Archive for Ohg Rea Tone
Ohg Rea Tone is all or nothing. He is educated and opinionated, more clever than smart, sarcastic and forthright. He writes intuitively - often disregarding rules of composition. Comment on his posts - he will likely respond with characteristic humor or genuine empathy. He is the real-deal.
Angry Electorate Kicks the Family Dog
Many are ready to condemn the President. People are hurt – and are responding with anger. Any good anger management program teaches how to best focus or direct the anger. The classic story concerns the frustrated employee who comes home at night and kicks the family dog.
17Feb2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
American Idol Behind the Scenes
This link takes American Idol fans to a “Share Widget” One can copy this widget to your favorite web site. Enjoy
16Feb2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on American Idol Behind the Scenes | Continued
Everything American Idol – 2010
Hyperlink to a vast array of information about American Idol. We offer this service merely as a convenience to web surfers. Enjoy.
16Feb2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Everything American Idol – 2010 | Continued
How to Lose a Political Majority in Ten Months
This past decade should have taught the politicians in Washington D. C. a thing or two about how to lose a majority in Congress. The shenanigans on the hill are just not well tolerated by the voting public. Each of the two dominant political parties have won and lost majorities by foolish political wrangling. Did […]
15Feb2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on How to Lose a Political Majority in Ten Months | Continued
Political Party Custom and Nature
World War Two in Europe was winding down. There was talk of an armistice – a mutually agreeable peace treaty. The allies, Soviet, English, and American, called for an unconditional surrender – there would be no armistice. Some criticized ‘unconditional’ as too severe. These terms seem to apply to the current atmosphere in Washington D. […]
13Feb2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Political Party Custom and Nature | Continued
“Democracy is no Harlot…”
The 2010 Tea Party shenanigans are dangerous. They use the name “Tea Party” to denote an affiliation with the historical Boston Tea Party that preceded the American Revolution. The Boston Tea Party was a direct revolt against King George’s tax on imported tea – taxation without representation. This modern version bears little resemblance to the […]
12Feb2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | 2 comments | Continued
Angry At Government – Or Just Angry
The word ‘angry’ is being thrown around with loose abandon. Editorials across the free press note the ‘anger of the voters.’ There is legitimate anger. But there is also illegitimate anger. Does legitimacy make any difference? Is anger the same whether legitimate or not? Is an angry voter a rational voter? The essence of anger […]
12Feb2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Angry At Government – Or Just Angry | Continued
Steven Colbert, FOX, and Global Warming
It is February – in North America. It is snowing, and the temperature hovers around freezing. In two months it will be April, the average daily temperature will hover around 55-60 degrees. What can this possibly mean? Can this mean that North America’s climate is seasonal – or does this mean the global weather is […]
11Feb2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
Spiritual Responsibility
To think that any particular faith, such as Christian or Muslim, is more favorable to God than another is an astoundingly arrogant notion – and it is irresponsible.
10Feb2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Spiritual Responsibility | Continued
Clutter, Hoarding, Pyschological Diagnosis or a Busy Family
So what is it with people who hoard ‘things’ – who place their ‘things’ around the house with indiscriminate frivolity? Is this just a value system learned in childhood, the symptoms of a life too busy to sort through the ‘things’, or are these people nuts and require treatment with Tiger Woods? And the more important question: Am I one of ‘those’ people?
10Feb2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | 2 comments | Continued
Redneck Ingenuity – or Schizophrenic Engineering?
I know rednecks. I should. I am one generation removed from hillbillies. Around these parts people who are one generation removed must go through the redneck phase – and sometimes that phase lasts a couple of generations. I am known as a half-breed because I obtained a formal university education. Even my redneck friends will […]
5Feb2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | 3 comments | Continued
The Army of God, Scott Roeder, and the Right Side of History
Scott Roeder shot and killed late term abortion Doctor George Tiller May, 31, 2009. No one disputes this fact. Roeder proudly admitted to the shooting while on trial for murder in Kansas. Roeder was convicted of murder by a jury of his peers. Peers, in this case, means twelve people who lived in the county […]
4Feb2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | 2 comments | Continued
The Problem is Heterosexuals in the Military
My son is a flaming heterosexual. He does not attempt to hide this fact, but neither does he go around broadcasting his sexual preferences. Our family chose to just ignore his life style. When he was twenty years old he joined the Navy. It was some time during his four year tour of duty that […]
3Feb2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | 6 comments | Continued
2012 Mayan Prediction – Respecting Logic
Marilyn vos Savant is some sort of genius who sells her logic to Parade Magazine. People write with questions, Marilyn answers. The question on January 31, 2010, concerned the Mayan prediction of the end of the world in the year 2012. The question: Can you add some logic to calm the hysteria? The flaw in […]
3Feb2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
Something is Terribly Wrong in Youth Football
He was ‘jacked up’, got his bell rung, he was clocked. He took it like a man. This is real man sport. Only a real man could take a hit like that. Have you ever heard any of those sort of comments regarding football? Have you ever used those terms yourself. I have. And I […]
2Feb2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
Obama meets House Republican Conference 1/29/10
President Obama is a very unusual man. He has a striking intelligence – nothing really special about this – there are a lot of smart people. There are lawyers and Medical Doctors and PH.D’s in the House and Senate. Our Government is well populated with intelligence. What strikes us about Obama is his phenomenal patience.
30Jan2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Obama meets House Republican Conference 1/29/10 | Continued
Is A Partisan America About to Lose The Future?
Petty squabbling is consuming The United States Government. There is gridlock on Capital Hill. It appears that most people in Congress are running for reelection in 2010 and their message is to blame the other party. Is this leadership? Is this the solution to the mounting problems of America? We need only to look back […]
29Jan2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | 2 comments | Continued
Partisanship – Conflicting Opinions or Theological Hatred?
Churchill negotiated a settlement in a Catholic/Protestant Ireland in the 1920’s. He later said that he knew he had been fair because neither party was happy with the results. It seems to us that we can know President Obama has been fair and non-partisan because both the left and the right are protesting his policies.
28Jan2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Partisanship – Conflicting Opinions or Theological Hatred? | Continued
Make Hay While The Sun Shines
The Democrats thought the sun was shining. The election of 2008 swept the Democrats back into power in Washington D.C. – or so they thought. It now appears that Washington is not so different than Punkin Center, Missouri. Here in Punkin Center we live and die by old sayings. The relevant saying aptly applied to […]
26Jan2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Make Hay While The Sun Shines | Continued
St. Joseph, Missouri, Urban Trail in Winter
I happen to be in St. Joseph, Missouri, today. The NFL playoffs brought me to town to visit old friends. We arrived early and I decided to take a hike along the City’s Urban Trails. The scenery is spectacular in Winter. But the scenery points out the enigma of St. Joseph Leadership. Check out the […]
17Jan2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | 2 comments | Continued
Jay Leno Uses Humor as Defense
Jay Leno has taken some hits this past week. With his ‘prime time’ show canceled, pulled, and jerked off – Leno is looking to return to the late night carnival circuit. Pushed out of the game of dominoes is Conan O’Brian. Conan’s ratings (the true measurement of media) have fallen far behind Dave Letterman. None […]
16Jan2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Jay Leno Uses Humor as Defense | Continued
The Sick, Pathetic, Right Wing Leadership and the disaster in Haiti
Pat Robertson has been a leader of the right wing ‘conservatives’ for many many years. He has even run for President. I live in Punkin Center, Missouri – so I know a few right wing nut cases. When Robertson ran for President one of the local wackos said, “Wait till they find out he went […]
14Jan2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
Really Tired of Liberal Complaining
It is just me – or has the left wing of the liberal loonies gone completely Rovian. You surely remember Karl Rove – the master of negative Rovian Politics (RP’s). Liberal wackos like Arianna Huffington and Ed Shultz are taking their cues from Mr. Rove. In rural Missouri parlance it is called: Bitch! Bitch! Bitch! […]
28Dec2009 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
A Personal Note From President Obama on Christmas Eve
This personal note came in the form of an email. I was surprised because I was not aware the President had my email address – usually he just sends a text message. Anyway, I felt compelled to share the message. Merry Christmas all. Ohg — Although it’s Christmas Eve, I wanted to share some exciting […]
24Dec2009 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
The Humble Process of a Confident Barack Obama
President Obama is a confident man, a humble man who does not always have to be right. President Obama easily accepts the input of others – he seeks the input of others.
23Dec2009 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on The Humble Process of a Confident Barack Obama | Continued
Media Matters Challenges FOX News
We have nothing to add to the Media Matters issue of the right wing fanatical presentation of current events – other than to agree completely.
15Dec2009 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Media Matters Challenges FOX News | Continued
Obama’s Oslo Noble Prize Speech 2-10-09
President Obama has accepted the Nobel Peace Prize with a historic speech delivered in a time of war. We present here the video and the full text: Your Majesties, Your Royal Highnesses, Distinguished Members of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, citizens of America, and citizens of the world: I receive this honor with deep gratitude and […]
10Dec2009 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Obama’s Oslo Noble Prize Speech 2-10-09 | Continued
“the shifting sands of charity… the firm bedrock of law”
Winston Churchill was a young man of twenty two when he gave his first political speech. He referenced the Government’s Workmen’s Compensation Bill before the Parliament in England. “He said the bill, ‘removed the question from the shifting sands of charity and placed it on the firm bedrock of law‘.” (Churchill: A Life, by Gilbert, […]
10Dec2009 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on “the shifting sands of charity… the firm bedrock of law” | Continued
Letterman on Tiger Woods
That Dave Letterman is either really funny or he has no sense of shame. He said he wished Tiger would quit calling him for advice. That may have been intended as a joke but perhaps Tiger could use a little advice right now. Jay Leno said of Letterman’s affair that Dave never presented himself as […]
8Dec2009 | Ohg Rea Tone | 2 comments | Continued
Curse The Kansas City Chiefs
Cursed. Or cursed. We can only know for sure that we curse our favorite NFL Team – the Kansas City Chiefs. Clark Hunt made a valiant effort last year to change the course of dismal tomfoolery exhibited virtually every Sunday in the fall football season. But this team has to rank among the all-time worst […]
6Dec2009 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Curse The Kansas City Chiefs | Continued
Obama Holds U. S. Military Accountable
President Obama announced a few days ago that he was sending 30,000 more America troops to Afghanistan. They will be supplemented with around 10,000 NATO troops. That meets the leaked request from the military. But the President gave the Generals some goals to meet. That is very appropriate. A bunch of blowhard senators (John McCain […]
3Dec2009 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Obama Holds U. S. Military Accountable | Continued
The Necessity of a Public Trail For Terrorists
Five terrorists are being brought to New York from Gitmo to be tried for masterminding the assault on the World Trade Center in on 911. This trial must not only happen – it must be very public. Court sanctioned evidence must be presented and tested. Guilty or innocent – the trial must go on. The […]
23Nov2009 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on The Necessity of a Public Trail For Terrorists | Continued
Dancing With The Stars 2010 – Champion’s Dance-Off
We have enjoyed nine seasons of dancing with the stars. Some of the celebrities were better dancers than they were celebrities. Some should have remained anonymous. But each season identified the best dancer – and each of the season champions should come back for a Champion’s Dance-Off Season. A quick recap: Season One: Kelly Monaco […]
4Nov2009 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Dancing With The Stars 2010 – Champion’s Dance-Off | Continued
The Redneck, The Italian, and The German
A redneck an Italian and a German were captured by the French. All convicted – they were sentenced to death by the guillotine. The Italian was led to the platform and given one last opportunity say his last words. He said, “Long live Italy.” The French put his head on the block and let the […]
13Oct2009 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
Commercials for Perverts
Am I just a pervert, or what? These commercials have unintentional sexual innuendos. Check them out and see if you are a pervert too! EMBED-Really Awkward Car Commercial Slogan – Watch more free videos
12Oct2009 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Commercials for Perverts | Continued
Nobel Prize for Audacity of Hope
President Barack Obama has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Some ask why. What has he done. He has been the President for a mere nine months. Wars continue. The economy struggles. The Middle East continues to defy peace. What has President Obama done? President Obama has inspired a future of hope, a future of […]
9Oct2009 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
President Obama Is Not Like Other Liberals
President Obama is not in the same league, the same class, the same stratus as the rest of us liberal thinkers. The rest of us enjoy a good old fashioned fight. President Obama seems to steer clear of roughhousing. Who does he think he is – the President? Keith Olberman loves a food fight. If […]
6Oct2009 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on President Obama Is Not Like Other Liberals | Continued
Jon Stewart – We Need A Public Option
Jon Stewart demonstrates again why the Daily Show garners more Emmy wins than the other shows in their category. The writing is brilliant and Stewart pulls off the theatrics. The health care debate happening in our Congress has degenerated into a lame excuse for legislative action. Polls show that 65% of the population want a […]
1Oct2009 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
Dancing with the Stars Tribute to Patrick Swayze
This is a nice tribute to a great dance. Dancing With The Stars put this tribute together – it is well done. This aired on the evening program of September 23, 2009. Patrick may not have won an Oscar – but he certainly impacted the world of movies, music, and dance. Others have tried to […]
24Sep2009 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
Delonte West, Bi-Polar Cavalier Carries Guns
Dimemag.com has an interesting and misleading story about Delonte West, that wacko white guy playing basketball for the Cavaliers. West claims problems with Bi-Polar disorder. Here is the deal, there are millions of people with Bi-Polar and they never carry guns. The story begins with this: On Friday when the news broke that Delonte West […]
22Sep2009 | Ohg Rea Tone | 7 comments | Continued
GOP McCarthyism in 2009
Here is a montage of video clips comparing the rhetoric of 2009 right wing proponents with Senator Joe McCarthy. This is a must see for those who continue to support the far right.
21Sep2009 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on GOP McCarthyism in 2009 | Continued
2010 Dancing with the Stars – Get rid of Tom Delay
The choice of Tom Delay as a contestant on the 2010 Dancing with the Stars ABC program was a mistake. A huge mistake. Tom Delay is a disgraced United States Republican Congressman who resigned because of a money laundering scandal. I admit that Dancing with the Stars often grants has-beens a chance at redemption. Check […]
21Sep2009 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on 2010 Dancing with the Stars – Get rid of Tom Delay | Continued
America Deserves Truth About “Tea Parties”
Tea Party leader Mark Williams was on CNN on September 14, 2009. He is nuts and anyone who follows him is nuts too. Anderson Cooper hosts a respectable program with balanced perspective. His regular guests include Reagan insider David Gergen and Clinton insider James Carville. Here is an excerpt from the interview with Mark Williams: […]
15Sep2009 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on America Deserves Truth About “Tea Parties” | Continued
The Image of God, Health and Fitness for Seniors
Man was made, we can all agree on that. Man grows old, we can all agree on that. Some say we were made out of a lump of clay, some say we swung down from trees to walk upright. In any case, here we are. What is our image, how do we present ourselves, and […]
14Sep2009 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on The Image of God, Health and Fitness for Seniors | Continued
Letterman on Bush, McCain, Palin, and Clinton
David Letterman is taking over late night television. With this monologue, it is easy to see why. His writers are superb, and Letterman knows how to tell a joke. Is this merely a case of art reflecting reality – or are these just jokes?
28Aug2009 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Letterman on Bush, McCain, Palin, and Clinton | Continued
Comments on a Life of Chaos
Did you ever know anyone who just seemed to live their life in constant chaos? Most likely. Chaos can become a part of our cultural understanding of the world around us. People raised in chaos often live chaotic lives. Some attempt a life of moderation – but under duress often resort to extreme chaos or […]
28Aug2009 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Comments on a Life of Chaos | Continued
12 Steps – A Program of Recovery
To continue this dialogue on 12 step programs – it seems only natural to describe the 12 steps. Distortions abound. Some clarity about this process might be useful to students of health care, people in the Ministry, medical professionals, and especially to those suffering from a hopeless state of mind and body. From page 59 […]
27Aug2009 | Ohg Rea Tone | 5 comments | Continued
A Personal Reflection On Ted Kennedy
In 1988 I was serving on the Professional Consultation Committee (PCC) of a local hospital. The PCC was a citizen advisory board to the Department of Spiritual Health with a staff of Clinical Pastoral Educators. More simply put, our committee assisted the hospital chaplains. 1988 was the year Michael Dukakis ran as the Democratic nominee […]
26Aug2009 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on A Personal Reflection On Ted Kennedy | Continued
The Conscience Clause, Death Panels, and Health Care Reform
The idea of legalizing a medical conscience for Health Care providers originated with the debate around abortion. The idea was simple enough: If a physician was morally opposed to abortion, he should be allowed to follow his conscious. Fair enough. But the conscience clause evolved under the Bush Administration, growing nasty tentacles of religious dogma. […]
14Aug2009 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
Of Weight Gain and Aging – No Excuses Please
It seems like decades past that I attended a class in college on Physical Activity. Actually, it was only about forty or fifty years ago. I remember talking about height and weight, about charts and graphs, and about the relevance of somatotype. Now, decades later, I am wondering about the relevance of young adult measurements […]
10Aug2009 | Ohg Rea Tone | 4 comments | Continued