Comment by TriSec on 2/3/2008 12:48:55 PM
Afternoon, everyone.
How prescient of a blog...I went to church today.
The twelfth point of the Scout Law is "A Scout is Reverent". It's also anniversary week for us (Scouting in America founded on Feb 8, 1910...), so we have this little thing called "Scout Sunday", allegedly a non-denominational service.
Well, it was hosted by the Franciscans at Sacred Heart Church, which curiously does not sponsor a unit. I was amazed by how deep Catholic indoctrination is; we haven't been to a mass in probably more than 5 years now, but I still remember every word, every ritual, every call and response. Who's into brainwashing now?
But what really, really, really outright scared me today...
The Brother called up all the scouts for a blessing, and he asked that everyone raise their right hand. Most of the parishiners lifted a hand, bent at the elbow with fingers outsretched in a benign manner...
But at least a third of the congregation, including the Lecter, went ramrod-straight and gave us an honest-to-goodness 45º stiff-arm Nazi salute.
I hope the pictures taken convey my utter horror and uneasiness at this.
The sermon was rather interesting too, but I'm saving that comment for another day.
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Quote by TriSec: In case anyone missed it yesterday...I had an unnerving experience with the Catholic Church.Comment by TriSec on 2/3/2008 12:48:55 PM
Afternoon, everyone.
How prescient of a blog...I went to church today.
The twelfth point of the Scout Law is "A Scout is Reverent". It's also anniversary week for us (Scouting in America founded on Feb 8, 1910...), so we have this little thing called "Scout Sunday", allegedly a non-denominational service.
Well, it was hosted by the Franciscans at Sacred Heart Church, which curiously does not sponsor a unit. I was amazed by how deep Catholic indoctrination is; we haven't been to a mass in probably more than 5 years now, but I still remember every word, every ritual, every call and response. Who's into brainwashing now?
But what really, really, really outright scared me today...
The Brother called up all the scouts for a blessing, and he asked that everyone raise their right hand. Most of the parishiners lifted a hand, bent at the elbow with fingers outsretched in a benign manner...
But at least a third of the congregation, including the Lecter, went ramrod-straight and gave us an honest-to-goodness 45º stiff-arm Nazi salute.
I hope the pictures taken convey my utter horror and uneasiness at this.
The sermon was rather interesting too, but I'm saving that comment for another day.
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NOW..........on to........................BASEBALL
Damage to undersea Internet cables in the Mediterranean that hit business across the Middle East and South Asia was not caused by ships, Egypt’s communications ministry said on Sunday, ruling out earlier reports.
The transport ministry added that footage recorded by onshore video cameras of the location of the cables showed no maritime traffic in the area when the cables were damaged.
‘The ministry’s maritime transport committee reviewed footage covering the period of 12 hours before and 12 hours after the cables were cut and no ships sailed the area,’ a statement said.
‘The area is also marked on maps as a no-go zone and it is therefore ruled out that the damage to the cables was caused by ships,’ the statement added.
Two cables were damaged earlier this week in the Mediterranean sea and another off the coast of Dubai, causing widespread disruption to Internet and international telephone services in Egypt, Gulf Arab states and South Asia.
A fourth cable linking Qatar to the United Arab Emirates was damaged on Sunday causing yet more disruptions, telecommunication provider Qtel said.
Earlier reports said that the damage had been caused by ships that had been diverted off their usual route because of bad weather.
Egypt’s communication and information technology ministry said it would report its findings to the owners of the two damaged Mediterranean cables, FLAG Telecom and SEA-ME-WE4.
Quote by Raine: HERE is my Foil heads up for the week, keep your news eyes on international internet TRaffic. Last week interent connectivity was cut in Egypt and qatr... and there are rumours that ALL of IRan has no internet. I find it very unnerving. Especially after the comment about Obama and McCainand the election going to Obama unless we have a national Security crisis.
From the AFP:
Quote by Raine: Altho the James Carville Bill Frist ad frightened the HELL out of me.
Did anyone Else find it wrong on SO MANY levels? Like especially the fact that Bill Frist is a CRIMINAL?!?!?!
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This is the Ad that scared me to all bejezers last night.
:shocked:
The New York senator has criticized presidential rival Barack Obama for pushing a health plan that would not require universal coverage. Clinton has not always specified the enforcement measures she would embrace, but when pressed on ABC's "This Week," she said: "I think there are a number of mechanisms" that are possible, including "going after people's wages, automatic enrollment."
Clinton said such measures would apply only to workers who can afford health coverage but refuse to buy it, which puts undue pressure on hospitals and emergency rooms. With her proposals for subsidies, she said, "it will be affordable for everyone."
Quote by Raine: I am NOT pleased with this.
I understand it in thoery, but this is just not an attractive way to go about it.
Quote by m-hadley: Obama's thoughts on Indian Country Obama on Indian Country . A skosh shy on specifics, but in general he has the right idea...
Quote by BobR:Quote by Raine: I am NOT pleased with this.
I understand it in thoery, but this is just not an attractive way to go about it.
Wasn't that the Mitt Romney plan for MA???
Quote by Raine: I am NOT pleased with this.
I understand it in thoery, but this is just not an attractive way to go about it.
Quote by Raine:Quote by m-hadley: Obama's thoughts on Indian Country Obama on Indian Country . A skosh shy on specifics, but in general he has the right idea...
That sounds pretty good I think. Is he the first candidate to speak on this issue, Faye?