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| LIBERALS, REMOVE YOUR CULTURAL BLINDERS - NewsWithViews.com Posted: 19 Sep 2010 08:29 PM PDT LIBERALS, REMOVE YOUR CULTURAL BLINDERS
By Marsha West September 19, 2010 On July 18, 2010, Bob Schieffer, host of Face the Nation on CBS, interviewed Attorney General Eric Holder. During the 30 minute interview, Schieffer neglected to ask Holder about the former Department of Justice Attorney J. Christian Adams' allegation that the DOJ declined to pursue cases involving minority perpetrators and their white victims. Thereafter the journalist appeared on CNN to defend himself, saying he was unaware of the New Black Panther controversy in Philadelphia because he was on vacation and "it just slipped by me, my batteries were low." What did not slip by the veteran journalist is that House Minority Leader John Boehner (R) has the (gasp) smoking habit. SCHIEFFER-BOEHNER INTERVIEW On September 12, 2010 Bob Schieffer blindsided John Boehner with the burning question: "Do you still smoke?" The chain smoker replied: "I do." "Bob, tobacco is a legal product in America. And the American people have the right to decide for themselves whether they want to partake or not. There are lots of things that we deal with and come in contact with every day, from alcohol to food to cigarettes, a lot of things that aren`t good for our health. But the American people ought to have the right to make those decisions on their own." Schieffer persisted: "Well, I mean, they have a right to shoot themselves if they choose to. But, I mean, shouldn`t we do something to try to encourage them not to? I mean, do you think that`s a good example?" Boehner admitted: "Well, listen, I wish I didn`t have this bad habit. And it is a bad habit. You`ve had it. You`ve dealt with it. But it`s something that I choose to do. And, you know, at some point maybe I`ll decide I`ve had enough of it." Schieffer lectured: "Well, I mean, if you should become speaker, you could set a good example for the country by saying, I`m going to try to stop smoking. Maybe you could get the president--I understand he smokes too--maybe the two of you could find a way to try to stop smoking. That would be kind of a good thing, wouldn`t it?" Boehner fibbed: "Bob, I appreciate your suggestion." FICTITIOUS INTERVIEW Now imagine if you will that John Boehner is gay (for the record he is not "gay") and the exchange went something like this:
Schieffer: "Are you gay?" Boehner: "I am." Boehner: "Bob, sodomy is not a criminal offense. And the American people have the right to decide for themselves whether they want to partake or not. There are lots of things that we deal with and come in contact with every day, from alcohol to food to cigarettes, a lot of things that aren`t good for our health. But the American people ought to have the right to make those decisions on their own." Schieffer: "Well, I mean, they have a right to shoot themselves if they choose to. But, I mean, shouldn`t we do something to try to encourage them not to? I mean, do you think continuing to have unhealthy, even dangerous, sex is a good example?" Boehner: "Well, listen, because of my sexual orientation, I live with the consequences of having risky sex. We all do risky things. You were a smoker. You didn't stop until you chose to. Having risky sex is something that I choose to do. And, you know, at some point maybe I`ll decide to stop gambling with my life." Schieffer: "Well, I mean, if you should become speaker, you could set a good example for the country by saying, I`m going to try to stop playing Russian Roulette. Maybe you could get the president--I understand he smokes, and that's risky--maybe the two of you could find a way to try to stop your risk taking. That would be kind of a good thing, wouldn`t it?"
Boehner: "Bob, I appreciate your suggestion." Interview ends. The above conversation never took place and, again, John Boehner is NOT a homosexual. DIRE CONSEQUENCES The following is excerpted from Mike S. Adams article, My Hate Speech Conviction: "No sane person could ever posit that the act of rectal sodomy is safe, normal, or healthy. The rectum is a one-way street. It is a sewer meant for the expulsion of poison. Treating the rectum as a sex organ is damaging to the health – especially for the recipient of such abuse. That is why it is an act of hate, regardless of whether some choose to call it "love." "But the gay lifestyle has never been about love. The average number of lifetime sex partners is four for a heterosexual, fifty for a homosexual. Monogamy is the norm (82%) among heterosexuals, and an aberration (2%) among homosexuals. This promiscuity is routed in the pairing of similar traits, which is an inevitable result in homosexual relationships. "It should go without saying that women have greater emotional needs than men, while men have greater physical needs than women. They need each other to balance one another out. And that is why when two men are together the physical aspects of the relationship spiral out of control to the point of compulsion. That is why estimates show that anywhere from 21-43% of homosexual males have had several hundred sex partners." This may explain why more than 50% of new HIV infections in 2009 occurred among homosexuals. In the 19-25 age bracket the infection rate was even higher. More from Mike: "Even pseudo-conservative Andrew Sullivan knows that homosexuality is about unbridled sexual pursuit rather than love. He openly claims that homosexuals need more than one sex partner and that heterosexual relationships are too restrictive. But he refuses to see succumbing to sexual temptation as a weakness. Instead, he calls it a sign of 'honesty' and 'flexibility.' "Andrew Sullivan thinks we should all become more like gays. In his calls for the majority to conform to the minority he reveals the fundamental narcissism that is at the core of the gay lifestyle. From Andrew Sullivan's perspective, homosexuality is all about self-gratification. "But love, by definition, seeks the ultimate good of the loved one by forsaking all others. That is why we must steer our loved ones away from the homosexual lifestyle and suffer the slings and arrows of the true perpetrators of hate speech." Here are a few more facts to mull over: Fact: There is no gay gene. In an APA brochure called, "Answers to Your Questions for a Better Understanding of Sexual Orientation & Homosexuality it says: "There is no consensus among scientists about the exact reasons that an individual develops a heterosexual, bisexual, gay or lesbian orientation. Although much research has examined the possible genetic, hormonal, developmental, social, and cultural influences on sexual orientation, no findings have emerged that permit scientists to conclude that sexual orientation is determined by any particular factor or factors. Many think that nature and nurture both play complex roles..." Moreover... psychologist Dr. Scott Hershberger (who is a philosophical essentialist on questions of sexual orientation) conducted a Guttman analysis on Dr. Robert L. Spitzer's study and declared: "The orderly, law-like pattern of changes in homosexual behavior, homosexual self-identification, and homosexual attraction and fantasy observed in Spitzer's study is strong evidence that reparative therapy can assist individuals in changing their homosexual orientation to a heterosexual one."
Fact: Those who practice anal sex are far and away more likely to contract anal cancer, as well as hepatitis B and C, than those who practice sex the normal way. In other words, the way God intended. No illustration is necessary, as we all know how the human body functions. It's obvious (to most of us) where the entrances and exits are.
Fact: Those who practice anal and oral sex are also more likely to end up with esophageal or stomach cancer and hepatitis A. Fact: Anal and oral sex may result in the transmission of STDs such as Chlamydia and gonorrhea. These diseases will not be detected in urine tests. Fact: Homosexual sex is far worse for a person's health than smoking cigarettes. Resources: 1 - National Association for Research and Therapy for Homosexuals Marsha West is the Founder and Editor of Email Brigade News Report, an online news service for conservative people of faith. Marsha is a freelance writer whose main focus is on religious and cultural issues. She is a regular contributor to NewsWithViews.com; TheConservativevoice; RenewAmerica; Christianworldviewnetwork; Webcommentary and other popular websites. Her writings have also appeared on WorldnetDaily; Canadafreepress; AmericanDaily and several Christian periodicals. Marsha loves to write fiction for the younger generation. She is currently writing a series of books about an average Christian family and the cultural issues they face. Her books equip kids to defend their faith and live for Christ. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php | |
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| A Cultural Treasure - Virginia Connection Newspapers Posted: 09 Sep 2010 04:44 PM PDT Sara Melendez already has her ticket: the self-proclaimed "culture vulture" is eagerly anticipating Teatro de La Luna's Latin American harp festival at the Spectrum Theater in Rosslyn. The native of Puerto Rico and long-time Arlington resident makes it a point to attend every year. The festival, which is in its 13th year, offers a choice of two performances, Friday, Sept. 17 and Saturday, the 18th; this year's concert will feature Marcelo Rojas from Paraguay, Alberto De La Rosa from Mexico and Juan Aquino from Venezuela. "I am so eager to attend … in addition to the fact that it's beautiful harp music on its own, there's great diversity because each country does it a little differently," said Melendez. In certain countries and regions of Latin America, which include Mexico, the Andes, Colombia, Venezuela and Paraguay, harp traditions are very strong but the style of music and the instruments vary from place to place. Alejandra Espinola, cultural attaché at the Embassy of Paraguay said the festival is a wonderful way for "other people to have a hint of the beautiful sound of the Paraguayan harp." She noted that the harp is part of the Paraguayan national identity — "It is the national instrument, which means it is played the most and it is the most famous." Ever since the conquest by the Spaniards, Espinola said, harp music has been developing in Paraguay. The Embassy has been working with Teatro on the festival for a long time and Espinola credits the relationship with Nucky Walder, a producer with Teatro for the success of the event. "Nucky has been a good friend and a wonderful cultural ambassador and we are thrilled to be part of it." Another friend is Berta Rojas, who as the artistic director for the festival has worked closely with Walder on the program. "I am a concert artist myself; although in a somewhat different field as I play classical guitar," said Rojas. Having a demanding concert schedule herself with many trips abroad has not deterred Rojas from her work on the festival. "I was born in Paraguay … I am passionate about the sound of the wooden harp. Nucky and I are very good friends and I admire Teatro for all they do to promote the arts in our region," she said. According to Rojas, producing an event with musicians from different countries poses unique challenges, especially when she is traveling but modern technology has made her job more manageable. She and Walder communicate via e- mail and they listen to recordings of prospective musicians on YouTube since not much is available on a CD format. "Then we contact the artists looking to put together an entertaining and exciting program, something we have been able to accomplish successfully all these years." Walder is effusive in her praise of Rojas' contributions and also expressed her appreciation for the donors and countless volunteers in the community who support the event — all funds raised go toward the International Festival of Hispanic Theater. "In addition, I really want to thank the Arlington County Cultural Affairs Division and the Arlington Commission for the Arts, as well as the embassies," she said. Melendez, who said she has been a season subscriber to Teatro's programs since she discovered them, has been spreading the word about the Hispanic arts organization. "I do every little bit I can because they are a community treasure that we need to make sure we protect." Having the concerts at the Spectrum in Rosslyn, Melendez said, is perfect because it's a smaller, more intimate theater. "What I myself look forward to every year is the jam session at the end of the concert in which all the artists play a piece that they didn't rehearse before that night and they play whatever comes out of their souls right on the spot," said Rojas adding, "That is an amazing moment to witness and enjoy." This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
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