Too Big to Fail? ~David Jeremiah

Friday, October 22 Too Big to Fail? For the money has failed. Genesis 47:15b Recommended Reading 1 Kings 8:55-58 When the economy of Egypt collapsed during the days of Joseph, the inhabitants came to him and cried, "Give us bread, for why should we die in your presence? For the money has failed." Nothing in this world is "too big to fail." Both countries and companies can collapse. Leaders can fall. Economies can crater. Our most revered institutions can and will one day collapse. No single individual can control his or her own ultimate financial destiny. What cannot fail? Joshua told the Israelites "Not one thing has failed of all the good things which the LORD your God spoke concerning you" (Joshua 23:14). According to 1 Kings 8:56, "There has not failed one word of all His good promise." The psalmist said, "My flesh and my heart fail; but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." The Lord never fails (Isaiah 42:4) nor do His compassions. They fail not, they are new every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23). Heaven and earth may pass away, but Jesus never fails. Tell them I have proved it now in my own experience: the world fails, and friends fail, and the body fails, and the mind fails, and everything fails, but Jesus never fails. This is my testimony.--deathbed testimony of the Scottish saint Hay Macdowall Grant Read-Thru-the-Bible John 12:20-14:31

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Operation Black Storm: The Refounding Begins!

Like most of you, I am tired of being called a racist simply because I'm a tea partier, or because I think the federal government has far exceeded its bounds, or because I think folks on welfare ought to work for their benefits and pass a drug test before they get their checks and/or food stamps. They call me mean spirited. Well, if you think even a little bit like me then I have a big treat you!  Operation Black Storm will absolutely have you standing at attention and saluting every U.S. flag you see!  They are supporting 16 tea party conservative candidates who all need your help.  Watch this introductory video, then visit their website to donate, volunteer, and to see how YOU can get involved.  As my friend Emery says, "Freedom and Liberty, use them or lose them!"  I say, "remember in November=donate & volunteer in October."

Mary Ann Hartzler
Conservative Chick

http://www.operationblackstorm.com/

What Is The "General Welfare Clause?"--John Albert Dummett, Jr.

It’s a wonder why this nation has not descended into total and complete anarchy considering that the original form of government we all signed up for only exists in name only and not in actuality.

The Founding Fathers of this nation, in their wisdom knew that an all powerful government would limit the freedoms and liberties of its citizens. As such they carefully decided what powers that the federal government would have over the union of individual States. There are eighteen such powers listed in the United States Constitution that limit the federal government. All other laws not specifically granted to the federal government belong only to the States.

Most people in America today actually think that it is the federal government that has the last word when it comes to the law, but nothing could be further from the truth. Any school aged child should be able to tell you that this nation was originally comprised of thirteen colonies. Each one of these colonies went by their own rules and regulations and had their own charters or Constitutions. Many had their own form or worshiping God as well. When those original colonies grew to the point to where they were able to carry on trade with the other colonies, a standardized method was needed to help conduct business effectively and to promote harmonious feelings between the different colonies.

It became crystal clear to the individual colonies that they needed outside help to facilitate trade between them. As an example of what they faced many toll roads were built, each with their own rules regulations and provisions. Disputes arose between the colonies where these roads intersected and they realized that they needed a central authority that would regulate trade between the colonies reasonably and fairly. When the colonies decided to relinquish some of their sovereignty to foster prosperity between all the colonies, they gave over some very limited powers to the central government. Each colony codified laws and regulations that governed the day to day business of that colony.

By forming a central government that made rules and regulations to carry out commerce between the States, many of the antagonisms between the States were thwarted. These new States however in no way wanted the newly formed federal government to ever exercise complete and total control over the individual colonies. Before any of the colonies would agree to form a nation they made absolutely sure that the central government created to oversee things, such as trade between the States and defense of the States, would never have absolute power to determine the fate of any State. The States gave to the federal government eighteen enumerated powers that were never to be exceeded without a Constitutional Convention.

Many folks today have been conditioned to think that the government in Washington D.C. has the last word when it comes to running this nation. The many generations of Congressmen who hold office in Washington have hoodwinked us to think they get the authority to implement any law they wish and apply it to the States based upon the General Welfare Clause. They dictate, and we blindly accept, that there is nothing in the Constitution that says they can’t exercise any power not granted specifically to it. There are historical documents that explain the General Welfare clause and the limits placed on Congress, but the people we elect don’t feel the rules in any of those documents apply to them. They think the Constitution, which everyone knows places limits on government, gives Congress unlimited powers. Even Thomas Jefferson feared a strong central government when he said "Congress has not unlimited powers to provide for the general welfare, but only those specifically enumerated."

What will dumbfound people is when they examine for them selves the actual powers granted to the Federal government as they are spelled out in the Constitution. One wonders how it could have been so easy to usurp the powers belonging only to the States. The Federal Government continues to usurp the powers of the States to this very day. Now they even stoop to extorting States by denying them federal grants and monies if they do not accept the dictates of the central government.

Here are the 18 powers listed in the Constitution as being granted to the federal government. All other laws not specifically granted to the federal government belong only to the States. The General Welfare clause that the federal government always cites when they exert control over the States, includes the below six items. These were agreed upon in the Constitutional Convention when this nation was formed and were written of in Federalist Paper 41 to pacify the people of New York because they were astute enough to know if you give any strong central government an inch they will take a mile. The six powers of the General Welfare Clause are:

1. Security against foreign danger.
2. Regulation of the intercourse with foreign nations.
3. Maintenance of harmony and proper intercourse among the States.
4. Certain miscellaneous objects of general utility.
5. Restraint of the States from certain injurious acts.
6. Provisions for giving due efficacy to all these powers.

No where in the list does it mention that the Federal Government was to incorporate into our nation’s psyche the idea that there would be huge government welfare programs that would take care of everyone and everything. What we need to do is pound it into every person who is running for public office that the six items mentioned in the General Welfare Clause and the eighteen enumerated powers in the Constitution lets congress know it has limits on what it can and can’t do. If I am elected President of the United States I will beat them over the head with it every day until they get it through their thick skulls and I will not sign any bill into law that is contrary to the powers granted to the federal government.

The specific powers granted to the federal government are defined in Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution:

1. The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defense and general Welfare of the United States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uniform throughout the United States;
2. To borrow Money on the credit of the United States;
3. To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes;
4. To establish an uniform Rule of Naturalization, and uniform Laws on the subject of Bankruptcies throughout the United States;
5. To coin Money, regulate the Value thereof, and of foreign Coin, and fix the Standard of Weights and Measures;
6. To provide for the Punishment of counterfeiting the Securities and current Coin of the United States;
7. To establish Post Offices and post Roads;
8. To promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries;
9. To constitute Tribunals inferior to the Supreme Court;
10. To define and punish Piracies and Felonies committed on the high Seas, and Offences against the Law of Nations;
11. To declare War, grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal, and make Rules concerning Captures on Land and Water;
12. To raise and support Armies, but no Appropriation of Money to that Use shall be for a longer Term than two Years;
13. To provide and maintain a Navy;
14. To make Rules for the Government and Regulation of the land and naval Forces;
15. To provide for calling forth the Militia to execute the Laws of the Union, suppress Insurrections and repel Invasions;
16. To provide for organizing, arming, and disciplining, the Militia, and for governing such Part of them as may be employed in the Service of the United States, reserving to the States respectively, the Appointment of the Officers, and the Authority of training the Militia according to the discipline prescribed by Congress;
17. To exercise exclusive Legislation in all Cases whatsoever, over such District (not exceeding ten Miles square) as may, by Cession of particular States, and the Acceptance of Congress, become the Seat of the Government of the United States, and to exercise like Authority over all Places purchased by the Consent of the Legislature of the State in which the Same shall be, for the Erection of Forts, Magazines, Arsenals, dock-Yards, and other needful Buildings;--And
18. To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof.

Please go to my campaign site if you want to see America restored. We do not need change because all we get is a change in faces. We need to restore America to the way it was meant to be instead of what it has become.

John Albert Dummett, Jr.

(785) 783-0554

johndummettjr@gmail.com

http://www.johndummett4president.webs.com/

A lesson that should be taught in all schools and colleges

I like this teacher.

A lesson that should be taught in all schools and colleges....

Back in September of 2005, on the first day of school, Martha Cothren, a social studies school teacher at Robinson High School in Little Rock, did something not to be forgotten. On the first day of school, with the permission of the school superintendent, the principal and the building supervisor, she removed all of the desks out of her classroom.

When the first period kids entered the room they discovered that there were no desks.

"Ms. Cothren, where're our desks?"

She replied, "You can't have a desk until you tell me how you earn the right to sit at a desk."

They thought, "Well, maybe it's our grades."

"No," she said.

"Maybe it's our behavior."

She told them, "No, it's not even your behavior."

And so, they came and went, the first period, second period, third period. Still no desks in the classroom.

By early afternoon television news crews had started gathering in Ms. Cothren's classroom to report about this crazy teacher who had taken all the desks out of her room.

The final period of the day came and as the puzzled students found seats on the floor of the deskless classroom, Martha Cothren said, "Throughout the day no one has been able to tell me just what he/she has done to earn the right to sit at the desks that are ordinarily found in this classroom. Now I am going to tell you."

At this point, Martha Cothren went over to the door of her classroom and opened it.

Twenty-seven (27) U.S. Veterans, all in uniforms, walked into that classroom, each one carrying a school desk. The Vets began placing the school desks in rows, and then they would walk over and stand alongside the wall. By the time the last soldier had set the final desk in place those kids started to understand, perhaps for the first time in their lives, just how the right to sit at those desks had been earned.

Martha said, "You didn't earn the right to sit at these desks. These heroes did it for you. They placed the desks here for you. Now, it's up to you to sit in them. It is your responsibility to learn, to be good students, to be good citizens. They paid the price so that you could have the freedom to get an education. Don't ever forget it."

The Death of a Corrupt Senator

HEAVEN AND HELL

While walking down the street one day a Corrupt Senator was tragically hit by a car and died.

His soul arrives in heaven and is met by St. Peter at the entrance.

"Welcome to heaven," says St. Peter. "Before you settle in, it seems there is a problem. We seldom see a high official around these parts, you see, so we're not sure what to do with you."

"No problem, just let me in," says the Senator..

"Well, I'd like to, but I have orders from the higher up. What we'll do is have you spend one day in hell and one in heaven. Then you can choose where to spend eternity."

"Really? I've made up my mind. I want to be in heaven," says the Senator.

"I'm sorry, but we have our rules."

And with that, St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down to hell.

The doors open and he finds himself in the middle of a green golf course. In the distance is a clubhouse and standing in front of it are all his friends and other politicians who had worked with him.

Everyone is very happy and in evening dress. They run to greet him, shake his hand, and reminisce about the good times they had while getting rich at the expense of the people.

They played a friendly game of golf and then dine on lobster, caviar and the finest champagne.

Also present is the devil, who really is a very friendly guy who is having a good time dancing and telling jokes.

They are all having such a good time that before the Senator realizes it, it is time to go.

Everyone gives him a hearty farewell and waves while the elevator rises...

The elevator goes up, up, up and the door reopens in heaven where St. Peter is waiting for him, "Now it's time to visit heaven."

So, 24 hours passed with the Senator joining a group of contented souls moving from cloud to cloud, playing the harp and singing. They have a good time and, before he realizes it, the 24 hours have gone by and St. Peter returns.

"Well, then, you've spent a day in hell and another in heaven. Now choose your eternity."

The Senator reflects for a minute, then he answers: "Well, I would never have said it before, I mean heaven has been delightful, but I think I would be better off in hell."

So St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down to hell..

Now the doors of the elevator open and he's in the middle of a barren land covered with waste and garbage. He sees all his friends, dressed in rags, picking up the trash and putting it in black bags as more trash falls from above.

The devil comes over to him and puts his arm around his shoulders.

"I don't understand," stammers the Senator. "Yesterday I was here and there was a golf course and clubhouse, and we ate lobster and caviar, drank champagne, and danced and had a great time. Now there's just a wasteland full of garbage and my friends look miserable. What happened?"

The devil smiles at him and says,

"Yesterday we were campaigning. Today, you voted."

Vote wisely on November 2, 2010.