In 2008, a friend and I attended our local caucus and were dismayed by the amount of time it took to participate.  We were amazed by the fact that in the face of an ailing economy and two socialist-leaning Democrat opponents to whomever the GOP ultimately nominated, that time was devoted toward pushing an anti-abortion stance on a platform where the anti-abortion stance was already stated.  After about two hours of listening to people debate the pros/cons of each candidate and all the platform ideas, we finally were able to cast a ballot for the candidate of our choice.  We then were divided into smaller groups to further discuss the goals of our party. … Read the Entire Story

1. Glenn Beck with Hard Hitting and Revealing Newt Gingrich Interview

The YouTube channel “annalthouse” has many videos relating to the many union related protests that have been taking place in Wisconsin over the past few weeks.

Other stories of interest:

1. Is Madison the beginning of Civil War?
2. Remember, “It’s all for the children…”
3. Salaries of WI School District Administrators

1. Is Madison the beginning of Civil War?
2. Remember, “It’s all for the children…”
3. Salaries of WI School District Administrators

Year-Prorated Salary-Full Name-Position Title-District (Hire Agency)
2010 $198,500 Daniel Nerad District Administrator Madison Metropolitan Sch Dist
2010 $184,000 Gregory Maass District Administrator Green Bay Area Sch Dist
2010 $180,000 James Shaw District Administrator Racine Sch Dist
2010 $175,062 William Andrekopoulos District Administrator Milwaukee Sch Dist
2010 $170,850 James Rickabaugh District Administrator Whitefish Bay Sch Dist
2010 $166,089 Paul Kreutzer District Administrator New Berlin Sch Dist
2010 $165,626 Thomas Westerhaus District Administrator River Falls Sch Dist
2010 $164,779 Karen Petric District Administrator Whitnall Sch Dist
2010 $163,256 William Hughes District Administrator Greendale Sch Dist
2010 $162,000 Ronald Heilmann District Administrator Eau Claire Area Sch Dist
2010 $159,299 Eric Hartwig Director of Special Education Marathon Co CDEB
2010 $157,926 Steve Patz District Administrator Franklin Public Sch Dist
2010 $156,783 Norman Fjelstad District Administrator Edgerton Sch Dist
2010 $154,993 Daryl Herrick District Administrator Cedarburg Sch Dist
2010 $154,895 Kathleen Cooke District Administrator Hamilton Sch Dist
2010 $154,652 Craig Gerlach District Administrator Monona Grove Sch Dist
2010 $154,463 Stephen Murley District Administrator Wausau Sch Dist
2010 $153,681 Timothy Gavigan District Administrator Cooperative Ed Serv Agcy 01
2010 $153,466 Matthew Gibson District Administrator Elmbrook Sch Dist
2010 $152,256 Robert … Read the Entire Story

1. Remember, “It’s all for the children…”
2. Video: Wisconsin Capitol protesters disrespect the Veterans Memorial

Is … Read the Entire Story

1. Is Madison the beginning of Civil War?
2. Video: Wisconsin Capitol protesters disrespect the Veterans Memorial
3. Salaries of WI School District Administrators

What Chinese parents understand is that nothing is fun until you’re good at it. To get good at anything you have to work, and children on their own never want to work, which is why it is crucial to override their preferences. This often requires fortitude on the part of the parents because the child will resist; things are always hardest at the beginning, which is where Western parents tend to give up.

Or when she claims:

Chinese parents can order their kids to get straight As. Western parents can only ask their kids to try their best. Chinese parents can say, “You’re lazy. All your classmates are getting ahead of you.” By contrast, Western parents have to struggle with their own conflicted feelings about achievement, and try to persuade themselves that they’re

… Read the Entire Story

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First lady: Military could make U.S. fit

FORT JACKSON, S.C. — First lady Michelle Obama said Thursday that the military’s push to turn recruits into health-conscious warriors could be a model for making people across the U.S. more focused on fitness and nutrition.

Obama, who has made battling childhood obesity one of her signature causes as first lady, visited the Army’s largest training post at Fort Jackson outside Columbia to see what the Army has done, from more rigorous training drills to fat-free milk in its mess halls.

She told Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, who has worked to overhaul both the soldiers’ diets and exercise programs, that she was fascinated by the project.

A lack of fitness is

… Read the Entire Story

If the Second Amendment is over turned and the freedom to keep and bear arms is abridged then no longer are any of the amendments of the, Bill of Rights, a sure guarantee. Our rights will no longer be given us by, “Nature’s God” or “Creator” as stated in, “The Declaration of Independence”. By man our rights will then be given. So then, by man they can be removed. If you do not believe that is the case, look at the most basic of ALL rights, the right to … Read the Entire Story

Mr. Bowles has authorized me to reprint and share his letter with you as seen below:

June 5, 2010

Managing Editor
Hearst News Service
700 12th Street NW
Washington D.C. 20005

Dear Sir:

I recently saw an interview of Helen Thomas making her statement that Jews need to go back to where they came from. I know she apologized but she also needs to be educated concerning the facts. I am a history major and have done considerable research on the matter. Please have Ms. Thomas study up on the facts.

First of all, the Jews have had a much longer history in Palestine than the so called Palestinians. Look it up on

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NEA and it’s affiliates are such effective advocates.

Despite what some of us would like to believe,

it is not because of our creative ideas.

It is not because of the merit of our positions.

It is not because we care about children.

And it is not because we have a vision of a great public school for every child.

NEA and its affiliates are effective advocates because we have power.

And we have power because there are more than 3.2 million people who are willing to pay us hundreds of millions of dollars in dues each year because they believe we are the unions that can most effectively represent them.

To which my response would be, You are truly sick and twisted people to use my children and America’s children to accomplish your socialistic goals through manipulating our education systems to fulfill these agendas!

There are a number of revealing confessions that Mr. Robert Chanin made during … Read the Entire Story

1. Remember, “It’s all for the children…”

Sean Hannity – Michelle Malkin – Sept 8th No School – Sept 11 Rememberence?

Chicago Style Politics doesn’t mean Jack across the rest of the country. Chicago Style Speeches don’t scare the rest of the country. Both lose the respect and attention of Americans. Remember Al Capone? He didn’t do well outside his Chicago digs!

However, when children are involved, Chicago Style anything is going to create a revulsion, especially when it is a forced event. The Usurper is not a King, nor Monarch, nor any God and his edicts to be enacted on his whim upon his fantasized subjects will not be tolerated. Our children are not pawns, political tokens or tools. How low will this Usurper sink to attempt to fulfill his agenda. Not with my children, you don’t.

Many are calling for a Nationwide or National Skip School Day. I strongly support this movement. There will be blow back from this, upon those children, who will be required by their Liberal parents to participate. The stigma of children “left behind” at school will not be washed away. How cruel the Usurper!

No related posts.… Read the Entire Story

A letter to Principals reads:

Dear Principal:

In a recent interview with student reporter, Damon Weaver, President Obama announced that on September 8 — the first day of school for many children across America — he will deliver a national address directly to students on the importance of education. The President will challenge students to work hard, set educational goals, and take responsibility for their learning. He will also call for a shared responsibility and commitment on the part of students, parents and educators to ensure that every child in every school receives the best education possible so they can compete in the global economy for good

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President Obama to Address Students

http://www.ed.gov/admins/lead/academic/bts.html

When you interfere with me or mine, and impose your will or views that I totally oppose, then I can place you on ignore. I do not respect “that one” who has usurped the office of the Presidency and I do not intend to position my children in harm’s way. I consider the man and his performance. I view him no better than a destroyer of life, liberty, and happiness. I will not put my child in a forced event that will add nothing to the building of their character or enhance their academics.
He needs an audience on a regular basis to boost his ego, I will not provide my children, as tools.

I choose to…

“Just Say No!”

I bet there’s a Pony ride at the park, instead of the “Dog and Pony” show on parade September the 8th.

Other stories of interest:

1. Salaries of WI School District Administrators

1. Salaries of WI School District Administrators

     Shelbyville is a small town of roughly 18,000 people – about 30 miles Southeast of Indianapolis.  In a town with over 95% of the population White, 1 of every 3 kids will not graduate High School.  One in Three!!!  This contradicts every major stereotype portrayed on TV and broadcast throughout society.

     Sadly, too many people across this nation believe that the educational crisis is limited to the Urban, Black, or Latino populace.  This couldn’t be farther from the truth.  This epidemic is a national catastrophe.  We are in an Educational State Of Emergency.

     I believe that we cannot pass legislation and laws to curb this outbreak.  The cure starts in the home and in the school.  It is imperative upon the parents of our children to take charge.  If there are no parents available, then the responsibility falls upon aunts, … Read the Entire Story

1. Remember, “It’s all for the children…”