If I’m wrong so often, what other misconceptions do I have?
This is a GREAT TED talk by Mike Rowe, describing the epiphany he had while castrating sheep, OSHA, and the multi-front war waged against skilled labor jobs in the USA.
http://www.ted.com/talks/mike_rowe_celebrates_dirty_jobs.html
The more I learn about Mike Rowe, the more I like him!
Mike Rowe testifies before US Senate about the skilled trades – YouTube.
Read by Paul Wheaton:
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Statement by Alabama Clergymen
12 April 1963
The following statement by eight white Alabama clergymen, reprinted by the American Friends Service Committee, prompted King’s “Letter From Birmingham Jail.”
We the undersigned clergymen are among those who, in January, issued “An Appeal for Law and Order and Common Sense,” in dealing with racial problems in Alabama. We expressed understanding that honest convictions in racial matters could properly be pursued in the courts, but urged that decisions of those courts should in the meantime be peacefully obeyed.
Since that time there had been some evidence of increased forbearance and a willingness to face facts. Responsible citizens have undertaken to work on various problems which cause racial friction and unrest. In Birmingham, recent public events have given indication that we will have opportunity for a new constructive and realistic approach to racial problems.
However, we are now confronted by a series of demonstrations by some of our Negro citizens, directed and led in part by outsiders. We recognize the natural impatience of people who feel that their hopes are slow in being realized. But we are convinced that these demonstrations are unwise and untimely.
We agree rather with certain local Negro leadership which has called for honest and open negotiation of racial issues in our area. And we believe this kind of facing of issues can best be accomplished by citizens of our own metropolitan area, white and Negro, meeting with their knowledge and experience of the local situation. All of us need to face that responsibility and find proper channels for its accomplishment.
Just as we formerly pointed out that “hatred and violence have no sanction in our religious and political traditions,” we also point out that such actions as incite to hatred and violence, however technically peaceful those actions may be, have not contributed to the resolution of our local problems. We do not believe that these days of new hope are days when extreme measures are justified in Birmingham.
We commend the community as a whole, and the local news media and law enforcement officials in particular, on the calm manner in which these demonstrations have been handled. We urge the public to continue to show restraint should the demonstrations continue, and the law enforcement officials to remain calm and continue to protect our city from violence.
We further strongly urge our own Negro community to withdraw support from these demonstrations, and to unite locally in working peacefully for a better Birmingham. When rights are consistently denied, a cause should be pressed in the courts and in negotiations among local leaders, and not in the streets. We appeal to both our white and Negro citizenry to observe the principles of law and order and common sense.
Signed by:
C.C.J. Carpenter, D.D., LL.D., Bishop of Alabama
Joseph A. Durick, D.D., Auxiliary Bishop, Diocese of Mobile-Birmingham
Rabbi Milton L. Grafman, Temple Emanu-El, Birmingham, Alabama
Bishop Paul Hardin, Bishop of the Alabama-West Florida Conference of the Methodist Church
Bishop Nolan B. Harmon, Bishop of the North Alabama Conference of the Methodist Church
George M. Murray, D.D., LL.D., Bishop Coadjutor, Episcopal Diocese of Alabama
Edward V. Ramage, Moderator, Synod of the Alabama Presbyterian Church in the United States
Earl Stallings, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Birmingham, Alabama
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“Letter from a Birmingham Jail [King, Jr.]”
16 April 1963
My Dear Fellow Clergymen:
While confined here in the Birmingham city jail, I came across your recent statement calling my present activities “unwise and untimely.” Seldom do I pause to answer criticism of my work and ideas. If I sought to answer all the criticisms that cross my desk, my secretaries would have little time for anything other than such correspondence in the course of the day, and I would have no time for constructive work. But since I feel that you are men of genuine good will and that your criticisms are sincerely set forth, I want to try to answer your statement in what I hope will be patient and reasonable terms.
The tea party is (or was) about an out of control government. Too much spending, too much corruption, too much flip-flopping, too much power, too much lying, cheating, and stealing… According to the latest poll of Republican voters in South Carolina, Gingrich is the top pick, followed by Romney, then followed by Ron Paul. Of that group, Ron Paul is the ONLY person who really cuts spending, doesn’t participate in corruption, does not flip-flop, and does not try to grab more power, lie, cheat, or steal.
Christians have values like living honorably, but by a huge margin, they have selected Gingrich. Of the group, Gingrich is the slimiest, least-honorable man among them.
My simple explanation to this is that humans are idiots. This also explains how BO was elected, and why we continue to have terrible elected politicians in office doing terrible things. I’ll also say the tea party is all but dead. They (as a whole) don’t stand for anything of substance. And, I’ll go ahead and throw dirt at self-proclaimed Christians. If Newt Gingrich is your man, I’ll be ashamed to identify as a Christian.
An informative and humorous video:
DEBT LIMIT – A GUIDE TO AMERICAN FEDERAL DEBT MADE EASY.
I’m very excited to see so much support for liberty and personal responsibility. In a time where most of my pathetic countrymen vote based on emotions and good looks, a record number of people are supporting the man who defends the US Constitution and studies economics. This is real hope and change, not the empty slogan from 4 years ago. Ron Paul’s speech from last night was good, he hits all the high points of what he is for. His message has not changed in 30 years, he doesn’t adjust it for different regions or audiences.
Ron Paul’s Fantastic Speech After Taking 2nd In New Hampshire
I’d rate this video a MUST SEE! The Judge likes the TRUTH!
via Judge Napolitano: What if they’re lying to you about Ron Paul? – Fox Business – YouTube.
I’ve been searching for an economy car for over a year now. I wanted something reliable, cheap, and of course, economical to drive. My target price was under $5000. I finally found one: A one-owner VW Jetta TDI (turbo direct injection — diesel) from the Richardson area. It is clean, well-maintained, and everything works. If I drive it back and forth to work 4 days a week, it will pay for itself in under a year at current fuel prices. It is actually a little fun to drive, since it is so small – handles well, and fun to shift manual transmission. It even has a fancy aftermarket radio and power door locks with a remote. As long as it doesn’t blow up next week, I couldn’t be happier.
Now I just need a good name. German. Stinky. 14 years old. Small. Any ideas?
Phil Donahue was asked about Rick Santorum while on Piers Morgan’s show on CNN:
