Iran NUC deal Good or Bad ???

This is an interesting take on the Iran Nuc Deal.
Listen and make your own decision.


https://youtu.be/u4FkNbtkgps

Jimmy Carter Is Correct that the U.S. Is No Longer a Democracy

Posted: 08/03/2015 11:48 am EDT Updated: 08/03/2015 1:59 pm EDT

On July 28th, Thom Hartmann interviewed former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, and, at the very end of his show (as if this massive question were merely an aftethought), asked him his opinion of the 2010 Citizens United decision and the 2014 McCutcheondecision, both decisions by the five Republican judges on the U.S. Supreme Court. These two historic decisions enable unlimited secret money (including foreign money) now to pour into U.S. political and judicial campaigns. Carter answered:

"It violates the essence of what made America a great country in its political system. Now it's just an oligarchy with unlimited political bribery being the essence of getting the nominations for president or being elected president. And the same thing applies to governors, and U.S. Senators and congress members. So, now we've just seen a subversion of our political system as a payoff to major contributors, who want and expect, and sometimes get, favors for themselves after the election is over. ... At the present time the incumbents, Democrats and Republicans, look upon this unlimited money as a great benefit to themselves. Somebody that is already in Congress has a great deal more to sell."

He was then cut off by the program, though that statement by Carter should have been the start of the program, not its end. (And the program didn't end with an invitation for him to return to discuss this crucial matter in depth -- something for which he's qualified.)

So: was this former president's provocative allegation merely his opinion? Or was it actually lots more than that? It was lots more than that.

Read the entire article at the address below, think about it and then decide for yourself if he is correct.

I am inclined to think that this "old Georgia Peanut farmer" knows from which he speaks. He has been there and watched it all happen from an insiders view. 

Is the next step the crowning of a"King" ?

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/eric-zuesse/jimmy-carter-is-correct-t_b_7922788.html?ncid=txtlnkusaolp00000592

NEW HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL!!

I think this gentleman has got it right!!!!

NEW HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL!! 

Listen to the young people, F-this, F-that, and nary anyone will step up and correct them- even with wife and kids in tow!

FINALLY - - Someone in the teaching profession had the courage to set the standards so badly needed NOW. 

New high school principal 
We watched high school principal Dennis Prager of Colorado, on TV a couple of weeks ago.... What a dynamic, down to earth speaker.


A Speech Every American High School Principal Should Give. By Dennis Prager .


To the students and faculty of our high school:

I am your new principal, and honored to be so. There is no greater calling than to teach young people.

I would like to apprise you of some important changes coming to our school. I am making these changes because I am convinced that most of the ideas that have dominated public education in America have worked against you, against your teachers and against our country.

First,
this school will no longer honor race or ethnicity. I could not care less if your racial makeup is black, brown, red, yellow or white. I could not care less if your origins are African, Latin American, Asian or European, or if your ancestors arrived here on the Mayflower or on slave ships. The only identity I care about, the only one this school will recognize, is your individual identity -- your character, your scholarship, your humanity. And the only national identity this school will care about is American.

This is an American public school, and American public schools were created to make better Americans. If you wish to affirm an ethnic, racial or religious identity through school, you will have to go elsewhere. We will end all ethnicity, race and non-American nationality-based celebrations. They undermine the motto of America , one of its three central values -- E pluribus unum, "from many, one." And this school will be guided by America 's values. This includes all after-school clubs. I will not authorize clubs that divide students based on any identities. This includes race, language, religion, sexual orientation or whatever else may become in vogue in a society divided by political correctness.

Your clubs will be based on interests and passions, not blood, ethnic, racial or other physically defined ties. Those clubs just cultivate narcissism -- an unhealthy preoccupation with the self -- while the purpose of education is to get you to think beyond yourself. So we will have clubs that transport you to the wonders and glories of art, music, astronomy, languages you do not already speak, carpentryand more. If the only extracurricular activities you can imagine being interested in are those based on ethnic, racial or sexual identity, that means that little outside of yourself really interests you.

Second, I am uninterested in whether English is your native language. My only interest in terms of language is that you leave this school speaking and writing English as fluently as possible. The English language has united America 's citizens for over 200 years, and it will unite us at this school. It is one of the indispensable reasons this country of immigrants has always come to be one country. And if you leave this school without excellent English language skills, I would be remiss in my duty to ensure that you will be prepared to successfully compete in the American job market. We will learn other languages here -- it is deplorable that most Americans only speak English -- but if you want classes taught in your native language rather than in English, this is not your school.

Third, because I regard learning as a sacred endeavor , everything in this school will reflect learning's elevated status. This means, among other things, that you and your teachers will dress accordingly. Many people in our society dress more formally for Hollywood events than for church or school. These people have their priorities backward. Therefore, there will be a formal dress code at this school.

Fourth, no obscene language will be tolerated anywhere on this school's property -- whether in class, in the hallways or at athletic events. If you can't speak without using the f -word, you can't speak. By obscene language I mean the words banned by the Federal Communications Commission, plus epithets such as "Nigger," even when used by one black student to address another black, or "bitch," even when addressed by a girl to a girlfriend. It is my intent that by the time you leave this school, you will be among the few your age to instinctively distinguish between the elevated and the degraded, the holy and the obscene.

Fifth, we will end all self-esteem programs. In this school, self-esteem will be attained in only one way -- the way people attained it until decided otherwise a generation ago -- by earning it. One immediate consequence is that there will be one valedictorian, not eight.

Sixth, and last, I am reorienting the school toward academics and away from politics and propaganda. No more time will be devoted to scaring you about smoking and caffeine, or terrifying you about sexual harassment or global warming. No more semesters will be devoted to condom wearing and teaching you to regard sexual relations as only or primarily a health issue... There will be no more attempts to convince you that you are a victim because you are not white, or not male, or not heterosexual or not Christian. We will have failed if any one of you graduates this school and does not consider him or herself inordinately fortunate -- to be alive and to be an American.

Now, please stand and join me in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of our country. As many of you do not know the words, your teachers will hand them out to you.

These were the days

15 REASONS WHY MOMS IN 1950 RULE

KATIE MCGUIRE — MAY 2, 2015

I love living my life in 2015 – we have so much more than 1950, but it sounds so relaxing to be making pies, being a den mother, and all that jazz.

Though those reasons might be why so many moms got stuck on those ‘happy pills’ and martinis, its still cool to look back at them now. Here’s an awesome list of why the 50’s mama kicks ass:

1. Their 3-year-old could run errands. The streets were safer back in the ’50s. Kiddos could run to the store for eggs, pick up the dry cleaning, and buy some stamps on their way home, with nary a worry of foul play. Well, maybe it was just the TV kids who ran errands, but at least real kids could have their play without the risk of foul.

2. Too much TV was not just acceptable, it was the norm. In-laws didn’t give 1950s moms the stink eye when the kids were glued to the boob tube on a Saturday afternoon – they would grab a martini and join the party.

3. Jell-O was considered a food group. That gelatinous mound of Red Food Dye number 4 in the fridge was considered a fruit, and the faux whipped cream on top was considered a solid serving of calcium.

4. They could have a cocktail at 3 p.m. And they would be in a cute dress with their pinky out, so they wouldn’t feel guilty – they would feel chic, and buzzed.

5. If desired, they could be full-on stay-at-homers, not work-from-homers. Life was cheaper in the ’50s, and they didn’t pay more for organic because synthetic pesticides were all the rage.

6. Curves were so in. The processed-food hips of the ’50s weren’t viewed as unfortunate, but sexy. Marilyn, you rock.

7. Their hairstyles were fun, and they likely got a little buzz from all that hairspray. Tight curls, bobs, and fake bangs are fun, so fun.

8. There weren’t 2,365 parenting styles to choose from, and be judged by. Mother knows best. Don’t talk back. Just wait till I tell your father. Eat your Jell-O.

9. It was socially acceptable to cover their furniture in plastic.

10. Children deemed two sticks, a rock, and trees suitable toys. No need for a $500 mini monster truck, a playhouse for dolls that you have to take a mortgage out on, and a gun that shoots surprisingly painful foam darts.

11. Poodle skirts and petticoats. Fun, so fun. And they helped cover the bloat from the booze and Jell-O.

12. People brought over casseroles and baked goods when something bad happened. They didn’t have to make their own comfort food when their cat ran away – it was delivered in cheesy, sugary, carby droves.

13. Violent video games did not exist. Kids played board games, they didn’t hijack vehicles or blow up cities.

14. The music was awesome. Anyone can and will dance to 1950s music. Try to listen to 1950s music and not bop around. You can’t. Oh, and the tunes didn’t include references to women as female dogs or garden tools.

15. They have all those funny memes fashioned after their coolness. Jealous.

H/T: Scary Mommy

Written by Katie McGuire. Follow Katie on Twitter @GOPKatie, on Facebook, or email the author at KatieFMcGuire@gmail.com

What Paul Harvey said in 1965 still rings true

Paul Harvey’s Warning To America: If I Were The Devil….

BY MICHAEL SNYDER · MARCH 23, 2012

On April 3rd, 1965 legendary radio host Paul Harvey issued a warning to America.  In this warning, he detailed what he thought the devil should do if the devil wanted to keep destroying the United States.  Sadly, the truth is that most of this stuff has come to pass.  What Paul Harvey saw for America’s future back in 1965 if the devil had his way was eerily accurate.  Please share this with as many people as you can….

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If I were the Devil . . . I mean, if I were the Prince of Darkness, I would of course, want to engulf the whole earth in darkness. I would have a third of its real estate and four-fifths of its population, but I would not be happy until I had seized the ripest apple on the tree, so I should set about however necessary to take over the United States.

I would begin with a campaign of whispers. With the wisdom of a serpent, I would whisper to you as I whispered to Eve: “Do as you please.” “Do as you please.”

To the young, I would whisper, “The Bible is a myth.” I would convince them that man created God instead of the other way around. I would confide that what is bad is good, and what is good is “square”.

In the ears of the young marrieds, I would whisper that work is debasing, that cocktail parties are good for you. I would caution them not to be extreme in religion, in patriotism, in moral conduct.

And the old, I would teach to pray. I would teach them to say after me: “Our Father, which art in Washington” . . .

If I were the devil, I’d educate authors in how to make lurid literature exciting so that anything else would appear dull an uninteresting. I’d threaten T.V. with dirtier movies and vice versa.

And then, if I were the devil, I’d get organized. I’d infiltrate unions and urge more loafing and less work, because idle hands usually work for me.

I’d peddle narcotics to whom I could. I’d sell alcohol to ladies and gentlemen of distinction. And I’d tranquilize the rest with pills.

If I were the devil, I would encourage schools to refine young intellects but neglect to discipline emotions . . . let those run wild. I would designate an atheist to front for me before the highest courts in the land and I would get preachers to say “she’s right.”

With flattery and promises of power, I could get the courts to rule what I construe as against God and in favor of pornography, and thus, I would evict God from the courthouse, and then from the school house, and then from the houses of Congress and then, in His own churches I would substitute psychology for religion, and I would deify science because that way men would become smart enough to create super weapons, but not wise enough to control them.

If I were Satan, I’d make the symbol of Easter an egg and the symbol
of Christmas a bottle. If I were the devil, I would take from those
who have and I would give to those who wanted, until I had killed the incentive of the ambitious. And then, my police state would force everybody back to work. Then, I could separate families, putting children in uniform, women in coal mines, and objectors in slave camps.

In other words, if I were Satan,
I’d just keep on doing what he’s doing.

Paul Harvey, Good Day.

This was sent to me by a very good friend so I am passing it along.
I am sure that I am not being "Duped" as this look like some what truth. Make your own decision.

      Beware of Useful Idiots

 

Saul Alinsky died about 43 years ago, but his writings influenced those in political control of our nation today....... Recall that Hillary did her college thesis on his writings and Obama writes about him in his books. Died: June 12, 1972, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Ca Education: University of Chicago Spouse: Irene Alinsky Books: Rules for Radicals, Reveille for Radicals Anyone out there think that this stuff isn't happening today in the U.S.? All eight rules are currently in play 'How to create a social state by Saul Alinsky:' There are eight levels of control that must be obtained before you are able to create a social state. The first is the most important.  1) Healthcare    Control healthcare and you control the people  2) Poverty    Increase the Poverty level as high as possible, poor people are easier to control and will not fight back if you are providing everything for them to live.  3) Debt     Increase the debt to an unsustainable level. That way you are able to increase taxes, and this will produce more poverty.  4) Gun Control   Remove the ability to defend themselves from the Government. That way you are able to create a police state.  5) Welfare    Take control of every aspect of their lives (Food, Housing, and Income)  6) Education    Take control of what people read and listen to � take control of what children learn in school.  7) Religion    Remove the belief in God from the Government and schools  8) Class Warfare     Divide the people into the wealthy and the poor. This will cause more discontent and it will be easier to take (Tax) the wealthy with the support of the poor.  Does any of this sound like what is happening to the United States?  Alinsky merely simplified Vladimir Lenin's original scheme for world conquest by communism, under Russian rule. Stalin described his converts as "Useful Idiots."  The Useful Idiots have destroyed every nation in which they have seized power and control. It is presently happening at an alarming rate in the U.S.  If people can read this and still say everything is just fine, they are useful idiots.  "It is difficult to free fools from the chains they revere."

 

I found this very interesting. It seems to be a solution to a problem that doesn't cost an arm and a leg

FARM GIRL IN TRAINING

Dealing With Mosquitoes Naturally

5/29/2014 3:23:00 PM

By Michelle R.

As a ninth-generation Floridian, it is safe to say that I am no stranger to insects. Growing up I often heard people joke that the mosquito should actually be listed as our state bird. As amusing as that may seem, these little bugs are more than just annoying, they can also be very hazardous to people and animals.

Mosquitoes can carry West Nile Virus, which can cause inflammation of the brain, and has been known to be fatal in some cases. There is no vaccine for the West Nile Virus, and although mosquito control does what they can, it is up to the individual to take protective measures to avoid being bitten. Mosquitoes have also been known to carrymalaria, which kills an estimated 1 million people each year worldwide. If that wasn’t enough to be concerned about, we also need to worry about our animal friends. Heartworm larvae is transmitted by mosquitoes, and as most animal lovers know, if left untreated, heartworms can clog up the heart, causing cardiovascular problems and death. For years I (along with the rest of my family) have used repellents containing DEET thinking there was no alternative. After doing some research, I learned that DEET, aka N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide, damaged DNA in both laboratory animals and human cells. This study even shows that baby chicks exposed to DEET developed birth defects. Needless to say, I decided there had to be a more environmentally friendly way to protect ourselves and our pets.

Citronella is the most common natural ingredient used in making mosquito repellents. The unique citronella aroma is a strong smell, which masks other things that would normally attract mosquitoes, making it harder for them to find what they are wanting to sting. Even though citronella is used in many forms, the living plant is more successful in keeping them away because it has a stronger smell. When purchasing citronella, look for the true varieties, Cybopogon nardus or Citronella winterianus. Other plants may be sold as ‘citronella scented,’ but these do not have the mosquito repelling qualities of true citronella. 

 Marigolds are hardy annual plants with a distinctive smell that mosquitoes (and some people, myself included), find very aggressive. Marigolds contain Pyrethrum, a compound that is used in many insect repellents as an alternative to DEET. Besides repelling mosquitoes, marigolds also repel insects that target tomato plants.

 In August 2010, entomologists at Iowa State University reported to the American Chemical Society that catnip is 10 times more effective than DEET, the chemical found in most commercial insect repellents. According to Iowa State researcher Chris Peterson, the reason for its effectiveness is still unknown. “It might simply be acting as an irritant or they don’t like the smell. But nobody really knows why insect repellents work.” Beware though, by using this to repel mosquitoes, you may also be inviting every stray cat in the neighborhood into your yard.

  Horsemint, also known as Beebalm, is an easy-going perennial plant that repels mosquitoes somewhat like citronella. It gives off a strong incense-like odor that confuses mosquitoes by masking the smell of its usual victims. As a bonus, Horsemint leaves can be dried and used to make herbal tea, and its flowers also attract bees and butterflies to your garden.

 Ageratum, also known as Flossflowers, releases a smell that mosquitos find extremely offensive. The flower and leaves produce coumarin, which is widely used in commercial mosquito repellents.

Now, of course, there are times where you cannot control your environment and you need to use a spray. Never fear I have a homemade natural bug spray recipe that you will wonder how you ever lived without!

What you will need:

– Essential oils: choose from Citronella, Clove, Lemongrass, Rosemary, Tea Tree, Eucalyptus, Cedar, Catnip, Lavender, Mint

– Natural witch hazel

– Distilled or boiled water

Fill 8-ounce spray bottle half full with distilled or boiled water, add witch hazel and fill almost to the top. Add 30 to 50 drops of essential oils to desired scent. The more oils you use, the stronger the spray will be. Play around with the scents to make one that works for your nose.