A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....03-02-06...JohnHuang2's ~ My Two Cents

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[dutchess]

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Dems still in bad shape
by JohnHuang2

Poll: Bush Ratings At All-Time Low declared CBS News on its online home page. Everyone was shocked. CBS is still in business? "The latest CBS News poll finds President Bush's approval rating has fallen to an all-time low of 34 percent, while pessimism about the Iraq war has risen to a new high." Bleak polling data like this suggests you can probably rule-out a Bush third term.

So Democrats are in great shape, no? Let's see.

In Ohio, Democrats are trying to defeat "vulnerable" GOP Congresswoman Jean Schmidt. To do this, the party is rallying around state Senator Charlie Wilson. The Hill reports that Ohio Congressman Ted Strickland, "who is giving up his seat to run for governor, said Friday he would support Wilson. A dozen Democratic county chairman endorsed Wilson . . ." On a roll, Wilson failed to get on the ballot. For the Democrat primary. He needed a whopping 50 valid signatures.

Again in Ohio, Democrats are trying to unseat "vulnerable" GOP Congressman Bob Ney, who's "vulnerable" because of ties to Jack Abramoff who's tied to Sen. Harry Reid who isn't "vulnerable." The AP reports that Democrats "failed three times to recruit experienced elected officials to run against" the Congressman, so now they're stuck with "lesser-known" losers "against one of their top political targets in a race they've been touting for months."

On Iraq, mere weeks away from the third anniversary of Saddam's removal from power, Democrats "have failed to hammer out a unified strategy for what the US should do next" (Financial Times, 2/6). Half the party favors immediate withdrawal. The other half favors almost immediate withdrawal. To convince the American people they're not that weak on defense, the party's running a bunch of military veterans for seats in Congress. Running war veterans for office worked so well for Democrats in 2004.

After two months of beating up on President Bush for spying on al-Qaeda agents on U.S. soil, Bush "appears to be making headway with his defense of the government's authority to conduct warrantless wiretaps of suspected terrorists," reports the Pew Research Center about their latest poll. "By 54%-43%, the public believes it is generally right for the government to monitor communications of Americans suspected of having terrorist ties without first obtaining permission from the courts. In early January, the public was evenly divided over this issue."

But, showing its great sense of timing, the New York Times is suing the Pentagon for documents containing the names of al-Qaeda-Americans and groups who were "spied" on by the NSA. And Republicans still think there's a liberal media.

On fundraising, Robert Novak reports that Howard Dean's DNC "continues to worry" Dems. "This cycle, (Dean) has now spent roughly every penny he has raised." Meanwhile, the GOP "had a stunning month of fundraising, with the National Republican Senatorial Committee finally besting its Democratic counterpart, more than doubling its take."

Democrats are so worried about how weak they look on national security matters that after years of accusing Bush of being a racist warmongering Arab-hater, now they say Bush isn't tough enough on Arabs and oppose the Dubai Ports World contract because, under the deal, the terminals at six major seaports will be run by Arabs. The terminals are currently run by a British firm, Peninsular and Oriental. Concerned Democrats are concerned that the UAE, which owns Dubai Ports World, has terrorists -- unlike terrorist-free London.

The UAE allows U.S. ships to dock in its waters, helps the Great Satan gather intel and is a strong partner in the War on Terror. That's 3 reasons right there for Democrats to oppose the deal.

Democrats -- who think the world would be a safer place if Saddam were still in power and who go bananas over Bush's spying on al-Qaeda without the proper court papers --.have been pushed to the sidelines. And that's where they're staying.

Anyway, that's...

My two cents

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[dutchess]

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, One Nation Under God, Indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for All.

[dutchess]

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It's Thursday and another tell it like it is essay from our favorite resident author..Our local voice of reason! IT will surely put a smile on your face!!! ENJOY!!!

[Aeronaut]

Hi Dutchess. (Sorry, drive-by FReeping, gotta go back to work).

[Pippin]

Er, Just now posting the thread?

Well, good things are worth waiting for! :o)

And if it's you and JH2....WOW!

[MEG33]

Power blackout.

[The Mayor]

March 2, 2006

Read It Aloud

Read:
1 Timothy 4:6-16

Give attention to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. —1 Timothy 4:13

Bible In One Year: Numbers 26-27; Mark 8:1-21

We are blessed with many wonderful translations of the Bible these days, so it's hard for us to realize that for more than 350 years one version was used by much of the English-speaking world. Today some people recoil at the King James' "thees," "thous," and "verilys." Yet there is something beautiful about hearing it read aloud, especially familiar passages like the 23rd Psalm.

In God's Secretaries, author Adam Nicolson chronicles the King James translators' sensitivity to sound. He says that the 12 men sat around the room listening to the text being read aloud. They felt that what governed the acceptability of a particular verse was not only accuracy to the original language, but a pleasant sound of the words.

Paul understood the power of the spoken Word. To the young pastor Timothy he instructed public Bible reading: "Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine" (1 Timothy 4:13).

The Word of God stirs the heart when it enters the believer's ear. So whatever version you're reading in your quiet time, in family devotions, or in a church service, remember the power of the spoken Word. Look for opportunities to read it aloud. —Dennis Fisher

We need to take the time each day
To read God's Word and pray,
And listen for what He might say
To guide us on our way. —Sper

God speaks through His Word—take time to listen.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
How Can I Know God Through His Book?

[Pippin]

Yikes!

That'll put the kibosh on anything!

[dutchess]

Hey pippin!!! Yes...better late then never :o) (lost our power this morning...just got it back!) Hate when that happens!!! ((((pipster)))))

[HuntsvilleTxVeteran]

http://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1588345/posts

Do you think this URL is worthy of your ping list?
Thanks either way.

[dutchess]

Hey Aeronaut. Thanks for the drive-by! Great to see you!

[dutchess]

Hi Meg. Thanks for "holding down the fort". One never appreciates electricity until one is without :o) (and talk about freeper withdrawal!!!!!)

[Pippin]

(((Dutchess)))

Glad you have power again.

[dutchess]

Thanks for the link and heads up. Scarry stuff indeed. It's amazing how this was so ignored by the mainstream media. Can you imagine if it had happened under GWB's watch????

[MEG33]

Thanks for your great presentation!

John..Thank you for another great essay!

[JustAmy]

Another one out of the park, JH2.

Thank you ..... it was worth the wait.

[Diver Dave]

Well worth the wait for you to get your power back on.

Great job once again - both of you!

[dutchess]

God Bless Our Military
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Below are names of some of our FReepers' loved ones who are serving our country. If you have someone you would like to add, please address a post to Billie; Dutchess, The Mayor, DollyCali or GodBlessUSA and we will add their name to this list. As we pray for them, we pray also for all our nation’s leaders, and military personnel, and their families and friends. May God hold them close to His heart.

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We ask Lord, that You guide the leaders of our great country in their hour of decision. The burden that has been placed on their shoulders is overwhelming. We ask that with Your infinite wisdom You guide them gently to the right decisions.

Please give us the strength, Lord, to get through each difficult and devastating day that faces each of us and our country. Protect and guide our Military that are now being called to duty, strengthen them in their trials and temptations; give them courage to face the perils which beset them; and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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gator girl........................husband severa............husband, brother Maigrey............................cousin mystery-ak.............son, husband Gogrammy...................grandson Inspectorette.......................son Blessed American..........nephew Slip18..........................nephew Diver Dave.......niece, nephew ConspiracyGuy........2 nephews sneakers..............................son weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw jamaly.................brotherinlaw Future Snake Eater..........cousin WaterDragon.............grandson WaterDragon...........son-in-law BeforeISleep...................son kimmie7......................brother Armymarinemom............3 sons american_ranger.............son LadyX.........................grandson fawn796.......................nephew Dubya............................nephew ValerieUSA....................2 sons Lakeside........................2 sons LakeLady......................nephew Spruce.........................daughter Philman_36..............2 nephews bjcintennessee.......son, niece TheMayor...............friends'son mhking.........................cousin eaglesiniowa.....................son visualops..........................cousin auboy.............................cousin Ladysmith..nephew, friend's son tina07......soninlaw & his friend Katydidnt.............................son MontanaCowgirlCop.......brother Colorado Slim................nephew Tapatio....................2 nephews Kramster.....................stepson Alouette................................son Q6-God...................twin brother jkphoto........................nephew Socratic......................nephew LoneRedRanger...brother-in-law JesseJane...............cousin Previously A-Lurker.....brother MississippyMuddy........sister MississippyMuddy.....2 nephews tiggywinkle...............cousin CyberAnt..................nephew JFC........................nephew Earthdweller...........nephew WakeUpandVote............brother MEG33....................grandson Q6-God.....................active duty Warrior Nurse...........active duty SK1 Thurman...........active duty David Osborne.........active duty fc2tomschermuly......active duty bkwells....................active duty LongCut....................active duty cjk...........................active duty Trish.........................active duty ODC-GIRL.................active duty AF_Blue...................active duty Notwithstanding.......active duty thumperusn..............active duty Veloxherc.................active duty Don Simmons...........active duty wingnutx...................active duty Old Sarge.................active duty CGblue.....................active duty bigghurtt...................active duty frankiep....................active duty veeceeque..............active duty JRios1968..............active duty NoLongerFreeState..active duty CMS.......................active duty

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[JustAmy]

Good morning, Dutchess. Happy Thursday.
Wonderful presentation. It was worth waiting for.
I enjoy seeing yours and JH2's teamwork.
It makes Thursdays special.

Thank you for today's thread.

[dutchess]

Thanks all. Now I need to get back to my "real" job :o) BBL!

[JustAmy]

Just in case you ever get these two environments mixed up, this should make things a little bit clearer.

IN PRISON..........you spend the majority of your time in an 10X10 cell.
AT WORK............you spend the majority of your time in an 8X8 cubicle.

IN PRISON.........you get three meals a day.
AT WORK...........you get a break for one meal and you have to pay for it.

IN PRISON..........you get time off for good behavior.
AT WORK............you get more work for good behavior.

IN PRISON..........the guard locks and unlocks all the doors for you.
AT WORK............you must often carry a security card and open all the doors for yourself.

IN PRISON..........you can watch TV and play games.
AT WORK...........you could get fired for watching TV and playing games.

IN PRISON.........you get your own toilet.
AT WORK..........you have to share the toilet with some people who pee on the seat.

IN PRISON..........they allow your family and friends to visit.
AT WORK............you aren't even supposed to speak to your family.

IN PRISON.........all expenses are paid by the taxpayers with no work required.
AT WORK............you get to pay all your expenses to go to work, and they deduct taxes from your salary to pay for prisoners.

IN PRISON..........you spend most of your life inside bars wanting to get out.
AT WORK ..........you spend most of your time wanting to get out and go inside bars.

IN PRISON .........you must deal with sadistic wardens.
AT WORK...........they are called managers.

Now get back to work. you're not getting paid to check emails or the FReeRepublic!