I'm back, after almost a year's absence from posting on this blog.  I've made a slight change to the name, from Hyperopic One to Hyperopic View.  Hyperopic means far sighted, if anyone didn't want to take the time to look it up.  I am literally far sighted, concerning my eyesight, but I also like to think my thoughts and concerns are always looking towards the future....and not just here on earth, but it's also my heavenly goal.

My main interests are still religion and politics, so that's what most of my content will be.  Hopefully I will be able to spark some interest in what I have to say.  I don't do Facebook or Twitter, so this is my outlet for spouting off on current events.  I've been accused by my friends and family of getting a little too long winded sometimes, so I could never be on Twitter when I'm only limited to 140 characters!

The story in the news for the last couple of days has been about Todd Akin.  I must say I was a little disappointed at how quickly the Republican big wigs "threw him under the bus".  Granted, his comments were inartfully expressed and misunderstood as being insensitive, but he did apoligize. 

If this was a test for how the GOP party bosses are going to stand with the Christian conservatives, then I believe they failed this test.  They are too afraid of the Dems and the liberal media branding us all as being politically incorrect bigots.  I understand they don't want to risk losing this seat from Missouri, which should be a somewhat easy pick up for them, but what I'm sensing is that there is still some strong support for Akin, despite all the condemnation.  However, we fiscal and social conservatives are fired up and the Republicans should know that they can't afford to alienate this strong voting block.  They should know that we truly do stand for what's good and true.....Life and Liberty.  Let the Dems go ahead and have their convention theme be Death and Taxes.    

Deja Vu?

"Pass this bill" is what we've heard over and over again in the President's speeches regarding his "American Jobs Act".  In my opinion, that's about as believable at the "Affordable Care Act" (Obamacare).  The deja vu part is that the progressive Democrats want these bills passed before we even know all of what's in them, just as Nancy Pelosi stated with the healthcare bill.  Put a great (but vague) spin on the bill, all while duping the American public as to it's true nature.  Haven't we fallen for this before? 

So the Pres. is taking himself via Air Force One to one state after another spreading this message in the hopes that by "taking it to the people" they will put pressure on their representatives in Congress to "pass this bill".  I say, save the taxpayers some money and quit flying all over the country with your phony speeches, and campaigning, and going to fundraisers on our dime. 

He's banking on the fact that the poll numbers for Congress are worse than his.  But there's a reason why there's gridlock in the Congress.  Some may view this as a negative thing, but many...if not the majority now, are glad there's some gridlock.  Someone has to put the brakes on these "Dems gone wild"!  The last election in 2010 sent many sensible people to Congress to stop many of these deceptive bills that have been "rammed down our throats".  Yet, Democrat Maxine Waters has been quoted as saying she wants these people to "Go to hell".  Ain't that nice?!  I guess she didn't get the President's civility memo! 

Little by little we're finding out what's in the healthcare bill and it's not all they said it would be.  It was repeated often that "You will not have to change your doctor", yet many physicians are finding out they're one of the ones who will be getting stiffed.  Is it possible that these doctors may start refusing to take patients with govt. insurance if they will be expected to increasingly discount their service fees?  That's only one small part of the numerous things I could say about this disingenuous, misleading and deceptive bill. 
 
So don't believe the wolves in sheep's clothing and their spin on how great their vision for America will be.  It's nothing but a big government power grab.  Having the government pick winners and losers, such as in business and banking, instead of the free market determining who should survive in this economy, is wrong.  Need I say Solyndra?! 

This Jobs Act will be nothing more than another wasteful Stimulus #2.  Weren't many of the roads and bridges supposed to be fixed with the first stimulus?  What happened to that?  Here's a good one I heard about more borrowing for government stimulus spending....it was an e-mail that was sent to one of the cable TV news pundits that said (I'm paraphrasing)  "It would be like asking your boss for a raise after you blew your paycheck at the bar."  Or how about a college student who's maxed out their credit card and then wants to borrow more money from their parents....not to pay the card off, but to spend even more.  You're never goning to get ahead that way, but they think we can tax and spend ourselves into prosperity.  Sadly, history has shown it doesn't work that way. 

Face the facts folks.  The truth is we need to get ready for some painful cuts, not receive more goodies.  This would be the responsible thing to do....and most of us know it.

Actions Speak Louder Than Words

This seems to be the theme for this Sunday's gospel reading.

Jesus said to the chief priests and elders of the people:
"What is your opinion?  A man has two sons.  He came to the first and said, "Son, go out and work in the vineyard today."  He said in reply, "I will not," but afterwards changed his mind and went.
The man came to the other son and gave the same order.  He said in reply, "Yes, sir," but did not go.

Which of the two did his father's will?"  They answered, "The first."

Jesus said to them, "Amen, I say to you, tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you.  When John (the Baptist) came to you in the way of righteousness, you did not believe him,  but tax collectors and prostitutes did.  Yet even when you saw that, you did not later change your minds and believe him."  

Matthew 21:28-32

The chief priests and elders held a high opinion of themselves, proud yet hypocritical.  The tax collectors and prostitutes were considered on one of the lowest rungs of society at that time.  That can still be true to this day.  The writer of this gospel Matthew was a tax collector before becoming one of the apostles, and Mary Magdalene was a prostitute before she became one of  the followers of Jesus.  Both achieved sainthood in the eyes of His Church.  Just as Jesus taught....He came for the sinners, the lost lambs.  Also, He came not to judge them, but to save them.  True repentance is the key, then mercy and forgiveness are yours. 

God's Message To The World

If My people, who are called by My Name, will humble themselves and pray and seek My Face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

2 Chronicles 7:14

Sign of the Times

The following is a sign seen in front of a local church.

We have two choices.  We can either....

A.   Follow the herd
or
B.   Follow the Shepherd

I love this one because it is so true.  It's very tough today, and takes a lot of courage, to go against popular culture and stand up and speak out on your  beliefs.  You may very well be viewed as being politically incorrect.  You can be accused of not being a compassionate person if you don't go along with all kinds of perceived "inequalities", such as same sex marriage.  Our liberal culture is pressuring us to give the LGBT community their rights, yet does not expect us to acknowledge the rights of other human beings, such as the fetus.  Those who truly are the most innocent and blameless ones among us are victimized by the abortion holocaust, yet the criminals in our American society are given the presumption of innocence and a rigorous defense (which is paid for by the taxpayers if they can't afford it themselves). 

Also, here's a little more food for thought.  Just compare the recent stories in the news of Jaycee Dugard and Casey Anthony and the difference in their attitudes toward their offspring.  Jaycee, who was kidnapped at age 11, held hostage and repeatedly raped for 18 years, gave birth to two children by her captor/rapist during that time.  Despite all that, she lovingly took care of those children, and did not resent them for her difficult situation. 

Casey, on the other hand, had been free to go about and live her life.  She seemingly used that time to enjoy herself and voluntarily be promiscuous.  She did not even have the inclination or desire to report her own child (from an admitted one night stand)  had been missing for 31 days.  She then lied to her family and the police repeatedly when they tried to help find her daughter.  She reportedly told Equisearch it was a "waste of time" to look for Caylee, all while falsely claiming she believed she was still alive at the time.  Why wasn't this brought up at the trial?  Motive and evidence appeared to be there, yet a jury could not seem to connect the dots.  The jury was either confused and/or duped by the defense's argument of what is considered 'beyond a reasonable doubt'.  Or maybe the jury just had more of a conscience about the possibility of inflicting a death penalty on Casey.  Too bad they didn't seem to observe or take into account Casey's apparent lack of a guilty conscience and grief over her daughter's death, no matter how it happened.  Also, why did Casey have a panic attack when she was told Caylee's body was found?  Why wasn't this brought up at the trial either?  What's wrong with this picture?  What's wrong with our culture?  What's wrong with our system?
      

Sunday's thoughts

The only thing that hurts God more than sin, is our denial of sin.

We live in a world full of temptation and confusing messages in the media. To deny the fact that this current social media culture of ours is sinful, could be a willful suspension of belief.  There are people who have an 'ignorance is bliss' attitude, and then there are others who have total indifference.  

In other words, you either don't believe in God's natural law, or you're oblivious to it....or you do realize it and you don't care.  It's all about what feels good to the individual.

However, I reside comfortably in knowing His Truth.  He loves us and knows what's best for us.  I pray for the ones who don't know Him, or deny Him.



Political Ironies

Memorable quotes


The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings,

the inherent vice of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries.

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Some regard private enterprise as if it were a predatory tiger to be shot,

Others look upon it as a cow they can milk,

Only a handful see it for what it really is - the strong horse that pulls the whole cart.

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You don't make the poor richer by making the rich poorer.

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If you are 20 and not a liberal, you have no heart,

If you are 40 and not a conservative, you have no brain.

(I prefer a more kinder and gentler term of having no common sense.)

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The farther backward you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.
Learn from past mistakes in history.