I've always had a feeling that the Tea Party was really created by the politicians, to appear as a grass roots movement of the so called conservative Americans who are against this country's progression toward socialism. I've continued to be amazed at the number of Tea Party members who no longer work, but have an income due to the very thing they stand against . . . "social" security. Yet, I digress. The Tea Party and the Progressives have at least one very strong commonality. Both groups are quite vocal against the traditional republicans . . . thus my suspicion of just where this Tea Party actually originated.
The fact that it is called the Tea Party seemed a dead give away from the beginning. The Boston Tea Party rebels were colonists dressed as Indians throwing tea overboard in rebellion against taxation, but . . . in their "bold stand" they were actually in disguise. When I first came across Wild Bill for America, although he spoke of G-d and country and grassroots, he just so often pointed his viewers to dependence on the system and working within the establishment. He says he was in law enforcement for 20 years. It was easy to see by his demeanor, the blurred line between confidence and arrogance, and he makes no bones about it. I don't actually know if he really is a representative of the Tea Party or just a self-proclaimed spokesman. He name drops frequently, and well, here I am dropping his name, without ever having met him. He speaks with a great deal of authority on a number of topics, but there is always a ring of "programming" to his version of his proclaimed truth.
Wearing his "trademark" cowboy hat while defaming LaVoy Finicum was the confirmation for me. Wild Bill vacillated for a couple of videos then progressed to get down right ugly, claiming it to be truth. You know, even if what he said was truth and none of us really know what happened that day, in Oregon; as there is an ongoing investigation, but a true social conservative simply does not speak ill of the dead. I'm fairly certain, I will not believe the "official report." How long have the voices of the "right" been crying and whining about the Constitution being destroyed, yet did nothing to get behind these ranchers? Wild Bill may be a voice for the Tea Party, but he made the exact same comments the liberals whom he professes to despise, were saying about the situation. I've made no bones about where I stand with the men and women who work the land, and in every conversation, the liberal comments perfectly align with Wild Bill's.
As far as I'm concerned having a donate button on a website is just another kind of socialism. A donate button is hardly a grassroots foundation, nor is it boot strappy at all. If someone is proclaiming the truth, the honest truth, I believe provision will be made without begging, Now that both parties have embraced their version of faith into their politics, and pretty well beaten down any third party options the only solution seems obvious. Create an offshoot of the existing party. We've had the Tea Party still spouting the (R) for a few years. Now, with Bernie Sanders, we'll have the socialist party under the covering of the (D). Both seem the antithesis of true grass roots or revolution.
The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going. a Proverb of Holy Scripture
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Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Monday, February 01, 2016
Allegations
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
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
Sunday, October 25, 2015
The Last Amendment Standing
The powers that be have their sights set on the second amendment.
And the are relentless in their endeavor.
In the past fifty years, we've seen "events" and read headlines that seem to trigger the outcry for the loss and removal of freedom under the guise of safety. The reality that citizens are willing to give up their freedom in the pretense of safety is mindboggling. If we willingly set aside the Bill of Rights, all other freedoms that weren't even mentioned in that document, will be lost as well.
And the are relentless in their endeavor.
A few weeks ago we offered an article addressing what little is actually left of the Bill of Rights. Recent history has caused the Bill of Rights to become pretty emaciated. Much of the loss of freedom and rights can be attributed to the USA Patriot Act and Homeland Security, but the reality is, it began before 9/11. The War on Drugs, the War on Poverty, and Education and Welfare Programs of the Great Society are also a part of the demise of the Bill of Rights.
One of the most troubling parts about targeting the second amendment are the number of subjective variables that could be assigned to the full demise of this right, being embraced by those who who were once staunchly Pro-Second Amendment. It's as if there has been some sort of hypnotic trance placed over a great number of second amendment democrats and even stranger yet; over many young conservatives.
In the past fifty years, we've seen "events" and read headlines that seem to trigger the outcry for the loss and removal of freedom under the guise of safety. The reality that citizens are willing to give up their freedom in the pretense of safety is mindboggling. If we willingly set aside the Bill of Rights, all other freedoms that weren't even mentioned in that document, will be lost as well.
The two issues that continue to be introduced to limit gun ownership are mental health and senior citizens ability to maintain their own affairs. As our nation continues to worship the gods of health care and Big Pharma continues to gain in money and power, there will be few if any citizens that do not fall into some category or label in the DSM-V. Every veteran will have some sort of label, as will every hormonal woman, and vaccinated child. Then we must consider the fact that schools receive more federal funding for labeled children, and a real bonus for medicated ones, as do long term health care facilities. There is big, big money in a labeled, dysfunctional society, until . . . everyone "requires" care and maintenance. As for senior citizens managing their own affairs. With the advancement in technology, it could become very difficult for seniors to manage electronic financial transactions that they've done with checks and cash for years, but that should hardly disqualify them from hunting. When that time comes, and it's rapidly approaching, gun ownership will be a real hindrance to corralling the citizens.
Obviously, history shows us, our leaders are in much more potential peril than the average citizen, and yet it is average citizens being gunned down in "gun free zones" while our leaders are obviously making disgruntled political enemies; surround themselves with folks carrying guns. Something else I've noticed as of late in all this "gun control" conversation. Usually a threat to any leader makes headlines. We've had "incident after incident" reported around the country, but the leaders just keep making enemies and being safe, surrounded by guns. As a matter of fact, when innocent lives are reported lost at the hands of lone gunman, the people who are surrounded by armed guards always suggest gun ownership to be the problem. Research indicates 1 in 3 Americans own at least one gun. Clearly, the ratio between gun ownership and gun deaths have little place even on the same graph.
Drugs appear to be a greater factor in murders, than gun ownership. While on the subject of drugs and guns, according to one of the Presidential Candidates nearly a half million Americans die annually from medical errors. According to this article, and there are many more with similar information, the third leading cause of death in America is medical errors. Where's the outrage? Where is the call to hold these practitioners accountable? Where is the call to more extensive FDA and Big Pharma control? Where is the legislation to get serious about the safety and use of pharmaceuticals? I'll end my rant on pharmakeia and get back to the Second Amendment.
This may sound conspiratorial, but I truly believe any rational individual will give this some consideration. If our government is willing to send young people to fight in wars with no purpose, without consideration of the death toll; then bring back the survivors and offer them little to no care or time of recovery, what makes anyone believe the general citizens are more important or will be better treated? If dedicated soldiers are dispensable, what makes the citizenry of such great value? I'm not wearing a tinfoil hat, but one does have to consider the possibility that false flags and choreographed drills could be used to enact legislation. We all admit we don't believe our media and trust few politicians, yet when it comes to these reported shootings and a call to lay down arms, the sheople are getting into formation.
. . . Who is like unto the beast? who is able to make war with him? the Revelation of Holy Scripture
Monday, September 14, 2015
In Memory of the Bill of Rights
So far Martial law has not been declared, but there have been several "emergency hot spots" across the country, regarding a variety of issues, from wildfires to floods, and while martial law simmers potentially on the back burner, a new society is looming large in the forefront. Life as we knew it in may is forever changed. The refusal to allow the press to cover Operation Jade Helm 15 was an obvious blow to the First Amendment, but we the people were too busy calling each other conspiracy theorists or sheople to notice the freedom of the press to exercise rights on American soil had been suspended or curtailed. While people complain regularly about mainstream media, the alternative media is perceived to be amateurish and fringy.
It's taken me awhile to find the words, but basically, with the Bill of Rights being dismantled a piece at a time and the nation's attention drawn to the Second Amendment, the gender issues and new marital definition may serve to be the fatal blow to the First Amendment, using the Tenth Amendment. The First Amendment has been in critical condition for some time now, as well as the Tenth as the federal government has become more empirilized. I now see that our government has just about circumvented every freedom mentioned in the first ten amendments, citing the Constitution . . . or safety.
This situation in Kentucky brought to my attention, the "interpretation" of the first amendment, to completely override the tenth. When we are griping about a particular politician not upholding the Constitution, we need to keep in mind, the Bill of Rights are not really protected by the Constitution. The Constitution was written to protect the rights of a sovereign nation and establish a government apart from the rest of the sovereign nations and governments. The Bill of Rights was specifically written to protect the people from an overreaching sovereign federal government.
I read the Bill of Rights, again and again; and I can't help but wonder if they were compiled as a sort of "Ten Commandments" of we the people, to our government. The fact that they have been undermined in apparent randomness has made the loss less obvious. Figuring inflation alone, in our self serving society, the seventh amendment went directly to countless lawsuits and a rise in legal careers, with many of those lawsuits being quite frivolous. This of course, began the immense backlog of the civil judicial system. The prison industry has led to the sixth amendment becoming a mere technicality when the defendant has no defense. A speedy trial is completely a relative term, with the courts across this land now even conducting trials on Sabbath, in some cases.
The eighth amendment is open to debate regarding bail and excessive fines, but the last portion of the amendment seems to be used primarily in the final appeal in cases of capital punishment, which affects a very small portion of our society. The first portion of the eighth amendment which would impact more of our society, seems to be arbitrarily applied with no actual standard at all.
The ninth amendment is stated to elude to the protection of privacy which doesn't appear in the Constitution and is not directly stated here in the Bill of Rights, so American's protection of privacy is really just an inference that is tossed around with no legal substance. Thus, our current Big Brother state. According to our current society, the ninth amendment is just a vague generalized comment with little meaning.
On to the meatier amendments. The fifth amendment covers everything from no self-incrimination to eminent domain. I'm not sure who determines which crimes are infamous and which crimes are not, but the number of felony offenses has skyrocketed with the war on drugs and the rise of the prison industry. The fifth amendment is the inspiration for the reading of one's miranda rights when arrested, as well as testifying under oath. Eminent domain has been around long before SCOTUS made it official. As a Native American, it seems eminent domain is how this country was actually formed, but that's a topic for another day. Most Native American tribes did not believe the land was to be owned, so removing us from the equation, eminent domain is really the "politically correct" term for "taking private property for public use." Eminent domain has certainly been a part of this country since the Interstate Highway was built in the 50's . . .
No knock warrants, another "weapon" in the war on drugs has of course completely eradicated the protection of the fourth amendment, and has even gotten folks killed. Elderly Atlanta resident, 92 year old Kathryn Johnston's death was a direct result of the "legal" disregard for the fourth amendment.
A state of continual war nullifies the purpose of the third amendment, automatically. This year, Operation Jade Helm 15 had given clear indication, what the military does in our own cities on our own soil, is none of our business, except that we should cooperate, and caused anyone with raised eyebrows to be labeled as paranoid or fear-mongering. The nullification of this particular amendment could become quite troubling if "illegal immigrant amnesty for military service" becomes law. No way to really know who will have the right to just move in! We may see, shortly.
The second amendment gets all the attention, usually, and seems to always be in the "crosshairs" of the anti-gun folks. For now the NRA is financially powerful and most citizens are intelligent enough to know, the criminals already don't worry about laws, so gun laws won't make any difference, either. Disarming law abiding citizens is a clear attack on our freedom. There's just not enough political spin to get around that fact. One concern I have, is again the tenth amendment may be being used to erode the second amendment. All the states that are offering permits for conceal and carry or even open carry may technically have already infringed upon the rights afforded in the second amendment, and relegated gun "control" to the individual states. In all this confusion, I'm guessing state gun control laws will override the second amendment, but SCOTUS interpretation of marriage will override state laws . . . Well played, federal government!
And now, in memory of my favorite amendment. Although according to the first amendment, Congress can make no law regarding religion, but . . . the SCOTUS can interpret any case they choose to "hear" and according to this last week's news, "it becomes the law of the land." No need for Congress to make new laws, when everything can simply be reinterpreted. We also have learned that "free exercise thereof" of religion has no place on the job or in the public square. We'll see if other religions are held to the same standard Judaism and Christianity have been held. You are still free to speak, but you are not free from being monitored and you are not free from surveillance. Freedom of the press was openly rejected in the Operation Jade Helm 15 exercises, on American soil. People can peaceably assemble to petition the government, which is to protest, as long as they stay in the "first amendment zone" a.k.a. "free speech cage." "Free speech cage" has to be the ultimate oxymoron!
As these Ten Amendments have been reduced to illusion, the Ten Commandments were etched in stone.
But it shall come to pass, if thou wilt not hearken unto the voice of YHWH thy Elohim, to observe to do all his commandments and his statutes which I command thee this day; that all these curses shall come upon thee, and overtake thee: Torah of Holy Scripture
It's taken me awhile to find the words, but basically, with the Bill of Rights being dismantled a piece at a time and the nation's attention drawn to the Second Amendment, the gender issues and new marital definition may serve to be the fatal blow to the First Amendment, using the Tenth Amendment. The First Amendment has been in critical condition for some time now, as well as the Tenth as the federal government has become more empirilized. I now see that our government has just about circumvented every freedom mentioned in the first ten amendments, citing the Constitution . . . or safety.
This situation in Kentucky brought to my attention, the "interpretation" of the first amendment, to completely override the tenth. When we are griping about a particular politician not upholding the Constitution, we need to keep in mind, the Bill of Rights are not really protected by the Constitution. The Constitution was written to protect the rights of a sovereign nation and establish a government apart from the rest of the sovereign nations and governments. The Bill of Rights was specifically written to protect the people from an overreaching sovereign federal government.
Second A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
Third No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law
Fourth The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
Fifth No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation
Sixth In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.
Seventh In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.
Eighth Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Ninth The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
Tenth The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
Third No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law
Fourth The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
Fifth No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation
Sixth In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.
Seventh In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.
Eighth Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Ninth The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
Tenth The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
I read the Bill of Rights, again and again; and I can't help but wonder if they were compiled as a sort of "Ten Commandments" of we the people, to our government. The fact that they have been undermined in apparent randomness has made the loss less obvious. Figuring inflation alone, in our self serving society, the seventh amendment went directly to countless lawsuits and a rise in legal careers, with many of those lawsuits being quite frivolous. This of course, began the immense backlog of the civil judicial system. The prison industry has led to the sixth amendment becoming a mere technicality when the defendant has no defense. A speedy trial is completely a relative term, with the courts across this land now even conducting trials on Sabbath, in some cases.
The eighth amendment is open to debate regarding bail and excessive fines, but the last portion of the amendment seems to be used primarily in the final appeal in cases of capital punishment, which affects a very small portion of our society. The first portion of the eighth amendment which would impact more of our society, seems to be arbitrarily applied with no actual standard at all.
The ninth amendment is stated to elude to the protection of privacy which doesn't appear in the Constitution and is not directly stated here in the Bill of Rights, so American's protection of privacy is really just an inference that is tossed around with no legal substance. Thus, our current Big Brother state. According to our current society, the ninth amendment is just a vague generalized comment with little meaning.
On to the meatier amendments. The fifth amendment covers everything from no self-incrimination to eminent domain. I'm not sure who determines which crimes are infamous and which crimes are not, but the number of felony offenses has skyrocketed with the war on drugs and the rise of the prison industry. The fifth amendment is the inspiration for the reading of one's miranda rights when arrested, as well as testifying under oath. Eminent domain has been around long before SCOTUS made it official. As a Native American, it seems eminent domain is how this country was actually formed, but that's a topic for another day. Most Native American tribes did not believe the land was to be owned, so removing us from the equation, eminent domain is really the "politically correct" term for "taking private property for public use." Eminent domain has certainly been a part of this country since the Interstate Highway was built in the 50's . . .
No knock warrants, another "weapon" in the war on drugs has of course completely eradicated the protection of the fourth amendment, and has even gotten folks killed. Elderly Atlanta resident, 92 year old Kathryn Johnston's death was a direct result of the "legal" disregard for the fourth amendment.
A state of continual war nullifies the purpose of the third amendment, automatically. This year, Operation Jade Helm 15 had given clear indication, what the military does in our own cities on our own soil, is none of our business, except that we should cooperate, and caused anyone with raised eyebrows to be labeled as paranoid or fear-mongering. The nullification of this particular amendment could become quite troubling if "illegal immigrant amnesty for military service" becomes law. No way to really know who will have the right to just move in! We may see, shortly.
The second amendment gets all the attention, usually, and seems to always be in the "crosshairs" of the anti-gun folks. For now the NRA is financially powerful and most citizens are intelligent enough to know, the criminals already don't worry about laws, so gun laws won't make any difference, either. Disarming law abiding citizens is a clear attack on our freedom. There's just not enough political spin to get around that fact. One concern I have, is again the tenth amendment may be being used to erode the second amendment. All the states that are offering permits for conceal and carry or even open carry may technically have already infringed upon the rights afforded in the second amendment, and relegated gun "control" to the individual states. In all this confusion, I'm guessing state gun control laws will override the second amendment, but SCOTUS interpretation of marriage will override state laws . . . Well played, federal government!
And now, in memory of my favorite amendment. Although according to the first amendment, Congress can make no law regarding religion, but . . . the SCOTUS can interpret any case they choose to "hear" and according to this last week's news, "it becomes the law of the land." No need for Congress to make new laws, when everything can simply be reinterpreted. We also have learned that "free exercise thereof" of religion has no place on the job or in the public square. We'll see if other religions are held to the same standard Judaism and Christianity have been held. You are still free to speak, but you are not free from being monitored and you are not free from surveillance. Freedom of the press was openly rejected in the Operation Jade Helm 15 exercises, on American soil. People can peaceably assemble to petition the government, which is to protest, as long as they stay in the "first amendment zone" a.k.a. "free speech cage." "Free speech cage" has to be the ultimate oxymoron!
As these Ten Amendments have been reduced to illusion, the Ten Commandments were etched in stone.
But it shall come to pass, if thou wilt not hearken unto the voice of YHWH thy Elohim, to observe to do all his commandments and his statutes which I command thee this day; that all these curses shall come upon thee, and overtake thee: Torah of Holy Scripture
Sunday, August 30, 2015
The Powers of the One World Order
When this bill board loomed into view, I had to take a photo. Although the corporate books are very carefully separated, Arvest Bank and WalMart have the same basic beginnings and the Walton heirs continue to run both enterprises. This little jolt of reality, after taking several photos of military convoys, motivated me to consider just how truly powerful The Walton empire is. While the more recent Rockefeller generation seems content to be relaxing on the grandeur of Grandpa's empire, the Walton heirs continue to build and expand their empire.
With the price of farmland, and fewer farms inherited, I knew many big ag operators carry a hefty mortgage on their land, but only recently did I learn that many have also financed their seed and or herds. With Arvest Bank making agri loans, the possibility does exist that Walmart could be the primary, if not exclusive source for groceries, but the same family could own the mortgage on the farms producing the groceries.
Several years ago, YHWH spoke to me, a list of the 10 powers that would come together to form the One World Order, or New World Order. The list was given in late 2001, after 9/11 and not long after the High Holy Days. A distinct stipulation came with the list, however; which was to be kept until a time to be revealed. Nearly five years later, I was told it was time to share that list. I've said before, I thought I'd just make copies of the list for distribution, but rather; I was led to create a web page as well as write a book about the list of those ten powers. The web page was simple and direct. The book, not so much. I was amazed at the detail Abba led me to connect and share. At the time of writing "While He May Be Found" there were still many gaps between the powers, but those gaps are closing in, as the chasm between the remnant and the world widens.
Since receiving this list that correlates with Daniel and the book of the Revelation, I began to keep a closer eye on business, rather than politics and governments as the foundation for the One World Order. The words of Bush 41 seem forever seared into my memory as he informed us of the New World Order from an economic standpoint. I wasn't walking in Covenant at that time, but I knew enough for it to register! Not to mention, "the love of money is the root of all evil." Politicians are really just salesmen that love the power of popularity, and all 501c3 religious organizations already answer to the government, but there are some very, very ruthless business people who truly use their money for full power, and can buy and sell politicians every day through the lobby. Donald Trump may disprove my previous statement, in that he works for no one, answers to no one and has recently, officially entered the political arena.
For a number of years now, I, along with others, have had an eye on Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey, George Soros, and David Rockefeller, but with Sam Walton dead and gone, I hadn't really considered keeping an eye on the Corporation he founded . . . until recently. I'm not saying these people or business are the anti-Christ, but we do know the people listed are very wealthy; quite powerful and influential through their wealth, as well as disregarding of Scripture. WalMart, on the other hand is practically a place of "providential provision" far beyond just the US. Walmart is so powerful, Bill Gates or his foundation, actually owns Walmart Stock.
WalMart got on my bad side with the RFID chips back in 2004, and I stopped patronizing, but it really wasn't on my "radar" until the recent sudden closings. When the Joplin Globe did an article on the restrictions the county assessor was under when entering the big data center in Jane, I realized WalMart has some serious clout, but still hadn't fathomed what I've seen in the past few months. I have an eye roll moment every time I hear people talk about hating WalMart and not going to WalMart, UNLESS they absolutely have to . . . Over a decade later without WalMart, I'm still alive to tell it.
WalMart truly has a great deal more power than just Supercenters around the world that are open 24/7. When WalMart comes into a town, the established businesses begin to crumble, and even knowing this, the local government will grant WalMart a great deal of tax break incentives, to the point of reroute existing roads or building new ones. . . WalMart is the world's largest company by revenue, as well as the world's largest private employer. As I check off the ten items that we really do rely upon as a society, clearly WalMart takes the lead in COMMERCE. I can't fully blame WalMart greed in the love of money as the customers have chosen a few pennies saved over the good service offered by independent business owners who are personally invested in the local economy. The "love of money" can manifest on both ends of the financial spectrum.
When a prescription is filled at WalMart or glasses purchased with an eye exam, that data, of course is maintained for insurance records and now even medical data, but also goes into the private data base in Jane, Missouri. WalMart and Sam's Club were also poised and ready when Bush 43 introduced Medicare Plan D, with $4.00 generic prescriptions. Now having added instore Care Clinics at some locations, WalMart is clearly a big player in Health Care.
Although the founder, Sam Walton, did not make donations to philanthropic organizations, since his death, charitable donations from the company now approach 1 billion, annually, which also include tributes and monuments unto the Walton family. This is a curious matter when compared to the cost to taxpayers according to Forbes, in the subsidizing of WalMart employees for basic living expenses. An odd economic balance or imbalance exists between the need for employees to receive government subsidies and the fact WalMart offers the greatest savings for their employees to utilize those subsidies right there. Although we'd never actually say it aloud, when one's earnings limits one's purchasing to that same establishment, that seems dangerously close to bondage or slavery. WalMart is the largest business for revenue in the world, yet also receives government subsidies indirectly through employed customers, as well as employing the disabled. There appears to be a direct line between WalMart as a private employer and our government.
WalMart struck some sort of agreement with DHS through the holiday season in 2010. A sort of snitch on your fellow shopper plan. Whether this ultimately involves military with local law enforcement, remains to be seen, but with DHS involved, it clearly goes beyond local law enforcement. The recent closings in coincidence with Operation Jade Helm 15 did raise a few questions and eyebrows. There is a definite connection openly established between WalMart and a very powerful, recently created arm of the US Government, in less than ten years of it's establishment.
Communication was another power in the list of ten. In hearing about and researching a recent kerfuffle about President Obama being invested in a massive cell phone venture inspired a bit of research, I stumbled onto this. Straight Talk is only available at this time through Walmart, according to a Wikipedia article on TracFone.
>>>Straight Talk is another operator, through a partnership between TracFone and Walmart, offering several different rate plans; a $30 limited plan, $45 30-day unlimited plan and a $60 unlimited international calling plan. Discounts are available for purchasing multiple months of the unlimited plan.
. . . Straight Talk is currently exclusive to Walmart stores because of a joint-venture program between the two companies.
Straight Talk offers a variety of prepaid, no contract, phones on their website for use with their plans. Straight Talk also allows customers to bring AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon, or unlocked GSM phones to Straight Talk by buying a SIM card or activation kit and air time from the company.
This exclusive joint venture offers a vast coverage, bringing together; the technology of many companies.
I wondered where Walmart might fit into the power of religion. The stores all carry the books by Rick Warren. Rick has an interesting style and presentation that sounds really good and there are many, many vague references to Scripture, but . . . his charismatic charm offers a deceptive blend of religious philosophy, while definitely downplaying the prosperity teaching of so many mega-church "pastors." What I found interesting about the books WalMart carries by this famous man is "The Purpose Driven Life" is second only to the Bible in most translated. Here is the quote from an article posted in Forbes. "The same spiritual leader who has written the second most translated book in the world (second only to the Holy Bible) and one that’s been on the New York Timesbest-seller for nearly four straight years." Not to cast dispersion on Walmart or Rick Warren for being business savvy, but there is a strange culturally hailed dependence by the mainstream public for cheap prices and "feel good religion."
Whether it's back to school clothes, shoes, and supplies or a homeschool curriculum, Walmart is the "go to" place. There is even mention of homeschool grants. Since this is the paragraph to address those who are trending away from mainstream, Walmart has now added a new section, "Emergency Preparedness Center." With facial recognition data and RFID chips in random packaging, I'd hazard a guess that finding the WalMart dependent preppers should be relatively simple.
Although I didn't stop patronizing at the time, I do remember an eerie feeling, watching people just sign their checks and "let Walmart fill them out . . ." It was of course, only a convenience, but one I never opted to utilize. The last time I was there, it seemed most of the transactions were handled with plastic, either debit, credit, or EBT. The retailer with the greatest revenue, employees, and shoppers will obviously be a major player as our society continues to move toward "cashless."
I am in no way suggesting that Walmart has ulterior nefarious intent, although the data storage is quite "Big Brothery." I believe it's simply a matter of money and the more Walmart offers at "better prices" the greater the chance of having the lion's share of the market in most consumer venues, therefore the greater the revenue. Some may see that Sam Walton achieved the American dream, and perhaps he did, but this empire has certainly kept that dream well contained to just a very few Americans.
For the love of money is the root of all evil . . .
It has been reported by many sources including Forbes that Arvest Bank is owned and controlled by the Walton family of Walmart fame, although Arvest is operated separately from the famous retail chain. Sam Walton's son Jim runs the company. In 2003, Jim, his brother and his mother owned a combined stake of 96.14% of the company.
Since its early days set in the backdrop of 1965 small-town America, Arvest Bank has evolved from a group of small banks to a big bank. The bank has experienced significant growth both in its size and depth of products since its early days. Arvest claims to have kept its community foundation while offering customers the convenience and technological advantages of a larger corporation, keeping stability, sound financial practices and customer service at the heart of its mission.[1]
The Arvest story began in 1961 with Sam & Helen WALTON's [2] purchase of The Bank of Bentonville in Bentonville, Arkansas, which was followed in 1963 with the acquisition of a small bank, the Bank of Pea Ridge, in the nearby town of Pea Ridge, Ark. In 1975, First National Bank & Trust of Rogers was purchased in the neighboring town of Rogers, Ark., and for almost a decade afterwards, these banks, each of them run independently and managed locally, were the entire banking network now known as Arvest.With the price of farmland, and fewer farms inherited, I knew many big ag operators carry a hefty mortgage on their land, but only recently did I learn that many have also financed their seed and or herds. With Arvest Bank making agri loans, the possibility does exist that Walmart could be the primary, if not exclusive source for groceries, but the same family could own the mortgage on the farms producing the groceries.
Several years ago, YHWH spoke to me, a list of the 10 powers that would come together to form the One World Order, or New World Order. The list was given in late 2001, after 9/11 and not long after the High Holy Days. A distinct stipulation came with the list, however; which was to be kept until a time to be revealed. Nearly five years later, I was told it was time to share that list. I've said before, I thought I'd just make copies of the list for distribution, but rather; I was led to create a web page as well as write a book about the list of those ten powers. The web page was simple and direct. The book, not so much. I was amazed at the detail Abba led me to connect and share. At the time of writing "While He May Be Found" there were still many gaps between the powers, but those gaps are closing in, as the chasm between the remnant and the world widens.
Since receiving this list that correlates with Daniel and the book of the Revelation, I began to keep a closer eye on business, rather than politics and governments as the foundation for the One World Order. The words of Bush 41 seem forever seared into my memory as he informed us of the New World Order from an economic standpoint. I wasn't walking in Covenant at that time, but I knew enough for it to register! Not to mention, "the love of money is the root of all evil." Politicians are really just salesmen that love the power of popularity, and all 501c3 religious organizations already answer to the government, but there are some very, very ruthless business people who truly use their money for full power, and can buy and sell politicians every day through the lobby. Donald Trump may disprove my previous statement, in that he works for no one, answers to no one and has recently, officially entered the political arena.
For a number of years now, I, along with others, have had an eye on Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey, George Soros, and David Rockefeller, but with Sam Walton dead and gone, I hadn't really considered keeping an eye on the Corporation he founded . . . until recently. I'm not saying these people or business are the anti-Christ, but we do know the people listed are very wealthy; quite powerful and influential through their wealth, as well as disregarding of Scripture. WalMart, on the other hand is practically a place of "providential provision" far beyond just the US. Walmart is so powerful, Bill Gates or his foundation, actually owns Walmart Stock.
WalMart got on my bad side with the RFID chips back in 2004, and I stopped patronizing, but it really wasn't on my "radar" until the recent sudden closings. When the Joplin Globe did an article on the restrictions the county assessor was under when entering the big data center in Jane, I realized WalMart has some serious clout, but still hadn't fathomed what I've seen in the past few months. I have an eye roll moment every time I hear people talk about hating WalMart and not going to WalMart, UNLESS they absolutely have to . . . Over a decade later without WalMart, I'm still alive to tell it.
WalMart truly has a great deal more power than just Supercenters around the world that are open 24/7. When WalMart comes into a town, the established businesses begin to crumble, and even knowing this, the local government will grant WalMart a great deal of tax break incentives, to the point of reroute existing roads or building new ones. . . WalMart is the world's largest company by revenue, as well as the world's largest private employer. As I check off the ten items that we really do rely upon as a society, clearly WalMart takes the lead in COMMERCE. I can't fully blame WalMart greed in the love of money as the customers have chosen a few pennies saved over the good service offered by independent business owners who are personally invested in the local economy. The "love of money" can manifest on both ends of the financial spectrum.
When a prescription is filled at WalMart or glasses purchased with an eye exam, that data, of course is maintained for insurance records and now even medical data, but also goes into the private data base in Jane, Missouri. WalMart and Sam's Club were also poised and ready when Bush 43 introduced Medicare Plan D, with $4.00 generic prescriptions. Now having added instore Care Clinics at some locations, WalMart is clearly a big player in Health Care.
Although the founder, Sam Walton, did not make donations to philanthropic organizations, since his death, charitable donations from the company now approach 1 billion, annually, which also include tributes and monuments unto the Walton family. This is a curious matter when compared to the cost to taxpayers according to Forbes, in the subsidizing of WalMart employees for basic living expenses. An odd economic balance or imbalance exists between the need for employees to receive government subsidies and the fact WalMart offers the greatest savings for their employees to utilize those subsidies right there. Although we'd never actually say it aloud, when one's earnings limits one's purchasing to that same establishment, that seems dangerously close to bondage or slavery. WalMart is the largest business for revenue in the world, yet also receives government subsidies indirectly through employed customers, as well as employing the disabled. There appears to be a direct line between WalMart as a private employer and our government.
WalMart struck some sort of agreement with DHS through the holiday season in 2010. A sort of snitch on your fellow shopper plan. Whether this ultimately involves military with local law enforcement, remains to be seen, but with DHS involved, it clearly goes beyond local law enforcement. The recent closings in coincidence with Operation Jade Helm 15 did raise a few questions and eyebrows. There is a definite connection openly established between WalMart and a very powerful, recently created arm of the US Government, in less than ten years of it's establishment.
Communication was another power in the list of ten. In hearing about and researching a recent kerfuffle about President Obama being invested in a massive cell phone venture inspired a bit of research, I stumbled onto this. Straight Talk is only available at this time through Walmart, according to a Wikipedia article on TracFone.
>>>Straight Talk is another operator, through a partnership between TracFone and Walmart, offering several different rate plans; a $30 limited plan, $45 30-day unlimited plan and a $60 unlimited international calling plan. Discounts are available for purchasing multiple months of the unlimited plan.
. . . Straight Talk is currently exclusive to Walmart stores because of a joint-venture program between the two companies.
Straight Talk offers a variety of prepaid, no contract, phones on their website for use with their plans. Straight Talk also allows customers to bring AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon, or unlocked GSM phones to Straight Talk by buying a SIM card or activation kit and air time from the company.
This exclusive joint venture offers a vast coverage, bringing together; the technology of many companies.
I wondered where Walmart might fit into the power of religion. The stores all carry the books by Rick Warren. Rick has an interesting style and presentation that sounds really good and there are many, many vague references to Scripture, but . . . his charismatic charm offers a deceptive blend of religious philosophy, while definitely downplaying the prosperity teaching of so many mega-church "pastors." What I found interesting about the books WalMart carries by this famous man is "The Purpose Driven Life" is second only to the Bible in most translated. Here is the quote from an article posted in Forbes. "The same spiritual leader who has written the second most translated book in the world (second only to the Holy Bible) and one that’s been on the New York Timesbest-seller for nearly four straight years." Not to cast dispersion on Walmart or Rick Warren for being business savvy, but there is a strange culturally hailed dependence by the mainstream public for cheap prices and "feel good religion."
Whether it's back to school clothes, shoes, and supplies or a homeschool curriculum, Walmart is the "go to" place. There is even mention of homeschool grants. Since this is the paragraph to address those who are trending away from mainstream, Walmart has now added a new section, "Emergency Preparedness Center." With facial recognition data and RFID chips in random packaging, I'd hazard a guess that finding the WalMart dependent preppers should be relatively simple.
Although I didn't stop patronizing at the time, I do remember an eerie feeling, watching people just sign their checks and "let Walmart fill them out . . ." It was of course, only a convenience, but one I never opted to utilize. The last time I was there, it seemed most of the transactions were handled with plastic, either debit, credit, or EBT. The retailer with the greatest revenue, employees, and shoppers will obviously be a major player as our society continues to move toward "cashless."
I am in no way suggesting that Walmart has ulterior nefarious intent, although the data storage is quite "Big Brothery." I believe it's simply a matter of money and the more Walmart offers at "better prices" the greater the chance of having the lion's share of the market in most consumer venues, therefore the greater the revenue. Some may see that Sam Walton achieved the American dream, and perhaps he did, but this empire has certainly kept that dream well contained to just a very few Americans.
For the love of money is the root of all evil . . .
Monday, March 02, 2015
Where Do Our Constitutional Rights End?
As the conversation continues that the current administration is anti-Constitutional, we should take a look at a number of "items" that have been in place long before anyone outside of Chicago heard of Barack Obama. I do not agree with his politics and I do find him to be very arrogantly disrespectful of our American freedoms, but there are so many other "Bills of Rights" that we have "gone along with" already in place. Wikipedia, in my opinion, is not the final authority on these topics, I simply used the site as a common source to verify the existence of a number of declarations. Technically, the Constitution doesn't protect the rights of citizens. The Constitution protects the sovereignty of the United States of America. The Bill of Rights protects the citizens, and we've allowed many other bills of rights to potentially usurp the authority of the Official Bill of Rights.
Thankfully, most of these declarations are not federal law and are presented to benefit those mentioned in the title, but there is a back door of control in some of these that actually rob an individual of their Constitutional Bill of Rights in lieu of these institutional documents. For example, the "Patients Bill of Rights" has in reality overridden a patient's own decision regarding their health care and more than once has actually taken the rights of a patient "for their own good," or that of a child's regarding their parents rights. Many facilities present their incoming patients with a "Bill of Rights" only to later usurp that individual's Constitutional Bill of Rights. One of the best examples I can offer are the recent headlines involving parents of newborns who do not wish to vaccinate or at least not immediately. More than one young mother has been sent off of a health care campus without her new baby, after child protection services have received reports from various health professionals. I have for years, unashamedly referred to hospitals and healthcare facilities as "Sanctuaries of Sorcery."
As I read about the "Student Bill of Rights," it becomes painfully obvious that the decision to make this document powerful lies in the hands of those who draft it, but ultimately, government can enforce the document as the "will of the people" involved. The legal enforceability of the Student Bill of Rights is quite murky, but in statements regarding parental questions and rights, institutions of education have more than once declared that a child does not have Constitutional rights in that facility.
I stumbled across the "Homeless Bill of Rights" which is genuine legislation in some states, with several more giving it consideration. It seems in many of these cases, if our own government had not passed legislation to deregulate banking, many American citizens would not be homeless. Being homeless should not require special regulation in America. Being homeless should not be a reason to be abused by local authority. There is no reason losing one's home should cause that same individual to lose the right to be treated as an American citizen with the Bill of Rights intact.
The "Consumer Bill of Rights" is law and has been for over 50 years. The article in Wikipedia states the Consumer Bill of Rights has since been adopted by the UN in 1985 and expanded, with some rather ominous overtones of a controlling takeover of rights. I included the following from the article.
In 1985, the concept of consumer rights was endorsed by the United Nations through the United Nations Guidelines for Consumer Protection, which expands them to include eight basic rights.
The right to satisfaction of basic needs[edit]
Net Neutrality, the latest form of faux protection we've been handed will certainly not ensure this internet journalist to have the same opportunities as Rupert Murdoch. Historically speaking, there is little evidence that government legislation levels the playing field, except to lower the level of the "playing field" for the majority. I'm already discerning the loss of free speech over net neutrality, and probably much more than that before it's all said and done.
I'm seeing a distinct correlation to what is happening with all these so called "Bills of Rights" and the following Torah passage.
But it shall come to pass, if thou wilt not hearken unto the voice of YHWH thy G-d, to observe to do all His commandments and His statutes which I command thee this day; that all these curses shall come upon thee, and overtake thee: Torah of Holy Scripture
Thankfully, most of these declarations are not federal law and are presented to benefit those mentioned in the title, but there is a back door of control in some of these that actually rob an individual of their Constitutional Bill of Rights in lieu of these institutional documents. For example, the "Patients Bill of Rights" has in reality overridden a patient's own decision regarding their health care and more than once has actually taken the rights of a patient "for their own good," or that of a child's regarding their parents rights. Many facilities present their incoming patients with a "Bill of Rights" only to later usurp that individual's Constitutional Bill of Rights. One of the best examples I can offer are the recent headlines involving parents of newborns who do not wish to vaccinate or at least not immediately. More than one young mother has been sent off of a health care campus without her new baby, after child protection services have received reports from various health professionals. I have for years, unashamedly referred to hospitals and healthcare facilities as "Sanctuaries of Sorcery."
As I read about the "Student Bill of Rights," it becomes painfully obvious that the decision to make this document powerful lies in the hands of those who draft it, but ultimately, government can enforce the document as the "will of the people" involved. The legal enforceability of the Student Bill of Rights is quite murky, but in statements regarding parental questions and rights, institutions of education have more than once declared that a child does not have Constitutional rights in that facility.
I stumbled across the "Homeless Bill of Rights" which is genuine legislation in some states, with several more giving it consideration. It seems in many of these cases, if our own government had not passed legislation to deregulate banking, many American citizens would not be homeless. Being homeless should not require special regulation in America. Being homeless should not be a reason to be abused by local authority. There is no reason losing one's home should cause that same individual to lose the right to be treated as an American citizen with the Bill of Rights intact.
The "Consumer Bill of Rights" is law and has been for over 50 years. The article in Wikipedia states the Consumer Bill of Rights has since been adopted by the UN in 1985 and expanded, with some rather ominous overtones of a controlling takeover of rights. I included the following from the article.
In 1985, the concept of consumer rights was endorsed by the United Nations through the United Nations Guidelines for Consumer Protection, which expands them to include eight basic rights.
The right to satisfaction of basic needs[edit]
The right to redress[edit]
The right to consumer education[edit]
The right to a healthy environment[edit]
This right demands that people have access to basic, essential goods and services: adequate food, clothing, shelter, health care, education, public utilities, water, and sanitation
The right to redress provides for consumers to receive a fair settlement of just claims, including compensation for misrepresentation, shoddy goods, or unsatisfactory services. For example, a consumer should be able to go to consumer court against mobile phone companies that put hidden charges on the bill that were not previously explained, or activate ringtones without the consumer's permission.
The right to consumer education states that consumers should be able to acquire knowledge and skills needed to make informed, confident choices about goods and services, while being aware of basic consumer rights and responsibilities and how to act on them.
This is the right to live and work in an environment that is non-threatening to the well-being of present and future generations.
We know that members of the military, while serving, do not have the same rights they are protecting. Since there is presently no draft, a person has a choice as to whether or not they participate, and since I haven't, I can't really offer a perspective.
We know when law enforcement reads the Miranda Warning, one's "rights" have become absolutely minimal, as to remaining silent and calling an attorney. This brings to mind the rights of travelers now with the TSA. We all have the right to be offended at "virtual strip searches," groping, and the assumption that we guilty until proven innocent.
Prisoners, of course, lose rights when found guilty of a crime, but the fact that America has the largest prison population in the world does have the attention of the UN, which has it's own "Prisoner Bill of Rights." There is a degree of overlap between the prison system and the mental health system, in that often the prisoner/patient does have issues that must be addressed by both systems. Those forced into mental health care, frequently have fewer rights than those in the prison system and forced mental health care does not have a date of completion as does the legal sentencing structure of the prison system.
Throughout this millennium, we have observed a number of ways both administrations of the 21st Century have found around the 2nd Amendment. There is no need to confiscate guns, when bullets and ammo can simply be made unavailable. I remember back in 2005, looking at a gun for home meat processing. The inventory of guns was vast, the availability of bullets was interestingly in short supply for the more popular models of guns . . . Now, the current administration simply chooses to enforce limits on certain ammunition and some ammunition may just become unavailable for purchase.
I'm seeing a distinct correlation to what is happening with all these so called "Bills of Rights" and the following Torah passage.
But it shall come to pass, if thou wilt not hearken unto the voice of YHWH thy G-d, to observe to do all His commandments and His statutes which I command thee this day; that all these curses shall come upon thee, and overtake thee: Torah of Holy Scripture
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Labels Shmabels
I've had the dubious honor of being labeled my entire life, but not for inclusion into any special clubs or groups, it's always been for exclusionary purposes. The interesting fact is, the labels have varied through the years, but the purpose has seemed consistent. The reason I mention this at all is to address the two videos I ran last week in the Goshen Gazette. One, by a pretty famous gentleman who claims to be both liberal and an atheist and the other video by a self-proclaimed Tea Party spokesman . . ."G-d and Country" kind of guy. I don't agree with either of these men's politics or religion, but we all three, agree on Israel, and so I ran their videos on that specific subject. It did something for me that I can't really articulate, but it was quite illuminating. How much do we miss by our preconceived notions due to labels?
My labeled life began early, by my mom, but I won't go into those. I'd like to address and debunk a few of the social stigmas, political preconceptions, and religious ruckuses that keep us from hearing others who just might agree on some issues, but take their stand in a "different camp." Due to Bill Maher's outspoken disrespect and professed disbelief of a Creator, I wouldn't have guessed him to be such a well researched proponent of Israel! I'm so glad I looked past his own self-professed claims. As for Wild Bill for America, I don't think our political, religious, or racial thinking aligns much, but in a circle graph, there would be areas of overlap. He's one of those guys whom I'd love to hear share how he comes to express the perspective he does.
These men, tout their labels and belong to their various groups of shared perspective. I'm going to mention the other end of that continuum, because I know I'm not the only one . . . When I began school, I remember myself and one boy being called to the teacher's desk. We had to turn in our silver, pointed scissors, for green handled rounded tip scissors. We were the "lefties." I was also ahead of the desegregation of civil rights, so I was the darkest child at school. Back then non-whites were referred to as "colored." Ah the labels begin so early, and truly they serve more to divide than bring acceptance.
Democrats or progressives tend to refer to me as a conservative, because I oppose big government on religious grounds. Republicans refer to me as liberal, because I believe one must be Torah observant to enforce Torah laws, in the areas of punishment and war. Most Christians refer to me as legalistic or a Judaizer. Just last week, I was even called a pretender by a good Christian man and openly lied to, in an attempt for an individual to use a thread as a platform or soapbox against my beliefs. The Jewish folk aren't usually name callers, but oy vey, the Torah proselytes from Christianity have labels for everyone who disagrees.
In my years of social media, I've been outspoken enough in my beliefs to be slammed, unfriended, and shunned by the religious, but never by unbelievers, except family . . . All of my "friends" or associates have access to the same posts, I presume . . . Although I refer to myself as a Follower of Messiah, I've had a great many more labels by the folks claiming the same. We're not all going to agree on everything. Nobody has everything right. Torah tells us, and Messiah reiterated; there are four kinds of folk in the world.
Atheists may have never tasted the goodness of our Creator. Those who put G-d and country on the same level, may not realize this tradition is idolatry. I'm so glad I looked beyond both of these men's "labels" and heard their message. It's not up to me to label and discard human beings! My job is to speak the truth and pray. I'm so thankful the Creator of the universe looked beyond all my labels, both deserved and undeserved . . . and labeled me "Forgiven and Chosen."
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should show forth the praises of Him who hath called you out of darkness into His marvellous light: Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of YHWH: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy. ~ the Apostle Peter
My labeled life began early, by my mom, but I won't go into those. I'd like to address and debunk a few of the social stigmas, political preconceptions, and religious ruckuses that keep us from hearing others who just might agree on some issues, but take their stand in a "different camp." Due to Bill Maher's outspoken disrespect and professed disbelief of a Creator, I wouldn't have guessed him to be such a well researched proponent of Israel! I'm so glad I looked past his own self-professed claims. As for Wild Bill for America, I don't think our political, religious, or racial thinking aligns much, but in a circle graph, there would be areas of overlap. He's one of those guys whom I'd love to hear share how he comes to express the perspective he does.
These men, tout their labels and belong to their various groups of shared perspective. I'm going to mention the other end of that continuum, because I know I'm not the only one . . . When I began school, I remember myself and one boy being called to the teacher's desk. We had to turn in our silver, pointed scissors, for green handled rounded tip scissors. We were the "lefties." I was also ahead of the desegregation of civil rights, so I was the darkest child at school. Back then non-whites were referred to as "colored." Ah the labels begin so early, and truly they serve more to divide than bring acceptance.
Democrats or progressives tend to refer to me as a conservative, because I oppose big government on religious grounds. Republicans refer to me as liberal, because I believe one must be Torah observant to enforce Torah laws, in the areas of punishment and war. Most Christians refer to me as legalistic or a Judaizer. Just last week, I was even called a pretender by a good Christian man and openly lied to, in an attempt for an individual to use a thread as a platform or soapbox against my beliefs. The Jewish folk aren't usually name callers, but oy vey, the Torah proselytes from Christianity have labels for everyone who disagrees.
In my years of social media, I've been outspoken enough in my beliefs to be slammed, unfriended, and shunned by the religious, but never by unbelievers, except family . . . All of my "friends" or associates have access to the same posts, I presume . . . Although I refer to myself as a Follower of Messiah, I've had a great many more labels by the folks claiming the same. We're not all going to agree on everything. Nobody has everything right. Torah tells us, and Messiah reiterated; there are four kinds of folk in the world.
Atheists may have never tasted the goodness of our Creator. Those who put G-d and country on the same level, may not realize this tradition is idolatry. I'm so glad I looked beyond both of these men's "labels" and heard their message. It's not up to me to label and discard human beings! My job is to speak the truth and pray. I'm so thankful the Creator of the universe looked beyond all my labels, both deserved and undeserved . . . and labeled me "Forgiven and Chosen."
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should show forth the praises of Him who hath called you out of darkness into His marvellous light: Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of YHWH: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy. ~ the Apostle Peter
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