Ted Kennedy's True Legacy

by Chuck Ness Ted Kennedy was a singular figure in American history. Very few if any, over such a long period, have done more to harm America. But Obama is committed to trying.“Socialism hasn’t worked in 6,000 years of recorded history because it didn’t have me to run it.” Ted KennedyAnd despite all his efforts...

No health care bill before Christmas?

Chuck Ness Looks like one of the biggest supporters of nationalized health care believes there will be no health care bill before the end of the year, and perhaps not at all. That is what he told his constituents at a crowded town hall meeting at the Mercer Community Center in Iron County Wisconsin last...

Scotty Beam Me Up!

It seems like some men around the world think that getting a sexually transmitted disease is a badge of honor not shame. It truly is sad that we do not shame those who participate in activities that can lead to a lifetime of pain and suffering for some. But like the days of Sodom and...

7th Church Is Laodicea: The Lukewarm Church (part 8)

by Chuck Ness Founded around 255 BC and named after his wife Laodice by the Seleucid King Antiochus II, this city was located about 100 miles directly east of the first church mentioned by Christ, "Ephesus". Situated on one of the great Asian trade routs, Laodicea become prosperous because of its garment industry which used a...

6th Church Is Philadelphia; The Faithful Church (part 7)

by Chuck NessKnown as the “City of Brotherly love”, this earthquake prone city was the home of this faithful church. Founded by the Pergamon King Attalos II, for his brother Eumenes, this city often changed its name during various times of its history, depending upon what ruler the inhabitants wanted to honor. The name Philadelphia...

5th Church Is Sardis; The Dead Church (part 6)

by Chuck NessIn my ongoing series on the book of Revelation, I now move on down the postal route to the next church in Christ's message to the seven churches of Asia, Sardis. The fifth church mentioned in John’'s message was probably the oldest settlement in Asia Minor. Archeological evidence shows that Sardis was probably first inhabited shortly...

4th Church Is Thyatira; The Corrupt Church (part 5)

by Chuck NessOf the seven churches addressed by John, the fourth church, Thyatira, is the smallest. Yet it received the longest message. (Rev 2:18-29) This corrupt church was located 42 miles inland from the Aegean Sea in an alluvial plain between the Hermus and Calcius rivers . There were no natural geographical formations like steep...

3rd Church Is Pergamos; The Compromising Church (part 4)

by Chuck NessIn my ongoing review on the book of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, I began by sharing my understanding of certain aspects of the end times and how I see them. Then last week I started a review of the letters Jesus dictated to His disciple John while he was a prisoner on...

2nd Church Is Smyrna; The Persecuted Church (part 3)

by Chuck Ness The second church John writes to, is Situated at the head of the Gulf of Izmir where the Hermus River flows into the Agean Sea. Smyrna ,the persecuted church, is the only church that remains to this day. The city had worshiped Rome as a spiritual power since about 195 BC, explaining...

1st Church Is Ephesus; The Loveless Church (part 2)

by Chuck NessThe first church Christ mentions to John in the book of Revelations is Ephesus, which means darling. With over 300,000 people, Ephesus was the largest city and the Capital of the Asian Province. Founded by Paul around 50 AD it was also the location of the third ecumenical council in 431 AD. With an...

The Seven Churches Of Revelations (part 1)

by Chuck Ness While a prisoner on the island of Patmos John was visited by Christ who told him, "What you see, write in a book and send it to the seven churches which are in Asia: to Ephesus, to Smyrna, to Pergamos, to Thyatira, to Sardis, to Philadelphia, and to Laodicea." He was told...

Accusing the Opponents of Doing What You Do

!-- @page { size: 8.5in 11in; margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } -->By Chuck NessI am sick and tired of people who say that if you debate and you disagree with this administration somehow you're not patriotic. We should stand up and say we are Americans and we have a right to debate...

California – Controlled by Idiots

by Chuck Ness Small California businesses that have received $682 million in IOUs from the state say they have been told by the state that they must still pay taxes on the sales. However, the state of California has informed the business community that it will not accept those IOU's from the businesses as payment for...

One Good Patriot

by Chuck NessAn e-mail I received about my article: "Where Are Today's Patriots Who Are Willing To Sacrifice Everything?" Hi Chuck Ness, there are many patriots who will be there when the time is right. I count myself among them. I wrote the reply below shortly after you posted your article and plea. I toyed...

California – Controlled by Idiots

Chuck Ness Small California businesses that have received $682 million in IOUs from the state say they have been told by the state that they must still pay taxes on the sales. However, the state of California has informed the business community that it will not accept those IOU's from the businesses as payment for...

Sarah's Choice

iby One LikeIt seems that the biggest response I see from questions about the GOP is who will lead. It's quite understandable when you consider that the GOP has not had a real leader since Newt Gingrich. Oh yea we all rallied behind GW, but other than the war on terrorism, he would not lead....

Beating Down The People

By Chuck NessObama has given the orders and his Chicago style thugs have taken the challenge to the the people to beat them down and force them to accept the Messiah's decrees. During the Presidential campaign we learned many things about Obama that most Americans would not heed. On June 14, 2008 Obama told a...

Why is the GOP in California Dead?

Chuck NessI was asked the other day, if I thought the GOP in California was dead. I responded with a definite YES. Now, I believe that there are many reasons why I think the California Republican party is dead. I would have to say that a big reason is the difference in the mentality of...

"Where Are Today's Patriots Who Are Willing To Sacrifice Everything?"

by Chuck NessIn the times we live, I am often reminded of the men who gave all, so that I can enjoy the freedom I do. I guess that is why I get so angry when I see what the current rulers of this country have in store for me, you, and our descendants. Men,...