not know where I would be without them. I am thankful that Cohyn, the light and love of my life has so many wonderful role models.
On a final note, which brings these things together, I want to thank our veterans and their families. Without each and every one of our amazing heroes who are willing to give or have given their lives, my life, my son's life, would not be possible. I do not think it is possible to ever express my gratitude towards these amazing people. Below are a few of these people:
Dad
Mr. Patterson
Travis
Rich
Joe
Brandon
Jimmy
Shad
Donnie
Uncle Daniel
Uncle Kenneth
Uncle Skip
Dallas
Patrick
Kevin
Derek
Aaron
Thank you.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.
"Assault" weapons account for less than 1% of crime in the United States. This is true before, during, and after the passage of the Brady Bill. Therefore, it had NO EFFECT on crime. Why are they pushing to bring the Brady Bill back? Please don't be fooled, this is NOT, nor was it ever, about CRIME, it is about CONTROL. Period. And I dare anybody to try and prove differently. If you are worried about crime, go after the criminals, make the penalties count. Bring back/USE the death penalty. (which is a whole other subject)
What part of "...the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed" is so hard to understand? The founding fathers of this country, OUR founding fathers, left their home country for FREEDOM. Freedom. Our entire foundation of our country was based on a single idea. Freedom. They knew first hand what the government was capable of and made every effort to protect the people of the United States of America from their government. They knew foreign threats could always be made against the people, but they understood that our biggest threat, the only way we could be broken would come from our OWN government. That knowledge was the reasoning behind the first two amendments: Freedom of speech and the right to bear arms. And if you want to argue that point, show me some evidence. I have never seen a quote from the people that wrote the Constitution indicating they felt any different. So jump forward to today and we have a president who "believes in the individual right to bear arms" but not concealed carry, not hand guns, not "assault" weapons, etc. So basically that is his chicken shit way of trying to get around his true feelings. The second amendment was written SPECIFICALLY for self defense. This includes self defense against common criminals, an unjust government, and everything in between.
But to be honest, we cannot fully blame the government. After all, they aren't elected by people of other nations... (for the most part). We really have nobody to blame but ourselves. We let it happen. We let them chip away at our freedoms a little sliver at a time until there's nothing left. Are we going to let it get that far? Are we already there?
We are currently facing a potential "UN Gun Ban Treaty", a president who has no regard for the constitution, a 5-4 margin in the Supreme Court with at least one justice being replaced within the next couple of years, the re-introduction of the "assault" weapons ban... how bad does it have to get before we stand up and actually DO something?!
I constantly hear about how "the gov't will never take our guns, they couldn't get away with that..." Umm, I can say a lot of things about the powers that be, but stupid isn't one of them. Those who have any knowledge of history, know that Hitler did not get as far as he did overnight either... just some food for thought.
The issue of gun control is very very close to my heart. I would LOVE somebody to explain to me a more effective source of protection for myself and my family.
Our guns are our last line of self defense against enemies foreign and domestic.
What part of "...the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed" is so hard to understand? The founding fathers of this country, OUR founding fathers, left their home country for FREEDOM. Freedom. Our entire foundation of our country was based on a single idea. Freedom. They knew first hand what the government was capable of and made every effort to protect the people of the United States of America from their government. They knew foreign threats could always be made against the people, but they understood that our biggest threat, the only way we could be broken would come from our OWN government. That knowledge was the reasoning behind the first two amendments: Freedom of speech and the right to bear arms. And if you want to argue that point, show me some evidence. I have never seen a quote from the people that wrote the Constitution indicating they felt any different. So jump forward to today and we have a president who "believes in the individual right to bear arms" but not concealed carry, not hand guns, not "assault" weapons, etc. So basically that is his chicken shit way of trying to get around his true feelings. The second amendment was written SPECIFICALLY for self defense. This includes self defense against common criminals, an unjust government, and everything in between.
But to be honest, we cannot fully blame the government. After all, they aren't elected by people of other nations... (for the most part). We really have nobody to blame but ourselves. We let it happen. We let them chip away at our freedoms a little sliver at a time until there's nothing left. Are we going to let it get that far? Are we already there?
We are currently facing a potential "UN Gun Ban Treaty", a president who has no regard for the constitution, a 5-4 margin in the Supreme Court with at least one justice being replaced within the next couple of years, the re-introduction of the "assault" weapons ban... how bad does it have to get before we stand up and actually DO something?!
I constantly hear about how "the gov't will never take our guns, they couldn't get away with that..." Umm, I can say a lot of things about the powers that be, but stupid isn't one of them. Those who have any knowledge of history, know that Hitler did not get as far as he did overnight either... just some food for thought.
The issue of gun control is very very close to my heart. I would LOVE somebody to explain to me a more effective source of protection for myself and my family.
Our guns are our last line of self defense against enemies foreign and domestic.
Monday, November 19, 2012
FREE HOME!!!
I found this on a Facebook post on my page and I had to share!
FREE HOME FOR ANYONE WHO WILL TAKE IT!
I was in my neighborhood restaurant this morning and was seated behind a group of jubilant individuals celebrating the successful passing of the recent health care bill. I could not finish my breakfast. This is what ensued:
They were a diverse group of several races and both sexes. I heard the young man exclaim, “Isn’t Obama like Jesus Christ? I mean, after all, he is healing the sick.” The young woman enthusiastically proclaimed, “Yeah, and he does it for free. I cannot believe anyone would think that a free market would work for health care. Another said, ‘The stupid Republicans want us all to starve to death so they can inherit all of the power. Obama should be made a Saint for what he did for those of us less fortunate.” At this, I had more than enough.
I arose from my seat, mustering all the restraint I could find, and approached their table. “Please excuse me; may I impose upon you for one moment?” They smiled and welcomed me to the conversation. I stood at the end of their table, smiled as best I could and began an experiment.
“I would like to give one of you my house. It will cost you no money and I will pay all of the expenses and taxes for as long as you live there. Anyone interested?” They looked at each other in astonishment. “Why would you do something like that?” asked a young man, “There isn’t anything for free in this world.” They began to laugh at me, as they did not realize this man had just made my point. “I am serious, I will give you my house for free, no money what so ever. Anyone interested?” In unison, a resounding “Hell Yeah” fills the room.
“Since there are too many of you, I will have to make a choice as to who receives this money-free bargain.” I noticed an elderly couple was paying attention to the spectacle unfolding before their eyes, the old man shaking his head in apparent disgust. “I tell you what; I will give it to the one of you most willing to obey my rules.” Again, they looked at one another, an expression of bewilderment on their faces. The perky young woman asked, “What are the rules?” I smiled and said, “I don’t know. I have not yet defined them. However, it is a free home that I offer you.” They giggled amongst themselves, the youngest of which said, “What an old coot. He must be crazy to give away his home. Go take your meds, old man.” I smiled and leaned into the table a bit further. “I am serious, this is a legitimate offer.” They gaped at me for a moment.
“I’ll take it you old fool. Where are the keys?” boasted the youngest among them. “Then I presume you accept ALL of my terms then?” I asked.. The elderly couple seemed amused and entertained as they watched from the privacy of their table. “Oh hell yeah! Where do I sign up?” I took a napkin and wrote, “I give this man my home, without the burden of financial obligation, so long as he accepts and abides by the terms that I shall set forth upon consummation of this transaction.” I signed it and handed it to the young man who eagerly scratched out his signature. “Where are the keys to my new house?” he asked in a mocking tone of voice. All eyes were upon us as I stepped back from the table, pulling the keys from pocket and dangling them before the excited new homeowner.
“Now that we have entered into this binding contract, witnessed by all of your friends, I have decided upon the conditions you are obligated to adhere from this point forward. You may only live in the house for one hour a day. You will not use anything inside of the home. You will obey me without question or resistance. I expect complete loyalty and admiration for this gift I bestow upon you. You will accept my commands and wishes with enthusiasm, no matter the nature. Your morals and principles shall be as mine. You will vote as I do, think as I do and do it with blind faith. These are my terms. Here are your keys.” I reached the keys forward and the young man looked at me dumbfounded.
“Are you out of your mind? Who would ever agree to those ridiculous terms?” the young man appeared irritated. “You did when you signed this contract before reading it, understanding it and with the full knowledge that I would provide my conditions only after you committed to the agreement.” Was all I said. The elderly man chuckled as his wife tried to restrain him. I was looking at a now silenced and bewildered group of people. “You can shove that stupid deal up you’re a** old man, I want no part of it” exclaimed the now infuriated young man. “You have committed to the contract, as witnessed by all of your friends; you cannot get out of the deal unless I agree to it. I do not intend to let you free now that I have you ensnared. I am the power you agreed to. I am the one you blindly and without thought chose to enslave yourself to. In short, I am your Master.” At this, the table of celebrating individuals became a unified group against the unfairness of the deal.
After a few moments of unrepeatable comments and slurs, I revealed my true intent. “What I did to you is what this administration and congress did to you with the health care legislation. I easily suckered you in and then revealed the real cost of the bargain. Your folly was in the belief that you can have something you did not earn; that you are entitled to that which you did not earn; that you willingly allowed someone else to think for you. Your failure to research, study and inform yourself permitted reason to escape you. You have entered into a trap from which you cannot flee. Your only chance of freedom is if your new Master gives it to you. A freedom that is given can also be taken away; therefore, it is not freedom.” With that, I tore up the napkin and placed it before the astonished young man. “This is the nature of your new health care legislation.”
I turned away to leave these few in thought and contemplation and was surprised by applause. The elderly gentleman, who was clearly entertained, shook my hand enthusiastically and said, “Thank you Sir, these kids don’t understand Liberty these days.” He refused to allow me to pay my bill as he said, “You earned this one, it is an honor to pickup the tab.” I shook his hand in thanks, leaving the restaurant somewhat humbled, and sensing a glimmer of hope for my beloved country.
Use reason,
~ Clifford A. —
FREE HOME FOR ANYONE WHO WILL TAKE IT!
I was in my neighborhood restaurant this morning and was seated behind a group of jubilant individuals celebrating the successful passing of the recent health care bill. I could not finish my breakfast. This is what ensued:
They were a diverse group of several races and both sexes. I heard the young man exclaim, “Isn’t Obama like Jesus Christ? I mean, after all, he is healing the sick.” The young woman enthusiastically proclaimed, “Yeah, and he does it for free. I cannot believe anyone would think that a free market would work for health care. Another said, ‘The stupid Republicans want us all to starve to death so they can inherit all of the power. Obama should be made a Saint for what he did for those of us less fortunate.” At this, I had more than enough.
I arose from my seat, mustering all the restraint I could find, and approached their table. “Please excuse me; may I impose upon you for one moment?” They smiled and welcomed me to the conversation. I stood at the end of their table, smiled as best I could and began an experiment.
“I would like to give one of you my house. It will cost you no money and I will pay all of the expenses and taxes for as long as you live there. Anyone interested?” They looked at each other in astonishment. “Why would you do something like that?” asked a young man, “There isn’t anything for free in this world.” They began to laugh at me, as they did not realize this man had just made my point. “I am serious, I will give you my house for free, no money what so ever. Anyone interested?” In unison, a resounding “Hell Yeah” fills the room.
“Since there are too many of you, I will have to make a choice as to who receives this money-free bargain.” I noticed an elderly couple was paying attention to the spectacle unfolding before their eyes, the old man shaking his head in apparent disgust. “I tell you what; I will give it to the one of you most willing to obey my rules.” Again, they looked at one another, an expression of bewilderment on their faces. The perky young woman asked, “What are the rules?” I smiled and said, “I don’t know. I have not yet defined them. However, it is a free home that I offer you.” They giggled amongst themselves, the youngest of which said, “What an old coot. He must be crazy to give away his home. Go take your meds, old man.” I smiled and leaned into the table a bit further. “I am serious, this is a legitimate offer.” They gaped at me for a moment.
“I’ll take it you old fool. Where are the keys?” boasted the youngest among them. “Then I presume you accept ALL of my terms then?” I asked.. The elderly couple seemed amused and entertained as they watched from the privacy of their table. “Oh hell yeah! Where do I sign up?” I took a napkin and wrote, “I give this man my home, without the burden of financial obligation, so long as he accepts and abides by the terms that I shall set forth upon consummation of this transaction.” I signed it and handed it to the young man who eagerly scratched out his signature. “Where are the keys to my new house?” he asked in a mocking tone of voice. All eyes were upon us as I stepped back from the table, pulling the keys from pocket and dangling them before the excited new homeowner.
“Now that we have entered into this binding contract, witnessed by all of your friends, I have decided upon the conditions you are obligated to adhere from this point forward. You may only live in the house for one hour a day. You will not use anything inside of the home. You will obey me without question or resistance. I expect complete loyalty and admiration for this gift I bestow upon you. You will accept my commands and wishes with enthusiasm, no matter the nature. Your morals and principles shall be as mine. You will vote as I do, think as I do and do it with blind faith. These are my terms. Here are your keys.” I reached the keys forward and the young man looked at me dumbfounded.
“Are you out of your mind? Who would ever agree to those ridiculous terms?” the young man appeared irritated. “You did when you signed this contract before reading it, understanding it and with the full knowledge that I would provide my conditions only after you committed to the agreement.” Was all I said. The elderly man chuckled as his wife tried to restrain him. I was looking at a now silenced and bewildered group of people. “You can shove that stupid deal up you’re a** old man, I want no part of it” exclaimed the now infuriated young man. “You have committed to the contract, as witnessed by all of your friends; you cannot get out of the deal unless I agree to it. I do not intend to let you free now that I have you ensnared. I am the power you agreed to. I am the one you blindly and without thought chose to enslave yourself to. In short, I am your Master.” At this, the table of celebrating individuals became a unified group against the unfairness of the deal.
After a few moments of unrepeatable comments and slurs, I revealed my true intent. “What I did to you is what this administration and congress did to you with the health care legislation. I easily suckered you in and then revealed the real cost of the bargain. Your folly was in the belief that you can have something you did not earn; that you are entitled to that which you did not earn; that you willingly allowed someone else to think for you. Your failure to research, study and inform yourself permitted reason to escape you. You have entered into a trap from which you cannot flee. Your only chance of freedom is if your new Master gives it to you. A freedom that is given can also be taken away; therefore, it is not freedom.” With that, I tore up the napkin and placed it before the astonished young man. “This is the nature of your new health care legislation.”
I turned away to leave these few in thought and contemplation and was surprised by applause. The elderly gentleman, who was clearly entertained, shook my hand enthusiastically and said, “Thank you Sir, these kids don’t understand Liberty these days.” He refused to allow me to pay my bill as he said, “You earned this one, it is an honor to pickup the tab.” I shook his hand in thanks, leaving the restaurant somewhat humbled, and sensing a glimmer of hope for my beloved country.
Use reason,
~ Clifford A. —
Saturday, November 17, 2012
I want it back.
I guess I will start with the title of the page. I want my country back! I am sick of what the special interest groups and politicians have made of this beautiful country I call home. I don't even know where to start. I was raised to work hard and earn what I have. I was raised to be a productive member of society. It is in my blood. That's who I am. I am tired of paying for the lazy, ungrateful takers that are taking over my country. Welfare is a temporary solution to help Americans facing hard times. IT WAS NEVER MEANT TO BE A CAREER CHOICE! The tax dollars that go to the lazy should be going to the elderly, the sick, and the VETERANS who fought for your right to be lazy! I am tired of the government telling me what is best for me. I am tired of the politicians declaring war on my freedom. I am tired of the disrespect to our veterans. Those people have fought and many have died for freedom. I HATE that people hide behind freedom of speech to be so arrogant. I am tired of people making decisions about things they clearly do not understand! I don't have a lot of opinion on foreign policy, know why? Because I don't know anything about it! I have opinions on taxes and the economy because I have worked in business my entire adult life and I know enough to know what I don't know! In the words of Charlie Daniels, what this would needs is a few more rednecks. People not afraid to take a stand. We need a little more respect for the Lord the Law and the WORKING man.
Guess that's all for now, because unlike too many people in this country, I have responsibilities to tend to..,
Here ya go Jenn! You gotta help me with this blog thing! :)
Guess that's all for now, because unlike too many people in this country, I have responsibilities to tend to..,
Here ya go Jenn! You gotta help me with this blog thing! :)
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