Take a Knee

 

 

July 28, 2021 

Facebook post by my loving cousin

Cindy McCune Baldwin

 

This was originally for Colin Kaepernick but there are others who followed that cowardly hypocritical act of his.  It would be wonderful if their hearts could be touched and changed by these truths.

 

 

Take a knee

(Author attributed to Ted Nugent)

 

Take a little trip to Valley Forge in January. Hold a musket ball in your Fingers and imagine it piercing your flesh and breaking a bone or two.

 

There won't be a doctor or trainer to assist you until after the battle, so Just wait your turn. Take your cleats and socks off to get a real Experience.

 

Then, take a knee on the beach in Normandy where man after American man Stormed the beach, even as the one in front of him was shot to pieces, the Very Sea stained with American blood. The only blockers most had were the Dead bodies in front of them, riddled with bullets from enemy fire.

 

Take a knee in the sweat soaked jungles of Vietnam. From Khe Sanh to Saigon, anywhere will do. Americans died in all those jungles. There was no Playbook that told them what was next, but they knew what flag they Represented. When they came home, they were protested as well, and spit on For reasons only cowards know.

 

Take another knee in the blood drenched sands of Fallujah in 110-degree Heat. Wear your Kevlar helmet and battle dress. Your number won't be Printed on it unless your number is up! You'll need to stay hydrated but There won't be anyone to squirt Gatorade into your mouth. You're on your own.

 

There are a lot of places to take a knee where Americans have given their lives all over the world. When you use the banner under which they fought As a source for your displeasure, you dishonor the memories of those who Bled for the very freedoms you have. That's what the red stripes mean. It Represents the blood of those who spilled a sea of it defending your Liberty.

 

 

While you're on your knee, pray for those that came before you, not on a Manicured lawn striped and printed with numbers to announce every inch of Ground taken, but on nameless hills and bloodied beaches and sweltering Forests and bitter cold mountains, every inch marked by an American life Lost serving that flag you protest.

 

No cheerleaders, no announcers, no coaches, no fans, just American men and Women, delivering the real fight against those who chose to harm us, blazing a path so you would have the right to "take a knee." You haven't Any inkling of what it took to get you where you are, but your "protest" is Duly noted. Not only is it disgraceful to a nation of real heroes, it Serves the purpose of pointing to your ingratitude for those who chose to Defend you under that banner that will still wave long after your jersey is Retired.

 

If you really feel the need to take a knee, come to church on Sunday and pray for liberty and justice for all. There will only be gratitude and a plea for His Continued grace and mercy on the land of the free and the home of the Brave. 

 

It goes like this, GOD BLESS AMERICA!

 

Sharing the love for all of humanity

 

June 30, 2021

 

Credit goes out to (the author) several people who collective made this such meaningful and loving story. Thank you one and all.

 

I pulled up to the hardware store and watched this take place right in front of me. This guy sees two kids walking in the pouring rain while one is pushing his broken bicycle and he stops everything he is doing and spends 5 minutes getting drenched with rain while he fixes this little boy’s bike. These kids rode off so happy and he left with a smile on his face from ear to ear. As a matter of fact, he put a smile on my face too. This is the America that I know. High five to you good sir!

 

The greatest thing I can do as a human being is serve God and serve my fellow man. It never goes out of style to be a good person. In a world full of takers, be a giver. In a world full of selfish people, be the selfless one. In a world full of anger and hate, be the one who always shows love. I spend my life helping others who are struggling with addiction. My wife and I work 7 days a week helping folks who are struggling. If you or someone you know is struggling and needs help finding detox and treatment resources, then message me immediately. It’s time to start helping others. You can change the world, one person at a time. (author)

 

We are more that the media think and preach. It is past time to stand up and show who we really are, and teach our children to believe in the good and not what media, politicians, and negative social media want us to believe. Just do the right thing. Treat others the way you want to be treated. Know there are bad people who will hurt you, so be careful, but let your light shine.

 

We need to spread the good news every chance we get. So I'm sharing...lets get it viral.

 

This is how Americans are supposed to act towards each other. 

 

I worked in construction in the fifties and no one spoke of color. All the guys took care of me since I was young with no experience. The good old days when people looked out for each other.

 

So awesome! Some folks need to learn from this lesson! We all need to help each other...always!

 

Thats the American way absaluty brought a tear to my eye it was a joyous tear and people like him and I and you who ever reads this we are every where...

 

Love this!!!! It’s America you just have to believe it and be a decent human being!!! Posting positive things we see is part of the solution, much of the negativity is fabricated

 

Doesn't get much better than that. Those kids will remember that their whole life and hopefully pay it forward when they have the chance!

 

We need to share this type of stories because I believe there are many more people out there helping others - they just don’t make the news and they should

 

Kindness knows no bounds. Opportunities to show kindness are all around us… we just have to slow down and act.

 

Actions like this change perceptions of one another. They’ll never forget this situation and will talk about it even when they’re older.

 

"A man never stands as tall, as when he kneels to help a child " - Roman adage

 

Teach em young.... they'll do the same. Faith restored. It doesn't cost a nickel to be a good human being. Some of the biggest things in life are really the small things we do for each other. That's alright alright alright with me.

 

This is contagious.

If enough of us practice this, it will be the norm.

If our leaders set the example, it will be the norm.

There's hope.

 

There are still kind people in the world God is always around to touch a person when they need help no matter what color they may be. God don't care about a color jus give home the praises

 

This is America! Just the way I grew up, not colorized, just American kids riding their bikes & having fun!

 

This is awesome, we need more positive posts like these. If we all participated in doing acts of kindness our world would be a much better place for sure. Try it, I dare each and everyone of you.

 

Awesome.....this is why I don't buy into the division and alleged racism problem in our Country.

 

This Life All About Helping Hands No Matter What Colors Humans Races

Is Working Together

And Don’t Need Racist War

Just Need To Have Peace Helping Hands Together

 

Yes need to go back to the basics when people were proud of America, stood up for what they believe in without getting shamed. When the news would have heart warming stories like these. When hate wasn't being taught by our government. We need to all ban together and spread the love no matter what race, gender or political views are. God bless America!!

 

You're a good person for providing this touching moment in America.. Positive posts like this provide hope that there is still goodness in our country. I see a gentleman with a mighty good heart helping two young men who will probably never forget his kindness. If not for your post, I would have continued to skim through my FB routine without pause. But thanks to you and these three unassuming souls, I stopped for a few minutes to enjoy the pause that refreshes. Made my day, brother...

 

This is wonderful.

But now you just never know... could he be a trafficker/kidnapper or could he be a genuinely good man helping a kid. It's just so sad. I hate that I have become so cynical and untrusting of the human race

 

Love it! this is exactly what we need more of from people. If we would just slow down and realize that we are all in this together. We all need a little help some time. If everyone would just be willing to take the time to help others when they can this world would be a better place!!!

 

What I love most about this post was, this part. "I saw this guy get out and help these two kids."

Not, "I saw this black man helping these two white kids." It was about the kindness this man showed in general not about the kindness a black man showed to two white children.❤❤

 

I know that acts like this occur many many times a day all across our great country. Wouldn’t it be great if our media would report just a small sample of these acts of kindness/humanity instead of only negative BS all of the time?

 

And I so love that those 2 little boys didn’t see distrust or fear from a that large “black” man. Obviously their parents haven’t taught them racism and skepticism. Oh what a better world this would be if all parents could/would teach their kids this, then they would grow up to be this amazing man and we could stop identifying each other by color.

 

At the time I prepared this article, there were 41K likes, 2.8K comments and 185K shares.

 

The post was originally posted by Mark Cosgrove in Independence, Missouri.

 

Thank you, Mark. You certainly gave us all a moment to share and remember how beautiful life can and is in our wonderful country. God bless you Mark.

I'M PROUD TO BE A VETERAN!

  

Thank you, 

Bruce for sharing

 

 

 

TO UNDERSTAND A MILITARY VETERAN, YOU MUST KNOW - 

 

We left home as teenagers or in our early twenties for an unknown adventure.

 

We loved our country enough to defend it and protect it with our own lives.

 

We said goodbye to friends and family and everything we knew.

 

We learned the basics and then we scattered in the wind to the far corners of the Earth.

 

We found new friends and new family.

 

We became brothers and sisters regardless of color, race or creed.

 

We had plenty of good times, and plenty of bad times.

 

We didn't get enough sleep.

 

We smoked and drank too much.

 

We picked up both good and bad habits.

 

We worked hard and played harder.

 

We didn't earn a great wage.

 

We experienced the happiness of mail call and the sadness of missing important events.

 

We didn't know when, or even if, we were ever going to see home again.

 

We grew up fast, and yet somehow, we never grew up at all.

 

We fought for our freedom, as well as the freedom of others.

 

Some of us saw actual combat, and some of us didn't.

 

Some of us saw the world, and some of us didn't.

 

Some of us dealt with physical warfare, most of us dealt with psychological warfare.

 

We have seen and experienced and dealt with things that we can't fully describe or explain, as not all of our sacrifices were physical.

 

We participated in time honored ceremonies and rituals with each other, strengthening our bonds and camaraderie.

 

We counted on each other to get our job done and sometimes to survive it at all.

 

We have dealt with victory and tragedy.

 

We have celebrated and mourned.

 

We lost a few along the way.

 

When our adventure was over, some of us went back home, some of us started somewhere new and some of us never came home at all.

 

We have told amazing and hilarious stories of our exploits and adventures.

 

We share an unspoken bond with each other, that most people don't experience, and few will understand.

 

We speak highly of our own branch of service, and poke fun at the other branches.

 

We know however, that, if needed, we will be there for our brothers and sisters and stand together as one, in a heartbeat.

 

Being a Veteran is something that had to be earned, and it can never be taken away.

 

It has no monetary value, but at the same time it is a priceless gift.

 

People see a Veteran and they thank them for their service.

 

When we see each other, we give that little upwards head nod, or a slight smile, knowing that we have shared and experienced things that most people have not.

 

So, from myself to the rest of the veterans out there, I commend and thank you for all that you have done and sacrificed for our country.

 

Try to remember the good times and make peace with the bad times.

 

Share your stories.

 

But most importantly, stand tall and proud, for you have earned the right to be called a VETERAN.

 

I'M PROUD TO BE A VETERAN!

 

Please share with all your Veterans and friends.

 

Twilight Zone

Shared Facebook Post

July 8, 2020 

This may open up a ton of outraged comments by some. Many who will argue how "wrong" this post is. My suggestion, save your time and effort! You're not changing the reality of what we are living by trying to somehow justify this insanity. Nevertheless, I couldn't resist because we are becoming the Twilight Zone.

We have become a nation that has lost its collective mind!

§  If a dude pretends to be a woman, you are required to pretend with him.

§  Somehow, it’s un-American for the census to count how many Americans are in America.

§  Russians influencing our elections are bad, but illegals voting in our elections are good.

§  It was cool for Joe Biden to "blackmail" the President of Ukraine, but it’s an impeachable offense if Donald Trump inquiries about it.

§  Twenty is too young to drink a beer, but eighteen is old enough to vote.

§  People who have never owned slaves should pay slavery reparations to people who have never been slaves.

§  Inflammatory rhetoric is outrageous, but harassing people in restaurants is virtuous.

§  People who have never been to college should pay the debts of college students who took out huge loans for their degrees.

§  Immigrants with tuberculosis and polio are welcome, but you’d better be able to prove your dog is vaccinated.

§  Irish doctors and German engineers who want to immigrate must go through a rigorous vetting process, but any illiterate gang-bangers who jump the southern fence are welcome.

§  $5 billion for border security is too expensive, but $1.5 trillion for “free” health care is not.

§  If you cheat to get into college you go to prison, but if you cheat to get into the country you go to college for free.

§  People who say there is no such thing as gender are demanding a female President.

§  We see other countries going Socialist and collapsing, but it seems like a great plan to us.

§  Some people are held responsible for things that happened before they were born, and other people are not held responsible for what they are doing right now.

§  Criminals are catch-and-released to hurt more people, but stopping them is bad because it's a violation of THEIR rights.

§  And pointing out all this hypocrisy somehow makes us "racists"?!

Nothing makes sense anymore, no values, no morals, no civility and people are dying of a Chinese virus.

We are living in an upside-down world for sure.

Not My Words

Grey-Haired Brigade

 Facebook post by 

Patricia Coakley

July 4, 2020 

To all…..great piece

From a (justly) worried old geezer

The typical U.S. household headed by a person age 65 or older has a net worth 47 times greater than a household headed by someone under 35, according to an analysis of census data released Monday: 47 times.

They like to refer to us as senior citizens, old fogies, blue hairs, geezers, and in some cases dinosaurs. Some of us are "Baby Boomers" getting ready to retire, others are from the Greatest Generation already retired. We walk a little slower these days and our eyes and hearing are not what they once were. We worked hard, raised our children, worshiped our God and have grown old together.

In school we studied English, history, math, and science, which enabled us to lead America into the technological age. We still use two spaces after a period when typing. Most of us remember what outhouses were, many of us with firsthand experience. We remember the days of telephone party-lines, $.25 gasoline, and milk and ice being delivered to our homes.

We are probably considered old fashioned and outdated by many. But there are a few things you need to remember before completely writing us off. We won World War II, fought in Korea and Vietnam. We can quote “The Pledge of Allegiance” and know where to place our hand while doing so. We wore the uniform of our country with pride and lost many friends on the battlefield. We didn't fight for the Socialist States of America; we fought for the "Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave." We wore different uniforms but carried the same flag.

We know the words to the “Star Spangled Banner,” “America,” and “America the Beautiful” by heart, and you may even see some tears running down our cheeks as we sing. We have lived what many of you should have read in history books and we feel no obligation to apologize to anyone for America.

Yes, we are older and slower these days but rest assured, we have at least one good fight left in us. We love this country, fought and died for it, and now we are going to save it. It is our country, and nobody is going to take it away from us. We took oaths to defend America against all enemies, foreign and domestic, and that’s an oath we plan to keep. There are those who want to destroy this land we love but, like our founders, there is no way we are going to remain silent.

It was mostly the young people of this nation who elected Obama and the Democratic Congress. You fell for the "Hope and Change" which in reality was nothing but "Hype and Lies” from your college professors. 

You youngsters need to taste socialism and see evil face to face to understand you don't like it after all. You make a lot of noise, most are all too interested in their careers or "Climbing the Social Ladder" to be involved in such mundane things as patriotism and voting. Many of those who fell for the "Great Lie" in 2008 are now having buyer's remorse. With all the education we gave you, you didn't have sense enough to see through the lies and instead drank the 'Kool-Aid.’

Well, don't worry youngsters, the Grey-Haired Brigade is here, and in 2016 we took back our nation. We may drive a little slower than you would like, but we get where we're going, and in 2020 we're driving to the polls again by the millions.

So the next time you have the chance to say the Pledge of Allegiance, stand up, put your hand over your heart, honor your country, and thank God for the old geezers of the "Gray-Haired Brigade."

Footnote: This is spot on. I am another Gray-Haired Geezer signing on. I will circulate this to other Gray-Haired Geezers all over this still great country. Can you feel the ground shaking? It's not an earthquake, it’s a STAMPEDE. And, you and I are members.

RE-TAKE AMERICA

Jon Spargur

September 21, 2019

Facebook 

Everyone needs to read this.

CBS and Katie Couric must be in a panic and rushing to reassure everyone that this is not network policy--re Andy Rooney's commentary on prayer. Folks, this is the year that we RE-TAKE AMERICA!

Andy Rooney and his prayer:

I don't believe in Santa Claus, but I'm not going to sue somebody for singing a Ho-Ho-Ho song in December. I don't agree with Darwin, but I didn't go out and hire a lawyer when my high school teacher taught his Theory of Evolution.

Life, liberty or your pursuit of happiness will not be endangered because someone says a 30-second prayer before a football game. So what's the big deal? It's not like somebody is up there reading the entire Book of Acts. They're just talking to a God they believe in and asking Him to grant safety to the players on the field and the fans going home from the game.

“But it's a Christian prayer” some will argue.

Yes, and this is the United States of America, founded on Christian principles. According to our very own phone book, Christian churches outnumber all others better than 200-to-1. So what would you expect -- somebody chanting Hare Krishna?

If I went to a football game in Jerusalem, I would expect to hear a Jewish prayer.

If I went to a soccer game in Baghdad, I would expect to hear a Muslim prayer.

If I went to a ping pong match in China, I would expect to hear someone pray to Buddha.

And I wouldn't be offended. It wouldn't bother me one bit.

When in Rome ......

“But what about the atheists?” is another argument. What about them? Nobody is asking them to be baptized. We're not going to pass the collection plate. Just humor us for 30 seconds. If that's asking too much, bring a Walkman or a pair of earplugs. Go to the bathroom. Visit the concession stand. Call your lawyer!

Unfortunately, one or two will make that call. One or two will tell thousands what they can and cannot do. I don't think a short prayer at a football game is going to shake the world's foundations.

Christians are just sick and tired of turning the other cheek while our courts strip us of all our rights. Our parents and grandparents taught us to pray before eating, to pray before we go to sleep. Our Bible tells us to pray without ceasing. Now a handful of people and their lawyers are telling us to cease praying.

God, help us. And if that last sentence offends you, well, just sue me.

The silent majority has been silent too long. It's time we tell that one or two who scream loud enough to be heard that the vast majority doesn't care what they want. It is time that the majority rules! It's time we tell them, "You don't have to pray; you don't have to say the Pledge of Allegiance; you don't have to believe in God or attend services that honor Him.”

That is your right, and we will honor your right. But by golly you are no longer going to take our rights away! We are fighting back and we WILL WIN!

God bless us one and all...God bless America! Despite all our faults we are still the greatest nation of all. God bless our service men who are fighting to protect our right to pray and worship God.

Let's make 2019/2020 the year the silent majority is heard, and we put God back as the foundation of our families and institutions and our military forces come home from all the wars.

Keep looking up. Amen!