ACORN Corrupt to the core...

Update:


A couple of years back in 2007, I posted about ACORN and voter fraud investigations. I also commented about our now current president, Barack Obama's connection to this corrupt organization. Now we see that the corruption is far deeper than we first realized and I believe it goes even deeper than this. What bothers me the most is that our president was deeply connected to this organization not very long ago. He was directly benefited by this group, lobbied for them, defended them in court, and raised money for them. Don't be surprised if it comes out that he is intertwined in this corrupt organization at the upper most part of its leadership.

The latest scandal with ACORN is potentional fraud against the IRS, and child prostitution, encouraging a pimp and prostitute to lie to the government in order to qualify for government funded home loans. Amazing!

Dambisa Moyo on her vision for Africa & what's wrong with aid

It is like the old adage, give a man a fish and you feed him for a day, teach him to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.

This is absolutely brilliant and needed to be said. Thank God for common sense. The concepts she espouses in her book can be applied right here in the U.S.A. with social programs, subsidies, and government handouts that have lead to more corruption and poverty than progress. Social welfare programs, particularly targeted towards minority communities have done a great deal of economic and moral damage to those communities. Speaking in reference to the black community specifically, government assistance has only encouraged a greater dependency to government programs, the break down of the family unit, and increased out of wedlock birth rates.

More power to Ms. Moyo, I am thankful she had the gonads to challenge the status quo. I wish more people had the common sense and decency to realize the huge disservice they do when we continue to allow our government and some non-government entities to give money to corrupt regimes in the name of charity. Just becuase something looks good doesn't mean it IS good.

Hat Tip: Booker Rising

ITS ABOUT SECURITY AND FREEDOM...

NEVER FORGET SEPTEMBER 11, 2001!

Barack Obama, the hypocrite...

How is it that the President can suddenly switch gears and decide that passing his screwed up health care bill is a moral and ethical imperative?

It makes no logical sense whatsoever and yet, it seems people are buying it hook line and sinker. Amazing! Take a look at the video here and see for yourself, the man claims to be Christian yet mocks the very book his "faith" is rooted in. Then when he sees that his health care plan is not very popular among the masses, he switches gears and decides that morality actually does matter, but only when it comes to getting his way. Morality matters only when it makes you politically relevant and popular with certain special interest groups.

Who do we turn to...?

There is lot of hoopla in the media over the proposed health care reform bill that is to be voted on after the congressional recess. While the reform bill is incredibly complicated, the opinions on either side are quite simple. On one side we have those who say that our health care system is broken and we need to do two things to fix it; ensure that millions of Americans have access to health care, and ensure that health care is affordable for all Americans. While I am sure many would agree that our health care system does need massive improvements, especially in the area of cost, I am not so sure that this new bill is the answer, considering that it has been rushed through with such unnecessary urgency, without being revealed to the general public nor, by their own admission, not even being read in its entirety by our public representatives, the very people who are supposed to vote on it!

In a Townhall.com article written by Thomas Sowell, a particular point he made regarding the health care debate stood out to me and reminded me of something I remember hearing President Ronald Reagan say in one of his early speeches. First Mr. Sowell writes:

"But where are Americans to turn if we become like Canada? Where are we to go when we need better medical treatment than Washington bureaucrats will let us have? Mexico? The Caribbean?"

President Reagan made the same point in his historical speech he gave for Barry Goldwater when he ran for president, the speech was called "A Time For Choosing", in it he states:

"Not too long ago two friends of mine were talking to a Cuban refugee, a businessman who had escaped from Castro, and in the midst of his story one of my friends turned to the other and said, "We don't know how lucky we are." And the Cuban stopped and said, "How lucky you are! I had someplace to escape to." In that sentence he told us the entire story. If we lose freedom here, there is no place to escape to."

Folks, I agree with both points here, we have to stop and really think about what we are losing each and every time we ask "big brother" to solve our problems. Something I've come to realize about government involvement in anything other than what it was established to do is this, whenever we want the government to provide us something, they first MUST take it from us in order to give less of it back to us. Whatever it is we have received from our government is far, far less than what we could have had we done it ourselves. Many of us Americans seem to forget that we are a great and truly free country, a model for the rest of the world. People from all over the world flock here for freedom. Many of them make great sacrifices, risking life and limb, just to get into this country and to live free. This includes those nations who already have government controlled health care systems, Canada and other nations come to the U.S. to receive cutting edge medical attention, that they do not and cannot get in their own countries Not because we are smarter, more talented, or are better people, but because we are a free nation. Our medical system is not too far gone where it is stifled by government bureaucracy.

Lets remember these words spoken by to very wise men both past and present, we have to consider that if we continue to give up our freedoms we will reach a point where we will have no where else to turn to . If this health care bill passes, I have no doubt it will be a complete disaster and the truly sad part is that we will not be able to reverse this decision once it is implemented. I think as citizens we tend to forget that the government as an entity, is not here to take care of us. They are not motivated by love to do good things for us as a people. The government's goal is and always will be to simply manage us. The only way to truly manage anyone or anything is to develop ways to control it. This health care reform bill is no such thing, it is neither about health, nor is it about caring, it is merely about control.

I think right now in our great history we are at an impasse. We have reached that fork in the road where we have to choose. The stimulus package, health care reform, the cap and trade bill, etc. are all indicative of where we are headed, and the future is not looking to bright. One road looks dark and dim for us as a country and down the other there is light. Right now it looks as if we are choosing the darker road. There is hope though, I've seen glimpses of hope in these televised townhall meetings that have taken place over the last couple of weeks. I've seen hope in the tea parties taking place all over the country since President Obama took office, and I see hope in those who choose to speak up on the issues and actually get a little mad about them.

Lets not let up, get mad, then speak up to those who are making these choices for us, those who we have allowed to serve us. Lets take back our freedoms one policy at a time.

Obama's Stupidity...

If you watched the press conference given by our President last night you would have seen and heard him make comments regarding racial profiling in reference to a recent incident involving Henry Louis Gates being arrested for disorderly conduct by an officer who had arrived at Mr. Gate's residence in response to a call involving breaking and entering. Apparently Mr. Gates was locked out of his own home and had to jimmy his way in along with his driver, neighbors suspected a break in and called the police. According to the arresting officer Mr. Gates became belligerent towards him and so was arrested for disorderly conduct. The arresting officer Sergeant James Crowley has stated that he is not racist and will not apologize, in spite of requests to do so by Gates.

Given that Mr. Gates is a friend of the President I guess Mr. Obama couldn't help but to comment on the issue. Maybe he felt obligated to do so, which is understandable yet, I think that his coming out on any side was a tad bit premature and maybe completely out of place.

From Reuters:

"He should steer clear of it if he doesn't know all the facts," said Patricia Lynch, 49, a consultant and graduate of Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, as she emerged from a Boston cafe. "For any specific case, you have to go only by the facts of that particular case."

My sentiments exactly! I find it hard to understand why President Obama decided to comment on this incident when he admittedly did not know all of the facts for himself. It makes absolutely no sense.

Obama stated that while he doesn't know all of the facts of the incident, the Cambridge Massachusetts police "acted stupidly" in arresting Mr. Gates since he had already proven that he lived in the residence. What Mr. Obama fails to realize is the stupidity of his own statement on two fronts, first he admits not knowing all of the facts and then proceeds to comment on a case, implying racism took place without any clear evidence to prove it! Amazing! Second, Henry Louis Gates was arrested for disorderly conduct and not for breaking and entering as Obama's statment implies. According to a Boston Globe article, Officer Crowley was making his way out of the home when Mr. Gates followed him out continuing to be belligerent towards the officer, this is where and why he was arrested, not for trespassing or breaking and entering.

So my conclusion of the Presidents premature comments, without having all of the facts, is that he commented stupidly. While I admit that Mr. Obama is not a friend of mine, I can say with some assurance that what he said last night was stupid, without having all of the facts of course.

Here is a suggestion for our dear President, why not wait for all of the facts to come out first and then come out and make a comment either way. Sounds like the smart thing to do.

10 Reasons to Fear an Obama Nation

1. Dangerous, Corrupt Appointments (Picked because they are hardened left-wing partisans) to do “The Messiah’s” bidding, not the American people’s. Examples: Eric Holder, Attorney General; Janet Napolitano, Director of Homeland Security; Rahm Emanuel, Chief of Staff, Timothy Geithner, Treasury Secretary, and George Mitchell, Middeast Envoy. more

2. Surrender in the War On Terror and Appease Terrorists by closing Guantanamo Bay, rejecting tough interrogation techniques, apologizing to Muslims, and withdrawing from Iraq, which will endanger Americans. more

3. Perpetuating the Genocide Against Unborn Children by supporting unrestricted abortion, reversing Bush's executive orders withholding American tax dollars from funding abortions worldwide. more...still more

4. Destruction of the Electoral Process by reportedly planning to give billions in bailout money to corrupt “community organizations” such as ACORN and other left-wing groups like MoveOn.org. This would further corrupt our already suspect electoral process and strengthen the grassroots leftist groups who aggressively supported his campaign for “change” (socialism). more...still more

5. Annihilation of Constitutionally Guaranteed Liberties (Rights) Including the right to life, keep and bear arms, freedom of the press (support for restrictions politicizing media outlets). more

6. Unrestrained Socialism (turning America into a ghetto): Using economic crisis as an “opportunity” to push through the nationalization of American industries starting with the banks and U.S. health care system, initiate massive deficit spending and overall control of our economy, thereby attempting to do to America what the government has already succeeded in doing to America’s inner cities through crippling welfare programs. more

7. Re-engineering our Armed Forces by severely cutting military spending and allowing homosexuals to serve openly, while also planning to create a civilian national security force “just as powerful, just as strong, just as well-funded as the military” (Explain just what you mean by this, Mr. President). more

8. Re-Educate the Children by teaching kindergarteners about sex and political correctness. This is what President Obama supported in the Illinois State Legislature, and he and his associate William Ayers (unrepentant member of the U.S. terrorist group the Weatherman) funded the radicalizing children while serving on a foundation board together. Obama is only pro-choice when he’s talking about annihilating unborn children, no choice for them regarding education—it’s the government schools or nothing for the poor, never mind that his own kids—like most liberals’—get private, elite education. more

9. Making Dr. King’s Dream A Nightmare—for Black and White. Barack Obama has encouraged black Americans to worship him as a “Messiah”, and is planning to hand out government funds under the guise of a “stimulous package” to those who won’t work (this is the payoff expected by many of his constituents). more

10. Plans to Bring the U.S. Under Increased Global Control through increased cooperation with the U.N. (Law of the Sea treaty, Obama’s global tax proposal, etc.). more

Do Facts Matter When It Comes to Obama?

News Flash: Colin Powell endorses Barack Obama!

Am I surprised? Yes I am, yet at the same time it doesn't surprise me. What makes Mr. Powell any different from other Blacks who are voting for Obama just because he is black? This endorsement demonstrates that he is as flawed in character as most black people. It saddens me in that I had great respect for Colin Powell, I always considered him as someone of great moral character. Yet, when I read his reasons for endorsing Obama because he is "a transformational figure", the only conclusion I can draw is that Mr. Powell lacks common sense and character. He can offer nothing of real substance or fact that would support why he thinks Barack Obama is qualified to be president. Nothing tangible, nothing soluble, nada. Just ambiguous terminology about change and "electrifying the world", the same language that Barack himself uses on the campaign trail. If any of you out there didn't believe that there is favoritism towards liberal blacks before, this should be screaming proof that there is. Barack Obama has offered zero towards real, tangible, viable solutions to government corruption, the economy, or foreign policy, yet people love him because he is a well spoken, liberal, black man who panders to the masses what they want to hear rather than what needs to be said, the truth.

Are we as a nation so desperate for a messiah that we will put anyone there regardless of whether they are right or wrong? I've heard many blacks refer to Obama as "the one" or the "chosen one of God". Not only strange but down right scary stuff.

Sad.
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12:27am PST; Even more correspondence further down...
3:05pm PST; more responses...it gets interesting.

Below is a correspondence between me and a friend of mine, a pastor actually, who seems to disagree with my politics. I forwarded a recent article by Tomas Sowell regarding the coming election and getting your facts straight about Obama and McCain. As you will read below, my pastor friend did not care for this article very much. Keep in mind that he is about 20 years my senior and is a pastor of a local church in L.A.

My response is in bold.
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-----Original Message-----
From: XXXXXXXXXX
Sent: Oct 6, 2008 9:06 AM
To: jmcclellan@peoplepc.com
Subject: Re: Do Facts Matter? / by Thomas Sowell

You know what, this traitor can say whatever he wishes. All of us can choose a side to stand and look across the street and find imperfections on anyone. Both parties, both men have faults just like Sowell and all the rest of us.

When I look at the platform (not the individual) of both parties and the historicity thereof, I choose a primary pattern and that is:

1. The Republican party has always used fear tactics and wars to manipulate people of America while they are able to fatten their own pockets as well as their friends who can benefit from foreign interests. They care less about the American people regardless of color, creed or religion.

2. The Democratic party always invest in America first and foreign interest second and that in itself is enough for me.

3. When someone says Democrat the first subjects to come up are "Abortion & Same Sex". People we electing a President not a Pastor for the church.

No where in the bible do it say that the President is responsible for the personal sins of anyone.

Please people get real.

Name withheld
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Why is Mr. Sowell a traitor? He is one of the foremost experts in economics, teaches at Stanford, and is a senior fellow with the Hoover Institution. Who is he a traitor to? He served in the armed forces for our country as a young man and gives back by teaching our youth at Stanford and is the author of numerous books, many of which have been best sellers. Or is he a traitor to just black folks? That must be it right? This man has done more for blacks and society at large than Jesse Jackson and Al "the riot king" Sharpton combined.

I disagree that the President is not responsible for personal sins, it says in Romans that God appoints leaders and governments to carry out and enforce the law, that makes them responsible for personal sins doesn't it? That is why we have laws, to govern and stave off personal sins, i.e. murder is illegal. Ever heard of the ten commandments? Well our laws are based on those ten little rules handed down to us from on high. Speaking of personal sins, Obama not only publicly supports abortion but has voted to implement laws that allow for Partial Birth Abortion, allowing babies to be born and then killed outside of the womb. He associates with known criminals, and has worked extensively with corrupt organizations such as ACORN, which has been under investigation and indicted several times in the past for voter fraud in voter registration drives across the country.

No one is saying that either candidate is perfect, yet, as men and women of God, our vote should be an extension of our core convictions. Supporting homosexuality, abortion on demand, high taxation, forced redistribution of wealth and a basic resentment of our country are not Christian convictions. There is no way around that, so how do you justify voting for someone whose convictions contradict your own? Or do they? Not only that, but the word states that "my people perish for lack of knowledge", that is what this article is about, get the REAL facts about each candidate and make a wise choice.

BTW, If you want to know which party platform best represents what is right, look at the real history of each party. It was always and consistently republicans that fought for civil rights for blacks all the way through to the civil rights movement of the 60's. The republican party was partly founded by blacks from several states including Texas. There were hundreds of blacks who owned slaves before the civil war, and many advocated for slavery. The ku klux klan, and subsequent lynchings was started by democrats to dissuade blacks from joining the republican party and voting. Oh, and just in case you didn't realize this, as some of your fellow brothers don't know, Abraham Lincoln was a Republican, you know him, the guy that signed the emancipation proclamation and freed the slaves?

Democrats have historically patronized blacks as victims of white racism just to get our vote yet have done nothing for the black community. They only promise more free handouts, which is part of why we are in this economic crisis to begin with, Freddie and Fannie, hello? Both started under the Clinton administration, Franklin Raines (black dude) was appointed by Clinton, ran Freddie and Fannie into the ground through mismanagement, yet was defended by none other than screwed up black folks on the Black Democratic Caucus. It was Republicans that called for reform of Fannie and Freddie as recent as just a couple of years ago, yet Dems opposed any regulation or reform. The Bush administration has nothing to do with the current economic crisis, nor is the crisis related to tax cuts or war time spending at all, which makes no sense anyway, they are completely unrelated.

I recommend you get your facts straight before you vote next month. Neither candidate is ideal, yet it is the party represented I vote for and the core beliefs behind it, not the man alone. I want a black man to be president just as bad as the next guy, yet, I want him to represent what is right as well. Don't vote for someone just because they are the same color as you, even Satan can appear as an angel of light.

Jerry M.

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UPDATE, I GOT ANOTHER RESPONSE TO MY RESPONSE. SAME PASTOR. MY RESPONSES ARE IN BOLD RED LETTERING BELOW.

-----Original Message-----
From: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Sent: Oct 6, 2008 11:28 AM
To: jmcclellan@peoplepc.com
Subject: Re: Do Facts Matter? / by Thomas Sowell

In a message dated 10/6/2008 10:15:55 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, jmcclellan@peoplepc.com writes:

Why is Mr. Sowell a traitor? He is one of the foremost experts in economics, teaches at Stanford, and is a senior fellow with the Hoover Institution. Who is he a traitor to? He served in the armed forces for our country as a young man and gives back by teaching our youth at Stanford and is the author of numerous books, many of which have been best sellers. Or is he a traitor to just black folks? That must be it right? This man has done more for blacks and society at large than Jesse Jackson and Al "the riot king" Sharpton combined. I didn't just hear about Sowell, I have of him and his accomplishments for some time. A lot of times we can glory over our own accomplishments as a race, but it is so easy for us to find all the faults of our own sisters and brothers. There comes a time in life when there are some issues that we as a race need to pull together on. We rate in the top three of races who cannot find unity at any level or aspect of life. And as far as Al and Jesse, not even on my list.
Then why do you call him a "traitor"? Well, to clarify for myself, my sisters and brothers are those who believe in Christ as I do. Remember, there is no rich or poor, bond or free, male or female in christ, all are one. What issue exactly are you suggesting we pull together on in voting for Obama? There is only one race, human. Everything else within that are ethnicities, cultures, etc. Its comforting to know that you come to your senses on Al and Jesse though.

I disagree that the President is not responsible for personal sins, it says in Romans that God appoints leaders and governments to carry out and enforce the law, that makes them responsible for personal sins doesn't it? That is why we have laws, to govern and stave off personal sins, i.e. murder is illegal. Ever heard of the ten commandments? Well our laws are based on those ten little rules handed down to us from on high. Speaking of personal sins, Obama not only publicly supports abortion but has voted to implement laws that allow for Partial Birth Abortion, allowing babies to be born and then killed outside of the womb. He associates with known criminals, and has worked extensively with corrupt organizations such as ACORN, which has been under investigation and indicted several times in the past for voter fraud in voter registration drives across the country. My friend, each person will stand before either the "Great White Throne or The Bema Seat of Christ" Sin is not a lawful issue, Sin is a Moral issue. And as for association, we all have some guilt there regardless of who we are, the word is complicity. Sometimes we associate ourselves with people before we even are aware of their character, integrity or lack thereof.
Guess what, the law IS a moral issue. Our laws are based on moral precepts rooted in the ten commandments. Therefore obeying the law or breaking the law is a sin and a moral issue. Scripture states to obey those who have rule over you. Disobedience is a sin associated with witchcraft remember? It is ironic for you to state "Sometimes we associate ourselves with people before we even are aware of their character, integrity or lack thereof." Given your affinity for Obama and his ambiguous past associations and obvious lack of moral integrity in relation to his beliefs about abortion. I recommend you heed your own words here.

No one is saying that either candidate is perfect, yet, as men and women of God, our vote should be an extension of our core convictions. Supporting homosexuality, abortion on demand, high taxation, forced redistribution of wealth and a basic resentment of our country are not Christian convictions. There is no way around that, so how do you justify voting for someone whose convictions contradict your own? Or do they? Not only that, but the word states that "my people perish for lack of knowledge", that is what this article is about, get the REAL facts about each candidate and make a wise choice. You sound like the voice of Frank Pastorie. I am sure you remember Sodom and Gomorah, who judged them? God or man. I am sure you remember Manasseh? Manasseh repented, the nation did not, Who judged the nation of Israel and sent them into Babylon because the continued in the sins of Manasseh of sacrificing children (abortion) and neglecting the Sabbaths? God judged them on a Moral sin not a law. I sure you remember Romans 1, Who gave them over to the desires of their flesh? It was God not man. It is really funny how everybody want to hollow "oh we have to keep the separation of Church and State" but now all of a sudden Church is suppose to guide the state. Its always wise to have a system of hermeneutics that way if you start out right you will end right, but when you start out wrong you will also end up strong. So if you are going to insert church and state on one matter, insert it all the way. Don't be half stepping to make it accommodate just the part one likes and then throw the baby out with the bathe water.

I can only speak for myself in saying I've never been a proponent of separation of church and state, it is actually disingenuous and is not supported by our constitution. This is probably one of the greatest travesties of the 20th century, the misrepresentation of a single letter written by Thomas Jefferson to the Baptist Convention assuring them that the Government, not private institutions, would not enforce or promote one single Christian religious sect. Had nothing to do with any other religious practice. As men of God we do not insert God in one part of life and not in another, we are His all in all. That is the point I am making about voting based on color rather than what is truthful and right. Voting for Obama just because he is black is just as immoral as voting against him for the same reason.

BTW, If you want to know which party platform best represents what is right, look at the real history of each party. It was always and consistently republicans that fought for civil rights for blacks all the way through to the civil rights movement of the 60's. The republican party was partly founded by blacks from several states including Texas. There were hundreds of blacks who owned slaves before the civil war, and many advocated for slavery. The ku klux klan, and subsequent lynchings was started by democrats to dissuade blacks from joining the republican party and voting. Oh, and just in case you didn't realize this, as some of your fellow brothers don't know, Abraham Lincoln was a Republican, you know him, the guy that signed the emancipation proclamation and freed the slaves? My brother, I was born and reared in the deep south, I personally experienced or received eye witness accounts of what you have only read about, from my Grandfather and mother and brothers and sisters, my oldest brother is 84 years old. Once again, all that you have written about will be judged by God because of the conditions of the hearts of the people. It will not have a thing to do with which party the claimed. There will be both Democrats and Republicans in Heaven and Hell.
My brother, you may have been reared in the south, yet that doesn't make you an expert on its history. I recommend to check your sources thoroughly and not rely on handed down black anger and resentment towards "whitey" as your guide to American history. Look at reality with open mind and earnest heart. Right now, we are not talking about who is going to heaven or hell, we are talking about voting for what best represents truth. Obama and the Democratic party doesn't.

Democrats have historically patronized blacks as victims of white racism just to get our vote yet have done nothing for the black community. They only promise more free handouts, which is part of why we are in this economic crisis to begin with, Freddie and Fannie, hello? Both started under the Clinton administration, Franklin Raines (black dude) was appointed by Clinton, ran Freddie and Fannie into the ground through mismanagement, yet was defended by none other than screwed up black folks on the Black Democratic Caucus. It was Republicans that called for reform of Fannie and Freddie as recent as just a couple of years ago, yet Dems opposed any regulation or reform. The Bush administration has nothing to do with the current economic crisis, nor is the crisis related to tax cuts or war time spending at all, which makes no sense anyway, they are completely unrelated. Man, they have really painted a distorted picture for you.
Who is they? All you have to do is read and do a little research and you will see it for yourself. There were Republicans as well as Democrats who were in the wrong, yet, the majority were Dems and they were at the forefront.

I recommend you get your facts straight before you vote next month. Neither candidate is ideal, yet it is the party represented I vote for and the core beliefs behind it, not the man alone. I want a black man to be president just as bad as the next guy, yet, I want him to represent what is right as well. Don't vote for someone just because they are the same color as you, even Satan can appear as an angel of light.

When you find a perfect human being that represent what you perceive is right on everything, let me know and I too will vote for him, but we know that does not exist, not in the world I live in anyway. And neither am I saying that I agree with everything that Obama says; however, come the first of 2009, I will be a proud black American man to stand and say thank you God that Obama is your choice.

P.S After all did I read somewhere in the Word of God that it is He who choose Leaders and Authorities to rule. And it I remember correctly it is only His Word that is Truth and Facts, the rest is just opinionated and temporal.
Once again, no one is saying McCain or Obama is perfect, its not about who is perfect, it is about what best represents what is right. Wouldn't you agree that there is a such thing as right and wrong? Well, come the first of 2009, I will be a proud American man who happens to be black, who voted for what was right and for what best represented my convictions on such. You are correct, God does choose leaders and authorities, in such a system as ours, how do you suppose He would do this? Could it be through the vote of the people who are supposed to stand for Him?

Based on your logic, 1+1=2 is not a fact but just an opinion right? It is this type of thinking that gives the church and Christianity in general a bad wrap. God is not the author of confusion, He has established all things from the beginning, therefore as in Romans 1, all things are revealed to us and are in plain site through His creation so that we are without excuse. By your thinking, then even the notion of God Himself is merely an opinion. Very dangerous indeed.

Let me ask you this, and please take no offense I am sincere in asking this. Are you a black man first and a Christian second, or a Christian first and a black man second, or are you a Black Christian, or a Christian who happens to be black? Where does your allegiance lay, with God or man? Are you loyal to your "race" first and then to God second? Is the color of your skin more important than the content of your character?

I will tell you my answer after you reply.

Jerry M.
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-----Original Message-----

From: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Sent: Oct 6, 2008 1:18 PM
To: jmcclellan@peoplepc.com
Subject: Re: Do Facts Matter? / by Thomas Sowell

Wrong again!!!!!!!!

FYI, not that it would matter to you.

I was having reservations in my spirit as to which person I would be in favor of enough to cast a vote for; even before Obama was the Democratic Nominee. Twelve months ago I was not willing to vote for anyone that was on either ticket. Therefore, skin color has absolutely nothing to do with this, I have a higher IQ than such.

I ask God for directions that I may have a clear conscience in casting my vote the next President of America.

Sometimes after I had petition God for guidance this is when He spoke to my heart through His Holy Spirit.

All the so call facts and statistics known to the finite knowledge of man, will not, and can not change what has been placed in my heart to do.

Peace,


OK, you said...

"You know what, this traitor can say whatever he wishes. All of us can choose a side to stand and look across the street and find imperfections on anyone. Both parties, both men have faults just like Sowell and all the rest of us.

When I look at the platform (not the individual) of both parties and the historicity thereof, I choose a primary pattern and that is:

1. The Republican party has always used fear tactics and wars to manipulate people of America while they are able to fatten their own pockets as well as their friends who can benefit from foreign interests. They care less about the American people regardless of color, creed or religion.

2. The Democratic party always invest in America first and foreign interest second and that in itself is enough for me.

3. When someone says Democrat the first subjects to come up are "Abortion & Same Sex". People we electing a President not a Pastor for the church.

No where in the bible do it say that the President is responsible for the personal sins of anyone.

Please people get real. "

I am not questioning your IQ, only your convictions. Personally I believe you to be incredibly intelligent and scholarly. As seen above, initially you stated that it was based on the history of either party that you make your decision for Obama and did not mention at all that somehow God was leading you to vote for Obama, so now God through the Holy Spirit is leading you?

You still didn't asnwer my questions about what you are first. I will give you my answer anyway, I am a man of God who happens to be black, who happens to live in America.

Therefore I am a Christian American male who is black in that order.