A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day..11-09-06...JH2'S "Putting things wildly in perspective"

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[dutchess]

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Putting things wildly in perspective
by JohnHuang2

Here's a short list of things which haven't magically changed, even after a rat takeover of Congress:

-- Bush is still President of the United States, and Jon Carry isn't.

-- Bush is still Commander-in-Chief.

-- Bush still has two more years as President and Commander-in-Chief.

-- Bush still has the veto pen. That veto pen means the Nancy Pelosi/Charlie Rangel/Henry Waxman/Ted Kennedy/trial lawyer/ environutter/gun-grabbing/tax-hiking agenda has zero chance of becoming law.

-- The war against Islamofacists is still on.

-- Unless Saddam's death sentence gets overturned by the 9th Circuit, the 'GOD-IS-GREAT!' screaming secular Baathist is still going to hang.

-- The Democrat Party is still a patchwork of special interest groups. These groups don't agree on much. The irony is that, rather than civil war erupting in the GOP, it's more likely to happen within the Democrat Party, since nothing will get done, which means lots of internal strife and lots of finger-pointing. The stuff these groups will be pushing for is very unpopular, which is why, before the elections, they hid Pelosi in a cave in Tora Bora.

-- The Democrat Party is still a collection of losers who haven't got a clue yet. The Dems, after a string of losses -- in 2000, again in 2002, again in 2004 -- were bound to win one. Two-term Presidents don't win both midterm elections -- just doesn't happen. And you can bet that these Dems, feeling emboldened, will spend the next two years hard at work getting the GOP back in shape for a big comeback in '08.

The 2006 midterm election was a battle, just one battle, not the war itself. The big one will be '08. We'll win that one.

Dem's derailed...November, 2008!!!!

Anyway, that's...

My two cents

10-01-06 ~ Hall of Fame #17

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 11-06-06 Military Monday 11-07-06 I Pledge Allegiance 11-08-06 Warm Fuzzy Wednesday

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[dutchess]

I pledge allegiance
to the flag of the United States of America
and to the Republic for which it stands,
One Nation, Under God,Indivisible,
with Liberty and Justice for All.

[dutchess]

We can wallow and cry about yesterday...OR read another JohnHuang2 tell it like it is essay at the Finest!!!! I think he "gets it"!!!! ENJOY!!!!

[luvie]

Thank you for reminding us of positive aspects of the train-wreck of yesterday. Thank God for you...and for our president who won't let this setback keep him from his appointed rounds!

[GodBlessUSA]

What a perfect read before bedtime. Thank you so much!

God Bless Our Military. God Bless President Bush.

[bootless]

Hi JH2 my friend,

It's been a while since I said hello - thanks for that wonderful two cents worth of perspective and hope ... and motivation!

[tuliptree76]

And you can bet that these Dems, feeling emboldened, will spend the next two years hard at work getting the GOP back in shape for a big comeback in '08.

The 2006 midterm election was a battle, just one battle, not the war itself. The big one will be '08. We'll win that one.

Thank you for the essay, JohnHuang. Hopefully things will turn out for the better next time.

[Diver Dave]

Just exactly what I need to read.

... The stuff these groups will be pushing for is very unpopular, which is why, before the elections, they hid Pelosi in a cave in Tora Bora.

Curiosity caused me to check how many votes ol' Nancy got in her re-election bid from that bastion of free thinking demented folks in San Francisco... 80.5% of the vote.

Now, does anyone in their right mind (or even left mind) think that this nation is going to fall in lockstep with those characters who call San Francisco home? The pubbie over there pulled in 10.5% so there are some stable folks living there. It's a real shame that those 10.5% have to be surrounded by so many lunatics.

Okay, rant over... I'll sit back and watch the MSM attack the Dem controlled House and Senate for the next two years. The claim to be unbiased so the fireworks should start in January.

[MEG33]

Happy John Huang Day To the Finest

What a breath of fresh air..Thank you, John and dutchess
for a great essay and presentation.
God bless and protect this Nation, our Armed Forces
and their Commander In Chief

[stopem]

Hi from Rome Italy!
Good graphic, I voted before I left the Country.
Here in Italy they are commenting on our election.
Nothing specific just saying "the Dems have taken over much to the dismay of Bush".
I did see President Bush speaking about Rumsfeld resigning.

The winds they are a changing, my oh my!

Got to see the Pope yesterday which was exciting there were about 20,000 of us in the square, weather has been very good in both England and Italy.

We had a unique experience in Tuscany, went to a private Villa and he had a winery plus made olive oil that was absolutely delicious!

Will be back in my Country Monday!!!

[MEG33]

Wonderful to hear from you! I am looking forward to pictures..Your trip sounds terrific.
Warm Fuzzy Wednesday was group therapy.

We'll get it together and we shall return!

God Save Our Nation!

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning Meg :)
Hugs!

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Good Morning Dutchess and John.
Wonderful essay.All the good things I could not think of yesterday are pointed in your essay.:)

[dutchess]

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We ask Lord, that You guide the leaders of our great country in their hour of decision. The burden that has been placed on their shoulders is overwhelming. We ask that with Your infinite wisdom You guide them gently to the right decisions.

Please give us the strength, Lord, to get through each difficult and devastating day that faces each of us and our country. Protect and guide our Military that are now being called to duty, strengthen them in their trials and temptations; give them courage to face the perils which beset them; and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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[The Mayor]

November 8, 2006

He Did It

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READ: 2 Timothy 2:1-10

The things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. —2 Timothy 2:2

At the memorial service for LeRoy Eims, longtime staff member with The Navigators, I pondered why hundreds of colleagues and friends had come from across the US to pay tribute. Why did so many people love him so deeply?

As a young Christian, LeRoy had been challenged to disciple others one-on-one. He took seriously Paul’s charge to Timothy: “The things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also” (2 Tim. 2:2). LeRoy embraced that clear, simple command of Scripture and practiced it faithfully for more than 50 years.

Scores of people who packed the church that afternoon had lived in LeRoy and Virginia Eims’ home. They had been embraced, encouraged, and instructed by him. As his spiritual children, they had multiplied his ministry by investing themselves in others, just as he had in them.

One sentence in a written tribute captured the essence of the man: “His life was characterized by singleness of purpose, great creativity and a wonderful sense of humor.”

LeRoy’s example spurs us on to a lifetime of faithfully following the Lord. He did it! And by God’s grace, so can we. —David C. McCasland

It is in loving—not in being loved—
The heart is blessed;
It is in giving—not in seeking gifts—
We find our quest.  —Anon.

You can teach more with your life than with your lips.

Bible in One Year:   Jeremiah 43-45; Hebrews 5

[DollyCali]

GREAT JOB JOHN & DUTCHESS

It is hard to crawl out of our pity parties, but we must do so & get back to work for "the cause".

Thank you both for this joint effort to add some humor to the mix. We will survive & we will trod on... I am not happy with the result, but I AM HAPPY to live in a country where we have free elections

[DollyCali]

What a wonderful trip.. thanks for checking in FROM ROME,none the less. Give the Pope our love?

lol

Stay safe & have a blast!

[Majie Purple]

Short but oh so sweet and uplifting/encouraging essay !!

Like: Well, when you put it that way... it counter balances the sad parts of the dimwits election wins.
...Dims are long run losers & BIG PICTURE no see er's...

[Majie Purple]

LOL!
So did I Meg,so did I.
& I concur with Your tezt sentiments as well!

[Majie Purple]

Neat to hear from you while still on vacation...
And from Italy to boot!
;oD

[JustAmy]

JH2 ..... thanks for putting a prospective light on the election results. We can look forward to removing the dim Dems in 2008.

Dutchess ...... Thanks for today's thread, Dutchess. The presentation is perfect.

Hope both of you are having a Terrific Thursday.