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  • Mark Dayton & Brick Tamland: Separated at Birth?
    Minnesota Gubernatorial Candidate Mark Dayton, and Brick Tamland, from the movie Anchorman:





    The similarities are positively eerie.

    That is all.

  • Regarding the Koran insanity...
    Just a few random thoughts regarding the big to-do being made regarding the Gainesville, FL idiot pastor of a church of 30 followers for (gasp-) burning a Koran.

    My question is thus: Why?

    I mean, what is the interest of the lamestream media in hyping this story? Are they hoping for a self-fulfilling prophecy, praying against hope for Islamic-initiated carnage resultant from the hype, providing fodder for the next news cycle?

    Does this scenario sound vaguely familiar?

    If nothing else, this kerfuffle has made it abundantly clear that in over two centuries of covering news, the Fourth Estate has yet to rise above its genetic tendency toward yellow journalism.

    That being said, if any unrest arises from this non-event that does result in death or mayhem, it will ironically be those same lamebrains in the media who unnecessarily stirred the pot that will make excuses for those who practice the mayhem.

    You see, the leftist media can't seem to bring itself to hold the same level of accountability toward Muslims with respect to inflicting pain, suffering and mayhem commensurate with their Western counterparts.

    The fact that we don't hold the 'Arab Street' to the same moral standards of behavior and assume ability for rational thought commensurate with the rest of humanity only enables their sub-human animalistic behavior.

    So why does the leftist media not only attempt to stir up but actually appear to relish Islamic-inflicted mayhem?

    Something tells me that it's about a little bit more than merely trying to stir up fodder for the next news cycle.

    As a matter of fact, Jamie Glazov seems to provide the best answer.

    To paraphrase an old Arabic/Chinese proverb, any enemy of my enemy is my friend.

    Nuff said.

  • Welcome to the Idiocracy
    If you've never seen the movie "Idiocracy" you should.

    This movie envisions a future society void of intelligence due to the phenomenon that stupid people bred at twice the rate of intellectuals, effectively dumbing down society in the process.

    Which brings me to this story:

    Low-literacy adults to increase 25% by 2031: report

    CBC News
    The number of Canadian adults with low literacy levels will increase 25 per cent in the next two decades, creating a "literacy dilemma" if the problem isn't addressed immediately, a new report says.

    By 2031, more than 15 million Canadian adults — three million more than today — will have low literacy levels, the Canadian Council on Learning says in the report released Wednesday.

    "Unless some action is taken to reverse this trend, the literacy dilemma we are facing can translate into profound challenges for Canada's social well-being and economic prosperity," the council warned.

    With low literacy skills, a person can deal "only with simple, clear material involving uncomplicated tasks," the council said.

    Adults who meet the minimum threshold for understanding and using information from text, such as news stories, editorials, poems and fiction, are considered to have low literacy. They aren't considered illiterate. The number of Canadians considered illiterate is "actually very small," the report said, without being specific.

    The report cited research showing adults with low literacy levels have more health problems, earn less and live shorter lives than other adults.

    "In order to maintain a healthy population and to stay competitive in a global environment, Canada must address these issues today — not 20 years from now," the council said.

    The number of adults with low literacy will rise in Vancouver, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal, the council predicted in the report, titled the Future of Literacy in Canada's Largest Cities.

    The rise will be greatest in Ottawa (80 per cent, to 500,000 adults), followed by Toronto and Vancouver (64 per cent, to nearly 3.2 million and 1.3 million, respectively), and Montreal (20 per cent, to more than 1.8 million.)

    Although their numbers will increase, adults with low literacy will make up a smaller proportion of the population in Toronto, Ottawa and Vancouver, and a larger proportion in Montreal.

    "These new numbers challenge the popular belief that the state of literacy in Canada will improve over time given Canada's growth in post-secondary graduates," said Dr. Paul Cappon, chief executive of the Canadian Council on Learning.

    Driving the changes in literacy levels are two growing populations, the report found: low-literacy immigrants and senior citizens, who tend to experience "learning loss as they age."

    The CCL, whose mission is "to be a catalyst for lifelong learning across Canada," did not offer specific solutions to the country's literacy levels.

    Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/ca...s#ixzz0yy4HmLsC
    While this is a story about Canada, the United States is going down the same path.

    The insistence of feel-good-ism and self-esteem über alles will bear its ugly fruit in the not-too-distant future.

    After all, the dumber the voter, the more likely they are to vote democrat.

  • Wednesday Hero Blogburst 9-8-2010
    This Weeks Post Was Suggested By Mike


    Pvt. Barney F. Hajiro
    Pvt. Barney F. Hajiro
    93 years old from Waipahu, Hawaii
    442nd Regimental Combat Team
    U.S. Army

    On September 16 Mr. Hajiro will turn 94 years old. His family immigrated from Japan during WWI and he had to drop out of school and work to help support his family. After Pearl Harbor was attacked he was drafted in the United States Army. In March 1943, he volunteered to join the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, composed of Nisei (second-generation Japanese Americans) like himself. He was shipped to Europe in 1944 first to Italy then to France where, over ten days in October, Pvt. Hajiro repeatedly distinguished himself in battle by exposing himself to enemy fire while assisting an allied attack. On October 29, 1944 Pvt. Hajiro single-handedly destroyed two German machine gun emplacements before being shot in the shoulder and wrist partially paralyzing his left arm. For his actions he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. In 1948 he was awarded the Military Medal by the British government, in 2000 was was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Bill Clinton and in 2004 he was awarded the Légion d'honneur by France. Barney F. Hajiro is the oldest living Medal Of Honor recipient.

    From his Medal Of Honor Citation:

    For The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Barney F. Hajiro, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action above and beyond the call of duty while serving with Company I, 3d Battalion, 442d Regimental Combat Team, attached to the 36th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 19, 22, and 29 October 1944, in the vicinity of Bruyeres and Biffontaine, eastern France. Private Hajiro, while acting as a sentry on top of an embankment on 19 October 1944, in the vicinity of Bruyeres, France, rendered assistance to allied troops attacking a house 200 yards away by exposing himself to enemy fire and directing fire at an enemy strong point. He assisted the unit on his right by firing his automatic rifle and killing or wounding two enemy snipers. On 22 October 1944, he and one comrade took up an outpost security position about 50 yards to the right front of their platoon, concealed themselves, and ambushed an 18-man, heavily armed, enemy patrol, killing two, wounding one, and taking the remainder as prisoners. On 29 October 1944, in a wooded area in the vicinity of Biffontaine, France, Private Hajiro initiated an attack up the slope of a hill referred to as "Suicide Hill" by running forward approximately 100 yards under fire. He then advanced ahead of his comrades about ten yards, drawing fire and spotting camouflaged machine gun nests. He fearlessly met fire with fire and single-handedly destroyed two machine gun nests and killed two enemy snipers. As a result of Private Hajiro's heroic actions, the attack was successful. Private Hajiro's extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon him, his unit, and the United States Army.


    These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives so that others may enjoy the freedoms we get to enjoy everyday. For that, I am proud to call them Hero.
    We Should Not Only Mourn These Men And Women Who Died, We Should Also Thank God That Such People Lived

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  • The Lord's Prayer (From an email I received)
    LORD'S PRAYER

    Rather cleverly done.

    This is in two parts, the prayer (in blue type)

    and GOD (in red type) in response.

    It is very, very good.

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    Our Father Who Art In Heaven.

    Yes?

    Don't interrupt me. I'm praying.

    But -- you called ME!

    Called you?
    No, I didn't call you.
    I'm praying.
    Our Father who art in Heaven.

    There -- you did it again!

    Did what?

    Called ME.
    You said,
    "Our Father who art in Heaven"
    Well, here I am..
    What's on your mind?

    But I didn't mean anything by it.
    I was, you know, just saying my prayers for the day.
    I always say the Lord's Prayer.
    It makes me feel good,
    kind of like fulfilling a duty.
    Well, all right.

    Go on.

    Okay, Hallowed be thy name .

    Hold it right there.
    What do you mean by that?

    By what?

    By "Hallowed be thy name"?

    It means, it means . . good grief,
    I don't know what it means.
    How in the world should I know?
    It's just a part of the prayer.
    By the way, what does it mean?

    It means honored, holy, wonderful.

    Hey, that makes sense..
    I never thought about what 'hallowed' meant before.

    Thanks.

    Thy Kingdom come,
    Thy will be done,
    on earth as it is in Heaven.

    Do you really mean that?

    Sure, why not?

    What are you doing about it?

    Doing? Why, nothing, I guess.

    I just think it would be kind of neat if you got

    control,of everything down here like you have up

    there..We're kinda in a mess down here you know.

    Yes, I know;
    but, have I got control of you?

    Well, I go to church.

    That isn't what I asked you.
    What about your bad temper?
    You've really got a problem there, you know.
    And then there's the way you spend your money -- all on yourself.
    And what about the kind of books you read ?

    Now hold on just a minute!
    Stop picking on me!
    I'm just as good as some of the rest

    of those people at church!

    Excuse ME..
    I thought you were praying
    for my will to be done.
    If that is to happen,
    it will have to start with the ones
    who are praying for it.
    Like you -- for example ....

    Oh, all right. I guess I do have some hang-ups.
    Now that you mention it,
    I could probably name some others.

    So could I.

    I haven't thought about it very much until now,
    but I really would like to cut out some of those things.
    I would like to, you know, be really     free.

    Good.
    Now we're getting somewhere.

    We'll work together -- You and ME.
    I'm proud of You.

    Look, Lord, if you don't mind,
    I need to finish up here.
    This is taking a lot longer than it usually does.
    Give us this day, our daily bread.

    You need to cut out the bread..
    You're overweight as it is.

    Hey, wait a minute! What is this?
    Here I was doing my religious duty,
    and all of a sudden you break in
    and remind me of all my hang-ups.

    Praying is a dangerous thing.
    You just might get what you ask for.
    Remember, you called ME -- and here I am.
    It's too late to stop now.
    Keep praying. ( pause ... . )
    Well, go on.

    I'm scared to.

    Scared? Of what?

    I know what you'll say.

    Try ME.

    Forgive us our sins,

    as we forgive those who sin against us.

    What about Ann?

    See? I knew it!
    I knew you would bring her up!
    Why, Lord, she's told lies about me, spread stories.
    She never paid back the money she owes me.
    I've sworn to get even with her!

    But -- your prayer --
    What about your prayer?

    I didn't -- mean it...

    Well, at least you're honest.
    But, it's quite a load carrying around all that

    bitterness and resentment isn't it?

    Yes, but I'll feel better as soon as I get even with her.
    Boy, have I got some plans for her.
    She'll wish she had never been born.

    No, you won't feel any better.
    You'll feel worse.
    Revenge isn't sweet.
    You know how unhappy you are --
    Well, I can change that.

    You can? How?

    Forgive Ann.
    Then, I'll forgive you;
    And the hate and the sin,
    will be Ann's problem -- not yours.
    You will have settled the problem
    as far as you are concerned.

    Oh, you know, you're right.
    You always are.
    And more than I want revenge,
    I want to be right with You . . (sigh).
    All right, all right . ...
    I forgive her.

    There now!
    Wonderful!
    How do you feel?

    Hmmmm. Well, not bad.
    Not bad at all!
    In fact, I feel pretty great!
    You know, I don't think I'll go to bed uptight tonight.
    I haven't been getting much rest, you know.

    Yeah, I know.
    But, you're not through with your prayer, are you?

    Go on.

    Oh, all right.
    And lead us not into temptation,
    but deliver us from evil.

    Good! Good! I'll do that.
    Just don't put yourself in a place
    where you can be tempted.

    What do you mean by that?

    You know what I mean.

    Yeah. I know.

    Okay.
    Go ahead. Finish your prayer..

    For Thine is the kingdom,
    and the power,
    and the glory forever.
    Amen.

    Do you know what would bring me glory --
    What would really make me happy?

    No, but I'd like to know.
    I want to please you now..
    I've really made a mess of things.
    I want to truly follow you..
    I can see now how great that would be.
    So, tell me . . .
    How do I make you happy?

    YOU just did.