One Nation Under God?

Today is June 14, 2013. To most of America, its just another Friday. However, its no ordinary Friday because it's national Flag Day. It's a day when all patriotic Americans are encouraged to fly our national emblem, better known as "Old Glory". Our flag flies continually at our house year round. Every day is flag day with us.

I've always been intrigued with the design of this flag because of the message I get from it. In early grade school we were taught what each part stood for. The thirteen stripes being the original colonies and the stars on the field of blue being the new states formed as a result of the American Revolution. however, I see a great deal more.

The stripes are seven red and six white for a total of thirteen. Seven is the number of perfection and red is the color of blood. Much blood was shed in order to attain our freedom from Great Britain. That color of red also reminds me of the blood that was shed by our saviour, Jesus Christ, as he died on the cross for our sins. How appropriate that we have seven red stripes!

White is the symbol of purity or freedom. The white stripes represent our freedom from British rule. The Bible says "Though your sins be as scarlet [red] they shall be as white as snow". The white stripes show that purity.

The stars on the blue field represent the individual states with their own governments but part of one union. Likewise, I see the different denominations of Christian churches that are part of one union the body of Christ.

I have no idea whether these thoughts were ever in the minds of those who designed our first but I do know that God was ever present in their speeches and papers as they put together this nation at that time. Travel to Washington and read the inscriptions on the various buildings. God is everywhere present.

The problem is in our nation today God is only present on paper and man made structures of the past. He does not figure into the picture of governing, in fact He is deliberately left out of the process. We have told God that he has no place in our nation, except when we want to use His name in a profane way.

Sadly, we are no longer one nation under God. Some day we will be one nation under the judgement of God and that day does not seem to far off!

Another Day of Infamy

Americans every where are grieved by the bombings at the Boston Marathon. None of us who bleed red blood have room in our hearts for such savage actions. At least from my perspective, that's how I feel.

Not so the case for the so-called tolerant left. Hardly had the bombs gone off and the term right wing extremist began to dominate the airwaves. On the radio and on the television the mantra began. Its sickening how far this crowd will go to score political points at the expense of those with whom they disagree.

I think its time we set the record straight about the extremist in America and what side of the political fence they reside on. Time and again I've heard the statement, "Both sides are equally as guilty". Too bad, so sad, but not true. The left has been guilty of committing atrocities against individuals or groups all the way back to John Wilkes Booth. Of course, the way the left has rewritten history, they're probably claiming Lincoln was a liberal and Booth was a Conservative. Anything to make the story line true, even if it means editing the truth.

The truth does not come easy for the left wing extremists, because the truth will annihilate their cause. Instead, they live in a world of make believe that is constantly evolving. The idea is to deceive the masses into to believing that they are the champions of truth, justice, and the American way. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Lets look at a few assassins and examine their political beliefs.

Probably most notorious for my generation is Lee Harvey Oswald. Everyone remembers him as the one who killed JFK but few know that he attempted the assassination of Edwin Walker who was the head of the John Birch Society the summer of 1963 right before the assassination of Kennedy. He was a Communist, a kook and on the left.

Seven years later, in 1970, a young man known as Bill Ayres bombed the Pentagon, bragged about it, and ended up going free on a technicality. He subsequently ended up teaching at a Chicago law school and being buddy, buddy to President Obama. He is married to his terrorist soul mate, Bernadine Dohrn.

Fellow Weather Underground colleagues blew themselves up while attempting to construct a bomb to plant at Fort Dix, New Jersey to go off during an officers dance.

Another colleague of the Ayres, Kathy Boudin took part in a robbery that resulted in the deaths of three law officers. While their families still grieve, this criminal has a job at Columbia University.

At to this list, the Uni bomber, John Walker Linh, Jose Padilla, Amy Bishop, you have quite a list!

The most recent left wing terrorist is none other than Floyd Corkins who shot a guard at the Family Research Center referencing a list he obtained from the radical Obama connected extreme left wing Communist Southern Poverty Law Center. This loon intended to kill as many innocent employees of the center and smear their faces with Chic-Fil-A sandwiches. 
All because he was convinced by the SPLC that the FRC was a hate group because of their stand against homosexuality. The truth is, the real hate group is the SPLC.

In all these cases, the people that are killing, maiming, or destroying property are on the left but because the media is composed of people on the left, their actions get swept under the rug! 

When the person or persons responsible are captured, how will the left wing extremist who dominate the sources of media report it? If the political persuasion of the individuals is not evident, you can rest assured that they will create a profile that links the individuals to the right. They will hold to that profile even if it is found that the person has no political leanings or does indeed lean to the left. That is the tragic truth of our times, 

Right Wing Extremist? Huh?

Americans every where are grieved by the bombings at the Boston Marathon. None of us who bleed red blood have room in our hearts for such savage actions. At least from my perspective, that's how I feel.

Not so the case for the so-called tolerant left. Hardly had the bombs gone off and the term right wing extremist began to dominate the airwaves. On the radio and on the television the mantra began. Its sickening how far this crowd will go to score political points at the expense of those with whom they disagree.

I think its time we set the record straight about the extremist in America and what side of the political fence they reside on. Time and again I've heard the statement, "Both sides are equally as guilty". Too bad, so sad, but not true. The left has been guilty of committing atrocities against individuals or groups all the way back to John Wilkes Booth. Of course, the way the left has rewritten history, they're probably claiming Lincoln was a liberal and Booth was a Conservative. Anything to make the story line true, even if it means editing the truth.

The truth does not come easy for the left wing extremists, because the truth will annihilate their cause. Instead, they live in a world of make believe that is constantly evolving. The idea is to deceive the masses into to believing that they are the champions of truth, justice, and the American way. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Lets look at a few assassins and examine their political beliefs.

Probably most notorious for my generation is Lee Harvey Oswald. Everyone remembers him as the one who killed JFK but few know that he attempted the assassination of Edwin Walker who was the head of the John Birch Society the summer of 1963 right before the assassination of Kennedy. He was a Communist, a kook and on the left.

Seven years later, in 1970, a young man known as Bill Ayres bombed the Pentagon, bragged about it, and ended up going free on a technicality. He subsequently ended up teaching at a Chicago law school and being buddy, buddy to President Obama. He is married to his terrorist soul mate, Bernadine Dohrn.

Fellow Weather Underground colleagues blew themselves up while attempting to construct a bomb to plant at Fort Dix, New Jersey to go off during an officers dance.

Another colleague of the Ayres, Kathy Boudin took part in a robbery that resulted in the deaths of three law officers. While their families still grieve, this criminal has a job at Columbia University.

Add to this list, the Uni bomber, John Walker Linh, Jose Padilla, Amy Bishop, and you have quite a list!

The most recent left wing terrorist is none other than Floyd Corkins who shot a guard at the Family Research Center. During questioning by authorities, he referenced a list he obtained from the radical left wing  Southern Poverty Law Center. This loon intended to kill as many innocent employees of the FRC and smear their faces with Chic-Fil-A sandwiches. 
All because he was convinced by the SPLC that the FRC was a hate group because of their stand against gay marriage. The truth is, the real hate group is the SPLC.

In all these cases, the people that are killing, maiming, or destroying property are on the left but because the media is composed of people on the left, their actions get swept under the rug! 

When the person or persons responsible for the Boston bombings are captured, will the left wing extremist who dominate the sources of media report it accurately? If the political persuasion of the individuals is not evident, you can rest assured that they will create a profile that links the individuals to the right. They will hold to that profile even if it is found that the person has no political leanings or does indeed lean to the left. That is the tragic truth of our times, 

To Blog or not to Blog!

To blog, or not to blog, that is the question. Pardon the Shakespeare parody but I couldn't resist. For those of you who follow me on this site, I'm sure you've noticed that my posts have become fewer and farther between. I haven't planned it that way, its just a syndrome I find myself caught in.

I've become bored with the constant drumbeat of politics and current events. Most of you folks know how I feel before you even read my posts. There are exceptions at times. I try to write a thorough commentary to justify my positions but often I feel I fall short. For that reason, today I offer a potpourri of comments about everything and anything. 

For starters, I congratulate the Roman Catholic church for its election of Pope Francis. I believe he will keep the church on its path of the sanctity of life and marriage. On these issues, the Evangelical Protestant Churches and Roman Catholic Churches find common ground.

While I'm on the subject of religion, its heart breaking to learn of the fall from grace of a pastor of a well know church in my area. This pastor was the son-in-law of the previous pastor who built the largest Sunday school in America. The charges against this man, if proven, will do serious damage to the cause of Christ in America!

On the political front, its one year since Rod Blagojevich went to prison. His is a sad commentary on politicians who rise from nothing to immense political power. They may claim they don't hold themselves above the law, but they end up acting as though they are. The sad part is, we, the voter buy and drink the snake oil they sell!

On another political front, the President continues to fly about the country spending the taxpayers on the campaign trail. All the time, he selectively decides who to hurt with budget cuts to have the biggest impact with the voters. Sadly, they drink the Kool-Aid!

The good news, for people in Chicago land, the Black hawks are making a great show in hockey. Its nice to have a potential championship team. 

Well, that's potpourri and pot luck combined. I'll try to get back on board with this blog!

Roe v Wade and Sandy Hook

Last month, two historic events came and went. One was the lead story on all the networks and major newspapers, the other got token attention.

At the White House, with some young kids as his background, President Obama signed a bunch of executive orders involving fire arms. No doubt taking the advice of his former chief of staff, Rahm Emmanuel, to not let a good crisis go to waste, he signed these orders. I believe the president was sincere but not for the reasons touted by the main stream media.