RonD1120

Now y'all know I would approve. I think Rom13:3-4 would be a good one as well. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

When I first became involved with drug programs, 1973, education was the approach. My program, Thee Door, was the 2nd licensed in FL. It was based on the Free Clinic model from Woodstock and San Francisco. That is, freaks helping freaks. We realized that our society did drugs, either legal or illegal. Our Methadone program was about 50% Vietnam vets. My public speaking engagements opened with, "I am not here to tell you not to do drugs. I am here to tell you about the drugs you are doing." In the end we had a considerable number of highly educated addicts and recreational drug users. The reason people engage in the use of mood altering chemicals is they work, for awhile. By the time you realize they are not working any longer you are way behind the learning curve. Acquisition and maintenance of supply becomes the primary psychological function. There is hard data to substantiate long term negative effects and affects from the use of marijuana and cocaine. How many skydivers ignore those warnings? Just take a quick glance back through the responses in this thread. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

"Let each man resolve to be victorious, and that the right of self-government, liberty, and peace shall find him a defender." --Robert E. Lee (January 19) "[M]y religious belief teaches me to feel as safe in battle as in bed. God has fixed the time for my death. I do not concern myself about that, but to be always ready, no matter when it may overtake me. That is the way all men should live, and then all would be equally brave." --Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson (January 21) Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

I think the existing rehab facilities would try to expand in competition with new programs as the realization of new funding became known. The grab for the new funds would require more effective lobbying and executive level management connections. Thus the administrative cost of executive salaries would increase in greater proportion to program or facility expansion. The increased competition would require more justification by staff certifications and licencing. Competitive regulation also requires more objective verifiable evidence in the form treatment plans, charting and auditing. The burnout rate on qualified professionals increases in direct proportion to the level of paperwork required. In the midst of staff turnover, the stress levels increase due to increased case load along with concomitant paper work. The rule of the 3 P's, Paperwork has Priority over People. The clients soon realize that it is strictly a bureaucratic business with very little individual attention given to them. The success rate will continue to be modified within the field requiring less clean time to be considered successful treatment. Success rate is determined by outcomes measurement. The last program where I worked required that the convicted felon ordered into rehab would be considered successful if not arrested for the same offense for one year. In other words, if a client was arrested for possession of cocaine and completed court ordered rehab his arrest record would be tracked for one year. If within that one year period he was arrested again for possession of methamphetamine, it did not count against the program. As substance use disorder is statistically determined to be increasing, the program/facility lobbyists will petition for more funding to combat the problem. As programs secure more funding the executive salaries will be rewarded first and then..., well, you get the idea. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

the flood gates have never been shut thats the point Well, that is correct. As the old joke goes, if you want to smuggle a WMD into the USA, just hide it in a bale of marijuana. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

I was at the '72 Mardi Gras Meet. No jumping - All rain. I remember arriving, but not much after that... Kevin K. Ahh! It was 1972. Believe me, I wasn't sure. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-waves-white-flag-in-disastrous-war-on-drugs-1870218.html I have been involved in world of substance use disorder all my adult life. I do not see where government funding has stemmed the tide of abuse and addiction. On the other side, I have seen the predictable tragedy of untimely death through suicide and murder, devastated lives in poverty and sickness, as a direct result using mood altering chemicals. If the flood gates open it will not be good news. Prepare to see what I have seen. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

I attended Leon's Mardi Gras Meet in 71 or 72. Not much jumping due to WX. Leon now lives on a Christian commune. Below is his website link. http://www.constitutiondefender.com/leonpolitics_01.htm Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

OLD!!!? Hell Twardo, you haven't even hit 50 yet, have you? Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

As the former ASO at Z-Hills, Billy used to make me live in fear that somehow I would be responsible his safety violations. One of his tricks that made my blood run cold and my knees weak was his walk away landings from his Piggyback rig. Shortly after opening, he would open his chest strap and both leg straps. He had quick ejector hardware on the rig. Now he is just sitting in the saddle. Upon landing, as his feet touched the ground, he would just walk away from his gear, with that f*** it smile. Edited to add photos of Billy. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

Here is a follow-up link of associated interest. http://www.chuckbaldwinlive.com/c2010/cbarchive_20100115.html Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

A perfect example of DZ environmental awareness. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

It ties in with the massive underground bunker system beneath the Denver International Airport 120 miles away. Construction work continues as we speak. Ahh, so I hear. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

And the fact that it flourished so succesfully is a source of national shame, I would imagine. On the contrary, many people were blessed by the movement, me included. It helped me overcome my alcohol and drug problems and guided me in my professional career. Almost any movement, no matter how vile, will have a positve effect on the lives of a few of it's adherents simply by being something to get involved with. But predominantly, rather than a lot of people getting blessed, it was more abvout a lot of cunts getting obscenely rich off the gullibility of rednecks, Pat Robertson included. Your post indicates a great ignorance concerning the American people. First of all, the Charismatic Movement was not vile. Do you even know what that word means? It was positively oriented for the betterment of those listening to the message. It had some twists and spin-offs but it was not vile. Obviously, you have no clue what it was about. Second, there were many people blessed over a period of years. To say that only a few were blessed again shows a void of factual knowledge. Third, the movement had reasonably equal proponents of both male and female. To say that the movement was for the financial benefit of a certain kind of woman is both sexist and foolish. Fourth, the expression "obscenely rich" only has meaning to the gross underachiever. Examine your life. And lastly, you have absolutely no understanding of the meaning of the term redneck. Its use in the context of your statement indicates only a TV education. ~Paraphrase from Scripture God save the Queen. And, protect her from her subjects. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

Blah blah blah I was listening to him during this This report is not even close DITTO! Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

Your value system is totally determined by what you see on the telly. Isn't it? Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

Remember, in his world the ends justifies the means. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

So how much financial support can you garner with that stance? Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

Just one bad decision after another, huh? Huh? Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

And the fact that it flourished so succesfully is a source of national shame, I would imagine. On the contrary, many people were blessed by the movement, me included. It helped me overcome my alcohol and drug problems and guided me in my professional career. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

I don't have anything to do with that selection. I do not watch his program. I couldn't care less. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

OT Law was satisfied in the death of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. That is why it is called the "atonement." We are in the Dispensation of Grace according to some Bible scholars. Andy9o8 nailed it. Pat Robertson is an entertainer of extremely good fortune from a specific market niche. During the 1980's a phenomena known as the Charismatic Movement moved through the nation. Robertson was one of the principal founders. He has always been a proponent of the concept of noblesse oblige. Over the years, his ministry has provided money for many needed services here and abroad. I suspect he will be sending aide to Haiti. The way it works is that he will say something outrageous and work up the emotions of the audience. Then he will proclaim the love of Christ is needed to provide a balm to the injury of the masses. Money will pour in and he will dole it out to selected ministries as food, water, medical supplies and clothing. Of course he will retain at least ten percent for administrative costs. That program used to be called Operation Blessing. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

Nope, that one is covered in the Book of Romans, Chapter 1. But, you knew that. Are you baiting me? Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

Well, there is that thing about our desire to perpetuate infanticide through abortion. But, hey that karma is just on the females. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

Hmmm! Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.