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I was just reading JIMMY'S JOURNAL about some hazards of shopping in a crowded grocery store, and that perked my mind about my own experiences in a power scooter.
My wife was disabled when I met her and she told me about the laws on the books, ADA [THE AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT] and the routinely rude, condescending behavior or many people who are NOT disabled ... yet. I am a big man, 6 ft tall, a power lifter for the past 30 years, and you all know about my combat/ Army exploits... but now over weight and pained with a bad back and arthritic knees that the VA wants to change into 'bionic.' But a year ago I broke down and bought a great, strong, powerful power scooter, the Golden Avenger that really helps keep me mobile and 'normal' by increasing my quality of life.
But I didn't realize how true my wife's words were when she told me about abuse, rudeness and discrimination toward those Americans who are disabled in one way or another. For some reason, even though I try to be civil, kind and courteous, my looks intimidate other people when I am on my feet, and I usually wear something that signifies me as a combat Vietnam Veteran. I need to buy another horn for my power scooter to alert people standing in front of me when I am carefully, normally wheeling down an aisle at some store. I say the words, "Hello, Good Morning, Hey-- how are you doing?... etc. to move their big, slack, goofy, brain dead, over medicated bodies out of the way. Children nowdays run wild and step out right in front of me, scream and shout. Maybe they just expect to see other humans at eye level, or think they are some how superior, or they have a mean streak in them that likes to persecute/ abuse lest fortunate humans with disabilities and injuries. The fact is, I can still stand up, walk and snap a bone if I really had to... lol, or run them over and break their shins or ankles... lol ! OK, I am JUST KIDDING....!
I have challenged a few people [EVEN AT CHURCH -- AND THEY CALL THEMSELVES CHRISTIAN!!] who just would not move or get the message, but they never gave me too much of a problem. Walk a mile in the other guy's shoes to see what it is like. I want to be civil, but I won't be pushed around either. And what about when a person NEEDS to get to the rest room in a hurry? What really comes to mind is that sad fact that there is a 'dark side' in most humans that wants to seize the opportunity to pick on/ abuse/ inflict fear in a weaker human [and animals too]. I usually did just the opposite-- pick on the bully and defend the weak! "Hey, buddy, if you are 'the man' ... let's play the man's game, right here and now." To be fair, MOST of the people I meet try hard to show respect and help me when I am in my power scooter, and I thank them kindly and give them a pocket Bible if I have an extra. And many old, disabled Veterans who are in pain, look at my easy access in a fast power chair/ scooter with envy as they are forced to walk long distances at the VA Hospital, etc. I feel so sorry for them, but my scooter only holds one person. And isn't it a sin how the goofy VA evaluated me but then gave me a CANE, instead of the cheap power scooter I requested! So I bought a good model with my own money. Sharon helped me with a lot of paper work and contributed know how.
I am so tired of this dog eat dog world, the power hungry bullies of the world [and in most every town, city, or village, it seems] who will ALWAYS take advantage of the less fortunate, cripples, weaker vessels ! I remember working at places like AMC/ Chrysler, and many construction, welding shops, factories, where there was always some smart ass bully who loved to intimidate the weaker folks-- but when they saw me, they backed down in a hurry. I loved to help the honest, hard working people and share some of my lunch with them at work and made many friends.
Right now, we still have some big bullies who want to take over the world and divide it into two classes-- the very rich and well connected-- and the slaves who serve them. I think that the favorite nasty nest of these bullies, vermin, is Washington, DC-- the WH and Congress ! Shame on them! Shame on every other administration with the same evil intentions! Close friends have given me good books to help me keep my eyes and heart on Jesus Christ and the Bible-- but it's still a struggle for me to watch the constant animal-like brutality of bullies in the world with their arrogant attitude set against God Almighty, His servants/ followers, and His holy Word. I guess this is one of my personality flaws/ demons that I will have to work hard against until the Lord comes back. I do, however, know that I will defend my family, wife and home against any and all aggressors, with hammer and blade-- to the death, for that is my duty as a husband and father. God does not like cowards. I have a working, well made replica of the old Germanic 'War Hammer', that was used to take down a horseman and 'open his armor' - and dispatch him to the next world. I also consider myself a 'near expert' with edged weapons, etc. They are hobbies and skills-- and tools of an 'Old Soldier Tom'.
My friend, Steve B., is home again and doing better, says his wife. They thank us all for the prayers.
Tom Schuckman
Monday, September 14, 2009
Israel-- Closely Tied to America's Future.
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<<< style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">I cut and pasted the following article that I thought was very interesting for Christians and people living today. There have been a few times in my life when I THOUGHT I wanted to prepare for a certain course in life and dreams-- and then all of a sudden something BIG came along and changed everything. Call it what ever you like, but sometimes huge events in the world set new, more important priorities for us.
I certainly believe that Fall is upon us in Wisconsin and harvest time and our lovely veggie garden shriveling up. I am in love with our super fine tasting tomatoes!! Woo Hoo! Next year, Good Lord willing, I will plant twice as many-- but this year, Sharon was in the hospital for open heart surgery and I was left on my own to plow the West forty. Sharon loves her Kohlrabi, and I planted a row of that which she is now eating today with glee. My cleaning lady covered the cukes [cucumbers] with too much dirt so they were late and sparse coming up. Well, at least I brought some good tomatoes, etc., over to my Mom in Burlington, WI, and she loved them. They really 'clean out your plumbing', lol.
I need to get out side now to grill some ground beef and shack some corn for lunch.
When I was still in my twenties I started buying books on herbs and still read and memorize herbal remedies-- which I believe saved my life thus far. I personally take a daily dose of capsuled, Cheyenne, Ginger, Cinnamon, Hawthorne berries, Garlic, and Devil's Claw [for pain, heart and BP, etc]. I have made liars out of so-called 'medical doctors' by asking them simple questions on their so-called 'knowledge' of herbs and their uses. Go figure, most of them are 'drug dealers/ puppets' for Big Pharma. Indeed, American certainly DOES need a new Medical Care system-- but NOT Obama-Care !! There is NO doubt in MY mind that obama and the Dims are purposely trying hard to destroy America. Perhaps the Lord is allowing him to pushish our once great land for the many sins, abortions, anti-God/ anti-Christian, coruption that has been going on for a long time in America. And putting pressure on Israel to give up "land for peace" is unforgivable in the eyes of God. America falls under a curse for that reason too.
Don't get me started... lol.
My fondest wish today is that ALL my friends and readers enjoy themselves and their loved ones! Especially, my dear friends, Honolulu Dick Roller, Carolyn in FL, Steve and Barb Brulport, Wanda Jane in KS, Sarah Jane in CO, etc, etc.
Tom Schuckman
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Jesus is Lord.
Israel Close to Confirming Antichrist's Death Covenant!
Posted: 13 Sep 2009 10:48 AM PDT
By Bill Salus. There’s no fooling humanity anymore! Mankind nervously watches current international and Mideast events spin apocalyptically out of control. The world accelerates toward a one-world banking system, one-world order, and a one-world leader. The sign’s of the times suggest the biblical Antichrist has already arrived on the scene!Atop the list of end time’s Antichrist signs are current
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