Archive for December, 2010

‘Tis the Season to Celebrate Jesus, Not Obama.

Sunday, December 19th, 2010

While minding my own business reading emails, I was included with numerous recipients receiving a holiday greeting email from a dear black relative. The email reminded us that the holidays are a great time to be “thankful for” the “blessing” of having Obama as president. The email oozed with syrupy over-the-top praise of Obama including his, (and I quote), “room-lighting” smile.

Remarkably ill-informed and distorted, the email listed every item of Obama’s hostile takeover of our country as blessings to be “thankful for” (http://blackwaterdog.wordpress.com/2010/11/25/im-greatful-2/)

Fighting my gag reflex and not wanting to make waves, I was about to simply delete the absurd propaganda email. However, an earlier phone conversation with my 83 year old dad led me to decide to respond to the liberal bull-crap.

Dad, Dr./Rev. Lloyd Marcus Sr., has always been a great source of wisdom and inspiration for me. As we chatted over the phone, I thought, “Wow, at 83, Dad is as sharp and bright as ever”.

“Jesus said we are the salt of the earth. But, if the salt has lost it’s savor, it is useless”, said Dad. Dad also quoted the scripture about letting your light shine rather than hiding it.

Liberals freely spout their rhetoric as if it were gospel, while conservatives tend to be careful, non confrontational and low key about their beliefs. And still, conservatives are branded by liberals as pushy and intolerant.

I thought, “My relative chose to include me as a recipient of her “Obama is Just Below Jesus” holiday greeting email”. I know the truth about Obama. Thus, it is my duty to share that truth. America is under attack by an evil enemy within. Patriots must be salt and light; boldly standing up for truth and righteousness.

There are several issues I could have shared to explain why Obama is bad for America. However, since my relative is a Christian, I thought it wise to inform her of Obama’s policies which do not align with her Christian values.

I sent my response via, “reply all” for everyone on her list to receive it. Prayerfully, at least one person on her list will see the light. Here is my reply.

“Hi Folks, I DO NOT share my politics with those I know disagree. However, this email  praising Obama was sent to me. Thus, my reply. As a Christian, when casting my vote for president, I had the audacity to look
beyond Obama’s skin color and at the man.

Obama is pro abortion. 50% of black babies are aborted. (Blackgenocide.org)

Obama is pro partial birth abortion. Everything except the baby’s head is delivered. Scissors are inserted into the baby’s brain to kill it. They justify this hideous murder by claiming it is for the health of the mother. 99.9% of the time, it is because the mother says she is not emotionally ready for a baby. Why is Obama pro abortion? Answer: To guarantee the radical feminist vote.

Senate Majority Leader, Harry Reid, with Obama’s blessing, said within the next ten days he hopes to pass a law permitting gays to serve openly in the military.

Obama canceled the White House National Day of Prayer because, in his own words, “Did not wish to offend anyone”. And yet, he permitted the Muslims to celebrate their day of prayer on Capitol Hill.

Though vilified for being a black who refuses to worship at the feet of Obama simply because he is the first black president, I choose to answer to a higher authority.

Y’all have a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Blessed New Year.”

I received a speedy reply to the above email from my Obama loving relative. Amazingly, she and her liberal friends who also replied totally ignored every point I made about Obama. My relative accused me of being offensive and of spouting republican talking points. Her liberal friends were annoyed with me. Their consensus was “how dare I reply disagreeing”.

Typically liberal, they feel free to send me unsolicited liberal crap. But, if I reply with a conservative point of view, I am a jerk. Still, I believe, by faith, that my “salting” made a difference. Someone on my relative’s list will be compelled to seek the truth.

My relative’s response is typical of blacks emotionally seduced by Obama. Though as a Christian, she would never admit it and may not even realize it, I believe my relative’s blind loyalty to Obama is rooted in her suppressed “black racism”.

Encouragingly, there are a growing number of black Christians awakening from their Obama trance; no longer able to justify sacrificing Godly principles for loyalty to skin color. It is critical that white conservatives not be intimidated and black conservatives continue sharing the truth with black America.

Lloyd Marcus, Proud Unhyphenated American

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Lloyd Pondering: His Wonderful Life

Friday, December 10th, 2010

A New feature at LloydMarcus.com!
Lloyd Pondering: regularly updated to inspire, encourage and keep you goin’.

Lloyd Pondering: His Wonderful Life
Hi Guys and Gals, Right now I am feeling like, George Bailey, the lead character in the classic Christmas movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life”. George had big dreams of leaving his small town, attending college and becoming an architect. George put his dream on hold to work in his father’s struggling Building and Loan which served the struggling community.

Now middle-aged and never pursuing his dream, George felt like a failure. A catastrophe happened in George’s life. The whole town came to George’s rescue in an extraordinary outpouring of love, respect and support letting George know his life was not a failure.

Eight years ago, God lead me to accept the volunteer position of president of a dead arts center. Over the years, numerous people have come on board as saviors and/or board members with hidden personal agendas. They all eventual went away.

Recently, several unexpected expenses arose. Thus, the arts center became three months behind in our mortgage. Frustrated, I thought my wonderful wife Mary and I would have to once again, bailout the arts center from our personal finances.

Around 9pm, the other night, we received a call from the arts center, “The toilet is backed up and the bathroom is totally flooded.”

Mary awoke me with the bad news. Half asleep, tired and frustrated, I gathered the shop-vac, mop and bucket and went to deal with yet another “arts center issue”.

Upon Mary and my arrival, there was a recording session in progress in our recording studio. The Sutton family, six of them, were there to sing as a choir on a client’s song. They all yelled excitedly, “Lloyd is here. Please sing with us, it will make this song really special!” When I said, “Yes”. They all cheered.

While in the recording booth, I looked through the sound booth glass window. I could see our art gallery through the window in the wall of the recording studio.

The view was beautiful. In front of the room is our spectacular Christmas display which took Mary and I a week to install in preparation for our annual community Christmas party. The rest of the gallery walls were covered with the paintings of our featured artist of the month.

The vibe of the recording session was awesome; warm, friendly and cheerful with much laughing, joking and everyone having a great time.

Suddenly, it dawned on me, this is what this arts center is all about. This is why Mary and I do what we do and have sacrificed so much to keep the doors open.

After fixing the toilet and cleaning up, Mary and I headed for home. Mary said, “someone handed me, what they called, an “Anonymous Santa” check for the arts center”. The check was written for the exact amount needed to cover the arts center’s back mortgage payments. Mary and I both fought back tears. God is awesome. Mary and I are truly living Wonderful Fulfilled Lives.

Two years ago, a developer donated plans and architectural renderings for a new arts center which will impact Central Florida. The estimated cost is 25 million dollars.

I gathered the architectural renderings from their forgotten home on the wall in a dimly lit area in back of the room. Upon dusting off the drawings of our dream facility, displaying them on a prominent wall in our gallery and illuminating them with a spotlight, the drawings appeared to beam boldly with pride proclaiming, “We are alive and well!”

“Y’all have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy & Blessed New Year!

Lloyd Marcus, Proud Unhyphenated American.
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Lloyd Marcus’ Top Ten Tea Party Patriots of the Year.

Friday, December 3rd, 2010
One of the TV networks aired their America’s Ten Most Fascinating People of the Year Special. Kim Kardashian was one of the people selected. Nothing against this young lady, but what has Kim Kardashian done other than being Kim Kardashian to be bestowed the high honor of a place on the list of ten most fascinating individuals in the country?

I remember the old days when fame did not come so cheaply; one had to achieve something unique. I have decided to offer my “Top Ten Most Fascinating Tea Party Individuals/Groups of the Year”.

Number ten on my list are First Time Candidates. Folks, do you have any idea the courage it took for these concerned citizens to step into the political arena? Talk about the Christians vs the lions; the ruling class elites and their liberal media minions attempted to, without mercy, eat our first time tea party candidates alive. Remarkably, several tea party candidates rose victorious. Kuddos to these brave “true patriot” souls.

Number nine, the more than 30 Black GOP Candidates who ran for congress in 2010; the most since Reconstruction. In large, blacks, white liberals and the liberal media view republican blacks as Uncle Toms. They believe blacks who love their country, do not resent white America and do not view themselves as victims are simply suffering with “Stockholm Syndrome”. I’m known for wearing my trademark hat. So, I give a “Lloyd Hat” salute to my courageous fellow black patriots who ran on the GOP ticket choosing principles above skin color.

Number eight, Sharron Angle who ran for US Senate Nevada against the all powerful Harry “Darth Vader” Reid & his Evil Empire. I met Sharron Angle early in her campaign. Two things about Angle struck me as refreshing and uniquely different than most politicians. One, Angle was bold and open about who she was; a Christian and a Conservative. Two, Angle’s genuine love for her state. I even teased her a little, which Angle did not seem to find particularly funny. I said (opening my mouth and inserting my foot), “Wow, you seem to know every boring fact about Nevada.”

Against all odds, remarkably, Sharron Angle almost defeated “Lord Vader” Reid. I still find it difficult to believe Nevada voters re-elected Reid despite epidemic unemployment and home foreclosures amongst the highest in the country. As my mom use to say, “There’s something rotten in Denmark (Nevada).”

Number seven, Conservative Musicians: “Tea Are The World”. Conservative musicians across America gathered in Florida and recorded the song, “Taking Back America”. The song is featured on the “Tea Are The world” CD project along with 40 other songs selected from hundreds of submissions by conservative bands & singer/songwriters. All genres are included. “Tea Are The World” is historic; encourages and inspires listeners via it’s infectious unity. Proceeds benefit AmericasMightyWarriors.org; a non profit which supports the families of U.S. fallen soldiers. VIDEO: Tea Are The World: Taking Back America Documentary

Number six, Glenn Beck. Other than on Christian TV, Political Correctness has banned God from the public square. Offenders are punished; accused of being fanatics and intolerant. I give Brother Beck a “Lloyd Hat” for being a “secular” radio/TV talk show host who is bold and unapologetic about proclaiming his faith. Beck has repealed the ban of positive talk about God in the public square.

Number five, Sarah Palin. I love the “kahoonies” of this woman. Palin is a proud, bold and confident advocate for Conservatism. She is a character and principle driven self thinker. Palin refuses to be lectured regarding what is acceptable behavior for a woman and/or presidential candidate. I love Palin’s “in your face” attitude in expressing We The Peoples’ disagreement with Obama’s plan to “fundamental transform America”. It seems like only our conservative women have a “fire in the belly” to stand up for America. Here’s a “Lloyd Hat” to Sarah Palin and all of my feisty conservative sisters.


Number four, The First National Black Conservative Press Conference Attendees. The NAACP launched a despicable campaign against the Tea Party Movement attempting to brand it as racist. The NAACP’s attack sparked a historic gathering of Black Conservatives to defended the Tea Party Movement. The first national Black Conservative press conference was held at the National Press Club in Washington DC hosted by Tea Party Express. White America’s response to the press conference was extremely emotional. Many expressed how refreshing and unique it was to see blacks who were proud Americans without resentment. Black conservatives are vilified; “Lloyd Hats” to my fellow black conservative patriots who shared their stories at the press conference.


Number three, Rush Limbaugh. No one has been a more powerful and consistent defender of Conservatism and the Tea Party Movement than radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh. Case in point. In the Delaware US Senate race, the GOP employed us tea party folks to “be reasonable”, sacrifice conservative principles and support their RINO who could easily win the seat. Rush sided with We The People and backed our conservative tea party candidate, Christine O’Donnell. Rush “gets it”. Rush, you the Man! A big “Lloyd Hat” to ya’ pal.

Number two, Herman Cain; entrepreneur, black conservative radio talk show host and extremely popular tea party speaker. Blacks such as Cain are hated by the Left. His inspiring successful life story threatens to shatter the Left’s paradigm that America sucks for minorities. Cain is considering a run for the Oval office in 2012, sure to win millions of white tea party patriot votes. White voter support for Cain will further crush the liberal media and the Left’s lie that the Tea Party Movement is really about white racists against a black president.

And Number One on my list of the Top Ten Most Fascinating Tea Party Individuals/Groups of the Year, Tea Party Express.

Tea Party Express is the undisputed “troops on the ground” voice of “We The People”. TPX has toured America four times; championing conservatism, uplifting and inspiring millions of patriots to continue fighting to take back America from an overreaching tyrannous Obama administration. With a physical presence and financial support, TPX campaigned for conservative candidates in several races including New York, Alaska, Delaware and Nevada.

Boldly flying where only eagles dare, TPX has maintained a laser focus on getting Conservatives elected. A voter told me, “Whoever TPX says to support, I support.” What a great testimony to the leadership and character of TPX. TeaPartyExpress.org

A common thread which joins together the superstar patriots on my list is the true essence of the American Spirit; character and backbone. Thus, confirming that American Exceptional-ism is alive and well in the Tea Party Movement.

Lloyd Marcus, Proud Unhyphenated American
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