April 23, 2010 - Washington, DC

(This update is being retransmitted because of distribution problems on the 23rd)

Obama and the Little Satan / Congressmen defend the National Day of Prayer / New poll shows public support for National Day of Prayer / Prayer for our nation in Washington on May Day / Persecution of Christians in Iran / Human Rights Watch raising funds from Saudi Arabia?  

UTOPIA:
Have you read the April 14th edition of the Chairman's Report that features the Utopian philosophy that is destroying the United States and the rest of the West? Drawing on my own past experience growing up in a Marxist home, and exploring the literary example of Thomas More's Of the republic's best state and the island of Utopia I seek to explain why liberals are in such denial of reality. I urge you to print out copies of this edition of the Chairman's Report and to share it with others. Click here to read or print PDF.

THE PRESIDENCY

THE GREAT SATAN AND THE LITTLE SATAN - President Barak Obama has bought the big lie. I have heard the lie on numerous occasions as I have traveled on fact finding missions in Islamic nations. The lie is simply this: "We hate America only because America supports Israel's persecution of Palestinians. If America will allow a Palestinian state and 'return' Jerusalem to the Palestinians, then our hatred for America will stop." But wait: In virtually every Islamic pulpit in the world America is the "big Satan" and Israel is the "little Satan." If the "big Satan" turns against the "little Satan," will the "big Satan" suddenly be loved? Of course not. Islamic hatred for America has to do with the core belief in Islam that democracy is an apostate religion that must be destroyed. This is taught in Islamic schools from the capital of Saudi Arabia to the Islamic Academy just outside Washington, DC. The destruction of the "little Satan" is just a step toward the destruction of the "big Satan." But, Obama has bight the lie. He truly believes that handing over half of Jerusalem to Muslims will somehow make Osama Bin Laden love America, and that the Taliban will put down their guns. It is simple, liberal logic: when facing an enemy you just punch out your best friend in hopes that will make the bully leave you alone. After Israel, what comes next, handing over American Jews to Iran for punishment?

THE CONGRESS

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER - Congressman Randy Forbes (R-VA) has stepped forward as the flag bearer in the battle to defend the National Day of Prayer. Federal Judge Barbara Crabb recently declared the observance unconstitutional, declaring it as no different than recognizing "rune magic." Her opinion had nothing to do with the Constitution; it was obviously just secularist and anti-Christian bigotry on her part. Congressman Forbes held a news conference with numerous Members of Congress in defense of the National Day of Prayer which was created by an act of Congress. The press conference can be viewed on Youtube in two parts. Links to part one and part two.

CULTURE AND RELIGION

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER POLLS - Shortly after Judge Barbara Crabb found the National Day of Prayer to be "unconstitutional," a Rasmussen Poll showed exactly how far out of line she is with the mainstream of thought in the United States. According to Rasmussen just 28% of of adult Americans believe that there should be no National Day of Prayer and 60% believe strongly that there should be. Judge Crabb was appointed by President Jimmy Carter and her core beliefs are similar to the judges now being appointed by President Barack Obama.  
MAY DAY 2010 - A cry to God for a nation in distress! Join with Christian leaders of all denominations who love God, as we humble ourselves, pray, seek the face of God, and turn from our wicked ways-individually and as a nation. Jesus will be front and center at May Day. Join national leaders on May 1, 2010 - starting at sunrise (6:10 A.M. EDT) and finishing at 2:00 P.M. at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. Learn more

INTERNATIONAL

PERSECUTION IN IRAN - Until President Jimmy Carter helped to overthrow the secular Western leaning government in Iran, Christians and Jews could live in safety there and practice their religion. There are virtually no Jews remaining in Iran and the persecution of Christians has increased virtually every year since the Mullahs took over Iran and established a state based on Sharia, or Islamic law. Read the latest news on the persecution of Christians in Iran.
  HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH? - The Human Rights Watch (HRW) organization is raising funds in Saudi Arabia, which is a violator of virtually all human rights, by declaring that Israel is "low hanging fruit." To translate, the organization was telling rich Muslims they (HRW) could up their propaganda campaign against Israel in return for larger donations. Over the past years HRW has found nothing wrong with terrorist acts against Israeli civilians, but finds Israel's practice of defending itself a violation of Palisteian "rights." Read more
PETITION TO HILLARY CLINTON ON IRAQI CHRISTIANS - Read and sign the Internet petition to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The petition urges Clinton to direct our embassies to assist Christians who have fled Islamic terror in Iraq. The petition is located at www.iraqichristianrefugees.org.

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November 20, 2009 - Washington, DC

Obama's "Tinkerbell world" / The politically correct general / Stimulus money goes to AARP / Unlimited abortions for $12 a year? / Another attack on "In God We Trust" / Iran releases Christian women in surprise move / More on Iraqi Christian refugees

NEW NOVEMBER CHAIRMAN'S REPORT - The all new November 18, 2009 Chairman's Report is now available to read in PDF format. This issue centers on the family of evangelist David Ortiz and his wife Leah in Ariel, Israel since the bombing of their home. Click here to review.

THE PRESIDENCY

OBAMA'S TINKERBELL WORLD - Would you be willing to die to make Europeans think better of America? Apparently Barack Obama thinks the opinion Europeans, Asians and Africans have about him is more important than the security of our nation. In a recent CNN interview he said, "... before my election, less than half the people -- maybe less than 40 percent of the people -- thought that you could count on America to do to the right thing. Now it's up to 75 percent." What does "the right thing" mean? To despotic leaders it means Barack Obama is more interested in his international image than in the security of his nation and they will take advantage of that weakness. OBAMA'S POLITICALLY CORRECT GENERAL, PART TWO- As I mentioned last week, Army Chief of Staff George Casey, Jr. said about Ft. Hood that it would be a "greater tragedy" than the 14 murders if Army 'diversity' was negatively affected. My good friend and syndicated columnist Don Feder had a great suggestion for General Casey: "Casey should demonstrate his commitment to diversity by offering to lead a squad of randomly picked Muslim GIs on a mission in Afghanistan - all of whom are behind him with loaded weapons." Sounds like a fair test to me. Read Don's full article on political correctness and Islam. There is still no word from the Army as to why in its quest for 'diversity,' the 51st Translation Interpreter Company at Fort Lewis became 100% Muslim. More than 85% of Arabic speakers in the USA are Christians.
STIMULUS MONEY TO AARP - The AARP is using a lot of money to promote Obama Care. Where is that money coming from? AARP received $18,176,224 in "Stimulus" funds from the Obama Administration, yet reports that it created NO jobs with the funds. What was the money used for? When pushed, AARP claims the funds were used to "train" people to get jobs, but can't tell when or where the classes were held. Hmmm. Sounds like a payoff to me. Meanwhile, Congressman John Boehner of Ohio says that millions of dollars of Stimulus funds went to ten congressional districts in his state that DO NOT EXIST. See list. La Raza, (English translation "The Race") which is in actuality a rather racist organization, has also received Stimulus funds. Some of the more outrageous Stimulus expenditures can be found at Watchdog.org.
 
THE CONGRESS
UNLIMITED ABORTIONS FOR $12 A YEAR - Under the heading of "prohibiting abortion funding" the Senate bill sets out rules that require insurance companies to provide unlimited abortions for poor women, and then on page 123 states that insurance companies "... may not estimate such a cost at less than $1 per enrollee, per month." Since the coverage is not "free" the "public" insurance isn't paying for the abortions, according to Democrat lawmakers. National Right to Life has a different opinion and calls the Senate bill "unacceptable." OBAMA CARE'S REAL COST - Both the House and the Senate versions of Obama Care will have a ten year cost of over $2 trillion dollars and will pay for abortions. The bill will also still leave about 24 million Americans with no medical insurance. Read more
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD - If you have an opinion on Obama Care, there is a site that allows you to express that opinion to your congressman and Senators. The service is free of charge and is located at: http://highnoonforhealthcare.org

CULTURE AND RELIGION

ATTACK ON "IN GOD WE TRUST" - For months I reported on the efforts of Congressman Randy Forbes (R-VA) to place the national motto, "In God We Trust" in the new Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) beneath the Capitol Building. The CVC was designed to be politically correct and have no mention of the religious heritage of our nation. Congressman Forbes won the legislative battle and the motto was engraved in the CVC. But what Congress and the people want does not really count in America any more, and the radical left is well aware of it. The Freedom from Religion Foundation has filed a lawsuit to have our national motto removed from the CVC. Read more NEW NOVEMBER CHAIRMAN'S REPORT - The all new November 18, 2009 Chairman's Report is now available to read in PDF format. This issue centers on the family of evangelist David Ortiz in Ariel, Israel since the bombing of their apartment. Help your Sunday School class understand these issues better. Click here to review.

INTERNATIONAL

IRAN RELEASES CHRISTIAN WOMEN - On November 18th, Iran released Maryam Rostampour, 27, and Marzieh Amirizadeh, 30, from the infamous Evin prison in which many dissidents have died. They have been held since March 5th when they were arrested without charges being filed. A month later they were accused of "blasphemy" because of their Christian faith. On several occasions they were brought before a judge who offered to release them if they would renounce Jesus, which they refused to do. International pressure has been intense and no reason was given by Iran for releasing the two young women. The release was "conditional," meaning that they could be re-arrested at any time IRAQI CHRISTIAN REFUGEES - The persecution of our brothers and sisters in Christ who fled Iraq has gotten worse since our troops left the cities. Rather than Christians returning to Iraq, more are making their way to Jordan and Syria. Our ministry is barred from operating in Syria, but our feeding and medical program continues in Jordan. A third shipment of medical supplies has been delivered and a fourth is planned for December. the RFC has also fully funded our feeding program in Amman for another three months. Your help is still needed.
PETITION TO HILLARY CLINTON ON IRAQI CHRISTIANS - Read and sign the Internet petition to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The petition urges Clinton to direct our embassies to assist Christians who have fled Islamic terror in Iraq. The petition is located at www.iraqichristianrefugees.org.

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