End-of-Life Planning Is Alive and Well!

At the front end of Obama's push for universal health care it was discovered that inside his plan was a provision for "end of life counseling" or better known by many as "death panels." When discovered it caused a national stir. "Baby Boomers" in particular were alarmed that such a provision was tuck away inside Obamacare. Sara Palin, John Boehner began to decry publicly that this provision closely resembled and encouraged euthanasia. They announced to the public that these "death panels" would decide who was worthy of health care. The public furor was such that the provision was eventually taken out of the bill. But did it go away?

It turns out that "death panels"  like Freddie Cruger have more than one life. The final version of Obamacare signed into law by the President in March 2010 secretly planted into Medicare regulatory provisions with language to pay dotors who advise patients on options for end-of-life care, which as Robert Pear writes in the New York Times December 25, 2010 "may include advance directives to forgo aggressive life-sustaining treatment." Well, well, well, the population control crowd got their "death Panels" in while we weren't looking. The goal to repeal Obamacare is increasingly urgent, but we must do a thorough overhaul of "medicare" not only to streamline its waste, but also to eliminate draconian policies design to without heroics when it come to saving lives.

 It is amazing that this kind of thinking is being pushed on Americans by those who have sworned to uphold our liberties by protecting our constitution. Through backdoor manuvering President Obama and the liberal progressives disregarded the will of the people and pushed this anti-god ideology into the health care arena. It should be clear to most Americans that there is indeed an elite group who exercise incredible sway in Washington, and are hell bent on controling population. Roe v Wade was the first step in their clandestine plan to manage population. Although this may sound like conspiracy theroy 101, let me warn you to not be so quick to brush this off. President Obama's "Science Czar" John Holdren wrote of population mangement in 1977 in his book "Ecoscience." In his book Holdren advocated forced abortions and mass sterilization as a away of controling population in order to save the planet. Why is he in Obama's administration?  Ezekiel Emanuel the Presidents chief architect of Obamacare advocates witholding essential health care from the elderly because "they have already had more life years" Who would want someone like this writing health care for our nation?

This kind of thinking is chiefly the driving force behind Obamacare. Much of the philosophy that influence these monsters is birth out of Darwinism. Darwin taught "natural selection, and the survival of the fittest." Dr. Stephen Meyer's of the Discovery Institute says of Darwinism, " Darwin along with Marx, and Freud, other 19th century thinkers provided the basis of a comprehensive materialistic worldview." This is important for us to know in that it helps to explan how these men and women have come to think population management is a viable option for managing the planet problems. Meyer's goes on to say, " Materialism asserts that matter and energy, not God, are the things from which everything else comes. As the late Stephen J. Gould put it "Matter is the grounds of all existence, mind spirit, and God as well, are just words that express the wondrous results of neuronal complexity"

Friends when you come to the conclusion that there is no God and that we are here by time and chance evolution, then life is no more important than a shoe or sock. To these people all is matter and according to their definition serves a function. The value of that function is determined by the best and brightest among us who are more evolved intellectually than the average Joe. Who determines that value? The power elite, by arbitrarily assigning morality, wrongs and rights as they see fit. Oh, by the way this group of elites are relativist and whats right today can be wrong tomorrow if they say so.

We are a nation founded on principles sourced in a Judeo-Christian ethic. Within that frame life has value and worth because we are made in the image of God. No matter how bright or dull we are, we are His image. End-of Life-Planning assume the role of God. These decision are best left to the individual, their families and above all their GOD. NOT THE GOVERNMENT or some panel of Darwinist who condescend some poor individual because he is not from a particular economic class or have the right kind of education, or skin color. If given a choice most Americans would as the kids say, " kick this idea to the curb with the quickness."

Our involvement in this election cycle is not an option. It is clear we must push back against the secularist agenda to change America. We can not allow a few misguided elites who believe in a fantasy called time, chance evolution to bully us into accepting euthanasia.

The fate of America is in the balance, and we can determine its outcome.

An Urban Manifesto 2011: Breaking The Cycle of Poverty

From Entitlement to Empowerment

  An Urban Manifesto 2011

By: Pastor Stephen E. Broden, Star Parker, Michel Faulkner, Isaac Hayes, Robert Broadus

Overview

Founding Principles and Religious Freedom

We believe the driving force that underpins the greatness of our nation is represented in two ideals that are inextricably connected to the founding principles evident in the Declaration of Independence: liberty and religious freedom. These two ideals are interwoven throughout America’s founding documents and contribute to the first principles that launched this nation into existence.   

We believe the essence of liberty enjoyed by Americans is the proper limitation of government; and in our nation the limitation of government is achieved through the Constitution. The Constitution was constructed as a regulator of the government’s potential to overreach into the private affairs of “we the people.” The framers wrote the Constitution to govern the government and not the people. The strength of our republic, as envisioned by the founders, was not in the power of the government, but in “we the people.”

We, who undersign this document, affirm the founding principles set forth by the framers in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.  We further believe that the first principles of liberty, equality of opportunity, natural rights, consent of the governed, the rule of law, self government, independence, constitutionalism, private property, limited government, and religious freedom; when properly taught, understood and applied are some of the solutions to the prodigious economic and social issues facing the Black community.  It is our firm conviction that the solution to the current crisis facing our nation and the Black community is not the expansion of government, but the limitation of Government, and a return to founding principles and personal responsibility. 

Marriage and the Black Family

We believe marriage is a union between one man and one woman that was instituted by God.  At its origin, marriage is a religious rite that cannot be altered or abolished by an act of Congress or the Judiciary.  Its intent is the creation of a stable nuclear family, the procreation of a prosperous nation, and the sustainability of the human race.

We believe that life starts at conception and is a gift from God, rather than a “punishment” or “lump of tissue” as some have opined.  Half of Black pregnancies end in abortion, functioning as an unofficial genocide of the Black race. This cannot continue.

Therefore, based upon this evidence, herewith are some things that Conservatives will have to do if the Black family is to improve:

·      Oppose all efforts to destroy the lives of the unborn by advocating pro-life policies, such as right-to-life legislation and the expansion of pregnancy care centers.

·      Ensure the history and intent of marriage stands by strengthening the “Defense of Marriage Act” to immune religious institutions and religious individuals from same sex laws.

·      Eliminate the “Estate Tax,” which discourages the accumulation of family wealth.  Eliminate the “Marriage Penalty,” which unfairly punishes couples for marrying.

Economic Empowerment

We believe the number one priority for all Americans who care about jobs and prosperity is to promote maximum economic freedom: tax rates no higher than needed to finance the appropriate functions of government, a sound legal system to protect private property, and a regulatory environment permitting ease of starting and running businesses.

We believe it is time for a different approach to economic development in Black America.  Excessive government financed by excessive taxes diminishes economic freedom and cuts economic growth. 

We believe policy for promoting economic development in Black America should have two prongs.  First, policies should be advanced that will maximize prosperity in the nation as whole.  Second, policies should be advanced that will optimize attitudes and behavior among Blacks to take optimal advantage of, and contribute to, this prosperity.

Education and School Choice

It has been widely documented that the public education system in America has failed inner city urban schools. The public school system has failed to prepare Black and other Minority students in America to compete in a 21st century economy.

We believe the solution for better educating inner-city students is parental choice.  Parents should have the opportunity to choose a safe and effective environment for their children to learn and advance academically.

We believe parental choice would introduce competition into our educational system that will improve our children’s preparation and help to eliminate poor performing schools out of the marketplace.  Funding should follow the child.  Tax dollars raised for education should go to the school chosen by the parent.  We propose two ways to make this happen: vouchers or tuition tax credits.

Healthcare

Today our present "Healthcare" System in the United States is based on Sickness and Disease, not Health and Wellness.  We spend more on healthcare than any other industrialized nation and yet have the highest rates of chronic, life-threatening illnesses. This is especially true in communities of color. We have built a system based on treating chronic symptoms with Government subsidies rather than on fighting preventing disease. Seventy percent of the money spent on "Healthcare" goes toward illnesses that we can prevent, minimize and in some instances reverse. This has created a government-financed "Healthcare" System that is reactive, not proactive.

We do not believe that it is the federal government's role to provide healthcare.  We do however believe that we can and should have a legislative agenda that provides leadership in bringing together the public and private stakeholders to offer solutions for the disparity and deficiencies in our Healthcare system.  Members of the Congressional Black Caucus have failed to address the disparity in Health Care among communities of color because they have advocated that it is Government's role to provide and regulate healthcare as the only direction our healthcare system can go.  The public sector health care has made billions of dollars from treating chronic sickness and not offering long-term health and wellness solutions. As leaders we need to be involved on the ground, working with community groups and the business community, to come up with innovative solutions to our healthcare needs.  We need leadership to provide financial and market-driven incentives that will promote wellness and not sickness.

In Conclusion

We believe that the United States of America are ready for a different direction and a nobler heritage than what has been laid out for us by Black leaders and other politicians for the past half-century.  We base our political worldview on our deep and abiding faith in Almighty God, and the uncompromising spirit of freedom that our founders embraced in creating this great republic.  We believe that only with intelligent, conservative solutions applied to the political process can we overcome the challenges facing the Black community and the American public in general regarding the Economy, Education and School Choice, Marriage and Family, and Healthcare.  We pledge to strive to achieve solutions to these and other challenges by pursuing conservative means, employing the minimum government and intrusion on the rights of the people, while laying a clear path forward for other politicians to emulate, based on policies that derive from the Constitution, conform to the principles of Liberty, and further us in the service of the will and Providence granted to us by our Creator, through which all things are possible.

Attesting to this in Washington, D.C. on the seventeenth day of March in the year of our Lord two thousand eleven, and in the Independence of the United States of America, the two-hundred and thirty-fifth, we the undersigned candidates have affixed our names:

Progressivism Is Destroying America!

The evil effects of progressivism is all around us and our nation. Its impact is far reaching  and is seen in our schools through the dumming down of our children, in teen pregnancy, single parent households and the re-definition of marriage. Progressivism has devalued life and implemented a culture of death through abortion on demand, experimentation with live baby embryos and human clonning, and shockingly with entertaining euthanasia as an option for our seniors through "end of life counseling" and "death panels." It's clear for those who will see that progressivism is the explanation for the moral decadence of our nation.   

 Progressivism has exalted itself above God by dismissing His existents through the doctrine of evolution, and Darwinism. It's taught with unfettered access to our children daily in classroom all over America. The results are devasting to the absolute unchanging truths and principles that underpins the foundation of our republic. Darwin is the foundational platform of relativism and arbitrary morality. Is anyone paying attention to our cultural demise? 

We need only to ask ourselves how in the world did our nation fall so quickly? A nation founded on Judeo-Christian principles who's meteoric raise to unequaled historic success is irrefutably attributed to those principles. One can not talk about America's greatness apart from our religious heritage. But here we are looking at the point of a tremendous collaspe from within. Is anyone seeing this?

 In my humble opinion seeking the reason why has lead me to progressivism. The introduction of progressivism in the 20th century started a slow incremental, gradual slide away from the foundating principles that made this nation great. The Scope trail in the 20th century began the poisoning of our mines with the anti-god movement of Darwin and the fairy tale of evolution. I wonder if folk see the connection of progressivism and the quick pace downward our nation is traveling? 

 Perthaps another observation will help. Notice the impact of progressivism through the philosophy of egalitarian redistribution of wealth. The economic mess we are in today is directly tied to the social justice nonesense that has caused havoc through Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. Can you say Barney Frank, and Dick Durban? Two unashamed Progressives. Progressive policies forced upon busniesses through draconian regulations from the EPA, the new Financial Reform Legislation implemented by a House and Senate which were dominated by the progressive left. Can you say Speaker Pelosi, and Bonehead Reid? The end results are evident in the slow demise and destruction of innovation, and creativity in our free market system. 

 Our founders believed in less government, more freedom, more government , less freedom.  Well let's look at what's going on in Washington D.C. Our government is bloated and spawning with an insatiable appetite for taxpayers hard earned income. Mind you the enlargement of government is a progressive idea to take the the haves to give to the have-nots. The rapid expansion of government is a progressive idea sourced in Marxism and Leninism. It's unbelievable but we have a bunch of Leninist running our government right now hell bent on transforming us into a new socialistic paradigm, and guess what? we put them there. 

 Another observation is that our country is incredibly divided. The progressive are responsible for that too. They are breeding class workfare and mistrust throughout our nation by pitting the working class against the job creators. Yes, the record is clear progressivism is destroying America. Until we recognize what the sickness is, we will not be able to treat the illness. If we keep electing leftist to serve us in Washington expect to get served up and kick around until a "fundamental change" occurs at the expense of liberty. If we don't act NOW! HELLO TYRANNY. Progressivism make me SICK! 

Gun Control and The 2oth Century: Beware of Second Amendment Bashers!

-In 1929, the Soviet Union established gun control. From 1929 to 1953, about 20 mil dissidents, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up & exterminated.

-In 1911, Turkey established gun control. From 1915 to 1917, 1.5 mil Armenians, unable to defend themselves,were rounded up and exterminated.

-Germany established gun control in 1938 and from 1939-1945, a total of 13 million Jews and others who were unable to defend themselves were rounded up and exterminated.

-China established gun control in 1935. From 1948-1952, 20 mill political dissidents, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated

-Guatemala established gun control in 1964. From 1964 to 1981, 100,000 Mayan Indians, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.

-Uganda established gun control in 1970. From 1971 to 1979, 300,000 Christians, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.

-Cambodia established gun control in 1956. From 1975 to 1977, one million educated people, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.

Defenseless people rounded up and EXTERMINATED in the 20th Century because of gun control: 56 million

"Agenda 21, Sustainable Development"

I am encouraged to know that many patriots are aware of the U.N's program "Agenda 21, Sustainable Development" and that it is being quietly implemented across America. This sinister program is in open violation of our Constitution, particularly Article 6 which make it clear that the Constitution is the "SUPREME LAW OF THE LAND." U.N. policies must not trump our constitution. If this program is not challenged now and our elected representives don't legislate against this program, our right to own private property will be forever lost.

Now that we are aware we must engage and push back against foreign law determining our property rights. It is now time for us to make our elected officials locally, in the state, and D.C. to unhold their duty to protect the constitution and rid us of Agenda 21! 

For those of you who are unaware of this program please go to www.freedomadvocates.org for more information. Knowledge is power only when acted upon. To know and not do, is like not knowing at all. Action is required. Our stewardship responsibility to liberty compels us to act, NOW! See ya at the ramparts, bring your constitution. 

Worldviews in Conflict

Most who observe our culture recognize that there is a titantic clash working itself out in the public square between two worldviews. The Christian worldview and the anti-god human secularist worldview. The implications of this conflict are far reaching. The very survival of our nation as we know it will depend on the outcome of this battle which is clearly for the very soul of America. Frankly, through the filter of political correctness and a clear slant in the major media toward the progressives and their relativist dogma things don't look to good for the Christian worldview. When one examines the evidence it appears the battle is leaning favorably toward the left. It was Vladimir Lenin who said "give me four years to teach the children and the seeds I have sown will never be uprooted" With that in mind notice the thinking of young people in America concerning absolute truth. These statistics concerning young people in America are very telling:

In 1994 70% of youth said there is no absolute truth-all truth is relative. In 2001 85% of youth do not believe in unchanging moral absolutes. In 2002, 91% said there is no unchanging absolute moral truth outside of themselves.

Wow! while we were fighting the leftist in Washington, the relativist were training and indoctrinating our children away from God's absolute truth. The implications are clear, if there are no truths outside of what I determine to be true there are no rights or wrongs that are universally applied.

Another indicator that things don't looks to good for absolute truth in America is that upwards to 94 to 95% of all fundamental evangelical Christian high school graduates abandon their faith 12 months after finishing high school. Colleges and universities are bastions of relativist liberalism.

As a pastor, it is clear to me that our work is ever before us. We must re-enter the public square and recast into the hearts and minds of Americans those Judeo-Christian values that launched this country into existents. Turn our collective attention towards our children and explain that there are absolutes and explain the differents between subjective truth and objective truth. Teach them that there are moral rights and immoral wrongs that have devastating consequences when they are violated. In other words men and women we can not sit this one out. We must be engaged, we must fight for our survival, we must participate in the rescue of this republic while there is yet opportunity and liberty to do so! We have no other choice but to resist!

The Failure of The Congressional Black Caucus

Recently Representative Maxine Waters stated in a Town-hall meeting in Detroit that the community is tired of waiting for the President to help the community out of its jobless rate dilemma. In a passionate plea she cried out to the audience of her love for the President, but that she and the community have grown tired of being overlooked. Other black congressional leaders expressed the same sentiments. I call this a clever distraction from the fact that the congressional black caucus has a long record of do nothing leadership that has overlooked the economic plight of black Americans for years. A leadership that has affirmed progessive liberal policies which are responsible for the promotion of welfare, the destruction of the black family, the creation of a depedency class, and now a nanny state mentality. A leadership that has been silent on the systematic depopulation of our community by the practice of abortion, Planned Parenthood and the population control crowd in Washington D.C. The CBC has been Missing In Action on a host of issues that scream for leadership. One such issue is the drop out rate among black teenages. Their unusal silence on this matter is deplorable.

Their complicit support of partisan politics which has hurt our community is very telling about their role in holding the community back while at the sametime advancing their personal largesse and careers. Their silence on the flow of drugs, violence, and the Hip Hop nonsense that influence our children toward moral decadence and aberrant behavior clearly demonstrates a colossal failure of leadership.  Its easy to point to the President and his massive failure to lead our nation in order to position themselves as somekind of champion for the community. However, the community need to ask where in the world have you so called leaders been in helping our cause? These are elected officals we trusted to represent our interest in D.C.and what we got is a bunch of pass the buck chumps looking to blame others for their do nothing tenure in Washington.   

The Black Congressional Caucus has been around longer than Obama's short term in office. Their record for aiding the community has been absolutely abysmal. The black community should not allow these charlatans to point the blame to anyone other than themselves for the wretched state of joblessness (16.8%) among blacks, the outright failure of government education among our children and the moral decadence that pervades the community. The CBC is responsible for a do nothing leadership that contribute greatly the rapid decline in the community. Its time for the black community to hold these clowns accountable. Yes President Obama is doing an unseemly job is leading our nations. However, he is simply mirroring the lagacy of the Congressional Black Caucus to ignore the prodigious pathologies in the communities of black folk who have been loyal to them for absolutely nothing.