Seperation of Church and US

Amendment 1 - Freedom of Religion, Press, expression. Ratified. 12/15/1791.
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.

The United States Constitution is has been called a "document of negative Liberties." Which I reply to that is how can Liberty, which was the primary goal of the founders, be anything other than negative powers? The definition of liberty describes it as the absence of external control. Which is exactly what government, and especially the current federal government in its form, is. Those in Washington telling us, the citizens what we cannot do. Well, the Constitution is what maintains our liberty, our ability to tell the Government what they cannot do!

The first 10 words of the constitution are the most warped pieces of the first amendment by judicial and political bureaucrats. "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion" is the root for the statement "the separation of church and state." Which is explained and often taught in public education as the "Government has no right to mention a god of any kind," let alone the god that represents over 80% of the countries population. The same God that was at the forefront of the American founders minds when forming this union. When the actual uses of those 10 words are put into the perspective of the founders, who for the most part left their native countries because of religious persecution, they are perceived more accurately. The Founders were simply stating that the congress, which is responsible for the creation of laws, cannot choose any specific religion i.e. the Church of England, as the established religion of the state, therefore allowing the citizens to worship God freely without fear of the Government punishing them.

Now with the existence of such legal bodies like the ACLU and the ever increasing number of atheist and anti-God organizations represented by them, the first 10 words of the 1st amendment are being twisted and established within higher courts and setting a precedent in the judicial system that removes God from all aspects of the Government, even our history, but most importantly our culture.

As any reader is probably curious at this point why I stated the document is a "negative" document in the introduction I am attempting to point out that a lack of religion i.e. atheism is in fact a replacement for it. Creating a Government that lacks the mention of a higher being, and removes the influence of a creator is in and of itself establishing a form of religion. Thus, the first 10 words of the 1st amendment of the constitution are in fact being violated by this effort. The Government telling its citizens that they cannot be open with their religion.

And then the impact of the following 6 words from the first 10 becomes highlighted, "prohibiting the free exercise thereof." Obviously removing God from the countries citizen’s everyday activities is prohibiting the free exercise of their religion. And in a country founded by Christians, who still maintains the vast majority of its populace and therefore impacting the most people, the absence of God in their Government is prohibiting free religion.

In conclusion, when the Federal Government forces state and local governments to remove items from their established government buildings they are in fact imposing "control" and removing liberties from the majority. As the first sentence of the first amendment you would think that it is an important, if not the most important, concept of the Constitution and there should be no room for error in its meaning. The constitution is not a document to be interpreted; it is a document to be adhered to in its strictest form. Therefore, plainly stated, the religion of no God cannot take precedence over the religions of God. So what is established with God within the Government cannot be un-established in favor of another religion, even if that religion is the absence of God.

The Shore! Again!

Hitler reacts to Jersey Shore Season II

 

For the love of everything sweet and holy MTV is making a Jersey Shore Season 2!

That's right folks, a second edition of Guido anarchy is on the way courtesy of MTV!

The show's new location is still unknown but there is a possibility that the Jersey Shore crew will not be in New Jersey. 

The most memorable moment in Season one was undoubtedly Snooki's boxing match. 

Come to find out this guy is a Queens Gym teacher. He will forever live in infamy as the dude who hit a girl!

Let me know how The Jersey Shore has changed your life!

G.T.L

Boiling Point!

Today’s World Hot spots!

Right off the get go here is a list of potential boiling points.

1. North and South Korea- The last 60 years are riddled with weapons exchanges between the two countries, but the recent request by the North to declare a formal cease fire is at odds with the latest show of force. 

Washington Times article

2. Iran/ Persian Gulf region- The recent comments by the Iranian government is forcing the West to be cautious.

Wall Street Journal article

3. Taiwanese/Chinese strait- This long lasting standoff continues to heat up despite normalizing relations.

China Post article

4. Venezuela and Columbia- Tensions continue to rise as Ven. Pres. Hugo Chavez continues to increase military spending while decimating the countries free market system.

Arms Control article

5. Afghanistan and Iraq theaters- Afghanistan is ramping up with a slow influx of new soldiers as Iraq seems to be leaving the prying eyes of the media.

L.A. Times article

     These locations on the globe are hotspots that I consider to be important to the American people. Of course it is always necessary to keep in mind the efforts of the soldiers in the Middle Eastern Theaters but also remember that we have installations all over the world. It is crucial to know that our enemies have thousands of weapons with our troops in their cross-hairs in  many of the above locations. 

     For example the North Koreans have had 60+ years to reinforce the DMZ and zero in long standing Coalition military installations in the South. In Iran the Revolutionary Guard has been relentless at gathering intel on American troop strengths and locations through their well funded Iraqi insurgency forces while at the same time advancing their guided and unguided missile programs. 

     The American service men and women serving in these locations are under constant threat. The Chinese threat is clear as their advancements in military spending and their ever shrinking military gap with the United States is front page news. 

     Hugo Chavez is in the American sphere of influence, and in our backyard. To have a rogue Marxist destabilizing an allied country in Columbia is a direct threat to the interests of the United States. In this theater we are watching what JFK and others feared when they witnessed Castro taking control of Cuba. A communist domino effect nearly 60 years in the making and in America's backyard. American foreign policy makers will have to decide if standing by and waiting for Chavez to topple himself is the best path, or if a little American aid can hasten the goal. Either way a Venezuela with Hugo Chavez at the helm is a threat to the region.

     Do some research into any given theater and add your comments on the situation. If there is a theater unmentioned that you think deserves to be, add it to the list. Be sure to attach a link that will reinforce your position.

God bless

 

“Taking Chance” - Starring Kevin Bacon

If Hollywood lives by any rules at all it is by the rules of cinema. A movie must possess certain key pieces that combine to make it a movie. A movie must have a detailed, easy to follow plot. Usually a protagonist and an antagonist battle out the story line. Yet, in HBO’s “Taking Chance” it can be said that the stories hero never speaks, rarely is present in the scene and never once shows his face.

But I’ve never cared much for Hollywood and there is nothing that would make me care about their rules! “Taking Chance” is a 100% King Turk approved flick! Regardless of how tough you are (or think you are) if you can get through this movie without shedding a single tear you are either an emotionless wretch or you are very good at staying in la la land through a 2 hour movie!

The movie is an actual account from the perspective of a highly decorated, aging Marine Corps Colonel who feels like he is avoiding this generation’s war. The colonel is a numbers cruncher, stuck behind a desk and is intimately aware of both the number of soldiers committed to a battlefield as well as the number of soldiers coming home and to what condition they are in. Often sleepless the colonel monitors the casualty reports. When a specific home town is noticed he volunteers to escort the fallen soldier back home to his family. From this point in the movie the viewer is granted a great honor in itself to see the process of a fallen soldier’s last trip home. If for one second you think that the accuracy of this movie is exaggerated you are grossly mistaken. The personnel responsible for preparing and receiving the bodies of the soldiers as they arrive at Dover Air Force Base are of the most professional in their respective fields. The care and honor given is unparalleled. From the gentle cleansing of his dust covered hands to the tender care taken dressing Chance in his Marine dress uniform, the last thing he will ever wear. This sequence of the movie sets the solemn tone that will continue until he is laid to rest on a lonely hill in grass swept Wyoming.

On Chance’s trip the quiet acts of respect by those civilians whose path he crosses are in themselves heart filling. The symbolism and emotion displayed by the characters and the cinematography are in themselves the main characters in this flick as words wouldn’t come close to accomplishing the same thing. Explanation’s as to why the traditions and standards that are undertaken by the escort are short and brief which in reality is exactly how they would be given.  The respect granted upon and individual when they are saluted is vigorously displayed every single time Chance is moved from one place to another. The salute (especially by an officer) is a time honored tradition to a fallen soldier and is portrayed with precise accuracy by these actors.

As a service member myself I have no worse pet peeve than a Hollywood movie inaccurately depicting the military in any shape or form. This feeling either (A.) originates from my gross distrust of the source of the picture or the public words of the actor or director or (B.) from the notoriously anti- American, anti military record that Hollywood has as a whole thus ignoring the important details that separates us from not only other civilians, but other militaries throughout the world. However I watched this movie, very calm and collected just waiting for the Political propaganda to start spilling out, I was delightfully impressed. I really only noticed one, maybe two parts in the film that I thought was an attempt at liberal spin. However after further thought, the limo driver kid questioning why we were even over there is a completely understandable scene. The politicians and the media’s pessimistic coverage failed miserably at explaining the necessity of the war against terror. Keeping in mind that he is simply a naïve 19 year old kid that still thinks being in a band will get you girls, I understand and sympathize with his fear and restraint to commit to the efforts of the soldier he is driving. So again, the symbolism displayed by the youth being curious says far more than explaining that fact would have.

Taking Chance home to rural Middle America was a wise writer choice. The picture painted by the writer/director of an informal memorial at the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) with his best friend there to tell the story of Chance’s last hour was in my mind exactly how my community would morn the loss of one of their own, toasting our blue collar beer to his lasting memories, staying out late and then waking up at the crack of dawn to prepare our uniforms for the formal service.  The presentation of Chances belongings to his family in the school gymnasium and the reading of Chances NCO letter while examining his dog tags was brought full circle when upon the conclusion of the service and the rendering of the flags to his parents his father, in quiet servitude laid on top of Chance’s now exposed casket (given the flag was removed) his own medals awarded to him during his generations great war in Vietnam. No other gesture could have said more. No other action a father could provide would mean more to a son than what Chance’s father did for him.

This movie put into pictures a perception that is so very rarely on the minds of American citizens in this age. And sometimes it is necessary, even for me, to be reminded that the word “sacrifice” means something…

Go see Taking Chance.

God bless

I want an American President!

- Obama Crotch Salute -


The tradition of saluting the flag goes back to our earliest days as a nation, but what many don't know is that proper respect for the flag by saluting was passed into law by Congress on December 22, 1942.


The United States Code, Title 36, Chapter 10, paragraph 171 states the following:


§171. Conduct during playing

"During rendition of the national anthem when the flag is displayed, all present except those in uniform should stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. Men not in uniform should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Persons in uniform should render the military salute at the first note of the anthem and retain this position until the last note. When the flag is not displayed, those present should face toward the music and act in the same manner they would if the flag were displayed there."

By that information, BHO, who refuses to salute the flag for any occasion, is in violation of the law. Observe the above pictures... Folks, it is in the little things that a person's true devotions can be seen.

The President of the United States, at Ft. Hood, Texas on Nov. 11, 2009 "Honoring" the 13 dead.
Obama refuses to salute, come to attention or even place his hand on his heart as the honor guard passes at the Memorial Service for those killed a Muslim terrorist at Fort Hood.

The part that angers me the most is that the journalists that are supposed to call people out on their horrible behavior completely skipped over this story. This avoidance of respect for the country that he represents was rooted in his campaign and was barely spoken about then... Perhaps now we should have payed more attention to the details...