TheChurchMilitant: 2006-11-05

Friday, November 10, 2006

The Pelosi/Reid Era of Sunshine and Gumdrops continues apace.

My favorite German: Heidi Klum. (The Last)

From the pages of The King Abdullah Gazette:

I can't see why she had to do any time at all.

WCSH: Woman Who Drowned Daughters To Go Free After Two Years
A Texas woman who drowned her two children in 2003 has been ruled mentally stable and will be freed from a state hospital. Lisa Diaz drowned her three-year-old and five-year-old daughters by holding their heads under water in the bathtub of their home.

Kill 'em! Kill 'em all 'cause they get on your nerves, cost a lot of money and don't pay a dime in taxes!

Happy 231st Birthday to the United States Marine Corps!

Sadly, the Corps' new museum is a hideous architectural monstrosity. Keep your eyes on the sidewalk until you are safely inside, kiddies. I am sure the exhibits are worth your time.

There is a two year window of opportunity...

AP: Israel official: Strike on Iran possible
JERUSALEM - The deputy defense minister suggested Friday that Israel might be forced to launch a military strike against Iran's disputed nuclear program — the clearest statement yet of such a possibility from a high-ranking official.

The Pelosi/Reid Era of Sunshine and Gumdrops continues apace.

AP: Viet Cong in Iraq claims it's winning war

BAGHDAD - Al-Qaida in Iraq claimed in a new audio tape Friday to be winning the war faster than expected in Iraq and said it had mobilized 12,000 fighters who had "vowed to die for God's sake."

International criminals rejoice!

Why, lookee here, kiddies! Voting left-fascist does have consequences!

CBS News: Lame-Duck Senate Won't Approve Bolton
President Bush resubmitted John Bolton's nomination to be U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., hoping a GOP-led Senate would move ahead on the stalled process. But Democrats and a key Republican quickly said they continue to oppose the controversial nominee.

All the fat, psychotic bureaucrats and the child-raping "soldiers" of the Utopia Upon the Hudson are sportin' woodies now, because they know they won't be opposed by a real man like John Bolton for the foreseeable future.

Some of our allies remember...

Canada's First World War vets take different approaches to Remembrance Day
CNews - Dwight Wilson planned to lay a wreath and possibly sing a tune while Lloyd Clemett watches at a Remembrance Day service at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre on Saturday.

Deaths in Afghanistan bring new poignancy to Remembrance Day
CNews - Remembrance Day ceremonies have a new poignancy with the fresh memories of combat deaths in Afghanistan.

List of REMEMBRANCE DAY EVENTS IN THE LOWER MAINLAND
Vancouver Province - Veterans will ride free on Coast Mountain Bus Company and West Vancouver Blue buses, SeaBus, SkyTrain, Community Shuttle and HandyDART services on Remembrance Day. This service applies to ordinary and life members of the Royal Canadian Legion, the Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans, and the Korean Veterans Association.

PM to lead Remembrance Day tributes
The Australian - PRIME Minister John Howard will lay a wreath this morning at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra for Remembrance Day.

Remembrance Day extra special for Calgary family
CFCN.ca - This Remembrance Day will be especially meaningful for Calgary's Goddard family.

Governor General to Participate in Remembrance Day Events in Ottawa
Government of Canada News - Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, and His Excellency Jean-Daniel Lafond will participate in the following activities on Remembrance Day, Saturday, November 11, 2006:

Remembrance Day to be marked in Aberdeen on Sunday
Aberdeen City Council News - Aberdeen's Remembrance Day commemorations will go ahead this Sunday

Plan your Remembrance Day observance
The Halifax Daily News - Looking for a way to mark Remembrance Day this year? Here's a list of ceremonies going on around metro tomorrow, and who is organizing each. Unless otherwise stated, ceremonies get underway at 11 a.m.

Remembrance Day will be a time of gratitude for wounded soldier
Hamilton Spectator - Remembrance Day will be a time of gratitude for a Canadian soldier badly wounded in Afghanistan. Paul Franklin lost both legs in a suicide road bombing outside Kandahar last January.

Veteran still answers call to duty after 60 years
Mississauga News - Some 60 years later, Art Letts is still answering the call of duty. However, instead of bearing arms, the Second World War veteran carries around a tray of blood-red poppies.

It seems 88 years is too long for left-fascist pansies to remember...

...On the other hand, I am certain the men who died so Citizen Snow could live his life as a fat, ignorant ass wouldn't want to be remembered by such a churl.

BBC News: TV's Snow rejects 'poppy fascism'
Newsreader Jon Snow sparks controversy by refusing to wear a Remembrance Day poppy on air.

Nope. "Churl" is too nice a term. Kiddies, Mr. Jon "Yellow" Snow is the Shilpit Wee Nyaff* of the Week!

* 'a misshapen little good-for-nothing'

Tomorrow is Armistice Day and Veterans Day.

THE HISTORY OF VETERANS DAY

If you choose to fly the flag of the United States of America, please do so properly.

Buy your favorite Vet a beer...or better yet, shake his hand and tell him thanks.

Fyodor's Pro Football Picks of the Week.

Fyodor's College Football Picks of the Week.

1) The guys who set the lines are professionals. Their job is to make each game look as attractive as possible to everyone. That way they even out the amount of money bet on each side.

Instant translation: The house wins no matter who wins. That's why people get into the gambling business.

2) I am just a fan. I won't even keep track of these picks week to week if it gets too embarrassing.

3) There is no such thing as "inside information". Especially in the pros.

4) If those idiot touts on tv and in the paper were any good, they wouldn't go public with their genius. They'd sit at Harrah's sports book from open to close and then go out and buy $2,000 an hour hookers who dress like high school girls.

5) Gambling is stupid. You cannot win.

That being said, here are my college picks for this week.

Friday 11/10

Western Michigan (+6) at Central Michigan
I will roll the dice with CMU one more time.
FINAL: Central Michigan 31 Western Michigan 7 - Fyodor wins!

UTEP (+2) at UAB
I'll take the Blazers to cover at home.
FINAL: Texas-El Paso 36 Alabama-Birmingham 17 - Fyodor loses!

Saturday 11/11

Georgia Tech (-13.5) at North Carolina
The Yellow Jackets should cover by two touchdowns on the road.
FINAL: Georgia Tech 7 UNC 0 - Fyodor loses! (Tech comes up small.)

NC State (+17) at Clemson
It's time for Clemson to make a statement. The Tigers cover the 17 easily.
FINAL: Clemson 20 NC State 14 - Fyodor loses! (Talk about small..)

Cincinnati (+18) at West Virginia
The Mountaineers are angry and will take it out on the Bearcats. Pick WVU.
FINAL: WVU 42 Cincinnati 24 - PUSH! (The Mountaineers are vulnerable! Go Rutgers!)

Wisconsin (-1.5) at Iowa
The one loss Badgers only a point and a half favorite? I'm all over this one. Take Wisconsin. Big time.
FINAL: Wisconsin 24 Iowa 21 - Fyodor wins! (A win is a win is a win.)

Georgia (+12.5) at Auburn
The number is too big for me. Take the Bulldogs and the points.
FINAL: Georgia 37 Auburn 15 - Fyodor wins! (Yep. Go Rutgers!)

Navy (-14) at Eastern Michigan
The Middies have burned me before, but EMU doesn't have much. I'm guessing Navy brings their "A Game". Pick Navy.
FINAL: Navy 49 Eastern Michigan 21 - Fyodor wins! (BTW, is there a Northern or Southern Michigan?

Pittsburgh (-8) at Connecticut
The Panthers looked awful last week. I'll take UConn and the points and hope Pitt can manage to win a close one.
FINAL: UConn 46 Pitt 45 - Fyodor wins! (The Panthers are awful. Bring on basketball season!)

South Carolina (+12.5) at Florida
The Gamecocks have no business being in this game, but Coach Superior is gonna try to teach his old team a thing or two. Take The Other Carolina and the points.
FINAL: Florida 17 South Carolina 16 - Fyodor wins! (The Gators should have dropped farther in the stinking BCS standings! Their offense is pitiful and they should be ashamed of this performance in The Swamp. Go Rutgers!)

Ohio State (-23) at Northwestern
The second straight bad game for OSU. Pick NW.
FINAL: OSU 54 Northwestern 10 - Fyodor loses! (What was I thinking?)

Michigan (-19) at Indiana
The Wolverines will not be caught napping again this week. Take Michigan.
FINAL: Michigan 34 Indiana 3 - Fyodor wins!

Miami (+3.5) at Maryland
Take the Terps at home.
FINAL: Maryland 14 Miami 13 - Fyodor loses!

Temple (-36.5) at Penn State
Coach Paterno's out! Can the Lions score 37? I say no. Take the Owls and the points.
FINAL: PSU 47 Temple 0 - Fyodor loses! (Hmmm...uh, Joe?)

Nebraska (-1) at Texas A&M
I want to take A&M, but can't. Pick the Huskers.
FINAL: Nebraska 28 Texas A&M 27 - Fyodor loses! (A very exciting finish.)

California (-14) at Arizona
The Golden Bears can smell BCS. Cal covers easily.
FINAL: Arizona 24 Cal 20 - Fyodor loses! (Wow. So much for all that "The Tennessee game was an aberration" talk. Cal came up really small. Congrats to the Wildcats. Go Rutgers!)

Notre Dame (-11.5) at Air Force
Everybody plays tough against the Irish, but the Falcons don't have the horses to keep it close. Pick Notre Dame.
FINAL: Notre Dame 39 Air Force 17 - Fyodor wins! (The Fighting Irish also should be ranked ahead of Florida. Go Rutgers!)

Boise State (-13.5) at San Jose State
The Broncos wish they could sniff the BCS. They take out their angst on SJSU and cover easily.
FINAL: Boise State 23 San Jose State 20 - Fyodor loses! (I finally pay attention to the Broncos and this is how they repay me?)

Oregon State (-2) at UCLA
The Bruins have been a big disappointment. I expect more of the same this week. Pick the Beavers.
FINAL: UCLA 25 Oregon State 7 - Fyodor loses! (UCLA actually played well. Go figure.)

Duke (+30) at Boston College
This number is just too big. The Eagles could cover, but I doubt they will. If I must, I'll take the Blue Devils and the points.
FINAL: BC 28 Duke 7 - Fyodor wins!

Texas Tech (+9) at Oklahoma
The Red Raiders are all O and no D. Take the Sooners.
FINAL: Oklahoma 34 Texas Tech 24 - Fyodor wins!

Tennessee (+5.5) at Arkansas
I'm picking the Razorbacks.
FINAL: Arkansas 31 Tennessee 14 - Fyodor wins! (Go Rutgers!)

Alabama (+18) at LSU
The Tigers will cover this big number at home.
FINAL: LSU 28 Alabama 14 - Fyodor loses! (I could have used that last-second TD you passed up, Coach.)

Wake Forest (+8.5) at Florida State
I'm taking the Demon Deacons, baby!
FINAL: Wake Forest 30 (!!!) Florida State 0 (???) - Fyodor wins! (They are talking like Bobby Bowden is dead. BONUS QUIZ: Q: What is better than a college cheerleader? A: A college cheerleader in the rain! My, oh my...)

Texas (-16) at Kansas State
The Longhorns roll by at least four touchdowns!
FINAL: Kansas State 45 Texas 42 - Fyodor loses! (All I can say is...Go Rutgers!)

Oregon (+8) at USC
Take the Ducks and the points in a big road upset.
FINAL: USC 35 Oregon 10 - Fyodor loses! (You Ducks did not do your part to help Rutgers and destroy the stinking BCS!)

Choke on it, Hugo.

WCAX: Citgo signs coming down in response to Venezuelan leader's remarks

(Johnson City, NY) - Seven weeks after Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez lashed out at President Bush during a United Nations speech, the Citgo signs at some convenience stores in upstate New York and Pennsylvania are disappearing.

Citgo is Venezuela's state-owned oil company.

Chavez's remarks inspired calls for a boycott of the company in the United States. Citgo signs are coming down at several Kwik Fill and Red Apple stores operated by United Refining Company in the Binghamton area.

A United Refining spokesman told Binghamton radio station WNBF the move is — quote — "because of Chavez and what he said at the UN."

United Refining is based in Warren, Pennsylvania.

A qualified "congrats" to United Refining. It's the money that counts, not just the signs...

From Ghana to the gridiron.

What does an African kid who is too big to play soccer and wants to study actuarial science do? Why, he comes to Pennsylvania and plays D-III football, that's what.

Lancaster Ignorancer-Urinal: Warming to the task

LANCASTER, Pa. - Fufu and football make a rather odd combination in the minds of most people.

Not for Powis Forjoe, a 19-year-old student at Franklin & Marshall College.

Forjoe is spending his first semester at F&M, some 5,000 miles from his native home in Ghana, majoring in actuarial science.

He takes four classes, works at the library on campus and continues to search for some good fufu, his favorite dish from back home.

In the little spare time he does have, Forjoe is doing something he never thought possible, playing football for coach John Troxell.

He’d never set foot on a football field until F&M’s first practice this past summer.

“I was so lost, I didn’t know what was happening,” recalled Forjoe, who even needed help putting his equipment on. “I mean, the first practice I was so confused. I really wanted to quit, but I decided to stick with it.”

Forjoe knew about football, but after arriving here last January it was the last thing he could have imagined he’d be doing some seven months later.

Those thoughts were focused on the weather.

“First thing I thought when I got here, it was cold,” said Forjoe. “Back home is way different. It doesn’t get cold. I am always cold here now.”

Ghana, roughly the size of Oregon with a population of 21 million people, is located in western Africa with the Atlantic Ocean to the south. There are two main seasons, the rainy season and the dry season. The dry season starts around late August and ends in February.

It is always hot, but does not get real humid as it does here.

Growing up in Accra, Ghana’s capitol city, Forjoe was surrounded by everything soccer and never played football, as played in the U.S.

“Soccer is the biggest thing in all of Africa,” said Forjoe, listed as 6-feet-6, 269 pounds. “I just didn’t have the coordination for soccer. I played basketball instead, because I was no good at soccer.”

Following high school, Forjoe realized none of Ghana’s five universities would be able to satisfy his quest for a degree in actuarial science, so he decided to look abroad.

Joshua Osei Boeh-Ocansey, his best friend since second grade, was already coming to F&M, so Forjoe wanted to follow his path to Lancaster.

One of eight children, Forjoe arrived at F&M last winter, several months after his best friend due to delays in getting a visa.

Here, he befriended Dan Westfield, a Diplomat football player.

Eventually, Forjoe became interested in learning more.

“When he walked in, I saw a big kid with a big smile,” recalled Troxell of the day Forjoe approached him about playing. “I told him it was going to be harder than any other thing he had done. I don’t know if he believed me or not.”

He didn’t.

“I definitely underestimated football,” said Forjoe. “I did not think it was this advanced. I didn’t realize how much of a team sport it really was. Everyone has to do exactly what they’re supposed to do for it to work.”

Forjoe, considered a sophomore, continues to work hard at practice and likes to play defense.

“He’s been great and the team has really taken to him,” said Troxell. “You can’t ask for a better kid. He fits the F&M mold perfectly and is a perfect example of what we want to see in students and athletes.”

Through F&M’s first nine games, Forjoe has not seen any playing time. He’s fine with that, saying he knows his role.

“I’m not getting frustrated,” said Forjoe, who plans to graduate from F&M in 2009. “I understand why they’re not putting me in games, because I’m not good enough to play in games right now. I’m satisfied with where I am right now.”

Forjoe will go home for the holidays to see his family, share some pigskin tales, and perhaps best of all, get the home-cooked meal he’s longed for since January.

“That will be nice,” he said.

A loss for BIG SODOMY.

AP: Israel sodomite parade canceled amid opposition; rally planned

JERUSALEM - Gay leaders on Thursday canceled a parade in Jerusalem amid security concerns and pressure from fundamentalist religious leaders who called such a public display in the holy city offensive.

The Gay Pride parade scheduled for Friday drew opposition from Jews, Christians and Muslims, while hundreds of ultra-Orthodox Jews vented their disapproval by clashing with police and burning trash bins in the streets several nights over the past week.

Be very careful where you place your pride, kiddies.

Police had planned to post 9,000 officers to protect marchers, but authorities asked organizers to scale back the gathering amid reprisal threats after errant Israeli artillery shells killed 18 Palestinian civilians in Gaza on Wednesday.

Organizers agreed Thursday to turn the public parade into a rally, held inside a closed stadium.

The Jewish crackup continues apace.

This is the kind of nonsense I expect from the goat rapists.

KSAT: Crucifix Over Ballot Box Upsets Jewish Voter

MIDDLETON, Wis. -- In Wisconsin, a Jewish man whose polling place was at a Catholic church said he was disturbed to see a crucifix hanging over a ballot box.

Where's Jackie Mason when we need him? He'd put this pansy in his place.

Dr. Zeev Bar-Av of Middleton said issues on Tuesday's ballot such as gay marriage and the death penalty "are essentially on the national divide on religion and non-religion."

Grow up and get over it, Doc. It's obvious something that smells like fascism is getting in the way of your Judaism.

The 65-year-old Middleton man said, "If there is a place where church and state should be separated, the polling place should be it."

Wisconsin Elections Board executive director Kevin Kennedy said the state and municipalities struggle to come up with adequate polling places, and churches have plenty of parking. He adds that polling places don't have to be redecorated to protect voters from feeling uncomfortable, and voters who are bothered can always vote absentee.

Saint of the Day and daily Mass readings.

Today is the Feast of St. Leo the Great.

He was born in Tuscany. As deacon, he was dispatched to Gaul as a mediator by Emperor Valentinian III. He reigned as Pope between 440 and 461. He persuaded Emperor Valentinian to recognize the primacy of the Bishop of Rome in an edict in 445. The doctrine of the Incarnation was formed by him in a letter to the Patriarch of Constantinople, who had already condemned Eutyches. At the Council of Chalcedon this same letter was confirmed as the expression of Catholic Faith concerning the Person of Christ.

All secular historical treatises eulogize his efforts during the upheaval of the fifth century barbarian invasion. His encounter with Attila the Hun, at the very gates of Rome persuading him to turn back, remains a historical memorial to his great eloquence. When the Vandals under Genseric occupied the city of Rome, he persuaded the invaders to desist from pillaging the city and harming its inhabitants. He died in 461, leaving many letters and writings of great historical value.

Pray for us, all you angels and saints.

Today's reading for the Feast of St. Leo the Great is Ecclisiasticus 39:6-10.
Today's Responsorial Psalm is Psalms 37:3-4, 5-6, 30-31.
Today's Gospel reading is Matthew 16:13-19.

Everyday links:

The Blessed Virgin Mary
The Rosary
Our Mother of Perpetual Help
Prayers from EWTN
National Coalition of Clergy and Laity (dedicated to action for a genuine Catholic Restoration)
The Catholic Calendar Page for Today
ZENIT - The World Seen From Rome

Just in case you are wondering what exactly Catholics believe, here is

The Apostles Creed

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son Our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried.He descended into Hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into Heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God, the Father almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead.I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and life everlasting. Amen.

Memorare

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that any one who fled to thy protection, implored thy help or sought thy intercession,was left unaided.Inspired with this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins my Mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful; O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy clemency hear and answer me. Amen.

St. Joseph, her most chaste spouse, pray for us.

Anima Christi

Soul of Christ, sanctify me; Body of Christ, save me; Blood of Christ, inebriate me; Water from Christ's side, wash me; Passion of Christ, strengthen me; O good Jesus, hear me; Within Thy wounds hide me; Suffer me not to be separated from Thee; From the malicious enemy defend me; In the hour of my death call me; And bid me come unto Thee; That I may praise Thee with Thy saints and with Thy angels Forever and ever. Amen.

Prayer to St. Anthony, Martyr of Desire

Dear St. Anthony, you became a Franciscan with the hope of shedding your blood for Christ. In God's plan for you, your thirst for martyrdom was never to be satisfied. St. Anthony, Martyr of Desire, pray that I may become less afraid to stand up and be counted as a follower of the Lord Jesus. Intercede also for my other intentions. (Name them.)

Prayer To Saint Michael The Archangel

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil; may God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the divine power, thrust into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Prayer to End Abortion

Lord God, I thank You today for the gift of my life, and for the lives of all my brothers and sisters. I know there is nothing that destroys more life than abortion, yet I rejoice that you have conquered death by the resurrection of Your Son. I am ready to do my part to end abortion. Today I commit myself never to be silent, never to be passive, and never to be forgetful of the unborn. I commit myself to be active in the pro-life movement, and never stop defending life until all my brothers and sisters are protected and our nation once again becomes a nation with liberty and justice, not just for some, but for all. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer For Vocations

Send forth your Spirit, Lord, into the hearts of your faithful people, that we may be conscious of our vocation to holiness and sevice to others. Grant that many of us may dedicate ourselves to You through the priesthood and the religious life.We pray especially for the needs of our own parish and diocese. Grant that we may always have sufficient good and holy priests, and dedicated Sisters to serve our commumities.We pray, too, for religious orders; that generous men may join them to become zealous missionaries in preaching the Gospel in word and action, especially to the poor and abandoned.We make this prayer through Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Redeemer. Amen.

Prayer Before The Crucifix

Behold, O kind and gentle Jesus, I kneel before Thee and pray that Thou would impress upon my heart the virtues of faith, hope, and charity, with true repentance for my sins and a firm purpose of amendment. At the same time, with sorrow I meditate on Thy five precious wounds, having in mind the words which David spoke in prophecy: "They have pierced my hands and my feet. I can count all my bones."

Divine Praises

Blessed be God.
Blessed be His Holy Name.
Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true Man.
Blessed be the Name of Jesus.
Blessed be His most Sacred Heart.
Blessed be His most Precious Blood.
Blessed be Jesus in the most Holy Sacrament of the Altar.
Blessed be the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete.
Blessed be the great Mother of God, Mary most holy.
Blessed be her holy and Immaculate Conception.
Blessed be her glorious Assumption.
Blessed be the name of Mary, Virgin and Mother.
Blessed be Saint Joseph, her most chaste spouse.
Blessed be God in His angels and in His saints.
May the Heart of Jesus in the most Blessed Sacrament
Be praised, adored and loved
With grateful affection at every moment
In all the tabernacles of the world
Even to the end of time. Amen.