“So, look,I’m not making excuses for the missed opportunities of the Israelis, or the lack of generosity, the lack of empathy that I think goes hand-in-hand with the suspicion. So, yes, there is more that the Israelis need to do to really demonstrate that they do understand the pain of an oppressed people in their minds, and they want to figure out, within the bounds of security and a Jewish democratic state, what can be accomplished.”  – Hillary Clinton

When I started compiling word pictures of my childhood memories, I realized they were like the mailboxes along the roads and the old barns set back in fields overgrown with weeds that served as landmarks in rural Montana.

The dolls I got for Christmas two or three times were amazing wonders to my eyes and so very much appreciated. The miniature doll bed that was their home had been built for me by my Dad, and was about a foot wide and perhaps 14 inches long, with a little curved headboard.

It also featured a small patchwork quilt with squares of velvet and wool which were leftovers Mom had from a quilt she made around 1950.  The doll quilt is just in the other room here now in 2012.

In the winter, when the upstairs bedrooms were not heated out of a reasonable desire to save on coal consumption, the doll bed and miniature cupboard with all the little dishes were moved downstairs to the large and warm and toasty kitchen.  It really was ok that our bedrooms were not heated in the winter because at night, we’d be buried under piles of blankets, their count in double digits and during the day we would be with the family downstairs or be outside playing.  Children did not retreat to their rooms during the day when it was time to be up and about so our rooms did not have to be warmed all day.  I think we’ll go off on a daisy trail for a moment here— (more…)

The days are coming, says the LORD,
when I will fulfill the promise
I made to the house of Israel and Judah.
In those days, in that time,
I will raise up for David a just shoot ;
he shall do what is right and just in the land.
In those days Judah shall be safe
and Jerusalem shall dwell secure;
this is what they shall call her:
“The LORD our justice.” (more…)

Canada Free Press is running an insider series into the Benghazi Fiasco.   The following article is Part II of an ongoing series.   Part I is HERE.

We’ve heard different accounts and different timelines concerning the attack at Benghazi. What exactly happened?

First, people must understand that the compound that was attacked was situated in a somewhat rural area and was not a consulate, but a rented villa, or a residential structure. The residence was the primary building, and what has been referred to as the annex was located about 1800 feet away as the crow flies, but just over a mile to travel by road. And again, visible security was not present as the compound was the headquarters for a covert operation. No one wanted to draw attention to what was taking place at this location. (more…)

Use this thread as an open thread just for Zimmerman Case stuff. A place to just dump, collect, or discuss general information about the Trayvon Martin VS George Zimmerman Case.

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Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL.

For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen †

Does that make Hillary Clinton a racist?….  (again)

The big question: Who would Secretary of State Hillary Clinton like to get her job?

It ain’t embattled U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice, who is dealing with the way she handled the terrorist attack in Benghazi, Libya, that led to the killing of U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans. (more…)

(Via GWP) It’s no secret that Egyptian slavery is as old as the pyramids.  It’s also common knowledge that Barack Obama’s ancestors owned slaves.

So it’s really no surprise that he helped usher in a radical Egpytian regime that is restoring slavery. According to the AP Egypt’s new constitution has dropped its ban on slavery:

Omissions of certain articles, such as bans on slavery or promises to adhere to international rights treaties, were equally worrying to critics of the new draft, who pulled out from the panel before the vote.

The Obama administration declined to criticize Egypt’s constitution despite its slavery clause. (more…)

Against the backdrop of the latest revelation regarding The Scheme Team fraud,  several people have requested opinion of how all this “DeeDee”, witness #8, inconsistent discovery, can be brought to make sense.

Scheme Team (Jackson, Crump, Parks)

Is there any intellectually plausible explanation for it all?

Short answer, yes.   There is a principle theory for how this got started that brings most, if not all, of the aspects together.    However, the hypothesis itself is more challenging to explain.

Understanding the background events, players, and intentions helps to construct the most likely scenario.

During the week of March 12th through the 16th – The race-baiting class was at a fever pitch, but the case against George Zimmerman was going no-where.   The investigation was not reflecting any inconsistencies with George’s numerous, and unrepresented, statements to police.   As Sanford Police Chief Lee, and Detective Serino stated “everything is adding up to what he [Zimmerman] said“. (more…)

Mr. Julison: I’m confused – Just to clarify, you say below:

“For the record” … “Regarding the use of race in the media reports, I didn’t include the race aspect in any pitch I presented to media (that can easily be verified with documented fact).”….

Understood, but how do you reconcile this?

https://audioboo.fm/boos/725891-ryan-julison-spokesman-for-trayvon-martin-s-family-on-bbc5live-with-stephennolan

@ the :20 second mark…. That is your voice right?

Please advise,

Thanks. (more…)