I have pled before that I truly believe Christianity has a stake in this election. It is vital to our Lord that we raise our voice and assert the truths which we hold so dear. I have occasionally felt guilty over devoting so much verbiage to the contest and my feeble efforts to counteract what I feel is stacked deck by the media and their mavens.
Today, I arose early (5am) and was rewarded by the discovery of a brand new website, written by a man of obvious intellect and far greater experience and perception than I could ever muster. In a mad, mad world, he actually makes sense. In self-defense I should note that I have been upbeat and continued to avoid accepting opinions of people who are trapped in the urban jungles of blue state influence. Possibly, I see his genius in his total agreement with me. If you read what he has to present, I think you will not only agree, but also be enervated by his analysis.
True believers in the fundamental worth of our God-given Constitution and the nation which sprang from it, occasionally suffer from pangs of doubt over the possible outcome of this plebiscite. We have fallen victim to an intentional set up provided by the zealots of Obamunism. So, at the end of the day, let us pray that his evaluation is correct.
In His abiding love,
Cecil Moon
P.S. Don’t just think about it, get off your hands and GO VOTE!!!!
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Monday, November 3, 2008
Monday Morning Rant 62
So what has been the cost of the presidential campaign? I don’t mean the dollars which have reached absolutely ridiculous heights. So high in fact, that alone, it could provide the spending impetus which the economy needs to bring us back to normal. My back of the envelope figures suggest a figure in total of well over a billion dollars. Given the projections for each candidate at the moment, I’m rather pleased that so much of it has come from foreign entities. They obviously see some advantage to the candidate which they endorse which escapes me. Assuming an electorate of 160,000,000 it would come to about $6.25 per voter.. That of course does not include the expenditures for state and local office seekers.
The real loss has come from a collection of other matters which I believe are more important than the money. The first casualty has been “truth.” We use euphemisms like “spin” and “shading” to occlude the facts and then toss in a huge dose of critical thinking to produce outright lies. To avoid relating positive aspects of a candidate is as much a lie as striving to conceal one’s own favorite’s bad associations and stated plans. It is a matter of morality and one’s religion to measure each man’s willingness to bend the truth to his own ends. People of faith have little doubt about that which is and that which isn’t. Any failure to embrace honesty is first of all an offense against God inasmuch as He has commanded that we not bear false witness.
The second serious casualty of the campaign has been “civility.” I fully realize the importance of what is on the line in this race but that is no excuse to deeply penetrate the personal lives of spouses, children, and other innocent bystanders. The biggest target has been Sarah Palin and her family. They are admittedly, an imperfect family, just like yours and mine. What it has to do with one’s ability to govern escapes me. We have discarded any sense of decorum to advance political goals. Some of us find that admission of imperfection an endearing quality; others, just one more opportunity to manufacture false truths.
Another victim of the election efforts is transparency. The rule appears to be more in favor of concealing records and data than sharing it with the American people. Would you, as a future employer, consider hiring anyone to a sensitive position who would be reluctant to share information about his academic history, circumstances of his birth, his full military record, health records, his voting record in various assemblies or full information on his associates? We are asked to blindly accept as fact a multitude of claims which could be easily verified if the candidate were willing to have the data released.
So, past the money, we have sacrificed truth, civility and transparency for the opportunity to follow our own selfish reaction to promises and pie-in-the-sky programs which are inconsistent with the Constitution and common sense. God help us all.
The Presidents Speak
I found this thing and decided to share it with you in the interest of keeping a sense of light-heartedness. Click here and you will be up to date on the doings at Mount Rushmore. Go ahead, it would be funnier if it were not so true.
Someone Gets It
Regular readers are aware that I have nearly boundless admiration for Thomas Sowell and his cryptic commentary. The man is a genius in addition to having a perspective which I could never aspire to. Take the time to read his observations; you won’t be disappointed.
Aunt Zeituni
I know the Obama campaign is beyond embarrassment, but this little jewel is too precious to let go. Mark Steyn for the Corner at National Review has some remarks about the emergence of the fugitive aunt.
“Re: Different party, different rules [Mark Steyn]
Mark Levin is right. The Undocumented Auntie isn't even one of the 12, 15, 30, whatever million run-of-the-mill Undocumented-Americans who just wander into the country and decide to stay. She's one of the far more select number—half a million or so—who've been served a deportation order. She is, in law, not merely an illegal immigrant but what ICE call a "fugitive alien".
So when John Conyers gets huffy about "leaks", is it even possible to "leak" that someone's a "fugitive"? When regular boring US citizens are fugitives, they get pasted up on Post Office walls and written up in the papers. And, in the event that someone discovers that the guy on the lam is holed up at 27b Elm Street, there's not usually a wave of outrage on the appalling breach of the fugitive's privacy rights.
If I were Joe the Plumber, I'd ask Aunt Zeituni if I could move in. It's his best chance of a quiet life.”
And Finally
This is it! The hew and cry is nearly over and it’s our turn. We’ve heard it all; the promises, the platitudes, the twisting and the turning and now it’s up to us to sort it out and make a decision. There is much on the line which will have ramifications far beyond the results tomorrow. The future of the republic hangs in the balance and we have the choice of two men. By definition, they are men and as a consequence, have imperfections which we must either embrace or ignore. Contrary to what you may have been led to believe, neither one is a “Messiah.”
As I rank those things which I feel are most important, I have made a clear cut decision. In consideration of the unborn and a desire to offer them the protection which God would have me insist on; to continue the war on terror for the benefit of my grandchildren; to protect my rights for self-defense as guaranteed by the Second Amendment; and the furtherance of the enjoyment of liberty; I have no other choice but to vote for McCain/Palin.
If the above issues are important to you as well, I would encourage you to do the same. Either way, it is important that you be counted for whatever attitudes you hold.. Please join me tomorrow and—VOTE!
In His abiding love,
Cecil Moon
The real loss has come from a collection of other matters which I believe are more important than the money. The first casualty has been “truth.” We use euphemisms like “spin” and “shading” to occlude the facts and then toss in a huge dose of critical thinking to produce outright lies. To avoid relating positive aspects of a candidate is as much a lie as striving to conceal one’s own favorite’s bad associations and stated plans. It is a matter of morality and one’s religion to measure each man’s willingness to bend the truth to his own ends. People of faith have little doubt about that which is and that which isn’t. Any failure to embrace honesty is first of all an offense against God inasmuch as He has commanded that we not bear false witness.
The second serious casualty of the campaign has been “civility.” I fully realize the importance of what is on the line in this race but that is no excuse to deeply penetrate the personal lives of spouses, children, and other innocent bystanders. The biggest target has been Sarah Palin and her family. They are admittedly, an imperfect family, just like yours and mine. What it has to do with one’s ability to govern escapes me. We have discarded any sense of decorum to advance political goals. Some of us find that admission of imperfection an endearing quality; others, just one more opportunity to manufacture false truths.
Another victim of the election efforts is transparency. The rule appears to be more in favor of concealing records and data than sharing it with the American people. Would you, as a future employer, consider hiring anyone to a sensitive position who would be reluctant to share information about his academic history, circumstances of his birth, his full military record, health records, his voting record in various assemblies or full information on his associates? We are asked to blindly accept as fact a multitude of claims which could be easily verified if the candidate were willing to have the data released.
So, past the money, we have sacrificed truth, civility and transparency for the opportunity to follow our own selfish reaction to promises and pie-in-the-sky programs which are inconsistent with the Constitution and common sense. God help us all.
The Presidents Speak
I found this thing and decided to share it with you in the interest of keeping a sense of light-heartedness. Click here and you will be up to date on the doings at Mount Rushmore. Go ahead, it would be funnier if it were not so true.
Someone Gets It
Regular readers are aware that I have nearly boundless admiration for Thomas Sowell and his cryptic commentary. The man is a genius in addition to having a perspective which I could never aspire to. Take the time to read his observations; you won’t be disappointed.
Aunt Zeituni
I know the Obama campaign is beyond embarrassment, but this little jewel is too precious to let go. Mark Steyn for the Corner at National Review has some remarks about the emergence of the fugitive aunt.
“Re: Different party, different rules [Mark Steyn]
Mark Levin is right. The Undocumented Auntie isn't even one of the 12, 15, 30, whatever million run-of-the-mill Undocumented-Americans who just wander into the country and decide to stay. She's one of the far more select number—half a million or so—who've been served a deportation order. She is, in law, not merely an illegal immigrant but what ICE call a "fugitive alien".
So when John Conyers gets huffy about "leaks", is it even possible to "leak" that someone's a "fugitive"? When regular boring US citizens are fugitives, they get pasted up on Post Office walls and written up in the papers. And, in the event that someone discovers that the guy on the lam is holed up at 27b Elm Street, there's not usually a wave of outrage on the appalling breach of the fugitive's privacy rights.
If I were Joe the Plumber, I'd ask Aunt Zeituni if I could move in. It's his best chance of a quiet life.”
And Finally
This is it! The hew and cry is nearly over and it’s our turn. We’ve heard it all; the promises, the platitudes, the twisting and the turning and now it’s up to us to sort it out and make a decision. There is much on the line which will have ramifications far beyond the results tomorrow. The future of the republic hangs in the balance and we have the choice of two men. By definition, they are men and as a consequence, have imperfections which we must either embrace or ignore. Contrary to what you may have been led to believe, neither one is a “Messiah.”
As I rank those things which I feel are most important, I have made a clear cut decision. In consideration of the unborn and a desire to offer them the protection which God would have me insist on; to continue the war on terror for the benefit of my grandchildren; to protect my rights for self-defense as guaranteed by the Second Amendment; and the furtherance of the enjoyment of liberty; I have no other choice but to vote for McCain/Palin.
If the above issues are important to you as well, I would encourage you to do the same. Either way, it is important that you be counted for whatever attitudes you hold.. Please join me tomorrow and—VOTE!
In His abiding love,
Cecil Moon
Rev. James David Manning
I offer this link without apology for anything Rev. Manning says. This is a remarkable sermon and for the most of us, very unusual. It is refreshing even though it does have its coarse moments. As they say, it’s a cultural thing.
This link will take you to Pat Dollard’s website. When it comes up, scroll to the second picture and click on play. Settle back and enjoy listening to a preacher “tell it like it is.” I predict you will find this a singular event in a campaign which has lasted forever.
I became more comfortable watching when I scrolled down and eliminated the comments and tags. That of course is up to you. I found it easier to concentrate on what he had to say. If you have any interest in comments, after you view the video, you may continue to scroll and there they are.
I’m pretty well convinced you will have an idea of how Rev. Manning feels about things before it’s over.
http://patdollard.com/?p=49484
In His abiding love,
Cecil Moon
This link will take you to Pat Dollard’s website. When it comes up, scroll to the second picture and click on play. Settle back and enjoy listening to a preacher “tell it like it is.” I predict you will find this a singular event in a campaign which has lasted forever.
I became more comfortable watching when I scrolled down and eliminated the comments and tags. That of course is up to you. I found it easier to concentrate on what he had to say. If you have any interest in comments, after you view the video, you may continue to scroll and there they are.
I’m pretty well convinced you will have an idea of how Rev. Manning feels about things before it’s over.
http://patdollard.com/?p=49484
In His abiding love,
Cecil Moon
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Stop Killing Babies!
How does one come to grips with 40,000,000 unborn babies? I listen to this pundit and the other and they all seem to have a somewhat different opinion about what the candidates have as their primary thrust. Some say it’s the economy, some claim it’s the war, others claim it’s about taxes. My first, foremost, and final concern is the lives of the unborn.
As you know by now, I have five children, twenty grandchildren, and odds and ends of in-laws and “used to be’s” which I still consider a significant part of our extended family. Each one of these individuals is precious to me. I cannot imagine making the “choice” to not have any of them.. Each one is an integral part of the whole which we call; family. When personal disaster strikes and for whatever reason one ceases to be present, it causes me to grieve. I trouble God for the reasons for an individual’s departure whether it be by reason of death, divorce, alienation or what have you. In the midst of the pain of their loss I often ponder how anyone could willingly cause the death of any one for any reason.
I have been privileged in my life to know many people in the health care field. Although sometimes critical of their methods and their tendency to over treat I must confess that each of them genuinely sought to provide their best to whoever their patient might have been. They were dedicated to making everything whole. They, to an individual, sought the best in their power to restore good health, sometimes in the face of unconquerable odds. I strongly object to them being forced, in many cases against their will, to participate in the genocide of America’s youngest, most vulnerable citizens.
I confess to extreme intolerance of any person who would “lead” our country with this issue as a centerpiece of his campaign. Abortion is murder! Not only does our law prevent the premeditated taking of life, it is also a cornerstone of the instructions we have received from our scriptures. What part of “thou shalt not kill” do these people not understand? The cowardly attempt to shroud the issue in euphemisms like “choice” is not acceptable. Make your decisions on Tuesday based on the reality of the situation; they want to kill the children. They have killed the children. They wish to kill more of the children.
Even if Obama were everything which he claims to be and all my other fears—and they are many—were baseless, the abortion issue would be the deal breaker for me. I have written negatively about many other facets of his plans and associations but they shrink to insignificance when compared to the vile continuation of the murder of the unborn.
He has made no effort to downplay his eagerness to continue this policy. He has issued no denials of his position. He has not even tried very hard to soften the issue in platitudes and false promises. It is a promise which enthralls his base and lacking it would be a disaster for his hopes.
It is unpleasant to talk about but it is necessary. I have found that I have a voice to converse with complete strangers about it. I am not always received well and frankly I don’t care. This is matter which is far too important to ignore. If we can make one person fully understand this issue then it is my belief that we have an obligation—no a duty—to do just that.
This has occupied my mind since the beginning and I find myself encountering precious little children everywhere I go and shudder to think that we could possibly been deprived of their presence because of “choice.” It is a resource we cannot afford to ignore. It’s not that we need these tots for their numbers or other purposes; we need them to keep us focused on what this life is all about. If any man can ignore or for that matter encourage the deaths of 40,000,000 how could he possibly be entrusted with the well-being of over 300,000,000 others? This is serious stuff. We are morally obligated to do everything in our power, no matter how slight in the big picture, to prevent this travesty.
In His abiding love,
Cecil Moon
As you know by now, I have five children, twenty grandchildren, and odds and ends of in-laws and “used to be’s” which I still consider a significant part of our extended family. Each one of these individuals is precious to me. I cannot imagine making the “choice” to not have any of them.. Each one is an integral part of the whole which we call; family. When personal disaster strikes and for whatever reason one ceases to be present, it causes me to grieve. I trouble God for the reasons for an individual’s departure whether it be by reason of death, divorce, alienation or what have you. In the midst of the pain of their loss I often ponder how anyone could willingly cause the death of any one for any reason.
I have been privileged in my life to know many people in the health care field. Although sometimes critical of their methods and their tendency to over treat I must confess that each of them genuinely sought to provide their best to whoever their patient might have been. They were dedicated to making everything whole. They, to an individual, sought the best in their power to restore good health, sometimes in the face of unconquerable odds. I strongly object to them being forced, in many cases against their will, to participate in the genocide of America’s youngest, most vulnerable citizens.
I confess to extreme intolerance of any person who would “lead” our country with this issue as a centerpiece of his campaign. Abortion is murder! Not only does our law prevent the premeditated taking of life, it is also a cornerstone of the instructions we have received from our scriptures. What part of “thou shalt not kill” do these people not understand? The cowardly attempt to shroud the issue in euphemisms like “choice” is not acceptable. Make your decisions on Tuesday based on the reality of the situation; they want to kill the children. They have killed the children. They wish to kill more of the children.
Even if Obama were everything which he claims to be and all my other fears—and they are many—were baseless, the abortion issue would be the deal breaker for me. I have written negatively about many other facets of his plans and associations but they shrink to insignificance when compared to the vile continuation of the murder of the unborn.
He has made no effort to downplay his eagerness to continue this policy. He has issued no denials of his position. He has not even tried very hard to soften the issue in platitudes and false promises. It is a promise which enthralls his base and lacking it would be a disaster for his hopes.
It is unpleasant to talk about but it is necessary. I have found that I have a voice to converse with complete strangers about it. I am not always received well and frankly I don’t care. This is matter which is far too important to ignore. If we can make one person fully understand this issue then it is my belief that we have an obligation—no a duty—to do just that.
This has occupied my mind since the beginning and I find myself encountering precious little children everywhere I go and shudder to think that we could possibly been deprived of their presence because of “choice.” It is a resource we cannot afford to ignore. It’s not that we need these tots for their numbers or other purposes; we need them to keep us focused on what this life is all about. If any man can ignore or for that matter encourage the deaths of 40,000,000 how could he possibly be entrusted with the well-being of over 300,000,000 others? This is serious stuff. We are morally obligated to do everything in our power, no matter how slight in the big picture, to prevent this travesty.
In His abiding love,
Cecil Moon
Friday, October 31, 2008
More “Not Exactly” Reminders
We continue to examine some of the claims of Mr. Obama and seriously wonder if maybe the truth might not be better in the long run.
I was a professor of Law—Not Exactly, you were a senior lecturer on leave.
I was a Constitutional Lawyer—Not Exactly, you were a senior lecturer on leave.
Without me, there would be no ethics bill—Not Exactly, you didn’t write it, introduce it, change it, or create it.
The ethics bill was hard to pass—Not Exactly, it took just 14 days from start to finish.
I wrote a tough nuclear bill—Not Exactly, your bill was rejected by your own party for its pandering and lack of all regulation, mainly because of your nuclear donor, Exelon, from which David Axelrod came.
I have released my state records—Not Exactly, as of March 2008, state bills you sponsored or voted for have yet to released, exposing all the special interest’s pork hidden within.
I took on the Altgeld Gardens asbestos mess—Not Exactly, you were part of a large group of people who allegedly remedied Altgeld Gardens. You failed to mention anyone else but yourself in your books. The evidence of asbestos in Altgeld Gardens remains today.
My economics bill will help America—Not Exactly, your 111 economic policies were just combined into a proposal which lost 99-0, and even YOU voted against your own bill.
I have been a bold leader in Illinois—Not Exactly, even your own supporters claim to have not see bold action on your part.
I passed 26 of my own bills in one year—Not Exactly, they were not your bills but rather handed to you, after their creation by a fellow senator, to assist you in a future bid for higher office.
After those little reality checks it is time to “cleanse the palette.” I have a short video from a “real” American who clearly understands and loves his country. We don’t know his name. He is not advertising himself but rather his heartfelt and hard won beliefs.
The claim is made that the video has been viewed 11,000,000 times. That number would represent roughly 3% of the American people. I would be much more comfortable if that were 30% and not 3%. Please share it with anyone you can hold down long enough to view it.
I choose to believe that we are populated with more folks like this vet than we are with community organizers. I find their selfless devotion to their fellow citizens far more valuable to the nation.
I beg you, make no assumptions about this election. Your vote, and the vote of every single person you know is required if we are to continue this experiment in liberty. I hope by now that you realize that it is seriously threatened. You may possibly think your part is small; it is not and it is vital.
In His abiding love,
Cecil Moon
I was a professor of Law—Not Exactly, you were a senior lecturer on leave.
I was a Constitutional Lawyer—Not Exactly, you were a senior lecturer on leave.
Without me, there would be no ethics bill—Not Exactly, you didn’t write it, introduce it, change it, or create it.
The ethics bill was hard to pass—Not Exactly, it took just 14 days from start to finish.
I wrote a tough nuclear bill—Not Exactly, your bill was rejected by your own party for its pandering and lack of all regulation, mainly because of your nuclear donor, Exelon, from which David Axelrod came.
I have released my state records—Not Exactly, as of March 2008, state bills you sponsored or voted for have yet to released, exposing all the special interest’s pork hidden within.
I took on the Altgeld Gardens asbestos mess—Not Exactly, you were part of a large group of people who allegedly remedied Altgeld Gardens. You failed to mention anyone else but yourself in your books. The evidence of asbestos in Altgeld Gardens remains today.
My economics bill will help America—Not Exactly, your 111 economic policies were just combined into a proposal which lost 99-0, and even YOU voted against your own bill.
I have been a bold leader in Illinois—Not Exactly, even your own supporters claim to have not see bold action on your part.
I passed 26 of my own bills in one year—Not Exactly, they were not your bills but rather handed to you, after their creation by a fellow senator, to assist you in a future bid for higher office.
After those little reality checks it is time to “cleanse the palette.” I have a short video from a “real” American who clearly understands and loves his country. We don’t know his name. He is not advertising himself but rather his heartfelt and hard won beliefs.
The claim is made that the video has been viewed 11,000,000 times. That number would represent roughly 3% of the American people. I would be much more comfortable if that were 30% and not 3%. Please share it with anyone you can hold down long enough to view it.
I choose to believe that we are populated with more folks like this vet than we are with community organizers. I find their selfless devotion to their fellow citizens far more valuable to the nation.
I beg you, make no assumptions about this election. Your vote, and the vote of every single person you know is required if we are to continue this experiment in liberty. I hope by now that you realize that it is seriously threatened. You may possibly think your part is small; it is not and it is vital.
In His abiding love,
Cecil Moon
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Could it be Worse than Carter?
I frequently allude to James Earl Carter’s administration (1977-1980) as the low point in the performance of American presidents. In the intervening twenty-eight years the people have only chosen one Democrat to assume the White House. His clumsiness and clueless foreign policy was supposedly balanced by his role as a Sunday school teacher. The peanut farmer proved no match for the leader of Iran and was embarrassed and politically damaged as a result of the hostage crisis. He did approve one lame attempt to rescue them but it took a total change of attitude in the oval office to resolve the matter.
Ronald Reagan took office in January 1981 and the hostage issue was concluded the very next day. It was well understood that Reagan would brook no such nonsense and the hostages were returned.
Mr. Carter also left us with another matter which provides interesting theater for those who follow such things. It was he who signed into law the registration of eligible young men for the military. Most liberals are unaware of this and are genuinely shocked when the truth is demonstrated to them. I thought of this as I thumbed through a newly acquired World Almanac 2008. In the process, I came across another set of very interesting facts.
In the aggregate, over the last sixty years, the highest average prices for crops occurred in 1980! Judging from my latest trips to the super market, I would have certainly thought that untrue. Obviously, there are exceptions, but on the whole, that has been the high water mark for the crops of US farmers. I love farmers and I love to see them financially secure but I also realize that their bonanza is a burden for consumers. Let’s take a look at some prices for comparison:
Commodity-----------1960———1980———1999———2006
Corn, bshl--------------$1.00--------$3.11-------$1.82-------$3.20
Soybeans, bshl---------$2.13--------$7.57--------$4.62------ $6.20
Wheat, bshl------------$1.74---------$3.91--------$2.48-------$4.26
Hay, 480# bale-------- $21.70-------$71.00-------$76.90------$109.00
Cotton seed-----------$42.50-------$129 00------$89.00------$110.
Peanuts--------------- $10.00------$25.10--------$25.40------$17.20
Potatoes---------------$2.00-------$6.55---------$5.77------- $7.42
Rice-------------------$4.55------ $12.80------- $5.93--------$9.75
Oats, bshl.-------------$.60--------$1.79---------$1.12--------$1.87
If you need more commodities, check page 92 of The World Almanac 2008, World Almanac Books.
These sky-high prices may not be attributed to the current pressures on many of them. Their use in bio-fuel production has elevated the price in an unnatural spiral. The prices shown here, especially 1980, were the result of extremely high interest rates and fiscal mismanagement at the highest levels of government. If prohibitive interest rates ban buying tools, you must reduce your production. When the production is decreased and the demand remains the same or increases, the market price soars. The biggest failure was the farmer’s ability to stay liquid and increase his output to take advantage of the escalating price. If you can’t get the money to buy the seed, fertilizer, pesticides and fuel to plant the crop you can’t reap the benefits.
In the midst of all this and to assuage his guilt over the poor, Carter engineered the Community Reinvestment Act and set up the failure of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and other important financial institutions. So what does this have to do with our current situation?
In my Opinion, Obama is Jimmy Carter to the 10th power. Carter’s socialism was tempered by his misinterpreted Deacon’s view of the world and his failure to read all of text in the Good Book and not just that which justified his social ends. I do not believe that Obama gives a whit about the text and only uses those hunks and chunks which justify his excuses for the socialism he adores. Although all of Carter’s friends were not saints, they at least showed a measure of caring for the country. He was not totally surrounded by those who seek the outright destruction of America as we know it. Unlike the current candidate he did not court the likes of Ayers, Wright, Rezko, Alinsky, Dohrn, Phleger, and on and on and on.
Be not deceived; this is no hick Georgia peanut farmer who threatens the republic. It is a well packaged, expertly merchandised, deceiver of extreme talent in community disruption. His denials not withstanding, he is in the company of those with whom most of America disagrees if they only thought about it. He mocks God with his pretenses, lies about his true background, and has no intention of modulating his actions. Do not foolishly believe that his disrespect for life extends only to the unborn. Unlike most candidates, I truly believe that he will attempt to implement his ideas during a presidency. God help us all!
In His abiding love,
Cecil Moon
Ronald Reagan took office in January 1981 and the hostage issue was concluded the very next day. It was well understood that Reagan would brook no such nonsense and the hostages were returned.
Mr. Carter also left us with another matter which provides interesting theater for those who follow such things. It was he who signed into law the registration of eligible young men for the military. Most liberals are unaware of this and are genuinely shocked when the truth is demonstrated to them. I thought of this as I thumbed through a newly acquired World Almanac 2008. In the process, I came across another set of very interesting facts.
In the aggregate, over the last sixty years, the highest average prices for crops occurred in 1980! Judging from my latest trips to the super market, I would have certainly thought that untrue. Obviously, there are exceptions, but on the whole, that has been the high water mark for the crops of US farmers. I love farmers and I love to see them financially secure but I also realize that their bonanza is a burden for consumers. Let’s take a look at some prices for comparison:
Commodity-----------1960———1980———1999———2006
Corn, bshl--------------$1.00--------$3.11-------$1.82-------$3.20
Soybeans, bshl---------$2.13--------$7.57--------$4.62------ $6.20
Wheat, bshl------------$1.74---------$3.91--------$2.48-------$4.26
Hay, 480# bale-------- $21.70-------$71.00-------$76.90------$109.00
Cotton seed-----------$42.50-------$129 00------$89.00------$110.
Peanuts--------------- $10.00------$25.10--------$25.40------$17.20
Potatoes---------------$2.00-------$6.55---------$5.77------- $7.42
Rice-------------------$4.55------ $12.80------- $5.93--------$9.75
Oats, bshl.-------------$.60--------$1.79---------$1.12--------$1.87
If you need more commodities, check page 92 of The World Almanac 2008, World Almanac Books.
These sky-high prices may not be attributed to the current pressures on many of them. Their use in bio-fuel production has elevated the price in an unnatural spiral. The prices shown here, especially 1980, were the result of extremely high interest rates and fiscal mismanagement at the highest levels of government. If prohibitive interest rates ban buying tools, you must reduce your production. When the production is decreased and the demand remains the same or increases, the market price soars. The biggest failure was the farmer’s ability to stay liquid and increase his output to take advantage of the escalating price. If you can’t get the money to buy the seed, fertilizer, pesticides and fuel to plant the crop you can’t reap the benefits.
In the midst of all this and to assuage his guilt over the poor, Carter engineered the Community Reinvestment Act and set up the failure of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and other important financial institutions. So what does this have to do with our current situation?
In my Opinion, Obama is Jimmy Carter to the 10th power. Carter’s socialism was tempered by his misinterpreted Deacon’s view of the world and his failure to read all of text in the Good Book and not just that which justified his social ends. I do not believe that Obama gives a whit about the text and only uses those hunks and chunks which justify his excuses for the socialism he adores. Although all of Carter’s friends were not saints, they at least showed a measure of caring for the country. He was not totally surrounded by those who seek the outright destruction of America as we know it. Unlike the current candidate he did not court the likes of Ayers, Wright, Rezko, Alinsky, Dohrn, Phleger, and on and on and on.
Be not deceived; this is no hick Georgia peanut farmer who threatens the republic. It is a well packaged, expertly merchandised, deceiver of extreme talent in community disruption. His denials not withstanding, he is in the company of those with whom most of America disagrees if they only thought about it. He mocks God with his pretenses, lies about his true background, and has no intention of modulating his actions. Do not foolishly believe that his disrespect for life extends only to the unborn. Unlike most candidates, I truly believe that he will attempt to implement his ideas during a presidency. God help us all!
In His abiding love,
Cecil Moon
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Even a Blind Hog . . . .
You know the rest. Like many mini-homilies, it has the cruel ring of truth. Howard Stern is not one of my favorite media personalities. I find him overbearing, sometimes gutter minded, and a person who appeals more to a teenage boy mentality than adult. I do, however, defend his right to speak his mind whether I agree or not. He needs little encouragement to do so.
This particular segment came up and I reluctantly admit that it is priceless. It is a verification of a long held belief about the motivation to back a specific candidate. It’s short and will give you special insight into the minds of those who support Obamunism.
Early in our journey with Christ, we are often imbued with strong emotional feelings which drive us to associate with believers, teachers, preachers, congregations and then spread the word. We soon discover that emotion is insufficient to share the gospel with others. It is then we turn to our scriptures for support; to learn the essential truths about the Figure to whom we assign our devotion. We may then study, discuss, share, and continue the learning process until we draw our last breath. It is then we are able to not only objectify our Master but become a capable witness.
It’s not enough to isolate individual events in the gospel story. Yes, walking on water, feeding a multitude, resurrection of the dead, and retention of the stories of various miracles is an important part of the reason we turn our eyes and hearts to Christ as we do. More important is linking these events to the total experience and then in turn realizing how they affect our life for eternity. Our baptism is not an end but rather a scant beginning. I believe it is our growth from there which leads us to the ultimate association with the Divine.
The folks interviewed on the link above are obviously driven only by one very small aspect of the candidate. Given the answers to the interviewer’s questions we may conclude that they only share one common and emotional belief. The easy path is to dismiss their responses to ignorance and a failure of self-education. I seriously doubt they have done enough research to understand or for that matter, even hear what the candidate has promised for them. It is far more likely that they, in their minds, look at the TV screen and see a mirror image with a far better vocabulary.
As I inventory the public figures for whom I have tremendous respect, I find Thomas Sowell, Clarence Thomas, William Raspberry, Tiger Woods, J.C. Watts, Michael Jordan, and many others who embody the characteristics which I see as important. I admire them because of the qualities which they project in their lives and their well-reasoned approach to life. I would happily vote for any of them for any office they might seek. I would do so because of demonstrated accomplishment and attitude and for no other reason. I would also encourage you to do the same. Each has a repertoire of good works, public service, faith, and belief in America.
Unfortunately, to my knowledge, none are currently running for office. Too bad! Only one, Thomas, has a position in government and only one, Watts, has previously held one. To accept skin color as either an endorsement or a disqualifier is just plain foolishness. It is degrading to view it either way. I have lived long enough to remember seeing “colored only” signs on restroom doors, “whites only” on public water fountains (that’s ‘bubblers’ for you cheese heads,) and hotels with single race signs. I would fight to the death to avoid the recurrence of such signage. This emphasis on skin color is a cancer on the body of America. Dare I say that to exploit it is “unpatriotic?” Yes, I shall, and note that it is the antithesis of everything I hold dear about my country.
While there is no mandated “right to vote,” there is certainly a responsibility as a citizen. There is also an unlegislated duty to understand the issues, fit them to your own moral code and beliefs and act accordingly. The sightless pig finds his reward by chance. We have the opportunity to form our opinions by research and prayer. Please do both.
In His abiding love,
Cecil Moon
This particular segment came up and I reluctantly admit that it is priceless. It is a verification of a long held belief about the motivation to back a specific candidate. It’s short and will give you special insight into the minds of those who support Obamunism.
Early in our journey with Christ, we are often imbued with strong emotional feelings which drive us to associate with believers, teachers, preachers, congregations and then spread the word. We soon discover that emotion is insufficient to share the gospel with others. It is then we turn to our scriptures for support; to learn the essential truths about the Figure to whom we assign our devotion. We may then study, discuss, share, and continue the learning process until we draw our last breath. It is then we are able to not only objectify our Master but become a capable witness.
It’s not enough to isolate individual events in the gospel story. Yes, walking on water, feeding a multitude, resurrection of the dead, and retention of the stories of various miracles is an important part of the reason we turn our eyes and hearts to Christ as we do. More important is linking these events to the total experience and then in turn realizing how they affect our life for eternity. Our baptism is not an end but rather a scant beginning. I believe it is our growth from there which leads us to the ultimate association with the Divine.
The folks interviewed on the link above are obviously driven only by one very small aspect of the candidate. Given the answers to the interviewer’s questions we may conclude that they only share one common and emotional belief. The easy path is to dismiss their responses to ignorance and a failure of self-education. I seriously doubt they have done enough research to understand or for that matter, even hear what the candidate has promised for them. It is far more likely that they, in their minds, look at the TV screen and see a mirror image with a far better vocabulary.
As I inventory the public figures for whom I have tremendous respect, I find Thomas Sowell, Clarence Thomas, William Raspberry, Tiger Woods, J.C. Watts, Michael Jordan, and many others who embody the characteristics which I see as important. I admire them because of the qualities which they project in their lives and their well-reasoned approach to life. I would happily vote for any of them for any office they might seek. I would do so because of demonstrated accomplishment and attitude and for no other reason. I would also encourage you to do the same. Each has a repertoire of good works, public service, faith, and belief in America.
Unfortunately, to my knowledge, none are currently running for office. Too bad! Only one, Thomas, has a position in government and only one, Watts, has previously held one. To accept skin color as either an endorsement or a disqualifier is just plain foolishness. It is degrading to view it either way. I have lived long enough to remember seeing “colored only” signs on restroom doors, “whites only” on public water fountains (that’s ‘bubblers’ for you cheese heads,) and hotels with single race signs. I would fight to the death to avoid the recurrence of such signage. This emphasis on skin color is a cancer on the body of America. Dare I say that to exploit it is “unpatriotic?” Yes, I shall, and note that it is the antithesis of everything I hold dear about my country.
While there is no mandated “right to vote,” there is certainly a responsibility as a citizen. There is also an unlegislated duty to understand the issues, fit them to your own moral code and beliefs and act accordingly. The sightless pig finds his reward by chance. We have the opportunity to form our opinions by research and prayer. Please do both.
In His abiding love,
Cecil Moon
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