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America’s Future? You’re Looking At It! Deborah Venable 01/20/10 This is the “raw” picture I
submitted to the publisher to be placed on the book cover of, “Professional
Parenting, Raising the Hope for America’s Future.” My husband took the picture back in 1976 soon after the birth
of our second daughter, Heather. He
was an excellent amateur photographer among his many other talents. He was also an educator, and
as the title of this site implies, education is an absolute imperative to the
future of America. Everything we do
here is an attempt to encourage individual education. The above picture, I believe, conveys a
message of the very beginning of human education. Notice how my daughter is
using every one of her senses to explore her new world. She is reaching out and communicating as
she focuses in on her first contact with human life. It is said that babies can sense their
mother’s identity through smell long before their eyes and ears can focus as
accurately. Having been a mother five
times over, I believe this is true. The human connection that
means more than anything else in the world is rightfully between parent and
child. To deny that is to deny that
the earth is round. Why then does any government
think it is right to supplant parental rights to this connection with
government mandated formal education?
That is what we have seen happen, and that IS the one true stumbling
block to America’s bright future. We might say that it has
happened because most parents have no idea how to educate their children,
therefore, the government is the logical substitute. We might also say that education is a
“right” and therefore it follows that government should guarantee this
right. Then there are those who say
that parents don’t want the job anyway and somebody has to do it. None of these things ring true in a
spiritual sense, so I must conclude that they are all copouts to explain a
much more sinister reason. Let’s compare the issue of
mandated public education with the latest affront to our American
individualist sensibilities, shall we?
That of mandated healthcare coverage – does that one ring a bell? Proponents of this attempt at government
takeover of this very personal issue have said that most people have no
interest in providing for themselves, nor could they because of expense, the
personal commodity of healthcare.
They also say that healthcare is a “right,” don’t they? While this seems to be touching a nerve in
the fraying fabric of individualism in America at present, some folks are
saying that eventually we will all lie down and let the bus roll over us –
just like what happened with mandated public education. I implore you to read The
Yellow Prison Bus and the Future Of American Healthcare – by Voddie Baucham.
If you are an individualist instead of a collectivist and this
well-reasoned article doesn’t scare you to death, then I guess you think the
world is flat. Education is so
important that it cannot and should not continue to be mandated. That which is mandated does not hold
nearly as much importance as that which is acquired through choice. I see very little educating toward choice
these days. What I do see is an
overabundance of educating toward acceptance of collective value. There is no collective value in a system
that wipes out individual worth.
Individual human worth is something that must be claimed and then
defended with every fiber of one’s being.
It is the secret to raising good children to teach them that they are
important as unique individuals, and that every individual is important in
the whole scheme of life. Responsibility
for themselves and their individual attention to those around them naturally
follows these lessons when they are well learned. This education cannot be mandated in a group classroom of
collectivism. The learning that goes on in such
classrooms is directed by a consensus of whatever the group needs to think at
the time according to those in charge.
That could be anything but individual responsibility or for
consideration of the worth of any individual. Let’s take a look at Geoffrey
Botkin’s overview, which succinctly answers the question, why
revisionist history is being taught in public schools. This important article
gets to the meat of what I am saying here with this quote by Sam Blumenfeld: “The plain truth is that there has been in this country
a deliberate plan to change the nature of American education so that the
American people could be easily led into socialism.” Sam Blumenfeld is a contemporary, an accredited and very credible
educator and he has even likened the public school system to a criminal
enterprise. I hope you will read these linked articles and think long and hard about
the implications they contain. I have
been trying to draw attention and educate parents about these things for a
long time now. Until more people
take these evident truths seriously and decide once and for all that
parenting children, and thus educating them, is the most important thing they
will ever do, America’s hope for the future will continue to be in deadly
peril. My husband dedicated his professional life to making a
difference in individual lives. Our
children are a testiment and a reflection of his success in our personal
lives. We still ache from the hole
his passing left, but there isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t feel a
spiritual direction to continue educating and trying make a difference in the
lives of individuals. I could be doing other things at this point in my life. I have many interests, and boredom has
never been a word in my vocabulary. I
choose to use my twilight years to continue learning and imparting what I
learn through researching and writing these little articles. There are many others who are better at it
than I am, but mine is a unique perspective, and with the propensity to
connect with an unknown number of individuals, I am glad to have the choice
to try to do so. “Teach your children well” is a recurring theme in the Christian
Bible. I think it has been lost on
much of modern society. In the
secular and progressive attempt to segregate any Chritian belief or teaching
from the social mainstream, parents have been coerced into believing that
they have no rights to discipline or direct their children’s education. The inescapable truth, however, is that
they have every right and more importantly the sole responsibility for their
children’s education. That they must
now wrest it from the contemptuous shackles of government in our beautiful
America is a shameful sin of the society that allowed it to happen. Professional Parenting Articles Recently,
Conservative Times published one of these “Professional Parenting” articles
also. It is not archived on this
site, but you may click this link to read it. Raising the Hope –
Safeguarding the Family Do not follow where the
path may lead. Go, instead, where
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Greed – 01/30/10 Since the education
system in this country obviously isn’t doing its job, we “alternate
educators” must step in every now and then and clarify basic definitions. Look for the Right Side
Update, “What He Sees” – 01/30/10 On this Home Page to the
right → Also all Lookup Pages have
been updated! Here’s one of my examples
of the Hope For America’s Future! My 19-year-old son,
Brett’s latest article – Fearless Faith Short Stuff Ayla
Brown Sings With Boston Pops – This is just one link of many available on YouTube about Scott
Brown’s already famous daughter, Ayla.
Personally, I think she is a very impressive young woman who reflects
positively on her now famous father.
It’s the parenting thing with me I guess. Here's An Update on the Geert Wilders
trial. Just a short story, but read
the implications of the outcome through this one quote: “It marked an
incendiary opening to the landmark case that has divided the Netherlands over
the limits of freedom.” Limits of freedom? Watch this trial,
folks! It may give us more than a
little insight into just how powerful Islamic dominance will become. Comparing
Reagan With Obama
– this short piece reminds us again of the common sense representative
compared to the incredible ego.
“Facebook generation” not withstanding, accurate history will
hopefully get it right. Who
else thinks that the birth control pill was the greatest
invention of the 20th century – besides Hugh Hefner I mean?
Hardly! Geoffrey Botkin tells
it like it is in this World Net Daily article. Take a look at his website after you read the
article. Take time for the insightful
review of Avatar,
whether or not you have seen or plan to see the movie. The
Brits rate conservatives and liberals according to their
influence in American politics. Take
time to review both these lists, (the top 20 in each) and pay special
attention to the comments section that follows. This is how you really keep your finger on the pulse of the
American electorate after all. America As the Last Man
Standing
– a speech by Dutch politician, Geert wilders. If you haven’t read this before, now is a good time. As reported January 16, 2010, he has now
been charged with a “hate crime” in the Netherlands. Geert
Wilders Speaks
is a video interview, (this is part 1 and part 2 is available from this link
also.) The man has been and is being
persecuted (and now prosecuted) for speaking his mind, and he deserves to be
heard. Going,
Going, Gong!
– Okay, half the fun of this article is reading the comments. It’s all about the shake up at NBC with
Jay and the boys. For the record,
I’ve always liked Jay Leno’s brand of humor.
Conan O’Brien, on the other hand turns me off. He looks and acts like a scarecrow hopped
up on speed. The only reason I put
this here is to ponder a point. Leno
seems to have made enemies – probably due in part to his equal opportunity
jabs at BOTH sides of the political aisle.
Think about that one. Words Mean
Things
– Or do they? Maybe only mean words
mean mean things? Maybe only just
words that can be skewed to be racist mean things? Anybody else think “honest injun” is a racial slur? How about “white trash” or “black power”
or let’s think way back to this article I wrote when the whole
Trent Lott debacle happened. We the People – and God love Ray
Stevens! From Ahab the Arab to this
one, he just keeps getting better with age!
Don’t miss this one, folks.
Have a listen to a real American Patriot Entertainer! Look
Them In The Eyes
– The difference between airport security in Israel and North America – time
and individual attention to the individual – not their “stuff”! Good article and well worth the read! Telling Video – Senator Jim DeMint,
(R), South Carolina questions rules changes hidden in health bill rammed
through the Senate on Christmas Eve that seek to make it impossible for
future congresses to repeal bad law.
Listen for the word, “tyranny” in this one, folks! Christians
are the New Negro –
by Kenneth Hutcherson. This is an
excellent, thought provoking commentary!
Well worth the read! America
Under Barack Obama
– by John W. Whitehead – an interview with Nat Hentoff. This
man bridges all the popular ideologies with his consistent and individual
views. Take the time to read this for
an in depth look at this president from a man who cannot be labeled. Excellent! Verification
Page For Letter
making the email circuit now.
Ninety-five year old veteran of WWII dictated, signed and sent this
letter to Obama. It is a MUST READ! God bless patriots like this man! Thanks to Mr. Veritas for submitting it to
this site. Pew Research Quiz – How well informed are
you? Twelve questions weed out the
answer for you. The Big Kahuna and I
dare you to take the quiz! We
did. Write and ask us for our
results! Kahuna DebV Official
Challenger
– Out of nowhere or rising star?
Pelosi may have her work cut out for her to beat this guy and remain
in her majestic seat of power! I know
some good people in that fruity land of San Francisco that would love to be
rid of her. People like John Dennis
may just be the answer to saving America – one piece at a time. Congress
Must Stop KSM Trial
– by Phillis Schlafly is a must read article! This is a pending crisis – a REAL crisis in this country, and
shame on an Attorney General and his supporting administration and an
accomplice congress that would look the other way! This may be the very last chance the Constitution has to save
the United States Of America from all enemies – foreign and domestic! Good
Report On the Global Warming Fraud – This insidious campaign to turn American’s pockets inside out
for the rest of the world via the ridiculous claims of global warming should
have been stopped in its tracks a long time ago. But since it wasn’t – let’s see if congress has what it takes
to once and for all sort out the truth and stand up for this country! Reviving
the tenth Amendment
– from Barry Farber. This one makes
points that too many citizens have never thought of. Ever wonder why America is truly
different? Here’s your answer! Glenn Beck Video
On "War Tax" etc. – Telling it like it is as always, Beck nails it again! Tea
Partiers Turn On Each Other – This is exactly what I’ve been afraid of. One cannot expect collective, groupthink –
call it what you will, to ever defend individual rights! We do not all go into a voting booth
together. We vote as
individuals. We live our lives as
individuals. As soon as we employ
collectivism to solve individual problems, we are doomed! Boots On – Okay folks, here’s your
entertainment relief for the day!
This kid has a real future, don’t ya think? Is
He Or Isn't He?
- by Paul Hollrah. With an old, (by
some standards), article. From March
of this year, this columnist makes some mighty good points – but the liberals
and the shameful media had rather compartmentalize him along with the rest of
the “birthers.” What does it take to
gain credibility in this country any more?
Oh, that’s right – you just have to be able to ignore or bury the
truth! This website expounded on Mr.
Hollrah’s article in July of this year, and those comments have now been
compiled in an email making the rounds.
Well, gee, folks, it is now well into October. How long are we supposed to wait for
answers? Recent Article From Paul Hollrah – Summer of 1981. I know I’m devoting a lot of space here to
this author, but reading each piece is a must to understand the extent of the
lie being foisted on the American public by the Obama phenomenon. We cannot afford the consequences of
ignoring facts and embracing falsehoods. If
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– Updated 01/30/10 As I read about Christians being fined for slamming a textbook that taught our kids to be Muslim's I was forced to start thinking about this. Read more Mr. Veritas – Updated 01/30/10 The
theme of "Barry" Barack Hussein Obama-Soetoro's State of the Union
Address will be more of his propaganda. Read more Little Fish – Updated 01/30/10 Water boarding and other enhanced interrogation techniques
worked -- and saved a lot of lives. Read more Humor – Updated 01/30/10
Brett Venable Fearless Faith – 11/21/09 Okay, so there’s a seat with
my name on it on a plane leaving for New Mexico in five hours. . . . What has kept me up so late is a woman.
Now, let’s dial back so I don’t get shot. Alan’s Finds – Updated 01/30/10 Histolessonry and more! Read more The Man Of Few Words
– Updated 09/04/09 “Barack Obama announced
a new 85 Billion dollar plan to increase EIC paymants and child credits for
the poor. These are people that don't pay taxes in the first place!” Read more Josh Duncan’s Page – Updated 05/09/09 See all of Josh’s archives from the
archives page Other Features not
recently updated may be found on the The Right Side Interesting Stuff What He Sees Deborah Venable 01/30/10 He’s had his say so can we please Look at what he really sees? He’s come before us for a year, To tell us what we want to hear, Or so he thinks, but that’s not why He cannot look us in the eye. The truth would never set him free, For he sees what he wants to see. Truth he doesn’t understand, For lies are all he’s ever planned. He has no interest in the views Of people he would then abuse. A leader, as the word implies, Could prove that he is truly wise, Through all the things that he has done, Which tell us all why he’s the one That we should follow, come what may, And hear just what he has to say. We’ve listened, though he says we’ve not, We’ve seen our ever-dwindling lot Played out upon his actor’s stage, Where he cannot begin to gage Effects of acts he forces still Against the people and their will. What he sees as he looks out Across this land that’s full of doubt, Is not that beacon on the hill Where people come to drink their fill Of freedom, sweet with honey’s taste, And heritage we must not waste. No. What he sees does
not reflect Anything but great defect That only he must change and show How wrong the Founders were, you know, To document our rights from God Instead of governmental nod. He does not see a nation strong, And will not say that he is wrong, To wish that we would lose our pride In principles he can’t abide. Our very freedom can’t allow This land to ever take that bow. He’s not an ideologue, says he. He thinks we simply cannot see That policies he would dictate Preclude inviting a debate. But if we question not his rule, He’d be the king and we the fool! He lectures with a boldness new, Without respect for any who Would disagree with his desire To see our liberties expire With policies that he’d impose To saddle us with wretched woes. I’ve had my say, and that’s my right, And I thank God for this insight Which tells me every single day That for my country I should pray. And yes, even for this man That God’s included in His plan. Hatred’s not the Christian way To get our point across and say That what he sees does not define America that’s yours and mine. For what he sees will never be If we, the people, remain free! Story Time – 08/22/09 New
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