Black Friday Takes on New Meaning … WALMART Worker Trampled to Death in Black Fridays Stampede in Long Island, NY

Savage behavior at Long Island Wal-Mart … Where to go on Black Friday for bargains. The Valley Stream Wal-Mart should not have been on the list.

Folks, is it worth killing someone to get a bargain? Is the purchase of any material gift worth trampling over your fellow man? Does anyone think that maybe everyone needs to step back and take a long hard and good look as to what is the “reason for the season.” 

What the hell is the matter with people? What the hell is the matter with stores that would allow shoppers to pile in by the 100’s at once as if it was a 1970’s Who concert? A WALMART employee was trampled to death and a woman miscarried when hundreds of shoppers charged through the doors at a Valley Stream, Long Island Walmart.

WTF … Peace on Earth Good Will Toward Man???

A worker died after being trampled and a woman miscarried when hundreds of shoppers smashed through the doors of a Long Island Wal-Mart Friday morning, witnesses said.

The unidentified worker, employed as an overnight stock clerk, tried to hold back the unruly crowds just after the Valley Stream store opened at 5 a.m.

Witnesses said the surging throngs of shoppers knocked the man down. He fell and was stepped on. As he gasped for air, shoppers ran over and around him.

“He was bum-rushed by 200 people,” said Jimmy Overby, 43, a co-worker. “They took the doors off the hinges. He was trampled and killed in front of me. They took me down too…I literally had to fight people off my back.”

Maybe they would even like to listen to Linus Van Pelt as to what Christmas is all about …

“And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, ‘Fear not: for behold, I bring unto you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the City of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.’ And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.’”

UPDATE I: Mall Madness! Worker Trampled by Shoppers, Dies

Everyone says “Black Friday” is the day to shop until you drop, but police in Valley Stream, N.Y., were forced to take that message literally.

Detectives said a 34-year-old Walmart employee died when a throng of shoppers entering the store on Green Acres Road knocked him to the ground.

The victim was taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead just after 6 a.m., police said. A medical examiner will determine the cause of death.

UPDATE II: ‘Black Friday:’ Three dead so far

UPDATE III: Sought: Wal-Mart shoppers who trampled NY worker

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING From Scared Monkeys … Thanksgiving Declaration from George Washington 1789

Scared Monkeys wishes everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving and remember what you are thankful for today. On Thanksgiving we think of sitting down with family, turkey, stuffing, parades, football games and pumpkin pie. We think of the stories of pilgrims and the First Thanksgiving. Most of all, we remember to give thanks

A history of Thanksgiving. However, let’s take a moment to remember the Thanksgiving Proclamation from George Washington from October 3, 1789 and what gave us the present day holiday of Thanksgiving. They just don’t write speaches like this today … maybe “they” should start.

Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor — and whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee requested me to recommend to the People of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness.

Now therefore I do recommend and assign Thursday the 26th day of November next to be devoted by the People of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being, who is the beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be– That we may then all unite in rendering unto him our sincere and humble thanks -for his kind care and protection of the People of this Country previous to their becoming a Nation–for the signal and manifold mercies, and the favorable interpositions of his Providence which we experienced in the course and conclusion of the late war–for the great degree of tranquility, union, and plenty, which we have since enjoyed–for the peaceable and rational manner, in which we have been enabled to establish constitutions of government for our safety and happiness, and particularly the national One now lately instituted–for the civil and religious liberty with which we are blessed; and the means we have of acquiring and diffusing useful knowledge; and in general for all the great and various favors which he hath been pleased to confer upon us.

And also that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech him to pardon our national and other transgressions– to enable us all, whether in public or private stations, to perform our several and relative duties properly and punctually–to render our national government a blessing to all the people, by constantly being a Government of wise, just, and constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed–to protect and guide all Sovereigns and Nations (especially such as have shewn kindness unto us) and to bless them with good government, peace, and concord–To promote the knowledge and practice of true religion and virtue, and the encrease of science among them and us–and generally to grant unto all Mankind such a degree of temporal prosperity as he alone knows to be best.

Given under my hand at the City of New York the third day of October in the year of our Lord 1789.

Just in Time for the Christmas Season … ‘Why Believe in a God?’ Ad Campaign on Buses

More attacks against the reason for the Season …

“Our reason for doing it during the holidays is there are an awful lot of agnostics, atheists and other types of non-theists who feel a little alone during the holidays because of its association with traditional religion.”

Coming soon to a bus near you in the Washington, DC area during the Christmas season … “Why believe in a God? Just be good for goodness’ sake”. The campaign against Christmas, Christ and God is in full holiday swing. Under the guise of agnostics, atheists and other types of non-theists feeling alone during Christmas, the American Humanist Association has begun a $40,000 ad campaign against God and religion. The agnostics have want to take their atheism message for a ride this year. Pay close attention to their anti-God message as its not just about personal morality. Think its not, check out the double talk.

Edwords said the purpose isn’t to argue that God doesn’t exist or change minds about a deity, although “we are trying to plant a seed of rational thought and critical thinking and questioning in people’s minds.”

The group defines humanism as “a progressive philosophy of life that, without theism, affirms our responsibility to lead ethical lives of value to self and humanity.”

Maybe if agnostics, atheists and other types of non-theists found God and Jesus Christ in their lives, maybe, just maybe they would not feel so empty, so useless and so alone. Christmas is about the birth of Christ, why wouldn’t people who claim they have no belief in it feel alone? For people who claim to use reason and rational thought, that hardly seems the case. Folks, find God … he loves ya and maybe you would not feel so alone. Just a thought.

Ads proclaiming, “Why believe in a god? Just be good for goodness’ sake,” will appear on Washington, D.C., buses starting next week and running through December. The American Humanist Association unveiled the provocative $40,000 holiday ad campaign Tuesday.

In lifting lyrics from “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” the Washington-based group is wading into what has become a perennial debate over commercialism, religion in the public square and the meaning of Christmas.

“We are trying to reach our audience, and sometimes in order to reach an audience, everybody has to hear you,” said Fred Edwords, spokesman for the humanist group. “Our reason for doing it during the holidays is there are an awful lot of agnostics, atheists and other types of non-theists who feel a little alone during the holidays because of its association with traditional religion.”

Humanist Holiday Ads Say Just Be Good

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November 11, 2008 - VETERANS DAY … THANK YOU & GOD BLESS

VETERANS DAY 2008 … THANK YOU!!!

A special thank you from the bottom of of hearts to the men, women and their families who sacrifice themselves ever day for us so that we may live in the home of the free as we most certainly live in than home of the brave. To the men and women who presently serve and who have served in our Armed Forces … THANK YOU!!! Your service to our nation is truly appreciated and shall never be forgotten.

On this day please do not forget the sacrifices that our brave men and women have made through the years and will make in the future to provide you with the freedoms that you have. If you get the opportunity today or any day for that matter … thank some one who is a Soldier, a Sailor, a Marine or the Air Force.

Freedom is never Free …

We honor those who serve and sacrifice their lives for all of our freedom and their families for their sacrifice. Thank you and God Bless.

Nation Honors America’s Troops on Veterans Day

Assault on Christianity not just About Christmas, NJ Boy Sent Home Dressed in Halloween Jesus Christ Costume

Dressing like Satan for Halloween good … dressing like Jesus Christ, bad.

Halloween schools has always meant that children could dress up in their Halloween costume for the day. Children would traditionally come to school dressed as ghosts, goblins, witches and ghouls. Needless to say the costumes have today have come a long way from the ones from It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.

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Now a days the children come to school wearing their favorite character in a TV show or movie. The costumes have become elaborate and detailed to say the least. It appears from the trick or treaters that came to the house last night that pirates, fairy princesses, Star Wars storm troopers and Clones were among the most popular. Let us not forget witches as even the moms walking their children throughout the neighborhoods were dressed in witch attire. So with all the costumes that are allowed in school why is it that a school would disallow one of Jesus Christ and send the child home?

Alex Woinski, an eighth-grader at West Brook Middle School in Paramus, was sent home from school on Friday because of his costume.

Alex, who has shoulder-length brown hair, wore a white robe, a red sash, sandals, a fake beard and a crown of thorns.

His mother says Alex was told he could keep the costume on if he removed the beard and crown of thorns, but he declined.

Superintendent James Montesano says the district doesn’t want students wearing costumes that could be distracting.

Alex’s mother is Catholic, and his father is Jewish.

He recently celebrated his Bar Mitzvah and is studying Bible scripture, according to his mom.

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The school stated that the costume was distracting. As opposed to what, the other Halloween costumes in todays society like THIS, THIS or THIS? It has become acceptable to allow sexy kid Halloween outfits; however, for some reason a costume of Jesus Christ spooks a school board.  The school claims that it was not the religious nature of the Jesus costume that was the problem. That will be for all of you to decide and discuss. Personally, it is just one one example of an attack on Christianity where a school now thinks that Jesus Christ is more spooky and frightening than a costume of the Devil.

It is Not Even Halloween and they are Already Starting the PC Assault of Christmas

Once again the PC crowd and secularists taking Christ out of Christmas … Organizers have renamed it the Patchogue Holiday Boat Parade from the Patchogue Christmas Boat Parade. It is not even Halloween and the assault on Christmas has begun. According to the organizers there were complaints that the parade of less inclusive. Complaints? How many 3? One might want to look as to what the reason for the parade was. Was it, um … Christmas? The assault on Christmas begins once again in the name of inclusion. We all might want to remember “the reason for the season”. Its not about a parade … it is about the birth of Christ.

Organizers in the town on Long Island, near New York City, said the parade has had several names over its roughly 15-year existence. The name was changed again this year after complaints that the use of “Christmas” seemed to make the parade less inclusive.

“When I think about fireworks, I don’t think about Christmas anyway,” Mayor Paul Pontieri said.

The venerable Grucci company is famous for providing spectacular fireworks displays at major national celebrations. It is based in Brookhaven, not far from Patchogue.

Moonbats Hate the USA … Nut Jobs at Code Pink Heckle the President as GWB Salutes New Americans at July 4 Ceremony

What will Code Pink do when GWB is finally out of office?

Some people are so misguided and allow their hatred to get in the way of any form of dignity, respect, class or common sense.The lunatics of Code Pink have struck again with their “impeach Bush” nonsense. This time protesting a 4th of July naturalization ceremony at Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson. Have these people no shame? Is it possible that they could show any sense of decorum? However, as the Gateway Pundit reminds us all, Here’s another reminder that nothing is sacred to the Left.

There is something seriously wrong with the Left. Their blind hatred of GWB has consumed their very fiber and souls. There is protest and then there is respectful protest. The Left has long since forgotten the word respect. I am all for free speech, but free speck does not mean that people have to listen to you, nor does it mean one has a right to be disruptive. This event was about new citizens, not about Code Pink un-Patriotism, Pinko style.

What is President Bush’s reaction to the rude and ridiculous behavior of these protectors … “To my fellow citizens to be, we believe in free speech in the United States of America.”

I would agree with the person in the crowd who at the end tells these moonbat fools to, “Shut up and sit down”. They were exercising their free speech rights as well. Code Pink … here is some free speech for ya.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA!!!

HAPPY 4th of JULY …. INDEPENDENCE DAY 7/4/08 …. HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA

God Bless America … always remember the founding principle for which our country was founded … the principle that all individuals should be free.

Thank you to all those people who have come before us to provide freedom. Let is never forgot that the price of Freedom is never free. The sacrifices by those before us have echoed a life time. We may not be perfect as a country; however, what is in life. Be proud America … Its your Birthday!!! Celebrate its birth and its continued success. Do not ever forget that America is … “The Home of the Brave and the Land of the Free”.

When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.–

AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL, Ray Charles

STAR SPANGLED BANNER, performed by Whitney Houston at the Super Bowl during The Gulf War I, a true classic.

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I recommend if one ever gets the chance to spend the 4th of July in Boston, MA and go to the Promenade to see the fireworks and listen to the Boston Pops. Its a must piece of Americana.  There is no tradition anywhere like listening to the Pops play “Stars and Stripes Forever” on the 4th with fireworks in the back ground.

Go to The Jawa Report and watch the video, As he died to make men holy, let us die to make men free.” Also, read the truly inspiring words of America and Americans.

We cherish our freedom, and yet Americans have, at so many crucial times, been willing to give up their own individual freedom, their own blood and treasure, and many times their lives, to bring freedom to others around the globe.

A blast from the the past and our childhood … The Shot Heard Round the World

HAPPY FATHERS DAY 2008 … Dick and Rick Hoyt, a Father and Son’s Love for the Ages

Happy Father’s Day from Scared Monkeys …

Please take a look at the video below and take some inspiration of what Father’s Day should best be about. Dick and Rick Hoyt (Team Hoyt) are a father-and-son team from Massachusetts who are a true inspiration and symbolize a bond that is timeless. A father’s love for his son … one that all must see. Be prepared to have the Kleenex ready for this one.

For the past twenty five years or more Dick, who is 65, has pushed and pulled his son across the country and over hundreds of finish lines. When Dick runs, Rick is in a wheelchair that Dick is pushing. When Dick cycles, Rick is in the seat-pod from his wheelchair, attached to the front of the bike. When Dick swims, Rick is in a small but heavy, firmly stabilized boat being pulled by Dick.

At Rick’s birth in 1962 the umbilical cord coiled around his neck and cut off oxygen to his brain. Dick and his wife, Judy, were told that there would be no hope for their child’s development.

“It’s been a story of exclusion ever since he was born,” Dick told me. “When he was eight months old the doctors told us we should just put him away — he’d be a vegetable all his life, that sort of thing. Well those doctors are not alive any more, but I would like them to be able to see Rick now.”

Read more about Team Hoyt and a father and son bond for the ages.

Memorial Day 2008 … Thank you for Our Freedoms

MEMORIAL DAY: May 26, 2008

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Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. (John15:13)

A special thanks to the men and women of our armed forces who have given the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedoms. Thank you for your service, sacrifice, honor and dedication to this country.

So often we take for granted the very rights and civil liberties that so many have died for. Brave sons, daughters, husbands, wives and friends who answered the call to protect the freedoms of others.

FREEDOM IS NEVER FREE

There is a grave cost that can never be forgotten and should never be taken lightly. To the families of those who have lost love ones fighting for America, we say thank you as well.

In a time of such division, Memorial Day is a time to stand up and say thank you, no matter what or how one feels about any present conflict. Those that have unselfishly given their lives did so for all.

We should honor never forget the sacrifices made by our fallen heros and especially honor them today.

Today should be simply used to stop and say “thanks” to the men and women of our Armed Forces. It should be used as a day to spend a few quiet moments thinking about the soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines who went into harm’s way and never came home again.

• President Bush to Honor Fallen Soldiers in Last Memorial Day Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery
• Frank Woodruff Buckles, last known WWI veteran honored for Memorial Day
• Returning Meaning to Memorial Day; Memorial Day began in 1865

Bush pays tribute to troops on Memorial Day

“On this Memorial Day, I stand before you as the commander in chief and try to tell you how proud I am,” Bush told an audience of military figures, veterans and their families at Arlington National Cemetery. Of the men and women buried in this hallowed cemetery, he said, “They’re an awesome bunch of people and the United States is blessed to have such citizens.”