tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358055362011-04-21T17:58:09.617-04:00Truth Through The FireMy agenda is very straightforward, I believe that truth is universal and true courage is displayed when we take a chance and embrace truth even when it goes against everything we have believed in or stood for. In the end either we are committed to truth or a weed in the wind that is bent according to the latest fad and whim of others who have their own agendas.Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18010248753368416147noreply@blogger.comBlogger391100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35805536.post-12209103545868558582009-02-27T14:21:00.002-05:002009-02-27T14:40:00.062-05:00Its Not Just A Lack of Education or Opportunity...As the recent headlines in New Orleans blared to the world that Mardi Gras has become very dangerous and violent, the local forums on Nola.com rang with self enlightened people blaming the problem on society's failure to provide opportunity for the disadvantaged poor. One well intentioned idiot using the screen name "newtonawlins" even demanded Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18010248753368416147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35805536.post-10817703324218562012009-02-12T12:37:00.002-05:002009-02-12T12:42:54.969-05:00When the Questions asked Say Everything You Need to Know...I read an article from the christian news website onenewsnow.com; Mr. Elder is one of their regular contributors. He's an African American public figure who actually makes sense when he speaks on a topic... please forgive the copyright infringement.. he said "no charge to use" at the end of the piece... I decided to take him at his word.Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18010248753368416147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35805536.post-48052810105464188572009-01-23T22:55:00.011-05:002009-01-23T23:18:56.834-05:00These are our enemies... and this is what they do to their own children... somehow waterboarding doesn't even come close to what I as a father of small boys would like to do to these "peace loving muslims"[WARNING: These photos are very graphic]Where are the liberals calls for justice? Where are Amnesty International? Where are the so called Hollywood Celebrities who champion every whacked out Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18010248753368416147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35805536.post-29644099206126198812009-01-23T21:37:00.003-05:002009-01-23T22:48:50.192-05:00When Truth is Called Lies...Isaiah 5:20-21"Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter. Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight."When Israeli troops are demonized because of civilian casualties, while the media completely ignores that the civilians were placed and Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18010248753368416147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35805536.post-35697823242602572152009-01-19T12:02:00.003-05:002009-01-19T12:22:18.672-05:00My thoughts on the Inauguration...Despite my personal experiences, I readily admit that I have never personally endured the hateful or violent experiences of those who have been victims of racism. Given this obvious lack of perspective, I guess it is not surprising that I have not understood how people of color and spiritual conviction have been captivated and mesmerized by the person of Obama. IJayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18010248753368416147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35805536.post-34604346076502584562008-11-05T10:18:00.002-05:002009-01-19T12:20:40.038-05:00We as a Nation are In Distress... But I will not stand together with Racists.I thought long and hard about whether I should leave the upside down flag posted on my blog. After much thought and prayerful consideration, I decided to take it down. I still believe now, as I did before the election, that Obama is not a good choice for President, not based upon his skin color but rather based upon his Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18010248753368416147noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35805536.post-53439103924340441812008-11-04T15:19:00.003-05:002008-11-04T15:31:05.326-05:00Election Day Intimidation By the Black Panthers... I recently wrote about my concerns over Obama and his statement that he would create a national civilian security force to assist the Department of Homeland Security... I remarked that it gave me serious concern considering the other similarities that he showed which resembled Hitler's rise to power. Now we see on the day of the election this.Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18010248753368416147noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35805536.post-61314929897045787752008-10-31T10:10:00.002-04:002008-10-31T10:21:07.968-04:00Sometimes the Real Moves are Under the Surface... here's to hoping that the undercurrent has begun to rage like a river across America.I recently stumbled across a blog staffed by a group of people who supported Hillary Clinton and are now actively supporting McCain/Palin. I know the irony still amazes me as well. But the most interesting thing on this blog is the background information that Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18010248753368416147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35805536.post-35942682853500865192008-10-29T14:49:00.004-04:002008-10-29T15:37:13.383-04:00Quotes of NoteA few quotes from some of our Country's founding fathers that I believe speak volumes about the current state of our Country and this current election:John Jay (First Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court):“ Providence has given to our people the choice of their rulers, and it is the duty, as well as the privilege and interest of our Christian nation to select and prefer Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18010248753368416147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35805536.post-77535865818226054172008-10-28T13:02:00.003-04:002008-10-28T13:22:47.414-04:00Economic Politics - Obama's Revisit to the Carter YearsWell since I've jumped into the political soup, I figure why not tackle the ecomic side of this as well. Since so many people seem to indicate this is the issue that will drive their vote, I find it interesting that they know so little of ecomics principles that they fail to see the obvious fallacies in Obama's message of Hope. Yes, we may Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18010248753368416147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35805536.post-4923168122212082012008-10-27T13:59:00.003-04:002008-10-27T14:23:18.665-04:00Obama's Extreme Pro-Abortion StandIn my earlier post "Eyes Wide Open" I alluded to the positions embraced by the Presidential Candidate Barack Obama. A friend in response to my post questioned whether my interpretation of his support for certain policies was accurate or perhaps misunderstood. Rather than re-invent the wheel, I heard a very learned and prestigious law professor who had recently Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18010248753368416147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35805536.post-45716748038712885952008-10-22T15:36:00.002-04:002008-10-22T15:58:11.740-04:00A Response on the Issue of Abortion There were several issues raised by "Ishmael" (a pseudonym used by a long time friend) in response to my "Eyes Wide Open" post. Considering the subject matter and breadth of the relevant information, I will be responding to each of the areas he brought up in separate posts.As properly identified by "Ishmael" the primary thrust of my previous post was framed Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18010248753368416147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35805536.post-15462117765524515712008-10-08T07:42:00.002-04:002008-10-08T07:46:26.098-04:00Do What You Want... But Have Your Eyes Wide OpenI have not been one to forward many of the political emails that are currently circling the net regarding either candidate for President. First, I have family and friends who I know are at both ends of the spectrum in regard to their political affiliation. Second, while I may disagree with them on issues and principles, I did not feel it was my Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18010248753368416147noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35805536.post-65207711801935519702008-10-07T14:18:00.001-04:002008-10-07T14:20:34.144-04:00This is a re-post of one of my first posts on this blog, but seemed so relevent to the current election that I felt compelled to post it again.Out of the Mouths of Babes[This was sent to me today in an email, I'm not affiliated with the author nor even know if she is indeed 14, but the wisdom in what she says is ageless. If the author is 14, I'm impressed by the eloquence of her message, but evenJayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18010248753368416147noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35805536.post-67592929760345798522008-09-24T15:09:00.005-04:002008-09-24T15:17:50.252-04:00SARAH PALIN... Why We Like Her And Why They Hate HerFrom the moment John McCain announced Governor Sarah Palin as his running mate, a cataclysmic shift occurred in Barack Husein Obama’s race to become President of the United States. In the blink of an eye, the media’s self appointed savior and presumptive 44th President was in a tailspin from which he has not yet fully recovered. Equally as fast,Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18010248753368416147noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35805536.post-80120784622209697602008-09-19T13:56:00.002-04:002008-09-19T14:02:45.424-04:00After a Long Recess..... I have finally gotten to the point that I can devote the time and energy to blogging. (well that's the goal... we'll see if it pans out)In all seriousness, I have found recently various things in the news and world in general that have sparked my interest and desire to comment. I plan to commence new entries over the coming weeks.Topics of Interest:Sarah Palin - v.p. Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18010248753368416147noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35805536.post-47467005379919499022007-01-30T15:25:00.000-05:002007-01-30T15:29:42.933-05:00Will Not Be Posting For Awhile...Finishing Law SchoolAs many of you may know, I am in my last year of law school. This last semester has shown itself to be very rigorous so I will probably not be posting until after I finish my exams in late April. I look forward to posting new and interesting topics once I am able to devote the time.Best wishes,JayJayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18010248753368416147noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35805536.post-43472875888692124702006-12-22T14:21:00.000-05:002006-12-22T14:23:04.414-05:00Merry Christmas!Just wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and may the new year bring you much joy and happiness.Blessings,JayJayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18010248753368416147noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35805536.post-36313851139678424112006-12-13T14:32:00.000-05:002006-12-13T14:47:46.357-05:00Spiritual Issue Surrounding Santa and ChristmasFollowing the previous post, I wanted to share my recent thoughts on the Santa issue. I recently was corresponding with a friend on whether as a Christian we should espouse the Santa myth with our kids. I certainly don't profess to be a learned biblical scholar, but I hope after 28 years of walking the Christian walk that I would have learned that Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18010248753368416147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35805536.post-33237200138770468382006-12-13T14:10:00.000-05:002006-12-13T14:30:53.070-05:00Santa DilemmaMy six year old son recently came home in tears, he was playing with two of our neighbors' children. These children were two of our kids' best friends. Through the stream of tears, he cornered my wife asking if Santa was real because his friends had told him that Santa was not real. Needless to say, my wife and I came clean with my tender hearted little boy explaining about St. Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18010248753368416147noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35805536.post-44549216294469839492006-11-17T14:00:00.000-05:002006-11-17T14:04:44.411-05:00Can you say ...... Ooops?I came across this picture on some obscure blog ... not really sure what the story behind it is; however, there was a funny fake letter from a wife to her hubby telling him about a little "accident" when she was pulling into the garage and accidentally hit the accelerator instead of the brake.My only comment is this...... if the car is a Corvette... he may forgive her... Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18010248753368416147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35805536.post-10568485517030561072006-11-16T10:53:00.000-05:002006-11-16T15:06:27.945-05:00Help Katrina Victims This Holiday SeasonAs some of you may know, I am originally from New Orleans but also lived on the Mississippi Gulf Coast prior to Katrina. Although I moved a year before the storm hit, many of my friends and family are in the storm areas. Fortunately, my family members are doing well in their progress towards recovery; however, there are many who are still struggling and Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18010248753368416147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35805536.post-1163615699552917142006-11-15T13:21:00.000-05:002006-11-15T16:52:22.972-05:00My Question: Is there a gang connection here?U.S. Soldier pleads guilty in rape and murder of Iraqi Fourteen Year Old GirlSeveral months ago I read an article which discussed in depth the problem of gang-bangers joining the military for combat training. Specifically, the article stated that there was a concerted effort by gangs to have their members join for the benefit of combat training and Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18010248753368416147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35805536.post-1163457269834975142006-11-13T17:26:00.000-05:002006-11-15T16:52:22.848-05:00Not One to Post Just for the Sake of PostingAs many of you know from reading my profile, I am presently in law school. The next couple of weeks will be leading up to my exams, so I will probably post very sporadically if at all. Please feel free to leave comments or join in the discussions on the existing topics. I usually check the posts during the week at various odd times and often will Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18010248753368416147noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35805536.post-1163172949043060912006-11-10T10:04:00.000-05:002006-11-15T16:52:22.721-05:00A Clarification on My PositionOne of the comments in response to my last piece had me re-examining my premise. Thanks Mike for the gut-check! I remain convinced that the position I advanced regarding changing the abortion debate is solid but I feel that there needs some clarification on the spiritual stand side of the discussion.I have always been a very results oriented person and prefer to Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18010248753368416147noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35805536.post-1163108760248110722006-11-09T14:39:00.000-05:002006-11-15T16:52:22.601-05:00Tough Questions on Abortion - My Response: Take the Debate Out of Their CourtIn a recent discussion on my University's email list-service, the question came up about whether abortion was ok in the difficult situations involving rape, incest and the where the life of the mother was at risk. I personally do not agree with abortions in these circumstances because I embrace the core belief that lifeJayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18010248753368416147noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35805536.post-1162842794368031472006-11-06T14:32:00.000-05:002006-11-15T16:52:22.417-05:00The Party Matters Sometimes More Than The Individual CandidateIts often been said, "To tell who a man really is, look and see who he walks with and stands with." In the present election, there has been a lot of discussion among conservatives about "sitting it out" to bring the Republican Party back to its senses, a virtual "don't you forget about me again" power move. As a very conservative Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18010248753368416147noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35805536.post-1162589441649985142006-11-03T16:18:00.000-05:002006-11-15T16:52:22.280-05:00Democrats - Day Late and A Dollar Short As Usual - Historical PrecedentI recently was viewing a Democratic website and encountered an article in which the author was drawing upon a speech made by Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1936, in which he referred to the emergence of an "Economic Royalty" in the country that was preventing the economic opportunities of the small businessman and everyday worker Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18010248753368416147noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35805536.post-1161872086994785082006-10-26T09:45:00.000-04:002006-11-15T16:52:22.175-05:00THE REASON WE FIGHT -[Incredibly powerful story about why we are at war, it may seem simple but the truth of the story rings so true - Jay]A Military Story -- Don't Close Your BlindsBy: UnknownThe other day, my nine year old son wanted to know why we were at war. My husband looked at our son and then looked at me. My husband and I were in the Army during the Gulf War and we would be honored to Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18010248753368416147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35805536.post-1161809593831446312006-10-25T16:21:00.000-04:002006-11-15T16:52:21.963-05:00Just a rant...It may just be me, but I have been seething for the last couple of weeks as the "food police" seem to be on a vendetta to ruin my dining out experiences. NY's decision to police restaurants that serve unhealthy food is beyond the pale and the most assinine thing I have heard of in a long time. Typical democrat philosophy to save us from ourselves whether we want it or not. Since Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18010248753368416147noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35805536.post-1161360830549637102006-10-20T11:52:00.000-04:002006-11-15T16:52:21.859-05:00Don't Repeat Mistake of 1974by John O'NeillPosted Oct 20, 2006 in Human Events[Excellent article emailed to me by a friend. - I have believed for quite some time now that elections are not decided by the "undecided voters" as we have been lead to believe by the mainstream press, instead it is the ability of each party to mobilize their supporters to get out and vote. In these divisive times, I Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18010248753368416147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35805536.post-1161206087139230342006-10-18T17:12:00.000-04:002006-11-15T16:52:21.743-05:00Famous Thomas Paine QuoteIn 1776 Thomas Paine stirred the land with these words: "These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of his country; but he that stands now deserves the love and thanks of man and women. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation, that the harder the Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18010248753368416147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35805536.post-1161049446634366542006-10-16T21:39:00.000-04:002006-11-15T16:52:21.622-05:00NOW AND THENMy Grand-Father was in the Coast Guard during World War II and stationed on a hospital ship in the European Theater. He has never discussed in depth his experiences during the war but a few times he has let down his guard and talked about the war in general. On one of these occasions, I was enthralled to listen to his descriptions of how they felt and viewed the Germans as America Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18010248753368416147noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35805536.post-1161045053861628022006-10-16T20:27:00.000-04:002006-11-15T16:52:21.443-05:00This is a photo we took at the New Orleans' Zoo Pre-Katrina showing the White Tigers.Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18010248753368416147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35805536.post-1161033286645906202006-10-16T16:29:00.000-04:002006-11-15T16:52:21.345-05:00Response to Latest Clinton Sound Bite That Republican Extremist Have Divided The CountryI read a Reuter's article today by Kay Henderson quoting former President Clinton at a fund-raiser in Iowa. As usual the former President remains a media magnet and his comments continue to formulate Democratic Talking Points and election strategy. Without intending to disparage the former President, I Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18010248753368416147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35805536.post-1160772915115686812006-10-13T16:48:00.000-04:002006-11-15T16:52:21.204-05:00A Conservative Response to the Liberal Mantra that Bush Lied About the War:Without getting into the obvious political divide... democrats believe what they want to believe and nothing anyone can say will change their minds. Here's some food for thought.. Before the war, every major ally in the region including arab ones, advised that he (Saddam Hussein) was actively seeking to obtain nuclear Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18010248753368416147noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35805536.post-1160765704592045072006-10-13T14:42:00.000-04:002006-11-15T16:52:20.991-05:00Out of the Mouths of Babes[This was sent to me today in an email, I'm not affiliated with the author nor even know if she is indeed 14, but the wisdom in what she says is ageless. If the author is 14, I'm impressed by the eloquence of her message, but even if not, I'm challenged by her message nonetheless.]Check out this article from the next generation So well refers to - this girl is only Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18010248753368416147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35805536.post-1160598966497679442006-10-11T16:14:00.000-04:002006-11-15T16:52:20.892-05:00Amazing Story - UnknownSubject: 1960[This story was emailed to me today; the story was so touching and profound had to share it]In September 1960, I woke up one morning with six hungry babies and just 75 cents in my pocket. Their father was gone. The boys rangedfrom three months to seven years; their sister was two. Their Dad had never been much more than a presence they feared. Whenever they Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18010248753368416147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35805536.post-1160499953533794132006-10-10T12:30:00.000-04:002006-11-15T16:52:20.746-05:00"Whether Islam Is Peaceful?"I recently was discussing this issue with a group of people from my University on a webmail list service and thought I'd just post the discourse and a recent article from Worldnet.com that supported what I had originally stated.[I've deleted names and any references to others who may not wish to have their name attached to what could be considered a very inflammatory Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18010248753368416147noreply@blogger.com0