The Eye Of The Tiger
Aug 18, 2015 General
It pains me to write this because by doing so it once again forces me to look into the eyes of evil, into the dark void that makes up some of the vilest people in the world, those who would hurt children.
The Edgewood (MD) Tigers (formerly the Steelers) is a youth football program that has about 300 youngsters who play in the various age groups. It also consists of youngsters who are part the cheer squads. These youngsters participate in a program that teaches them responsibility, teamwork, community service (they do some of the work on their fields and equipment) and it helps them to remain focused and stay out of trouble.
As we all know, trouble is around every corner tempting our youth.
My oldest grandson plays for one of the teams and I have been to practice and game alike (though not as many as I would like) and I have seen a group of boys work together to form a team. I have seen them experience victory and defeat alike and handle both with class. I have seen boys who give 150% regardless of the score or their season record and a cheer squad that is as enthusiastic when they are losing as it is when they are winning.
I have seen a program that consists of parent volunteers who give of themselves to give their children something they can participate in and be proud of.
It looks like this groups of parents and children will have to overcome adversity off the field as they have all been the victims of cruelty that is hard to comprehend.
Last weekend (sometime Friday I believe) some person or persons **broke into the containers where the teams store their equipment and stole brand new pads and footballs as well as other items. What was not taken was set on fire and destroyed. Then to add insult to injury they used the paint that is for the field and painted all over the bleachers and containers.
What possesses someone to do this and what possesses them to do this to children?
[note]**IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION ABOUT WHO DID THIS PLEASE CALL THE HARFORD COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT AT 410-612-1717[/note]
To be sure, none of the children were physically harmed but they were harmed nonetheless. How do you answer the question; “what did we ever do to anyone to make them do this?”
You all did nothing to anyone kids.
The unfortunate reality is that you are learning another life lesson and that is there are some bad people in this world. I’m sure you knew that but now you see it firsthand.
They have no regard for you or anyone else. They are morally bankrupt and lack decency and there is no excuse for what they did.
There is however, another important life lesson for all of you in this program. You will have choices in your lives and what you decide to do will define you. As you go through life remember what happened here and strive to make good choices. Remember that the things you do can affect others so do things that have a positive effect.
Also remember the outpouring of support from those who are contributing and working to get your program back on track. When you get older remember the help you got and pay that forward by helping others when they are in need.
Folks, the football season starts for these kids on 29 August. There is insurance but it is unlikely that will all be settled quickly. The team has established a Go Fund Me account and is looking for donations to help them over the hump.
If you are able to help I know the team would appreciate it. If you can’t help financially the team could sure use your prayers. I know they would appreciate that just as much.
Cave canem!
Never surrender, never submit.
Tags: edgewood tigers, fundraiser, help, vandalism
Don’t Forget Them When They Come Home
Jan 9, 2012 Political
Many of our veterans will have hardship when they return from doing what our country asked of them. Unfortunately, many veterans don’t know where to go for information. The Department of Veteran’s Affairs has set up Make the Connection:
Make The Connection is an organization connecting veterans and their friends and family members with information, resources and solutions to issues affecting their health, well-being and everyday lives.
If you are a veteran, know veterans or have veterans in your family please visit, or have them visit, Make the Connection.
God bless the brave mean and women and let us hold firm to our commitment to them and the VA is leading the way.
Cave canem!
Never surrender, never submit.
Send In The Clown
Dec 10, 2010 Political
Barack Obama is having a hard time selling the tax rate extension bill that is being worked on because all during the campaign he promised to roll back the rates on the wealthiest Americans. He made that promise dozens of times and his base took him at his word (fools) so they are quite upset that Obama has gone back on what he promised.
Obama called in Bill Clinton to help with the hard sell on the tax rate extension. Notice I did not write tax cut because there are no tax cuts, only a tax increase. While tax rates will remain the same (not cut) the tax on estates will rise 35% which is a sin. People pay taxes on the money they earn all their lives and then when they die the government taxes the money again as it is passed to heirs. A blatant assault on people.
I would say that Obama called in the cavalry but Clinton dodged the draft and Obama never served so if they saw a bunch of men in cavalry uniforms riding on horses they would think it was a remake of Brokeback Mountain. No, Obama called in the clown.
Clinton campaigned for his wife and he opposed a lot of what Obama said he would do if elected. Clinton and his wife were opposed to many of Obama’s ideas though they both think that the tax rates for the rich should increase. Democrats like to pay for things with other people’s money. Case in point, Hillary still has unpaid campaign debt two years removed from the election. She keeps sending out pleas for donations to retire the debt. They could write a check to retire the debt and never miss the money. Or, to take the tact of the liberals, they can afford it.
Clinton told fellow Democrats that this was a good deal and he told them that cutting Social Security taxes would stimulate job growth. Why is it that Democrats discuss the benefits of tax cuts like Republicans but fail to embrace that idea on a full time basis? For what its worth, I do not think it is smart to cut Social Security taxes.
The Democrats are touting this as a tax cut but it is not. It is an extension of the current rates that were cut a decade ago. If cutting the Social Security tax by 2% will stimulate job growth imagine what cutting the tax rates lower than they are now would do. They could cut the tax rates 2% across the board and cut corporate taxes in half and, provided they were not temporary measures, the jobs would begin to be created by those who actually create them.
This deal is a bad one and I hope the Democrats kill it. I think that Republicans gave up too much in order to pass the tax rate extension and they could have done much better. Remember, this is not a tax cut. It is only an extension of the current rates. If they expire there will be further economic downturn and a double dip recession. In order to stimulate growth the current rates need to be cut.
No society EVER taxed its way to prosperity.
As for the Bill Clintons of the world who think they do not pay enough in taxes, nothing is stopping them from paying more. This link is provided for those wealthy Americans who feel they do not pay enough in taxes and that higher taxes will pay off the debt. The link goes directly to the Treasury site dedicated to taking donations to retire the debt.
So Bill Clinton, Warren Buffet and all the other wealthy folks who think they should pay more should feel free to step up and put their money where their mouth is.
Of course, Clinton won’t write a check to pay off his wife’s campaign debt so what makes anyone think he actually wants to pay more to the government?
That clown wants others to pay more and that is why he wants tax rates for the wealthy to increase. He, like all truly wealthy people, will find a way to avoid paying the taxes.
The people who are only considered wealthy in the twisted minds of those in the Democrat party will end up paying more.
Of course, government could do what one innovative town has. Steal money from people.
Cave Canem!
Never surrender, never submit.
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From Kool-Aid To Cookies, Obama’s Magic Touch
Nov 28, 2008 Political
The Obama Kool-Aid is a potent concoction so strong that about 53% of the country tasted it and sold their souls to the devil in order to follow him down the path of destruction. Barack Obama is a smooth talker who could charm the rattles off a snake but he is inexperienced and his paper thin resume coupled with his Socialist desires spells trouble for the greatest country on Earth. His mantra of Change has been debunked as a myth by the old Clinton retreads he selected for his administration and he will soon break one promise after another. The left will not be happy with him (the right never was) and that is just fine. We need the total chaos of complete Democratic control to wake people up. Add the Socialism and those people will soon realize they are awakening from a nightmare.
Obama is ready to apply change to tackle the economy and he tells us to have no fear because “Help is on the way”. Ronald Reagan once said “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: ‘I’m from the government and I’m here to help.'”
So we should all be terrified because Obama is from the government and he is here to help, or so he says. Obama will hit the ground running when he takes office but his ideas on the economy are not new and they will not bring about any kind of rapid recovery. We are in for some dark and dismal days before things get better (and to be fair that would be true no matter who is president). The reality is, Obama brings with him ideas that have been tried unsuccessfully in the past. He will take us back to the days of Carter and double digit inflation. The selection of people who have been around the block more times than the Good Humor man shows us that he is looking to the past for solutions and that is not the “change we need.”
However, there is good economic news for at least one company because of Obama. A cafe in Iowa has been swamped for orders of cookies that Obama said he likes. Evidently, the Obama camp visited Baby Boomers Cafe in Des Moines and it was recently discovered that he (and his kids) like a certain cookie. It is now the Obama Cookie and people are ordering them by the dozens. It seems that the Kool-Aid magic extends to these cookies because they, like Obama, can cure the world. According to co-owner Rodney Maxfield:
“I think everybody just … thought, ‘Oh, great cookie, great president—the world is a happy place. Barack’s going to fix all the problems and if I have a bite of this cookie it’s going to make me feel good.'” Breitbart
The Jim Jones complex is evident. “Everyone just take a bite and you will feel better.” Don’t worry The Messiah and the cookie will make you feel good. There is nothing better than a cookie with a Kool-Aid chaser.
There is no word if the cookie has half white chocolate and half dark chocolate chips…
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Requesting Help For A Friend
Oct 4, 2008 General
My friend Kender has been on dialysis since he was a child. He has spend countless hours at dialysis centers and as a result he has missed much of the things those with normal kidney function take for granted. Kender was able to get a home dialysis machine and gained greater control over his life. He is involved in politics, the community, and he is writing a book.
Kender must take caution in how much he is compensated for any work he does because his medical benefits will be greatly reduced or stopped if he exceeds some arbitrary limit set by the government. Therefore, he lives on limited funds.
Recently Kender lost his place of residence and is working on getting another. In order to keep his independence he must have a place to live and transportation which he also lost as a result of his recent setback. I am asking that if you have a few dollars to spare, please consider making a donation via Pay Pal. If you do not have Pay Pal but would like to make a donation please send me a note via my contact form and we can work out a way for you to help. I know we can make a difference with small donations. Look what it has done for Obama.
Kender’s site is here and there is a Pay Pal button in the left sidebar. I have also put up a button and 100% of all donations will be sent to him.
I know times are tough and the government just spent 700 billion dollars of our money but if you can help it would be greatly appreciated. He has a great group of friends who are working to help him out. We have been partly successful and I think we can get him back on his feet but we sure could use your help.
Thanks and God Bless