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Happy one year home anniversary to Ryan and Lauren. I’m still sure they were like really happy on closing day for their new home!
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Favorite Scalia Quotes…
Couldn’t resist a couple of favorite quotes from Justice Scalia.
On the war on terror: “War is war, and it has never been the case that when you capture a combatant, you have to give him a jury trial in your civil courts. It’s a crazy idea to me. … If he was captured by my army on the battlefield that is where he belongs. I had a son on that battlefield and they were shooting at my son. And I am not about to give this man — captured in war — a full jury trial, that is just crazy.” –Remarks at University of Freiberg, Switzerland, March 8, 2006
“What is a ‘moderate’ interpretation of the text? Halfway between what it really means and what you’d like it to mean?” –Remarks before Woodrow Wilson Center, March 14, 2005
On religious faith in public life: “Have the courage to have your wisdom regarded as stupidity. Be fools for Christ. And have the courage to suffer the contempt of the sophisticated world.”–Speech before Knights of Columbus Baton Rouge Council 969, Jan. 29, 2005
Scalia has said this was the best opening line to one of his opinions: “This case, involving legal requirements for the content and labeling of meat products such as frankfurters, affords a rare opportunity to explore simultaneously both parts of Bismarck’s aphorism that ‘No man should see how laws or sausages are made.'”–Dissent in Community Nutrition Institute v. Block (1984, U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit)
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Some like to tell a little piece of truth…
…to further their agenda. It ultimately does not work out for them in the long run.
Article by Kirby Anderson with Point Of View
Earlier this month when President Obama visited a mosque, he gave a message of “religious tolerance and unity.” He talked about how “Islam has always been part of America.” He even pointed out that: “Thomas Jefferson wrote in the Virginia statute for religious freedom that the Mohammedan should have his faith protected in the United States.” While that is true, there is another part of the Thomas Jefferson story that most Americans do not know. Our third president actually declared war on the Muslim pirates who were from the Barbary Coast of Tripoli, Tunis, Morocco, and Algiers.
Before the Revolutionary War, American ships had been under the protection of England. Then the United States had to provide protection, but the Barbary pirates began to capture many of the ships. The United States (along with many European governments) began paying bribes to the Barbary States. When Thomas Jefferson became president, the Pasha of Tripoli sent a note demanding the immediate payment of $225,000 a year plus additional amounts in future years. That was enough. Jefferson told the Pasha what he could do with the demand. The Pasha cut down the flagpole in Algiers and declared war on America. The other Barbarian States also declared war. Congress and the president then responded by empowering American ships to seize all vessels and goods of the Pasha of Tripoli. Once the U.S. took action some of the other Barbary States backed down. But the war with Tripoli last four more years. This included a battle in 1805 when the Marines raised the American flag not far from the shores of Tripoli. That, of course, is the famous line in the anthem of the Marine Corps.
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One of My favorite Scalia dissents
I’ve got many as I always enjoyed reading his dissents regarding various legal situations that have risen up in our Country. I picked just one to honor this staunch Constitutionalist . My favorite quote from his dissent pertaining to the same sex marriage ruling which I shared at Church this morning. Oh dear, have I ventured into the netherworld of the separation of Church and State? Forgive me, I’m only the drummer!
In the case of Obergefell v. Hodges: Scalia wrote “I write separately to call attention to this Court’s threat to American democracy.” “This is a naked judicial claim to legislative—indeed, super-legislative—power; a claim fundamentally at odds with our system of government. Except as limited by a constitutional prohibition agreed to by the People, the States are free to adopt whatever laws they like, even those that offend the esteemed Justices’ ‘reasoned judgment.’ A system of government that makes the People subordinate to a committee of nine unelected lawyers does not deserve to be called a democracy.”
Whether you agree or disagree with Scalia, he was never afraid to take a stand on what he believed. We have become a bunch of wishy washy compromising folks and like my Grandma always said…when you straddle the barbed wire fence, you will get your britches tore.
With the passing of Justice Antonin Scalia America is at another “crossroads” and I pray that Godly men will take a stand and make Godly decisions. May I remind those that care of 2 Chronicles 7:14. This is right now a most critical time for our Country. As Joshua stated it is time to decide who you will side with. Truth as God’s Word states or what you think truth is or, even scarier…what you want it to be. As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
Please read Psalm chapter 2 and then the end of the book, just in case you wondered how it will turn out. Ah yes, now presented with what I call “the Power of Choice”.
Thank you Judge Scalia for your unwavering stand of what the Constitution stands for.
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Brazos Chamber Orchestra
Please try and attend one of these if you can or call, text or email me for more information!
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Burleson ISD Opens New STEAM Middle School
“A STEAM school integrates the content and skills of science, technology, engineering, and math, but also incorporates the elements of art focused upon visual and graphic design,” said Chief Academic Innovation Officer Dr. Leslie Bender-Jutzi. “Content in all subjects, including electives, will be STEAM focused.
“It is very exciting to see BISD progressively think about how best to serve its current and future students.Thank you for asking parents to complete the survey,” a parent commented on the survey.
“Not only will our families have more choice in their middle school students’ education, the new school will provide greatly needed relief at our two existing middle schools,” Dr. Jerry Hollingsworth, Associate Superintendent of Educational Operations said.
“This is the first of many innovative choices that our district intends to offer its students,” said Jimerson. “We understand that the best learning occurs when it is relevant to the learner, and the STEAM middle school will deliver our curriculum in a highly-engaging manner.”
Read more at: Burleson ISD Article
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Thank you…
A really BIG Thank You to all that emailed, texted, called, posted on social media and sent carrier pigeons wishing me a happy birthday yesterday! I really appreciate ALL of them.
It was “Shower with a friend” day and even though I didn’t receive any takers I did get a couple of not in this lifetime and thank you but I’ve already had my shower.
Steve
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January 2016 Newsletter by Steve Young
Welcome to the most current Housing Trends eNewsletter. This eNewsletter is specially designed for you, with national and local housing information that you may find useful whether you’re in the market for a home, thinking about selling/leasing your home, or just interested in homeowner issues in general.
Please click on this link to view the Housing Trends January 2016 Newsletter:
Steve Young’s January 2016 Housing Trends News
Steve Young’s Housing Trends eNewsletter is filled with local and national real estate sales and price activity provided by MLSs and the National Association of Realtors, U.S. Census Bureau key market indicators, consumer videos, blogs, real estate glossary, mortgage rates and calculators, consumer articles, and REALTOR.com local community reports.
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Sound decisions can only be made with accurate and reliable information, and I am happy to be a trusted resource for you. Thank you for the opportunity to provide you with this monthly eNewsletter, and I look forward to answering any questions you may have and to the opportunity to be your REALTOR® in the future.
Sincerely yours,
Steve Young
RE/MAX Associates
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The donut saga
This was too good not to share…
Ok guys, clearly y’all need an intervention! Good grief this donut thing is getting out of hand! Since I think each of you are awesome in your own rite and should live the longest life possible without complications from overeating donuts…. here’s my plan:
Step 1 ADMIT YOU ARE THE, umm I mean HAVE A PROBLEM (ahemmm, Gallegos)HAHA
Step 2 START RATIONING YOUR DONUT INTAKE
Disclaimer: Now don’t be too hasty in this… your body may start doing weird things as the consumption of these chemically enhanced, petroleum based, plasticized carbs and sugars are reduced. Maybe start by cutting the days you eat them down, or the number in a day… just “food” for thought...
Step 3 START MOVING MORE (except Steve, he moves around all the time) GET UP FROM YOUR DESK, WALK SOME LAPS AROUND THE BUILDING…Oh who I am kidding! Place the donuts in the kitchen so you’ll have to walk to get them! (Bonus: other people will consume them too thus enabling you to complete Step 2 more expeditiously)
Step 4 START REPLACING THE DONUTS WITH MORE HEALTHY ALTERNATIVES. ie: carrots, apples,bananas, grapes etc BAHAHAHAHAHAHA As IF!
Step 5 FORGET STEPS 1-4 AND JUST EAT THE DAMN DONUTS, LIFE IS TOO SHORT
Just keep them away from the front desk cause whaleshape does NOT look good on me!
Your Welcome!
~your awesome receptionist 😉
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