Bush Bypasses Senate, Makes 12 Appointments

This is what I was talking about (watch the whitehouse). More to come in this next week.

" President Bush went around Congress on Friday and installed 12 people to government posts after their nominations stalled in the Senate. "

Merry Christmas Darryl Hunt!

If you have the time to read one thing this week let it be this Mr Hunt was set up in 1984 in Winston-Salem NC for a rape and murder of a young white woman and spent 19 years in prison. And he did not do it. I lived in Winston-Salem at the time and was 21 when it happened. I will comment later.
Please read the entire series that the local paper did on the story.

Merry Christmas!!!

Happy Festivus! Enjoy your family and friends.
-but also

Keep your eyes and ears tuned to the whitehouse. I feel they are going to pull something either today or tomorrow.
I am betting on either a photo- op or they will sign some kind of excutive order tonight that will benefit a "friend" of the whitehouse.

Amen!

Go to google.com and type in "veteran in need" and see how many hits you get. I have be in meetings in the past 6 months with VA clinic professionals who are wondering what they are going to do once all the folks come back home from Bush Jr's little war. These folks are reporting that they are not really serving the vets they now have. One person told me that there are wait times of months to years to get seen for medical and even psychological appointments. The VA has been cut SINCE the war started in Iraq by the whitehouse and are facing more cutbacks in the next year!

George Rhynes (229-251-8645) 22 December 2003
5004 Oak Drive
Valdosta, Georgia 31605

Dear Editor – Message Boards

SUBJECT: Our Veterans Needs Media Attention!

On 21 Dec 03, the Valdosta Daily Times our only daily news paper
published an opinion column from the President of Lowndes Veterans Council,
“New bus needed to transport veterans,” requesting financial help to
purchase a new bus to transport military veterans to and from Veterans
Hospital.
This appears to be a great gesture to the untrained eye. However, the
more pressing veterans complaints go unreported by America’s mass media
network. Therefore, the disgraceful and shameful treatment of our
veterans continue because media networks refuse to report that:
Too many active duty personnel are living on welfare; homeless veterans
are living on the streets without help from the government they served.
Veterans must make co-payments for their medicine, wait up to 12 months
to see a medical specialist at a Veterans hospital, pay their own
travel pay to and from veterans hospital, chiropractic care is not available
at many Veterans Hospitals. Veterans constitutional rights are
violated in many law enforcement institutions across America. Some retired
veterans who get a divorce lose half of their retirement pay to their
spouse, and they have no free dental care. Many retired disabled veterans
with disability lose part of their hard-earned retirement pay.
These are real world issues confronting veterans. However, America’s
mass media, politicians, and others would rather bury their heads
beneath the rubbish pile of (UVC), Unreported Veterans Concerns.
Moreover, this is totally unacceptable, and unpatriotic to mistreat our
sons and daughters who served their country honorably. Peace!

Is this how we are supporting the troops?

Are we going to support our troops only when they are useful and then kick them out to live in poverty?

"Lieutenant John Fernandez, who lost part of both legs in Iraq, knows he can no longer be a soldier, but he's not ready to leave the army.
'I personally don't think it's right to be forced out of the -- military and all of a sudden be forced to live on half of the pay that I was getting,' he says.
Ryan Kelley, who lost his left leg below the knee, makes about $20,000 a year as a staff sergeant. Once he leaves the army, he will receive about $8,000 a year in benefits. "

More Letters

Sorry I have been busy- keep writing!

George Rhynes (229-251-8645) 17 December 2003
5004 Oak Drive
Valdosta, Georgia 31605

Dear Editor,

The police raids on Stratford High School in South Carolina on 5
November 2003 seems to be a precursor to what is coming to other
schools, and institutions across America. A great prophet of our times once
said ‘be aware of what you see happening on distant shores, because soon it will be knocking at your door.”
The Associated Press may never have reported this incident---had there
been no surveillance cameras at Stratford High School showing students
being ordered to the floor. In addition, with police guns pointed at
children, with drugs dogs, and police searching the students.
After police searched about 100 students, no drugs were found, and no
one was arrested. However, several civil suits have been filed in
federal court, and Rev. Jessie Jackson is now being criticized by the media
as Rev. Martin L. King Jr. by the media for helping the least among us.
Yet, after he was murdered----they praised him.
We should not in good conscious ignore the children at Stratford High
School and their constitutional rights. Because when Law Enforcement
comes into our children schools and institutions under the banner of
“Routine Police Procedure,” how will we react?
It appears that our freedom in America is dissolving, and we are
becoming a police state. Just try submitting an editorial or controversial
opinion column against the status quo, and see if America’s media
conglomerate will publish opposing views.

Wake-up America---that’s not coffee in your cup!

Let Them Eat War

Great article on how the republicans are selling their message to the folks they are doing the most damage to.

No turkey for you

Seem like the presidents trip to visist the troops onThanksgiving was not really about supporting the troops but his election. Bet a lot of them are hoping he does not come back for Christmas......

Letters!

Please pass the word! If you are tired of the VDT and it's "editorial" opinions fire off your comments and concerns. Thanks!
Now for another letter....

George B. Rhynes (229-251-8645) 5 December 2003
605 ½ East Hill Ave
Valdosta, Georgia 31605

Dear Editor

Thanks to you, and other Internet web-sites, the citizens of Valdosta,
Georgia can finally get their editorials, opinions, and columns
published in Lowndes County.

In my opinion: For years, I have watched the Valdosta Daily Times
(VDT); our only local daily newspapers omit the real news, and concerns of
the community. Therefore, the Internet has become a breath of fresh air
for many local citizens. Now the hoodwink of an 1857 time warp can be
permanently removed from the eyes of the masses.

Especially, since we have Moody AFB, Valdosta State University, Wild
Adventure, many Retired Veterans from around the world, and Educators
from the best schools, colleges, and universities known to man. Yet, many
of these professionals are dissatisfied with our local news media
outlets.

Even local organizations come together across racial lines to condemn
the manner in which meetings are inadequately covered by VDT at various
city and county monthly meetings such as:

a. Supplies needed by our youths as brought before the mayor and city
council recently. Some elderly citizens are afraid to come out of their
homes because of alleged gang activity. The director from South Side
Recreation Center that helps under privilege youths were recognized at a
City Board of Education monthly meeting. That railroad tracts in
several locations on the South Side of the City presents a hazard, but since
the (VDT) times will not report on items of this nature. The citizens
have no way of knowing that problems presented are being worked by
mayor and council.

b. Moreover, local citizens are not notified by the VDT, concerning
drive by shootings addressed at various meetings. Eleven, Lowndes County
Inmates constitutional rights allegedly was being denied. In addition,
they requested help from outside sources by written official
statements---which was presented to the Lowndes County Board of Commissioners.
Serious incidents were being swept under the rug. Irregularities, in
the local electoral process with candidates names missing from ballots,
voters name was not listed on voting list, citizens in district 1,
having to drive over 10-12 miles round trip to a polling place to cast their
votee, incidents at the County Fair was not reported and many local
citizens knew nothing these incidents.

However, these problems are seldom reported and addressed in our local
media outlets, although some are sent in writing. Therefore, it is the
local citizens responsibility to network, write letters, make telephone
calls, make full use of internet services, and create newsletters to
keep the community informed when news outlets fail to do so.

In addition, we must hold our news media accountable to their
responsibility---not only to the citizens of Valdosta, but also to the Founding
Fathers of this Republic. Moreover, to the Veterans who served our
nation to preserve our Freedom of Speech and of the Press indefinitely.
Peace!

We also get letters! #3

George Rhynes (229-251-8645) 4 December 2003
605 1/2 East Hill Ave
Valdosta, Georgia 31605

Dear Editor – Editorial Boards

SUBJECT: Iraq/Unanswered Questions!

America’s intervention in Iraq has become a war of unanswered
questions!

The associated press reported that Rebecca Suell in Tyler, Texas wants
answers, and not the ones the U.S. Army is giving her. Since April
2003, over 17, U. S. Troops has committed suicide. Why, does the Army
keep calling the last letter her husband sent to her, the one he mailed
from Iraq on June 15, a suicide note? Can taking a bottle of Tylenol
really kill you?

In addition, how he got his hands on a bottle of Tylenol in the middle
of the desert any way? Questions, questions, questions, the war of
questions continue over this war with Iraq, also known as the Project for
a New American Century---as explained on the Internet.

There are no answers, because no questions were asked before the war
began. After 911, American failed to ask why are fellow human beings mad
at us and those who stands with us.

Questions remain, who and what cooperation’s will benefit from this war
with Iraq? Are nations mad at us because we give billions of dollars
to Israel to fight the Palestinians?

When did our President first decide to fight this war with Iraq? How
much money would be diverted from the American citizens to take down a
foreign leader of a sovereign nation? Who provided the intelligence to
substantiate the war with Iraq? Who determined that they possessed
weapons of mass destruction? Who will find America’s weapons of mass
destruction---and should they to be eliminated?

How many funerals have our president attended for those killed in Iraq?
How many of our sons and daughters will return home as veterans, with
disabilities, and then be forced to wait for 12 months to see a medical
specialist at a VA Hospital. Rebecca, Suell is right to ask questions,
in contrast to other citizens who refuse to question their government.

Why must retired disability veterans be required to make co-payments
for their medicine? Why no free dental care for retired disabled
veterans? Why are they required to pay their own travel pay to VA hospital?
Why do retired disabled veterans lose part of their retirement
pay-----if they acquired a disability while on active duty? Why are divorced
veterans required to give up 50 percent of their retirement pay---to
their spouse?

Why is there no chiropractic care at VA hospitals? Why are active duty
personnel on welfare? Why do our politicians scream patriotism while
cutting veterans benefits---at the same time? Where is the real support
for those who serve their country in peace and in time of war?

Will the war with Iraq go down in history as the completion of the
Project for A New American Century? Every question deserves an answer, and
every answer should meet the needs of the question. This war with
Iraq may be the best mirror for America to see herself as the world sees
her. Moreover, there is hope for America, if she will only become a
Christian nation, something she has never been.

In addition, America’s history proves this point—by how she landed on
the native Americans. Therefore, America must begin to treat fellow
human beings, as she wants to be treated by other nations of the world.
Until then questions will continue to be asked---- by the real patriots
of this Republic. What have we done to others for them to hate us so
much, and are willing to die in order to be heard? Super power does not
mean to drive your beliefs and traditions down the neck of others.
Answers are required to the questions. Peace!

We also get letters! #2

Subject: Cincinnati Routine Police Procedures

George B. Rhynes (229-251-8645) 4 December 2003
605 1/2 East Hill Ave
Valdosta, Georgia 31605-1144

Dear Editor

According to Cincinnati Police Chief, and Mayor the force used by six
Cincinnati Police Officers in arresting Nathaniel Jones was not
excessive force---but Routine Police Procedures.

This should not come as a surprise since judges and juries across
America repeatedly rules in favor of Law Enforcement. However, Black
American males over stand what routine procedures really mean dating
back to "The Good Ship Jesus, and Sir John Hawkins!"

Moreover, these approved Law Enforcement Procedures may never be fully
over stood by others until they themselves, their children, and love
ones become victims lying on a hospital bed or worst.

Therefore, how many American citizens have suffered from routine police
procedures, but not caught on videotape---and exposed to the media.

Our rights are dissolving before our eyes and eventually these same
routine procedures could become engraved in stone and made The Law of
The Land. Then there will be no Black, White, Republican, Democrat,
Christian, Muslim, Jew, etc. being abused.

All of us will be under the spell of the Leviathan, because we gave our
silent consent decree.

A great prophet once said, "Be ware of what is happening on distant
shores, because soon it will be knocking at your door. Moreover, take
notice how police treat your neighbor and their children down the
street, because your house and family will be next."

Jesus sealed the truth of the prophets---by saying "Love your neighbor
as you love yourself." We are all in this maze of life together.

We also get letters!

George B. Rhynes (229-251-8645) 4 December
2003
605 ½ East Hill Ave
Valdosta, Georgia 31605

SUBJECT: Affirmative Action

America always had an Affirmative Action Program and Set-Asides for the
white privileged and their children. There was an invisible sign,
which read “Blacks need not apply.” This practice went on into the sunset,
and met at the O.K. Corral of economic prosperity.

Even the bathrooms, restaurants, theaters, armed forces, water
fountains, churches etc., were all set-asides for privileged whites and their
children. They benefited tremendously and were able to send their
children to Technical Schools, Colleges and Universities. While blacks were
relegated to discrimination, inferior schools denied their civil and
human rights. This was no myth of the imagination---this is American
history. In addition, many White Christians gave their approval by silent
consent decree.

Today, we hear! “I had nothing to do with what my ancestors did,”
which may be true! However, Jesus had nothing to do with Adam and Eve
committing sin in the Garden. Yet, he dedicated his life to eliminate the
inequities in society without oppressing others directly or indirectly
for self-gain. Jesus said, “Love your neighbor as you love yourself,”
this is an easy undertaking when God’s love exists within the human
heart.

Our conscious is what distinguishes us from other animals. Therefore,
until Americans desire for their neighbor, the same things that they
themselves and their children enjoys. Then they will continue to lose
their humanity--on the world stage of respectability. Peace!

Shut your trap for Jesus...uh Bush!

So shut up and quit thinking! Just pray dammit!:
"'I'm very proud of President George W. Bush. He has once again, with his Thanksgiving trip to the troops, proven himself to be a man of conviction and courage. Our brave men and women who are defending our freedoms need for the people back home to stop this bashing of their commander-in-chief and get about the important business of praying for their continued safety and success. Make it a point to say thank you to a man or woman in the armed forces here at home everyday. They need to hear it. Write letters of thanks to the troops abroad. They need to read it. Our prayers and unwavering support for them are what matter right now. Nothing else.'"