Turn On That Day

Well, they caught us by surprise
Attacking from the skies
Turning jet fuel into fiery prisons

With loved ones trapped inside
Some jumped to end their lives

Our hearts writhe with pain
Where did we turn on that day?
Did we remember God our Maker?
Did we seek to find His favor?
Running to the one we love
Forget not Our God above

This land He has given
Now filled with division
For a while unified
After that terrible surprise
Our churches filled up,
For a whole three months
We joined hands across aisles
To heal the pain that filled our eyes

Our hearts writhe with pain
Where did we turn on that day?
Did we remember God our Maker?
Did we seek to find His favor?
Running to the one we love
Forget not Our God above

Let the home of the free
Forget not to bow a knee
The Maker up above
Casts down His light of love
His Rule in our life
Shall end all our strife

Let us turn, let us walk by His side

Our hearts writhe with pain
Where did we turn on that day?
Did we remember God our Maker?
Did we seek to find His favor?
Running to the one we love
Forget not Our God above

Though we offend Thee every hour
His grace has more power
While we ruin the ones we love
He grants favor from above
Let us turn from our ways;
Turn to Him every day

Copyright 2011, J Brent Bullock - All Rights Reserved

Surprised by a Cowboy in a Black Hat

As the herd of businessmen gathers at the gate for a Southwest flight to Phoenix, our attention is drawn to a cowboy wearing a black hat. He’s talking on an iPhone and knows exactly who he is looking for. You would of thought they were old buddies, but they are complete strangers.

The cowboy walks right up to the guy sitting next to me, and hands him the iPhone. He says, “It’s your wife” then turns and walks away.

We’re all wondering what in the world is going on, but the phone conversation soon reveals the details. The businessman next to me dropped his cell phone somewhere in the Austin airport. The cowboy found it, picked it up, called the owner’s wife, and determined how to find him among the myriad of gates and people in the place.

The businessman and the crowd were all in shock: “An honest man”. They were all amazed that someone would return a cell phone, an iPhone at that, and then go to such great lengths to return it. A true good guy … wearing a back hat.

From a Texan’s perspective … it’s no big deal. He’s not the only one. It’s what you do. You do what is right. You help people. You stay true and honest.

The crowd at the airport didn’t see it that way, “There is one honest man left in the world”, “He’s an ole honest cowboy”. They went on and on about this strange phenomenon called an honest man.

I find it strange that they find it strange. Maybe, I’m still way too naive. Maybe, I really don’t understand the depth of man’s depravity. Maybe, I am really backwards. Thank God you and I are backwards from a backwards world, which makes it right, the true forward. Real progress and true blessings come from following His commands.

Thank God for an honest cowboy wearing a back hat. He changed the business world on a cold day in Austin, Texas. Pun intended.

Disclaimer: The events of this story are true and accurate, occurring on 2/10/2012. The names of those involved are unknown, thereby protecting the innocent and guilty alike, yours truly included. And yes, I have a black hat also; Just bought it and wearing it frequently.

RINOs and the Left Side of Religion

Only a handful of groups are cognizant of the “big question”. We’ve come to expect deception among politicians and political parties. You may be shocked to learn the following subtleties on the Left Side of Religion. This article alone will serve as a great test. There will be two responses. One will come with an affirmative conviction. The other will flow with disdain and mockery.

The segregation of the Republican Party is at hand. The issue began to boil, when Senator John McCain suddenly leaped to the fore during the Republican Primary of 2008. Now the question is steaming up the glasses of those involved in the 82^nd Texas Legislature (2011). Shall thou RINO lead thy Conservative State? Don’t get ahead of me. That’s not the “big question”. The big question is larger than Texas’ Speaker of the House.

Within the GOP there are now three major sects. The latest rising star is the Liberty Caucus. This is the Ron Paul crowd who recently infiltrated the Republican Party with an aim of greatly reducing the role of government, thereby increasing individual liberty. There also remain the T-Total Conservatives, and the ever subtle RINOs. The RINO’s tend to support conservative fiscal/economic policies, but are much more liberal when it comes to tradition family values and the role of government. RINOs vote like Democratic Conservatives; they are Republican In Name Only. T-Total Conservatives are commonly known as Social Conservatives. This group embraces conservative values in all areas of policy, namely economics, social, and education policy. Tea Party attendees tend to be a combination of the Liberty Caucus and T-Total Conservatives. You won’t find many RINO’s at a Tea Party. Social Conservatives and Liberty Caucus folks align in the Tea Party movement, because they both understand that individual liberty necessitates individual responsibility.

Individual Liberty necessitates Individual Responsibility.

Now let’s connect the Left Side of Religion. Today’s religious landscape also holds a left side and a right side. Within Christianity there are left and right denominations; some liberal, others conservative. We can see this trend within certain denominations that you might think are the same. The American Baptists are far more liberal than Southern Baptists. Southern Baptists are among the most conservative folks in America. The liberal and conservative delineation applies to theology and policy viewpoints. A “living document” view of the Bible generally goes along with a living document view of the Constitution. The living document view places emphasis on contemporary cultural interpretation, rather than historical contextual interpretation.

You may be surprised to know that even Judaism has a Left Side. It is called Reform Judaism. They are far from Orthodox Judaism. This group constitutes the majority of the American Jewish population[i]. They esteem “Enlightenment” over “Revelation”, and refer to Orthodox Jews as “God-fearers” as if it were some sort of disease[ii]. The Reform Jew is much like a liberal Christian; Jesus is just a good ethical role model, and the Scriptures are just a launching point – more books written by men.

“The Movement for Reform Judaism does not consider this text to constitute the definitive answer on this subject. We believe that Judaism is a living, evolving faith and, as such, there is no 'final word' on Jewish texts, traditions and thought.”[iii]

A Reform Jew is a Progressive Jew; part of the World Union for Progressive Judaism.[iv] An American Baptist is just one of many Progressive Christian denominations in the United States. Methodist, Episcopalian and Presbyterians Churches exemplify Liberal Theology and Progressive Policy viewpoints. The Progressive Agenda is rooted in Humanism[v]. Moderate and Liberal Christians and Jews have bought into the Secular Progressive Agenda. These compassionate hopers in God vainly attempt using government programs to rescue irresponsible citizens from Natural Law. However pure their motive, the results are ineffective and their natural ally is the Secular Progressive movement. These groups deny God’s Rule over mankind by inventing ever changing moral standards, which are no match for Natural Law. The moral relativism of Secularist and the Left Side of Religion is whimsical and detrimental to our historical American Culture.

The Liberty Caucus and T-Total Conservatives understand that man cannot outwit the consequences of Natural Law. If you desire freedom and liberty, you must accept the consequences of your actions. Liberty and freedom involve doing what is right and responsible, not whatever you want. It is irresponsible of government to encourage irresponsible social conduct on one hand, while also attempting to fund a social recovery program on the other hand. Such a model is unsustainable. If a man desires the freedom to live in ways that are contrary to Natural Law, then he must bear the responsibility of his actions, and find help outside of government through a compassionate friend, family member, or local agency. It is highly irresponsible for government to underwrite poor choices with taxpayer dollars.

Here lies the subtlety. While Atheist and Agnostics are transparent with their views on God, the Humanistic ways on the Left Side of Religion are hidden behind religious ideals. Reform Judaism is centered on man, society, culture and community more so than the Laws of Nature’s God. Liberal Religion (Christian or Jewish) translates into Liberal Policy views, such as Social Justice, which may be found among RINOs and the DNC in differing portions.

“Is Natural Law the basis for American Law?”

That is the big question. If you’re nodding yes, now is the time to stand firm in your convictions. Do not waver. Do not give up. You were created for such a time as this. If you are shaking your head in mockery and disbelief, I sincerely pray you’ll consider the price tag of perpetuating human standards in the face of the Almighty, not only in dollars in cents, but the cost of lives destroyed by fighting against Nature’s God. Perpetuating moral relativism is more destructive and futile than fighting the affects of gravity.

May we only seek ... “the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle [us]” – Declaration of Independence, 1776

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[i] Wikipedia Reform Judaism article (see citation 3)

[ii] Dear Reader: Fundamentalists & Us, Rabbi Eric H. Yoffie, Reform Judaism Magazine, Winter 2010

[iii] Quoted from www.reformjudaism.org.uk

[iv] See http://www.reformjudaism.org/whatisrj.shtml & www.wupj.org

[v] Humanist Manifesto I (www.americanhumanist.org)

The Sidelines of Life

Brothers and Sisters in the Lord,

As a Minister of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ, I call on you this day to stand against immorality persisting in our land.

Since 1972, many of us have stood on the sidelines of the political field silently tolerating widespread disregard for human life. Seventy-seven thousand (77,811) unborn babies were terminated in Texas in the year 2007. Four-hundred seven thousand (407,453) Texas babies were born that year. That means sixteen percent (16%) of Texas babies were aborted in 2007.

It is past time to get serious about reducing this awful trend in our land.

It is our duty to elect God-fearing leaders. Many candidates today have little regard for the truth, much less the life of a poor unborn child. I know a candidate that is different … Dr. Donna Campbell.

Dr. Donna is running against Lloyd Doggett in Texas Congressional District Twenty-Five (Texas CD-25).

Congressman Doggett has consistently voted for policies and programs that allow wide-spread abortions to continue. Dr. Donna adopted her daughter, and has a great passion for life. She is an emergency room doctor that fully knows and fully appreciates the value of every life.

Please vote for LIFE! Vote for Dr. Donna Campbell, and spread the word about your passion for the life of the unborn. Vote for God-fearing candidates, donate to those that support life, talk about it, and … don’t be caught on the sidelines!

Watch the video of Dr. Donna for Life
Get a Personalized list of Texas Pro-Life Candidates

Brent Bullock, Minister
America Bless God Campaign of Texas*

* Organization name provided for identification purposes only. The organization does not endorse candidates.

Austin City Council Draws Your Attention with 1972 Agenda

The City of Austin is holding their Council Meeting at the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center this Thursday in an effort to make the meeting more accessible.

I think agenda item #4 will motivate you to pay them a visit ...

Authorize the negotiation and execution of a ten (10) year lease renewal with one (1) option to extend for an additional ten (10) years with PLANNED PARENTHOOD, INC, for the use of a City-owned .35 acre tract of land improved with a 3,720 square foot free standing building located at 1823 E. 7th Street, for the purpose of operating a family planning clinic. The lease revenue is $1 annually.

Yes, you read that right. Since 1972, the City has leased a building at the corner of 7th & Chicon to Planned Parenthood (PP). The rate is $1/year. The building dates from 1940 and maintenance is paid by PP.

In addition to the $1 annual rate for PP, they pay $400 per fetus for "termination services". The City does this to save our society from the cost of un-wanted poor children. They do it with your tax dollars, and also demand that "caution signs" be placed on "non-terminal" family planning service providers. If you don't provide "comprehensive family planning", then the public must be warned about you. Are you catching on to the trend?

Friend, please pay the Austin City Council a visit this Thursday.

Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010, 9:55 AM
George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center
1165 Angelina St., Austin, Texas

Come Early & Stay Late

Ryan Rush Show for Friday Juneteenth on KLGO

Let's GO! Let's GO! Let's GO! It is time to celebrate Juneteenth in Texas!

The City of Round Rock and "The Voice" have big plans for the weekend. It is time to celebrate "Juneteenth", a uniquely Texas event, that is spreading across the nation. Pamela Cotton, of The Voice in Round Rock will tell us about their big events.

You can join the conversation, as we discuss Juneteenth, Emancipation in Texas, William Wilberforce, the NBA Finals, and church-run day care on the Ryan Rush Show, Friday June 18th. Listen Live on 99.3 FM in Austin, the internet at www.klgo.net, or use the Radiolicious iPhone App. Call in with your comments or questions: (512) 637-9673 (WORD) or (888) 960-9673.

Here are some links to consider:

Juneteenth Celebration Begins Friday
Juneteenth Marks a Milestone in History
About The Voice

Panel refuses to loosen church-run day care rules
God Betrayed

Ryan Rush Show for Friday Feb 5th on KLGO

Ryan Rush Show for Friday Feb 5th on KLGO

Listen Live on the internet at http://www.klgo.net/ or using the Radiolicious iPhone App
Call in with your comments or questions: (512) 637-9673 (WORD) or (888) 960-9673.

Rush Limbaugh Thanks God for Obama failures and MA win

“Not that God had anything to do with it.”

Question: Does God have anything to do with Obama’s success or failure?
Watch Rush Limbaugh on Fox & Friends (interviewed over weekend of 1/30/10)
State of Obama Interview starts at 4:30 >>

“The fact that [Obama’s] agenda has totally failed this year is the best thing that could have happened to this country. I thank God every day; that this thing is going down the tubes; that the Massachusetts election happened; not that God had anything to do with it. That's the person I thank.”

God & the Grid Iron:

Question: Is the US church too consumed by football?

New Hope Baptist Church in East Orange, NJ combines God & Grid Iron brining more men & boys to church

Read Story on WCBS TV >>

Read Story by Baptist Standard

2009 NFL Seanson Highest Viewed in 20 years

Question: Did the slow economy cause an increase in NFL viewership?

Question: Who is your Super Bowl Pick?

This writer is pulling for the New Orleans Saints to Win Super Bowl XLIV. First, there is the Austin connection. Drew Brees is a graduate of West Lake High School. The city of Austin in general is rooting for him. Second, this game is about more than the team or any one star player. It is about the city of New Orleans. The Saints are playing for their city. Their victory is a victory for a city in recovery. Third, and most importantly, the Saints are a balanced team. They have many great players on both sides of the ball. While Bush and Brees certainly stand out, they do not detract from the remainder of the team. We could also talk about Coach Payton, stats, etc …
Suffice it to say, Austin, Texas is generally rooting for the Saints. I’ll take this one chance at joining the “keep Austin weird” crowd.

German Home School Family Gets Asylum in US

Question: Do you support Asylum for German Home School Families?

Question: Are you concerned for students in Public Schools?

Light Dawns for Unborn Poor in Austin

Some time around 1974 the City of Austin began turning out the lights on the unborn poor. Tonight the light shines a bit brighter for them. Most would count tonight a great loss. I count it as the small step toward shining the light on a dark part of Austin in need of more exposure.

This past October we became aware of expiring "termination service" contracts between the Travis County Health District (TCHD) and local Austin abortion providers. Thanks to people like Dina Meyer and Dr. Joe Pojman of Texas Alliance for Life the vote on those contracts was pushed out to November. Additional light and pressure was applied and the decision was put off again. Finally, tonight the board voted.

Large complaints could be lobbied over the stacked deck of cards the TCHD staff dealt out tonight at the public hearing. The deception surrounding this issue is astounding. Rather, let's focus on the positive. Railroad Commissioner, Victor Carrillo, spoke boldly on behalf of the unborn poor. TCHD board member Clarke Heidrick publicly acknowledged the deception associated with the presentation and hearings on the 2004 contract accepted from the City of Austin. He also expressed concerns over the counseling offered by money driven abortion providers. Another member offered an amendment to fund abortion alternatives to the tune of $450,000. Much light as been shed on the situation, and faithful followers of Christ have been awaken to this issue.

The Austin community has come together to fight this battle, and we have only just begun. Texas Alliance for Life, the Catholic Diosese of Austin, the Austin Pregnancy Resource Center, Austin Coalition for Life, Free Market Foundation, the Austin Area Pastor Council and many taxpaying citizens have united to bring an end to "termination services" funded by Travis County property taxes.

Ultimately we know that being born poor is much better than being killed in the womb. Ultimately we know that good triumphs over evil, mercy triumphs over judgement, and life wins out over death. We will persist. We will stay in this battle to give light to the unborn poor. We will remain faithful to the end.

Pray for the unborn poor tonight and tomorrow and in the days and nights following. Pray, talk to others, and attend the TCHD meetings until the full light of dawn shines for the most vulnerable among us ... the unborn poor.

Brent Bullock, Minister

City of Austin Termination Services

I hope that title stirs your imagination. There are all kinds of services provided by the City of Austin. Most of them are legitimate for a civil community. Yet, we’ve recently come to realize that some of the “services” provided by the City of Austin are more like a hit man contract from the City of Corruption, Chicago.

Termination services “required” by the City of Austin were picked up by the Travis County Healthcare District (TCHD) in 2005. We’re talking about pregnancy termination services. We’re talking about abortion; the termination of innocent human life. And we’re talking to the tune of $450,000 per year.

Actual expenses for “termination services” paid by TCHD from Oct 2008 - Sep 2009 were $282,313. While I am grateful it wasn’t $450,000, it does represent over 600 aborted human babies. Travis County had 3,748 abortions and 16,152 live births in 2006.

TCHD is providing free “termination services” to low income women that qualify for the Medical Assistance Program (MAP) or State of Texas Medicaid. Your Travis County property tax payments fund these abhorrent termination services. With the City of Austin contract expiring, we have a great opportunity to terminate taxpayer funded ”termination services”.

Express your viewpoint an the TCHD public hearing on Thursday, Dec 10th.

Related News Stories & Blogs:
Notice: the stories below contain various viewpoints

Property Taxes Funds Abortions

by Fox news Austin, Wednesday, 02 Dec 2009

www.myfoxaustin.com

For the past several years property taxes n Travis County have been funding abortions through the Travis County Health Care District. Some taxpayers, including the Catholic Diocese of Austin, want the practice to stop. Finish reading this story >>

$450,000 Taxpayer Dollars for Abortions & Planned Parenthood in Travis County?

by Free Market Foundation, Wednesday, December 2, 2009

www.FreeMarket.org

Action Item! Update! A vote will come next Thursday, December 10! Call now to stop this! Email us if you can come testify against this proposal next week!

The Travis County Health District will meet next week, Thursday, December 10th to have a public hearing, discuss and vote on $450,000 of taxpayer dollars to pay for abortions. We also have reason to believe that Planned Parenthood will be seeking a portion of this money. Finish reading this story >>

Austin Texas' Travis County to Consider Spending $450K on Abortions at Meeting

by Steven Ertelt, LifeNews.com Editor, November 30, 2009

www.LifeNews.com

Austin, TX (LifeNews.com) -- Travis County officials in Austin, Texas are set to discuss, at a December 10 meeting, whether or not they will spend $450,000 to directly pay for abortions. The county has paid for abortions in prior budgets and the Texas Alliance for Life pro-life organization hopes to stop officials this time around. Finish reading this story >>

The State of Abortion in Travis County

by Anna Russo, Daily Texan Columnist, Wednesday, November 18, 2009

www.DailyTexanOnline.com

In the shadow of the national buzz over women's reproductive choices, Austin has its own reproductive battle to fight. In the last month, the Travis County Healthcare District board meetings have been fraught with controversy over abortion. Finish reading this story >>

Health district considering renewal of contracts with abortion providers

At meeting, citizens urge district board not to continue using tax money to support clinics.

By Mary Ann Roser, AMERICAN-STATESMAN, Friday, October 23, 2009

www.Statesman.com

The Travis County Healthcare District board is considering renewing two contracts with organizations that perform abortions, its first public tussle with the controversial issue. Finish reading this story >>

FACT SHEET on Travis County Health District (TCHD) Taxpayer Funded Abortion

In 2005 the Travis County Health District accepted assignment of a 2004 agreement between the City of Austin and Whole Woman’s Health of Austin for “termination services”.

The 2004 City of Austin Pregnancy Termination Contract:

• Provides elective abortions to healthy low-income women (MAP or Medicaid).
  o States, “the City has a requirement for a licensed facility to provide pregnancy termination services to women enrolled in the Medical Assistance Program (MAP) or the State of Texas Medicaid program”.
• Limits abortions to the first 13 weeks based on gestational age.
• Specifies exact charges for “termination services”.
• Specifies $450,000 payable to three abortion providers. The fifth year contract term, Dec. 2008 extension, was not to exceed $787,053.

TCHD has a new contract proposal with “women’s services” providers who perform abortions.

• THCD is considering a $450,000 contract proposal.
• Actual expenses for the expired contract from 10/1/08 – 9/30/09 were $283,313. (1)
• $450,000 of taxpayer money could fund over 1,000 abortions. (2)

Travis County reported 3,675 “induced terminations” (abortions) in 2007. (3)

• In 2006 Travis County had 3,748 abortions and 16,152 live births (TDHS).
• Only 216 of 77,881 abortions performed in Texas during 2007 were NOT associated with common elective abortion procedures. (4)

A recent Gallup Poll on abortion among U.S. Citizens finds:

• More citizens now describe themselves as “pro-life”. (5)
• Fifty-seven percent say abortion should only be legal in certain circumstances. (5)

Fifty-nine percent of Protestant Christians describe themselves as “pro-life”. (6)

End Notes:
1) THCD Board package for 11-12-09, http://www.traviscountyhd.org/2009_meeting_agendas_and_info_packets.html
2) Texas Alliance for Life – October 2009 (www.texasallianceforlife.org)
3) http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/CHS/VSTAT/vs07/t34.shtm
4) Intra-Uterine, Sharp Curettage (D&C), Hysterectomy and other/not stated
5) http://www.gallup.com/poll/122033/U.S.-Abortion-Attitudes-Closely-Divided.aspx
6) http://www.gallup.com/poll/118399/More-Americans-Pro-Life-Than-Pro-Choice-First-Time.aspx

Property Rights & Appraisal Reform for Texas?

Texas Constitutional Amendment Election
Official Ballot Language and Order for the Nov.3, 2009

Read the House Research Report >>

Proposition 1 - HJR 132
"The constitutional amendment authorizing the financing, including through tax increment financing, of the acquisition by municipalities and counties of buffer areas or open spaces adjacent to a military installation for the prevention of encroachment or for the construction of roadways, utilities, or other infrastructure to protect or promote the mission of the military installation."

Proposition 2 - HJR 36-1
"The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the ad valorem taxation of a residence homestead solely on the basis of the property's value as a residence homestead."

Proposition 3 - HRJ 36-3
"The constitutional amendment providing for uniform standards and procedures for the appraisal of property for ad valorem tax purposes."

Proposition 4 - HJR 14-2
"The constitutional amendment establishing the national research university fund to enable emerging research universities in this state to achieve national prominence as major research universities and transferring the balance of the higher education fund to the national research university fund."

Proposition 5 - HJR 36-2
"The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to authorize a single board of equalization for two or more adjoining appraisal entities that elect to provide for consolidated equalizations."

Proposition 6 - HJR 116
"The constitutional amendment authorizing the Veterans' Land Board to issue general obligation bonds in amounts equal to or less than amounts previously authorized."

Proposition 7 - HJR 127
"The constitutional amendment to allow an officer or enlisted member of the Texas State Guard or other state militia or military force to hold other civil offices."

Proposition 8 - HJR 7
"The constitutional amendment authorizing the state to contribute money, property, and other resources for the establishment, maintenance, and operation of veterans hospitals in this state."

Proposition 9 - HJR 102
"The constitutional amendment to protect the right of the public, individually and collectively, to access and use the public beaches bordering the seaward shore of the Gulf of Mexico."

Proposition 10 - HJR 85
"The constitutional amendment to provide that elected members of the governing boards of emergency services districts may serve terms not to exceed four years."

Proposition 11 - HJR 14-1
"The constitutional amendment to prohibit the taking, damaging, or destroying of private property for public use unless the action is for the ownership, use, and enjoyment of the property by the State, a political subdivision of the State, the public at large, or entities granted the power of eminent domain under law or for the elimination of urban blight on a particular parcel of property, but not for certain economic development or enhancement of tax revenue purposes, and to limit the legislature's authority to grant the power of eminent domain to an entity."

Read the House Research Report >>

Coalition Calls for a Renewed Focus on Western Civilization and Ethics Coursework in Texas Colleges and Universities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Bill Noble
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 512-474-2005 Office

Coalition Calls for a Renewed Focus on Western Civilization and Ethics Coursework in Texas Colleges and Universities Asks lawmakers to study the value of fostering greater civic knowledge

AUSTIN – As classes begin today at the University of Texas at Austin and other institutions around the state, a new coalition has launched an effort to enhance the quality of higher education in Texas. Responding to a diminishing emphasis on Western civilization coursework in Texas and elsewhere, the Coalition for American Traditions and Ethics (CATE) is encouraging Texas colleges and universities to develop coursework and programs that give students a strong background in American ideals, institutions, and traditions.

“There is an increasing demand for an emphasis on the fundamental values and principles of our country,” said Bill Noble, spokesman for CATE Texas. “We will work with lawmakers and other interested parties to achieve our goal to provide Texas college and university students a solid grounding in civic responsibility and ethical character.”

The coalition believes that Texas colleges and universities will have an opportunity to attract new students and professors and to stand out on the national level by establishing and developing these programs. Students will benefit from the skills they learn as employers increasingly seek graduates with a comprehensive education who also demonstrate civic responsibility and ethical behavior.

“Coursework that captures American ideals, institutions and traditions from the Greek and Roman classics to the original documents of our country’s founding helps to develop a student’s critical thinking skills and makes them – and our state – more competitive in today’s global economy,” said Bill Hammond, president of the Texas Association of Business. “More importantly, thorough exposure to coursework exploring moral questions and the founding principles of our great country serves to prepare students to face the myriad of ethical challenges that arise in their day-to-day lives.”

In addition to encouraging Texas colleges and universities to create coursework and programs focusing on Western civilization and American traditions, the coalition is asking lawmakers to study the value and benefits of such coursework and programs and to determine the most appropriate structure for facilitating these programs on university campuses.

“We want all interested parties to have an opportunity to present their thoughts and ideas to lawmakers during an interim study of the issue,” said Noble. “We believe there can be strong agreement from across the political spectrum to the value and benefits of strengthening university students’ knowledge of the ideas and ethical principles that have contributed to the foundation of our country.”

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The Coalition for American Traditions and Ethics in Texas (CATE) is a broad-based coalition including university faculty, civic leaders, students and employers united in an effort to promote the establishment of coursework and programs studying Western civilization and American traditions to foster the development of ethical character and civic responsibility among Texas college and university students. On the web at www.HigherEduCATE.org.

Encore Broadcast: Patriotism Now

Well ... apparently we have struck a cord. Today is a new day. Today, Conservatives are coming out of the closet. They are taking time away from the workplace, their businesses, and their homes to stand-up against the Socialist/Marxist non-sense being spewed out of Washington DC.

Friends, our Rights and Liberties are the gift of God, and no Atheist, Pluralist, Socialist, or Marxist will take that away. We will stand, and we will do it without the prompting of any political party. We will do it, because we love God, family and freedom!

You do not want to miss this Encore Broadcast of Patriotism Now. On July 19th George Scaggs of the Central Texas 9-12 Project and Don Bebee of Patriots Synonymous were on the Prolitical Hope Radio Show. Based on positive listener feedback, we are re-playing our Patriotism Now show this weekend. Invite your friends and neighbors hear the heart of two true patriots, George Scaggs & Don Bebee!

Listen to Political Hope every Sunday at 4pm and call us with your comments or questions. The call in numbers are ... (512) 637-9673 (WORD) - or - (888) 860-9673

Call the Political Hope Radio Show to voice your opinion every Sunday at 4 pm CDT. You can hear us on The Word 98.5 & 99.3 KLGO FM Radio in Austin, or listen to live streaming on-line ... www.theword993.com

God Save the U.S.A.

America's Darkest Hour - Forced Sterilization

Do you think the earth is over-populated? Should we control birth rates or de-populate parts of America or the world? Read the stories below, and call the Political Hope Radio Show this Sunday at 4 PM CDT to voice your opinion...

888.860.9673 or 512-637-WORD(9673)

Tertullian: Famine and War Prevent Overpopulation
Source: www.wikipedia.com - eugencis
Tertullian, an early Christian author (ca AD 160-220), was one of the first to describe famine and war as factors that can prevent overpopulation.[9] He wrote: "The strongest witness is the vast population of the earth to which we are a burden and she scarcely can provide for our needs; as our demands grow greater, our complaints against Nature's inadequacy are heard by all. The scourges of pestilence, famine, wars and earthquakes have come to be regarded as a blessing to overcrowded nations, since they serve to prune away the luxuriant growth of the human race."[10]

Virtual Exhibit of U.S. Eugenics

Population Control—Real Costs, Illusory Benefits.
Source: www.pop.org, Steven Mosher
The first population bomber of the modern age was, by profession at least, ill-suited to the task. The Rev. Thomas Malthus, Anglican clergyman, predicted in 1798 that there would be standing room only on this earth by the Year of Our Lord, 1890.

Obama science czar brings a potentially radical agenda to a ballooning science budget Source: www.worldmag.org, Emily Belz, August 2009
WASHINGTON—Forced abortions and sterilization are generally practices eschewed by all but the most radical scientists—but President Obama's science czar, John Holdren, called them constitutional in a 1977 textbook he co-authored with Paul and Anne Ehrlich.

Population control ‘a weapon of the West’
Source: www.thejakartapost.com, Andra Wisnu , Mon, 07/27/2009
Speakers at a conference for young Indonesian Muslims Friday, urged the audience to denounce birth control methods such as condoms and the government’s family planning program, claiming such measures were part of a conspiracy to weaken the country. At Ragunan Sports Center in South Jakarta, speakers at the conference titled, “Young Muslims, save Indonesia with Sharia and the Caliphate” asked the young attendants to reject contraception based on the rationale that reducing the population would weaken the country and draw it further into the conspiracy plans of the West.

Obama Staffer Speaks at Planned Parenthood Event, Urges Pro-Abortion Lobbying
Source: www.LifeNews.com, Steven Ertelt, July 23, 2009
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A top official with the administration of pro-abortion President Barack Obama spoke to gathering of Planned Parenthood activists last week. There, she promised leaders of the abortion business that Obama is a pro-abortion president and urged them to continue their pro-abortion lobbying efforts.

Obama's science czar's ideas 'really scary'
Source: www.OneNewsNow.com - Pete Chagnon - 7/24/2009
Forced abortions, mandatory sterilization, global governance -- these are just some of the ideas Obama's science advisor has supported in the past. According to a Fox News article, John Holdren -- President Obama's "science czar" -- has espoused the need for forced abortions, sterilizations, and the creation of a "Planetary Regime" that would oversee population levels and protect the planet. The ideas are contained in a book he coauthored in 1977 entitled Ecoscience: Population, Resources, Environment.

Obama Science Advisor Denies He Backs Forced Abortion, Population Control
Source: www.LifeNews.com, Steven Ertelt, July 21, 2009
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The office of John Holdren, whom Obama appointed to become Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, is denying charges that Holdren backs forced abortions. Holdren has been accused of backing population control given comments that appear in a book he co-wrote.

Italy Resolution Condemns Abortion for Population Control
Source: www.politicsdaily.com, Elizabeth Lev, 07/23/0916
ROME -- Italy has long been an acknowledged world leader in fashion and food, but rarely in its tri-millennial history has it stood as a beacon of political acumen. Yet last week, the same soil that gave us Machiavelli seemed to take the lead in showing the world how to seriously commit to reducing abortions.

Population control can benefit all in the country: Health Minister Azad
Source: www.sindhtoday.net, July 21st, 2009
New Delhi (ANI): The World Population Day was recently marked across the globe on July 11. But for a country like India, the day held major significance as it faces a threat of population explosion in the present time.

Investigation Shows Threats, Restrictions Impose Severe Obstacles for Abortion Providers, Women Seeking Abortions
Center for Reproductive Rights Urges Governments, Public, Medical Community to Support Abortion Providers as Human Rights Defenders
Source: http://news.prnewswire.com, July 22, 2009
Aggressive harassment, discriminatory legal restrictions and serious stigma are reducing the number of abortion providers and making abortions more difficult for women to obtain, according to a report released today by the Center for Reproductive Rights, a leading reproductive rights advocacy group.

Obama’s Science Adviser Called for ‘Zero Economic Growth’
Source: www.cnsnews.com, Christopher Neefus, Friday, July 31, 2009
1977 textbook "Ecoscience" by John Holdren and Paul R. and Anne H. Ehrlich(CNSNews.com) – At a time when it was popular among environmentalists to talk about capping pollutants, John Holdren was writing about placing “caps” on the U.S. economy itself--and working toward “zero economic growth.”

Low estimate? China reports 13 million annual abortions
Source: www.bpnews.net Michael Foust Jul 30, 2009
WASHINGTON (BP)--China released statistics Thursday showing there are at least 13 million abortions a year in the country, a sobering number that U.S. experts say likely is a low estimate and a direct result of the country's one-child policy that often includes forced abortions.

Too many people - Public Forum Letter
Source: www.sltrib.com, 07/30/2009
In her farewell column, Rebecca Walsh fired a salvo at the leadership of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, encouraging the church to embrace smaller families ("Leaving the place I love," Tribune , July 11). I couldn't agree more. My environmental consciousness was born in the zero population growth movement of the '70s, and I still consider human overpopulation the most basic of all environmental problems.

The Firing Line: 07/31/09
Source: www.dailytexasn.org, Daniel Earnest, Friday, July 31, 2009
I find it amusing that Lingwall was so quick to defend Planned Parenthood’s illegality in the Lila Rose incident as simply exhibiting “loyalty to doctor-patient confidentiality.” Rather than defending misconduct, maybe Lingwall should spend more time researching the roots of Planned Parenthood and its founder Margaret Sanger.

Abortion, Eugenics and the Meaning of Margaret Sanger
Source: www.politicsdaily.com, Carl M. Cannon, 07/22/09
There is a disquieting reason Ruth Bader Ginsburg's defenders have been denying, however implausibly, the clear meaning of the Supreme Court justice's recent remarks about the history of abortion law, and that reason is this: Historically, eugenics has always been a significant component of the intellectual underpinnings – and political impetus – of the movement to legalize abortion.

How do you define True Patriotism?

LISTENER QUESTIONS & SHOW TOPIC RELATED STORIES for July 19, 2009

• Does true Patriotism require civic involvement?
• Is criticizing Congress or the President un-patriotic?
• Is Patriotism giving aid to those in need
  (i.e. Palestine, per reader letter in San Bernardino Sun)
  
• Bombshell: Orders revoked for soldier challenging prez
• Pentagon orders soldier fired for challenging prez
• Senator Cronkite

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Fighting Obesity with Obesity

You've heard it a thousand times, "You can't fight fire with fire". Apparently House Democrats and President Obama think they are Red Adair.

While Red proved there is at least one circumstance where the old cliche comes up short, I wonder if the Dems are considering the explosive and damaging consequences of his procedure. When Red used fire to put out fires, he literally blew the fire up to extinguish it.

Maybe this is what Democrats desire. It is certainly plausible that they will destroy the country and some number of people with their obese health care proposal. Have you seen the massive chart of bureaucratic paper pushing they invision to solve the inflamed health care crisis?

The Democrats' socialistic Health-Care Reform proposal fights obesity with obesity. While Americans are increasingly inflamed by bloated diets, a lack of exercise and other behavioral risks, the Democrats want to increase the size of government to fight the problem. The problem is not a lack of government programs. The problem is a lack of American's that are responsible for their own health. The problem is Americans that are increasingly dependent on entitlements, rather than their own good choices. The problem is a nation that is already dependent upon government, corporate, and institutional health subsidies.

No one can own your health for you. It is your responsibility. If you want the liberty to eat want you want; if you want the freedom to abort your own child and get in bed with whatever diseases you choose, DON'T ASK ME TO PAY FOR IT! Health is your choice and your responsibility. Adding a more obeseity to an already obese U.S. government and U.S. population will only create a greater explosion! If you want to fix the health care crisis in American, remove the bloated government regulations that are in the way, and let the people have liberty!

God Save the U.S.A.

Photo by Peter Dejong, April 1991

See Behavioral Health Risk Factors on http://www.cdc.gov/brfss/index.htm

Patriotism Now in the Spirit of 1776

You will not believe the audacity of these folks. I pray it inspires you. A new era of Patriotism has dawned in America. While we were not previously lacking for political action groups, we were lacking for people in those groups. Now the number of groups, number of citizens involved, and the frustration level of Americans in rising exponentially.

Oh yes, we are a persistent people. We are a hard-working, industrious bunch, and we don't back down from what is right and true. A new day has dawned on these Sacred Shores. We will stand for justice, righteousness, and liberty. We will celebrate Patriotism Now in the Spirit of 1776. We will re-unite with the values and principles of 9-12-2001 and July Forth of 1776!

You're going to love our guests this week. These are common men that love America, and they have paused to render aid to our nation. They are willingly sacrificing their time, talent, and treasure to defend the liberties granted by the Hand of the Almighty to We The People.

George Scaggs is a leader with the Central Texas 9-12 Project, and Don Bebee is the Founder of Patriots Synonymous. Don had the audacity to transform the U.S. Presidential Seal into the Seal of We The People of the United States of America. You do not want to miss this show.

Listen to Political Hope every Sunday at 4pm and call us with your comments or questions.

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Next Week: July 27, 2009 - Flushing Long Island Quakers - First Anniversary Edition with Jerald Finney & Pastor David Newsome

Flushing Long Island Quakers

American History never ceases to amaze me. Pastor Bill Hart of Austin recently shared a bit of history behind a Signer of the Declaration of Independence, John Hart. John Hart descended from Edward Hart, the City Clerk of Flushing, New York in the year 1657.

It seams the Quakers of 1657 were offensive to the Reform Dutch Church of the day. While the powers that be took exception to actions of the Quakers and arrested them. The locals failed to find fault in these Men of God.

Ed Hart drafted and signed the Flushing Remonstrance in protest to the authorities. This act cost him his job and time in jail. Hart and others were punished for their convictions with jail-time, banishment, and/or other penalties.

Experts assert the Flushing Remonstrance is directly connected to the First Freedom listed in the Bill of Rights. The Flushing Remonstrance was commemorated with a Religious Freedom postage stamp on December 27, 1957.

The modern day equivalent of persecutors inside the Reform Dutch Church is the ACLU, along side of the AU and the Freedom From Religion bunch. These so called civil liberty lovers hate the public actions evangelical protestants. They hate it when evangelicals prayer in public, especially in the Name of Jesus. They hate it when the Biblical teachings on sin are espoused. They hate it when the little children are taught the Christian religion, and they hate it when schools have the audacity to prayer. The ACLU believes attempts to minimize evangelicals as quacks. And the ACLU would love flushing the quacks off Long Island and the remainder of the continent.

The battle over Religious Liberty in American, the battle for the very soul of a nation, rages yet today. Join us on Sunday, July 25th for the First Anniversary of the Political Hope Radio Show with our first ever guest, Jerald Finney, and Pastor David Newsome. Jerald is a Christian Lawyer and author of the book, God Betrayed. David is Pastor of Cornerstone Christian Fellowship in Temple and led the call for prayer when the U.S. Supreme Court told Santa Fe ISD to stop.

God Save the U.S.A.

Red Pill? Blue Pill?

"You take the blue pill, the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill, you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes."

Congressman Henry Waxman only offers blue pills, and you must swallow quickly. Representative Joe Barton is begging for time to peruse the Healthcare Reform Act of 2009. House Democrats plan to introduce and pass a bill impacting more than 20% of the U.S. G.D.P., while you’re still dreaming about how the wonders MJ.

I echo Representative Barton's call, "It is time to flood the Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121". The Democrats and President Obama’s administration apparently misunderstand our vocabulary. This time the word is transparency. While most consider government transparency to imply visibility; Obama apparently was thinking of invisibility while speaking his campaign promises. Obama, Waxman, and company do not want you or the U.S. House to see the blue pill of panacea they are about to ram down America’s throat.

Socialized medicine is coming to America unless you can quickly find the red pill. Taking the red pill is equivalent to swallowing the harsh reality that you are the biggest contributor to health care costs. Many Americans are choosing risky health behaviors, and that is choking our health care system. Join Arlene Wohlgemuth and me for the Political Hope Radio Show this Sunday as we discuss Behavioral Health Risks and propose alternatives to a Universal Healthcare System.

Arlene is a Senior Fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation Center for Health Care Policy. She served in the 74th - 78th Texas Legislatures for District 58 (Burleson). Ms. Wohlgemuth authored HB 2292 (78th) , the sweeping reform of Health and Human Services which improved service delivery for the recipients, saving taxpayers more than $3.7B during its first five years. The reforms consolidated twelve agencies into five, and represented the largest government reform bill ever passed in the state.

I love those Red Pills take bring Government Reform...

God Save the U.S.A.

Reminder to Nominate Your Favorite Guest/Topic

Our first show was on July 27, 2008 with Jerald Finey & Stephen Reeves. Since then we've had a whole host of great guests and topics. Some of the favorites thus far are Rob Hurlburt, Pat Dixon, and Representative Dan Gattis.

View the full list at www.politicalhope.com/program and post your nomination on the blog or reply via email. Please submit your nomination for favorite topic or guest by the end of Thursday, July 9th.

God Save the U.S.A.

If My People ...

We speak the verse often. This coming Sunday is your opportunity to truly apply it.

If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. - 2 Chronicles 7:14 NIV

Break it down with me ...

• If my people ... who are called by my name, and
• If my people ... will humble themselves, and
• If my people ... will pray, and
• If my people ... will seek my face, and
• If my people ... will turn from their wicked ways ... then ...
• I will hear from heaven, and
• I will forgive their sin, and
• I will heal their land.

That is the Word of The Lord. That is His promise. It is not an unconditional promise. His hearing, His Healing and His Forgiveness must be preceded by true repentance. Do you honestly believe those that do not repent will be saved? Do you think we can continue in the ways of man and the ways of the world, and receive His blessing? Do you think America will be healed, if she stays on the same moral trajectory and continues to distance herself from the Lord?

I cannot exclaim loud enough or far enough how urgently important it is for America to REPENT! It's the Call 2 Fall. Join me Sunday at 4 pm live via internet or 99.3 FM Radio in Austin. Pastor Kermitt Bell of Glad Tidings and Mark Williamson of Federal Intercessors are my guests as we call Austin, Texas, USA to fall before the Lord. It is time to turn from our wicked ways, and receive the Righteousness that comes from God through faith in Christ.

Listen to Political Hope this Sunday at 4pm and call us with your prayer of repentance.

Also, please post your favorite show topic or guest on our blog, or reply via email. We need your input as we come up on our one year anniversary! Past show titles and recordings are available at www.politicalhope.com/program.

God Save the U.S.A.