Monday, September 28, 2009

Even the Smallest Person Can Change the Course of the Future

Good evening! What'll it be? Com'n right up!
What difference can one person make? Whoa there, a lot more than you could ever imagine. Take for example the Mongols. Yeah, the Mongols. What's so great about them? Well, they weren't exactly "great" in the sense that we would have liked them to be, but they were very influential and powerful. I want you to know that the mongols were one of the shortest people in Asia. They did measurements according to the size of the hand which is about 4 inches ( I believe from the thumb to the outer edge of the hand). That is quite the small measurement. Yet, they accomplished the task of conquering 3/4 of Asia, including part of Western Europe. Sure, they took it by force, killing and pillaging as they went, but they were skilled soldiers, horsemen, and farmers. They lived in a land with little water and poor soil, yet they still grew crops. They became an educated culture that was admired (in some aspects) and feared.
I remember a line quite well from the movie The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, "Even the the smallest person, can change the course of the future." I strongly believe that a few people can change the face of the world, for good or evil. Fifty-six men changed the western world in a matter of a few years. Who says we can't have something similar happen like that again. We're America and we know how to fix things and make what is wrong, right! We just have to be willing to take on those tasks.

Sunday, September 27, 2009

Common sense? Where?!

Welcome back! It's been awhile, I know. What'll it be, the usual? Com'n right up.
you know, I've been reading up on this "Global Warming" stuff and I gotta tell ya it's a bunch of crap. There are so many contradictories and then what the government is trying to do to "fix" the environment is also contradictory to common sense. First off, let me state that I am all for new and renewable resources as long as they are more efficient than what we already have. Second, God commanded us to take care of the world He gave us and that is more than enough reason for me to do what I can. But when we're all told that we need to get rid of pollution like carbon dioxide, I cringe.
There is a major push to use only electricity. Great! Wait... how is electricity created? Coal! We burn the coal to make electricity. Wait. Burning coal pollutes the air... So, it's not true when I read on the electric hand dryers (in bathrooms) that it protects the environment. Have you noticed though that you see less and less of those notifications? Hmm...
Recently I heard that we need to get rid of carbon dioxide, it's one of the main pollutants. Great! Wait... Don't humans exhale carbon dioxide? Yes! Wait. Don't plants soak in all of the carbon dioxide to give us oxygen? Umm... yeah.
Another thing. Most scientists will not discuss the affect the sun has on the earth. The sun has an 11 year cycle, give or take some. Half way through its cycle, it becomes very violent and poses to a threat to the earth. It has been recorded on several occasions that the sun knocked out power in random areas of the world. The northern lights occur because of sun particles being trapped in earth's atmosphere. Astronauts are continually at risk with the sun and if not properly protected could prove to be life threatening. There are countless other affects the sun has on our solar system, why not take notice that it can cause our weather patterns to become more severe? As of 2009, the sun is at one of its calmest points; five years ago or so, we were hearing of massive hurricanes and hundreds of deadly tornadoes. Hurricane Katrina occurred in the sun's most violent part of its eleven year cycle. Lately, have you heard of violent, deadly storms? If so, how many? Not a lot is it? So, there you have it. The earth can enjoy about 3-4 years of mild weather conditions. After that, we will see an increase of violent weather, then it will die down again, and then start back up. The sun is on one of the longest roller coaster rides. So this coming year I expect a longer winter and a shorter summer. My prediction is a couple of inches of snow by October 12-23.
Oh, yeah! In the year 2012, the government has mandated that all buildings are to be equipped with environmentally safe light-bulb's. did you know that they contain mercury? So what is to happen when a light bulb breaks? evacuate the premises, get your hazmat suit and call the environmental agency? Besides, how is the government going to police such a law?
Ehh, I know, I am just venting. But I am so sick of stupid people being in charge, generally speaking of course. I must always remember that there is a select few who's leadership is outstanding. Kudos to them!
A toast! To our true leaders... where money doesn't matter... to those with common sense... to those who place their own needs aside for the people... to those who know that they work for us!

Monday, September 7, 2009

To be or not to be... Aliens?

So here's something that is most off topic from anything we have spoken of. The other night over a couple drinks, a buddy and I got to talking about extraterrestrial life. What if there is life out there? Would it affect our belief in God... in Jesus? How would humanity truly react to such an event like "First Contact?" Would the aliens be peaceful or barbaric?
So many movies and tv shows portray aliens as lethal and always out to destroy humanity. As a result, the human race unites to defeat the "dangerous aliens" and always seems to succeed. I suppose one of the reasons for having such entertainment is to have the belief that one day the world will put its difference aside and ban together to do what is right. Unfortunately, it's a sinful world and we will never see this. With that said, what if aliens truly exist and have the technology that so many "abductees" claim to have witnessed? This means they would see our movies and news stories, etc. and most likely fear for their lives. Why? Because humanity tends to blow itself up and show that we kill aliens. If we had space travel capabilities and began to visit other worlds, I certainly would avoid any planet that tends to kill alien races just for showing up, let alone the fact that the planet is always at war with itself. On the other hand, if they truly exist, why would the E.T's not try to help us to become more peaceful?
This is where religion steps in. According to scripture, the bible says "that God so loved the world." I spoke with a pastor friend about this and his response was that in Hebrew (Old Testament) "world" meant the entire universe, not just Earth. That certainly put a new perspective on things. But what about Christ? He came to save us from our sins, for those on this world. So... Jesus came only to Earth because we are the only intelligent life in all of this universe, or He came to all planets that have intelligent life, or He came only to Earth for all intelligent beings of the universe... but how would they know about that event? God can be anywhere at once, so the second theory is plausible.
I would love to travel in space and see the galaxy. I would love to meet an alien race and become great friends and learn new things. The thing is, until there is actual hard evidence of other intelligent beings, I will not believe they exist. I would like it to be true, but I believe God created us humans for a special reason, placed in a special location among all things in this universe. If God created other life out there, fantastic! If not... oh well.
So, anyone in the mood for "green" beer?

Sunday, September 6, 2009

Part 8: Strive for what you believe

Hey, long time no see! Glad to see you made it back. Yeah things are changing around here. My wife and I added a coffee shop to this place for the morning hours in hopes to bring in more cash. This economy has really brought us down so we're hoping this will help. So far so good!
Speaking of which, you know how this country has just been falling down a steep slope? Well, get this... some hard working people have been doing a fantastic job of keeping the government a democracy... though it needs to be a republic. People are finally getting fed up with the current administration and both democrats and republicans are joining forces against the communist idiots in the White House and congress! And get this, there's a peaceful march on DC on 9/12/09, to show that the American people mean business.
I am so happy to see people standing up for themselves and doing what needs to be done! So as we continue to build this place in this poor economy, I will remember that our hard work paid off in the end. No matter how hard it will be, it will be worth it!
Have another!