The ranchers were steadily in the news earlier this year while the Sioux of North Dakota, not so much. Do you wonder why that is? Obviously there is big government and big money involved, but my query led to the media. Why would the media give practically round the clock coverage to a group of "cowboys" staying in an empty wildlife center miles from any town, while including daunting adjectives; yet Native Americans have been camping for months with their families and others joining them, only to receive very scant coverage, at best? The one difference that I should mention is: The Standing Rock Protest began on private land, while Malheur is federally owned. Federal used to mean "of the people . . ."
To cause division is the difference and division of the people is the goal. An accusation of racism has been attempted, but there are just too many people in this country who have Native ancestry or are married to someone who does. Who can be racist against Native Americans without having a family feud on their hands? Besides, it's politically correct and rather trendy to have Native ancestry, so this issue just won't fit in the racism box. I wish I had a dollar for every time I heard a blue eyed blond share that their great grandma was an Indian princess.
Big Oil is so greedy and invasive to so many on both sides of the aisle, Bernie and Trump supporters can find a mutual ground against Big Oil. No one is really talking about the fact that the possibility of contaminating the longest river in the country is at stake with this pipeline. Can you imagine an oil spill in the longest river of the country? Is that a potential crisis the government won't let go to waste . . . ? Now that Bayer and Monsanto are discussing a merger, we don't need Big Oil and Big Gov't in charge of the water. The Protectors at Standing Rock are just not a divisive issue for the media to use to manipulate the masses.
The ranchers, however; are another matter. Besides the fact, their protest was spontaneous and poorly planned, it divided the conservatives. Some conservatives determined the ranchers were at fault and belong in jail, while others see the BLM as today's American "brown shirts." The potential for conservative division is what gave the ranchers more media coverage. I watched a couple of Wild Bill's videos as he vacillate across both ends of the spectrum, for his 15 minutes of fame on the subject; but his last video that I viewed on the subject, lost him more than one subscriber. Dividing over the land just seemed to lay the foundation for the further division of the conservatives through this very unusual presidential campaign.
The liberal side of the country seemed pretty much in agreement and openly hostile toward the ranchers. I was unfriended by a few on social media over the issue, but I don't really consider that relevant. The "friends" I've lost over various religious and political issues will be remembered when the excrement hits the oscillating device. Those of us who have come to unity in our understanding are cherished. I've learned a great deal from a great many people, and been able to share, as well.
The division is being spread and fed, like gasoline on a wildfire. Just as Standing Rock was gaining a bit of mainstream media coverage, the racial rioting began again, and the coverage has been wide spread. As a journalist, I do try to cover the lesser known stories and issues, but I am obviously biased in my articles . . . all of them. I'm not going to describe my view or writing as "fair and balanced" as Fox News has completely redefined the meaning of both of those terms.
There are some of us who are simply trying to let the Other 1% know they are few in number, but they are not alone.
Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in The Way. a Proverb of Holy Scripture
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Monday, September 26, 2016
Monday, December 14, 2015
Immigration . . . A Means to an End?
With the recent stir regarding refugees into America, I can't help but wonder just how intently the citizens are being manipulated. Without a doubt, mainstream media is an arm of power and control that is used to define and redefine "reality." I'm truly shocked at the extremism of the political divisiveness on seemingly the same issue, and that is immigration. Like most Americans, I have an opinion on the subject. I'm not really weighing in on what we should do here, but rather sharing a perspective of what has occurred in this nation through "immigration."
The first immigrants were not called immigrants, they were called pilgrims, puritans, and pioneers. Those "immigrants" drastically changed this country. Is there any American alive today that cannot see how the culture changed through history? I was going to be a bit brandishing in my next statement, but there's no need. Most Americans at this point, truly do have their minds made up along party lines. I find it fascinating as the "conservatives" post their anti-immigration comments, blogs, and memes, in regard to the current immigration situation; while apparently truly believing the European settlers had every right to come and take this land from the Native Americans. Some even proudly proclaim it was the will of our Creator . . .
For those who are using the adjective "illegal," that is not necessarily the case with many. Although for many, the move to the US isn't via Ellis Island, money exchanges hands paperwork is completed, and it somehow takes place. There is entirely too much monitoring and tracking of the legal citizens, as well as reported numbers in this country, for anyone to believe our government does not have an accurate headcount.
The Obama loyalists, on the other hand apparently do not believe history can repeat itself. Many refer to the pilgrims, puritans, and pioneers, now as invaders. Liberal blogs, articles, and memes address the genocide of the Native Americans at the hands of what they call "invaders," yet they applaud the current influx of immigrants, and judge those who are vocal in their objections.
Folks, the division has been created . . . and both sides actually share a great deal of similarity, except they are so politically divided by label, they don't realize it. The conservatives know the culture will be changed to accommodate the current wave of immigrants. Actually the conservatives know the original immigrants brought change, as well, but they believe that change was good. Many conservatives believe the Native Americans actually needed the European ways . . . The same situation that we are facing now, did come about through the 1600s. Folks were leaving Europe for new and better opportunities, but wanted to bring their old ways with them. Sound familiar?
The Obama loyalists and liberal leaning folks also must know the culture will be changed, but they seem to believe at this time, they won't personally be affected. The liberal stand seems almost vindictive toward our culture. They can see what happened with the Native Americans and appear to be welcoming that, again. They know immigrants change the culture and the sovereignty of the social standard. American history definitely proves, the immigrants changed the culture and the language. I don't understand why this would be so welcomed, especially since most of the immigrants are a lot more zealous in their religious beliefs than any Christian denomination. These immigrants are as zealous in their beliefs as atheists are in theirs.
For some time now, I've understood that the Roman Empire was never disestablished, but rather mixed, mingled, and spread around the globe. It's been obvious, since the 80s, the powers in Washington were not really so divided by party lines, but have managed to divide the people through party lines.
We are on the precipice of a political chasm that will not be spanned, and immigration is the manufactured divisive issue. This could ultimately lead to each state taking their "impotent stand" against the federal government regarding the immigration of Syrian "refugees." Of course, the federal government can override the states. Look what the Supreme Court did to redefine marriage IN EVERY STATE, and Congress never did pass a law . . . but somehow "same sex marriage" has become the law of the land. Yet, I digress . . .
If each state takes it's stand and calls in it's Guard Unit, we have Martial Law . . . Then for each state to protect it's state rights, we'll end up with check points at the state line. I have a feeling, I'm watching a few go into place now . . . What troubles this citizen the most, is the idea that the people are being manipulated to actually ask for and implement Martial Law to protect their state from forced immigration of questionable refugees.
Basically, whether it is immigrants who refuse to assimilate or state guard to prevent their entry, the culture will be forever changed. We might also keep in mind, since we are still dealing with a Romanesque government, Paul met death in Rome by the same method that is used by Islamic jihadists today.
For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
Paul's words to Timothy in his final letter
The first immigrants were not called immigrants, they were called pilgrims, puritans, and pioneers. Those "immigrants" drastically changed this country. Is there any American alive today that cannot see how the culture changed through history? I was going to be a bit brandishing in my next statement, but there's no need. Most Americans at this point, truly do have their minds made up along party lines. I find it fascinating as the "conservatives" post their anti-immigration comments, blogs, and memes, in regard to the current immigration situation; while apparently truly believing the European settlers had every right to come and take this land from the Native Americans. Some even proudly proclaim it was the will of our Creator . . .
For those who are using the adjective "illegal," that is not necessarily the case with many. Although for many, the move to the US isn't via Ellis Island, money exchanges hands paperwork is completed, and it somehow takes place. There is entirely too much monitoring and tracking of the legal citizens, as well as reported numbers in this country, for anyone to believe our government does not have an accurate headcount.
The Obama loyalists, on the other hand apparently do not believe history can repeat itself. Many refer to the pilgrims, puritans, and pioneers, now as invaders. Liberal blogs, articles, and memes address the genocide of the Native Americans at the hands of what they call "invaders," yet they applaud the current influx of immigrants, and judge those who are vocal in their objections.
Folks, the division has been created . . . and both sides actually share a great deal of similarity, except they are so politically divided by label, they don't realize it. The conservatives know the culture will be changed to accommodate the current wave of immigrants. Actually the conservatives know the original immigrants brought change, as well, but they believe that change was good. Many conservatives believe the Native Americans actually needed the European ways . . . The same situation that we are facing now, did come about through the 1600s. Folks were leaving Europe for new and better opportunities, but wanted to bring their old ways with them. Sound familiar?
The Obama loyalists and liberal leaning folks also must know the culture will be changed, but they seem to believe at this time, they won't personally be affected. The liberal stand seems almost vindictive toward our culture. They can see what happened with the Native Americans and appear to be welcoming that, again. They know immigrants change the culture and the sovereignty of the social standard. American history definitely proves, the immigrants changed the culture and the language. I don't understand why this would be so welcomed, especially since most of the immigrants are a lot more zealous in their religious beliefs than any Christian denomination. These immigrants are as zealous in their beliefs as atheists are in theirs.
For some time now, I've understood that the Roman Empire was never disestablished, but rather mixed, mingled, and spread around the globe. It's been obvious, since the 80s, the powers in Washington were not really so divided by party lines, but have managed to divide the people through party lines.
If each state takes it's stand and calls in it's Guard Unit, we have Martial Law . . . Then for each state to protect it's state rights, we'll end up with check points at the state line. I have a feeling, I'm watching a few go into place now . . . What troubles this citizen the most, is the idea that the people are being manipulated to actually ask for and implement Martial Law to protect their state from forced immigration of questionable refugees.
Basically, whether it is immigrants who refuse to assimilate or state guard to prevent their entry, the culture will be forever changed. We might also keep in mind, since we are still dealing with a Romanesque government, Paul met death in Rome by the same method that is used by Islamic jihadists today.
For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
Paul's words to Timothy in his final letter
Sunday, May 31, 2015
Divided for the Conquering . . .
By now, most of us have realized, having a black president did not relax racial tension. On the contrary, the tension seems to be heightened, while our President and First Lady continue to draw attention to racial conflict. Undoubtedly, there are white racists in this country, but there are also black race baiters. Meanwhile young people of all races are watching, believing the programming they are being fed from the side in which they are standing. For whatever reason, tolerance calls us to hate bigots while baiters are given a free pass. This country is, once again, racially divided. Ferguson, MO and Baltimore, MD appear to have stepped back in time, and now college campuses offer "ethnic safe spaces." The author of the article linked makes no bones about the fact, color speaks louder than freedom of the press.
Religious division is really gaining ground, even amongst those who claim the same basic beliefs. Every week, I find at least two articles addressing the exodus from the church. Then there are the various factions of the latest Hebraic movement that really seem rather denominational in their grouping and discussion. The anti-religious seem to be able to unite in their anti-theism and are sadly gaining numbers and power over the public square. The division is quite real, and the aggression against those with different beliefs is gaining momentum. While the evangelicals tend to be divided Sunday morning, they are politically united at the polls.
Law enforcement is becoming quite militarized and while I do believe we still have some good cops, I also know there are some ruthless bad ones. The police brutality has caused much division racially, as well as a general tone of "them vs. us" for a number of years, and now the biker situation in Texas has raised even more skepticism and distrust. The truth is, when there is a bad guy breaking and entering, 911 is the link to our beloved law enforcement that is there to protect and serve. On the other hand, when cruising down the highway and we see the lights on top of the car, the "them vs. us" is apparent with our own adrenaline charge and memory of every brutality video on the net.
There has been a generation gap since the dawn of creation, and along with that, the different standard of morality. A decline in standards is a rapid drop. Adam and Eve with their forbidden fruit, to the next generation committing murder speaks of the rapid decline of civility in this world. The generational blame that has occurred in this country, I find to be quite, stale; for lack of a better word. We all know the baby boomers economically and morally destroyed America and are destroying what's left . . . Although the blame rolls off my shoulders like water off a duck's back, I will admit the boomers, as a whole sold out and haven't done much to improve the situation. The generational division has always been, but the blame, well maybe . . . much of the church still teaches everyone is paying for past generational sins all the way back to the Garden. Perhaps we lack the civility to not let a different perspective divide us; but blaming each other will absolutely bring division.
The Supreme Court is about to serve up a whopping dish of division with the same sex marriage decision coming in June. There is NO way this will not bring division. If they render a decision against same sex marriage, the gay agenda will explode. If the decision is in favor of same sex marriage, the Supreme Court has exalted itself above Scripture, which will result in calamity of Biblical proportion. This division will be the ultimate LOSE/LOSE for our society. LGBT has made no bones about it. They are aggressive and will be relentless. In the 2013 decision regarding DOMA, as the LGBT representatives stood on the steps in Washington a spokesperson for the group stated, "this is not enough." From what I can see, the agenda wants our children, our businesses, our money, and our submission, and I don't know if that will be enough!
Thanks to mainstream media, every small glitch, and every misunderstanding can now be exaggerated internationally and blown completely out of proportion, while lacking context and be quoted as truth, while we all state, "I just don't trust mainstream media." I find myself leaning toward news sources that are definitely outside of mainstream, yet fact checking can be very difficult and I certainly do not want to give a false report. All things considered, though, fact checking mainstream media, doesn't offer much reassurance either. Operation Jade Helm 15 continues to be downplayed in the news officially, while those of us trying to keep it on the radar are billed as conspiracy theorists. More division, always more division.
Sadly, our politics appears to be divided by all of the divisive topics . . . Or perhaps, our politics are simply choreographed to give the appearance of party division, rather than the true division which is between "the powers that be" and "we the people." Since that line appears to be based upon wealth, perhaps it's time to stop watching the politicians for leadership, and stop listening to the media for answers, and realize the love of money is the root of all evil and the only true refuge is found in our Creator.
Religious division is really gaining ground, even amongst those who claim the same basic beliefs. Every week, I find at least two articles addressing the exodus from the church. Then there are the various factions of the latest Hebraic movement that really seem rather denominational in their grouping and discussion. The anti-religious seem to be able to unite in their anti-theism and are sadly gaining numbers and power over the public square. The division is quite real, and the aggression against those with different beliefs is gaining momentum. While the evangelicals tend to be divided Sunday morning, they are politically united at the polls.
Law enforcement is becoming quite militarized and while I do believe we still have some good cops, I also know there are some ruthless bad ones. The police brutality has caused much division racially, as well as a general tone of "them vs. us" for a number of years, and now the biker situation in Texas has raised even more skepticism and distrust. The truth is, when there is a bad guy breaking and entering, 911 is the link to our beloved law enforcement that is there to protect and serve. On the other hand, when cruising down the highway and we see the lights on top of the car, the "them vs. us" is apparent with our own adrenaline charge and memory of every brutality video on the net.
There has been a generation gap since the dawn of creation, and along with that, the different standard of morality. A decline in standards is a rapid drop. Adam and Eve with their forbidden fruit, to the next generation committing murder speaks of the rapid decline of civility in this world. The generational blame that has occurred in this country, I find to be quite, stale; for lack of a better word. We all know the baby boomers economically and morally destroyed America and are destroying what's left . . . Although the blame rolls off my shoulders like water off a duck's back, I will admit the boomers, as a whole sold out and haven't done much to improve the situation. The generational division has always been, but the blame, well maybe . . . much of the church still teaches everyone is paying for past generational sins all the way back to the Garden. Perhaps we lack the civility to not let a different perspective divide us; but blaming each other will absolutely bring division.
The Supreme Court is about to serve up a whopping dish of division with the same sex marriage decision coming in June. There is NO way this will not bring division. If they render a decision against same sex marriage, the gay agenda will explode. If the decision is in favor of same sex marriage, the Supreme Court has exalted itself above Scripture, which will result in calamity of Biblical proportion. This division will be the ultimate LOSE/LOSE for our society. LGBT has made no bones about it. They are aggressive and will be relentless. In the 2013 decision regarding DOMA, as the LGBT representatives stood on the steps in Washington a spokesperson for the group stated, "this is not enough." From what I can see, the agenda wants our children, our businesses, our money, and our submission, and I don't know if that will be enough!
Thanks to mainstream media, every small glitch, and every misunderstanding can now be exaggerated internationally and blown completely out of proportion, while lacking context and be quoted as truth, while we all state, "I just don't trust mainstream media." I find myself leaning toward news sources that are definitely outside of mainstream, yet fact checking can be very difficult and I certainly do not want to give a false report. All things considered, though, fact checking mainstream media, doesn't offer much reassurance either. Operation Jade Helm 15 continues to be downplayed in the news officially, while those of us trying to keep it on the radar are billed as conspiracy theorists. More division, always more division.
Sadly, our politics appears to be divided by all of the divisive topics . . . Or perhaps, our politics are simply choreographed to give the appearance of party division, rather than the true division which is between "the powers that be" and "we the people." Since that line appears to be based upon wealth, perhaps it's time to stop watching the politicians for leadership, and stop listening to the media for answers, and realize the love of money is the root of all evil and the only true refuge is found in our Creator.
And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand. ~ words of Messiah
Sunday, May 10, 2015
Is a Crisis in the Making?
Is there anything in America that isn't causing fear and division right now? Particularly troubling, are the political loyalists. As I read the articles from mainstream sources and read the comments presented by the party loyalty I'm troubled. Whether the topic is Gay Rights or Jade Helm, the democrats sound exactly like the republicans did when the USA Patriot Act was passed without question in light of 9/11, which now raises questions in and of itself.
Let's take a brief walk down memory lane since 9/11. With the USA Patriot Act came TSA and two wars, not to mention a serious and further distrust along party lines, not between the "officials" but amidst "we the people." There is also the fact that the group of folks in Washington who used to be called public servants are now referred to as elected officials. It may seem insignificant and only semantics, but the subliminal inference is astounding when one considers the future generations are being programmed. If I had a dollar for every time I heard a republican say to me in regard to my negativity about the USA Patriot Act, "If you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to worry about." I truly did laugh at those same people when the party of administration changed and "invaded their privacy." Well, not really laugh, because sadly whether or not either party loyalists wake up, we are all on the same sinking ship.
Moving right along to this latest attempt to make "the other party" feel conspiranoid has now changed sides. Mainstream news sources are trying to make the Texas Governor sound like a paranoid nut over Operation Jade Helm 15. When you consider this "Operation" is taking place in 9 states, while also knowing the factor in military equipment was brought into Missouri, and Maryland, over racial tension, and New York has buried two officers in a week. Now reading that big equipment has been spotted in New Hampshire and the BLM is still in Nevada and covering parts of the great North West. The midwest will be, once again, in federal emergency condition with storm destruction. Factor in, the big chicken kill in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa, and the questionable legal controversies in Michigan, the Governor of Texas just may have cause for concern.
I could resolve the disgust with the last administration and party followers by simply letting my Passport expire and learning to live below the poverty level to avoid funding ridiculous wars. The fact that Americans having a bad day actually being shot and killed by TSA is horrific in and of itself. Then factor in humiliating the elderly over their depends and invasively groping small children in ways that are abhorrent. I don't know if the decision to stop traveling after my underwires caused my breasts to be targeted by TSA was an act of dissidence or rebellion, but it was the line the sand. I'd been half way around the world, including the Middle East and never faced the ridiculous procedures I did at KCI or MCI; . . . whatever it's called. I can't get on the plane with underwires, but there are footwashing stations, now, in that same airport to accommodate the Muslims. This alone, caused me to truly doubt that TSA is about security after 9/11. And NO, that is not Islamophobia, I'm well aware of the goal of Islam. It caused me reason to question our government!
The point is, there are ways around TSA; by simply avoiding the airport and railroad. I don't know how to avoid an infiltration on American soil by our own military. When I consider the number of states already in some sort of potential crisis, I'm troubled, and even more so, realizing there is no way to avoid it. I'm here, I live here, but I'm apparently in the minority in that I value freedom more than safety. Ben Franklin is credited with the following, "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety."
We certainly can't forget the landmark decision expected from the Supreme Court next month regarding the gay agenda. That topic always gets feathers ruffled from a number of directions. Meanwhile we're told that there are ISIS camps scattered throughout the nation. Which party's security system let them in? How did they all get passed TSA? I know the party of TSA would say they came in through the border. If they were coming in through the border, why the footwashing stations at the airport? Is it just me or does it seem like this is all being strategically choreographed? I just see something in the making that will forever and severely alter this nation, and not for the better.
Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets: a Proverb of Holy Scripture
Let's take a brief walk down memory lane since 9/11. With the USA Patriot Act came TSA and two wars, not to mention a serious and further distrust along party lines, not between the "officials" but amidst "we the people." There is also the fact that the group of folks in Washington who used to be called public servants are now referred to as elected officials. It may seem insignificant and only semantics, but the subliminal inference is astounding when one considers the future generations are being programmed. If I had a dollar for every time I heard a republican say to me in regard to my negativity about the USA Patriot Act, "If you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to worry about." I truly did laugh at those same people when the party of administration changed and "invaded their privacy." Well, not really laugh, because sadly whether or not either party loyalists wake up, we are all on the same sinking ship.
Moving right along to this latest attempt to make "the other party" feel conspiranoid has now changed sides. Mainstream news sources are trying to make the Texas Governor sound like a paranoid nut over Operation Jade Helm 15. When you consider this "Operation" is taking place in 9 states, while also knowing the factor in military equipment was brought into Missouri, and Maryland, over racial tension, and New York has buried two officers in a week. Now reading that big equipment has been spotted in New Hampshire and the BLM is still in Nevada and covering parts of the great North West. The midwest will be, once again, in federal emergency condition with storm destruction. Factor in, the big chicken kill in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa, and the questionable legal controversies in Michigan, the Governor of Texas just may have cause for concern.
I could resolve the disgust with the last administration and party followers by simply letting my Passport expire and learning to live below the poverty level to avoid funding ridiculous wars. The fact that Americans having a bad day actually being shot and killed by TSA is horrific in and of itself. Then factor in humiliating the elderly over their depends and invasively groping small children in ways that are abhorrent. I don't know if the decision to stop traveling after my underwires caused my breasts to be targeted by TSA was an act of dissidence or rebellion, but it was the line the sand. I'd been half way around the world, including the Middle East and never faced the ridiculous procedures I did at KCI or MCI; . . . whatever it's called. I can't get on the plane with underwires, but there are footwashing stations, now, in that same airport to accommodate the Muslims. This alone, caused me to truly doubt that TSA is about security after 9/11. And NO, that is not Islamophobia, I'm well aware of the goal of Islam. It caused me reason to question our government!
The point is, there are ways around TSA; by simply avoiding the airport and railroad. I don't know how to avoid an infiltration on American soil by our own military. When I consider the number of states already in some sort of potential crisis, I'm troubled, and even more so, realizing there is no way to avoid it. I'm here, I live here, but I'm apparently in the minority in that I value freedom more than safety. Ben Franklin is credited with the following, "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety."
Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets: a Proverb of Holy Scripture
Sunday, April 26, 2015
Deepening the Division
As I sit here thinking of the term "United States of America," I can't think of one thing in which Americans are fully united. Not one thing. We are however, absolutely and vocally divided on a number of issues. This will only gain momentum as another presidential campaign is now beginning. Over 18 months to go and the expletives and name calling has already commenced. If I were voting, I can say with all certainty, my vote would depend greatly, not on just the candidate, but their supporters. The extreme closed-mindedness of both parties sound like haters and I just don't really want haters determining the leader of our nation, but since judgment is inevitable, the hate will increase. I've never voted for a republican presidential candidate, and won't; but at least the republicans/conservatives admit they are closed minded, albeit proudly, they do admit it. The hate spewing, tolerant progressives seem to be in absolute denial of their own intolerance and closed mindedness, and that is frightening!
The division in our country, I believe will even become physically or naturally displayed, before it's all said and done. It seems even after fifty years of civil rights and desegregation, much of our country is still divided by something so superficial as skin tone. As a brown person, I do have to admit, often when it comes to ethnicity, there are cultural differences, creating differences in perspective. This should in no way create moral differences, or even give base for bigotry, but sadly it often does. There are many examples of racial issues once again coming to violent divisions. The racial division appears to be the segue between politics and the "them vs. us" of law enforcement. Statistically, the majority of republicans tended to be white, while the various ethnic groups tend to vote democrat, but that appears to be changing. Mix in what now appears to be racial profiling with law enforcement and the divisive wedge is driven deep.
"Them vs. Us" with a more militarized law enforcement not only divides the people from the enforcers, but also re-enforces the divisions outlined in the previous paragraphs. Local law enforcement has become quite militarized with even more on the horizon with Operation Jade Helm 15. Several southern states are literally going to be inundated, or already are . . . with military drills and exercises, as if the citizens are the problem. What could possibly go wrong there?
Whether the event of Operation Jade Helm 15 comes to a peaceful conclusion, or ushers in martial law, remains to be seen. Meanwhile the sexual agenda is definitely gaining ground crying minority and bigotry. The LGBTQ Agenda is powerful, and it is relentless, and it is aggressive. And that statement earns me the title of homophobe, which is completely inaccurate. Phobia is a fear and I'm not afraid of the agenda, I'm simply making an observation about the agenda. When campaigning in '07 and '08, then Senator Obama stated his views on marriage were traditional. Now, in the highest elected office of this nation, he's had a change of heart. Tell me this agenda is not powerful! Not only is this agenda powerful, it has one clear, very clear target in the crosshairs: The Bible, and the believers thereof. Sadly, while the LGBTQ agenda is creating a flaming distraction, another fire is gaining momentum on the same platform aiming at the same target.
Islam appears to be wielding swords in power plays in other countries, but it's more subtle here. Islam appears to have taken its cues from other agendas. Sword wielding enemies are fought, but "misunderstood minorities" are tolerated, accommodated, and even encouraged . . . Ultimately, we'll probably see swords, but for now, we are going to see days and events of "tolerance, awareness, experience, and understanding." I'd say it's a safe bet that we won't have days and events promoting the Ten Commandments, Feast Days, or Torah/Messiah, but Islam will be presented publicly because there is no separation of "mosque and state."
Hear the word of YHWH, ye children of Israel: for YHWH hath a controversy with the inhabitants of the land, because there is no truth, nor mercy, nor knowledge of Elohim in the land. Therefore shall the land mourn, and every one that dwelleth therein shall languish, with the beasts of the field, and with the fowls of heaven; yea, the fishes of the sea also shall be taken away. Hosea 4:1,3
The division in our country, I believe will even become physically or naturally displayed, before it's all said and done. It seems even after fifty years of civil rights and desegregation, much of our country is still divided by something so superficial as skin tone. As a brown person, I do have to admit, often when it comes to ethnicity, there are cultural differences, creating differences in perspective. This should in no way create moral differences, or even give base for bigotry, but sadly it often does. There are many examples of racial issues once again coming to violent divisions. The racial division appears to be the segue between politics and the "them vs. us" of law enforcement. Statistically, the majority of republicans tended to be white, while the various ethnic groups tend to vote democrat, but that appears to be changing. Mix in what now appears to be racial profiling with law enforcement and the divisive wedge is driven deep.
"Them vs. Us" with a more militarized law enforcement not only divides the people from the enforcers, but also re-enforces the divisions outlined in the previous paragraphs. Local law enforcement has become quite militarized with even more on the horizon with Operation Jade Helm 15. Several southern states are literally going to be inundated, or already are . . . with military drills and exercises, as if the citizens are the problem. What could possibly go wrong there?
Whether the event of Operation Jade Helm 15 comes to a peaceful conclusion, or ushers in martial law, remains to be seen. Meanwhile the sexual agenda is definitely gaining ground crying minority and bigotry. The LGBTQ Agenda is powerful, and it is relentless, and it is aggressive. And that statement earns me the title of homophobe, which is completely inaccurate. Phobia is a fear and I'm not afraid of the agenda, I'm simply making an observation about the agenda. When campaigning in '07 and '08, then Senator Obama stated his views on marriage were traditional. Now, in the highest elected office of this nation, he's had a change of heart. Tell me this agenda is not powerful! Not only is this agenda powerful, it has one clear, very clear target in the crosshairs: The Bible, and the believers thereof. Sadly, while the LGBTQ agenda is creating a flaming distraction, another fire is gaining momentum on the same platform aiming at the same target.
Islam appears to be wielding swords in power plays in other countries, but it's more subtle here. Islam appears to have taken its cues from other agendas. Sword wielding enemies are fought, but "misunderstood minorities" are tolerated, accommodated, and even encouraged . . . Ultimately, we'll probably see swords, but for now, we are going to see days and events of "tolerance, awareness, experience, and understanding." I'd say it's a safe bet that we won't have days and events promoting the Ten Commandments, Feast Days, or Torah/Messiah, but Islam will be presented publicly because there is no separation of "mosque and state."
Hear the word of YHWH, ye children of Israel: for YHWH hath a controversy with the inhabitants of the land, because there is no truth, nor mercy, nor knowledge of Elohim in the land. Therefore shall the land mourn, and every one that dwelleth therein shall languish, with the beasts of the field, and with the fowls of heaven; yea, the fishes of the sea also shall be taken away. Hosea 4:1,3
Sunday, February 01, 2015
We've Been Played
This past week marked the tenth anniversary of this blog. In ten years, although there have been many changes, some things have remained consistent. This blog continues to be about politics and religion. The politics of this country continue to be a source of division, and the only unity in religious direction of this country seems to be the direction away from our Creator.
I had a "light bulb moment" this week regarding our political parties. Both parties have a targeted audience to which they appeal and a targeted audience on which they cast blame. That seems obvious, of course, but I've discovered the underlying foundation in which the candidates of both parties play the people. There are a few simple facts that we all know. The population of inner cities tend to be primarily black, poor, and democrat. The population of rural America tends to be primarily white, often bigoted, and republican. Both stereotypes are not always true, but the generalization is all the political folks need to keep the wheels turning. So, we've got the foundation for the racial division that makes headlines.
The next obvious division is between business owners and the "working class" formerly known as employees. Business owners used to be part of the working middle class! Some still are, but they are becoming few in number. What has served to divide the inner city and sparsely populated rural America is now used to divide suburbs and mainstreet America. The real difference in this, is a mindset that the politicians play on. Politicians are powerful employees that want to not only maintain their benefits package, but to increase it at the employers expense, a.k.a. "we the people." What used to be business men and farmers taking a few years to serve in Washington and going back to their businesses, land, and facing their constituents has turned into career politicians, and they have virtually no sense of business, production, or economics.
There is a different mindset to get up knowing there is no time clock and no hourly wage or salary. Self-employment has to produce a finished product. There is no A for effort. There is F, not only for fail, but also for incomplete! Business owners take risks, hourly workers can't imagine, or aren't willing to take. On the other hand, good employees are essential to a business. There used to be a real security in being a good employee, on someone else's clock, but that security no longer exists. Business owners, on start up, put in hours that cannot be compensated for, on an hourly scale. Business owners do not start their business with six and seven digit salaries. There are also many hard working people who are underpaid, but for the most part, those workers are in health care and child care, not factories or technical trade. There are many employees who make far from minimum wage, without the headaches of business ownership or management.
Now, what the politicians do; is get these two groups all fired up based upon the extreme foundation already established. The democrats are told if they are not making what the boss is making, they are being oppressed by rich republicans. The republicans are told democrats want to live off their hard work and take their savings and businesses. The reality is, the political machine is regulating businesses into bankruptcy and insolvency, while creating higher costs for what's left of the middle class and the underemployed. They do all this while blaming partisan politics for no job creation. Entrepreneurs create jobs, when they are not regulated into forfeiture. Skilled labor is the backbone of the economy, but skilled labor is only needed when the population needs what skilled labor produces. There is not a business in the world that can exist, only to pay employees and provide benefits. The only entity that does that is our government . . .
What our political process has done is create a symbiotic "imbalance" placing the burden of taxation without the tax breaks of the wealthy or tax credits of the poor, on the dramatically reduced population of what's left of the middle class. Much of the middle class that produced a strong economy was comprised of independent business owners and family companies. This single move that began noticeably in the early 80s has culminated now to the point, Americans literally loathe the "other party" and blame each other economically. Sadly, our leaders knew the root to plant and cultivate, that would divide the people. Even sadder, we have been willing participants. Well played Washington, well played.
For the love of money is the root of all evil . . .
I had a "light bulb moment" this week regarding our political parties. Both parties have a targeted audience to which they appeal and a targeted audience on which they cast blame. That seems obvious, of course, but I've discovered the underlying foundation in which the candidates of both parties play the people. There are a few simple facts that we all know. The population of inner cities tend to be primarily black, poor, and democrat. The population of rural America tends to be primarily white, often bigoted, and republican. Both stereotypes are not always true, but the generalization is all the political folks need to keep the wheels turning. So, we've got the foundation for the racial division that makes headlines.
The next obvious division is between business owners and the "working class" formerly known as employees. Business owners used to be part of the working middle class! Some still are, but they are becoming few in number. What has served to divide the inner city and sparsely populated rural America is now used to divide suburbs and mainstreet America. The real difference in this, is a mindset that the politicians play on. Politicians are powerful employees that want to not only maintain their benefits package, but to increase it at the employers expense, a.k.a. "we the people." What used to be business men and farmers taking a few years to serve in Washington and going back to their businesses, land, and facing their constituents has turned into career politicians, and they have virtually no sense of business, production, or economics.
There is a different mindset to get up knowing there is no time clock and no hourly wage or salary. Self-employment has to produce a finished product. There is no A for effort. There is F, not only for fail, but also for incomplete! Business owners take risks, hourly workers can't imagine, or aren't willing to take. On the other hand, good employees are essential to a business. There used to be a real security in being a good employee, on someone else's clock, but that security no longer exists. Business owners, on start up, put in hours that cannot be compensated for, on an hourly scale. Business owners do not start their business with six and seven digit salaries. There are also many hard working people who are underpaid, but for the most part, those workers are in health care and child care, not factories or technical trade. There are many employees who make far from minimum wage, without the headaches of business ownership or management.
Now, what the politicians do; is get these two groups all fired up based upon the extreme foundation already established. The democrats are told if they are not making what the boss is making, they are being oppressed by rich republicans. The republicans are told democrats want to live off their hard work and take their savings and businesses. The reality is, the political machine is regulating businesses into bankruptcy and insolvency, while creating higher costs for what's left of the middle class and the underemployed. They do all this while blaming partisan politics for no job creation. Entrepreneurs create jobs, when they are not regulated into forfeiture. Skilled labor is the backbone of the economy, but skilled labor is only needed when the population needs what skilled labor produces. There is not a business in the world that can exist, only to pay employees and provide benefits. The only entity that does that is our government . . .
What our political process has done is create a symbiotic "imbalance" placing the burden of taxation without the tax breaks of the wealthy or tax credits of the poor, on the dramatically reduced population of what's left of the middle class. Much of the middle class that produced a strong economy was comprised of independent business owners and family companies. This single move that began noticeably in the early 80s has culminated now to the point, Americans literally loathe the "other party" and blame each other economically. Sadly, our leaders knew the root to plant and cultivate, that would divide the people. Even sadder, we have been willing participants. Well played Washington, well played.
For the love of money is the root of all evil . . .
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