Like this a lot better than the trailer released in December.
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America didn't get to be this grand experiment in life and liberty by the lectures of our liberal critics. We are a Christian Nation, we have strong beliefs and superior ethics, that same ethos demanded that as a Christian Nation we free those who were brought her as slaves, the golden rule states that we should treat others as we would desire to be treated.
We have always had a fairly large influx of immigrants, those fleeing poverty or oppression, we have allowed all to come and join in this Republic, even those of different colors or cultures, or religions. But our constitution and bill of rights protect our God given rights, the right to life, liberty, and happiness. The right to defend our Nation from foes without and within who would take away your freedom, and coerce you to think or do something which is Not consistent with our Faith, or our values.
When our current President refers to those of us who value our Faith and Freedoms, as "bitter clingers", he is attempting to impose his own confused values on those of us who believe that our freedom has been paid for in the hard currency of blood, the blood of men who laid down their lives for freedom.
That freedom is threatened by those who would impose their will and their values which run counter to our own Christian values of individual responsibility, concern and compassion for others, and love of our country. That includes liberal politicians who label patriots as bigots, homophobes, even terrorists, for having a desire to defend Faith, Family, and Freedom.
So not to judge, and as I have noted Americans have in the past been very accepting of others, but now our own Faith and Values have been labeled as ???? So no, I don't appreciate politicians, Hollywood "Actors", or those who are taking advantage of our hospitality, to lecture us on whats wrong with our country. We "know" its not perfect?? but most of us have worked very hard to kind and receive those who have come seeking a better life for themselves and their families. I'm always happy to share my Faith, and happy to invite the hungry to my table and feed them, I work hard to be among the most respectful of others here on SDF, and every day in my life I seek to share this beautiful gift of life and freedom with anyone who has a desire to share it with me?
I honestly believe we need to come back to our God, and seek His forgiveness and blessing? I give Him all the honor and the Glory that He has earned, so that's where I'm coming from, I don't want my government dictating my belief, or threatening the truth found in the Scriptures, and yes I know I have a long way to go, and I'm working on it? really, I am.
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vesicles
Colonel
thanks so much for sharing your thoughts on the matter. I appreciate your honesty and I respect and admire your devotion to your faith.
I would like to point out one thing though. The United States of America is a nation of free. The citizens should have the freedom to practice their religions of choice. The founders of this great nation came to the New World to escape the religious persecution in Europe. I myself am a Buddhist and also very proud of my faith. from what you said, it sounds like I should not be welcomed to the US if I were not a Christian. I felt that I was being persecuted while reading your post. This is a little offensive to me. I might have misunderstood your points completely. If I did, I apologize.
I am also still confused what this has anything to do with the Star Wars.
Most of the shows you mention are too serious for me, I do follow Gotham though. I think it strikes just the right stylized tone between the overly serious Christian Bale movies and the overly campy ones from the '90s. In general I enjoy sitcoms more, like Big Bang Theory, Mike and Molly, Life in Pieces, Black-ish, Fresh Off the Boat, The Goldbergs...
Equation
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I like Game of Thrones, Downton Abbey, and Generations War (a German made mini-series).
vesicles
Colonel
I desperately want to watch Smallville. I was in grad school when it was on the air. I didn't have time and missed many episodes. I think I missed at least 3-4 seasons altogether. I later bought DVDs of seasons 2 and 3, but had to stop cause it's too expensive to buy all 10 seasons. I'm keeping my eyes on Netflix and Amazon, hoping that one of them decide to finally show it.
AssassinsMace
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Anybody see Shannara Chronicles on MTV? The pilot episode was last week. I always saw these books on the store shelves back during my Dungeons and Dragons days but never read them. Very interesting especially coming from MTV. Great sets and special effects for a TV show and interesting Lord of the Rings epic feeling. It's fantasy with elves and magic but it's set in the future on Earth where modern humans had some apocalypse so you see the ruins of humanity left behind.
That's what's great about TV these days. Stuff that use to be only seen in movies is reaching affordability for television. Add to that the character and story development that was the advantage of TV and you have great shows for the future.
That's what's great about TV these days. Stuff that use to be only seen in movies is reaching affordability for television. Add to that the character and story development that was the advantage of TV and you have great shows for the future.
My father and other family members watched Chevy Chase in "National lampoons American Vacation" and "European Vacation" in the weekend. We thoroughly enjoyed it especially my father who said it reminded him of the times when mother and himself took us kids on holiday around Europe and U.S.A.
He is an old Fleetwood Mac fan so the soundtrack to the film "Holiday Road" was an instant hit for him. So much so we made a copy of the song and it continually plays on a loop in his cars sound system.
He can now cruise our national highways and listen to this simple but catchy song to his hearts delight.
He is an old Fleetwood Mac fan so the soundtrack to the film "Holiday Road" was an instant hit for him. So much so we made a copy of the song and it continually plays on a loop in his cars sound system.
He can now cruise our national highways and listen to this simple but catchy song to his hearts delight.
vesicles
Colonel
I did. I liked it. The effects are definitely movie quality. And it also has an epic feeling and scale. The plot is nice so far. I like the fact they reversed the typical fantasy premise, where elves and dwarfs exist in the ancient times. Here they are the offsprings of human who mostly extincted after a nuclear war. Let's see where they go from here. I hope it's not a typical quest thing.
This is what I have saying. The golden age of tv. So many good shows, so little time... We typically spend the entire weekend catching up all the new ones. We don't even have time to watch those good old ones...
I am also anxiously waiting for the legends of tomorrow. I like what CW and DC Comics are doing. I also like Agents of Shield and agent Carter. But CW/DC shows are better.
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You are obviously spoilt for choice.What we get on TV over here isn't worth the price in purchasing a bargain basement TV. Subscription TV such as sky Sky TV isn't much better with many of their shows at least a couple of seasons old. The showing of video gaming as sports on TV really takes the cake. Before you know it, it will become an Olympic Games event.