Recent Reviews for John V. Martin
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Illegally Sane (Book) - 5/8/2002 3:30:46 PM
I 've been reading this on his FREEMINDSHOW for the last two months. This a heck of a book!He got me! I can't wait,I'm buying the darn book!
Rock, and a Hard Place (Book) - 1/14/2002 3:48:03 PM
Great looking excerpt, well-worth taking a look at the real thing. Are you Buddy?
Rock, and a Hard Place (Book) - 12/31/2001 8:14:22 AM
This reads like the start of a great story, John. I've got to check this out.
Rite Of The Sword (Book) - 12/29/2001 1:55:03 PM
A steamy historical romance by gifted storyteller John Martin. A Novel Not To Be Missed!
Victoria Taylor Murray
'Thief Of Hearts'
'Forbidden'
Rite Of The Sword (Book) - 12/15/2001 9:38:05 AM
I like it.........!!!!
Rock, and a Hard Place (Book) - 10/6/2001 3:04:54 PM
Fab book!...can't wait for the movie!!!
Rock, and a Hard Place (Book) - 9/28/2001 6:23:49 PM
ENTERTAINING-Love the time period!
Victoria
Rock, and a Hard Place (Book) - 9/28/2001 11:36:54 AM
FAST MOVING, LOVE THE VOICE. GOT TO SAY, IT ROCKS.
Rock, and a Hard Place (Book) - 9/23/2001 8:26:27 AM
Patient Heal Thy Self (Short Story) - 8/21/2009 8:35:36 AM
Good points made. I'm a social worker (to support my writing habit) who deals a lot with psychotropic medications, and have seen cases where parents will demand that their children be prescribed medications to the point that the drugs counteract each other and leave the child in a drug-induced stupor, which is sad but makes for low-anxiety parenting for those who don't want their children to be conscious of the outside world. Some even need special stomach medications to counteract the damage of all the pills they take.
Another important difference is the rise of the artificial food industry in relation to the unnecessary drug industry. Why make a healthy meal and/or exercise when you can gorge yourself on fast food in front of the TV then cure the terrible stomach pain, cholesterol, terrible sleep patterns, etc. this type of lifestyle causes by a cocktail of colorful pills?
Lastly, although you don't like to blame physicians, and I don't necessarily think they should be blamed, they seem to have not exercised their power as much as they could. They are basically forced to bow to the pharmaceutical companies because, due to the fact that all the insurance money goes to drugs, they are missing out on their cut for preventative care and real medicinal practice. When you go into a doctor asking about a drug, he often doesn't even need to prescribe it. The drug companies give him massive quantities of free samples (which brings to mind a crack dealer offering the first taste for free) and make their money from the follow-up appointments after the placebo effect has patients clamoring for more.
I guess we should all be doing something more than angrily typing, but that's the problem--we all need to act.
A Good Thing? (Short Story) - 5/10/2009 7:04:22 AM
Although i am not an american, I love this country and its people. I wish my country offered so many opportunites; and made so many inventions; which is rich in history. A great thought.
peace
Milton
A Good Thing? (Short Story) - 1/12/2009 10:31:35 AM
John~!
Well-done . . . well-said - outstanding!!
Always the Best,
Lance
Learning to Drive (Short Story) - 12/21/2008 11:07:40 AM
John~!
Well conceived and penned . . . two-thumbs up!!
Always the Best,
Lance
Fathers Night (Short Story) - 11/17/2008 5:04:01 PM
Yes, yes, with Jesus anything is possible!
Amen!
The Ultimate Hot Ticket...11 (Short Story) - 7/21/2008 9:25:48 AM
If they are the CIA or a very successful business; Spence is in a scary possition. Enjoying the read. I will continue to chapter 12.
A Good Thing? (Short Story) - 5/19/2008 12:53:48 PM
Thanks for sharing this story. I love the way you ended this. "We did win, right???
November Twenty Second (Short Story) - 5/19/2008 12:45:23 PM
Very interesting and well written story. Really enjoyed the read.
Patient Heal Thy Self (Short Story) - 3/30/2008 3:13:19 AM
LOL Enjoyed this one, especially since Authur moved in - ow, he's a terrible companion! LOL He ain't leaving, so...enjoyed this one, John, what have I been missing all this time? Tracking you, to not miss another!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
A Special Message from the Director. (Short Story) - 1/30/2008 5:42:40 PM
Very funny, John! I'm glad you included short people.
Recommended Reading. (Short Story) - 1/9/2008 7:33:02 AM
1984 ... yes, John, a truly remarkable visionary!
Thanks for the reminder! IMPEACH BUSH! IMPEACH CHENEY! Tom.
A Good Thing? (Short Story) - 4/4/2007 10:04:22 PM
Good article, John.
The first time Nazis bucked up against the brainwashed of Islam willing to die for their heavenly virgins, there would have been a retreat of the goose-step. Let's hope we all don't end up slippin' and slidin' in camelcrap. Vigilance is the name of the game.
Best,
Elizabeth
Recommended Reading. (Short Story) - 3/31/2007 1:06:58 PM
Thank you for reminding us of this great writer.
Chrissy
Patient Heal Thy Self (Short Story) - 3/27/2007 8:02:47 AM
So true. Old age and all.
Enjoyed.
Elizabeth
A Special Message from the Director. (Short Story) - 2/26/2007 1:52:56 PM
ROFL...John, you are a hoot.
A Special Message from the Director. (Short Story) - 2/7/2007 7:42:12 PM
Now I must say I truly enjoyed this read...it summed just about all there is up...chuckle, chuckle...appreciated!
Take care,
From the Heart of an Artist ...
A Special Message from the Director. (Short Story) - 2/7/2007 1:40:58 AM
i always enjoy your work
The Ultimate Hot Ticket...19 (Short Story) - 1/15/2007 5:10:43 AM
the serial keeps me reading, well done
The Ultimate Hot Ticket...15 (Short Story) - 1/4/2007 2:21:54 AM
well done
The Ultimate Hot Ticket...14 (Short Story) - 1/3/2007 10:11:47 AM
enjoying the series
The Ultimate Hot Ticket...13 (Short Story) - 1/2/2007 4:02:09 AM
interesting work, enjoyed the read
The Ultimate Hot Ticket...12 (Short Story) - 12/31/2006 6:07:20 PM
i always enjoy your work! happy new year, keep writing
The Ultimate Hot Ticket...9 (Short Story) - 12/26/2006 2:51:57 PM
John, you are really rolling along with this.
Nicely done.
Elizabeth
The Ultimate Hot Ticket...4 (Short Story) - 12/17/2006 3:44:33 PM
Thanks for sharing your work with us.
Chrissy
The Ultimate Hot Ticket...5 (Short Story) - 12/17/2006 3:21:11 AM
enjoyed the read, keep the installments coming
Nixon Secrets Revealed. (Article) - 11/23/2009 6:35:58 AM
Neat bit of sarcasm here, John. Comparing Obama to Nixon might not only shock some people but, maybe, possibly, uh, might possibly get some people to thinking... But I doubt it.
Fort Hood (Article) - 11/7/2009 10:20:09 PM
Joseph’s eyes swirl with the mesmerizing words of the almighty one, the glorious and marvelous Barack and company. He is a true believer and will never see the truth. Like so many of his lefty friends, Joseph is lost. He and they are dead to reason, slain by the lies they love so much. Now, hearing them, they are addicted to them and long for more, and more and ever more. And they will be filled. Praise to Obama, Pelosi and company - all hail to the lovely lies they speak!
Fort Hood (Article) - 11/6/2009 9:04:09 PM
"Two Wrongs Don't Make a Right!"
Never Did - Never Will! Neither Extreme - is Ever Right!
Fanatic Left-Wing Democrat nor - Fanatic Right-Wing Republican -
Anyone who swallows the party propaganda without qualification or questioning tends to be a fanatic - and such people can not be dealt with on an intellectual plane - Emotions rule them, rather than logic.
OVER FORTY INNOCENT AMERICAN CITIZENS WERE MURDERED, OR MAIMED BY A FREAKING MUSLIM - THAT'S THE SOLITARY FACT!
ROME BURNS - AND YOU GUYS ARGUE 'POLITICS!'
SHAME ... TOM
Fort Hood (Article) - 11/6/2009 11:19:03 AM
John,
It is incredible that people like Arlington and Dim light exist. But, alas they do. Responding to this kind of ignorance is fruitless. I do not delete their responses so that everyone who reads them can see how Left-Wingers think and act. If you said you didn't like Obama's tie; according to Arlington, you are prejudice. So, since Left-Wingers use this kind of criteria to say someone is prejudice...I'm glad to say I'm prejudice...Prejudice against these Left-Wing yokels hell-bent on destroying the United States of America, of which Arlington, Dim Light and Obama are of the same mold.
Fort Hood (Article) - 11/6/2009 10:25:59 AM
You say this is "not a platform." in your statement below!!! You are using the tragedy of Brave American Soldiers to spread HATE, YES HATE, toward the duly ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATE OF AMERICA, GOD HELP YOU. this is totally disgusting. You have every right to hate, yes Hate the President, JUST BECAUSE HE IS AN AFRICAN AMERICAN, it is your right, but please don't USE our soldiers tragedy in the same message.
Fort Hood (Article) - 11/6/2009 6:40:46 AM
John. I felt my heart quicking as I read "Fort Hood" and of course see this tragedy as you see it and have come to the conclusion that it makes no sense to argue with "Dim Light" as he is so deeply indocranated with Democrat propaganda that nothing, not even what should be apparant to any person with half a brain, can see or admit to.
"I challenge you to provide some Factual Sources for your false claims, John"
All he has to do is open his eyes.
Well written article, John.
Mark
Fort Hood (Article) - 11/6/2009 5:28:42 AM
A Statement of facts does not a platform make ,Joseph, I am speaking of the well being of America here, which is an American responsibility, not a platform. Unlike you and this administration, I don’t have a platform or agenda for poisoning peoples minds. Self evident truth is only poisonous to those who lie, and spread government propaganda. So I'm sure you're immune.
P.S. If you can't see self evident truth,Joseph, I'm afraid I can’t help you. All I can do is suggest that you keep your eyes closed and your fingers in your ears and keep humming the Obama song.
R. ARLINGTON!!! Who the heck do you think you are giving people the right to hate the president because he is African American. I don’t hate people nor do I wish to, nor do I judge people based on their race. Apparently Mr. “former” state law enforcement officer race seems to be a big factor in your judgments. You’re a sick racist my “friend” you should get help with that.,
PPS. Joseph please stop changing your comments….you’re making an idiot out of yourself.
Fort Hood (Article) - 11/6/2009 4:58:13 AM
I find it disgusting that you would use such a tragedy as a political platform to poison people's minds with right-wing propaganda!
What, exactly, does your heavily opinionated "article" have to do with the tragic Fort Hood incident? Absolutely NOTHING!
Weather or NOT! (Article) - 10/17/2009 6:07:40 AM
John,
Oh so sardonically funny...ha,ha,ha...but not funny at all because the opposite is oh so true. The world is going to spend zillions on a hoax dreamed up by a billionaire who doesn't have enough money; a huckster named Al Gore!
Weather or NOT! (Article) - 10/14/2009 6:03:09 PM
Very sardonically funny! At least it would be funny if it weren't so close to the truth. Poor Al Gore, he just can't seem to get it right, to him I say Boo-hoo! Poor God, too, for losing control of the weather to those pesky Democrats. A pox on them. A pox I say!
Mark
Let’s Tax Kids (Article) - 10/14/2009 5:44:32 PM
John,
Sorry to say I've missed a lot of your posts. My only excuse is I don't have a lot of time to 'surf'! I'll try not to miss you anymore.
THIS IS GREAT!
Assisted Suicide (Article) - 9/7/2009 3:41:50 AM
I'm afraid one of the saddest comments in life George is : "When did this all happen?"
Assisted Suicide (Article) - 9/7/2009 3:32:44 AM
Why do these messages go unheeded.
Let’s Tax Kids (Article) - 9/3/2009 11:15:13 PM
Cool! And very perceptive.
Let’s Tax Kids (Article) - 9/3/2009 5:03:34 AM
In a very sad way, John, this is happening already and will become retroactive as the kids become older.
Mark
Keeping The Rain Out (Article) - 8/14/2009 1:20:46 AM
Well said.
The Truth of The Matter (Article) - 7/29/2009 6:38:52 AM
JOHN - RIGHT ON, MY FRIEND!
"GIVE 'EM HELL, HARRY!"
TK.
The Real Deal (Article) - 7/26/2009 10:13:06 AM
It seems my two heart operations in the past months would not have been covered under the Dems health care plan. As an 85 year old my usefulness is not considered important. Wake up senior citizens you are next if this passes. Get in touch with your local politicians and have them vote against this health care plan that is being rushed through before many can wake up to what is happening. Thank your President for this and remember he told you he was going to do it so aren't you glad you voted for him.
Don’t Let THEM scare you. (Article) - 7/25/2009 3:44:58 PM
WELCOME TO THE CLUB,i.e. My DenTiCal,Most My Medical Cut To Zero... My Lic Plates Went Up 50%, CA Sales TAX 100%, Income Taxes 100%, Other TAXES UP...
$27 Billion$ Budget Defecit PAY for F--KING ILLEGALS MEXICANOS WELFARE,FOOD STAMPS, RENT$, Does Not Count Trash Bin Babies =$5,000.00 Each Delivery======
=CHEAP LABOR$...
TRASK...
Don’t Let THEM scare you. (Article) - 7/25/2009 6:25:05 AM
I hope the Country wakes up before it will be too late. My son's promising new company went belly up and bankrupt when two of its multi million backers got scared and pulled out of financing it.
Job Application (Article) - 7/16/2009 5:39:58 PM
El Presidente Obamma Mania,i.e.Keep On Dreaming Martin...
TRASK...
New Job Stimulus Approved (Article) - 7/15/2009 5:05:54 AM
JOHN - THE PIC & MOTTO ARE BOTH PERFECT!
THE PLAN ITSELF - spending into prosperity -
reminds me of the old signs that used to be displayed in some small stores -
"IN GOD WE TRUST - ALL OTHERS PAY CASH!"
"PAPER OR PLASTIC?"
TOM.
New Job Stimulus Approved (Article) - 7/14/2009 3:42:20 PM
Never Humorous Martin UR RIGHT About The ILLEGALS..
Keep Em Comen...
TRASK...
Bad and Worst (Article) - 7/5/2009 9:06:37 PM
Oh, God, John, how I hope and wish that you are not speaking just to the pew. America needs this lady, but she will be drawn and quartered and cut into pieces for the Democratic carrion that will eat her and spew out the pieces. What they've done to Sarah is nothing short of criminal and, oh, how I hope she has the strength and backing to stand up to the horrors that they will heap upon her. God help Sarah Palin... An us.
Mark
Bad and Worst (Article) - 7/5/2009 4:32:23 PM
AMEN John, AMEN and AMEN!You have said it so well. The Republicans, Democrats and especially the press cannot understand honesty when they see it-why? because they have seen dishonesty so long they cannot fathon anything else. They cannot believe, will not believe that there even exists someone who has the people's best interest at heart when they talk. They are so used to hearing someome talk and know they are talking about money regardless of what they are saying. That is why Sarah is confusing them with the truth. Wouldn't it be wonderful like Merle Haggard says in his song, "to have a president in the white house that will do what she says she will do?" Of Course, Merle said 'he' not 'she.'
The New World Government (Poetry) - 11/21/2009 7:18:51 AM
At my age I should have seen this coming. It started in my lifetime with the UN. I do not want to think that someone is going to govern my off-spring, or cut there head off. Excellent poem, right to the point.
GOD BLESS US ALL.
The New World Government (Poetry) - 11/18/2009 4:09:20 PM
JOHN - I'M WITH PETE ...
DID YOU READ MY - TRILATERALISTS YET?
EXACTLY WHAT THEY'VE DONE! TK.
The New World Government (Poetry) - 11/18/2009 2:33:42 PM
A living hell it certainly will be, but God they will never take away...
Be always safe,
Karen
The New World Government (Poetry) - 11/17/2009 8:00:13 AM
World of Living Hell. You can say that again. This is the dawn of the New World Order. A scientific, neo-feudal, command-and-control dictatorship. America is/ was the only nation-state strong enough to stand in the way of all this. So, they've conquered her from within. Now it's down to the People, again. Either we resist as patriots, or go down into slavery and servitude. More will be revealed. Good poem.
HEARTBLIND (Poetry) - 10/12/2009 4:57:08 AM
and upon his canvas of beauty we are offered these most marvelous gifts...Peace & Blessings
Vickie
The Smile of the Sphinx (Poetry) - 10/12/2009 4:55:14 AM
wonderful perspective of expression John!
Peace & Locked Vaults
Vickie :)
On Being A Poet-Bobbie's Challenge (Poetry) - 9/9/2009 8:54:14 PM
SURE you can quit. Of COURSE you can. Ain' like poetry is a drug.
Wait. How many times have I tried to fight it off and ended up failing? Tell myself I don't w a n t to stop. Better addicted to
it than crack or booze? Sometimes I wonder. Still, when you need something to get you through the night, a poem just might do it.
Hangover's worth it? I predict you will be back. Hope it isn't wishful thinkin' ! Poets Anonymous Member, Emeritus
On Being A Poet-Bobbie's Challenge (Poetry) - 8/30/2009 10:39:57 AM
I think that there is a lot expressed "behind" your verses here, John. Thank you. Love and peace,
Regis
On Being A Poet-Bobbie's Challenge (Poetry) - 6/11/2009 7:08:34 AM
well that says alot to me......lol......good, very good lol
Second Chance (Poetry) - 6/4/2009 8:35:34 AM
Agree with every word. Well done John.
Anna
Tick-Tock (Poetry) - 6/4/2009 8:34:28 AM
Amen to that! Great life philosophy here. Good job John.
Anna
The Traveler (Poetry) - 6/4/2009 8:32:41 AM
Very entertaining, and wonderful lyrical flow. Truth every word of this poem. Good job.
Anna
The Seasoning of Life (Poetry) - 5/10/2009 6:43:15 AM
I wish i could experience those other season. However, i live in a country where there is a tropical climate, summer all year long. Great poem.
Milton
Second Chance (Poetry) - 5/10/2009 6:39:01 AM
Everyone deserves a second chance.Unfortionately, not all of us do get one.Nice poem.
milton
THE BALLARD OF FLYING JOHN (Poetry) - 4/22/2009 8:29:59 AM
I really enjoyed this trip back in time. Am glad yuo didn't get hurt. Some memories never fade away.....M
Tick-Tock (Poetry) - 4/22/2009 8:26:59 AM
So very true. Time stops for no one . At least some have timme to prepare for whats ahead......M
REQUIEM FOR PILATE (Poetry) - 4/11/2009 10:20:41 AM
It was written in the scriptures , and it happened as foretold . ....M
The Traveler (Poetry) - 4/11/2009 10:17:08 AM
There's no place like home for a world traveler or any one else Its where ones heart resides...M
The Seasoning of Life (Poetry) - 4/11/2009 10:15:03 AM
The cycles of life go on and on year after year . Your poem captures it all nobely with few words......M
The Traveler (Poetry) - 4/2/2009 7:58:08 AM
Hi John, this is a write of my own experience. You express it very well here. Thank you for sharing...
In Spirit,
Bear
CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR (Poetry) - 3/9/2009 5:41:29 PM
52% of this country voted in the worse administration this country will ever see, if we survive it. Good job John
The Seasoning of Life (Poetry) - 3/3/2009 7:11:09 AM
Very interesting. And who ever said that time was a line. Seems to be rather more circular than linear to me, no end in sight. Cheers, J'nia
Beyond Guilt, Beyond Shame, Beyond Apology (Poetry) - 2/15/2009 3:04:10 PM
JOHN - SUPERB POEM!
I joined the Army Reserves in '60, 6 months active duty & 5.5 years reserves - no action, no war stories, no medals, no benefits, no education, no commisary privileges, nuttin' honey!
Honorable Discharge in '66 - Married same year - 34 years of "wedded bliss' and 2 kids put thru college - just a normal Joe, w/normal life.
But, have always sympathized and empathized with VETS! - CONGRESS SUCKS! The CONTROLLED MEDIA SUCKS!
The public was sold a 'bill of goods' - and all the Willy's suffered because of it - i have two nephews and a childhood Buddy who all served in Nam, and you'll not find better, more upright good men!
Peace, Friend John - Peace1 Tom.
CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR (Poetry) - 2/7/2009 3:44:36 PM
Yes we are all imperfect. Still, Jesus IS lord.
Second Chance (Poetry) - 1/19/2009 7:21:12 AM
Well said my friend. If only we could cut that chain that ties us to the past. God Bless Luke
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