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Obama's Actions Will Force Call For Civil War

President Obama declared Wednesday that he would push Healthcare Reform through Congress. This is in spite of the fact that a minority of Americans favor Government-run Healthcare.  He is forcing Americans into actions that he can only enforce with violence, if we refuse to cooperate.

Barak Hussein Obama also mocked the Republicans, who brought out a copy of the 2,700 page healthcare bill, which no one has claimed to have fully read and understood, as a grand-standing move that was meant entirely to play upon the public's perception of the bill.  (The same BHO that put doctor's coats on children.)

What is "the public's perception of the bill?"  Most Americans believe that it is too large to read and understand, and that the instigation of such onerous terms upon healthcare providers and recipients alike, will result in an unwieldy, poorly understood bureaucracy that no one will be understood.

His proclamation that this will go through, and the consummation of the hostility by Harry Reid (by manipulating the use of parliamentary rules), and Pelosi's pressuring of House Democrats to push this through, will divide this country, and I believe will lead to the Civil War and destruction of this great Republic.

Since being President of the United States, BHO has done nothing, except win the Nobel Peace Prize, for which he did nothing, except push for government take-over of healthcare in this nation.

People will die. Obama, by failing to represent the people, and his reaching past constitutional limits, has lit a fire that will burn a nation.

After his declaration, the people of this nation face no option but Civil War to counter-act his treasonous acts.

Just Thinking, The Sand Hill Philosopher

A Filibuster-Proof Senate? Probably Not.

Essentially every Conservative in America is still rejoicing about Senator-elect Scott Brown winning the "Kennedy Seat" in the US Senate. The first "hurrah" was taking the Massachusetts' election, the second "hurrah" was the belief that the Republicans now have a Filibuster control of the Senate.

Christmas & the Three Granny Senators' Bad Choice

This is a frightening story of Three Granny Senators, and what happens when they didn't keep their word.

Once upon a time, there were three Grandmothers who wanted to be home on Christmas day. Their names were Granny Kay, Granny Olympia and Granny Susan. But they had a BIG problem!

What Do Doctors Think About ObamaCare?

This is a letter I received from the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons.  They have been the "AMA Alternative" and are celebrating their 67th annual meeting this year. I have maintained contact with many physicians since my disability, and find that they are quite worried about the future. They love their jobs and the practice of medicine, but now they face a paperwork nightmare, legal danger from the government, and tremendous loss of income. One 36 year old physician I visited with this week is looking for another career.  The number of physicians enrolled in MBA programs is at a record high, as they prepare to venture into areas that don't involve patient care, government harassment over legal issues, and provide a more reliable income. I think you will find the letter enlightening.

Winston Churchill Comments on Saturday Senate Vote

It is often repeated that at a State Dinner in Britain, Winston Churchill had grown weary of the constant challenges of a woman sitting next to him. Churchill was finally overcome by the pinch of the seating arrangement and the woman's brash challenges to him, Mr. Churchill finally queried,

Harvard Medical Dean Condemns Medical Reform

The Dean of what is arguably the top medical school in the nation, Harvard Medical School, spoke out on Friday condemning those Congressmen who would vote for a reform of the nation's medical system that would lead to a one-payer system, or disrupt the patient/physician relationship in any way.

After the refusal of the AMA to sit astride the bull-ride of the Medical Reform battle,

Will AARP Position Cost Childrens' Lives?

The offenses committed by the US Presidency, Congress and the AARP should be championed by someone as an elder abuse.

For years, the AARP has said that it is the voice that speaks for America's seniors.  They have been heavy proponents of Obama-care, swearing repeatedly to older Americans that they represent "their" best interests.  In pushing this bill through Congress, and the voices of America's seniors supporting the AARP, the AARP members have  beeen extorted.  We cannot have a socialized medicine and strong new research that reveals expensive therapies.

Fracturing the Conservative Movement: a Texas example of Damage

Yesterday we looked at the problem with fracturing the Conservative Force in upcoming elections, and the way it tore Conservatives asunder in 1992, allowing Clinton/Clinton/Gore into the White House. Conservatives must coordinate their candidates so they are spread across the slate, from school board, to District Attorney, to Senators and Presidential nominees. Fractionation of the Conservatives (and that is what the liberals will do), will not allow us to attain the goals we all hold for the next election cycle.

We have a similar issue brewing in Texas right now in the race for Governor that demonstrates the effects of fractionation.

Is Congress Constitutional Anymore?

Certainly the U.S. Congress, as described in the United States' Constitution, Article I, is "constitutional" in that sense, but do they regard each bill and amendment with a consideration as to its constitutionality?

WORLD Magazine: just what the Sand Hill Philosopher Ordered

Are you searching for a new magazine that is consistent with your worldview?  I had grown-up reading Time Magazine and Newsweek, with an occasional glance at US News & World Report, but during college, they became more one-sided in their reporting and I became more critical of what I read. [Perhaps they were always that liberal, and I took a while to catch-on.]

After I refused to read the magazines anymore, I felt a little ill-prepared for the journeys to places that would invoke read-less waiting upon me.  I always wanted that magazine rolled up in my pocket before I left my dorm room.

During my medical residency in Waco, Texas, my wife and I learned of a news magazine with a worldview alternative to Time and Newsweek: it was, and is, WORLD Magazine.

The magazine takes a clear, conservative, Christian worldview on events at home and abroad. They carry the same topical columns that the other news magazines do, but with a worldview closer to mine and the typical Sand Hill Reader.

At first I thought we might be signing up for a "religious bulletin", but though they have a "Religion Column" from time-to-time, there is no doctrine or denomination pushed. They simply, and clearly, bring me the weekly news in a magazine form.

Over the last 20+ years of readership, I have seen them grow in number of subscribers, number and quality of writers/journalists, and stature among America's journalistic reporters as a respectable source of news and information.

If you have already given up on ABC, CBS and CNN, to turn to Fox News, why not drop your Time, Newsweek and US News & World Report subscriptions, as well, and subscribe to WORLD Magazine? The Editor is Joe Belz who always has an excellent editorial.  Marvin Olasky (Professor of Journalism, at The University of Texas, Austin) is a regular contributor and serves as Editor In Chief; another well-known columnist that appears in each issue is Adree Seu.

The November 7, 2009 issue contains the following as a partial list of its contents: Quotables, Quick Takes, Movies & TV, Books, Music, Lifestyle and Tech, Charity, Sports, an article by Janie B. Cheaney (Subdued and Preserved: America's National Park System is a product of civilization) and articles in the following categories: Islam (Dutch Politician Brings anti-Islam Message to Britain and America); Government (A Platoon of Czars Sets Policy); Persecution (Vietnamese Refugees Call for Washington to Act on Abuses); Politics (Critics Worry About the Effects on Free Speech of Recently Expanded Hate Crime Laws); Environment (Climate Change Becomes the Latest Excuse for Population Control); Iraq (In Disputed Kirkuk, Christian Presence is Targeted); Sudan (Militia Attacks in South Sudan Threaten "Peace" Agreement); Education (Public-school Educators Ignore a Charter School That is Accomplishing What They Cannot); Radicalism (Moving from Corporate America to Academic America).

The cover articler is, Do the Math - How a government-run system will entice your employer to drop your health plan -- and press religious institutions like Belmont Abbey College to violate their beliefs.

To review more about the magazine, and see up-to-the-minute news articles, visit their web-site at www.WORLDmag.com. Subscription information is also found on this page. I have known hundreds of satisfied readers over the years, and know thousands who stay wrongly-informed by the more common news magazines, or ignorant all together.  Why don't you check-out their web-site and subscribe. I don't think you will regret it.

Just Thinking, The Sand Hill Philosopher

Doctors for Patient Care

Last week, I reported to you that the AMA had been jolted to alertness by the AMA House of Delegates overwhelmingly calling them to use all efforts to stop the current health legislation changes, in my blog post, AMA Awakens to Speak for Doctors, Finally .  In this article, The Sand Hill Reader learned that the AMA only has 17% of  American doctors as members, yet they have taken liberal positions, or non-positions on these issues of healthcare. The AMA is seen as The Voice of American Physicians.

Several weeks ago, President BHO had a group of doctors invited to the White House in order to present the idea that "American Physicians support this Healthcare Reform."  It came to light that the medical doctors that were at the meeting were all members of a group formed during the Obama Campaign called, "Doctors for Obama".  As many as half of the people there who were wearing white laboratory coats, and presented as physicians, were actually researchers, research grant writers, lobbyists for liberal groups, and even Obama staff members. This presented a picture of much more support than he could legitimately get to portray his  plan's (non)-support.

Most doctors DO NOT support the proposed health care changes: they are not in either the group "Doctors for Obama", or in another minority professional group, such as the AMA. (Please note the above referenced article that reports that the AMA may be changing directions.) To take a leadership role for the other 83% doctors, as well as the portion of AMA members who were not heard, a group known as "Doctors for Patient Care" was started. Membership in this group is divided into Physicians and non-Physicians. Their leadership has evolved into a powerful mass of physicians and patient supporters. They have been on almost every talk radio program and news channel in America.  The Sand Hill Philosopher, aka, C. Dwayne Shafer, MD, PhD, has joined the group, and encourages you to do the same. They have used material that I wrote for them, and I have permission to share their information. The following is today's URGENT e-mail notice. I encourage you to ACT and REACT. The groups web address is in the following letter sent out today.

Just Thinking, The Sand Hill Philosopher

Colleagues and Friends:

The US House passed its HCR bill by a vote of 220-215.  The final version of this $1.3 trillion bill has grown to over 2000 pages and will have a profound impact on the lives of every American family.  Despite the promise of transparency and accountability, there was no opportunity for 72 hours of public scrutiny prior to the vote.  Consequently, this legislation is certain to:

Best of the Week

Here are a few of this past week's most read blog posts among Sand Hill Readers. A few were posted this past week, but some of the most commonly searched and read posts were from previous weeks. This is a chance for the new followers to see what people still value among the Sand Hill Philosopher's blogs.  This summary will become a regular weekend catch-up and re-cap on what people have been reading on the web site.

Just Thinking, The Sand Hill PhilosopherIs Congress Constitutional Anymore?
Posted: 11 Nov 2009 11:36 AM PST
Nancy Pelosi does not consider constitutionality of a bill "serious". Do you? Read here to find out when Congress lost that perspective. The Sand Hill Philosopher

Homeschooling American Patriots
Posted: 28 Oct 2009 05:15 AM PDT
Homeschooling Patriots: a frame work for a curriculum

AMA Awakens to Speak for Doctors, Finally
Posted: 12 Nov 2009 10:49 PM PST
Will the apparent awakening of the AMA to both physician and patient needs affect the healthcare reform movement in Congress? It could be explosive, or a dud.

Fibromyalgia: The Thirty Year Phenomenon, Part Fourteen
Posted: 12 Nov 2009 05:00 AM PST
The Fourteenth, and FINAL, post on this blog considering the Cause and Cure for Fibromyalgia, with the case proven by a study of physiology, pathology, anatomy and verified by patient reports,...Dedicated to Elder Sonny Pyles, who taught me to think, and believe in the incredible ability of God's Creation to care for itself.

AMA Awakens to Speak for Doctors, Finally

Only 17% of American Physicians are members of the American Medical Association (AMA), yet they are considered to be the Voice of American Doctors.  The AMA House of Delegates overwhelmingly demanded that the AMA Board of Trustees unleash all their powers and influence upon the legislators in Washington, DC, to declare their position: We will stand for Freedom in Medicine.

Special Sand Hill Up-Date

First, I would like to thank you all for

This Weeks Favorites

Thanks for all the responses to Last Weeks Favorites, posted on last Sunday. As I said then, I will try to post these each Sunday. Web-site traffic is growing quickly, and you don't want to miss any of the articles. It is hard to limit the "Best of" to just five (OK, six) posts, but here they are. 

All the articles can be read on www.SandHillPhilosopher.com or you can check a specific article below. These are a mixture of primarily this weeks top hits, but a few older ones that continue to draw a lot of attention.

The most frequently visited listings for this week (not listed in order of popularity) were:

Victory Garden: a Triumph Over Physical Disability - HTTP://bit.ly/7Mqbt7

Fracturing the Conservative Movement - HTTP://bit.ly/5v5aU6

Is Congress Constitutional Anymore? - HTTP://bit.ly/36uHXW

Socialism & Communism Fount to be Unhealthy - HTTP://bit.ly/467TsZ

What Everyone Needs to Know About Economics: Even You - HTTP://bit.ly/3iQkp7

Having a Family Who Is a "Little Bit Different" - HTTP://bit.ly/6vzXO

In the week ahead, we will be looking at some implications of the health reform bill now in the senate, and how it even got to the floor, as well as some implications on taxes, healthcare costs, availability of doctors, medical research and medical education.  Also, more reflections on Family, Thanksgiving and Holidays in general.

On Monday, 30 November 2009, we will begin looking at David Barton's book, "Reigning in Judiciary Activism", so get your copy soon, and prepare your mind, "To Think with Me."

Just Thinking, The Sand Hill Philosopher

Pelosi Rejects Leadership Role

   Some things come along that are worth passing on. Most of Congress won't read any significant portion of the bill mentioned below, but you can.

   Pelosi has demonstrated her disrespect for the position she holds as Congressman and Chairman of the House of Representatives, and her oath of office, by asking

Medicare is the Public Option

The October 26, 2009 issue of American Medical News(news supplement for AMA) has a front page feature entitled, Senate Panel’s Health Reform Bill OK’d with 0.5% Medicare Pay Hike.

Earlier this year, physicians screamed

Obama Goes for Nobel Grand Slam

After his unprecedented Ten Day achievement in winning what was previously the world’s most Prestigious Prize for out-standing progress toward World Peace President BHO has decided to go for the Grand Slam.

AARP Contradicts Founder Samuel Adams

In the September 2009 issue of AARP Bulletin, there is an article entitled, “The Assault on Truth”.

What's Good About Old Medicine? (About 4,000 years old)

I have had the privilege to spend 30 years in the medical field, though severely limited over the past seven years.

Medical Reform: The Tear in the Fabric

While sitting here thinking today, the mail arrived, and the Journal of the American Medical Association appeared.

Healthcare: The Deadly Co-Pay

While I was in medical training, a new renovation came to the health insurance industry: the Medical Office Co-Pay.

Healthcare and Debt: Driving Forces Behind Economic Decisions

When able to practice medicine, every year we would go through the meetings, where employers, insurance companies and doctors

Doctors Know How to Cure All Diseases: Health Reform's First Step

Link to this article:  http://bit.ly/vTxUh

While doing medical training, I had dozens of people tell me, "We know all doctors know how to cure all cancer, they just don't,

Censorship of Medical Education

The following was an ad in a medical journal, which is quite significant to the overall BOH Healthcare Reform

The "Obscene" Pharmaceutical Profit: Drug Research, Pt 2

If you missed the well-reviewed first installment,

The "Obscene" Pharmaceutical Profit: Drug Research, Part One

President Barack Hussein Obama has been a frequent critic of “the obscene profits of pharmaceutical companies,”

Texas Medical Association Opposes Health Care Reform

The Texas Medical Association (TMA) has recently mailed out a package to all members

Health Care Debate Exposes the Left's Anti-Democratic Agenda

The following is an excerpt from an article on Health care Reform by Hillsdale College Assistant Professor of Political Science, Dr. Kevin Portteus.

Private Enterprise "Can't Do It", so the Government Will

President Barack Hussein Obama announced massive new funding to the NIH today

The Golden Stethoscope

Have you ever wandered what your Congressman's or Senator's view is of