Patriotism or Selfishness

Facebook statuses that I read today :
"only in America can the Prez win the nobel preace prize and people @#$%. Seriously WT$"
"Congratulations to President Barack Obama! This award of the Nobel Peace Prize is well deserved and brings honor to all of America."
Someone wrote on my facebook:
"In any case, we should be happy that an American got the award."


NOOOOOOOOOOOO PEOPLE! WHAT ARE YOU THINKING??

First and foremost: Someone please tell me what he did that deserves a Nobel Peace Prize? Did Obama invent something that changed the course of human enteraction and history, did he save lives somewhere along the way, did he save a country from destruction??? What did he do? The world looks no more peaceful to me today then it did before he got into office, nor can I point to once specific event in his life or action of his that deserves this prize.

Secondly, should I be happy just because an American won? Should I be sad just because South America won the Olympics? NO NO NO NO NO!!! Or at least thats what I think. For me, pride in this country comes from what it is. This country is, or was, a country about freedoms, freedom of religion, freedom to run your family the way you believe you should, freedom to get a job and earn money, freedom to act the way you want, freedom from oppression. I find pride in this country when it gives, when it goes out of its way to help other countries, when it really has no obligation too. This pride extends to when its individual citizens do the same. I find pride in our military, which is filled with many men and woman who put their lives on hold to defend this great nation. I find pride when we, through families, churches, and good schools, take the time to develop descent and knowledgable men and woman; when we defend morals and standards that have long been lost in other parts of the world. I find pride in many things.

I do not find pride in winning the olympics. The olympics are enjoyable and great. And yes, ill admit, when it is in the U.S. and we put on a great opening show, I feel a tab bit of pride. But do I feel a deep rooted pratriosim from winning it? No. I am just as happy when other countries win it to (if they deserve it). Do I find pride in this country when one of our citizens wins an award for something? I do when they have something grand to show for it. When they have given a big part of their life to a good cause and to giving to others, and when they are reverent and humble about it. But my pride isn't in the fact that they won something. Its more that I recognize the freedom, safety, family values, morals, etc. that are all present somewhere in this country, that have led to another great human being.

I DO NOT find pride in this country when one of its citizens wins an award, just because he is an American. No. I would be much happier if some citizen from another country, who truely gave, who truely did not expect anything in turn, received the award. I do not find pride in American Citizens receiving awards when they have nothing to show for it, when they did nothing, when they received it simply because they were Obama and Gore. Our country will no longer be a great nation if we allow this type of pride and selfishness to take over our thoughts. Just as the Nobel Peace Prize is no longer a great prize.

Abortion Alert

Some people get sick of hearing about the Abortion issue, but if there is ever a time to step up our game, its now. Obama has no boundaries when it comes to promoting abortion. I think Gateway Pundit did a great job of summing up what has been going on on the abortion front. I urge all to read this article and study this issue. Another article on the subject is Lifenews.com.

Now, BAC president William K. Thierfelder tells The Washington Times he would rather see the school shut down than violate its moral precepts.

"I hope it would never get this far but if it came down to it we would close the college before we ever provided that," he said.

Isn't there some way they can dismiss all employees who complained. Obviously, those employees are not living up to their religious standards and if they are a private school they should be able to set the standards of employment. Perhaps not. I am not that knowledgeable on the subject. Maybe the employees will stop complaining if the school decides it will shut down, as they will then not only be out of insurance, but also be out of a job.

This is about more than abortion. THIS IS ABOUT RELIGIOUS FREEDOM. OUR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM!!! Since when has the government been allowed to turn us all in godless people. People who can't practice their religion the way they want, worship who they please, say what they believe is true. It makes me sick. Remember that scene in V for Vendetta where the guy gets killed for having the Kuran. Is our country ever going to come to that, except for in our case, with the Bible? I pray and hope that we will be able to change the course our country is going in, that we will be able to save our freedom, that people may be able to safely practice their religion and live their moral standards. And that after forcing doctors to perform abortions, and the promotion of universal health care, we may still have some good doctors left in this country.

Kind of An Accurate Discription of Obama

Afghanistan

I wish I had more time to discuss and study this article and this issue, as it brings back a lot memories of things I learned in college. Unfortunately, at the moment, I do not have time but wanted to share the article anyways. Maybe later when my books from college are unpacked again, and I have time to study the issue I will. As for now here are my thoughts:

I knew from the start Obama would have no idea what to do with the wars overseas. He had no experience in that field and that is one of the reasons this intrigues me so much. I do not know what would be a better option in the end, more men or just more focused attacks on the al Qaeda. But I feel that more men would be good, and doing both at the same time would be ideal (is it even possible?). Decreasing the amount of men would be the worst. I pray though that the White House is telling the truth when it say pulling it out is not an option. And I pray that Obama does not let public opinion stop him from doing what is necessary to win over there.

I agree with the article that some mistakes were made during Bush's term with the war. I liked Bush enough, but he was not perfect. I feel though, that we have not been and are not at a giving up point in Afganistan. And winning the war in Afganistan would probably be a big help with us in Iraq.

In defense of all presidents, fighting this type of war is new for our country, and it may be good to give any president room to make mistakes in this area. Fighting terrorists is not like fighting your average war against a country, nor are countries that have dealt with terrorists for many years that successful with it. But with that said, there are some mistakes that would not be forgivable, such as giving up and leaving.

I just hope Obama begins to realize that he can't do this on his own; that he needs the Generals, and the other military officials, by his side to help win in Afghanistan and Iraq. I hope his huge ego does not get in the way.

Well if anybody has any thoughts about this article, or has more intelligent knowledge and thoughts, please share. I would love more insight.

The Conservative Underground

I am a member of it, even if I don't sign in too often. One member recently posted the following list. I know these lists are all over the internet but this is one of my favorite yet.

Conservatives and Liberals...Random Thoughts On The Difference.

If a conservative doesn’t like guns, they don’t buy one.
If a liberal doesn’t like guns, then no one should have one.

If a conservative is a vegetarian, they don’t eat meat.
If a liberal is, they want to ban all meat products for everyone.

If a conservative sees a foreign threat, he thinks about how to defeat his enemy.
A liberal wonders how to surrender gracefully and still look good.

If a conservative is down-and-out, he thinks about how to better his situation.
A liberal wonders who is will take care of him.

If a conservative doesn’t like a talk show host, he switches channels.
Liberals demand that those they don’t like be shut down.

If a conservative is a non-believer, he doesn’t go to church.
A liberal wants any mention of God or religion silenced.

If a conservative decides he needs health care, he goes about shopping for it, or may choose a job that provides it.
A liberal demands that his neighbors pay for his.

Obama-Nation Billboard

Some good citizen is standing up for his country and his ideals by putting up a billboard on Interstate 70 in Missouri that says the following:

"How do you like your change now? Obama Nation. They are coming for you! The Taxpayer. First and Second Amendments are in jeopardy. Live free or Die." There is also a hammer and sickle on the sign.