"Conservative" media? Wow! You could have had a V-8! (and possibly, still could)

You again, show depth, integrity, and truthwanted. A few excerpts:

"Someone who has stuck to their guns on the lesser playing fields ...."

("He who is faithful in little, will be given much.")

"And, when I vote my conscience, I really want to be doing that. Voting my conscience, not my best compromise!"

(YES, COMPROMISE. That's the pitiful point that america has come to. (especially gutless, politically correct authorities and influencers. There could be millions of good candidates for office, with REAL goodness and intelligence. But the rot that now fill the decision making positions, have the attitude that anyone really good isnt appealing enough to the average idiot, who wants garbage, instead of excellence. (because of the prideful stupidity of envy, isnt it.) So they consistently choose down (such as dumbing down). They hate REAL goodness, just as Jesus was hated. I guess that shows us what humanity is made of now, as it was in Jesus' time: aversion to the best, to the most excellent. Ive always hated this aspect of humanity, and MUCH look forward to my time of being done with it.)

Dawn, just before i read your article, i read cal thomas' about voting. I copied the url for you, if you'd like to visit. I just tried it, and it worked to get me there. Hopefully, it will work for you, if you're interested. I thought it was very good, and plan to email cal about it.:

http://www.townhall.com/columnists/column.aspx?UrlTitle=fixing_our_broken_politics&ns=CalThomas&dt=03/06/2007&page=full&comments=true#ee2ec7e9-65b7-40bf-ae60-490c49e0130b

(btw, the examples you named, were pretty much those ive thought of as possible good presidents. I remember keyes from the '90's, when focus on the family aired his speech, and i thought, "how unusual for a politician to sound this honest and pleading for good in the country." He got a whole 2% of the vote, and i thought, "well, there's more evidence of the debauched condition of america, shunning good, and choosing some totally characterless, corrupt trash like clinton.") -tw

to Cal Thomas's article, truthwanted. Cal is a good guy. I didn't go terribly in-depth into his article, but, I gather that he is promoting Gingrich?

I have to tell you, I almost took out Gingrich's name before I posted this article. He has a lot of reflection of the hoopla crowd. With his three marriages, I just have a little trouble with that and his problems in Congress that might affect the voter crowd. To me, that says that he has a problem with commitments. I do understand that things happen, and I'm certainly not the judge, but, he certainly does have some baggage. All that being said, I'd far rather vote for Gingrich than for Guiliani, McCain, or Romney. Yes, I understand that things happen, but, I also understand that the Lord is forgiving and that Gingrich appears to be sincere in his faith.

Isn't there a way to get conservative media to use their power to get behind someone like Alan Keyes? It really is sad that only 2 % supported him, as you mentioned. We really need someone with real faith .

It's still early in the game, and many things could happen...the cream will rise to the top. We may have some surprises down the road...

I only recently heard about gingrich's 3 marriages. I agree with you that the more impeccable (impeccable heart, not the typical superficial idiot standard of impeccability. ("Man looks on the outward appearance, but God looks on the heart.")), the better. The reason i had liked gingrich (from the '90's), was his push to make govt more efficient and less wasteful (both of which it SORELY NEEDS.) I havent seen many other politicians with any interest in efficiency and cost effectiveness. Being as selfish as they are, since it isnt their own money, human resources, and other of their own resources that they constantly, shamefully waste, they love to do the wasting.

But also as i said, by far, i dont think that's the american attitude (to want excellence), and that overall, america hates and envies excellence, instead of appropriately appreciating it. I've seen it all the time, and never moreso than in current times. Envy is what all the corruptions (such as socialism, islam, democrat party, communism, etc) are about. As america keeps lunging farther for socialism and Godlessness, politicians and their promoters dread even pretending to be good. As you indicated, their thinking is, "How can i be the most effective compromiser?" (politically correct appeaser), rather than "How can i be the best i can be?", and certainly not the better, "How can i be the best that Jesus wants me to be?" (Can you hear the howls of the "offended" ones, if anyone showed such an attitude, or made such a statement?)

Thus, we end up with compromisers like giuliani and mccain (mccain particularly makes me sick, the epitome of a gutless rino political correctivist.). Of course, giuliani with his support of homosexuality, is either too stupid to realize that undermines the family (not to mention being perverted), or he WANTS TO undermine the family. No, if those 2 are my choices, I'll just write in my choice: JESUS. I'm not going to compromise on mccain or giuliani. (Or maybe i would write in Keyes, Huckabee, Tancredo, Hunter, Brownback, or Santorum.) I like writing in Jesus, though because: 1) of the Bible account when dumb humans wanted a human king (saul), instead of God for king. I would like to reverse that. 2) I would LOVE TO OFFEND the idiots who are "offended" by Jesus. ("They did not wish to retain God in their knowledge.")

Thanks for stopping by. I agree with you, it's a little early in the game. I almost would call this a little early out of the gate, myself. It will be interesting to see what happens!

We're all hoping for the best, right?!

Sorry for the delay in responding, but I've been having trouble logging in to my site.

Did your that Gingrich was on Focus on the Family with James Dobson? I haven't gotten to hear this interview, but it sounds like Dr. Dobson made it a very pointed interview. I'm still quite willing to go with Gingrich over all of the of the contenders, but, as Sheila pointed out . . . there may be some surprises!

I still like the idea of Jesus as King!

Catch you later!

Dawn

I've finally got to reply to your comments on my Democratic coffers article. I had not been able to get into that page for so long!

Hey, truthwanted . . .
Did your that Gingrich was on Focus on the Family with James Dobson?

(ACTUALLY, IT WAS ALAN KEYES i heard on focus on the family, in the '90's. If newt was on with jim, i didnt know it. But i'm glad for it. I dont know how good newt is spiritually. As youve said, there seem to be some spiritual issues. But ive considered him much more sensible than the average politician. So at least he's been tolerable to me, whereas most havent.)

I haven't gotten to hear this interview, but it sounds like Dr. Dobson made it a very pointed interview.

(I'D LIKE TO HEAR IT, too.)

I'm still quite willing to go with Gingrich over all of the of the contenders, but, as Sheila pointed out . . . there may be some surprises!

I still like the idea of Jesus as King!

(I DIDNT ORIGINATE THE IDEA, as i'm sure you know. The Bible promises us that Jesus WILL rule, and that we'll rule with Him. As SOOOO NON-PC John Hagee says, "and He wont be asking the aclu's permission for anything." (NON PC people get bonus points with me. PC is so the opposite of truth, character, and courage.)).

I've finally got to reply to your comments on my Democratic coffers article. I had not been able to get into that page for so long!

(WELL THEN, i look forward to what you've said, and will go there right now. I'm also VERY relieved to hear that you havent been able to get on the page, because i havent either. Nor could i get on other TH blogger pages. Then when i finally did, i couldnt send them any comments. And i thought maybe my computer was screwed up, because it hasnt been acting well since i recently did system clean up, with defrag, etc. It kept cleaning up for either 1.5 hours or 2.5 hours (i forget which), and then named a long list of errors it found, and said it fixed them all. Yet, it worked better before the fix. And i thought, "Maybe i better not run the system "fix" any more."
I'll zip over to your demo article now, and see what you said. Then call it a night for the computer.)

Catch you later!

(OK, we'll play some baseball. I'm glad you're in a cheery mood, Dawn. I was feeling sad for you about your health issues. I pray miracle, total healing for you!) -tw

dawn, i read the reagan speech. Very good. I wrote a comment, and it wouldnt send. (still weirdness). So i'll try to send it here:

For awhile, the country wised up, after carter, and elected reagan. With some good years of influence from reagan, and his chief economic advisor, the country made good progress. I guess after that, a combination of complacency and hollerings from the jealous left have prevailed. And so the country has sunk to probably the lowest level in its history.

A lot of reasons could be fingered for the sinking, but i'm satisfied, for now, to boil it down to dishonesty. When i see evil, i always see liars, who care nothing about what the truth is, but only that they line their pockets as much as possible.

As reagan pointed out in this speech, one of the left's favorite mantras to try to line their pockets, is the handout mantra. Thus, socialism. Those who allow socialism to develop, are those who want their promised handouts. They 1) dont have the character to want to earn what they get. 2) dont have the honesty to care how they get it. 3) dont have the self-esteem to want to be the best they can be.

Thus, they help america go down the socialist toilet, as theyve been increasingly doing, for decades. As you said, reagan spoke it as it is now, more than it was in 1964. So we see how trutstworthy humanity is to have common sense. Not trustworthy at all. And warning them apparantly achieves nothing.

But we have to warn them, anyway, which seems little fun to me, considering such poor results from doing the warning. Yet, i agree with, "God has called us to be faithful, not to get results." Maybe the good result only really comes after leaving stubbornly stupid, socialism-loving humanity, and hearing in the after-life, "Well done, good and faithful servant."

-paul

Hi Paul,

Isn't it funny how truth doesn't become outdated? Ronald Reagan may have been more insightful in 1964 the most of us were then or now.

(I too had trouble getting a post to stick on the Reagan article?)

The socialism that we're experiencing (it's not down the road, it's here and now) has truly weakened fiber of the American spirit. It's like the old story where everybody thinks that somebody will do it, but nobody does it, because somebody else will surely take care of the problem. Passing the buck, and it stops in the hands of the greedy.

Really, however, because I have Hope in Christ, I still have hope for this nation. Praying that we get a truly patriotic President, with deep roots in Christ. Maybe real faith will become contagious, even amongst the left who loves to pretend that they're godless.

Thanks for your words,
Dawn

Dawn, i just got news from newsmax that you're right about gingrich talking with dobson, and also that jerry falwell thinks that gingrich has truly repented.

I could even feel some hope about politics, with common sense, unwasteful, repentant gingrich as president. I just remembered another good thing about him. I saw him on Christian tv, sounding confident that activist judges can be put in their appropriate place (the gutter). (that would be one of the biggest blessings of all, if not the biggest.):

Why I Asked Newt Gingrich to Speak at Liberty's Graduation
Jerry Falwell
Friday, March 9, 2007

This morning we are seeing reports of former House Speaker Newt Gingrich admitting to having an affair at the same time that President Bill Clinton's sexual dalliance with an intern was dominating the national headlines.

Gingrich admitted to the affair in a two-part interview with Dr. James Dobson, during a "Focus on the Family" broadcast.

I was pleased to hear Gingrich state: "I've gotten on my knees and sought God's forgiveness."

He has admitted his moral shortcomings to me, as well, in private conversations. And he has also told me that he has, in recent years, come to grips with his personal failures and sought God's forgiveness.

I have been very impressed with the spiritual maturity of this man and am convinced that he has been honest and forthright in clarifying his past failings and his quest, as a Christian, for God's forgiveness.

Gingrich, now 63 and a grandfather, openly discussed his two divorces with Dobson, including the affair that took place during the Clinton impeachment proceedings. It is a "very painful topic and I confess that to you directly," he stated.

As a pastor with more than a half-century of experience of working with fallible people, I have ministered to a few men who have experienced moral collapse. I have usually been able to tell which of these men was genuinely seeking forgiveness for their actions. My sense tells me that Gingrich is such a man. He is today happily married to wife Callista, and committed to be the husband he should be.

I well remember the challenge we evangelicals faced in 1980 when our candidate, Ronald Reagan, was the first presidential candidate who had gone through a divorce.

(HOW FAR DOWN THE COUNTRY HAS FALLEN IN 27 YEARS.)

We wisely made allowance for God's forgiveness and America was the beneficiary of this historic champion.

Consequently, I decided earlier this week to invite Gingrich to come to Liberty University on May 19 as our graduation speaker. This will be his second commencement speech at Liberty, previously addressing graduates in 1991.

In recent years, Gingrich has dedicated much of his time to calling America back to our Christian heritage.****

His most recent book, "Rediscovering God in America," is a brilliant essay that highlights the unique and obvious Christian influence that inspired our nation's dawning.*** The book takes readers on a tour of Washington, D.C., inspecting many documents, memorials, friezes, and writings of presidents and national leaders who clearly put allegiance to almighty God at the forefront of the nation's development.

There has been a war on God in our nation in recent years and the effort to rekindle our national commitment to God is urgently needed.****(YES, IT'S EASY ENOUGH TO SEE, EVEN IF ONE WASNT CHRISTIAN. The absurdity that has replaced God, is VERY obvious.)

(DARE I FEEL A LITTLE HOPE ABOUT POLITICS, DAWN? COULD THERE YET BE SOME DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT IN THE U.S.?)

paul

you do have Hope, Paul! What are we without hope, and what are we, as individuals and followers of Christ, without hope?! (I think that makes us Democrats ; ( ... ugh!)

Thanks for including the information from Falwell. Perhaps Gingrich is a hopeful candidate. Maybe he will put "activist" judges in their place. I agree, that would be one awesome accomplishment.

It seems like there is an abundance of hopeful candidates. They just need a little more media support. Having a Bush/Cheney ticket in the office now, opened up the floodgates for a lot of folks who wouldn't consider the possibility if there was an incumbent. I really believe Bush knew this, in the back of his mind, eight years ago. Maybe he's not so "dumb", after all.

I'm trying to put something together on "victory in the war on terror ". At the same time, I'm going to try to write a bit about the physical problems I'm facing.

I like your wording, you can dare to feel hope about politics and there could yet be "Dawn's early Light" in the U.S.!

Blessings,
Dawn

Here's another hope: I hope you're feeling better. I stay concerned for you.

Dawncy writes: Monday, March, 12, 2007 4:06 PM
Man, I truly hope
you do have Hope, Paul! What are we without hope, and what are we, as individuals and followers of Christ, without hope?! (I think that makes us Democrats ; ( ... ugh!)

(REMEMBER, DAWN, I DIDNT QUESTION to you, my hope about everything, only about politics. At age 60, i can say thankfully, that ive always felt hope in an overall sense.

I've always had a lot of self-confidence, and while ive often felt that other people cant be trusted, that i could trust myself. Of course, this is a bit tricky, considering that apostle paul said things like, "When i'm weak, i'm strong." If i was weak, then i couldnt have self-confidence (and hope in myself), in addition to finding other people untrustworthy.

Obviously, the Christian answer is hope in Jesus. If i should have NO ability of my own, i wonder how good i would be at having Jesus be my only hope. I want to trust Jesus that much, but dont know how well i could do it.

I also believe that God EXPECTS me to do a lot (Something like, "He who is given much, must do much.") I try to ask God to lead me in all i do. ("You can do nothing but by Me."). Yet, since i'm not a robot, some of the hope is in myself. I dont know for sure, but i imagine that if i were totally incapacitated, i would feel a large loss of hope. (But maybe, and hopefully, I would feel enough increase of hope in Jesus to make up for the loss of hope in myself.)

(When i write, i usually dont know what will happen, when i start. You brought up "hope", which is a deep subject, and i just wrote as the thoughts about it, came. There's plenty more to say about "hope", but that's enough, i think, for now.)

Thanks for including the information from Falwell. Perhaps Gingrich is a hopeful candidate. Maybe he will put "activist" judges in their place. I agree, that would be one awesome accomplishment.

(TOM DELAY, WHO HAD BEEN my favorite current day politician, stated firmly that the legal system was going to be put in its place, and i was VERY happy about that, and was looking forward to it. I was VERY, VERY sad that, instead of that happening, the garbage legal system was able to expel Delay. (And as usual, in politics and law, evil triumphed over good.)).

It seems like there is an abundance of hopeful candidates. They just need a little more media support. Having a Bush/Cheney ticket in the office now, opened up the floodgates for a lot of folks who wouldn't consider the possibility if there was an incumbent. I really believe Bush knew this, in the back of his mind, eight years ago.

(WHAT wouldve made him think about it, 8 years ago?)

Maybe he's not so "dumb", after all.

(I NEVER thought Bush was dumb. What makes anyone think he's dumb? At least he hasnt been as utterly stupid and treacherous as democrat senator durbin, saying, "U.S. military is like hitler gulag....." If anyone wants to talk about "dumb", that's the epitome of it. He shouldve been executed as a traitor for it. And if the country had a grain of common sense, he wouldve been. Instead, the country, which is what's dumb, still has the durbin traitor in govt. (and many others who really are dumb. Just because theyre not dumb about lining their pockets, at the country's expense, doesnt make them smart. Preparing themselves for their hot future in he11, doesnt make them smart, just like their father, the devil, doing the same thing, doesnt make him smart. Like him, they want to exalt their puny thrones above the throne of God. That's what's REALLY dumb!).

I'm trying to put something together on "victory in the war on terror ".

(GOOD. I'll look 4ward to it.)

At the same time, I'm going to try to write a bit about the physical problems I'm facing.

(I'll be interested, to the extent you want to share it.)

I like your wording, you can dare to feel hope about politics and there could yet be "Dawn's early Light" in the U.S.!

(I'M GLAD you did. I copied you, in using your name the same way, because i thought you would enjoy it. (As i said before, i like to be a blessing, when possible.)

blessings,
paul

Blessings,
Dawn

I'm so glad you've kept hope throughout your 60 years. That's an encouragement. I've not gotten quite that far, but, look forward to meeting that date.

Yes, I liked Tom DeLay, too. Unfortunately, I saw more of his character after the problems than before. Maybe he'll make a comeback.

I wasn't trying to imply that you had said Bush was dumb; only that that is a prevalent attitude in some of the media. Sorry if I made it look like it was pinned on you, as that was not the case at all. You have never give me that impression.

I'm hoping to spend a couple of days on the victory in the war on terror article, among other things that I've let go. So, I will hope to meet you back here with that, soon.

You don't have to answer this, but, I'm wondering if you have family, children, grandchildren who share your views and your faith? What kind of work do you do or have you done?

Your friend,
Dawn

Hi Paul,
I'm so glad you've kept hope throughout your 60 years. That's an encouragement. I've not gotten quite that far, but, look forward to meeting that date.

(SOUNDS LIKE YOU have hope, too. As you said, ALL Christians should have hope, no matter what. Our hope is supposed to depend on Christ, not circumstances.

For whatever reason, some seem to have harder challenges than others. Apostle paul indicates the reason is for character development: "And so we exult in tribulation, because tribulation works patience, and patience perseverance, and perseverance PROVEN CHARACTER." (THE GOAL).

I havent met anyone who actually EXULTS in tribulation. I'm still at the stage of feeling like it's a pain in the butt. (maybe because i'm very goal oriented, and tribulation interrupts things i try to do, or want to do.

Tribulation = different things to different people. I usually dont mind some pain or discomfort. I usually feel like most people are very soft for a lot of the things they make a big fuss over, like it's a big deal, when it seems trivial to me.

I think much of america consists of VERY spoiled brats. Of course, there are some real hardships, that are more than just being interrupted. And of course, a lot of hardships are caused by oneself. I think this is the case, e.g., about most financial hardships.

America, in my lifetime, has engaged in a vast amount of waste, and then cries about the results of their waste. There are some organizations that cause huge waste constantly, such as the legal system.)

Yes, I liked Tom DeLay, too. Unfortunately, I saw more of his character after the problems than before.

(INTERESTING. I saw no change. I thought he was good before, and after.)

Maybe he'll make a comeback.

(LAST I SAW HIM, on 700 club, as i recall, he sounded like he's finished with politics, but will probably work the way newt gingrich has been, with writing, etc. I can understand any decent person wanting to be out of politics, considering the garbage it is. Considering it's gone to the dogs, mostly, an alternative would be to reduce how much waste and evil it's able to do. I hope it either improves, or its power is reduced.)

I wasn't trying to imply that you had said Bush was dumb; only that that is a prevalent attitude in some of the media. Sorry if I made it look like it was pinned on you, as that was not the case at all. You have never give me that impression.

(DAWN, NEVER WORRY ABOUT OFFENDING ME. Communication is enough work without adding that worry to it. If you had thought that i thought that Bush was dumb, i wouldnt be offended by that. I dont take offense easily. ALWAYS feel free to disagree with me, or pin anything you want on me. If i disagree, or dont like it, i'll let you know.

It would be the attitude of the polluted media. Theyre a joke. They have no idea of what dumb REALLY is. If they want to know, they can look in the mirror, look at their democrat heroes, etc. Or maybe best of all, look at their father, the devil.)

I'm hoping to spend a couple of days on the victory in the war on terror article, among other things that I've let go. So, I will hope to meet you back here with that, soon.

(I'LL BE READY WHEN YOU ARE. Sometimes, i cant get on your site, or other TH sites, which might delay my response, as well as i do other things. I play chess online, the sewer market online. Tuesday and wednesday i helped some neighbors, etc.)

You don't have to answer this, but, I'm wondering if you have family, children, grandchildren who share your views and your faith? What kind of work do you do or have you done?

(FAMILY: My parents died in the '90's. Their love for me was always trustworthy. I was born again in 1985, and they were so impressed that they became born again too. My sister remained catholic. My brother is very self-centered, and bases everything on how well things go for him. He sometimes claims being born again, sometimes thinks new age crap is best, etc, whatever he thinks will serve him best.

I got married in 1987, and i think i was too naive that God will see to it that all is well. My wife left me twice, the second time in 1994. I havent divorced her because 1) i hate doing anything that involves the garbage legal system. 2) God hates divorce. This supposed "relationship" is still up in the air.

I dont have any children or grandchildren. It might be just as well. If there's anything i want to do, it's not compromise what i think is right. And i usually see people compromising when they have children or grandchildren, or because of spouse, etc.

WORK: Out of college, 1968: mathematical statistician at U.S. General Accounting Office, and a year later, at U.S. Census Bureau. Then 2 years in the Navy as a Seaman. And back to the Census Bureau for 5 years. Then i bought a general store, which i operated for 9 months, and decided against continuing.

Then i played tournament chess for 7 years, along with, part of the time, giving chess lessons and managing a chess club (steiner chess club, west hollywood, calif.). There's so much ive always liked about chess, including the type of people in it: objective truth seekers, etc.

Chess is why i became born again. Before chess, i had a giant opinion of my thinking ability, and expected in chess that i would go to the top. Although i became a master, it wasnt high enough to make much of a living at it. But chess proved to me just how fallible i am, and imperfect my reasoning is, as i made numerous errors in the games. I finally decided that i would never be as high as i needed to be to make a living as a tournament player. That mustve been the decision that ignited God to go after me. Everywhere i turned, it was another evangelist, a miracle, etc. So within the next year, i decided, "yes, it's true.", and became born again.

I like both physical and mental work. About my only real stipulation is that it be worthwhile work. "Looking busy" is not for me. When i was in upstate New York 15 years, on 14 acres of land i owned, my favorite work was cutting down trees for firewood. (and transporting them, cutting into pieces, splitting, stacking.) Exhilarating work. I'm in florida now. 2 days ago, i had some fun trimming some trees for a couple women. Ive been in this neighborhood almost 5 years. Yesterday, i helped someone get online on his new computer, and to start playing chess online. A few months ago, i was elected computer club president, although i'm not very technically knowledgeable about the computer. Ive been using it since 12/99. I usually just do a lot of research, and usually dont learn much about the computer itself, until it functions badly, forcing me to increase technical understanding.

Dawn, feel free to ask me whatever you want.

Now, do you want to share with me? I'm interested, if you do.

your friend,
paul

Your friend,
Dawn

dawn, about 4 hours ago, newsmax sent me the question for a poll, do i want to vote for newt gingrich. I filled it in, voting for newt, as my top choice.

If you want to vote on it, here's the url:

http://www.newsmax.com/poll/gingrich/?s=al&promo_code=2F60-1

(There are some other choices on the poll, if you prefer.)

thanks for the info about Paul!!! To find out more about me, from a - z, check out the Real Deal, here:
http://www.geocities.com/thechristianheartbeat/welcome.html

I put up a new blog post, so, maybe I'll catch you up there "Education...A Weapon?"

thanks for the newt link, also...will check it out, for sure!

You say oh but hes a kook. Well - the same media that serves up Guiliani sure says he's a kook. One wonders why they pick on him so much.

Check out his IOWA speech on u-tube then tell me where he falls short?

You say oh but hes a kook. Well - the same media that serves up Guiliani sure says he's a kook. One wonders why they pick on him so much.

Check out his IOWA speech on u-tube then tell me where he falls short?