Monthly Archives: November 2008

Getting “old” is a choice

Which conversely means that being young is also a choice. In the scriptures we are commanded to, “become as a little child”. There is a lot of meaning in the simple phrase. Perhaps one overlooked meaning could be a commandment to be young. What, then, is it that keeps children so young? For them, the …

24 November 2008 – 23:43:50 | By Jonathan | Posted in Philosophic | Tagged , , , |

I oppose the $25 billion bailout

Congress wants our opinion on the requested auto industry bailout. DOES THE AUTO INDUSTRY NEED A BAILOUT? The big three automakers say they need $25 billion in emergency short-term loans to avoid bankruptcy. Opponents say we shouldn’t reward poor management. Some in Congress say if we do provide loans we need to attach conditions such …

18 November 2008 – 13:49:32 | By Jonathan | Posted in Economics, Philosophic, Political | Tagged , , , , , |

Nick Vujicic

I really do not know what to say, other than, here is a man who knows what life is all about. I could try to explain who Nick is but I would fail miserably in comparison to your listening to him yourself. Prepare to be touched. Here are some more videos of Nick Vujicic: on …

06 November 2008 – 21:52:57 | By Jonathan | Posted in Feel Good, Philosophic, Religious | Tagged , , , , , |

The Treatment of Bush Has Been a Disgrace

Thanks to Jake Hilton for bringing this article to my attention. I tend to agree with this article. It is sad that so many of us feel the need to treat each other so badly. Especially someone in a position worthy of such high esteem. No matter who we vote for, when the voice of …

05 November 2008 – 21:53:25 | By Jonathan | Posted in Philosophic, Political | Tagged , |

California’s Proposition 8 for 2008 Election

I do not live in California, but I do have friends and family that live there. I have been hearing and reading a bit about this issue and have decided to throw my support into the ring. In doing so I will post two articles that I feel are very well written, as well as …

02 November 2008 – 23:25:16 | By Jonathan | Posted in Political, Religious | Tagged , , , , , , , |

We are Giving Away our Power

We are putting ourselves into bondage by giving our government our power. I just listened to this Live on Purpose podcast called, Self Family Government, In That Order. It was excellent. It is a bit of history and explanation about elections and how we need to be very careful and selective about what and who …

02 November 2008 – 10:38:17 | By Jonathan | Posted in Political, Reviews | Tagged , , , , , |

Redistribution of Wealth in Action

I just read Jason’s post about How “Redistribute the Wealth” Works!. I have to say, Amen to that. Redistribution of wealth all sounds so warm and fuzzy until it comes time to actually do it. The waiter may have been willing to contribute to the poor of his own free will, but being forced to …

02 November 2008 – 10:20:26 | By Jonathan | Posted in Philanthropic, Philosophic, Political, Religious | Tagged |