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Life is Fragile

Sensei Posted in A Zen Thing, Events & Holidays, History,Tags: , , , ,
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Given that this is the anniversary of the Sept. 11th attack, I thought this image would be appropriate.

This is a sticker I found from when I was a kid, a long time ago.  But it reminds me of what we any of us that were old enough probably though on 9/11, life is fragile.  As time recedes we tend to forget these lessons, we tend to forget that life can change in an instant.  Honestly we live in a very safe society, but that does not mean there is no danger or we do not need to be vigilant in our protect of the fragile life we hold so dear.  So remember to handle your life and the life of others with care, because life is fragile and none of us know how long we will have it.

Government Run…

Sensei Posted in Articles of Interest, Fun Stuff, Politics,Tags: , , , , , ,
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The U.S. Postal Service was established in 1775. Our government had 236 years to get it right and it is broke.

Social Security was established in 1935. Our government had 76 years to get it right and it is broke.

Fannie Mae was established in 1938. Our government had 73 years to get it right and it is broke.

The War on Poverty started in 1964. Our government had 47 years to get it right; $1 trillion of our money is confiscated each year and transferred to “the poor” and they only want more.

Medicare and Medicaid were established in 1965. Our government had 46 years to get it right and they are broke.

Freddie Mac was established in 1970. Our government had 41 years to get it right and it is broke.

The Department of Energy was created in 1977 to lessen our dependence on foreign oil. It has ballooned to 16,000 employees with a budget of $24 billion a year and we import more oil than ever before. Our government had 34 years to get it right and it is an abysmal failure.

Our government has failed in almost every “government service” they have shoved down our throats while overspending our tax dollars.

How can so many Americans believe Obamacare will be successful…or our occupation in the Middle East…or meddling with capitalism and our economy?

Only an idiot would trust the federal government!

Thanks to Denney Crane for posting this on his blog, it was to good not to cross post.

A New Hero

Sensei Posted in Articles of Interest, OffTopic, Politics, Video,Tags: , , , , , , ,
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The following video is off topic but worth sharing for the clear and truthful picture given of our current relations with China and our economic picture.  I have a new hero because of how truthful, honest and unabashed the presentation is.

In this following video clip, Wolf Blitzer is called out for pandering, he isn’t none to happy, no more so then the Wizard was when the curtain was pulled back!  What is surprised me was who did it…The Donald!  No, not Donald Duck, Donald Trump!  I am posting this video because every word that Trump says in this video is pure GOLD.  The man didn’t pull any punches and he does it in a way we should all strive to do, truthfully and honestly without the mean spiritedness or sarcasm that is to often born out of ill motives and/or fear.

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Point and match…

Our Forefathers

Sensei Posted in Events & Holidays, For Kids, History, OffTopic, Politics, Video,Tags: , , , , ,
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Thought I would extend the celebration of Constitution Day a bit with this excellent series of videos.  I have seen these type of events and the actors always do such a great job of portraying the thoughts and a personality that are in line with historical writings and evidence.  This is a great introduction to some of America’s greatest men.

Part 1

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Part 2

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Part 3
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Part 4
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Part 5
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Part 6
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Part 7
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Part 8
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Part 9
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Part 10
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Hopefully you have enjoyed this as much as I did, a very well put together program.