terrorist motivation

Found an impressive article about abortion and Gitmo, at American Thinker.

Morally Motivating the Mujahidin
By Jeannie DeAngelis

It is a great article about abortion and the Islamists. I can' help but doubt BO's belief that Gitmo is motivating terrorists. Just as I ponder that, a thought comes to me. It parallels Rush's comments on "Club Gitmo". I have discovered that they are going there for the fine cuban Habanos Montecristo No.2's. This is a 6x52 torpedo, which was very dense, but tasty and strong. The 2006 version is particularily good, and scored a high rating from Cigar Aficianado. Although I don't have any special fondness for cuban cigars, there is a rare exception or two. They must have some cigars smuggled in from the island into Guantanamo base, or maybe they can just buy them there!

A good cigar would motivate some, but a hot cigar as torture would motivate more? - funny how they seem to be motivated by everything we do. Could it be that BO and the liberal press see everything that is good about the USA as motivating one to terrorism? I will henceforth smoke every Habanos cigar that I smoke this year in their dishonor.

I cannot, for the life of me, figure out how suicide bombing could get them to Gitmo. They must be psychotic, and be convinced that the bombs are an intersteller rocket pack with a homing device for Gitmo. The crazies seem to be drawn to Cuba. Take Che Guevera, Fidel, Danny Glover, and Jane Fonda - send em all to Gitmo. Che did get to see the 70 virgins in the jungles of Bolivia! Maybe we could invent a special rocket pack for them, too.

Probably the next thing after nationalized health care, they will try to ban cigar smoking in our cars, as they have done in most cigar shops. Then they will ban outside smoking to combat the "global warming" hoax. OOPS...maybe carried away on conspiracy theories on that one..

Disability Day celebration cigar

Today' s cigar of choice is the 2006 Camacho El Legend-Ario 6x50 toro. Such a wonderful smoke, the initial batch came unbanded (2006) , although it looks like the new ones will have bands (Legend-Ario at Camacho Cigars). The cigar is a wonderful Honduran puro that has done well with age. It has maintained its slight and mild spiciness, while improving in the earthy taste. The construction was rough, but the burn was terrific all the way to the nub. Just finished the first layer of the paper cigar box which houses 35. My sample box seems to be one of the ones that were meant for display in a cigar shop, and are line in unwrapped cigar tobacco.

This cigar is dedicated to the famous Fred Bowers (aka 73 yo disability break dancer). It is dedicated in jest, as his leg disability seem to heal itself as he danced on Britain's Got Talent. Amazing healing power of "Reality TV". This cigar is also dedicated to everyone who has ever made the claim of having a permanent disability, and who has given up and stopped the pursuit of knowledge and self improvement. May we all magnify our weaknesses and wallow in them, and forget the indomitable human nature, forgetting that we were created in the image of God. Impressive what a disability paycheck will buy! The love of money is the root of all sorts of evil.

Memorial Day Cigar

Looking for an American cigar to smoke and write about, I stumbled to find many choices. They included Padilla Miami 8/II and La Gloria Cubana - Miami. They are made in the US, but do not have the patriotic zing of my choice for today.
My choice for today is CAO America, although after writing this article I remembered that I had 2 of the Camacho Liberty 2005 coffins and 3 of the Camacho Liberty 2007 coffins. I will have to save their writeup for the Independence day blog post.
CAO maduro was such a wonderful smoke, although my view of CAO took a dive since they changed the CAO L'Anniversaire Maduro to the Carlos Torano factory (when they also switched to the lacquered boxes)...enough about them. This is a great cigar. I love this great country...God Bless America.

I haven't smoked a CAO America that I didn't like. They are barbershop , pinstripe and very tasty, even sweet, as well as very well constructed. Love that Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper.

CAO AMERICA

God Bless America. CI and CAO, two rock-ribbed American companies put on this planet to bring you the best premium cigars at the best prices. And what better way to tribute the best damn country in the world than with a tasty and satisfying super-premium cigar? We give you, CAO America. America is another intriguing handmade from the masterminds at CAO. Finished in pin-stripe format, the America employs two beautiful wrappers: a thick and oily Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro and a flawless Connecticut shade leaf. Despite its appearance, the full leaf of each is in fact utilized. Inside, a robust, 100% ligero mixture of Dominican, Nicaraguan, Italian, and American (USA!) tobacco is blended into an eventful smoking experience. Expect a rich, chewy smoke loaded with creamy, oaky nuances, with a short, but pleasantly sweet finish. Get ready, however, the America is a robust firecracker ready to satisfy even the most savage of beasts! Enjoy this fine cigar after a hearty steak dinner with a bold microbrew. Take a hard look at the Anthem. This enchanting cigar sports a ginormous 8.5" x 50 frame and comes packaged individually in Spanish cedar coffins. But, that’s not all...18 of these patriotic gems are secured by a beautiful CAO America 100 Capacity Humidor! CAO America recently received an impresive 90-point rating, which noted: "A pin-stripe torpedo that smokes well. It is sweet and salty with chocolate and wood flavors intoned by a touch of vanilla. A bright and creamy cigar. Body: Medium to Full"

This is a summary from Cigars International web site

cigars are aromatic, but BO smells

Two great articles on BO and his communication skills. I think there are some that are finally coming to see the smoke and mirrors behind his deceptive (and creepy) language. It all is so incredible to follow any man blindly without asking important questions. Calls for another thoughtful cigar...

both articles from 5/22/09

RealClearPolitics HorseRaceBlog

Obama Needs a New Speechwriter

by Jay Cost

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/horseraceblog/2009/05/obama_needs_a_new_speechwriter.html


Commentary Magazine (contentions)

Barak Obama, Deconstructionist

by Peter Wehner

http://www.commentarymagazine.com/blogs/index.php/wehner/67031

candela

The green spring seems to have turned into a cool green summer, and has remained very pleasant at night. The green always reminds me of my father...it is his favorite color. It's a pity that some people worship nature and "mother earth" rather that the infinite Lord and Creator of all the universe. It pains me to see them worship the object, rather than the initiator of all life. I am reminded that God is my "Daddy" God, and he loves me even more than my father (which is quite a bit). My father has been a picture of my Father God...and when I smoke a candela, then I think of him.

What a wonderful tart and sweet robusto...the Corona Cigar candela robusto 5x50, nice green color wrapper. Seems to be their house blend. They are out of Orlando, Florida - and seem to be a very fine organization. I have been pleased with their house blends over the years.
http://www.coronacigar.com/ Having smoked this cigar I really appreciated it best after a light meal. It was tasty sweet and tart, but not too peppery. It was easy to smoke to the nub. The wrapper provided the most flavor to this economic wonder- probably bought them on clearance, as I can no longer find them on the website. That just proves a point: "there is often a nice aging to cigars on clearance".

Every day that ends in "y"

Another crisp cool night in south Texas, the wind has continued shifting unabatedly. Even in the midst of the pleasant wind there was a peace. It seemed to drown out the train whistles, giving us a break from the noise. The peace reminded me of calmer times in the past...fondly remembered, even though they were filled with much loneliness. Now, with nary a moment of free time, I always enjoy a free minute. Slowing to smoke a fine cigar, last night it was an Oliveros XL double maduro 6x55 (not XL for men). It was a very good smoke, very very well constructed- with a dark dense wrapper. The burn was picture perfect, round and uniform as well as slow burning. It was a dense medium bodied stick, with mild sweetness and coffee hints with a mild leathery taste. Pre-lite had a pleasent barnyard aroma. It had a relatively short finish. Seems like everyday is a good day to smoke one of these, that is, every day that ends in a "y".

the homeland

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is one with serious roots deep in history, which includes the Phoenicians as well as the Canaanites and the Philistines of Goliath fame. As this article so deftly points out, we need to see it as it really is. The analogy with the great state of Texas seems to be so fitting. I am proud to be a naturalized Texan, would never have chosen to be born anywhere else....

May 17, 2009
Land For Peace, American Style
By Rob Miller
" Never ask a friend to buy a horse you wouldn't buy yourself" - (Loose translation of an old Yiddish proverb)
http://www.americanthinker.com/2009/05/land_for_peace_american_style.html

Meanwhile I managed to find a Camacho 1962 pre-embargo cigar, what an incredible cigar to smoke with this article!
via Cigars International (http://www.cigarsinternational.com/)
Camacho Pre-Embargo
Camacho’s finest. A robust, yet elegant treat.
Camacho is synonymous with ‘full.’ Full-bodied, full-flavored, and full of character. Indeed, Camacho blends tend to be powerful yet well-balanced smokes that offer superior flavor and aroma characteristics. This is precisely why makers Christian and Julio Eiroa have developed such a loyal cult-like following.
Camacho Pre-Embargo is one of the most unique cigars on the market. The blend begins with a vintage ’99 Jamastran Corojo wrapper draped around a complex filler blend including a significant portion of authentic pre-embargo Cuban tobacco - the very same tobaccos used in Camacho’s beloved Liberty series. Medium in body with a rich flavor profile, Camacho’s 1962 Pre-Embargo size brings copious amounts of flavor, including wood, leather, nuts, and spices.

Thank God for excellent cigars to celebrate the incredible soil he has given us, and the land in which we live.

cold front - proves global warming

Last pm we witnessed another sign of Global Warming. We had a cold front this late in May. It was quite chilly outside, even cold, and necessitated bringing back the winter blanket. Great cigar weather, and the old stand-by: The JR box-pressed Nestor Plasencia Churchill was a terrific smoke. Even though they were purchased on clearance from JR (http://www.jrcigars.com), they were and are tasty. Wonderful taste of tobacco, woody with hints of chocolate and coffee, not to mention a medium body and medium finish. Very nice construction for such a nice economical cigar.
The cold front led to the increase consumption of cigars, and that led to global warming. Eat your heart out, Al Gore.

Just another addendum: reminded of the Tatuaje SW by a friend...reminded me that i am a lowly Tartuffe, saved by the incredible wonder of a loving God who died for me. He not only saves but keeps me...reminds me of my favorite verse-

Doxology Jude vs 24 and 25
24 To him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy— 25to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen.
have to smoke one of the Tatuaje Unicos soon...

fickle friends

Most of life is dynamic, as are our friendships. Our only true friend is Our Maker and Sustainer. He is the life and source of everything. We are all so fickle in our love for Him. I experienced several instances of fickle friendship lately, and couldn't convince my friends that I was sincere. I was told I didn't walk the walk (That fact seems so true. As I tend to introspection, i see the hypocrisy inside...as I erratically yearn to be more like Jesus...my love for Him certainly appears fickle to Him). I will not claim persecution, especially not in His name. The words sting- even more so as they are written on paper, but I smoke a Cu-Avana Intenso toro realizing that life is not about me anyway. I am not the center of anything, and if I am on trial I have advocacy already in place. It's not about me. I cannot even control my surroundings, much less my piddling micro-universe and my limited self-perception of it. God is in control. God will bring them back to me, I choose to stay with Him. It's all about Him. May He grant me consistency in my love for Him.
Great Cigar, but spicy...

another terrific article by Ann C

This great article reminds me so clearly of the need to let my Christianity be reflected in my life and political views. It reminds me that we are in a battle for the hearts and minds of other people. Smoked a San Luis Rey toro natural last pm, probably should have saved it until after I read this article. Have to see if I have another one...


Liberal Taliban Issues Fatwa Against Miss California
by Ann Coulter
05/13/2009

http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=31863

favorite quote from above article "Christians aren't people who believe they are without sin; they're people who know they're sinners and are awestruck by God's grace in sending his only Son to take the punishment they deserve. "

cigar small group

Was a great smoke after small group, that La Gloria Cubana Serie R No.6, vintage 2004 - still a bit spicy, but a nice burn. There is a real joy and fellowship that comes enjoying a smoke with good company.

Small group was good, we talked about I samuel 31....Saul and Jonathan both were slain. Such loss of a close friend to David, maybe joy at someday reuniting?

also read

Psalm 30 (New International Version)

A psalm. A song. For the dedication of the temple. Of David. ^a]">[a]

¹ I will exalt you, O LORD,
for you lifted me out of the depths
and did not let my enemies gloat over me.

² O LORD my God, I called to you for help
and you healed me.

³ O LORD, you brought me up from the grave ^b]">[b] ;
you spared me from going down into the pit.

⁴ Sing to the LORD, you saints of his;
praise his holy name.

⁵ For his anger lasts only a moment,
but his favor lasts a lifetime;
weeping may remain for a night,
but rejoicing comes in the morning.

⁶ When I felt secure, I said,
"I will never be shaken."

⁷ O LORD, when you favored me,
you made my mountain ^c]">[c] stand firm;
but when you hid your face,
I was dismayed.

⁸ To you, O LORD, I called;
to the Lord I cried for mercy:

⁹ "What gain is there in my destruction, ^d]">[d]
in my going down into the pit?
Will the dust praise you?
Will it proclaim your faithfulness?

¹⁰ Hear, O LORD, and be merciful to me;
O LORD, be my help."

¹¹ You turned my wailing into dancing;
you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,

¹² that my heart may sing to you and not be silent.
O LORD my God, I will give you thanks forever.

New International Version (NIV)

Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society

That verse 5 really is astounding, to think that His favor is for a lifetime...totally unmerited lifetime favor. Have to smoke an extra cigar while contemplating that...many more around the throne some day.

articles of interest

Like all the hurricane hype, the bird flu hype, and now the swine flu hype- not to even mention global warming alarmism, I light up a Jesus Fuego 777 robusto to contribute... Pity the cigar is not "green"...but it after all is a leaf- (Not as green as a candela...)

Hyping hysteria

By Michael J. Economides


http://www.americanthinker.com/2009/05/hyping_hysteria_1.html

articles of interest

interesting article on the times and BO- seems like its all just smoke and mirrors

Obama's Self-Actualizing Language

By Lee Cary

http://www.americanthinker.com/2009/05/obamas_selfactualizing_languag.html

kills last pm

I killed a skunk - with a 22 cal pistol and a small snake with my heel. Couldn't help but think of that damning curse (The one about crushing the serpents head). I wonder if skunks had a bad odor before Adam's curse? Gotta smoke another stogie to think about that...

starting a blog for no real purpose