Casualties of the war will continue to amount

A grass roots email sent to me...

Gays launch hate attack against Mormons because of their support for traditional marriage

Thank the LDS church for its support of Proposition 8

Dear Richard,

Homosexual activists have launched a hate campaign against the Mormons because of the church's support for Proposition 8 in California. Prop 8 defined marriage as being between a man and a woman. Here are some examples of how gays are targeting Mormons:

• A lawsuit by Fred Karger, homosexual activist, claims that the Mormons violated election laws in California.
• Richard Raddon, director of the Los Angeles Film Festival, was forced to resign when it was discovered he contributed $1,500 to support Prop 8.
• Homosexual groups are calling for the revocation of tax-exempt status.
• For more examples, Google "Mormons prop 8."

...It blows me away that a group so bent on tolerance has vehemently attacked someone who doesn't agree with their view on an issue.  Not only are they turning a blind eye to the majority of people out there who oppose their view of same sex marriage, but they decide to single out a prominent party and seek to destroy those involved.  From blog conversations I've read, they are very spiteful, vengeful, and hateful to those who oppose something they feel is right.  Sound like Satan or Jesus is at the helm of their movement?

Wear orange!

Well, once again, I get to add to my 15 seconds of fame.... I think this totals 6 seconds now, and I think this really puts me in the in-famous category. Out of all the things I said very clearly, they happen to take the one that was slightly convoluted and put it on the big screen. Oh well. At least the media attention has rallied the legislature into action in saving our hospital.

At least my youngest one was proud of me, or at least recognized me. It looks as though our hospital barring any last minute complications, will not close down. Wahoooooo!! That is, thanks to the resident grass roots movement. We had some really pivotal residents work exceptionally hard at keeping correct and accurate information shuffled to the right legislative personnel.

The Secret ingredient

The title is for all you Kung Fu Panda connoisseurs out there...

Remember Po (the panda), said "ya know dad, sometimes I just don't see how we're related", more or less, then his dad (the duck) says "I think it's time to tell you the truth"... Po gets interested, then his father says, "It's time to tell you the secret ingredient to my noodle soup".   Sorry, I'm gonna ruin the movie for those of you who haven't watched it yet, so you might as well stop reading now.  

It's "Nothing".  

Well, I actually have a sinus infection right now, so I was inspired to share more than nothing with you.  All you Neti Pot lovers, or Sinu Rinse users pay attention...

If you don't have the recipe yet, here it is -- the salt mixture which creates the hypertonic solution for the rinse.  

Some things to keep in mind...  

-Pseudomonas (a very bad bug) loves standing water.  It has been known to be found in bleach solutions.  So, make sure you don't let water stay in the pot/bottle after use, and wash them out well.

-Use too much salt and WOW!  You will feel like someone put a hot iron in the middle of your head.  Trust me, I know from experience.

-Afrin spray, a vasoconstrictor (shrinks blood vessels and hence your vascular nose) is good to use for up to a max of 5 days.  Then your body becomes dependent on the stuff, it stops working well, and it takes weaning measures to get off the stuff.  Having said that, it's great to use to open your nose before washes.  Again, up to a total of 5 days.  

Okay, the secret solution...  a.k.a. 411

4 cups of water

1 tsp sea salt or pickling salt (non iodized will do as well)

1 tsp baking soda

Bring to a boil for 8 minutes.  Then let cool for 45 minutes.  Then go to town!  Wash dem' buggers outa dare (said with an Oklahoma accent)

For a more concentrated solution, meaning more hypertonic, meaning fights bacteria better... Add an extra teaspoon of salt.  But beware, the more salt you add, the more potential for the burning sensation.  So don't get teaspoon mixed up with tablespoon.  Yeah, it really burns, especially when you add two tablespoons.

Is Palin Stupid?

Now that is a word not used in my house without getting a reprimand. I think any woman juggling children, husband, and a STATE, is anything but. I don't even like it when someone calls a guy with a lower IQ stupid. It grates against every fiber of my soul. Maybe they are scars from my younger years, I don't know. Now, I'm not saying that somewhere in Sarah Palin's life there isn't some thing compromised, because we all know, it is an enormous job just to keep kids and us husbands pleased. But to say she is lacking in intelligence? Come on!

Here is a clip I found from Stu...

1) Environmentalists say we can’t drill for oil in Alaska because it will hurt the caribou. 2) Sarah Palin says that it’s not drilling that’s killing caribou--it’s the wolves that keep eating them. 3) Sarah Palin authorizes thinning the herd of wolves, to protect the caribou. 4) Environmentalists say Palin is a vicious murderer for killing all those wolves. 5) Sarah Palin’s plan actually works to save caribou. 6) Sarah Palin is still the one who is called stupid. Do you see what happens here? Environmentalist policies address ZERO of the two problems--- conservative policies address BOTH. Not only was the plan successful, it was enormously effective. Caribou populations in some areas had fallen by more than 80%. Yet, observations in October found no less than a 39:1 ratio of more young caribou alive this year, than the last two.

So, there ya go. Like my boss says "Any woman who can field dress a Moose, has my vote." Even though the election is over, she still has my vote.

So long to Pepsi Co.

As if they needed any more support!  All they need to do is be a normal person in the workplace!  Work hard, and keep your mouth shut in regards to your personal life.  So long Sierra Mist, say hello to Sprite!  Which really is too bad since I started to like S.M.

"Pepsi has given Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) a half-million dollars to help push the homosexual agenda in the workplace.

Pepsi has a long tradition of financial support for homosexual groups. According to Jacqueline Millan, director of PepsiCo Corporate Contributions, "We are delighted to continue our partnership with PFLAG...(in) promoting the necessary message of inclusion to untapped groups...and that is a crucial step toward building a healthy working environment."

Despite the fact that 30 states have passed constitutional amendments defining marriage as being between a man and a woman, Pepsi continues to support the efforts by same-sex groups pushing for homosexual marriage."

OSU medical center residents speak out!

Well, the ball is now rolling for the media coverage of our hospital and it's dire situation. Here is a link to the clip where residents I work with on a daily basis are putting in their two cents.

Click Here

The girl with the orange sweater under her white coat is a fellow ENT resident. She and the first girl they recorded (along with others) ran the Tulsa Run with Deb and I a last month.

The guy who didn't get his comments aired was our letter writer. He published a letter in the Tulsa World (biggest local paper) with all of the resident names attached to show our concurrences.

A local news story about my hospital

It's almost like those "Where's Waldo" books. Only it's Where's Richard. I think out of the 5 minutes they interviewed me, I was only on air for about 3 seconds. But hey, they took a stutter filled interview and made it look good.

For the official link and video click HERE. The video is located on the top, right hand corner.

Since it Sunday... this is for my Baptist buddies

Baptist Shampoo

While shopping in a grocery store, two Baptist church ladies happened to pass by the beer, wine, and liquor section. One asked the other if she would like a beer.

The second good Baptist sister answered that, indeed, it would be very nice to have one, but that she would feel uncomfortable about purchasing it.

The first sister replied that she would handle that without a problem. She picked up a six-pack and took it to the cashier.

The cashier had a surprised look, so the good Baptist sister said, 'This is for washing our hair.'

Without blinking an eye, the cashier reached under the counter and put a package of pretzel sticks in the bag with the beer. 'The curlers are on me.'

Sums up the media problem in our country

No, I didn't draw this one, it's way too professional. But, it makes a very very good point.  By the way, did you notice that B. Obama (the promotor of change) chose the SAME senior advisor (Rahm Emanuel) that Clinton had as chief of staff.  Hmmm, some change eh?  

As a side note.  Here in Oklahoma, our local news showed some African Americans picketing a small town newspaper outside of Tulsa.  The paper's focus is on the local economy.  The reason for the upset?  They felt it was racist that the paper not put a huge front page article announcing Barack Hussein Obama's win over John McCain.  The newspaper replied that they would have done the same if McCain had won.  Their focus is on the local economy.  They did give an article covering the local election results.

Picketing is better than riots though.  I guess I didn't have to buy that shotgun of mine. (that was for you Lisa ;) )

Morons with their Prop 8 slander against the Mormons

Thanks Brad for getting my blood boiling once again.  Again, my anger emotions are showing here.  But I firmly believe that constructive anger is a good thing.  After all, Jesus with his cat of 9 tales busting up the money changers was a good thing.  

So, with that said, Brad sent me a video sent out by the propaganda machine called Courage Campaign...

VIEW VIDEO

It "inspired" me to write a comment on the blog page.  I signed up under R Hu if you want to read it....click on the link to take you there.

Courage campaign CRAPOLA!

If you don't want to read it, you can read my response to their efforts to skew the facts...

No to your unabashed slander of the LDS faith's reason to vote YES on this proposition.  All this speak on your add is propaganda smear without mentioning the reason for why the LDS faith is for voting YES.  Do you realize what saying no means?  Do you realize the damage to the fundamental unit that this Nation is founded upon? 

Your add is not only false on so many accounts, but it demeans the LDS faith and what they promote.  Their goal is not to destroy like you show so dramatically.  Their view is to allow wholesome family values to flourish under the guidance of a man and woman bound in matrimony.  This is how God and Nature planned a family to be. 

By a majority, this notion of same sex marriage is not what the democratic population of California desire.  It has been voted down before.  And by the all powerful and unjust justices appointed to that state, it was overturned against the wishes of the people. 

How dare you pointedly assault the Mormon church with such malicious propaganda.   And for their support of the majority of people in California.  Their support as to not give up hope in the democratic ways of our nation on moral issues of this day.