Those who don't learn from the past....

It wasn't long ago that I watched "Rise of the Third Reich" on the History Channel. Of all the sights to behold on that program, it was a clip of a Nazi social party at someones house that was, to me, the most profound. A wealthy Jewish socialite was dancing around, eager to engage the interviewer. He asked her if she had heard Hitler speak and wondered how she could be so care free in the wake of reports that Jewish people were being rounded up. She replied, "Oh, that is just talk.... They would never do that." It was that last time she was seen after that point.

It is profound because, today, we all dance about, enjoying the great party of rude music, drugs, and all the decadence America has to offer while the talk is of backroom deals that degrade our constitution, usurping power to international groups made up cultures that hate us and even the very ones that once spawned the Nazi's, and elitists who, through passive aggressiveness, desire to seal their permanent social status through total dependency of the "lesser classes". And, when asked how they can just flutter through, as if nothing is wrong, they say. "Oh, that is just talk, they will never do that."

As outrageous as it sounds, don't you think it sounded outrageous to the 1930's Jewish people of Germany and the German people as a whole? Is it so outrageous when it is an established fact that there exists over two dozen relocation facilities throughout the US run by FEMA, and a plan to round up "certain" people in a state of emergency, that our President has outwardly decided that he has the right and power to kill Americans without due process, and the whole plan to disarm America "for our own good?" This has all happened before and is happening now.

Even many who know me well have decided that these days I sound a bit extreme when I compare the current political climate with Pre-WW2 Germany. Truth is, many who LIVED THROUGH the Jewish round-up are saying the same thing!

Really, everyone should be able to see what is happening. Lawmakers wanting to grab guns, tell you what products you need to buy and when, drone surveillance on civilians, a President who asks for the authority to kill American citizens without trial or due process, media being controlled by those very same people who are trying to corner the market on power. Like I said before, this has all happened before and is happening again.... Except for the drone part, it all happened in Nazi Germany and very other period just prior to mass killings of civilians by tyrants. Now, add the drones back in and you just magnify the body count.

It is even a fact that, located throughout the US, there are "FEMA" camps waiting for Americans who, according to a recent bill signed by Obama, include any in a range of politically disagreeable groups.... Basically, those who don't agree with him. These camps were supposedly set up to house families in the event of disaster.... Yet, they are circled with barbed wire fences.... POINTED IN! The clear intent is to keep those "relocated" from getting out. The most disturbing image is that these camps contain playgrounds for children behind fences meant for prisons.

Never since 1865, has this nation been closer to civil war has it is in 2013. Election fraud, Benghazi, Challenges to the Constitution, Economic slump, ect.

Those who don't learn from the past are doomed to repeat it!  Prepare to fight... or pack for a one way move.

Emperor Obama's New Clothes By http://thepeoplescube.com

More than lavish vacations and golfing, Emperor Obama valued appearances, which consumed a bigger share of his government's budget than the army, the people, or the economy.

One day Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid informed Obama that they could dress him up in a way that would make him even more appealing to his fan base than he had ever been. At the same time, these new magic clothes would be invisible to the low-brow conservative knuckle-draggers, who didn't support his policies.

Obama couldn't miss a chance to shine - while, at the same time, to find out exactly whom to add to his "enemies list." Therefore, he ordered the two politicians to make the new clothes ready for his next inauguration ceremony.

Pelosi and Reid demanded a pile of taxpayer money, which put the country in an even bigger debt, and started their work in a backroom of the Capitol building. Day and night they were busy making their designs, and from time to time they'd asked for more taxpayer money.

After a time, Emperor Obama sent his trusty media reporters to check on their progress. As Pelosi and Reid went on about the great patterns and originality of the Emperor's new magic clothes, the media reporters soaked up every word and concurred in unison: "They are magnificent!"

To Emperor Obama's delight, the reporters planted the news in all media channels, repeating all of Pelosi's words. The world's best photojournalists published pictures of the glorious magic cloth. While no one could see the actual cloth, everyone pretended they saw splendid textures because they were terrified that others would think of them as low-brow conservative knuckle-draggers.

When the day came, Emperor Obama was presented with the clothes - but, to his horror, he couldn't see anything! Nevertheless, noticing everyone else's adulation, he pretended he saw the invisible clothes and made the motions of putting them on.

Then Obama went out to meet his subjects, as his image was being projected onto a gigantic TV screen. Everyone stood in awe, praising what they could not see, but trusting the words of others, who, in their turn, also relied on someone else's opinion. At the same time, they loudly ridiculed the low-brow conservative knuckle-draggers who were too close-minded and unrefined to appreciate the beauty of Obama's new clothes.

Suddenly, a small child, too young to know how bad it was to be thought of as a low-brow conservative knuckle-dragger, pointed at Obama and shouted, "The Emperor has no clothes!" Upon hearing the child's proclamation, the Obama voters suddenly realized that their Emperor indeed was standing in front of them naked. The next thing they suddenly realized was that it had to be a new, cool trend.

With a loud cheer, they all stripped naked and ran towards the White House, glorifying Obama and marveling at his extraordinary beauty and wisdom.
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Concept and image by Maksim, story written by Red Square, The People's Director
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Gun control FACTS

It is amazing these days to listen to those kind hearted liberals who want to "save the children". All they ask is that we terrible war mongers hand over our guns. Somehow, that is supposed to translate to a safer world because only the criminals will have guns. Only problem is, last time I checked, it was the mentally ill or hardened criminals that are killing people. Actually, the whole gun thing is optional for them. Turns out they can use things like knives, baseball bats, poison, or even AIDS to accomplish their goals.

 Gun control has never worked. In fact, the thing that has worked is the exact opposite, expanded concealed carry laws along with severe penalties for the criminal.  Let's look at it from the other end, put yourself in the mind of a monster who is thinking about shooting up a school. He starts in Austin TX where there were only 35 homicides last year. "If I do this here, the guy across the street who might be carrying will just stop me before I can get inside," He thinks, "and, if I succeed, I will be executed by the state...... I think it is time for a road trip to Chicago! Or, another state that does not allow citizens to carry or have capital laws." Gun control does NOT WORK! It puts targets on our kids. Monsters are cowards who will always look for the least protected, helpless victims they can find. 

The difference is that in Austin, if the person with a Concealed Carry license, like myself, is walking past a school while someone is pulling rifles out of a trunk, they will take position, order the person to explain what they are doing, and retain the person until authorities can arrive. You see, in states like Utah or Texas, citizens can also perform arrests. Did you notice the extra perk of this story? The gunman also lived.

Another point often lost among those arguing this issue, (mostly without any knowledge of what they are debating, Example - AR rifles are NOT automatic military issued rifles.) is that those who go through certified Concealed Carry training are explained the solemn duty they are undertaking. They are choosing to possibly lay down their lives for someone and also that taking a life WILL hurt them forever. They are told to consider these things before applying. These are not extremists but citizens who have chosen to protect your life at the possible expense of all they are. They are not people with "compensation for something" issues, but federally screened and checked, responsible individuals willing to make sacrifices to protect.

In the end, no intelligent argument has ever been made for gun control. Such measures have only ever caused increased crime and murder rates. Just look at any state with harsh gun laws and you will find the states where the mass murders have been committed. Those with Carry laws are those where kids play free and safe because the predator has to get past several armed neighbors before they can find prey.... Low crime and violent acts.

The answer will never be strict gun laws. The answer is clear, severe punishment for criminals and misuse of firearms, Concealed Carry for responsible citizens who take a certified course, and Mental health access.

Bill Cosby unloads about kids

Truth is still true even of it offends someone. Thank you Bill and thank you Adam for sharing this. Those who are offended by what Bill has to say here NEED TO BE OFFENDED so maybe they will save themselves

BILL HAS GONE AND DONE IT AGAIN...

They're standing on the corner and they can't speak English.
I can't even talk the way these people talk: Why you ain't, Where you is, What he drive, Where he stay, Where he work, Who you be...
And I blamed the kid until I heard the mother talk. And then I heard the father talk.

Everybody knows it's important to speak English except these knuckleheads. You can't be a doctor with that kind of crap coming out of your mouth. In fact you will never get any kind of job making a decent living.

People marched and were hit in the face with rocks to get an Education, and now we've got these knuckleheads walking around.

The lower economic people are not holding up their end in this deal. These people are not parenting. They are buying things for kids.
$500 sneakers for what?

And they won't spend $200 for Hooked on Phonics.

I am talking about these people who cry when their son is standing there in an orange suit. Where were you when he was 2? Where were you when he was 12? Where were you when he was 18 and how come you didn't know that he had a pistol?

And where is the father? Or who is his father?

People putting their clothes on backward: Isn't that a sign of something gone wrong?
People with their hats on backward, pants down around the crack, isn't that a sign of something?

Isn't it a sign of something when she has her dress all the way up and got all type of needles [piercing] going through her body? What part of Africa did this come from??
We are not Africans. Those people are not Africans; they don't know a thing about Africa.

I say this all of the time. It would be like white people saying they are European-American. That is totally stupid.

I was born here, and so were my parents and grand parents and, very likely my great grandparents. I don't have any connection to Africa, no more than white Americans have to Germany , Scotland , England , Ireland , or the Netherlands . The same applies to 99 percent of all the black Americans as regards to Africa . So stop, already! ! !
With names like Shaniqua, Taliqua and Mohammed and all of that crap ......... And all of them are in jail.

Brown or black versus the Board of Education is no longer the white person's problem.
We have got to take the neighborhood back.
People used to be ashamed. Today a woman has eight children with eight different 'husbands' -- or men or whatever you call them now.

We have millionaire football players who cannot read. We have million-dollar basketball players who can't write two paragraphs. We, as black folks have to do a better job.

Someone working at Wal-Mart with seven kids, you are hurting us.
We have to start holding each other to a higher standard.
We cannot blame the white people any longer.'

Dr. William Henry 'Bill' Cosby, Jr., Ed. D.

WELL SAID, BILL It's NOT about color...It's about behavior!!!

Mormon Q&A

I am a Mormon. I have been for most my life and have served as a missionary as well as an Elder in the Melchizedek priesthood. I would say that I know what I am talking about when I answer the following common questions. Please, if anyone wishes to know something not talked about here, please post a reply and I will eagerly answer to the best of my ability.

Q. Oh, Russ, you are LDS.... How many wives do you have?
A. One.... we only marry one wife. And, we are more likely than any other religion to remain married to that special lady.
As for the Polygamists in AZ and UT... They are not Mormons by our definition. They actually are more like Pentecostals that read the Book of Mormon.
To have more than one wife in our faith is forbidden and brings excommunication. That said, yes we did practice polygamy in the mid 1800's. The one fact no one else seems to want to point out about that is that it was not only legal and practiced throughout the bible, it was practiced by many from all faiths until made illegal in the 1890's. At that time, we stopped the practice since its purpose in preservation of our faith while those of other faiths hunted us like animals was served.

Q. Hey, what about drinking? Why don't you guys drink alcohol or coffee?
A. Do you really have to ask? We don't do illegal drugs, either. Everything can be done in moderation without harm. But, in this day and age, who really does anything in moderation? We stay far from such things because even moderately intoxicated, it is a barrier between us and our families as well as our God. Coffee and tea literally tan the body from the inside out as well as cause havoc with metabolic systems. Smoking requires no answer.

Q. Ok, but I heard you weren't Christians.
A. I heard that too. Then I opened my Bible and guess what? It talks about Christ. I opened my Book of Mormon and guess what? It talks about Christ. I opened my Doctrine and Covenants, again, it talks about Christ. Then I opened my Hymn book..... We sing hymns about.... CHRIST. In fact, we are called the Church of Jesus Christ (as was the original church that we claim to be) Of Latter Day Saints (Meaning the original church restored through a prophet.)
This irritates me. We believe all followers of Christ carry truth and potential. But, you want to find out how ignorant someone is, wait for them to say the CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST are not Christians.

Q. I'd like to talk to those nice young men I see doing missionary work but don't want them to force me to join.
A. TALK TO THEM. They are taught to be respectful and that if are to receive the gospel and join, it will be on your terms and only when the time is right. They will teach you something simple that is so missing in the world today. You are a son or daughter of God and therefore, worth respect from yourself and others.

Q. OK, what about those temples.... what goes on there?
A. That is something really special. We believe that all who have lived are deserving of a chance to receive the gospel and all the opportunities in Our fathers kingdom. The Zulu warrior that lived over a hundred years ago and never saw anyone outside their world let alone hear that Christ lived is just as much a child of God and just a valued as we are. The work done in the temple is for the dead to allow them the same opportunity and baptism.

Q. Well, what about black people? Do they have the priesthood? I heard they didn't for a long time. that's just wrong!
A. Our brothers and sisters of color are just that, our brothers and sisters. One of the first men Joseph Smith ordained to the Melchizedek priesthood was a freed slave. Something happened several years later where the saints asked Brigham Young when they arrived in Utah whether the slaves they brought should have the priesthood. He brought the matter to God but received no answer, much like the way a father allows a child to work a question out when they should really know the answer in the first place. That period of silence lasted for over one hundred years until in 1977, God felt the saints were ready for the answer. That answer was.. "DUH! What did you think I was doing when I told Joseph to ordain his friend!"
The worthy men of all races who waited were always entitled to the priesthood. It is a shameful lesson we live with just as throughout time, God has had to let his children work out the obvious. For this reason, also, we came to respect and love our members of color on a level not shared with any other faith. We had to work for it. It took one hundred years of all saints crying out to show our love for each other and convince our Heavenly father we were ready after asking such a dumb question. The test was not whether they were worthy. Mormons quickly abolished slavery among our brethren and were always at the front for recognition of equal rights. The test was whether those who asked this question were worthy of our black brethren. We are a diverse people who love and cherish each other as a family. But, I can say that I look upon my brothers and sisters with different skin hues with a bit more appreciation because I know that they followed the prophet even when they may not have felt as appreciated. In the end, though, considering the deep persecution of the saints in the 1800's, this may have spared the many lives of those who also had to deal with racial persecution. A Mormon Elder who was black would almost certainly been a target for the haters. That may just be my own speculation. But, I am grateful for these brethren who's deep faith and stories inspire my own progress.

Q. What about "alternative" lifestyles?
A. There are no children of our Heavenly Father who he does not love and cherish as much as any other. Sex outside marriage is wrong. No room for argument on that. Marriage is man to woman. That said, loving someone is nit a sin and never has been. But, acting upon that love in certain ways is most defiantly sinful and wrong. Just as if you love your friends wife, you keep it to yourself because she is married and it hurts a family to share that. Otherwise, isn't it great that someone so wonderful can exist that can be so loved? The same for gays. It is great to love someone. But, the sin happens when the act outside marriage happens. And, marriage is man and woman. That is not going to change. The natural order of all things surrounds the family. Man-woman-child-cute kitten and/or dog. There is an important place for all Gods children and those of alternate needs are blessed when they put their own needs aside to serve God.

OK, I hope I have answered some questions for some. I know that our Lord lives and am grateful to share these things with you. I know the Church of Jesus Christ LDS to be the true church of God and invite more questions. I Share these things in the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, Amen.

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Things taught to me by Brother Kalaii

It is hard to believe, now as I limp from place to place on my severely nerve damaged leg and have put on a "few" pounds since then, but once I studied under the greatest Karate Master of all time. Kalaii Kano Griffin.
Yes, it is true that there have been many greats, like Bruce Lee, Thunderbolt Chow, Ed Parker, The great Chuck Norris and the list goes on. And, each that I have named, taught the art of the soul as well as the art of martial combat.
But, what Brother Kalaii did beyond all others is that he taught the pure, disciplined art to kids and adults alike who came from all walks of life, All races, all social places and he brought them together to not only perform at peak levels, winning national titles, but he taught them that all were equal and every one of them not only could do anything, they had a responsibility to do it.
In the studio and in life, we lived by the slogan, "A Dragon you are, and a Dragon you will die". The meaning of that is simple, you are not white, you are not black, you are not rich, and you are not poor.... You are a DRAGON. Your brothers and sisters are your brothers and sister. And, after all these years, so much lost time, I miss my brothers and sisters as deeply as if we were all birthed from the same mother.
Why do I call Master Griffin "Brother Kalaii?" That is an honor not to be taken freely. He was like a father to so many and called his students his children. I also learned so much from him. But, he honored me by calling me his brother after we had many deep philosophical talks. In spirit of the honor he gave to me, I don't call him Master or Teacher, though he always will be to me, I call him Brother because he was so much more and I feel I honor him more in this.
For his students, Brother Kalaii always had the time to sit and talk to them as if they were they only person who mattered. He taught us that the only limitations we would ever encounter was the one we placed before ourselves.
On March 7th, 2008, Brother Kalaii was called home after battling colon cancer. To say I loved the man doesn't begin to say it. Every good thing I am today, or have ever been, or ever will be is because I was lucky enough to know this man, Grand Master, Kalaii Kano Griffin. I missed the chance to say goodbye to my brother because work pulled me away to the point we lost touch those final years. But, as with all Iron Dragons, I feel him close and look forward to the day we are re-united in the heavens tournament. He is there with Bruce, Master Parker, and all the others. We can hear them in the thunder and feel them in our hearts. To all by Brothers and Sisters, "A Dragon you are, and a Dragon you will die." No bond can ever be stronger.

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Civil War facts versus media hype

A while back, we commemorated the 150 year anniversary of the start of the civil war. I remember talking heads on all networks hyping the slavery aspect of the war and calling for all to recognize that the war was about slavery. I guess that is the price of our high technology lifestyle. The one with the most media access gets to re-write history. Yes, slavery was a big part of the civil war. It was, in fact, the single biggest factor for President Lincoln. But, let us not forget, it was the South that fired the first shots. So, why did they declare war on the north? To answer that, or really to un-answer that, put yourself in the heads of two men in 1861.

First, picture yourself a man from Massachusetts in 1861 such as several of my great great grandfathers were. You are told that people of color are being oppressed in southern states and feel that this just will not do. You want to make things better for these people. The question is put before you, "Will you fight to the death for this cause?" It is easy to imagine yourself saying, "Yes! Sign me up!" The cause is noble and right..... Only thing is, in reality, people in the north did not have anywhere the righteous indignation on the subject we like to imagine. There was arguably even more distaste for Blacks in the north.

Now, put yourself in the head of a man from a southern state at the time. You are asked, "Will you fight to the death to keep your slaves?" The likely answer would be, "What do I look like? I can barely afford seed for this years crop! I don't have slaves! Go ask a plantation owner!" How many people would ever fight such a bitter war to continue an immoral and unpopular practice?
The fact is, though the issue at the time was whether the Federal government could tell states that they had to change laws about slavery, that was just part of the issue. Most southerners not only didn't have slaves, they didn't believe slavery was moral. General Lee, the highest southern general, was greatly opposed to slavery. But the real reason the south fought was simple. They felt the Federal government infringe on the sovereign rights of states on many levels and issues for a long time. Presidents who were supposed to have little power usurped power from Congress time and time again. Southerners felt that the freedoms fought for in the Revolutionary War were dwindling
as Presidents assumed more power becoming the new monarchy. States, that were supposed to operate independently, felt the Federal government usurp more and more authority from them.  Slavery was something most would never have fought for. Freedom from oppression was worth the fight.

The reality of the time, different from what is portrayed, is that most times, a slave would escape the terrible master who beat them and run to the north where they would then be captured, tortured and killed. Northern prejudice and ignorance is far deadlier that southern... because they smile at you as if they were your best friend while they do it.

I take issue with the distortion of this war for a few reasons. First, it is just plain not truthful and it slanders a whole people and labels them and the generations that followed. Second, those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. We see that today as once again, Americans are reaching the breaking point as the federal government usurps authority from states and a power crazed president usurps more and more power from congress. This has been going on since the precedent set by Jackson, Lincoln, and others presidents since. Now, we are seeing a president approaching the appearance of a King and Americans are talking about rising up. Is this really a new idea? No, it is the very same reason the south rose in 1861. It happens because truth is hidden behind the hype in hopes that it will die. But, as we are seeing now, a government out of control will always breed rebellion. The old battle cry was that the "South will rise again!" But I am here to correct the record... it never fell. A terrible practice that most in the south at the time despised was banned. The rebellion against a government out of control continued in the hearts of Americans South and North, keeping check until the day our freedom is so threatened that AMERICA RISES AGAIN!

Food for thought vs. Feast for thought

Often, people like to throw opinions around and end by calling them "Food for thought". While often, these tid bits can be very informative and educational, I am left to wonder if maybe there could be more substance if only the person "sharing" their opinion was actually engaging others to share their points of view on the matter. An open dialog of intelligent {that is important,} views. Many courses to the meal of knowledge....... A FEAST FOR THOUGHT. I dedicate this blog to all who are hungry for truth and knowledge.. and this who are just wanting to snack on random trivia.