I recently acquired a mint Blackberry Pearl 8120 for dirt cheap. I traded my old, beat up 8100 for a new one and a few dollars. Since I was given a good deal on the Blackberry, I decided I would sell it and buy the next one in the series. As one would expect, I listed my fancy Blackberry and waited patiently.

In 24 hours I have received almost 30 e-mails. Most deal with the Blackberry. Some would ask for pictures. Others would ask if I would ship to Nigeria or some far, far away place.

Around 10:00pm, I began receiving e-mails from another curious buyer. Here’s how our conversation transpired:

Jerry: Do you still have the 8120? – Thanks
Me: Yep.
Jerry: What is your bottom dollar?
Me: It looks less then a day old. $115 is my bottom dollar.
Jerry: Would you do $100.00?
Me: I could sell it on Ebay for $130 w/ the 4GB MicroSD card.
Jerry: All I have is $100.00

I already knew where this conversation was headed when the man asked what my “bottom dollar” was. I’ve heard every story which Craig’s List shoppers have to offer. Sad stories of homeless mothers requiring your laptop for $400 less then your asking price, starving orphans in need of your vehicle for free, $10,000 rewards for missing pets, etc… There’s really no end to the nonsense. Now, I can understand if someone is trying to haggle. However, in many cases, would-be buyers are selling high end merchandise themselves on Craig’s List and are merely running around trying to buy / sell in order to gain profit. This is where simple searching comes into play.

Out of habit, whenever I come across potential buyers, I do a search for their e-mail address and/or phone number on Craig’s List or Google. This often saves me time. as many scam artists use the same e-mail address over and over again. In this case, after doing a search on Google, I found this:

Now remember, this man claims “All I have is $100.00.” Alright then. Another 2-3 minutes of investigation reveals the following motorcycle:

So, here we are… a man is selling a $10,000 bike on Craig’s List. This same man wants to buy a new phone off of me for $100 rather then my asking price of $115. Something tells me that if a man can afford a $10,000 Harley Davidson, he can afford another $15. I.E.: he has more then $100.

After spending what seemed like for ever (4 minutes) researching, I sent Jerry the following reply: “Well, if you sold that 2006 1200 sportster custom of yours, I doubt $100 is all you have.”

Guess who hasn’t received a reply?

So yeah… People are funny. So, with all of this in mind, watch the videos below for an introduction on telephones.

It doesn’t matter if the person is white, black, or hispanic. Those that support Obama shout the same familiar word: “Change!” Often, whenever people ask who I voted for, they become upset when I tell them I didn’t vote for Obama. Their response is often: “Why?! Obama’s bringing change!” In most cases, when I ask these same people what specific “change” they’re looking for, they back up and change the subject. What exactly are these people looking for?

Political lies and rhetoric exist on both sides. No one can deny this. For those that are reading this and saying “Oh, you can tell he’s a republican or Bush lover!” you’ll be sorely mistaken. However, this is a different story altogether.

As if thousands of devoted democrats mindlessly chanting “Change!” weren’t bad enough, we’re now confronted with several mainstream issues which are supported with little to no thought. Example: universal health care. While corruption exists on both the insurance companies’ and doctors’ sides, nothing can justify this sort of control. Rather then applying simple regulations, Obama wants control. Our nation is in debt beyond our necks and yet somehow funding for this Obamacare will help our nation. People are desperate for health care. Desperation will promote support even if it involves a loss of freedom. Hey, what about the hundreds of insurance companies out there which will suffer greatly due to a cheaper government plan? But hey, it’s ok… Obama’s bringing CHANGE!

Scenario: Insurance companies go out of business due to the inability to compete with cheaper government sponsored health coverage. Countless jobs are lost. More and more people become dependent on the government for health care. At this point, due to the power given to the government, they have the ability to approve or deny coverage due to any reason they choose. Examples: A dishonorable discharge from any government branch, owed taxes, felonies, misdemeanors, political affiliations, religion, race, and so on. If the government is given the power – surely they’ll abuse it at some point.

I’m not O-K with granting the government the authority to choose whether or not I live. I’m not O-K with government sponsored abortions. I’m not O-K with mandatory counseling for the elderly. I’m not O-K with 1,000+ pages of a bill which NO ONE WILL READ!

But hey, Obama is bringing change!

I like the exteme responses to those which oppose Obamacare. Example: “Oh! So you think it’s o-k for people to suffer and die from stage 4 cancer and other diseases without the slightest bit of relief!?” Here comes a new chant: “You’re evil if you don’t support Obamacare!” and “Murderer! Murderer! Murderer!” Yeah, some of these people are nuts.

Despite opposition of Obamacare, even from their own party, Democrats continue to rally behind Obama. Much like the first bail out bill which went from 100-1,000+ pages with a different name, we find that “Obamacare” is now being repackaged and called “Kennedycare” in the media. The media has now transformed Kennedy into a political martyr of sorts for universal health care. Imagine this: people are now chanting “Vote for Kennedycare! Vote for Kennedycare! Vote for Kennedycare!” “He died for a cause he believed in!”

“We need change! We need change! We need change!
Bush is evil! Bush is evil! Bush is evil!
Carbon tax! Carbon tax! Carbon tax!
Doctors are evil! Doctors are evil! Doctors are evil!
Universal health coverage! Universal health coverage! Universal health coverage!
Obamacare! Obamacare! Obamacare!
Kennedycare! Kennedycare!

Global warming will end the world! Global warming will end the world! Global warming will end the world!
Obama will pay my bills! Obama will pay my bills! Obama will pay my bills!
Mercury is safe! Mercury is safe! Mercury is safe!
Vaccines! Vaccines! Vaccines!
Safe for pregnant women! Safe for pregnant women! Safe for pregnant women!
Swine flu pandemic! Swine flu pandemic! Swine flu pandemic!
Reform! Reform! Reform!
Obama is a savior! Obama is a savior! Obama is a savior!
Civilian military is ok! Civilian military is ok! Civilian military is ok!
CIA torture is ok! CIA torture is ok! CIA torture is ok!
More government equals safety! More government equals safety! More government equals safety!
Obama will bring change! Obama will bring change! Obama will bring change!
Bilderberg is ok! Bilderberg is ok! Bilderberg is ok!
Abortion isn’t murder! Abortion isn’t murder! Abortion isn’t murder!
Swine flu is coming! Swine flu is coming! Swine flu is coming!
We need the stimulus package! We need the stimulus package! We need the stimulus package!
It’s Bush’s fault we’re in debt! It’s Bush’s fault we’re in debt! It’s Bush’s fault we’re in debt!
Obama will bring change! Obama will bring change! Obama will bring change!
Change! Change! change!
RAAAAAAH!”

Fact: “something that actually exists; reality; truth:”
Fiction: “something feigned, invented, or imagined; a made-up story:”

Fact vs Fiction: It’s not a hard concept, really. Despite the simplicity, many find it necessary to substitute one for the other. Whether it’s Fox News and their “experts” claiming mercury is safe in vaccines, Gerd Leipold’s falsified global warming figures, or even the blogosphere community, many find it necessary to justify their lies in order to fulfill their own agenda. Perhaps their hypocrisy is fueled by greed. Or maybe, pride becomes suitable kindling. In any case, debates arise over so-called facts and as always, these debates follow a downward spiral. Often times the worst case scenario ensues.

The downward spiral of an argument or debate:

1) Refuting the central point:
-The individual(s) make their initial disagreements and refute the central point.
2) Refutation:
-A mistake is found. Specific references and quotes are often used.
3) Counterargument:
-A person contradicts the other and supplies their point with reasoning and/or evidence.
4) Contradiction:
-A person states the opposing case with little or supporting evidence.
5) Responding to tone:
-A person criticizes the tone of the writing or other party without attacking the substance of the argument.
6) Ad Hominem*:
-A person attacks the characteristics or authority of the writer or other party without addressing the substance of the argument.
7) Name calling:
Example: “You’re a baby.”

*“An ad hominem argument, also known as argumentum ad hominem (Latin: “argument to the man”, “argument against the man”) consists of replying to an argument or factual claim by attacking or appealing to a characteristic or belief of the source making the argument or claim, rather then by addressing the substance of the argument or producing evidence against the claim. The process of proving or disproving the claim is thereby subverted, and the argumentum ad hominem works to change the subject.”

I think everyone’s guilty of allowing their arguments to degrade in such a fashion. I know I have many a time. However, I make every attempt at acknowledging the facts and I certainly make more effort now then in times past.

Over a two week period of time I pointed out (at least) 10 false accusations made by another man. Though these errors were pointed out 2,3, or even 4 times – they were never acknowledged. Though they were errors and some sinful, the man merely accused me of being a baby and apologized for hurting my feelings in a snidely manner. Needless to say, rather then address the points at hand, he decided to attack me personally. Though he demanded that my ‘errors’ be fixed, his hypocrisy was made evident, in that he had no desire of remaining factual himself. Now if this were between the lost, one might understand. But — between brethren? So what can you do? Ignore them!

Another issue arose over my CSE post. A man wrote several comments and made claims which weren’t factual. I pointed the errors out. He then asked me why I was defending Mr. Hovind. Surprise, surprise… I correct his errors and suddenly I’m defending Kent Hovind? Had he done any research he would have known the facts. Instead of acknowledging the errors, he began attacking me on a personal level. It was obvious that he was more interested in attacking Kent Hovind then acknowledging his own errors. However – low and behold, while checking the stats on my sever, I found a referral from another blog. I figured I’d check it out as I was curious. As it turns out, the man goes on a rant (oooh, livejournal!), claiming that I banned him. It’s amazing how many liars, when confronted with their own error, go around and continue lying. I checked the logs in cPanel just to make sure. Wouldn’t you know it? No additional IP’s. In fact his carrier, Verizon, wasn’t even listed. The IP ranges weren’t even close. I thought people outgrew this sort of behavior after grade school.

Your IP: 71.250.127.186           Host: pool-71-250-127-186.nwrknj.east.verizon.net

Are you on there little buddy? No? That’s because you’re a…

LIAR!

In both cases, the debates hit rock bottom. The men decided to justify their errors and then attack me on a personal level by insulting me and/or making up lies. In both cases, the men went elsewhere (their own blog, twitter, etc…) in order to continue justifying themselves, attempting to gain sympathy, spread lies, and continue their false accusations or implications.

Fact VS Fiction: If grade school children can figure it out – why can’t others?

Before starting a debate or argument, it’s best to have a willingness to learn.
Here are some tips which we should all learn to follow:
1) If you’re going to argue, know the facts.
2) Stay on subject.
3) If you divert (as we all do) try to steer back on subject.
4) Try not to make the argument personal. I.E. attack each other.
5) If the argument becomes heated, back away.
-You may hurt your pride, but you’ll save yourself an ulcer.
6) If the opposition isn’t educated in an area (I.E. using incorrect or inaccurate variables) and they’re not willing to be corrected, it’s best to end the argument.
7) If after both sides of the argument have been presented and your opposition hasn’t changed their minds in the least, chances are their mind has already been made up.

If all else fails, ignore the person. Reboot your machine. Hit the eject button. Shut off your cell phone. Walk away.

Questions?

“This is potentially the largest mass-vaccination program in human history,” said Howard Markel, a professor of medical history at the University of Michigan who is advising the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as it spearheads the effort.

Facts are facts. In 1976, the U.S. Government created a panic over H1N1 / Swine flu. It was claimed that over 50 million cases would occur. In the end, only 200 known cases were ever published and 1 death.

“Public health officials describe the effort as crucial to defend against the second wave of the Northern Hemisphere’s first influenza pandemic in 41 years.”

What second wave!? Yes, there was a pandemic in 1976, 33 years ago, but this merely resulted in 200 known cases and 1 death! Why the lies, deceit, propaganda, and panic?!

A so-called expert on Fox News was asked about H1N1 and the risks involved with taking the vaccine. The woman constantly contradicted herself, claiming on one hand that pregnant women shouldn’t take the vaccine and on the other claiming it’s 100% safe.

“To address concerns of pregnant women and parents with young children, some vaccine is being produced without a mercury additive. And because the short-term studies can identify only common, immediate side effects, the CDC will step up monitoring for rarer, serious complications such as Guillain-Barré.”

So here, vaccinations will be given without mercury. That’s great. However it’s made clear that only short-term studies can determine immediate side effects. So in reality, anything could happen after a 2 week period.

It’s not like swine flu popped up over night. The U.S. Government, if it was so concerned about H1N1 and a pandemic, then why wait 33 years before making vaccinations? If swine flu was such a threat in 1976 then surely, future pandemics would have been a concern. Instead of preparing throughout the last 33 years, now we’re faced with the World Health Organization claiming that we’ll see 2 billion cases by this fall.

H1N1 is not the plague. H1N1 is not a killer virus. H1N1 is less of a health hazard then regular influenza. Influenza has claimed around 20,000 lives whereas H1N1 has claimed 500. Yet, for some reason, everyone acts otherwise.

Source: Washington Post
Article: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/08/22/AR2009082202337_pf.html

Creation Science Evangelism, founded by Kent Hovind, has been given a notice to vacate their properties within 28 days. Home of CSE for over 20 years, a ruling by jury has left the CSE ministry with a $380,000 fine. Separate from Mr. Hovind’s tax issues, the jury found the ministry guilty due to “structured” financing and banking practices.

Kent Hovind is most known for his Creation Science Seminars. He is currently in prison, awaiting release after a 10 year conviction due to tax evasion (and/or related).

Here is the e-mail I received today:

More information concerning CSE and Kent Hovind’s current legal issues can be found by clicking here.

Alternatively, you can click the full link here:
http://www.drdino.com/legalupdate.php?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Email%2520marketing%2520software&utm_content=455396535&utm_campaign=8-20-09+Legal+Update+_+kilhdt&utm_term=Click+here+for+more+information.

“We are God’s partners in matters of life and death.” – President Obama -

I’ve heard these sorts of statements coming from Democrats for a while now. They enjoy bringing up God while they’re meeting with religious groups or seeking out voters for reelection. The funny thing is, they never seem to know what they’re talking about in terms of what God wants. Come to think of it, I don’t know of many that have opened a bible in public or read scripture aloud. In this case, Obama claims that we’re partners with God in matters of life and death. My questions: 1) If this be the case, then why do Democrats condone abortion seemingly around every corner? 2) Why does Obama condone abortion in his medical plans and proposals by offering government sponsored abortions?

Obama wants his medical plans put into effect. If it takes invoking God’s name in order to prompt an emotional response from religious folk, then I’d imagine he’d do it. If it takes bringing up God in order to sell his deceptiveness or attempts at promoting a universal health care plan, I’d imagine he’d do so. Clearly it doesn’t make sense to claim we’re partners with God in matters of life and death, implying that what we do should be righteous, and yet condone and sponsor abortions.

The source of this quote came from Twitter. More specifically, a Rabbi who was attending the conference in which President Obama spoke. It’s interesting that a man would claim in front of many Orthodox Jews that we’re partners with God and yet on the other hand condone murder. The comments from the Jewish community will prove to be an interesting read in just a few hours.

Sources claim that in 1918, a swine flu outbreak caused an estimated 50-100 million deaths.

In 1976, a swine flu panic, triggered by “experts” and government propaganda, resulted in a government vaccination program. It is a well established fact: More people died from the vaccination then our friend, H1N1. The total number of U.S. swine flu cases held at 200 with ONE reported death. Below is a U.S. government sponsored swine flu commercial. (Youtube has others).

After watching the video located here, what conclusions will you make? Can you honestly say that our government wasn’t trying to start a panic in 1976? Watch the video again. Notice the loud, eerie sounds upon scene transitions? Sound in general is often used to trigger an emotional response, most especially in movies (musical score and sound effects). Such is the case with this commercial. We’re meant to be startled when we see a man or woman in bed with what we assume to be swine flu. We’re meant to be startled when we’re shown a domino effect of how easily a virus can spread. However, we’re also meant to rush out and get the H1N1 vaccine in order to stay “safe.” Recall the number of cases and deaths reported in 1976.  If there was an actual and factual concern for H1N1, would we honestly need a dramatic commercial designed to trigger our panic (or other emotional responses). What are the similarities between 1976 and 2009?

1) H1N1 scare / panic based upon false estimations
-World Health Org. claims regarding 2 billion fall cases
-Estimations used prominently in the media rather then factual and current numbers (cases, deaths, etc…)
2) Propaganda
-Pictures of people in biological suits or doctor’s masks constantly in the media.
-Corporate media factual errors and endorsements.
3) Government sponsored vaccinations

Now we hear of talk concerning marshal law in the event of a pandemic, quarantines, legally mandated vaccinations, etc… So I have to ask – why? Why would our government, like in times past, wish to pump us all with an untested vaccine containing mercury?

Seemingly as of late, around every corner, issues arise which prompt for an invasion of privacy, increase in security, loss of rights, or larger government presence. H1N1 is only a part of these issues.

However, despite the garbage, I’m seeing citizens move unlike any other time I can recall. Opposition against Obama’s medical plan is astounding. Not just opinions, but citizens standing up for what they believe is right or wrong. Likewise, information and facts are spreading like wild fire due to the internet. The corporate media is finally covering the facts concerning swine flu and some of the vaccination issues. I still have hope. However, my hope is not in a corrupt government but in the Lord.

When all is said and done, despite the corruption and lies, I know that Christ is still on the throne and I’m sure glad I’m saved.

A loud roar accompanied by applause followed immediately after Katy Abram, a 35 year old woman, made the following statement during a public forum with Senator Arlen Specter.

In the midst of screaming supports, just as things began to calm down, a man in the background shouted “Take that to Washington!”

Senator Specter’s response?

“Well, there…there…there…there… there are a… there are a few people who didn’t stand up and applaud but not too many. I uhh…I uhh, get uhh… a fairly…I get a fairly firm message from uh… the support you have uh… young lady. When you ask me to uh, support the constitution, that’s uh, that’s what I’ve been doing.”

The statement and reactions given seemed to cause Senator Specter to take a step backward. For the first time, I too was set back for a moment. Generally speaking, those that claim this country is essentially designed to fall are those with the labels conspiracy theorist, wacko, nut job, extremist, and so on. Here we have an average citizen opposing President Obama’s medical plan and charging that this nation is on a path of systematic destruction. Amazing, isn’t it?

I do not recall any issue which has prompted such an outcry from the general public. Most opposition that I witness in the media results in slander or radical spins. That is to say, I often see opposition accused of being extremists, conspiracy theorists, Nazis, racists, etc… I find it very interesting that across this nation, we can find town halls, lobbies, and college auditoriums filled with citizens which desire to be heard. People are waking up and realizing what democracy ought to be.

What sickens me the most out of this entire ordeal is the fact that no matter the outcry and opposition, the democrats, including President Obama, make every effort in order to convince us that we ought to support their decisions rather then oppose them. Instead of representing the people and citizens of this nation, they make every effort to persuade us into thinking we’re the ones that are wrong. This is not democracy. This is not representation.

Our minds have been made up. We will not support President Obama’s current medical propositions. The reasons are many. Don’t try to convince us that we’re wrong and that we need to be on board with you, President Obama. Listen to the people you have been elected to represent. Is it really that difficult?

Don’t try and scare us with the swine flu in a similar fashion to 1976. Don’t force us to take vaccines which contain mercury. Don’t invade our privacy. Don’t allow government to govern my personal health. Don’t enforce mandatory counseling for the elderly concerning euthanasia (or related). Don’t sponsor murder of unborn babies, supporting irresponsibility in our youth yet condemning the same sort in say – alcohol and drunk driving.

President Obama promised change. Well, we don’t like his “change.” We don’t want your big brother government, Obama. We don’t need to hear every democrat spewing out global warming rhetoric and lies while at the same time pushing for carbon taxes.

There are many bills which president Bush passed that I don’t agree with. Many of which in the end support the same cause which President Obama is rallying for (I.E. big government, the loss of freedoms; the real ID act, patriot act, etc…) But wow – this latest issue with President Obama has surely sickened me and a great number of American citizens are just as disgusted.

During the discussion between Senator Specter and the citizens of Lebanon, PA, Fox News interrupted with one of their dramatic special reports. The story dealt with a swastika found spray painted at Congressman Cobb’s house. At first there was no real reason to interrupt the Q&A session between concerned citizens and Senator Specter. Later Fox News claimed a live feed was available in which they mentioned an angry protester was interrupting the meeting. The truth be known, a man stood up demanding that he be heard. He was upset as he had done the researched and called in order to confirm that he would be given the opportunity to speak his mind. Yet at the session, only 30 cards were given out, indicating that only 30 people would be given the floor. As this older man was speaking, another citizen grabbed hold of him and pushed him away, telling him sternly to sit down. Immediately security guards rushed in. At the Senator’s request, the guards stood still and the man was given time to speak his mind. He said the following:

Senator Specter stood without emotion or reaction while listening to the older man’s words.

A lot of interesting things have happened this week!

1) The well known Obamacare continues to send President Obama’s approval ratings on a downward spiral. Those that protest are often portrayed as wack-jobs in the media. For a country that’s heavily in debt, providing universal health care doesn’t seem like the right answer.

President Obama insists that his medical plan will help prevent corruption found in the offices of doctors nation wide. An example used related a little boy having a sore throat. Instead of treating the sore throat, the fictional doctor decided to perform a tonsillectomy in order to earn more money. While removing a child’s tonsils may prove to be more profitable then prescribing cough syrup, one must question the necessity based upon the example given.

During physical therapy, I looked at a bill which was paid off by my insurance company. The insurance company was charged around $40 for someone to place an ice pack on my shoulders. When I asked the physical therapist about the charge, she laughed and told me that in reality, they (the PT company) only received $3-4 total whereas the insurance company received the rest.

President Obama continually insists that monetary corruption on the doctors’ end must be delt with. However, I find that most of the monetary corruption rests upon the shoulders of the insurance companies. Does this require absolute control on the government’s part? No! Should regulations be implemented? Sure! Why not? If there’s corruption, lets deal with the corruption. Why should we, as American citizens, allow the government to dictate whether or not I truly need heart surgery? If I wanted the government to be in such aspects of my life, I’d move to China and deal with Communism. The dangers of allowing a government to have such power are endless. If I have an unpaid parking ticket and I’m on the verge of death, what will happen? Hey, if I owe the IRS $2,000 — will my appendix explode before the government approves my surgery? The lives of Americans are at risk under such a plan.

Hey, lets not forget that abortion will be covered under Obama’s medical marvel. It’s bad enough that this nation condones the murder of babies due to immaturity and irresponsibility. The same level of irresponsibility which allows a drunk to get behind the wheel and kill someone is condemned. However, the murder of babies is o-k? Now Democrats wish to make abortions government sponsored. “Hey, don’t worry kids! If you want to fornicate, it’s o-k with us! If your gal ends up pregnant, we’ll take care of it! Go on!”

The people of this nation look to the government for accountability. What happens when our government is evil, wicked, and vile?

Oh God! Help us! They strip your laws from class rooms, they blaspheme your name in the halls of “justice,” they murder children by the millions… in every area we have seemingly forsaken you! How we deserve your justice and wrath! Have mercy! There’s still so much to be done!

2) Cash For Clunkers – the plan that will supposedly jump start the automotive industry. The CFC plan doesn’t help the poor as it was intended to do. In reality, it hurts the poor. Why? Older vehicles, the likely candidates for a lower class citizen to purchase, are used toward the CFC plan. This hurts the poor people greatly. Most poor people can’t afford to lease or buy a new vehicle. Instead they depend on local sellers and their used vehicles. Remove a good percentage of those vehicles and what happens? Do the middle or upper class suffer here? Who does it benefit in the long run?

In the long run, printing off billions of dollars and handing it to American citizens doesn’t help anyone but the banks. It may produce great results at first. However, the pile of money we’re looking at is the government’s. We’ll find out later how well this plan truly helped out.

Final thought: If the majority of those who purchased vehicles were poor and later lose their jobs, where will we be financially? Did not the same thing happen concerning the housing market? Wow! Our government wishes to stimulate the economy in the same fashion they claim it crashed. Awesome! This time, however, instead of the housing market, we’re fooling around with the automotive industry! Sad…

3)Oil price hits $76, highest since October – Great! Here come the $3.50/gallon prices, I can feel it! In less then one night, gas jumped to $2.85 here in the Chicago burbs. That means we’re paying 50 cents more per gallon in less then a 24/hr period. What excuse is there? Well, I haven’t found a single article thus far which explains specifically why gas has risen 21.2% over night.

4) Swine flu vaccines WILL contain MERCURY! I urge everyone to do the research and at the very least, come to your own conclusions. If you were alive in 1976, back when Swine Flu was pushed as it is today, you might recall the huge side effects of the vaccines back then. Most of which included paralysis. The vaccines that are being prepared for this fall have not undergone wide scale testing. Not only that, but they do contain a mercury based preservative which has been linked to brain damage. Put two and two together. Don’t blindly hand over your arm for a flu shot unless you KNOW what’s in it. There have been 500 deaths world wide due to H1N1. An estimated 19,000 deaths have been recorded as a direct result of the normal influenza strain. Relax and do the research! Your child’s future can and will depend on it!

5) Forbes.com reports that over 34 million Americans are currently receiving government food stamps. I can’t help but wonder: how long have the majority of these people been on welfare? Are they able to work or are they simply too lazy? Are they in need or taking advantage?

6) The NYtimes.com reports that over 27 million Americans are currently prescribed antidepressants. Amazing, isn’t it? No doubt, depression is an issue and there are legitimate cases which require medication. However, do we really need 27 million people on drugs? I doubt it. This nation thrives on drugs and highs. It amazes me how easily these doctors are prescribing these drugs.

A well known anti depressant known as Wulbutrin includes the following symptoms or side effects: hallucinations, seizures, and suicidal thoughts. How exactly is this helping our nation? The person might feel dizzy and happy for a while, similar to a caffeine rush, but how exactly do these side effects help? They don’t!

Swine Flu is worth noting, but not panicking about.

The truth is, any number of us can pick up a paper or listen to the news and become baffled with the numbers we hear. “500 new cases!” the reporter exlaims in shock. “100,000 Cases World Wide!” the headline reads. The truth is – most of the numbers we read or come across are merely estimates.

A medication known as Tamiflu, meant to ward off the sickness or symptoms associated with H1N1, is being dispensed at an alarming rate in the UK. The scary part relates to the availability of these medications and some of the side effects. The website reports that over 150,000 people called a hotline reporting flu-like symptoms and were prescribed Tamiflu. Do we not see a problem here?

Citizens of the UK are stressed and panicked due to the media. Why shouldn’t they, after all of this nonsense in the news, placing emphasis on estimations rather then cold hard facts? Countless people, showing only the symptoms of a cold or flu are rushing to call a toll free number in order to receive medications.

“Releasing the latest figures, Sir Liam said that an estimated 110,000 new cases of the H1N1 virus were diagnosed by doctors in the week to Sunday.” This statement implies that 110,000 new cases of H1N1 were diagnosed in one week. This is completely inaccurate and it’s truly no wonder why the masses are rushing to receive medications.

What about U.S. citizens, you ask? Well, the Washington Post confirmed today that mercury will be in every H1N1 vaccine! “Epidemiologist Tom Verstraeten and Dr. Richard Johnston, an immunologist and pediatrician from the University of Colorado, both concluded that thimerosal was responsible for the dramatic rise in cases of autism but their findings were dismissed by the CDC.” What is thimerosal, you ask? Well, thimerosal is a mercury based preservative found in vaccines such as the H1N1 vaccine.

“Cases of autism in the U.S. have increased by 1,500 per cent since 1991, which is when vaccines for children doubled, and the number of immunizations is only increasing. Just one in 2,500 children were diagnosed with autism before 1991, whereas one in 166 children now have the disease.” – Washington Post

As if stress, panic, and poison weren’t enough to deal with, we’re now facing side effects of drugs such as Tamiflu in adults and children. As reported by timesonline.co.uk, “More than half of children taking the swine flu drug Tamiflu experience side-effects such as nausea and nightmares, research suggests…. An estimated 150,000 people with flu symptoms were prescribed the drug through a new hotline and website last week, according to figures revealed yesterday. “

Is H1N1 really that big of an issue? I’d say we’re meant to think so. Now please understand that I don’t go running around screaming that Elvis is still alive, the world is flat, or that Kennedy’s assassins were aliens from the planet Yernuts. However, I do see the following:

1) H1N1 cases are estimated and exaggerated
2) Governments are pushing cures, treatments, or vaccines
3) Vaccines contain mercury and statistics show an increase in brain damage due to vaccines containing thimerosal.
4) Tamiflu is claimed as a “swine flu drug.” It was approved by the FDA in 1999 as a means of treatment for influenza strains only. Side effects, such as nightmares, are causing harm amongst the youth.
5) Government sponsored vaccinations and mandatory vaccinations are being discussed in the U.S.

A friend’s daughter went to China almost 2 months ago. She showed the smallest signs of a cold. She was held without explanation in quarantine. I understand that control is an issue. However, this sort of behavior is out of the question. What lengths will nations go in order to prevent H1N1 cases? The answer? Pump citizens full of poisonous vaccines and non related medications!

Who will we trust? The governments — or the Lord? Join me in prayer and ask the Lord to reveal the truth behind the vaccinations, medications, exaggerations, and general masquerades put on by our governments.