(Weekend roundup post. For the definition of nincompoop, see THIS in the Urban Dictionary. Commenters are encouraged to post links that tell of more nincompoopery)
Just one link this week because the information is so extensive and includes multiple embedded links:
What are the specific details of the Common Core Initiative Standards (CCIS)?
Folks, there is no escape from what is afoot. Not only public education but also private education and homeschooling will be affected.
If this topic doesn't interest you, please scroll down to the posts published earlier this week.
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Friday, September 6, 2013
Playing Games
Senator John McCain played poker on his iPhone during a U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearing related to Syria. What's more, he Tweeted about it:
Speaking of playing games:
POLITICIANS ARE A PLAGUE UPON THE LAND!
Speaking of playing games:
POLITICIANS ARE A PLAGUE UPON THE LAND!
Thursday, September 5, 2013
China: Erudite, Suave, and Clever
By Sam Huntington
It is an interesting study. On the one hand, we have Barack Obama, a man elected to the American presidency owing to his vast experience and proven diplomatic ability, who in spite of apologizing to the entire world for the United States of America, its history, and its people, managed to fall flat on his face during the so-called Arab Spring movement. On the other hand, there is a growing Chinese influence in the Middle East/North Africa (MENA) that is anything but Obama-like. Let’s take a look …
One may recall that the Arab Spring had its beginning when a Tunisian set himself on fire after being harassed by a city official. It has been shaking the Middle East ever since. Three dictators have met their end because of the Arab Spring, but we are not entirely sure this was a good thing. It takes years to record a history.
It is an interesting study. On the one hand, we have Barack Obama, a man elected to the American presidency owing to his vast experience and proven diplomatic ability, who in spite of apologizing to the entire world for the United States of America, its history, and its people, managed to fall flat on his face during the so-called Arab Spring movement. On the other hand, there is a growing Chinese influence in the Middle East/North Africa (MENA) that is anything but Obama-like. Let’s take a look …
One may recall that the Arab Spring had its beginning when a Tunisian set himself on fire after being harassed by a city official. It has been shaking the Middle East ever since. Three dictators have met their end because of the Arab Spring, but we are not entirely sure this was a good thing. It takes years to record a history.
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
An Upside Down World
by Sam Huntington
It really is an embarrassment. On the one hand, the federal government identifies certain Islamacist groups as terrorists in federal court, and then classifies these same organizations as “moderates” suitable for Obama’s so-called Moslem Outreach Program. No, this isn’t a communist party problem: both political parties of guilty of this —treason. There has been a long succession of flip-flops, from Clinton to the present bungler. Some of these so-called Moslem moderates were advising our president even as they were being investigated for terrorism.
It begs the question: are we really that stupid? Yes, it’s true. We are now part of a circus managed by clowns. Dangerous clowns.
It really is an embarrassment. On the one hand, the federal government identifies certain Islamacist groups as terrorists in federal court, and then classifies these same organizations as “moderates” suitable for Obama’s so-called Moslem Outreach Program. No, this isn’t a communist party problem: both political parties of guilty of this —treason. There has been a long succession of flip-flops, from Clinton to the present bungler. Some of these so-called Moslem moderates were advising our president even as they were being investigated for terrorism.
It begs the question: are we really that stupid? Yes, it’s true. We are now part of a circus managed by clowns. Dangerous clowns.
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Back To School Today
The homeschool classes that I teach resume today.
As a result of the anticipated work load this first week of classes, I am turning over to Sam the management of this blog through Thursday.
This term I am scheduled to teach the following middle-school and high-school courses: World Literature, Advanced Composition, English Grammar, Spanish, Latin, and SAT Verbal Prep. I also have a heavy schedule of private tutoring and piano lessons this term. Good-bye, Saturdays!
As a result of the anticipated work load this first week of classes, I am turning over to Sam the management of this blog through Thursday.
This term I am scheduled to teach the following middle-school and high-school courses: World Literature, Advanced Composition, English Grammar, Spanish, Latin, and SAT Verbal Prep. I also have a heavy schedule of private tutoring and piano lessons this term. Good-bye, Saturdays!
Saturday, August 31, 2013
Labor Day Weekend Humor (With Good-News Addendum)
(If you must have politics, please scroll down)
With a hat tip to Woodsterman:
Have a wonderful and safe Labor Day Weekend! The AOW household will be concentrating on recovering from our recent vacation.
Addendum (some cheerful reading for a change): Good News from Freedom Outpost August 30, 2013.
With a hat tip to Woodsterman:
Have a wonderful and safe Labor Day Weekend! The AOW household will be concentrating on recovering from our recent vacation.
Addendum (some cheerful reading for a change): Good News from Freedom Outpost August 30, 2013.
Thursday, August 29, 2013
The Meaning of Words
By Sam Huntington
Not long after the conclusion of French national elections, an American journalist asked a random citizen, “What do you think of the election of a socialist?” The older man replied, “I do not care; I refused to vote.”
The journalist persisted, “Why didn’t you vote?” The man replied, “Because both candidates are imbeciles.”
It is a refreshing insight, is it not? And thanks to the campaign rhetoric of François Hollandé, we understand the mental acuity of those who favor socialism over human liberty. Responding to a journalists question how Monsieur Hollandé’s growth agenda will strengthen the economy of France, he said, “By increasing taxes, of course.”
Of course.
Not long after the conclusion of French national elections, an American journalist asked a random citizen, “What do you think of the election of a socialist?” The older man replied, “I do not care; I refused to vote.”
The journalist persisted, “Why didn’t you vote?” The man replied, “Because both candidates are imbeciles.”
It is a refreshing insight, is it not? And thanks to the campaign rhetoric of François Hollandé, we understand the mental acuity of those who favor socialism over human liberty. Responding to a journalists question how Monsieur Hollandé’s growth agenda will strengthen the economy of France, he said, “By increasing taxes, of course.”
Of course.
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Back From Vacation
| AOW in search of peanut soup at King's Tavern in Colonial Williamsburg |
First, a heartfelt thanks to my blog partner Sam for taking up the slack here at Always On Watch while Mr. AOW and I took our first vacation since his stroke of September 15, 2009. We ventured forth in the Crown Vic with Mr. AOW's scooter in the trunk.
Monday, August 26, 2013
An Immoral Monopoly, Part II
by Sam Huntington
"As democracy is perfected, the office of the President represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day, the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last and the White House will be occupied by a downright fool and complete narcissistic moron."
—H.L. Mencken, July 26, 1920
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Friday, August 23, 2013
An Immoral Monopoly, Part I
by Sam Huntington
Our country today is spiraling into the terrible abyss of perpetual discord. For the past 150 years or so, we divided ourselves into two camps. Democrats evolved from anti-Federalist sentiments, and Republicans who sought to instill the checks and balances of a federalist system of government. By this time, one might think that such matters are long settled—and this would be true were it not for the fact that both political parties continue to redefine what it is they stand for. For the purpose of this discussion, however, what a faction calls itself is less important than how it behaves.
Our country today is spiraling into the terrible abyss of perpetual discord. For the past 150 years or so, we divided ourselves into two camps. Democrats evolved from anti-Federalist sentiments, and Republicans who sought to instill the checks and balances of a federalist system of government. By this time, one might think that such matters are long settled—and this would be true were it not for the fact that both political parties continue to redefine what it is they stand for. For the purpose of this discussion, however, what a faction calls itself is less important than how it behaves.
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
A Greater Share
by Sam Huntington
A few weeks ago, CNN blessed us with further examples of journalistic excellence when they suggested that an increase to the minimum wage is absolutely necessary if we love babies. No, I’m not kidding. During a discussion about minimum wage, and why an increase is necessary, someone tossed up a visual that indicated the following: according to a poll, mothers of young children can no longer afford to diaper their children after an accident. Therefore, children are not regularly changed, and this results in increases to kidney infections, and this in turn increases health care costs for everyone.
Consequently, anyone who doesn’t think we should increase the minimum wage hates babies.
—Sigh—
We must have forgotten, or simply refuse to acknowledge the fact that increases in the cost of labor causes upturns in consumer prices. Now of course, while this trend is ultimately inevitable, proven by the fact that it is impossible to purchase a brand new Ford sedan today for $3,800.00, don’t we want to encourage purchases in our present economy, rather than discourage spending? What is the likelihood that the cost of diapers will rise after passing a mandatory increase to the minimum wage?
Moreover, I am astounded that the cost of diapers is even an issue. If a young working mother cannot afford the cost of diapers for her infant, should she perhaps re-prioritize her spending? Here's an idea: given the cost of a carton of cigarettes these days, maybe this distraught mother could stop smoking. We must also wonder whether the flustered young mother ever considered the cost of babies before one magically appeared on their doorstep ...
I have an alternative suggestion. Rather than increasing the minimum wage by fifteen cents an hour, why not reduce taxes by that same amount? I think if the government doesn’t want to do this, then we can only assume that elected officials and bureaucrats hate babies, who suffer the effects of totalitarian tax policies and are in danger of becoming leftist swine once they achieve maturation.
Better yet, why don’t the rich cats, such as Pelosi and Reid, spend their own personal wealth providing diapers to smoking mothers who never seem to know when to say no?
A few weeks ago, CNN blessed us with further examples of journalistic excellence when they suggested that an increase to the minimum wage is absolutely necessary if we love babies. No, I’m not kidding. During a discussion about minimum wage, and why an increase is necessary, someone tossed up a visual that indicated the following: according to a poll, mothers of young children can no longer afford to diaper their children after an accident. Therefore, children are not regularly changed, and this results in increases to kidney infections, and this in turn increases health care costs for everyone.
Consequently, anyone who doesn’t think we should increase the minimum wage hates babies.
—Sigh—
We must have forgotten, or simply refuse to acknowledge the fact that increases in the cost of labor causes upturns in consumer prices. Now of course, while this trend is ultimately inevitable, proven by the fact that it is impossible to purchase a brand new Ford sedan today for $3,800.00, don’t we want to encourage purchases in our present economy, rather than discourage spending? What is the likelihood that the cost of diapers will rise after passing a mandatory increase to the minimum wage?
Moreover, I am astounded that the cost of diapers is even an issue. If a young working mother cannot afford the cost of diapers for her infant, should she perhaps re-prioritize her spending? Here's an idea: given the cost of a carton of cigarettes these days, maybe this distraught mother could stop smoking. We must also wonder whether the flustered young mother ever considered the cost of babies before one magically appeared on their doorstep ...
I have an alternative suggestion. Rather than increasing the minimum wage by fifteen cents an hour, why not reduce taxes by that same amount? I think if the government doesn’t want to do this, then we can only assume that elected officials and bureaucrats hate babies, who suffer the effects of totalitarian tax policies and are in danger of becoming leftist swine once they achieve maturation.
Better yet, why don’t the rich cats, such as Pelosi and Reid, spend their own personal wealth providing diapers to smoking mothers who never seem to know when to say no?
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Monday, August 19, 2013
Happy Days Farm
by Sam Huntington
No matter what they call it, one short visit to a nursing home (or assisted living, if you care to butter it up) is enough to convince anyone that this is no way to end their lives. Places like this is where today’s successful 40-somethings take their parents when they no longer wish to be saddled with dementia and incontinence. It is an utterly depressing existence and may help to explain why the suicide rate is so high among individuals 55 years and older.
A neighbor recently put his wife in one of those facilities; the place is a horror, and the story isn’t pleasant. She, 8 years his senior, amassed several hundreds of thousands of dollars over a career in real estate and federal service. Additionally, she is entitled to federal pension and social security payments. He, a highly unsuccessful general contractor, is not even eligible for social security payments; he lives off his wife’s income.
No matter what they call it, one short visit to a nursing home (or assisted living, if you care to butter it up) is enough to convince anyone that this is no way to end their lives. Places like this is where today’s successful 40-somethings take their parents when they no longer wish to be saddled with dementia and incontinence. It is an utterly depressing existence and may help to explain why the suicide rate is so high among individuals 55 years and older.
A neighbor recently put his wife in one of those facilities; the place is a horror, and the story isn’t pleasant. She, 8 years his senior, amassed several hundreds of thousands of dollars over a career in real estate and federal service. Additionally, she is entitled to federal pension and social security payments. He, a highly unsuccessful general contractor, is not even eligible for social security payments; he lives off his wife’s income.
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Musical Interlude
(If you must have politics, please scroll down)
With thanks to Freethinke...
"The Walk to the Paradise Garden" by Frederick Delius (1862-1934):
A Song of Summer, also by Frederick Delius (the story behind this piece):
With thanks to Freethinke...
"The Walk to the Paradise Garden" by Frederick Delius (1862-1934):
A Song of Summer, also by Frederick Delius (the story behind this piece):
Saturday, August 17, 2013
Nincompoopery — And Worse
(Weekend roundup post. For the definition of nincompoop, see THIS in the Urban Dictionary. Commenters are encouraged to post links that tell of more nincompoopery)
Links to read (more possibly added as the weekend progresses):
Police Murder WWII Veteran
Another executive order: ready for $12/gallon gasoline and $20 a box corn flakes
Vindictive: Now George Zimmerman’s Wife Faces Perjury Charge
Flashback: Oprah Makes False Racism Charges Against Store Before 2005 Movie Release
The hazards of bathing in Neukölln [Germany]
[Reggie] Love: Obama Played Cards During Osama Raid; 'I Can’t Watch This Entire Thing,' Obama Said
Obama-mask clown banned for life from Missouri State Fairs
Obama rodeo stunt leads to sensitivity training for Missouri State Fair clowns
Links to read (more possibly added as the weekend progresses):
Police Murder WWII VeteranAnother executive order: ready for $12/gallon gasoline and $20 a box corn flakes
Vindictive: Now George Zimmerman’s Wife Faces Perjury Charge
Flashback: Oprah Makes False Racism Charges Against Store Before 2005 Movie Release
The hazards of bathing in Neukölln [Germany]
[Reggie] Love: Obama Played Cards During Osama Raid; 'I Can’t Watch This Entire Thing,' Obama Said
Obama-mask clown banned for life from Missouri State Fairs
Obama rodeo stunt leads to sensitivity training for Missouri State Fair clowns
Friday, August 16, 2013
Recommended Reading
See The Media’s Double Standard: Some hate crimes are less hateful than others. Excerpt below the fold:
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Windows Of Cheer
If the video refuses to play, CLICK HERE.
Article: "Colorful murals keep a daughter’s memory alive."
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
The Running Of The Bulls — Not Restricted To Iberia
(If you must have politics, please scroll down)
The Running of the Bulls — a nine-day event typically associated with Pamplona, Spain, and the Festival of San Fermín, but held elsewhere, too — dates back to at least the 14th Century. Record-keeping about the Pamplona event began in 1910.
Video:
The Running of the Bulls — a nine-day event typically associated with Pamplona, Spain, and the Festival of San Fermín, but held elsewhere, too — dates back to at least the 14th Century. Record-keeping about the Pamplona event began in 1910.
Video:
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Monday, August 12, 2013
ObamaCare Doubles The Number Of Jobs
ObamaMath (hat tip to Ron Russell of TOTUS for the graphic below):
Is America moving ever closer to becoming a part time nation?
According to this article in Forbes:
On the other hand, perhaps ObamaCare will double the number of full-time employees in America: 21 federal agencies working to implement Obamacare.
Is America moving ever closer to becoming a part time nation?
According to this article in Forbes:
...For every new FT job added to the economy [so far in 2013], there were 4.3 PT jobs added! In most (non-negative) years, the ratio is the reverse: that is, there are typically 5 FT jobs added for every new PT job. Even in 2004—the year with the second-highest ratio during this time-frame–there were 2 FT jobs for every PT job, yielding a ratio of 0.5. Even if growth in PT vs. FT workers reverted to its historic pattern for the balance of 2013, the year’s average monthly ratio still would be four times as large as the 2nd highest ratio from 2004....Furthermore: Of 953,000 Jobs Created In 2013, 77%, Or 731,000 Are Part-Time.
On the other hand, perhaps ObamaCare will double the number of full-time employees in America: 21 federal agencies working to implement Obamacare.
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Musical Interlude
(If you must have politics, please scroll down)
The second movement of Symphony No. 4 in E minor by composer Johannes Brahms and one of my favorite pieces of music:
The second movement of Symphony No. 4 in E minor by composer Johannes Brahms and one of my favorite pieces of music:
Saturday, August 10, 2013
Nincompoopery — And Worse
(Weekend roundup post. For the definition of nincompoop, see THIS in the Urban Dictionary. Commenters are encouraged to post links that tell of more nincompoopery)
Links to read (more possibly added as the weekend progresses):
Here's Where President Obama Is Going on Vacation
Car boarding ferry falls into river in Va.
First Lady: Barack's Working to Free Americans from 'Any Form of Public Assistance'
Data Centers in US Double Since 2011
Say "Goodbye!" to the principles of federalism
Links to read (more possibly added as the weekend progresses):
Here's Where President Obama Is Going on Vacation
Car boarding ferry falls into river in Va.
First Lady: Barack's Working to Free Americans from 'Any Form of Public Assistance'
Data Centers in US Double Since 2011
Say "Goodbye!" to the principles of federalism
Friday, August 9, 2013
Quotation Of The Day
From 1389 Blog:


Hello,Is Nick's assessment more accurate that we Americans would like it to be?
I am white, and was taken to USA by my parents as legal immigrants. Never saw a black person till I arrived in USA as a ten year old. Within 3 months, my mother was hit on her head with a blackjack by a black during a robbery, and I was miserable in school , little language and a lot of blacks who like piranha attacked only in groups. The whites were neutered, either acting out and imitating the blacks, or living in fear.
This was so different from the country I moved from that I was shocked. The only kids I could deal with were other recent immigrants, black and white, with a kid who recently arrived from Jamaica being one.. that is until 10th grade when all of a sudden after summer he became ‘racially aware’, returned with his hair in corn rows, pretending he didn’t know me, and calling me cracker. At that point I found a small group of friends and we helped each other survive this hellish experience.
I became a professional, never having the benefit of being of the white race, since my accent and lack of familiarity with baseball or football , and no recruiter ever gave me a wink to let me know that as a fellow member of the white race , I was in like Flynn. No license to oppress ever arrived, but oppression there was, against me. To make a long story short. Twenty five years after I arrived to these shores, I left them , now 5 years ago. No, I didn’t move back to the country I came from. I moved to a country in Asia, a continent where my white skin is not a source of shame but a source of envy by locals who consider it a sign of wealth , since it shows I didn’t spend my days in the sun working on a rice field.
Despite Americans bombing this country , nobody is angry at me , demands reparations of me, assaults me, disrespects me, and I live peacefully with my neighbors despite some people making less than $100/month. I haven’t seen an angry black or latino in years, and it feels sooooo good to be able to walk the streets free of flash-mobs, or packs of black piranhas on the prowl for a cracker to crunch. My only regret was not leaving America sooner to the insane , self-loathing, liberal progressive liars and their multicultural sheeple.
Nick
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Ample Proof
By Sam Huntington
It is impossible to have confidence in our federal government when it exhibits such incompetence and inefficiency on a daily basis. This week’s charade is the farce perpetrated by John Kerry, suggesting forward movement in the development of accords between Israel and the Palestinian Authority.
In the first instance, we should refrain from telling everyone that there has been a resumption of peace talks when in fact there has never been any credible effort, by either side, to achieve peace. This latest episode offers no harbinger of good news, especially since one cannot have a diplomatic assembly when none of the rudimentary structures for negotiation even exist. All we have ever done is to guarantee both sides of the table there is more US money in the offing if they just hold out a little longer.
In the first instance, we should refrain from telling everyone that there has been a resumption of peace talks when in fact there has never been any credible effort, by either side, to achieve peace. This latest episode offers no harbinger of good news, especially since one cannot have a diplomatic assembly when none of the rudimentary structures for negotiation even exist. All we have ever done is to guarantee both sides of the table there is more US money in the offing if they just hold out a little longer.
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
A History Lesson
Worth your time, so please watch (hat tip to Infidel Bloggers Alliance):
THE NAZIS AND THE PALESTINIAN MOVEMENT from FACESHIRHOME on Vimeo.
Know Islam, no peace.
THE NAZIS AND THE PALESTINIAN MOVEMENT from FACESHIRHOME on Vimeo.
Know Islam, no peace.
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
The Washington Monument
(If you must have politics, please scroll down)
This might be a good idea for a longer period of time:
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| After a 2011 earthquake damaged the Washington Monument, scaffolding was erected. On July 8, 2013, the scaffolding was illuminated. |
This might be a good idea for a longer period of time:
Monday, August 5, 2013
The American Economy
Is it any wonder that our economy is stalled?
Look at the drop in disposable income (hat tip to Frankenstein Government)?
Until there is disposable income that can be spent so as to drive the economy, America will remain in the doldrums.
Also consider THIS, which recently appeared in the Associated Press: "4 in 5 in US face near-poverty, no work."
Ignore the reality at your own peril!
Meanwhile, Obama's cheery words are, at best, delusional.
This is the reality set to music (and also includes commentary regarding the recent worldwide terror alert):
Look at the drop in disposable income (hat tip to Frankenstein Government)?
Until there is disposable income that can be spent so as to drive the economy, America will remain in the doldrums.
Also consider THIS, which recently appeared in the Associated Press: "4 in 5 in US face near-poverty, no work."
Ignore the reality at your own peril!
Meanwhile, Obama's cheery words are, at best, delusional.
This is the reality set to music (and also includes commentary regarding the recent worldwide terror alert):
Sunday, August 4, 2013
The Sounds Of Summer
(If you must have politics, please scroll down)
Do certain sounds of nature bring back memories for you?
My own memories associated with this sound include the realization that the seasonal swimming days are coming to an end and that the heat and humidity are the most unbearable when these bugs sing. The lazy, hazy days of summer — when the water in the swimming pool is like bath water!
The Scissors Grinder Cicada (Tibicen pruinosa):
Cicadas are sometimes called jar flies or dog days cicadas.
Do certain sounds of nature bring back memories for you?
My own memories associated with this sound include the realization that the seasonal swimming days are coming to an end and that the heat and humidity are the most unbearable when these bugs sing. The lazy, hazy days of summer — when the water in the swimming pool is like bath water!
The Scissors Grinder Cicada (Tibicen pruinosa):
Cicadas are sometimes called jar flies or dog days cicadas.
Saturday, August 3, 2013
Nincompoopery — And Worse
(Weekend roundup post. For the definition of nincompoop, see THIS in the Urban Dictionary. Commenters are encouraged to post links that tell of more nincompoopery)
Links to read (more possibly added as the weekend progresses):
IRS head: ‘I don’t want your stinkin Obamacare’ – Congress gets waiver
Hill gets Obamacare fix ["Some animals are more equal than others" - Orwell's Animal Farm]
NSA Project X-Keyscore Collects Nearly Everything You Do On The Internet [via username, no warrant required]
Obama Promises, Including Whistleblower Protections, Disappear From Website
NY food stamp recipients are shipping welfare-funded groceries to relatives in...other countries
ABC News Accused of Dishonestly Editing Zimmerman Juror to Take 'Got Away With Murder' Out of Context
EVERYTHING IS RACISM: American Idol Losers Say Judges Booted Them Because They Were Black, File $25M Suit
Pay attention! Obama is promoting civil unrest (video)
Links to read (more possibly added as the weekend progresses):
IRS head: ‘I don’t want your stinkin Obamacare’ – Congress gets waiverHill gets Obamacare fix ["Some animals are more equal than others" - Orwell's Animal Farm]
NSA Project X-Keyscore Collects Nearly Everything You Do On The Internet [via username, no warrant required]
Obama Promises, Including Whistleblower Protections, Disappear From Website
NY food stamp recipients are shipping welfare-funded groceries to relatives in...other countries
ABC News Accused of Dishonestly Editing Zimmerman Juror to Take 'Got Away With Murder' Out of Context
EVERYTHING IS RACISM: American Idol Losers Say Judges Booted Them Because They Were Black, File $25M Suit
Pay attention! Obama is promoting civil unrest (video)
Friday, August 2, 2013
4th Trimester Abortion
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| George Mason University |
At George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, we see the result of the slippery slope of Roe v. Wade and astounding ignorance from young adults:
Article HERE at Campus Reform. If you have time, you might want to read some of the comments. Priceless!
Programs of study at George Mason University.
Back in the day, I attended George Mason. When I graduated, George Mason College of the University of Virginia was in transition to becoming a university unaffiliated with UVa, so I had the option of a GMU degree or a UVa degree. I opted for the latter. I have to wonder, however, what kind of results this petition peddler would receive on the campus of UVa. UVa offers pre-med courses.
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Alive and well: Leftist Education
by Sam Huntington
Is there any evidence that leftist/communist/racists have overtaken our public schools? Oh, I’m sure that isn’t true …
But I did stumble upon an interesting blog post on this topic at The Hairpin, entitled “Teaching Trayvon.” No, it isn’t about teaching Ebonics; it’s about … well, here, I’ll let you read it for yourself:
Is there any evidence that leftist/communist/racists have overtaken our public schools? Oh, I’m sure that isn’t true …
But I did stumble upon an interesting blog post on this topic at The Hairpin, entitled “Teaching Trayvon.” No, it isn’t about teaching Ebonics; it’s about … well, here, I’ll let you read it for yourself:
“Another way to approach it could talk about vigilantes. Think about the scene in To Kill a Mockingbird when the mob comes to the courthouse for Tom. Also many of Faulkner’s short stories discuss mobs out for justice.”
Yes, indeed—that’s almost exactly what happened in the Trayvon Martin Mixed Martial Arts while high on dank assault on George Zimmerman. But wait—it get’s even better:
“The thing is, I see Trayvon Martins everyday. They are in my classrooms and in my neighborhood. I worry about young black men and their prospects in a world where a man is able to kill one without being convicted of something. Even if it isn't as simple as that, kids will see it that way. Rednecks are holding their heads a little higher and tapping the guns on their holsters eager for a stand your ground moment. That is what scares me most.
“I try to teach for social justice in a state where the poor are carrying the biggest tax burdens and often the victims of injustice. Poverty motivates some people to try harder, a small group to resort to criminal activity, a large portion just try to make it and live under the radar, and it leads some to give up. I try to encourage kids to do the most with their gifts and live life with integrity. Stories like this makes work more difficult because it makes kids lose hope.”
Well, thank goodness for quality in education. We are all no doubt wondering how on earth this teacher ever received his or her Alabama teaching certificate in the core subject area of English. But none of us should doubt for even one second that he or she will one day be recognized as a teacher of the year, and maybe even become a high school principal or president of the NAACP.
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Back To The Ophthalmologist
(If you must have politics, please scroll down)
Back to the doctor I go again today for another check on my iritis and the stye which may have started this misery.
Today I learn whether or not I need surgery for the stye, which may have now become a chalazion.
Sam and I have posts queued up for the remainder of this week and a bit beyond — just in case I have eye surgery at some point in the next few days.
Back to the doctor I go again today for another check on my iritis and the stye which may have started this misery.
Today I learn whether or not I need surgery for the stye, which may have now become a chalazion.
Sam and I have posts queued up for the remainder of this week and a bit beyond — just in case I have eye surgery at some point in the next few days.
Monday, July 29, 2013
Web Firms Ordered To Turn Over User Account Passwords
From CNET:
The U.S. government has demanded that major Internet companies divulge users' stored passwords, according to two industry sources familiar with these orders, which represent an escalation in surveillance techniques that has not previously been disclosed.
If the government is able to determine a person's password, which is typically stored in encrypted form, the credential could be used to log in to an account to peruse confidential correspondence or even impersonate the user. Obtaining it also would aid in deciphering encrypted devices in situations where passwords are reused....Read the rest HERE. The article provides important details, including the following:
Sunday, July 28, 2013
Most Influential Blogger Award
(Two posts today. Please scroll down)
Maggie of Maggie's Notebook has nominated me for The Most Influential Blogger Award. There is no voting for this award, just a nod from a friend or maybe someone you don’t even know who thinks your work bears merit. Many thanks to Maggie! Visit Maggie at Maggie's Notebook.
Maggie of Maggie's Notebook has nominated me for The Most Influential Blogger Award. There is no voting for this award, just a nod from a friend or maybe someone you don’t even know who thinks your work bears merit. Many thanks to Maggie! Visit Maggie at Maggie's Notebook.
Saturday, July 27, 2013
Nincompoopery — And Worse
(Weekend roundup post. For the definition of nincompoop, see THIS in the Urban Dictionary. Commenters are encouraged to post links that tell of more nincompoopery)
Links to read (more possibly added as the weekend progresses):
Obama Says Vietnamese Dictator Inspired by Founding Fathers
Rescued Florida Couple Scared of Zimmerman Connection
Obama Co-Sponsored Legislation Strengthening “Stand Your Ground” Laws in Illinois
Links to read (more possibly added as the weekend progresses):
Obama Says Vietnamese Dictator Inspired by Founding FathersRescued Florida Couple Scared of Zimmerman Connection
Obama Co-Sponsored Legislation Strengthening “Stand Your Ground” Laws in Illinois
Friday, July 26, 2013
One More Time
Why should there be yet another post about Trayvon Martin and George Zimmerman here at Always On Watch?
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Evaluating Motown
by Sam Huntington
Mayor Dave Bing appeared on camera earlier this week to proclaim that while it’s true Detroit has problems his isn’t the only city in America on the verge of bankruptcy. While I’m not quite sure how that helps, or in any way mitigates what happened in Detroit, its probably true. I’m very sure that Chicago is near to disaster, and Baltimore, and any number of other cities controlled by unions and run (into the ground) by democratic administrations.
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Obama's Lemmings
Filmed at a California beach, the following video illustrates just how far gone America is (hat tip to The Conservative Lady):
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
How Appropiate!
The "giant corpse flower" has bloomed on Capitol Hill.
The Titan arum draws insects that are attracted to rotting flesh and is native to Indonesia.
Full article HERE.
Note: This post is not a joke.
Monday, July 22, 2013
Obama Lectures America On Race Relations
Obama's speech last Friday contained at least one particularly ironic statement (hat tip to Capitol Commentary):
As Capitol Commentary points out, Obama himself is half white. Furthermore:
As Capitol Commentary points out, Obama himself is half white. Furthermore:
...[T]he fact that while Obama was trying to ingratiate himself into the black community by being a “community organizer” and sitting in Rev. Wright’s anti-white church should automatically disqualify him from ever speaking on race....Obama himself needs to look in the mirror and assess his own racism before telling the rest in America to do the same — elevators and car door locks, notwithstanding.
Sunday, July 21, 2013
Break From Politics
(If you must have politics, please scroll down)
Animal collage (hat tip to I Own The World) and guaranteed to lift one's spirits:
Animal collage (hat tip to I Own The World) and guaranteed to lift one's spirits:
Saturday, July 20, 2013
Nincompoopery — And Worse
(Weekend roundup post. For the definition of nincompoop, see THIS in the Urban Dictionary. Commenters are encouraged to post links that tell of more nincompoopery)
Links to read (more possibly added as the weekend progresses):
MSNBC’s Michael Eric Dyson Compares Zimmerman Verdict To 9/11: “You Know How You Felt On 9/11? That’s How We Feel”
MSNBC’s Michael Eric Dyson: More White Kids Need To Die In Order For Americans To Understand Racism
Indiana Department Of Insurance Says Rates To Skyrocket By 72% Under Obamacare
Links to read (more possibly added as the weekend progresses):
MSNBC’s Michael Eric Dyson Compares Zimmerman Verdict To 9/11: “You Know How You Felt On 9/11? That’s How We Feel”MSNBC’s Michael Eric Dyson: More White Kids Need To Die In Order For Americans To Understand Racism
Indiana Department Of Insurance Says Rates To Skyrocket By 72% Under Obamacare
Friday, July 19, 2013
Detroit Goes Belly Up
Today's Recommended Reading
See "The Death Knell For OPEC" --- Massive Oil Find In Australia "Has Put Saudis Into A Panic" at THE ASTUTE BLOGGERS. World economy game-changer!
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
So Glad That I Live In Northern Virginia!
(If you must have politics, please scroll down)
Not in Prince George's County, Maryland! Please note some of the comments, which assert that certain aspects of WTOP's story are misleading.
What a time to shut off the water for 3-5 days, huh?
Not in Prince George's County, Maryland! Please note some of the comments, which assert that certain aspects of WTOP's story are misleading.
What a time to shut off the water for 3-5 days, huh?
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
America Today
Kid posted the following comment at GeeeeeZ! on June 28, 2013. In my view, Kid's comment is an accurate summary of the sad plight of America today:
[P]oliticians spend the vast majority of their time stealing money for themselves, friends, and masters.On occasion, especially around election time the crack the door open to 'speak to the public, and say stuff they feel appeals to the people who vote for them.
Any input from polls, campaign strategists (marketing people) etc all boil into one pot labeled demographic marketing results.
A consensus is reached describing what position they must verbally (not voting) take on each popular/in the news issue. Marketing tells them to support or not the gay community, abortion pro-choice or life or whatever, and if the results weigh heavily in one direction then they take a hard verbal stance one way or the other. Has no bearing on how they'll actually vote later on.
If the marketing results are unclear, then they simply take all sides of the issue. ie john fing kerry in 2004 "I will never allow others to make America's decisions for them but We must have a global test". Diametrically opposed statements in the same sentence. They do it all the time.
They are public opinion whores at election time and vote as needed once they are voted in. If any fur flies as a result of one of their votes, they simply give some lame ass excuse like "I had to vote to allow your 1st born to be killed so I could pull in the democrats later to vote to allow you to decide what underwear to wear tomorrow."
It is 101% bullsh*t. Sorry Z, but it's so insulting it's indescribable.
The only thing I don't understand is how they can keep from splitting their sides when giving interviews to 'the media'.
Unreal. Picture politicians sitting in a van near a grade school with writing on the side that says Free Candy and Puppies.
Why anyone would give one of them the time of day is now beyond me, let alone send them money. Good God.
My thoughts about the above:
Monday, July 15, 2013
Charles Lindbergh — Warts And All
(If you must have politics, please scroll down)
Writer of first-person historical fiction Melanie Benjamin, the author of Alice I Have Been and The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb, crafts well researched and engaging books. Indeed, after just a few pages into any of her books, the reader begins to do some research on one's own to discover how much of the content of Ms. Benjamin's books is fiction and how much actual fact. The Aviator's Wife is no exception! Read about the book HERE at the author's web site and about the possible extent of writer's license HERE at BlogCritics.
The Aviator's Wife is written from the point of view of Anne Morrow Lindbergh, and the reader discovers that Charles A. Lindbergh, nicknamed Lucky Lindy and The Lone Eagle, was a cold fish of a man even before the 1932 kidnapping and murder of 20-month-old Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr. Lucky Lindy was confident in his ability to bring his son back home safe and sound, and he regarded the death of his first child as one of his few failures. The reader will likely conclude that the man had many failures but could not recognize those failures for what they were.
Writer of first-person historical fiction Melanie Benjamin, the author of Alice I Have Been and The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb, crafts well researched and engaging books. Indeed, after just a few pages into any of her books, the reader begins to do some research on one's own to discover how much of the content of Ms. Benjamin's books is fiction and how much actual fact. The Aviator's Wife is no exception! Read about the book HERE at the author's web site and about the possible extent of writer's license HERE at BlogCritics.
The Aviator's Wife is written from the point of view of Anne Morrow Lindbergh, and the reader discovers that Charles A. Lindbergh, nicknamed Lucky Lindy and The Lone Eagle, was a cold fish of a man even before the 1932 kidnapping and murder of 20-month-old Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr. Lucky Lindy was confident in his ability to bring his son back home safe and sound, and he regarded the death of his first child as one of his few failures. The reader will likely conclude that the man had many failures but could not recognize those failures for what they were.
Sunday, July 14, 2013
Zimmerman Found Not Guilty
State never proved its case, legal analysts say.
Yesterday, before the verdict was rendered, the leader of the Norfolk Chapter of the NAACP posted the following on Facebook, and demands for his resignation ensued:
Your thoughts on the Zimmerman trial and the verdict?
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Nincompoopery — And Worse
(Weekend roundup post. For the definition of nincompoop, see THIS in the Urban Dictionary. Commenters are encouraged to post links that tell of more nincompoopery)
Links to read (more possibly added as the weekend progresses):
Guess who spent July 4 at the White House? [additional information]
Obama To Propose Powering Africa With . . . Electric Soccer Balls
Egypt’s Morsi linked to Benghazi
Washington State Considers Using Porta-Potties To Promote Obamacare
Links to read (more possibly added as the weekend progresses):
Guess who spent July 4 at the White House? [additional information]Obama To Propose Powering Africa With . . . Electric Soccer Balls
Egypt’s Morsi linked to Benghazi
Washington State Considers Using Porta-Potties To Promote Obamacare
Friday, July 12, 2013
An Under-The-Radar SCOTUS Decision
The recent SCOTUS decisions related to the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and DOMA have received a great deal of attention in the media and in the blogosphere. Agenda-driven political footballs always trump other matters.
As one who lost the opportunity to sell a real estate property in 2005 because of the local government's Draconian environmental policies related to Agenda 21, I found THIS SCOTUS DECISION of particular interest:
As one who lost the opportunity to sell a real estate property in 2005 because of the local government's Draconian environmental policies related to Agenda 21, I found THIS SCOTUS DECISION of particular interest:
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Obama and the Middle East
by Sam Huntington
I love how easy it is to drive the progressive/communist left nuts. All one needs to do is to say that Obama is a Moslem, a member of the Moslem Brotherhood, a lackey for Islamic extremism, or the least competent president in our entire history, and the progressives literally pee their pants. It makes one wonder how they would react if any of these statements weren’t true …
I love how easy it is to drive the progressive/communist left nuts. All one needs to do is to say that Obama is a Moslem, a member of the Moslem Brotherhood, a lackey for Islamic extremism, or the least competent president in our entire history, and the progressives literally pee their pants. It makes one wonder how they would react if any of these statements weren’t true …
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Video: Our Crippling Fear of the Truth
Please listen and watch all the way to the end one of Pat Condell's best statement ever (hat tip to Infidel Bloggers Alliance):
Monday, July 8, 2013
Friday, July 5, 2013
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Musical Interlude For Independence Day (And The Weekend)
Our Founders and others living during the first days of our republic would have been familiar with these tunes:
Please crank up your volume to listen to the following version of our National Anthem (hat tip to Conservative Perspective):
AMERICA!
The Declaration of Independence:
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Africa Welcomes Obama
A photo that the mainstream media sycophants don't want you to see (with thanks to Will of MFS - The Other News):
Video:
Video:
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Syrians behead Catholic Priest
Posted by Sam Huntington
According to CNSNews, jihadist rebels in Syria have beheaded a Catholic priest. Last week, the Vatican said that jihadists attacked a monastery in northern Syria on Sunday, 23 June 2013, claiming that rebels shot and killed Father Francois Murad while he attempted to defend nuns and others sheltered in the monastery.
Monday, July 1, 2013
EDL Leaders Arrested
First, English Defence League leaders Tommy Robinson and Kevin Carroll were assaulted during a charity walk to Woolrich, where Drummer Lee Rigby was slaughtered on May 22, 2013. Then Robinson and Carroll were arrested.
Regardless of your opinion of the English Defence League, please note that the two men were arrested while participating in a public charity walk.
The video posted at YouTube on June 29, 2013 (hat tip to Infidel Bloggers Alliance):
Note this portion of the exchange:
Regardless of your opinion of the English Defence League, please note that the two men were arrested while participating in a public charity walk.
The video posted at YouTube on June 29, 2013 (hat tip to Infidel Bloggers Alliance):
Note this portion of the exchange:
Tommy Robinson to female police officer: "How have we obstructed you?"Information about the charity walk for The Neuroblastoma Alliance UK:
Female police officer: "I'm sorry, but I can't explain"
Sunday, June 30, 2013
Sunday Political Cartoon
Found at TOTUS: CONSERVATIVE POLITICAL COMMENTARY and a perfect example of "Some animals are more equal than others":
Saturday, June 29, 2013
So Much For My Copious Free Time
(Scroll down for the weekend roundup post)
The AOW household has been chosen to complete this intrusive survey and ordered to do so immediately. I say that the survey is intrusive because of pages such as THIS ONE.
According to THIS ARTICLE in the Washington Times, I have the following to look forward to:
The AOW household has been chosen to complete this intrusive survey and ordered to do so immediately. I say that the survey is intrusive because of pages such as THIS ONE.
According to THIS ARTICLE in the Washington Times, I have the following to look forward to:
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