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We're Moving!!Well, after not being able to keep this thing updated the way I should, I'm calling it quits......kinda. I've now moved my thoughts to a collective blog/newsletter called Absolute Opinion. Check it out! Election MusingsWell, it's finally over. I, for one, am glad; frankly I was tired of it. But, it was during this time that I saw the greatness of America and yet at the same time I saw the weakness of America.
The DNC Rendell Disenfranchisment MachineI don't know how many of you are aware of the situation going on with PA's absentee and overseas ballots, but in a nutshell, our Democrat Governor is standing in the way of allowing the US Justice Department to extend the deadline for overseas deadline due to the Democrats legal wrangling over Ralph Nader being on the ballot. Many districts decided to take a wait-and-see approach on the legal case before sending out their ballots. Most of them waited too long and now thousands and thousands of military and overseas ballots WILL NOT BE COUNTED. Our great senator, Rick Santorum is going to bat for our military and missionaries, fighting for their right to vote. He has been ridiculed and made fun of by our slimeball governor for "not knowing the issue." Rendell told Santorum mockingly that he could not even come up with two names of disenfranchised PA voters. I CAN, AND THEY ARE MY CHURCH'S OWN MISSIONARIES who will not have their votes counted because of the partisanship of our governor!! I, for one, am extremely angered by this and have contacted both Senator Santorum and Governor Rendell to voice my "concern" and I suggest that everyone else do the same. The governor's phone number is (717) 787 2500. You can also call Santorum's office and voice your support for his fighting for the state of PA. I am utterly disgusted by the actions of our governor and I'm not going to let him get away with this!! Maybe instead of calling people encouraging them to vote straight democrat, he should spend time mkaing sure the voters of his state are counted. It is time that we STAND UP and FIGHT for our missionaries and our servicemen. If there ever was a time to fight, it is NOW! Do it for our brave servicemen who are fighting for our freedom; do it for our missionaries who are standing in the gap for us. Do it for them!! This election is dependent upon our actions. I can't stress this enough!
Olympic BeefOK, so I'm watching the Olympic Opening Ceremony (yea - I do have that much time to blow) I do have to admit I channel surfered during the extremely stupid parts, but kudos for the fireworks at the end. Pretty cool. Anyway, I'm here relaxing when something really gets to me. All throughout the march of nations, much was made about the reception of the Americans, given the "world's disapproval" of the Iraqi Liberation. And you know what, I'm fine with that. They have the right to voice their opinion. (And BTW, the Greeks gave the Americans a very warm response) But this worldwide pandering is disgusting. We take the flags out of our athletes hands in an effort to soften our approach!?! After all we don't want offend anyone with our flag. OH PLEASE! Give me a break. Then comes my my major beef as the Iraq delegation marches in; the crowd gives a rousing welcome; and the announcers talk about what a great sports story this is and how much of a victory this is for Iraq and for the Olympics. OK, OK, I'm fine with that. But, excuse me, hello, anyone there; why is this not a victory for the US? Why are not these Iraqis a tribute to the Military of the United States? All we can talk about is how the world disaproves and how great it is to have Iraq back in the Olympics. You've got to be kidding me!! Can't anyone connect the dots? Why is it a crime to praise America? Why? I guess we'd rather have the Iraqi team tortured by Udai for not winning enough medals. I guess that is what the world wants; and without the US it'd be happening. Can't we be proud of America or is that somehow a violation of IOC regulations? Give America some credit, will ya??
CampWent to camp as a counselor; there ain't nothin like it. Sleeping on a damp pillow on a moldy, soggy mattress in a cabin that was probably built by one of the three little pigs. Didn't one of those guys use sticks?? Anyway, I really did enjoy it. The best experience has got to be launching water balloons from atop a huge rock onto the campers trying to cross the river on make-shift rafts. Bombs away! That was fun! Of course, being the jailor in the underground church game was pretty cool too. Food was good, preachin was good, and to top it off three of my guys from my cabin got saved! It was truly a great week. A Week in the Life of Chris Gable (continued)Monday - July 5 - Got to sleep in till 9 (no work because of the holiday) Met a bunch of friends and went to Gettysburg for a little history roadtrip. It was quite an experience; although quite tiring. There's is nothing like driving through a battlefield listening to the soundtrack of Gettysbirg and God's and Generals on the stereo.....OK, maybe it's just me.
A Week in the Life of Chris GableNormally I don't like to write about myself, but after the prodding of a friend and the host of happenings this past week, I have decided to make an exeption. But, don't worry, this should only happen on very rare occasions. My life, normally, is pretty boring. Work, sleep, church, and a little TV; you know the routine, but this week....well, it was different. Let's just start with Friday the 2nd. Bush Ad Reaction Just Plain StupidAll this crap reaction about the Bush ads is really getting under my skin. Here was a tasteful ad that was extremely well done. It emphasized how America came together and weathered the storm. When I first saw it, it made me proud to be an American. It was not negative nor was it an attack ad. So, when I first saw these partisan family members parading this criticism across the airwaves, I was shocked. My opinion is that America NEEDS to see images of September 11th to remind us of the events. It is my belief that America has forgotten the danger that exists out in the world. This political correctness crap is blatently partisan and disgusting. September 11 happened, GET OVER IT!! And like it or not, President Bush provided the strength and the leadership that this country needed. It was he who provided a strong and steady hand in a very turbulent time in our history. I will never forget the image of this President standing on a heap of rubble with his arm around a weary firefighter rallying other firefighters who could only cheer and wave American flags as a response. I just do not understand this "outrage" .....well, except for the fact that it was just a ripe opportunity to to pot shots at our President. It's just plain stupid. MarriageAllot has been said about this whole gay marriage thing and marriage in general. Right now we got two snot-nosed pompous mayors running around out there breaking their own state laws all in the name of **LOVE**. Ah, what a beautiful thing. I want to puke right about now. Seriously, this whole movement is shaking the very foundations of our society. Marriage is an institution begun by God (not the government or any stupid mayor for that matter) as a way to supply meaningful family structure for the population of this earth. It has functioned adequately for over 6,000 years. I am not at all saying that it hasn't had its problems especially when we screw it up with divorce and remarriage. I am saying that this very movement places us on a dangerous path whose end in unimaginable. If marriage is just "a loving relationship" as the gay movement claims, why not have marriage be between brothers and sisters, adults and children, mutiple wives, or even multiple husbands." Why not? You tell me. Where does this end? My point is that if you redefine marriage to be whatever you want, it will cease to be marriage period. The very foundation of our society will be eroded away. We have already begun that erosion will divorce and remarriage, I guess this is just the next step. OK....Let's Start at the BeginningIt has become abuntly clear to me over the past few days that I need to clear things up a bit. After a post that I was forced to delete when a bent-out-shape responder commented using profanity and insults, I realized that it is something I must address. This blog is not supposed to be serious but fun. It will include a host of sarcasm and poking fun. It is for others' enjoy enjoyment. If you are easily offended by sarcasm; go somewhere else to get your blog-reading enyoyment. If by chance you do get offended by something posted here........PLEASE, get a life, it's just a blog. Oh, and one more thing, keep the profanity to yourself, I don't need to hear it and you don't need to write it.
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