What is Progress, is it a just a Mirage?
There is nothing new under the sun……
What has been will be again,
what has been done will be done again;
there is nothing new under the sun.
Some people’s lives are ruled by sex, drugs, alcohol, false religion some are ruled by politics, some by gambling and other “pleasure principles” of the world, I have found out — sometimes the hard way and sometimes vicariously that you can not find “true happiness” in those things, what you find is a “true mirage”. That is why the pleasure found in one glass of alcohol or (likker as my husband refers to it) today will progress into 10 glasses tomorrow —- chasing happiness. A little “shotgun” hit from a friend was sufficient enough at one time for the drug addled junkie of today —- now not able to do much more than search for the next “high” —- they too are chasing happiness. A mirage, not real…
The human brain is geared towards “chasing happiness”. We want to make ourselves “happy” and in doing so we reach for things that we perceive to make us “happy”. The “love possessed” will seek man after man or woman after woman searching for their “Mr. or Mrs. Goodbar” —– hoping that they will find “happiness” through the application of another’s will — they will degrade themselves in public and private searching for that “pleasure”. It is even encouraged as many of the so-called “stars” have done nothing much besides filming themselves having sex. And most of you know that every gambler “knows” the next game played will yield the “big one”. —All worries aside they will be RICH and shower the friends and family with RICHES — also a mirage.
I have found this same fervor, this same seeking and searching associated with the idea of being a “Progressive”. In its strictest sense, the word progressive means “happening or developing gradually or in stages; proceeding step by step.” The key here is “step by step” development….
Does the world need progress? Of course it does…. Who would want to live in a world where women are treated as chattel, without claim to anything, who would want to live in a world where Blacks are slaves and where people are exploited merely for the degree of melanin contained in their skin —- no one. On a personal note, when I graduated from college I took the Greyhound $200.00 special from my college in the Midwest to New York City. Alone. I arrived at a relative’s house on a Saturday and stayed for the next year. I found a job as a secretary (even though I had a double major degree and could speak a couple of languages) —- I worked to be the BEST secretary I could be. My boss was a woman I met on my way to another interview, we shared coffee at the same table because the cafe was full. We spoke casually about a little town in Germany named Augsburg, told dumb jokes in the southern German dialect, she played the lute and I spoke about my mediocre talents as a violinist. We became fast friends. She asked me where I worked, I told her I was interviewing at 9:30 for a job. She looked amazed —- I will never forget this — she said —- “It is only 8:00” —- I ended up as her secretary for 6 months then on to assistant product manager for the next 2. That was progress.
One of the fellows that I worked with at the time was/is gay. The company we worked for is a very famous cosmetics concern. We hung out ALL of the time, being the same age — he is just maybe 5 years older. “Tom” called me on my first Christmas morning in New York, very upset, asking me to drive out to his father’s house in New Jersey to pick him up. I borrowed my Aunt’s car and promptly went to pick him up — you drive 60 miles or so in the snow, on Christmas morning to pick up a friend when you are 22. It seems the family opened their presents at midnight and his father and two brothers each wrapped up gold hangers and put them under the tree —- as his gift. The words were “come out of the closet” and other “funny” sayings…. More than 25 people witnessed this “funny” humiliation. He spent the day with my family eating caribbean food, watching the same old Jimmy Stewart movies and my aunt even found at least 3 presents for him. (We buy and store presents through the year)…. I hope we have all progressed beyond that.
So “progress” in its strictest sense, is a necessity for life and we usually want the best. But what happens when progress becomes a method for bending nation’s people to your will, to do what might not be in their best interest? What happens when progress means that a minority of people work within a framework promising “pleasure”, “riches” , “providing equality” and overall “happiness” while delivering unemployment, food stamps, welfare, a polluted school curriculum, a healthcare plan that they don’t even want, socialism and diminished hope? You get the present situation and that is NOT “progress” in its strictest sense.
Hope, Harmony, and Thuggery
Good Sunday Morning!
In 2008, at the end of a long primary fight, then-Sen. Barack Obama gave a triumphant speech in St. Paul, Minn., in which he said it could be a pendulum-like moment for America.
“If Americans would work for it, he said, acknowledging his own limitations, that June was the moment to which “generations would look back” and say, among other things, “this was the moment when the rise of the oceans began to slow and our planet began to heal.”
He was speaking of his ascendency while referring to healing the planet from climate change, racial dis-harmony, and his overall ability to “fix” everything once the American people come to their senses and elect him.
To be quite frank, there are many who do worship him, as witnessed by the turnout and results of the last election. But the nagging problem still remains —- people seem even further divided by race, income level, ethnicity and political ideology.
What was really “hoped” for, in making Michelle Obama finally “proud of being an American” was at least to “right the wrongs” both perceived and true. People, racism DOES exist, lets be clear but so does sexism and a lot of other “isms”. But instead Obama, just as in his highly fictionalised accounts of his life in both of his books, invented an extreme level of victimization , reminding these groups —- black,gay, hispanic, poor, women and whatever “other than white male” group he could “muster up” of their victimization. This is a process, and the end result is not and can not be “harmony”. It was never meant to be.
From the very start, the American public, with their eyes misted over, crying about how “big” they felt by electing a man of color, and how “clean” they felt as they “washed the stain of racism” away by checking the box beside his name, believed in his fairy tale. Unfortunately it was about as false as his “composite girlfriends” in his much lauded and bought, but very much unread books.
By the same token, they lash out at the Black conservative. “How dare he/she?” We take away their Karma because they start to question what their lying eyes are telling them and it ain’t pretty. So what are their “lying eyes” telling them?
>With the exception of North Dakota, despite what the figures tell you, the unemployment rate is either the same or higher. Since the Workforce Participation rate is LOWER, it makes the overall unemployment APPEAR to be dropping, if the true numbers were published (they will never do that), you will find that it is over 10 percent.
>The relationship between the races has deteriorated rather than coalesced around this mythical harmony promised. Spates of Black on white crime have erupted around the country, largely ignored by the media. White on Black crime — reported ad nauseum with protests and weighing in by the President HIMSELF as well as the Justice department; Black on white crime — immediately some official jumps on TV declaring “it is not racial”.
This ends up being a continual process for this President and his handlers. All this while Chicago once again becomes the murder capital of the world. Black on Black crime, especially among Black males who represent 5.4 percent of the population but over 50% of the violent crime. But they remain victims, of “whitey”, who desires to “suppress” their ability to vote; who stops them from getting good education; who prevents them from _______.
>The actual decline in JOB OPPORTUNITIES. Manufacturing is back! So says the media, because the formula for counting the increase in manufacturing jobs has changed. Included in the new and improved formula are those jobs outsourced from an American manufacturer. In other words the 1000 new jobs in Malaysia outsourced from the Widget Factory in Toledo Ohio are counted as 1000 new American jobs.
>The upcoming deleterious effect of the Affordable Care Act AKA “Obamacare”. People are losing jobs right and left; losing health care; having to parse together part time jobs to make a living. This is bad policy people. And you don’t know the half of “what is in it”. I do. The problem is, we as Republicans are not all on one page. There are many who do not have the goal of winning. They have the goal of staying. They care only in saving their seat, so they aid the “other side” under the guise of “bipartisanship”. They only want to be safe in the trappings of office.
So back to “Obamacare”, Sarah Palin was right on a number of points, she just was not articulate enough to present the truth. That mixed with the perpetual clowning by the media and even those she thought to be on her side , diminished her abilities. McCain, well ….. not really worth a thought on this Sunday morning and Romney, while a very nice man did not have the courage in his DNA to do the job.
“Obamacare” is the law of the land now, bought with the few trinkets and candies as a sweetener for something that really ain’t so sweet.
And finally:
>America has become diminished on the international stage. Nuff said.
So then comes the “thuggery”. Remember the “citizen army” that most thought was so appalling? Well they are here, you imagined armies of brown shirted youths marching in lock step. You did not imagine the IRS, Navigators, select media outlets both radio and television such as MSNBC and various and sundry media personalities. That is the new citizen army and they DO march “lockstep” — check out their coordinated “news” broadcasts. And they are marching “Forward”, as promised.
Jupiter Chapter Meeting – October 7
PROGRAM: An In Depth Discussion on Common Core and 7/50
SPEAKERS: Leigh Lamson and Phyliss Frey – American Coalition for Property Rights
Janet Campbell – Florida Stop Common Core Coalition
DATE: Monday, October 7, 2013.
TIME: 5:30 PM Dinner (Soup & Sandwiches $13, tax and gratuity included, Cash Bar);
6:30 PM Meeting (no charge).
PLACE: Abacoa Golf Club, 105 Barbados Dr., Jupiter, FL 33458.
DIRECTIONS: Donald Ross Rd. to Parkside Dr. North on Parkside Dr. 0.4 miles to Barbados Dr. Left on Barbados Dr. to first driveway on Left.
INFORMATION:
Email: mailto:info@palmbeachcountyteaparty.org
The Common Core of Sex in the Afternoon
Good Friday Morning!
Get a load of what your children will be reading in the 10th grade or so……
“Hugo and Felicia stripped in their room, dissolving easily into one another, and made love against the whitewashed walls. Hugo bit Felicia’s breast and left purplish bands of bruises on her upper thighs. He knelt before her in the tub and massaged black Spanish soap between her legs. He entered her repeatedly from behind.” Dreaming in Cuban
“He would rather die than take his thing out of me. Of me. Not until he has let go of all he has, and give it to me. To me. To me. When he does, I feel a power. I be strong, I be pretty, I be young.” The Bluest Eye
So you say…… “Not my kid!” Yes your kid. This is part of the reality of the Common Core. At first glance, the Common Core boast a lofty set of goals… The mission statement reads:
“The Common Core State Standards provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help them. The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and careers. With American students fully prepared for the future, our communities will be best positioned to compete successfully in the global economy. ”
Well, that sounds good. We all want our children who are the future of this nation to have success in their college and careers. We want them to have a robust and relevant education. Check, got it….
It is a fact that many school districts are not as advanced as others and in this mobile society that we live in, we want to make sure that each ans every child would be able to move from one school district to another without feeling inadequate or unable to succeed. In other words, suppose your job had you relocate from say, Maryland, Massachusetts, or New York which boast the first second and third best schools in the nation to South Dakota, Nevada, Idaho or Mississippi (which are rated the worst) the education should at least be comparable and should proceed seamlessly —- removing all other factors. Check, got it….
In addition, with standardized testing, each child should have the same ability to score well and compete to attend the college of their choice without the burden of an inferior educational preparation. Check, got it…..
We ALL want our exceptionally, naturally gifted, offspring to achieve, excel and do well. No one has the desire to raise a household of male and female “Jethro Bodines” taking off their shoes to do their “go-zin-tas” for sums over 10.
Well, you would think we are all uneducated fools when we raised pointed, carefully researched questions about the costs, quality, validity, constitutionality and intrusiveness of Common Core. Bush thinks you are “purely political” beasts who are recklessly harming your own kids’ scholastic advancement.
“If you’re comfortable with mediocrity, fine. I’m not,” Bush hissed at Common Core critics. “(W)e’re not going to be able to sustain this extraordinarily exceptional country unless we challenge every basic assumption on how we do things.” Townhall
You see, the proponents of Common Core have taken on the sneer and ridicule mantle to press their point of intellectual superiority — especially where your kids are concerned. The message being “Unless you agree with me, you desire to raise stupid, unaccomplished children”.
So, do we have a right to question? Do we have a right to challenge. You Bet and You Better.
While the Common Core is fast becoming the mantra of education, you have a right to question the content. This concerns YOUR children, not the politicians or the school boards. For the life of me, I can not understand how lowered expectations in mathematics and ponography replacing great literature will “enhance” anything except…..
And finally, do we really want to make high school literature class worthy of a steamy sexual moment followed by a cigarette? Are we ready to be brow beaten by those who feel that by virtue of holding an elected office they might be “the decider” as to the level of “robust and relevant” sexual literature and experience each and every child should have before venturing out into the world?
Parents, educate thyself…
Wellington Chapter Meeting October 14
PROGRAM: Marion Frank will speak about Mark Levin’s new book, The Liberty Amendments. Then, there will be a structured, open forum on any topic you would like to bring up that you thing the Palm Beach County Tea Party can take on and make a difference. You will get the chance to speak and give voice to your concern. Come prepared to make a difference. Let’s get to work.
DATE: Monday, October 14, 2013
TIME: 7:00 PM.
Doors open at 6:30 PM
PLACE: Total Wine & More, Shoppes at Isla Verde, 960 S State Road 7, Wellington, FL 33414. (561) 795-9229 Total Wine & More
DIRECTIONS:
Take FL-80 W/US-98/Southern Blvd/State Road 80 W to US-441 S/FL-7 N.
Bear right onto the ramp to US-441 S/FL-7 N.
Turn left onto FL-7 S/US-441 S.
Go 0.6 miles to signal light at entrance of Shoppes at Isla Verde.
Turn left at signal light into shopping center.
INFORMATION: Email: info@palmbeachcountyteaparty.org
Gun Free Zones…….
Good Monday Evening.
Sad Day….
Today has been a somber day both in mood and weather. This morning’s evens which unfolded with horror before our eyes occurred on a military installation. As of now the casualty numbers stand at upwards of 13 dead, including the shooter.
Unfortunately, politics do not stop for this or ANY situation at all as witnessed by the address given by the President today, however, one argument will take over soon. That argument will be for “stricter gun control” laws. Even though time after time we have witnessed murder carried out in “gun-free zones” – public places where citizens are NOT legally able to carry guns.
“In 1993, among President Clinton’s first acts upon taking office in 1993 was to disarm U.S. soldiers on military bases. In March 1993, the Army imposed regulations forbidding military personnel from carrying their personal firearms and making it almost impossible for commanders to issue firearms to soldiers in the U.S. for personal protection. For the most part, only military police regularly carry firearms on base, and their presence is stretched thin by high demand for MPs in war zones.” Washington Times 2009
So, the suspected shooter, identified by the FBI as Aaron Alexis, 34, living in Fort Worth, is among the 13 dead. Alexis was a military contractor and a veteran of the US Navy.A military official said Alexis had been a Navy reservist on active duty before being discharged for misconduct.
Although the information is unfolding as to whether he had accomplices and his motive, it appears that Mr. Alexis had other past problems with the law. Alexis was armed with an assault rifle and a handgun, two law enforcement officials said. One said he also had a shotgun. One official said all the weapons have not been accounted for.
Navy Commander and witness Tim Jirus said he saw a man get shot in the head right in front of him. Jirus then fled the area. He said he didn’t get a look at the shooter.
Hundreds of workers in the Navy complex were forced to hide in place or flee for safety while gunshots echoed from a gunman firing into the cafeteria and other parts of the building.
Rick Mason, a program management analyst, said a gunman began shooting from a fourth-floor overlook in the hallway outside his office. He said the gunman was aiming down at people in the building’s cafeteria on the first floor.
It was like shooting at “fish in a barrel”.
Running, fleeing and hiding was all that the 3000 workers at the Naval Yard could do as they waited for help at the mercy of a crazy man with the advantage of being armed.
Standing Room Only at the September Wellington Meeting
Our Wellington Chapter of the Palm Beach County Tea Party held its meeting on Monday, Sept. 9th in the classroom at Total Wine in Wellington. People started arriving a full hour before the 7 PM meeting in order to get a seat. By the time the meeting started, it was standing room only.
The Chapter Coordinator, Marion Frank opened the meeting with a short discussion on Syria. She opined that the whole ordeal was a Wag The Dog scenario and was just meant to divert America’s attention away from all the scandals.
Henry Colon was called up to speak for a few minutes to introduce himself to the group. Henry is running as a Republican for Congressional District 21, the seat currently held by Ted Deutch.
Mel Grossman was formally introduced as the new President of the Palm Beach County Tea Party and he spoke for a moment about our future plans. He also spoke about the meeting we had in August with Dennis Michael Lynch, fighting the Amnesty bill with everything he’s got. We watched the beginning of Dennis’s documentary called “We Come To America, Part II”. If anybody wants to get a free copy of this chilling documentary, they can leave a message and let us know.
Janet Campbell gave an accurate accounting of what is coming with Common Core. Many Tea Partiers were hearing this information for the first time and they were shocked by what they heard. Janet offered a math example to everyone. She handed out index cards and asked everyone to multiply two compound numbers together. Most people were done in about 30 seconds and all got the correct answer. Janet then handed out the instruction sheet for Common Core way of doing the same math problem. It involved drawing boxes and guessing. After about 4 minutes, Janet told everyone that it no longer matters if the right answer is found, as long as you show your work, the teacher cannot mark you wrong. It was also pointed out that the new American history books will skip over our Founding Fathers and begin with Abraham Lincoln. Our children in elementary school will also learn that Martin Luther King, Jr. will be labeled as a “founding father”. This was all the Tea Partiers needed to know about Common Core and all are ready to fight it in our state.
The next Tea Party meeting in Wellington will be held on Monday, October 14th.
Some pictures from Delia:
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Meet Elizabeth O’Bagy
Meet Elizabeth O’Bagy:
The cute college coed who almost led America to war.
“A Syrian researcher whose work was cited by Secretary of State John Kerry and Sen. John McCain during congressional hearings regarding the use of military force against the Syrian government has now been fired for lying on her resume about having a PhD.”
Elizabeth O’Bagy wrote a Wall Street Journal op-ed piece that formed the basis for the administration’s claim regarding its need to go to war against Syria. However, the Institute for the Study of War fired O’Bagy once it discovered she did not have a PhD as she claimed.
http://usfinancepost.com/researcher-who-pushed-for-syrian-war-fired-for-lying-6928.html
Elizabeth 
O’Bagy, aged 26, is the Syrian “expert” Secretary of State John Kerry and Sen. John McCain cited in their pro-rebel Syria talk last week.
Well, what were her credentials? She could play soccer and she had a degree. Not a Ph.D., as she stated but a Bachelor’s degree and working on or almost completed an MA.
Well, she is quite talented…. and very persuasive in her writing …….but she has really should not have lied about her credentials. College kids can be so mischievous.
She is now the political director for the Syrian Emergency Task Force, a nonprofit rebel support group based in Washington, DC.
Fort Knox
Hello all I am new to the Tea Party, and so far have attended only one–the last meeting in Wellington, FL.
I have many questions, however will see how it goes, and if tea is for me, or not.
I received an info-mail the other day concerning our gold in Ft Knox.
Does anyone know if this is true or just unsubstantiated innuendo?
If our legislators do not know, they must demand a tour through the Ft. Knox facility. If it is true, it is their duty to inform their constituents immediately, and not play politics with the information.
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