Beating vs. Cheating

My aunt came up with this question and I think it's a good one to ask in order to stimulate some conversation. Let's hope that none of us ever have to personally deal with any of these issues but based on statistics, we might.

Is it worse for a husband to beat his wife, or a wife to cheat on her husband? Why?

Something New

I want to take a break from talking and spewing out my own personal opinions-yes, I know it's my blog, but I want to make it interactive. Since the only people who read this thing are my friends, I want to hear what you all think about various topics and issues.

If you can't tell, I'm missing some conversations I could be having with any one of you on any given day about any given topic. So, I'm gonna post a topic or discussion question or something of that nature, and I'm hoping that this blog will serve as a place for everyone to contribute when you feel compelled. These days, I've had a lot of time to think and not speak and what I realize is that I've been in a bit of a bubble all my life (which isn't necessarily a bad thing), and now I have a lot of questions that I want to hear your responses/feedback/opinions on.

Rules:

1. BRING IT: The blog is called candid communication for a reason-be candid, be honest, be extreme. Bring your thoughts to the table and know that you and your opinions will not be judged.
2. Don't JUDGE: Judge not, lest you be judged. That's not verbatim from the bible, but you get what I'm saying. This is a forum for all to participate in and in order to really get the variety of opinions that I KNOW exists, I expect the honesty, truth, and respect for others. By all means, disagree with someone's point-Tell me why Barak Obama is not fit to be President, BUT DON'T tell me I am STUPID, or my opinions are stupid for thinking he should be president. we are not all the same and that is why this will hopefully be a wonderful learning exchange where we can all get to know things about this world and the people living in it, that we didn't know before. We're not gonna get there with name-calling, obtuseness, or trying to convert everyone to what we believe.
   
3. Above all LOVE: People receive and understand love differently, but all people NEED love. This honest exchange is a way for each of us (who may only understand love how we were shown love or how we give love) to have a greater understanding of individuals and how each one may function a little differently from the other, and ultimately how they receive love.
   
4. HAVE FUN: Self Explanatory
   

K, I'm gonna think of a post now. hehe :) we'll start with something a little easy in order to stimulate the conversation.

Christian Persecution

We know it exists, but in India? What would you do if it happened to you? Think about it really. Is your faith strong enough to watch your mother, sister, wife, brother, father, husband be tortured in some way? Would you convert, or would you be willing to die?

Below is a link for a website that offers much more about Christians being persecuted around the world right now. I used to go to something called KPA-Know Pray Act. Now you know.
http://www.christianpersecution.info/

Ode To Sarah-Palin that is

Oh Sarah, (and before I get started, everyone brace yourself because Leah Gibson will be making a comment). People can't get enough of this woman. Maybe it's cause Sarah "Barracuda" Palin enjoys referring to Senator John McCain as the "Maverick" as if they played sports together when they were young. Guess what? This is not a game, it's running the freaking country and it scares the poop out of me that this woman who doesn't even know when she's in Iraq or when she's in Kuwait could quite possibly become the head of our nation. Don't deny it, "the Maverick" is old. If he's elected, he will be the oldest president our country will have had. He could die in office, it's a huge possibility. Think about it.

Now, I have been referred to as liberal and if I have to wear a label one being conservative and the other liberal (click on the words to get the definitions), I will claim liberal. That said, all I want for Christmas is a presidential team (V.P. Included) that actually shows some form of intelligent life. They don't have to know all the answers, but they need to know who to go to for the answers and at least understand the general concepts of these solutions people are coming up with for issues like health care, economy, foreign policy and more. It doesn't seem that tough, but poor little Georgey boy couldn't do it. I'd bet a lot of money that he doesn't even read a newspaper in the morning. Okay, wrong soap box-back to Palin.

The woman is praised for being a great mom with 5 kids, one who is a special needs baby and being just a super Christian. Super, Huh? I'm not saying that anyone is perfect, but will someone please explain to me the irony of such a good God fearing woman who is pro-life that has a 17 year old daughter, who is not married, that has exercised that right already? According to Palin's beliefs, should her daughter even be having sex? I don't think so. Why are we so quick to overlook that?

As nice of a woman as she probably is, that does not qualify her to be Vice President of the United States of America. Yea, I've been quoted as having said, "we need less politicians in government and more people who get involved because they want to see change. But that doesn't mean just any PTA mom who refers to Putin as "rearing his head" from Russia, like the freaking lochness monster or something is equipped to be Vice President. Although, she did win the Miss Congeniality award as well as 3rd place in the Miss Alaska Pageant and was able to graduate with a Bachelor's degree after 5 years and 4 colleges and universities later. I mean seriously people, there are some brilliant individuals who follow domestic and world issues and could make great advances to our government who are your standard engineer or doctor who is also a PTA mom, but Sarah Palin is NOT that person. Now, I'd like to end my ode with some of my favorite little clips of our "Barracuda" that I've compiled from the large collection possibilities. Enjoy.

Katie Couric Interview with Palin: CBS News
Katie Couric Interview with Palin: SNL style

VP Debate: MSNBC
VP Debate: SNL style
VP Debate: Letterman's Take

Candid Communication: Houston has it all, and that’s a good thing…Or is it?

Click on the link to read about Houston's wonderful smog. Thanks to Rachel who sent me the article so that I may bask in the nastiness of this place and inhale all that Houston has to offer. her comment to me in the email she sent was, "Yummy." Yummy indeed, Kiki.