This Is What Romney Said in May, 2012!

The question doesn't just stop at, who will lead us to a better United States, but who will be the President for all of the people!  Mitt in a secret fundraiser had a lot to say about the people in America that doesn't live the way he does.  We all do not have the same opportunities, but that doesn't make us bad people.  We struggle to put roofs over our heads and provide for our families, too!  Many of us just don't have the benefit of having large inheritances left from someone who had others to help build their wealth.  Somebody had to buy their products and somebody had to make them.  Anyway...

An excerpt from Mr. Romney:  "There are 47 percent of the people who will vote for the president no matter what. All right, there are 47 percent who are with him, who are dependent upon government, who believe that they are victims, who believe the government has a responsibility to care for them, who believe that they are entitled to health care, to food, to housing, to you-name-it. That that’s an entitlement. And the government should give it to them. And they will vote for this president no matter what. And I mean, the president starts off with 48, 49, he starts off with a huge number.

These are people who pay no income tax. Forty-seven percent of Americans pay no income tax. So our message of low taxes doesn’t connect. So he’ll be out there talking about tax cuts for the rich. I mean, that’s what they sell every four years. And so my job is not to worry about those people.

I’ll never convince them they should take personal responsibility and care for their lives. What I have to do is convince the 5 to 10 percent in the center that are independents, that are thoughtful, that look at voting one way or the other depending upon in some cases emotion, whether they like the guy or not".

Take Me To The King – Tamela Mann

These songs are dedicated to those of us that are still struggling with this journey we’re on. Be of good courage, my brothers and sisters, stay in your faith.

God Bless The USA - Lee Greenwood!

9/11/01 - 9/11/12 -11 Years!!!

Freedom Tower - April 17, 2012 - Photo by Mark Lennihan

Freedom Tower at Night - April 30, 2012 - Photo By Mark Lennihan

Nine-one-one is a date that permanently changed our way of life in America. It is another date that will live in infamy, just as December 7, 1941, when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor.  Most of us remembered what we were doing on 9/11/01 and still could not believe what took place.  19 Al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked 4 airplanes, two from American Airlines and two from United Airlines.  Two were flown into the Twin Towers at the World Trade Center, one was flown into the Pentagon and the other crashed outside of Shanksville, Pennsylvania.  Over Shanksville, the passengers fought back.  Forty lives were lost on that flight.  Heroes fought and died so that others would live.  Overall, almost 3,000 people died and as many families will forever be affected as the result of these terrorist actions.  So many men and women became heroes that day and should never be forgotten.  There are still first responders and others who are still dying and suffering from severe illnesses caused by the toxins.  I’m glad to see Congress pass the amendment to the Zadroga Act which expanded the list of cancers.  There is a lot of ill-will in this world but there are a lot more people who want to help others.  Remember, all of us are going through something, let’s try to be more understanding to each other.  Do something positive today to remember the victims and families of this tragic event.

Ain’t God Good?!!!!

You’ve heard that statement somewhere. You might have heard it in church, in the workplace, and around friends. I’ve even heard it around strangers. It stands for so many reasons but most of all it shows the appreciation of what God has done. “Ain’t God Good” just doesn’t mean how merciful and loving God is, it’s also about saving us from situations that we couldn’t get ourselves out of, even with the help of others! God stepped in when it appeared that there was no other hope. It is at that point we realize that we are not in control and our faith is rejuvenated when the impossible became possible. “Nothing is impossible to the Lord.” Once again, we recognize that miracles are taking place. We can say this statement because there are so many things to be grateful for. We forget the many blessings that we get because we take them for granted. The Apostle Paul went through many trials but he still recognized the love of God and his infinite mercy. He knew that it led his faith to become stronger and life closer to God. Know that this day, at an already appointed time, that when we are called home, that Our Lord, Jesus Christ, will be there. We all want to be ready because we don’t know when that time will come. Make a list of what you have and want. Now make a list of what you think the homeless, handicapped, incarcerated, and the terminally ill would want. I hope that you find how truly blessed that you are.

Michael Clarke Duncan, Rest In Peace!



Michael Clarke Duncan - 1957-2012 - 54 Years Old

There are many people that pass on from this life unnoticed and without any fame other than to the people and loved ones that are left behind.  We will all have to stand before the Judge when the time comes.  Not only are my prayers with the infamous, they are also with those that have left behind footprints in the hearts of many.  As I get older, I see that death does not discriminate from the old, young, gender, race, religion, politics, beauty, physical, and the powerful.  Please take a moment of silence for all of the unsung heroes, too!  We continue to pray for each other.

Truth Be Told!

Governor Mitt Romney said that President Obama let the American people down in during his nomination acceptance speech.  He vowed to move America past the President’s disappointments.  Do you really want to know who let America down?  Ask Congress, ask the Senate, and ask the Ultra-Conservative strategists who met the night of the President’s inauguration that plotted ways to make this a one-term president who failed.  We'll also disrespect him along the way.  They decided that they would attack in several areas to promote doubt and fear in the American people.  Ask Robert Draper who wrote “Do Not Ask What Good We Do: Inside the US House of Representatives.”  He said the following people attended a meeting in the Caucus Room in DC:  Republican Reps. Eric Cantor (Va.), Kevin McCarthy (Calif.), Paul Ryan (Wis.), Pete Sessions (Texas), Jeb Hensarling (Texas), Pete Hoekstra (Mich.) and Dan Lungren (Calif.), along with Republican Sens. Jim DeMint (S.C.), Jon Kyl (Ariz.), Tom Coburn (Okla.), John Ensign (Nev.) and Bob Corker (Tenn.). The non-lawmakers present included Newt Gingrich, several years removed from his presidential campaign, and Frank Luntz, the long-time Republican wordsmith. Notably absent were Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) - who, Draper writes, had an acrimonious relationship with Luntz.  Recognize any of these pyramids of righteousness?  These guys are more patriotic than most and more Christian than all.  How hypocritical can these people be?  They thrived on the lie that the President is a Muslim but don’t mention that Mitt is a Mormon.  That’s literally been kept out of the news.   It’s better to just lie out right and see how many people will believe it.  If necessary, apologize later.  Somebody needs to tell the absolute truth!  If you don’t believe me, disagree.  McConnell and Boehner might not have been there, but I’m sure that they got the message.  McConnell has said that he will do his best to make this a one-term president.  Rush Limbaugh said, “I hope Obama fails.”  And Rush used his radio show to prove it, too.  Now the Governor, the Republican Presidential Nominee, wants America to succeed.  Reaganesques?  Reagan wouldn't be accepted by his own part the way they moved to the extreme right.  No compromising and no giving in to the opposition.  I don’t know if any of you have ever read my blogs or will ever read them.  I’ve been a moderate over 40 years and don’t care if you call me a RINO.  I do know who I am and the challenges that I face.  I have been called worse names but I’ve learned that people when they are angry and afraid they will strike out.  The regrets might come later.  There are those that enjoys feeding them that fear.  These are the people that are content with destruction and division.  I’m amazed at the path our country has taken since a Black President took the helm.  Well, if they turned on President Bush, what would you expect?