Kudos to the Governor of Arizona

I read this letter on Mesopotamia West. I am reprinting it for you to read. All around the Politically Correct world we are being denied the right to openly celebrate our Holidays and Holy Days. We are being forced to take the "Christ" out of Christmas, and the Menorah out of Hannukah because it may be "offensive to some cultures". I reject this completely. Christmas has always been the celebration of the Birth of Christ--End of Story. We must stand up and refuse to allow our history and Judeo-Christian faith to be erased. Merry Christmas to Governor Jan Brewer and all or our friends everywhere. Here is the Governors letter:

 

Dear Friends,
An Executive Order that I issued last year encourages the celebration of Christmas and Hanukkah and prohibits any censorship of these religious holidays.

As you may know, in the past, state and local officials in Arizona (and elsewhere) have attempted to strip both Christmas and Hanukkah of their meaning, including establishment of policies forbidding state employees from placing religious items of celebration at their desks, re-naming of Christmas trees as “holiday” trees, and renaming of Menorahs as “candlesticks.”

Under my administration, I will call things what they are...a Christmas Tree and a Menorah...and will gladly allow both Christmas and Hanukkah to be celebrated at the State Capitol. I encourage my colleagues and fellow elected officials to do the same.

Finally, during this Christmas season, make a difference in our community by volunteering your time or making a donation to a worthy cause. An organization that I support, Hope & A Future, is making a difference this Christmas by providing gifts and clothing to foster children. I encourage you to learn more about Hope & A Future and make a difference in our community through this charity or another charity of your choice.

Merry Christmas! 
May God bless you, your home, and all of Arizona,
Sincerely, Jan Brewer Governor

Amen Governor!

Tragic Attack and Murder

The news is full of the story of two women who were brutally attacked while hiking near Beit Shemesh. There are reports on all the news sites, but YNet has the most current update at this link.

Israel Insider posted the first details. Here is an excerpt. You can read the entire story at their site.

An American tourist killed in a forest outside Jerusalem was employed by an evangelical missionary cult (CMJ) that promotes Christianity with the primary purpose of converting Jews. Kristine Luken, in her mid-40s, was stabbed to death in mysterious circumstances Saturday while hiking with a "messianic" female friend, Kaye Susan Wilson, a tour guide for the missionary organization. 

On Saturday, the two headed for the wooded hills southwest of Jerusalem,  Wilson told Israeli reporters from her hospital bed Sunday, telling them that she and Luken were attacked by two Arab men with what she said looked like a large bread knife, an unusual choice for terrorists, although in an interview with Yediot she acknowledged that she had taken out a small "lady knife" of her own when she felt they were in danger.

Police have issued a blackout on their investigation, and there is no indication whether Wilson's "lady knife" had on it signs of blood. However, YNetnews reports that on Saturday, police officers arrived at Wilson's house in Givat Ze'ev and spoke with her neighbors in an effort to find out more details.

"I heard about the incident in the news and suddenly a few police officers appeared and told me what happened," Shulamit Avital, Wilson's landlord and neighbor recounted on Sunday. "They asked me to open the door to her apartment and took out some documents and personal belongings. No one knows the details of the incident," she added.

Wilson claimed she escaped to a nearby road after pretending to be dead, hearing her dying friends screams. After the alleged killers had left, she said, she rolled down a hill to a road side, where she was seen by two Israeli families, who notified police. She suffered only superficial wounds. Luken's body, hands bound and bearing multiple stab wounds much more serious than those of Wilson, was discovered Sunday morning in the nearby forest.

The forest is inside Israel but close to the "green line," near the Palestinian villages of Husan and Wadi Fukin.

While missionary activity to convert Jews is illegal in Israel, the laws are not severe, however, the Arab community takes a march darker view of conversions. Most Muslim countries have severe penalties--including death--for proselytizing and for  those who try to leave Islam.

The people in Israel and around the world are praying that those responsible are caught quickly. Tragically, this will not bring back Kristine Luken to those who loved her.

Christmas Around the World~Arlington Cemetery

Christmas pictures are making the rounds so we will be sharing some of them with you each day. I am starting with Arlington Cemetery, because this story is truly inspiring. Maybe the rest of the world isn't interested but what is wrong with the US Media that there is little of no mention of those who have given their all for freedom? Shame on them. Follow the links to learn more of the wonderful project and do watch the video below--be sure to have tissues on hand.

Christmas at Arlington Cemetery
Rest easy, sleep well my brothers.
Know the line has held, your job is done.
Rest easy, sleep well.
Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held.
Peace, peace, and farewell...

The background story about  the many wreaths at Arlington Cemetery is beautiful. Each year some 5,000 wreaths are donated by the Worcester Wreath Co. of Harrington, Maine. The owner, Merrill Worcester, not only provides the wreaths, but covers the trucking expense as well. He's done this since 1992. Also, most years, groups of Maine school kids combine an educational trip to DC with this event to help out. Making this even more remarkable is the fact that Harrington is in one the poorest parts of the state.

Blessings of the Season to Merrill Worcester and the people who work to do this amazing work. To the teachers in Maine who are teaching students real values--you will reap the rewards of the seeds you are sowing--never stop! You can read more about this wonderful work at the link.

With all the bad things going on in the world this is one touching act of love that should be shared. Please do pass it on to everyone you know. May God Bless and Keep all the Fallen Soldiers and Protect those who are still fighting.

Arlington Wreath Project~Always Remember

The 12 Days of Winter...What?

This is an interesting take on an old tune. Our society in the west has adopted an air of politically correct secularism. This is the result. I urge you to listen to the words--they are too true! Some may think it's "cute" but I think it is a sad statement on the world as it is today. Hat Tip to Mesopotamia West for finding this.

Hezbollah Chief~Throw the Jews Out

Hassan Nasrallah

A news flash from Arutz 7 reports that Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah said in a speech Thursday, that the removal of Jews from the Land of Israel and conquering the land by Arabs was a principle that the Arab world could not surrender on. Speaking at a Shi'ite religious event, Nasrallah said that “we will bring thousands of martyrs” to kill Jews in Jerusalem. “We will never recognize Israel. We will not surrender a grain of Palestine's sand.” 

Nasrallah spends most of his time hiding in caves, and as he was born in an eastern suburb of Beirut, Lebanon one has to wonder what his connection to "Palestine" is--other than his complete hatred of Jews.

Samir Kuntar & Hassan Nasrallah

Hezbollah has long been fighting for control in Lebanon and is gaining strength--to the point where he is threatening action if the report on the Hariri inquiry is released. He is a Supporter of terrorists and murderers, like Samir Kuntar--recently released by Israel in exchange for the bodies of two young soldiers who were kidnapped and murdered by Hezbollah. Kuntar was part of the attempted kidnapping of an Israeli family in Nahariya that resulted in the deaths of four Israelis. In a most sadistic attack they captured a father and his four year old daughter. Kuntar shot the father in front of the child, then slammed the child's head on a rock and continued to smashed it in with his rifle until there was no life left. These are the followers of Hassan Nasrallah. 

Would he attack Israel? Well, he would certainly incite and scream for an all out attack, but like the majority of the leaders in the Arab world he will rant and rave and call for young men to die, but  if (when) war breaks out, Nasrallah, like with the last skirmishes,  will be holed up in his caves, screaming for Jewish blood...

Turkey Gets Apology from MK Danon

When the Mavi Marmara left Turkey it was to the screams of Kaiber, Kaiber el Yahoud, and multiple testimonies from terrorists hoping to get their 72 virgins. Nine of them succeeded and the fake peace mission was exposed. Since then we have had to listen to Turkey's PM, Recep Tayyip Erdogan ranting and raving every time a TV camera is in range. He wants compensation so high it will break the Israeli government, he wants sanctions, he wants apologies and on and on.

On Tuesday, Israeli MK Danny Danon of Likud gave him his “apology” via a letter he read aloud in the Knesset. It doesn't get much better than this...

To the Prime Minister of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan,  
(by way of the Turkish ambassador to Israel)

Regarding: The request for an apology to the government of Turkey for the events aboard the Mavi Marmara of the Gaza flotilla.

I would like to apologize to you in the name of the entire state of Israel for the fact that the state of Israel did not take sufficient care to check the terrorist ship Marmara before it left Turkey. That would have prevented the ship from being armed with guns and other weapons, and from transporting terrorist activists under the patronage of the Turkish government.

Because of our excellent relationship, and your great respect for the state of Israel and the Zionist enterprise, I must apologize for the fact that the naval commandos who, when they reached the ship, were greeted by armed terrorist resistance that aimed to murder them did not immediately defend themselves with gunfire, and instead acted with restraint toward the pretend “peace activists” who sought to kill them.

Apologies for the fact that the commandos acted carefully, taking into account the presence of civilians on the ship, and killed only nine terrorists. If the state authorities had known that there were terrorists on the ship, the order would have been given to kill any person endangering our troops.

With your permission, one more apology is necessary, for Israel's decision to release the dangerous terror supporters who were on the ship and not put them on trial for attempted murder, and even to pay for their tickets home.

And finally, please accept our full and heartfelt apology, for not asking the United Nations to censure Turkey, and for not demanding an investigation into the connection between the IHH terrorist organization,  your party and you, Mr. Erdogan.

Warm wishes,
MK Danny Danon, speaking on behalf of the Israeli Knesset

*Reprinted with permission

Canadian Bloggers are Being Threatened !

This Post Re-Printed with Permission: The blogging world contains a wealth of information and I spend a good deal of time reading a number of outstanding blogs. Each of the sites mentioned in this post have a track record for consistently good reporting and are recommended reading.

Coming to a City Near You...

While reading Mesopotamia West I found this item: At least two Canadian bloggers have received death threats from a woman by the name of Afarin Maleki-Raei.The first threat went to blogger Blazing Cat Fur..."I vow I will avenge my family's honor, in the name of Allah. I will make a formal complaint Monday to the OHRC and they will handle you. You will be arrested by those respected detectives. Even if it takes every penny I have or I have to sell my skin I will get you. You will know what suffering means you dirty Zionist garage. [sic]"

And the second went to The Propagandist after it reported on the first threat: "You will see the power and glory our family has in this country. This isn't Gaza strip where you can bully and murder innocents because of your weapons supplied by your Xristian [sic] blood thirsty friends. This is Canada. Islamic Canada. We Iranians have built up in 10 years what you Zionist pigs could not achieve in 50 in Toronto. And this is what scares you.I asked you nicely to remove all references to my family. You did not comply now you will deal with the glorious and brutal York Regional Police. I declare a Fatwa on you and your loved ones. That means we can strike anytime, any place and their blood will be your issue. I told you the consequences will be dire and they will. I suspect you will see the first of it this week."

Mesopotamia West also notes that there is a history behind the threats..."There's more to this story, and this family, judging by this post"...

Apparently the site at the link, Toronto Auto Station Scam was set up to deal with the scams and harassment of this family of "Immigrants".--I found this in their sidebar: "If you have been harassed, scammed, or threatened by the owners of Toronto Auto Station or any member of the Maleki (re: Maleki-Raei) family, please share your story and contact us at: mikeklien99@aol.com...All correspondence will be kept confidential. If you have any documents you would like us to post we will edit out all personal information to protect your safety."

From Blazing Cat Fur

Blazing Cat Fur has posted about this here (dirty Zionist Garage) and again here (Finally! My Own Fatwa!). Blazing Cat Fur also gives the email of the individual involved, afarin.maleki@gmail.com.

As you can see there is a long history and you need to follow the links  and read it all. I find it  troubling that these people come into a free, democratic country as immigrants, milk the system, cheat,  and for some reason, when exposed, are very comfortable to publicly use and print names of police officers  while sending out threats...umm and what are these police officers doing about this? Why is this lunatic Iranian throwing out their names so freely? I also find it disturbing to see them claim "This is Canada. Islamic Canada." Excuse Me?? What is Happening in Canada!

Wake up people because Creeping Sharia is picking up speed and using political correctness is like pouring gasoline on a fire.

Time to stand up and insist that Canadian Law is upheld--and I do believe it is illegal to break  Canada's laws and  then use the names of Canadian police officers to threaten those that expose criminal activities.

I will not print the officers' names, but they are given on the sites in the post. To that end, I encourage everyone to visit the sites and support the bloggers who expose this evil infiltration--they are on the front lines of the battle...but we will all be next unless we stamp out this darkness that is invading the free world.

New Terror for Hevron

 The Cave of the Patriarchs is Judaism's second holiest site and has been designated a National Heritage Site by the Israeli government. From the Travels of Reb Benjamin of Tudelah (1173):"And in the valley is the Cave of Machpela, if a Jew should pay the Ishmaelite watchman, he will open for him an iron gate. From there one descends stairs with a candle in hand. Upon reaching the third cave one will find six graves. These are the graves of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, and opposite them, Sarah, Rebecca and Leah, And inside the cave are many barrels, filled with bones of Israelites who would bring the bones of their dead to the Cave in the age of Israel.

The area around Hevron has always been a hot spot and now the temperatures have been upped. Arutz 7 has reported that the Palestinian Authority is building a "new" neighborhood next to the resting place of our forefathers and mothers in an area that is under "Full Israeli Control".  As if this isn't bad enough, the "New Neighbours" are going to be freed terrorists and their families brought in from other cities and towns of Judea and Samaria!

Security people say they are aware of the risk but attempts to bring the issue up have been blocked "out of political considerations" ...

To read the full article follow the link to Arutz 7

This Holiday Season~Take Time to Remember

 Email can be valuable, annoying, emotional and many other things. This arrived today and with it a blurb declaring it was written by a Soldier stationed in Afghanistan.

A quick search turned up many authors, the earliest credit given to a Marine stationed in Okinawa Japan (circa December 1986). Whether is it American, Australian, British, Canadian, Israeli or from any other nation whose soldiers are fighting around the world, this is a beautiful reminder of what they are sacrificing for us. 

 Let's stop and think of our heroes, living and dead, who give of themselves for us. Please, pass this on to one and all.

The Night Before Christmas
 Twas the night before Christmas, He lived all alone, In a one bedroom house, Made of plaster and stone.

I had come down the chimney, With presents to give, And to see just who, In this home did live.

I looked all about, A strange sight I did see, No tinsel, no presents, Not even a tree.

No stocking by the mantle, Just boots filled with sand, On the wall hung pictures, Of far distant lands.

With medals and badges, Awards of all kinds, A sober thought, Came through my mind.

For this house was different, It was dark and dreary, I found the home of a soldier, Once I could see clearly.

The soldier lay sleeping, Silent, alone, Curled up on the floor, In this one bedroom home.

The face was so gentle, The room in such disorder, Not how I pictured, A "Nation's" soldier.

Was this the hero, Of whom I'd just read?, Curled up on a poncho, The floor for a bed?

I realized the families, That I saw this night, Owed their lives to these soldiers, Who were willing to fight.

Soon round the world, The children would play, And grownups would celebrate, A bright Christmas Day.

They all enjoyed freedom, Each month of the year, Because of the soldiers, Like the one lying here.

I couldn't help wonder, How many lay alone, On a cold Christmas Eve, In a land far from home.

The very thought brought A tear to my eye, I dropped to my knees, And started to cry.

The soldier awakened, And I heard a rough voice,

"Santa, don't cry.  This life is my choice I fight for freedom, I don't ask for more, 
My life is my God, My country, my corps."

The soldier rolled over, And drifted to sleep,
I couldn't control it, I continued to weep.

I kept watch for hours, So silent and still,
And we both shivered, From the cold night's chill.

I didn't want to leave, On that cold, dark night,

This guardian of honour, So willing to fight.

Then the soldier rolled over, With a voice, soft and pure, Whispered,
"Carry on Santa, It's Christmas Day, all is secure."

One look at my watch, And I knew he was right, 

"Merry Christmas my friend, And to all a good night."

God Bless our Troops!

Israeli Invention Enables Paralayzed People To Walk

The world loves to hate Israel. Sometimes it seems that there is a push on to destroy us. So, while Iran is developing nuclear weapons, N. Korea is shooting at S. Korea, and the PA and Hamas are trying to blow us off the face of the earth...what do we do? We give a gift to the world. An amazing invention that helps paralyzed people to stand and walk again....Enjoy!