AMERICA - The Right Way!! (WEEKEND EDITION: Days 2197 and 2198) [Remember the Trade Center!!]

As we settle into the nighttime of despair, fret not, for the Sun will rise again!!

We, here, will never forget those who died on September 11, 2001, as we seek to protect the Republic from all who will do her harm!!

The UN says that Iran will likely begin deployment of thousands of underground centrifuges next month--a precursor step to developing a nuclear weapon.

Pelosi and Murtha were in Baghdad on a "fact finding" mission and to "convey to our troops the appreciation of the American people for what they're doing, to applaud their patriotism"--as if either of them know what these things are.

A North Carolina legislator says that if films want to use the state's "filmmaker incentive" fund, the scripts will have to be screened first to ensure there isn't anything that would be "objectionable" to the state's citizens. The legislator is a Republican, by the way ,and the notion comes on the heels of the dispicable scene in Hounddog.

Also out of North Carolina--a scientist there has developed a short-cut for the morning coffee and donuts. The caffienated donut.

Good afternoon everybody!

Some of you may have read one of Molly's links yesterday... written by Frank Salvato
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1773994/posts, the original link taking one here:
http://www.newmediajournal.us/staff/fsalvato/fifth_column/01262007.htm

I responded to the author and, among other things, asked the question "What, in your view, is needed to change the course of events in the U.S.?" Surprisingly, he responded. His letter is copied below. I know it will be of interest to many of you. I had not heard of the organization with which he is associated, nor of their goals.

Of particular note to me was the specificity of the target of the "Constitutional Literacy" program... Kindergarten to Grade 5. It's a long term goal but I agree it is perhaps where the emphasis must be given. Miss Marple and Iowa Granny are having a great influence on young ones and if this program is successful, many of the same principles and history MM and IG are instilling in their grandchildren will be taught to the children of liberals and others who have not heard these things at home.

Here's the author's response to me:

Hello xxx:

First and foremost, thank you for reading and taking the time to write. Both are appreciated.

How to save the country? Big question.

First, we have to get civics and accurate American history back into the schools as a priority. I serve as the Executive Director for Basics Project, a non-partisan, non-profit 501(c)(3) research and education initiative. One of our programs, Constitutional Literacy, strives to do just that, re-introduce students K-5 to the principles behind the Constitution.

I usually introduce our organization with these words:

"It is difficult to value something when its worth is unknown. This basic truth applies to our American heritage and the continued well being of our nation."

Today, children don't value freedom. They don't know the worth of our country or the principles on which it was founded. That has to change.

Second, we have to demand that schools get back to the basics in education. We must further demand that special interest be removed from the classroom. While this sounds like a huge undertaking, it really isn't. School curriculums are still designed by local school boards, which - most often - are funded by local or county taxpayers. Make an impact on the local level and the Domino Theory comes into play.

Third, we have to begin weaning ourselves off of the editorialized news sources we have become addicted to. The alphabet media has been caught, increasingly, with their pants down advancing manufactured stories on critical issues. The "Me Generation" is in control of the mainstream media and because the "Me Generation" is basically self-centered, they place more importance on the outcome than they do on the real time facts of the matter. They manipulate the news to effect the outcome.

Thank the Lord for the new media.

At Basics Project we have adopted a few of the more critical topics and have tried in earnest to present the facts related to them. Then, without taking a position on the issue, we offer cogent and thoughtful information from differing perspectives in order to facilitate an honest, thoughtful, fact-based debate. We feel that when the facts are afforded the American public and when rational, civil debate is presented, the American public will, in the end, make educated decisions when forming their opinions on the topics presented and when entering the voting booth.

We are a grassroots start-up organization so helping us spread the word, especially to those who may be able to help financial, would be greatly appreciated.

I hope this answers your question. To be sure, you are correct to be worrying about the future of our nation. I just hope we can succeed in our mission to liberate the American people from what James Madison called "factions" in government and special interests.

Best to you and yours,

Frank Salvato
Executive Director
Basics Project
(630) 240-0629
www.BasicsProject.org
frank.salvato@basicsproject.org

Thanks, oldngray. Speaking of school boards, I am following a situation in the township just north of ours (different county) through a friend of mine. They had a really good superintendent who had won numerous awards and was well-respected. After November's election, 4 new members came on the board (all women) who proceeded to say they had lost confidence in the superintendent and proceeded (despite 3 other members voting against it) to put him on administrative leave. No explanation for this was offered.

Peaople started asking questions and the board refused to answer. People started showing up at board meetings and were ignored. When they finally took to shouting, they were escorted from the room by ARMED GUARDS.

This is a real disaster. They still have to pay his contract, they are paying another guy to function as a temporary superintendent, and they have hired an extra attorney for the four board members. The other three members have not been told WHY the superintendent was fired.

This is rapidly turning into a real circus. At the last board meeting theboard president (one of the four) started ranting about how principals and teachers weren't doing their jobs. Now a bunch of people are looking for other work because this group will fire anyone at the drop of a hat.

By the way...all four of these nutcases are.....democrats!

Hi Lysie. Thanks for the shout out.

Diet-wise, I never get too far away from eating low-carb. Otherwise I can pack on the pounds in a hurry. But low-carb dieting seems to have diminishing returns for me if you know what I mean.

I joined a health club last July and was pretty faithful until we got busy at work in November and December. Trying to get back into it now, but I'm dealing with bursitis in my right shoulder and that hampers me a little. I have an MRI scheduled for Wednesday morning to figure out what's causing the pain and to see if there's a muscle tear. My work doesn't allow for any rest for my shoulder as I use it all day long.

Oldest daughter is thriving at her college, Lee University. Just loves it.

Middle daughter and I just finished building a roost (if that's the word I want) for our ducks, hoping they'll use it to nest and have lots of babies.

Youngest daughter is getting ready for the spelling bee and recently competed in the geography bee.

My mother had a stroke in November and my father has alzheimers so more things to do to care for them. My dad actually started a fire in their woods today and they had to call the volunteer fire department to put it out. Could have been much worse, but just shows how serious alzheimers can be.

Hope y'all are well. Let me know, eh?

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