Showing posts with label USA. Show all posts
Showing posts with label USA. Show all posts

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Beer Summit - Teachable Moment

Hey, let's all load up and head to the White House today for a "teachable moment" at the "Beer Summit.  That's right, my friends for those of you who live under a rock and haven't heard the whole story about the Cambridge University Professor who had a big case of diarrhea of the mouth who went head to head with a cop who had a case of the big head with a badge topped off with a name-calling president I am sure your favorite search engine could get you up to speed.  Meanwhile, the prez has invited the two headline makers to the White House for what is being labeled the Beer Summit and dubbed a "teachable moment" as to show that if you realize that a mistake has been made, you should sit down and have a beer with the president!

I read a profile status update from a pre-school teacher that said, "Everyday i try to teach children that you should not call people names...... So what do you say when our country's "leaders" get on television and call someone "STUPID". I think she summed it up well. I think all three parties acted with no regard to the outcome of the situation. They probably all showed their true colors and now they are trying to candy coat it. What's done is done. Apologies are good and I believe that we should teach our children the importance of them, but we must first teach them to love one another.  My children hear the word "stupid" and they think it is a bad word.  We do not call one another stupid.  It is very important for me for them to not say "stupid" or "shut up".  They have to learn to respect others as well as themselves and I believe this starts with teaching them how to use their words.  Frankly, I think all three parties involved in this situation acted horribly and I hope that this "beer summit" puts an end to this whole ghastly situation as I'm at my wit's end hearing about it.
Now, on to Michael Jackson...will this EVER not be a lead story on a newscast???

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Thursday, July 02, 2009

Your First Ammendment Rights Do Not Include Stupidity!

As some of you may or may not know, the US Supreme Court declined to hear a case brought by the state of Missouri banning protesters from funerals. This case stemmed from a group of so called Baptists. I, for one refuse to refer to these monsters as Baptists. There is no way that God would condone such behavior. These people are idiots who take advantage of their first amendment rights at the most inappropriate time possible.

Let me explain for those of you who have not heard of this group of gay-hating, anti-war, small minded (so called) "Baptists" from Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka Kansas. I refuse to link to them here but their domain name includes "godhatesfags". These people travel all over this great country, attending funerals of fallen soldiers. They carry signs that would make any red-blooded American's red blood boil! I cannot even imagine saying the things that these signs proclaim to anyone, much less to a mother after her son has given his life so I could stand on that street corner and protest!!! They protest at the funerals of fallen soldiers. Yes, you read that correctly! They protest at the funerals of fallen soldiers!! The thought of this makes my stomach turn. This has to be one of the best appetite suppressants ever. I can only imagine the pain that a family goes through after sacrificing a loved one in such an unselfish way. It is something that I have never experienced and pray every day that I never have to.

I just can't understand where these people think that they are in the right. No matter how you feel about our country, our government, or our military what right does that give you to make an appearance at a funeral holding a sign that says that God hated that person so that their family could see. What makes anyone in their right mind think that God HATES anybody?! Aren't Christians supposed to LOVEstand and unite against such action everyone as GOD loved everyone?! As a country, I believe that we should ! There is a time and a place for everything. This is clearly not appropriate. Click this link and find out just how hateful these people are!!! This is an interview with Shirley Phelps-Roper as she protested at a funeral in Arlington National Cemetery. This woman spits pure hatred as she speaks about the impending doom of our nation and how this country is waiting to "vomit". We're all going to be running for the hills because we've called God a liar one too many times. Come on, woman p-uhlease?! Get your head out of the sand and get some love in your heart!

America, no matter whether or not you support the war in Iraq, our president, or gay marriage surely you have a daughter, son, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, father, mother, neighbor, or friend who has served this great nation. What if you were attending their funeral and had to walk past signs that degraded them and rejoiced their death? It's unimaginable and should NOT be allowed. An anti-protest law needs to be upheld stating that NO ONE should be allowed to protest within boundaries of a funeral, first amendment or not! Let them go the steps of the US Capital, Congress, Supreme Court, or wherever else they feel the need to spit their venom, but keep them away from funerals. It's unnecessary and repulsive!

...and in my best Forrest Gump voice, "That's all I've got to say about that." :)
I'm putting away my soap box and going to bed now.

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Thursday, June 26, 2008

Thursday Thirteen

Interesting Facts About The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
USA

1. A guard takes 21 steps during his walk across the the tomb. Why? It alludes to the twenty-one gun salute, which is the highest honor given any military or foreign dignitary.

2. A guard hesitates for 21 seconds after his about face to begin his return walk for the same reason as stated above.

3. His gloves are moistened to prevent his losing his grip on the rifle.

4. He carries the rifle on the shoulder away from the tomb. After his march across the path,he executes an about face and moves the rifle to the outside shoulder.

5. Guards are changed every thirty minutes, twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year.

6. For a person to apply f or guard duty at the tomb, he must be between 5' 10" and 6' 2" tall and his waist size cannot exceed 30".

7. They must commit 2 years of life to guard the tomb, live in a barracks under the tomb, and cannot drink any alcohol on or off duty for the rest of their lives.

8. They cannot swear in public for the rest of their lives and cannot disgrace the uniform {fighting} or the tomb in anyway.

9. After two years, the guard is given a wreath pin that is worn on their lapel signifying they served as guard of the tomb. There are only 400 presently worn.

10. The guard must obey these rules for the rest of their lives or give up the wreath pin.

11. The shoes are specially made with very thick soles to keep the heat and cold from their feet. There are metal heel plates that extend to the top of the shoe in order to make the loud click as they come to a halt.

12. There are no wrinkles, folds or lint on the uniform. Guards dress for duty in front of a full-length mirror. Every guard spends five hours a day getting his uniforms ready for guard duty.

13. The first six months of duty a guard cannot talk to anyone, nor watch TV. All off duty time is spent studying the 175 notable people laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery .. A guard must memorize who they are and where they are interred. Among the notables are: President Taft, Joe E. Lewis {the boxer} and Medal of Honor winner Audie Murphy, {the most decorated soldier of WWII} of Hollywood fame.

...and I couldn't resist posting this:In 2003 as Hurricane Isabelle was approaching Washington , DC , our US Senate/House took 2 days off with anticipation of the storm. On the ABC evening news, it was reported that because of the dangers from the hurricane, the military members assigned the duty of guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier were given permission to suspend the assi gnment. They respectfully declined the offer, 'No way, Sir!' Soaked to the skin, marching in the pelting rain of a tropical storm, they said that guarding the Tomb was not just an assignment, it was the highest honor that can be afforded to a service person. The tomb has been patrolled continuously, 24/7, since 1930.

I am proud to be an American where there are soldiers who are so dedicated to this important monument!

***An anonymous commenter left a link to snopes saying this was all untrue. I will leave this link for you to check it out yourself.***

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Monday, May 26, 2008

Manic Monday - Star

A Tribute to our Stars: The Soldier


Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty.
-John F. Kennedy

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