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Once again if people inform themselves before spewing their hate, perhaps they'd get a clue and bite their tongue...

One of the best Special Comments from Keith Olbermann, on Countdown with Keith Olbermann: 'There is no 'Ground Zero Mosque (full transcript and video available at that link and video below courtesy of Countdown). Yes you read that right - THERE IS NO GROUND ZERO MOSQUE!

Want to know what REALLY is being built:

  "...What is planned for 45 Park Place, New York City, is a Community Center. It's supposed to include a basketball court. And a culinary school.  It's to be thirteen stories tall and the top two stories will be a Muslim prayer space." - Keith Olbermann

...and how far away from "Ground Zero" that it REALLY is, and how those that attacked us on 9/11 have nothing to do with this facility:

 
"...It is two blocks away from the northeast corner of the World Trade Center site. From the planned location of the Sept. 11 memorial it is more like four or even five blocks...." - Keith Olbermann. Yes, once again, you read that right, not even close. 

Sound threatening to you? I doubt it.

So, reminiscent of what is happening due to blind ignorance, lest we remember and never forget:

' “First they came for the Communists, but I was not a Communist so I did not speak out. Then they came for the Socialists and the Trade Unionists, but I was neither, so I did not speak out. Then they came for the Jews, but I was not a Jew so I did not speak out. And when they came for me, there was no one left to speak out for me.” Martin Niemoeller (1892-1984)'

What we are seeing is once more the spread of hate and fear to manipulate people to follow the party that thrives on the hatred hoping to manipulate you. Know the real facts about every issue, and about every real and fabricated controversy before you judge. And yeah, don't forget the Constitution if you need to refresh your memory of all of our rights.

Listen to all that is revealed in Keith's Special Comment. About the people, the structure and its purpose(s). Even if you're not a fan of Keith, it does not make what he tells you any less relevant or true. Learn a little about history, about what is happening right now, and how ridiculous this controversy, that should not be, truly is. It is nothing less than another distraction of what is important:

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And oh, yeah, this pretty much shows how when one stop and really listens, really hears about even just it's location, it alone is a wake up call:

Mosque “at” Ground Zero Cartoon

 (thanks to @wisco for this cartoon alert)

What corporations are controlling our destiny?

Don't forget, we have the Supreme Court to thank - they made Corporations people. So you should keep track of the:

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Giveaway! The Joy of ME time!

 

Update- winners announced! See below!

I've been a long time lover of Oregon Chai and recently because Oregon Chai is on a mission to help people find a little "Me Time",  I was delighted when they sent me - no strings attached gifts: 

1. a double-walled acrylic reusable (BPA-free!) 
2. iced tea cup, 
3. a mug, 
4. a USB-powered mug warmer, 
5. a 10-oz. sample of chai,
6. a flash drive 
7. and a mood ring! 

How cool is that?! 

And as an added bonus

I'll be able to share a couple wonderful prizes

in a Giveaway with you from Oregon Chai! 
There will be 2 winners!

• 1: 10-oz. canister sample paired with the hot mug:  
  

or

•  1: 10-0z. sample with the double-walled acrylic reusable iced tea cup:

Please read instructions completely so your entries count!

Many ways to enter. Please comment below this contest to let me know where you enter, user name, etc. so your entry isn't missed!

Mandatory to enter and your first entry: You must Follow this blog - see upper right column to "Follow" 

Plus you may do one or all of each of the following for additional entries:

1. Blog about this Giveaway and link back to this page! http://janskay.blogspot.com/2010/07/giveaway-joy-of-me-time.html
2. Follow @JanSKay on Twitter and retweet "I entered the @JanSKay Oregon Chai Joy of Me #giveaway here: http://unhub.com/s5Cd Each Tweet equals 1 entry, limit 2 a day! Ends 8/9 PlsRT!"
3. Follow @OregonChai on Twitter
4. Share on Facebook daily, limit 2 a day - linking to this Giveaway!
5. Share your favorite way to fix Oregon Chai in the comments below! 

REMINDER: Please make sure you comment below, telling me of all your entries for them to count!

Please check back often for possible new ways to enter!

(Random generator will be used for ties!)

The list of Accomplishments are longer than many Presidents before him:

There are many things we all wanted, that perhaps haven't been accomplished quite yet, like DADT (Don't Ask Don't Tell), but if you hear the list thus far, a lot tasks have been completed. And they were not minor feats. Yes, the to do list is still long, but when you hear what has been done, you realize there is hope that much more will be accomplished. 

Do your part, make sure your voices are heard. Participate, write your congress, write your President. Help make change happen.

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