Restoration

Glenn Beck started this mess. Not that he did a bad thing, mind you. He just started it....that's all there is to it.

He had the audacity to call together a rally that drew what many people believe to be a half million people. He did it at the same place Ed Schultz drew a third of that, and today, where Colbert and Stewart drew half. He inspired the two weaker sequels not because he's angry or talented, but because he brought a simple message.

It was a message about true restoration. But before we think about that, let's look at the chronology a little.

Beck's rally was an action. But in another way, it was a reaction. He was reacting to the errant direction he thinks the world (and particularly this nation) is headed. He knew that many shared his same worldview.... and at the same time, he wanted to make sure that restoring honor was at the forefront of our motives, as we carefully and thoughtfully choose our destiny.

Schultz's rally was an angry reaction to Beck's action (as a reaction).

You see, Beck makes Ed mad. Ed likes to get mad because Beck says things that are verifiable. He also likes to get mad because he's a bully....and an an idiot too. So his motive was to bring in angry people (like himself) to make a weak and feeble attempt at shouting down Beck's peaceful message.

Colbert/Stewart was a show.

I know it it was supposed to be a production that was promoted as some weak and feeble attempt to restore sanity. But in the end, it was nothing more than a concert. It was a day of political comedy and music from those who carry a left wing perspective of the world like Schultz.... but they wanted it done in a party atmosphere.

I am not so sure the objective was met in this instance either. But I do know it wasn't really sane when you analyze it.... and the some of signage bears this out.

Have you got my point yet?

Action + reaction + reaction = Truth in communication + angry response + theatrical mockery.

I call Beck's rally "truth in communication" because I found nothing untrue about the words he spoke. He spoke of a restoration of the individual first and foremost. His message was not political, it was spiritual. It was not doctrinal or theological, it was personal. It was about transforming one's life back to the Almighty in a positive way, however we chose to do it, regardless of how each us believes in Him doctrinally.

He said that in order to transform the nation back to the way we strongly believed it should be, we must first make sure our own house was in order. We should know that real sanity, real peace, and real stability comes from a large amount of people, trying to do the right thing in their daily lives....on a daily basis. And if this was going to happen, we as a nation could make real and lasting change (based on truth and logic) happen.

The other two rallies were not based on the same foundation, nor were they as successful. Sure, they both drew a crowd and both had their own messages....but the aftermath is where we must draw our measurement.

The foundational principle of Beck's rally was firm enough for for individuals to come of their own free will and volition. It was announced. Then.... spontaneously, the people paid their own way and showed up. Schultz's foundation was based on "jealousy and envy". He thought he could pack more people in than Beck with his message of intolerance and hatred, so the unions helped him out by busing people in. In Colbert/Stewart, they wanted to promote their shows. Huffington and other groups bused people in in another effort to outdo beck's crowd.

The aftermath of the Beck gathering showed no trash left behind on the mall. Schultz's group, the ones that claim superiority on all things environmental, left much. I have yet to see the pictures of the mall after yesterday's gathering, but I bet it was not nearly as clean, as after Beck's.

More than anything at all, we must measure the outcome of all three groups. It cannot be seen in one day, one month, or maybe even in a year. But it will take a lifetime of evaluation and re-evaluation.

It will not come for the outside, nor will it come from election results. It will come from individuals and from the way they live their individual lives. It will be an ongoing process that will never end.... until the individual dies. Because this is how life is, it is an ever changing dynamic force that defines who we are, and what mark we leave on this world.

I know who I am, I knew it long before Beck had his rally. But others may not have started the process to learn who they are, before then. That is up to them to decide.

The mark I will leave on this earth has not been completed yet. I am still creating it. The hope is that those who can now find themselves can now restore themselves, to a sense of meaning and purpose they may have once had....or thought they had.

If we can do this on a large scale, we will need no more rallies to point us in that direction. As a result, there will be no need for counter rallies to subvert the cause(s) of the first.

Another Blast From the Past

Time for the annual Halloween music post.

You know the dead are going to be busy in the next few days. It is certain that they will not get their usual rest.

First, they must rise from their graves to spook the "trick or treaters" on Sunday night. Then, they must rise back up on Tuesday to vote.

Here is a salute to those pesky dead people:



And what's Halloween without a few monsters?



No Halloween music post would be complete without an Alice Cooper song to irritate Mustang. This one was from The Muppet Show:



Enjoy.

Friday Funnies

Ever try to help someone and have that person never leave you alone, afterward? Ever have a guest that wouldn't leave?

Here's a story that contains a lesson that should have been taught years ago:



In some way, it's like being in the twilight zone.

What A Tangled Web We Weave...

....when we first practice to deceive.

We know that almost all politicians are deceitful when they campaign. Call it exaggeration, embellishment, speaking a half-truth, or outright lying, it makes no difference. If there is a willful intention to deceive people in anyway, it's a lie......period.

Take this situation with the Democratic candidate for governor in Florida, for instance. She was caught red-handed getting a text message from someone in her campaign, which was a deliberate and  blatant violation of the debate rules. She was called out on it and now she is lying to cover up the act:

 

Once again, the trained eye can spot a liar a mile away. Watch her body language, listen to her uneasy verbal communication, and realize that she is giving stark clues as to just how utterly untruthful she is being in the midst of this self-made crisis. 

Now by contrast, here is a guy who is telling the truth:



I bet he wishes this tape didn't exist.

I say this because he is once again trying to BS the people of California into electing him governor of that state.

He said it then, I believed him then. But what about now?

Alex Sinks is lying to get elected in Florida and Jerry Brown is lying to get elected in California. Are the people from those states comfortable voting for people who are brazen enough to keep lying despite being caught red-handed?

How about you?

Will you believe a Democrat who says they will not automatically come down on the side of Pelosi and Reid? With examples like them, is it any wonder why we end up with a culture that demonstrates a need for interviews like this?



Any wonder at all?

Say Goodbye To Mr. And Ms. Democrat.

Time to bid Mr. and Ms. Democrat an enthusiastic, "PACK YOUR BAGS....and GO!!!!!"


Mr. Democrat - Pelosi will Rule You from RightChange on Vimeo.

Why anyone would believe there is such a thing as a Blue Dog Democrat after watching this past two year session of Congress, is way beyond me. Nearly every last one of them marched in lock-step with Reid and Pelosi on almost every last issue. There was no independent streak in any of them, they all sold their souls to the highest bidders.

If you are an independent minded voter and are not the least bit pleased with the direction this country is headed, you know what you must do next week. You must vote the Democrats out of power. If you are apprehensive about this in anyway, remember this: If the GOP does not do what we are asking them to do, we can vote them out in the next election at the primary level and they can do NO worse than this bunch has.

The Progressive agenda is saturated with failure. It cannot work, for it is not based on any sound logic. there are no more old-time Democrats that love this country anymore. They have left the party and are now independents or Republican. This is NOT your daddy's Democratic party anymore.

Therefore, we must be aware of these Democrats who are saying they reject the Obama agenda. We must not let them manipulate their way back into office, simply by saying they do not support the current path. Once they are sworn in, they WILL continue the same destructive patterns and the damage they do will be irreparable.

Vote smart, people. It's our only hope of getting this nation back on track.

Vote For Liberty

This is the homestretch. One week.

It's time to really get the word out so the inept and desperate Dems cannot once again snow the people. Do not forget to vote for the people who believe in empowering the individual citizen, and who will come down on the side of liberty on the issues that perplex us.



If one of these people is on the ballot in your precinct, why the hell would you even entertain the idea of voting to re-elect any of them?



They are the the poorest examples of anything that you may ever see with your own eyes, in your entire lifetime.

On the other hand, they may not be. This may just be the beginning of the downfall of the American nation.

It's up to knowledgeable and responsible people everywhere to either accept or reject, their pathological arrogance and deceit. It's up to the voters to vote for the best choices and to monitor their performances....to see if they stay on the course that the American people expect to be on.

This struggle does not end on November 2.

It's just beginning.

Mon AM QB

Colts were off this week. So, nothing to report there except that Dallas Clark is out for the season. We have problems at WR due to injuries and at punter due to excessive intake of liquor.

Got to see most of the Patriots and Chargers. NE almost let it slip away in the end, but held on to set SD back to a 2-5 record. Greg will disagree with me, but I still say Rivers is the most overrated QB ion the NFL. What good is throwing the ball for a million yards per game and still losing.

Rocket's Skins squeaked out one against the Bears and AC's Titans thrashed the Eagles. But the big screwing came at the hands of the refs in the Steelers-Dolphins game. They handed that game to Pittsburgh due to their blatant incompetence. I think the NFL ought to fine the hell out any officiating team that screws up this badly. When they are calling games at this level, they have no business watching the game with your head in their backsides.

And what about the multiple personality Oakland Raiders? They lose to SF (their only win) and come out this week and blast the Broncos. You just never know in this league.

So....what did you guys see?

New Post At PPTOG

It's nothing too heavy, no controversial doctrinal theories.

But nevertheless, I think it is something to think about as we brave the gusty winds of this thing called life.

27 Years Ago Today

Did you forget this anniversary? Many people maintain that this is when the war against Islamofascism began. Only, we didn't know or recognize it.



If only we had struck back then. Maybe, just maybe, 9/11 would not have happened.

But we'll never know, will we?

Just know this, all who were killed in that barracks 27 years ago are not forgotten here at PYY.

Another Blast From the Past

Two masters of their trade and profession, showcasing their incredible talents:



Enjoy.