Here are my “additional comments” –
First:
Seems like, from the great comments I have received, that some think I actually watch The View.
Ick.
We don’t watch T.V. – and if I did I would NEVER watch The View. However, I do surf the political websites and listen to the radio online and thus, consume pop culture by osmosis.
Second and please read my tone kindly:
I know I both concern and upset people when I talk about our government/president/country, especially fellow Christians. I am constantly encouraged to pray instead of get worked up. Being passionate, and thus, occasionally worked up is a large part of my personality. Clearly, the way God geared me up – obviously, we can take characteristics from God and sin with them, and I know I don’t always say the right thing with the right heart. However and I’ll say it… again… just because I post on what I think I going wrong with this country doesn’t mean I don’t pray for it and it’s leadership. I will never understand why the assumption seems to be made. It seems, from conversations and reactions you see on people’s blogs and my own that if a Christian is frustrated and voices that frustration that everyone assumes they are full of hate and un-prayful in their concern. Girls, I am not going to write a post with the words, “Today I cried out to God about…” some things are intimate ya know – and that would seem very showy. (“When you pray, go into your room and close the door…”) I prefer instead to encourage and, if you will, “rally” those who think they are alone in their thinking that they are, in fact, not.
First:
Seems like, from the great comments I have received, that some think I actually watch The View.
Ick.
We don’t watch T.V. – and if I did I would NEVER watch The View. However, I do surf the political websites and listen to the radio online and thus, consume pop culture by osmosis.
Second and please read my tone kindly:
I know I both concern and upset people when I talk about our government/president/country, especially fellow Christians. I am constantly encouraged to pray instead of get worked up. Being passionate, and thus, occasionally worked up is a large part of my personality. Clearly, the way God geared me up – obviously, we can take characteristics from God and sin with them, and I know I don’t always say the right thing with the right heart. However and I’ll say it… again… just because I post on what I think I going wrong with this country doesn’t mean I don’t pray for it and it’s leadership. I will never understand why the assumption seems to be made. It seems, from conversations and reactions you see on people’s blogs and my own that if a Christian is frustrated and voices that frustration that everyone assumes they are full of hate and un-prayful in their concern. Girls, I am not going to write a post with the words, “Today I cried out to God about…” some things are intimate ya know – and that would seem very showy. (“When you pray, go into your room and close the door…”) I prefer instead to encourage and, if you will, “rally” those who think they are alone in their thinking that they are, in fact, not.
Original Post begins now-
Joy(less) Behar.
Girlfriend is a piece of work.
Forgive me but I can’t stand her.
Today I caught a whiff of some of the blather coming off The View,
Barbara Walters says she’d hate to be a Republican running against Obama in 2012 and Joyless chimed in that we should skip the next election.
(If you watch the clip, catch Joys follow up, “We don’t blame you.” slipped in real quick at the end. Sick.)
What is wrong with people?
Our President FINALLY makes a good call, he does what he is paid to do and all the sudden lets just coronate him King and get it over with.
Skip the Election???
Anytime you hear something crazy like this just reverse it and imagine the poo hitting the fan (IE: Rush or someone saying “Let’s skip the next election…”)
The One has finally done something right and, well, he’s not gonna let us forget that it was HIS call. Did you notice how many times he said the words “I” and “me” in that speech?
He’s shameless. And now everyone is going to fawn all over him?
FOR ONE GOOD DECISION???
I didn’t really like our former President but how about a little credit where it’s due? Why doesn’t Obama give one of his famous “shout out’s” to Bush???
There are so many things jacked up with this situation, including my own heart towards “enemies”…
-Who IS going to run against King Obama?
Buhler? Buhler? Anyone?
-Time to admit, Waterboarding DOES work!
-Unity, Shmunity! All this “Unity” warm, fuzzy garbage takes the focus off what we are actually dealing with… debt, health care disasters, gas prices, open boarders…
-3 billion dollars requested again this year from Pakistan??? For real?
-Let me ask again… who IS going to run against this (ego) maniac? Is there ANYONE out there with some fire, some passion, some STANK, some OOMF???
Honestly – it’s an embarrassment.
I know I am all over the place here.
That happens to me when I have a lot on my mind, things are such a wreck in this country and I could do political blogs every day but I know that’s no fun. I am not trying to rain on any parade. Obviously our Navy Seals kick butt and we should be very proud! Release the photos for crying out loud – let’s show off!!! (5/5 update – these words, “show off” have really been haunting me, they are not what I meant, they were just easier to write. I meant something along the lines of that fact that we did what we set out to do, justice has been served and I don’t think as a country we should feel ashamed about it on the global scene. I wasn’t saying “revel in the blood” or anything crazy vengeful like that.) But I don’t think this is going to affect our daily life do you, aside for a much deserved feel good moment.
Justice has been served.
Justice has been served.
… but perhaps today I should be called “Pessimistic Farmgirl”.
Sigh.
For fantastic insight on how a Christian should react to the death of an enemy – check out this brief article.
if i didn’t love you enought already, I sure as heck love you a lot more now.
wow. well said.
if i didn’t love you enought already, I sure as heck love you a lot more now.
wow. well said.
I was so happy to read this!!! Thank you for saying what I’ve been saying in my head!
I agree with you completely. I really hope Ron Paul will step in and run. Whatever happens though, I know that God is always in control.
Right on as usual.
LOVED the link!!!!!!!
A Christian blogger I think pretty highly of, when Obama was elected, said that we are called not to speak out horribly against our elected leaders, but to pray and continue to try and change things. I do think prayer can be quite handy.
I did not rejoice when that man was killed. There was relief that he had finally been brought to justice. But realistically he wasn’t so much in charge as a figure head anymore. His second in command is just as high on the military hunt list as he was since he’s been mainly in charge.
As for the photo, I’ve been told that it isn’t pretty, but that it most certainly looks to be him.
The election is so far off, and with candidates not having been announced I’m staying calm. As one pregnant woman to another I recommend you try to too. High blood pressure is not good for us! 🙂
Bravo to the ones who actually got their hands dirty and pulled it off. But celebrate or show off–I don’t think that’s fitting. We would be stooping down to their level if we did that. Do it, walk away, and move on.
My only fear about this is their retaliation, and I pray that our country is ready. These people will never go away. You can bet that there is another leader already trained, rallying the troops and forming a plan.
As for Obama, I hope we remember the things he’s done that made us so angry come election time.
And I can’t stand Joy B. either. She sets my teeth on edge. Actually The View sets my teeth on edge because everyone talks at once. It’s like a three-ring circus.
Good rant!!
“Let’s be clear on this: OBAMA did NOT kill Bin Laden. An American soldier, who Obama just a few weeks ago was debating on whether or not to PAY, did. Obama just happened to be the one in office when our soldiers finally found Bin Laden and took him out. This is NOT an Obama victory, but an AMERICAN victory!! “
For Crying Out Loud MOM! I’ve never heard you express such political passion!
WELL SAID!!!!!!!!!!
Great post! I whole heartedly agree with yo!
I agree, he made the decision but didn’t do the deed, and probably would have preferred to capture instead. I haven’t seen anyone I’d vote for yet, they’re all a yawn, which means we’ll probably have 4 more years of “Oh look at me I’m on the cover of GQ.”
I agree with Kalee … stay calm and keep focused on the spreading the Good News.
I tried to explain this horrible fiasco in a Dear Max and Lilly letter😉
Aunt Julee
Bravo!!! I love that you have the “balls” to say what so many will not! I would also like to add that, Obama did not accocmplish this alone, there are hundreds of thousands of soldiers from around the world who have sacrificed their time away from their wives and children and many who have lost their life. This mission was a success because of the combined effort of several presidents, unbelievable intellegence gathering and the combined effort of all our soldiers and members of the military and their families! Let us not forget all who have lost their lives and the many who have returned wounded so that we can have our freedom.
Bravo, Bravo!!! You hit the old nail right square on the head, Angela. I agree 100% with everything you said. Have a blessed day!
Good point, CityFarmer.
Is it just a lapse in my memory or did Obama seem to be ready to pull our troops from overseas before he was elected??? I’m guessing on his first day as president he realized that he didn’t know what the heck he was talking about when it came to the war in the Middle East.
Obama makes me sick. He is egotistical and slimy. I can’t believe people actually commend him for this victory. This operation has been going on for years and the victory falls on his watch. However, he refuses to take any blame, or shall I say credit,for the 4 billion (or is it trillion?)dollar debt he’s already accumulated during his short time in office.
Yes, shameful is a good descriptive word.
Mandy
Girlfriend! You rock! I wish more women would be comfortable enough to speak out loud. I agree with ‘CityFarmer’ (mom?)… An American Victory! Being the daughter of a Retired Navy man and knowing what these Soldiers go through while in battle (Dad was in Vietnam), it really boils my blood when I hear that they are trying to cut back with the Military. Let’s put the Pres. on the front line and see if he changes his mind. 🙂
God Bless America!!
xo, Amber
Watching The View is just a horrible waste of time. It’s good for nothing other than spikes in blood pressure.
I have really been surprised at the Christian response to Osama’s demise. While I haven’t “rejoiced” at his death, I firmly believe he got what he deserved. There are some who seem to think that we should forgo earthly justice for evildoers in the name of Jesus. I guess we’re supposed to do this in order to give them more time to repent and come to Jesus. Yeah. I’m sure that would have been Osama’s eventual choice… What?! He was an unrepentant murderer, an enemy of the one true God, and an enemy of Christians and Jews. He chose his destiny a long time ago.
I am pleased that he was found and that justice was served. I’m sure his victims’ families feel the same way.
I am not afraid of what is to come. Of course, our enemies will attempt to retaliate. We are at war with a unrelenting force. However, if you read the Bible you know that victory is the Lord’s.
Fear not, for I am with you;
Be not dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you,
Yes, I will help you,
I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10
best…post…ever!
Parisienne Farmgirl for President!
sooooooooooo with you on ALL of this!!!!! 🙂 Keep it up!! I love your political posts!
I discovered your blog recently. I instantly fell in love with your style and everything about you! Today’s commentary deserves an award!
THANK YOU! – AWESOME POST!
I and everyone I know agree with you 100%! And your mom is correct: This is an AMERICAN victory!
God bless our military and keep them from harm!
As an adopted child of this country – my family came over in 1959 when communism took over my native Cuba – I ask God every day to bless the USA, the best country in the history of mankind!
Love it!! So many wonderful sentiments expressed here I can’t even pick a good one. I ADORE the King Obama pic!!
Okay, a few thoughts about your thoughts…..1. I LOVE your rants…we should, as Christians, ALL have more passion about the state of our world; 2. It has never occurred to me that you didn’t also pray for the state of our world with as much (or more) passion than you blog; 3. I too have been asking for a while now —- who ARE we gonna run against Obama? WHO? Is everybody qualified scared or exhausted or jaded or discouraged from public service? 4. Yes, Navy Seals do kick butt!!! Proud of them and all who serve this country. They “stand on a wall so we can sleep at night”. 5. THIS is a great country! May we bless God as He blesses us….and give him the glory for every good thing
6. WHO are we gonna run against him? Who??? Yes, I already said that….just really wound up now. 🙂 7. Thanks for speaking your heart in your posts. I totally enjoy your words and your passion about life. Love ya Farmgirl…have a great day !
Gwynie Pie
The Pink Tractor
http://www.gwynrosserblogspot.come
My first chilling thought after hearing of the death of Bin Laden was where his soul now resides. Seems that so many of God’s creation have chosen the devil’s path for their lives. And God’s justice will prevail. Your rant was right on about BO and he will be judged too.
And again, I have to say thank you for your additional comments. So often I am turned off by conservative homeschooling bloggers because, in my humble opinion, they flaunt their religion/religious beliefs. I agree that such things are intimate and belong in the privacy of your own head, home, etc. I don’t want to be told that I need to pray if I have an opinion and share it passionately. Thank you again for your thoughts, your words AND your opinions!
Ditto sistah! Rock on!
how appalling for you to condone torture because it works. as a follower of Jesus, who as far as i know never preached torturing people, you should not either.
I love your rants! You read my mind…
CityFarmer got it spot on! And so did you. I hate hate hate The View, cannot imagine WHO watches that gabfest. Do not stop your rants, you say what most of us don’t say, but think. BTW, send me your email & I’ll send you a report stating that Pannetta ordered the mission, with compliance from Defense Sec. Bob Gates & Hillary; Obama was informed while playing GOLF that the mission was in progress. Of course, he had to return to the WH for his photo op and was given his pre-prepared speech to read on TV. That coronation pic is screaming!!
Take good care of your sweet, smart self. xx’s
I am encouraged. Bless all of you!
~Lynne
{w/l}
Seeing as this was posted in May, you may never see my comment. But you’ve got me so worked up I just had to say, BRAVO! I agree with every word you said! SKIP this election??! HAH! I will be at the front of the line to cast my vote for ANYONE besides the sitting KING. It is time to boot him and all his Czars out of the WHite House before they do any more damage to our battered country. I have talked to more people in the last 3 months,( from all backgrounds and walks of life and income levels ) that are worried SICK about the USA and where the KING is trying to take us.People are just plain scared, and I mean scared. WE ARE NOT SOCIALISTS, we are AMERICANS! Let’s all go out and VOTE, and this time, folks, get it right!
Bravo to you for speaking your mind! I am not interested in sitting quietly by as our country continues on this path. I will pray for my country and it’s elected leaders whether I agree with them or not. And I will happily speak out about them and vote them out of office when the time comes! Keep your rants coming!
I realize you wrote this a while ago, but I only just saw it now. I am quite tired of Obama being elevated to God like status, and I’m sorry, giving the man a Nobel?? Really; he’s gotten us into more conflicts than Bush, thank you very much! And I swear if I see the media play clips of him singing one more time, I may seriously just burst. I weep for our country and I am frightful of our future. Obama is even worse than Carter…shudder.