Sometimes I can be super opinionated on issues, but
usually I just ride the line straight down the middle, especially when it comes
to politics. I tend to be “wishy washy” and easily swayed one way or the
other. Last night, I was half-heartedly
watching Barbara Walter’s special on the most fascinating people of 2013. I say
half-heartedly because I was also reading a ridiculously long article on Kidd
Kraddick (you can find a link to that article by clicking HERE) that had way more of my attention. That’s why when Barbara was
interviewing Hillary Clinton, I had no
idea, I repeat, NO IDEA, that she
was named the #1 most fascinating person of 2013! In fact, her interview is
probably the one I paid the least attention to. I find her rather boring
mundane stale yawn worthy. Really,
Barbara? Really? On what grounds is she fascinating? What has she done this
year to earn this title? I could think of so
many more interesting, fascinating,
and deserving people. It’s not that I don’t like Hillary, it’s not that I do
like her. I really could care less either way about her. (Once again, I ride
the middle a lot.) I just don’t get it. She hasn’t been in the spotlight for
any good deed, she hasn’t done something amazing this year; heck, has she done
much of anything this year aside trying to avoid the subpoena to testify under
oath about her part in the whole Benghazi attack? You know, the security lapse that
was her ultimate responsibility and cost four American’s their lives? Let me
tell you, I don’t know just how fascinating those four families feel she is. What
about Miley Cyrus? Hasn’t she had way more “press making” moments? (Not that I
like her. Actually, I kinda detest her and think she’s gross. But still, she’s
more interesting than Hillary freaking Clinton!) What about the new Pope who’s
the epitome of what a 21st century, new world Pope should be? I hate to say it, but Barbara, my dear, you
are way off on this one.
Now, on to the next topic that caught my attention this morning.
Apparently, Phil Robertson, the patriarch of the Duck Dynasty family, made some
comments in GQ magazine that he opposed the gay lifestyle, bestiality,
adultery, and several other things. The
conversation began because Phil told the reporter, "Everything is blurred
on what's right and what's wrong ... sin becomes fine." He’s totally
right! How many times have we all asked ourselves, “What IS wrong with our world today?!” What’s right and what’s wrong have
truly become totally blurred. It’s the new, 21st century lifestyle.
Ask for forgiveness later, turn your head the other way, let your kids get away
with murder, and condone everything. The
magazine went on to ask him what he considers sinful. "Start with
homosexual behavior and just morph out from there -- bestiality, sleeping
around with this woman and that woman and that woman and those men," he
said. Once again, isn’t he right? Don’t
get me wrong, I have no problem with any of my friends or family being
homosexual. It truly could matter less to me. Mainly, because it’s not my place
to judge. The Bible says it’s wrong, it’s a sin, but until I am free of sin, and
I am so far from it, my job is to
live my life the best I can and love those around me. I have gay friends who
are amazing people. I would never judge
them. This too is how Phil Robertson
lives his life. He ended his discussion about the sins in our world today by
telling the reporter, "We never, ever judge someone on who's going to
heaven, hell. That's the Almighty's job. We just love 'em, give 'em the good
news about Jesus -- whether they're homosexuals, drunks, terrorists. We let God
sort 'em out later, you see what I'm saying?"
I read this all this morning in an article reporting that he has been
suspended by A&E for his comments. It really angered me, the walk the
middle line girl. He said he would “never, ever judge someone,” he just
disagrees with their choices. BIG DEAL!
I seriously doubt there is anyone in the world that totally agrees with the choices
that every other person in their life makes. Isn’t Phil the one being judged by
the network and the world for his personal and religious beliefs? Frankly, I admire him for being committed enough
to his beliefs to stand up in front of the world and say so. These days, we are so concerned with what is
politically correct, what might offend someone, blah, blah, blah…Sometimes I
feel that as a whole, we are forced to bite our tongue and not embrace our true
beliefs except behind closed doors. Need
I go into the whole “Happy Holidays” rather than “Merry Christmas” crap?
I can also see though how the
homosexual community could feel hurt when their lifestyle isn’t accepted by
someone. Really though, isn’t that life? Not every decision and choice I have
made has been one that everyone would support or agree with. And, it has
bothered me when others have disagreed with me. Ultimately though, we are
adults living in a free nation with a right to do and say how we please to do
and say. Where on one corner there is someone opposing you, on the next is
someone who will have your back. So why
does everyone have to be so PC? It’s truly done out of fear. Fear for their job,
their friends, and fear of an uproar. The reality of America, the land of the
free, has truly taken on a new definition. Welcome to America, the land of the
free, the land where political correctness reigns, and the land where we must
now only wish our fellow Americans a happy holidays. But, of course, in God we trust. Ironic much?On a lighter note, today is pajama day at Chloe’s dance studio. Since I pretty much bolt in a mad dash straight from Jakki’s house to the studio to get there on time, she got to wear her pajamas to Jakki’s house today. Here she is in our morning picture to send to daddy who is working in Kansas this week.
I hope you all have a fabulous Thursday and find your way to the weekend safe, happy, and not completely broke from Christmas.
Till next time,
Lori
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