Some thoughts and stuff

 So, let me begin with some 'toons.

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It's now four days past election day and not all of the results are in. However, this morning various news media have declared Joe Biden as the official winner. If this turns out to be true, I shall be VERY disappointed. Not just in the election results, but that so many of our people believe so much crap. My further prayer is that the Republicans retain the Senate. We must have checks and balances.

Regardless, my God is firmly seated on His throne. And while my skepticism in the government remains higher than ever, I put my trust in Him.

Poli-Toons for October 12, 2018

And the circus continues.

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Poli-toons for September 26, 2018

It's getting to the point that I'm almost afraid to check the news anymore. When I do, I don't recognize the world any longer. I'm praying that if it be Gods will, Kavanaugh will be confirmed and seated on the bench. But the realization is that either way, our society remains to decline. But for now, let's try to find a little humor in it all.

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Poli-Toons for September 18, 2018

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Confirmation Blues, Part 3

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To Really Sacrifice Everything & More Confirmation Blues

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Poli-Toons for August 11, 2018

Just a little fun for today.

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Poli-Toons for August 4, 2018

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. God Bless America!

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#WalkAway

Among all of the turmoil in our society right now, something wonderful has begun. Maybe in the current socio-political climate, it was bound to happen, but maybe not. There is a movement of “awakening” spreading. This movement is truly all-inclusive; gay, straight, black, white, young, old, and more. It is the #WalkAway Campaign. The official website explains it wonderfully:

The #WalkAway Campaign, founded by former liberal Brandon Straka, is a true grassroots movement. It is a Facebook video campaign movement, dedicated to sharing the stories of people who can no longer accept the current ideology of liberalism and what the Democratic Party has become. Some of us left long ago, while many have recently been “red-pilled”.  Some have wanted to leave for some time but have feared the consequences they might suffer from friends or family if they were to walk away.   

The group is here to encourage and support those on the left to walk away from the divisive tenets by allowing people to share their stories, watch the video testimonies, and read the posts of others who have walked away.   

The campaign also serves another very important purpose. For far too long, the left has controlled the narrative in this country within the news media, while the “silent majority” on the right have done what they always do – remain silent. The left has been allowed to reinforce the narrative that everybody on the right is a bigot, a racist, a homophobe, a misogynist, etc. The left has become so extreme and hateful that it is now time to fight back! We want people on the right to use their voices and tell the world the truth about whom they are by making videos telling everyone what it means to be a conservative in America and what your values really are. Tell minorities on the left, who have been told their whole lives that they are not welcome on the right because of the bigotry and hatred, that they are welcome. Tell them there is a seat at the table on the right for everybody.   

This is a movement of Patriots from all walks of life – men, women, black, brown, white, straight, LGBTQ, religious, and non-believers – who share something very important in common. 



These are very brave people to change their stance, usually against their peers and families. Regardless, they are thankful for their decision, having made it on their own.

It’s been a long time since I was on the left. Decades, actually. So I’m not on the “inside’ of the movement. But these individuals are making this decision based on their actual experience and research, not just taking someone’s word for it or following a group. No identity politics here. These testimonies are powerful and moving. I encourage everyone to choose any one of them and watch with an open mind.

Over the past few days, there has been an opposing campaign to discredit #WalkAway as Russian bots or propaganda. That the posts and memes are fabricated. Every one of these I’ve read were readily discredited.

Please help me pass this on. We should always encourage everyone to look at all sides of all issues with as much of an open mind as possible, can come to their own conclusions. People don't have to be enslaved by identity politics.

See more here:
Website - www.walkawaycampaign.com
Facebook Page - www.facebook.com/groups/OFFICIALWalkAwayCampaign/?fref=nf
#Walkaway Fansite - www.youtube.com/channel/UCDb4InP9mRZR9oogD1b2dOQ
Brandon Straka, founder - www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Pjs7uoOkag

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July 21, 2018 Weekly Summary

In many ways, this week has sped by and dragged along. But I find that is more the norm as I get older. Here are my thoughts on this past week in brief form.

Last Sunday Worship
I was very thankful that after two weeks of battling a nasty virus, I was not only able to attend worship but was able to play and actually sing with the worship team! It was a prayer answered!

Health
Again, I've been recuperating from the virus little by little each day. Slow but steady progress. Arthritis in my right shoulder is better as long as I do the exercises. But it has been giving me a little more grief in my left knee. The heat of the summer really saps my strength and motivation to do most things. I long for the winter weather badly. But all in all, a pretty good week.

Russia
I do not believe:
- Trump believes Putin over our intelligence agencies.
- That Putin is blackmailing Trump.
- That is is bad to open relations with Russia. All of the past presidents believed the same thing. It is on record.
- That Trump is not putting America first.

I do believe:
- That both sides of the political spectrum jumped way to too many conclusions much to fast in their analysis and rhetoric.
- Trumps biggest error, and it was a big one, was in his communicating.
- There is such a thing as Trump Derangement Syndrome, and many of his haters are deeply infected.

Sanctions

This is a tough one. Trump is playing hardball with the goal of a huge win for the US. As a successful businessman, I do trust his process and instincts. Unfortunately, it's going to cost us a little in the short run. But I think it will be worth it in the long run. 

Anthem kneeling

Initially, I was in the "make them stand" camp. But then an old friend said to me something like, "If you want mandatory standing for the national anthem or flag, move to North Korea." I think that's a very good point. So here I am now:

- The NFL is a private business. It should be completely up to them what they make mandatory or not. Whatever they decide, let the response of the fans be what they may be. 

- The president and all other politicians should stay out of it. The issue should not be politicized. 

Missouri boat accident

This just hurts on all fronts. I have been following this but not too closely. This, above all other events, should not be politized. And since there are so many in our country that do not believe in God, I will be praying extra hard for the families of those lost. 

I'm sure there are other issues that I'm forgetting about. But this is good enough.

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And here are some Poli-Toons I've been saving up.

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Summer Colds and Stuff

There is an old saying that summer colds are the worst kind. And, frankly, I think I agree. For me, it's not that the cold is any worse, but it feels more miserable because of the horror of the summer heat and humidity. So, yeah, I'm not feeling my best this week. More than likely it's a sinus infection rather than cold. But it's still miserable. I keep Tylenol, MucinexDM, nose spray, and my YETI fill of ice water within arms reach at all times. I thank God for the rain to keep it a little less hot outside, and easier to keep it cooler inside. But it's always something, right?

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Independence Day
Today is the day we celebrate or recognize our independence from England of old. At least many of us do. But there is much irony in this in our society at this time. We've got much of the government, mass media, celebrities, and citizenry who would rather see us fall back into a much less free state. Marxism and socialism, in general, are being embraced longed for. A governmental and social system that gives up our personal freedoms to a larger and oppressive government. A system where our rights are taken and, in all too many cases, our very lives.

I think of the saying, "those who do not learn from history, are doomed to repeat it." I would say to these people, "Read a book!" However, our history has been in a process of being rewritten for the last couple of decades to something that doesn't even resemble the truth. Books of history have been replaced by books of propaganda.

But these socialist factions are not equal. The main difference is, the politicians and celebrities have enough money to isolate themselves from most harm that the changes they seek would bring. But that they have to gain is more money and more power. But then the average citizen that they're manipulating is, more often than not, financially lacking. Especially the college students and young adults. They are being used as pawns, figurative cannon fodder, for the politicians. The citizens have all to lose. The irony is that most of the citizenry are well-intentioned. Whereas the politicians/celebrities/media are not. They are only thinking about themselves. They believe that they are above and outside of the law. That they are immune to consequences. That's why when they get caught or if something doesn't go their way, they blame anyone else, rather than accept their responsibility (yes, I'm especially talking about you, Bill and Hillary).

I don't know what's going to happen to my country. I do know that it almost makes me relieved that I didn't have children to have to go through it. And I definitely am thankful that I am as old as I am now, and that I won't live to see how bad it may get.

So I thank the Almighty God for letting me live in a free country. The greatest country in history. And I pray for those many who are falling victim of those who would destroy it. My God bless our leaders. May He make them strong and resilient. May He open the eyes of our people who value posturing and virtue signaling over care for our own citizens. And may He use the rest of us to help make these things happen.

God Bless America!!

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Some Daily Toons