Halbrook.net Blog http://halbrook.net/blog.cfm Michael (Mike) & Suzanne Halbrook online blog en-us Copyright 2007 Mike Halbrook, LLC http://halbrook.net/ Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:00:00 EST Ladders of Opportunity? http://halbrook.net/blog/?id=2316&cmp=rss_general 'Wow... I just read through Obama's speech from this morning while eating lunch pre-flight, and I must say: I was impressed. I got teary-eyed through a few parts of it. His take is very well-thought, mature, and inspirational. It's no wonder he's doing so well in the race for the White House.

But here's my problem with it - and him: He speaks of "providing this generation with ladders of opportunity that were unavailable for previous generations." And yet the most important and divisive issue - the one killing off 1/3 of this generation, and the one most affecting the people he is speaking of - is that of abortion. And he made no mention of it.

And so I ask: Where is the "ladder of opportunity" for the baby who suffers at the hands of a doctor, deprived of his opportunity for "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" because of the expedient "choice" of a mother?

True are the "contradictions" of which you speak, Mr. Obama. Were this not the case, you may just be the perfect candidate for my vote. For I harbor all the other feelings you speak of and the desires to see our nation succeed through forward-looking and forward-thinking. But we won't until we own up to the terrible injustice that has ended the lives of many more Americans before they were even born than did slavery affect the lives of slaves. Facing the injustice of infanticide is "where our union grows stronger", where we learn to truly sacrifice and "It requires all Americans to realize that your [moms] dreams do not have to come at the expense of my [your child's] dreams; that investing in the health, welfare, and education of black and brown and white children [including those waiting to join us outside the protection of the womb] will ultimately help all of America prosper. "

For, in fact, you said it: "In the end, then, what is called for is nothing more, and nothing less, than what all the world's great religions demand - that we do unto others as we would have them do unto us. Let us be our brother's keeper, Scripture tells us. Let us be our sister's keeper. Let us find that common stake we all have in one another, and let our politics reflect that spirit as well."

If it weren't for this, I think I'd trust you. I think you'd have my vote. But instead, I know your history, and it ain't pretty...

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']]>' Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:00:00 EST http://halbrook.net/blog/?id=2316&cmp=rss_general A Good Husband's Priorities http://halbrook.net/blog/?id=2315&cmp=rss_general 'I ran across this entry today on a blog that I keep an eye on via RSS, A Good Husband. The entry is titled "Duties of a Husband," and it's spot-on to how I think and feel. Not always how I act, but that's part of being human. But here's how Cory thinks overlayed with my thoughts and reactions. Be sure to click through to his full entry for his back story and other info as well...

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']]>' Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:20:00 EST http://halbrook.net/blog/?id=2315&cmp=rss_general 8.5 Pounds http://halbrook.net/blog/?id=2314&cmp=rss_general 'That's my first-week loss on the new diet. Rock on!

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']]>' Mon, 03 Mar 2008 21:18:00 EST http://halbrook.net/blog/?id=2314&cmp=rss_general An absolutely FANTASTIC weekend http://halbrook.net/blog/?id=2313&cmp=rss_general 'I had one of the BEST weekends I've had in months this weekend, as Suzanne, Thomas, Matthew, the family, and several friends saw to it that I had a great weekend leading up to my 30th birthday.

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']]>' Mon, 25 Feb 2008 07:52:00 EST http://halbrook.net/blog/?id=2313&cmp=rss_general Ah, Ecumenism... http://halbrook.net/blog/?id=2312&cmp=rss_general 'This gave me a good smile just now as I'm about to pack my laptop and walk to my gate for my flight... be sure to check it out. 'Tis interesting to see the various fruits of the spirit played out in the "personalities" of the various parts of the Body of Christ.

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']]>' Thu, 07 Feb 2008 07:54:00 EST http://halbrook.net/blog/?id=2312&cmp=rss_general Super Bowl. For Real. http://halbrook.net/blog/?id=2311&cmp=rss_general 'Here's my take: For the first time in years - as long as I can really remember (without giving partiality to the years the Rams were good and played in it) - the GAME was much, much better than the ADS this year.

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']]>' Sun, 03 Feb 2008 22:40:00 EST http://halbrook.net/blog/?id=2311&cmp=rss_general Welcome Marcus Robert! http://halbrook.net/blog/?id=2310&cmp=rss_general 'Congrats to Rob & Tina, parents of a brand new baby boy. Marcus Robert was born last night at 6:45 and measured in at 9 lbs 14 oz and 19 inches long. Rob reports via email that baby and mommy are doing fine! Awesome!

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']]>' Sat, 02 Feb 2008 21:13:00 EST http://halbrook.net/blog/?id=2310&cmp=rss_general Star Trek + Rodents http://halbrook.net/blog/?id=2309&cmp=rss_general 'If you liked the chimney sweep commercial I posted last month, you'll LOVE the midgets manning the deck of the Starship Enterprise trying to figure out call about the termites.

I promise there's no jingle to get stuck in your head for days on this one...

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']]>' Sat, 02 Feb 2008 21:10:00 EST http://halbrook.net/blog/?id=2309&cmp=rss_general Housewife Job Description http://halbrook.net/blog/?id=2308&cmp=rss_general 'I thought I might get in trouble for posting this until Suzanne laughed when I mentioned it to her last night... Enjoy...

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']]>' Sat, 02 Feb 2008 21:08:00 EST http://halbrook.net/blog/?id=2308&cmp=rss_general An Excellent VOLS Story http://halbrook.net/blog/?id=2307&cmp=rss_general 'Colorado Rockies first baseman Todd Helton, the Vols QB who got injured in '94, giving none other than Peyton Manning his break as QB as a freshman, has finally been honored by the baseball Vols.

His old UT number (#3) has been retired - the first Vols Baseball number to gain the honor. Read all about it.

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']]>' Sat, 02 Feb 2008 21:06:00 EST http://halbrook.net/blog/?id=2307&cmp=rss_general