The back and forth of this story has gone beyond belief. First amendment, politically correct, corporate obligations, freedom of speech, all of these are reasons for the elite to make their opinions valid. And all of it is crap. To me it is simple: Christianity versus secularism. There is an American Indian proverb which says: “Never criticize a man until you have walked a mile in his moccasins”. I have watched Duck Dynasty and read Phil’s book, “Happy, Happy, Happy”. At no time, either in the book or on the show, does this man and his family demonstrate anything other than love and faith. Their show is wholesome family entertainment. There is no foul language or nudity. There is not a mean streak in any of their antics. Anyone who has raised more than two children can see the playfulness of male siblings. I love that they do not curse. You never have to worry that someone is going to drop the “F” bomb or that there might be a wardrobe malfunction. Perhaps the show is not racy enough for A&E. Speaking of race, some are saying that Phil’s comments about having no race problem in the sixties is bias. I say, see the proverb above. Phil’s book states clearly that, as a child, his family was dirt poor. Scratching out a living on land that belonged to others. He was “poor white trash” in his own words. Poor people are too busy trying to survive to be racist and very often their world includes people of color who are also poor. You don’t tend to notice a racial divide in the form of political problems until you have some change in your pocket. Skin color does not matter when you and all of those around you are trying to survive.

Now, I have a question, much like the question that has never been answered on Benghazi. (Who pushed the video?) In this case, it is “Who pushed the interview with GQ?” I can see Phil being interviewed by “Field and Stream” or “Outdoor Living” but “GQ”??? Was that A&E’s idea? Was that their way of eliminating the man who refused their requests to say the before meal prayer without invoking the name of “Jesus”? Phil and his family do not just talk the talk, they walk the walk. People who try to condemn his words do not understand his devotion to his beliefs. The Bible tells us not to be lukewarm in our faith; this man is not. Some accuse him of being crass. Perhaps they mean that he does not use today’s language of political correctness. Hooray for you, Phil. It is all double speak anyway and I would rather hear the truth.

Sadly, Christians today are being forced to stifle their beliefs in order to allow less traditional lifestyles a place in the world. At the same time, those with less traditional lifestyles are encouraged to be intolerant of anyone with a differing opinion. Maybe the the argument around Phil should be tolerance versus intolerance. In that case, Phil wins. pic.twitter.com/k7uLurQ7rN.

Another American Indian proverb says [I am paraphrasing] that we all have two wolves inside of us, one evil and one good. The one who wins is the one we feed. Bon appetite, America.

I am enraged! Is this America or have we become Nazi Germany or communist Russia? The PC police are turning this country into just that.

Christians can expect to be punished for simply believing and professing their faith in their personal lives without harming others; while those who differ with them are free to express almost anything. In short, a true Christian believes “love the sinner, but not the sin”. Somehow that is not good enough for today’s citizenry. If you do not openly accept another person’s way of life, then you are castigated. They DEMAND acknowledgement with full acceptance while refusing to allow your personal beliefs to be professed. As Christians we know that every person is a child of God, and should be given the freedom to live as they choose without harm or malice. For the most part, Christians are tolerant but things are getting out of control. The PC police (whoever they are) have systematically exposed other lifestyles through television and movies which have become a form of desensitization. The more you see something, the easier it becomes to accept it. Then, slowly, the entire populace acquiesces. How very clever. Then there are the vocal outbursts making accusations that never occurred. Listen up, just because people do not agree with your way of life, it does not qualify as hate speech. We all have differing opinions, that is not cause for a war. Shame on those companies that try to control our personal belief system. The first amendment to our Constitution allows us that privilege  just as it allows others to practice as they choose. Why do you want to attack the first show since “Touched by an Angel”  that promotes good family values. The Duck Commander has demonstrated that he is a righteous man who has walked many difficult roads and has been sustained by his beliefs and his family values. I doubt that today’s yuppies would survive such obstacles. And those who quote the Bible with their “Love one another” sayings do not seem to realize that there is a difference between love and lust. Who are you to demand obeisance? Your lifestyle is not more valid than any Christian’s lifestyle.

Instead, why not inflict pressure on child molesters, those who commit honor killings, and radicals who would do harm to America. Oh, and here is another possibility: how about putting some pressure on a president who has repeatedly lied to the American people. That one is seemingly impossible because he knows enough about the constitution to walk all over it; and any challenges to his governance will always be met loudly with “you are a racist”.

This was sent to me via email and I felt it should be made public. It was posted on face book by a librarian from West Virginia, Danny McMillon.

We’re the battling boys of Benghazi
No fame, no glory, no paparazzi.
Just a fiery death in a blazing hell
Defending our country we loved so well.
It wasn’t our job, but we answered the call,
Fought to the Consulate and scaled the wall.
We pulled twenty Countrymen from the jaws of fate
Led them to safety, and stood at the gate.
Just the two of us, and foes by the score,
But we stood fast to bar the door.
Three calls for reinforcement, but all were denied,
So we fought, and we fought, and we fought ’til we died.
We gave our all for our Uncle Sam,
But Barack Obama didn’t give a damn.
Just two dead SEALs who carried the load
No thanks to us………we were just “Bumps In The Road”.

So will this reach every American with a computer? Or do we act like the press and give a pass to the uncaring and incompetent people who literally sat there in the White House, the State Department and the Pentagon and watched the SEALs’ execution on live streaming video and did absolutely nothing? The Obama Administration obviously won’t be held accountable because we apparently accept Hilary Clinton’s statement, “What difference does it make?”

This tribute to the Navy Seals does not mention two other Americans killed in that battle, one of them our Ambassador to Libya. There are so many questions about that night and this administration refuses to reveal the answers. I want to know who is really in charge? With all of the president’s denials, and empty promises, is there a “Wizard of Oz” behind the curtains of the White House? There are so many nefarious dealings and so much of the taxpayer’s money being thrown out to friends of the administration, that it is impossible to trust ANYTHING they say. To quote Mark Twain, “Denial ain’t just a river in Egypt.”

Since Oprah is so well known, I will presume that the world has heard her antagonistic remarks about the people of America and their attitude toward our teflon president. She recalled the outburst of Joe Wilson who broke decorum when he said, “you lie”;  however Oprah reported the words as, “you’re a liar”. There is a slight difference. In my opinion, the disrespect came from the president when he DID lie to the people. And he has lied repeatedly; about “Fast and Furious” about “Benghazi” about the IRS scandal, about Obamacare and on and on ad nauseum. Therefore, it is the president who disrespects the office with lack of integrity and a disdain for the people of America. The aforementioned lies would not have been tolerated by the press if those things were committed by any other president. This president capitalizes on the fact that he is black (well, half black) and bets that he will not be challenged because of his skin color. Anyone who disagrees with his policies is openly called a racist. I posit that most of the media will not challenge him because of their fear of being called a racist. The only reason to fear that kind of name calling is if you really are a racist and you don’t want it to be discovered.

Early in his first term, the president spoke about being bi-racial and said that he preferred to be known by his black heritage; in doing so, he disowns his white heritage. His actions while in office have demonstrated a bias against not only his white heritage, but white people as a whole. His malfeasance of office would have resulted in impeachment for any other president.

As for Ms. Winfree, she has proven to be a racist of the first degree. America has applauded her many accomplishments and has supported her efforts with vigor. But, now, America has “a level of disrespect”? Well, you get what you give. Perhaps she is upset about her latest attempt to vilify Americans in her film, “The Butler”. Did you really think that we are so stupid as to believe the poetic license that was taken with the facts; or that we would patronize a film that includes a traitor as part of the cast? You will have to peddle that pile of poop somewhere else, as, it appears, you are doing.

Generally speaking, Americans are not stupid. Younger Americans are idealistic but as they grow, they will see the truth. The truth is that we do not judge a person by the color of his skin; the election of 2008 proved that.  But he will be judged by the color of his politics. Lies, secrecy and intimidation are not the changes we expected. Unfortunately, this president has made it virtually impossible for Americans to trust another person of color in the most respected office in the world.

Since its inception, the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) has been the topic of hot dispute. In order to save space, I will refer to conservatives as C and liberals as L.

C – This bill has become too expensive.

L – You hate poor people.

C – Costs were underestimated and have tripled.

L – You hate poor people.

C – Additional regulations will reduce our workforce.

L – You are racist.

C – Workers will have to work less than 30 hours/week.

L – You are racist.

C – Regulations will force insurers out of the picture.

L – You want to shut down the government.

C – The size of the bill is too massive and complicated.

L – You want to shut down the government.

C – The president lied when he said you could keep your      insurance plan.

L – You hate the president because you are racist.

C – Healthcare decisions will be made by the IRS.

L – You want to shut down the government.

C – Why do we need the bill worded in 180 languages?

L – You want to shut down the government, you racist.

C – Insurance prices are rising because the bill forces insurers to comply with ridiculous demands.

L – You are against women’s rights and poor people.

C – Information you supply when you apply may be used for identity theft; there is no guarantee.

L – You hate the president because you are racist.

C – When you apply on line, the website does not work.

L – Give it time, you racist.

C – Government programs are rife with fraud.

L – You hate poor people.

C- Implementation of the bill is not fair, there are exclusions for certain groups.

L – You want to shut down the government.

C – Seniors over 70 with catastrophic illnesses will be given only palliative care.

L – You hate women.

I think you get the idea, any objection to the burdensome implementation of Obamacare is met not with rational explanations, but with irrational accusations. And the taxpayers are forced to pay the price. Will the penalty they incur be extracted from their 1040? We will see.

I once heard a comedienne whose routine included a reference to people who are nasty. She said that when they want to scare you they say, “F— you”. Her opinion was that that was not really a scary thing to say and if they really wanted to intimidate you they should say, “Audit you!”. It was funny at the time, but I would be careful about asking too many questions when you sign up. Since the IRS will be administering the program, the response is likely to be “Audit you!”.

After the most recent financial crisis and reopening of the government, the president spoke to the American people telling them not to read what bloggers write and not to listen to talk radio. Did he sign another executive order making himself the supreme ruler of the country?!? While he has diminished many of our freedoms, I still have the right to think for myself; I do not need him to tell me what to think or to give me permission for anything. Raise your hand, Mr. President, if you think you are God. News flash: YOU ARE NOT!  You may control what most of the media puts out, but that is because THEY are the racists and are afraid to say what is true. When you speak the truth, there is no fear. When your point of view is biased, your fears are manifested in an attack on the truth and most cowards, unable to see the truth because of their bias, will strike out at the truth in any way they can. Mom always said that people accuse you of the things they are guilty of. More and more, I find she was right.

Did the president really think that anyone would listen to him after his litany of lies and broken promises? Really smart Americans will seek out the sources he referred to. Of course, if you have been educated in the public school system and indoctrinated in one of our liberal colleges, you probably cannot think for yourself. Fortunately, my critical thinking ability is intact; I went to a parochial school where we learned proper English and mathematics. Your fawning press can only repeat what you tell them so you think that all of us should fall into a slavish adoring public. Sorry, sir, I can’t even stand to watch your appearances and must change the channel before I get sick. I just do not want to hear another lie; is that so wrong? When I was growing up, I broke some rules, as most children will. There were reprimands for the misdeed but lying would yield a double punishment. Somehow, I think that lesson was never taught in your home.

A vicious and vile name calling attack has had its desired effect. Once again, the American people are the losers. I think our first republican president is turning over in his grave. He paid the ultimate price to unite the country, though there was massive opposition. No one is asking today’s politicians to pay that price, but some backbone would do nicely. A pox on politics as usual. It is past the time to reverse the trend. The liberal lies to the populace have to be exposed. Damn the protocol! Joe Wilson (SC) was right when he said, “you lie” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgce06Yw2ro  Joe was right but protocol demanded an apology for his passionate outburst. I think the president should have to apologize for his lies, all of them. Our “liar-in-chief” cannot appear publicly without lying; and yet the media does not hold him accountable. They worship at his feet accusing anyone who disagrees with him of being a racist. Conservatives do not give a damn about the color of his skin; it is his political agenda with which they disagree. Lying is an abomination, or in his case an ‘obamanation’.

The inquiries into Benghazi, Fast and Furious, the IRS scandal, etc. have to be fast tracked. This president should be subpoenaed to appear before Congress and answer why no one has been, in his words, “held accountable”. He has used his position to intimidate those who would stand in his way. He has defended the rights of terrorists rather than the rights of American citizens and soldiers. His administration (and by extension he too) has extolled Islam while punishing Christianity. If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it isn’t necessarily Duck Dynasty.

Regarding the low polls: ignore them! Numbers can be made to say whatever the pollster wants to convey; you just ask the questions of the right (or wrong) people. The ‘divide and conquer’ strategy appears to have worked, in this case. Let that be a lesson. As for the verification of income to qualify for Obamacare, that point is a big fat nothing! The only verification that will be done will be on conservative applicants. We already know about the IRS bias so, if you are a Christian or a Tea Party member, expect to have your income verified and probably have to pay more and wait longer to have treatments approved. Liberals will be given a free ride and will most likely include names like Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, and other fictitious names as discovered in previous elections.

Despite what the media tries to convey, the Tea Party conservatives have the right approach. They are the heart and soul of America and their very existence scares the hell out of liberals. I hope they will wear the name calling as a badge of honor and a sign that they are feared. Yes, I am a political arsonist; I want to burn out the cronyism and blaze a path, once again, to American freedom.

All of us have heard the election rhetoric, “ Osama bin Laden is dead” but most of us do not realize that there is another Osama taking his place.

The old Osama was cunning and sly.

The new Osama is cunning and sly.

The old Osama had a minion of followers.

The new Osama has a minion of followers.

The old Osama had a plan of destruction.

The new Osama has a plan of destruction.

The old Osama had a phalanx ready to fall on their swords for his ideology.

The new Osama has a phalanx ready to fall on their swords for his ideology.

The old Osama wanted to inflict pain on western culture.

The new Osama wants to inflict pain on western culture.

The old Osama threatened and intimidated.

The new Osama threatens and intimidates.

The old Osama refused to negotiate.

The new Osama refuses to negotiate.

The old Osama promised his followers a heavenly reward.

The new Osama promises his followers an earthly reward and immunity.

The old Osama lived in the middle east.

The new Osama lives in Washington, D.C.

Recently, I received an email which raised my hackles. The information in the email concerned an application for food stamps. So, what’s he big deal? It was written in Arabic! In the past few months, I was told that my regular supplier of test strips for my glucose monitor was no longer authorized to supply my diabetic testing materials.  I would have to use another supplier that was approved. When my meter arrived, it had the option to choose a language, one of which was Arabic. I will probably need to increase my blood pressure medication if this continues.

My grandparents, both maternal and paternal, were emigrants. They came to America, as many before them, barely able to speak the English language. There were no programs for providing government benefits and no instructions written in their native tongue. They were happy to be free.  They did not expect a handout!  There is no shame in being poor. In fact, having been poor gives you an appreciation of whatever blessings you receive.

Somehow, politicians have given poverty a status which equals entitlement. They concoct more and more entitlements until the “so called” poor are actually receiving more for free than the hard working Americans are earning. And those hard working Americans are paying  burdensome taxes so that the politicians can devise another entitlement. So, who is helped in this process? Certainly not the poor, their numbers have increased. Not the taxpayers; they continue to have to pay more and more of their earnings and are not informed about where their tax dollars are being spent. Truly, the politicians are helping themselves; helping themselves to re-election while pretending to care. They do not care about the ordinary person; if they did, they would be spending their own money and time. Instead they keep their pockets full while dipping into the pockets of taxpayers.

Programs designed to help people should be presented in English. To assign languages other than English creates an attitude of separation from our values. It creates a division within our country that is unhealthy. If you want to take advantage of America’s opportunities, then you should learn the language. Don’t insult our generosity.

I think there are two reasons that I am so furious about the application written in Arabic. That particular culture stands for everything that America is against. For starters, we believe in freedom of religion, they kill those who they consider non-believers of their religion; we promote equality for women while they deny rights and denigrate their women; I could go on but one thing that makes you want to step away from it all is their dedicated campaign for jihad, a war against all who are not Muslim.

The more egregious reason for my vexation is the fact that American tax dollars are funding the support of those who openly vow to kill us.

After the Boston Marathon bombing, it was revealed that the bombers had entered our country under the guise of “political asylum” and had been afforded many of the entitlements provided by our American tax dollars. How many more of them are we providing for? And when will these politicians stop? After all, In the words of Sir Thomas Browne, “Charity begins at home”.

I am extremely offended! Every day there is news of Christians being denied their right to practice the religion of their choice. Somehow, the government wants us not to offend those who practice the Muslim faith of Islam while, at the same time, they offend and persecute  every Christian sect in America. Understand this: the first amendment to the Constitution GUARANTEES our right to freedom of worship. For those who do not know what that amendment says, here it is verbatim.

      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.

Note the absence of the phrase “separation of church and state”. The seculars, those who want to remove all mention of God from our culture, like to quote the separation phrase to push their agenda. That phrase was used by Thomas Jefferson in a letter to John Locke when he wanted to assure Locke that the new constitutional government would not be able to interfere with his (Locke’s) free exercise of religion. You see, many of the new colonists emigrated to escape the religious intolerance of the crown. They had beliefs different from the imposed religion and could have been imprisoned for their beliefs; hence the letter of assurance. A partial copy of the letter is copied here for your better understanding.

“Believing with you that religion is a matter which lies solely between Man & his God, that he owes account to none other for his faith or his worship, that the legitimate powers of government reach actions only, & not opinions, I contemplate with sovereign reverence that act of the whole American people which declared that their legislature should ‘make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof,’ thus building a wall of separation between Church and State.” 

The wall that exists is there to protect our right to worship as we choose and NOT to prevent us from worshipping.

In my opinion, every law that prohibits the free exercise of an individual’s right to worship, is unconstitutional. I never could understand how laws can be made to accommodate one person at the expense of a hundred people who disagree with that law. Yet, somehow, the courts have found for the minority. We are not allowed to offend the 20% but they are allowed to offend the 80%. (percentages approximated) Our soldiers are being told they cannot openly read their Bibles, Bible study groups are being told they cannot gather, organizations that normally begin their meetings with a prayer are being told that they cannot pray, schools that have always begun their festivities with a prayer are told they must refrain. What in God’s name is happening?!  Have we all been transported to a Muslim country? Our attorney general endeavors to defend the rights of Muslim extremists who attack our way of life. American citizens have shed their blood for the freedoms they are being denied; simultaneously, those who have spilled the blood of Americans are given rights that they, in my opinion, do not deserve. Why does this administration show favor to terrorists while persecuting American citizens? Something is rotten in the state of Denmark.

Another organization with a proclivity for twisting freedoms against the majority, is the A.C.L.U. My personal protest of their actions comes every Christmas when I send a religious Christmas card to their New York office. Inside I write “Merry Christmas” above my name then add, “ it’s freedom OF religion, not freedom FROM  religion ”.