More clarity from Larken Rose: do people ACCUSED of being terrorists, or "enemy combatants," or whatever, deserve to be treated as innocent until proven guilty? Put the shoe on the other foot. If Chinese troops came over here, and did random searches of homes without warrants or probable cause, and arrested hundreds of people based on nothing more than guesses or suspicions, would you think it was okay? In other words, do you ACTUALLY believe in freedom, or do you just believe that YOU should be free?
When politicians whine that they need more power, you would do well to assume that they want to use that power against YOU, or at least that the power WILL be used against you at some time in the future.
Read Larken's latest here: http://www.rogershermansociety.org/unpopular.htm.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
How To Get Rid of Love Handles
I have never had much of a problem with excess body weight, or with 'love handles' in particular. But I got an email from Travis Sago and he suggested I write on 'How To Get Rid of Love Handles.'
"Weight Loss" is BIG business (no pun intended). Part of the problem is diet, part is lifestyle (lack of exercise) and part is psychological. It's no secret that Americans dine on garbage ... stuff that is really not all that nutritious. It's also no secret that our lifestyles are a lot more sedentary. With our short attention spans, we want to take one pill one time to solve the problem, whether it be skin problems, depression, or even excess weight. Unfortunately, those solutions have only one noticeable benefit: wealth and job security for the pill sellers.
It's been suggested that one of the problems with 'weight loss' is the phrasing. When you 'lose' something -- your car keys, your wallet, your term paper -- you usually set out to find it. So simply changing the phrase from 'weight loss' to 'weight release' changes the mindset. Those 'love handles' are NOT YOU. They don't belong on you, and they don't belong to you. So release them, let them go. And then don't go trying to find them or replace them.
No one needs to buy a book or see a doctor to learn that broccoli is harder on love handles than candy corn. There is lots of information (and some malicious dis-information) on the web or in the library. One concept that made sense to me (for overall health, not just weight loss) is the idea of eating according to your blood type. This information is presented by Dr. Peter D'Adamo. Unfortunately, a lot of the foods he doesn't recommend for my blood type are on my favorites list. In addition, if you have people in your family with different blood types, you wind up with either a short list of foods you can all eat, or you compromise the system.
One person who applies science to both diet (for health) and lifestyle/exercise (for fitness) is Tom Venuto. Folks who are serious about losing those 'love handles' will often try all the free stuff, listen to their friends and co-workers, and ricochet from one program or diet plan to another with no results. Tom understands this subject and guarantees his results.
For someone who just wants to get rid of love handles quickly without getting into condition, the Fat Loss 4 Idiots program might be just the ticket. I think this 'for idiots' thing has been beaten to death, and the suggestion that love handles are a sign of mental deficiency is an unkindness that heavy people should not have to endure. BUT -- the program guarantees a 9-lb loss every eleven days... safely. Nothing bizarre or extreme, some encouragement, some education, and a manageable program (you can do almost ANYTHING if it only lasts 9 days). You'll know in plenty of time whether the approach works for you or not.
So, if you want to know how to get rid of love handles, this information could be just what you need. Summer's almost here and it's a great time to get back in shape.
"Weight Loss" is BIG business (no pun intended). Part of the problem is diet, part is lifestyle (lack of exercise) and part is psychological. It's no secret that Americans dine on garbage ... stuff that is really not all that nutritious. It's also no secret that our lifestyles are a lot more sedentary. With our short attention spans, we want to take one pill one time to solve the problem, whether it be skin problems, depression, or even excess weight. Unfortunately, those solutions have only one noticeable benefit: wealth and job security for the pill sellers.
It's been suggested that one of the problems with 'weight loss' is the phrasing. When you 'lose' something -- your car keys, your wallet, your term paper -- you usually set out to find it. So simply changing the phrase from 'weight loss' to 'weight release' changes the mindset. Those 'love handles' are NOT YOU. They don't belong on you, and they don't belong to you. So release them, let them go. And then don't go trying to find them or replace them.
No one needs to buy a book or see a doctor to learn that broccoli is harder on love handles than candy corn. There is lots of information (and some malicious dis-information) on the web or in the library. One concept that made sense to me (for overall health, not just weight loss) is the idea of eating according to your blood type. This information is presented by Dr. Peter D'Adamo. Unfortunately, a lot of the foods he doesn't recommend for my blood type are on my favorites list. In addition, if you have people in your family with different blood types, you wind up with either a short list of foods you can all eat, or you compromise the system.
One person who applies science to both diet (for health) and lifestyle/exercise (for fitness) is Tom Venuto. Folks who are serious about losing those 'love handles' will often try all the free stuff, listen to their friends and co-workers, and ricochet from one program or diet plan to another with no results. Tom understands this subject and guarantees his results.
For someone who just wants to get rid of love handles quickly without getting into condition, the Fat Loss 4 Idiots program might be just the ticket. I think this 'for idiots' thing has been beaten to death, and the suggestion that love handles are a sign of mental deficiency is an unkindness that heavy people should not have to endure. BUT -- the program guarantees a 9-lb loss every eleven days... safely. Nothing bizarre or extreme, some encouragement, some education, and a manageable program (you can do almost ANYTHING if it only lasts 9 days). You'll know in plenty of time whether the approach works for you or not.
So, if you want to know how to get rid of love handles, this information could be just what you need. Summer's almost here and it's a great time to get back in shape.
Monday, June 9, 2008
Selenium Therapy
I found a very interesting book from, of all places, ClickBank. It is about the life, discoveries, and 73-year medical career of Dr. Emanuel Revici. He developed what might be called "Selenium Therapy" in the treatment of cancer. I wrote a short article about it which will, hopefully, get some visibility through Ezine Articles (as I make this post, the article is still in the 'pending approval' pipeline).
Dr. Revici died at age 101; clearly he was practicing what he preached. He earned the disdain of the "Cancer Industry" because, obviously, cancer is Big Business here in the U.S. Pardon my cynicism, but it's a painfully obvious truth. But the value of his information was borne out by my research on Amazon. The book retails for $40 and there was only ONE COPY on Amazon offered for sale. It was offered as a collectible because it was signed by the author, who has the book listed. No one else who has purchased the book wants to part with it. According to the sales page (linked above), used copies have been sold for as much as $570. Truly, good information has value.
The book tells all; or at least all that one needs to intelligently apply the discoveries and therapies of Dr. Revici. All we need to do is get the word out.
So, dear reader, copy and paste the link into an email and send it to all your friends. Do them a huge favor.
Dr. Revici died at age 101; clearly he was practicing what he preached. He earned the disdain of the "Cancer Industry" because, obviously, cancer is Big Business here in the U.S. Pardon my cynicism, but it's a painfully obvious truth. But the value of his information was borne out by my research on Amazon. The book retails for $40 and there was only ONE COPY on Amazon offered for sale. It was offered as a collectible because it was signed by the author, who has the book listed. No one else who has purchased the book wants to part with it. According to the sales page (linked above), used copies have been sold for as much as $570. Truly, good information has value.
The book tells all; or at least all that one needs to intelligently apply the discoveries and therapies of Dr. Revici. All we need to do is get the word out.
So, dear reader, copy and paste the link into an email and send it to all your friends. Do them a huge favor.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Earn 3k-5k Weekly
The "Reverse Funnel System" is not at all what it's cracked up to be. Ty is on top and is doing very nicely, thank you, but the system itself is designed to benefit him ... and guess at whose expense?
Promises ... promises ... and the major problems with making money online remain unsolved.
Promises ... promises ... and the major problems with making money online remain unsolved.
Monday, April 7, 2008
America - From Freedom to Fascism
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On Saturday, March 04, 2006 I viewed From Freedom To Fascism at the Galaxy Cinema in Cary, North Carolina. From a technical point of view, it was masterfully done. The purpose of this review is to consider the content of the film, and also Robert Schulz’ comments following the presentation.
Russo wants us to believe that a One-World Government is being orchestrated by the international bankers/Council on Foreign Relations, and that once this new government is in place, national sovereignty and personal freedom will no longer exist. He exorts us to do whatever we can to resist, while resistance is still possible. I believe this thesis misses the mark.
What Mr. Russo doesn’t acknowledge is something the Framers knew quite well: There is already a one-world Government. It was firmly established almost 2,000 years ago when Jesus Christ announced, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” This is not an article of faith, true only for the religious folk among us. Rather, this is an article of FACT, and it’s true for everybody, whether they believe it or not.
The framers believed it. Franklin, Jefferson and Washington all referred directly to the overarching superintendence of a just God. The most-referenced resource in the writings of the framers was Blackstone’s commentaries, and his most-referenced resource was the book of Deuteronomy. The existence of God and His intervention in the affairs of men was generally understood here in America 225 years ago.
Russo sees the current political trends as the machinations of malevolent bankers who are bent on controlling the world. He doesn’t see them as pretenders to a throne that is already occupied. Nor does he suggest the possibility that our current distresses are the direct results of our moral rebellion against the One who is sitting on that throne.
The increase in tyrannical oppression that we will certainly experience if we don’t repent is simply the tool of chastisement that God is using to judge us. Should we, like dumb oxen, continue to kick against the goads? Or should we rather make peace with the One who is using those goads to punish us?
Because — like it or not — THAT’S the deal. God allows the wicked to flourish that He might destroy them forever. But He won’t destroy them as long as it’s in our best interests to suffer under them. And we will continue to suffer until we repent.
I commend Mr. Russo for his clear and compelling presentation of the unvarnished truth. This was obviously a labor of love, and he poured himself into the project.
Following the showing of the film, Mr. Robert Schulz took center stage and tried to segue from the film to his cherished issue: the petitions for redress of grievances that his We The People organization has been promoting for years. This part of the program was, to me, disappointing. While it is most certainly true, as Mr. Schulz pointed out, that the American population is more familiar with The Simpsons than they are with the Bill of Rights, it would have been appropriate to point out that American “Christians” are more familiar with The Simpsons than they are with the Ten Commandments.
AND THIS IS THE PROBLEM! The problem is not “international bankers,” or “international corporations,” or “the Council on Foreign Relations.” The problem is US: Christians who practice all the sins that offend God, then expect to remain free. And contrary to Mr. Schulz' assertion, a Petition For Redress is NOT the solution. Only national repentance will bring an end to the hostilities. This MUST begin with God's people who are called by His name.
Folks, the reason we are losing our freedom is because we don’t deserve to keep it. And until we repent and start living like sons and daughters of God, we will continue to slide down into the abyss.
Mr. Shulz and Mr. Russo both strongly promoted the idea that all power resides in the people, and that government must be with the consent of the governed. This is just democracy — a lie as old as the whopper Satan told Eve in the garden. The truth is that all power and all authority reside in Christ, NOT in “the people.” God does not bless us with freedom so we can do what we want. God allows us to be free so we can do what we ought. The problem is not political, it’s theological. The framers understood that our rights were an endowment from our Creator.
Test this yourself. What sort of wholesome, Christ-honoring behavior sets Christians apart from the public at large in America? Do Christians refuse to see some movies that the rest of the public watches? Do Christians have fewer abortions than non-believers? Is pornography beneath the standards that the Christian community has set for itself? Do Christians swear less? The only discernable difference between American Christians and the population at large is that Christians tend to go to their Sunday morning, seeker-sensitive, church “services.” And you probably know as well as I that these activities are designed to appeal to “the lost,” NOT to honor God. The “god” that is presented in many of these meetings is one of love, tolerance and diversity; a rock-and-roll deity who endorses just about any activity.
Read (or, hopefully, re-read) the Book of Judges. It’s like a broken record: the people rebel against God and His law, so God raises up the Moabites to oppress them. They repent and are delivered. They relapse into sin, so God raises up Jabin and the Canaanites to oppress them. They repent and God delivers them. They return to their evil ways, so God raises up the Midianites to oppress them ... get the picture?
Sound familiar?
Pointing these things out was not Mr. Russo’s purpose. He solely intended to sound another wake-up call to those slumbering among us. Pointing out the theological connection is the responsibility of the pastors and evangelists, and it appears they are still asleep at their posts. Perhaps Mr. Russo's effort will awaken them.
Political tyranny is not pleasant, but effective resistance will take the form of repentance, not rebellion. I had hoped that Mr. Schulz would see this. I certainly hope YOU do.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
The Knife in Ron Paul's Back
I spent several hours walking my precinct on Monday, then went to my precinct meeting yesterday. The sense I got from my street canvassing, even among some registered voters, is that there isn't much difference between Democrats and Republicans. And I've preached that long and hard for quite a few years.
Ron Paul's unavoidable problem is that he has to run as a Republican or else he has NO ACCESS to the system. The Republicrats run the show, along with their handlers in the media. The media provides 'viability' or 'electability' by covering a campaign, and the Major Parties then choose from amongst the media's anointed to provide the voters with a well-managed choice.
The knife is the Republican's well-established history of duplicity, treachery, and betrayal. The patron saint of the 21st century Republican establishment is that icon of Conservatism: Ronald Reagan. But it was Reagan who laid the foundation for almost all of our problems. He didn't deliver on his promise for smaller and less-intrusive government, he had huge budget deficits, and he handed off to George Bush I who was a CIA operative and began all the entangling alliances, etc. in the middle east. He also disgusted us with Republican big government and greased the skids for 8 years of the Clintonistas. Two years into the Clinton regime, the voters (maybe) voted for change, and the "Contract With America" came forth. Gingrich and Armey were going to provide leadership for a batch of conservative freshman Congressmen who were going to pare down government - "bind them down by the chains of the Constitution, where they can do no mischief" as Jefferson said.
Instead, Gingrich and his buddies did all within their power to derail the clear will of the People and give us even BIGGER government.
Bush the Second ran on a platform of a humble foreign policy, no nation-building, lower taxes, responsible "Christian" government. This led to more Republican betrayal, as we all now know.
The best thing is that the Republicans don't like Ron Paul. He is obviously not one of them. I only hope he can demonstrate that the betrayal came from the NeoCons who have hijacked the party, and that this stranglehold on the body politic by the warmongers and the banksters can be broken. Whether they can be permanently put into a cage is another question, as the American voting public seems incapable of eternal vigilance. But it does awaken from its slumber from time to time, and we can only pray that this is one of those times.
Ron Paul's unavoidable problem is that he has to run as a Republican or else he has NO ACCESS to the system. The Republicrats run the show, along with their handlers in the media. The media provides 'viability' or 'electability' by covering a campaign, and the Major Parties then choose from amongst the media's anointed to provide the voters with a well-managed choice.
The knife is the Republican's well-established history of duplicity, treachery, and betrayal. The patron saint of the 21st century Republican establishment is that icon of Conservatism: Ronald Reagan. But it was Reagan who laid the foundation for almost all of our problems. He didn't deliver on his promise for smaller and less-intrusive government, he had huge budget deficits, and he handed off to George Bush I who was a CIA operative and began all the entangling alliances, etc. in the middle east. He also disgusted us with Republican big government and greased the skids for 8 years of the Clintonistas. Two years into the Clinton regime, the voters (maybe) voted for change, and the "Contract With America" came forth. Gingrich and Armey were going to provide leadership for a batch of conservative freshman Congressmen who were going to pare down government - "bind them down by the chains of the Constitution, where they can do no mischief" as Jefferson said.
Instead, Gingrich and his buddies did all within their power to derail the clear will of the People and give us even BIGGER government.
Bush the Second ran on a platform of a humble foreign policy, no nation-building, lower taxes, responsible "Christian" government. This led to more Republican betrayal, as we all now know.
The best thing is that the Republicans don't like Ron Paul. He is obviously not one of them. I only hope he can demonstrate that the betrayal came from the NeoCons who have hijacked the party, and that this stranglehold on the body politic by the warmongers and the banksters can be broken. Whether they can be permanently put into a cage is another question, as the American voting public seems incapable of eternal vigilance. But it does awaken from its slumber from time to time, and we can only pray that this is one of those times.
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