MLK quote, my way of observing his birthday.

"When people criticize Zionists they mean Jews, you are talking anti-Semitism."

I'm probably a "Christian Zionist". So shoot me. DILLIGAF, LAMDILLIGAF.

Persecution on the rise...

I guess the idea of religious freedom was great while it lasted, seems it's on the decline and most notably in the Middle East: Christianity May Be Eradicated in Iraq and Afghanistan, Says Chair of U.S. Religious Freedom Commission

Evidently the idea of immigrating away from persecution and into Western society isn't as easy as it sounds either: Christians in Imminent Danger Across the World Are Refused Refugee Status While Muslim Refugee Immigration Goes Unimpeded

I'm sure I'm not the only naive fool that thought after the USA invaded Afghanistan and Iraq, the non Muslim natives would at least be allowed to leave. You'd think we'd insure that but I guess our PC leadership under both Bush and Obama had better things to do. Noted.

I'll note that while we here in the United States aren't anywhere near to what the Christians are suffering in the Middle East, we're starting to see a lot less empathy from the government in our dealings with them. Think back to the DHS memo that listed likely sources of "right wing extremists". Chief amongst those listed were anyone focused on a single issue such as abortion. Just how many non Christian groups figure prominently in the fight against murdering the unborn?

Also think of how traditional (read Judeo/Christian) values are disregarded by the current Administration, remember the persecution perpetrated against supporters of Prop. 8 in California. Chief amongst those supporters were the Mormons (if you don't want to consider them "Christian" I suggest reading Mk 9:38-41). I could cite several other examples, but I'm sure anyone reading this blog is familiar with them and many others.

So the enviornment here in the USA is becoming more hostile also.

I wouldn't bet on any turnaround come January of 2013 either. The GOP, even if they win the election (doubtful IMHO) is more than willing to cater to the loudest voices. Those are more than likely to be secular athiests.

We've the curse of living in interesting times. Whoop-dee-dew-dah-day.

And as bad as it will be for us, pity the Jews. There will be no need for those with anti-Semitic feelings to dissemble and lie.

Stand by folks, it'll get a lot worse before it gets better.

How the Israelis get it done...

I've mentioned before how our TSA agents should be brought up to the standards of their Israeli counterparts. Here's an article comparing their security checks in that nation as opposed to our own; http://biggovernment.com/jdunetz/2010/11/23/why-they-dont-need-to-touch-your-junk-at-israeli-airports/

I loved this little zinger: "As the United States defends against the ever expanding threat of Muslim terror, right here on our home turf, success depends on throwing off the shackles of political correctness and adopting the methods of our ally Israel."

Thoughts on the Israeli boarding of the Gaza bound flotilla...

Already the usual suspects are calling for the crucifixion of all Israelis possibly involved. No surprise there.

Assuming just for the sake of argument that the IDF actually DID act without reasonable provocation (something I absolutely, positively DO NOT BELIEVE!!), I'm reminded of a Cheech & Chong interview done some decades back. They were asked their views on the Kent State Massacre.

Surprisingly, they said it showed what happens when a bunch of stupid sheltered white kids try making names for themselves. According to the comedic duo, anyone with street smarts knows you don't try pissing off a man with a gun.

So, again following an argument I DO NOT BELIEVE IN, this would be a case of "Stupid is as stupid does" when a bunch of "peaceful activists" try facing off with the IDF.

And the stupid shall always be punished.

I also see that B.O. is trying to get the Israeli explanation for what happened, here's a quote from a news story on an Israeli website, “The president also expressed the importance of learning all the facts and circumstances around this morning's tragic events as soon as possible.”

IMO it would be too much to hope for to have the Israelis reply, "We were doing something you'll never think of, i.e. protecting our nation's borders!"

So what are the Muslim nations doing?

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Found this via Harry at Garbanzo Toons;



Israel has more than it's share of detractors. Wonder what the reaction of the naysayers to this would be? Here's a tiny country that's in a constant state of siege with it's neighbors, routinely denounced by the UN, EU and many within this country. Yet when disaster strikes they pick up and go to help others out.

Wonder what the oil rich countries of the Islamic world are doing right now?