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Can't keep a good man(men) down!

Posted by timoteotk on Wednesday, January 09, 2008 2:02:18 AM
For different reasons  respect John McCain & Mike Hucakabee....so much for those who do not believe in a real resurrection! Despite all the naysayers - they are alive and well!!!!!(Much tothe chagrin of the party establishment who wnated to seal their tomb and put guards keep them there. Like the old saying goes...you can't keep a good man down..not for long anyways!
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Shirt Sleeve Religion

Posted by timoteotk on Monday, December 17, 2007 3:42:49 PM
I worked with a Jewish gentleman who said he didn''t mind that people had faith, just as long as they didn''t wear it on their shirt sleeves. I asked him if he was a participant in the rites of Judaism. He said yes. I then reminded him that the Old Testament priests wore scriptures on their wrists AND on their foreheads. I said, "that seems to me like wearing your religion on your shirt sleeve does it not?." He stared at me at a rare loss for words.. but cordial nonetheless.  Later on when he was yammering on about the rights of homsexuals (although he was not one) he considered him as self a defender of "civil" liberties. He seemed supremely concerned that they not be offended in any way.  It was about then that I asked him at some point if he could refrain from using the The Lord''s name as a curse word which was offensive to me. I figured for someone who did not like hearing about Jesus, it was sure odd that he said his name in every other sentence. I said I honor the Name of Jesus and his Memory and would appreciate it if you would be more respectful in regard to his name. To his credit, he was a gentleman about it, and I never heard him use the Lords name as a curse again! Regardless of popular opinion you can have cordial conversations about religion even if you disagree. That is what  America is about to discuss , and perhaps disagree about ideas and directions without fear of reprisal or persecution. I worked with this gentleman for 6  more years after that initial discussion and were always able to have cordial conversations about anything and everything. I had great respect for him. I wish we as Americans could come to the point to recognizing that just because we have differing opinions and convictions is no reason to be beligerrant(sp?) but these differences should be discussed, not avoided. If there is right in an argument is will eventually rise to the top of great ideas.  At the worst case people can always agree to disagree.  This free and open exchange of  lawful ideas (as opposed to unlawful ideas that espouse violence and threats) is what makes America  a beautiful beacon in the dark,  long, bloody history of man's brutality to his fellow man.
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Run Gore Run!!

Posted by timoteotk on Monday, December 17, 2007 2:01:43 PM
If you are not aware, Al Gore has bee positioning himself for an Independent run at the White House. His comments of late ..seem to be veiled allusions to this possibility. He has used his recent status as a Nobel Peace prize winner to garner media and what he thinks, I am sure, to be new interest in a presidential run. To sweeten the pot for a new bid is the fact that he would have the opportunity to defeat the Clinton's, who seemed to have soured on their relations with Gore after the 2000 elections. Gore has been seeking for quite some to reestablish himself  as a major player behind the scenes and the Nobel Prize is seen as his new coming out party. If he can pull this off - he will have come full circle in the political world. I doubt that he wil. But since I am a Republican, one can only hope. RUN GORE RUN!
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OPEN CHALLENGE

Posted by timoteotk on Sunday, December 09, 2007 6:03:27 AM

Preface: If Romney wins the election I will most likely vote for him.

That being said; It's only natural curiosity, due to the secretive and highly organized structure of Romney's faith that people wonder about how his religious views will inform his decisons. Also, I CHALLENGE ANYONE with this QUESTION-Are there ANY ancient cities or peoples referred to in the Book of Mormon that can be archeologicaly documented, as ALL of the Bible's cities and people groups are? It's an honest question.

 

Between the secretive nature, and the WHOLLY unverifiable aspects, on even the BASIC claims(apart from the miraculous claims), of this religion-A person who holds Mormonism to be true will continue to be viewed as unpalatable to the majority of literate, curious people; evangelical and otherwise.


Go to YouTube.com- and see the documentary "DNA & The Book of Mormon" which interviews MORMON scientists, and the "Bible & the Book of Mormon" which looks at land claims and other archeological evidence. Whether you agree or disagree the questions raised in these documentaries do not bode well for Mormonism with the advent of easily accessible information via the internet.


Again, you cannot fault people for having a natural curiosity as to what people believe when they are seeking the highest office in the land. Article VI of the constitution protects their right to run, not their right to avoid scrutiny by the voter. The voter can take the candidates views on ANYTHING into account when determining for whom they will vote. This is the right of the voter in a free society and perfectly legitimate. (PS I Like Romney as a person, I just do not like the secretive, and seemingly deceptive foundations of his religion- of which, maybe he is not even aware.)

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REAL Data on Huck's Tax Record

Posted by timoteotk on Wednesday, December 05, 2007 1:11:25 AM
Huckabee has been attacked on his tax record-see for yourself.

According to figures from the non-partisan Tax Foundation (based on data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, Department of Commerce), Huckabee’s term as governor (1996-2007) led to a modest increase in the overall State-Local tax burden for Arkansas: from 10.1% in the year he became governor to 11.1% the last year he served. In terms of overall tax burden (state-local-federal) Arkansas remained virtually unchanged--- from 30.3% (39th among the 50 states) to 30.5% (32nd place). In the words of George Will, Slightly altered Hugh Hewitt you are a "Horrible Hack!!!!!!!!" You will be appointed Mitt's Minister of Misinformation
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The Hack Job On Huck

Posted by timoteotk on Wednesday, December 05, 2007 1:07:10 AM
The Hack Job on Huck
Hugh Hewitt Believes Governor Huckabee's appeal is due to the press who have conspired together to get Huckabee the nomination So Hillary can beat the republicans!!!?? He also criticizes Huck for not knowing about the NIE report (re: Iran's threat status)that came out yesterday!!??
Yeah hugh it's a vast left wing conspiracy.
The other cansdidates have time to look at the NIE report that came out yesterday because they are not surrounded by a ton of media and interested voters like Huckabee is in Iowa!!! Huckabee is too busy responding to all the fallacious charges, coming from the jealous republican establishment (yourself, George Will, Novack etc..) that are piling on him. He does not have a huge paid staff like the others..he is virtually running a one man campaign. I will help defend him with the truth to one of your ongoing critiscm's. SUCH AS YOUR FALSE TAX CHARGE-as cited below:
According to figures from the non-partisan Tax Foundation (based on data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, Department of Commerce), Huckabee’s term as governor (1996-2007) led to a modest increase in the overall State-Local tax burden for Arkansas: from 10.1% in the year he became governor to 11.1% the last year he served. In terms of overall tax burden (state-local-federal) Arkansas remained virtually unchanged--- from 30.3% (39th among the 50 states) to 30.5% (32nd place). In the words of George Will, Slightly altered you are a "Horrible Hack!!!!!!!!"
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Fred's not DEAD after all

Posted by timoteotk on Wednesday, December 05, 2007 12:37:57 AM
Just got through watching Charlie Rose.  I must admit I had written off Fred Thompson as tired and old. i feel now, as we all do sometimes that I did not give Fred a fair shake. He had previously come across as someone who did not have enough "fire in his belly" to be our President. Whether or not he has enough fire in his belly or not, I realize now that he is a fine, thoughtful man who would do us well if he were to get the nomination. He struck me as very sensible, seasoned, and sincere and someone who would serve us well as President.
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Facts the club for greed doesn't want you to know

Posted by timoteotk on Tuesday, December 04, 2007 10:36:38 PM
According to figures from the non-partisan Tax Foundation (based on data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, Department of Commerce), Huckabee’s term as governor (1996-2007) led to a modest increase in the overall State-Local tax burden for Arkansas: from 10.1% in the year he became governor to 11.1% the last year he served. In terms of overall tax burden (state-local-federal) Arkansas remained virtually unchanged--- from 30.3% (39th among the 50 states) to 30.5% (32nd place).

Source Michael Medved - 12/4
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LORD,Lunatic, or Liar?

Posted by timoteotk on Tuesday, December 04, 2007 2:34:28 PM
Agree or disagree with the claims...but you cannot refute that the claims were made. This is the dividing line between  Christianity  the others. Jesus did not reject WORSHIP from his disciples. There was nothing to misunderstand when Jesus made a claim that he was equal with God the Father.  Gospel of John 10:30. The Pharisees started to pick up rocks because this was considered blasphemy. When people started to worship Paul and Barnabas after they had performed a miracle they said for them not to do this..because they were just men. Jesus NEVER said this. He accepted worship. The question is do Mormons WORSHIP Jesus as Lord or do they think him and Joseph Smith are equal.   Jesus does not leave people with alot of options....you can have only one of 3 conclusions about Him as CS Lewis stated...Either He is LORD, Liar, or Lunatic...His claims leave you with NO other options.  If Mormons believe he is LORD to be worshipped as such then Fine...they ARE Christians...otherwise they put Joseph smith on the same level and this is unacceptable to Historic Christianity.
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DNA & the Book of Mormon" youtube

Posted by timoteotk on Tuesday, December 04, 2007 12:54:49 PM
DNA & the Book of Mormon" youtube
This is a 5 star documentary that interviews Mormon scientist who were out to prove their faith when they encounter facts in their search that makes them pause.In their quest for support their faith the encounter issues ranging from archeology, linguistics, historicity, & DNA research that causes them to question.Whether you agree or not this is a fascinating, fast paced, well done documentary containing facts that many LDS do not want to confront.

Also see "The Bible & the Book of Mormon" on You TUBE.com

The light is not afraid of the darkness for it exposes the darkness and drives it away. what are you afraid of?
DNA & the Book of Mormon" youtube
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The Mittslickster Set to Strike

Posted by timoteotk on Tuesday, December 04, 2007 12:12:51 PM
Get ready Mitt fans ..your hero who looks forward to the day when all gays and lesbians can hold their heads high in the military will be making a speech this Thursday. This Has NOTHING to do with his poll numbers. He will garner quite a few of the "hey I am not a bigot" guilt vote...because we all know that if we as voters use any other criteria than good hair to determine our vote, that is off limits and "bigoted". How I wish Tom Cruise were running for President. We would all be subjected to body branding with the B word that Hugh loves to use so much IF we dared take into consideration Tom & Katy's new religion. THE VOTER CAN PUT THE CANDIDATE TO ANY TEST THEY WANT- TO DETERMINE YOUR VOTE FOR SOMEOME BASED ON THEIR RELIGION OR LACK THEREOF IS PERFECTLY LEGITIMATE-THAT IS DEMOCRACY. There are atheists who put irrreligious tests on candidates just as much as voters put religious tests on them and that is their right!
Once again Mitt's religion is the least of his worries. The fact that he is percieved as a fast talking flip flopper would KILL him in the general elections. But because of the nature of this speech he will get additional air time from ALL of the major networks at no cost...and take away valuable air time from his underfunded rival Mike Huckabee. (By the way when Mitt says he changed his mind just like Reagan did on Abortion there is a HUGE difference as far as information is concerned. It was a new issue during Reagan's day and they did not have the clarity which information provide... medical advances and pictures of the child in the womb..etc etc...really weak excuse Mitt. 
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Ryan C is RIGHT!!

Posted by timoteotk on Tuesday, December 04, 2007 12:02:20 PM

Posted earlier By Ryan C

Huckabee's rise has really sent the Republican establishment, which Hugh has sided with, into full on panic mode. It seems that the establishment cannot stand the fact that the grassroots evangelical base has their own opinion about who should be the nominee. The blue blood, country club Republicans cannot stand the thought that evangelicals might not tow the line this time around. The story of Huckabee's rise is not so much his stance on social/moral issues important to evangelicals, but also his stance on economic issues. This really is about small business conservatism vs. corporate conservatism.


My add on- the good ship Rudy McRomney is flailing like mad to stay afloat.

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Don't Fault Natural Curiosity

Posted by timoteotk on Tuesday, December 04, 2007 12:22:43 AM
With the advent of the computer and the rise of the internet, the public has become more informed; and people's views, once undisposed, and in the background will come under greater scrutiny. Truth always prevails so what are we so afraid of? I think the idea of faith has become infused with radicalism. People are afraid of that which they are unfamiliar with. Judaism, Christianity we are familiar with. Other religions that practie secretive rituals are a question mark in our minds. I don't think this is wrong. This is natural human curiosity to know what informs the decisons of those who are seeking the highest office in the land.
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Continuation Vs. Contradiction

Posted by timoteotk on Monday, December 03, 2007 10:43:09 PM
The word gospel is taken diectly from the greek and means"Good NEWS" ...The jews has been loking for good news to come about a prophesied Messiah/Saviour...Christianity was a CONTINUATION of Judaism and the Old testamnt Prophets who predicted a coming SAVIOUR(that is why we celebrate Christmas)...not a CONTRADICTION like Mormonism,Scientology, Jehovah's Witnesses, etc which all teach man can work his way into heaven apart from GRACE(UNDESERVED FAVOR)-THAT WAS FULFILLED IN THE PERFECT LIFE,vOLUNTARY DEATH, AND PHYSICAL RESURECTION OF JESUS..WHO WAS WORSHIPPED BY HIS DISCIPLES AS GOD IN THE FLESH.. you reject the SON'S SACRIFICE FOR SIN ..the FATHER rejects you... you accept the SON'S SACRIFICE THE FATHER ACCEPTS YOU. It is that simple. Any work man does is not to gain entrance into heaven but should be out of gratitude for totally undeserved grace. There are no levels to CLEAR..no secret rites..he died out in the open for all to see...His NAME is know in every time zone..He was the high noon of history. Yours to eternally accept or reject. That is old school, hard core gospel, that this "world system", which tries to ignore Jesus as God in the flesh hates so much...because it assaults man's egotistical pride in that HE(JESUS) paid it all=AMAZING GRACE. Through HIM we can have a real relationship with the Father not a fakey hocus pocus,mystical, ritualistic, works based religion but a real honest relationship were we are reconciled back to God by Jesus. The bible is clear- if anyone speaks another Gospel...may there soul be cursed to Hell Gal. 1:7. Just So we know he is serious Paul says this 2 times in a row. Mormonism is another gospel if they say you need to do anything accept Believe in Jesus, and to let others know about your faith by being baptised. The Apostle John said don't encourage them in spreading a false gospel. I did not write this Jesus' disciples did. So if you have a beef it is not with me. I suppose who would call them bigots too. Well Merry  Christmas & in the words of the Christmas Carol"Joy to the World the ...LORD HAS COME!!! Let earth recieve Her King..Let every heart prepare him room and heaven and nature sing & heaven & Nature sing & heaaavena and heaven and nature sing!!!!! The first time he came as a lamb...as a sacricfice See old testament : end of Isaiah 52 The New Testament predicts that Jesus, who ascended up to heaven after His Resurrection will come back to Earth a second Time as a LION...and set up his eternal Kingdom in Jerusalem...See Luke's Gospel: Chapter One...and following.

No need for add ons..for more info go to You tube and check out "DNA & the Book of Mormon" and "The Bible and the Book Of Mormon",for a VERY WELL DONE and interesting documentary that highlights interviews with leading Mormon Scientists and apologists. Find out from their own mouths where they have failed in there attempts to validate Mormonism archeologically, theologically, linguistically, and historically. I RATE this 5 stars whether you agree or disagree the documentary is very well done.
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Money Can't buy Mitt Love!

Posted by timoteotk on Monday, December 03, 2007 4:46:16 PM
When you look at dollar per vote in Iowa- Governor Huckabe is MUCH More fiscally conservative than Romney. Take that "CLUB FOR GROWTH!!"
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