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I think that the twelfth greatest thing about America, the Comic Book! If you want a really good comic book company...go here! If not, and you want just a decent one, go here. (The department of Redundancy department!) Anyway, America is the birthplace (literally, not in the fictional universe, although some characters are fictional born in the United States as well...I digress), of such superheroes as Spider-man, Superman, the X-men, Batman, Wonder Woman, the Fantastic Four, etc. I've grown up on comic book heroes and would have to say that you rarely, if ever, hear of any great comic book heroes that originated in Germany or Scotland or the former Soviet Union. The comic book is an American icon! (As you know, Spider-man is my favorite!)

Epidemic (Fun Fridays!)

This is a serious problem in America today!

This Sucks!

Ok, How much can your God love you if he tells you he hates your neighbor? If your God hates your neighbor, chances are, smart guy, that he doesn't really care for you!! These new bombings in London (copy cat or whatever the heck they turn out to be) are just ridiculous. What point can you possible make with this? Thank God, my God, who reigns in Heaven, and reigns justly, and with Love, that no one was hurt this day in these "incidents."

If you want to experience true love, try this.....

Happy Engagement

Happy Engagement! May Christ be the center of your marriage and that you, as one flesh, may work great things for the kingdom of the Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ! Many Blessings!

Innovation - 13

From the assembly line to Airplanes, don't ever knock the Inventive Spirit of Americans. If there is a way to make things easier, faster, and cheaper!

On a lighter note...how big is your eyes blindspots? Don't think you have one? Think again!

14 Plus

George W. Bush represents our nation and he represents it well. He also represents the presidency as a whole. This man makes America great. Do you know that it is entirely possible that the man pictured above prayed for you today? President Bush prays for the American people, and I believe his prayers are earnest. In 2002 President Bush had this to say "I encourage Americans to remember the words of St. Paul: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."" ...and he continued with "I ask Americans to pray for God's protection, to express gratitude for our blessings, and to seek moral and spiritual renewal."

I heard it said that George Bush's character was not developed on September 11th, just showcased. President Bush has fought hard for this country's freedom, facing challenges never before presented to any American President. Some say that Bush's religion is America's downfall, because he presents a picture to the world of Christianty and war similtaniously. I believe that is a pessimestic view of our nation and its leader. Christianity is based on love for people, Christ loved all. I believe that President Bush is displaying love to the world, not war, he is showing that in order to show love, some evil regimes need to be taken out of the picture. Bush can not always live in a perfect world where he has an obviously right answer and an obviously wrong choice. The President may have to choose a lesser of two evils in order to do what is right. In this case, Bush had the choice of presenting a picture of war to the world, or letting an evil regime kill hundreds, if not thousands of innocent people, I believe America turning a blind eye to the downtraught of this world is the real damage to the Christian image. So a few, pessimestic people view Bush as a war monger, I believe this is a fair trade off for saving lives, showing love to them, and possibly even enveloping these countries in Christ's love. The world is full of hard choices, and Bush is doing the best that anyone could. I hope this makes some sense...if not let me know!



On a lighter note,

Check out this movie link....
It talks about the 40 things that never happen in real life, but magically always happen in movies.

And speaking of movies, I would like to recommend Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. This is such a fun movie. I haven't had this much fun since The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Anyone who knows me, knows I'm a movie buff, and maybe not everyone likes the samethings I like, but this movie is getting Chad's Stamp of Approval!! Worth it!!

15.

I am very thankful for the Medicine Supply that we have in this country. Although American's may be unhealthy in their lifestyles, there are many medicines and treatments available that help save lives everyday. Thank you Nurses & Doctors!

Sweet Sixteen

Checks & Balances. Our government is so set up that different opinions can floursih. Our government hasn't survived for 200 years + just on luck, it actually, somewhat works, most of the time!

Number 17

The fabulous supply of food, but more importantly Hamburgers! I don't know if it was becasue my Grandmother grew up during the depression, or if she just really liked hamburgers, but she would eat one almost everyday. I think during the depression, it was a special treat for her to get a hamburger, and so now it is a very treasured item for her. I share my Grandmother's passion for this food, some people say steak, but I say, hamburger, you just can't help but savor the flavor. I like mine with mayo, pickles, onions, lettuce, tomato, cheese, and maybe some ketchup or barbecue sauce. Yummy! But, I'm not afraid to try different things, fried onion strings, jalapenos, guacamole, cole slaw, you name it! Listen, I can easily drive to a McDonald's at any time (24 hours a day!), I think we take for granted how easily food is available in this country. This is why I'm thankful I'm an American!

The 18th Greatest Thing about America

I know you're going my-way, out on the highway!! (Contingously speaking), you can drive from any city in the United States to any other city in the United States on mostly well paved, well marked highways! Now, I'm not biased because I work for the Department of Transportation, but America is a very easy country to navigate, and for that we should all be thankful!

19.

The American Spirit...I may complain about America, or certain people, but when it comes down to it, it is all petty, and when the rough times come, we do stand United. What greater place!

I'm Sorry London, Congratulations!

In my previous post I alluded to New York, the Olympics and terrorism. However, at the time I had no idea that London, the winner of the 2012 Olympics would be rocked one day later by terrorism.

Congratulations London on your victory in obtaining the Olympics in 2012. As an American who lives in one of the first terrorism sites in America, Oklahoma City, I applaud your resilience and your united stance against defying those who scarred your public transportation systems today and those who killed your fellow Londoners. Though I've never experienced terrorism first hand, I share in your pain.

Great Britain, in this world, is by far the closest brother to the United States. If someone hurts your brother, are you not saddened? If not, you must reexamine your morals.

This is why terrorism is not going to win in this world, because no matter where it strikes, Oklahoma City, Washington DC, New York City, Madrid, London, the people bounce back, faster, stronger, more determined. Terrorist may kill, which is a sad lose to all in this world, but they will not kill us, a people, our will, our hope.

Tony Blair said it simple, but said it best "We shall prevail and they shall not."

Before I continue....

Before I continue my countdown...I want to tell you one thing I dislike about America. Well, a few things. Individualism. I think it is important to look out for yourself, but not in sacrifice of America as a whole. America would be so much better if people were more interested in the group instead of the individual!! People need to buy into the fact that "United we stand, divided we fall". I know, I'm not innocent of all 'look out for myself' charges, but, this could be a better place if everyone actually tried to work together sometimes, just occasionally. Apathy. The next downfall of our society. People don't care about what's going on in this world. I know I take part in that as well, but care that poverty and crime exists. Care that there are those less fortunate than you! I heard someone say (wish I could remember who...sorry) that America is like Corinth, except we don't care about our sins...America, let's care about where we are going, where we are leaving our children!

And on a side note:
Let's keep our fingers crossed that New York can pull an Olympics out of their 2012 Hat! The announcement is tomorrow. I understand that most Northerners are afraid of an Olympics in New York City, but we need this to prove that terrorism doesn't phase America. The Olympics don't need NYC, but NYC needs the Olympics. I understand it is a long shot, but if not 2012, then 2016.