Muslims who want to live under Islamic Sharia law were told on Wednesday to get out of Australia, as the government targeted radicals in a bid to head off potential terror attacks. Separately, Howard angered some Australian Muslims on Wednesday by saying he supported spy agencies monitoring the nation's mosques.
Quote: ' IMMIGRANTS, NOT AUSTRALIANS, MUST ADAPT. Take It Or Leave It. I am tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some individual or their culture. Since the terrorist attacks on Bali , we have experienced a surge in patriotism by the majority of Australians.' ? ' This culture has been developed over two centuries of struggles, trials and victories by millions of men and women who have sought freedom'
'We speak mainly ENGLISH, not Spanish, Lebanese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or any other language. Therefore, if you wish to become part of our society Learn the language!'
'Most Australians believe in God. This is not some Christian, right wing, political push, but a fact, because Christian men and women, on Christian principles, founded this nation, and this is clearly documented. It is certainly appropriate to display it on the walls of our schools. If God offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of the world as your new home, because God is part of our culture.'
'We will accept your beliefs, and will not question why. All we ask is that you accept ours, and live in harmony and peaceful enjoyment with us.
'This is OUR COUNTRY, OUR LAND, and OUR LIFESTYLE, and we will allow you every opportunity to enjoy all this. But once you are done complaining, whining, and griping about Our Flag, Our Pledge, Our Christian beliefs, or Our Way of Life, I highly encourage you take advantage of one other great Australian freedom, ' THE RIGHT TO LEAVE'.' ' If you aren't happy here then LEAVE. We didn't force you to come here. You asked to be here. So accept the country YOU accepted.'
ENOUGH SAID - WE NEED A PERSON LIKE THIS TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Mortgaging our kids' futures
Q: What is a guy to do about the fact that Washington is mortgaging our kids’ futures as Americans? You live frugally and then you find out that the rewards go to the people that were the speculators, spendthrifts, and unrepentant consumers, and to the corporations that were pigs at the trough of cheap money. I am not asking if it is “fair”, just, literally, what can you do?
A: I’ve always thought that you have to always live responsibly, help others when you can, and mind your own business. The problem, of course, is that our business is now held hostage to the poor decisions of others and I’m afraid that’s only going to get worse, not better. Every action we’ve seen from the government so far clearly suggest that in my view.
As for what we can all do - I think we continue to live below our means, develop multiple streams of income, invest in ourselves and our education, stay responsible and save as much as we can, appreciate the important things in life like friends and family (none of them require money), and work hard. At a minimum, this will set the example for our kids who will need it to pay the bills when they come due.
A: I’ve always thought that you have to always live responsibly, help others when you can, and mind your own business. The problem, of course, is that our business is now held hostage to the poor decisions of others and I’m afraid that’s only going to get worse, not better. Every action we’ve seen from the government so far clearly suggest that in my view.
As for what we can all do - I think we continue to live below our means, develop multiple streams of income, invest in ourselves and our education, stay responsible and save as much as we can, appreciate the important things in life like friends and family (none of them require money), and work hard. At a minimum, this will set the example for our kids who will need it to pay the bills when they come due.
Friday, December 5, 2008
Todd Staples and Texas Ag. Dept - Bonehead Award
You ever heard of schools needing to hire lunchtime monitors?
Scores on exams statewide have dropped over the last decade, but school districts are hiring "lunchtime monitors"? You got to read this to really believe such nonsense exist. Don't ask the Alvin ISD if it exist for they will inform you about the $1,800 fine issued by the Texas Dept. of Agriculture.
"Talk about misplaced priorities... Alvin ISD is getting fined $1,800 because one kid shared some pizza. It seems the sharing of non-approved pizza is a big bureaucratic no-no, and was witnessed by a Texas Department of Agriculture monitor. Since 2004, schools have had to squash such nefarious activity or face stiff penalties from the Ag department."
http://www.empowertexans.com/node/743
I know Texas has an $11 Billion state surplus; however, is this the kind of rules we really want on the books today? Could the money and resources associated with this Dept. of Agriculture employee not be better spent? What about the school district's resources? Come on Todd Staples, House of Reps. and members of the Senate is this the most efficient use of resources? Looks like wasteful spending causing additional wasteful spending. We wonder why our children have problems with their spending!
Scores on exams statewide have dropped over the last decade, but school districts are hiring "lunchtime monitors"? You got to read this to really believe such nonsense exist. Don't ask the Alvin ISD if it exist for they will inform you about the $1,800 fine issued by the Texas Dept. of Agriculture.
"Talk about misplaced priorities... Alvin ISD is getting fined $1,800 because one kid shared some pizza. It seems the sharing of non-approved pizza is a big bureaucratic no-no, and was witnessed by a Texas Department of Agriculture monitor. Since 2004, schools have had to squash such nefarious activity or face stiff penalties from the Ag department."
http://www.empowertexans.com/node/743
I know Texas has an $11 Billion state surplus; however, is this the kind of rules we really want on the books today? Could the money and resources associated with this Dept. of Agriculture employee not be better spent? What about the school district's resources? Come on Todd Staples, House of Reps. and members of the Senate is this the most efficient use of resources? Looks like wasteful spending causing additional wasteful spending. We wonder why our children have problems with their spending!
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Monday, December 1, 2008
Breakdown in ethics and morals
TEXAS TROOPER ARRESTED WITH SUITCASES OF COCAINE
The breakdown in ethics and morals will lead to the downfall of society as we know it today. Look at the greed that took over wall street, greed took over Pilgrim's Pride and other such companies, and greed is a byproduct of the breakdown in ethics and morals.
"It cannot be said often enough that in the last resort competition has to be circumscribed and mitigated by moral forces within the market parties." More and bigger is not always the measure of success. Success is measured in many other ways; however, the pocket book became the measure of success in the US. Money is the evil that destroyed the ethical and moral upbringing of many in this country.
There can be no doubt that spiritual and moral traditions are handed down together along with the material foundation of life. Those with material foundations have an obligation to help bring up the future generation with spiritual and moral traditions. "Any privilege, be it a privilege of birth, mind, honor and respect, or of wealth, confers rights only in exactly the same measure in which it is accepted as an obligation." Material wealth brings with it an obligation of ethics and morals.
The breakdown in ethics and morals will lead to the downfall of society as we know it today. Look at the greed that took over wall street, greed took over Pilgrim's Pride and other such companies, and greed is a byproduct of the breakdown in ethics and morals.
"It cannot be said often enough that in the last resort competition has to be circumscribed and mitigated by moral forces within the market parties." More and bigger is not always the measure of success. Success is measured in many other ways; however, the pocket book became the measure of success in the US. Money is the evil that destroyed the ethical and moral upbringing of many in this country.
There can be no doubt that spiritual and moral traditions are handed down together along with the material foundation of life. Those with material foundations have an obligation to help bring up the future generation with spiritual and moral traditions. "Any privilege, be it a privilege of birth, mind, honor and respect, or of wealth, confers rights only in exactly the same measure in which it is accepted as an obligation." Material wealth brings with it an obligation of ethics and morals.
Friday, November 28, 2008
Financial meltdown
Late in the 18th century Mr. Ropke said it best:
"We need businessmen, farmers, and bankers who view the great questions of economic policy unprejudiced by their own immediate and short-run economic interests; trade-union leaders who realize that they share with the president of the national bank the responsibility for the country's currency, journalists who resist the temptation to flatter mass tastes or to succumb to political passions and court cheap success and instead guide public opinion with moderation, sound judgment, and a high sense of responsibility."
"We need businessmen, farmers, and bankers who view the great questions of economic policy unprejudiced by their own immediate and short-run economic interests; trade-union leaders who realize that they share with the president of the national bank the responsibility for the country's currency, journalists who resist the temptation to flatter mass tastes or to succumb to political passions and court cheap success and instead guide public opinion with moderation, sound judgment, and a high sense of responsibility."
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving
Give thanks for what you have and not what you don't have. If you are reading this then you most likely are better off than many others. Most likely you have a computer, access to a computer, roof over your head, possibly food on the table, funds to pay for the Internet service, ability to get to and from a place that has a computer with Internet access you can use, etc.
Many in this world today lack having the basic needs that sustain life in a minimum form. Many have some form of disability, handicap, etc. that does not allow them such opportunities.
What is the status of your life?
http://www.wallbuilders.com/LIBissuesArticles.asp?id=17984
GIVE THANKS FOR WHAT YOU HAVE.
Many in this world today lack having the basic needs that sustain life in a minimum form. Many have some form of disability, handicap, etc. that does not allow them such opportunities.
What is the status of your life?
http://www.wallbuilders.com/LIBissuesArticles.asp?id=17984
GIVE THANKS FOR WHAT YOU HAVE.
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