Leftist on Leftist action when it comes to Nazi Poster

I was recently on youtube because a video of Barney Frank belittling a woman at a Town Hall Meeting is getting a lot of hits. I normally don't like to respond to youtube commentary because intelligence avoids that environment as much as a cat loves a bath. I couldn't resist this time because of the pure garbage being spewed today about people who don't want universal healthcare, so I posted some comments. This ultimately led me to investigate where the Nazi poster originally came from. I find it dubious when a democrat says we are a bunch of Nazis. BTW, are you aware that Nazi stands for the National Socialist Party? Just a little context.




Here's the video of Barney Frank and the lady:


Originally, I felt bad for her, but then my natural BS meter went off. She lobbed Barney Frank such and easy pitch that he couldn't help but hit it out of the park with his rehearsed speech. Anyhow, I eventually came across this video talking about an organization called La Rouche. If you click that link and head to the right of the page you will see their banner link for the single payer healthcare position.

I would add more commentary to this situation, but I'll just link to this video:


So, it seems that Dems are fighting Dems. "A house divided shall fall." Thanks Obama.

Update: Jer mentioned it would be prudent to provide additional information on who started La Rouche PAC. The gentleman's name is Lyndon LaRouch and his wikipedia entry is here. You will find his history and political stances there. Good luck.

From Abram to Churchill in 5 steps or less

All across the world the masses are attending church services, and being in Canada it seems they have a church or two as well. Today, it was the Church of Christ in Gravelbourg, Saskathewan, Canada. That is a mouthful.

The sermon was an exposition in Genesis where God changes Abram's name to Abraham and tells him he will have a son at 100 years old. The sermon was really good, actually, but I will keep this blog limited to a single epiphany (I know, you're amazed I have these).

Reflect on the old adage,

"Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them." -William Shakespeare

This is mostly misleading and ultimately irresponsible. The way this is phrased leads us to believe that uncontrollable factors like genetics and destiny determine a man's greatness. Whereas, the reality is, great men are defined by the difficult decisions they make in historic times. Let me elaborate.

Adolf Hitler and his deplorable holocaust presented us with a recent historical example to prove this point. Two men met this opportunity, but only one was made great by it.

Neville Chamberlin was Britan's Prime Minister from 1937-1940 and although he was welcomed with tremendous applause after the negotiation of The Munich Agreement with Hitler, he will not be remembered by anything other than his policy of appeasement and the failure it was.

Winston Churchill, on the other hand, recognized Hitler for what he was and refused to believe his lies. Many remember his inspiring speeches but his legacy began with his years of isolation as a dissenter against Chamberlin's policies.

History doesn't shine brightly upon those who intend well, but those who act well. And in order to act well, a leader must be able to protect his people from the appetite of tyrants or entities that lust for power. However, without Hitler, Churchill may not be considered an example of resilience and resolute conviction.

Likewise, we cannot expect to possess tremendous faith nor be considered truly courageous unless we face opportunities to compromise these qualities. For example, courage is defined as "mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty." Also, if one does not withstand danger, fear or difficulty the negative trait of cowardice can be applied. Difficult situations present opportunities for men to choose greatness, or choose infamy.

I suppose Shakespeare should have said, "All have difficulties, some choose to act rightly and have greatness thrust upon them.