Honoring the Turkey on Thanksgiving

(Written by Eric Carver in November 2007 for a Thanksgiving dinner in Israel. My mother Marcia liked it so much she had me read it for a party of 50. It was a huge hit over there, and even larger back home in Los Angeles. Enjoy!)

In 1782, 6 years after America issued the Declaration of Independence to England, the Bald Eagle was chosen for the official emblem of the United States. One of the most influential founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin (who appears on the $100 bill), was outraged by the decision and openly protested the move before congress. He recommended the Turkey for the official Emblem. In a letter to his daughter he explains why:

“For my own part I wish the Bald Eagle had not been chosen the Representative of our Country. He is a Bird of bad moral Character. He does not get his Living honestly. You may have seen him perched on some dead Tree near the River, where, too lazy to fish for himself, he watches the Labour of the Fishing Hawk; and when that diligent Bird has at length taken a Fish, and is bearing it to his Nest for the Support of his Mate and young Ones, the Bald Eagle pursues him and takes it from him.

“With all this Injustice, he is never in good Case but like those among Men who live by Sharping & Robbing he is generally poor and often very lousy. Besides he is a rank Coward: The little King Bird not bigger than a Sparrow attacks him boldly and drives him out of the District. He is therefore by no means a proper Emblem for the brave and honest Cincinnati of America who have driven all the King birds from our Country . . .

“I am on this account not displeased that the Figure is not known as a Bald Eagle, but looks more like a Turkey. For the Truth the Turkey is in Comparison a much more respectable Bird, and withal a true original Native of America . . . He is besides, though a little vain & silly, a Bird of Courage, and would not hesitate to attack a Grenadier of the British Guards who should presume to invade his Farm Yard with a red Coat on.”

While beautiful in appearance, the Bald Eagle is somewhat of a coward in action. The Turkey by contrast is a dynamic creature that embodies more of the Spirit of America. It will ferociously defend its territory from all aggressors no matter the size. It can run at speeds of 40 Kilometers per hour (faster than an Olympic sprinter), and fly at speeds of 70 Kilometers per hour. In fact, the Wild Turkey has been clocked at almost 88 Kilometers per hour in flight, ranking it among the fastest birds on earth. The male Turkey’s feathers can change to the colors of the American Flag (Red, White and Blue) and he is indigenous to North America. The Wild Turkey is also regarded as one of the smartest birds alive.

Over the years the great qualities of the Turkey have weaved their way through the English language. When it is time to have a direct and honest conversation with someone you would say: “Let’s Talk Turkey.” When you quit a bad habit (like smoking) once and for all you are “Quitting Cold Turkey.” A colorful and outgoing person in the disco era was also called a “Jive Turkey.”

I feel that Benjamin Franklin saw in the Turkey these qualities of Courage, Strength, and Freedom which he did not see in the Bald Eagle. He wanted these qualities for his new nation and for its people. He wanted the Turkey to represent America to all other Nations as it took the first steps towards freedom after declaring its independence.

This is a short summary of a small event that became very famous. The fact that one moment because so legendary only shows the true power of the idea. While the Bald Eagle is still the official bird of America the Turkey is the official bird of Conscience and Freedom. As you eat Marcia’s beautifully prepared Turkey tonight, enjoy it with the knowing that you are taking in these great qualities. By acknowledging these truths, we can all Honor the Turkey together here and now on Thanksgiving!

Swine Flu

Swine Flu Virus – Is It A Hoax?

by Djehuty Ma’at-Ra

So here we are again faced with another man-made and concocted swine flu virus scam and scare. First of all let me say that I don’t believe in so-called viruses such as the HIV virus, AIDS virus, or herpes virus. From my research these are not the same kinds of things (alleged viruses) that are concocted and stored in virus banks and purposely let loose on the society.

Herpes appears to be a microorganism infection (especially genital herpes) and blood disorder, AIDS is the result of dangerous medical drugs impairing the immune system, and HIV only exists in name only.

Viruses such as swine flu are concocted by bio-chemical warfare specialists in laboratories. They (bio-chemical engineers/specialists) have been doing this for a very long time.

This most recent swine flu frenzy is a public health scare tactic to terrorize the fragile-minded public and push the government-Big Pharma agenda. This is all this is, folks!

Swine flu virus is nothing but an attempt to get a national flu vaccine program legislated. Since the American people won’t vote for it, government and the pharmaceutical industry will simply attempt to scare the people into accepting their national flu vaccine program which will bring in billions of dollars (or Ameros) for the pharmaceutical companies.

NOTE: The Amero is the proposed new currency for the North American Union that is in the works. The North American Union will replace the sovereign de facto nations of Canada, the United States, and Mexico and the Amero currency will replace the currencies of all three nations including our Federal Reserve Note (dollar bill). The North American Union is basically a corporate merger between three major corporations called nations or countries. To learn more about this, watch the video “The Cause and Effect of Hijacking Humanity” available from www.meanmore.com

There was an attempt back in 1976 under the Gerald Ford Administration to launch a national flu vaccine program. The public didn’t fall for the BS back in 1976! But a lot of chemicals have been added to the food, water supplies, candies and gums, and commercial beverages and what we listen to on the radio and watch on television since 1976 has become more toxic (degenerate) so the Leaders/Rulers (of the Matrix) think we may be ready to buy into their BS because our minds have been so conditioned and our brains so impaired.

Since a flu vaccine program is based upon a vaccine, who would manufacture that vaccine? Would it not be some pharmaceutical company? Of course it would! And would the vaccine serum be made for free? Hell no! It would cost money! Health care, medical treatment, and medical research are big money makers in the world, especially in the United States where people are so successfully conditioned to pop a pill for every little ailment.

Another thing the people need to know, in case they don’t know already, is that pharmaceutical companies purchase their influence using the media. After all, they have the mega bucks – all thanks to the loyal pill poppers of drugs.

I mean, after all, pharmaceutical companies couldn’t remain rich absent profit that happens to be the lifeblood of business. It is people who keep these pharmaceutical companies in business and power. That’s right! People! People who are not responsible for their own health! People who are ignorant! People who blindly trust! People who are frightened and scared to death! People who are, simply put, unconscious! People who are oblivious, apparently, that the human body is not made up of any drugs. No part of the human body is made up of drugs. No part of the human brain is made up of aspirin. No part of the female reproductive tract is made up of the drug ‘Midol.’ No part of the male reproductive system, including the penis, is made up of ‘Viagra.’ We are not made of chemical drugs, people!

Pharmaceutical drugs, unlike Nature’s herbs, are not carbon-based and thus cannot be assimilated into the body.

Right now in the media you are purposely hearing these words: “Right now there is no vaccine for this strain of swine flu.” You are hearing this on purpose! The government and the pharmaceutical cartel (a/k/a Big Pharma) want the people to demand that a vaccine be created and ultimately that legislation be passed whereby the vaccine is made mandatory, perhaps even for newborns in hospitals. The entire nation would be made to follow the model of the criminal enterprise called the State of Maryland which forces vaccinations on all schoolchildren, even against the parent’s wishes, and at gunpoint too. Read about this more in detail in my upcoming Dherbs.com article entitled “Beware the New Childhood Vaccine Agenda.” A lot more American children born to unconscious, ignorant, confused, and in some cases, “stupid as hell” parents (that really had no business birthing a child into the world) will develop autism and other neurological disorders.

Don’t mind my words, those of you with overly sensitive ears. Focus on the content!

Again, in the media you are purposely hearing the words: “Right now there is no vaccine for this strain of swine flu.” But would a new vaccine really have to be created? Knowing the criminal and sinister antics of the pharmaceutical drug companies and how they do things, they already have vaccines waiting and all they would need to do is simply select one or two vaccines and put them on the market. Big Pharma via the corporate sponsored and controlled media are already prescribing two drugs for this scam including the drug “Tamiflu,” a/k/a/ Oseltamivir.

Just as AIDS (as a scare tactic) was created to reintroduce a deadly cancer drug, AZT, they’re at it again attempting to create an epidemic (swine flu virus) in order to introduce a new vaccine for the virus, and that new vaccine may be an old one, one already in existence but not yet marketed to the public.

“But Djehuty, what about those 2000 cases of swine flu virus reported in Mexico?” What about them? Who are these people? What is their medical history?

According to Brasscheck TV:

Many millions of them [in Mexico] live in crushing poverty, poor health and with poor sanitary conditions. 1,000 “cases” (which is higher than the so-far reported number) equals 0.005% of the population. 60 deaths equals 0.0003% of the population. And, of the few deaths, no one has mentioned who these casualties are. Are they elderly or infirm people who could just as easily be killed by the common cold or a slip and fall? It makes a difference.”

For real news, I highly recommend you sign up for Brasscheck TV

There’s no need to be frightened by swine flu virus. It’s nothing but a media scare tactic promulgated and financed by Big Pharma so as to introduce a national flu vaccine program and thus a new swine flu vaccine. God made your defense (immune) system to ward off foreign invaders. Just focus on keeping your so-called immune system healthy, fortified, and boosted and you’ll be all right! Just remember: “What you fear will appear!” Job the Prophet of the Bible said: “The thing I have feared has come upon me!” People, we attract what we fear!

Fear, worry, and stress also weaken and impair the immune system. You’ve probably already heard about this but I’m here to tell you that it is factual.

Stop listening to idiots on the radio airwaves like Tom Joyner and others of his ilk that propose taking a loved one to the doctor. For what? To keep the doctor in business and rich while the loved one stays sick, weak, and incapacitated?

I’ll say it again: doctors, hospitals, pharmacists, and drug companies cannot and will not tolerate health and wellbeing, for these states threaten their livelihoods and threaten to put them out of business. THEY NEED YOU SICK TO STAY IN BUSINESS!

Well or healthy people don’t take drugs. Conscious people don’t take drugs because they know all drugs are poisonous. The drug container (box or bottle) has written on it in fine small print: “N CASE OF ACCIDENTAL OVERDOSE, CONTACT A POSION CONTROL CENTER!”

Now why in the world would you be contacting a poison control center if you weren’t consuming poison? Shouldn’t you be contacting a “medicine control center?”

It’s time to start thinking, People.

Pertaining to swine flu virus, as rap group Public Enemy said: “DON’T BELIEVE THE HYPE!”

Eat healthy, preferably organic raw foods and vegan foods. Drink good drinking water, preferably alkaline water. Detoxify your body with herbs at least 2-4 times per year. Think positive! Have a positive attitude! Live righteous! Stay away from negative and toxic people! Start thinking independently! Operate from love, knowingness (knowledge), and self-power and not fear, ignorance, and powerlessness.

Dherbs.com is always here for you and we will always bring you the raw truth in the form of information.

If you’re interested in eating better, i.e. becoming a vegan or raw foodist, visit our “Dietary Choices” section or order our e-book “Alternative Diet and Lifestyle Manual.”

To learn more about alkaline water, read our article “Alkaline Water” in our Articles section.

To learn more about herbal detoxification, visit the “Full Body Detox” section.

To learn about naturally boosting the immune system, read the article “Immune System and Immune Health” in our Articles section.

Thank you for reading!

This article is compliments of Dherbs.com and Djehuty Ma’at-Ra.

Additional articles by Djehuty available @ www.dherbs.com/articles/

I don’t care if you lick windows,
take the special bus
or occasionally pee on yourself..
You hang in there, sunshine, you’re special

Every sixty seconds you spend angry, upset or mad, is a full minute of happiness you’ll never get back.

Today’s Message of the Day is:

Life is short,
Break the rules,
Forgive quickly,
Kiss slowly,
Love truly,
Laugh uncontrollably,
And never regret anything that made you smile.

Send to all the people you love and don’t want to lose in 2009, even me.

If you get 3 back, you are a great companion, if not, your still are.

Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we’re here we should dance.

Dear Friends****
I want to preface this by saying that if this is the first you are hearing that Geneen and I were long-time investors with Bernie Madoff and got financially whacked when he turned out to be a fraud— I want you to know that we’re doing okay. More than okay, actually— we’ve both been in a fabulously creative period this past few months since the Madoff debacle.
Speaking of which, there is an 8-minute preview video of my latest program What Bernie Madoff Couldn’t Steal From Me:
Enjoy the video (no, really, it has some good laughs in it!) and please pass the link on to anyone you know who might find it valuable.
Much love,
Matt

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Who knew that Watterson, who wrote this comic 15 years ago, was an economic prophet ?

The Inauguration of President Obama was an event to behold. Mr. Obama is the first presidential candidate since Kennedy to inspire me to hope and believe once again in our government. I wanted so badly to regain my lost hope in the Great Idea that is America. It seems that I am not alone. Almost 2 million people gathered in the freezing cold to be part of that historical moment.

I felt a connection with Barack Obama from the first time I heard him speak but I was unsure of how mainstream America would respond to him. My grandparents are from Iowa so when the good people of Iowa voted for him in their caucuses, I knew that he had a chance to win the election. It was the Iowa spirit that kick-started Obama’s victory, placed him favorably in the national spot light, and led to this Inauguration.

When race seemed to become an issue during the campaign, Mr. Obama faced it head-on. Mr. Obama’s historic speech put American racism in perspective with grace and civility. I could feel him speaking from his heart. It was then I knew that he was the breath of compassionate and intelligent fresh air that was needed for this country to move beyond stigmatizing people based upon their skin color. (read more )