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October 30, 2007

Ron Paul in Iowa

MSNBC has a little write up about Ron Paul and him campaigning in Iowa. Here is my favorite quote. I just hope he is right. Well you know... minus that whole Howard Dean holler.


"From what I see, Ron Paul is doing much better than his better-known opponents think he is doing. He is at that stage of the Dean campaign when all the other campaigns are laughing at him and have no idea of how strong he really is."

Read more here.

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Major Ian Thomas Dies at 92

I just found out that the Major died at the age of 92 on the 1st Aug. I found out while listening to Joni and Friends on Moody radio this morning. Joni talks about his death in her radio segment. If you want to listen to it then go here, and select the 10/30/2007 show titled The Church Militant and Triumphant. The discussion of his death starts at about 1:50 seconds into the show.

I am so thankful that the Lord gave me the privilege of attending Ravencrest Chalet shortly after I became a Christian. I look forward to meeting all of my fellow Torchbearers when I get to heaven, and I know we will all thank the Major for his faithfulness here on earth.

Update: More information can be found here: http://www.majorianthomas.com/

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October 28, 2007

Please watch this video and give me your opinion.

I found a link to this video clip over on webdsb. It is from the June 5th 2007 debate at Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire. I doubt anyone was watching the debates back then, so I thought I would share. Also, this is my first time linking to God Tube.

Once you have had the chance to watch the clip I would like your opinion.

I really agree with Dr. Paul on just about every issue, but I am not sure how we best get out of Iraq. I stated in a comment last week that one of my biggest concerns was that we do right by the Iraqi people.

So tell me this, is the best thing for the Iraqi people for us to get out and force them to stand on their own two feet? If not, then what do you propose?

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October 26, 2007

Ron Paul in the New York Times

Here is a link
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October 20, 2007

Festival of the Jack O'Lanterns vs. The Cleveland Apple Festival

What to do today? We are thinking of going to either the Festival of the Jack O'Lanterns or the Cleveland Apple Festival. Has anybody been to either of them before?

The Festival of the Jack O'Lanterns looks like it could be fun. I am just not sure if it is worth the price. We are already members so it would only be $10 vs $12. It looks like it starts at 2:00 and goes until 9:00 tonight. It does sound like it could be fun. They have pumpkin carving, a bonfire, storytelling, live music, hayrides through Reflection Riding, and several outdoor movies including "It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown".

I know I am late on asking, but has anyone been to either?

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October 18, 2007

I just really like this guy.

Please do comment.

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Ron Paul has an iPhone

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Ron Paul and the iPhone
Yes I know this post is a bit juvenile, but I mean really he uses an iPhone. How cool is that! I wonder if he is using a media server to stream all his images, music, and videos?

It even looks like he has an iphone version of his website. I will have to check out some other candidates to see if they have an iPhone version as well.
image via flicker

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Ron Paul Leads in Donations from Military Personnel

From January through September of this year the breakdown of donations goes like this:

Ron Paul received $63,440
Barack Obama received $53,968
John McCain received $48,208

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October 16, 2007

Ron Paul at the Robert Taft Club

The more I hear this guy the more I am convinced he is the right man for the job and the country. I don't mean to say he is an easy choice, but he is absolutely the right choice. Please block out some time to listen to what he has to say.

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October 15, 2007

Ron Paul Revolution

Dr. Paul wins Nevada Conservative Leadership straw poll. Mitt Romney comes in second.

Check out how Ron has placed in all the Republican Straw Polls. Do you see a trend?

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Ron Paul Revolution
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October 12, 2007

another Chinese toy has been recalled

For those who have not heard of the latest Chinese toy recall please do yourself a favor and get informed.
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October 10, 2007

More on Ron Paul

I'm going to start throwing out some links to information I have found on Ron Paul. I have about 30+ I could share, but the bases of my argument can be summed up it the two quotes below.

The two quotes below come from the National Review. Here is a link: Dave Kopel on Ron Paul & 2008 on National Review Online

The Republican Revolution of 1994 promised substantial shrinkage of a bloated federal government. The Republicans who were swept into Congress in 1946 had promised the same thing, and they delivered a great deal. The 1994 Republicans delivered much less, were out-maneuvered by President Clinton, and eventually became part of the problem.


I strongly disagree with Paul's approach to the Iraq War. But I'm thrilled that a candidate with such a strong pro-constitution vision is doing so well.


Also, here is a video clip you should watch:
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James Dobson: Please Endorse Ron Paul

I guess it is official. I am voting for Dr. Paul. Please take a minute to sign the petition to get Dr. Dobson to endorse Dr. Paul.

http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/pauldobson/index.html

Also, please take a few minutes and personally call, fax, or write to Dr. Dobson. Here's his contact info:

Focus on the Family Action
8655 Explorer Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920-1050
(866) 655-4545 (toll free)
(719) 278-4445 (fax)

Dear Dr. Dobson,

Recently you said you would vouch for a third party candidate if Rudy Giuliani got the Republican nomination. I find your moral and ideological purity encouraging, because I have felt that my fellow Christians in the past have let themselves be led around by the GOP to their own detriment, supporting candidates because of their words and never considering their deeds.

Unfortunately, a minority party candidate will only serve as a spoiler. Sending the vast swath of American Christians you influence into the fold of a minority party would split the Republican vote and all but guarantee a victory for the near-certain DNC nominee, Hillary Clinton. I don't want to see my fellow Christians letting Rudy Giuliani scuttle our chances at a pro-life President. I think we can avoid this if we pick a pro-life Republican now who can win easily with our help, and that is Ron Paul. The minority parties already endorse him themselves. It is especially important to note that he has gotten the support of Michael Peroutka of the staunchly pure Christian conservative Constitution Party, as well as the endorsement of Michael Badnarik, the pro-choice Libertarian Party candidate who ran in 2004.

Dr. Ron Paul has a wide appeal among several demographics already, including Christians, libertarians, traditional Republicans, independents and the disenfranchised from both parties. He is an OB/GYN who has delivered thousands of babies and has proven himself (with legislation introduced in Congress and his consistent voting record) to be 100% pro-life.

Ron Paul also has many other traits Christians should find appealing, such as his 50-year marriage to one woman, his military record and his intense commitment to keeping the government out of the Church. He has the enthusiastic, accelerating support, he has a massive conversion rate when people hear about his Constitutional populist stances, and his positions have been morally, ethically, and logically unassailable for decades. He has a purity and a consistency we haven't seen in Washington for a long, long time.

Dr. Dobson, it is an effective "nuclear option" to threaten to go with the minority parties if the GOP doesn't cooperate with us, its biggest base. But those minority parties have already gone with Ron Paul. Why not join them now while we still have a chance at reclaiming the GOP, and ensure a pro-life victory in the Republican primaries? Why wait for the Republicans to abandon us?

Dr. Dobson, you can sway the votes of millions. You can either split the conservative vote later and lose to Hillary, or you can help us oust Giuliani now and win. We have three months until the primaries start and Ron Paul could use your help.

Posted by gid at 03:50 PM | Comments (0)

October 06, 2007

Are Compact Fluorescent Lamps good for you or the environment?

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Compact Flourescent Bulb (CFL)

So are the new CFL light bulbs a good idea? I used to think so, but I don't think I will be purchasing anymore.

Here are some links. Let me know what you think.

This link is pro CFL, but reading the comments got me looking around about the mercury levels in the bulb. Here is the link to the PRO CFL Movie.

Here is a youtube move from the University of Calgary. It is about 4 minutes long, but worth the view. It does not mention CFLs directly, but it does show the effect of mercury on the brain. I can't help but drawing a connection. Hat tip to Carl who found the movie .

Now read this article about a mother who broke a CFL in her daughters room. Mercury CFL Cleanup

The specialist found mercury levels in the bedroom in excess of six times the state's "safe" level for mercury contamination of 300 billionths of a gram per cubic meter. The DEP specialist recommended that Bridges call an environmental cleanup firm, which reportedly gave her a "low-ball" estimate of US$2,000 to clean up the room. The room then was sealed off with plastic and Bridges began "gathering finances" to pay for the US$2,000 cleaning. Reportedly, her insurance company wouldn't cover the cleanup costs because mercury is a pollutant.

One good thing about the article above is that they point out the double standard taken by both Environmental Defense and Green Peace on the CFL issue.

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October 05, 2007

Lookout Mountain Playground

Leslie and I have been having fun going to the playground on Lookout Mountain with the boys. We kind of make an afternoon of it by first picking up some Popeyes and have a little picnic at the picnic tables just up the road from the Cravens house. Then we head up to the playground and let the boys get all their energy out. The picture is of Killian sticking his head out of the fort.

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October 03, 2007

Killian in the Mei Tai

It is has been way too long since I posted a picture of Killian, so I thought I would dig one up. This picture was taken a week or so ago while the boys were eating some watermelon in the backyard. Killian is hanging out in the Mei Tai while Leslie was trying to keep Elliot from swallowing too many watermelon seeds. Because you know, if you swallow too many seeds then watermelons will start growing out of your ears, right?
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