A Lehigh Valley P.O.V.

Yes, I am really done here

2009-01-02T12:05:00.003-05:00

I'm sorry that I had to do this, but please understand that I have to many things going on in life right now that are much more important to me than writing a daily blog. Especially a blog that some see as competition to them, and think they have to deride and defame me at every opportunity.
You can still read regular entries from me here.

Once, maybe twice a week I will write about local and personal stuff if the mood strikes me. My job responsibilities are expanding, and I have a writing project I am working on that is very important to me personally. Those our my priorities, not involvement in an elementary school mentality "Blog War".

My Life In Trexlertown Blog will not be linked to Blognet News, so I won't have to hear about whether some people consider me relevant, influential or whatever, and I won't have to hear about how I or anyone else supposedly game the system to get a higher rating just to boost our egos. That's not my cup of tea. I only wrote this post to give readers the link. As I said before Good luck and good Night.

"And miles to go, before I sleep"

2008-12-26T19:00:00.000-05:00

" Sustained and Soothed
by an unfaltering Trust,
Approach thy Grave,
Like one who wraps the
drapery of his couch
About him, and lies down
To Pleasant Dreams."

This is the last post I will write at this blog, so I thought it appropriate to send it off with a soliloquy that is engraved on a monument at Fairview Cemetery. I wish I knew the author, but it really sums it all up. There are many people like myself for whom the enjoyment we gained from blogging has been stolen away. If you don't enjoy it, why do it? I enjoy writing, but I don't enjoy blogging, and enduring an endless parade of hateful comments. So I'm moving on.
To quote the Great Edward Murrow, "Good Night and Good Luck."

All I wanted for Christmas...

2008-12-26T05:00:00.001-05:00

was a Troll Free Blogosphere.

It didn't happen. It won't happen. And I've come to a decision concerning future posts on this particular blog. Stick around, The Clock's about to strike midnight.

Merry Christmas!

2008-12-25T05:00:00.001-05:00

Merry Christmas!

Okay, It's Christmas day, and I hope and pray the best for all of you and your families. I hope the only reason you are online reading blogs is because you got a new 'puter or PDA for Christmas and you fired it up to take it for a spin. Right?

If not...... Oh well.

O Holy Night

2008-12-24T19:00:00.002-05:00

So it's Christmas Eve, and you are reading a blog? are you nuts?!

Go to church! Go call a friend! Call a family member, see if they want to get together!

Don't be sitting at home on the Internet! Now Go! Please!

P.S. I bagged my "Twas the night before Festivus" story because It's Christmas, and some people (One in particular) would see it (wrongfully) as a slam, as their mission in life is prolonging their self vision as a victim. It's Christmas for God's sake, lets hope they can turn off the paranoia for a day. That's the gift I hope they get. it's one they sorely need.

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a Good Night! God Bless!

CHEN ARTS GROUP Show a Success!

2008-12-24T05:00:00.000-05:00

Saturday Evening I took a drive down to center City Allentown and visited "Momentum"
in a large Space on the First Floor of the Butz building at 9th and Hamilton.

It was a wonderfully done show, in a great venue. I had no idea what a great artist Greg Weaver was. His Works depicting Cows were awesome. Mrs C has had me driving out through Topton every weekend, because there is an expectant cow sequestered at one end of a barn, and she wants to get a picture of the calve as soon as it is born. Greg Weaver's cows made me think of that sad, soon to be a mama Cow, who looks so sad and uncomfortable with her expansive girth. Weaver's work captures something that you see in the face of the mama co, that doesn't readily transfer from real life to canvas, but he did it.

I was fortunate to speak with a few other bloggers, who had their own works on display, adding to the chemistry of the experience. There were photographs, paper mache', sculptures, hell the exhibit ran the gamut of different experiences. What a great thing to have in the Queen City. I hope they do another one soon.

Let's Hope Eagles Lose to Cowboys

2008-12-23T19:00:00.001-05:00

WhaaaaaT?!!! you say? Pray for the Eagles to lose?

Yep, that's what it says. It's for the best people. Because even if they win, they need Tampa Bay to lose to the Raiders, and the Bears to lose to the Packers.

Losing to Dallas is the only way that we can get Jeff Lurie to rationalize firing Andy Reid. It's the only way this franchise moves forward. How many years of mediocrity do you want to endure? The Eagles need new leadership. It's a damn shame that an outstanding young defense is not complimented by a consistent offense.
The fullback is a converted Defensive Lineman. The Quarterback, after 10 years, wasn't sure of Overtime rules. L.J. Smith is on the roster as a tight end, but can't consistently catch or block.
The Coach in charge of this dysfunction thinks it is all swell. I rest my case.

For the Eagles to go forward, first they will have to take a step back.

Caroline Kennedy being "Palinized?"

2008-12-23T12:00:00.000-05:00

Well, that is an interesting addition to the American Political vernacular. "Palinized" to describe what is happening to Caroline Kennedy as she makes the political rounds in New York State to try and drum up support for her possible appointment to Hillary Clinton's Senate Seat.

Pundits feel that Caroline Kennedy is being cocooned much in the same way Alaska Governor Sarah Palin was by her handlers early in the Presidential campaign.
What did Caroline expect, a coronation? The American electorate, even in liberal leaning New York state aren't in the mood to just let anybody represent them in the United States Senate.
She has to show the people something.

As for being "palinized", it's an appropriate term as any. Her Handlers have circled the wagons, and I think that defeats the purpose. Let the people of New York hear what she has to say, and where she stands. If they don't like it, so be it. That's the way it is supposed to work. We are a democracy, not a monarchy, even if sometimes it does appear to be the former, and not the latter.

It's the Most, Wonderful time, of the year! what's your grade?

2008-12-23T08:30:00.001-05:00

I finished my Christmas shopping Saturday. yes, I thought I was done, but there's always something else you need to buy, you know?

So how about them criminals, stealing packages off of people's porches? Pretty smooth, following the old delivery truck around, then swooping in after it drives away.

That's where some people think Electro shock therapy should be authorized. What would Jesus Do?

What would Jesus write on his blog? Would Jesus judge others as harshly as some bloggers do? I ask myself that sometimes when I'm writing posts. Sometimes I shrug it off, and sometimes I bury the post. It depends on what I see when I look at my motivations.

What makes this the most wonderful, yet sometimes most painful time of the year, is that we take the time to be introspective and assess what we have accomplished in the year about to end. The Good makes it wonderful, realizing the bad, not so much. The last ten days are like a final exam for the year, and we grade ourselves. I give myself a C+/B-. I took many steps forward in personal growth, but at the cost of many mistakes.

So how do you think you did?

This Years Political Pariah

2008-12-23T05:00:00.001-05:00

Time Magazine has their person of the Year. Sports Illustrated has their Sportsperson of the year. In the Lehigh Valley Blogosphere, what do we have? Nothing!

So I have consulted with my staff, consisting of three dogs, a fox, a skunk, a pair of nesting red tailed hawks, and a feral cat living dangerously under my back deck, (For now) and come up with some awards.

As the "Great One" would say, "And awaaaay, we go!"

This Morning we award the first of many trophies, to be for now on known as "The Golden Bloogers!' Yes, I wrote "Bloogers", rhymes with Boogers! The actual trophy is a Bronzed pile of Cow Poop spray painted to the color of Gold.

The category is "Political Pariah" and the Nominees are:

Former COS to Bill DeWeese : Mike Manzo

Former Beaver County Rep: Mike Veon

Political Consultant: Tom Severson

Montgomery County
Commissioner: Jim Matthews

And the Winner is......

Former Chief of Staff to Majority Leader Bill DeWeese, Mike Manzo!

Mike has set a very high bar for anyone else to follow. He's under indictment for his role in bonusgate, and reportedly gave Grand Jury Testimony that threw his former boss under the bus. It has been alleged that he kept his mistress on the state payroll, while simultaneously taking his new wife on their honeymoon . Now that's chutzpah!

That really personifies Pennsylvania politics, don't you think?

So congratulate Mike on being the first to win a prestigious Golden Blooger. I'm sure it's an honor of which he is proud!

My Mom would have turned 92 today

2008-12-22T09:00:00.001-05:00

(Cross Posted at my Life In Trexlertown Blog)

I was adopted by my great Aunt and Uncle, Jim and Sally (Sarah Ella Thornton) Casey. Even though I have a younger half brother and sister, I was the youngest of all the kids they formally adopted. I called Jim and Sally Mom and Dad, because that is what they were to me, and several hundred other Children in the Columbus Ohio area between 1947 and 1985.

Sally Casey kept a list of all the kids she had through our house in Foster care, she kept it in an old family bible, along with pictures of most of the kids.
I could go on for hours writing about all the things she did for children in our neighborhood, but this being Christmas, I want to write about what Christmas was to her.
Christmas was making sure that every child that came to our house got a gift for Christmas.
She had a stash of gifts under the bed in the master bedroom, blue wrapping for a boy, green for a girl. On Christmas morning, after church, she made sure everybody staying in our house was covered. We took whatever was left over to St. Vincent's orphanage on Columbus' East Side, for their kids. She always seemed to have enough for everybody, and then some.
My Dad would put on a Santa suit, and pass them out. Jim Casey was barely 5'7" tall, and 140 pounds, but he would put on the Santa suit and give those kids their gifts.
I used to think my Mom was an honorary Nun, the friendships she had with all of them, who reminded me all the time how lucky I was to have her as a Mom (Of Course, she never took a belt to the nuns backsides like she did mine, so they had a different perspective.)

So Sally Casey would have been 92 today, and every time I hear that song with that verse bout kids from "2 to 92" I will think of her, and her Christmas attitude. Merry Christmas Mom.

Pastor Rick Warren is a Great Choice to give the Inaugural Invocation

2008-12-22T08:30:00.000-05:00

I like Pastor Rick Warren. I don't agree with him, but I like and respect him. Personally, I attend an Episcopal Church with a woman Priest, that is open to all, regardless of sexual orientation.
Now why do I think Rick Warren is a good choice? Because it is another example of our newly elected President practicing inclusion. Barack Obama understands that he is President of all Americans, including those whose philosophies are different than his.

Can you imagine the uproar if President elect Barack Obama had asked the Reverend Jeremiah Wright, or even Jesse Jackson? What if he had asked an openly gay member of the clergy?
Barack Obama understands the futility of trying to make everyone happy, so he went with a choice that mirrored his philosophy. A philosophy of respecting those we disagree with, and including them in the conversation.

This is a stark contrast to the early years of the Bush Presidency, where Republicans excluded Democrats from policy whenever they could. "Our way or the Highway", could easily have been their operating slogan.

Pastor Warren is a little too narrow minded in his interpretation of Christian principles for my taste, but he has a track record of open mindedness, and inclusion that rivals Barack Obama.
How many Evangelical Ministers would have welcomed Barack Obama to their church with open arms for a sit down? Yet Warren did that, and Barack Obama accepted, feeling comfortable that he would get a fair shake.

That says volumes about Pastor Warren's heart. He may be a man of strong conviction, but he is not one who believes he has a right to condemn others. He does not approve the rights of Gays to marry (BTW, I Do) but he isn't out calling for them to be exterminated either, like certain other more extreme religious sects do. In some eyes, that's not saying a lot, but we have to put things in perspective.

One of my biggest problems with those decrying the selection of Pastor Warren to give the invocation is their own bias. How do you think the rest of America would feel if an openly Gay Minister had been Chosen? A large chunk of the population would have felt insulted.
A new President, facing monumental problems of historic proportions, doesn't need to alienate a large part of the population. I think those protesting the selection of Pastor Warren are being as narrow minded, if not more, than they accuse Pastor Warren of being.

Rick Warren is as much an Everyman to the Christian Right as Barack Obama is an Everyman to the Democratic Progressive movement. That they will be joined together in a moment of prayer on Inauguration day in Washington D.C. bodes well for our nation. We should all join them in prayer, regardless of our personal beliefs. Our Country needs it.

Holiday Break!

2008-12-22T05:00:00.001-05:00

Sunday Night I wrote quite a few opinionated posts. You will get to read those until January 4th, 2009. See you with new original posts after that. I may or may not respond to comments, depending on what free time I have.

There is life besides writing this particular blog, and I have several projects in progress, at work and at home. I also scheduled a few drafts from the queue that I had, and I spread them out over the next few weeks. Have a good holiday season, and remember real life , and the families you have, are much more important than we sometimes want them to be.

Chris Matthews says the damnedest things

2008-12-21T17:30:00.002-05:00

Chris Matthews of NBC is entertaining thoughts about running as a Democrat in 2010 for Republican United States Senator Arlen Specter's seat.

No big deal, but today, him and his "posse" were discussing Caroline Kennedy's qualifications to be appointed to Hillary Clinton's Seat in New York.

Chris Matthews made some pretty interesting statements disparaging Caroline Kennedy, among them her penchant for not voting in every election.

So am I out of line for pointing out that Chris Matthews doesn't even live in Pennsylvania....yet?

What's with the Bad people named Bernie?

2008-12-21T17:00:00.002-05:00

In recent years, there have been a couple of infamous guys named "BERNIE" in the news.
back in 2002, Worldcom MCI CEO BERNIE Ebbers was convicted in what was then the largest Corporate Fraid ever, to the total of $11 BILLION dollars.

This Year, BERNIE Madoff, the former chairman at NASDAQ, comes along, and now stands accused of making $50 BILLION disappear.

My first impulse was to email President elect Obama, and advise him not to appoint anyone to his cabinet with the first name of Bernie. Especially if his last name happens to be Blagojevich!

Now, I'm sure, if I really tried, I could find a Notorious Lehigh Valley BERNIE if I wanted, but I don't have the time or energy to spend hours upon end trolling the Internet looking for one.

So I did the opposite! I went looking for GOOD BERNIE things! And it only took 5 minutes!

Al Franken, United States Senator From Minnesota?

2008-12-21T05:00:00.001-05:00

As of 5 Pm Friday, in the Central Time Zone, Al Franken had a lead of 251 votes over incumbent Norm Coleman.

This is never going to end, no matter who wins, the other will continue to challenge. I think the suggestion to have a revote is a good idea. It was done with a contested Senate Race in New Hampshire in 1974. They should do it here. Franken is a funny guy, but Democracy shouldn't be a joke.

Merry Christmas, and by the way, No Victims here!

2008-12-20T08:00:00.001-05:00

Contrary to popular belief of some....

I don't consider myself a victim of anything. I don't consider myself very important at all. If some people have so little to do but write about me as news, there's nothing I can do about it. Tonight as I write this, the temptation to lash out and personally attack those who disparage me is strong, but as one very good guy who emailed me wrote, "it is a test." A test to see if I can resist personally responding to the vicious hate directed at me, with equal hate.

Here is my answer:

I wish all of them, even those who would mock my religious faith, a very Merry Christmas.

I believe that God Calls us to do things, not only great things, but little things. Little things like tossing your spare change into the Salvation Army Kettle, Buying a toy for the Marines Toy drive, or giving a tree to a family in need.
God even calls us to do these things knowing our sins, sometimes calling us as we commit them, giving us an opportunity to atone. All of us are sinners, but God calls upon the saint that exists in each of us. It is there, whether we hear that call or not, and sometimes all of us, myself included, choose not to hear it. I am just as much a sinner as anyone else. I have no pretensions of sainthood.

We are only victims if we choose to be, and I choose not to be.

I have much to be thankful for this year, because I have regained my health, Physically, emotionally, and spiritually. By the way, for those who are confused, I did not have my stomach stapled, it was a gastric bypass, there's a big difference and I thank God for the skill he imbued the surgeon with.
Spiritually, I came to realize the negative path I was taking in blogging, there's still some growth to be had, but I veered away from the focus of using blogging to injure those I disagree with. It's a fine line, but I don't wish to be caught up in a meaningless competition of who can shovel the most dirt on their blog.
Opinion is one thing, taking and exhibiting joy in disparaging others is another. The latter is far more prevalent than it should be. I use parody to point out the absurdity of it all. That's my mechanism, and that's the way it is. Agree or disagree, fine, but I would tell critics to look in the mirror before they start squawking.

God didn't show me the path to wellness so I could hurt people. God gave me this path to allow me to be a better person. Yes, I still lampoon public figures that I see as hypocrites, get over it. It's my choice, and I'm willing to answer for it, and I'm sure I will, but to a much higher authority than those who would judge me in life.

I'm not perfect. I don't pretend to be. And should some choose to mock me further, so be it, because their words of disdain will say volumes more about themselves than it will about me.

It is Christmas Time, and there are so many more important things to do besides sit at a computer all hours of the night thinking up ways to "get back" at people we think have offended us. I'd rather focus on the meaningful things I can do tomorrow out in the light of day, for those that God might be calling me to aid. Damn, my cell phone is ringing! I better answer that!

Goodnight, and God Bless!

It's the Apocalypse! The Weatherperson says so!

2008-12-19T09:00:00.001-05:00

Oh my God! civilization could end as we know it! You ever get the impression the local stations are trying to one up each other?

From CBS 3 Kathy Orr:
"The news is dire. I'm predicting 1 to 3 inches of snow, with sleet, freezing rain,and ice fairies turning people to ice sculptures at random bus stops"

From 6 ABC Cecily Tynan:
"This second storm is like an aftershock of an earthquake that is worse than the original quake. I'm predicting 3 to 6 inches of snow, sleet, freezing rain, ice fairies, and Ice lightning. I also predict flying Ice Dragons that will devour entire homes."

From NBC 10 Glen, "Hurricane Schwartz:

" The Earth Could Stand still. I'm predicting 6 to 10 inches of snow, all the other stuff, but I also predict that this storm will alter the earth's orbit, and we will wander off into the black abyss, farther and farther from the sun, until we become a frozen ball of water in space, a cold, slow, painful death for the human race. Now back to NBC 10's All that and more's Tracy Davidson for today's lost puppy story."

From WFMZ-TV 69 News Ed Hanna:
"I really don't have a clue. We're all pretty much screwed. Now to Barbara Batwhack at Redners market for a breaking story, It appears that Redners might be running out of powdered milk. How could the authorities let that happen? Barbara?"

See what I mean? I don't believe any of them anymore, how about you?

Friday's AC/DC Song of the week!

2008-12-19T07:00:00.001-05:00

This Week's selection is In Honor of our local "Church Lady" Mary Jane Fonder, who has been found guilty of murdering a much younger woman whom she perceived as a romantic rival. Is this what they meant in describing that "Absence makes the heart grow fonder?" Ol' Mary Jane is one scaring looking lady. That's one woman who didn't need makeup on Halloween, if you know what I mean, and I think you do. But on to our song!

How about "Hell's Bell's?

In a new twist, Church Lady is filing an appeal, claiming that her defense counsel was incompetent and ineffective!

Lets see, her Dad disappeared a few years back, and she's been collecting his Social Security.
No body, no Crime, right?

But The AUTHORITIES found the murder weapon for the crime she has been convicted of in a lake near her home. Plus they had a wee bit of physical evidence that she did it. Jury found her Guilty. She's 60 + years old, and judge sentenced her to life without parole. I just hope she doesn't take a shine to her Pastor in prison!

So "Hell's Bells" it is! Go Church Lady! Nice Wig! But don't try smuggling any guns into prison under it! I had other possibilities for this week's song, but
"Mistress for Christmas" and "She's got the Jack" aren't quite appropriate. Yet

Fake News Friday!

2008-12-19T06:01:00.002-05:00

Judge Bernard "Ted" Bundy announces candidacy for

Northampton

County Executive!

Judge Bernie plans to run as a Republican, and expects a Primary challenge from present councilman Ron Angle.

Current Democrats considering a run are Lamont McClure, Ann McHale's Navy, The Amazing Spiderman, incumbent John Stoffa, Glenn Reibman, and Tony Stark, aka "Iron Man."

So we can Communicate with our pets, but not each other?

2008-12-19T05:00:00.000-05:00

There's this big story today headlining the news about how so many of us claim to be able to understand our cats and dogs, when they meow and bark. What I find ironic is that the same people who can understand their pet(s), are incapable of comprehending their spouse!

The cat lady knows when the cats are saying they are hungry, but doesn't have the sense not to stand in front of the television and ask her husband to take her mall shopping during an NFL game?

Or how about the guy who can ask his wife to get him a beer while he's watching the game, when she is simultaneously doing laundry, making lunch, and helping the 3 kids with their homework?

There's a new method of marriage counseling for you, Pets inclusive therapy. Dogs and cats as facilitators! Next time you and your spouse have an issue, talk to the dog. I'm sure he or she will be glad to act as an intermediary! Woof!

Weekend at Bernie's 3!

2008-12-18T17:00:00.000-05:00

Remember the spoof movie of the late 80's, where two guys pretended a boss named Bernie was still alive to recover millions? They carried his dead body around, keeping up a charade to try and find the cash.

Well, Bernie Madoff is still alive, but some observers believe he is a walking dead man, like the Zombie Bernie in the second Weekend at Bernie's movie. Is there any cash to be recovered? What young guns are out there looking for it? The sob stories keep coming, old Bernie had many victims. i think it is time to retire the phrase "Ponzi Scheme", That referred to million dollar embezzlement's. I think for now on similar, billion dollar events will be called "Madoff schemes." At least until someone embezzles "Trillions" of dollars, and creates a new phrase.

Today's Christmas Carol!

2008-12-18T16:00:00.001-05:00

(To the Tune of "O Christmas Tree" please sing along!)

O Blogger Tree!

O, Blogger Tree, O, Blogger Tree,

Won't you please link,Your Blog to me?!!!!

I'll write about, the things you hate,

I'll tell you that I think you're great!

O, Blogger Tree, O, Blogger Tree,

Won't you please link,Your Blog to me?!!!

I'll flame the bloggers, you despise,

I'll help you spread, your pack of lies,

I'll slam anyone, you tell me too,

just tell me how, and who to ***ew,

O, Blogger Tree, O, Blogger tree,

Won't you please link,Your Blog to me?!!!

I have no rank, on Blognet News,

and it gives me, the Christmas Blues,

So tell me how, you got so high,

and tell me now, before I cry,

O, Blogger Tree, O, Blogger Tree,

Won't you please link,Your Blog to me?!!!!

Please tell me how,

to make the grade,

So I can join,

your troll parade!

O, Blogger Tree, O, Blogger Tree,

Won't you please link,

Your Blog to me?!!!!

The Marrying Man, about to strike again

2008-12-18T07:00:00.000-05:00

Drew Peterson, Illinois Police officer, has had at least two of his previous 4 wives end their marriage to him by either dying or disappearing under mysterious circumstances.

Now he is engaged again, this time to a woman he has only known for 4 months.

Which gets me to wondering....

Where in the Hell does this guy find these women? Don't they see the news? Or is there some dating website for suspected murderers and the people who would like to date them?

I've got several suggestions for a name. How about "Guilty of Love" or "Matchmaker for the Misunderstood"? Oh wait how about this one :

"Til Death do you Part Matchmakers!" You will find love, and end up in heaven, we guarantee it, or your money back!

And if that isn't bad enough, following the reality show trend, where couples work out their issues while competing, can you not see some guy over at a major network (I'm betting Fox or ABC, myself) doing a bachelor or bachelorette show from a state prison?

You know it's got to be coming. Personally, I'd like to see Bernie Madoff hooked up with the Church Lady Killer.

Bad Parenting 101 in New Jersey

2008-12-18T05:00:00.000-05:00

Adolph Hitler? You named your son Adolf Hitler?

I was willing to cut these folks some slack, until I saw them on every one of the local television stations. All perceptions aside, let us discuss, "what's in a name?"

My first name is Christopher. When I was a wee lad, I was counseled by my Father not to fight, or I would feel his belt on my backside. But you can only take "Chrissy the Sissy!" so many times, before you bloody someones face. Sister Petra, the Principal at St. Thomas the Apostle Elementary (AKA our Lady of Corporal Punishment) used her board freely on my backside, but I didn't care,and I didn't even cry. When my dad asked me why, I told him what happened, and braced for it. The whipping wasn't as bad as I thought, and when I thought about it later in life, I realized his heart wasn't in it.

My last name is Casey. I loved playing Baseball as a kid, but with a last name of "Casey" I don't think I ever played an organized game without some smart ass saying something derogatory, referencing "Casey at the bat."
I learned to deal with it. It was really inconsequential.

But there's a big difference between my life experience and the damnation that an innocent little three year old boy is going to have to deal with in his life because of the ignorance exhibited by his parents. Adolf Hitler is one of the most infamous names in History, and these two wacky parents liked the name, and gave it to their son, so he could be different? What happens when he hits puberty, they going to have him wear the namesake mustache?
These dingbat parents are already putting him in the spotlight by making a ruckus over his Birthday Cake. His middle name, "Hitler" doesn't need to be on his Birthday Cake. I can think of two notable Americans named Adolf (or Adolph), late Kentucky Basketball Coach and legend Adolph Rupp, and Colorado Beer brewer Adolph Coors.

These two dingbats are stigmatizing their child to further their own twisted agenda, and that's a damn shame, that the child and his two siblings will be raised in this environment. What kind of people would do this to their own kids? Bad parenting. Period.