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Another Reason to HomeSchool

Story Link:: "Three female teachers busted for allegedly molesting students this week shocked the city — but not experts, who say one in 10 students will be sexually abused by an educator. "

Background on Brown

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"The Brown decision effectively ended constitutional law by teaching a generation of judges that the Constitution has no meaning apart from the judiciary’s subjective feelings about social policy."

Republicans Should Act Like Republicans

Good commentary in the LSU Reveille (for a change):

[Regarding the upcoming tax battle in the legislature,] “We wouldn’t even be having this discussion if the Republican legislators believed in the Republican philosophy,” Forgotston said. “The Republicans here are no different than Democrats. We don’t have parties here, we have ins and we have outs.”
Republicans now compose one-third of the legislature, enough to prevent any tax from being passed as the Louisiana Constitution requires all taxes to be passed by a two-thirds majority. Unfortunately, Louisiana Republicans have a history of not only going along with the tax-and-spend Democrats, but of leading the way in increasing the size of government and pushing tax increases.
“The greatest increase [in the state's operating budget] has not been under Democratic leadership; it's been under Republican leadership,” said Shaw CEO and La. Democratic Party Chairman Jim Bernhard.
The facts paint a stark portrait of Republicans in state government. From 1812 to 1995 the state operating budget grew from zero to $10 billion. During the eight years of Republican Gov. Mike Foster’s administration, the state operating budget catapulted from $10 billion to $17 billion. In fact, only one Republican legislator, former State Representative Steve Windhorst (R-Terrytown), held fast to the small government principles of the Republican party and refused to aide Foster’s spending binge by voting for more taxes and spending. “We’re Republican in various degrees,” Alexander said. “It’s difficult to get everyone to tow the line.

Voters don’t elect Republicans with the expectation that they will act like Democrats. If you’re a Republican, you should vote like one. Your party affiliation should be more than a passing fad, it’s a statement of where your principles lie. We expect Democrats to favor big government, the same should not be said about the party of Reagan.

Until the legislators, Republicans and Democrats, demonstrate an ounce of fiscal responsibility, Louisiana voters should be wary of any tax increases regardless of the “behavior” they are imposed upon."

Another War Front?

«Iran is not only covertly developing nuclear weapons, it is already testing ballistic missiles specifically designed to destroy America's technical infrastructure, effectively neutralizing the world's lone superpower, say U.S. intelligence sources, top scientists and western missile industry experts.»

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Professors of Victimhood

An Ill-bred Professor Opposes Academic Freedom: David Horowitz notes "When we go to our doctors' offices we don't expect to see signs on their office doors making political statements attacking the war in Iraq or attacking those who oppose it. That's because doctors are professionals and have taken an oath to minister to all their patients regardless of their political beliefs. Why can't we expect the same professionalism and decency from our professors?"

"On his faculty Web site he boasts that his inspiration is Antonio Gramsci, an Italian Communist who worshipped and served Joseph Stalin, one of the biggest mass murderers in human history, a fact I didn't bother to mention."

Weird-looking guy; Very Interesting Perspective

Republicans of today are really - The National Democrats

I thought he was a "Southern Baptist?" 

Actual First President to be Recognized?

Local historian Bill Stanley believes Samuel Huntington was the first president of the United States and he is seeking money to create a presidential library in Norwich.

PRESIDENTS UNDER THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION

Samuel Huntington, Connecticut, March 2 to July 9, 1781, resigned for health reasons.

Thomas McKean,Delaware, July 10 to Nov. 4, 1781.

John Hanson, Maryland, Nov. 5, 1781, to Nov. 3, 1782.

Elias Boudinot, New Jersey, Nov. 4, 1782, to Nov. 2, 1783.

Thomas Mifflin, Pennsylvania, Nov. 3, 1783, to Nov. 29, 1784.

Richard Henry Lee, Virginia, Nov. 30, 1784, to Nov. 22, 1785.

John Hancock, Massachusetts, Nov. 23, 1785, to June 5, 1786 (unable to complete term).

Nathanial Gorham, Massachusetts, June 6, 1786, to Feb. 1, 1787.

Arthur St. Clair, Pennsylvania, Feb. 2, 1787, to Jan. 21, 1787.

Cyrus Griffin, Virginia, Jan. 22, 1788, to April 30, 1789 (up to Washington's inauguration).

Source: Sons of the American Revolution

Articles of Confederation
1781-1789

The Articles of Confederationwas the document that formally organized the U.S. government and was drafted by the Second Continental Congress.

The Articlesprovided for a weak central government that was subordinate to the states. The federal government could only declare war, coin money and set weights and measures. It could pass laws, but could not require the states to abide by them.

Congress could not collect taxes and the Articles were virtually impossible to amend. They were replaced in 1789 by the U.S. Constitution and the final president under the Articles, Cyrus Griffin, turned over the presidency to George Washington in April 1789.

Source: Historychannel.com

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Neat Idea - Clean Hotels

CleanHotels.com is a network of lodging facilities that do not offer in-room, "adult" (pornographic) pay-per-view movies.

CleanHotels.com - Reservations

Tell It Like It Is!

DeLay Slams Supreme Court Justice - Yahoo! News:

DeLay has called repeatedly for the House to find a way to hold the federal judiciary accountable for its decisions. 'The judiciary has become so activist and so isolated from the American people that it's our job to do that,' DeLay said.

One way would be for the House Judiciary Committee to investigate the clause in the Constitution that says 'judges can serve as long as they serve with good behavior,' he said. 'We want to define what good behavior means. And that's where you have to start.'"

LEDS: The "light" of the future

Neat Technology:

Current white LEDs will last up to 50,000 hours, about 50 times as long as a 60-watt bulb. That's almost six years if they're on constantly.

The feature of LEDs likely to propel them into homes is aesthetic, not practical. Arrays that mix red, green and blue LEDs can produce any colour of the rainbow.

Instead of a dimmer, you might have three sliding knobs that let you mix colour.

"On a very hot day you might want blue light to cool it down a bit, or on a winter day you may want to simulate sunlight," said Steve Landau of Lumileds Lighting, an LED-making joint venture of Agilent Technologies Inc. and Philips Lighting.

LEDS set to replace light bulbs

 

"Dogmatic Traditionalists"

Focus needs to watch themselves on some of this:

From Plugged In magazine:
"I'm never going to deny what I believe, but I've got to say it in a way that makes sense to the MTV generation in a postmodern world. Traditional churches think I'm changing the message, but all I'm doing is changing the method." —pastor Rick Warren, author of the best-selling book The Purpose Driven Life, responding to dogmatic traditionalists who believe his approach to ministry has commercialized the Christian faith and oversimplified the message of salvation [cnn.com, 3/25/05]

I think Rick Warren is doing a little more than "changing the method." Changing the method doesn't remove the Cross from the message.

If we don't talk about it, it must not be there, right??? 

Madison's Papers now Online

"Thomas Jefferson once called James Madison "the greatest man in the world." It's an assessment too often overlooked by history.

Madison, a Jefferson protégé who succeeded him as the nation's fourth president, helped craft the concept of a federal union that earned him the designation, "Father of the Constitution." He also was an able secretary of state under Jefferson. Later, as president, Madison steered the country through the War of 1812 against Great Britain."

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They Actually Think this is a New Idea?

Pro-Polyamorist Propaganda Enters the U.K. (Scandalous behavior written as trendy)

Here's a can of worms that we don't want opened legally in America. Hopefully, it's not already too late.

Polyamory describes a way of living in which individuals have multiple sexual relationships with the knowledge and consent of their long-term partners, without "deceit." Such hookups have been described as “intentional non-monogamy."

The word is a compound of poly- with amory, a supposed noun meaning “love” that is formed from the Latin amor, from which of course we also get the adjective amorous.

Polyamorists believe they've created a new lifestyle that allows "free" sex with a form of structure.

The problem with its "newness" is that "there is nothing new under the sun." (Eccl. 1:9)

I believe that this is really a response to the divorce culture that has pervaded our world. Along with cohabitation, "sex without strings" has been the choice of a lost generation, seeking a way to salve their pain.

I just saw another article, not related, but related, that deals with the a subculture's new fascination with impaling their bodies with steel deep sea fishing hooks and hanging in midair until they "surpass the pain."

Jess Robins, a student from Canada, hung almost motionless from hooks inserted through the tops of her breasts. Blood poured down her belly, and her legs trembled. "It's searching for answers, trying new things," Hiller said. "You can only get pierced and tattooed so many times. "


Each problem is related. They're trying to get past the pain to the point where it's blocked out.

With the polyamorists, it's about the pain of broken relationship/broken commitment.

For the body suspensionists, it's about numbing whatever other pain (primarily emotional) is in their lives.

Mr. Hiller (in the linked article) talked about them "searching for answers." There really is an answer to all of this pain. And it's not in the purposeful destruction of the physical body and soul as these two practices attempt to do.

It really is... in Jesus. Only by bringing that pain to His feet will these hurting people be set free.

Islam: Apparently Destroying the Minds of the Young

Federal authorities reportedly arrested two teenage girls on charges that they planned to become suicide bombers and posed a threat to U.S. security.

The two girls, both 16 and from New York City, were arrested March 24 and were being held in a detention center in Leesport, Pa.

Federal immigration agents investigated [one of the girl's homes] and discovered an essay about suicide and Islam on her computer, Carroll said.

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Axe Marketers or Morality Murderers?

The Reveille - Campus police shut down Axe marketers

After about 1,000 students received “morning after kits” in Free Speech Alley yesterday, campus police shut down an Axe body spray marketing event.

The LSU Police Department stopped the body spray’s event because representatives of the company had not filled out a required permit.

The kits contain a t-shirt, flip-flops, a brush and a toothbrush — all to be used if a woman should find herself unkempt after spending the night with a man.

In addition to the kits, the Axe ambassadors handed out “privacy tents,” tents designed to surround a mattress while occupants inside have sex, and computer software.

“Most of the people who took the kits today were girls,” McDonald said. “They wanted to give them to their boyfriends. They get the idea of what guys are really thinking about.”

It's sad that the only reason they made them leave was because they didn't have a permit. :(

Mary Landrieu Votes to Overturn Mexico Policy

All of the Democrats joined 8 Republicans and one Independent to vote to overturn the policy that promotes life in other countries and prevents American tax payers' dollars from funding abortions and condom programs.

"This is taxpayers' dollars used to support organizations supporting abortion overseas. Clearly 70 plus percent of the American public would be against that," said Kansas Republican Sen. Sam Brownback. He said that repealing the rule would undermine public support for all U.S. foreign aid programs.

The Eighteenth State

Kansas Passes Constitutional Amendment Protecting Marriage by greater than 2/3 of the vote!

Bionic Eyes

Scientists have created an artificial eye that can help blind people make out basic shapes. They're hopeful that the research will continue to improve.

Joe Cook, your plane is waiting...

Can you believe this guy? What nerve!

Joe Cook says that the Tangipahoa School Board members should "go to jail" for allowing a minister to pray at a football game!!!!

Joe Cook needs to go live in Iran for awhile.

ACLU accuses School Board of contempt for athletic prayer 04/05/05

Peculiar to a Few Cold Places

Interesting insight:

"The issue here is not the relative degree of tolerance accorded homosexuality in past and present cultures. The issue is 'same sex marriage.' Outside of a few recent experiments found in Scandinavia, there are no examples in all human history of equal treatment accorded to hetero- and homosexual marriages.

Claims to the contrary, sometimes found in the homosexual journals, dissolve under serious scrutiny. Rather, as all the great anthropology surveys show, heterosexual marriage can be found 'in every known human society,' as George Murdoch writes in his book Social Structure. 'Gay marriage' is a novelty peculiar to a few cold places during the last ten years.

...What advocates for same-sex marriage actually want is a new right, one that would allow them to change the very nature of the institution they claim to respect, and by that change further weaken it."

(Source: Alan Carlson, in Eric Zorn and Allan Carlson, "A Primer on the 'Gay Marriage' Debate," The Family in America, Volume 17 Number 08, August 2003.)

Ginsburg Admits Treason!

Justice Ginsburg: Supreme Court Considers Foreign Laws, Not Just Constitution

Demystifying the judges... cool! 

Krytocracy

America now functioning as 'krytocracy':

"No longer functioning as a nation of, by and for the people, the U.S., in the aftermath of the Terri Schiavo case, is now a 'krytocracy,' ruled by judges, asserts geopolitical expert Jack Wheeler. "


Perhaps they'd like one of these?

DeLay Blames Judiciary in Terri's Death

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"'Congress for many years has shirked its responsibility to hold the judiciary accountable. No longer,' Congressman Tom DeLay said.
The House has impeached 11 federal judges...."

Congress does have the authority under the Constitution to limit what kind of cases the federal courts can hear. Republicans have complained for some time about what they see as an out of control federal judiciary.

"The time will come for the men responsible for this to answer for their behavior," said DeLay, R-Texas.