Wizard asks, "So the question still remains, why can no one show the law that requires us to pay income tax, IRS officials, Government officials, Judicial Experts, etc." While you are asking that question, why is a non-governmental agency allowed to print money without taxpayer oversight? Isn't that the most pernicious form of hidden taxation?by mojavegreen - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
With cold weather slowing down visitation to the hot springs, this seems like an opportunity to share some local history. The following article was recently published in the FOJF newsletter: Rock Springs--First Land Patent in Arrastre Canyon/Juniper Flats The Homestead Act of 1862 promised ownership of as much as 160 acres of contiguous public land to a citizen or head of a family who residby mojavegreen - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Good thought, Rick! Since he missed an opportunity to prove his valor in Vietnam, maybe he should hang out in Iraq until this thing is resolved. A little direct contact with reality might temper his thinking.by mojavegreen - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Wizard writes, "And here are more wise words of rare truth from our Fearless Leader: "Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we." Although it was a "rare truth", he likely did not have the intent of saying that the administration never stops thinking about newby mojavegreen - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Bush after the election: "I must go now, for they are leaving---and I am their leader!"by mojavegreen - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Very interesting observations, Wizard! I have recently heard acknowledgment of the vapor seeding as I think it has caught the attention of the news media. It will be interesting to hear more. The government can never be expected to level with us as those in power and having fortunes are dependent on maintaining the current illusion of reality. Besides, how many want to know the real truthby mojavegreen - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Hi Wizard, Well said. Although we have felt smugly superior, doubtless we will realize that Native Americans were more highly evolved in many aspects that our "modern" civilization. It was only our superior technology and numbers that vanquished a people living in the sacred manner appropriate to the approaching New Era: mindful of connection to Divinity; valuing beauty, moralityby mojavegreen - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
The picture was taken across Bowen Ranch Rd. from Paradise Ranch. Old Frank Kessler from Paradise drowned his classic Benz while trying to cross the Arrastre wash sometime around '92 or '93, the last great flood. Earlier, he had told me that his Mercedes was one of only two built, the other was owned by Conrad Adenaur. The car was later diverted by neer-do-wells that fed on Frank's generositby mojavegreen - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Was it the James Dean movie "Giant" that had a similar seemingly misplaced house?by mojavegreen - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Wizard writes, "Overpopulation is definitely at the top of the list, when it comes to the driver of our world's ills." The earth could sustain the current population if not for the voracious appetites of the technologically developed countries. The earth's resources are being drained by unbalanced affluence. The health of our consumer-based economy depends on creating markets for flby mojavegreen - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Paul writes that it may be necessary to resort to involuntary sterilization to deal with overpopulation. We may not be given time to make that choice. (Wizard posts information that there is evidence that the earth's climate is changing quickly and violently.) Cataclysmic natural change is likely a primary tool for this planet to correct imbalance. Shedding excess population in that mannerby mojavegreen - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Hi Paul, Interesting thread! By what standard should we sterilize to move in the direction of a sustainable planet? If the 5% of the world's population that lives in this country consumes 20% of the resources, should we be mandated to reduce our population to 1/4 its current size so our consumption is equalized with the rest of the world? Also, you say that natural selection results in survby mojavegreen - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
"And what is the initial line inscribed that connects all other issues of sustainability for civilization in a world? Child Rearing. Child rearing is fundamental to a sustainable family, a sustainable community, sustainable nation, and a sustainable civilization in the world. Similarly as justice and injustice offer insights to a nation's degrees of evolution and development, a natioby mojavegreen - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Wizard writes, "Rummy resigns! Good riddence to that arrogant, pompous idoit." Did someone just flush the toilet? In California, good riddence to Central Valley Representative Richard Pombo.by mojavegreen - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
"Dear Lord," the preacher began with arms extended and a rapturous look on his upturned face, "Without You, WE ARE BUT DUST!" He would have continued, but at that moment one very observant little girl (who was listening carefully) leaned over to her mother and asked quite audibly in her shrill little girl voice, "Mommy, WHAT is butt dust?"by mojavegreen - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Hi Wizard, You write: "I think anything people can do to make thier lives more simple in their daily habits of consumption, will aid them in tougher coming times. Of course this all depends on how quickly the various looming problems develop, and how much the new realities, may be counteracted to some degree by human adaptability" Thank you for putting this in a nutshell and for maby mojavegreen - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Hi Jobe, True, but we are also reminded that in our material world: "The Lord helps those who help themselves." Mojaveby mojavegreen - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
"We are witnessing the disintegration of the global ecological system upon which humanity is utterly dependent, and our leaders are failing us." Hi Wizard! Since leadership is not responding to escalating biological destabilization, survival will surely be by individual choice. What are your recommendations for addressing this on a personal level? Have you found any blogs, etc.by mojavegreen - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Considering where the information came from, I think you can deduce the identity of this long-term resident.by mojavegreen - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
I didn't get all the details from John at Luna as I was running late, but suspect the injured female property owner was too shaken to follow normal procedures and hold the driver responsible.by mojavegreen - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Recently, a sand rail travelling at high speed failed to negotiate Dead Man's curve on Bowen Ranch Rd. and swerved into oncoming traffic, injuring a local resident. Both the resident's vehicle and the sand rail were heavily damaged. Bowen Ranch Rd. is a county-maintained road and is closed to green sticker vehicles. Locals have been tolerant of this illegal usage, however continuing OHV lawlesby mojavegreen - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
"Also, this same deputy, in a phone conversation with my neighbors wife, made a statement along the lines of " these people ( the noisy riders ) know folks in high places " I experienced similar lack of professionalism from a deputy in August. I wrote to his boss and got a very satisfactory response: Capt. James Stalnaker Office of San Bernardino County Sheriff Victor Valley Stby mojavegreen - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Pallazoville will appeal to those hardy innocents who are moving their real estate equity to the desert. The expanses of glass facing west in many of the houses could be an energy saver, as your microwave may find little utility in summer. However, if you expect to eat that burrito in comfort, buy stock in SCE. (Or maybe the developer's plan is for the road dust to eventually obscure the glasby mojavegreen - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Hi AZ! How have you been? Your rockwork inspired several subsequent masonry projects by amiable (more amiable with King Cobra) brother Bert. We made other improvements at the ranch, including one that I know you would really appreciate! Hope all is well, Mojaveby mojavegreen - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Hi Wizard, Welcome back! I had heard that this years event had lost some of its previous freshness. How was your "movement through perception"? I appreciated and read with interest your comments on the 8/27 message. Not included in my posting was their reminder us that the earth (Urantia) is a living entity that reacts to imbalance. If we accelerate our impact on the planet inby mojavegreen - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
I suspected as much, Jobe. I understand there was quite a traffic jam of exiting Burners. Our friend Wizard may have waited for it to clear. I am very interested in hearing his response to this thread.by mojavegreen - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
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"--sometimes you accidently find one with your bottom." A spotted rattlesnake with a human butt? Should stand out from the usual buzzers in the area.by mojavegreen - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California