The allegations against Bill Cosby have caused me some serious skepticism as well as motivated me to a bit of soul searching. I've been a Bill Cosby fan since I can remember. Although I didn't really get into "I Spy" as a kid, I did enjoy it later in syndication. He and Robert Culp were great! As a kid in the 60s, I remember sitting in my Aunt and Uncle's bedroom listening to Bill Cosby comedy records, he and the Smother's Brothers. While the grown ups were out in the living room discussing religion and politics, or playing cards, I was laughing at Bill Cosby talking about Noah's ark. Then there were the HBO days, and Dr. Huxtable; which was still in syndication until these ancient allegations became current mainstream news.
Here are my thoughts on the matter, and no one has to agree. There is a serious difference between forced against one's will, and; later regrets. I know, I've had both . . . and I do not believe in blaming the victim. There are many men who buy a drink or dinner for a lady with hopes of ending the date the next morning. If they succeed in that plan, although; it isn't morally right, it isn't rape. The morality of our society has caused many to take a very casual approach to sex, but casual sex does not constitute rape. Casual sex is fornication according to Scriptural morality, but casual sex is also consensual. I was not a Covenant believer until I was 36 years old, so my morals were not based upon Scripture. I had my own definition of morality and I didn't sleep around casually, per se, but I wasn't always living a chaste life, either.
As I've read the stories about Bill Cosby, I've noticed a couple of things, one about myself, and the other about his accusers. First and foremost, I was a Bill Cosby fan, and if I were a young woman aspiring fame and fortune in Hollywood, he'd be a very good connection . . . Bottom line, women will use sex for professional advancement. Heck, women use sex for a profession! If I were hoping to become famous with my own standard of morality; and Mr. Cosby showed the least bit of interest in me, no drugs would be necessary and the sex would be completely consensual. I'm not saying I should be proud of that, but if I were in that world, it is a very honest assessment. I was not a believer in my 20s, nor was I a virgin, and I'd be lying if I said I would decline an opportunity to be with a famous man of whom I was a fan. The simple fact is, I've had consensual sex for much lower aspirations!
The accusers seem to have a common theme as well, except in the case of Kurt Cameron, and he was promoting a movie at the time he jumped on the accusation bandwagon . . . The common theme in the women, is a lack of fame. I've never heard of any of those women, who are now claiming rape. Obviously to be in Mr. Cosby's company at one time, they had to be in the social circle of Hollywood, or trying to access acceptance. I can't help but wonder if things just didn't turn out as they'd hoped, or even as Mr. Cosby may have claimed. Mr. Cosby had no business having sex with these women, but that doesn't mean it was rape. Later regret, still doesn't remove the possibility that it was consensual at the time. Women have been having sex for centuries to secure a future or a career, not to mention just the opportunity to be with a star. So many allegations, really sound more like bitter middle aged women with regrets.
Thou shalt not commit adultery. Torah of Holy Scripture
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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
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Programmed to Forego the First Amendment
Television has gained another generation of viewers and actors, since my television went out the door. When I decided to get rid of the TV it wasn't a big religious decision and certainly no ritual involved, I simply no longer wanted one. I referred to it as my "off switch." I couldn't stay awake to watch more than a few minutes, so I never turned it on until late at night, then it was on indefinitely . . . My problem in falling asleep while watching, was the fact the programming continued to air while I slept. I didn't want to be "taking in" the infomercials or whatever, subconsciously without choosing, so it was time to just get rid of it. It's been wonderful to note how much more peaceful my sleep has been with no television. In that decision, I became aware of making choices that were not necessarily big and life changing at the time, but that marked a notable distance between myself and mainstream. I'm not saying televisions are evil, I'm saying they are a very integral part of our society, and the viewing schedule is called "programming" for a reason.
When the nation went from analogue to digital, it was a bigger game changer than most of us realize. I know some folks did get rid of their televisions, while others just got the box or bought new sets. Of course, cell phones have become commonplace and SMART technology has just about even rendered the desktop computer, an antique. Cell phones have definitely relegated pay phones to the historical archives of Americana. Again, we have a choice, but we have to decide just how "connected" we want to be. To a point, we base our hours of connection with our level of knowledge and information which I believe is probably part of the programming to keep us tractable, as well as trackable. I have chosen to maintain a desktop, a laptop, and no cell phone. On nice days, I can work outdoors with the laptop and my home phone does record messages, so if I miss a call, I can return it. In reality, I'm not any more important than I was before SMART technology and the world has kept right on going whether I receive a call instantly or return it later.
As a nation who prides itself in being informed and a superpower of the world, we need to realize our first amendment is definitely under attack and our news is filtered and biased. We may only think we know what's going on! There is definitely a division and distraction in regard to nearly every headline. It really doesn't matter whether it's Presidential candidates, Planned Parenthood, Jade Helm or Bruce Jenner . . . There is division, and the uneasy queasy feeling there's more, either to the headline stories or information that is kept from making the headlines. Every time a Bruce Jenner headline appeared, I wondered what was not being reported. Oddly, the first Planned Parenthood video hit youtube the day before Operation Jade Helm 15 began. Two things are quite troubling about both of these very newsworthy items.
The Planned Parenthood videos are becoming increasingly vile and barbaric, yet as I sit here typing about it, what am I actually doing? Two things and they are both quite passive. One, I'm not getting an abortion and two, I'm maintaining an income that does not fund Planned Parenthood through federal taxes. Well, a third thing, I'm publishing information about it, but nothing I am doing is actually stopping the medically approved slaughter and dissection. I try to keep a list of the companies that support Planned Parenthood to boycott them, and I do not utilize mainstream medicine as much of the fetal tissue that is sold goes to medical research. Still, all that is passive. I'm doing nothing proactive to stop this, because I simply do not even know where to begin! We need to realize though, posting disgust on social media is not actively saving the lives of the pre-born. The first few videos may have had an impact and I applaud the young man who blew this whistle, but now the videos are so horrific, they really aren't even being shared on social media at this point. So, perhaps overkill has killed the plan. Too much information may have been as futile as no information. Where's the balance? How much information actually changes things? Or now the reality we must all face. With this information, what are we going to do differently, as individuals? What if this caused all of us to who claim to be pro-life to boycott every company that supported PP and what if we all held the entire medical system accountable for the research companies that procure fetal tissue? Sadly, it seems change only happens now in this country, if loss of revenue comes into focus.
I said before Operation Jade Helm 15 began that I wondered if it was a mission to desensitize. It's worse! We, the people, have accepted that there will be no media coverage and simply decided to divide over this issue as well. I've been called everything from a fear-monger to a conspiracy theorist. So be it! The press is not covering this massive "exercise," while Bruce Jenner is big news? Please. There's the desensitization I was concerned about. If it's just a practice military exercise, the biggest ever, on American soil, why wouldn't the press be a part of that? Reporters are embedded in military activities all over the world!
We've accepted filtered news and accepted that being told there will be no information, means nothing is happening. Perhaps, it's the writer in me, but no press coverage seems to be a First Amendment issue and that is a very big deal! Our press does not have the freedom to cover this on American soil? This is not a matter of will there be martial law or not? This is the beginning of the end of freedom of the press! Let's not forget the business owners who have been put out of business, the new labels of "hate speech" and the intolerance of the Bible. Free speech and religious freedom are also part of the First Amendment!
So many are oblivious to their surroundings, yet connected by text and twitter. People are so far removed from their immediate reality that warning after warning about texting and driving go completely unheeded. We have become a society that is more aware of a reality show, than the reality in which we live! Meanwhile school is starting with mandatory vaccinations in many places and an agenda of gender confusion across this country, while it is now common knowledge that Planned Parenthood is killing and trafficking human babies. Oh, look to peaceably assemble is in the First Amendment, also. Planned Parenthood already got that one. The people do not have the right to peaceably assemble within so many feet of their facilities. Those distances vary, based upon city ordinances.
And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. ~ words of Messiah
When the nation went from analogue to digital, it was a bigger game changer than most of us realize. I know some folks did get rid of their televisions, while others just got the box or bought new sets. Of course, cell phones have become commonplace and SMART technology has just about even rendered the desktop computer, an antique. Cell phones have definitely relegated pay phones to the historical archives of Americana. Again, we have a choice, but we have to decide just how "connected" we want to be. To a point, we base our hours of connection with our level of knowledge and information which I believe is probably part of the programming to keep us tractable, as well as trackable. I have chosen to maintain a desktop, a laptop, and no cell phone. On nice days, I can work outdoors with the laptop and my home phone does record messages, so if I miss a call, I can return it. In reality, I'm not any more important than I was before SMART technology and the world has kept right on going whether I receive a call instantly or return it later.
As a nation who prides itself in being informed and a superpower of the world, we need to realize our first amendment is definitely under attack and our news is filtered and biased. We may only think we know what's going on! There is definitely a division and distraction in regard to nearly every headline. It really doesn't matter whether it's Presidential candidates, Planned Parenthood, Jade Helm or Bruce Jenner . . . There is division, and the uneasy queasy feeling there's more, either to the headline stories or information that is kept from making the headlines. Every time a Bruce Jenner headline appeared, I wondered what was not being reported. Oddly, the first Planned Parenthood video hit youtube the day before Operation Jade Helm 15 began. Two things are quite troubling about both of these very newsworthy items.
The Planned Parenthood videos are becoming increasingly vile and barbaric, yet as I sit here typing about it, what am I actually doing? Two things and they are both quite passive. One, I'm not getting an abortion and two, I'm maintaining an income that does not fund Planned Parenthood through federal taxes. Well, a third thing, I'm publishing information about it, but nothing I am doing is actually stopping the medically approved slaughter and dissection. I try to keep a list of the companies that support Planned Parenthood to boycott them, and I do not utilize mainstream medicine as much of the fetal tissue that is sold goes to medical research. Still, all that is passive. I'm doing nothing proactive to stop this, because I simply do not even know where to begin! We need to realize though, posting disgust on social media is not actively saving the lives of the pre-born. The first few videos may have had an impact and I applaud the young man who blew this whistle, but now the videos are so horrific, they really aren't even being shared on social media at this point. So, perhaps overkill has killed the plan. Too much information may have been as futile as no information. Where's the balance? How much information actually changes things? Or now the reality we must all face. With this information, what are we going to do differently, as individuals? What if this caused all of us to who claim to be pro-life to boycott every company that supported PP and what if we all held the entire medical system accountable for the research companies that procure fetal tissue? Sadly, it seems change only happens now in this country, if loss of revenue comes into focus.
I said before Operation Jade Helm 15 began that I wondered if it was a mission to desensitize. It's worse! We, the people, have accepted that there will be no media coverage and simply decided to divide over this issue as well. I've been called everything from a fear-monger to a conspiracy theorist. So be it! The press is not covering this massive "exercise," while Bruce Jenner is big news? Please. There's the desensitization I was concerned about. If it's just a practice military exercise, the biggest ever, on American soil, why wouldn't the press be a part of that? Reporters are embedded in military activities all over the world!
We've accepted filtered news and accepted that being told there will be no information, means nothing is happening. Perhaps, it's the writer in me, but no press coverage seems to be a First Amendment issue and that is a very big deal! Our press does not have the freedom to cover this on American soil? This is not a matter of will there be martial law or not? This is the beginning of the end of freedom of the press! Let's not forget the business owners who have been put out of business, the new labels of "hate speech" and the intolerance of the Bible. Free speech and religious freedom are also part of the First Amendment!
So many are oblivious to their surroundings, yet connected by text and twitter. People are so far removed from their immediate reality that warning after warning about texting and driving go completely unheeded. We have become a society that is more aware of a reality show, than the reality in which we live! Meanwhile school is starting with mandatory vaccinations in many places and an agenda of gender confusion across this country, while it is now common knowledge that Planned Parenthood is killing and trafficking human babies. Oh, look to peaceably assemble is in the First Amendment, also. Planned Parenthood already got that one. The people do not have the right to peaceably assemble within so many feet of their facilities. Those distances vary, based upon city ordinances.
And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. ~ words of Messiah
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