MISSION ACCOMPLISHED

 January 2013 post

            Greetings Fellow Readers, Thanks for bearing with my rhetoric and me for the past ten months. Today’s post may no doubt be somewhat controversial?

            My heart is quite heavy with the current goings on, in our culture / environment. I hope your heart comes along likewise. I am not wishing any more burdens or unrest to your already hectic lifestyle. In all of my 73 almost 74 years, I have NEVER seen such dramatic changes at every turn. I think you may already assume where I am headed?

            I complain very seldom, due to the fact no one is listening and if they were, they probably don’t want to hear of my complaints, or they have enough to bear of their own!? My first comment is; I go to church, [incidentally EVERY Sunday] I sit in the same spot every week, leaving room for a lady friend of mine who arrives later. I suppose I could be gabbing about as well? Before the ceremonial opening, people are rushing back and forth in the audience greeting everybody, well, almost everybody! Then there are those who walk by with a comment “How are you?” not even stopping long enough to get an answer. Or was that a QUESTION, that needed an answer? Sufficing the need, to have been a courtesy to say the least?! My Father taught me, when someone [or you] are addressing [someone] you look them in the face!!! NEVER interrupt anyone in his or her conversation, unless it is extremely important! They teach that in Dale Carnegie class too. I Know! We have lost the ART of communication! The NEWS media, have a propensity to run words / sentences together, leaving annunciation far from being a good role model / moderator, as if they must crowd everything into a couple seconds.

            Okay, next point; everybody [or most everybody] is trying to fix everything for everybody, as if we have all the answers. Never stopping to get another viewpoint, Politicians & Clergy [did I say that?] are the worst offenders. I am deeply concerned regarding the direction we are told to take, from WASHINGTON. And the intent behind these divisive laws, avoiding Congress. Congress is NOT EXEMPT! However we [sic] elected them!??? There are three branches of Government, Right? Executive; seeing that laws are executed. Judicial;  judiciously enforcing laws, not creating them. Legislative; comprised of the House & Senate. Created to be a check & balance for each entity, writing proposed laws. That’s not happening! It’s a power grab, to say the least! I campaigned for the Representative Seat in the House, here in Colorado, to; REPRESENT the people. The first bill on the agenda was Civil Unions. [Special Interest Group] and the Governor backed it 101%. I thought that the chair [Governor / President] was not to side with either position. Am I correct, according to Parliamentary Law?  

The Constitution & The Bill of Rights are being disregarded, and if I may say, attempting to be eliminated for another form of governance? If that doesn’t scare you, nothing will!

            One more item and I will get off my soapbox. America is a land of tremendous opportunity! I love my COUNTRY! I will defend it! I will defend my Family! I will defend my right to WORSHIP! I will defend the Constitution!

            We apparently have no need of anyone, except the Government! EXCUSE ME! When has the Government come and sat by your side and comforted you? Listened to you? Been by your side when things went wrong?  Comforted you upon someone’s passing? Been a good NEIGHBOR? There are good programs that the Government has, I’ll admit, and essential, without creating more that burden others. Originally, there were programs DESIGNED to help the elderly & needy, that program gone too far! Washington will not listen; many conservatives are deaf and are not willing to step up to be heard! And others are blind to the FACT, AMERICA is losing it’s FREEDOM at a rapid rate.

            As always, your comments [pro or con] are always welcomed. Thanks

A former Candidate & current Chaplain

“Boots”

Gun Control

We are approaching the second inaugural, for the man who many voted for; for a second term.
IMO, we are in for a rough four years, if we endure that length of time? You; may look at it from either a political or Scriptural viewpoint. My intention is to look at it first, from [the] Biblical viewpoint! However; from my viewpoint  [which] has a greater point of relevance of coming to fruition than and included the political view.

Either way, AMERICA has turned it's back on the Sovereign authority of the Constitution and our God given rights and privileges. Eroding our freedoms has been taking place, in numerous Presidential terms, however no more so, than in the past term. Our current Representatives & Senators have gone by the way side as well, including our Justices! A total disregard to both Bible & Constitution values! Either way, should we continue on the path we are currently on, there is little hope for survival. I dread to think what is coming down the pike.

Our local governments as well, Washington have sided with the [will of the people]  Democrat controlled houses. No balance of legislative powers, [a run away Legislature?] The VOTE of the people is no longer viable! Mark my word! I see a collapse of our economic and democratic structure in the near future, nearing a Martial Law state, if nothing is done to prevent it. I do a tremendous amount of research & reading, receiving information from credible sources not available to the general public,of alarming news concerning current & future events. AMERICA WAKE UP!  The link I have provided, is long and very graphic. 

http://youtu.be/OBhHgnPHKUE

Not suitable for children!!! A must read!
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R - Paul Reimer, Former Candidate
House of Representatives 
bootsreimer.blogspot.com

Stories, Past and Present

So you think this is Saturday??
Back home; it was the day to go to town for staples. Not the kind that hold pieces of paper together :)
Loaded the 50 gallon barrel for fuel, [gasoline - 19¢ a gallon] maybe sugar, Airway coffee for sure, and maybe a couple pieces of hardware. Father always stopped at Rexall Drug to get a handful of cashews, and some Licorice. Remember the sen sens? That was a breath refresher in a small box. We took several dozen eggs for an exchange, possibly dump the vegetable trimmings from the back room of the grocery store for the chickens. There were always some veggies & some fruit  that could be salvaged! I recall going to the dump [often] sometimes salvaged damaged boxes of  foods there.  Simple life, but it served us well. Oh, maybe a day to get a hair cut on top of the house if not on the porch, if it was too cold, then inside. Generally it was baking day, Mother set the sponge and off we went, "have to be back in an hour or so", she said. As I view the weather back home, on the tele, 35 below and 18 for the highs, reminds me of the article in THE ALAMOSA DAILY COURIER, January 28, 1948 Alamosa Temperatures Hits 50 Below Some captions read; Bureau says, "City Nation's Coldest Spot." Mercurial thermometers froze at -50 degrees. Some rural areas registered -52 degrees, on alcohol thermometers. Other captions depicted, "it was the coldest spot in the world", even  Anchorage, Alaska, where it was -34. "Some schools close." While City schools and Adams State College continued to have classes. As a nine year old, I remember it vividly!!! A Wednesday, no school, and Mr. Farnsworth couldn't deliver any mail. A reprieve for my Mother. She was the Janitor, [not custodian] she walked to build the fires in the morning & cleaned after sessions, for the three room school house. That included wash all blackboards once a week. I got a quarter a week allowance to help her.
    Kids today would shutter to even think of days like that!! They would rather sit at home with their X-boxes and iPads. Schools today close with way less snow and temps like that. That was the day when we walked ½ mile to school, for 8 hours of classes. We walked home for lunch and other kids packed theirs. We had outside privy's. I don't remember the date, when we had 48" of snow, Father hitched up ole Nelly [our burrow] to a motar box to take us to school. And all the kids graduated with honors! What has happened to our Society??? Men were MEN and women were LADIES, and often worked right alongside of the men with duties of the farm. Boys learned to be MEN and Girls learned to be Ladies! My Mother often wore a dress [homemade from flour sacks] to town and wore overalls to do chores. We packed in water from the well, in a bucket. Used the two hole privy out by the barn yard. No electricy, no phone. The wood burning cook stove helped heat the house & made wonderful meals. I realize I have softened with the modern culture too. Republicans were honored as Republicans and Democrats were honored as Democrats! So many things have changed. It would be refreshing to GO BACK, to the good old days, if for just for a moment? That does mean to leave everything behind, but for VALUE sake, let's give it a try! Richer, healthier, & emotionally stable. I'd like to hear your story............................
Email to; CBPR842@q.com  subject line; STORIES

Reminiscing of Childhood Christmases

This time of the year brings very special meaning. Anticipation of its arrival was quite a bit more than a child could bear. The smell of fresh home made cookies, breads, pies and such for the big day's feast. The rushing secretive movements, of Father & Mother, not to mention my four older brothers. The adobe garage, barn and bedroom sometimes were off limits for a short time, especially the high shelves in closets, which stood vigil from curious little hands. Plans and invites were made far in advance, and finally Christmas Day. Nothing fancy, no tree, no wrapped presents. Mother in the kitchen tendering the ole wood Home Comfort wood burning stove. Breakfast was on the grill and so was the smell of the summer's goose or turkey. The old stove pouring puffs of smoke into the cold crisp winter morning sky. Seemingly knowing just what to do? Besides cooking the meals for a hungry family, it also kept the weathered three-room shack and its occupants toasty warm. After the morning chores of milking cows, feeding pigs & chickens, carting wood and coal inside for the day's burn. Also bringing in buckets of water to drink from the artesian well. Breakfast was set on an old round oak table, with twenty coats of varnish on it, surrounded by four chairs that didn't match & a five foot wooded bench against the wall. Oatmeal with real cream, twa bach, several dozen fried eggs, sunny side up, pancakes, fried freshly cured ham, coffee & fresh cold milk held us till noon. After all this was gone, everybody except Mother pitched in to do the dishes. Just who's turn to dry, this time didn't matter. Let's just hurry. Then came the moment everyone had been waiting for. Big shortening cans full of popcorn balls, peanut brittle [Father's delight] were brought out to enjoy. (These were made quite well in weeks prior to Christmas Day, and were off limits). There were times when even fresh oranges and such were available too. What a delight. After a while, Father would bring out the old German Bible, and read to us the Christmas story. Gathered around the old oak table, graced only with an oil lamp. I remember standing on the rungs of the back of the chair, peeking over someone's shoulder. The day was filled with tons of joy, love and laughter and good things to eat. Then small gifts [usually the home made variety] or well-needed clothes were exchanged. True appreciation and happiness abounded. What a blessed day! May each of you too, find a real peace and joy this Christmas Day. God Bless. 

*This framed article was penned, shortly after Christmas Day 1982, in honor of my Father & Mother, of the drafty home place and the fond memories it brought as a child. The four siblings who may have graced the table, for Christmas dinners several times during my childhood? Many times my Father may not have been present, being on a drunken spree? However, Mother and the boys made the best it could possibly afford. Sometimes, we may have had the opportunity to go to Grandmother's house or an Aunt.

A further explanation to this writing needs to be written. Christmas eve 1982 was a very depressing evening. My roommates had gone to enjoy a festive evening, and I felt alone and deserted. In the lonely passing hours, I made an attempt of suicide. Futile in the attempt, I woke the next morning very sick. I made a resolve, NEVER to attempt again or to allow anyone else that despair, NOR having a place to go on Christmas eve. 

This is a chapter taken from Paul Reimer's autobiography, still in progress.
Thought it was appropriate so you too can have a bright &  blessed CHRISTmas.

Social Security/Federal Benifits

I'm getting so angry with the political crap in Washington. And their way of FIXING THINGS!  It seems that these people don't realize that we have PAID into this Social Security most of our working lives. I personally paid FICA for 50+ years. It's as if it's a privilege to get some of it back?  HOW DARE YOU!

And change our  entitlements we paid into & call it FEDERAL BENEFITS. Another boondogle!!!
Apparently you guys got your head where it shouldn't be, and it stinks. YOU GET THE DRIFT?????? You guys wouldn't have any funds to withdraw if it hadn't been for us seniors!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
go here to see why. Call your Senators & Representatives in Washington today!!!!!!!

Voice your disdain. Post it on your social network, YouTube, forward, paste etc.! We have to be heard!

Happy Thanksgiving (11/26/12)

Good Morning Everyone; 
                This post is going to be totally different than those posted during my campaign. I trust you will understand, and give me your feedback. As most of us are aware that the elections had an un-surprising result, and numerous individuals failed to properly prepare themselves for what resulted in a lost election.₁ It is now imperative that we stand up and face the issues at hand. Don’t say there is nothing that can’t be done / undone. It will precisely take more individuals with the same purpose to negate what is on the horizon. In past posts I have eluded to the fact; Each person has to RESEARCH – READ – INFORM yourself with CREDIBLE information, and then act accordingly. If we sit here waiting for the Government [what’s left of it.] (sic) to help us or deliver us from the fallout or bondage ahead, we will not survive! Forget the partisanship crap, we’ve got to align ourselves with a single passion and then proceed with ONE PURPOSE. Forget the social issues, [while they may be important] there are greater problems that need to be addressed numeral uno!!!! If you don’t understand taxation & regulations, go to your Library and read up on ECONOMICS 101. A good source is; The Patriots Toolbox, from the Heritage Foundation. I want to form a Citizens Coalition challenging the Legislature, to be aware that we will be watching and will confront every piece of legislation that is not productive /or does not promote, general well-being for every taxpayer. This information will not and is not available on FOX NEWS< ABS< CBS < NBC< or the printed media. We must stop the current & proposed run away taxation / regulation [big Government] of the future. We have to bombard our Legislators, both on the local level and in Washington. I will supply you with the resources if you can’t find them, or don’t have them in your possession. THIS IS NO JOKE!

                I want you to begin with you KNOWING what is proposed in every action big “O” has and is planning on exercising from Washington. You spend time on Social Media, why not take half of that time researching what’s happening and what’s on the forefront. Yes, it will take some time and effort, but if we don’t get our lazy butt off the couch, we will get what we deserve. HAVOC! And don’t bitch about it when it knocks on your front door. It’s INEVITABLE!!!!

                Let me address a very sensitive subject. Delete it, if you can’t / won’t understand. This Nation was founded on Christian Principles, for the greater part we have either ignored or tried furiously /purposely to rid these principles. You may do that, if you so desire, but in the end, it will come back and bite you sooner or later. Let’s hope you don’t chose the latter!!!!! In my campaign I couldn’t, for TOLERANCE purposes cut to the chase! Maybe what I did do / say, caused my election demise????  I have no regrets! History repeats itself, and the information in the good book [BIBLE] is so accurate it’s incredibly insane. What is happening in Israel and the surrounding area, it’s allies and foes will directly have an impact on the United States of America and all of its people. Don’t be illusioned by what some folks believe; We live in America, a Christian Nation, I’m a good person, all people & religions go to heaven, if God is a good god, he won't allow our nation to fall! Do I have to say anymore? We are ACCOUNTABLE individuals, with immense amount of knowledge, and we refuse to use it! Incidentally, that includes me!, the person writing this! I’m not exempt! IT’S TIME TO TAKE A DEFINITIVE STAND!  WILL YOU STAND BESIDE ME?  I CAN’T DO IT ALONE!
Send ALL feedback, inquiries to; Paul Reimer [cbpr842@q.com] or call me on my cell for more info, subject line "feedback"
720-238-1539

Your POINTMAN, and best friend,
Paul “Boots” Reimer

₁  I’m not going to blame any political party for the outcome of the elections. You know what you voted for! Perhaps this is a lesson in History & Biblical Prophesy??  You decide.

The election is over for most of us

November 8, 2012

*Sorry this is a bit belated

 

Greetings;
            At last, the Elections are over, I’m burned out over all the campaign ads. Now we may have more time for commercials. J I do not know which the worst are. I’m glad however the remote has a MUTE button J it will take a little time to get back into the groove. I’m not exactly too enthused about how the elections turned out, however; we have to keep on with a positive attitude and when possible voice our disdain or opinion to our elected Officials locally, State wide or in Washington. Written communications or personal phone calls do much more good than surveys or emails. Always be respectful. A good source of U S Congress contact information is in printed form from; Capitol Advantage P O Box 2018 Merrifield, VA 22116 or by calling 703-550-9500 While you’re at it try to get a copy of the U S Constitution & The Bill of Rights. It will give you great information on how and where to lodge your comments. IMO, every citizen should have a copy!!!

            Thirty-three weeks have gone by so quickly, since I threw my name in the hat. Being a first time participant in the political field, I’ve attained matchless information about the processes of running for an office. It’s a lot of hard work, for some it was a considerable investment, whether it be from personal funds or campaign funds. Most campaigns have campaign managers, secretaries and treasurers.  I was not so fortunate. The responsibility of filing Secretary of State Financial Reports every other week, in itself was very demanding. It entailed keeping track of all contributions, contributors, addresses & employment information. Four sets of records. Every contributor received a hand written THANK YOU card / letter. I attended over 60+ meetings, and made that many public speeches. Additionally, there were over two dozen business meetings, and numerous contacts. Keeping up with current events on the campaign trail and writing articles for the blogs and website, it was a hugh task in itself. I trust you enjoyed reading the goings on in my busy life.

            I suppose you want to know where I finished in this race. With 34 precincts reporting, 258,928 registered voters only 62.92% took the time to make their selection known. I finished with a 27.44% favored vote.  I think that is incredibly great, considering the fact I was a first time competitor. I’d like to think myself as a RUNNER UP; I refuse to adopt the phrase lost the race!
You may ask; how do I accept and feel about this outcome? Quite honestly, I would rather have liked to have had the opportunity to be in the House chambers today, for the Orientation process. However, I am at total peace about running this race with confidence and purpose. I put my best foot forward with great anticipation and effort. I gave my opponent a good run for his money. I commend my opponent for his successful endeavors, wish him well!. Being a country bumpkin [farm boy] I did extremely well. I stood for ABSOLUTE values and was not afraid to voice them. I have garnered many friendships in the secular world and the political world. I am not / was not ashamed of the convictions I stood for and made them known, many candidates did not do so! I believe that I could have made a considerable difference in the Legislature. Moreover, to boot [sic] I perused vast amounts of useful information, which would never have happened, had I not had this opportunity.  I studied profusely to make myself a good Representative. I have no regrets! I feel much of what I have learned / experienced, will somewhere be useful in another rewarding field. God always makes a willing heart / mind / hands useful, worthy of their endeavors, wherever he allows [places] us to be. I know I’ve said this before, but it bears repeating. From the very first day, my attitude & prayer was, “If God wants me to be in this position, He will make it happen, if not, it was not meant to be. “ I truly believe & accept, He has another position waiting for me with the same or greater need than this. I will always try to be proficient, useful in any avenue my Lord & Master chooses. I will continue to post information via blogs & websites of my fulfillment in life. I will continue to follow & be active in the Legislative processes, and relay that information to my dedicated readers.

            I want to express my great humble gratitude and appreciation to all who have made this endeavor a great journey for me. Your thoughts, prayers, financial support and acknowledgements have sustained and given me hope along the way. May God richly bless each of you for your service to the one and ONLY! My cell phone number will remain the same; the P O Box will be discontinued. The email address [Hous_32rdc@q.com] will be discontinued, please feel free to use my personal email address;
cbpr842@q.com If you have comments or questions about any subject, Please do not hesitate to contact me. See ya down the road!

Paul Reimer CSC

R - Paul Reimer,

Former Candidate
House of Representatives
bootsreimer.blogspot.com