Links and Original Thoughts

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I know I've again been posting a lot of links to other sites and videos and such. With the frenetic pace of the election at this late hour, it seems like there's so much going on that it's hard to discuss.

After the election, I will most definitely be posting more original thoughts. In fact, I've been thinking about talking about the post-election strategy and work that needs to be done. That is something that is occupying more and more of my mind these days.

Stay tuned!
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Change. Change. Change.

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Obama's definition of rich keeps changing. Who's he going to tax next?

Change. Change. Change. That's Barack.

Click here <--to watch this video.
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McCain is Israel's Friend

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Another great reason to vote for McCain.

Click here <--to watch this confidence-building video.
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Wright's Home

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Yikes! This is pretty tough. But I think it puts together two of the biggest problems people have with Obama:

- His associations and what that says about his character,
- His idea of spreading the wealth around and what that says about his policies and philosophy.

Click here <-- to watch the video.
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A Perfect Storm

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Thomas Sowell on Obama.

Click here <--to read the article.
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Tardy Obama

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This is really funny. It says something, but I'm not sure what. Obama's a really busy guy...?

Click here <--to watch.
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Obama Worried?

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This is so funny! I think Obama just might be a little worried about Tuesday...

Click here <--to watch this very funny and very telling video.
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Obama and Wright

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I'm honestly not sure what I think about this video spot about Obama.

What do you think?

Click here <-- to watch the video.
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The Misery Index

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Started during LBJ's administration and made famous by Carter.

I'm wondering if the misery index will enjoy a resurgence in popularity if Obama is elected?

According to http://www.miseryindex.us/, "The misery index was initiated by economist Arthur Okun, an adviser to President Lyndon Johnson in the 1960's. It is simply the unemployment rate added to the inflation rate. It is assumed that both a higher rate of unemployment and a worsening of inflation both create economic and social costs for a country. A combination of rising inflation and more people of[sic] out of work implies a deterioration in economic performance and a rise in the misery index."
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Obama's Tax Plan

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Obama promises not to raise your taxes if you make less than a certain amount per year.

First it was $250,000 (click here).

Then, it fell to $200,000 (click here It's at the 0:30 mark in this commercial.).

After that, Biden indicated that it's at $150,000 (click here It's at the end of this clip.) .

Where will it stop? $100,000? $50,000? Who is "safe" from Obama's tax increases?

And if they finally settle on a number, how can we believe they will actually keep that promise as they've broken this one twice in the space of a week?
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re: Obama a US Citizenship?

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I posted a link the other day concerning Obama's citizenship. That link was, by some, deemed just internet goofiness and mis-information. I really thought about that and was going to post my apologies for jumping the gun in my conservative enthusiasm at thinking Obama might be disqualified to be president. [UPDATE: I've been thinking about this some more. Regardless of whether or not the original link was legit or not, I think I did jump at wanting it to be true. I'm starting to realize how easy it is to simply believe something just because I want to believe it. For that, I am sorry and hope to continue to grow in that area.]

Since then, however, I've seen more noise on other sites that seem to further legitimize the original question. While I don't know what the ultimate answer will turn out to be, I think the question itself is legitimate and needs to be investigated.

You think the New York Times, MSNBC, or CNN will take up the question and doggedly pursue it to the end?

Me neither.

Click here, here, and here. <-- to see what I've found since last week.
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Obama be Thy Name

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-Obama be thy name,
-Thy change shall come,
-Thy will be done,
-As it is in an American dream.

Click here <-- to watch this eerie video.
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Obama and Infanticide

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WARNING: Watching this may tear your heart out.

I just can't understand how people can brush this off and minimize it. I'm sorry, it's just disgusting. At the end is a dramatization that just twists my stomach in knots. This is really awful.

Click here <-- to watch this video.
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McCain on Fire

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I've been posting a lot of negative things about Obama. I must admit that there's a bunch of material to choose from and I've been trying to point out the most relevant things.

But I'm not just voting AGAINST Obama - I'm voting FOR McCain.

This is one of the most inspiring, awesome videos yet. I especially like the background music.

Click here <-- to watch this inspiring video.
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More Obama Redistribution of Wealth/Anti-constitution

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You have to get through the first 45 seconds or so until he starts talking about redistribution of wealth and then complaining that the court didn't "break free" from the contraints placed on it by the constitution. This is some pretty amazing audio.

Please think very carefully before casting your vote next week!

Click here <--to listen to the audio.
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McCain on Biden on Obama

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A good McCain commercial. Biden "guarantees an international crisis" if Obama is elected president. Yikes! Do we really want that?

Click here <-- to see the video.
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Fred Thompson on Obama

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Fred Thompson articulates this country's ideals and values better than most. He also articulate what an Obama presidency would look like. Not a pretty picture.

Click here <-- to watch the 12 minute video. It's definitely worth your time!
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"I'm Joe the Plumber"

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I know, I know, I'm going nuts with these videos. There's just so much good stuff out there.

If you're trying to grow your business, I hope for your sake that Obama does not get elected and pass his tax hikes.

Click here <-- to watch the video.
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Just Look and Tell Me What You See

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Do we purposefully shield our eyes from what God says is plain to us? (Romans 1:19)

Why are so many people so dead-set (pun intended) on making this a matter of choice? Would you choose to end what you see here?

Click here <-- to look.
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Exterminate 25 Million U.S. Capitalists?

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Here's a pretty shocking video.

There's a direct line from this to Obama:

Weather Underground --> Bill Ayers --> Barack Obama

I used to think that Obama is just basically mis-informed. I gotta tell ya, I'm not so sure anymore. Everything this man touches and associates himself with is worse than I imagine.

Click here <-- to watch this video. But I've got to warn you: it may send chills down your spine.
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McCain Gets My Vote

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Here's an excellent, succinct article on why to vote for McCain

Click here <-- to read the article.
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Welfare and Church

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One of the themes that I have touched on a few times is the idea of encouraging less dependence on governement for meeting our needs. I have heard of and (I think) spoken about a "culture of dependency" that encourages and perpetuates a welfare, nanny state and how we should try to change that. As a firm conservative, I totally believe that government should play a minimal role in our lives and be constrained to basically providing social order and protection to allow the individuals within that society the freedom to pursue their dreams in a free market society. That's all well and good.

I've also said that the church is the one who rightfully ought to be the leader in looking after the poor, the church is the one who ought to provide most of the social needs of society. The church OUGHT to be doing these things. That's all well and good also.

But I've been challenged by some wonderful people lately. I've been asked, "But what if the Church falls down on the job? What if they don't come through?" I've heard heart-breaking stories of Christians who have reached out to the church in their time of need, only to hear a deafening silence. What then?

Frankly, I'm starting to think that if the Church is not performing the functions as it should, it's only natural that the government would step in and fill that role. My view of government would definitely support that, as I believe government bureaurcracy has a natural tendency to expand it's scope and powers. If the church is falling down on the job, I can no longer just completely blame the government for providing all these social services. It seems to me that the church must accept at least part of the responsibility for this as well.

As such, I am examining myself along these lines and I want to call all Christians to do the same. Are we stepping out to help those who are in need? What might God be calling you and your church to be doing in this area?

If needy people get re-buffed by the church, what are they to do? At that point, I really don't blame them for turning to the government to help them in their time of need.
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Is Obama an American Citizen?

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You decide.

Click here <-- to read the charge.
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Is the Obama Campaign Deliberately Accepting Bad Donations?

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This is a very eye-opening article. You be the judge - is Obama doing this on purpose?

Click here <-- to read the article.
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Presidential Election Process

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Ok, I must admit that I've always been a little confused on how a president is actually elected. I knew there was something about the electoral college, but it's always been a little fuzzy to me.

This is the best explanation of the process I've seen so far. It's really clear and makes sense.

Enjoy!

Click Here <-- to watch the video.
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