whimsical WED...special THU edition
Political Whimsy
When I drive to Lincoln to help Sarah w/my grand-daughters, I often get to listen to Rush Limbaugh & Sean Handy. Rush is my favorite talk show host. I'll listen to Sean when I have to, but I like Rush better. First of all, Rush listens to his callers & rarely talks over them. He asks questions to elicit their opinions. Sean asks questions like this: "Don't you think that . . . " "Shouldn't the President be . . . " These questions are meant to elicit a specific opinion.He interviews a lot of people, which Rush doesn't, but he also likes to invite a fellow partisan to help him "debate" a partisan from the opposite side of the political spectrum. Then the two of them badger & bully this over-matched [SNARK ALERT!] yokel, both talking over him or her, jumping on every answer they don't like . . . if you listen to Sean, you get my drift. [On the other hand, if you are a DRTF, * don't even bother congratulating me for this wise perception.]
The Omaha World Herald ran a front page article in its SUN 2/12 edition, hailing the new Omaha Public School's sex ed curriculum. Among the gems it noted were the following.
- "In a nutshell, the curriculum encourages abstinence, but it assumes some h.s. kids will have sex. It teaches about contraception, including a condom demonstration in 10th grade." [Good psychology! Parents, teachers, tell kids from early on that the absolute, safest, 100% guarantee that you will {a} not have an unplanned pregnancy; & {b} not acquire a nasty, sexually-transmitted disease, is to abstain from ANY form of sexual activity until after are married to an also sexually abstinent partner. THEN tell them, "Since you're going to have sex anyway, practice safe sex. Here's how."] [CAVEAT: Parents, here's a good reason to send your child to a Christian school. Well, most Christian schools. Some have fallen under the spell of PC sex ed.]
- "(10th grade) Abortion is presented as an option for unplanned pregnancy. A woman considering it should seek counseling & accurate information, a textbook says. 'Abortion is a highly controversial issue,' the textbook says. Some people think that abortion is wrong & should be illegal. Others think that abortion should be legal, but be more restricted. Still others think that abortion is a personal decision that should remain legal.' The controversy is not explored in detail. Specific procedures are not mentioned . . .
- '"There are also 2 other choices (re: an unplanned pregnancy) someone who is pregnant had the right to consider--what are they?' the teacher says. Teachers are prompted to probe for & write on the board, 'Place the baby for adoption' & 'Have an abortion.' Students take part in an exercise where they list reasons why a teen might choose one of the 3 options. The teacher is prompted to say, 'In the end, however, it is every pregnant person's right to choose what they do about their pregnancy.'"
- The article continues to say that whatever the choice, the mother should make a decision early in the pregnancy. If they keep the baby, they will need to get prenatal care. It's important to know the state's parental-consent law for teens who want an abortion. While NE law requires girls under 18 to get parental or guardian consent, minor who want to get an abortion w/o consent can file a petition seeking a court order to allow it."
MORE "HATEFUL" COMMENTS FROM THIS BLOGGER.
- I couldn't help but notice that . . .
- Abortion is called controversial, but nowhere is morality mentioned. Of course not! This is being taught in public schools, where morality is considered religion.
- Lots of emphasis on discussion. Guided discussions are good. Free-wheeling discussions in this context? Those of us who have taught in high school & led free-wheeling discussion know from experience how these kinds of discussions usually go.
- Emphasis ultimately is on every pregnant person's "right to choose."
- No mention of the father in any of these scenarios.
- Making a decision early is mentioned. Abortions in the 1st trimester ARE medically safer--for the mother, not the baby.
- Prenatal care is mentioned. We know what happens when any pregnant woman goes to PP for prenatal care. No mention is made of the many pro-life clinics that offer free prenatal care.
- I don't see adoption mentioned anywhere as a loving alternative to keeping the baby or having an abortion.
- Parental consent is mentioned, but so is the option of seeking a court order.
- When I served as principal at Lincoln Lutheran from 1987-1993, it was well-known that PP helped pregnant teens obtain these court orders; also that PP provided transportation for pregnant teens to abortion clinics.
Bracing Toward & Racing Toward Retirement
Still looking at 3/1/17, as my official retirement date, & still thinking I may need some supplemental income to help keep Lois living in the lap of luxury to which she's grown accustomed. I think I would make a pretty good talk-show host. Bear with me here.PROs
- I can be pretty glib, albeit sometimes a little snarky. *
- I am well read & keep very well informed via FB, Drudge Report, NRO, etc.
- As I was driving to Lincoln last WED 2/8 [SEE excerpt above.], listening to KLIN, 1400am [Not a paid, product placement!], that they are making two $1,500 scholarships available to students enrolled in a radio journalism program in an accredited institution of higher education.
- I like to talk . . . No, seriously, I really do like to talk!
CONs
- I used to be a lot more well-read on the left spectrum of partisanship, but I've lost interest in those whom I consider to be in the TDSF ** camp.
- Sometimes a can get a little snarky. *
- The conservative talk radio market is already a little saturated, & I really don't have the time, energy, or patience to start on the ground floor & work my way up, especially since I just turned 64.
- Hosting a national talk-radio program might cut in on all my other activities, not to mention my soon-to-begin bucket list.
- I just recalled that the scholarships, which undoubtedly will be somewhat competitive, also had some strings attached, i.e., the deadline is March 1, & today is Feb. 16 . . . I am not enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education . . . which makes it nearly impossible to accumulate the 60 credits in radio journalism that are also required by 3/1/17.
* I know, I know . . . one of my consistent complaints about those of you whose political persuasion runs counter to mine is that I have to constantly keep doing your homework for you. Well, once & awhile I'm willing to make an exception. This is one of those times. The definition of "snarky," according to dictionary.com, "testy, irritable, short." Don't get used to this courtesy.
** Trump Deranged Syndrome Fanatics
CONclusion: Probably not gonna happen anytime soon.
Fighting Fake News
Once again, in my efforts to fight fake news, I am using my cabal of secret, Washington & other news sources to ferret out what could be misleading stories versus legitimate news stories that could still make your hair curl. Here goes.
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Planned Parenthood Announces Corporate Sponsorship of Omaha Public Schools
(Omaha, NE MON 2/13) A front-page article in the SUN 2/12 edition of the World Herald has emboldened Planned Parenthood to announce its corporate sponsorship of Omaha Public Schools, beginning in the 2017-18 school years.
"Yes, we know this curriculum is controversial, and, yes, we know that Planned Parenthood tends to garner more than a little controversy, mostly from religious fanatics on the far right--plus Republicans--but this partnership is a natural."
This spokesman, who spoke off-the-record" w/a blogger-journalist from the increasingly popular Cornhusker State Blog, noted, "While this curriculum does make a fleeting reference to abstinence, which we all know doesn't work, it also teaches teenagers with raging hormones how to use condoms & also promotes abortion. Everyone with a lick of common sense, even the majority of deplorables, knows that Planned Parenthood derives millions of dollars annually from the abortions that are performed in our clinics."
When asked about a recent reveal that the Planned Parenthood clinic in Houston, one of the largest in the country, doesn't have a single mammogram in the entire facility, this spokesperson replied, "That is a total fabrication." Our blogger-journalist noted that this incriminating item was posted by a reputable source on Facebook.
"Well, there you go," was the response by the increasingly agitated Planned Parenthood spokesperson. "Everyone knows that you can't trust sources on Facebook."
"Including propaganda posted about Planned Parenthood's services?" asked the blogger-journalist.
"Exactly!" was the responses. "Wait . . . what?"
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