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Posted by Billy on Thursday, January 14, 2010 12:37:03 PM



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Obama says US stands with Haiti,

Posted by Billy on Thursday, January 14, 2010 12:23:53 PM

President Barack Obama said Thursday that "one of the largest relief efforts in our recent history" is moving toward Haiti as he continued to mobilize the U.S. response to the island's devastating earthquake.

Obama said the U.S. government is initially directing $100 million toward the relief effort, a figure he said would certainly grow over the year. "This is one of those moments that calls out for American leadership," he said.

The first U.S. Army infantry troops _ a little more than 100 soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division _ are heading to Haiti, due to leave Fort Bragg in North Carolina later Thursday. The troops will find locations to set up tents and other essentials in preparation for the arrival of another roughly 800 personnel from the division on Friday.

(I am all for helping those in need. However as I posted yesterday or the day before it is best to give money through  the Red Cross and through churches. If Obama gives  US aide through a way that it will get to the government of Haiti that would concern me because based on what I have read there have been times when money have been given to the leaders of that nation and not reached the people in need. Read more about what is taking place in Haiti, Obama says US stands with Haiti, pledges $100M aid.)
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Obama says US stands with Haiti,

Posted by Billy on Thursday, January 14, 2010 12:23:44 PM

President Barack Obama said Thursday that "one of the largest relief efforts in our recent history" is moving toward Haiti as he continued to mobilize the U.S. response to the island's devastating earthquake.

Obama said the U.S. government is initially directing $100 million toward the relief effort, a figure he said would certainly grow over the year. "This is one of those moments that calls out for American leadership," he said.

The first U.S. Army infantry troops _ a little more than 100 soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division _ are heading to Haiti, due to leave Fort Bragg in North Carolina later Thursday. The troops will find locations to set up tents and other essentials in preparation for the arrival of another roughly 800 personnel from the division on Friday.

(I am all for helping those in need. However as I posted yesterday or the day before it is best to give money through  the Red Cross and through churches. If Obama gives  US aide through a way that it will get to the government of Haiti that would concern me because based on what I have read there have been times when money have been given to the leaders of that nation and not reached the people in need. Read more about what is taking place in Haiti, Obama says US stands with Haiti, pledges $100M aid.)
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Boy, 8, on terrorism watch list...

Posted by Billy on Thursday, January 14, 2010 12:01:42 PM
Travel is a hassle for an 8-year-old Cub Scout from New Jersey.

That's because Mikey Hicks shares the same name of a person who has drawn the suspicion of the Homeland Security Department.

His mother tells The New York Times she sensed trouble when her son was a baby and she couldn't get a seat for him at a Florida airport. She says airline officials explained his name "was on the list."  (Boy, 8, on terrorism watch list...  )

He was patted down as a 2-years-old at Newark Liberty International Airport. 
The newspaper says the boy's name appears to be among 13,500 on the "selectee" list, which sets off a high level of security screening. 
(This is why  the way we are  checking people at  the airport's is so silly. We will  let  the Christmas Day Bomber who is on a watch  list but a young boy at the age of two and eight has trouble when he takes a plane. This is one of the reasons this nation is in danger of another attack. )  
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Brit teacher - prayer 'bully'

Posted by Billy on Thursday, January 14, 2010 11:47:31 AM

A British teacher has been fired for offering to pray for a student suffering from leukemia.

 

Olive Jones, a former teacher who gave at-home math lessons to children too weak or ill to attend school, was told after she offered to pray for the child that the family were nonbelievers. The student's mother complained to the Oak Hill Short Stay School and Tuition Service in Nailsea, North Somerset. Jones' proposition was regarded as "bullying," and she ultimately lost her job. 
 
Finn Laursen, head of Christian Educators Association International (CEAI), understands that this is a British case, but he fears the example this incident might set for the U.S.
 
"I'm finding the same mentality in some of our public schools here in the states where there's a feeling, almost a fear, of allowing anyone to express their faith or behave in any way that would show that they are followers of Jesus Christ," he regards.

(  I understand  this family doesn't believe in faith or the power of prayer but could they just have told  the teacher they didn't believe in that why does the teacher have to lose her job over this. Also how is prayer going to hurt even if you don't believe in it. When a person of another faith offers to pray for me I tell them thanks. This teacher didn't even do this at a school but in a private home. This is an outrage! Read more on this issue Brit teacher - prayer 'bully'.)

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Blessing denied brings legal reply

Posted by Billy on Thursday, January 14, 2010 11:31:30 AM

The Christian Law Association (CLA) has filed suit in federal court against a middle school in the Taconic Hills Central School District of New York, near the capital of Albany.

 

 

The lawsuit was filed on behalf of an eighth-grader who wanted to quote the following Old Testament verses in a June 2009 graduation speech as a blessing for her classmates:  (Blessing denied brings legal reply  )

The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace!
(Numbers 6: 24-26; NIV)

The principal, however, refused to allow the duly-elected co-class president to do that -- and the superintendent referred her family to the school attorney the same afternoon of the graduation ceremony. In the end, the girl deleted the lines from the speech.

(Good for this 8th grader who is fighting. It is sad that our government schools will allow anything unless it is something which shows speaks good of faith in God. I would write this is a shock but nothing that happens in the government schools in the name of freedom shocks me anymore. If I had  school age children I would do as much as possible to keep them out of the government schools. My heart does go out to the teachers of faith and the good teachers who have to work in  these schools. Pray for them along with the kids in  these schools. ) 

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Sarah Palin the Victim (video)

Posted by Billy on Thursday, January 14, 2010 10:55:47 AM

I have a lot of respect for Gov. Palin. I believe the media has been unfair to her. But why should there be a shock when the media is not fair  to anyone on the right.

Palin has now joined the Fox News team. Will that help her or not? I don’t know. I do believe if she wants to run for the White House  she needs to spend time studying  the issues. She and her base is something the GOP must deal with. However those of us on the right  including Sarah Palin needs to move  on and stop playing the Victim.

To find out more of my thoughts on Gov. Palin please check out the video I did last night, Gov. Palin 1-13.avi 

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Posted by Billy on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 8:09:44 PM



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The People's Seat (Not Dead Kennedy's)

Posted by Billy on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 8:04:30 PM
Here is a great video of something  Scott Brown said in a debate  between those running for the US Senate in Mass. What he said was powerful and right on. Watch the video  right here. 
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Seating Mass. Senate winner could be delayed

Posted by Billy on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 1:44:52 PM

Massachusetts' top election official says it could take weeks to certify the results of next week's Senate special election, a delay that could help President Barack Obama pass his health care bill if the Republican wins. (Seating Mass. Senate winner could be delayed

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Obama's health overhaul needs 60 Senate votes to pass.  Kirk, a Democrat, would vote for the overhaul. Republican Scott Brown has said he would vote to kill it.

(It doesn't take a bright mind to know what is happening, the Democrats are so worried that their party might lose the election in Mass. that  would kill forced government health care that they are willing to play dirty politics even after the voters have spoken. )

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Lets Follow Brit Hume's Example : (Cal Thomas Thoughts)

Posted by Billy on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 1:31:39 PM
The secular left -- and some self-described Christians -- criticize Brit Hume, the Fox News commentator, for suggesting that the solution to Tiger Woods' problems is a relationship with Jesus Christ. Hume made his remarks on "Fox News Sunday." Disclosure: I also appear on Fox News.
Hume said, "My message to Tiger would be: Tiger, turn to the Christian faith and you can make a total recovery and be a great example to the world."
That is a message shared for 2,000 years by those who follow Jesus of Nazareth. It apparently continues to escape the secular left that Christians feel compelled to share their faith out of gratitude for what Jesus has done for them (dying in their place on a cross and offering a new life to those who repent and receive Him as savior). In a day when some extremists employ violence to advance their religion, it is curious that many would save their criticism for a truly peace-bringing message such as the one broadcast by Brit Hume.
(The above is part of a column written by Cal Thomas. Read more of what Cal wrote below.)

Christians like Hume are not trying to impose anything on anyone. They know the difference Jesus has made in their lives and they care enough about others to want to share His message in the hope that other lives will be similarly transformed.

When he was president, Jimmy Carter shared his faith with South Korean President Park Chung Hee as the two rode in a limousine on the way to the airport. The New York Times ludicrously editorialized about a possible violation of church-state separation.

( It is sad and strange that you can use God's name as a curse word and it is cool and no one  on the left gets upset but if you express faith in Jesus in public way  or speak kindly of God you will get in trouble like Brit did. Those of us who are followers of Jesus need to speak God's word to  others even if we have to suffer. Lets follow Brit's example. Lets also pray that Tiger will put his faith in the Lord Jesus.  Read the whole piece by Cal Thomas, Something About That Name.)


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Get Help from the Government Not Your Family = Annie's Mail Box

Posted by Billy on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 11:42:32 AM

Dear Annie: My 24-year-old daughter is living with me because she cannot afford to live on her own with three baby boys. She could receive help from the government but chooses not to apply for assistance. She says it is embarrassing.

She does have a job, but gets no help from the fathers of the children (two different men).

The problem is, this situation is not helping my marriage. My husband has been very patient with his stepdaughter and helps out, but he does not have any patience when it comes to her making the same mistake over and over — having a child out of wedlock or when she's not in a committed relationship.

(The above was a letter written to the column called Annie's Mailbox which is picked up by newspapers around the nation including mine. My heart goes out to this lady and her husband for the trouble they are having to do with her  daughter  having to live with them. However shouldn't family or private groups like churches be the ones we go to for help. Why do we always go to or lead people to Uncle Sam when they need help. It should be the job of families and churches to take care of those in need not the job of Uncle Sam. Read more on this issue ANNIE'S MAILBOX(R).)

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US Agencies Coordinating Haiti Rescue Efforts

Posted by Billy on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 11:13:45 AM

(Please join me and others in praying for the people of Haiti.
If you want to help give to the American Red Cross or through your church. There are things which the government of Hatia has done before and the help has not gotten to the people in need  so I would be very careful about giving through  a  government based group. )

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