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Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving to every body 'round the globe!!

Educated fools

So my sister and I were discussing our views on homosexuality via email. She posted a snipet of those emails on her blog, and opened it to the masses for discussion. As expected her blog viewers were on the "hell bound homos" kick. When I offered my opinion to the conversation I was singled out and accused of nitpicking the Bible. I was under the impression that a discussion involved a subject being discussed. Apparently the homo hating Christian definition differs. I personally think that kid has deeper issues, and needs to seek help from more than just "God". In conclusion it simply amazes me how some educated people can be so foolish.

My lil Jabba

I got a job!

As of tomorrow May 3rd I will be a part of the FedEx team! I've been wanting to get hired on there since my lay off. They have a fabulous benefits package, and supply a competitive wage. I very excited to start work, but I'm also extremely disappointed my extended vacation has come to an end.

Hurricane season.

Hurricane season is approaching. Why do I bring this up? A couple reasons. First of all if we have a major storm hit the US how are we going to provide support to those areas with all of our National Guard soldiers spending their now lengthened tours in Iraq? And if a hurricane were to pose a problem with a slowing to the response by our Guard troops then wouldn't the same be true if there were a terrorist attack?

Recent attacks in Bagdad and neighboring cities proves that an increase in troop presense cannot stop the isolated attacks and suicide bombings even in an area completely secured by our forces. So what does that say about our country where there is practically no military presense, and the opportunity for violent acts is readily available.

The root of the terrorist attacks on US soil is spawned from the presense of our military on Muslim Holy Ground. That was the reason for 9/11, and since then all we've done is increase our presense in these areas. How does that solve the problem?

Also I have questions about military strategy, and the possibility of "victory" in Iraq. Let's go back a couple hundred years, and think about a "guerilla" force on this very soil fighting for independence from the British. If our small force of freedom fighters would have sailed across the Alantic they would have been slaughtered in seconds, but in a land they were familiar with and in small well planned attacks. They used their small advantage to overcome a virtually insurmountable enemy. In a way aren't we putting our troops in a very similar situation?

Lastly isn't part of our "victory" uniting into a democracy? Why then are we building walls to seperate Bagdad into Sunni and Shiite areas? Hey, wait a minute, a capital city divided by a wall...this sounds familiar...where have I heard this before...OH YEAH BERLIN. What exactly are we accomplishing over there? And what is it with this administration and building walls (literally and figuratively). Isn't a wall a physical representation of confinement? And isn't that the opposite of freedom?

Auntie Jean and Casey Jay

Kain and Able

Casey Jay Able

Well. Here he is, and a month early to boot. He's doing great despite only being half baked. Love to everybody, and make sure you come visit this boy.

Pretty interesting

I saw these tests on the news today, and decided to try a few out. They are pretty fun and interesting. Try them out...you may be surprised by the results.

https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/demo/selectatest.jsp

What's with Catholics?

So Planned Parenthood is trying to open a new headquarters on MLK Blvd in Portland, and they are being opposed by a bunch of Catholics claiming "they are trying to commit black genocide". What the hell is with that? I get the whole killing babies is against God and all, but how is that "black genocide"? It's not like they are going door to door performing abortions, and that isn't even the only service they provide. They also distribute condoms for free to those who might not otherwise use them. Thus helping keep them free of deadly STDs. I wish Catholics could get off their damn high horse for a minute, and think about what just might help the community in general...or maybe focus on their child molesting priests!! Planned Parenthood is beneficial to the community. Child molestation is not!! Let's get some priorities here Catholics. Oh and before you even start to think about saying that molestation reports in the Catholics church have declined in the past two years. I have two answers for you. 1> This only proves that less children are going to church and 2> IT SHOULDN"T HAPPEN AT ALL!

Told you they were crappy. The other one is even worse, but this is Damian Welcoming us all to Jamrock!

Dem Marley Boyz

So please read dis post wit da worst rastsa accent you can form in dem purty little heads you got. Me went down to Portland last night to see dem crazy Marley boyz Damien (jr. gong) n him brotha Stephen. Dey make some crazy good music n put on good show for I. Me phone took some bad pictues of dem. I send them to me email later and post dem if dey ok. Main point here is dis. See dem Marley boys if Ja givin you da chance.

The real War on Terror

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070407/ap_on_re_as/afghan_southern_offensive

Here's a story about the real war on terror that America seems to have forgotten about. NATO troops fighting the Taliban! Protecting the WORLD from terrorism. This is were our efforts should have been focused since Sept. 12th, 2001! The location of the real threat to those of us who enjoy our freedom. Let's have some support for these troops fighting and dying everyday just like those in Iraq.

Somebody please tell me

I read a letter to the editor today in the Oregonian by Micheal Hustman that I thought was great. Here's a little clip of it.

"Iraqi Shiites, who are the majority, are in a bloody dispute with the minority Sunnis, who repressed them under Sunni leader Saddam Hussein. We got rid of Saddam, providing the means for the Shiites to take power through our imposed democracy, but they are now supported by predominantly Shiite Iran, which is supposed to be our enemy. The Sunnis are backed by Bush's friends and allies in Saudi Arabia. Al-qaida supposedly favors the Sunnis and has allied with them."

Wasn't it Saudi Arabian al-Qaida members who were physically linked to the tragedy on 9/11? Maybe this one of those "keep your friends close, but your enemies closer" thing. Do we even know who we're fighting over there? How will we ever be victorious in a war on terror if we side with the enemy?

A good read!!

Last night, as my wife attended her class at PCC, I sat down to dinner at a small Korean resturant and thumbed through a Newsweek. This particular issue caught my eye because of the headline "The War in the Words of the Dead". I have to say in all the hub-bub over this controversal war even I have lost sight as to what really matters. There are tens of thousands of troops over there doing their best to secure a country, which in itself is near impossible task, but I won't get into that. The most important thing they are trying to do is come home alive. For the war or against the war doesn't matter anymore. It doesn't matter here in my living room, it doesn't matter on Capital Hill, and it damn sure doesn't matter in Iraq. What does matter is that each and every single one of those troops deserves the respect and the effort of all Americans to do what is their best interest to bring them home safe.

At some point a line has to be drawn in the sand. A line that signifies what the US is willing to do for the Iraqi people. Whether that line is the benchmark set by Congress to remove combat troops as early as next year, or some other plan that involves some other form of an end to the occupation of Iraq. These troops deserve to come home. If you support the Bill Congress has laid forth then take a stand and call or email your Senators and Congressmen and insist they support it. If you don't offer any insight you can to a just end.

These soldiers fight day in and day out with no goal to work towards, and no light at the end of the tunnel. Their will to fight has to be diminishing, and with it their chance of survival. Every minute in that war zone could the last minute they know. We the people have the power. We the people started drawing that line in the with the midterm elections. Don't let your voice go unheard. Let's find a solution. All partisanship aside.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17773294/site/newsweek/

I don't know what is funnier...

The little puppy in overalls, or the guys with his barn door open.

Senate Bill 2

Hey Oregonians. Senate Bill 2 has made to the house. Show your support by going to www.basicrights.org!

Hunker down there Tex!

I gotta say. I love Nancy Pelosi. She has such a way with words. One her most recent quotes, concerning the recent veto threats from Pres. Bush, had me in stitches.

"On this very important matter, I would extend a hand of friendship to the president, just to say to him, 'Calm down with the threats," she said. "There's a new Congress in town. We accept your constitutional role. We want you to accept ours."

I'll bet there is nothing more infuriating to that dumb hick than being put in his place by a strong, intelligent woman. Well maybe the fact that his office is threatened to be over taken by another strong, intelligent woman or a strong, intelligent Black man.

Learn the Language?!

Illegal immigration has become a hot topic as of late, and although I don't personally see it that way, there are many who do. Funny thing is it seems some 16,000 plus of these illegals aren't fighting for jobs they're fighting in the US military. Fighting for freedoms US citizens wish to deny them. Fighting for freedoms US citizens are reluctant to fight for themselves. An article on military.com discloses more than 16,000 soldiers with "unknown" citizenship, and given their track record for keepping records I'd say it's atleast double that. So to all you who say "learn the language" I rebut by saying "LEARN THE LANGUAGE" that language being "THANK YOU". Thank you for offering your life for my well being, thank you for looking past the fact that I don't want you here, thank you for taking the place of me or my son or daughter, thank you for fighting the fight I don't want to.

http://www.military.com/NewContent/0,13190,Defensewatch_030104_Illegals,00.html

Wasn't Jesus a Jew?

I may be mistaken on this, but isn't Jesus Jewish? In fact, if I'm not mistaken he was considered to be King of the Jews, and that Christianity was birthed by Judaism. So in essense couldn't that be interpretted to mean that Judaism is, in fact the mother of Christianity? I also believe, and correct me if I'm wrong here that Moses received from God, directly from God, Ten count'em Ten Commandments. Not nine, or eleven, but ten of them. I also recall, from thousands of times being reminded by my mother, that the Fourth clearly states to "Honor your Mother and Father". So again just curious. Why is it that many Christians are damning themselves to an eternity of hellfire and damnation by condemning gay and lesbian men and women, and dishonoring your "Mother"?

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070326/ap_on_re_us/conservative_jews_gays

This was pretty cool

So Chandler and I were kicking the soccer ball around last night, and this kid comes over and asks if he can join in. We say sure, and this kid was pretty good...especially for his age. Come to find out his dad is a pro and used to play for the US national team. He said his dad's name was Coyer Irwin, and that he played for US a while ago. I can't remeber the Euro team he said her played for, so if you know pass on the info. Later.

Bring the troops home!

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070324/ap_on_go_co/democrats_hodes;_ylt=Aok9RsVJ74rPU9hAJlXK0Sc8KbIF

When Democrats took control of the House this year the big debate was between "stay the course" and bring the troops home. The GOP constantly demanded that if that's what the Dems wanted they needed to supply a p[lan to do so. As if the only thing keeping the troops in Iraq was the lack of an exit strategy. Well Congress passed a bill to bring the troops home by Sept. '08, and all I hear are threats of veto. Why is that? Is it because the civilian contractors (linked to current White House staff) raking in the cash in this train wreck haven't filled their pockets yet? Is it because our Commander in Chief is too proud to admit he made a mistake?

I have personally been against the invasion of Iraq from the begining. There is a justified war, that seems to have been forgot, still being fought in Afganistan. Where are all the war supporters for this war. Why has Saddam "been brought to justice" while the real threat to America enjoys his freedom? Why are my fellow Americans dying in the streets of Bagdad while bin Laden sips margaritas for all we know? Why is the "war on terror" not being directed at the source of the terror?

I ask these questions because somehow not supporting the war in Iraq has somehow become a sign that you lack patriotism and hate this country. If this is true where is the support for wounded troops when they get home? Why is the President cutting Veterans' benefits? That my friends is true anti-patriotism. Our Commander in Chief looks out for no one but himself. His advisors look out for no one but theirselves.

First Entry

OK. So I'll keep it brief. Top reason I started this is to comment on LeAnne's blog without having to sign it "your bro" everytime. I know lame, but in case you haven't already check the title of my blog!! I don't plan really having many people actually read this stuff, so if it seems like I'm wasting my time you're probably right. Anyways. Check back if you want to. Maybe I'll have said something, maybe not, maybe both. Say something and saying nothing at the same time is an art I'm trying to master.