ANOTHER ERROR IN THINKING

Linden was troubled but not surprised to learn of the Senate confirmation of Kathleen Sibelius (who Michelle Malkin refers to as “tax-troubled”) to the post of Secretary of Health and Human Services. Do those who support killing babies belong in “Health?”

Linden has before mentioned the desirability of taking names and remembering votes. All voting democrats Senators (as usual) voted for this error. Unfortunately, this includes Bayh from Indiana.
Republicans voting for confirmation were: Bond (MO), Brownback and Roberts (KS), Collins and Snowe (ME), Gregg (NH), Lugar (IN), and Voinovich (OH). Also Specter (T*-PA).
T* = Turncoat
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LINDEN'S LIFE:
Had my Study Buddy session at 9:00. My student is not doing as well as I would like. Went to Chick-fil-A for another bite of breakfast and on to the post office where there was a package from Katia! Two Danish Kringles, cherry and almond, and a video of the marriage of our friend who is now in Austria. A great gift! I immediately had a warmed up piece of each of the Kringles. Had dinner and a prayer session at my church
www.ohdanishbakery.com
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I have mentioned Tavriski Christian Institute in Kherson, Ukraine before. My church supports their efforts to bring Christianity to that and other areas of the world. A court case was supposed to have established their ownership of their property four years ago. Now, that decision is being contested and, with graft being so prevalent there, that decision may be overturned. Please pray.
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Following is a shortened version of something Laura sent me:
1. First of all, pick the number of times a week that you would like to have chocolate (more than once but less than 10)2. Multiply this number by 2 3. Add 54. Multiply it by 50 5. If you have already had your birthday this year add1759 If you haven't, add 1758.6. Now subtract the four digit year that you were born.You should have a three digit number The first digit of this was your original number(i.e. how many times you want to have chocolate each week).The next two numbers are YOUR AGE! THIS IS THE ONLY YEAR (2009) IT WILL EVER WORK.

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BIBLE STUDY:
4-29
JUDGES 9:22 – 10:18
Shechem is destroyed and, later, Abimelech is killed. Israel strays, again.

LUKE 24:13-53
JESUS appears to two men who were walking to Emmaus. He then appears to the disciples and then ascends to heaven.

PSALM 100:1-5
PROVERBS 14:11-12
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FIFTEEN SIXTEENTHS TO GO

It almost made Linden physically ill to have this thought: What if the remainder of the Obama presidency is as bad for America as the first part has been?? Feeling that misery loves company, here is a really short list of the Obama related items that could make you feel queasy.
Drill here, drill now ain’t gonna happen.
Stimulus bill horrors.
Appointment of tax cheats and baby killers.
Unable to speak without a teleprompter.
Supporting and exporting abortion.
Accommodation of earmarks.
Moving away from capitalism.
Taking over census taking responsibility.
Spending, Spending, Spending.
National health care.
National security/Guantanamo.
The massive tax increase for everyone in order to support the global warming hoax. (Cap and Trade.)
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READ THIS:
http://www.americanthinker.com/2009/04/barry_honey_can_we_talk_about_3.html
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LINDEN'S LIFE:
Went to post office, credit union and grocery. Had a very pleasant lunch with Jan then spent most of the rest of the day reading and writing. Madonna referred me to the following:
Http://WWW.birthverse.Com/mybirthverse.cfm
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BIBLE STUDY:
4-28
JUDGES 8:18 – 9:21
Gideon dies. Abimelech kills his 70 brothers and is crowned king.

LUKE 23:44 – 24:12
JESUS dies and is buried then rises.

PSALM 99:1-9
PROVERBS 14:9-10
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NO SURPRISE HERE

A Mary Beth Schneider article in the April 26 issue of the Indianapolis Star addressed the degree by which Indiana lawmakers followed the suggestion of Governor Daniels that they return 13% of their pay to the state: Thereby to the taxpayers.
Not surprisingly, only four, all Republicans, of the twelve legislative leadership honored the Governor’s request. They were: Hendricks Count’s own Senator Connie Lawson, Senator David Long, along with Brian Bosma and Kathy Kreag Richardson who serve in the house.
At least six other legislators, not in leadership, were also said to have honored the request of the Governor. Luke Kenley and Tim Brown, both Republicans, were two of these six. The other four were not identified.
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LINDEN'S LIFE:
Busy all day with small inconsequential tasks. So, here is a couple of non related things to consider: The first, an offer of a free NRA membership.
http://www.nrahq.org/nrabonus/thankyou.asp

The second, an email entitled “Let’s keep in touch” was received from Senator Bayh. He must now be thinking about his image before the next election. Linden wishes we had a person who actually lives in Indiana filling that seat.
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BIBLE STUDY:
4-27
JUDGES 7:1 – 8:17
Gideon defeats the Midianites. His success continues.

LUKE 23:13-43
Pilate reluctantly surrenders JESUS to the crowd and he is crucified.

PSALM 97:1 – 98:9
PROVERBS 14:7-8
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DEBT DAY PLUS LIZ CHENEY

So much to do, so little time. Today, Linden will direct you to two sites that are worthy of your study.
In a Human Events column Brittany Smith reported on Sunday, April 26 being considered debt day – that day when total federal spending exceeds total federal revenue. For the rest of the year we are living on the federal charge card. Last year, debt day fell on August 5. Perhaps the “tax and spend” moniker given the democrats is more accurate now than ever before. The title of her column is “The Government Runs Out of Money on Sunday.”

Larrey Anderson on American Thinker presents “Liz Cheney Gives a Debate Lesson.” There is a link to a video of Liz and MSNBC’S Norah O’Donnell that is well worth watching.
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LINDEN'S LIFE:
As mentioned in the Friday posting, Linden has some catching up to do today. Here goes:
Thursday: The usual enjoyable breakfast meeting with Bill, Chuck, Jack and Paul. Picked up some of the clutter so it would be easier for the house cleaner tomorrow. Did some writing. Called the heart doctor and had my blood pressure medicine dosage reduced.
Friday: Sandy came by to clean my place while I was at Men’s Prayer Breakfast: she was almost done when I returned. Nothing else of major importance.
Saturday: Joyce called to ask me to bring a copy of my latest book and of my CD to the Republican Lincoln Day Dinner tonight. It was a very good dinner and program. Dr. Tony Bennett outlined plans for improving the state of education in Indiana. Sandra Bettner and Matt Whetstone were name winners of the yearly Republican of the Year type selection. Those of us who were previous winners were recognized. I bought one of the poetry books Joyce had cause to be published and was selling to benefit the Indiana Federation of Republican Women. Good book, good evening.
Sunday: Attended church services and Sunday school and returned in the evening for a excellent pitch-in dinner and presentation by Bill Furman and Larry and Linda Bellville regarding their recent trip to Tavriski Christian Institute in the Ukraine. Interesting.
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BIBLE STUDY:
4-23
JUDGES 1:1 – 2:9
Israel continues to fight against the Caananites.

LUKE 21:29 – 22:13
JESUS teaches and the Last Supper is prepared.

PSALM 90:1 – 91:16
PROVERBS 13:24-25

4-24
JUDGES 2:10 – 3:31
Generations of Israelites were disobedient to The LORD and suffered for their waywardness. GOD raised up some good men and they saved Israel for a time.

LUKE 22:14-34
The Passover meal.

PSALM 92:1 – 93:5
PROVERBS 14:1-2

4-25
JUDGES 4:1 – 5:31
The Israelites, once again, did evil in the eyes of The LORD so they were overpowered again. Deborah saved them and there was peace for forty years.

LUKE 22:35-53
JESUS prays on the Mount of Olives and, later, is arrested.

PSALM 94:1-23
PROVERBS 14:3-4

4-26
JUDGES 6:1-40
The Israelites strayed again and were punished. The LORD selects Gideon to save them.

LUKE 22:54 – 23:12
Peter denies knowing JESUS three times. JESUS is beaten, meets Pilate and Herod.
PSALM 95:1 – 96:13
PROVERBS 14:5-6
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WELL SAID!!

Linden’s postings normally consist of the subject of the day followed by these categories: Linden’s Life; Advertisement of the day; Bible Study and Comments. Sometime a Global Cooling piece also appears.
Today, only the subject of the day will appear and he will catch up on the other segments Monday. The reason for this change being that he wants you to see this copy of a letter he received and he had trouble performing the copy and paste functions in a satisfactory manner. If you wish to see examples of the other categories before Monday, check yesterday’s posting. Now, the letter – which he can not attribute:


April 17, 2009
The White House1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NWWashington , DC 20500
Mr. Obama:
I have had it with you and your administration, sir. Your conduct on your recent trip overseas has convinced me that you are not an adequate representative of the United States of America collectively or of me personally.
You are so obsessed with appeasing the Europeans and the Muslim world that you have abdicated the responsibilities of the President of the United States of America . You are responsible to the citizens of the United States . You are not responsible to the peoples of any other country on earth.
I personally resent that you go around the world apologizing for the United States telling Europeans that we are arrogant and do not care about their status in the world. Sir, what do you think the First World War and the Second World War were all about if not the consideration of the peoples of Europe ? Are you brain dead? What do you think the Marshall Plan was all about? Do you not understand or know the history of the 20th century?
Where do you get off telling a Muslim country that the United States does not consider itself a Christian country? Have you not read the Declaration of Independence or the Constitution of the United States ? This country was founded on Judeo-Christian ethics and the principles governing this country, at least until you came along, come directly from this heritage. Do you not understand this?
Your bowing to the king of Saudi Arabia is an affront to all Americans. Our President does not bow down to anyone, let alone the king of Saudi Arabia . You don’t show Great Britain , our best and one of our oldest allies, the respect they deserve yet you bow down to the king of Saudi Arabia . How dare you, sir! How dare you!
You can’t find the time to visit the graves of our greatest generation because you don’t want to offend the Germans but make time to visit a mosque in Turkey . You offended our dead and every veteran when you give the Germans more respect than the people who saved the German people from themselves. What’s the matter with you?
I am convinced that you and the members of your administration have the historical and intellectual depth of a mud puddle and should be ashamed of yourselves, all of you.
You are so self-righteously offended by the big bankers and the American automobile manufacturers yet do nothing about the real thieves in this situation, Mr. Dodd, Mr. Frank, Franklin Raines, Jamie Gorelic, the Fannie Mae bonuses, and the Freddie Mac bonuses. What do you intend to do about them? Anything? I seriously doubt it.
What about the U.S. House members passing out $9.1 million in bonuses to their staff members – on top of the $2.5 million in automatic pay raises that lawmakers gave themselves? I understand the average House aide got a 17% bonus. I took a 5% cut in my pay to save jobs with my employer. You haven’t said anything about that. Who authorized that? I surely didn’t!
Executives at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will be receiving $210 million in bonuses over an eighteen-month period, that's $45 million more than the AIG bonuses. In fact, Fannie and Freddie executives have already been awarded $51 million – not a bad take. Who authorized that and why haven’t you expressed your outrage at this group who are largely responsible for the economic mess we have right now.
I resent that you take me and my fellow citizens as brain-dead and not caring about what you idiots do. We are watching what you are doing and we are getting increasingly fed up with all of you. I also want you to know that I personally find just about everything you do and say to be offensive to every one of my sensibilities. I promise you that I will work tirelessly to see that you do not get a chance to spend two terms destroying my beautiful country.
Sincerely,

NOT GRADING ON THE CURVE

The time is much shorter than you may think until the 2010 primary election season starts. Every person who is even slightly concerned about the direction our country is heading needs to be thinking about how they may start turning this boat around.
Linden does not agree with the many who feel that all members of Congress should be opposed and defeated. The “don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater” axiom comes into play.
If we look at the voting records of those who are most solidly in favor of moving our country from being a capitalist nation to that of being socialist nation we quickly see that they are democrats. None should be re-elected.
Unfortunately, many of the Republicans should be classified as weak kneed and without a sufficiently strong grasp of their own responsibility for the well being of our country. These should be identified, opposed by a conservative in the primary and defeated in the primary. If they should win in the primary, they probably, bad as they are, deserve general election support.
We who are concerned need to identify a number of votes that will help us to identify those who should be retired and WORK and PRAY to cause that to happen. No grading on the curve. Linden hopes to provide you with the names of those who do not pass muster in the near future.
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LINDEN'S LIFE:
Had the usual Study Buddy session at 9:00, took care of some matters at the credit union, went to Chick-fil-A for biscuits and gravy and coffee – also had chicken in a biscuit. GOOD! Had another veteran’s report to pass on to Lynn. Great dinner at my church: chicken breast, au gratin potatoes, broccoli salad (wish I knew how to make that,) cobbler and coffee. The following program was a depiction of the Apostle Paul in prison in Rome: It, a production of the National Christian Music Conference week with us, was very well done.
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BIBLE STUDY:
4-22
JOSHUA 24:1-33
The covenant is renewed at Shechem. Joshua dies.

LUKE 21:1-28
The widow’s offering. Signs of the end of the age.

PSALM 89:38-52
PROVERBS 13:20-23
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DOWNHEARTED?

Downhearted? Linden would have to say, “yes, maybe a little.” With each passing day he has greater concern for the future of our country. Luckily, Linden is of a rather advanced age so his period of suffering, because of the leadership our country now has, will be shorter than that of many others.
Linden was not in favor of the TARP bill that was passed in 2008 and has become even less in favor of it with the management (or lack thereof) that it currently has. The passage of the “stimulus” monstrosity without it being read was an insult: As is the contents. Linden cannot think of a bill or agenda item being mentioned that is worthy of his support.
Now, a black day indeed, there is talk of prosecution of those who are suspected of some sort of wrongdoing in regard to treatment of TERRORISTS! How quickly we have become a third world nation. In Linden’s opinion, those who are not some shade of sick at heart are either uninformed, uncaring or maybe just a little thick.
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LINDEN'S LIFE:
Met some of the guys for coffee shortly after breakfast time. Got a much needed haircut. Sandy came by to talk about cleaning my place. Thuc called to invite me to a get together after Jennifer graduates. He is, rightfully, very proud of her. I am too. Thanks to Bill for providing me with this link to a video I greatly enjoyed:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EYAUazLI9k
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“BOUT FIRTEEN COUNTRY CHILDERN RIMES” ($3.00) reminiscent of James Whitcomb Riley, these 20 poems with illustrations address the lives of four-year-old twins. It is written as they may speak.

Now that Linden’s 2009 sales have financed two goats for some of the needy in the world, his next goal is to fund the purchase of a water buffalo. Order at:
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BIBLE STUDY:
4-21
JOSHUA 22:21 –23:16
The Eastern tribes building of an altar is accepted. Joshua warns the Israelites to follow the instructions that have been given.

LUKE 20:27-47
JESUS speaks of resurrection, marriage and judgment.

PSALMS 89:14-37
PROVERBS 13:17-19
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TRIMMING THE BUDGET?

Probably due to extremely poor time management, Linden seemed to have little time to prepare this posting. Luckily, he will provide you with a link to perhaps the all-time best addressing of what some of us view as the uppermost problem of our time.
Linden did have time to listen to the radio for several hours as he was otherwise occupied. The matter that had the “news” people just going ga-ga over Obama today was the report that he was calling his cabinet together and they were going to cut 100 million dollars from the budget. Big deal!! After mortgaging the future of our grandchildren to the tune of several TRILLION dollars, 100 million is chump-change indeed. The dishonesty of the administration is bad enough but it does not compare to that of the MSM. Please click on this link to view some really good writing:
http://www.americanthinker.com/2009/04/msms_tea_party_cognitive_disso.html
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LINDEN'S LIFE:
I met my niece, Peggy, in Indianapolis for breakfast early this morning. It had been some time since I last saw her and we had a good long visit. Also saw and acquaintance from State Police days there: Probably hadn’t seen him in well over twenty five years.
Julie brought Jade by in the afternoon: I hadn’t seen them in about a month and Jade has really grown. She is now pulling herself up to a standing position and will probably be walking soon. She will be one year old May 1. It was a good visit.
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BIBLE STUDY:
4-20
JOSHUA 21:1 – 22:20
Towns for the Levites. The Eastern tribes return home.

LUKE 20:1-26
The authority of JESUS is questioned. The parable of the tenants and paying taxes to Caesar.

PSALM 89:1-18
PROVERBS 13:15-16
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WHAT NEXT?

When considering the effects of the April 15 Tea Parties, one must attempt to look into the future and see what may be next. One can only hope that it will lead to a departure from present unthinking
tax and spend policies. There is talk of a follow up protest July 4: Linden would prefer that the protests were more frequent. Perhaps as a benefit of the movement to this point will be that no liberal democrat will go unchallenged in the 2010 general election. This writer must agree that “OBAMANOMICS = TRICKLE-UP POVERTY” made a great sign. See following link:
http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=31492
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LINDEN'S LIFE:
Friday: Men’s Prayer Breakfast at 6:00. Went to the bookstore for a visit later. I was a little weak today.
Saturday: Prayer breakfast at Kingsway Church at 7:30; Writers Group at 10:00 and little activity after that. Yesterday sent this email to Julie: “You will be pleased to know that I contacted a cleaning person today. Do not make your congratulatory message too flowery.” Her response on Sunday: “Congrats – was in my spam folder for some reason.” This led me to believe that Mr. Spam Detector is also not real big on cleaning.
Sunday: Church, Sunday school and evening church services. Not much of note in between. The National Church Music Conference is meeting in this area, one of the attendees is staying in the Mission House: She and Bob Boswell are putting together a bell choir piece for them. They passed out the bells at the evening service to get an idea of how their effort may sound. Linden has identified another instrument that he has not yet mastered. Thought you may enjoy this video clip that Julie sent:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gHvATmUsSg&feature=related
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GLOBAL COOLING:
The recent closing of a large stretch of I70 in Colorado due to heavy snowfall surprised few of us. That is not supposed to happen in mid April.
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2009/04/its_alternative_media_thats_co.html
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Now that Linden’s 2009 sales have financed two goats for some of the needy in the world, his next goal is to fund the purchase of a water buffalo. Order at:
http://stores.ebay.com/secondhand-stories
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BIBLE STUDY:
4-17
JOSHUA 15:1-63
Allotment for Judah.

Luke 18:18-43
The rich ruler. JESUS again predicts his death. JESUS restores the sight of a blind beggar.

PSALM 86:1-17
PROVERBS 13:9-10

4-18
JOSHUA 16:1 – 18:28
Allotment for Ephraim and Manasseh. Division of the rest of the lands. Division to Benjamin.

LUKE 19:1-27
Zacchaeus the tax collector. The parable of the ten minas.

PSALM 87:1-7
PROVERBS 13:11

4-19
JOSHUA 19:1 – 20:9
Allotment of lands completed. Cities of refuge named.

LUKE 19:28-48
Triumphal entry of JESUS into Jerusalem. JESUS at the temple.

PSALM 88:1-18
PROVERBS 13:12-14
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THE TEA PARTIES

Practically everything Linden has heard or read has led him to believe that on both a local and nationwide scale, the Tea Parties were an outstanding success. There were a couple of pooh-pooh type reports from some of the MSM who appear to be in the employ of those of the liberal bent.
Although Linden felt that the event may be a little to physically taxing for him to attend, our Thursday morning breakfast bunch was very well represented by Bill, Chuck and Paul. Their wives, Barbara, Mary Ann and Judy accompanied them – perhaps to ensure that they didn’t become too boisterous.
Items of interest included: Local talk radio host, Greg Garrison, saying this should cause us to focus upon future elections; a report of a Congressman being elected in Utah against great odds and with little financing because of grass roots support; and the overall decency of the crowd. Estimates of crowd size ranged from 2,000 to 15,000.
The messages on the signs Paul took were: THE FIX – TERM LIMITS; ENOUGH, STOP THE BAILOUTS, SPENDING, MORTGAGING FUTURE GENERATIONS, ENOUGH, CUT TAXES NOT DEALS, FREEDOM, LIBERTY, JUSTICE, STOP THE $PENDING. Well said!
Somewhat troubling to Linden was that it was reported that there were few, if any blacks or Hispanics in attendance. How can this be? Surely these societal groups share the concern about excess government spending and intervention. Surely they are not oblivious to the effect deficit spending of this magnitude will have on their future generations! It is unbelievable! Linden solicits enlightenment in this area: Send comments to the address given at the end of this posting.
Bill mentioned that while this rally was taking place on the South lawn of the Statehouse, the Legislature was inside passing a bailout bill. A radio report later addressed that puzzle by saying that this was only the first step and the final bill will be changed drastically. It will be interesting to see what the final product is and who votes for it.
During the course of the day, mention was made that future such events will undoubtedly occur. That is (or should be) welcome news.
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LINDEN'S LIFE:
Having awakened far too early, I napped for a time after our Thursday breakfast meeting. I was awakened by a call regarding our upcoming veterans recognition program: It was time for me to wake up. Later, did a load of wash, wrote some, read some and did little else. I read an article about Susan Boyle and her appearance on a British TV program: Found a video clip on You Tube and it brought tears to my eyes. Click the following link for a great read.
http://www.americanthinker.com/2009/04/tea_parties_about_far_more_tha.html
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BIBLE STUDY:
4-16
JOSHUA 31:1 – 14:15
Land still to be taken by the Israelites. The division of the lands.

LUKE 18:1-17
Parables of the persistent widow and the Pharisee and the tax collector. The little children and JESUS.

PSALM 85:1-13
PROVERBS 13:7-8
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ANTICIPATION

As Linden is preparing this for posting, he has not yet digested the news reports regarding the various Tea Parties. Of course, there is the ever present possibility that the MSM will decide that thousands of taxpayers gathering to protest the ways of our “leaders” in Washington, D.C. is not really news. Certainly the coverage leading up to April 15 was sparse, indeed.
What early news Linden has been treated to indicates that the turnout was great in many locations around the country. We can only hope and pray that this day marks a turning point in the direction our political leaders have been leading our country. Hopefully there will be a more detailed report tomorrow.
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LINDEN'S LIFE:
Performed my usual Study Buddy mentoring, went by the credit union and on to Chick-fil-A for biscuits and gravy with coffee. On to the post office, by my church and to the youth building, did two loads of wash and had dinner and attended a program at my church in the evening. Had the usual emails and phone calls. Did call Rubye’s sister, Audrey, who lives near Memphis, to wish her a happy birthday.
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BIBLE STUDY:
4-15
JOSHUA 11:1 – 12:24
The Israelites defeat the Northern kings.

LUKE 17:11-37
JESUS heals ten men of leprosy.

PSALM 84:1-12
PROVERBS 13:5-6
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LINDEN'S SELECTIONS

Chuck sent me a link to an Andy Green article in The Baltimore Sun which contained 70 items compiled by Betty Nottrodt in her attempt to develop another 95 theses for her Congressman. Linden attempted to compile a top ten list but there are just too many good questions or comments. The link appears below.

1. Why are you taking our money and giving it to other people without our consent?
2. Why are you taking our money and giving it to other countries which are not our friends?
3. Why are you taking more of our money than is needed for legitimate purposes of government?
9. Why are illegal aliens preferred to American citizens?
14. Why are you passing bills that you have not read?
15. Why are you inventing words, i.e. anti-Islamic activity when you mean Islamic terrorism?
18. Why was our January gas and electric bill $582 so that the caribou in Alaska do not have to look at a pipeline?
19. What are the advantages of socialism/Marxism over American democracy?
20. Why has there been no investigation into the current devastating financial crisis?
21. Why are those responsible still in office instead of jail, where we certainly would be for lesser crimes?
22. Why does the “stimulus bill” stimulate government and corrupt officials but not the people?
23. Why is carbon dioxide, which is necessary to life, considered a pollutant?
24. Why is carbon, a vital component of all living things, regarded as poison?
26. How does the US benefit through membership in the UN?
29. Why have you allowed environmentalism to become a religion hostile to human progress?
30. Why do millions die of malaria because of the ban on DDT?
35. Why are there 9,000 earmarks in the “stimulus” bill?
36. Why has the government destroyed black families with welfare?
37. Why does our country belong to and/or support anti-Semitic organizations?
38. Why is the US rebuilding Gaza?
39. Why is the tax code not understandable to the average citizen?
41. Why are Barney Frank, Christopher Dodd, and Charlie Rangel still in office?
56. Why is race always your overriding consideration, to the exclusion of character?
57. Why have you not protected our borders?
58. Why have you supported the teachers unions over parents and children?
60. Why are you raising taxes when everyone knows that low taxes generate more jobs and more government revenue?
66. Should we have an army or will “diplomacy” suffice?

http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/news/local/politics/2009/04/tea_party_movement_picking_up.html
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LINDEN'S LIFE:
Had a great Republican Roundtable meeting at 7:00. Katia deciphered another Russian message for me. Wrote some. Read some. Ate some.
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BIBLE STUDY:
4-14
JOSHUA 9:3 – 10:43
The Gibeonites deceive the Israelites. Then Joshua defeated all the Southern cities.

LUKE 16:19 – 17:10
The rich man and Lazarus. Sin, faith and duty.

PSALM 83:1-18
PROVERBS 13:4
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TAXES

Linden has long thought that our system of taxation is in trouble and becoming more troubling. Now, with our current “leadership” the unfairness of our taxation system will become more and more apparent. Why should there be such a high percentage of people who pay no income taxes at all? What does it say for our leaders when they will accept a tax cheat as Treasury Secretary? What does it say for these same leaders when a high percentage of those suggested to hold high appointive office are also tax cheats?
At http://newsbusters.org/ under a piece entitled “Open Threads” is a link to an Ari Fleischer piece entitled “Everyone Should Pay Income taxes.” I believe I also saw a link to it on National Review. This article is well worth reading.
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LINDEN'S LIFE:
It was a rainy and dismal day outside to the point that Linden, until afternoon, only went out to get the morning paper. Bill Furman brought some delicious food that Barbara had fixed: Ham, green beans, corn, Jello and really good cake. With this and the buffet with the Freidman’s on Easter Sunday, I may have a hard time returning to my own cooking. Bill also brought by some letters from those at TCI in The Ukraine that I did not have a chance to read Sunday. I sent those that were in Russian to Katia and she sent them back to me, translated into English. I am so blest!
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BIBLE STUDY:
4-13
JOSHUA 7:16 – 9:2
Achan and his family are stoned to death. The Israelites destroy the city of Ai.

LUKE 16:1-18
JESUS tells the parable of the shrewd manager.

PSALM 82:1-8
PROVERBS 13:2-3
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MONDAY AFTER EASTER

It is Linden’s practice to prepare his posting the evening before the posting date. Since he is often critical of a person, a process or some portion of our government, it does not seem to be in keeping with this, the holiest of Christian days for him to prepare such a posting. Therefore, no political matters will be mentioned today.
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LINDEN'S LIFE:
For the first time in a long time, all five of were present for our usual Thursday breakfast meeting. It was great! This was followed by a Golden Glows pitch-in luncheon with Judy Gunning, wife of Paul, presenting a Mary Magdalene oriented program. It was most enjoyable: She (Judy) is so talented. Thuc, my friend who is originally from South Viet Nam, called to remind me that his daughter, Jennifer, graduates as a medical doctor May 9. He is rightfully very proud.
At our Men’s Prayer Breakfast on Friday, Bill Furman and Larry Bellville spoke regarding their recent trip to TCI in The Ukraine. Larry brought me back a gift sent from there. I continue to be blest.
Although Saturday was a lovely day outside, I only went out to get my morning paper and to make a trip to the post office. Did some writing and other paperwork. Had a few calls regarding our upcoming veterans recognition effort.
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BIBLE STUDY:
4-10
DEUTERONOMY 34:1 – JOSHUA 2:24
The death of Moses: Joshua is his successor. Joshua sent two spies into Canaan. They were aided by Rahab, a prostitute.

LUKE 13:22 – 14:6
JESUS explains the narrow door.

PSALM 79:1-13
PROVERBS 12:26

4-11
JOSHUA 3:1 – 4:24
The LORD stops the water flow and the Israelites cross over the Jordan. After crossing, they erect a twelve stone memorial.

LUKE 14:7-35
JESUS, by means of parables, continues to teach.

PSALM 80:1-19
PROVERBS 12:27-28

4-12
JOSHUA 5:1 – 7:15
All uncircumcised Israelite men were circumcised. The Israelites conquer Jerico. The Israelites lose their next battle because of disobeying The LORD.

LUKE 15:1-32
JESUS tells parables of the lost sheep the lost coin and the lost son.

PSALM 81:1-16
PROVERBS 13:1
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EMAIL INFO RECEIVED

Following is related to some of the messages Linden received on Thursday. Some he does not know where it originated but he is inclined to believe all of it:

If the immigrant is over 65, they can apply for SSI and Medicaid and get more than a woman on Social Security, who worked from 1944 until 2004. She is only getting $791 per month because she was born in 1924 and there ' s a ' catch 22. ' It is interesting that the federal government provides a single refugee with a monthly allowance of $1,890. Each can also obtain an additional $580 in social assistance, for a total of $2,470 a month. This compares to a single pensioner, who after contributing to the growth and development of America for 40 to 50 years, can only receive a monthly maximum of $1,012 in old age pension and Guaranteed Income Supplement. Maybe our pensioners should apply as refugees! Consider sending this to all your American friends, so we can all be ticked off and maybe get the refugees cut back to $1,012 and the pensioners up to $2,470. Then we can enjoy some of the money we were forced to submit to the Government over the last 40 or 50 or 60 years.
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Recession is when your neighbor loses his job. Depression is when you lose yours. And recovery will be when Obama loses his.
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Click on the link below and select “Archbishop Buechlein responds to Notre Dame invitation to President Obama.”
http://www.archindy.org/criterion/
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LINDEN'S LIFE:
For the first time in a long time all five of us were present for our breakfast meeting. The Golden Glows had a pitch-in luncheon: I took a purchased peach pie. Diana White presented the opening devotions, the food and fellowship were both great and Judy Gunning, wife of Paul, acted the part of Mary Magdalene in a presentation. It was all just as good as could be.
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BIBLE STUDY:
4-9
DEUTERONOMY 33:1-29
Moses blesses the tribes.

LUKE 13:1-21
Repent or perish. JESUS heals a crippled woman.

PSALM 78:65-72
PROVERBS 12:25
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THE CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS

On Wednesday, Linden read blurbs in The Indianapolis Star and USA Today (since he rarely reads that one, he may have the name wrong) and heard talk radio mention, including some words of the participants themselves, regarding the visit by six member of the Congressional Black Caucus to Communist Cuba. Unimpressive!

Linden does not often think of himself as being racially biased but the actions of our less than competent appearing President and now this embarrassment may well be driving him in that direction. One of the CBC speakers referred to how favorably impressed she was with Fidel and particularly mentioned that he wanted to know more about Martin Luther King. Since MLK departed this earth more than forty years ago it is reasonable to expect the leader of a country, even one as poor as Cuba, to be able to afford to buy all the information on that subject that he really wanted.

You fill in the blank: This comment by the CBC member was _____!
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LINDEN'S LIFE:
The Study Buddy session did not go as well today as I have come to expect: Maybe next week. Made the long drive to see my eye specialist: Minimal change. Had dinner at Chick-fil-A. Need I say that it was very good?
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BIBLE STUDY:
4-8
DEUTERONOMY 32:28-52
The conclusion of the Song of Moses. The LORD told Moses to go to Mount Nebo, view Canaan from there and die there. Moses was not allowed to go to Canaan because he had not been completely faithful.

LUKE 12:35-59
JESUS speaks on watchfulness: “From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.”

PSALM 78:56-64
PROVERBS 12:24
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Please click on this link to a Kyle-Anne Shiver article addressing and providing a connection to object to the subject of the Obama supported move to force conscientious objector type doctors to kill babies.
http://www.americanthinker.com/2009/04/the_medical_conscience_clause.html
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LATE AGAIN

For quite some time Linden has intended to do a voting analysis of those who call themselves “Blue Dog Democrats.” These are the democrats who attempt to present the image of themselves as being fiscally conservative.

A better study and analysis than Linden would have performed has been performed. In it, 9 votes were studied to ascertain the degree of difference between the members of this group and Barney Frank and one other liberal House member.

Considering only the Indiana “Blue Dogs,” Baron Hill agreed with Frank on all but one vote. Joe Donnelly and Brad Ellsworth agreed with Frank on all except three votes. Some fiscal conservatives! Even more sad is the fact that the other Indiana democrats do not even bother to pose as “Blue Dogs.” Perhaps some other name should replace “Blue.” Click on the link below to read the report.

http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=NDA2ZWZiYWM0OGJhOWUwNjk1NTQ5N2QwOTI5YzFiOTQ=
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LINDEN'S LIFE:
Met three other guys for early coffee. Went to grocery, insurance office, gas station and post office. Did some writing. Brian called to say that it was snowing so hard in N.E. Ohio where he lives that it was difficult to drive. Heard from a couple of veterans regarding our upcoming recognition effort.
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GLOBAL COOLING:
See Brian’s comment above. Of the 85 reporting cities, 34 expected temperatures to fall to freezing or below today.
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BIBLE STUDY:
4-7
Deuteronomy 31:1 – 32:27
Joshua to replace Moses as leader of Israel. Moses commands reading of the law. Israel’s rebellion is predicted. Part of the Song of Moses.

LUKE 12:8-34
The parable of the rich fool. Do not worry.

PSALM 78:32-55
PROVERBS 1221-23
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PROVIDING GUIDANCE

Mark Steyn, hosting the Rush Limbaugh show, mentioned that the budget plans of President Obama for the next five years will result in a doubling of the deficit which has accumulated at different rates, driven by the actions (or inactions) of our first 43 Congress and President combinations over a period of more than 200 years.

Linden has heard or read this proposition before but it was while listening to a 13-year-old black girl caller to the show as she expressed her general approval of Obama’s actions to date that Linden decided to post on this subject.

Parents of those mostly younger than 30 blind followers of the Obama cult should, if they are competent, attempt to instruct the children regarding the reality of governmental deficit spending. Learn to say, “Honey, most of this spending by Congress and the President will be repaid, slowly, by you, your children and their children’s children. You are likely to be dirt poor all the days of your life.”
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GLOBAL COOLING:
Light rain and spitting snow in Plainfield on Monday: Not nearly as winterlike as it is a little further North. Hard to believe it is April. Of the 85 cities listed in the weather section of the paper, 37 had temperatures expected to be at or below freezing.
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LINDEN'S LIFE:
Finished off the bag of pistachios I’ve been working on. No salmonella, as yet. While upstairs doing some ironing, I listened to some records I had not played for a long time.
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BIBLE STUDY:
4-6
DEUTERONOMY 29:1 – 30:20
Renewal of the covenant. Obedience brings prosperity.

LUKE 11:37 –12:7
Woes to the Pharisees, teachers and leaders. JESUS warns and encourages the disciples.

PSALM 78:1-31
PROVERBS 12:19-20
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A REMINDER

It has been several days since Linden told you about the email he received from Bob & Barbara which had originated with their niece, Diane Hubbard. It was concerned with the Indianapolis Tea Party. After several attempts to copy and paste and all that sort of thing, Linden gave up and is writing his own invitation. Of a sort.

A large and growing segment of the population is becoming increasingly concerned about the direction our country is headed in several areas. It is time, no, it is past time to demonstrate against the leadership? We are receiving from the Washington, D.C. crowd. It should be noted that the Republican minority in Congress have been vocal in their opposition. Linden sincerely regrets that his physical strength dictates that he will not be able to join in this public outcry. Click on the address below to see a well designed flyer.

www.indianapolisteaparty.com,
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LINDEN'S LIFE:
Friday: As usual, attended the Men’s Prayer Breakfast at 6:00 – it felt earlier than that. Did the usual minor tasks and running - no, make that driving around Plainfield. Continued reviewing material for my next writing effort.

Saturday: Attended the 7:30 Men’s Prayer Breakfast at Kingsway church. Continued writing effort and fielded several phone calls. This included a long and very enjoyable one from Pete and Lisa in Maine.

Sunday: Church, Sunday school, brunch with friends, read the paper, listened to music and watched just a bit of TV. In the evening, heard an interesting presentation regarding a mission trip to India taken by a young woman. I thought she was a young girl but she mentioned her ten year old daughter. It rained like crazy today.
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“BOUT FIRTEEN COUNTRY CHILDERN RIMES” ($3.00) reminiscent of James Whitcomb Riley, these 20 poems with illustrations address the lives of four-year-old twins. It is written as they may speak.

Now that Linden’s 2009 sales have financed two goats for some of the needy in the world, his next goal is to fund the purchase of a water buffalo. Order at:
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BIBLE STUDY:
4-3
DEUTERONOMY 23:1 – 25:19
Exclusions from the assembly, keeping the camp clean and miscellaneous laws.

LUKE 10:13-37
The 72 return from a successful mission. JESUS teaches.

PSALM 75:1-10
PROVERBS 12:12-14

4-4
DEUTERONOMY 26:1 – 27:26
Firstfruits and tithes, blessings and curses.

LUKE 10:38 – 11:13
JESUS at the home of Mary and Martha. JESUS teaches his disciples.

PSALM 76:1-12
PROVERBS 12:15-17

4-5
DEUTERONOMY 28:1-68
Blessings for obedience, curses for disobedience.

LUKE 11:14-36
JESUS continues to speak to the crowds.

PSALM 77:1-20
PROVERBS 12:18
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STOCK MARKET ANALYSIS

The DJIA turned in a nice performance on April 2 and the other stock market measurements were well into the plus side too.

Although Linden pays little attention to the reported “news,” he did hear two or three reasons given for this positive performance by those who are paid to say such things. Luckily, none of them had anything to do with the appearance of the President’s wife.

Nowhere did Linden hear what he believes to be the real reason for this positive performance. He believes the reason to be the unveiling of the Republican budget plan. Investors, thinking that one would have to be severely mentally impaired to prefer the democrat plan to the one the Republicans presented, saw this as a small glimmer of hope for the return of sanity. They should not forget that the democrats (who control Congress and the Presidency) are not often rational.
Kyle-Anne Shiver has written another jewel:
http://www.americanthinker.com/2009/04/the_soros_doctrine_in_obama_fo.html

Also, look for “video focus, Pence Floor” at this location:
http://www.gopusa.com/
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LINDEN'S LIFE:
Met Chuck for breakfast. Our depleted numbers should increase next week. Spent several hours editing the interesting family history Bill had written. Otherwise, just minor tasks.
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BIBLE STUDY:
4-2
DEUTERONOMY 21:1 – 22:30
Atonement for an unsolved murder, marrying a captive woman, the right of the firstborn, a rebellious son and various other laws.

LUKE 9:51 – 10:12
JESUS sends out the 72.

PSALM 74:1-23
PROVERBS 12:11
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SHOULD WE BELIEVE?

Linden has absolutely no idea how many times he has heard or read about the universal burning outrage about the legal bonus payments made to AIG employees. Suffice it to say that it has been many, many times.

Political matters are a frequent matter of conversation between Linden and his friends and never has he heard one word that even borders on outrage.

Linden believes that this is pure fiction being presented by the organized news media and they have performed little, if any, in depth analysis of anything associated with this propaganda. Once again, they have failed their readers or listeners.

Further, Linden believe that in those instances where there were reported demonstrations, they were planned and performed by organizations such as ACORN and that the participants were paid. Could Linden be wrong? Probably not!

Rush Limbaugh had a great educational opportunity: Check rushlimbaugh.com and either read or listen to his session with a journalism student.
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LINDEN'S LIFE:
After another night of fitful sleep, Linden arose only to accomplish little most of the day. Did a little work on the computer, was pleased with the results of organizing next book notes, went to the credit union and post office and did another two loads of wash. The usual Wednesday Study Buddy session and the evening at my church were both canceled. Ate in a restaurant for a change.
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BIBLE STUDY:
DEUTERONOMY 18:1 – 20:20
Offerings for the Levites, 18:15-19 are believed to speak of the coming of JESUS, establishes cities of refuge and gives instructions for going to war.

LUKE 9:28-50
The transfiguration, a boy is rid of an evil spirit and the disciples argue over who will be greatest.

PSALM 73:1-28
PROVERBS 12:10
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JUST TIRED

When he became aware that another Obama nominee, Kathleen Sibelius, had tax payment problems, Linden’s mind went into park! Are there absolutely no democrats available who would not fit into the Chicago corruption model! How can it be that a leader so talented and so bright appears to know not a soul who could pass a routine honest and decent test. Linden is just too tired of it all to comment at any greater length.

Another great piece by Kyle-Anne Shiver:
http://www.americanthinker.com/2009/03/the_racism_trap_defined.html
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LINDEN'S LIFE:
Picked up Don and we met Carl for coffee and conversation. Did some running around, a couple loads of wash, very little writing and that is about it. I have now completed the first three months of my effort to read the Bible in one year. I’m almost pleased with myself.
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BIBLE STUDY:
DEUTERONOMY 16:1 – 17:20
Regarding feasts and appointing judges. Do not worship other gods. Respect the law. Select a king.

LUKE 9:7-27
JESUS feeds the 5,000 and Peter says that JESUS is the son of GOD.

PSALM 72:1-20 Verses 10 & 11 refer to the coming of JESUS.
PROVERBS 12:8-9
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