MY RANT: Segregation or My Imagination?

 Do you see what I see? Or I am simply lost in a world where things can only be seen by those who visit the world of imagination? I have oft times wondered about myself and I have always still tried to be me regardless how unconforming I was to society, but I am telling you I see something, and it don't make a lot of sense to me. I'll tell you what I see, and you tell me if I have blended my two worlds together, gone completely mad or if you see it too.

See, it was before me, I can't remember much at all but some of my older friends do and some of them tell me they don't remember much at all either so perhaps we were just children, or our innocence was something I am sure we wish we had never lost. I am not sure which came first the lady who wouldn't move from her seat on the bus or the preacher who marched with a desire for equality, but it happened, and things began to change for the better. There was the demand for equality, no one separated by race or origin. Isn't that what happened? Someone please tell me if I am wrong. I thought that was what happened!

Yet, I sit in front of my television, and I see it! I see it every day. There is race discrimination in college funds and beauty pageants and television. What's going on here? I am at a loss. I thought everything was about unity and equality how did the segregation begin take place all over again? And don't tell me it's not taking place. If television shows have begun to single out any one race, then that my friends, is segregation and help me out here but ..... isn't that why the woman wouldn't get out of her seat on the bus? Because she didn't want to be segregated? Correct me if I am wrong folks. And what about the preacher we just celebrated his life this week .....was his death in vain? Didn't he demand equality? How did everyone fall back into segregation?

 It doesn't matter how they got there now but they are there and they think it's okay. Will someone please explain because I don't understand why people fought so hard to become one in a country so strong only to separate themselves willfully, Help me out. Please someone help me out here! The world is regressing, and no one seems to notice but me!

What Is Gloucester County, Virginia Public Schools' Transgender Policy?

 Let’s dissect what our School Board has done about implementing transgender policies. They appear to have attempted to encapsulate the policies within the GCPS nondiscrimination policy which states:

“The Gloucester County School Board is committed to non-discrimination with regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.  This commitment prevails in all of its policies and practices concerning staff, students, educational programs and services, and individuals and entities with whom the Board does business.”

The problem is, there are no written details pertaining to Virginia law mandated transgender policies within the the School Board's nondiscrimination policy. During the October 27th Special Work Session, Superintendent Clemons presented a slide with five GCPS policy numbers. His assertion was they were the policies the School Board has adopted as a result of new Virginia law. He only showed the content of the Nondiscrimination Policy and said we could look the other four up on the GCPS website. Well I did and all five of the policies are presented below for your reading. What you will find is a big fat nothing burger. There are no written policies pertaining to restrooms, showers, locker rooms, overnight accommodations or numerous other areas that should have written policies in order to be consistent with the "model policy" mandated by Virginia law. Here is what §22.1-23.3 of the Code of Virginia states:

A. The Department of Education shall develop and make available to each school board model policies concerning the treatment of transgender students in public elementary and secondary schools that address common issues regarding transgender students in accordance with evidence-based best practices and include information, guidance, procedures, and standards relating to:

1. Compliance with applicable nondiscrimination laws;

2. Maintenance of a safe and supportive learning environment free from discrimination and harassment for all students;

3. Prevention of and response to bullying and harassment;

4. Maintenance of student records;

5. Identification of students;

6. Protection of student privacy and the confidentiality of sensitive information;

7. Enforcement of sex-based dress codes; and

8. Student participation in sex-specific school activities and events and use of school facilities. Activities and events do not include athletics.

B. Each school board shall adopt policies that are consistent with but may be more comprehensive than the model policies developed by the Department of Education pursuant to subsection A.

We see the law directs the Virginia Department of Education to create model policies for all public elementary and secondary schools and we see the wide ranging list of areas VDOE was directed to incorporate during the creation of the “model policy”. We also see each School Board is required to adopt policies that are consistent with but may be more comprehensive than the model policies developed by the Department of Education.

Next, we must consider the content of VDOE's Model Policies for the Treatment of Transgender Students in Virginia’s Public Schools. Within those policies it states in part:

“Whenever schools provide gender-specific activities such as physical education classes, students should be allowed to participate in a manner consistent with their gender identity. Students have the right to equitable access to programs, activities, and events that include but are not limited to acknowledgements, dances, assemblies, after-school programs, extracurricular activities, intramurals, non-competitive sports leagues, and field trips. For overnight field trips, the school should not force the student into single-occupancy accommodations that are not required for other students; however, such alternative accommodations should be made available to any student requesting them. It is important that school divisions adopt policies and procedures that are focused on the safety of all students and seek to address privacy interests in situations involving individuals undressing or showering. School divisions should ensure that all students who participate in extracurricular activities that involve overnight trips are aware of the school’s policies and options available to them in advance.”

As we see, that part of the “model policy” does in fact allow transgender students to share overnight accommodations, locker rooms and showers with persons of the gender the transgender identifies as. We also see that individual students can opt out of sharing and should be afforded alternative accommodations and facilities. We also see where school divisions are charged with adopting policies and procedures that are focused on the privacy of "all" students and seek to address privacy interests in situations involving individuals undressing or showering. It has become quite evident from the October 27th Special Work Session and other School Board meetings, our School Board has failed to do this and has silenced Mr. Post whenever he has tried to initiate public discussions about it, other than to repeatedly say it was discussed at their retreat or in secret meetings with lawyers. How do we know what was discussed at the retreat when it was not broadcast or recorded and as for the secret lawyer meetings, that excuse for lack of transparency became old several years ago?

We also see the requirement for school divisions to “ensure that all students who participate in extracurricular activities that involve overnight trips are aware of the school’s policies and options available to them in advance.” Where are the written policies? What about informing the parents? Here too our school board has failed us by not providing written policies in this area and by once again, forgetting about the parents of the children.

Here is what the “model policy’ says on transgender access to facilities:

“All students are entitled to have access to restrooms, locker rooms, and changing facilities that are sanitary, safe, and adequate, so that they can comfortably and fully engage in their school programs and activities. Schools frequently maintain separate restrooms, locker rooms or other facilities for males and females. Students should be allowed to use the facility that corresponds to their gender identity. While some transgender students will want that access, others may want alternatives that afford more privacy. Taking into account existing school facilities, administrators should take steps to designate gender-inclusive or single-user restrooms commensurate with the size of the school. When schools have available gender-inclusive or single-user restrooms or private changing areas, these restrooms or areas should be accessible to all students without special codes or keys. This would allow for any students seeking privacy to access single-user restrooms and private changing areas voluntarily. For locker room facilities without private changing areas, school divisions should make reasonable accommodations for requests for increased privacy. At the request of any student, schools should offer alternative arrangements such as a separate changing schedule, use of a nearby private area, access to a staff member’s office, not requiring students to dress in uniform for physical education, or offering alternatives to in-person physical education. Any accommodations offered should be non-stigmatizing and minimize lost instructional time. Also, note that any information related to accommodations should be handled in such a way as to protect the student’s privacy relating to their gender identity.”

The “model policy” further states:

“It can be emotionally harmful for a transgender student to be questioned regarding the use of restrooms and facilities. School staff should not confront students about their gender identity upon entry into the restroom. Furthermore, as school divisions plan for new school facilities or renovations, they should consider generally accommodating students who want more privacy such as designing additional single-user or gender-inclusive restrooms or changing areas. Additionally, § 22.1-6.1 of the Code of Virginia requires each school board to make menstrual supplies available at all times and at no cost to students in accessible locations in each elementary school and in the bathrooms of each middle and high school. Accordingly, these supplies should be made available in all bathrooms to be gender-inclusive.”

During the Special Work Session, Superintendent Clemons said they would handle each transgender case on a case by case basis in determining what the rules will be. Well, this part of the "model policy" seems to suggest otherwise and is a great example of why written policies need to be created and adopted. The details of GCPS policies pertaining to this area are not spelled out or described as would be done if our School Board were being completely transparent and truthful and were sincerely concerned about the privacy of every student, as was their repeated claim during the work session. 

Our School Board has also failed to develop written policies that will “generally accommodate students who want more privacy” while permanent solutions are designed and built. They have acquired estimates on restroom designs, but we have not seen or heard anything about locker rooms and showers or how privacy concerns will be handled until design and construction are complete. What we have heard is School Board member Troy Andersen asking to drag out restroom renovations over several years without offering the first suggestion on what to do about privacy for "all" students in the meantime. There are no written policies covering any of this. 

On July 30, 2021 the VDOE Superintendent released Memo #202-21 which states in part:

“With respect to content of local policies, VDOE’s model policies extend beyond just compliance with nondiscrimination laws to cover matters related to student records, student privacy, bullying and harassment, dress codes, and participation in school activities, among others. These topics were statutorily mandated to be included in the VDOE guidance. Therefore, nondiscrimination policies alone may be insufficient to meet the full scope of this legal mandate.”  

As we can see, encapsulating transgender policy in nondiscrimination policies alone is not considered adequate by VDOE. By ignoring VDOE and following the encapsulation path, our School Board is ignoring the privacy rights of "all" students except those who identify as transgender. Even the “model policy” allows for the preservation of privacy for "all" students. During the Special Work Session, Troy Andersen said something to the effect of, the School Board not adopting the "model policy" as a whole because they disagree with parts of it. That statement in itself demonstrates the School Board's written policies are not consistent with or more comprehensive than the "model policy", leaving us open for more potential lawsuits.

So far it appears the “model policy” does have some good aspects, but there is at least one part of the policy that appears to conflict with §1-240.1 of the Code of Virginia which states in its entirety:

“A parent has a fundamental right to make decisions concerning the upbringing, education, and care of the parent's child.”

The model policy states in part:

“School divisions will need to consider the health and safety of the student in situations where students may not want their parents to know about their gender identity, and schools should address this on a case-by-case basis. If a student is not ready or able to safely share with their family about their gender identity, this should be respected. There are no regulations requiring school staff to notify a parent or guardian of a student’s request to affirm their gender identity, and school staff should work with students to help them share the information with their family when they are ready to do so. Refer to additional discussions regarding when parents are aware of but are not affirming of the student’s gender identity in the next section.”

It further states in part:

“School divisions should accept a student’s assertion of their gender identity without requiring any particular substantiating evidence, including diagnosis, treatment, or legal documents. A student is considered transgender if, at school, the student consistently asserts a gender identity different from the sex assigned at birth.”

It further states in part:

“In the situation when parents or guardians of a minor student (under 18 years of age) do not agree with the student’s request to adopt a new name and pronouns, school divisions will need to determine whether to respect the student’s request, abide by the parent’s wishes to continue using the student’s legal name and sex assigned at birth, or develop an alternative that respects both the student and the parents. This process will require consideration of short-term solutions to address the student’s emotional needs to be affirmed at school as well as the long-term goal of assisting the family in developing solutions in their child’s best interest. For example, a plan may include addressing the student at school with their name and pronoun consistent with their gender identity while using the legal name and pronoun associated with the sex assigned at birth when communicating with parents or guardians.”

These sections of the “model policy” certainly appear to violate parents’ rights in the Commonwealth of Virginia. However, whether we agree with them or not, the fact remains, this is another area of noncompliance with Virginia law and that is not consistent with the "model policy". The School Board has not presented any written policies that address any of this. How are parents, students, teachers and staff supposed to know what the rules are if there are no written rules to go by? 

Now let’s look at the process to create the “model policy”. Most believe a group of people got together and made up their own rules in secret without input from the People, but that is not the case. On December 18, 2020, the VDOE Superintendent published a memo titled, “Public Comments for the Proposed Model Policies for the Treatment of Transgender Students in Virginia’s Public Schools.” The memo states in part:

“The VDOE is soliciting public comments on the Model Policies for the Treatment of Transgender Students in Virginia’s Public Schools. The proposed guidance and model policies will be available on Virginia Regulatory Town Hall Public Comment Forums, and comments can be made online from January 4, 2021 - February 3, 2021.”

We elect our School Board to supervise our public schools in Gloucester. Broadly informing the community about things like this should be a natural element of supervising our school district. I would like to know how many School Board members have subscribed to VDOE’s mailing list and how many VDOE announcements and memos the Superintendent shares with teachers and staff. I know he gets them from FOIA request responses. Notifications were sent to subscribers every step of the way in creating the “model policy". The same is true through every step of the creation of EdEquityVa and Social Emotional Learning and other controversial programs, yet we heard nothing about committees being formed, public comment opportunities and much more. This is another failure of our School Board. Like a military service member said at a recent board meeting, while he is away looking out for and protecting all of us, he must have faith that our School Board is looking out for and protecting his children. Every parent expects the same thing when they send their children off to school.

Below you will find SlideShare presentations of or links to all the documents, policies and laws mentioned herein. Read them and come to your own conclusion.

Written By: Kenny Hogge, Sr.

Link To §22.1-23.3 of the Code of Virginia. https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/22.1-23.3

Link To §1-240.1 of the Code of Virginia. https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title1/chapter2.1/section1-240.1/

GCPS Policy AC nondiscrimination.

Gcps transgender non discrimination policy from Kenneth Hogge Sr

VDOE's Model Policies for the Treatment of Transgender Students in Virginia’s Public Schools. 

Transgender student-model-policies (5) from Kenneth Hogge Sr

VDOE Superintendent Memo #202-21

Vdoe superintendent’s memo #202 21 from Kenneth Hogge Sr

VDOE Superintendent memo titled, “Public Comments for the Proposed Model Policies for the Treatment of Transgender Students in Virginia’s Public Schools. 

327 20 from Kenneth Hogge Sr

GCPS Policy JFHA Harassment and Retaliation

Gcps policy jfha harassment an retaliation from Kenneth Hogge Sr

GCPS Policy JB Harassment and Retaliation

Gcps policy jb equal educational opportunities non'discrimination from Kenneth Hogge Sr

GCPS Policy GBA Harassment and Retaliation

Gcps policy gba harassment and retaliation from Kenneth Hogge Sr

GCPS Policy GB Harassment and Retaliation

Gcps policy gb equal employment opportunities non discrimination from Kenneth Hogge Sr

“GLOUCESTER COUNTY SECOND AMENDMENT PRESERVATION ACT” PASSES WITH 6 to 1 VOTE

On Tuesday, June 1, 2021, the Gloucester County, Virginia Board of Supervisors approved the “GLOUCESTER COUNTY SECOND AMENDMENT PRESERVATION ACT”. York District Supervisor Phillip Bazzani sponsored the Act which was ratified by a 6 to 1 vote. Abingdon District Supervisor and Chairman of the Board, Robert Orth, cast the only dissenting vote.

Below you will find the link to the 2^nd Amendment portion of the Board of Supervisors meeting. It is well worth watching. Below you will also find a SlideShare Presentation of the proposed resolution. The approved resolution will not contain any mention of Installed President Joe Biden for reason explained in the video.

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Written By: Kenny Hogge, Sr. 

Link To Meeting Video: https://gloucester.granicus.com/player/clip/2468?meta_id=144684

 SlideShare Presentation Of Proposed Resolution:

Gloucester county, va. 2nd amendment preservation act resolution from Kenneth Hogge Sr

Proposed 2nd Amendment Preservation Act of Gloucester County, Virginia

York District Supervisor, Phillip Bazzani is continuing his charge to protect Gloucester County’s resident’s and visitor’s 2^nd Amendment Rights. In his latest move, he submitted a proposed 2^nd Amendment protection Resolution for inclusion in the Agenda for the May 4^th Board of Supervisors meeting. Supervisor Bazzani is asking for the Resolution to be called the “Second Amendment Preservation Act of Gloucester County, Virginia”. See SlideShare presentation below to read the entire proposed Resolution.

 

This is not a done deal and there will likely be push-back from some “pro-gun-control” Board members and members of the community. That is why it is especially important for all 2^nd Amendment supporters to spread the word, turnout in the Colonial Court Circle by 7:00PM on May 4^th, make comments during the meeting’s Public Comment time or submit written or recorded comments in support of Supervisor Bazzani’s patriotic efforts. This is not the time for complacency. Once our Constitutional Rights are stripped away, we will never get them back. United We Stand, Divided We Fall

 

Written By: Kenny Hogge, Sr.

 

Link to Board of Supervisors online Public Comment methods and information. (Note: Online recorded and written comments will not be accepted until the Agenda for the May 4^th meeting is published.)

https://www.gloucesterva.info/1195/Revised-Meeting-Comment-Instructions

“Second Amendment Preservation Act of Gloucester County, Virginia” SlideShare presentation

Second Amendment Preservation Act of Gloucester County, Virginia from Kenneth Hogge Sr

Gloucester County, Va. Supervisor Leading Charge to Protect 2nd Amendment Rights

York District Supervisor Phillip Bazzani asked fellow Gloucester Supervisors to consider opening a discussion on following Newton County, Missouri’s lead in opposing Un-Constitutional and tyrannical gun laws the federal government is attempting to shove down the American People’s throats.

Supervisor Bazzani, who describes himself as “a fierce defender of 2nd Amendment rights”, read Newton County’s "Second Amendment Preservation Act", after which he acknowledged some parts may not be able to be done legally in the Commonwealth of Virginia and asked that those aspects be investigated by the County Attorney.

On December 3, 2019, Gloucester County joined many other localities in Virginia by declaring Gloucester a 2^nd Amendment Sanctuary as our tyrannical Commonwealth government prepared to enact several Un-Constitutional “gun control” laws and mandates. Supervisor Bazzani’s current motivation is pushing back on the Un-Constitutional “gun control” laws and mandates that are now coming from the federal government.

I encourage the other members of the Board of Supervisors, our Sheriff’s Department, and every pro-2^nd Amendment person in the County to support Supervisor Bazzani’s request and join with him in establishing every 2^nd Amendment protection possible. I also encourage other Counties, Cities and Towns across the Commonwealth and Nation to do the same.

Below is a SlideShare presentation of Newton County, Missouri’s "Second Amendment Preservation Act", and a link to Supervisor Bazzani’s comments during the April 6th Board of Supervisors meeting.

Spread the word, and remember, United We Stand, Divided We Fall.

Written By: Kenny Hogge, Sr.

Link to Supervisor Bazzani’s comments during the April 6th Board of Supervisors meeting. https://gloucester.granicus.com/player/clip/2407?meta_id=142217

SlideShare presentation of Newton County, Missouri’s "Second Amendment Preservation Act"

Second amendment preservation act(1), newton co., missouri (1) from Kenneth Hogge Sr

Concerned Citizens Of Gloucester Offer Planning Commission Solar Farm Discussion Suggestions

Greetings,

On behalf of, Concerned Citizens of Gloucester, we present the following suggestions and information pertaining to the Solar discussion for your consideration.

·       A Virginia County made a requirement in one of their CUP’s, for the inclusion of an educational kiosk with a platform that overlooks the solar fields so school kids can be bussed there for class. Suggest requiring the same where practical. Suggest kiosk “factually represent” the pros and cons of such solar energy facilities, including energy storage and path of energy transmission aspects.

·       Suggest adding requirement that all materials used in the construction of commercial solar facilities must be manufactured in the USA. It may or may not be relevant, but Rapidan Service Authority has required USA manufactured materials in the construction and repair of their jurisdiction’s water and wastewater systems for years. Not sure if this is possible with solar facilities, but it sure would help the Country.

·       Suggest sustained soils testing requirements for the life of the facility and as a requirement of the decommissioning process. Suggest testing for every potentially harmful element contained in any and all facility materials at least biannually. Including testing of all associated storm water facilities and outfalls to rivers, creeks, lakes, ponds and streams if a testing trail of contamination dictates such. Suggest including a provision requiring testing after any cataclysmic event that causes breakage of panels and other components containing potentially hazardous elements. Suggest including provision for abatement and replacement of soils found to be contaminated and for the removal of damaged and otherwise unserviceable components within a reasonable time (maybe 30 days). Suggest requiring the County be notified immediately in the event of damage to components containing toxic or otherwise harmful elements.

·       Suggest prohibiting the disposal of any and all solar facility components, including contaminated soils, within the boundaries of Gloucester County. Such disposal may very well upset the projected lifespan of the landfill if left unchecked. Requiring recycling of materials as the only option may cause issues if such recycling facilities are not available for damaged or otherwise unusable components or when it is time to decommission the facility. What will happen then? Suggest requiring a detailed disposal plan.

·       Several localities require seeding and planting with pollinator friendly grasses and plants as part of landscaping. Suggest requiring the same in Gloucester.

·       Suggest fully exploring energy revenue share options provided in the Code of Virginia, with significant focus on the long-term revenue picture. Machines and Tools taxes will provide little revenue and Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery Depreciation (if applicable) will quickly decrease that revenue to nothing. Suggest clarifying how the facility’s real estate will be taxed, i.e., commercial, agriculture, etc. Suggest a requirement to review revenue sharing and other potential revenue avenues every five or so years.

·       Suggest requiring data supported water usage estimates for construction and post construction operations. A lot of residents rely on well water. If well drilling is necessary during construction, the impact on nearby wells may need to be considered. If public water is used, it may be prudent to know what long- and short-term impacts there may be on the system.

·       Suggest requiring applicants to coordinate with local emergency management staff and first responders to provide annual materials, education and/or training on hazardous elements contained in the facility and how to safely respond to and mitigate on-site emergencies.

·       Suggest spelling out the acceptable forms of surety for decommissioning, etc. and what happens to sureties when ownership changes through sale, bankruptcy, etc. In other words, a way to ensure the existence and availability of those funds throughout the life of the facility?

·       Suggest a requirement for power generated by solar facilities in Gloucester to be used only in Gloucester in the event of extended power outages.

·       Suggest including below ground fixtures, apparatuses and other components to those items that must be removed during decommissioning.

·       Suggest creating initiative to raise landowner awareness of the benefits and potential pit falls of entering into an agreement with solar companies. Maybe even requiring the landowner to acknowledge their awareness as part of the application process. In many instances throughout the country, landowners have been taken advantage of in various ways. See presentation on this topic at this link: http://wiseenergy.org/Energy/Solar/Leaseholder_Solar.pdf

We have included links to various Counties’ solar ordinances, to the Alliance for the Shenandoah Valley, Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation’s Utility-Scale Solar Ordinance Recommendations, and other informative information. We hope information found at these links and our suggestions will be helpful in the process of developing comprehensive rules for solar development in our County.

Respectfully,

Kenny Hogge, Sr.

Gloucester Point

Alliance for the Shenandoah Valley, Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation’s Utility-Scale Solar Ordinance Recommendations

https://shenandoahalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Alliance-Solar-Recommendations-FINAL-3_28_19.pdf

Page County Solar Regulation (Draft) 11-17-2020

https://drive.google.com/file/d/14kLkoiN3nP5n3JpmZUY_2yAYT8_SBcGt/view

Culpeper County Solar Policy

https://web.culpepercounty.gov/Portals/0/Departments/Planning_and_Zoning/2019%20Amended%20Solar%20Policy%20(signed).pdf?ver=2019-10-08-112446-437

Halifax County Solar Ordinance

https://library.municode.com/va/halifax_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH53ZO_ARTV.IISOENFA_S53-153PUIN

The Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS), established in 1986.

https://rethinkelectric.com/macrs-for-businesses/

New York Solar Law Model

http://wiseenergy.org/Energy/Solar/NY_Model_Solar_Law.pdf

Toxic Chemicals In Solar Panels

https://sciencing.com/toxic-chemicals-solar-panels-18393.html 

THE WALKING DEAD IS WOKE BY: VIOLET

    

  Alas for me.... here I sit in my little cubby hole trying to think up ways to awaken the "Walking Dead". You know what I am talking about..... it's not just a movie....it's for real. Don't try to pretend it isn't there because it is and it all began years ago. I hope to stay on track but you know me...everything I write is straight from the finger tips and if I feel the rant well....there's that.

     Let's start with those ADD/ADHD meds you allowed them to give them to give your child. You know, those mind altering drugs people my age try to buy so they can get a high. That's right...if an adult can get a high off of it...what in the world is it doing to our children? Think about that now... children are on Ritalin  and if you don't know the side effects let me explain them as defined on Google. Nervousness, trouble sleeping, weight loss, dizziness, nausea, vomiting or headache may occur and it may raise one's blood pressure. Now, if you'd rather do that to your child than find a nice quiet place to work with them then that's on you and your child suffers because of that. Go ahead let the village raise your child....they'll medicate them and program them to think America is the root of all their problems. Seriously though, if you have a child your school has pegged as 'troubled', I urge you to buy the book "A strong-Willed Child" By: James Dobson. Many don't realize the ability a child has to stand for ones beliefs and not conform is a quality so many people wish they had. Don't surrender your child to drugs. Where will they turn when they are grown with no way of buying it? What will they turn to? Ponder that.....

     Now, we need to get to another one of those "Walking Dead" drugs. That's right. Momma's and Papa's this one's on you! Did you know that you control your own happiness? That's right. You decide today..... if it's going to be a good day or a bad day from the moment your feet hit the floor. Why do you think I am always singing "Oh Happy Day"?  You do not need Valium, Xanax or any other anti depressant to change  your thoughts, regardless of what people tell you...you have control of that and always have. That's right...just ask NOOM... they will tell you they use the behavior modification therapy to alter your thinking. Amazing isn't it? You don't have the strength to change your own thoughts but you will allow someone else to brain wash you. Go ahead, take another mind altering drug if you want. Sounds like you have already decided to surrender to the government plantation and just take hand outs while you cry that you are emotionally unstable. That's right.....the first thing they'll ask you is if you have had to seek mental health treatment and you will raise your hand. Do yourself a favor and put down those drugs.... they are not helping you get off the current path you are taking towards the government plantation. It's no fun being a part of the Walking Dead......  just ask those who are strung out on the next set of "drugs" they have clouded our children's minds with....but adults are just as guilty as our young adults with this. Wouldn't it be great to walk around knowing you are in control and haven't surrendered to medications just to co-exist?

     It's sad to see adults trembling for their next fix as they walk through the front door of their families homes. Sad to see children homeless because they ran away from alcoholism or abuse from something... only to find themselves coating the pain with the same drug or something worse than they ran away from. These drugs are mind altering too only they are much worse than anything imaginable. The addiction that takes over them turns them into people we do not know. We are stricken with pain as we watch loved ones rob us or others or even worse things just for their next fix. Then we read about them being left along the roadside because they overdosed and nobody wanted to call the police, I guess at some point they realized, these people were not their friends.

     So, how do we stop it? Well my friend, it starts with you. Stop complaining about your grandsons pants and take him out for an afternoon doing something you both enjoy. Who cares if his hair is green and there's a leprechaun tattoo on his shoulder..... and your granddaughter who loves mouthing off...... Well, it just might be time to take her to a spa and teach her how to relax. Yup, now is a good time to do it... tomorrow might be too late. In the mean time, educate yourselves in identifying these drugs and protect your family from them. It has become apparent that the politicians are not looking out for them..... Oregon recently legalized every drug!!!! Do you really think any of these guys cares what happens to your child???? I am not seeing it folks, I am just not seeing it. They don't even want you to protect them....why else would they want to take away your guns? And why...someone.... please tell me why we Americans are allowing this.... The Walking Dead is Woke folks, are you listening or are you one of them?

MY RANT: Senator's should be held accountable

 MY RANT

It happened sometime around supper time. It hit with a vengeance and I knew, yes I knew it was going to happen whether I wanted it to or not. I knew when I picked up the old pad with notes written on it every which way but right on almost every page. No worries I had enough space somewhere to jot down my thoughts and then....I began to ponder....

This a.m. I pulled out my chair and got comfortable, clearing the clutter that had built from lack of attention and immediately I knew I had to do this. Everything was going wrong! Sometimes I am up for a battle with darkness but not always.

I am about to give you seven names. I will include their states and I will direct you on how to reach out and perhaps, if anyone could offer more information. I always welcome true input.

These are the republican senators that went against the party in which have voted them in, therefore they do not represent their party and should be censured, removed or impeached. I implore each and everyone of you to reach out to your representatives and demand that these people be removed. They need to be replaced immediately by someone who speaks on behalf of the people, not the socialists. If Americans are not going to make a stand then they will surely fall.

LOUISIANA: Senator Bill M. Cassidy stated that, " I still have people back home who swear the dominion machines were rigged, even though different (fake?) news outlets have printed retractions....... But obviously the President repeated it over and over. That clearly had an impact." this is hardly, a man who supports the people "at home" who voted him in. Get him out.

NORTH CAROLINA: Senator Richard Burr stated.. "The attack on the U.S. Capitol was an attempt to undermine our democratic institutions and over rule the will of the people through violence , intimidation and force." He speaks that as though he speaks for the people who voted for him, yet he is so wrong. He fears losing power like the rest of them. Were they threatened to have their free visits to Epstein's Island taken away? Or maybe they just don't want to end up where 79 of the Clintons friends and associates have ended up. DEAD

MAINE: Your Cricket Senator Susan Collins don't even have the courage to say why. She appears to think you are too dumb to notice. She dotes on the pandemic and professes to understand your losses yet she has done nothing about it, but support spending millions that could have gone to your small businesses. And by all means get rid of that Independent Angus King. He's starting to smell like a cow.

ALASKA: Senator Lisa Murkowski...we remember that traitor from before. That's right she and Susan didn't care either time what the people wanted, now did they? Yet she says, " The vote today was not about President Trump. It was about the senate retaining jurisdiction to try a former official who was impeached while in office for acts done in office." Ponder that, they want to retain jurisdiction long after you are gone.

UTAH: Don't forget Senator Mitt Romney aka Pierre Delecto now ain't that some kind of special? I mean, special ed. Seriously folks. He really did that! You tell your twelve year old it's dangerous and he's surfing the net incognito. Scary, eh? Don't suppose he's looking for Epstein victims do you? Or maybe he is looking for another child bride. After all doesn't his faith allow him to have as many slave women as he wants. By the way, did I mention his first name is Willard.....would that be aka. "the rat"? . Just saying. But take good care of Mike Lee. I think he has your back.

NEBRASKA: Senator Ben Sasse, the man who bashed Republicans who voted against the bogus impeachment and referred to them as "a cult of personality" and "acting like politics is religion." Wow! He don't even respect his own team mates. I think he has made a religion out of it by trying to declare himself some kind of god.

PENNSYLVANNIA: Senator Pat Toomey.... last but certainly not least, he just wanted a resignation so he could "get this person in the rearview mirror for us". Maybe he could be the object in the mirror.

These rhino's need to go. They are supporting the fake news and I encourage you all to pull your stocks from these social medias and give to those who support our constitution. Support the NRA, our Veterans Administrations and our police departments directly. We don't need Joe's money. And directly fund your candidate. Do not use RNC or DNC give directly to the candidate. We don't need these people going into our voting machine rooms, we need military standing by and any and all illegals should be arrested and deported immediately for attempting to falsify American votes.

I encourage NO ONE to register their guns. Maybe clean them before Hitler orders that you surrender them but don't register them. You don't think the thugs did or will do you?.

And in closing, it's important to note that our cities have been burned to the ground by democratic run states. Just think, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris bailed them out of jail and the terrorist group ANTIFA directed their page to Joe Biden's presidential website.

There was no insurrection on January 6th people, if that were the case...as ill prepared as the White House was.... they would have been snuffed out not sitting in a floor praying and crying. Did they really think God heard their prayers after they told God His babies had no relevance? The nerve of people! What you saw was a group of people, mostly peaceful, who walked into OUR CAPITOL and demanded their voices be heard. No one got shot, no city burned down and no churches destroyed. Yet the Mayor allowed all of that right across the street.

Patriots, I don't know what the game plan is but I sure hope you have one. Get out and about. Gather with friends talk. Get candidates that you truly trust to run. Preferably no more lawyers. To heck with that. We pay them to lie for us and think they tell the truth. Come on America.......Google your government offices and call them. Tell the White House, the representatives, the Senators. Let your voices be heard!!

HUMOR ME By: Violet

 

Humor me a moment, while I tell you of a time when there were people who respected themselves and others. That's right. There was a time parents protected their daughters like they were a momma bear protecting her baby cub. Then one day, and I am telling you it came from out of the blue....Momma's started putting their daughters on birth control and giving them permission to share themselves freely. I know...you don't see anything wrong with that. Personally, I see a problem!!! Since when should your daughter be passed around like a slab of meat and why...for God's sake why would you want that?

Humor me once again, when I tell you that sexual immorality was not always prevalent. People knew what they were and they acted the part. There was no confusion about their gender but then one day...parents stood up and said...."My son don't want to be a boy so by jeezus he's a girl." And you call that, what? I guess since your kid should have anything they want them give them the impossible, right? Fact is..... you got them testosterone's or progesterone's for life BooBoo, whether you like it or not. Yup...wanna be men menstruate and wanna be women get erections it's just the way it is. Then parents supported the sex change some even claiming 8 year olds know what hey want. Have you ever looked up the ratio of how many transgenders were truly happy afterwards and how many still felt inadequate even after the change? You should...... depression doesn't go away with an operation. The pain is deeper than that...See, loving oneself can bring an eye opening experience to life,  you no longer settle for anxiety pills and drugs....they didn't fix it anyway. I just wonder how many of those kids were told they'd never amount to anything and just ended up disassociating from that role? Therefore, being a man would be something they didn't want to attempt? Heck, I don't know folks, but it seems confusion has filled our younger generation at a rate faster than anything I have ever seen on a NASCAR track. 

Humor me a moment or two longer please, I forgot to mention the young girls who weren't given the pill by their doting parents. Or those few remaining who were taught how to love and respect themselves. Yea, those other girls who are left raising babies in poverty or leaving them behind for their grandparents to raise so they can go out and create more babies they really don't want but without an education the only way out is to allow the government to send them food vouchers and government housing. Do you see where this has taken us?  Yet, even worse, the unimaginable killing of unborn fetuses and who would have ever dreamed that one day you could kill it upon it's first breath. Much like what we saw when they killed all the babies because they heard the Christ was born, eh? And if you really want to think about it...like Sodom and Gomorrah . Be careful folks.....I found out sometime ago that compromising with God is not an option. Ponder that...... for your sake not mine.

Humor me please, as I close..... you may not remember this but there was a time people took their children to church, they taught them to love thy brethren but to also....know when to wipe the sand from their feet. Do your children know and understand this concept? Are they strong enough to stand on the concept or have they been pitied so long they don't think work is a necessity but something their parents must do until the government will. Yet, father's allow their grown son's to sit on the sofa all day and play XBox and yet they complain about him lying around. Work my friends....it will kill that depression that has you thinking you aren't what you are....by the way, there is no gender neutral and anyone who tries to tell you that is leading you down a very dark alley. Hopefully you will ponder my thoughts and recognize that we are a day late and a dollar short from correcting the damage we have done and allowed to have done to our children by allowing a village to raise our children.

 My advice.... PRAYER...some prayer, some power. More prayer,  more power. Lot's of prayer, lots of power. Have you displayed the power that has been gifted to you?  Humor me.....try it and see how it works out for you. I mean....how much worse can it  get?