tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-248793092023-11-16T12:46:43.960-06:00!+!SCREAM till your throat is GONE!+!<center>A place to be vocal and rise up. When their is passion for a certain subject or topic, one should vocalize no matter what others think or say. I will not be silent, scream till your throat is gone!</center>hihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14536494064367294286noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24879309.post-85971352974457046182010-09-20T18:22:00.000-05:002010-09-20T18:22:10.061-05:00Don't get pissedDon't get pissed.<br />
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Going through life has uphill battles, downward spirals, with occasional valleys to rest. Recent moments in life prove to exclude the valleys for some reason. A general dream of relief comes to mind; however, relief is not always in the context or timing we anticipate or hope. Overall outcome is produced from the energy through all events one experiences.<br />
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To get into the body of my thoughts a bit, life went south, quickly.<br />
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Backgrounds and determination prove to enhance a life's present, and future outlook. Hence, a reason to well document the paths of life, and build historical reference points to draw from in future endeavors. One will need the past to provide guidance towards success. Learning to utilize ones history to enhance life, or progress quickly through the ruts of life is key to a greater outcome. <br />
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Luckily the paths I put myself on, has proved to build me up, and avoid getting stuck in the ruts of life. Bouncing back to full-swinging life quickly shows strength, and the determination I proved to myself. I cannot be stopped easy. Areas of life I am not knowledgeable in, I might fall, however, I obtain the power to overcome and pull through those times strong and quick. I reflect daily on life, and analyze everything I do. The past is not changeable; however, one can prevent making mistakes repeatedly. Using the information from my life to date, I recover fast, proven.<br />
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Thanks to all the people who have tested me, I am coming out on top.hihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14536494064367294286noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24879309.post-64948427915730767972010-04-15T17:34:00.000-05:002010-04-15T17:34:58.859-05:00How to get $3,814 of Jack Daniel's?So, how to get $3,814 of Jack Daniel's? Work for the U.S. Department of State!<br />
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The article states, "the booze buy wasn't unusual."<br />
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Then the next part states, "Last year alone, the State Department sent taxpayers tabs totaling nearly $300,000 for alcoholic beverages — about twice as much compared to the previous year."<br />
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Good going. Going broke, but blowing the tax money as quick as possible. The article states several other bills much higher, but, I wont bore you with this garbage. Read the article and cry.<br />
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Source: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/apr/15/taxpayers-foot-state-departments-stiff-liquor-bill/hihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14536494064367294286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24879309.post-81595854093485872792010-03-23T01:21:00.000-05:002010-03-23T01:21:48.717-05:00Letter to Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood on HealthcareI'm rather busy at the moment, but I sat down and emailed a letter to Attorney General Jim Hood of Mississippi asking for a legal suit to be filed against the healthcare reform bill. Here is my quick letter below. I urge everyone to email\call your attorney general and urge them to also file suit against this bill. <br />
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"I am writing to urge Attorney General Jim Hood to file suit over the healthcare reform bill. I feel the bill blatantly violates my constitutional rights. I am deeply troubled to find this bill being considered and taxed into my life and future generations. The extended government control in our life is unacceptable and appalling; along with the expanded taxing rights the IRS will be given. As a Mississippian, I request a suit be filed and acted upon promptly. Under the 10th Amendment there is protection provided from an overbearing federal government. This bill is completely overbearing and suffocating to implement for the nation, especially Mississippi. I understand the need for healthcare, however, I do not believe the immature lack of planning for the future of a populace should be taxed to me. There is college and the military which will greatly enhance the potential of getting healthcare through ones own works, not a handout for being lazy. The statistics in the news forgets to mention the millions of individuals whom opt out of healthcare due to being healthy, young, no self-value, or piss-poor upbringing from the parental figures. Signed Kevin Burr, a deeply concerned 22 year old College student from a family who has worked to get EVERYTHING they have, who's father quit a higher paying job when his family's health declined and took a lower paying job with great benefits. It's about sacrifice of people and proper upbringing. I do not believe the government should step-up to force healthcare, or penalize the ones who opt out of it. I boldly ask this letter get passed through the proper channels and a suit be filled."hihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14536494064367294286noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24879309.post-27820767831820191052010-01-03T18:15:00.001-06:002010-01-03T18:19:47.097-06:00The wrong consistancy in politics<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cagle.msnbc.com/working/070324/holbert.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="http://cagle.msnbc.com/working/070324/holbert.gif" width="320" /></a><br />
</div>The article title of what I am reading looks like this: "Spy chiefs turn on President Obama after seven CIA agents are slaughtered in Afghanistan." Now honestly, the spewing words of tainted pleasure are disgusting to the eyes and ears. While reading this article, I became a bit more furious with the words of our President Obama's recent speeches.<br />
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On one day President Obama, while talking about the CIA states there is, "systemic failures" in the agency. Lets break out a dictionary please, just to keep things in context. SYSTEMIC: <b>Systemic</b> means affecting the whole of something. FAILURES: <b>Failure</b> is a lack of success in doing or achieving something. In other words, the CIA is not good for anything, a waste, COMPLETELY USELESS. Because nothing that is wholly unsuccessful, a systemic failure.<br />
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On the next day, only a single day past the systemic failure speech, President Obama apologizes for the preposterously unprofessional systemic failure remark? NOPE. What happens is he acts like nothing happened, as he is preaching to a separate choir. Tell one set of people one thing, the next set another. Hope no one catches on to your uneducated remark. This days speech was about the eight CIA agents getting killed in combat. The eight <b>systemic failures</b> who was fighting for our freedom. The systemic failures that have been keeping us safe for year past, present, and if President Obama would see fit to allow, the future. Obama "lauded the victims as ‘part of a long line of patriots who have made great sacrifices for their fellow citizens and for our way of life'". So now these guys are being called hero's? Kind-of looks like it. "In a statement, he said the CIA had been ‘tested as never before’ and that agents had ‘served on the front lines in directly confronting the dangers of the 21st century.'"<br />
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Make your own judgments in this case, but just remember, the CIA was highly offended by our Presidents remarks. ‘One day the President is pointing the finger and blaming the intelligence services, saying there is a systemic failure,’ said one agency official. ‘Now we are heroes. The fact is that we are doing everything humanly possible to stay on top of the security situation. The deaths of our operatives shows just how involved we are on the ground.'"<br />
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NO statement should have been said using the words systemic failure. Almost nothing is a systemic failure, so at the very least there is extremely poor word selection. But really, I myself would like to complement the CIA for there work! Thanks for my freedom, and there volunteering to lose their lives for me and my country. I can never repay or even price the sacrifice made. CIA, you are NOT a systemic failure, no matter what others will say. Great job, great job. My grandfather was a OSS/CIA agent, I know he would have been pissed to high heaven hearing this Presidential remark.<br />
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Article cited: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1239941/Spy-chiefs-turn-President-Obama-seven-CIA-agents-slaughtered-Afghanistan.htmlhihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14536494064367294286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24879309.post-1977897718513554242009-12-27T21:24:00.001-06:002009-12-27T21:24:35.585-06:00lol?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.sonofthesouth.net/uncle-sam/images/no-drinking-sign.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.sonofthesouth.net/uncle-sam/images/no-drinking-sign.jpg" width="238" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">United States Senator Roger Wicker of Mississippi, you sir hold you tone well. Very nice composure, unlike the "other side" shouting about pressure, pressure, pressure, and the attack, attack, attack, and so on.</span></b><br />
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As the article states, "House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is scrambling to push back the notion she lacks the votes for a “robust” public option."<br />
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Pelosi is determined to instate a Public Option at all costs, even if the rest of her party does not support her. "Pelosi had a difficult time admitting that her caucus was not prepared to accept a "robust public option" in the Democratic bill." THEN, Majority Whip Jim Clyburn, a Democrat from S.C. said, “We are still in the process of determining which public option suits the majority of our caucus.” "Pelosi said unequivocally, however, that 'at the end of the day we will have a public option in our legislation.'"<br />
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PUSH, PUSH, PUSH... Squeeze as hard as you can. Eventually, I am sure someone is weak enough to give in. *cough* (<a href="http://voices.washingtonpost.com/ezra-klein/2009/10/what_olympia_snowe_got_for_her.html"><b>Olympia Jean Snowe McKernan</b></a>) *cough* However, I thought you was not SUPPOSED to be able to draw blood from a turnip. I guess in politics, it is totally possible? Looks like it.<br />
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Ponder this a while. Remember, when you vote for "change," realize what you are supporting, endorsing, and putting your name on the line for. "Change" has been a platform used repetitively, and a ever popular campaign slogan for a couple hundred years, just looking at in the United States. <br />
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Source: <a href="http://thehill.com/homenews/house/64515-pelosi-calls-emergency-meeting-reiterates-pledge-for-robust-public-option">thehill.com</a>hihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14536494064367294286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24879309.post-38039035147309020602009-10-23T09:13:00.000-05:002009-10-23T09:13:15.027-05:00Seeking out more money...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://run4chocolate.files.wordpress.com/2007/11/cardowdebtcartoon.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="219" src="http://run4chocolate.files.wordpress.com/2007/11/cardowdebtcartoon.gif" width="320" /></a><br />
</div>Think about the income you make. Dream about how much money constitutes "a lot." In your mind, is a lot of money in the thousands? millions? billions? maybe even trillions?<br />
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<b>Now lets switch into a fantasy thinking mode.</b><br />
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Wouldn't it be nice to print and spend money as you pleased? For sure! That must be a fantasy, right? Not entirely. For regular common Americans, if we printed more money, that would equal major jail time. So yeah, print and spend would not workout for the common American. However, what if you are the government; can you print and spend money as you please? In a round about way, yes. The U.S. Government does it all the time.<br />
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Here is a interesting excerpt from a <a href="http://hnn.us/articles/60041.html">hhn.us article</a>, <span class="bodytext">"When the Fed wants to raise money for the government it sells government bonds. The more bonds it sells the more money it raises. As long as there are buyers the government can raise as much money as it needs. If the buyers grow skittish the government can raise the yield on the bonds to make them more attractive. Most of the time the Treasury sells bonds either to private investors of governments like China. But it can also sell them to the Federal Reserve. When the Fed buys bonds it can pay for them simply by printing money."<br />
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<span class="bodytext">Chew on this for a while. Think before you vote again. </span>hihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14536494064367294286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24879309.post-91236935904138389022009-10-20T23:54:00.001-05:002009-10-20T23:56:59.488-05:00Healthcare on the cheap, yo!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pointimagine.eu/Cheaper%20than%20cheap.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="207" src="http://www.pointimagine.eu/Cheaper%20than%20cheap.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
</div>"We're in an excellent place with the cost, given the information that we have," Pelosi stated, when discussing the healthcare "reform" bill. It's a good thing to know we have an extra $900 billion laying around, right? Well, it would be nice. A look at the United States "Total Public Debt Outstanding" as reported from <a href="http://www.treasurydirect.gov/NP/BPDLogin?application=np">http://www.treasurydirect.gov</a>, an official government site. The United States owes $11,952,611,405,769.02 as of 10/19/2009. <br />
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Lets digest what I have typed so far. We owe $11,952,611,405,769.02, and "We're in an excellent place with the cost, given the information that we have," said Pelosi. I do not think rocket science is needed in determining we do not have $900 billion extra to spend. <br />
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The plans listed so far do NOT include the goverment-run insurance; however, Pelosi "has repeatedly said the final House bill will include a strong government-run health insurance option." (<a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/politicsNews/idUSTRE59J6C020091020">reuters.com</a>) So one can only speculate and wonder, how much will this bill be once this option gets added. Not to mention, the much added socialistic controls and impending loss of freedom ahead, if a full/significant size government run health system comes along.<br />
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Article: <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/politicsNews/idUSTRE59J6C020091020">House healthcare bill under $900 billion: Pelosi</a>hihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14536494064367294286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24879309.post-58594417840375249062009-10-19T22:23:00.000-05:002009-10-19T22:23:04.393-05:00Introducing the not so welcome, 1502!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFP-unvSSHtA1QGe3pZZwtZFV-F9Lw6O_YdJpG-fWOQIm2ZXtR75avM-ZaEgtqgK9zWkOasxmsSbG5lAeSW8zJ2mLgeH4wafMmg3qouh3MHAEkdt5UYWXG6OXn4Zd3IsTb5uJtQw/s1600/puke.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFP-unvSSHtA1QGe3pZZwtZFV-F9Lw6O_YdJpG-fWOQIm2ZXtR75avM-ZaEgtqgK9zWkOasxmsSbG5lAeSW8zJ2mLgeH4wafMmg3qouh3MHAEkdt5UYWXG6OXn4Zd3IsTb5uJtQw/s320/puke.jpg" /></a><br />
</div>How about an attempt at digesting 1502 pages of in-depth life changing information. If you was to read 1502 pages, could you explain everything to me in detail? No. If you read the 1502 pages, could you explain to me in detail half of it? No. If you read the 1502 pages,... I could go on, and on. Of course, these bills are here to simulate the look of "change" or "reform" of our health care system in the United States. There is no way these politicians know fully what is in these bills. It is impossible. Now if they bring this bill up for vote, do you honestly think all the politicians are going to take there time reading and memorizing every line? NEGATIVE. It would take to long, the bill would never get passed as there is going to be disputable issues set forth.<br />
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Part of the plan is to tax the good insurance plans to assist paying for the crap plans. Socialism? Modern Robin Hood? Rob Peter to pay Paul? Yes to all three of those questions.<br />
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Here is the bill on <a href="https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B9dVv44MdrvxM2FjNTMwNjItMzFmYS00M2Y1LTliN2YtZWJiNmFlOTczMGQ4&hl=en">Google Docs</a>. Get familiar with this bill, as the "betters" in office might just vote in what is "better" for you, as they are the informed among us.hihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14536494064367294286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24879309.post-79095011289220764842009-10-18T23:21:00.000-05:002009-10-18T23:21:57.794-05:00Stumbling upon local? Back Yard Boyz (BYB)<b>NOTE: This blog is explicit and should not be read unless you can handle the graphic nature of "gangster life" in my home city, Picayune, MS.</b><br />
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GET YUNE WIT IT, a video about Picayune, MS "gangster life" portrayed through music and video... Just being upfront about my blog, like always I am going to be fairly critical of this video. Not to say these guys are not talented, I am personally not fond of the expression put forth.<br />
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The lyrics has a lot to say about "sucking dick" and "niggas," from what I have heard. Being a musician, I know all about expressions and emotions being conveyed throughout ones musical expression. I understand at times you need to express in vulgarity of sorts. However, with expressions, one SHOULD be able to since a level of maturity or decency, IF in fact one IS trying to express a mature and/or decent tone/message. I have friends who do comedy rap, but from everything I have seen, this music is not being portrayed as comedy rap, but rather local gangster rap. I could understand this video further if they didn't want to be taken seriously, like comedy rap or something along the sorts, or maybe they don't want to be taken seriously and I am misinterpreting them.<br />
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I can see right away the display of piss-poor morals. I shale only pick out a few key words I hear, by far not all the questionable lyrics in this song. In personal life, I typically refuse to use the "n" word other than a direct quote, as it's disrespectful slang with a bad past tied to the word. I honestly feel, the "n" word should just be avoided at most costs, as the word seems to cause much controversy and is generally not edifying in any sort. Furthermore, use of the word combination "suck/sucking dick" in the lyrics are not extremely listener friendly also. Why does many rappers feel like they have to be vulgar and moral-less to be successful? Vulgar and moral-less is not a prerequisite in the music industry. In-fact one limits there self in the musical field with use of such harsh language, at least without just-reasoning behind the lyric wrote. <br />
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This group from what I have seen displayed, has potential to make music worth listening to. With enough effort put forth, they will have the ability to get popular, at-least regionally as this areas rap market has room to grow. I will be following the music they produce to see how they further mature in music. Hopefully, they "civilize" the lyric a degree or two, and they will be listenable from my standpoint. I try not to slaughter the people, I I truely believe they have talent and potential. Just the song here in question is a poor representation.<br />
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Well to further read the article, I discovered, they are indeed not joking! Looks like the ever popular "Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov" aka "Vladimir Ilyich Lenin" the past Bolshevik leader is still dwelling inside the Russians brain. The apple cannot fall far from the tree, right? "Nearly two decades after the collapse of the Communist Party, Russia’s rulers have hit upon a model for future success: the Communist Party." Looks like a known failure in the works, as they failed the first time. "United Russia’s leaders even convened a special meeting this month with senior Chinese Communist Party officials to hear firsthand how they wield power." Russia will attempt to model China's Communist Party? Not smart. China struggles as a country, and obviously has hardly any freedom, why would anyone want to model them? My thought is a mask to keep the elite, elite, while the proletariat suffer under the tight control placed upon them. Communism as a cover for what goes on behind closed door of the powers that be. "What they admire, it seems, is the Chinese ability to use a one-party system to keep tight control over the country while still driving significant economic growth." The publication just called out my thoughts. Russia wants to keep it's people under tight control and guide/drive them like puppets. Lately, there is a lot of communication between Russia and China going on, as one can see on all the news outlets online. Drudge Report will track down a few good reads on the Russia/China communications. One can only wonder what's truly going on deep behind closed doors with those two country's. Anyone care to elaborate?...hihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14536494064367294286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24879309.post-63099583091851262312009-10-05T13:13:00.002-05:002009-10-05T13:41:02.434-05:00HR 1207 & S 604 - Audit the Federal ReserveHere is a nice update on one of my favorite Bills being debated now.<br /><br />Here is a steady gain in support for the Audit the Federal Reserve: HR 1207 and S 604. There is now 300 members signed on for HR 1207 and 30 for S 604, which is outstandingly successful to date. Now we have to keep pressure on the House and Senate to get this piece passed. Ron Paul is the sponsor of these bills, and has been advocating this cause for many years. The sad part is, our country had to have a melt down in order for attention to be drawn to Ron Paul and his theories. Ron Paul is trying to focus upon additional transparency, which these bills call for a large Federal Reserve audit. <br /><br />A big thanks goes to:<br /> HR 1207 Co-Sponsors (as of 10/05/2009)<br /><br /> Rep Abercrombie, Neil [HI-1] – 2/26/2009<br /> Rep Aderholt, Robert B. [AL-4] – 5/6/2009<br /> Rep Adler, John H. [NJ-3] – 5/6/2009<br /> Rep Akin, W. Todd [MO-2] – 3/19/2009<br /> Rep Alexander, Rodney [LA-5] – 3/10/2009<br /> Rep Altmire, Jason [PA-4] – 5/20/2009<br /> Rep Arcuri, Michael A. [NY-24] – 9/23/2009<br /> Rep Austria, Steve [OH-7] – 5/6/2009<br /> Rep Bachmann, Michele [MN-6] – 2/26/2009<br /> Rep Bachus, Spencer [AL-6] – 4/29/2009<br /> Rep Baird, Brian [WA-3] – 7/10/2009<br /> Rep Baldwin, Tammy [WI-2] – 4/21/2009<br /> Rep Barrett, J. Gresham [SC-3] – 4/28/2009<br /> Rep Barrow, John [GA-12] – 5/12/2009<br /> Rep Bartlett, Roscoe G. [MD-6] – 2/26/2009<br /> Rep Barton, Joe [TX-6] – 5/4/2009<br /> Rep Berkley, Shelley [NV-1] – 5/21/2009<br /> Rep Berry, Marion [AR-1] – 5/20/2009<br /> Rep Biggert, Judy [IL-13] – 4/28/2009<br /> Rep Bilbray, Brian P. [CA-50] – 4/21/2009<br /> Rep Bilirakis, Gus M. [FL-9] – 5/4/2009<br /> Rep Bishop, Rob [UT-1] – 4/21/2009<br /> Rep Bishop, Timothy H. [NY-1] – 7/10/2009<br /> Rep Blackburn, Marsha [TN-7] – 3/16/2009<br /> Rep Blunt, Roy [MO-7] – 3/24/2009<br /> Rep Boccieri, John A. [OH-16] – 7/28/2009<br /> Rep Boehner, John A. [OH-8] – 6/10/2009<br /> Rep Bonner, Jo [AL-1] – 6/9/2009<br /> Rep Bono Mack, Mary [CA-45] – 4/29/2009<br /> Rep Boozman, John [AR-3] – 5/7/2009<br /> Rep Boswell, Leonard L. [IA-3] – 6/9/2009<br /> Rep Boucher, Rick [VA-9] – 7/20/2009<br /> Rep Boustany, Charles W., Jr. [LA-7] – 5/13/2009<br /> Rep Boyd, Allen [FL-2] – 7/14/2009<br /> Rep Brady, Kevin [TX-8] – 4/22/2009<br /> Rep Braley, Bruce L. [IA-1] – 6/11/2009<br /> Rep Bright, Bobby [AL-2] – 6/11/2009<br /> Rep Broun, Paul C. [GA-10] – 2/26/2009<br /> Rep Brown, Corrine [FL-3] – 6/11/2009<br /> Rep Brown, Henry E., Jr. [SC-1] – 4/28/2009<br /> Rep Brown-Waite, Ginny [FL-5] – 5/20/2009<br /> Rep Buchanan, Vern [FL-13] – 3/17/2009<br /> Rep Burgess, Michael C. [TX-26] – 3/19/2009<br /> Rep Burton, Dan [IN-5] – 2/26/2009<br /> Rep Buyer, Steve [IN-4] – 4/30/2009<br /> Rep Calvert, Ken [CA-44] – 4/29/2009<br /> Rep Camp, Dave [MI-4] – 6/18/2009<br /> Rep Campbell, John [CA-48] – 5/4/2009<br /> Rep Cantor, Eric [VA-7] – 6/23/2009<br /> Rep Cao, Anh “Joseph” [LA-2] – 6/11/2009<br /> Rep Capito, Shelley Moore [WV-2] – 4/1/2009<br /> Rep Carney, Christopher P. [PA-10] – 6/9/2009<br /> Rep Carter, John R. [TX-31] – 3/31/2009<br /> Rep Cassidy, Bill [LA-6] – 5/4/2009<br /> Rep Castle, Michael N. [DE] – 3/17/2009<br /> Rep Chaffetz, Jason [UT-3] – 3/6/2009<br /> Rep Chandler, Ben [KY-6] – 7/7/2009<br /> Rep Childers, Travis [MS-1] – 6/9/2009<br /> Rep Coble, Howard [NC-6] – 6/11/2009<br /> Rep Coffman, Mike [CO-6] – 6/16/2009<br /> Rep Cole, Tom [OK-4] – 4/21/2009<br /> Rep Conaway, K. Michael [TX-11] – 5/7/2009<br /> Rep Conyers, John, Jr. [MI-14] – 6/23/2009<br /> Rep Courtney, Joe [CT-2] – 7/8/2009<br /> Rep Crenshaw, Ander [FL-4] – 5/4/2009<br /> Rep Cuellar, Henry [TX-28] – 9/24/2009<br /> Rep Culberson, John Abney [TX-7] – 3/26/2009<br /> Rep Dahlkemper, Kathleen A. [PA-3] – 7/22/2009<br /> Rep Davis, Danny K. [IL-7] – 6/26/2009<br /> Rep Davis, Geoff [KY-4] – 5/6/2009<br /> Rep Davis, Lincoln [TN-4] – 9/30/2009<br /> Rep Deal, Nathan [GA-9] – 3/23/2009<br /> Rep DeFazio, Peter A. [OR-4] – 3/9/2009<br /> Rep Delahunt, Bill [MA-10] – 9/9/2009<br /> Rep Dent, Charles W. [PA-15] – 5/6/2009<br /> Rep Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [FL-21] – 7/10/2009<br /> Rep Diaz-Balart, Mario [FL-25] – 6/18/2009<br /> Rep Doggett, Lloyd [TX-25] – 4/21/2009<br /> Rep Doyle, Michael F. [PA-14] – 9/29/2009<br /> Rep Dreier, David [CA-26] – 6/10/2009<br /> Rep Duncan, John J., Jr. [TN-2] – 3/6/2009<br /> Rep Edwards, Chet [TX-17] – 6/16/2009<br /> Rep Edwards, Donna F. [MD-4] – 6/11/2009<br /> Rep Ehlers, Vernon J. [MI-3] – 4/21/2009<br /> Rep Emerson, Jo Ann [MO-8] – 7/15/2009<br /> Rep Fallin, Mary [OK-5] – 4/2/2009<br /> Rep Farr, Sam [CA-17] – 7/8/2009<br /> Rep Filner, Bob [CA-51] – 7/28/2009<br /> Rep Flake, Jeff [AZ-6] – 5/11/2009<br /> Rep Fleming, John [LA-4] – 3/18/2009<br /> Rep Forbes, J. Randy [VA-4] – 5/20/2009<br /> Rep Fortenberry, Jeff [NE-1] – 5/12/2009<br /> Rep Foxx, Virginia [NC-5] – 3/10/2009<br /> Rep Franks, Trent [AZ-2] – 3/23/2009<br /> Rep Frelinghuysen, Rodney P. [NJ-11] – 6/3/2009<br /> Rep Fudge, Marcia L. [OH-11] – 7/9/2009<br /> Rep Gallegly, Elton [CA-24] – 7/7/2009<br /> Rep Garrett, Scott [NJ-5] – 3/5/2009<br /> Rep Gerlach, Jim [PA-6] – 5/11/2009<br /> Rep Giffords, Gabrielle [AZ-8] – 6/16/2009<br /> Rep Gingrey, Phil [GA-11] – 3/30/2009<br /> Rep Gohmert, Louie [TX-1] – 4/23/2009<br /> Rep Goodlatte, Bob [VA-6] – 4/28/2009<br /> Rep Gordon, Bart [TN-6] – 9/8/2009<br /> Rep Granger, Kay [TX-12] – 4/28/2009<br /> Rep Graves, Sam [MO-6] – 4/22/2009<br /> Rep Grayson, Alan [FL-8] – 3/11/2009<br /> Rep Griffith, Parker [AL-5] – 6/16/2009<br /> Rep Grijalva, Raul M. [AZ-7] – 6/3/2009<br /> Rep Guthrie, Brett [KY-2] – 5/7/2009<br /> Rep Hall, Ralph M. [TX-4] – 4/29/2009<br /> Rep Halvorson, Deborah L. [IL-11] – 6/3/2009<br /> Rep Hare, Phil [IL-17] – 5/11/2009<br /> Rep Harman, Jane [CA-36] – 7/7/2009<br /> Rep Harper, Gregg [MS-3] – 5/11/2009<br /> Rep Hastings, Doc [WA-4] – 5/11/2009<br /> Rep Heller, Dean [NV-2] – 3/6/2009<br /> Rep Hensarling, Jeb [TX-5] – 5/4/2009<br /> Rep Herger, Wally [CA-2] – 4/21/2009<br /> Rep Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie [SD] – 5/6/2009<br /> Rep Hinchey, Maurice D. [NY-22] – 6/2/2009<br /> Rep Hinojosa, Ruben [TX-15] – 9/10/2009<br /> Rep Hirono, Mazie K. [HI-2] – 7/8/2009<br /> Rep Hoekstra, Peter [MI-2] – 4/28/2009<br /> Rep Holden, Tim [PA-17] – 6/4/2009<br /> Rep Hunter, Duncan D. [CA-52] – 5/13/2009<br /> Rep Inglis, Bob [SC-4] – 4/23/2009<br /> Rep Inslee, Jay [WA-1] – 5/12/2009<br /> Rep Issa, Darrell E. [CA-49] – 6/16/2009<br /> Rep Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [IL-2] – 7/30/2009<br /> Rep Jenkins, Lynn [KS-2] – 4/23/2009<br /> Rep Johnson, Eddie Bernice [TX-30] – 9/15/2009<br /> Rep Johnson, Henry C. “Hank,” Jr. [GA-4] – 6/9/2009<br /> Rep Johnson, Sam [TX-3] – 4/22/2009<br /> Rep Johnson, Timothy V. [IL-15] – 4/23/2009<br /> Rep Jones, Walter B., Jr. [NC-3] – 2/26/2009<br /> Rep Jordan, Jim [OH-4] – 6/2/2009<br /> Rep Kagen, Steve [WI-8] – 2/26/2009<br /> Rep Kaptur, Marcy [OH-9] – 4/23/2009<br /> Rep Kildee, Dale E. [MI-5] – 9/21/2009<br /> Rep King, Peter T. [NY-3] – 6/4/2009<br /> Rep King, Steve [IA-5] – 6/11/2009<br /> Rep Kingston, Jack [GA-1] – 3/6/2009<br /> Rep Kirk, Mark Steven [IL-10] – 7/15/2009<br /> Rep Kirkpatrick, Ann [AZ-1] – 7/14/2009<br /> Rep Kline, John [MN-2] – 4/29/2009<br /> Rep Kosmas, Suzanne M. [FL-24] – 6/17/2009<br /> Rep Kratovil, Frank, Jr. [MD-1] – 6/4/2009<br /> Rep Kucinich, Dennis J. [OH-10] – 6/11/2009<br /> Rep Lamborn, Doug [CO-5] – 4/21/2009<br /> Rep Lance, Leonard [NJ-7] – 5/11/2009<br /> Rep Langevin, James R. [RI-2] – 9/8/2009<br /> Rep Latham, Tom [IA-4] – 4/21/2009<br /> Rep LaTourette, Steven C. [OH-14] – 4/28/2009<br /> Rep Latta, Robert E. [OH-5] – 5/20/2009<br /> Rep Lee, Christopher J. [NY-26] – 6/10/2009<br /> Rep Lewis, Jerry [CA-41] – 6/24/2009<br /> Rep Lewis, John [GA-5] – 9/23/2009<br /> Rep Linder, John [GA-7] – 5/6/2009<br /> Rep Lipinski, Daniel [IL-3] – 6/4/2009<br /> Rep LoBiondo, Frank A. [NJ-2] – 5/4/2009<br /> Rep Loebsack, David [IA-2] – 6/10/2009<br /> Rep Lofgren, Zoe [CA-16] – 7/7/2009<br /> Rep Lucas, Frank D. [OK-3] – 4/21/2009<br /> Rep Luetkemeyer, Blaine [MO-9] – 4/21/2009<br /> Rep Lummis, Cynthia M. [WY] – 3/19/2009<br /> Rep Lungren, Daniel E. [CA-3] – 5/7/2009<br /> Rep Mack, Connie [FL-14] – 5/12/2009<br /> Rep Maffei, Daniel B. [NY-25] – 5/12/2009<br /> Rep Manzullo, Donald A. [IL-16] – 4/21/2009<br /> Rep Marchant, Kenny [TX-24] – 3/11/2009<br /> Rep Markey, Betsy [CO-4] – 6/25/2009<br /> Rep Massa, Eric J. J. [NY-29] – 4/22/2009<br /> Rep McCarthy, Kevin [CA-22] – 5/4/2009<br /> Rep McCaul, Michael T. [TX-10] – 4/21/2009<br /> Rep McClintock, Tom [CA-4] – 3/6/2009<br /> Rep McCotter, Thaddeus G. [MI-11] – 3/19/2009<br /> Rep McDermott, Jim [WA-7] – 4/29/2009<br /> Rep McGovern, James P. [MA-3] – 6/10/2009<br /> Rep McHenry, Patrick T. [NC-10] – 4/30/2009<br /> Rep McHugh, John M. [NY-23] – 5/4/2009<br /> Rep McIntyre, Mike [NC-7] – 6/10/2009<br /> Rep McKeon, Howard P. “Buck” [CA-25] – 6/11/2009<br /> Rep McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [WA-5] – 5/4/2009<br /> Rep Melancon, Charlie [LA-3] – 7/10/2009<br /> Rep Mica, John L. [FL-7] – 5/12/2009<br /> Rep Michaud, Michael H. [ME-2] – 5/7/2009<br /> Rep Miller, Brad [NC-13] – 9/22/2009<br /> Rep Miller, Candice S. [MI-10] – 4/28/2009<br /> Rep Miller, Gary G. [CA-42] – 6/10/2009<br /> Rep Miller, Jeff [FL-1] – 3/24/2009<br /> Rep Minnick, Walter [ID-1] – 5/13/2009<br /> Rep Mitchell, Harry E. [AZ-5] – 6/9/2009<br /> Rep Moran, Jerry [KS-1] – 5/4/2009<br /> Rep Murphy, Christopher S. [CT-5] – 7/7/2009<br /> Rep Murphy, Patrick J. [PA-8] – 6/9/2009<br /> Rep Murphy, Scott [NY-20] – 7/9/2009<br /> Rep Murphy, Tim [PA-18] – 4/29/2009<br /> Rep Myrick, Sue Wilkins [NC-9] – 4/28/2009<br /> Rep Nadler, Jerrold [NY-8] – 9/10/2009<br /> Rep Neugebauer, Randy [TX-19] – 4/30/2009<br /> Rep Nunes, Devin [CA-21] – 6/12/2009<br /> Rep Nye, Glenn C., III [VA-2] – 9/17/2009<br /> Rep Oberstar, James L. [MN-8] – 7/31/2009<br /> Rep Olson, Pete [TX-22] – 4/21/2009<br /> Rep Ortiz, Solomon P. [TX-27] – 5/14/2009<br /> Rep Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [NJ-8] – 6/9/2009<br /> Rep Pastor, Ed [AZ-4] – 5/20/2009<br /> Rep Paulsen, Erik [MN-3] – 3/30/2009<br /> Rep Payne, Donald M. [NJ-10] – 7/30/2009<br /> Rep Pence, Mike [IN-6] – 4/21/2009<br /> Rep Perlmutter, Ed [CO-7] – 6/10/2009<br /> Rep Perriello, Thomas S.P. [VA-5] – 5/13/2009<br /> Rep Peterson, Collin C. [MN-7] – 3/19/2009<br /> Rep Petri, Thomas E. [WI-6] – 3/10/2009<br /> Rep Pitts, Joseph R. [PA-16] – 4/28/2009<br /> Rep Platts, Todd Russell [PA-19] – 3/19/2009<br /> Rep Poe, Ted [TX-2] – 2/26/2009<br /> Rep Polis, Jared [CO-2] – 6/11/2009<br /> Rep Posey, Bill [FL-15] – 2/26/2009<br /> Rep Price, Tom [GA-6] – 3/10/2009<br /> Rep Putnam, Adam H. [FL-12] – 4/28/2009<br /> Rep Radanovich, George [CA-19] – 5/6/2009<br /> Rep Rehberg, Denny [MT] – 2/26/2009<br /> Rep Reichert, David G. [WA-8] – 5/20/2009<br /> Rep Richardson, Laura [CA-37] – 7/28/2009<br /> Rep Roe, David P. [TN-1] – 4/21/2009<br /> Rep Rogers, Harold [KY-5] – 7/14/2009<br /> Rep Rogers, Mike D. [AL-3] – 5/13/2009<br /> Rep Rogers, Mike J. [MI-8] – 5/20/2009<br /> Rep Rohrabacher, Dana [CA-46] – 3/6/2009<br /> Rep Rooney, Thomas J. [FL-16] – 4/22/2009<br /> Rep Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [FL-18] – 4/28/2009<br /> Rep Roskam, Peter J. [IL-6] – 6/2/2009<br /> Rep Ross, Mike [AR-4] – 5/21/2009<br /> Rep Rothman, Steven R. [NJ-9] – 6/18/2009<br /> Rep Royce, Edward R. [CA-40] – 5/12/2009<br /> Rep Ryan, Paul [WI-1] – 5/14/2009<br /> Rep Salazar, John T. [CO-3] – 7/15/2009<br /> Rep Sarbanes, John P. [MD-3] – 6/15/2009<br /> Rep Scalise, Steve [LA-1] – 5/20/2009<br /> Rep Schakowsky, Janice D. [IL-9] – 5/6/2009<br /> Rep Schauer, Mark H. [MI-7] – 5/20/2009<br /> Rep Schiff, Adam B. [CA-29] – 7/14/2009<br /> Rep Schmidt, Jean [OH-2] – 6/11/2009<br /> Rep Schock, Aaron [IL-18] – 5/6/2009<br /> Rep Schrader, Kurt [OR-5] – 9/15/2009<br /> Rep Scott, David [GA-13] – 7/20/2009<br /> Rep Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [WI-5] – 5/7/2009<br /> Rep Sessions, Pete [TX-32] – 3/23/2009<br /> Rep Shadegg, John B. [AZ-3] – 5/7/2009<br /> Rep Shea-Porter, Carol [NH-1] – 6/9/2009<br /> Rep Sherman, Brad [CA-27] – 6/23/2009<br /> Rep Shimkus, John [IL-19] – 4/22/2009<br /> Rep Shuler, Heath [NC-11] – 6/12/2009<br /> Rep Shuster, Bill [PA-9] – 5/7/2009<br /> Rep Simpson, Michael K. [ID-2] – 4/28/2009<br /> Rep Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [NY-28] – 6/17/2009<br /> Rep Smith, Adam [WA-9] – 4/22/2009<br /> Rep Smith, Adrian [NE-3] – 4/28/2009<br /> Rep Smith, Christopher H. [NJ-4] – 6/15/2009<br /> Rep Smith, Lamar [TX-21] – 4/2/2009<br /> Rep Snyder, Vic [AR-2] – 6/23/2009<br /> Rep Souder, Mark E. [IN-3] – 6/16/2009<br /> Rep Space, Zachary T. [OH-18] – 6/23/2009<br /> Rep Speier, Jackie [CA-12] – 6/11/2009<br /> Rep Stark, Fortney Pete [CA-13] – 3/26/2009<br /> Rep Stearns, Cliff [FL-6] – 3/6/2009<br /> Rep Sullivan, John [OK-1] – 7/8/2009<br /> Rep Taylor, Gene [MS-4] – 3/6/2009<br /> Rep Teague, Harry [NM-2] – 6/12/2009<br /> Rep Terry, Lee [NE-2] – 3/30/2009<br /> Rep Thompson, Bennie G. [MS-2] – 7/17/2009<br /> Rep Thompson, Glenn [PA-5] – 4/22/2009<br /> Rep Thornberry, Mac [TX-13] – 5/21/2009<br /> Rep Tiahrt, Todd [KS-4] – 4/28/2009<br /> Rep Tiberi, Patrick J. [OH-12] – 4/28/2009<br /> Rep Tierney, John F. [MA-6] – 7/20/2009<br /> Rep Titus, Dina [NV-3] – 7/14/2009<br /> Rep Tonko, Paul D. [NY-21] – 6/9/2009<br /> Rep Turner, Michael R. [OH-3] – 5/13/2009<br /> Rep Upton, Fred [MI-6] – 4/29/2009<br /> Rep Visclosky, Peter J. [IN-1] – 7/20/2009<br /> Rep Walden, Greg [OR-2] – 5/4/2009<br /> Rep Walz, Timothy J. [MN-1] – 5/7/2009<br /> Rep Wamp, Zach [TN-3] – 3/16/2009<br /> Rep Welch, Peter [VT] – 5/21/2009<br /> Rep Westmoreland, Lynn A. [GA-3] – 4/2/2009<br /> Rep Whitfield, Ed [KY-1] – 5/14/2009<br /> Rep Wilson, Joe [SC-2] – 4/29/2009<br /> Rep Wittman, Robert J. [VA-1] – 4/1/2009<br /> Rep Wolf, Frank R. [VA-10] – 6/11/2009<br /> Rep Woolsey, Lynn C. [CA-6] – 2/26/2009<br /> Rep Wu, David [OR-1] – 7/13/2009<br /> Rep Yarmuth, John A. [KY-3] – 7/14/2009<br /> Rep Young, C.W. Bill [FL-10] – 6/3/2009<br /> Rep Young, Don [AK] – 3/6/2009<br /><br />and also,<br /><br /> S 604 Co-Sponsors (as of 10/05/2009)<br /><br /> Sen Barrasso, John [WY] – 7/15/2009<br /> Sen Bennett, Robert F. [UT] – 7/15/2009<br /> Sen Boxer, Barbara [CA] – 9/17/2009<br /> Sen Brownback, Sam [KS] – 7/8/2009<br /> Sen Burr, Richard [NC] – 7/9/2009<br /> Sen Cardin, Benjamin L. [MD] – 7/28/2009<br /> Sen Chambliss, Saxby [GA] – 7/8/2009<br /> Sen Coburn, Tom [OK] – 7/20/2009<br /> Sen Cochran, Thad [MS] – 10/1/2009<br /> Sen Cornyn, John [TX] – 7/20/2009<br /> Sen Crapo, Mike [ID] – 6/25/2009<br /> Sen DeMint, Jim [SC] – 6/11/2009<br /> Sen Dorgan, Byron L. [ND] – 9/9/2009<br /> Sen Feingold, Russell D. [WI] – 7/15/2009<br /> Sen Graham, Lindsey [SC] – 7/24/2009<br /> Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] – 8/3/2009<br /> Sen Harkin, Tom [IA] – 7/20/2009<br /> Sen Hatch, Orrin G. [UT] – 7/24/2009<br /> Sen Hutchison, Kay Bailey [TX] – 7/20/2009<br /> Sen Inhofe, James M. [OK] – 7/9/2009<br /> Sen Isakson, Johnny [GA] – 7/8/2009<br /> Sen Leahy, Patrick J. [VT] – 9/17/2009<br /> Sen Lincoln, Blanche L. [AR] – 7/15/2009<br /> Sen McCain, John [AZ] – 7/15/2009<br /> Sen Murkowski, Lisa [AK] – 9/15/2009<br /> Sen Risch, James E. [ID] – 8/3/2009<br /> Sen Thune, John [SD] – 9/22/2009<br /> Sen Vitter, David [LA] – 6/16/2009<br /> Sen Webb, Jim [VA] – 8/3/2009<br /> Sen Wicker, Roger F. [MS] – 10/1/2009hihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14536494064367294286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24879309.post-58893059922310496852009-09-18T16:48:00.002-05:002009-09-18T18:27:14.044-05:00Not hard to chew, right?Short thoughts on a catchy headline from a top news article on the social news site <a href="http://digg.com/">Digg.com</a> reads, "<a href="http://digg.com/health/Teen_Birth_Rates_Higher_in_Highly_Religious_States_2?">Teen Birth Rates Higher in Highly Religious States</a>." Immediately I choose to browse and read the article, which can be found <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/teenbirthrateshigherinhighlyreligiousstates">here</a>, and is based of the article found <a href="http://www.livescience.com/culture/090916-religion-teen-pregnancy.html">here</a>.<br /><br />Maybe there hasn't been someone here to hold hands and waltz through statistics for you, however, all this information has been published and essentially freely available for years. To the obstinate individuals, I guess it's going to take another 20 years or more for all the facts to sink in or maybe a random epiphany will arise. Really though, a quick trip to the CDC website to look over a 102 page stat sheet, found <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/teenbrth.htm">here</a>, will show you most of the teen pregnancy information you need. The stats and information on the most religious states is <a href="http://www.gallup.com/poll/114022/State-States-YES%20Importance-Religion.aspx">here</a>.<br /><br />The worst part with reading those articles, is two main points: 1. the republishing known facts., 2. there is no unified effort to fix the problem, at least not on any sort of mass scale. When looking around your town, city, church, notice everyone either trying to cover-up or make an excuse about the issue at hand, the pregnancy of teens. What is needed is a drastic change in the approachment of teen pregnancy. However, this is not a call to cater to them OR harass them, but rather develop a new approach founded on love mixed with people who can relate and guide. Do I have the answer? Not at all. Just blatant examples on who not to do.<br /><br />Typical example of what not to do in cases of teen pregnancy in church:<br />Excommunication of an unwed teen which has become pregnant, or at least excommunicated from the youth. Excommunication at the young hormonal stage/age on the surface, tends to make them resent church, or the organized area of religion. Who knows what a trauma excommunication is at a deeper level than surface appearance. Excommunication typically breeds rebellion in these cases, which is like pouring fuel on a fire.hihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14536494064367294286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24879309.post-11355134343928869582009-08-20T14:17:00.002-05:002009-08-20T14:23:01.162-05:00Obama...<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/eH8pOnxcKyA&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/eH8pOnxcKyA&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />This is an interesting video coming from the rnc. This Health Care Reform is scary business.hihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14536494064367294286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24879309.post-2764916644204454052009-08-15T23:16:00.002-05:002009-08-15T23:35:53.355-05:00Well USA, are you ready?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.2secondsfaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/socialism.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="http://www.2secondsfaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/socialism.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />The "Powers That Be" are beginning to scare me a bit. Honestly, these people are supposed to be looking out for our "best interests." I'm not buying it! The health care reform is a massive, massive, massive more towards socialism! I cannot believe the words used in the health care reform bill our county is trying to pass. <br /><br />Health Care Reform should start at home. However, I am not going to elaborate on this to much. But, Health Care should start from child hood and go forth into adulthood. Parents should raise there children to get an education, which in turn will allow access to better health care. That's all I'm saying on this part for now.<br /><br />You need health care? My answer is: Get a job with health care!<br />You need better health care? My answer again: GET A JOB WITH BETTER HEALTH CARE!<br /><br />My parents did not have health care at all. My father was a construction worker. FYI, they don't ever have health care, unless your working for a very large company, not the local boys. However, MY father, knew we needed insurance bad. We wasn't about to apply for government support. We don't roll that way. You earn what you get, not get a handout and put yourself in the system when you know you can do better. This is something most people should get in there heads! Just because you qualify, doesn't mean you should apply. My father started searching for new jobs with insurance. Note: He has a HS diploma only. Not further education other than being in the Army. Well, my father found a nice job with great insurance and the works. The issue with the job was pay. My father had to agree to a $2.00 an hour pay cut to get this job. DONE. It wasn't rocket science. People need to get there lazy asses up and get a job at whatever the cost. Could we afford to loose $2.00 an hour pay? NO! But he busted tail and worked side jobs when needed to support his family. Now he has got promotions and tons of raises, putting him well over what he was making before. We have excellent health insurance now. Sometimes good things cost upfront, however, there is a payoff in the end.<br /><br />My Basic Health Reform Plan: Get a job with health insurance. Don't rely on the government to do everything for you. Before long we will loose all freedoms if we keep going down this destructive path.hihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14536494064367294286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24879309.post-48485142994334116482009-08-04T00:53:00.002-05:002009-08-04T01:08:51.008-05:00Just to let everyone know, I have a LOT of blogs wrote, however, I have went through so much garbage, all while being under a massive amount of stress. The stress is the large factor in hindering the posting of a few of these blogs.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">8/9/08:</span><br />Well here is my blog folks! Cut, Dry, and to the point. I am posting about my current life situations.<br /><br />What is trust? and who do you trust?<br /><br />For a long time now I have battled with what true 100% trust is, and how it relates to life. Are we supposed to fully trust people? Short answer, no. My life and things I am involved in have proven no one person can be fully trusted. Some can be trusted more than others, however, never full 100% trust. There is always an individual who is willing to stab you in the back or betray you! Thanks everyone who has completely failed me in my life! If it was not for the people failing me, I would not be such a strong person! <br /><br />I have found so far, church people are the first to "sell you out" or betray you. <br /><br />Through.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Currently:</span><br /><br />There is is folks, NO editing to the original post was done. I would like to say, I have since changed churches. Trusting people is not for me as of now. How do people live there whole life back stabbing individuals?.. Sad right?.<br /><br />The bonus, I am under a lot less stress than I was in the original blog. My life has changed and events have taken place to prove how honest and truthful I am. On the flip side, events have taken place to prove how some of the "church" is NOT always looking out for an individuals best interest. Churches can be run by people pushing there own sour agenda. I was a victim of a church pushing there own agenda, not Gods, for a long time. I am free now. :D<br /><br />This blog was heavily based off church events, however, the trust issues is not just with the church. I used this church issue as a great example and basses for my blog.hihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14536494064367294286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24879309.post-88076438482040847182009-02-09T21:32:00.002-06:002009-02-09T21:38:46.358-06:00Do you believe in me?One of the greatest accomplishments an individual can have is someone who believes in them. <br /><br />By believing in someone, I mean the person will sacrifice someway in there life to help you gain in your life. <br /><br />Short story, I have people who believe in me. I fully recommend everyone to search in there life and discover the individuals in your life who believe in you. Those individuals who believe in me get special treatment, as they will help me an anyway, I return the favor and spend time with them, cancel other plans to be with them and so on. Those special people are not perfect, but I try not to point out there flaws, as they are a shining jewel in my life.hihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14536494064367294286noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24879309.post-18767335664337802492009-01-27T22:39:00.004-06:002009-01-28T00:17:34.225-06:00This is my life. Part 1.*Alert* This blog is just random thoughts in my mind... I'm an honest person.<br /><br />So I've been thinking a lot about life in the past month. I have had surgery, a gastric bypass to prevent cancer and plenty of other health issues. The surgery went rather well as expected. After the surgery, I went through a span of about 2 weeks where I didn't feel like talking to almost anyone. I had 2 friends I would talk to and my parents, that was it. My phone would ring, I wouldn't answer. People would leave a voice-mail, I would listen and get my parents to call them back to update me on my surgery success, as I didn't want to be rude and not reply at all. So during the two weeks I didn't want to be social, I thought about a lot of stuff, just plain old stuff. I was thinking, I have a lot of friends. I have tons of friends I talk to a good bit. I also have a few close friends. The close friends are the ones you grow to expect things from, by expect I mean visiting, calling, hanging out with. But after my surgery, not all of my close friends was around. To be honest, it kind-of pissed me off. Not that my friends have to come around all the time, but if a bro is in the hospital for a few days and then is in bed for a week or two, a visit and call or two might be nice. I don't think I was asking to much. So now, I think I have a new set of close friends. I have 2 very close friends. Don't get me wrong, I have tons of friends and I love them all a lot! But 2 are just always there, no matter what. I also try to be around for them also! Friendship is a two way street. So this surgery made me think about and appreciate my friends. I now know if something ever happens, I have friends who care and will be there. As most people will tell you to your face, "I'll be there.. blah blah blah", I had 2 friends who really went out of there way to proved it. So thanks guys for everything you have done!<br /><br />The not impressed by list.<br /><br />Sorry, to not to be mean, but I just wasn;t impressed by some people after my surgery.<br /><br />1. One of the secretary's at my doctors office. She is one of the first people of whom almost got slapped by me. She is the rudest person I have ever met. What did I do? I pitched a fit complaining twice so far. I have another doctors appointment soon, and this time I'll report her to the doctor. I told all the staff I was not happy with the way I was treated. She was rude and violated the doctors orders for me. She refused to cooperate with me and didn't care what the doctor said. I then inserted my full thoughts to her... The End.<br /><br />2. My church. I am pretty sure they don't care about me, or ever have (I totally see why so many young adults refuse to enter a church). I'll give the pastor +1 for being at the hospital while I had surgery. The band visited once on week two. That is all. A lot of people claimed they didn't know about my surgery when I went back to church. I told them, several times. It's not my fault if they cannot listen with care and concern when I spoke the words. Plus you would think that people would care enough to tell other to pray or something on those lines. Nope. But my parents church called a massive amount of times, maybe they care a bit more?... They didn't know me and would call. Looks like someone is following what the bible says. I'm not judging, or trying to claim holiness, far from it. I'm just saying, where were they when <span style="font-weight:bold;">I</span> needed people around. I mean, just because I didn't feel good, didn't mean I wouldn't notice them not there. I was not in so much pain I forgot everything around me. No, some people coming by would have been nice.<br /><br />*There was about 2-3 people who asked me about my surgery when I went back to church.<br /><br />3. The recent people who craped there friendship with me away. The End of This.<br /><br />4. People who are robots. Programed people. Puppets. People who are being controlled and don't know it. I could go on for hours on this. These individuals I know need to wake up and once in your 40's-50's you should be making choices on your own. Programed people. Robots...<br /><br />To be continued...<br />P.S. I'm going to blog more. Be looking for a lot of controversy, as my blogs tend to attract that. It's called being honest. I don't sugar coat to please people, that's what is wrong with this world now, people cannot be honest.hihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14536494064367294286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24879309.post-22168695954486699452008-06-27T02:23:00.002-05:002008-06-27T02:30:09.492-05:00why so blind? just look at the light...How difficult is it to see the light?<br /> People spend so much time fighting and bickering over silly ideas.<br />Stress is like fuel for the soul, in many.<br /> Why would you use stress to fuel yourself to live?<br />Trials are trials, pain is pain, a fight is a fight, words are words... <br /> ...the list goes on...<br /><br /><br />Later - Kevin - superdoghihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14536494064367294286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24879309.post-43065518327295466842008-06-26T01:34:00.002-05:002008-06-26T01:58:56.945-05:00Are you choking yet?Have you ever thought about *some* people in your life?...<br />Maybe the people are out to get you?<br />Maybe the people need you, but hate your guts?<br />Maybe the people use you?<br />Maybe the people are so shallow they cannot dig into the facts of a situation?<br />Maybe the people are so blind they cannot see reality?<br />Maybe the people are so stuck-up all they can see and hear is a rectum?<br />Maybe the people are so jealous they cannot be around you?<br />Maybe the people are so scared you might be a better person than them?<br />Maybe the people are so scare you might be the person to reveal their true life and/or identity?<br />Maybe the people just plain suck at life so they think everyone else should suck also?<br />Maybe the people are scared because I am real?<br />Maybe the people are scared because I take a stand for what I believe in?<br />Maybe the people are scared I AM a real leader?<br />Maybe the people are scared I AM and WILL be successful?<br /><br />Their is a lot of maybes in life... Some are right, some are wrong?... Who knows.<br /><br />I DO KNOW, I will <span style="font-weight:bold;">NOT</span> put up with the garbage people are throwing at me much longer.<br /><br />I DO KNOW, people should stand for what is right.<br /><br />I DO KNOW, leaders need to realize scare tactics are not going to work in the long run.<br /><br />I DO KNOW, I will not bow down to others who think they know what's going on.<br /><br />I DO KNOW, I am my own self, a leader, a man, a friend.<br /><br /><br />You cannot bring me down! <span style="font-weight:bold;">Kevin - superdog<span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span>hihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14536494064367294286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24879309.post-11393446210760489612008-04-29T23:50:00.002-05:002008-04-29T23:57:03.079-05:00TO WRITE LOVE ON HER ARMSTO WRITE LOVE ON HER ARMS. These people are screaming. The video explains itself.<br /><br /><embed src="http://lads.myspace.com/videos/vplayer.swf" flashvars="m=16568777&v=2&type=video" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="430" height="346"></embed>hihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14536494064367294286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24879309.post-63935722439019341412008-04-20T18:48:00.002-05:002008-04-20T19:14:33.147-05:00Student Loan Checks Start To BounceReading the news today, like everyday, I have to have my news fix. I came across an interesting article on <a href="http://digg.com/business_finance/Student_Loan_Checks_Start_To_Bounce?OTC-ig">digg.com</a>. The article is on student loans starting to bounce! The title surprised me. I know this country is in a heap of financial troubles; however, I thought student loans would not be a problem, for some reason. The thought of a student loan bouncing is not something I want to think about. Being a long term college student, I like to think about the security of my education from time to time. Everyone should think and plan things out ahead. I will be fine, God willing, my finances will be there when I need them; however, if someone does not get the monetary system under control, almost no one will have a secure education, or life for that matter.<br /><br />Just thought I would scream this out in my blog. Maybe someone who is "important" and cares about education will step up with a solution... The world may never know...<br /><br /><br /><br />Source: <a href="http://www.boston.com/business/personalfinance/articles/2008/04/17/credit_crisis_hits_student_borrowers/">http://www.boston.com/business/personalfinance/articles/2008/04/17/credit_crisis_hits_student_borrowers/</a>hihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14536494064367294286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24879309.post-6059125510417728752008-03-31T18:18:00.002-05:002008-03-31T18:24:27.812-05:00Bush booed at 2008 Nationals home opener<object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/qHUAsTrl4JI&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/qHUAsTrl4JI&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object><br /><br />Are you kidding me?! This video makes me sick. How can people be so tasteless.hihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14536494064367294286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24879309.post-89066330632801868492008-03-08T23:12:00.002-06:002008-03-08T23:16:26.992-06:00VoteWell guys, I have competed my vote for the Mississippi election primary. I have voted for Ron Paul. Even though he is no longer running, I am showing support for his beliefs. I like the way Ron Paul had a clean record! He was the lesser of the evil, in my opinion. It would be nice to see Ron Paul at least get a Vice Presidency; however, most do not like his conservative beliefs.hihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14536494064367294286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24879309.post-41748630653188978522008-03-03T21:41:00.002-06:002008-03-03T22:00:01.570-06:00Have I told you?Thinking about the negativity in people today, the general populace is over ran by it! I am not even sure people understand the full meaning of negativity. So enclosed I will send the definition...<br /><br />Definition of <span style="font-weight:bold;">negativity</span> from Princeton: characterized by habitual skepticism and a disagreeable tendency to deny or oppose or resist suggestions or commands.<br /><br />W0W, that covers a lot of tendencies *most* in individuals have, including me. In general, Americans seem to have blinders on, with a straight vision of anything negative. No matter where one goes, always someone is going to bring up something negative about any topic possible. I have even heard individuals complain about getting a raise, or bonus check. Simply unbelievable. <br /><br />Everyone has at least a touch of negativity at times; however, negativity <span style="font-style:italic;">should</span> be used with caution. Negativity is like a callus machine. The negativity comes and hardens your dreams, thoughts, actions, if you let negativity get further in your mind. Negativity can make your heart and mind to the extent, one believes they are worthless or incapable of completing tasks.<br /><br />Just a quick thought... Later<br /><br />Remember: !+!SCREAM till your throat is GONE!+!hihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14536494064367294286noreply@blogger.com0