I'm feeling this one.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Holy Schnikes!
OK...so I caught a little of "Tommy Boy" over the weekend. Been almost a month since a post. Nice job Chris..."thanks". Feeling a bit cynical tonight so we'll see how this goes. I have no agenda for what I am about to write.
Question (ode to Dwight)...if Ralph Nader runs for President of the USA and no one cares, is he really running?
Brutal loss for my alma mater, Drake, in the NCAA Tourney. Iowa teams do not seem to fare well in that event lately. No idea if Iowa's ladies won today against Georgia or not. Should I know? Just be lucky I even knew who they were playing. Women's basketball...it's snoretastic.
I want to go to a church like Obama's. You don't get all that Biblical teaching...just a good rant every Sunday. Like the old Dennis Miller show...except with a good choir. Come on...we all know the government created AIDS. What's wrong with that point of view. Apparently nothing for Obama who continued to attend and never tried to distance himself from those views until he had no choice. Then again, that was the community largely responsible for his early political success. Kinda like rappers and athletes who can't leave their childhood homies behind when they make it big and end up going broke or going to prison because of it.
Finally got to the St. Louis Science Center. Only took 9 1/2 years. The kid to adult ratio there is about 6:1. I think they are plotting to take over...just like the squirrels. Does anyone out there hunt squirrels? Gimme a call.
Hey, it was snowing this morning! Happy Easter! I am going out on a limb and stating my belief that it wasn't snowing on that first Easter morning. Yes, yes...I know...Matthew 28.
I still use the same calculator I had in college. Texas Instruments makes a solid product.
Ever feel like you wasted a three day weekend? Not a good feeling.
Does everyone know when Saul became Paul? Don't say the Damascus Road. I learned something new today.
I feel like that's it for now. Thanks for listening...err...reading.
Question (ode to Dwight)...if Ralph Nader runs for President of the USA and no one cares, is he really running?
Brutal loss for my alma mater, Drake, in the NCAA Tourney. Iowa teams do not seem to fare well in that event lately. No idea if Iowa's ladies won today against Georgia or not. Should I know? Just be lucky I even knew who they were playing. Women's basketball...it's snoretastic.
I want to go to a church like Obama's. You don't get all that Biblical teaching...just a good rant every Sunday. Like the old Dennis Miller show...except with a good choir. Come on...we all know the government created AIDS. What's wrong with that point of view. Apparently nothing for Obama who continued to attend and never tried to distance himself from those views until he had no choice. Then again, that was the community largely responsible for his early political success. Kinda like rappers and athletes who can't leave their childhood homies behind when they make it big and end up going broke or going to prison because of it.
Finally got to the St. Louis Science Center. Only took 9 1/2 years. The kid to adult ratio there is about 6:1. I think they are plotting to take over...just like the squirrels. Does anyone out there hunt squirrels? Gimme a call.
Hey, it was snowing this morning! Happy Easter! I am going out on a limb and stating my belief that it wasn't snowing on that first Easter morning. Yes, yes...I know...Matthew 28.
I still use the same calculator I had in college. Texas Instruments makes a solid product.
Ever feel like you wasted a three day weekend? Not a good feeling.
Does everyone know when Saul became Paul? Don't say the Damascus Road. I learned something new today.
I feel like that's it for now. Thanks for listening...err...reading.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
This just in...
It's snowing again.
Prozac...party of 1...your depression is ready.
I think there will be a special place in heaven for Eskimos.
"Oh the weather outside is frightful..."
Shut it.
Prozac...party of 1...your depression is ready.
I think there will be a special place in heaven for Eskimos.
"Oh the weather outside is frightful..."
Shut it.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Just so we don't forget...
This Presidential election is vitally important on numerous levels.
From FRC: New York Governor Eliot Spitzer (D) is pushing a bill in his state's legislature that seeks to declare abortion a fundamental right for all women. The bill would make abortions virtually immune to state regulation, end conscience protections, and most likely force the numerous Christian-run hospitals in the state to close rather than be forced to violate their faith by carrying out abortions or referring women to abortuaries. The bill also would expand the field of people who can perform abortions while eliminating the possibility of passing restrictions that have wide public support, such as parental notification, informed consent laws, and waiting periods. Governor Spitzer rose to power in New York State with tremendous support from NARAL and Planned Parenthood, mainly due to his adamant support of abortion and his unbridled hostility towards pregnancy care centers. Coincidentally the two leading Democratic nominees for President, Senators Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) and Barak Obama (R-Ill.) are cosponsors of a similar bill in the U.S. Senate introduced by Senator Barbara Boxer (D-Calf.) that, if enacted, would effectively overturn most state laws on abortion. States, like Georgia, that are currently trying to reflect the pro-life majority among their population would be left with little choice but to subsidize abortions with taxpayer dollars if this legislation is passed and signed into national law.
From FRC: New York Governor Eliot Spitzer (D) is pushing a bill in his state's legislature that seeks to declare abortion a fundamental right for all women. The bill would make abortions virtually immune to state regulation, end conscience protections, and most likely force the numerous Christian-run hospitals in the state to close rather than be forced to violate their faith by carrying out abortions or referring women to abortuaries. The bill also would expand the field of people who can perform abortions while eliminating the possibility of passing restrictions that have wide public support, such as parental notification, informed consent laws, and waiting periods. Governor Spitzer rose to power in New York State with tremendous support from NARAL and Planned Parenthood, mainly due to his adamant support of abortion and his unbridled hostility towards pregnancy care centers. Coincidentally the two leading Democratic nominees for President, Senators Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) and Barak Obama (R-Ill.) are cosponsors of a similar bill in the U.S. Senate introduced by Senator Barbara Boxer (D-Calf.) that, if enacted, would effectively overturn most state laws on abortion. States, like Georgia, that are currently trying to reflect the pro-life majority among their population would be left with little choice but to subsidize abortions with taxpayer dollars if this legislation is passed and signed into national law.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
This speaks volumes...
Both Democrats and Republicans share numerous faults and both are prone to intentionally misleading people in order to further their time in office or personal gain. However, I think when it comes to the security of this nation, there is only one party that has been consistent in understanding and facing those who wish us death and destruction.
http://www.bercasio.com/movies/dems-wmd-before-iraq.wmv
http://www.bercasio.com/movies/dems-wmd-before-iraq.wmv
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Blog blog blog
Have you ever noticed that if you say a word over and over long enough it no longer sounds like a word? Such as "boat" or "ethics".
Been close to a month since my presence has graced this domain. Been busy. Cut me some slack. I've got this new woman in Peoria who has been monopolizing my time...and I am very happy about that.
This will be one of those random thought blogs since it's been awhile and I am playing catch up...or is that ketchup? Plus, this is how my brain usually works anyway. So buckle up kiddos.
According to an FBI agent who was interviewed on "60 Minutes" and was Saddam's chief interrogator, Mr. Hussein didn't believe the US would attack Iraq because of weapons of mass destruction, so he concealed the fact that he didn't have any to prevent an Iranian invasion. He apparently stated that he miscalculated President Bush's intentions. Yeah...I would say so. Now, I don't know if I completely believe this or not. Even if it is true it is widely believed by those close to Saddam that he had every intention of ramping his WMD programs up again and he certainly had a precedent for using them - just ask the Kurds in the North. "60 Minutes" loves this though as it gives them one more data point to call into question the decision to send our military into Iraq in the first place. Of course, there are so many holes in that thought process it is hard to know where to begin:
1) The best anyone can do at any point in time is make the best decision with the information that they have on hand.
2) To now call in a question based on information made public after 7 years is ridiculous. I've heard of Monday morning quarterbacking but this is insanity.
3) To say that we should not have gone into Iraq when we believed Saddam had WMDs is to say that the 9/11 attacks should not have changed our foreign and security policies. That is as absurd a position as choosing to ignore Pearl Harbor would have been.
4) Are we safer after going into Iraq or less safe? This is also the wrong question. We are safer than we thought we were. End of story.
OK...that topic took awhile. Let's move along. Nice article on Yahoo following another "60 Minutes" interview - this one with Joel Osteen. The title of the article? "Popular Preacher Doesn't Talk Much About God" Wow...nice title Joel. Could that possibly be why you are so popular? Don't want to get bogged down with all that God stuff. Much better to talk about being positive and being kind and to let people know that God has ordained numerous blessings for them...they just have to show a little patience. I watched some of that interview. The guy asking him questions actually did a good job. At one point he asked Joel why in his 16,000 seat auditorium there were no Bibles and Jesus was rarely, if ever, mentioned by name? Joel stated, and I am paraphrasing, that teaching Scripture isn't his gift. Can you really be a Christian pastor and not teach the Bible to your congregation? I don't think so. Joel was not called to be a pastor. Perhaps his father was...I never heard him speak. I think the interiewer was much closer to the truth when he compared Joel to Dr. Phil. It really loves me wondering what is going on in Joel's heart.
Stimulus package got passed. Everyone excited? The government is borrowing money...a lot of it from Chinese investors...to give you a little spending cash. Oh, of course, it will be your tax money that eventually has to pay off that loan...and with interest it will end up costing you more in the end then you will be getting now. But hey...at least Congress is doing something, right? Blah. No wonder their approval ratings are lower than Shaq's shoe size.
Best line from "Numb3rs" last night..."Satisfaction doesn't come from having all the right answers but in helping others find them." Amen. That is why I love discipling others.
Been close to a month since my presence has graced this domain. Been busy. Cut me some slack. I've got this new woman in Peoria who has been monopolizing my time...and I am very happy about that.
This will be one of those random thought blogs since it's been awhile and I am playing catch up...or is that ketchup? Plus, this is how my brain usually works anyway. So buckle up kiddos.
According to an FBI agent who was interviewed on "60 Minutes" and was Saddam's chief interrogator, Mr. Hussein didn't believe the US would attack Iraq because of weapons of mass destruction, so he concealed the fact that he didn't have any to prevent an Iranian invasion. He apparently stated that he miscalculated President Bush's intentions. Yeah...I would say so. Now, I don't know if I completely believe this or not. Even if it is true it is widely believed by those close to Saddam that he had every intention of ramping his WMD programs up again and he certainly had a precedent for using them - just ask the Kurds in the North. "60 Minutes" loves this though as it gives them one more data point to call into question the decision to send our military into Iraq in the first place. Of course, there are so many holes in that thought process it is hard to know where to begin:
1) The best anyone can do at any point in time is make the best decision with the information that they have on hand.
2) To now call in a question based on information made public after 7 years is ridiculous. I've heard of Monday morning quarterbacking but this is insanity.
3) To say that we should not have gone into Iraq when we believed Saddam had WMDs is to say that the 9/11 attacks should not have changed our foreign and security policies. That is as absurd a position as choosing to ignore Pearl Harbor would have been.
4) Are we safer after going into Iraq or less safe? This is also the wrong question. We are safer than we thought we were. End of story.
OK...that topic took awhile. Let's move along. Nice article on Yahoo following another "60 Minutes" interview - this one with Joel Osteen. The title of the article? "Popular Preacher Doesn't Talk Much About God" Wow...nice title Joel. Could that possibly be why you are so popular? Don't want to get bogged down with all that God stuff. Much better to talk about being positive and being kind and to let people know that God has ordained numerous blessings for them...they just have to show a little patience. I watched some of that interview. The guy asking him questions actually did a good job. At one point he asked Joel why in his 16,000 seat auditorium there were no Bibles and Jesus was rarely, if ever, mentioned by name? Joel stated, and I am paraphrasing, that teaching Scripture isn't his gift. Can you really be a Christian pastor and not teach the Bible to your congregation? I don't think so. Joel was not called to be a pastor. Perhaps his father was...I never heard him speak. I think the interiewer was much closer to the truth when he compared Joel to Dr. Phil. It really loves me wondering what is going on in Joel's heart.
Stimulus package got passed. Everyone excited? The government is borrowing money...a lot of it from Chinese investors...to give you a little spending cash. Oh, of course, it will be your tax money that eventually has to pay off that loan...and with interest it will end up costing you more in the end then you will be getting now. But hey...at least Congress is doing something, right? Blah. No wonder their approval ratings are lower than Shaq's shoe size.
Best line from "Numb3rs" last night..."Satisfaction doesn't come from having all the right answers but in helping others find them." Amen. That is why I love discipling others.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
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