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Wisdom from Thomas Jefferson...

I sincerely believe that banking establishments are more dangerous than standing armies, and that the principle of spending money to be paid by posterity, under the name of funding, is but swindling futurity on a large scale.
Thomas Jefferson

I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending too much liberty than to those attending too small a degree of it.
Thomas Jefferson

My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government.
Thomas Jefferson

The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.
Thomas Jefferson

A wise and frugal government, which shall leave men free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor and bread it has earned - this is the sum of good government.
Thomas Jefferson

Sometimes it is said that man cannot be trusted with the government of himself. Can he, then be trusted with the government of others? Or have we found angels in the form of kings to govern him? Let history answer this question.
Thomas Jefferson

Fascinating isn't it? That Thomas Jefferson's quotes resonate so profoundly in today's politics. He argued against Hamilton wanting to establish a Federal banking system, and a national debt. But Hamilton won out. Thanks Hamilton. What would Jefferson think about the billion dollar bailout? About national health care, about redistributing wealth? He was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence, and America's third president. Why are the current politicians not asking what would Jefferson do, LOL.

That last quote "...Or have we found angels in the form of kings to govern him? Let history answer this question." Is so extremely eye opening. It seems that is the message of both candidates the country is voting for tomorrow. I am an angel who will be your king. I will feed the poor, I will educate your children, I will pay for your health care. That people actually want it to is disturbing to me. My vote for third party was not wasted. My vote said I will not vote for the federal government to be my angel. If more people were encouraged to vote for their true principals, not just one or the other party affiliate, rather than being criticized for it, this country could have seen REAL CHANGE. History will be made in this country tomorrow. History will answer Jefferson's question. History will decide which candidate will be their angel. I am proud not to be a part of that history.

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Why I would boycott Lifeway Christian Stores...

...IF I believed in boycotting, LOL. Typicaly I do not believe in boycotting because I think it's a waste of time and does not make much of an impact. BUT when I saw this story on the news, it made me angry.

Basically Lifeway Christian Stores are owned by the Southern Baptist denomination. And they believe that only men should be pastors. You know, us women are subservient and stupid. So when a Christian magazine featured women pastors on the front cover, Lifeway said they will not display the magazines. Oh, but you can buy them from behind the counter-if you ask.

Now, I am in favor of companies being allowed to run their businesses the way they want too. I believe in Capitalism.  But I am strongly opposed to the idea that men are superior and  should be the head of the household and woman should be subservient and silent.  Heh, poor Ben.

I think it is sad when religion discriminates. Frankly when it discriminate against women, or homosexuals, or whatever. It bothers me. We all should be smarter and kinder than that.

So, I am thinking about going to my local Lifeway and buying the magazine just because.

I knew I was underpaid for my job!

Heh, I'm a stay at home mom  ;o)  But I read a fascinating article about how men with traditional attitudes on gender roles, IE ' woman-cook me my dinner and raise my kids'   made 71% more than women with traditional attitudes, while egalitarian-minded men made just 7% more than their female counterparts.

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BPA Plastics a Hot topic

The FDA says BPA in plastics are safe...other studies say not so much...who to believe? I tend to worry alot. And I drink ALOT of water in plastic water bottles. Not to mention all the sippy cups we have  :o)  So this issue interestes me. I duno, I hope they have more studies. In the meantime, while I am not currently willing to give up my water bottles, I may try to heat up my left overs in a glass container, rather than plastic.   :o)

Ray Boltz is Gay-BFD

Ray Boltz is a homosexual, Big Freakin Deal.  I know this will shock alot of people. And we are all allowed our opinions. I can only share mine. I read a fascinating article about him here. And it seems that while of course his family was surprised, they have continued to love and support him. So why the outrage?  I understand that conservitive evangelical Christians maintain that homosexuality is a sin, because it says so in the Bible. The Bible also says women shouldn't talk in church (oh yes, another post coming soon about this one, LOL) The Bible also says "...work out your own salvation with fear and trembling." (Phil 2:12) I just have the opinion that we should allow Ray Boltz to work out his own salvation, I am sure he has enough fear, why should I add to it by being judgemental?

"And one by one let us live our lives
                    For the One who died to give us life..."

From his song "I pledge allegiance to the Lamb"  Ray Boltz is just trying to live his life.
 

Speaking my mind...

So for the few people that read my blog, you know that I rarely ever talk about religion or politics. I started the blog to post pics of my kids and scrapbook pages LOL. But a few issues have come up lately that make me want to speak my mind. I do not intend to offend, however probably will. Just know it is not my intention.   ;o)