torchbearer's Blog

I was pondering 2 approaches to the after-life!

Listening to a commentator who said "God has taken him to Heaven" brought up a thought--

Most Christians in our society have the scriptural belief that since Jesus died for our sins, everyone who believes in him, who have accepted him as their personal savior--is going to Heaven!

They seem to have the notion that "You just accept jesus, try & be a good person--& ZAP--when you die--you are THERE!

I have attended funerals where the preacher is "confident" that the deceased is in Heaven, where I knew the deeds of the person, & not so sure--?

I realize that  it is "kosher" to" assume the best--give them the benfit of the doubt"--but you COULD--be misleading someone!

It looks like it is "cut & dry"--just accept Jesus, do your best--& you will soon "soar with the angels"--?

Another belief is-- that though Jesus died for our sins, & we are forgiven, there is still some penance due sins--?

This seems logical, since it wouldn't be fair for one to deny themselves "fun" & another have fun every day--(both being saved) &  BOTH--go to Heaven--?

I personally believe in the second--but hope for the first!

I have often pondered the "requirements for Heaven"--

THAT--is THE ultimate prize & goal, so "important" that we strive for it--maybe?

Maybe---it should not be taken --"lightly"--?

Would it "not be a shame for you to study the bible--interpret it your way--& be advised by God that you were wrong"?

Not so sure that some are NOT taking this seriously--enough!--?

I doubt anyone cares about my thoughts, but I would like to elaborate on this political election scenario.

One of my favorite passages in the bible is The passage where Solomon asks God for the wisdom to lead his people, & God responded by saying "Your wisdom will never be equaled by any man"---
I pray daily to God for wisdom, & long before the movie, Fahrenheit 911--in 2005 when I had a heart attack & in the hospital-- I had a premonition revealed to me--the only one I have ever received--about this "fiasco" --what had happened--& what was to come!
It was REALLY strange!
EVERYTHING in the revelation has came true-- it is really "inspiring" to  a D.A. like me!

Our nation faces imminent collapse--
EVERY segment is in "dire trouble"--
I think, contrary to public belief--that the movie Fahrenheit 911 is more than a movie--it is a fact,-- a revelation!
In our nation, we have so many loopholes, but because most Americans are honest & God fearing, the lopholes were not abused --except by a few!
I have no doubt that a "group tried to take over the government in the nineties, & succeeded in 2000!
They have control over a natural resource--that is vital to our economy--
They "control this nation"---TOTALLY!
They have a "birdhouse on the ground" & aren't about to give it up!

Thye have "our" money--they can have what they want--& I believe we all know "if you have enough money--you can get by with murder"!

I said 2 months ago--when gas was steadily rising--they would drop prices until the election is over--& they did!

This election--there are a LOT of concerned citizens, who still believe in the "American way, the Constitution, their kids," & who are really concerned!
There was a "chance"--after the Bush fiasco--that the nation "might" rally behind a "decent  candidate"--?
They could probably overcome the Dems--with a "concerted campaign" based on their makeup of radicals, impoverished,  & wierdos--BUT--they NEEDED  their man in--to continue the fiasco--?

At the start of this election, based on the revelation, I felt that Obama would win the nomination--that it would be a racial election--& that the Pubs would get "their" man in--& regardless of the outcome--they "WILL" control the election & WIN!!!
I also felt that there may be rioting in the streets--& some severe repercussions!
(It has been my experience that it is easier to control the educated, law abiding folks with a line of B.S.--& jail threats, but the lower class, pacified, lawless--will fight for what they want--?)

I have tried--& tried--to get behind McCain, because "even if the "group" controls us--they will (somewhat) pacify us to the end" & at least they are smarter than the other party--?

At least "maybe" they won't raise taxes--?
Darn, if you are smart enough to take over America, & not be caught--you got to be pretty smart!

When McCain  "PRAISED G. & LAURA BUSH"--for their "PATIOTISM"--THEIR "WONDERFUL SERVICE" TO THE NATION--"THAT"--took the cake!

If "YOU" think "He" has done a GOOD job--God have mercy on you!

I guess he forgot about Dick--We needed THAT --too!

Last night--with Palin--I was sort of enthused--& tonight when Cindy (Jackie Kennedy) McCain took the stage with her line of B.S., I was dampened!
When (Jimmy Swaggert) McCain took the stage--with his line of B.S.--I was sickened!
They are both "ADMITTED LIARS"---
When He met her He lied about his age--& she lied about hers--?
Geez--ALL we need is a "LIAR" in charge!!!!
I have NO doubts that when this election process started, and our nation had its aspirants, SOMEWHERE--a meeting was held--somewhere--McCain was the choice--to be "their man"---!!!
The got him nominated--they will get him elected--!
They will run the gas prices up again--control the stock market--World banks--& soon- what was once "America" will be no more!
You will be slaves to the system--to a world order--like zombies!

NICE--way to leave a nation for our kids!

Sounds far out--?
Well, we will see if my revelations are right?

The other option is just as bad--instead of being "controlled"--we will be led by a "socialistic , mob oriented, un-American, katrina-type,  group"--?

Think about this--!!!
We ALL know that the illegal immigrant thing is bad for our country!
Most of us have griped, bitched, about the fact!
Most of us have written our legislators!
Do they care? Has ANYONE brought it up? IF--YOU were running for office--& knew this many people were upset about this issue--AND--IF YOU CARED WHAT THE PEOPLE WANTED--would YOU not address it?
It is evident they do not care what you want--just want to hand you the "car salesman line"--

ALL the NICETIES--
"We are going to the promise land--just follow me"!

McCain was wayyy ahead--til HE & his wife opened their mouth--?? (Still probably win it--someway!)

All I have to say--IF you believe "EITHER" of these Party "lines"--you AIN'T very smart!!

I was enthused that a "fresh face" was on the Republican ticket, & as most--I looked forward to listening to her.

My past judgements of character have served me well,  so I carefully evaluated her speech.

One thing about politicians, they CAN speak! They have writers that write what you want to hear--They elegantly present you with a proposition, that you have to evaluate! Obama is a "wonderful speaker", probably the best of that bunch!

The key is "WHAT" they say-- "WHAT" they promise to do--"IF" (in YOUR opinion) you think they have the "right" approach--IF you think they can deliver--If you think that "that" is the right direction--?

Maybe like a car salesman--IF you know nothing about cars, whatever they suggest may sound like a good proposal!

In our political scenario, really only Obama & McCain (& their actions) are really important, unless something happens to one of them in office.

Palin has a lot of admirable traits--?

Palin "said" what America wanted to hear--?

To me, her speaking ability is "a bit novice"--?

She does not appear to have "strong convictions"--?

She appears to be a "political aspirant" & will do what is needed to be successful!

I think the most elegant speaker I have heard is Fred Thompson, & though He "too" says what we want to hear--his perception of the problems may not be right!

I guess my evaluation is that "Although she is a fresh face with possible potential, I am not sure she possesses the ability to be a leader"--?

Since I feel that the political machine is "just that"--a machine designed to control our destiny for the "BENEFIT of those that control it--They will take us where they want to go--& not sure "I" want to go there!

We have been following the Republican "machine" with BUSH for 8 years, & NOT very happy about it!

Obama's "machine" is just another machine that will direct the flow of the middle class funds from the present  rich group--to the socialistic, irresponsible, impoverished!

Both options--maybe-- "not" good for America--?

It seems our Country is filled with low-classed/poor individuals who are always looking for a opportunity to take advantage of a situation.

When Katrina hit, masses of irresponsible people flocked to other cities, took advantage of the compassionate, ripped off the government, & are (probably) STILL reaping the rewards!

Watching the evacuees getting on the bus--taken to shelters that provided bunks, port-a-potties, food--they were complaining about "accomodations"!

I regret that no "Hilton's" were available--no debit cards issued--THIS time it was a "DRY RUN"!

Their previous actions will live forever in the minds of those that made a effort, & maybe "not again"--?

Just "maybe"--you should be thankful that travel was available--that you HAD a place to recline--food--a port-a-potty--?

We live in a remarkable, thankless society, when you do your bestto help----and you are chastised!

If Obama is not elected, & the masses grow-- & they are NOT pacified--look for marches, demands, to be paid by someone--for nothing!

At last check--we were a society that provided a "OPPORTUNITY" to everyone---NOT a "gifted lifestyle" paid for by others!!

Maybe just me, but I have always elected to wait & see what a storm will do--& IF I have to get out--I get in my car & navigate out of harms way as a last resort--?

Geez!!

Mrs.  Palin is scrutinized for her daughter being pregnant out of wedlock--

I find it interesting that when a public figure runs for office, their past is carefully scrutinized & personal issues are brought up--

As a child, I was raised in Catholic schools, & since my parents both worked, I was raised by my sister, basically. When you choose this option, (to place employment above your parental responsibility) usually severe repercussions develop. At least your child does not get the "proper training" that occurs from neglect---(whether from employment or you own personal gratification.) It caused me problems in later life, but I still wound up a pretty good person, thanks to my education--?  I have a personal belief that "Parochial school education" is secondary to ONLY a "great parental focus" in  character formation!

Though I discontinued my children's parochial school education early,  due to an emphasis place on the neighborhood &  personal gratification, (made the same mistake!)----I would NOT do it again!

My thoughts on Palin--

If I was going to have a house built, (or ANY job done!), I would want a "Successful, educated, talented person with a good track record to perform the job! Whether He was a child molester, a pervert, a jiggalo in his personal life--would be of secondary concern! I would rather have him do the job, than a "college graduate that has NO experience &  a great personal reputation"!

After all--I am only interested in a GOOD job--not going to live with him!

The only fault you can attribute to Palin, is a "judgment issue" where her emphasis was placed on her career, over her children, perhaps? All parents expect their children to act responsibly, but it rarely happens? This involves hindsight, & we all learn it "after the fact", perhaps?

Since so many have made the same mistake, is it not pardonable?

Not many "perfect  people" around, so maybe you got to pick the one with the least character defects--? Really a "judgmental" society-just HAVE to find something to chastise someone about!

I still like the idea of having a congressional investigation into the candidates BEFORE they run--then the best candidates are available for voting-?

Once they get the ball rolling--a little late to decide they are NOT the best!

Your thoughts, if you choose---?

Something else that concerns me--& not to sound like a  elitist--

Sometimes a solution to a problem can be acquired by the way others solved it--?

There are many nations of the world that have problems, mostly created by a lack of intelligent leaders, & a over-populace of single/double digit IQ citizens--

They are "SECOND/THIRD CLASS" nations!!!

These citizens, created by God, have a right to exist, & much like the animal situation,  (where the SPCA was created) they present a problem for a prospering society--

Once this nation consisted of (a guesstimate) a 60% 'sensible' majority that controlled our destiny & the way we operated--Then ALL the 'Katrina populace' of the world began flocking here to impose their prescence! Now we have (a guesstimate) a 40%  'sensible'  minority, who no longer control our destiny--?

Though we are a nation of compassion &  opportunity---- ONLY--when you have responsible leaders governing your direction, can you achieve our goals, perhaps--?

The Mexican government took a 'sensible'  approach when faced with a over-population of undisciplined, irresponsible citizens. They exiled all of these lower-class citizens to the wastelands of mexico--to fend for themselves--How they accomplished this--is a mystery to me--?

Perhaps it is worth researching--?

These people migrated to small towns, made & sold their junk, drank their beer, & barely survived--until they saw the opportunity to invade our Country & avail themselves of our resources!

AND-- we let them--NOT a good decision by our government, perhaps?

IF--these people were relegated to communities "THEY"  develope in rural areas, to fend for themselves--rather then take our jobs, drain our social resources, cause our society to degrade--it would not be so bad--?

(Of course--then they would have it no better than where they were-?) 

We SHOULD have learned a lesson from the katrina situation!

Where EVERY society develops these citizens, perhaps their input in decision making -- must be limited--?

Maybe--you CANNOT continue to prosper--with this huge burden of liability--?

SCRUTINATION of our Constitution --DEFINTELY--may need addressing!

Now, we have 2 presidential candidates that NEITHER--recognize this as a problem-?

Does this NOT say something about their ability--?

I have been reading blogs for 2 years on this forum, & have an opinion.

I am amazed at the diversity of our society--

 I am amazed that there are so many differing opinions on a single subject!

Many times, I see there are 1200-4000 viewers on the site, yet a blog may get 2-3 responses, or none! There are usually 4-5 people that agree with you, 2-3 that don't, & the pattern usually continues--?

You are hopeful that  others get a benefit from your comments--?

Is it worth it to sit & write opinions that noone "really" cares about?

If ---I am a rich white person, who is successful, does a poor black person who is a failure--REALLY care what I think? Do I respect what 'they' have to say--?

If I believe that our social success comes from diligent, hardworking, disciplined behavior & another believes that you should just pursue every manipulative opportunity, screw everyone you can, exploit every loophole--will either --convince the other that they are right--?

Only if you are a "reknowned, successful person with a gig" will the majority listen to you--?

Only--perhaps--if you agree with everyone's  'debateable'  position--in a professional way--will you be accepted--? 

Maybe just a waste of time--?

Compare this scenario of our problems--
(Though long, it has to be to address all the issues!)

Groups of people migrate to a new land, & set up communities.

In community 1, everyone works 12 hours building a life--

In community 2, people lay around propagating, drinking, having sex--have little--

In community 3, people do what they need to, to survive--

In community 4, are a group that has ONE valuable commodity that they sell to other communities to sustain their lifestyle--

Community 1 gets everything going, & there are those that are leaders, & there are those that are followers--
They build quality items, educate their children, discipline them, & set up programs to protect every member. They pray to a God, & follow a set of laws & a legislature.
THEY ARE THE "ELITE" COMMUNITY OF THE WORLD, ENVIED BY ALL--

Then, some wealthy members want preferential treatment, so they spend money getting their friends elected to make laws to allow them to manipulate prices---

The middle class wants more money, so they develop unions to make the wealthy pay more for their services--The wealthy gives in, & just charges more for their products--

Soon the workers find that (with the union) they can works less, goof off, & their output/quality drops significantly--

The lower class initiates a protest that they are being neglected, & though many have no professional capacity, (only the labor capacity) they demand to be included in the group as leaders--

Inclusion by this group into the decision making, professional capacity, further drops output, & the quality of life--

Soon, community 3, who is making inferior products, offers to sell items cheaper to community 1. With the cheaper imports, industries can't compete in community 1, so they shut down--causing a loss of jobs--

Community 1 accepts & their exports decline as the imports mount--

Communities 3 & 4 prospers, as community 1 develops a loss of sales, a decline in quality, & the economy suffers--

Communities 3 & 4 have a select "upper class'', & basically exiles the lower class,  who flounders in a miserable existence--

Community 1 has a "credit" system, where you can get items based on your PROMISE to repay, & most citizens were responsible, & it allowed them to acquire things sooner, so it worked--

Community 1 also developes their lower class, who contributes little, they find that THEY too--can have everything now, & the repayment issue is moot! They find that they can utilize the system for personal gain without contributing! They care less, what people think of them!

Community 1 is now in trouble, as the original basis of their lifestyle has changed, & they suffer unemployment, loss of revenue, higher taxes, & some of the wealthy ponder a solution-

They decide that the people NEED the commodity produced by Community 4, & wage an invasion to get control of it & create a monopoly--
Many lives are lost, & HUGE debt ensues, but since it is paid by the taxes of community 1, the leaders have no problem--

At the same time, since community 1 is prospering, & has a system in place where you can live a wonderful life, by utilizing the loopholes in the programs, immigrants come to join the party!

Soon, millions of the rejected citizens in group 3 & 4 illegally enter into community 1 & set up housekeeping!

They breed like rabbits, knowing that their offspring are considered citizens, & take the jobs in community 1 at a lower price. The merchants who are also suffering from all the other circumstances, (& have to cut their costs) so they hire them.
The immigrants find ways to manipulate the social system, prey on compassion, utilize the credit system, & slowly they force their degrading influence on the society!

The wealthy of community 1, with their programs now DEEP in debt, fearing the reprisal of the citizens, offer cash to the citizens, to allay their reprisal--

They want  a "world order", so they send a message to all the immigrants of  the world to come be a citizen of  communty 1--

The markets of community 1 start to suffer, starting with the most expensive (homes) & filtering down to autos, appliances, groceries, etc.

With the "monopolized commodity" draining the citizens resources, they find it hard to function, utilizing credit more which soon will decimate their society!

Now--with all these problems, community 1 needs to find a leader to correct all these problems--

Where do you start--?

Do you elect a "lower class proponant" who promises to make "EVERYONES" life better, including the ones that are manipulating the system? This is a system based on "GIVING" back to the lower class, NOT forcing them to "EARN" what they get!

Do you elect a "wealthy class leader" who will most probably focus on the prior path of focus? This will probably ensure that the wealthy continue their monopolization!

Somehow--I don't think either of these options is a good choice!

Just some thoughts from a concerned citizen--

You have to just "love these people" that tell you all they are going to do for you---

You have to just "love the looks on the faces of the delegates"---

We are  facing a National tragedy--

because of a devious administration--

because of a manipulation by some of the wealthy class---

because we allowed all these people to come here & take our jobs--

because "everyone wants a check, wants all the amenities of life, new cars, fine homes, vids", & want to do have someone foot the bill!

Don't these people understand that there is "NO free ride"--?

If you don't keep your nose to the grindstone, discipline your self, pay as you go, give 110%---

you will not be successful--!

The government will not be successful--

Others can only "carry a portion of your load"---

People think they can graduate from school, get a $50,000.00 a year job, buy a new car, a new home, all the "luxuries", take trips, buy expensive designer clothes, charge everything they want--& all just for lending their (maybe) part time presence to a employer--?

Then, after awhile, we figure out we can get on SSI, sue a company, get food stamps, welfare, adopt kids--or some other scam to avoid showing up--?

The government  IS the people--like a bank account--ONLY what is put in---is available for taking out--?

It is similar to you exhausting your funds--get a credit card--get another credit card--get another credit card-- SOMEDAY--someone HAS to be paid!

If people quit paying--maybe you won't get paid--?

Geez--talk about fiscal responsibility--!!

You would think that SOMEONE would tell it like it is--after you host a party for 20 million people--you got to pay the bill!

This would NOT be easy, even if we got 100% participation, & to tell people we are going to make this society into  a garden of Eden, is not honest!

Oh, THIS--REALLY rankles my -----!

Schools have a code that they have in effect for ALL people, probably so that we all learn a little discipline, that "YOU" are NOT different, that they can't have "special" kids disrupting their classes, --etc.!

This kid with pigtails like his daddy who claim it is a "family tradition" SUCK!

WE have a "Country tradition" that SHOULD take prescedence--?

The ACLU has gotten him special "dispensation" so NOW the school district (along with all the other opening day problems), has THIS dilemma to deal with!

Now, after all the years that kids "had to follow rules" He gets to show them "HE" don't have to!

Not only did he get special permission, but when the school told him he needed to wear them inside his shirt--& HE DIDN'T!

AND-- also--We have policemen who work "outside" jobs, while BEING PAID FOR PROTECTING US!!

They call it "DOUBLE DIPPING"--??

Not enough that they get to work other jobs, drive enforcement cars as their own--burn gas paid for by taxpayers, get exemption for tickets, --they now want to be paid DOUBLE!--?

The city is deciding whether to discipline them, suspend them, or fire them, since it is DEFINITELY against City policy!!

Well,  in MY opinion---IFyou have a "double standard", it may not matter at "Jack in the box"!

AND--We ALSO have "special classes" for 900 9th grade mexican kids at Sam Houston high school, so they can go to college!

It "USED" to be that college MEANT something--now it is part of every double-digit morons resume!

I would imagine that special teachers are ALSO hired to communicate with them--?

I guess it shows a change in our system--that is slowly degrading--?

Thank God there ARE still a FEW people with morals!!

Maybe,  as the bible says "Of those with more, more is expected"!

I will probably get a "lecture from the bleeding heart liberals", but STILL "MY" opinion!

As I read these political blogs, they raise a question in my mind--

I feel that ANY intelligent person can see that this country is in severe trouble, caused by greedy, manipulative politicians, a ONSLAUGHT of immigrants (both legal & illegal) changing our culture, a ignorance of domestic issuues, & that patriotic citizens need to take a stand before it is too late!

Now, I really thought that there are a LOT of people like me--people who see this, feel like this, but have NO solution to the problem, so they just keep their mouth shut!

There is one thing for sure--NEITHER political candidate running CAN, or WILL make ANY changes!

NEITHER has addressed the major issues facing us!

"EACH" tells us that they are going to make us ALL happy--but NOT--HOW?

We are not idiots--- you need to TELL us what changes you favor/propose--& then WE agree or disagree!

You need to TELL US "WHAT" you think are the moves that will make a difference--just "MAYBE"--if you are right--you will get input from citizens on how to best accomplish this--?

You need to "get off the fence"--You cannot appease EVERYONE!

You can't have lower taxes & higher taxes--? If you promote lower taxes, you need to tell us where the money will come from to run the government? If you promote higher taxes, you need to tell us where the money is going-?

SO----why do I see ALL these posts taking sides, endorsing one or the other--?

You would think that JFK is running against Ronnie!

If you don't feel like a person is the right person, IF you don't feel they can do the job--you DON'T vote for them!

Maybe better NOT to vote for a clown ---than to vote for one who destroys your society--?

I am in hopes that most of the "political support blogs" are written by the "naive young followers"--?

One astute blogging friend of mine, though He really believes that neither can do the job, has taken a strong support for a candidate--JUST because THAT is all that is available--?   (I Can't buy that!)---!

Oh well, to each his own, & those that can't see a impending disaster, will scream "bloody murder" when it hits!

Watching a TV ad, it brought up a question--?

In 1928 you could buy a new car for 800.00--It was not fast or  pretty.  You even had to crank it to start it---You could perform minor repairs yourself--

Improvements were made.  The cost rose; but, the trend continued until around the 90's --

Now, they make autos with DVD players behind every seat, On-star programs, Computer connections, Stereo, CD's, cassettes, street locators,  etc.  All so complex you HAVE to have them worked on even minor items!

They charge $20-100,000.00 for these vehicles to make your life easier?

Do we really need all this pacification?

Don't we just need an "AUTOMOBILE" to get us from point A to point B?

I mean, a radio, A/C, heater  is ok; but, for you to have  a "rolling luxury hotel" may be a bit much.  Don't you think?

Geez--!

Once,  I received a traffic citation in a Municipality near Houston.

I appeared & the courtroom was not in session, so I stepped outside to smoke.

I am a loving Christian person, & always smile at everyone till I have a reason not to-

As I was standing there, an old, red-faced man in a suit came up to the door with a bad look on his face. I smiled at him, said "Good evening" & opened the door--

When I returned to  the courtroom, I was surprised as he sat in the judges seat.

Later they called my name.  I went forward with the judge staring at me--then He addressed the courtroom with a statement---

"Ladies & Gentlemen--When I came to work today, I felt really bad.  I was having a bad day! This young gentleman, smiled at me, greeted me, & made me feel so much better! It won't do hin any good, cause I will still find him guilty!"

Which He did--& I was astounded & embarrassed!

Watching the new Fox 5/5:30 PM newscast, I was a little impressed at the newscast, until some "Larry the cable guy with no sense of humor" kept appearing!

I am sure this man has a talent, but it sure isn't  in front of a camera!

Rueben Domenguez needs to stay "behind the scenes"! 

He is a poor speaker, a novice in front of the camera, & maybe Fox ought to chip in & buy him a suit--!

I was watching the other day at a party, & this was a consensus opinion, as they had to switch to Channel 2, to get a professional presentation.

Fox REALLY does not compare with 2 & 13 for a newscast!

The best thing they have going is the beautiful Melissa Wilson!

Just the thoughts of a viewer, & it seems I am not alone! 

I would suppose I should ask a theologian this question, (& will) but I thought I would submit it to the Christian bloggers also--

I am NOT interested in "2 pages of scripture, just your opinion, or interpretation of them"!

Jesus loved his cousin John the Baptist & I assume respected him also. I know little about John, but know He baptized many people, & many in that era even assumed He was the Messiah! He was evidently a "GOOD" person--?

Jesus said in a scripture "As great as John the Baptist is, He is not as great as the LEAST in Heaven"!

That REALLY bothers me, as I don't think I am as good a person as John, so that sort of "sends a message"--?

(If John can't make it--wow!)

We all have different religious views, and some are totally different, but I would like your ideas, if you are a Christian!--?