He Whose Name We Dare not Speak at X-Mas!

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By John W. Lillpop

Back in the good old days, the first inkling of the "Christmas Spirit” usually found its way into in one's conscious awareness on or around Thanksgiving.

Back then, having the Christmas Spirit meant that one was spiritually ready to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, openly and without fear of offending anyone.

Back then, the birth of Jesus Christ was celebrated in parks, schools, churches, police stations, fire houses, court houses, shopping centers, gasoline stations, post offices, banks, airports, train stations, newspapers, magazines, television shows, restaurants, movie theaters, libraries, radio broadcasts, work places, homes, sports stadiums, and other public and private venues.

Back then, innocent pups that we were, it never occurred to anyone in his or her right mind that the act of publicly celebrating Christmas might be a violation of the U.S. Constitution.

Back then, we unknowingly engaged in vicious acts of religious hated by going door-to-door to sing Christmas carols for shut-ins and complete strangers.

Back then, religious insensitivity drove overly zealous fundamentalists to display Christmas trees, exchange Christmas gifts, and shout Merry Christmas! without giving proper thought to the possibility that such happy thoughts could offend those with religious backgrounds different from the vast majority of Americans.

How about Happy Holidays, or Merry X-MAS, back then? Not on your bloody pagan life!

Just when did America's traditional observance of Christmas fall into the clutches of godless progressive wonks?

Namely, when did:

*Public Nativity scenes become violations of non-existent mandates in the U.S. Constitution for the separation of church and state?

*Christmas trees become symbols of religious intolerance?

*Christmas carols become more offensive than profanity-laced, women hating rap?

*Halloween, a holiday for celebrating death, usurp Christmas, a holiday for rejoicing in the promise of eternal life?

In summary, when did pandering to the demands of the minority become more important than preserving the traditions and culture of the overwhelming majority?

For some time now, liberals have been working through the ACLU, activist judges, and the biased mainstream media to remove Jesus Christ as the focal point of Christmas.

To liberals, Jesus is, “He Whose Name We Dare Not Speak.”

However, people of faith can defeat the anti-Christian liberal agenda attempt by remembering the real meaning of the holiday, and by letting our hearts be blessed with the Good News of the gospels.

Accordingly, from the House of Lillpop, MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Barbara Boxer’s ClimateGate Meltdown

By John W. Lillpop

With the most sensational scandal in the history of science threatening to disrupt her pet project and investment portfolio, Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) has decided that the whistle blower, rather than the offender, should be punished in the ClimateGate affair.

As reported, in part, at thehill.com:

“Leaked e-mails allegedly undermining climate change science should be treated as a criminal matter, Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) said Wednesday afternoon.

”Boxer, the top Democrat on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, said that the recently released e-mails, showing scientists allegedly overstating the case for climate change, should be treated as a crime.

"You call it 'Climategate'; I call it 'E-mail-theft-gate,'" she said during a committee meeting. "Whatever it is, the main issue is, Are we facing global warming or are we not? I'm looking at these e-mails, that, even though they were stolen, are now out in the public."

“The e-mails, from scientists at the University of East Anglia, were obtained through hacking. The messages showed the director of the university's Climate Research Unit discussing ways to strengthen the unit's case for global warming. Climate change skeptics have seized on the e-mails, arguing that they demonstrate manipulation in environmental science.

”Boxer said her committee may hold hearings into the matter as its top Republican, Sen. James Inhofe (Okla.), has asked for, but that a criminal probe would be part of any such hearings.”

A criminal probe, eh? You know that might be just what America needs, Senator.

Why not a Blue Ribbon Congressional Panel to investigate the fraud and deceit visited upon the American people by left-wing moon bats like Al Gore and Barbara Boxer in their attempt to extort trillions of dollars from the U.S. Treasury based on junk science and fear mongering?

Why not a criminal probe, indeed, with handcuffs at the ready, in your size, Madam, should the evidence point to criminal conduct on your part?

Include an orange prison suit in size XXXX for the bloated personage of Al Gore—just in case, you know.

What a globally heart-warming scene that would be: Al Gore and Barbara Boxer perk-walked out of the Senate Chambers in handcuffs as the hot air from those responsible for the climate change hoax is exposed and expunged!

What if Barack Obama Had Been President on December 7, 1941?

By John W. Lillpop

With all due respect to President Obama, has there ever been a weaker, less inspirational call to arms than his December 1 “surge” plea?

What must be going through the minds of those young American men and women who will soon be sent into harm’s way at the behest of this Commander-in-Chief?

Nearly 70 Decembers ago, America’s naval fleet moored at Pearl Harbor was attacked by the Japanese.

What if President Roosevelt had damned the Japanese for their hostile act of war, but committed America only to fight back until 1943, the year before the next presidential election? What if winning World War 11 was not all that important to President Roosevelt?

Clearly, President Obama does not fully understand the importance of winning the war on terror, which he refuses to even acknowledge.

Which is why his “surge” is all about domestic politics, and protecting the interests of the Democrat party.

War is hell, but sending American youth into battle without a commitment to win is unspeakable evil.

“Family News” Christmas Cards: Tidings of Joy, or Bah-Humbug?

Satire by John Lillpop

I can abide, and actually enjoy, most Christmas cards sent to my attention this time of year. Most depict beautiful winter scenes; others focus on the Birth of Christ and the spiritual basis for the world-wide celebration and great joy.

Others are best suited for exile to the family fireplace upon receipt.

I refer to the Family News cards that provide an executive summary of the year that was, on a person by person basis.

These dillies can be very depressing. An example of such a card came in today’s mail and has since been reduced to ashes.

It’s from my Aunt Opal who is under the impression that I have a vital interest in knowing the whereabouts and tragedies to afflict all of my cousins since she last wrote a year ago.

She writes, “Paul shocked everyone when he left Ada Louise standing at the wedding alter. He ran off with his best man--we always thought he was a bit strange.

“Ada did not handle the news very well: She shoved one of Grace’s long cooking knives into her gut and was dead within minutes. We are taking a collection to replace Grace’s bloodied carpet—just send me a check and I will take care of it.

“Your Uncle Oscar had a rough thanksgiving, to say the least. He was arrested for DUI on Thanksgiving eve in one of those unconstitutional nets where the police pull everyone over.

“These are more popular than ever because the City of Sheffield is bankrupt so they need the money.

“Anyhow, Oscar was bailed out early Thanksgiving morning and by noon he was back into the sauce. We tried to wrestle the keys from him and Grandpa even offered to drive Oscar home.

“What we did not know is that grandpa was high as a kite on grass. He and Oscar got caught in another net and both spent Thanksgiving night in the slammer. Oscar is still there, the damn fool.

“Grandpa went to a Narcotics Anonymous meeting, so I had to carve the turkey. Made a damn mess of it but the turkey still tasted A-OK.

“Guess you heard that Cousin Alice was arrested for sexual abuse of two minors in June? Pretty serious I guess because she is still not back at her teaching job. We hear that the first graders in her class really miss her, except for the two squealers.

“Your Mother died this morning just as I was finishing this card. We will send you pictures and the obituary.

“Well as you can tell, not much going on here. So I will just wish you a Merry Christmas—may your life be filled with joy and cheer!”


Aunt Opal Lillpop

Marching off to Surrender?

By John W. Lillpop

With all due respect to President Obama, has there ever been a lamer, feebler, dumber, or weaker call to arms than his December 1 “surge” speech?

What must be going through the minds of those young American men and women who will soon be sent into harm’s at the behest of President Obama?

Commander-in-Chief Obama does not really appear committed to winning the war; rather, he seems preoccupied with exit strategies based on politics, including his own prospects for reelection.

Is that any way to run a war? Is that any way to manipulate the lives and limbs of young Americans in our military forces?

What must be going through the minds of Al-Quaeda operatives?

First, this president has all but granted citizenship to KSM and fellow terrorists by providing them with a world stage in New York City. Then the same president makes a token gesture to fulfill a campaign promise, a hollow effort which gives the enemy comfort in knowing the end date and game.

Nearly 70 Decembers ago, America’s naval fleet moored at Pearl Harbor was attacked by the Japanese.

What if President Roosevelt had damned the Japanese for their hostile act of war, but committed America only to fight back until 1943, the year before the next presidential election?

Clearly, this president does not understand the importance of defeating Al-Quaeda and winning the war on terror, which he refuses to even acknowledge.

Obama’s “surge” is all about domestic politics, and protecting the interests of the Democrat party.

It is nothing short of a scandal that 30,000 additional Americans will be sent into battle by a Commander-in-Chief who is more concerned with defeating Republicans than destroying the enemy!