The Real Story of Thanksgiving

With parents arguing over elementary Thanksgiving costumes, it’s clear the last several generations haven’t a clue as to the real history of America. Instead, their primary focus is one of being inoffensive, which only makes them all the more offensive.

The Indians, no doubt, got a bum rap on many land deals. On the other hand, the American Indian tribes needed a little spiffing up, no strangers to human sacrifices, warfare, and cannibalism, not exactly the makings of innocents. Europeans had a far superior culture due to their superior God. Unfortunately, visit the major historical centers such as Cape Cod and Plimoth Plantation (where I’m pictured, sweeping out a cabin), and you’ll hear a revisionist history being shared – one of corn-stealing Pilgrims and abused Indians. Given the politically-correct atmosphere gripping Amerika – a country soon not to be equated with freedom, I appreciate Rush Limbaugh’s telling of the authentic Thanksgiving story.

Reprobate & Depraved Minds

“Why are you always so surprised at this fiery trial”, asked the Apostle Paul, his question valid for all time. 1 Peter 4:12

I shouldn’t be, but I am, surprised that Christian friends are surprised by the amount and intensity of perversion spewed out against Sarah Palin, and to a lesser degree, John McCain. Talk shows, newspapers, magazines and comedy venues have reached a new low.

Let love be without hypocrisy, abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good….. Rom 12:9-10

Not that long ago, even the most wretched of souls would have exerted self-control, clamping their lips tightly together in the “mixed company” of those who held more conservative, less subversive views.

Gloria Steinem, Sarah Bernhardt, or Randi Rhodes, Steinem being the least offensive and Bernhardt and Rhodes tied for needing the most prayer, are but a few examples of people who have shown themselves to be foolish in the eyes of the Lord, generating sickening comments over the last few weeks, their hatred stunning. They, with their peers, are bringing their picnic baskets to the Coliseum of the American media, feeding each others egos and sense of pride in that they, who consider themselves so noble, wise and worthy, are bolstering one another up in their starving frenzy which increasing rage, it seems only blood-soaked ground will satisfy.

Finally! A Candidate Worth a Vote!

I haven’t been this excited about a political candidate in I don’t know how long. Sarah Palin’s speech to the Republic Convention was well done, well delivered and well deserving of my support and vote. Up until Palin’s speech, I can say that I was not at all excited about the options open to me in the upcoming election. Now, if she can continue to present the same message, with the same classy, competency displayed last night, she will be a good reason to head to the polls come November.

“Jay Severin”, a local talk-radio host said it best in this morning’s blog

But even more enjoyable than Palin’s mastery of stage last night was the hilarious glumness and nastiness of the reactions by virtually all the “journalists” on TV: Keith Olberwellian, Chrissy Matthews, Gene Obama Robertson, Rachel Mad-Ow, et. al. all looked and sounded like children who had just lost their best friend.

And maybe they have: little Barack.

“SHE WAS MEAN!”
“SHE WAS NASTY!”
“SHE WAS SARCASTIC!”
“SHE WAS NEGATIVE!”

Exactly.

Translation: she was EFFECTIVE.

Impeach Texas Judge Barbara Walther

America is the only country in the world where the RIGHT to religious freedom is written into the structure and foundation of a country’s governing laws. When it comes down to American freedoms and preserving the Constitution of the United States, I’ll stand alongside FLDS members (rejected polygamist black-sheep of the Mormon Church), fighting for their right to carry out the practices of their religion as they see fit as long as they are within the bounds of REAL law.

When the government’s agents, Texas child protective services, swooped down, removing over 400 FLDS Texan children, citizens of the United States of America, disrupting community, families and their way of life, we all received a wake-up call. What is to prevent that from happening to our neighborhoods, churches or private schools?

As if I needed another reason.....

…to appreciate homeschooling, I’m archiving the following article as a reminder. Of late, I’ve noticed an increase in what I consider to be VIOLENCE against children in our society by those who should, instead be protecting them. Another aspect of these increasing incidents – where children are treated as adults, instead of minors in need of admonition and instruction – is this may well be the result of the trend in America to give a minor child “rights”,
equal with that of an adult. The American Library Association, for example, has written their own “Bill of Rights” encouraging libraries to treat a minor child’s “right” to privacy on par with that of an adult, something I’ve experienced and written about in a recent blog. When we grant minor children “rights”, the Constitutionally guaranteed rights of the parents is undermined, usurping parental authority. When the “state” or government interferes with the natural God-created roles of authority and accountability within the family structure, we no longer have a republic, but instead, a fascist society.

Library Privacy Rights - Parents Beware

Long before my training wheels and I peacefully parted ways, I devoured every word on back panels of Cheerios, Wheaties and Rice Krispies cereal boxes. In fact, I was the type of kid who could find something to read in any room of our house. My father credits my bathroom reading material for my “amazing” ability to spell complex chemical names found on personal care items. By age 5, I was a “teacher”, spending hot summer days reading to my “class”, neighborhood friends, as we lounged in the shade of a giant oak tree. The joy of reading has remained a lifelong habit, with purse, suitcase, camera or golf bag considered “packed”, only if their contents include at least one book.

Three of my most cherished possessions – having survived as many decades and cross-country moves – are beautifully illustrated books of poetry given to me by my grandmother. Through them, she passed along her love of well-crafted literature.

The Sky Is Falling - Part 1

One day Chicken Little was walking in the woods when — KERPLUNK – an acorn fell on her head.

“Oh my goodness!” said Chicken Little. “The sky is falling! I must go and tell the king.”

Everyone knows this classic tale, but a quick retelling, to refresh memories, wouldn’t hurt. A terrified, over-reactive Chicken Little (she trembled so terribly half her feathers fell out) runs across the countryside in search of the king’s assistance, collecting Henny Penny, Ducky Lucky, Goosey Loosey and Turkey Lurkey. It turns out, they’re all easily ignited by a sense of imminent danger with Henny Penny exclaiming, “We’re running for our lives!”

Lesson Number One: Fear is contagious, with panic not far behind. (Lest that sounded like last night’s Chinese fortune cookie, take a look at Numbers 13, a great Bible lesson on catastrophizing)

Homeschooling - Last American Freedom?

Not content with brain-washing the majority of America’s children with dumbed-down socialist values where self-esteem reigns supreme and individual thinking skills are frowned upon, the NEA is now gunning for homeschoolers, the last bastion of America freedom still protected by American federal law.

Their anti-homeschooling agenda can be found in the 2007 Recap, in section B-75, NEA’s 2007 Pittsburgh Convention Recap

Lego LaLa Land

Volume 21 No. 2, Winter 2006 issue of “Rethinking Schools Online”, contains an article, Why We Banned Legos describing how a secular after-school program for 5-9 year-olds concluded Legos must be banned from their facility.It seems the children created a sprawling town for which they felt a sense of ownership. Let’s pause. Which word in the above paragraph causes you a degree of concern? Is it the word “banned”? No, no, no, that SHOULD cause you concern. Is it the word, “sprawling”? Well, yes, if you’re an enviro-Nazi, it might just put your panties in a pinch. Try again. Does the word “conclusion” cause your stomach to knot tightly or palms to sweat? ONLY if you’re of the relativistic Oprah-ized brainwashed crowd who operate on feelings and not absolutes or logic-based discussions.

Live Free or Die?

Like so many other things of the world’s “wisdom”, state mottos have little real-life value or meaning. Watch out, New Hampshire children. Evidently, the United Nations Rights of the Child is in place! It used to be that parents were RESPONSIBLE for the debts of their minor children but now it appears that librarians can simply breeze right by, going direct to the child. Say good-bye to America the Republic and practice the “goose step” librarian-style.

The Telegraph Newspaper
Nashua, New Hampshire
Wednesday, April 25, 2007

7-year-old Girl Receives Overdue Book Warning

Raymond (AP) – A 7-year-old girl received a letter from the local library threatening her with fines for overdue books, and mentioning the possibility of police involvement if they’re not paid. The letter from the Dudley-Tucker Library said that if the books aren’t returned and the nearly $60 in fines not paid, the library will ask police to assist them in applying for a complaint against the girl, Bernie Courtemanche said of his daughter, Cassandra. “We send out three notices – written notices – and make at least one phone call,” library director Sherry Brox said.