Just finished up Glenn Beck’s new book Common Sense: The Case Against an Out-of-Control Government, Inspired by Thomas Paine

I consider this a must read for anyone interested in the direction of our country.  It is short and to the point.  And it includes a copy of Thomas Paine’s original “Common Sense” from 1776.

It certainly highlights several things that are not taught anymore as to what the United States is about.  There are some great references and quotes by the founding fathers as to their intentions with regard to the constitution.

John Tantillo is, I think, the only one that gets it right in his article on FOX News.com - “Palin 1, Pundits 0”.  The political commentators wouldn’t recognize morality or convictions if it hit them in the face.  She is resigning for the right reasons instead of the political reasons.  We need a few more public figures like this.

I had a brief conversation today with someone I work with whose husband and mother are ministers.  It got me thinking about a couple of things.

I believe that the Bible is the TRUE word of God.  Yes there are several translations, but in general, from the ones I have read from, they are mostly in agreement and the differences are not significant (remember I said in general).  Se here are a couple of questions:

If you don’t believe in the literal reading of the Bible, can you truly believe in God?  Are you saying you don’t believe it is God’s word?  Are you just trying to justify your own spin on things?  If you don’t believe God made the world in seven days as the Bible states, why?  Is it because you don’t think it is possible?  Or is it because you believe the evolutionist theories?  Remember, these are theories only and NOT fact.  And I would argue, that there is plenty of evidence to refute the theories.  I am not a great scholar who knows all of the references to quote for this argument, but...

Haven't had much time to do anything other than read a few articles and my email.  Here are a couple more links that I thought were good reading in regards to the financial crap that is going on.

Can't beleive it, but there was actually something worthwhile on CNN: http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/09/29/miron.bailout/index.html?iref=mpstoryview

This one is very good and has a LOT of info: http://www.reason.com/news/show/129158.html

Now onto McCain.  I get the email blasts from the McCain campaign and on Tuesday (9/30), I got one with the subject of "It's time for action" about the "Bail Out" and why it is so "Necessary".  I tend to dissagree and so even though I seriously doubt that it will be read, I hit the reply button and typed the following and sent it off. I support you because you had the forsight to choose a conservative running mate.  Now have have the courage to let the free market work like it is supposed to.  DO NOT SUPPORT a bail out of ANY nature!!!! FreddieMac and...

 

 

 

Here is a good piece in the Wall Street Journal that highlights some issues.

Blame Fannie Mae and Congress For the Credit Mess

I have lots of opinions on the financial mess that the US is in right now, but unfortunately don't have enough time to put them in words.  Have too much programming to do.  In the mean time, here is an article that highlights some specific issues.

How the Democrats Created the Financial Crisis: Kevin Hassett

 

Read this article.  Especially the second paragraph.  This is amazing.  These senators should be voted out of the senate NOW!!

http://www.weeklystandard.com/Content/Public/Articles/000/000/015/574iglgp.asp

This is outragous and has harmed the US immeserably!

A lot of the taking heads have been touting the move by McCain to select Sarah Palin as his running mate as a move to get women voters.  The one thing they are either missing or glossing over is that she was the BEST choice for McCain to rally the conservative base.  Palin is a true down to earth conservative who is from outside the beltway and actually bets me excited about the election now.

Before the pick, I was planning on voting for McCain, primarily against Obama and not necessarily for McCain.  This pick has turned my vote from a negative vote to a possative.  Now I am excited to vote for McCain/Palin!  I think this choice will move the conservative base of the Republican Party to action.  Whereas before there was a lot of complacency.

GO McCAIN/PALIN!!!

I am torn...Being a Christian, I am not supposed to worry as God will take care of me and my loved ones (as well as all believers), but living in todays happenings really makes me wonder. 

I truly believe our country is completely messed up.  It is nothing like what was intended by the founding fathers (yep...fathers...pretty sexist huh??)  Congress was never meant to be a career, but what do we have, career politicians that have completely lost sight of reality.  The Court was never meant to make up laws and use foreign laws as references, but they sure due now.  The President...Hmmm...What can I say about that?  Not sure.

I struggle with mandated term limits because really, voting should be the term limits in my mind.  But these congressmen get so entrenched in the system, that it is nearly impossible to get them out.  And the money they raise and spend on campaigning is beyond ridiculous.  On the other hand, the should never be a senator that is on his 5th, 6th or longer term.  It just isn't right. ...

Why is congress concerning themselves with steroids in baseball.  This has NOTHING to do with their constitutional duties and has nothing to do with the things that I think that most people consider important.  Things like...Hmm...maybe national security, or taxes?  They can't do anything useful so they have to look important and bring big names in to hearings to get attention.