MIMBARI'S VIEWPOINT:

April 17-2008:

You Must Not Worship No Other God But Me!

WORD-UP:

As I sat watching the POPE or Catholic Church 'Pontiff' this morning, dressed up in all his paraphernalia on CNN.

I recall the part of the scriptures that says:

"Thou shalt not worship no other God but me."

"Thou shalt not worship any graven images."

And I wonder, is this what the Scriptures were referring to so many centuries ago, even today?

Derryck.
NYC.
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April 15-2008:

The Vatican Rat Has Arrived In The Big Apple Today!

* Is this visit to be perceived as an acknowledgement of the state of the Catholic Church in America?

* Or is it to consolidate the Vatican's financial interests here?

Go figure!

Derryck.
NYC.
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The Business Of Killing People:

There is a time in the lives of most civilized humans, when they are told that it is noble to serve for the greater good. Whether we do this by volunteering, signing up in the military to defend one's country, or merely joining the Boy Scout Movement or The Peace Corps.

Today in America, young men and women are still being asked to do this very same thing in our military overseas. The type and style of wars that America has been involved in recently and currently, brings to question the nobility of such enlistment, and for whose benefit.

* Is it a war on international terror?

*A war to ensure access to mineral oil beneath the ground, for our economic survival?

* Or for annexing foreign territories to spread our values, ideas, democratic ideology, or empire?

These are just some of the questions that haunt most of our current and potential recruits for the military. Even some of those who are already serving overseas!

How we respond to these solicitations to serve our country, will determine the legitimacy and nobility of those traditional and cherished values!

Derryck.
NYC.
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WORD-UP:

Jimmy Carter Goes To Palestine!

H.A.M.A.S. is an legitimately elected political party and government of Palestine. This government was overwhelmingly voted in by the Palestinian people some months ago.

Recently, there was a schism between H.A.M.A.S. and it's sister party F.A.T.A.H, which is headed by president MacMoud Abass (of that party)., resulting in a territorial split.

HAMAS occupies GAZA, and FATAH occupies the other areas within the Palestinian authority currently.

HAMAS does not recognize Israel as a legitimate state, and also resents the occupation by Israel of Palestinian lands currently, the control of Palestinian movements everywhere, and the deliberate efforts to subjugate Palestinians to it's will.

The USA refers to HAMAS as terrorists, because it also supports Hesbullah (based in Lebanon), another perceived terrorist organization. All of these factors are at play now that former president Jimmy Carter is visiting with Hamas shortly.

The reason/s for Mr. Carter's visit is unknown to me currently. But I will say this. Mr. Carter as a former president of the USA, must be au-fait with America's position or relations with Israel, Palestine, Hamas, and F.A.T.A.H.

Therefore, whatever reason/s for this visit, must have been deeply studied and contemplated on, before this decision was taken!

However, I shall reserve any ridicule of this visit until some explanation is given by Mr. Carter about the motive and objectives of this visit.

Meanwhile, they are those who feel that Sen Barack Obama must declare objection to this visit. I think John McCain has already done so.

Derryck.
NYC..
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April 14-2008:

Small Town Mentality Snafu!

It is now being said that Barack Obama accused some small rural towns folks in Pennsylvania for blaming immigrants, foreigners, foreign trade, and even religion for their economic troubles.

And some even take religion and guns to express their frustration with their lot.

This is now causing some furor in that state and on the national media. If these accusations are true, I am truly dis-appointed in Barack Obama for these tactless remarks.

These remarks (though a bit harsh) are TRUE. But most Americans do not like to hear the truth about themselves. When it is pointed out to them, most take the defensive position.

We live in a world today where electronic bugs are placed in every conceivable place. And one wonders if he hadn't considered that possibility, when he was making this statement?

Derryck.
NYC.
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WORD-UP:

Jealousy & Envy Is Behind The Furor!

The CORE reasons for the current diatribe against Senator Barack Obama's recent statement on the small towns in America, are the following:

* Rush Limbauh (talk show radio-republican), and others like him are ENVIOUS of Barack's successes so far.

They are unable to comprehend just how could an un-known like him be so persuasive, and able to win the hearts and minds of so many people, across the board at this time.

* Because of this envy, from Hillary Clinton, John McCain, and others in the political arena. They are trying to paint him as False-Elitist-Naive & Ultra-Leftist with his promises!

That is the bottom line to this current media tirade!

Derryck.
NYC.
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