Islam: The religion of peace? Tell me what you think.
For February, 2012:
Jihad attacks: 160 in 22 countries, against 5 religions. Dead bodies total 783, the critically injured numbered 1,329.
Since 9/11 there have been more than 18,518 terrorist attacks carried out by Muslims in the name of Allah.
www.thereligionofpeace.com
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
NOVEMBER 18, 1956
Not many of you remember November 18, 1956. I was only seven at the time but I do remember my parents talking about Nikita Khrushchev telling the Americans "WE WILL BURY YOU". More in a moment.
Fifty three years ago Nikita Khrushchev, First Secretary of the Russian Communist Party, uttered the now famous phrase"We will bury you. " At the time it was considered a threat , an announcement of pending war. But later, on August 24, 1961, Mr. Khrushchev clarified the statement, saying he did not mean that Russia would bury America with a shovel but that the American working class would bury capitalism. I wonder, at the time of his death on September 11, 1971 if he knew how profound that statement was.
The current "Change" happening in America is the shovel that will bury capitalism. There is no doubt that capitalism is under attack from the far left. The shovel is the far left Congress, the far left Senate and a far left President and cabinet. How do you bury capitalism? You bury capitalism in debt.
Fifty three years ago Nikita Khrushchev, First Secretary of the Russian Communist Party, uttered the now famous phrase"We will bury you. " At the time it was considered a threat , an announcement of pending war. But later, on August 24, 1961, Mr. Khrushchev clarified the statement, saying he did not mean that Russia would bury America with a shovel but that the American working class would bury capitalism. I wonder, at the time of his death on September 11, 1971 if he knew how profound that statement was.
The current "Change" happening in America is the shovel that will bury capitalism. There is no doubt that capitalism is under attack from the far left. The shovel is the far left Congress, the far left Senate and a far left President and cabinet. How do you bury capitalism? You bury capitalism in debt.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
NATIONALIZATION OF VOTER REGISTRATION
There is a rumor that the government wants to nationalize the voter registration process. More in a moment.
Although the elections of 2010 seem far away, it is only a little less then 11 months, and it is not too soon to be thinking about them. But there is a rumor that the current administration is going to nationalize voter registration.
On the surface this does not seem like a big thing. But what is being proposed is this; the Federal Government will take control of voter registration, and all that will be required for a person to register to vote is a photo ID; a photo ID which anybody can get at the DMV, legal citizen or not, it will make no difference. If you thought that 35-40 million new patients in our health care system was crazy imagine that many more illegal aliens able to cast votes in an election no matter what country they were citizens of last week. Does this make sense to anyone?
I believe it does make sense to the current administration. I believe the goal is to push this through after the first of the year with the belief that the "new" voters will largely be liberal and thus ensuring the reelection of the current party. Sound crazy? Comments are welcome, you tell me. For what it's worth.
Although the elections of 2010 seem far away, it is only a little less then 11 months, and it is not too soon to be thinking about them. But there is a rumor that the current administration is going to nationalize voter registration.
On the surface this does not seem like a big thing. But what is being proposed is this; the Federal Government will take control of voter registration, and all that will be required for a person to register to vote is a photo ID; a photo ID which anybody can get at the DMV, legal citizen or not, it will make no difference. If you thought that 35-40 million new patients in our health care system was crazy imagine that many more illegal aliens able to cast votes in an election no matter what country they were citizens of last week. Does this make sense to anyone?
I believe it does make sense to the current administration. I believe the goal is to push this through after the first of the year with the belief that the "new" voters will largely be liberal and thus ensuring the reelection of the current party. Sound crazy? Comments are welcome, you tell me. For what it's worth.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
I REMEMBER
I remember a day when it was 102 degrees in central Minnesota and this was before, as my friend from the Gold Coast of AUS says, "Global Warming Bullcrap." More in a moment.
In the mid 1980's my oldest son and I left on a fishing trip from central Minnesota and it was 102 degrees and muggy. We were headed north to the Boundary Waters the boat in tow. It was HOT and with the humidity near 75% it was almost unbearable, the auto A/C could hardly keep up. Even as we drove north the heat did not let up. And during that entire 4 hour drive we heard nothing about global warming, or greenhouse gases.
Since that summer day in central Minnesota there has not been another day to rival it in heat and humidity, and yet 25 years later all we hear is "Global Warming Bullcrap". Why is that? Perhaps it's because they missed 8th grade science class where I learned that it is the sun that heats the earth, and as the sun cycles through hot and cool phases so does the earth. For what it's worth.
In the mid 1980's my oldest son and I left on a fishing trip from central Minnesota and it was 102 degrees and muggy. We were headed north to the Boundary Waters the boat in tow. It was HOT and with the humidity near 75% it was almost unbearable, the auto A/C could hardly keep up. Even as we drove north the heat did not let up. And during that entire 4 hour drive we heard nothing about global warming, or greenhouse gases.
Since that summer day in central Minnesota there has not been another day to rival it in heat and humidity, and yet 25 years later all we hear is "Global Warming Bullcrap". Why is that? Perhaps it's because they missed 8th grade science class where I learned that it is the sun that heats the earth, and as the sun cycles through hot and cool phases so does the earth. For what it's worth.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
IT'S YOUR RIGHT
Can you imagine being forced by the government to worship a certain way? How about being arrested and sent to prison with out a trial? Or knowing that the police could come to your home without and warrant, even in the middle of the night and take you or a family member away?
People in other countries and in other times in history have suffered under government systems that allow(ed) things like this to happen. But we Americans are protected from such occurrences thanks to our Bill of Rights....or are we?
I have always believed that the Bill of Rights is a perfect document, one with out flexibility or question. Chief Justice Warren E. Burger picked the first Amendment as the most important, he said "It opens the door to ensuring all other rights." But over the past 100 years the bill of rights has been under attack by those seeking to destroy the very freedom we have come to enjoy.
AMENDMENT I
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof: or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
That is pretty straight froward. People have the right to practice the religion of their choice and to express their opinions freely; the press can not be controlled by the government; the people may meet freely and may ask the government to address their complaints. However, there is a growing voice on the part of the current administration to silence such people as Sean Hannity, Rush Limbaugh, and Glen Beck. Why? Well, simply put, it's because they do not fall in line with the policies of this administration, or simply because they question; when all they are asking is a redress of their grievances. Let's say the new FCC czar does silence these voices. Who will he come after next?
AMENDMENT II
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.
Here again it is straight forward and concise. State militias are important to the security of the states; the government may not interfere with the right of the people to have guns. However, That last statement has come under scrutiny. Some interpret that to mean; only the militia can have guns. But read what it says. look at how it is written, including the punctuation. ...the security of a free state ,(the comma meaning and) the right of the people (not the militia) to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed. Now let's say that the unthinkable happens and they interpret this to mean only the militia can have guns. Where does it stop? the amendment reads...the right of the people to keep and bear arms...How will they interpret the word arms? Is it your hunting bow? Is it your knives? Is it a sharp stick? My friends, once that door is opened...
For the sake of time I have reviewed only two of the amendments of the Bill of Rights, I hope to do more very soon. Fight the battle with honest questions and demand logical answers. For what its worth. BJ
People in other countries and in other times in history have suffered under government systems that allow(ed) things like this to happen. But we Americans are protected from such occurrences thanks to our Bill of Rights....or are we?
I have always believed that the Bill of Rights is a perfect document, one with out flexibility or question. Chief Justice Warren E. Burger picked the first Amendment as the most important, he said "It opens the door to ensuring all other rights." But over the past 100 years the bill of rights has been under attack by those seeking to destroy the very freedom we have come to enjoy.
AMENDMENT I
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof: or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
That is pretty straight froward. People have the right to practice the religion of their choice and to express their opinions freely; the press can not be controlled by the government; the people may meet freely and may ask the government to address their complaints. However, there is a growing voice on the part of the current administration to silence such people as Sean Hannity, Rush Limbaugh, and Glen Beck. Why? Well, simply put, it's because they do not fall in line with the policies of this administration, or simply because they question; when all they are asking is a redress of their grievances. Let's say the new FCC czar does silence these voices. Who will he come after next?
AMENDMENT II
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.
Here again it is straight forward and concise. State militias are important to the security of the states; the government may not interfere with the right of the people to have guns. However, That last statement has come under scrutiny. Some interpret that to mean; only the militia can have guns. But read what it says. look at how it is written, including the punctuation. ...the security of a free state ,(the comma meaning and) the right of the people (not the militia) to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed. Now let's say that the unthinkable happens and they interpret this to mean only the militia can have guns. Where does it stop? the amendment reads...the right of the people to keep and bear arms...How will they interpret the word arms? Is it your hunting bow? Is it your knives? Is it a sharp stick? My friends, once that door is opened...
For the sake of time I have reviewed only two of the amendments of the Bill of Rights, I hope to do more very soon. Fight the battle with honest questions and demand logical answers. For what its worth. BJ
Thursday, September 24, 2009
As A Vietnam Vet...
As a Vietnam Vet I know all to well what is happening in Afghanistan. More in a moment.
Any soldier who served in Vietnam and was lucky enough to return alive knows all to well what politics did to that war. It cheapened our sacrifice and marred the memory of those who died. As I watch our current government positioning itself on Afghanistan; it's "Dejavu all over again."
I am begging this administration to do one of two things:
Give them ALL the support necessary to win.
or...
Bring them home NOW. For what it's worth.
Any soldier who served in Vietnam and was lucky enough to return alive knows all to well what politics did to that war. It cheapened our sacrifice and marred the memory of those who died. As I watch our current government positioning itself on Afghanistan; it's "Dejavu all over again."
I am begging this administration to do one of two things:
Give them ALL the support necessary to win.
or...
Bring them home NOW. For what it's worth.
I'M MAD AS HELL!
I'm mad as hell at all politicians! More in a moment.
I am one of those who have had it with politicians. I'm sick of their lies and deceptions and all around B.S. And I know I am not alone. If you want to fix it do the following:
1. Vote for someone else.
2. Demand term limits for the House and Senate using the same limits for president; two terms and you're out.
For What it's worth.
I am one of those who have had it with politicians. I'm sick of their lies and deceptions and all around B.S. And I know I am not alone. If you want to fix it do the following:
1. Vote for someone else.
2. Demand term limits for the House and Senate using the same limits for president; two terms and you're out.
For What it's worth.
Who's Next?
With all the talk out of Washington D. C. and in Hollywood about big company CEO salaries and the possibility of salary caps I wonder who is next. More in a moment.
A look to the future:
OK, we have capped the salary of all big company CEO's lets say at $500,000.00, we all know anyone can live on that; and we have taxed that income at 70%. Now we find we have a shortage of qualified, experienced CEO's. Why? Where have they gone?
I would be gone in a flash, I have the money to move and I would. After establishing an OFF SHORE corporation I would get in the lucrative consulting business, consulting in emerging countries such as China and India.
Now our tax base has diminished so the government needs a new source of revenue to support all the social programs...where do they go? The next in line are those making $250,000.00, We all know anyone can live on that. The next in line are those making $125,000.00...well you get the picture. At some point the middle class becomes the wealthy. And at some point we all become wards of the state. Could that be the goal? For what it's worth.
A look to the future:
OK, we have capped the salary of all big company CEO's lets say at $500,000.00, we all know anyone can live on that; and we have taxed that income at 70%. Now we find we have a shortage of qualified, experienced CEO's. Why? Where have they gone?
I would be gone in a flash, I have the money to move and I would. After establishing an OFF SHORE corporation I would get in the lucrative consulting business, consulting in emerging countries such as China and India.
Now our tax base has diminished so the government needs a new source of revenue to support all the social programs...where do they go? The next in line are those making $250,000.00, We all know anyone can live on that. The next in line are those making $125,000.00...well you get the picture. At some point the middle class becomes the wealthy. And at some point we all become wards of the state. Could that be the goal? For what it's worth.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Pay Attention!
I have been away for six months, watching, waiting, digesting and paying attention to the current situation in Washington D.C. I know many people wanted change, but as I look at the change in the works; I now need a change of underwear. More in a moment.
I have worked in the health care industry, on the hospital side, for almost 25 years. Those years have been spent doing insurance verification, insurance billing, patient registration and consulting on all of these. Some say that it is not the best health care system but I say if it is not the best it is a very close second to whatever is first.
Most of my years in health care have been spent in states bordering Canada and I have payed attention. I have seen Canadian patients come to America for care, because they had to wait 4 months just to see a Dr. and another 6 months if they need to see a specialist, and months more if they need any special diagnostic tests. and in some cases that wait would have guaranteed their deaths. You see the government is paying the bills so they naturally scrutinise all care; they have to in order to control costs, and anyone who says differently is being less then honest with you.
Are you paying attention?
Ask the Canadians if they like their health care most likely the population under 50 loves it, but that segment over 50 has reservations, why? It is because they are like me; approaching that time in life were doctor visits are more frequent and the care needed is more aggressive. You better believe there is some government "bean counter" calculating their life expectancy to determine if the care is "cost effective." And, maybe, just maybe a pill would do rather then intensive care. Now where did I hear that statement? Oh, yes. President Obama said that this past summer. I payed attention. I watched him say it and I heard those very words.
Are you paying attention?
If national health care becomes law your life will be in the hands of a government "bean counter". Oh, and you doctors and nurses out there...do you like your current paycheck? Well guess who's coming to the bargaining table?...yep, that same "bean counter". We will see less care, less pay and less doctors and nurses. There is no other way to control costs. And that will trickle down to all involved in health care.
Now, let's add in the estimated 45 million newly insured patients to an already overworked medical system and how fast do you think you will be seen at your doctor's office? Those 45 million new patients will be in the system almost over night. It takes a med-student 8 years to complete education and training. Run the mumbers, the over all wait just got 45 million times longer.
President Obama said... "We will control cost by cutting waste and fraud." Now pay attention. The government has been trying to do that since Medicare became law over 40 years ago with little success. If they could have done it they would have. Vice President Biden said, and here again please pay attention, the VP said that with the $700 billion dollar bail out there was 10% fraud and waste! Are you paying attention? Now do the math. That is $70 billion dollars!! And he blew it off saying...that is just the way it is. If that is our governments definition of cutting fraud and waste we are way beyond serious trouble.
So pay attention, don't believe everything the politicians are saying, pay attention to what they are not saying, pay attention to the world around you. Put down your cell phones, put down your game controller, change the channel from "reality TV" to real TV. Watch the news, all the networks, read the news paper and above all PAY ATTENTION. You health and maybe your life depends on it. For what it's worth.
I have worked in the health care industry, on the hospital side, for almost 25 years. Those years have been spent doing insurance verification, insurance billing, patient registration and consulting on all of these. Some say that it is not the best health care system but I say if it is not the best it is a very close second to whatever is first.
Most of my years in health care have been spent in states bordering Canada and I have payed attention. I have seen Canadian patients come to America for care, because they had to wait 4 months just to see a Dr. and another 6 months if they need to see a specialist, and months more if they need any special diagnostic tests. and in some cases that wait would have guaranteed their deaths. You see the government is paying the bills so they naturally scrutinise all care; they have to in order to control costs, and anyone who says differently is being less then honest with you.
Are you paying attention?
Ask the Canadians if they like their health care most likely the population under 50 loves it, but that segment over 50 has reservations, why? It is because they are like me; approaching that time in life were doctor visits are more frequent and the care needed is more aggressive. You better believe there is some government "bean counter" calculating their life expectancy to determine if the care is "cost effective." And, maybe, just maybe a pill would do rather then intensive care. Now where did I hear that statement? Oh, yes. President Obama said that this past summer. I payed attention. I watched him say it and I heard those very words.
Are you paying attention?
If national health care becomes law your life will be in the hands of a government "bean counter". Oh, and you doctors and nurses out there...do you like your current paycheck? Well guess who's coming to the bargaining table?...yep, that same "bean counter". We will see less care, less pay and less doctors and nurses. There is no other way to control costs. And that will trickle down to all involved in health care.
Now, let's add in the estimated 45 million newly insured patients to an already overworked medical system and how fast do you think you will be seen at your doctor's office? Those 45 million new patients will be in the system almost over night. It takes a med-student 8 years to complete education and training. Run the mumbers, the over all wait just got 45 million times longer.
President Obama said... "We will control cost by cutting waste and fraud." Now pay attention. The government has been trying to do that since Medicare became law over 40 years ago with little success. If they could have done it they would have. Vice President Biden said, and here again please pay attention, the VP said that with the $700 billion dollar bail out there was 10% fraud and waste! Are you paying attention? Now do the math. That is $70 billion dollars!! And he blew it off saying...that is just the way it is. If that is our governments definition of cutting fraud and waste we are way beyond serious trouble.
So pay attention, don't believe everything the politicians are saying, pay attention to what they are not saying, pay attention to the world around you. Put down your cell phones, put down your game controller, change the channel from "reality TV" to real TV. Watch the news, all the networks, read the news paper and above all PAY ATTENTION. You health and maybe your life depends on it. For what it's worth.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Silent for Too Long
Part of the RIGHT WING EXTREMISTS. More in a moment.
I once had respect of the Department of Homeland Security. It original purpose was to keep us safe from terror threats. Now, under the new administration it seems to be turning into a Neo-Gestapo arm of the Obama administration. How could this be? Well, according to Home Land Security (Gestapo) I am a risk of being a "RIGHT WING EXTREMIST." Which must be a threat to the new administration because that gave it such a high profile name.
Let me count the ways that make me a "Right Wing Extremist.":
Strike 1. I believe in Right to Life, for those of you in California that means I'm anti abortion.
Strike 2. I watch FOX News, especially BECK, and O'RIELLY.
Strike 3. I'm X-military, (Vietnam Vet)
And as if three strikes were not enough.
Strike 4. I'm anti illegal immigration.
If I'm not already on the "Gestapo's" watch list I'm sure I will be soon. One more strike and they'll throw away the key.
To me this is reminiscent of the McCarthy era of the 50's, but instead of the a Communist threat it's the Capitalists that are being targeted. Oh, oh, there's Strike 5. I'm a capitalist pig. They just thru away the key. For what it's worth.
I once had respect of the Department of Homeland Security. It original purpose was to keep us safe from terror threats. Now, under the new administration it seems to be turning into a Neo-Gestapo arm of the Obama administration. How could this be? Well, according to Home Land Security (Gestapo) I am a risk of being a "RIGHT WING EXTREMIST." Which must be a threat to the new administration because that gave it such a high profile name.
Let me count the ways that make me a "Right Wing Extremist.":
Strike 1. I believe in Right to Life, for those of you in California that means I'm anti abortion.
Strike 2. I watch FOX News, especially BECK, and O'RIELLY.
Strike 3. I'm X-military, (Vietnam Vet)
And as if three strikes were not enough.
Strike 4. I'm anti illegal immigration.
If I'm not already on the "Gestapo's" watch list I'm sure I will be soon. One more strike and they'll throw away the key.
To me this is reminiscent of the McCarthy era of the 50's, but instead of the a Communist threat it's the Capitalists that are being targeted. Oh, oh, there's Strike 5. I'm a capitalist pig. They just thru away the key. For what it's worth.
Friday, February 6, 2009
WISDOM
It's true, wisdom does come with age.
I have been on this earth almost 60 years. I have been married 25 years, I have 2 children, I have had numerous relationships both in and out of the bedroom and I finally know a women's favorite position...
CEO!
for what it's worth.
I have been on this earth almost 60 years. I have been married 25 years, I have 2 children, I have had numerous relationships both in and out of the bedroom and I finally know a women's favorite position...
CEO!
for what it's worth.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
the WALL
01.01.2009 was my first visit to our nations capital. After visiting the capital building and walking the length of the mall, seeing Grant's Tomb, the Washington Monument, the new WWII monument I walked my way to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial which some call the "WALL".
Being a Vietnam Veteran, USN, USS Shangri-La, on Yankee Station in the Gulf of Tonkin, 1970, I did not know what to expect. I, like many of my generation, had lost friends in that conflict. Steve and Fred, live in my memories to this day. As I approached the WALL the emotion began to well-up inside me and I did not know if I could continue. I stopped, gather my emotions and proceeded.
The walls of black granite hold 58,260 names, I knew 7 of them. I walked from east to west, stopping and just looking at the names, and at times touching them. This was a very moving experience for me and for others old and young. But nothing prepared me for what was to come. At the end of the west wall are the books with all the names and their locations on the wall. As I paged through the book I found my two very good friends, Steve and Fred, at that moment thirty-nine years of hidden emotion and loss poured from me, I broke down, even as I write this my eyes well-up with tears.
No matter your position on the Vietnam Conflict no one can remain untouched by the Memorial. If you can not go to Washington D.C. please visit the traveling Memorial when it comes to your area. Also, please visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall page and remember those many men and women who gave so much for our country.
Being a Vietnam Veteran, USN, USS Shangri-La, on Yankee Station in the Gulf of Tonkin, 1970, I did not know what to expect. I, like many of my generation, had lost friends in that conflict. Steve and Fred, live in my memories to this day. As I approached the WALL the emotion began to well-up inside me and I did not know if I could continue. I stopped, gather my emotions and proceeded.
The walls of black granite hold 58,260 names, I knew 7 of them. I walked from east to west, stopping and just looking at the names, and at times touching them. This was a very moving experience for me and for others old and young. But nothing prepared me for what was to come. At the end of the west wall are the books with all the names and their locations on the wall. As I paged through the book I found my two very good friends, Steve and Fred, at that moment thirty-nine years of hidden emotion and loss poured from me, I broke down, even as I write this my eyes well-up with tears.
No matter your position on the Vietnam Conflict no one can remain untouched by the Memorial. If you can not go to Washington D.C. please visit the traveling Memorial when it comes to your area. Also, please visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall page and remember those many men and women who gave so much for our country.
God rest all of you, you are not forgotten.
cgbjorklund USN Vietnam, 1970
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