Post by Struth on Dec 21, 2023 6:32:48 GMT 8
Good Moaning.
As the big day draws closer I decided to remind those who have made enemies by being right, not to accept the disrespectful actions of those who mocked, ridiculed, called for violence, wanted you banned from health care ( probably a blessing , that one), or just refused to have you as a friend , or allow you in their houses etc etc etc etc etc due to your righteous stand.
There is wanting peace, but you can't have peace by submitting to evil.
You will never have peace that way.
We all know that.
I'm all for forgiveness, but you can't forgive those who won't acknowledge their wrongdoing, especially toward you, and are not seeking forgiveness.
You can forgive them in your own mind anyway, but in not accepting that they have sinned against you, they disrespect you if and when they expect you to forget all about it and just move on.
Just STFU, so I persecuted you...get over it.....that's what they are saying.
If you then STFU and just get on with it as if nothing happened, you empower bad behaviour and disrespect.
So in yesterday's rant I addressed this subject.
Christmas is a powerful time.
I wonder what you are noticing.
I am noticing many more houses with Christmas lights this year, and some have scenes of the baby Jesus in the Manger, not just kiddie stuff like Santa blow ups.
People recognise evil and they have seen and experienced it now.
Once more.
I believe 2024 is going to be a rough year, when I think practically about it.
What they will do to keep Trump from office, and the awakened people from demanding the hides of those who committed the greatest mass murder of all time, (which is only just getting it's boots on now), and locked up millions of people in their homes etc, some would suggest, bares not thinking about.
What they have done already is proof enough that it's their way or they'll ensure complete armageddon.
Their stated goal is six to seven million dead, 0ne million taken prisoner.
Which is armageddon anyway.
We've got a real fight on our hands, and so unite with the people who are fighting as well.
Reach out and befriend those who are fighting this evil.
And those who will not ask forgiveness for what they have done, and wish to stick their heads in the sand, and for you to do the same, cannot command your time or concern, because you have far more important work to be done.
And Christman for me, is a great opportunity to do it.
I'm determined that this Christmas, I will hold my loved ones closer than ever before, and to be the best man I can possibly be.
To try and make up for the selfish sinner I have been for most of my life.
As one of the "elders" of the family, to lead by example, and all that doing so requires.
To show my loved ones what really matters and where true happiness lies.
Mostly I think of my offspring when making these statements, as I know parents reading this do as well.
I am of the opinion that you can do great things in this world that may be only noticed by a few.
I mean, if someone offered me the job of Prime Minister I'd be there with bells on, and boy would I fix the joint up........he he,.......but we laymen who have tried to change the world without millions of dollars, while being ignored due to our male whiteness, silenced on all fronts, no government funding, no departments, no ABC pushing our cause, can still do what is really important.
Love our families, hold them close and lead by example.
Whatever you are capable of.
After these last few years, this ignorant westerner has woken to what is really important, and in fact great joy has been found in acknowledging age old wisdoms like accepting what you can't change and changing what you can.
It's really re-focussed me on what true success in life is.
Dropping resentment was a message from a"Fathers of Mercy " video that immediately snapped me out of my depression this year, and re-engaged this lax Catholic with the true wisdoms to be found in Christianity.
It all makes sense once times get tough.
I write these rants in the hope that I do some good somewhere, no matter how small the readers numbers are or how large.
For the reasons stated above.
I must say, that I feel more excited about Christmas and seeing my loved ones again than most Christmasses in the past, where I viewed it as almost a chore.
Because I was a selfish bastard, and that's the truth.
Confronted with evil starts focusing the mind on being good, I suppose.
Or trying to be, anyway.
And it seems many of us are, and if all you can do as a layman is stick up a few Chrissy lights on your house in what amounts to a protest, so people do it.
At one time I may have called these people wankers.
Especially the ones who decide September is the start of the Christmas season and stick up their lights.
No hang on, they are wankers.
But now, I'm all for it, close to Christmas anyway, and I understand totally the reasons many more are doing it.
And I support them one hundred percent.
Even put the Lazer show (I know the lazy way out) over the Palms out the front of the house again this year myself.
I prefer to use the term "tasteful" for just sticking one light in the ground and switching it on.
The little people are there, voting no to the Voice, sticking up their lights and mass attendances are up as well.
Well, up in comparison to 2019...
I've finished work, and I am on holidays until February!
I'm getting things ready for Christmas for Mrs Struth's ..our... family here in town, at our place again this year, and the seafood is sorted, including my much loved "bugs" (it's hot here) and then heading to my family down south, and all the friends down there, and I can't wait to catch up with them and see them, and show them how much I think of them.
Too absent over the years driving tour buses and trucks around the country.
And then the covid tyrants also stopped us all from seeing our loved ones for quite some time.
I've got some making up to do.
So , I'll still post here when I can, but I just wanted to wish you merry band of fighters the greatest Christmas ever.
To celebrate the love of family and friends, with decency and respect.
My point yesterday was about ensuring you also are given respect in return.
You've earned it, that's for sure. And peace only comes when respect is a two way street.
And you who have stood against these criminal tyrants must no longer accept disrespect.
It will bring no peace.
Stand tall and really enjoy your Christmas.
I respect you greatly.
I appreciate all you've done and all you've stood against.
Thank you.
And many people I know respect you as well, and we don't even know you!!
But we know OF you.
To Cardimona, NFA, Chilli and all the regulars here, Have a great Christmas break and make the most of it!!
As the big day draws closer I decided to remind those who have made enemies by being right, not to accept the disrespectful actions of those who mocked, ridiculed, called for violence, wanted you banned from health care ( probably a blessing , that one), or just refused to have you as a friend , or allow you in their houses etc etc etc etc etc due to your righteous stand.
There is wanting peace, but you can't have peace by submitting to evil.
You will never have peace that way.
We all know that.
I'm all for forgiveness, but you can't forgive those who won't acknowledge their wrongdoing, especially toward you, and are not seeking forgiveness.
You can forgive them in your own mind anyway, but in not accepting that they have sinned against you, they disrespect you if and when they expect you to forget all about it and just move on.
Just STFU, so I persecuted you...get over it.....that's what they are saying.
If you then STFU and just get on with it as if nothing happened, you empower bad behaviour and disrespect.
So in yesterday's rant I addressed this subject.
Christmas is a powerful time.
I wonder what you are noticing.
I am noticing many more houses with Christmas lights this year, and some have scenes of the baby Jesus in the Manger, not just kiddie stuff like Santa blow ups.
People recognise evil and they have seen and experienced it now.
Once more.
I believe 2024 is going to be a rough year, when I think practically about it.
What they will do to keep Trump from office, and the awakened people from demanding the hides of those who committed the greatest mass murder of all time, (which is only just getting it's boots on now), and locked up millions of people in their homes etc, some would suggest, bares not thinking about.
What they have done already is proof enough that it's their way or they'll ensure complete armageddon.
Their stated goal is six to seven million dead, 0ne million taken prisoner.
Which is armageddon anyway.
We've got a real fight on our hands, and so unite with the people who are fighting as well.
Reach out and befriend those who are fighting this evil.
And those who will not ask forgiveness for what they have done, and wish to stick their heads in the sand, and for you to do the same, cannot command your time or concern, because you have far more important work to be done.
And Christman for me, is a great opportunity to do it.
I'm determined that this Christmas, I will hold my loved ones closer than ever before, and to be the best man I can possibly be.
To try and make up for the selfish sinner I have been for most of my life.
As one of the "elders" of the family, to lead by example, and all that doing so requires.
To show my loved ones what really matters and where true happiness lies.
Mostly I think of my offspring when making these statements, as I know parents reading this do as well.
I am of the opinion that you can do great things in this world that may be only noticed by a few.
I mean, if someone offered me the job of Prime Minister I'd be there with bells on, and boy would I fix the joint up........he he,.......but we laymen who have tried to change the world without millions of dollars, while being ignored due to our male whiteness, silenced on all fronts, no government funding, no departments, no ABC pushing our cause, can still do what is really important.
Love our families, hold them close and lead by example.
Whatever you are capable of.
After these last few years, this ignorant westerner has woken to what is really important, and in fact great joy has been found in acknowledging age old wisdoms like accepting what you can't change and changing what you can.
It's really re-focussed me on what true success in life is.
Dropping resentment was a message from a"Fathers of Mercy " video that immediately snapped me out of my depression this year, and re-engaged this lax Catholic with the true wisdoms to be found in Christianity.
It all makes sense once times get tough.
I write these rants in the hope that I do some good somewhere, no matter how small the readers numbers are or how large.
For the reasons stated above.
I must say, that I feel more excited about Christmas and seeing my loved ones again than most Christmasses in the past, where I viewed it as almost a chore.
Because I was a selfish bastard, and that's the truth.
Confronted with evil starts focusing the mind on being good, I suppose.
Or trying to be, anyway.
And it seems many of us are, and if all you can do as a layman is stick up a few Chrissy lights on your house in what amounts to a protest, so people do it.
At one time I may have called these people wankers.
Especially the ones who decide September is the start of the Christmas season and stick up their lights.
No hang on, they are wankers.
But now, I'm all for it, close to Christmas anyway, and I understand totally the reasons many more are doing it.
And I support them one hundred percent.
Even put the Lazer show (I know the lazy way out) over the Palms out the front of the house again this year myself.
I prefer to use the term "tasteful" for just sticking one light in the ground and switching it on.
The little people are there, voting no to the Voice, sticking up their lights and mass attendances are up as well.
Well, up in comparison to 2019...
I've finished work, and I am on holidays until February!
I'm getting things ready for Christmas for Mrs Struth's ..our... family here in town, at our place again this year, and the seafood is sorted, including my much loved "bugs" (it's hot here) and then heading to my family down south, and all the friends down there, and I can't wait to catch up with them and see them, and show them how much I think of them.
Too absent over the years driving tour buses and trucks around the country.
And then the covid tyrants also stopped us all from seeing our loved ones for quite some time.
I've got some making up to do.
So , I'll still post here when I can, but I just wanted to wish you merry band of fighters the greatest Christmas ever.
To celebrate the love of family and friends, with decency and respect.
My point yesterday was about ensuring you also are given respect in return.
You've earned it, that's for sure. And peace only comes when respect is a two way street.
And you who have stood against these criminal tyrants must no longer accept disrespect.
It will bring no peace.
Stand tall and really enjoy your Christmas.
I respect you greatly.
I appreciate all you've done and all you've stood against.
Thank you.
And many people I know respect you as well, and we don't even know you!!
But we know OF you.
To Cardimona, NFA, Chilli and all the regulars here, Have a great Christmas break and make the most of it!!
