Governor & Lawmakers in Fiscal Struggle!

California declares fiscal emergency
Financial Times -

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 19 - California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger declared a fiscal emergency on Friday to call lawmakers into another special session to tackle the state’s weakening finances, and separately ordered state officials to prepare to ...

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Schwarzenegger called legislators into a new special session

Schwarzenegger declares fiscal emergency

San Francisco Chronicle -

With time and money running out for California, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger declared a fiscal emergency today and called legislators into a new special session that won't end until they agree on a way to trim the state's $11.2 billion budget deficit.

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An Obamanation: Fr. Frank responds

Our President-Elect cannot tell the difference between serving the public and killing the public

A Grave Mistake and an Abiding Hope

Fr. Frank's press release regarding the election of Obama

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The Road to Reconciliation & Healing

From: Lou Engle (of The Call )

To: The Black Church in America,

Since 1776 this great country has been a beacon of light to the rest of humanity in demonstrating the divinely allocated value of each and every human individual.. Though America has struggled to ensure freedom for every people, her enduring attitude "liberty for all" has prevailed at least in measure to every race, gender, and creed. Our country was securely built on foundational truths that, though at times have been wanting in application, have remained our countries basic societal and moral cornerstones. Thomas Jefferson articulated these basic values in the Declaration of Independence: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." It is this credo that has driven this nation to the heights of glory and power it currently resides in. The Constitution that governs this nation was founded on the belief that no man’s freedom can come at the cost of another and all men deserve to live free of repressive edicts, fear of death, and tyrannical oppression. READ MORE

Before You Vote, Please Watch This.

What are the key issues regarding the definition of marriage in the Nov 4th vote in California (Prop 8), Arizona (Prop 102) and Florida (Amendment 2)? (Although taped before a California audience, this program applies to all three states.) Using the alphabet, the key issues are identified in this program. Hear from Ake Green (Sweden), David & Tonia Parker (Massachusetts), Jonathan & Elaine Huguenin (New Mexico), Melissa Fryrear (Colorado), Scott Hoffman (New Jersey), Maggie Gallagher (New York) along with several attorneys and many others. Those for homosexual “marriage” do not want these stories told. The truth is damaging to their cause. Watch this video, then forward it to your friends and family. (Download takes time) This program, entitled “The A, B, C’s of Protecting Marriage,” originated from Skyline Church in the San Diego area and was downlinked to approximately 170 church auditoriums on Sunday night Oct 19, 2008. Please forward this to all your friends, so they will know to vote YES on Prop. 8 (CA), YES on Prop 102 (AZ) and YES on Amendment 2 (FL). Remember, for those of us who are for traditional, natural marriage, truth is our friend. So forward this now.

Sincerely,



Donald E. Wildmon,
Founder and Chairman
American Family Association

Pastor Rick Warren Supports Prop 8 - Vote YES on 8!

PROPOSITION 8: THE MARRIAGE PROTECTION AMENDMENT

For 5,000 years, EVERY culture and EVERY religion - not just Christianity - has defined marriage as a contract between men and women. There is no reason to change the universal, historical definition of marriage to appease 2% of our population. This is one issue that both Democrats and Republicans can agree on. Both Barack Obama and John McCain have publicly opposed the redefinition of marriage to include so-called "gay marriage." Even some gay leaders, like Al Rantel of KABC oppose watering down the definition of marriage. Of course, my long-time opposition is well known. This is not a political issue, it is a moral issue that God has spoken clearly about. There is no doubt where we should stand on this issue.

This will be a close contest, maybe even decided by a few thousand votes. I urge you to VOTE YES on Proposition 8 - to preserve the biblical definition of marriage. Don't forget to vote!