COLUMN HEADINGS

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COLUMN HEADINGS

Having not heard or read the Obama Libya related speech, it would be unfair for Linden to comment on the merits (or lack thereof) of the speech. It was probably well read from the teleprompter.

Believing that you, gentle reader, should constantly attempt to expand your knowledge, Linden looked for sources within which you may be able to achieve this expansion. Rather than provide links, he is just listing a few of the rather large supply of sources.
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From American Spectator March 29

“Mission Accomplished”;
“Obama Congratulates Himself”;

From American Thinker March 30

“Obama’s Slippery Slope”;
“President Obama: Mosques Destroyed”;
“When Dumb Wars Become Brilliant”;
“The Discovery And Use Of American Exceptionalism”

From Human Events March 30, 2011

“Burning Libya Question: Exactly who are Gadaffi’s Opponents”;
“Measuring Obama’s Speech”;
“Obama’s Libya Speech Crashes And Burns”;
“Obama’s War”.
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LINDEN’S LIFE

Stopped by the church for a few minutes as I returned home from the post office. In the evening, Julie brought Jade by and we had a wonderful time. She brought dinner from Grays which, as always, was great and a DVD of an enjoyable movie. Playing with Jade and visiting with Julie was just unbeatable. I am so blest! Thank you God.
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II JOHN

CONTENTS Subjects of the day – Wednesday, Bible review Linden’s Life Other Stuff Your Comments ----- II JOHN This extremely short letter was probably written around A.D. 90. Although addressed to “the chosen lady and her children” it is uncertain whether it was written to a person or a church and it’s congregation. Regardless, of to whom it was written, the message was of love, truth, and not accepting false teachers. -- Link to a short Christian video: H/T Madonna http://kids4truth.com/Dyna/Watchmaker/English.aspx Link to “God’s Rosebud”: H/T Madonna http://fabulously40.com/post/id/gods-rosebud-6536 Link to dog asking for directions: H/T Chuck http://www.petbrags.com/video/dog-asking-for-directions Link to price of gas in France: H/T Chuck http://primarymfl.ning.com/profiles/blogs/738935:BlogPost:21657 Link to a bluegrass hymn: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8z5LT_Vius ----- LINDEN’S LIFE I had several phone calls placed and received today. Tyler took me to lunch at Chicago’s Pizza…Adriane was home with a cold. I met old friend, Jamie Gilbert, as I entered the post office…had a short and pleasant visit. Did two loads of wash in the afternoon. Received a short E-mail in which the Superintendent listed the accomplishments of the State Police in 2010. ----- OTHER STUFF Primary March donation focus: local charity plus Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy http://www.fsma.org/ Feel free to make others aware of this blog and our efforts to support worthwhile political and social causes. ---- YOUR COMMENTS The comments link below has been disabled and anything that gets through by accident goes to spam. Send comments or questions to LWDcomment@aol.com -----

WRITERS BLOCK

CONTENTS Subjects of the day – Wednesday, Bible review Linden’s Life Other Stuff Your Comments ----- WRITER’S BLOCK Linden could have provided a few words addressing the reported return to work by the MIA Indiana democrats. He could even say a few words about his hope that none of them will ever hold elective office again. He also could have addressed the Libya related speech our President read on Monday night. But, since his speech writers often tell whoppers, it wasn’t worth listening to. Linden’s failure to address either of these possibilities may have been influenced by his reading of the vastly superior writing of Kyle-Anne Shiver in the two links provided below. Linden just felt that he would look really bad in the comparison. -- Link to a media related article: http://www.americanthinker.com/2011/03/bidens_journalistinthecloset_c.html Link to inflation related article: http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/obamas-monetary-policy-stick-it-to-the-middle-class/ Link to classical music & ballet: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9oK24SFzHw&feature=related ----- LINDEN’S LIFE My Monday didn’t start off well, when I started to post my blog copy I simply could not get the desired line feeds to show up in the published copy. No idea what went wrong but I hope it doesn’t happen again. Jan dropped off some baked ham for me and we went on to Panera Bread for a bagel, coffee, and a good visit. Later, I went to two stores, the post office, the credit union and by the church for a few minutes. ----- OTHER STUFF Primary March donation focus: local charity plus Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy http://www.fsma.org/ Feel free to make others aware of this blog and our efforts to support worthwhile political and social causes. ---- YOUR COMMENTS The comments link below has been disabled and anything that gets through by accident goes to spam. Send comments or questions to LWDcomment@aol.com -----

HAS OBAMA BEEN BIDENIZED?

CONTENTS Subjects of the day – Wednesday, Bible review Linden’s Life Other Stuff Your Comments ----- HAS OBAMA BEEN BIDENIZED? Any follower of current events (when reported) is aware of the ability of our Vice President to say really foolish things. Perhaps the only actions more foolish is the record of Delaware voters in allowing him to feed at the public trough for years and years and years. Of course, when judging unmitigated foolish actions, those who voted for our current President will always be in the running for the really dense title. One of Linden’s least favorite newspaper columnists is Eugene Robinson. In his column which appeared in the Indianapolis Star on March 26 was this Obama quote, “We cannot stand idly by when a tyrant tells his people that there will be no mercy and… innocent men and women face brutality and death at the hands of their own government.” It is unlike Robinson to say anything even mildly critical of Obama. Linden believes that the column should have then gone to examples of Obama standing idly by…Sudan/Darfur comes to mind. There are others. -- Link to a Biden related article: http://www.nationalreview.com/articles/263027/biden-rails-jonah-goldberg Link to strikers and food stamps: http://www.redstate.com/laborunionreport/2011/03/25/gop-moves-to-stop-wasteful-spending-on-union-strikers/ Link to bringing back safe light bulbs: http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=42495 Link to country music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rb4cA8gTVXo&feature=related ----- LINDEN’S LIFE Friday: attended Men’s Prayer Breakfast at 6:00. Went to the post office then worked a bit on taxes. Some years ago, I made a foolish investment in a penny stock (one of several) called New Sky Productions. They made a movie called “Lady In White.” I watched some of it in the evening. Not much. Saturday: Brenda, Bob, Thuc, and I worked together before my retirement in 1996. I met them for a very pleasant lunch. Brenda now has cancer, Bob has been really sick lately, Thuc showed us a wonderful letter of recommendation his son, Long, had received from a Captain in the Navy Seals. Long has wanted to be part of that organization for quite some time. Sunday: attended church and Sunday school then went to brunch with friends. In the afternoon, attended a 90th birthday party for our pastor of long ago, Warren Robbins. It was very nice and I saw many people that I rarely see. Then, went to evening church services. ----- OTHER STUFF Primary March donation focus: local charity plus Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy http://www.fsma.org/ Feel free to make others aware of this blog and our efforts to support worthwhile political and social causes. ---- YOUR COMMENTS The comments link below has been disabled and anything that gets through by accident goes to spam. Send comments or questions to LWDcomment@aol.com -----

INDIANA POLITICS

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INDIANA POLITICS

Granted, Linden’s blog focus is usually on political items of some national significance but today, just a few words regarding our Hendricks County Lincoln Day Dinner of Thursday evening, March 24 2011.

Our County Chairman, Mike O’Brien, directed the events from the podium. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, prayer, and a very good dinner, Mike introduced our impressive 4th District Congressman, Todd Rokita, for a few well delivered words. Then, our Indiana Secretary of Education, Dr. Tony Bennett, introduced current 6th District Congressman and surely our next Governor, Mike Pence, for a short and sometimes either thoughtful or funny speech. He cut his speech short so the crowd could go home and watch the late telecast of the Butler basketball game. Butler won.

In addition to these, some of the other Republican luminaries I talked to a bit within the course of the evening were Richard Mourdock, who is running for the Senate seat, Pete Miller, our 4th District Chairman, activist Eric Miller and, of course, some others.
Even though I am much less active than I once was, there were still many present with whom I was once more closely associated. It was a good evening.
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Link to article touching upon science and liberals:
http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=42477&s=rcmp

Link to article regarding impeachment:
http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=42466&s=rcmp

Link to Palin discussing the liberal media:
http://dailycaller.com/2011/03/24/palin-on-media-double-standard-for-conservative-women-im-through-whining-about-a-liberal-press/

Link to song directed to feckless legislators:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvmz8YNUB8w

Link to a song from 1973:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5AzmEX-txw&feature=related
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LINDEN’S LIFE

On Thursday, I met Bill, Chuck, and Paul for breakfast, went to the Golden Glows pitch-in luncheon at church…great food and a very good presentation by those who had just returned from a trip to the Holy Land. In the evening, John Wiggins picked Kent McPhail and myself up and took us to the Republican affair mentioned above. It was a very good day in every respect and I should not be hungry for a long time.
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GAS HIGH ENOUGH FOR YOU YET?

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GAS HIGH ENOUGH FOR YOU YET?

Of course the answer to the question posed in the title, for all but a few, including our President, is a resounding YES! Unfortunately, many of those who supported this incompetent were not listening to his messages.

U.S. oil production is in a world of hurt as are all those who were employed in the industry…all primarily thanks to Obama. What responsible patriotic U.S. citizen would have assisted George Soros by helping to fund the drilling off the coast of Brazil. The answer is, NONE! Obama did. Also, tapping into our strategic oil reserves is a very bad idea, for now.

Last question: would Sarah Palin support the Brazilian oil drilling effort? You know the answer.
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Link to Obama supports drilling in other countries:
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2011/03/anyone_want_to_connect_the_pet.html

Link to other oil related thoughts:
http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/11_13/b4221037244553.htm

Link to a beautifully sad once popular song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6p8WE6ZemY

Link to a letter associated with the song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sa2hv8U8cWU&feature=related
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LINDEN’S LIFE

The highest point of the daytime hours was receiving a note from Ireland that may be of some help in putting together my hoped for study trip in the fall. Hope so. Much more work and thought to accomplish in this area. In the evening, had dinner at church which was followed by the last of our church planting discussions. Bill and Barbara brought me some sweet buns and Carl managed to find me some desserts to take home.

Back home, watched the movie “Rawhide” starring Susan Hayward, Tyrone Power, and my favorite western actor Jack Elam. I first saw this movie at an auxiliary Air Force base in Alaska in 1953. Jack was a crazy prison escapee and Susan was just lovely. My all time favorite movie!
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I JOHN

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I JOHN

This short letter was probably written about A.D. 90 and is believed to have been circulated around among the churches.

The primary purposes of the letter is to strengthen the belief of the Christians and to list some of the basic facts of Christian belief as well as to discount the approaches of the false teachers.
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LINDEN’S LIFE

Had biscuits and gravy at Chick-fil-A for breakfast and went on to a store and the post office. Talked to Brian and exchanged E-mails with Julie. Addressed a couple of correspondence related issues that I had been neglecting. Started looking at my tax situation.
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PALIN AGAIN

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PALIN AGAIN

It was not Linden’s original intent to address anything regarding Sarah Palin in the blog topic for today. However, after reading the article that is linked below and watching the video of the delivery of the speech, he changed his mind. The lady is a cut above! Read the article and evaluate presidential capabilities. Be honest.
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Link to a long article re Palin speech, no teleprompter:
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/site/Story/132915/india/sarah-palin-america-and-india-are-a-testament-to-the-positive-force-of-human-aspirations.html

Link to classical music:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFqkWA0j-1g&feature=related
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LINDEN’S LIFE

Went to the post office, gas station, and two stores. Most gas stations in Plainfield had gas priced at 3.65 a gallon but found it at Wal-Mart for 3.27! So, I saved $5.32…not an insignificant amount. Wonder what it would have been if Palin had been elected President. In the evening, nine of us went to a church related even in Franklin. I gave Ron a package to take to Kevin and Dimi when he goes to Austria next month.
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WISCONSIN LAW STILL UNDECIDED

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WISCONSIN LAW STILL UNDECIDED

Since Linden last wrote regarding this subject, a judge in Wisconsin decided in favor of the group that is opposed to Governor Scott Walker’s approach to making the state come closer to living within it’s means. Where it will go from here is uncertain.

Meanwhile, for those who favor the approach in the bill that was passed by the legislature and signed into law by Walker, would not now be a time favorable to attempting to discover ways to remove the judge from office?
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Link to a related article:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D9M1TLQ00&show_article=1

Link to country music:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gc7RcVqJ6Gk&feature=related
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LINDEN’S LIFE

Friday: Sandi came to clean my place a bit while I was at Men’s Prayer Breakfast. At MPB, talked to Paul a bit…was surprised to see him back from the Holy Land. He said those on the airplane sang God Bless America when they landed in Philadelphia. I went to the funeral for Dennis Takayoshi which was held at church. He was a good friend and a good man. In the evening, Kent picked me up and we and six other guys played euchre at the home of Joe and Patty…she surely fixed some great snacks.

Saturday: Men’s breakfast meeting at Kingsway at 7:30 and a writers group meeting at 10:00. Mostly correspondence and minor tasks later.

Sunday: attended church and Sunday school then went to brunch with friends. Had a nap, watched some TV and went to evening church.
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ARE PUBLIC UNIONS DESIRABLE?

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ARE PUBLIC UNIONS DESIRABLE?

If you are a frequent reader of this blog, you have to know that Linden believes the correct answer to the above question is…NO. Probably one of the best examples of why this answer is correct is depicted in the first link below. When it is permissible for those who have a sworn duty to perform a certain function to decide that their allegiance to the union to which they belong is more important than fulfilling their obligations, it can not work to the benefit of the taxpaying public…the ones they are supposed to serve.
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Link to a disgusting report from Wisconsin:
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2011/03/wisconsin_or_venezuela.html

Link to cleaning up elections:
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2011/03/2_dem_officials_indicted_in_te.html

Link to a song from 1972:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DD0L0nyM7OY
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LINDEN’S LIFE

Had breakfast with Bill, Chuck, and Jack then went on by the post office and back home where I worked inside most of the rest of the day. It was our nicest day in months and I would have preferred to be outside. Oh, well!
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ARE YOU A SUCKER?

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ARE YOU A SUCKER?

While listening to the radio, Linden heard that some poll (probably biased and not soundly constructed) had found that roughly 20% of those polled were strongly opposed to Sarah Palin becoming President.

Starting even before the Presidential election of 2008 the lamestream media embarked on a “get Sarah Palin” mission. Their mission has remained evident to this day. Had they presented the truth (as responsible journalists should do), Linden believes that they would have reported that Palin had stronger executive experience than Obama, Biden, and McCain. She was the lone actual shining star of this campaign. It is possible that she can not read a teleprompter as well as Obama but Linden believes that she is vastly superior to him in speaking, analytical, and writing capabilities. Read the link to her writing and thinking abilities as shown in the gas pricing link below.

So the question for you should remain: “am I one of the suckers who fell for a media driven advertising campaign?”
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Link to Palin’s “The $4-per gallon President”:
http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=10150112361088435

Link, again, to “Won’t You Come Home, Pat Bauer?”:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvmz8YNUB8w

Link to the Irish song for the day:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdgoZHnVWew&feature=related
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LINDEN’S LIFE

Went to grocery and post office. Worked around the house some. In the evening, went to dinner and attended a program at church…this was followed with a short meeting regarding our August bluegrass and Southern gospel music meeting.

It was sad to hear today that our former Minister, Dewey Thackston had passed away as has a friend, Dennis Takayoshi.
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II PETER

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II PETER

This short writing, as is true of his first letter, was addressed to the churches in Asia Minor and was probably written in about A.D. 66 or 67.

The letter is one of reinforcement: strengthening the existent beliefs and warning, again, about those within the church who would attempt to lead their followers to perdition.
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Link to a bluegrass hymn:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98jNS8MmEqw
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LINDEN' S LIFE

Had a breakfast of biscuits and gravy at Chick-fil-A. Went to a grocery store and the post office. Back home, made good progress clearing my pending paperwork.
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RECALLS AND IMPEACHMENTS

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RECALLS AND IMPEACHMENTS

Since it is Linden’s strong belief that officeholders take an oath of office that ties them to service in the office to which they have been elected, he considers the current crop of fleebaggers to be liars and not worthy of the office to which they were elected. Linden also has a rather low opinion of the judgment of those who support the current crop of disgraces.

It was with some pleasure that recent news included the possibility that eight democrats may face recall efforts in Wisconsin and that the subject of impeachment of the missing Indiana democrats has been mentioned. We can only hope.
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Link to classical music:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8Oo9m5s4Ss
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LINDEN’S LIFE

On Tuesday I met with Kent and talked politics a bit. Dropped off papers for recycling, mailed the S-Corp. tax forms, and that kind of stuff. Had a nice long talk with Julie. Made a start on the paperwork mound that is awaiting some action on my part.
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ADVICE FOR WISC. GOV. WALKER

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ADVICE FOR WISC. GOV. WALKER

Granted, most of the news coming out of Wisconsin in recent weeks has been anything but good and the actions of some of the protesters were disgusting, at best. But, at least the 1500 school teachers who were scheduled to lose their jobs should now be happy. The apparent end result is that their jobs were saved.

If this is true, Linden would suggest that the Governor attempt to identify these 1500 teachers and ask them to consider getting busy in an effort to recall those democrats who fled the state rather than fulfilling their elected responsibilities. Just a thought!
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Link to a prayer request:
We are asking everyone to say a prayer for "Darkhorse" 3rd Battalion 5th
Marines and their families. They are fighting it out in Afghanistan & they have
lost 12 marines in 4 days. IT WOULD BE NICE TO SEE the message
spread if more could pass it on. God Bless America and God Bless the
United States Marine Corps... Semper Fi, Often Tested, Always Faithful,
Brothers forever.

Link to those deserving respect: H/T Ray
http://military-civilian.blogspot.com/2011/03/with-deepest-respect.html

Link to report on Wisconsin democrats:
http://spectator.org/archives/2011/03/11/democrat-thuggery-in-its-worst

Link to report on Indiana democrats: H/T Barbara
http://hoosieraccess.com/2011/03/11/legislative-future-in-the-balance/

Link to country music:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDFUZPt3frM&feature=related
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LINDEN’S LIFE

Friday: thanks to Rick Martin, we had maple syrup with our pancakes at Men’s Prayer Breakfast. Later, I went to a store, the credit union, and the post office. In the evening, my Sunday school class had an excellent pitch-in dinner. It was followed by a concert given by our church orchestra.

Saturday: I attended the Republican Chairman’s Breakfast at 8:30. Dr. Tony Bennett, the Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction was the very good speaker. Breakfast was good, too. Worked some more on the S-Corp. taxes and did little else.

Sunday: I attended morning church services and Sunday school and in the evening went to church services again. Did little else, moving the clock ahead an hour had left me a little tired.
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WISCONSIN LEADERSHIP

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WISCONSIN LEADERSHIP

The first results of the Tea Party movement became evident in November with the defeat at the polls of many liberal politicians. Now, the continuation of the movement is most noticeable in Madison, Wisconsin by those who fear that they will be adversely affected by this movement to reduce the cost of government. The movement is continuing in other states, including Indiana.

So far, the most noticeable result has been the accumulation of trash and the trashy attitude of those involved in the protest. Are all liberals trashy? Certainly Linden believes that Michael Moore and Jesse Jackson are well suited to be part of that group.

On the bright side, a group of the area Tea Party groups have indicated a willingness to clean up after these blights on society.
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The first two links below are related to the protest subject and the third is the music selection for today.

Link to “well paid bus drivers” article:
http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=42215&s=rcmp

Link to “peace and love” article:
http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=42222

Link to a hit song from 1971:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYFhWV8--io
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LINDEN’S LIFE

Met with Bill, Chuck, and Jack for an enjoyable breakfast. Later, went to the post office, a grocery, by the church, and to a gas station. It seemed freezing cold outside when I went out in the afternoon. Inside, I attempted no difficult tasks.
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LINDEN JUDGES SARAH

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LINDEN JUDGES SARAH

Having read a large number of her writings, and having listened to a large number of her addresses, and having reviewed her accomplishments in Alaskan, and other, leadership positions, Linden has no trouble whatsoever judging those attacks on her intelligence and ability as being anything other than a political effort to besmirch her name. We would be blessed if the man now occupying (sometimes) the White House were so competent.

Linden doubts that Sarah Palin will be a Presidential candidate but does believe that she has the ability and character to be an above average President. Our loss if she does not run and win!
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Link to one tough woman:
http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2011/03/08/barbara-kay-the-day-sarah-palin-kneecapped-feminism/

Link to “The White Man’s Burden”:
http://www.americanthinker.com/2011/03/the_white_mans_burden.html

Link to “The Price Of A Brain”: H/T Madonna
http://www.tngovwatch.org/2011/03/whats-todays-price-on-brain/

Link to a once popular song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHBQxDoaEGw
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LINDEN’S LIFE

The computer was balky on Wednesday. I did make some progress on the S-Corp tax preparation. Went to the post office and picked up the home delivered mail and received nothing of value. In the evening, had dinner and attended a program at church.
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I PETER

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I PETER

This short letter may have been written in either Babylon or in Rome, probably shortly after the martyrdom of Paul. It was written to some of the churches that Paul had founded and was written with the intent of strengthening Christian belief.

Subject sequence is: greeting; praise to God for providing Jesus Christ as our savior; advice to be holy; personal conduct; suffering in the cause of Christ will lead to glory; and the conclusion.
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Link to a Christian hymn:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-Bc-GBHAvg
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LINDEN’S LIFE

Dropped off my recyclables, went to the post office, by the church, to the credit union, and got a haircut. Had a political conversation or two. A group from church, including Paul and Judy, left on a trip to the Holy Land on Tuesday. Paul dropped by to see me on Monday…first time I’d seen him in quite a while.
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HOW'S THAT HOPEY CHANGEY

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HOW’S THAT HOPEY CHANGEY?

As Linden was returning to Plainfield after a great lunch in Indianapolis, he listened to Rush Limbaugh as he drove. An item of more than a little interest was heard: the Bush budget for 2007 resulted in an annual deficit of 161 billion dollars! For comparison, the Obama spending for FEBRUARY of 2011 resulted in a deficit of 223 billion dollars!!!!

The result is, of course, the Obama deficit was 72 billion dollars more in one month than the Bush deficit was for an entire year. Are you one of those who complained long and loud about Bush and then voted for Obama? If so, you are part of this ongoing problem. By the way, $72,000,000,000.00 is roughly two hundred thirty two dollars and a quarter of additional debt for every man, woman, and child living in our country.
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Link to Michelle Malkin, unhyphenated American:
http://townhall.com/columnists/michellemalkin/2011/03/04/we,_the_unhyphenated_americans_meet_my_people

Link to “Obamacare waivers”:
http://hotair.com/archives/2011/03/07/obamacare-waivers-soar-past-1000/

Link to classical music, “Mein Herr Marquis”:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npLZNoRoH2M
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LINDEN’S LIFE

After breakfast and paper reading I drove to Indianapolis and met Sam for lunch. We are two parts of a four person group that began meeting about thirty years ago as a kind of birthday club. The other two members each moved to Florida years ago and both have since passed away…Bob Shelton only about a month ago. Bob was part of my baseball book writing, my song “It’s A Sometimes World” is a reminder of our time together operating a mostly unsuccessful sales business, and another song, “Frog Pond” was inspired by me trying to get his son to record the frogs in his Florida fish pond. I have the best ever friends.
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IN THE WORDS OF OTHERS

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IN THE WORDS OF OTHERS

It is just barely possible that Barack Obama is not the worst of the group that has ascended to the Presidential seat, but Linden would not bet on it. What is perhaps worse is the mental illness that afflicted so many of those who voted for him. Without a rational thought, they voted for and got change.

Another of a small group of Linden’s pet peeves is his belief that unemployment numbers are presented as fact yet have absolutely no correlation to the number of persons who are unemployed.

Thoughts in these two areas are presented in the first two links below.
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Link to comments by a thoughtful black man:
http://www.americanthinker.com/2011/03/to_save_america_we_must_dethro.html

Link to an unemployment numbers review:
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2011/03/the_dark_side_of_yesterdays_un.html

Link to country music:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTAKLM4hAVk&feature=related
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LINDEN’S LIFE

Friday: Men’s Prayer Breakfast at 6:00. Got service above and beyond what I could have reasonably expected at Indy Ink & Toner on Highway 36 in Avon: 317-209-1818. My printer is working again.

Saturday: Men’s Breakfast meeting at Kingsway at 7:30. Stayed busy after returning home…accomplished little.

Sunday: Morning church and Sunday school services followed by brunch with friends. Kent and Donna came by in the afternoon…I was looking for a baby gift and Donna found exactly what I needed. Attended evening church services.
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RESULTS OF FAILING EDUCATION

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RESULTS OF FAILING EDUCATION

Linden either heard or read (or both) that 74% of the people like Obama personally but 51% do not like his policies. The man appears to be a serial liar who appears to be a total failure filling the job he was entrusted to do. His major policy thrust has been his healthcare bill that organizations by the score have been granted waivers from complying with. We won’t even discuss foreign policy!

Granted, the above percentages were provided as a result of some sort of a poll and any thinking person knows that most polls are deeply flawed for any one of several reason. They now pass for news and people like Linden write about them.
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Link to article addressing murder of American soldiers:
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2011/03/gunman_screams_allahu_akbar_ob.html

Link to a laughing baby video: H/T Julie
http://shine.yahoo.com/event/momentsofmotherhood/laughing-baby-loves-ripping-paper-2459529/

Link to music from 1970:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmAo19K_E8o
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LINDEN’S LIFE

Had Thursday breakfast with Bill, Chuck, and Jack. Went by the post office, church, a healthcare facility, and a store. Spent some time later trying to get S-Corp tax forms to print…think I’ve got those for the feds to print but not yet for the state. Think the printer is a terminal case.
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WRITER'S BLOCK

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WRITER’S BLOCK

When one hopes to produce some sort of original thought five days a week and then present it to (hopefully) a group of readers, it is natural to see what other, more talented, writers are presenting and to become dissatisfied with your own effort. That is where Linden is today.

Good writing and presentation is offered to you in the links to articles, videos, and music below. Link one: Mob in Wisconsin, Link two: Wisconsin Governor nails Obama: Link three: liberalism defined, Link four: Sarah says, Link five: video Linden loves, and link six is to a song from the happy days (daze) of Linden’s first marriage.
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Link to democrat peace and goodwill:
http://dane101.com/current/2011/03/01/wisconsin_gop_senator_glenn_grothman_chased_trapped_by_hecklers_saved_by_dem_rep_

Link to Gov. Walker referring to Obama:
http://hotair.com/archives/2011/02/28/scott-walker-responds-to-obama-you-sound-a-little-like-a-union-boss-you-know-that/

Link to “being outraged article”:
http://www.americanthinker.com/2011/03/if_youre_not_outraged_youre_no.html

Link to Palin commenting re Obama & DOMA:
http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/261025/sarah-palin-denounces-obamas-doma-decision-maggie-gallagher

Link to video addressing former Indiana House leader:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvmz8YNUB8w

Link to a once popular song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrWYy4G5oK4
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LINDEN’S LIFE

Wednesday I went to get my computer printer cartridge refilled and on to the post office. Back home, the printer displayed, once again, that it really does not like me. Maybe when I try again on Thursday it will have decided to cooperate. Had a good meal and a good program regarding church planting in the evening, at church.
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JAMES

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JAMES

Written perhaps as early as A.D. 48, this letter is to all Christians everywhere and across the centuries. It focuses on practicing Christianity.

This short book addresses an amazing number of topics and is one of the more important New Testament books.

James was murdered by the Jews shortly before the destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGbxrNqK4-4&feature=related
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LINDEN’S LIFE

Dropped off recyclables, went by the post office, the church and a healthcare facility. Did a load of wash. I think Sam got me fixed up with the S-Corp. tax forms I need but need to have the printer ink cartridge refilled before attacking the forms.
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NEW SONG OF THE YEAR

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NEW SONG OF THE YEAR

Pat Bauer was speaker of the Indiana House in those recent years when the democrats controlled that body. Now that Republicans have the majority in that chamber, the democrats, with Bauer still their leader, are residing in Illinois.

Linden heard “Won’t You Come Home Pat Bauer” for the first time on Monday morning while listening to the Greg Garrison radio show. It is sung to the tune of “Won’t You Come Home Bill Bailey.” It sounds really great and should be made into a video.

In the related link below, I could not get the song to play without copying and pasting the address. It is worth your time to try to listen to it if you feel as strongly about abdication of duty by the democrats as Linden does.
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Link to one of the Aiming Higher access points:
http://www.aiminghigherindiana.com/

Link to beautiful classical music:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vf11cO2WqJY&feature=related
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LINDEN’S LIFE

Did some mailing prep and went to the post office and to two stores. Accomplished various tasks on the computer. Received a good report from the Wash family who are now in Tanzania…I miss them. Also, Sam sent me a copy of his most recent “Helwigian.” It is for those who were primarily orphans staying in St. Helwig’s Orphanage in Chicago. Sam was there before his high school years. You may wish to check my donation focus for this new month which is shown below.
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