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Here's a quote from someone who witnessed a recent interaction between an elderly woman and an antiwar protester in a Metro station in DC:
"There were protesters on the train platform handing out pamphlets on the evils of America. I politely declined to take one. An elderly woman was behind me getting off the escalator and a young (20ish) female protester offered her a pamphlet, which she politely declined. The young protester put her hand on the old woman's shoulder as a gesture of friendship and in a very soft voice said, "Ma'am, don't you care about the children of Iraq?" The old woman looked up at her and said, "Honey, my first husband died in France during World War II, my second husband died in Korea, one of my sons died in Vietnam, a Grandson died in Desert Storm, all so you could have the right to stand here and bad mouth our country. If you touch me again. I'll stick this umbrella up your ass and open it."
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War protesters-time to get it off my chest.
blog post from kitte
a little laughter for a nice and cold tuesday
My response_
I find it facinating that people get so offendend when people point out clear and obvious injustices. It is not that people are not any less loyal to this country or that by not supporting a war (an obvious evil) people are somehow being disrespectful or ungrateful about the tremendous sacrifice our service women and men render us all.
I find it sad really because by protesting against war, what this young woman is also saying is that it is not ok that we should be losing our family members fighting an unjust war. Reality and history holds that any of the past conflicts our contry has been involved in could have been resolved quicker or more amicably if there was more interest in consultation and dialogue from the part of our government.
In fact, I would even claim that by standing up and stating an obvious fault in the fabric of political process this woman is being an ultimate loyalist by speaking out against injustice --
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.
Cheers :-)
A Bit about Trust
First, a few definitions:
used as a noun:
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reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, surety, etc., of a person or thing; confidence.
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confident expectation of something; hope.
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the obligation or responsibility imposed on a person in whom confidence or authority is placed: a position of trust.
used as a verb:
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to have trust or confidence in; rely or depend on.
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to believe.
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to expect confidently; hope (usually fol. by a clause or infinitive as object): trusting the job would soon be finished; trusting to find oil on the land.
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For people of faith, trust is a familiar concept. We know that we are to trust in God. Seems simple enough, but it is my observation that God, as the object of my trust, is not satisfied that I simply understand the concept. He actually wants me to LIVE it! Now, to some, even that may seem relatively simple ... Hah! NOT!
I'm not sure if it's just me (I doubt it.), but I have a real "thing" about being or feeling helpless. As many of you know, I lived as a "victim" for many years in a bad marriage, and like a smoker who is finally able to stop smoking hates to be around smoke, I become rather restless and agitated when I find myself in a "helpless" situation. Problem is, as God has graciously brought to my attention, the opposite of trust is worry! I have become (hopefully for only a short time) as worry wart! When I'm out, I'm cheery and optomistic, but somehow, as soon as I come back home, the weight of the world drops onto my shoulders (actually, apparently, I take that weight back onto my shoulders) and I begin to stew, and fret, and plan, and scheme, and work (or strive) to manipulate the circumstances into something manageable. In other words, I strive for control! THAT is an eye opening revelation! I sure never pictured myself as a control freak!
So ... how do I get from here to where I want to be, or rather, where God wants me to be in a TRUSTing relationship with Him? Practical application:
1. I'm in a new job.
2. My car died last night and I am unable to get to work unless or until it is fixed.
3. I called work and said I'd be in as soon as it is fixed.
4. I'm working - exercising what small faith I apparently have that it will be OK!
5. In the back of my mind, I'm reviewing the thoughts that Monday we must drive to the airport!!!
6. I'm very uncomfortable! I'm also hoping that this exercise, as I write it out here, will help me see more clearly.
7. But, like the blind man ... I believe! Please help my unbelief as there doesn't seem to be much confidence in my expectation. Why not?
8. Why is it easier to believe is catastrophe (and frustrrated plans) than in my loving, all-knowing Father? Why is trust so hard? (This doesn't have to just apply to God. It is just as applicable to human relatinoships.) Why is it easier to believe in betrayal or deception rather than loyalty and faithfulness?
So ... for now, I'm struggling to trust my loving Father knows best and has everything under control! OY! Thank You, Father!
~ B
I Wish I Could Make People Understand How I Really Feel...
"Chasing Shadows"
Following the sun
Day to night
Night to day
I’ve lost myself in you
Even still as dark clouds
Hang happily overhead
I’m following you
A slight twist
A morbid thought
It’s all the same
I’ve remained true
Senselessness
Meaningless words
Bound together by a line
You think you know
Everything I mean
I mean what I say
I say what I mean
And if that’s the only lie I tell
I’ve still told a lie
Cross my heart and hope to die
I’ll never put a needle in my eye
My heart is loyal
My heart is true
It seems I’ve bound myself to you
Lies and truth
Black and white
Some say gray is the better spot
I’ve always looked prettier
In darker colors
But you sure did love me
When I wore that white dress
this ain't cop land, simp
This ain’t cop land…you simp !
I’m not really sure I can call it amusing. It is however just a little funny. At what point would you take time to finally figure out that there is no way to hide what it is that you are doing.
The game you’re running is pretty plain. Well, at least to those of us who have a frigging clue about our environment around us. While it is true that a majority of us could give a rats ass about being politically correct, there a increasing number of us, who will not tolerate your kind polluting our home and work lives.
You will be found, marked and treated like the piece of chicken shit that you are.
Just a friendly observation,
From the desk of b.o.f.u.n.
I’m not really sure I can call it amusing. It is however just a little funny. At what point would you take time to finally figure out that there is no way to hide what it is that you are doing.
The game you’re running is pretty plain. Well, at least to those of us who have a frigging clue about our environment around us. While it is true that a majority of us could give a rats ass about being politically correct, there a increasing number of us, who will not tolerate your kind polluting our home and work lives.
You will be found, marked and treated like the piece of chicken shit that you are.
Just a friendly observation,
From the desk of b.o.f.u.n.
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