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The age of EMO-cracy

18wheelpreacher — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 04:38:24 +0000

I have been saying for some time now, that we are living in an age driven more by emotion than ever before. We have become so touchy-feely that it’s suffocating us. This goes above and beyond the term “PC” (Political Correctness) from the nineties. To the point that we appointed a man with no real experience, and no record to speak of, to the highest elected position in the country. It was his story and dare I say his ethnicity that took the forefront, followed by emotionally charged platitudes and slogans. Let’s be honest what does anyone remember about his platform, other than “hope and change” & “yes we can”! There was no real substance. Now let’s look at most of the issues since 2008, “healthcare” all we heard were sob stories and tales of horror about tragic cases of no insurance all to grant more power to the federal government! Both sides do try this EMO-cratic approach. For example, Sarah Palin announced the existence of Death Panels in the bill. Even though it was backed up with facts, it was still shot down by the left. Because (and remember this!) when we use their tactics we are not (in their minds) bringing out an emotional point, but simply fear & hate mongering. It makes me laugh when I think how schoolyard they can be in their arguments. I say that there are no constitutional grounds, nor good financial plan for universal healthcare. Then I’m accused wanting people without health insurance to die. I say that government is too big, and we are overtaxed. Then I am called a racist! I wonder when the DNC talking points will finally be “your mama!” and “I know you are but what am I?” We must be diligent in using logic and the Constitution as our guide, & not fall into the EMO-cratic trap.

Beware, the double edge of bending the Constitution

18wheelpreacher — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 03:46:16 +0000

Let me begin by saying that this is probably going to offend most of you, no matter which side of the aisle you are on. But I hope that you will at least give it some thought before you blast me! There are a lot of debates taking place over two topics in particular, Arizona’s immigration law (sb1070), and the proposed mosque at ground zero. Most would argue that they are unrelated, but there is one thing that does connect them that no-one seems to mention, and that is the argument of constitutionality. Beginning with Arizona, proponents claim that AZ has the right to pass and enforce its own laws under the tenth amendment *(“The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.”). They are correct, it is a state rights issue. However opponents argue that it violates the fourth Amendment *(“The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.”)… It does not! When reading the law it is apparent in the first line “Legal contact” that the fourth amendment is to be adhered to. But there are always going to be groups that want to bring the federal government into what should be a state issue. Now on to the proposed mosque, this is where my fellow conservatives will want to stone me. Opponents say that it is a slap in the face to those and the families of those who died in the tragic evil attack on September 11 2001. I agree. They also claim that it violates zoning ordinances. Then if I were a New Yorker I would petition the zoning commission, Mayor, and as far up the bureaucratic chain as I could, but not on the federal level as many of my fellow patriots are trying to do. Then not only would it be a tenth amendment issue but also a first amendment issue. *(“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.”) Let’s say for arguments sake this fight goes all the way to the supreme court, and the ruling prohibits the mosque. The right wing would consider this a victory, until years later a church, synagogue, or temple is not allowed to be built because the planned site is next to a school, post office, or other government building or landmark. This case would be used to set precedence. Unfortunately we must defend the rights of radical Islamic-fascists, in order to protect our own religious freedom! It reminds me of the petitions that many of my fellow conservatives signed in the mid to late 90′s to get the FCC to fine or “kick off the air” shock-jocks such as Howard Stern. Now those same conservatives are signing petitions to stop the implementation of the “fairness doctrine”. You can’t corner the market on the constitution! If you want its freedoms, you must be willing to afford them to all US citizens and states. No matter how much they may offend you. The constitution is much like a piece of metal, when you bend it to suit your own purpose it will produce sharp edges that cut both ways.

* Amendments copied from www.usconstitution.net

May God Bless You & Keep You!

18wheelpreacher — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:10:39 +0000

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Hope

18wheelpreacher — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:04:55 +0000

Romans 15:13
Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. KJV

Hello world!

18wheelpreacher — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:37:38 +0000

Welcome to my new Blog!