Obama Leaves God out of Thanksgiving Speech, Riles Critics

By JOEL SIEGEL | ABC News – 21 hrs ago

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Critics of President Obama felt little holiday cheer after the president did not thank God in his Thanksgiving-themed weeklyInternet address. They immediately took to Twitter and the Internet to voice anger and disbelief.

"Holy cow! Is that one screwed up or what?" columnist Sherman Frederick of the Las Vegas Review-Journal wrote in a Thanksgiving-morning blog post.

"Somebody ought to remind Obama (and his speechwriter) that when Americans sit down around a meal today and give thanks, they give thanks to God."

Over on the website of Fox News Radio, radio host Todd Starnes also took issue.

"His remarks were void of any religious references, although Thanksgiving is a holiday traditionally steeped in giving thanks and praise to God," Starnes wrote.

"The president said his family was 'reflecting on how truly lucky we truly are,'" Starnes said. "For many Americans, though, Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on how blessed and thankful they are."

The popular website of London's Daily Mail has taken the issue global, with a story under the headline "What a Turkey! Outrage as Obama Leaves God Out of His Thanksgiving Address."

Obama mentioned God once in a closing "God bless you," to Americans watching the Internet address. However, the President explicitly thanked God earlier in the week in his writtenThanksgiving proclamation, which called the holiday "one of our nation's oldest and most cherished traditions," and an occasion that "brings us closer to our loved ones and invites us to reflect on the blessings that enrich our lives."

"As we gather in our communities and in our homes, around the table or near the hearth, we give thanks to each other and to God for the many kindnesses and comforts that grace our lives. Let us pause to recount the simple gifts that sustain us, and resolve to pay them forward in the year to come," Obama wrote.

Ironically, the attacks on Obama came as the Republican White House hopefuls suspended their criticism of the president on Thursday in favor of a unified message of thanks to U.S. service members and their families.

Three of the Republican presidential candidates – Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum – issued Thanksgiving statements that omitted any references to God. Michele Bachmann, Herman Cain and Rick Perry mentioned God in their statements.

Obama, like his predecessors, records an address each week that focuses on an issue the White House wants to spotlight. The messages are typically posted on the Internet at the start of the weekend, but this week's address – with its Thanksgiving theme – was issued before the holiday.

In this week's address, delivered from the White House, Obama said, "We are especially grateful for the men and women who defend our country overseas," and he said, "We're also grateful for the Americans taking time from their holiday to serve in soup kitchens and shelters."

He acknowledged this Thanksgiving would be "more difficult than most" for many Americans because of the economy, but added, "No matter how tough things are right now, we still give thanks for that most American of blessings, the chance to determine our own destiny."

Jane Fonda's War Criminals -----

Why am not surprised ---- Obama wants to decorate Jane Fonda --- Insulting
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In Memory of LT. C..Thomsen Wieland who spent 100 days at the Hanoi Hilton
[Famous North Vietnam Prison]

IF YOU NEVER FORWARDED ANYTHING IN YOUR LIFE FORWARD THIS SO THAT EVERYONE
WILL KNOW!!!!!!

A TRAITOR IS ABOUT TO BE HONORED. KEEP THIS MOVING ACROSS AMERICA

This is for all the kids born in the 70's and after who do not remember,
and didn't have to bear the burden that our fathers, mothers and older
brothers and sisters had to bear.

Jane Fonda is being honored as one of the '100 Women of the Century..'

BARBARA WALTERS WRITES:
Unfortunately, many have forgotten and still countless others have never
known how Ms. Fonda betrayed not only the idea of our country, but specific
men who served and sacrificed during the Vietnam War.


The first part of this is from an F-4E pilot. The pilot's name is
Jerry Driscoll, a River Rat. In 1968, the former Commandant of the USAF
Survival School was a POW in Ho Lo Prison the ' Hanoi Hilton.'


Dragged from a stinking cesspit of a cell, cleaned, fed, and dressed in
clean PJ's, he was ordered to describe for a visiting American 'Peace
Activist' the 'lenient and humane treatment' he'd received.

He spat at Ms. Fonda, was clubbed, and was dragged away. During the
subsequent beating, he fell forward on to the camp Commandant 's feet,
which sent that officer berserk.

In 1978, the Air Force Colonel still suffered from double vision (which
permanently ended his flying career) from the Commandant's frenzied
application of a wooden baton.

>From 1963-65, Col. Larry Carrigan was in the 47FW/DO (F-4E's). He 
>spent 6
years in the ' Hanoi Hilton',,, the first three of which his family only
knew he was 'missing in action'. His wife lived on faith that he was still
alive. His group, too, got the cleaned-up, fed and clothed routine in
preparation for a 'peace delegation' visit.

They, however, had time and devised a plan to get word to the world that
they were alive and still survived. Each man secreted a tiny piece of
paper, with his Social Security Number on it, in the palm of his hand.
When paraded before Ms. Fonda and a cameraman, she walked the line, shaking
each man's hand and asking little encouraging snippets like: 'Aren't you
sorry you bombed babies?' and 'Are you grateful for the humane treatment
from your benevolent captors?' Believing this HAD to be an act, they each
palmed her their sliver of paper.

She took them all without missing a beat.. At the end of the line and once
the camera stopped rolling, to the shocked disbelief of the POWs, she
turned to the officer in charge and handed him all the little pieces of
paper...

Three men died from the subsequent beatings. Colonel Carrigan was almost
number four but he survived, which is the only reason we know of her
actions that day.

I was a civilian economic development advisor in Vietnam , and was
captured by the North Vietnamese communists in South Vietnam in 1968, and
held prisoner for over 5 years.

I spent 27 months in solitary confinement; one year in a cage in Cambodia
; and one year in a 'black box' in Hanoi . My North Vietnamese captors
deliberately poisoned and murdered a female missionary, a nurse in a
leprosarium in Banme Thuot , South Vietnam , whom I buried in the
jungle near the Cambodian border. At one time, I weighed only about 90 lbs.
(My normal weight is 170 lbs)

We were Jane Fonda's 'war criminals....'

When Jane Fonda was in Hanoi , I was asked by the camp communist
political officer if I would be willing to meet with her. I said yes, for
I wanted to tell her about the real treatment we POWs received... and how
different it was from the treatment purported by the North Vietnamese, and
parroted by her as 'humane and lenient.'

Because of this, I spent three days on a rocky floor on my knees, with my
arms outstretched with a large steel weight placed on my hands, and beaten
with a bamboo cane.

I had the opportunity to meet with Jane Fonda soon after I was released..
I asked her if she would be willing to debate me on TV. She never did
answer me.

These first-hand experiences do not exemplify someone who should be honored
as part of '100 Years of Great Women.' Lest we forget....' 100 Years of
Great Women' should never include a traitor whose hands are covered with
the blood of so many patriots.


There are few things I have strong visceral reactions to, but Hanoi Jane's
participation in blatant treason, is one of them. Please take the time to
forward to as many people as you possibly can.. It will eventually end up
on her computer and she needs to know that we will never forget.

RONALD D. SAMPSON, CMSgt,
USAF 716 Maintenance Squadron,
Chief of Maintenance DSN: 875-6431 COMM: 883-6343 PLEASE HELP BY SENDING
THIS TO EVERYONE IN YOUR ADDRESS BOOK.
IF ENOUGH PEOPLE SEE THIS MAYBE HER STATUS WILL CHANGE.

Three men died from the subsequent beatings. Colonel Carrigan was almost
number four but he survived, which is the only reason we know of her
actions that day


http://www.godlikeproductions.com/forum1/message1706753/pg1

NEVER FORGIVE A TRAITOR. SHE REALLY WAS A TRAITOR!!
and now President OBAMA wants to honor her......!!!!

Evening Prayer Invitation

Evening Prayer  Someone has said that if Christians really understood the full extent of the power we have available through prayer, we might be speechless. Did you know that during WWII there was an advisor to Churchill who organized a group of people who dropped what they were doing every day at a prescribed hour for one minute to collectively pray for the safety of England, its people and peace? There is now a group of people organizing the same thing here in America. If you would like to participate: Every evening at 9:00  PM Eastern Time (8:00 PM Central) (7:00 PM Mountain) (6:00 PM Pacific), stop whatever you are doing and spend one minute praying for the safety of the United States, our troops, our citizens, and for a return to a Godly nation. If you know anyone else who  would like to participate, please pass this along. Our prayers are the most powerful asset we have. Please forward this to your praying friends!!!

The NWO aka; Council Of Foreign Affairs Blew It , They REVEALED Their Plans To Start World War III !

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The NWO aka; Council Of Foreign Affairs Blew It , They REVEALED Their Plans To Start World War III !

Posted By: Susoni
Date: Friday, 25-Nov-2011 13:07:42

Thanks to reader Mary for these... Susoni ************************************************** Engaging In Constructive Murder For Rothschild Private Central Banking Scheme! This guy General Wesley Clark revealed 2007 that US planned to take out 7 countries in 5 years INCLUDING Iran, Now november 14th 2011 he was on CNN saying how IRAN must be invaded. CNN blew it by showing this video cause now it is out in the open what they are doing. --------------- Iraq War During Clinton’s Administration 1998 This Was Well Before Any Bush So Called Intelligence Reports. But The Reality IS, IS that They Are All Working Together.

Myanmar (Burma) democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi to run in a parliamentary by-election expected by the end of the year

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Myanmar (Burma) democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi to run in a parliamentary by-election expected by the end of the year

Posted By: Bob [Send E-Mail]
Date: Friday, 25-Nov-2011 01:34:35

Nobel Peace Prize laureate - Aung San Suu Kyi ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YANGON | Mon Nov 21, (Reuters) - Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will run in a parliamentary by-election expected by the end of the year, a top party official said on Monday, giving legitimacy to moves toward democracy after decades of military rule. It will be the first time the Nobel Peace Prize laureate contests a seat herself, having not stood as a candidate in her National League for Democracy's (NLD) 1990 election landslide, which was ignored by the then military regime and led to her lengthy incarceration. "Aung San Suu Kyi intends to stand for the by-election but it's a bit early to say from which constituency she will run," Nyan Win, a member of the NLD's executive committee, told Reuters. There are 48 seats available in Myanmar's new senate and lower house. The NLD was officially dissolved by the military junta for refusing to take part in last year's parliamentary polls because of "unfair and unjust" laws that would have prevented hundreds of its members from becoming lawmakers. But the party voted unanimously on Friday to re-enter the political fray following an amendment to the constitution allowing those who have served sentences for crimes to take part in elections. Many NLD members, including Suu Kyi, are current or former political prisoners. Suu Kyi is the daughter of late independence hero Aung San and was a staunch opponent of the military during its 49 years of totalitarian rule. However, she has shown willingness to meet with the new civilian government, even though it is run by former junta generals. Aung Naing Oo, a Myanmar expert with the Thailand-based Vahu development institute, said her decision to take part in the much-criticized political system would mark the beginning of an "irreversible democratic transition." "Aung San Suu Kyi has realized that she needs to work with the government to move the country forward and she'll be in a position to say and do a lot more. She'll bring a lot of things to the game," he said. "She can make a big difference. Even if we have only a little bit of democracy, something here is happening that no one has seen before. For the country to change, this needed to happen." Since the annulled 1990 polls, Suu Kyi, 66, has spent most of the time in detention. She was released a year ago and still chooses to live in the lakeside house that was her prison on and off for 15 years. U.S. ENDORSEMENT She had earlier given no indication she was interested in becoming a lawmaker but has always referred to herself as a politician. Her decision comes after Myanmar won a powerful endorsement on Friday, with U.S. President Barack Obama announcing Secretary of State Hillary Clinton would visit the resource-rich country neighboring China next month, citing "flickers of progress." For sanctions to be eased, Clinton has said the release of more political prisoners and a peace deal with ethnic minorities would be necessary. Suu Kyi and the NLD would be expected to pursue these issues aggressively in parliament. More at: http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/11/21/us-myanmar-suukyi-idUSTRE7AK03T20111121 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- John's Comments - THIS IS A LADY I FULLY RESPECT AND SUPPORT. SHE IS A MODERN DAY HERO TO HER COUNTRY AND MANKIND!

Message from SaLuSa by Mike Quinsey - November 25, 2011

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Message from SaLuSa by Mike Quinsey - November 25, 2011

Posted By: Mr.Ed [Send E-Mail]
Date: Friday, 25-Nov-2011 06:45:01

Message from SaLuSa by Mike Quinsey - November 25, 2011 For those of you who follow what is happening in the world, you cannot have failed to notice that our predictions as to the outcome are becoming your reality. The massive banking and financial problems are clearly heading for a crash, and there is no way to prevent it. You are living in a world that is in a state of chaos and steadily heading for an implosion. People now see what has been wrong with the old set up, but up to now have no real answers that will completely deal with the problems. A number of governments have collectively agreed to support a new approach to banking, but it remains to be seen who can galvanize them into action. This situation presents us with an opportunity to push our allies forward, who with our help can outline what is necessary to move onto a new path that will solve your problems. There is also consideration to be given to the Abundance program that will follow such changes, so we are working hard to bring some semblance of order into being. Much of what is waiting to come out is tied in with the announcement of Disclosure, and that is ready and simply waiting for a firm date to be agreed. As each week passes the need to get started with the changes becomes more pressing, but we do not want to jump the gun after patiently waiting for so long. There would not in fact be any gain by commencing too soon, as our action must be coordinated with you to ensure a path to smooth success. The Galactic Federation continues to closely monitor the activities of the dark Ones, as although their set-up is in disarray, they can still be a threat. However, we have taken away from them the ability to cause a major disaster and prevented them from interfering in the Middle East. Countries there have to sort out their own problems, and as far as possible act on the demands from their people. In the past the West has deliberately set their sights on the oil fields, and often instigated trouble and wars to weaken them and take over. Colonialism took away countries and their wealth from the natural inhabitants, and that will be addressed when peace is restored. There has been so much that has happened to leave you in a state of imprisonment, yet pretence that you are free which is far from the truth. True freedom will be restored once we have removed the dark Ones, and new governments observe the Constitution. Many laws made in recent times that were illegal will be made void and restitution made where people have been penalized or imprisoned. These changes will occur with our assistance to ensure that you are re-instated as Sovereign Beings. All of these actions will prepare the way for greater things that will come with and after Ascension. So you can see that a busy time lies ahead, and one that is very fulfilling. By now most of you who follow the various sources of reliable information, will have grasped what a wonderful time approaches. That should make your journey more bearable during the changes, which with our technologies will run smoothly and quite quickly. Our plans are updated immediately when changes become necessary, and we are ready to go into action once the necessary preliminaries are in place. Everything is that close to completion that we know very little time is required before we can actually get going. Be brave and stand your ground when faced with attacks on your beliefs, as when some people realise that the world is changing permanently they will be reluctant to give up what they have. They will know in their hearts that they cannot stop evolution, but try to argue against change because of the fear they feel. If invited to help them understand, then go ahead without overpowering them with your knowledge - simply give as much as is required to get them over the block on their road to understanding. Some souls are here to experience Ascension at a distance, having no desire to actually be involved. However, all experience helps move you along, and often as a result seeds are set that will grow into an opportunity to acquire great knowledge. Freewill operates whatever choices a soul makes, because it is known that if there is a negative situation involved you will always bounce back. After all, your life is infinite and you are immortal, and the Creator places no demands upon you having accepted you as one who desires to experience outside of the Source. Every soul grows from the collective experience and consciousness levels rapidly increase. As above so below, and on Earth you are all lifted up by each others increasing levels of consciousness. You are as One Great Soul and with your present awakening you are able to "feel" the Oneness that you exist within. It is true that what you do to one, you do to all others. When you reach this level of understanding you accept more responsibility for your thoughts and deeds, realizing that you are creating energy that affects others. With many of you preparing for the end of the year festivities, it is a welcome distraction from the daily gloom that the media focuses upon. Take the opportunity to enjoy a coming together, when families unite and renew the love that exits between them. Giving is good for the soul when carried out without the expectation of receiving something in return. It is a great pleasure particularly where children are concerned, and you see their expressions of joy and happiness. Normally they do not weigh up the cost involved, and often get great satisfaction from presents that are of a simple nature. Adults sometimes take a different view, but as ever it is the thought that counts and it should be appreciated. Depending on your degree of awareness, this year you will have more to celebrate than usual as 2012 is almost upon you and will be quite extraordinary. It will be most unlike any other year but all for the best of reasons, and we give thanks to those of you who have come to Earth to spread the Light. It will be one that is remembered for a long, long time to come and spoken about throughout the Universe. The fact that you have overcome the dark Ones, and Ascension is assured is the upliftment that ensures the Universe is safe and that Ascension will be completed throughout. I am SaLuSa from Sirius, and feel most privileged to work with such beautiful souls. I bless you all and send out my love to you. Thank you SaLuSa Mike Quinsey.

WAITING ON THIS RV is LIKE NOTHING WE HAVE EVER DONE BEFORE

WAITING ON THIS RV is LIKE NOTHING WE HAVE EVER DONE BEFORE~FREEWAY BILL

    How many times has someone said to you since you invested in this blessing, "That would be nice, but I highly doubt that it will ever happen" OR "What would make you think that you could invest so little and receive so much back?" OR "If this was so big, why isn't everyone in on this?"

    That is some of the comments that many of you have told me has happened to you during this situation. . . . . . And, as time has went on, their comments get louder and more frequent, right? Then your mind starts to get befuddled into thinking "Hey, maybe this is just too good to be true!" and 'What an idiot I am to believe that I could be so fortunate?"

    Well, you all have got to know me pretty well and you know that I would never lead you in the wrong direction, right?

    I will give you the facts that I do know to make this wait just a little better:

    I WAS LEAD TO THIS BLESSING BY GOD ..... because there is no other way that I would have been at that particular place at that particular time to hear about this had ridiculous circumstances came about that put me there. (I will tell you the story sometime)

    THE COUNTRY OF IRAQ MUST REVALUE THEIR CURRENCY ...... If you read all the articles of the contracts and all of the plans that this country has to be implemented immediately, you would have no problem in knowing that they cannot do that with their money only worth 9/10 of a penny USD.

    WE WERE NOT SUPPOSE TO BE IN THIS ...... This was suppose to be a covert situation that should have went through years ago, but due to circumstances beyond the control of the US, it has taken many years longer. Someone figured this out and started bringing dinar into the US because they researched it and found a somewhat hidden Presidential Order #13303 that allows us to invest in this. I would say that was for the inner circle of people associated with the founders and authors of this plan to benefit, not for you and me.

    WE ARE AT THE END OF THIS JOURNEY ...... Do the laundry list from the Original Order of the UN Sanctions for the lifting from Chapter 7 and also the entry into the WTO ..... Clearly states all the things that had to be done (and they are all done except for the RV) in order to satisfy all of these sanctions so they can be lifted and Iraq can return to a life they have not seen since PreHussein days! We find out information every single day of something else that has been completed.

    THIS WAS PLANNED MILLINEUMS AGO? ...... YES, Open your Bible and start by reading Daniel 1. I will leave you with that one to not go into religion in respect for the rules on this site.

    So, on this Thanksgiving Day, I am thankful for the blessings we are about to receive. I am grateful for the wonderful people that I never would have even known about if it was not for this blessing. Literally thousands of people that have touched my heart and hundreds of people who have corresponded with me thru chat, emails, telephone and messages, telling me your stories and we have shared prayers for eachother. I am truly blessed to have these new found friends that I hope will never go away, even after the RV is over.

    GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU ON THIS THANKSGIVING DAY

    Like all others ... THIS IS THE DAY THAT THE LORD HAS MADE .... BE GLAD AND REJOICE IN IT!!!

    Oh, yeah,....... RV, hey RV!.....RVVVVVVVVV .... yeah you! We are ready! You can come on out now!!!

 May the spirit of the RV burst on the scene "NOW"