The Morning Rant

"Why is American great? I'd say it's because America is the world's safety valve. So if your country's a sh*thole or turning into a sh*thole, you can always get on a boat and come here. That's the way it's been for over 150 years. If you're tired of living under stultified European monarchies, come to where kings and dukes get laughed at. Or if your country is ravaged by famine (Ireland), come to where there's plenty of food and freedom to grow it without the king's soldiers showing up to take most of it away. And these features of American are precious things that we need to hold onto, because there are many nowadays who would erase them, who would bring back the European models are ancestors came here to get away from, all the while piously proclaiming they're doing it in the name of 'fairness' and 'equality'. But if that's what they want, they need to go back to where it is, not f* it up here for everyone else. Because what mean by 'equality' want is 'equality of outcome'. Of course, you're never going to get that because the talents and abilities of individuals are not evenly distributed. And trying to force outcomes takes a lot of force and the outcomes will be meager. Look at Venezuela's descent into madness. That country is sitting on a metric f*ck-ton of oil, yet now her citizens are breaking into zoos to butcher the animals for food. It sounds like a chapter out of an Ayn Rand novel. That's the end result of 'fairness' and 'equality'. Everyone starving together."

Attention Euroweenies:

Hey Kids! Don't Do This Really Awesome Thing That I Am About To Show You A Slo-Mo Video Of That Looks Really Cool:

#Fireworks are illegal in the City of Los Angeles and even small ones can cause a lot of damage.

This watermelon was completely destroyed by a firework the size of a stick of gum.

?? This #FourthOfJuly be safe, find a professional show near you: https://t.co/gow9utbD5K pic.twitter.com/KHqrJZDVba

— Mayor Eric Garcetti (@MayorOfLA) July 2, 2018

234 Florida Man should be Keanu Reeves next movie title.

Posted by: Huck Follywood, coffee drinker at July 02, 2018 12:18 PM (LISuA)

I'm On It:

AoSHQ Weekly Prayer List

For submission guidelines and other relevant info, please contact FenelonSpoke, who is managing the prayer list. You can contact her at

fenelon direction 18 circle 'a' gmail dot com

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Answered Prayer and Thanks for Prayer, with requests for continued healing

6/11-From "Flounder" Mother-in-law needs continued prayers for healing. Has glioblastoma.

6/15-Vic's wife had surgery and now home. Continue to pray for her healing and help with rehab related concerns after having larynx removed.

6/25-Mr.Feverhead, bill from IRS reduced. Is getting a port for cancer treatments put in July 2. Starts chemo for 6 months. Also Needs positive resolution of divorce from wife for best results for family. Appreciates all prayers from anonymous pray-ers.

6/26-Sharkman reports that little Danica Jane, who had been on prayer list, has had her last cancer treatment, after 3 months of chemo and radiation. She is cancer free, thanks be to God. Sharkman thanks everyone for their prayers.

Job related prayers

VoterMom needs a full time job she that can help support her family. Is grateful for prayers as she now has a part time job.

Donna&&&& looking for a job.

Requests for healing

5/30-ArnieFufkin-a lurker and occasional poster-likes to post on GAINZZ threads sometimes- asks for prayer for his friend and best man at his wedding who got quite ill while visiting Tasmania in February, Had acute pancreatitis, kidney failure and organ damage. Sill in hospital that has no internet access and so far away, Very weak. Needs healing

6/5-Muad'dib asked for prayers for healing for Syd, teen boy, who was in a serious ATV accident and needs prayers for healing. Having headaches and mood swings, etc. after concussion. Prayers for strength and comfort for his mom Kathi.

6/5-Hrothgar asked for prayers for his daughter-in-law, grandson, and granddaughter who are still dealing with the unexpected death of his son in October. Prayers for healing and strength and comfort. Let's pray for dear Hrothgar too!

6/8 Teresa-wife of friend of ibguy, Had double mastectomy June 12th. Stage 2 cancer. Will need chemo and radiation. Needs wisdom in contemplating what to do next.

6/8 Northernlurker- Niece's son Josh has behavioral issues. Then got a concussion and has been uncommunicative and staying in room, Prayers for healing in all ways. His parents need to be on the "same page" in dealing with him. NL also asked for prayers for a dear friend Pat whose wife died unexpectedly.

6/8-ibguy, Prayers for healing for Jenna, 34 daughter of a friend who was recently diagnosed with serious, advanced Multiple Sclerosis

6/12-HalfAfrican's wife needs her blood pressure to come down or she'll need a kidney transplant.

6/15-Sullas's dad having cancer treatments, Needs healing.

6/15-Insomniac has difficult and complicated family issues. Needs prayers for himself and his children. And prayers that important relationships won't be damaged and others would not exploit situation for their gain and others loss.

6/18-GGEoftheMoronHorde - son-in-law's younger brother found dead on Father's Day. No history of drug or alcohol abuse. No evidence of foul play. Prayers of strength and comfort for family and friends.

6/19-sumdumchief- has had been dealing with colon cancer for 2.5 years, Needs healing.

6/20-Grannysaurusrex (Lurker) needs healing for herself and family.

6/20-Beverly, Has dad dealing with senility. Also Beverly needs positive resolution for legal concern over malfeasance with financial issues by brother who is power-of-attorney for dad. Needs courage, strength, and God's wisdom. Brother needs spiritual healing and conversion, too.

6/20-Brent who does podcasts with AtC has unspecified health concerns. Needs healing.

6/20-Dave at BuffaloRoam, has hole in lung and cancer. In hospital since May 18. Prayers for complete healing

6/21-Slapweasel's mother had a stroke June 21. Prayers for healing for she and family, and strength for Slap in caring for her.

6/25-Adobe Juan Kenobe-Mass in cheek, Had biopsy for mass in cheek June 25th. Biopsy results in about a week.

6/25-Infidel, father has cancer and Alzheimer's. Family needs prayer in very difficult situation

6/26-USNtakim, prayers for he and family. Estranged brother committed suicide. Strength and comfort in dealing with difficult situation and feelings.

6/26-AnonymousPoster, asked for prayers for healing for John, who has metastasized melanoma and related cancers.

6/27-MissJean, had biopsy, praying for good results. Brothers and in-laws need help with finances and health issues. Difficult neighbor needs improvement in untenable living situation for neighbors.

7/1-Wenda, prayers for she and husband. Husband is "failing".

****Please note; For purposes of length I am trying to keep the prayer list to approximately five weeks. If you would like a situation to be placed back on the prayer list or have any updates please notify me at: FenelonDirection18 (at sign) gmail.com, Thanks, and thanks for being prayer warriors!

Please remember the Prayer of St. Francis:

http://www.prayerguide.org.uk/stfrancis.htm

posted by OregonMuse at 11:20 AM

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