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I like to listen to this fine gentleman on the VCY Christian radio, because he doesn't hold back from telling the bare truth and he is strong enough to name names and get into specific details about the 'World View' News, etc.
I started getting more serious into writing when I got called back to Chrysler in 1995 after a 6 year lay off and very hard times. Man! Those hard times really stuck in my heart forever, and the way people treated me when I was down and out hurt my pride a lot and shaped my new mind set. I decided never to allow myself to get in that circumstance again, but smart investing, debt elimination, etc, that I learned when I worked for PFS Investments-- taking a sabbatical from my welding trade. But you know, the hard times were also a great test of my character and brought me to the Lord!! God knew that I had too much pride and so full of myself that He needed to break me and reduce me down to nothing, and He did. I compare those times to the Army training and combat-- you emerge from that conflict a different man who knows the real unvarnished TRUTH about life's dirty secrets that others can NEVER know. I am not a hero or special-- just lowly dust in the wind-- but smarter dust, sanctified by my firm belief in the salvation by means of Jesus Christ. Other say that 'they know' the Rapture will come "some day"...lol, but their daily actions and mindset say something else. I am not talking about 'good and bad.' I am just talking about the sober knowledge that produces correct thinking and actions to look ahead and prepare for something really BIG that is going to come SOON! If we say that we care and love somebody, actions should prove to be louder than words. Example: Would we plan so far ahead right now to rely on the Gov't to correct things, fix things, take care of us? Even leaving the Bible aside-- common sense and a close study of current history-- the answer would be NO! All the king's horses and all the king's men WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PUT HUMPTY DUMPTY BACK TOGETHER AGAIN! But this is not a total negative for real Christians who trust in God with all their heart. Trying to live by the Bible [and I am just as bad a sinner as my fellow man, very imperfect] really helps one deal with the world melt down.
And it you really want to know how bad things can and will get, just ask a soldier what a war zone looks like with people starving to death and selling their daughters for "hire." Well, the bible is full of the same circumstances, but how many BUSY, BUSY people read it...Duh?? It's not that they don't have time-- they won't MAKE time!!!
I am on a 'modified Fast' again, trying to purge and cleanse myself, but knowing Thanksgiving might change all that ... LOL! Too much prime rib while dating? That will change too. Poor investment and small return. People are just greedy and selfish and rarely bother to get back to me-- poor, ungrateful, piggish, manners, so I am changing my tactics.
And that's the nature of Brannon Howse's article about the thin veneer of Civilization that is disappearing. A great read and an eye opener! it kind of reminds me of the great, culture of Germany-- getting so bad, slipping into barbarism in the 1930's -40's under a mad man.
Warm Regards,
Tom
22 Signs That The Thin Veneer Of Civilization That We All Take For Granted Is Starting To Disappear
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
What is a Christian?
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Well, I can't complain about the weather today in WI, and I got my new Winter tires [in front] mounted on my big old truck yesterday for $500, so I am ready to rock and roll!! I am ready for the high drifts of cold and snow!! come snow, come!!
I am the kind of guy who gets side tracked too much, and needs to remind myself of all my wonderful blessings, especially in a time when things are falling apart in the world and here in the good old USA, with folks losing their jobs, health, homes, family, divorces, etc. I don't smoke and I don't hardly drink much anymore... but I wish I could just have a small glass of wine every day...for heart and health, hummm, now that's an idea! But I lose track of things a bit, and have to regroup my agenda and ideas from time to time. I have decided that I want to get back on my strict regimen of diet and fasting again, with the YMCA weight lifting, etc., to continue my weight loss, in view of what the VA is telling me lately-- and some of my friends too. Cut out the soda pop and starches, bread, pasta and just eat veggies and SOME protein again. And that ought to take care of business. I have a new doctor at the VA now, who is a smart Greek guy who really caught my attention and bonded to me, so I am going to do what he says. He just happened to be the supervisor of the other doc I had, so we fired him [ the old doctor] and now I have a better, smarter doc to help me. But it seems like I have to make the long drive down there to North Chicago, almost every week for this test and that! But it's all "FREE" -- or should I say "earned" by military contract and combat of years past. I am surprised that the Gov't is still honoring it's commitment of this so far-- but they need us to fight their goofy wars.. lol. It would be hysterical to watch the stupid, spineless, cowardly politicians fight a war...Ha! Do you think there would be another "beer summit???" They have a lower rating then the Prez.
Looks like I will be spending this Thanksgiving alone again, or sharing it with the dog, "Deuce" the Rottweiler... but that's OK. I will certainly check up on my Mom to see if she if OK and taken care of... faithful son. We Vets have long ago learned to 'suck things up' and improvise, adapt and over come any obstacle. I am not worried one way or another, and I am not homeless or without resources, praise the Lord! If all goes well, I just might buy another big motorcycle after Jan. 1st, maybe a Harley this time,after all the Goldwings I've had, and by then my knees might be healed better. But the Honda GoldWings are so dependable with 6 cylinders or raw power, it's the Cadillac of bikes, IMHO, and cost over $20K ! Woo Woo! But that is not my main priority, material things. I am looking for a LTR, but taking my time so as not to make a mistake, or hook up with a paranoid, violent woman... lol. I am a sinner and slip up too, but I don't want to worry if the woman is going to cut off my head for some small infraction, or lack of social grace, or indiscretion in her eyes. We all have idiosyncrasies and human failings, but some women love to hold a drudge forever and just will not forgive [and I am NOT referring to any one individual or person in particular-- please try to understand and grasp this fact.]. Looks are a little bit important-- but substance, honesty and Christian love are key! I can get a woman anywhere- anytime, but I can't read her heart and many women now days have selfish, greedy, hateful intentions hidden inside and they are GREAT actresses and cunning-- and of course men too. I am looking for the woman mentioned in the last part of Proverbs. But getting to HEAVEN is much more important than having a warm body near me. Better to be lonely and Saved than ending up in the 'wrong place.' I am age 62, and millions of REAL Christians believe that the Rapture COULD be near. And we all look, with biblical eyes and knowledge to IS REAL and and the coming war that MUST take place to set off a chain of events that ONLY STUDIED CHRISTIAN KNOW ABOUT--and care. If this event is so important-- why don't others know, care or share it with their neighbors????? Duh... Or are they just like Lemmings who go thru life aimlessly, only trying to survive in this rat race? Friends, find something really important in your lives to be PASSIONATE about and go for it! People get sick, die, suffer hardships, or just go after all the zest, entertainment, travel, parties, kicks, adventure, and chase the elusive butterfly of so-call "happiness' and never find it in life. And they never give a thought about what lies ahead of us after we die... or do they even care? Sorry, that's not my style or wish. I have already LIVED 10 life times of a normal human being and had a double handful of super adventure, and now I can do what ever I want. I earned it.
Have a great day.
So.... what really is a 'Christian?' Don't think that you will automatically find them in a church! Webster's says: It's a follower or imitator of Christ. Well, how can we know Christ if we never MADE time to open the Bible and READ it?? Duh... How can you be a RN, a welder, a Soldier? Just putting on the uniform won't do it-- it takes hard training, and then some. I like and admire a person who wants to work hard and achieve something special for themselves. I think it sets them apart, and the Bible speaks about such ones favorably too.
Time to check the mail.
Tom
Well, I can't complain about the weather today in WI, and I got my new Winter tires [in front] mounted on my big old truck yesterday for $500, so I am ready to rock and roll!! I am ready for the high drifts of cold and snow!! come snow, come!!
I am the kind of guy who gets side tracked too much, and needs to remind myself of all my wonderful blessings, especially in a time when things are falling apart in the world and here in the good old USA, with folks losing their jobs, health, homes, family, divorces, etc. I don't smoke and I don't hardly drink much anymore... but I wish I could just have a small glass of wine every day...for heart and health, hummm, now that's an idea! But I lose track of things a bit, and have to regroup my agenda and ideas from time to time. I have decided that I want to get back on my strict regimen of diet and fasting again, with the YMCA weight lifting, etc., to continue my weight loss, in view of what the VA is telling me lately-- and some of my friends too. Cut out the soda pop and starches, bread, pasta and just eat veggies and SOME protein again. And that ought to take care of business. I have a new doctor at the VA now, who is a smart Greek guy who really caught my attention and bonded to me, so I am going to do what he says. He just happened to be the supervisor of the other doc I had, so we fired him [ the old doctor] and now I have a better, smarter doc to help me. But it seems like I have to make the long drive down there to North Chicago, almost every week for this test and that! But it's all "FREE" -- or should I say "earned" by military contract and combat of years past. I am surprised that the Gov't is still honoring it's commitment of this so far-- but they need us to fight their goofy wars.. lol. It would be hysterical to watch the stupid, spineless, cowardly politicians fight a war...Ha! Do you think there would be another "beer summit???" They have a lower rating then the Prez.
Looks like I will be spending this Thanksgiving alone again, or sharing it with the dog, "Deuce" the Rottweiler... but that's OK. I will certainly check up on my Mom to see if she if OK and taken care of... faithful son. We Vets have long ago learned to 'suck things up' and improvise, adapt and over come any obstacle. I am not worried one way or another, and I am not homeless or without resources, praise the Lord! If all goes well, I just might buy another big motorcycle after Jan. 1st, maybe a Harley this time,after all the Goldwings I've had, and by then my knees might be healed better. But the Honda GoldWings are so dependable with 6 cylinders or raw power, it's the Cadillac of bikes, IMHO, and cost over $20K ! Woo Woo! But that is not my main priority, material things. I am looking for a LTR, but taking my time so as not to make a mistake, or hook up with a paranoid, violent woman... lol. I am a sinner and slip up too, but I don't want to worry if the woman is going to cut off my head for some small infraction, or lack of social grace, or indiscretion in her eyes. We all have idiosyncrasies and human failings, but some women love to hold a drudge forever and just will not forgive [and I am NOT referring to any one individual or person in particular-- please try to understand and grasp this fact.]. Looks are a little bit important-- but substance, honesty and Christian love are key! I can get a woman anywhere- anytime, but I can't read her heart and many women now days have selfish, greedy, hateful intentions hidden inside and they are GREAT actresses and cunning-- and of course men too. I am looking for the woman mentioned in the last part of Proverbs. But getting to HEAVEN is much more important than having a warm body near me. Better to be lonely and Saved than ending up in the 'wrong place.' I am age 62, and millions of REAL Christians believe that the Rapture COULD be near. And we all look, with biblical eyes and knowledge to IS REAL and and the coming war that MUST take place to set off a chain of events that ONLY STUDIED CHRISTIAN KNOW ABOUT--and care. If this event is so important-- why don't others know, care or share it with their neighbors????? Duh... Or are they just like Lemmings who go thru life aimlessly, only trying to survive in this rat race? Friends, find something really important in your lives to be PASSIONATE about and go for it! People get sick, die, suffer hardships, or just go after all the zest, entertainment, travel, parties, kicks, adventure, and chase the elusive butterfly of so-call "happiness' and never find it in life. And they never give a thought about what lies ahead of us after we die... or do they even care? Sorry, that's not my style or wish. I have already LIVED 10 life times of a normal human being and had a double handful of super adventure, and now I can do what ever I want. I earned it.
Have a great day.
So.... what really is a 'Christian?' Don't think that you will automatically find them in a church! Webster's says: It's a follower or imitator of Christ. Well, how can we know Christ if we never MADE time to open the Bible and READ it?? Duh... How can you be a RN, a welder, a Soldier? Just putting on the uniform won't do it-- it takes hard training, and then some. I like and admire a person who wants to work hard and achieve something special for themselves. I think it sets them apart, and the Bible speaks about such ones favorably too.
Time to check the mail.
Tom
Posted:
Q. On some websites and message boards, members claim that only real Christians will be raptured. I don’t understand what that’s supposed to mean. Are there degrees of Christianity? I thought you either are a Christian or you’re not. Maybe I’m missing something here. Please explain. A. It’s true that from God’s viewpoint we are [...]
Monday, November 14, 2011
Green Bay, or MN?
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It's amazing what one good night's sleep can do to invigorate a man's spirits! At this point in time, I am actually 'at peace' with everyone I know or email...Ha! PTL, for God's gentle and tender mercies. We are never going to please everyone, but if a person tries hard to be kind and good to others, at least he/ she will have a good conscience toward the Lord, and stand above any reproach from others. I really feel that miscommunication and lack of true understanding are the cause of my wars, quarrels, and misunderstandings between nations and lovers. My father, Gilbert L. Schuckman, was born on a large beef and wheat farm in S.W. Kansas, taught me so many good, logical bits of wisdom and Proverbs related facts. One was: "Tommy, me boy-o, always get the other person the benefit of the doubt. Don't assume the worst in others, or come to the wrong conclusion." And the Bible says, 'Don't answer another person until you have heard the conclusion of the matter.' Unless you know that person so well, that you totally know his/ her character-- don't assume that he is looking to hurt or injure you!!! So many times, I try to choose the correct words, terms, analogies, work pictures, but they are "lost in translation" via EMAIL or the written word! And then hard, hurt feelings come about, and someone hates me-- for no good, logical reason! What a shame and waste of energy... even among Christians! Even great writers sometimes employ ambiguous speech, on purpose or not.
My college English professor liked me a lot but only gave me a B at the end... told me that I had the resources and talent to become a good writer-- although I was learning welding at the time-- to survive and support my family after being laid off from Chrysler along with 6000 people in 1989. And that sad lay-off fractured so many divorces because of financial problems-- but the families who 'TOUGHED IT OUT' became stronger in the long run and had a good life, especially after we were all called back to work and retired with full benefits. I could tell you many stories of selfish people, wives who deserted their husbands when times were rough... and now they are looking in from outside, not doing so well. We all make our choices in life and that speaks to our real inner character and trust in God, instead of our own efforts.
I have made some very close friends these past few months, and one of them is, my cleaning lady, Anita, a fine married lady, hard working, with a heart of gold. We listen and chat to each other when we can, and I like her very much as a person. I would NEVER touch another man's wife. Period. I would do anything for her-- if I could, but just being friends is plenty! And we talk and compare notes about the Bible and the Rapture. The VA has a special program that helps disabled Veterans with light house keeping, etc., and I qualify.
The article below talks about the incompatibility of the Jewish traditions, and the 'Church' and how the two cannot possible 'connect' or be ONE, in the future. In other words, we love Israel, but the Raptured Church will have a special place reserved for them alone, in heaven. It's just something neat to know and understand. All these 'little pieces' build a big picture that lends great logic and acceptability to the Scriptures, for those who truly love Jesus as their Lord and Savior.
Well, I don't make a big deal of it, but I guess I will spend another Thanksgiving and Christmas alone, with just my faithful hound dog, "Deuce" with me for company. That's what I get for being a cranky old fart, giving all my love and considerations to ONE woman these past 7 years, and she was quite enough, and we were in love. She is gone now, and I have moved on, having grieved hard and long enough. I am dating many women, just search for someone special, who is somewhat compatible to me, who can understand, love and respect me for who and what I am. I honestly think that there are not very many REAL Christians, with good, honorable, loving hearts out in the world who are available to a retired guy like me in the 62 year old bracket. So I will just keep moving on, alone, trusting in God, to make things happen for me, OR He certainly knows what hour the Rapture is coming, and may not want to complicate my life right now with a lady. I am NOT crying in my beer, but continuing with my VA tests, therapy, procedures and appointments. Also working out at the Gym and losing more weight.
It's a nice cold day in Wisconsin,and I intend to watch the football game tonight between Green Bay and the Vikings!! Woo Woo! Anyone want to bet on the outcome?? $$$$$
TOM
It's amazing what one good night's sleep can do to invigorate a man's spirits! At this point in time, I am actually 'at peace' with everyone I know or email...Ha! PTL, for God's gentle and tender mercies. We are never going to please everyone, but if a person tries hard to be kind and good to others, at least he/ she will have a good conscience toward the Lord, and stand above any reproach from others. I really feel that miscommunication and lack of true understanding are the cause of my wars, quarrels, and misunderstandings between nations and lovers. My father, Gilbert L. Schuckman, was born on a large beef and wheat farm in S.W. Kansas, taught me so many good, logical bits of wisdom and Proverbs related facts. One was: "Tommy, me boy-o, always get the other person the benefit of the doubt. Don't assume the worst in others, or come to the wrong conclusion." And the Bible says, 'Don't answer another person until you have heard the conclusion of the matter.' Unless you know that person so well, that you totally know his/ her character-- don't assume that he is looking to hurt or injure you!!! So many times, I try to choose the correct words, terms, analogies, work pictures, but they are "lost in translation" via EMAIL or the written word! And then hard, hurt feelings come about, and someone hates me-- for no good, logical reason! What a shame and waste of energy... even among Christians! Even great writers sometimes employ ambiguous speech, on purpose or not.
My college English professor liked me a lot but only gave me a B at the end... told me that I had the resources and talent to become a good writer-- although I was learning welding at the time-- to survive and support my family after being laid off from Chrysler along with 6000 people in 1989. And that sad lay-off fractured so many divorces because of financial problems-- but the families who 'TOUGHED IT OUT' became stronger in the long run and had a good life, especially after we were all called back to work and retired with full benefits. I could tell you many stories of selfish people, wives who deserted their husbands when times were rough... and now they are looking in from outside, not doing so well. We all make our choices in life and that speaks to our real inner character and trust in God, instead of our own efforts.
I have made some very close friends these past few months, and one of them is, my cleaning lady, Anita, a fine married lady, hard working, with a heart of gold. We listen and chat to each other when we can, and I like her very much as a person. I would NEVER touch another man's wife. Period. I would do anything for her-- if I could, but just being friends is plenty! And we talk and compare notes about the Bible and the Rapture. The VA has a special program that helps disabled Veterans with light house keeping, etc., and I qualify.
The article below talks about the incompatibility of the Jewish traditions, and the 'Church' and how the two cannot possible 'connect' or be ONE, in the future. In other words, we love Israel, but the Raptured Church will have a special place reserved for them alone, in heaven. It's just something neat to know and understand. All these 'little pieces' build a big picture that lends great logic and acceptability to the Scriptures, for those who truly love Jesus as their Lord and Savior.
Well, I don't make a big deal of it, but I guess I will spend another Thanksgiving and Christmas alone, with just my faithful hound dog, "Deuce" with me for company. That's what I get for being a cranky old fart, giving all my love and considerations to ONE woman these past 7 years, and she was quite enough, and we were in love. She is gone now, and I have moved on, having grieved hard and long enough. I am dating many women, just search for someone special, who is somewhat compatible to me, who can understand, love and respect me for who and what I am. I honestly think that there are not very many REAL Christians, with good, honorable, loving hearts out in the world who are available to a retired guy like me in the 62 year old bracket. So I will just keep moving on, alone, trusting in God, to make things happen for me, OR He certainly knows what hour the Rapture is coming, and may not want to complicate my life right now with a lady. I am NOT crying in my beer, but continuing with my VA tests, therapy, procedures and appointments. Also working out at the Gym and losing more weight.
It's a nice cold day in Wisconsin,and I intend to watch the football game tonight between Green Bay and the Vikings!! Woo Woo! Anyone want to bet on the outcome?? $$$$$
TOM
Posted:
Q. What do you believe concerning the Church’s participation in the New Covenant, if they do, without fulfilling the covenant, which is for the true Jew. Also, do we participate in the other covenants in a spiritual sense. I feel a little strange using that language because it lends it self to the whole “the [...]
Sunday, November 13, 2011
The Reality of Love and Life.
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Hi Friends,
Somehow I just lost the urge and desire to continue writing in my Blog... and it seems like I also had a belly full of fractured relationships, the last one telling me I was just about worthless and going to hell for so many of my indiscretions and poor choices. Indeed, I have made many mistakes, goof-ups, sinner that I am. I am just too lonely now and having a hard time grieving over my 2 most dear loved ones, Sharon and Andy. I go to bed so early these days because I am depressed-- [but men can not, and must never show any emotion or weep over anything, or we will lose the respect of all the hard hearted women-- who are privy to listen in]. We have to suck it up again, just like we did in battle-- in 'Nam. I also believe is was very stupid of me to ever confide in any females [or males, for that matter] NON-veterans, because they just can't understand something they've never experienced. Matthew 7:6 says, "Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you." Rend, means: Rip you open with their sharp teeth and tusks. I am NOT calling anyone dogs or swine! I am just stating that unbelievers think it's OK to find out certain weaknesses of others and use those tender things to cut them up and hurt them very badly. MOST Veterans will not ever attempt to explain what they know of war or what went down in battle-- and now, what actually goes on inside the VA hospitals, and how the staff treats us!!! Civilians wouldn't understand anyway, and the same goes for unbelievers knowing and using things that we Christians hold sacred to cut us up-- and bloody us. Don't worry, folks, things will get much worse in the near future... but do you have the 'eyes of discernment?'
Well, the women out there say that there are not any good, real Christian men left, and the guys complain about the same thing. So many gold diggers, hungry, mean, no hands bared, corrupt people out in the world-- AND IN MOST OF THE CHURCHES, who prey upon the good, honest, people who are truly looking for a LTR [long term relationship] sinners and imperfect as we all are... and I've heard pastors tell me that there is a 'floozy in every flock'...LOL. One of the deacons pointed out a widow in church today that I might contact for a date or coffee, but she ran out the back door faster than I could hobble to say hey..Ha! I still walk with a cane, so that puts me at a disadvantage, yuk yuk.
I am growing the mind set that God just might want to keep me single because LTR might complicate my life too much when the whole world is in melt down mode, and the Rapture may be very close now. And if immature, false or weak Christian mates have trouble now-- JUST WHAT WILL THEY DO WHEN THINGS GET UNBEARABLE IN THE NEAR FUTURE??? I just happen to thrive on married life, and '2 have always been better than one' [according to wise, old King Solomon], -- better in a poor economy too. The problem: most women love their independence so much-- but they usually can't afford more than the house mortgage... and so they want their 'cake and eat it too.' Satan is responsible for that 'independent spirit' and materialism run wild, etc.
No, I am NOT down on women. And I know of too many married people locked in a violent hell wishing they could get out! I have had my share of meeting ladies who appear as so polite, well mannered and innocent-- only to see and hear them turn into hungry lions when things didn't go right for them, or they didn't get their way! So I guess I'd better 'chill out,' take another cold shower, and relax-- count my blessings, and thank God for what I have. Salvation and a PROMISE of heaven... no matter who many times I goof up, and that is pure scripture!
And I just may not use 'spell check' anymore too.
This post does not apply to anyone I know in particular-- and I would not use my post to hurt someone anyway. My wish is that we ALL try to apply what the Bible says to ourselves and to others. Thank you, dear friends and readers. I love and welcome your comments.
Tom
Hi Friends,
Somehow I just lost the urge and desire to continue writing in my Blog... and it seems like I also had a belly full of fractured relationships, the last one telling me I was just about worthless and going to hell for so many of my indiscretions and poor choices. Indeed, I have made many mistakes, goof-ups, sinner that I am. I am just too lonely now and having a hard time grieving over my 2 most dear loved ones, Sharon and Andy. I go to bed so early these days because I am depressed-- [but men can not, and must never show any emotion or weep over anything, or we will lose the respect of all the hard hearted women-- who are privy to listen in]. We have to suck it up again, just like we did in battle-- in 'Nam. I also believe is was very stupid of me to ever confide in any females [or males, for that matter] NON-veterans, because they just can't understand something they've never experienced. Matthew 7:6 says, "Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you." Rend, means: Rip you open with their sharp teeth and tusks. I am NOT calling anyone dogs or swine! I am just stating that unbelievers think it's OK to find out certain weaknesses of others and use those tender things to cut them up and hurt them very badly. MOST Veterans will not ever attempt to explain what they know of war or what went down in battle-- and now, what actually goes on inside the VA hospitals, and how the staff treats us!!! Civilians wouldn't understand anyway, and the same goes for unbelievers knowing and using things that we Christians hold sacred to cut us up-- and bloody us. Don't worry, folks, things will get much worse in the near future... but do you have the 'eyes of discernment?'
Well, the women out there say that there are not any good, real Christian men left, and the guys complain about the same thing. So many gold diggers, hungry, mean, no hands bared, corrupt people out in the world-- AND IN MOST OF THE CHURCHES, who prey upon the good, honest, people who are truly looking for a LTR [long term relationship] sinners and imperfect as we all are... and I've heard pastors tell me that there is a 'floozy in every flock'...LOL. One of the deacons pointed out a widow in church today that I might contact for a date or coffee, but she ran out the back door faster than I could hobble to say hey..Ha! I still walk with a cane, so that puts me at a disadvantage, yuk yuk.
I am growing the mind set that God just might want to keep me single because LTR might complicate my life too much when the whole world is in melt down mode, and the Rapture may be very close now. And if immature, false or weak Christian mates have trouble now-- JUST WHAT WILL THEY DO WHEN THINGS GET UNBEARABLE IN THE NEAR FUTURE??? I just happen to thrive on married life, and '2 have always been better than one' [according to wise, old King Solomon], -- better in a poor economy too. The problem: most women love their independence so much-- but they usually can't afford more than the house mortgage... and so they want their 'cake and eat it too.' Satan is responsible for that 'independent spirit' and materialism run wild, etc.
No, I am NOT down on women. And I know of too many married people locked in a violent hell wishing they could get out! I have had my share of meeting ladies who appear as so polite, well mannered and innocent-- only to see and hear them turn into hungry lions when things didn't go right for them, or they didn't get their way! So I guess I'd better 'chill out,' take another cold shower, and relax-- count my blessings, and thank God for what I have. Salvation and a PROMISE of heaven... no matter who many times I goof up, and that is pure scripture!
And I just may not use 'spell check' anymore too.
This post does not apply to anyone I know in particular-- and I would not use my post to hurt someone anyway. My wish is that we ALL try to apply what the Bible says to ourselves and to others. Thank you, dear friends and readers. I love and welcome your comments.
Tom
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Agent Orange revisited.
Tom's Journal. http://tomschuckmanjournal.blogspot.com/ tschuckman@aol.com
Thank you, Bob Gibson, for sending me this important information about Agent Orange-- and the new generation NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT THIS STUFF... please share. Bob is a friend of mine who also served in Vietnam-- but with the Australian Army, and it's interesting that we both share many of the same experiences.
Tom Schuckman
Thank you, Bob Gibson, for sending me this important information about Agent Orange-- and the new generation NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT THIS STUFF... please share. Bob is a friend of mine who also served in Vietnam-- but with the Australian Army, and it's interesting that we both share many of the same experiences.
Tom Schuckman
Bob "Bomber " Gibson
Gold Coast "AUSTRALIA"
Gold Coast "AUSTRALIA"
Vietnam vet "Firebase Coral" 12Th May 1968. ( Rifleman) D&E Platoon "Nui-Dat" 1967-Oct 196
Agent Orange
All Senate debates on 8 Nov 2011 10:20 pm
Earlier this year, I attended the launch of Agent Orange Justice. This is the Australian section of the international campaign to hold the United States government responsible for the disaster it created for millions of Vietnamese people as a result of its 10-year spraying of the chemical weapon Agent Orange. This year, 10 August marked the 50th anniversary of the start of the chemical warfare program in Vietnam. I grew up with this war. I remember the photos of children deformed by Agent Orange. It was a shock to me to learn recently how this chemical is so stable in the soil that it is still causing terrible harm.
The international campaign by the Vietnam Association for Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin is targeting the US government and the chemical companies which produced Agent Orange to pay to clean up the poisoned soil and wherever else this contaminant is found in Vietnam's environment. The campaign is also calling for adequate compensation for some three million Vietnamese who are still affected by this chemical. To date, the US has refused to accept full responsibility. In the five decades since Agent Orange was first sprayed in Vietnam, tens of thousands have died directly or indirectly from its lethal effects. Agent Orange is now claiming its third generation of victims. Nobody knows when the congenital deformities, one of the most distressing aspects of these toxic chemicals, will end. The main chemical that causes this suffering is nicknamed Agent Orange. It is a class-1 human carcinogenic dioxin and some 80 million litres of it and other, similar defoliants were sprayed or dumped by the US military on about 10 per cent of central and southern Vietnam for 10 years until 1971. Much of this was on farm land, to limit the food supply to the Vietnamese. It was also used as a defoliant to expose the transport routes that the Vietnamese used in the war. Dioxin is chemically stable. It is not diluted by water and so it does not easily decompose. While much of it has been washed into the sea over the years, much remains in concentrated forms in ecosystems and food chains. This is why it continues to claim new victims, especially among the younger generations—because of the mere fact that people, many of whom live in poverty, survive off land and water that have been contaminated by Agent Orange. There are many tragic stories here. A beautiful experience in life for a woman is to breastfeed one's baby, but I have recently heard how women in Vietnam with dioxin in their blood still can pass it on to their offspring through their breast milk.
More future generations will be victimised if the costly clean-up does not occur. There are reports that the US also sprayed Agent Orange in Laos and Cambodia and tested it in Canada. Australian troops were also involved in the use of herbicides and insecticides in Vietnam and some troops were exposed to Agent Orange. As early as 1965, birth defects in areas subjected to aerial spraying were being reported. Concerns about the use of chemical sprays and their effect on people emerged in Australia during the 1970s, shortly after the troops had returned to Australia. Veterans began reporting high incidences of cancers, while abnormalities in their offspring were also blamed on Agent Orange. A major study by the Department of Veterans' Affairs has suggested that veterans' health was indeed affected by their war service and that, with certain types of cancer, links with exposure to dioxin and other chemicals used in Vietnam did exist. It has been a long journey for these veterans to achieve this recognition, but these veterans have not received adequate compensation.
There is another worrying Australian connection. Jean Williams, a researcher who received the Order of Australia medal for her research on the effects of chemicals on US war veterans, found that cancer rates in Innisfail, in Queensland, were 10 times higher than the state average. This was linked to secret testing of Agent Orange by Australian military scientists during the Vietnam War. Ms Williams based her allegations on Australian government reports found in the Australian War Memorial museum archives. A former soldier, Ted Bosworth, backed up the claims, saying that he had been involved in the secret testing. The Queensland health department claimed that cancer rates in Innisfail were not higher than those in other parts of the state. This denial is similar to that of the US and Australian governments when lobbied to take responsibility for the damage and death caused by Agent Orange.
Action is being taken in the USA to address the crimes of chemical warfare. Congressman Bob Filner has introduced the Victims of Agent Orange Relief Act of 2011, which if passed would provide assistance for a range of social and health services. The bill, which the Vietnamese Agent Orange Relief and Responsibility Campaign assisted Congressman Filner to draft, defines 'victim' as:
While the US government has begun to fund environmental clean-ups in Vietnam, it has refused to recognise its full responsibility to heal the wounds of war and provide assistance to Vietnamese, Vietnamese-Americans and US victims for the serious health and environmental devastation caused by Agent Orange. There has been some compensation for US veteran victims of Agent Orange but not nearly enough. In 1973, the then US President, Richard Nixon, promised $3.25 billion in reconstruction aid to Vietnam without any preconditions. However, the Vietnamese and Vietnamese-American victims of chemical warfare have not seen one penny. Congressman Filner's bill, if passed into law, will go a long way towards providing justice for all Agent Orange victims.
Another bill, introduced by US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, seeks to amend the Agent Orange Act to include Navy veterans of Vietnam who served on-board ships but not on land. Gillibrand, a Democrat from the Albany area, introduced the bill, the Agent Orange Equity Act of 2011, with a Republican, Lindsey Graham of South Carolina. The bill would broaden the group of veterans eligible for compensation payments for diseases arising from exposure to Agent Orange. Considering Australia's role in the Vietnam War and the suffering of Australian troops who fought in Vietnam and were exposed to Agent Orange, bills similar to these two would be appropriate legislation for this parliament to consider passing.
Dioxin, the active and highly toxic and carcinogenic chemical in Agent Orange, causes various forms of cancers, reproductive illnesses, immune deficiencies, endocrine deficiencies, nervous system damage and physical and developmental disabilities. It is estimated that in South-East Asia, where the US bombed with Agent Orange, there are 28 hot spots. To their credit, the Vietnam Association for Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin represents the interests of the victims living in Vietnam. It has set up some 'peace villages' to care for the severely disabled. The photos of these people are indeed distressing but I do recommend that senators look at them to realise the full enormity of this issue. Vietnamese-Americans exposed directly to Agent Orange, and their offspring, suffer from the same health conditions.
Fifty years is too long for a nation to suffer the impact of war. It is time to compensate the victims and to compensate them fully. I would like to thank Eva To, from Agent Orange Justice, for the briefings she has provided me on this issue. I have also drawn on the work of Law Professor Marjorie Cohn, who works with the Vietnam Agent Orange Relief and Responsibility Campaign, for this work. I thank her and congratulate her on the contribution she is making to international understanding of this important issue.
The international campaign by the Vietnam Association for Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin is targeting the US government and the chemical companies which produced Agent Orange to pay to clean up the poisoned soil and wherever else this contaminant is found in Vietnam's environment. The campaign is also calling for adequate compensation for some three million Vietnamese who are still affected by this chemical. To date, the US has refused to accept full responsibility. In the five decades since Agent Orange was first sprayed in Vietnam, tens of thousands have died directly or indirectly from its lethal effects. Agent Orange is now claiming its third generation of victims. Nobody knows when the congenital deformities, one of the most distressing aspects of these toxic chemicals, will end. The main chemical that causes this suffering is nicknamed Agent Orange. It is a class-1 human carcinogenic dioxin and some 80 million litres of it and other, similar defoliants were sprayed or dumped by the US military on about 10 per cent of central and southern Vietnam for 10 years until 1971. Much of this was on farm land, to limit the food supply to the Vietnamese. It was also used as a defoliant to expose the transport routes that the Vietnamese used in the war. Dioxin is chemically stable. It is not diluted by water and so it does not easily decompose. While much of it has been washed into the sea over the years, much remains in concentrated forms in ecosystems and food chains. This is why it continues to claim new victims, especially among the younger generations—because of the mere fact that people, many of whom live in poverty, survive off land and water that have been contaminated by Agent Orange. There are many tragic stories here. A beautiful experience in life for a woman is to breastfeed one's baby, but I have recently heard how women in Vietnam with dioxin in their blood still can pass it on to their offspring through their breast milk.
More future generations will be victimised if the costly clean-up does not occur. There are reports that the US also sprayed Agent Orange in Laos and Cambodia and tested it in Canada. Australian troops were also involved in the use of herbicides and insecticides in Vietnam and some troops were exposed to Agent Orange. As early as 1965, birth defects in areas subjected to aerial spraying were being reported. Concerns about the use of chemical sprays and their effect on people emerged in Australia during the 1970s, shortly after the troops had returned to Australia. Veterans began reporting high incidences of cancers, while abnormalities in their offspring were also blamed on Agent Orange. A major study by the Department of Veterans' Affairs has suggested that veterans' health was indeed affected by their war service and that, with certain types of cancer, links with exposure to dioxin and other chemicals used in Vietnam did exist. It has been a long journey for these veterans to achieve this recognition, but these veterans have not received adequate compensation.
There is another worrying Australian connection. Jean Williams, a researcher who received the Order of Australia medal for her research on the effects of chemicals on US war veterans, found that cancer rates in Innisfail, in Queensland, were 10 times higher than the state average. This was linked to secret testing of Agent Orange by Australian military scientists during the Vietnam War. Ms Williams based her allegations on Australian government reports found in the Australian War Memorial museum archives. A former soldier, Ted Bosworth, backed up the claims, saying that he had been involved in the secret testing. The Queensland health department claimed that cancer rates in Innisfail were not higher than those in other parts of the state. This denial is similar to that of the US and Australian governments when lobbied to take responsibility for the damage and death caused by Agent Orange.
Action is being taken in the USA to address the crimes of chemical warfare. Congressman Bob Filner has introduced the Victims of Agent Orange Relief Act of 2011, which if passed would provide assistance for a range of social and health services. The bill, which the Vietnamese Agent Orange Relief and Responsibility Campaign assisted Congressman Filner to draft, defines 'victim' as:
… any individual who is a Vietnamese national, Vietnamese-American, or United States veteran who was exposed to agent grange, or the progeny of such an individual, and who has a disease or disability associated with this exposure.
In addition to compensating the victims of Agent Orange, this bill would also clean up toxic hot spots in Vietnam. One provision of the bill would expand programs and research for the benefit of US veterans and establish medical centres 'designed to address the medical needs of descendants of the veterans of the Vietnam era'. This creates a presumption that certain birth defects that the children and grandchildren of exposed victims suffer would be considered the result of contact with Agent Orange.While the US government has begun to fund environmental clean-ups in Vietnam, it has refused to recognise its full responsibility to heal the wounds of war and provide assistance to Vietnamese, Vietnamese-Americans and US victims for the serious health and environmental devastation caused by Agent Orange. There has been some compensation for US veteran victims of Agent Orange but not nearly enough. In 1973, the then US President, Richard Nixon, promised $3.25 billion in reconstruction aid to Vietnam without any preconditions. However, the Vietnamese and Vietnamese-American victims of chemical warfare have not seen one penny. Congressman Filner's bill, if passed into law, will go a long way towards providing justice for all Agent Orange victims.
Another bill, introduced by US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, seeks to amend the Agent Orange Act to include Navy veterans of Vietnam who served on-board ships but not on land. Gillibrand, a Democrat from the Albany area, introduced the bill, the Agent Orange Equity Act of 2011, with a Republican, Lindsey Graham of South Carolina. The bill would broaden the group of veterans eligible for compensation payments for diseases arising from exposure to Agent Orange. Considering Australia's role in the Vietnam War and the suffering of Australian troops who fought in Vietnam and were exposed to Agent Orange, bills similar to these two would be appropriate legislation for this parliament to consider passing.
Dioxin, the active and highly toxic and carcinogenic chemical in Agent Orange, causes various forms of cancers, reproductive illnesses, immune deficiencies, endocrine deficiencies, nervous system damage and physical and developmental disabilities. It is estimated that in South-East Asia, where the US bombed with Agent Orange, there are 28 hot spots. To their credit, the Vietnam Association for Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin represents the interests of the victims living in Vietnam. It has set up some 'peace villages' to care for the severely disabled. The photos of these people are indeed distressing but I do recommend that senators look at them to realise the full enormity of this issue. Vietnamese-Americans exposed directly to Agent Orange, and their offspring, suffer from the same health conditions.
Fifty years is too long for a nation to suffer the impact of war. It is time to compensate the victims and to compensate them fully. I would like to thank Eva To, from Agent Orange Justice, for the briefings she has provided me on this issue. I have also drawn on the work of Law Professor Marjorie Cohn, who works with the Vietnam Agent Orange Relief and Responsibility Campaign, for this work. I thank her and congratulate her on the contribution she is making to international understanding of this important issue.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Enter the Dragon.
Tom's Journal. http://tomschuckmanjournal.blogspot.com/ tschuckman@aol.com
"And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him." ~ Revelation 12:9. And verse 12: "Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time." ~KJV. Folks, this sounds simple enough, and it IS easily understandable! There is no hidden rhyme or reason lurking in this scripture. Is it any wonder for anyone with an average IQ that all the woes, stress, turmoil and wickedness on earth is out of control and WILL get much worse??? And the reason for it is: STD [Satan the Devil]. Roughly, the term 'Satan' means rebel or resister, and devil means slanderer or liar... and both fit the Wiley old snake in the grass [OR TREE]. Just as God has His faithful, servants on earth-- so does Satan. Paul goes on to say that we should not marvel that even many so-called 'leaders' of "Christian churches" are being hijacked by Satan's ministers-- appearing as "ministers of light." This is why I continue to beat my drum... explaining that we NEED to KNOW, read and study the Bible so that WE are not misled by these dark side ministers -- and I could name a few well known and popular, RICH, "pastors" who have pied pipered thousands of good people onto the highway to hell, and also said hurtful things about Israel--God's Chosen ones! See: Genesis 12:3. Even some of us Christians are being misled right now-- so skillful are Satan's people! Beware, dear friends. Now is not the time to sleep or party down.
FaceBook has many great sites where savvy, Spirit- filled Christians study and explain the deeper things revealed in God's Word, and I visit those places and comment from time to time. They will not let 'purpose driven' false prophets spill their evil lies at those chosen sites either, and I like that. Ignorance is one thing-- but after plenty of true enlightenment, council, and help from the group-- people have to admit that they don't have a solid foundation from the Bible... or leave the site if they persist in spreading lies and misinformation. I will share some of these sites later.
Well, I have taken a closer look at my Right front [passenger side] tire and concluded that the tread is too worn down to last this Winter, and so I aim to sell something I have to get the two front tires mounted, and quick. That one bad tire might make me land in a ditch, or what ever, and so I have a major priority now. 'Tis the season to travel safely, and tires are a top priority of mine, but I need $500 ! Ouch..but I want them all to match the new rear tires. It's now time to get the last minute chores, repairs done and get ready for some snow in WI. I wonder what kind of Winter we will have this year...Hmmmm.
I called the North Chicago VA about some meds today and they told me that all their computers have been down for a while-- and NOTHING IS MOVING! Well, isn't that a sorry state of affairs-- AGAIN! No back up system, and the disabled Veterans must go with out life saving medicine! And people want obama-care...LOL? Ha! Seems to me that everything the Gov't touch turns into a dog pile. Just my humble opinions, guys. But I have been watching and dealing with these dudes for the past 30 years and have not noticed much progress... sorry. And the beat goes on.
I intend to take a good friend to the local stores to buy some good Wisconsin CHEESE, and some for me too. A little cheese in your sandwich makes it taste good! I think that moderation is the key, but when I get to a certain point/ or weight, I just quit eating, to drop in weight.
I guess that I will retire early again to get some proper rest, and maybe I can get an early work out at the Gym in. If I can exercise/ and lift weights at the YMCA, I hope that my sore back will heal up and feel better. I love that whirl pool, sauna and steam bath too!! I see more 'older' folks at the Gym so I don't feel lonely... lol.
Tom
"And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him." ~ Revelation 12:9. And verse 12: "Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time." ~KJV. Folks, this sounds simple enough, and it IS easily understandable! There is no hidden rhyme or reason lurking in this scripture. Is it any wonder for anyone with an average IQ that all the woes, stress, turmoil and wickedness on earth is out of control and WILL get much worse??? And the reason for it is: STD [Satan the Devil]. Roughly, the term 'Satan' means rebel or resister, and devil means slanderer or liar... and both fit the Wiley old snake in the grass [OR TREE]. Just as God has His faithful, servants on earth-- so does Satan. Paul goes on to say that we should not marvel that even many so-called 'leaders' of "Christian churches" are being hijacked by Satan's ministers-- appearing as "ministers of light." This is why I continue to beat my drum... explaining that we NEED to KNOW, read and study the Bible so that WE are not misled by these dark side ministers -- and I could name a few well known and popular, RICH, "pastors" who have pied pipered thousands of good people onto the highway to hell, and also said hurtful things about Israel--God's Chosen ones! See: Genesis 12:3. Even some of us Christians are being misled right now-- so skillful are Satan's people! Beware, dear friends. Now is not the time to sleep or party down.
FaceBook has many great sites where savvy, Spirit- filled Christians study and explain the deeper things revealed in God's Word, and I visit those places and comment from time to time. They will not let 'purpose driven' false prophets spill their evil lies at those chosen sites either, and I like that. Ignorance is one thing-- but after plenty of true enlightenment, council, and help from the group-- people have to admit that they don't have a solid foundation from the Bible... or leave the site if they persist in spreading lies and misinformation. I will share some of these sites later.
Well, I have taken a closer look at my Right front [passenger side] tire and concluded that the tread is too worn down to last this Winter, and so I aim to sell something I have to get the two front tires mounted, and quick. That one bad tire might make me land in a ditch, or what ever, and so I have a major priority now. 'Tis the season to travel safely, and tires are a top priority of mine, but I need $500 ! Ouch..but I want them all to match the new rear tires. It's now time to get the last minute chores, repairs done and get ready for some snow in WI. I wonder what kind of Winter we will have this year...Hmmmm.
I called the North Chicago VA about some meds today and they told me that all their computers have been down for a while-- and NOTHING IS MOVING! Well, isn't that a sorry state of affairs-- AGAIN! No back up system, and the disabled Veterans must go with out life saving medicine! And people want obama-care...LOL? Ha! Seems to me that everything the Gov't touch turns into a dog pile. Just my humble opinions, guys. But I have been watching and dealing with these dudes for the past 30 years and have not noticed much progress... sorry. And the beat goes on.
I intend to take a good friend to the local stores to buy some good Wisconsin CHEESE, and some for me too. A little cheese in your sandwich makes it taste good! I think that moderation is the key, but when I get to a certain point/ or weight, I just quit eating, to drop in weight.
I guess that I will retire early again to get some proper rest, and maybe I can get an early work out at the Gym in. If I can exercise/ and lift weights at the YMCA, I hope that my sore back will heal up and feel better. I love that whirl pool, sauna and steam bath too!! I see more 'older' folks at the Gym so I don't feel lonely... lol.
Tom
Posted:
In revelation 16 John sees three unclean spirits come out of the false prophet, the beast and the dragon. Could the dragon be an extraterrestrial/ angel or even a physical embodiment of Satan himself?
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