Posted by
peripheral on Friday, September 18, 2009 5:29:06 AM
From My Perspective - - -
A TIME TO NOT BLINK
History
records that on 1 September 1939, the Germans invaded Poland from the
west; and on 17 September 1939, the Russian Army invaded Poland from
the east. The Soviet government pretended that it was acting to protect
the Ukrainians and Belarusians who lived in the eastern part of Poland,
because the Polish state had collapsed in the face of the German attack
and could no longer guarantee the security of its own citizens. The
Russian Army quickly achieved its targets, vastly outnumbering Polish
resistance. About 230,000 Polish soldiers or more (452,500) were taken
prisoners of war. The Soviet government annexed the territory newly
under its control and in November declared that the 13.5 million Polish
citizens who lived there were now Soviet citizens. The Soviets quelled opposition by executions and by arresting thousands.
Yesterday, on the 70th Anniversary of the Soviet Invasion of Poland, the news became more grim for those who reside in Eastern Europe. The Associated Press headlined a story: EAST EUROPE GRUMBLES ABOUT DOWNGRADE IN US TIES.
The report includes: “Scuttling a missile defense shield in the Czech
Republic and Poland helps smooth relations between the U.S. and Russia.
But at what price? Some of America's staunchest allies are the East
Europeans — and on Thursday, they expressed dismay at what many see as
a slight after decades of their support for the U.S...President Obama
has been reaching out to Russia, which had expressed outrage at the
notion of missiles being pointed in its direction from a region that
was firmly in the Soviet orbit just 20 years ago. On Thursday,
President Obama announced he was shifting the plan from Eastern Europe
to other locations. President Obama's decision got a positive reception
in Russia, hailed…as a responsible move. Now we can talk about
restoration of the strategic partnership between Russia and the United
States…” America Blinked – Russia Winked!
A TIME TO BLINK
Investors Business Daily has Polled Physicians regarding the Health
Care Reforms presently being debated and proposed in our nation. Poll
Result: “Two of every three practicing physicians oppose the medical
overhaul plan under consideration in Washington…72% of the doctors
polled disagree with the administration's claim that the government can
cover 47 million more people with better-quality care at lower cost…65%
of doctors say they oppose the proposed government expansion plan. This
contradicts the administration's claims that doctors are part of an
unprecedented coalition supporting a medical overhaul…The AMA
represents 18% of physicians and has been hit with a number of
defections by members opposed to the AMA's support of Democrats'
proposed health care overhaul…45% said they would consider leaving
their practice or taking an early retirement if Congress passes the
plan the Democratic majority and White House have in mind. More than
800,000 doctors were practicing in 2006, the government says.
Projecting the poll's finding onto that population, 360,000 doctors
would consider quitting. More than 71% — the most lopsided response in
the poll — answered "no" when asked if they believed the government can
cover 47 million more people and that it will cost less money and the
quality of care will be better.” A Blink by Congress is needed here –
and – now!
A Devotional by Charles Spurgeon 142 years ago states: “We never do
anything in this world until we set our faces thoroughly to it. The
warriors who win battles are those who are resolved to conquer or die.
The heroes who emancipate nations art those who count no hazards and
reckon no odds…The merchants who prosper in this world are those who do
their business with all their hearts…The halfhearted man is nowhere in
the race of life; he is usually contemptible in the sight of others,
and a misery to himself.” This is based on Isaiah 50:7, “Because the
Sovereign Lord helps me, I will not be disgraced. Therefore have I set
my face like flint, and I know I will not be put to shame.” We need
leaders in our nation with this persuasion and commitment. Less
Blinking – More Principled Resolve! Consider these things with me!