http://www.firesociety.com FireSociety Forums - Domestic Fires - Other Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:12:02 GMT admin@firesociety.com FireSociety 60 http://www.firesociety.com/images/home/mainlogo.gif http://www.firesociety.com http://www.firesociety.com/forum/thread/27292/US-Government-Censors-Declaration-of-Independence/?src=103  US Government Censors Declaration of Independence http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdCsyWedflc   This is unbelievable! Did the Jefferson Monument really take those words out???? If this is true, God Help America! I have long thought that our Republic has been perverted to the very thing the Declaration Of Independence talks about. But, if this is true, I no longer have any doubts! "Experience hath shewn, that even under the best forms of government those entrusted with power have, in time, and by slow operations, perverted it into tyranny. " Thomas Jefferson Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:11:57 GMT Burnse http://www.firesociety.com/forum/thread/27292/US-Government-Censors-Declaration-of-Independence/?src=103 http://www.firesociety.com/forum/thread/27259/INDEPENDENCE-DAY-2008---A-DAY-OF-THANKSGIVING-AND-PRAYER.-from-the-Independent-American-Party/?src=103 INDEPENDENCE DAY 2008 – A DAY OF THANKSGIVING AND PRAYER. During the eight years of our War for Independence with England, there were many instances of Divine intervention that were recognized by both the British and the Colonists.       The retreat from Long Island, the first defense of Charleston, the battles of Trenton, Kings Mountain, Cowpens, Saratoga, and Brandywine quickly come to mind.     During the war, the Continental Congress proclaimed many days of prayer and thanksgiving in recognition of Divine favor.     Since our basic Freedoms are under attack from so many sources, it is altogether fitting that this practice be continued, Many time over the years we have suggested that a special period of prayer be observed in recognition of Divine help or when that help was particularly needed.      This weekend, as we celebrate Independence Day, is an appropriate time for prayer and thanksgiving.     We have had numerous victories for Freedom since last Independence Day and gratitude to the Author of Freedom is totally becoming to a free people. 1.    We have fought 'amnesty for illegal aliens' battles multiple times this past year and have won every one.   Late in May of this year, two more amnesty attacks ... Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:05:28 GMT (CM) theSuperPatriot http://www.firesociety.com/forum/thread/27259/INDEPENDENCE-DAY-2008---A-DAY-OF-THANKSGIVING-AND-PRAYER.-from-the-Independent-American-Party/?src=103 http://www.firesociety.com/forum/thread/27189/The-Declaration-of-Independence-JULY-4th/?src=103 The Declaration of Independence Dear, Friday is Independence Day, and we have a patriotic idea to pass along to you from one of our members. Jeffrey thinks it would be great if more Americans actually read the Declaration of Independence on July 4th – and so do we! It’s easy to lose touch with the founding ideas that were deeded to us by those who paid such a high price for our independence. So this Friday, we encourage you to read the Declaration, and better yet, read it aloud with your family and some friends. To print out a copy of the Declaration, please click here . If you aren’t able to download this pdf image, we encourage you to do an online search and find one to print out. Or perhaps, like me, you have a copy on a bookshelf in your home. To whet your appetite, here is the concluding passage of one of the most noble documents ever penned, the Declaration of Independence: We, therefore, the Representatives of the United States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by ... Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:49:06 GMT (CM) theSuperPatriot http://www.firesociety.com/forum/thread/27189/The-Declaration-of-Independence-JULY-4th/?src=103 http://www.firesociety.com/forum/thread/27108/Arctic-National-Wildlife-Refuge--ANWR----the-Full-Story/?src=103 Rhonda sent me this email a couple of days ago.  It is the only email we have received that seems to paint a more complete picture of what has been proposed for drilling in ANWR! See what you think! FIRST -- do you know what ANWR is?   ANWR = Arctic National Wildlife Refuge        Now, compare the size of ANWR to Alaska and the Continental U.S.                 Now -- a little more perspective.       Note where the proposed development area is –   In the ' ANWR Coastal Plain '.           The following photographs are what the Democrats, liberals, and environmentalists show you when they talk about ANWR!   And they ARE photos taken in ANWR.                         Isn’t ANWR beautiful and pristine?     Why would anyone want to drill here and destroy this beautiful place?   .   .       Well, those photos are misleading – they do NOT portray the full, true story!       Remember the map?   The map showed that the proposed drilling area is in the ... Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:20:52 GMT (CM) Jim from Texas http://www.firesociety.com/forum/thread/27108/Arctic-National-Wildlife-Refuge--ANWR----the-Full-Story/?src=103 http://www.firesociety.com/forum/thread/27219/Zogby--Americans-Stay-Home-July-4th/?src=103 Zogby: Americans Stay Home July 4th Wednesday, July 2, 2008 8:23 AM Faced with ever-increasing gasoline prices, most Americans are planning to keep travel and other spending at a minimum during the long 4th of July weekend – 65% said they will not travel much at all and most plan to spend either less than they did last year or very little over the holiday, a new Zogby International telephone poll shows. While most plan to stick close to home this weekend, 10% said they plan to travel less than they did during the holiday last year. Just 20% said they plan to travel as much as they did last year, and only 5% are planning more extensive travel this weekend compared to last year. Those age 65 and older are most likely to say they expect to do little traveling during the holiday weekend (78%), but more than half of those in all age groups said the same – including 71% of those age 18 to 29. The Zogby International telephone poll of 1,005 likely voters nationwide was conducted June 27-30, 2008, and carries a margin of error of +/- 3.2 percentage points. Excluding travel costs, most plan to ... Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:56:51 GMT (CM) theSuperPatriot http://www.firesociety.com/forum/thread/27219/Zogby--Americans-Stay-Home-July-4th/?src=103 http://www.firesociety.com/forum/thread/27147/Abortion--Killing-Babies-or-Pro-Choice-vs.-the-Military/?src=103 Is abortion killing babies or is it a woman's right to choose? Isn't the military pro-choice? We don't have draft! People seem to think abortions is okay and the killing of innocent lives, but not the military who sacrifices and put their lives for us in IRAQ, Afghanistan or around the world!  Plus, the previous wars! Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:37:40 GMT heartforthedeaf http://www.firesociety.com/forum/thread/27147/Abortion--Killing-Babies-or-Pro-Choice-vs.-the-Military/?src=103 http://www.firesociety.com/forum/thread/27112/ACLU-Attacks-Midshipmen-Daily-Lunchtime-Prayer/?src=103 ACLU Attacks Midshipmen Prayer Thursday, June 26, 2008 11:31 AM By:  Jim Meyers   The American Civil Liberties Union is threatening to file suit against the U.S. Naval Academy over the school’s daily lunchtime prayer. Nine midshipmen at the academy asked the ACLU to petition the school to do away with the prayers, saying that some midshipmen have felt pressured to participate. The ACLU sent a letter to the Annapolis, Md., school saying it was “long past time” for the academy to abolish the traditional prayer, contending it violates midshipmen’s freedom to practice religion as they see fit. The Naval Academy rejected the ACLU’s request, saying in a statement: “The academy does not intend to change its practice of offering midshipmen an opportunity for prayer or devotional thought during noon meal announcements.” Some form of prayer has been offered for midshipmen at meals since the school’s founding in 1845, and it is “consistent with other practices throughout the Navy,” according to the statement. One recent academy graduate, an agnostic who objected to the chaplain-led prayer, said she felt pressured to participate in the prayer at lunch, where attendance is mandatory. “Everybody else is participating with their heads bowed and their ... Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:27:21 GMT (CM) theSuperPatriot http://www.firesociety.com/forum/thread/27112/ACLU-Attacks-Midshipmen-Daily-Lunchtime-Prayer/?src=103 http://www.firesociety.com/forum/thread/23246/High-fuel-costs-are-crippling-our-economy/?src=103 I find it amazing that there is little discussion in all of Fire Society about the high price of fuel. Diesel is $4+ per gallon. Gasoline $3.30+...in north Texas. A very large amount of freight trasportation is fueled by diesel. This is adding cost to what we retail purchase...inflation... I'm sure it is of modest consequence, but propane prices were the highest in history this '07/08 winter. I deliver propane(yup, just a truck driver) to mostly residential customers in north Texas and I have seen a number of customers quit using it because it is so high. One of my elderly customers, just today, told me that she will stop using propane, because she can't afford it. She must devote more money to her prescriptions. The high cost of fuel is a burden. It is increasing prices on products for shipping. There are other related problems that cause a snowball effect...the diminshing value of the dollar in the global economy, the conversion of arable land to fuel production(ethanol and biodiesel), higher fuel and fertilizer prices(largely petroleum based)...begetting higher priced agriculture produce, and so on. It's becoming an economic nightmare. And that's not mentioning taxes, budget deficits, economic recession(maybe), Social Security, ... Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:11:38 GMT DennisD http://www.firesociety.com/forum/thread/23246/High-fuel-costs-are-crippling-our-economy/?src=103 http://www.firesociety.com/forum/thread/27059/New-Law-Eases-Citizenship-Path-for-Troops/?src=103 I think this is the proper thing to do.  After all they have earned it.   New Law Eases Citizenship Path for Troops June 27, 2008 Associated Press --> RANDALLSTOWN, Md. - U.S. Army Spc. Kendell Frederick lost his life while trying to become a citizen of the country he was fighting for. Now, his mother hopes a bill President Bush signed into law Thursday will make sure no other soldier dies the way her son did. Frederick, a native of Trinidad who moved to the U.S. in 1999, was killed in Iraq in October 2005 when his vehicle was struck by a roadside bomb. He was only in the convoy because he had to go to another base to get a duplicate set of fingerprints made for his U.S. citizenship application. After three years of work by his mother and two Maryland Democrats, Bush signed the Kendell Frederick Citizenship Assistance Act, which is meant to ease the citizenship process for members of the military. The law directs the Department of Homeland Security to use fingerprints taken when military personnel enlist and establishes a phone help line. It also taps an advocate to help service members with the process. The law ... Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:14:39 GMT (CM) theSuperPatriot http://www.firesociety.com/forum/thread/27059/New-Law-Eases-Citizenship-Path-for-Troops/?src=103 http://www.firesociety.com/forum/thread/27032/Jindal-condemns-Supreme-Court--signs-castration-bill/?src=103   LAW OF THE LAND Jindal condemns Supreme Court, signs castration bill Governor glad for new law to punish sex offenders on same day as 'atrocious ruling' Posted: June 25, 2008 9:35 pm Eastern © 2008 WorldNetDaily Louisiana Republican Gov. Bobby Jindal Shortly after the U.S. Supreme Court announced it struck down the death penalty for child rape in his state, Louisiana Republican Gov. Bobby Jindal signed a bill authorizing castration of sexual offenders. Jindal - frequently mentioned as a potential vice-presidential nominee - said he was "especially glad" to sign the Sex Offender Chemical Castration Bill "on the same day the Supreme Court has made an atrocious ruling against our state's ability to sentence those who sexually assault our children to the fullest extent." "Those who prey on our children are among the very worst criminals imaginable," Jindal said in a statement . In a 5-4 vote announced yesterday, the Supreme Court's majority said imposing the death penalty in child rape cases violates the Constitution's ban on cruel and unusual punishment. "The death penalty is not a proportional punishment for the rape of a child," Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote. Hailing the new state castration law, Jindal said that as a father ... Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:46:24 GMT beyondangry http://www.firesociety.com/forum/thread/27032/Jindal-condemns-Supreme-Court--signs-castration-bill/?src=103