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I just stopped by Don Lee's blog, White Line Philosophy. He has an interesting take on gay marriage. He's asking if the new gay marriage laws will be followed by new gay divorce laws. Think about it, folks. Usually, it's the man who pays alimony, isn't it? What if the "husband and wife" are both men? Is it the higher wage earner? Like with celebrity divorces? And what if they have children? (Adopted, I mean. Biological children would go with the blood parent, I'm sure). Would the stay-at-home spouse get the kids? Or the wage earner? Would one half of the couple be designated "husband" and the other one, "wife?" Or would there have to be a new legal definition of which one was which? Would the two be absolutely equal in all ways? Would an abused male partner be able to go to a "battered women's shelter?" Or would new shelters have to be created for abused gays only?
Now that two men can marry or two women can marry, will three people be able to do it? Or will there have to be a new law specifying that "marriage" of any kind is only between TWO people? And what if a threesome decided to challenge it? Will the old Mormon ways of a man having multiple wives be resurrected to accommodate those who want group "marriages?"
I'm not asking these questions because I'm a Christian conservative. They are legitimate questions that need legitimate answers, don't ya think?
I just watched an amazing display of butt kissing. John Edwards (failed vice-presidential and presidential candidate) gave a lengthy and glowing testimony to Hillary Clinton, right before endorsing Barack Obama. He clearly hopes to be considered as vice-presidential material again (in spite of the fact that he couldn't even carry his home state). Apparently, he thinks that if Obama gets the nomination it will put him in good standing for a Cabinet position. If not the Vice-Presidency, maybe Attorney General (he was at his weaseling, vassilating best in the speech). While, if Hillary manages to pull off a coup and get the nomination, he can go back to the kind and generous words he used to describe her, forgetting what came after, and hope for something (maybe Supreme Court Justice Edwards?) As usual, he's trying to butter his bread on both sides. He hasn't figured out yet that when buttering the bread on both sides, one's hands tend to get all goopy...
Do you know the Preamble for your state?
Here's another email, I wanted to share with you. Even the states that seem willing to remove God from their daily lives have kept His name in their constitutions. Note the years of each. ( Special note to Barack Obama, Allah is NOT mentioned and there are fifty (50) states.)
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. . . interesting:
...be sure to read the message at the bottom!
Alabama 1901, Preamble We the people of the State of Alabama, invoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish the following Constitution.
Alaska 1956, Preamble We, the people of Alaska, grateful to God and to those who founded our nation and pioneered this great land.
Arizona 1911, Preamble We, the people of the State of Arizona, grateful to Almighty God for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution...
Arkansas 1874, Preamble We, the people of the State of Arkansas, grateful to Almighty God for the privilege of choosing our own form of government...
California 1879, Preamble We, the People of the State of California, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom...
Colorado 1876, Preamble We, the people of Colorado, with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of Universe...
Connecticut 1818, Preamble. The People of Connecticut, acknowledging with gratitude the good Providence of God in permitting them to enjoy.
Delaware 1897, Preamble Through Divine Goodness all men have, by nature, the rights of worshipping and serving their Creator according to the dictates of their consciences.
Florida 1885, Preamble We, the people of the State of Florida, grateful to Almighty God for our constitutional liberty, establish this Constitution...
Georgia 1777, Preamble We, the people of Georgia, relying upon protection and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish this Constitution...
Hawaii 1959, Preamble We , the people of Hawaii, Grateful for Divine Guidance ... Establish this Constitution.
Idaho 1889, Preamble We, the people of the State of Idaho, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings.
Illinois 1870, Preamble We, the people of the State of Illinois, grateful to Almighty God for the civil , political and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy and looking to Him for a blessing on our endeavors.
Indiana 1851, Preamble We, the People of the State of Indiana, grateful to Almighty God for the free exercise of the right to choose our form of government.
Iowa 1857, Preamble We, the People of the State of Iowa, grateful to the Supreme Being for the blessings hitherto enjoyed, and feeling our dependence on Him for a continuation of these blessings, establish this Constitution.
Kansas 1859, Preamble We, the people of Kansas, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious privileges establish this Constitution.
Kentucky 1891, Preamble. We, the people of the Commonwealth are grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties...
Louisiana 1921, Preamble We, the people of the State of Louisiana, grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties we enjoy.
Maine 1820, Preamble We the People of Maine acknowledging with grateful hearts the goodness of the Sovereign Ruler of the Universe in affording us an opportunity . And imploring His aid and direction.
Maryland 1776, Preamble We, the people of the state of Maryland, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious liberty...
Massachusetts 1780, Preamble We...the people of Massachusetts, acknowledging with grateful hearts, the goodness of the Great Legislator of the Universe In the course of His Providence, an opportunity and devoutly imploring His direction .
Michigan 1908, Preamble le. We, the people of the State of Michigan, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of freedom establish this Constitution.
Minnesota, 1857, Preamble We, the people of the State of Minnesota, grateful to God for our civil and religious liberty, and desiring to perpetuate its blessings:
Mississippi 1890, Preamble We, the people of Mississippi in convention assembled, grateful to Al mighty God, and invoking His blessing on our work.
Missouri 1845, Preamble We, the people of Missouri, with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of the Universe, and grateful for His goodness . Establish this Constitution...
Montana 1889, Preamble. We, the people of Montana, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of liberty establish this Constitution .
Nebraska 1875, Preamble We, the people, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom . Establish this Constitution.
Nevada 1864, Preamble We the people of the State of Nevada, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, establish this Constitution...
New Hampshire 1792, Part I. Art. I. Sec. V Every individual has a natural and unalienable right to worship God according to the dictates of his own conscience.
New Jersey 1844, Preamble We, the people of the State of New Jersey, grateful to Almighty God for civil and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy, and looking to Him for a blessing on our endeavors.
New Mexico 1911, Preamble We, the People of New Mexico, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of liberty..
New York 1846, Preamble We, the people of the State of New York, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, in order to secure its blessings.
North Carolina 1868, Preamble We the people of the State of North Carolina, grateful to Almighty God, the Sovereign Ruler of Nations, for our civil, political, and religious liberties, and acknowledging our dependence upon Him for the continuance of those...
North Dakota 1889, Preamble We , the people of North Dakota, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of civil and religious liberty, do ordain...
Ohio 1852, Preamble We the people of the state of Ohio, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings and to promote our common...
Oklahoma 1907, Preamble Invoking the guidance of Almighty God, in order to secure and perpetuate the blessings of liberty, establish this
Oregon 1857, Bill of Rights, Article I Section 2. All men shall be secure in the Natural right, to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their consciences
Pennsylvania 1776, Preamble We, the people of Pennsylvania, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of civil and religious liberty, and humbly invoking His guidance...
Rhode Island 1842, Preamble. We the People of the State of Rhode Island grateful to Almighty God for the civil and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy, and looking to Him for a blessing...
South Carolina, 1778, Preamble We, the people of he State of South Carolina grateful to God for our liberties, do ordain and establish this Constitution.
South Dakota 1889, Preamble We, the people of South Dakota, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious liberties .
Tennessee 1796, Art. XI.III. That all men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their conscience...
Texas 1845, Preamble We the People of the Republic of Texas, acknowledging, with gratitude, the grace and beneficence of God.
Utah 1896, Preamble Grateful to Almighty God for life and liberty, we establish this Constitution.
Vermont 1777, Preamble Whereas all government ought to enable the individuals who compose it to enjoy their natural rights, and other blessings which the Author of Existence has bestowed on man .
Virginia 1776, Bill of Rights, XVI Religion, or the Duty which we owe our Creator can be directed only by Reason and that it is the mutual duty of all to practice Christian Forbearance, Love and Charity towards each other
Washington 1889, Preamble We the People of the State of Washington, grateful to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution
West Virginia 1872, Preamble Since through Divine Providence we enjoy the blessings of civil, political and religious liberty, we, the people of West Virginia reaffirm our faith in and constant reliance upon God ...
Wisconsin 1848, Preamble We, the people of Wisconsin, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, domestic tranquility...
Wyoming 1890, Preamble We, the people of the State of Wyoming, grateful to God for our civil, political, and religious liberties, establish this Constitution..
After reviewing acknowledgments of God from all 50 state constitutions, one is faced with the prospect that maybe, the ACLU and the out-of-control federal courts are wrong! If you found this to be 'Food for thought' copy and send to as many as you think will be enlightened, as I hope you were.
(Please note that at no time is anyone told that they MUST worship God.)
'Those people who will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants.' - William Penn
GOD BLESS AMERICA
Ever see something in the night sky that you couldn't explain? The Albuquerque lights? Or the Gulf Breeze sightings, or those in Mexico City? Do you wonder what really happened in Roswell, NM? Have you thought that believing in UFO's or ET's might somehow be in contradiction to your religious beliefs? What about the Book of Revelation? Isn't there a hint of sci-fi in some of the descriptions? I know some Christians who say that UFO's can't exist because it would go against the Bible. I've always thought that a God who created the univese could have decorated it with whatever life-forms He wanted.
Below is a link to MSN and an article about the Vatican's position on Extraterrestrials. I'm not a Catholic (anymore) but it makes a lot of sense. What do you think? Personally, I've always had a suspicion that some politicians aren't quite human
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Here's another email I received today. Little details you never get to hear in the mainstream media. All we get to hear is the death tolls, the tragedies, the losses. Did you ever wonder why so many of the returning troops still believe in the mission and why so many of them volunteer to go back? Here's why...
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Subject: In Obama's own words (Very, very Scary)
Barack Obama got a great endorsement yesterday. He's being supported by none other than Ray Nagin! That's right, folks. Ray Nagin who could have saved all the victims of Hurricane Katerina if he'd acted in a timely fashion and put the rescue measures into effect before the disaster struck. Between him and Kathleen Brown (former Louisiana Governor), they are responsible for all those deaths. Brown wasn't reelected (Bobby Jindall was. On a strict conservative platform) but Nagin was. The people of New Orleans just didn't get it, I guess. He failed to act and caused lots of citizens to die, because he is as inept, ignorant, and downright stupid as his new hero, Obama. What a pair they are
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I'm off for a day with the kids. My daughter is making a cake with a recipe that's been in our family since before my Pappy was born (100 years ago in Nov.) and there probably won't be a crumb left by the time we get finished with it! As usual!
This will be LGJ's last Mother's Day as a child, and she's doing something special for her mom. It should be a really great day
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I keep hearing about both Hillary and Obama having "progressive" platforms. The term just doesn't make sense to me. Their liberal ways are hardly my definition of "progressive."
They want higher taxes, what exactly is progressive about that? Losing half of the paycheck we work for doesn't sound like progress to me
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I just heard on Fox News Channel that Barak Obama says he has visited all FIFTY SEVEN STATES. Wow! Does this guy know his country or what? This must be the "change" he's been talking about. He, single-handedly, added more states to the union and visited them! Of course, he admits that he still has one state left to go before visiting them all. (He said this in a speech in Oregon, by the way.)
Maybe this goes with his comment about the USA being the greatest country in the world and how he wants to change it, ya think? Did he make it bigger so he could get more votes from the "new" states, maybe? Hillary got "super delegates" and now Barak wants new states. Isn't that just adorable? Constitution, what Constitution? They don't need no stinking Constitution
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Here's how it works, folks... The libs/dems create a problem and then run on a platform of fixing the problem that they either caused or invented. Happens every time. Just like clockwork.
Energy... The Clintons (and Algore) had eight (count 'em EIGHT) years in office to deal with the energy needs of the country. They did exactly nothing. They had no energy policy. They forbade drilling in ANWAR, off the coast line, in the oil shale regions, everywhere. They forbade the building of new refineries, citing "ecological concerns". They forbade nuclear facilities for the same reason. They did nothing whatsoever to encourage new technology to deal with future energy needs. Now, they want to get re-elected so they can "solve" the problems that have been there all along
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