It might seem cheesy, but I wanted to write a post about what I am thankful for.
1.Friends.
2.That turkey tastes so good.
3.Spell checkers.
4.Cute girls.
How about you? What are you thankful for?
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Some corrections.
I am sorry. A few of my last posts have come off making me appear a little more hard-core than I wanted. Let me clear a few things up.
I am not in favor of using illegal narcotics. I do not use them. I just think that allowing alcohol and tobacco and not weed is a little hypocritical. I do not know the numbers but heart disease and diabetes caused by McDonald's probably kills more people than Heroin. I think that if we are making rules about drugs biased on public health concerns, we should actually do it with public health concerns in mind.
I am not in favor of armed revolution against the U.S. government. Yet. I was mearly trying to open discussion about a topic that I hear a lot about in Bend. Stop sending me e-mails about organizing a militia.
I am not in favor of using illegal narcotics. I do not use them. I just think that allowing alcohol and tobacco and not weed is a little hypocritical. I do not know the numbers but heart disease and diabetes caused by McDonald's probably kills more people than Heroin. I think that if we are making rules about drugs biased on public health concerns, we should actually do it with public health concerns in mind.
I am not in favor of armed revolution against the U.S. government. Yet. I was mearly trying to open discussion about a topic that I hear a lot about in Bend. Stop sending me e-mails about organizing a militia.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Guns
The second amendment is one of the most hotly contested issues in current American politics.
It reads "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."
When the amendment was written it was a very different time. The British government had made it an offence for people in America to organize into militias, in the attempt to make it harder for the people to rebel.
There has been many discussions as to what the original text was supposed to mean. Some say it is the foundation of the National Guard, and nothing else. Some say it is meant for an individual to own weapons. I even have a co-worker who claims that the second amendment guarantees that every citizen has the right to own any weapon they choose, even fully automatic weapons and explosives.
I have a feeling that the origional purpose of the amendement was to keep the people in control of the government, not the other way around. Jefferson wrote that "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." He also thought that the constitution should be rewritten every 19 years.
What do you think?
It reads "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."
When the amendment was written it was a very different time. The British government had made it an offence for people in America to organize into militias, in the attempt to make it harder for the people to rebel.
There has been many discussions as to what the original text was supposed to mean. Some say it is the foundation of the National Guard, and nothing else. Some say it is meant for an individual to own weapons. I even have a co-worker who claims that the second amendment guarantees that every citizen has the right to own any weapon they choose, even fully automatic weapons and explosives.
I have a feeling that the origional purpose of the amendement was to keep the people in control of the government, not the other way around. Jefferson wrote that "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." He also thought that the constitution should be rewritten every 19 years.
What do you think?
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
AIDS might have a cure
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27683001/
According to this website, a man with AIDS underwent a bone marrow transplant and now has no sign of AIDS. I'm amazed that this isn't front page news on all of the news sources.
It also states that similar things have happened as far back as 1982.
According to this website, a man with AIDS underwent a bone marrow transplant and now has no sign of AIDS. I'm amazed that this isn't front page news on all of the news sources.
It also states that similar things have happened as far back as 1982.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Busy.
You ever notice when you really need to do something everything else seems like it would be more fun?
I finally finished winterizing my home for the winter. I had to crawl under and stretch out a 6mm sheet of plastic to act as a vapor barrier, then I put up a skirting to keep the wind from blowing under my house. I also put up a 10 foot antenna on the side so I can now get the free digital broadcast that is being sent out.
My next project is to put it up on jack stands so it is a bit more stable. (for all the "rough-housing" I'm known for)
Pictures are forth coming, I ran out of batteries for my camera.
I finally finished winterizing my home for the winter. I had to crawl under and stretch out a 6mm sheet of plastic to act as a vapor barrier, then I put up a skirting to keep the wind from blowing under my house. I also put up a 10 foot antenna on the side so I can now get the free digital broadcast that is being sent out.
My next project is to put it up on jack stands so it is a bit more stable. (for all the "rough-housing" I'm known for)
Pictures are forth coming, I ran out of batteries for my camera.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Halloween.
This was my most excellent costume this year. (and last). I had a lot of fun working security that night. Watched an intoxicated man run full force into a Volvo. Saw many people vomit. much better than hanging out with friends or going out on my own raiding parties.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
The results are in (probably)
Unless the projected results of this night’s election are wrong, or some lawyers figure out a way to change it up, Obama is our next president. I wrote this blog over two months ago, and I was waiting to post it tonight. It did not matter who won or lost, the issues are still the same.
I wish that I could feel a scene of accomplishment for the election tonight. Or maybe a little twinge of things turning around. Unfortunately I do not. There are a lot of people with hurt feelings who thought because their candidate had a little R or a little D next to their name they were somehow righteously chosen to lead. This election has shown that is not true.
The rich still take advantage of the poor. The week are still at the mercy of the strong. Government is still corrupt. Big business still owns the politicians. We have worked our way into owing more money than we will ever be able to pay back. Nothing has changed.
I am reminded of stories found in the book of Judges. Where God was to lead the people, they needed a man to lead them. For a while they would do well, and then almost immediately go right back into mortal danger and need to be saved again. After the Judges we see Kings raised up to lead the people, and just like the Judges, they were flawed. People were still in danger all the time.
We need to stop believing in politics and on something bigger. No amount of elections or appointments will bring about a righteous government, because a government is anti-righteous. The Taliban would tell you they had a righteous government. So would the Romans, and the Catholic Church.
In the past few years I have learned a lot about what is right. As a member of the “Bigger than Most Other People” club as a youth, Might Makes Right is an easy conclusion. Being a bully came easy for me. After breaking my hip the first time, I quickly became the target for bullies. All those kids I had picked on were now beating the crap out of me.
It was at this time I started to believe in God. I quickly read the Bible through several times and like most religious people became a cocky bastard and switched my mind set to Right Makes Might. I could be judgmental and mean to people who thought differently than I did, because I was right about stuff.
About 5 years ago I had a series of life changing events. I lost a business I was starting; I then got laid off from two different jobs in the span of a week. I lost the apartment I was living in, and suddenly was faced with being homeless. I could not understand what was happening, I still believed in God, I went to church, I prayed and did everything I was supposed to, why was this happening.
It turns out that when you add the Might into a Right Makes equation you are wrong. Meek Makes Right is the real equation. To be righteous you need to be Humble, Meek, Mournful, Just, Chaste, Persecuted, and a Peacemaker.
You do not need to be scared or mad about the election. A man is once again in charge, and will make a horrible mess of things. We will always be in danger, and will continue to need to be saved. I suggest that you do a few things to make your position a little better. Trust in God, he will provide. (I promise, I know I’ve been there) Be nice to each other, it will make everyone’s life easier. Forgive each other, I bet that we have all made comments about this candidate or the other and have really offended some people.
If we all do these things, we will live in a righteous community.
I wish that I could feel a scene of accomplishment for the election tonight. Or maybe a little twinge of things turning around. Unfortunately I do not. There are a lot of people with hurt feelings who thought because their candidate had a little R or a little D next to their name they were somehow righteously chosen to lead. This election has shown that is not true.
The rich still take advantage of the poor. The week are still at the mercy of the strong. Government is still corrupt. Big business still owns the politicians. We have worked our way into owing more money than we will ever be able to pay back. Nothing has changed.
I am reminded of stories found in the book of Judges. Where God was to lead the people, they needed a man to lead them. For a while they would do well, and then almost immediately go right back into mortal danger and need to be saved again. After the Judges we see Kings raised up to lead the people, and just like the Judges, they were flawed. People were still in danger all the time.
We need to stop believing in politics and on something bigger. No amount of elections or appointments will bring about a righteous government, because a government is anti-righteous. The Taliban would tell you they had a righteous government. So would the Romans, and the Catholic Church.
In the past few years I have learned a lot about what is right. As a member of the “Bigger than Most Other People” club as a youth, Might Makes Right is an easy conclusion. Being a bully came easy for me. After breaking my hip the first time, I quickly became the target for bullies. All those kids I had picked on were now beating the crap out of me.
It was at this time I started to believe in God. I quickly read the Bible through several times and like most religious people became a cocky bastard and switched my mind set to Right Makes Might. I could be judgmental and mean to people who thought differently than I did, because I was right about stuff.
About 5 years ago I had a series of life changing events. I lost a business I was starting; I then got laid off from two different jobs in the span of a week. I lost the apartment I was living in, and suddenly was faced with being homeless. I could not understand what was happening, I still believed in God, I went to church, I prayed and did everything I was supposed to, why was this happening.
It turns out that when you add the Might into a Right Makes equation you are wrong. Meek Makes Right is the real equation. To be righteous you need to be Humble, Meek, Mournful, Just, Chaste, Persecuted, and a Peacemaker.
You do not need to be scared or mad about the election. A man is once again in charge, and will make a horrible mess of things. We will always be in danger, and will continue to need to be saved. I suggest that you do a few things to make your position a little better. Trust in God, he will provide. (I promise, I know I’ve been there) Be nice to each other, it will make everyone’s life easier. Forgive each other, I bet that we have all made comments about this candidate or the other and have really offended some people.
If we all do these things, we will live in a righteous community.
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