Russia: Sheeple Watching

Russian newspaper Pravda ('Truth') has an interesting take on the state of affairs in the U.S.A.

While Pravda is not known for accurate reporting, I link to the article because they smartly recognize the collapse of liberty in the United States. Now those who have never known true freedom seem to watch with smug satisfaction as ours is snatched away under the guise of 'hope' and 'change'.

I recall feeling hope myself and happiness too, as communism appeared to have crumbled a decade ago. I thought finally, the Russian people might have a chance to enjoy freedom. It never occurred to me that one day they might be welcoming us to their party.

May God help us.

Socialized Medicine ? No thank you.

Following Father Corapi's interview on church opposition to socialism ( see 3/15/09 post), I've been mulling what several of the Obama Administration's proposed plans means for America.

Socialized medicine, or 'free health care' is among the most troubling.

First and foremost, it means federal funding of so many things Happy to Be Catholics must oppose. Abortions, for starters. Fetal stem cell research, all types of birth control, and euthanasia.

We've already been informed that Catholic hospitals will close if forced to deliver abortion services. So what would their fate be under a socialized plan?

But a temptation to look the other way because of the 'free' price tag remains.

Breaking news from Britain's National Health Service, their socialized medicine program, provides insight as to what lies ahead for American citizens if we continue down this road.

I have no confidence a system like this will be good for our country. And his plan to fund it by a massive tax increase seems positively insane, especially now. Something tells me they've underestimated the enormous cost associated with delivering even such substandard care.

The last thing our country needs is another few trillion dollars worth of debt.

Doesn't the Bible tell us that debt - which is all they seem to be handing us - is a curse, and children - who are viewed by this administration as disposable when unplanned or needed for research - are a blessing?

Please join me in praying that President Obama's plans to socialize our country's government are stopped and that private sector alternatives - preferably faith-based - are encouraged and allowed to flourish.

This is still the land of liberty. And for now, I am still allowed to pray as I choose.

Socialism and the Church

Lots of talk about socialism these days. Wonder where the Church stands on it?

Father John Corapi to the rescue. He's researched the church's position on socialism, distilled it and explains it in an easy-to-understand manner the White House hopes you'll never have a chance to hear.

The interview, conducted by EWTN's Father Mitch Pacwa, can be found here http://www.ewtn.com/audiovideo/index_old.asp follow the 'archived audio' link for EWTN Live in the lower right hand corner of the screen.

If you can't download this or the podcast, you can order copies on CD or DVD here http://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/2009/cid=520/shop.axd/Category.