Turkey and an Islamic Allliance?

The Jerusalem Post, posted the following article on 1-5-2209:

Israel: Erdogan's words 'unacceptable'

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's toxic comments Sunday that Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip would lead to punishment from Allah and Israel's "self-destruction" drew a protest from the Foreign Ministry, which told Turkey's ambassador to Israel that these words were "unacceptable" among friendly nations.

Erdogan, speaking at a municipal election campaign rally in Anatolia, said Israel was "perpetrating inhuman actions which would bring it to self-destruction. Allah will sooner or later punish those who transgress the rights of innocents."

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It wasn't very long ago, that I posted my belief that the leader of the forces who would come against Israel in the end times would be "Turkey", and that the Anti-Christ would be of that same country. No, I'm not saying that Erdogan is the Anti-Christ, but I would suggest that you view the recent events in the Middle East and Turkey's role in these events. Erdogan has in fact played the part of a "peace mediator" between Israel and Syria, but as you can see from The Post's article above, he has revealed himself.

Erdogan in stating that Allah will punish Israel, testifies of his strong Islamic beliefs. The President of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejah has stated that the "Four countries of Iran, Turkey, Syria and Iraq" have always held continuous talks. He went on to say that the economic, cultural, political, security, joint investment, campaign against terrorism and organized crime issues make it necessary for the "four" countries to act harmoniously with each other. Ahmadinejah in speaking of the Turkey-Iran relationship made the following statement "Iran and Turkey have deep-rooted, historic ties and we regard Turkey's progress as our own country's progress, being sure that the people of Turkey have the same feeling about Iran." I am sure you can see the "relationship" that exists between these two countries. Iran's President even made yet another statement which allows us to see a glimpse inside the plans of Turkey and Iran, "The two countries wish to expand ties as far and wide and possible and their officials, too, are obliged to abide by their nations' demands. We trust both the Turkish nation and the Turkish Government, we like them, and we like them very much." Prophetically, I can't help but believe we are seeing prophecy fulfilled and again, signs that point toward the soon coming attack of Israel.

It is interesting to note that the four nations of Turkey, Iran, Syria and Iraq are now working together politically, culturally and economically...as partners. Could these four countries now be forming an Islamic Alliance that will come against the nation of Israel? We know that the nation of Iran seeks the destruction of Israel, desiring to see it "wiped from the face of the earth". Iraq's history tells us of their hatred for Israel, as does Syria's. Today, we are also able to discern Turkey's intent as well. I would ask that you keep a close watch on the country of Turkey and it's involvement in any regards to the nation of Israel, as well as it's continuing relationships with Iran, Syria and Iraq. Until the next time. I welcome your comments.

Shooting Creek, North Carolina

I have always said, that growing up in mountains of Western North Carolina and later leaving, I never fully appreciated the wonder and beauty until I was no longer a part of it. Now, every time I return home to visit my family, the mountains become more and more special with each trip. The bottom picture above, is the community of Shooting Creek, where I grew up. My family still lives there, as they have for many years, as does the younger generation now growing up there.

If you should ever have the opportunity, and you're passing near by, take time to travel down Hwy 64 through Shooting Creek, N.C. I'm sure you will enjoy the trip, and have a "memory" of a place filled, still, with the wonder of God's creative hand. Who knows, we just might run into each other.

The Body Toxic

Did you know that one of the major causes for diseases in our bodies is the slow accumulation of toxins in our body, coupled with poor nutrition? I have always been aware of toxins, but I don't think I was ever fully aware of just how much this build up could be and is affecting our bodies.

I have learned that these toxins will settle where our cells are the weakest. It is then that the cell membranes are coated with accumulated waste matter, unable to breathe the way they should and eventually die. It is the proper elimination of these toxins and waste, while we supply our bodies with proper nutrition that will help keep us healthy. Truthfully, I have learned that most of us are overfed, but very poorly nourished. We, for some reason, continue to eat foods of no value, drink contaminated drinks, continually consume empty calories while swallowing artificial sweeteners, pesticides, herbicides and a host of other poisons.

I suppose its because that no one dies from the first potato chip or soft drink, that anyone would ever associate their physical or mental problems with what they have ate, drank, smoked or breathed for years of their lives. It is then very easy to "take a pill" when we get sick from our "pattern of living", totally oblivious or not caring about the side effects of the drugs.

The blood is said to either be a "River of Life" or a "River of Disease", it has to be one of the two. The Bible tells us that "The life of the flesh is in the blood"--Lev.17:11. A statement warning us of just how important the "blood" is to our bodies. It is the blood that delivers the needed substances for our cells to survive. I have become painfully aware, that whatever we breathe, ingest, or what touches us topically will end up in the bloodstream. Our blood will deliver to our cells the nutrients we need or the toxins we don't need. Each of us, you and I, have a weak system, or organ, where these toxins will tend to migrate to and take up residence.

You and I are continually exposed to so many toxins, found in the air we breathe, the water we drink and of course, in the foods we eat. I have found that there are over 10,000 chemicals utilized in food processing, and many of these can and do remain in our bodies for years. Day in and day out, our systems are pounded with these toxins (poisons), until they have an adverse effect these systems of our bodies. Our immune system will eventually suffer, allowing these poisons into our bloodstream where they are manifested in a variety of symptoms.

I am including a list below of common signs to a "toxic body". I hope it will help you understand the devastating effect toxins are having on our bodies. No, I am not a doctor, but I am someone who believes if we find truth, we shouldn't run from it--but, that we should face it, while we learn and grow from it. I believe that there is much truth in the effect toxins are having our bodies, and its far past time we took action to become healthier. God bless, until the next time. I welcome your comments.

Signs of A Toxic Body

1. Chronic fatigue and lack of energy even after sleeping through the night.
2. Inability to get quality sleep.
3. Restlessness and agitation during the day and night.
4. Sudden onset of weight gain and noticeably slower metabolism.
5. Allergic reactions to things you were never allergic to before.
6. More intense seasonal allergies.
7. More intense allergies to pets, dust, pollen, etc.
8. Sudden onset of chemical sensitivities.
9. Intense cravings to constantly eat without ever feeling satisfied.
10. Constipation (don’t go to the bathroom at least 2-3 times per day).
11. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
12. Acid reflux.
13. Poor digestion.
14. Bad breath.
15. Persistent bad gas.
16. Body odor.
17. Poor circulation.
18. Muscle pains and joint aches.
19. Chronic back pain, sciatica and leg pain.
20. Brain fog and lack of mental alertness.
21. Poor memory.
22. Swollen lymph nodes.
23. Frequent headaches.
24. Irritability.
25. Yellowing of eyes.
26. Rashes and skin problems (i.e. acne, rosacea, eczema, brown spots, etc.).
27. Depression.
28. Pre-mature aging.

29. Brittle bones and soft teeth.
30. Vision impairment.
31. Fibromyalgia.
32. Cancer.

Ships of My Navy Career

I often go back in time, remembering my days of traveling around the world with the US Navy, on the ships I was given the opportunity to serve aboard. I served aboard 5 ships and left the Navy with 12 years at sea, out of my 15 years of service. I spent a lot of time on ships as you can see. I find myself missing the travel, the countries I visited, the cultures I experienced and the lifestyle of living in the military. I have many times said, the greatest man I have ever met was while I was serving in the US Navy, and that is still true today. He was a great influence on my life, and helped form the man I am today.

I am posting some pictures of the ships I served aboard and traveled the oceans on. I served on two destroyers, and three aircraft carriers. I hope you enjoy the pictures.

The ships in order (from the top down):

1. The USS Enterprise CVN-65
2. The USS Abraham Lincoln CVN-72
3. The USS Forrestal CVA-59
4. The USS Charles F. Adams DDG-2
5. The USS Dyess DD-880

Illegal or Foreign Nationals?

I would like to share the following article which can be found on WorldNetDaily.com. I came across it doing some research and found myself not wanting to believe a member of our judicial system could actually do this. I stand by the fact that the word "illegal" means that there has been a violation of a law. Anyone entering this country, in violation of our laws, therefore would be termed an "illegal" immigrant. If this term is found to be insensitive, then perhaps these "illegals" should not have violated our laws in the first place. Laws which were established for a purpose, and laws which many have abided by to become citizens of our country. One of the terms being sought for use is "foreign nationals". Of course they are indeed foreign nationals, but if they have entered the U.S. illegally, they still are "illegal immigrants". Again, I say the term is correct and proper. It really isn't the correctness of the term we are dealing with here, it is the "bias" we are seeing by the judge who wants the term removed. I completely agree with the writer of the below article, why not just call a drug dealer an "undocumented pharmacist". I don't know about you, but I am sick and tired of of this type of "junk". And, yes...I do mean "junk". I welcome your comments. DON'T THINK SO! Court: Quit saying 'illegal aliens' But critics say, 'Let's call drug dealers undocumented pharmacists' Posted: November 08, 2008 12:40 am Eastern © 2008 WorldNetDaily Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice Ruth McGregor stirred up a hornet's nest by endorsing a demand from the Hispanic Bar Association to censor words and phrases such as "illegal aliens" and "illegal immigrants" and substitute "foreign nationals" in court documents. Then, when a blog at Judicial Watch reported on the instructions, court officials threatened to sue the government-watchdog organization, prompting its release of a statement defending the story. The original report said the chief justice had agreed to forward to judges the Hispanic Bar's demands to alter the language in court opinions and documents. Judicial Watch said, "In a strongly worded letter to the chief justice, Los Abogados' [Hispanic Bar Association] president says attaching an illegal status to a person establishes a brand of contemptibility, creates the appearance of anti-immigrant prejudice and tarnishes the image of courts as a place where disputes may be fairly resolved." The letter, according to Judicial Watch, criticized the state's high court for using the term "illegals" in at least two opinions and the term "illegal aliens" in dozens of others. Judicial Watch said the letter concludes with a list of acceptable and unacceptable terms relating to illegal immigration. Among the terms the group wants banned are "immigration crisis,' "immigration epidemic,' "open borders advocates", "anchor babies" and "invaders." Acceptable terms are "foreign nationals," "unauthorized workers" and "human rights advocates," Judicial Watch said. The report almost immediately was followed with a response from the court, Judicial Watch reported. "The Arizona Supreme Court has threatened to sue Judicial Watch for revealing that its chief justice agreed to enforce a Hispanic Bar Association demand to ban the terms 'illegal' and 'aliens' in all of the state’s courtrooms," the organization said in a statement late today. "In a threatening phone call to Judicial Watch today, a spokesperson for Arizona's Supreme Court denied that Chief Justice McGregor had banned anything and accused Judicial Watch of 'slander.' Judicial Watch, however, stands by its story," the organization said. The letter, to which Judicial Watch provided a link, said McGregor took several steps to notify judges of the concerns raised by the bar association. She confirmed she had provided copies of the demands to judges and concluded, "If Judge Song Ong has not already done so, I request that the Commissionon on Minorities in the Judiciary consider whether any further distribution of your request would be helpful." The request from the Hispanic Bar Association, signed by Los Abogados President Lizzette Alameda Zubey and president-elect Salvador Ongaro, said it wanted McGregor to communicate "these points to all judges and court employees in Arizona so that none of these hurtful terms are used in Arizona court documents or proceedings again. "Putting this in greater perspective, even a convicted murderer is never referred to as an 'illegal' because of that conviction," the bar association letter said. "Those that use the terms as an instrument of hate know that it insults and incenses those that oppose their views," said the letter, which cited several court document uses of the terms. "We believe it essential to ongoing public dialogue to eliminate hate speech in all forms and to strip away all vestiges of perceived bias," the group said. It said acceptable terms are "undocumented immigrants," "foreign nationals," "persons without legal immigration status," "unauthorized workers" and "alleged or suspected undocumented immigrants." However, the association said "illegals," "illegal aliens," "aliens," "resident or non-resident aliens," "illegal immigrants," "scratchbacks or wetbacks," "armies of immigrants," "invaders," "reconquistadores" and "anchor babies" should be banned. On the Judicial Watch forums page the arguments included the technical. "Yes, the concept of citizen implies that it can be legal or illegal, based upon the laws that confer citizenship in any particular jurisdiction. If members of a Supreme Court do not understand this, we are in a lot of trouble as a nation. God help us," wrote Gianni. Others exhibited less patience with the request. "If the Hispanic Bar likes that, then let's call drug dealers undocumented pharmacists, and home robbery suspects physical property adjusters," said the commenter. "I know a moron when I hear one." They also got personal, "She must have gotten her law degree out of a box of Cracker Jacks," said another. "Calling an ILLEGAL ALIEN an 'undocumented immigrant,' 'unauthorized worker,' 'or 'human rights advocate' not only is non descriptive of the individual, it is the same as calling a burglar an 'unwanted house guest.' Get real!" "How about felonious foreigner," suggested another.

Have We Lost The Will?

Have we as a nation finally lost the will to be free? Have we lost the will to defend our country and remain a sovereign nation? How much will we give up, how much will we sacrifice, before its too late? What is the fate of our nation, if President-Elect Obama awards amnesty to over 20 million illegal immigrants?

I have often wondered, if instead of calling it illegal immigration, we shouldn't be calling it a "foreign invasion". The ramifications of this invasion are just as dramatic and destructive as any "terrorist" act. This invasion is spreading across our country at such a rapid rate, its hard to comprehend just how it can be happening. I live here in the beautiful mountains of Eastern Tennessee, and here are some statistics regarding Tennessee:

1. Between the years of 2000 - 20004 the Hispanic population of 3 counties grew by over 70%.
2. In Robertson county it grew by over 95%!
3. In 7 other Tennessee counties, it grew by over 45%.

The state of Tennessee is not a "border state", but what is taking place here in Tennessee is happening all across America. At an alarming rate. Consider the costs (as I have blogged about earlier) associated with this invasion.

These numbers were released in 2006, so today, they are even more. The costs to American taxpayers:

1. Education $22.5 Billion
2. Bi-lingual Education $3.3 Billion
3. SSI $2.9 Billion
4. Social Security $24.8 Billion
5. Housing $2.6 Billion
6. Criminal Justice $2.6 Billion
7. Americans Losing Jobs $10.8 Billion
8. Food Stamps $7.0 Billion
9. Health Care $1.4 Billion

The greatest threat I believe, is the potential for terrorist activity that this massive invasion brings. How many of these "illegals" have criminal records when they enter the U.S., and how many are currently wanted for criminal charges? How many of these "illegal invaders" have been trained and then brought across our border for the purpose of attacking our people and our nation? No one knows, no one. Mr. Obama doesn't have any idea, nor does any of his chosen few. We do know, however, that a significant majority of our prison population is composed of these illegals. Consider for a moment, with all the illegals already residing in America, with criminal records...how hard would it be for a foreign power to recruit and train them for terrorist activities. Not very hard at all, this of course, does not include those I have already mentioned that were recruited prior to entry into our country.

Have we lost the will to be free? When will stand up and say "enough is enough"? When will we demand of our leaders that action, true action, be taken to keep us free and to keep us safe? Secure our borders, now. Take action regarding all illegal immigrants, and forget giving them amnesty, only a ride to the border. I welcome your comments.

What's next?

The Jacksonville News reported on December 16th, that a 9 year old girl in Clay County, had been accused of selling drugs. The drugs this young lady was accused of selling...were Vitamin C drops. The young girl's father is demanding answers as to how his daughter could be accused of selling drugs and now be facing possible punishment for handing out a Vitamin C drop.

The young forth grader during an interview, stated that her teacher had accused her of selling drugs in school. "She saw me with the cough drops out and I guess she saw me give it to one of my friends, and then like, 'Oh, I see this good business going on around you". The young girl then stated, that the teacher told her that she was selling drugs in school. The alleged drugs were the Halls Defense Vitamin C drops, which the girl's father had given her while she was getting over a cold. The father has yet to receive a letter or notification from the school in regards to the incident.

It is amazing that we have finally reached a place in our country, that a 9 year can actually be accused of selling drugs when it's a Vitamin C drop. How far will we go, before we realize we need to use a little "common sense". Vitamin C? Come on now, Vitamin C? What will be next? Chocolate? After all, it does have caffeine in its makeup, a known drug. Will we soon her of a child being accused of selling drugs, only to hear its a chocolate bar. I suppose there is also a section somewhere in the Patriot Act that states if a 9 year old is caught giving, trading or selling a Vitamin C drop, they are to be considered the enemy. It is easy for me to understand why so many of us are quickly becoming more and more disillusioned with the laws of our land. Where have all the sensible people gone? I welcome your thoughts and comments.