I like the music more than anything.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Monday, July 5, 2010
Happy 4th
"When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness." --Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776
God bless America.
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness." --Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776
God bless America.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Monday, June 14, 2010
Most Important Election?
Great clip. I thought the part about Muslim veils at the end was a little much, but other than that well worth your time.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
$100 million
Sounds like a lot for a President to cut from our budget, right? Take a look at this clip, it's only a minute and a half.
http://www.wimp.com/budgetcuts/
http://www.wimp.com/budgetcuts/
Monday, April 19, 2010
Lace Them Up
"It would reduce the whole instrument to a single phrase, that of instituting a Congress with power to do whatever would be for the good of the United States; and as they would be the sole judges of the good or evil, it would be also a power to do whatever evil they please. Certainly no such universal power was meant to be given them. It [the Constitution] was intended to lace them up straightly within the enumerated powers and those without which, as means, these powers could not be carried into effect." --Thomas Jefferson, Opinion on a National Bank, 1791
The current federal government needs to be laced back up.
The current federal government needs to be laced back up.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Inspired Constitution
"It is impossible for the man of pious reflection not to perceive in it [the Constitution] a finger of that Almighty hand which has been so frequently and signally extended to our relief in the critical stages of the revolution." --James Madison, Federalist No. 37
Most believe this, that the constitution was inspired of God. Why then do we so frequently throw it under the bus? The founders intent was NOT a big federal government. They wanted the states to be in charge. The federal government's power was severely limited in the constitution...and now they are regulating health care! Where will it end?
Most believe this, that the constitution was inspired of God. Why then do we so frequently throw it under the bus? The founders intent was NOT a big federal government. They wanted the states to be in charge. The federal government's power was severely limited in the constitution...and now they are regulating health care! Where will it end?
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Government is Bad for Business
Another example of how big government is bad for an economy.
Most people don't know that when an employer gives and employee a paycheck, they are sending part of their paycheck to the government. There are 'hidden' taxes that employers have to pay, it's not quite as painful for the employee if the employer pays it right? Wrong. Here is an article that describes this in more detail, it's actually interesting. And the figures they use vary by state and can be even worse than they are illustrating (for states like California for example).
http://money.cnn.com/2010/03/26/smallbusiness/employee_costs/index.htm?cnn=yes&hpt=C2
Most people don't know that when an employer gives and employee a paycheck, they are sending part of their paycheck to the government. There are 'hidden' taxes that employers have to pay, it's not quite as painful for the employee if the employer pays it right? Wrong. Here is an article that describes this in more detail, it's actually interesting. And the figures they use vary by state and can be even worse than they are illustrating (for states like California for example).
http://money.cnn.com/2010/03/26/smallbusiness/employee_costs/index.htm?cnn=yes&hpt=C2
Friday, March 26, 2010
Health Care Reform
To be honest, I haven't followed this whole health care thing very closely. I got turned off to the issue last year when I realized that this was all the Democrats actually cared about getting done, and that they were going to get it done no matter how much Americans don't want it.
They have tried to tell us that this reform will save the government, and us, money. They show us numbers of anticipated savings...what I fear is the unanticipated. There is no telling the adverse consequences of all these mandates on private insurance companies. They say that because more healthy people will be required to get insurance, this will lower the costs for everyone. What they don't focus so much on is the increase in expenses the insurance companies will have because of these new rules and regulations. Does the government care if private insurance becomes unaffordable? No, this will create a demand for a public option which is what we all know the government is dying to provide. So we see, that all this is is a step towards socialized medicine. No, this is not the last piece of health care reform legislation that any of us will see in our lifetime.
And where's the tort reform? So is this never going to happen? If it was going to happen you think it would have been included in this legislation. Really? Unbelievable.
In Obama's campaign for presidency he promised many times, and in different ways, that he would be transparent and accountable to the people. This health care reform has been anything but those things. The Dems quickly realized that the more transparent this reform was, the less popular it became. Here is a clip talking about this very thing, from CNN mind you.
Here is another clip addressing an entirely different approach, one that is seldom talked about anymore. How is a federal health care reform mandate constitutional? Short answer: it's not. Seven minute and twenty-nine second answer from Judge Andrew Napolitano:
They have tried to tell us that this reform will save the government, and us, money. They show us numbers of anticipated savings...what I fear is the unanticipated. There is no telling the adverse consequences of all these mandates on private insurance companies. They say that because more healthy people will be required to get insurance, this will lower the costs for everyone. What they don't focus so much on is the increase in expenses the insurance companies will have because of these new rules and regulations. Does the government care if private insurance becomes unaffordable? No, this will create a demand for a public option which is what we all know the government is dying to provide. So we see, that all this is is a step towards socialized medicine. No, this is not the last piece of health care reform legislation that any of us will see in our lifetime.
And where's the tort reform? So is this never going to happen? If it was going to happen you think it would have been included in this legislation. Really? Unbelievable.
In Obama's campaign for presidency he promised many times, and in different ways, that he would be transparent and accountable to the people. This health care reform has been anything but those things. The Dems quickly realized that the more transparent this reform was, the less popular it became. Here is a clip talking about this very thing, from CNN mind you.
Here is another clip addressing an entirely different approach, one that is seldom talked about anymore. How is a federal health care reform mandate constitutional? Short answer: it's not. Seven minute and twenty-nine second answer from Judge Andrew Napolitano:
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Monday, February 1, 2010
Get Rid of Welfare? Pt. 3
In a modern day prophet's own words...
Harold B. Lee:
In our own day a pioneer leader, President Brigham Young, spoke as a pioneer statesman about the importance of work. Said he:
“My experience has taught me, and it has become a principle with me, that it is never any benefit to give, out and out, to man or woman, money, food, clothing, or anything else, if they are able-bodied, and can work and earn what they need, where there is anything on the earth, for them to do. This is my principle, and I try to act upon it. To pursue a contrary course would ruin any community in the world and make them idlers.” (Discourses of Brigham Young [Deseret Book Co., 1943], p. 274.)
Now I want to digress for just a moment and repeat something that was said in a previous meeting this morning where the leaders just a few years ago, when the welfare program was instituted, said this:
“This is the essence of the Church security program, not merely that men should be fed and clothed, we know that this is important, but that the eternal man should be built up by self-reliance, by creative activity, by honorable labor, by service; a generation raised in idleness cannot maintain its integrity.” (Richard L. Evans, Improvement Era, vol. 39 [1936], p. 768.)
“From the beginning the long-range objective of the Welfare Plan was to build character in the members of the Church, both givers and receivers alike, thus rescuing all that is finest down deep inside of them and bringing to flower and fruitage the ladened richness of the spirit, which after all is the mission and purpose and reason for the being of this Church.” (Albert E. Bowen, Church Welfare [Deseret Sunday School Union, 1946], p. 44.)
Now, again, where there is abject poverty in some heavily populated countries, we declare it is a grievous sin before God to adopt restrictive measures in disobedience to God’s divine command from the beginning of time to “multiply and replenish the earth.” Surely those who project such measures to prevent life or to destroy life before or after birth will reap the whirlwind of God’s retribution, for God will not be mocked.
What is sorely needed is a worldwide movement, with every means possible, to overcome the ignorance to be found among these unfortunate peoples, where the fundamental principles of right living and self-control and sound economic principles, patterned after the Lord’s plan of salvation, must be adopted.
This church must be in the forefront in showing the way. If we will do this, we will begin to see the beginning of the fulfillment of the ancient prophecy when, as the prophets said, the “mountain of the Lord’s house shall be established in the top of the mountains, … nations shall flow unto it. And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord … and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.” (Isa. 2:2–3. See also Micah 4:1–2.)
I earnestly urge all our people to unite under the true banner of the Master, to teach the gospel of Jesus Christ so powerfully that no truly converted person could ever be aligned with these controversial concepts and procedures contrary to the Lord’s plan of salvation.
Me again, the federal welfare system clearly does not meet this criteria. Millions of able-bodied men and women live entirely off of welfare...this is the welfare that needs to be cut. And the rest of it should be taken care of by churches and charities...NOT the government.
Harold B. Lee:
In our own day a pioneer leader, President Brigham Young, spoke as a pioneer statesman about the importance of work. Said he:
“My experience has taught me, and it has become a principle with me, that it is never any benefit to give, out and out, to man or woman, money, food, clothing, or anything else, if they are able-bodied, and can work and earn what they need, where there is anything on the earth, for them to do. This is my principle, and I try to act upon it. To pursue a contrary course would ruin any community in the world and make them idlers.” (Discourses of Brigham Young [Deseret Book Co., 1943], p. 274.)
Now I want to digress for just a moment and repeat something that was said in a previous meeting this morning where the leaders just a few years ago, when the welfare program was instituted, said this:
“This is the essence of the Church security program, not merely that men should be fed and clothed, we know that this is important, but that the eternal man should be built up by self-reliance, by creative activity, by honorable labor, by service; a generation raised in idleness cannot maintain its integrity.” (Richard L. Evans, Improvement Era, vol. 39 [1936], p. 768.)
“From the beginning the long-range objective of the Welfare Plan was to build character in the members of the Church, both givers and receivers alike, thus rescuing all that is finest down deep inside of them and bringing to flower and fruitage the ladened richness of the spirit, which after all is the mission and purpose and reason for the being of this Church.” (Albert E. Bowen, Church Welfare [Deseret Sunday School Union, 1946], p. 44.)
Now, again, where there is abject poverty in some heavily populated countries, we declare it is a grievous sin before God to adopt restrictive measures in disobedience to God’s divine command from the beginning of time to “multiply and replenish the earth.” Surely those who project such measures to prevent life or to destroy life before or after birth will reap the whirlwind of God’s retribution, for God will not be mocked.
What is sorely needed is a worldwide movement, with every means possible, to overcome the ignorance to be found among these unfortunate peoples, where the fundamental principles of right living and self-control and sound economic principles, patterned after the Lord’s plan of salvation, must be adopted.
This church must be in the forefront in showing the way. If we will do this, we will begin to see the beginning of the fulfillment of the ancient prophecy when, as the prophets said, the “mountain of the Lord’s house shall be established in the top of the mountains, … nations shall flow unto it. And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord … and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.” (Isa. 2:2–3. See also Micah 4:1–2.)
I earnestly urge all our people to unite under the true banner of the Master, to teach the gospel of Jesus Christ so powerfully that no truly converted person could ever be aligned with these controversial concepts and procedures contrary to the Lord’s plan of salvation.
Me again, the federal welfare system clearly does not meet this criteria. Millions of able-bodied men and women live entirely off of welfare...this is the welfare that needs to be cut. And the rest of it should be taken care of by churches and charities...NOT the government.
Monday, January 25, 2010
HUH?!?!
A spending freeze??? I thought, wait...what? Obama has done nothing but SPEND MONEY since he got into office using the economy as an excuse for billions being spent wastefully. And now this:
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/01/25/obama-seek-freeze-budget/
For those who don't know, Scott Brown (a Republican, and a conservative) was elected into the Senate from the citizens of Massachusetts. Background: Massachusetts is probably the most liberal state in the US. The seat that Brown won was previously occupied by Senator Ted Kennedy who was probably the most liberal Senator in the US. This happened just one year after the Democrats swept into power in the 2008 election.
During his campaign Obama was very negative about spending freezes which was something McCain was in favor of. I bet Obama never thought he would be proposing one after just one year in office.
In my opinion, this 'spending freeze' is a direct reaction to Brown winning. The Dems are scared, especially because this is an election year. This is the first of many reactions that will occur this next year, thank you Massachusetts...you've got Washington listening for the first time in one year.
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/01/25/obama-seek-freeze-budget/
For those who don't know, Scott Brown (a Republican, and a conservative) was elected into the Senate from the citizens of Massachusetts. Background: Massachusetts is probably the most liberal state in the US. The seat that Brown won was previously occupied by Senator Ted Kennedy who was probably the most liberal Senator in the US. This happened just one year after the Democrats swept into power in the 2008 election.
During his campaign Obama was very negative about spending freezes which was something McCain was in favor of. I bet Obama never thought he would be proposing one after just one year in office.
In my opinion, this 'spending freeze' is a direct reaction to Brown winning. The Dems are scared, especially because this is an election year. This is the first of many reactions that will occur this next year, thank you Massachusetts...you've got Washington listening for the first time in one year.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
THE BIRTH OF OUR LITTLE GIRL...according to me
I have felt nothing but joy these past two days. Well, more than joy...but joy seems to be the adjective that describes most of the emotions I have felt. I'm sure Monica could be more creative with some words that she could think of to describe the last two days, including the delivery. :) The whole experience has gone beautifully. Mom is healthy, baby is healthy, epidural worked, I'm healthy, epidural worked, kids are in good hands (thanks Miriam), epidural worked, everyone is coming home tomorrow, and oh, the epidural worked.
I have felt the Spirit in abundance during this whole process. Even more so than with Aiden and Sofie. Not that this birth is any more special, but for some reason...the Spirit has touched me during the whole process, and at times, overwhelmed me...here's an example...
Monica had progressed to a nine and the nurse repositioned her hoping to help the cervix. About twenty minutes passed and the nurse was talking like she was going to check again. She gloved up and the Spirit entered the room. It overcame me, and I knew it was time. I felt like heaven was telling me, "she's yours". At that very moment Dr. Turner entered the room and checked Monica. She told us it was time and got all suited up. Within a couple of minutes Monica was pushing, four contractions and 9 lbs later we met our baby. It was incredible. Breathtaking.
As I have held this precious girl over the past couple days I have been so inspired. She has a purity that makes me want to be better. She has an innocence that edifies. She has a beauty unlike anything else. As I have held her I have been reminded of a scripture. Moses 1:39..."For behold, this is my work and my glory-to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man."
When I hold her I feel a love more pure and a connection so strong, that eternal is the only word that comes close to describing it. The thought, the unbearable thought, that she will have the agency in this life to live unworthy to be a part of our eternal family is too much, too painful. So I know why Heavenly Father's work and glory is to bring this girl back to Him, because that connection and love I feel for this little girl He feels. Except he feels it times a billion, and for each of us.
I had no idea that our family was missing someone, until yesterday. It feels like she belongs, and she does. So baby girl, welcome to this world. Welcome to this home, and know that you are loved...times a billion.
P.S. You may have noticed we are still not 100% on a name, thus the over usage of "baby girl".
P.P.S. I am refraining from sharing all the details for I will surely get something wrong, I'm sure more details will be included in a future Monica post.
I have felt the Spirit in abundance during this whole process. Even more so than with Aiden and Sofie. Not that this birth is any more special, but for some reason...the Spirit has touched me during the whole process, and at times, overwhelmed me...here's an example...
Monica had progressed to a nine and the nurse repositioned her hoping to help the cervix. About twenty minutes passed and the nurse was talking like she was going to check again. She gloved up and the Spirit entered the room. It overcame me, and I knew it was time. I felt like heaven was telling me, "she's yours". At that very moment Dr. Turner entered the room and checked Monica. She told us it was time and got all suited up. Within a couple of minutes Monica was pushing, four contractions and 9 lbs later we met our baby. It was incredible. Breathtaking.
As I have held this precious girl over the past couple days I have been so inspired. She has a purity that makes me want to be better. She has an innocence that edifies. She has a beauty unlike anything else. As I have held her I have been reminded of a scripture. Moses 1:39..."For behold, this is my work and my glory-to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man."
When I hold her I feel a love more pure and a connection so strong, that eternal is the only word that comes close to describing it. The thought, the unbearable thought, that she will have the agency in this life to live unworthy to be a part of our eternal family is too much, too painful. So I know why Heavenly Father's work and glory is to bring this girl back to Him, because that connection and love I feel for this little girl He feels. Except he feels it times a billion, and for each of us.
I had no idea that our family was missing someone, until yesterday. It feels like she belongs, and she does. So baby girl, welcome to this world. Welcome to this home, and know that you are loved...times a billion.
P.S. You may have noticed we are still not 100% on a name, thus the over usage of "baby girl".
P.P.S. I am refraining from sharing all the details for I will surely get something wrong, I'm sure more details will be included in a future Monica post.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Free Cell Phones With Your Taxes
Socialism knows no bounds. Your taxes are paying for free cell phones for other people. I'm telling you, if we accept a little socialism we open ourselves up for garbage like this.
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/01/07/tracking-taxes-cell-phones-new-wireless-welfare/?test=latestnews
"[A] rigid economy of the public contributions and absolute interdiction of all useless expenses will go far towards keeping the government honest and unoppressive." --Thomas Jefferson, letter to Marquis de Lafayette, 1823 (italics added)
I'm pretty sure free cell phones fall under the 'useless expenses' category.
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/01/07/tracking-taxes-cell-phones-new-wireless-welfare/?test=latestnews
"[A] rigid economy of the public contributions and absolute interdiction of all useless expenses will go far towards keeping the government honest and unoppressive." --Thomas Jefferson, letter to Marquis de Lafayette, 1823 (italics added)
I'm pretty sure free cell phones fall under the 'useless expenses' category.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Whoops!
"We must not let our rulers load us with perpetual debt." --Thomas Jefferson, letter to Samuel Kercheval, 1816
Perpetual means long-lasting, and continuing without interruption...pretty sure we have more perpetual debt than Thomas Jefferson could have ever imagined.
Perpetual means long-lasting, and continuing without interruption...pretty sure we have more perpetual debt than Thomas Jefferson could have ever imagined.
Friday, January 1, 2010
Happy New Years!
This quote hit home for me, 2010 will be a year of change for the Scott family. The following is from a talk given by Elder Holland in a BYU devotional address January 13, 2009:
"Some of you may wonder: Is there any future for me? What does a new year or a new semester, a new major or a new romance, a new job or a new home hold for me? Will I be safe? Will life be sound? Can I trust in the Lord and in the future? Or would it be better to look back, to go back, to stay in the past?
"To all such of every generation, I call out, "Remember Lot's wife." Faith is for the future. Faith builds on the past but never longs to stay there. Faith trusts that God has great things in store for each of us and that Christ truly is the "high priest of good things to come" (Hebrews 9:11).
"Keep your eyes on your dreams, however distant and far away. Live to see the miracles of repentance and forgiveness, of trust and divine love that will transform your life today, tomorrow, and forever. That is a new Year's resolution I ask you to keep."
"Some of you may wonder: Is there any future for me? What does a new year or a new semester, a new major or a new romance, a new job or a new home hold for me? Will I be safe? Will life be sound? Can I trust in the Lord and in the future? Or would it be better to look back, to go back, to stay in the past?
"To all such of every generation, I call out, "Remember Lot's wife." Faith is for the future. Faith builds on the past but never longs to stay there. Faith trusts that God has great things in store for each of us and that Christ truly is the "high priest of good things to come" (Hebrews 9:11).
"Keep your eyes on your dreams, however distant and far away. Live to see the miracles of repentance and forgiveness, of trust and divine love that will transform your life today, tomorrow, and forever. That is a new Year's resolution I ask you to keep."
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