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Something Uplifting this morning: 17 Year Old Student Refuses to Remove US Flag From Truck, Then a Bunch of Other Students Join Him, and Then: https://bitchute.com/video/yxXiYaipacIs [1:56 mins]
It does not take a majority to prevail... but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of freedom in the minds of men. —Samuel Adams
I laughed out loud when the principal sent a letter to the parents (after the other students showed up with flags hooked to their trucks in a show of support) saying they were pleased to inform them they were allowing the flags in the parking lot. 😂 Hahahahaha. How is that for, we lost a he narrative but still want you to believe the facade that we make the rules you have to follow peasants. Ppfffttt 💩
Yea, now they all need to organize a boycott of the school next year during the week attendance determines federal funding. The school will discover who is really in charge. And then they all need to homeschool and never go back.
AMEN! I so wish my DIL had homeschooled my 3 PA grands - she has her M.A. in elementary education - but she is a firm believer in the "merits" of the public education system--I no longer am!! Every home schooled person I have met is more self-assured, better educated and also has a deep faith life (mostly in the Christian doctrine).
I, too, was a teacher pre-kids of my own. I was invited to learn more about homeschooling from another La Leche mom (not the same org nowadays unfortunately) and met so many parents who were former educators and principals that I looked further into it asap. Our boys have never been in school and we are just finishing up a 2 wk tour of England and Scotland for "school". So much more freedom to pursue our interests and desires.
How wonderful, Heather! My DIL that I mentioned - has influenced their oldest - Hannah - to go to our PA university and enter the "public" education program. I am giving her material from Dr. Ben Carson that introduces pre K and K grade kids to the "founding of America" from a wholesome viewpoint and not from the ludicrous viewpoints of the "communist/woke" elitists in control of our various governments right now.
Tuttle Twins has an excellent monthly magazine you could also gift the grandkids. And an animated cartoon series you can find on Angel Studios or youtube. Their book series is great too. And they have a history book now too. You could give any of these as gifts at any point ;)
Give them both any book by John Holt and John Taylor Gatto. Gatto is particularly compelling as he was NY Teacher of the Year several times. Went rogue and started criticizing our education system and teaching off the beaten path. Which is what made him amazing. But teachers can open their minds to other teachers more than parents sometimes.
Yep, I imagine that--"allowing" the display of the American flag in the parking lot of a public school in the USA. We wouldn't want to "trigger" anyone, would we?
They "allow" all kind of skanky dress, poor behaviour, violation of gender segregated bathroom use, see if they'd ALLOW a Bible or American Flag...in their school other than as things they mock and disparage. One child may get hurt feelings and one may bring a Commie Flag too, so NO ONE can bring a flag they put in their policy...how cowardly.
Patti, isn't there a saying something to the effect of 'when the masses revolt and march against you, jump in front and pretend you are leading it'. Someone here will know the actual quote.Good job students!
Palestine Flag on a car going by my house yesterday--near High School. I'm okay with that and would have had a positive conversation had i had opportunity. Lets see what Back to School this FALL looks like....this should be a Movement of USA and Trump 2024 Flags at All high schools everywhere, the Left likes to fly banners and inciteful flags at schools and so should Non-Leftists!
Years ago when I lived in Houston, a bunch of (illegal) Mexican kids all walked out of school and marched down the street carrying the Mexican flag, demanding their "rights". It was during Obama's DACA debacle. My opinion is if you came here from another country and want to the benefits of our country, you must also be willing to accept the "burdens" (like working, paying taxes, following the laws) and renounce your allegiance to your former country. I mean, you LEFT that place because (insert reason here). The only flags that should be allowed to be flown at any govt-funded (ie, taxpayer money) facility are the American and state flag. 🇺🇲🇨🇱🇺🇲🇨🇱
Isaiah 11:6 KJV: The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; ……………..and a little child shall lead them.
I agree. I almost missed seeing it. I pray that the dedication of this boy fills all of our youth once again, dedication to God, honor, integrity, and freedom.
Durn it! I was going to scroll on by until I saw your first line and gave in to curiosity. Now my eyes are finally dry enough to type this, and share with hubby.
Had a piano student of mine assigned a speech in his 10th grade history class of someone he admired and why. He asked if he could read it to me. Of course, I said yes. He proceeds to read the gospel of Jesus and why he was his Lord and Savior. I almost started crying right there. (This is a great kid from great parents) I asked him what the response was. He said "well, the teacher gave me a 100" She better! I asked him what was the response from the class. He say "they applauded." There are good solid, Christian Americans out there. The MSM isn't going to report anything good because they want people to be scared, afraid and on edge to keep stoking the hate and prepare mankind for the rise of the Anti-Christ.
The Bible said God would have a remnant on the earth. We are out here. It is just going to be harder to connect. At least (for now) Substack and our friendships are what we have.
Beautiful and inspiring TiredCitizen, this obviously was not in the state of Oregon, where the legislature wants to remove control of curriculum from school boards and place it under their control through the dept. of education. Whatever that is...
Recently I attended an event where the podcaster Joe Oltmann spoke. He is advocating every county have a "Gideon 300" group, a group of fearless advocates that protect speakers at meetings, especially school boards and city/county board meetings. When a speaker is told they are out of line (for reading the pornography from the text books for example) the speaker is surrounded by supporters and demand the speaker be heard. WE own the schools. WE are the government. PARENTS are responsible for their children.
Good reading is Judges 6,7 & 8, the strength of a few when led by God. Thus Gideons 300.
YOU are correct, WE ARE OUT HERE! This morning I had a wonderful one hour long conversation with a lady from a ministry my husband and I've supported for a few years now called ONE for Israel. I have been impressed that they contact their supporters regularly by phone and give us updates on what's happening with them. At the end of our conversation, we prayed for each other and she said, " Please stay in touch, I feel more than ever that we need to be connected with like minded believers" She included her personal phone number. THAT certainly made my day!
It's really just about us standing up and saying "enough." All the black-pilled takes are incorrect, at best; self-destructive at worst. Notice how fast and completely this school backed down. "They" need compliance to win. It's the primary mechanism behind their carrot-and-stick world domination strategy. It's why they spend 70-80% of their time and billions of dollars trying to control what people are allowed to see, hear, and think. The regime is especially targeting young men, who are always the biggest threat to any regime. So, we need more of them to step up. Frankly, for their own sake and their own futures, they need to step up. They have much more to gain than they have to lose.
Can you believe we're at such crossroads that a kid with an American flag displayed on his truck window triggers people? Pride in one's country is now considered an offense? 😪
Very much this way in white collar corporate America, where speaking leftist political ideas is considered normal and good...but to even suggest maybe a co. should focus on making money for its stakeholders is out-of-bounds. It's just not sustainable. And more and more I sense people getting fed up with it. Small smiles, sighs, and eye rolls, which give away a growing sense of exhaustion with this ridiculous situation.
As soon as we realize how many more of "us" there are than "them" - and I believe it to be about 70/30 at this point - all we'll need to do is start speaking up. Once obeying one's "superiors" becomes riskier or more painful than not obeying them, all this stops. The official policies will then change and this will turn around on a dime.
Bureaucrats (which is all a government school administrator is really is) get away with this stuff by pretending to exercise power that they don't really have. They will make a declaration, invoke some vague "policy" (that if written usually doesn't say what they claim), then expect people to acquiesce to their authority and comply. All it takes is one determined person to say no.
The dirty secret is that the thing a bureaucrat most fears is being being sued for their actions (it threatens their pension among other things). It's why they continually point to policies as they know if they are following the "procedure" then they have legal cover, period. Even if the procedure makes zero sense, provided they are following it then it isn't their fault (or at least legally it isn't).
But in cases like this they get out over their skis and claim the policy prohibits things that it actually doesn't. When called on it they fold like a cheap suit as they realize their legal protection just evaporated. I've seen it over and over in dealing with local bureaucrats. Find where they aren't following their own procedures and you've won.
A friend was the new Executive Director of an adoption agency, which employed many social workers. They claimed that the law said she couldn't do [x] (I can't recall what 'x' was anymore). My friend also happened to be a lawyer, so she said, "What law?" There wasn't one.
I saw this over and over with health department orders during covid. The actual order (written by lawyers) had loopholes and caveats to preclude legal challenges. However the press release (written by PR people) would misstate the regulations making them more onerous. It happened over and over. Things like religious exemptions weren't mentioned as an example.
They know most people will never read the actual regulation and just go by what they hear or read on the news (which is just the PR release). So they trick people into complying by making it seem like they have no choice. Then when challenged legally, they point to the actual regulation saying the PR release was only non-binding guidance.
The smart ones are sneaky and cover themselves like this. A typical mediocre school administrator tyrant though, usually doesn't have the foresight to do this, which is why they backtrack in a hurry.
Similar in my location - if you actually read the order, you were allowed to not wear a mask if you had any "condition" that was made worse by it, and only govt officers were allowed to ask you what the condition was. Not many people know that.
State of CoVidRado issued all kinds of guidance and manner for employers to track and do medical analysis on employees...WTFk i thought, then waddayaknow at the footnote...NOT LEGAL GUIDACE disclaimer, even though produced by (and WELL PAID I'm SURE) a Law Firm contracted with the State. How Bout go Fk yourself for misleading, compelling and manipulation from a position of trust, and Lawsuits!!! BUT NOT ANY Pushback NONE. So get ready for a whole lot more next time they want to replay it on us.
Imaginary Urban Legend Law, an unfounded and conspiracy-quack concocted propagandist law like a WALL OF SEPARATION, or a Church leader can't discuss politics or endorse candidates or they area for-profit organization for taxing. Mis Dis and Mal information.
We all of us need to get the message [1:49:35] that, "Every elected official has a surety bond." The bond is essentially an insurance policy that the official will adhere to/not exceed the limitations of their office as spelled out in their contract.
Every elected official must also sign an oath of office. They do not legally hold the office until they do.
The woman who spoke to the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors (presenter in video is reading from a transcript), Michelle "Miki" Klann, has dug into these legal tools. She's not a lawyer. In fact, these legal tools all function outside the court system. Who knew? Her website https://bondsforthewin.com/ has great information. It's a pretty big stick. We each of us needs to educate ourselves - and others, my meagre attempt to help here - about these tools that are having an effect to disrupt and dismantle the system that has been taken over by bought-outs that have zero interest in The People.
True and it's a problem, but a different one. I was referring to bureaucrats (unelected middle management types) who don't have such protection. And it's not them getting sued personally, but their organization being sued and for something they did. They cower in fear of being blamed this which is why they *always* want the security blanket of a procedure. Then they can say it was the procedure's fault, not theirs.
However, they often make up things that the procedure doesn't say. So the trick is to immediately request copies of the procedure (using a freedom of info act law if needed) and see if what they are saying is true.
Agreed on middle management occupants that have a need to flex egos, in all likelihood because they feel powerless in other aspects of their lives. Not an excuse, only a presumption. Neither here nor there.
Yes, FOI avenues re these public positions. Important tool.
This 💩 is exhausting. But I'm in for the ride... in the only driver's seat available🤪 Appreciate your thoughts and insights on C&C board.
Around me Mexican flags are huge and fluttering from cars and trucks. One house has a Mexican flag flying over the US flag in front of their house. Northern Illinois. If there wasn’t a light on it on the main road I’d do a little “editing”.
Driving through a small Texas town about a year ago, I was shocked to see a massive Mexican flag streaming from the back of a truck beside me. I did what too many of us would do, and I’m ashamed to admit this. I did not reach out and rip that flag down. I did not spit on that flag. I did not salute the driver with one aggressive finger. I didn’t defend my country from hostility. With God as my witness, that will never happen again.
Well, having pride in one's nationality is not a bad thing. My brother has a huge Swiss flag he flies occasionally. So what? We love America too. We fly our star-spangled banner as well.
Sorry but I believe federal law says no other flag should be flown higher than the USA flag on a flag pole or similar situations. which is what I see. In the USA. Hang your swiss flag wherever you like otherwise.
Thank you for sharing both of these TriTorch. I’ve passed them on. The parents of the child in the D-Day video must have done a terrific job in educating their son on the gravity and heartbreak that occurred there on D-Day.
Definitely! My husband is a history major and has taught me a lot about history which I didn’t get much of after high school because my degree is in nursing. He volunteers at the National WWI museum in Kansas City which is excellent. But my mom had 4 brothers who enlisted in WWII (the youngest was only 16 when he went in) and they all survived. None of them were part of the D-Day invasion. Thanks again for sharing these videos.
The RNC needed to be cleaned top to bottom five years ago (when it was clear they were sitting on their hands doing nothing about the impending 2020 ballot harvesting), not eight months before the election. Here's hoping they can salvage something.........
Personally, I think Trump needs to stir clear of hiring any family members around him.
I wish Scott Presler would run the RNC. He has single-handedly done more than anyone else. He's boots-on-the-ground out there, knocking on doors and hosting events.
For anyone who hasn't heard of Scott yet, check out these links:
Scott is WONDERFUL. He needs a salary and all the money he needs. I don't think he would want to have the main job. It is somewhat of a ceremonial job not a real hands on one. Scott loves what he does. Give him what he needs and let him go. Ask his advice and use it.
He has a proven track record he will go door to door and do the hard work. He DOES need to be paid by the RNC for doing actual work on behalf of the real voters. Give that man a spot at the table. He’s all action. No limelight. No coddling. No useless verbiage. A man of action.
Yes! A spot at the table in terms of learning how he does things and why he is so successful and having others follow his lead!! His advice and experience is invaluable!
Trump needs to stop bragging about OWS jabs and how wonderful they are. He tweeted another jab brag post a few days ago and he's getting a ton of backlash from his own followers over it. Bad move on Trump’s part. He also endorsed a Michigan rino never-Trumper republican the other day. Rand Paul had to call him out on it because it was so bad. I don't know who's giving Trump advice about these things but he definitely needs to re-evaluate.
Yes, quote below. He posted on X during Biden’s SOTU speech last week.
“The Pandemic no longer controls our lives. The Vaccines that saved us from COVID are now being used to help beat Cancer – Turning setback into comeback!” YOU’RE WELCOME, JOE, NINE MONTH APPROVAL TIME VS. 12 YEARS THAT IT WOULD HAVE TAKEN YOU!"
That first part is what a lot of people have been angry about Trump saying, when he didn’t say it at all, just quoting Biden. The “You’re welcome” part was the unnecessary and self congratulatory part that he would have been better off not expressing.
Yes, Mike Rogers is horrible. I live in Michigan, and I'd like a good candidate for a change. Justin Amash and Peter Meijer are also supposed to run, but I'm not crazy about either one of them, especially Meijer. They were both Never Trumpers and voted to impeach him.
Trump was in a den of vicious bipartisan wolves doing things never done before to a sitting president. I strongly feel he knew, but when the bullets are coming from 360 degrees, you do the best you can. If any criticism is placed it should be with the rhinos who helped the enemy. Brian Kemp comes to mind.
Oh, please. He was a business owner who hired horrible people in his administration and the White House. He isn't going to come and save the day this go around. X22 Report keeps spouting that nonsense.
I agree. Since Lara took over I have been getting TONS of text messages asking for money. I always block them, but they keep coming. I will not give one more dime.
I wouldn't give when Ronna was in charge because she wasn't using it for true Republicans, only for rinos. Since she is gone, many rinos are either retiring, resigning, or endorsing Trump. money now will go where it's supposed to go. I'll be happy to contribute to them now.
NO DIFFERENCE, c'mon. And it's been off-putting since forever. I told my State Trump campaign director to his face how egregiously bad it is and it needs to be ramped WAY down.
I follow Scott and I've gotten the impression from him that he is working with the new RNC team. He's been trying really hard to get the RNC on board to use the tactics dems use, like ballot harvesting (in the states that allow it). Under McRino, she completely ignored him but I think this new team realizes he's been right all along. I really wish the RNC would get Charlie Kirk involved too.
Consider this regarding Trump and family members…if you experienced as much betrayal as President Trump did in his administration, wouldn’t you consider family members too? I don’t have a problem with that.
That is a good point (made by another poster too). I do understand that, just not very comfortable with putting several people from a single family in positions of power, as a general rule. I do get that it might be time for an exception in his case.
Yes, I am supporting Scott Pressler's activities. He's really putting a lot of thought into it and doing the work the RNC wasn't doing. I encourage others to throw a few shekels his way.
Something Uplifting this morning: 17 Year Old Student Refuses to Remove US Flag From Truck, Then a Bunch of Other Students Join Him, and Then: https://bitchute.com/video/yxXiYaipacIs [1:56 mins]
Still plenty of young patriots out there, we can and will take back this nation: https://bitchute.com/video/ABFrE9DxZYZ3 [7:29mins]
It does not take a majority to prevail... but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of freedom in the minds of men. —Samuel Adams
I laughed out loud when the principal sent a letter to the parents (after the other students showed up with flags hooked to their trucks in a show of support) saying they were pleased to inform them they were allowing the flags in the parking lot. 😂 Hahahahaha. How is that for, we lost a he narrative but still want you to believe the facade that we make the rules you have to follow peasants. Ppfffttt 💩
😂 😂 😂
Way. To. Go. Students!!! 👏 👏
Yea, now they all need to organize a boycott of the school next year during the week attendance determines federal funding. The school will discover who is really in charge. And then they all need to homeschool and never go back.
AMEN! I so wish my DIL had homeschooled my 3 PA grands - she has her M.A. in elementary education - but she is a firm believer in the "merits" of the public education system--I no longer am!! Every home schooled person I have met is more self-assured, better educated and also has a deep faith life (mostly in the Christian doctrine).
I, too, was a teacher pre-kids of my own. I was invited to learn more about homeschooling from another La Leche mom (not the same org nowadays unfortunately) and met so many parents who were former educators and principals that I looked further into it asap. Our boys have never been in school and we are just finishing up a 2 wk tour of England and Scotland for "school". So much more freedom to pursue our interests and desires.
How wonderful, Heather! My DIL that I mentioned - has influenced their oldest - Hannah - to go to our PA university and enter the "public" education program. I am giving her material from Dr. Ben Carson that introduces pre K and K grade kids to the "founding of America" from a wholesome viewpoint and not from the ludicrous viewpoints of the "communist/woke" elitists in control of our various governments right now.
Tuttle Twins has an excellent monthly magazine you could also gift the grandkids. And an animated cartoon series you can find on Angel Studios or youtube. Their book series is great too. And they have a history book now too. You could give any of these as gifts at any point ;)
Give them both any book by John Holt and John Taylor Gatto. Gatto is particularly compelling as he was NY Teacher of the Year several times. Went rogue and started criticizing our education system and teaching off the beaten path. Which is what made him amazing. But teachers can open their minds to other teachers more than parents sometimes.
SB - 2 thumbs up for HomeSchool!
Love this! We started over 26 years ago and it was so dicey. But I was determined that I wanted to be with my kids.
Two thumbs up for school choice SB.
Ka-pow! that'd send THE message of the decade to the Union Thugs and Institutions of Community Indoctrination
The ‘allow’ part irritates me.
Yep, I imagine that--"allowing" the display of the American flag in the parking lot of a public school in the USA. We wouldn't want to "trigger" anyone, would we?
Ohh me too!! It’s part of why I laughed out loud. ‘Oh YOU are going to “allow” it. 🤦🏼♀️ 😂
He should be “allowed” or maybe encouraged to take a job elsewhere.
They "allow" all kind of skanky dress, poor behaviour, violation of gender segregated bathroom use, see if they'd ALLOW a Bible or American Flag...in their school other than as things they mock and disparage. One child may get hurt feelings and one may bring a Commie Flag too, so NO ONE can bring a flag they put in their policy...how cowardly.
Patti, isn't there a saying something to the effect of 'when the masses revolt and march against you, jump in front and pretend you are leading it'. Someone here will know the actual quote.Good job students!
Palestine Flag on a car going by my house yesterday--near High School. I'm okay with that and would have had a positive conversation had i had opportunity. Lets see what Back to School this FALL looks like....this should be a Movement of USA and Trump 2024 Flags at All high schools everywhere, the Left likes to fly banners and inciteful flags at schools and so should Non-Leftists!
Years ago when I lived in Houston, a bunch of (illegal) Mexican kids all walked out of school and marched down the street carrying the Mexican flag, demanding their "rights". It was during Obama's DACA debacle. My opinion is if you came here from another country and want to the benefits of our country, you must also be willing to accept the "burdens" (like working, paying taxes, following the laws) and renounce your allegiance to your former country. I mean, you LEFT that place because (insert reason here). The only flags that should be allowed to be flown at any govt-funded (ie, taxpayer money) facility are the American and state flag. 🇺🇲🇨🇱🇺🇲🇨🇱
Sitting here bawling…a child…….
Isaiah 11:6 KJV: The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; ……………..and a little child shall lead them.
Stunning is a word that is heavily overused in my opinion, CStone, but that word certainly applies to the second video.
The second video brought me to tears. WOW, powerful!
I was okay until Taps and the saluting veterans. Those did me in.
Ditto
Me, too!
Tritorch - thank you for sharing that.
Yes. Stunning.
I agree. I almost missed seeing it. I pray that the dedication of this boy fills all of our youth once again, dedication to God, honor, integrity, and freedom.
It does.
Imagine having to apologize to ANYONE over the stance of his feet. God bless this young man.
Definitely an onion cutting moment. Wonder where that boy is today?
Durn it! I was going to scroll on by until I saw your first line and gave in to curiosity. Now my eyes are finally dry enough to type this, and share with hubby.
Very moving account.
And we are ALL 'little children' in our Jehovah God's sight!
Had a piano student of mine assigned a speech in his 10th grade history class of someone he admired and why. He asked if he could read it to me. Of course, I said yes. He proceeds to read the gospel of Jesus and why he was his Lord and Savior. I almost started crying right there. (This is a great kid from great parents) I asked him what the response was. He said "well, the teacher gave me a 100" She better! I asked him what was the response from the class. He say "they applauded." There are good solid, Christian Americans out there. The MSM isn't going to report anything good because they want people to be scared, afraid and on edge to keep stoking the hate and prepare mankind for the rise of the Anti-Christ.
The Bible said God would have a remnant on the earth. We are out here. It is just going to be harder to connect. At least (for now) Substack and our friendships are what we have.
Beautiful and inspiring TiredCitizen, this obviously was not in the state of Oregon, where the legislature wants to remove control of curriculum from school boards and place it under their control through the dept. of education. Whatever that is...
Recently I attended an event where the podcaster Joe Oltmann spoke. He is advocating every county have a "Gideon 300" group, a group of fearless advocates that protect speakers at meetings, especially school boards and city/county board meetings. When a speaker is told they are out of line (for reading the pornography from the text books for example) the speaker is surrounded by supporters and demand the speaker be heard. WE own the schools. WE are the government. PARENTS are responsible for their children.
Good reading is Judges 6,7 & 8, the strength of a few when led by God. Thus Gideons 300.
Love that idea, of the Gideons!
Also, we should all now refer to the “Department of Education” as The Department of Indoctrination instead!
Best news of the day. Thanks much!
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YOU are correct, WE ARE OUT HERE! This morning I had a wonderful one hour long conversation with a lady from a ministry my husband and I've supported for a few years now called ONE for Israel. I have been impressed that they contact their supporters regularly by phone and give us updates on what's happening with them. At the end of our conversation, we prayed for each other and she said, " Please stay in touch, I feel more than ever that we need to be connected with like minded believers" She included her personal phone number. THAT certainly made my day!
It's really just about us standing up and saying "enough." All the black-pilled takes are incorrect, at best; self-destructive at worst. Notice how fast and completely this school backed down. "They" need compliance to win. It's the primary mechanism behind their carrot-and-stick world domination strategy. It's why they spend 70-80% of their time and billions of dollars trying to control what people are allowed to see, hear, and think. The regime is especially targeting young men, who are always the biggest threat to any regime. So, we need more of them to step up. Frankly, for their own sake and their own futures, they need to step up. They have much more to gain than they have to lose.
Can you believe we're at such crossroads that a kid with an American flag displayed on his truck window triggers people? Pride in one's country is now considered an offense? 😪
Very much this way in white collar corporate America, where speaking leftist political ideas is considered normal and good...but to even suggest maybe a co. should focus on making money for its stakeholders is out-of-bounds. It's just not sustainable. And more and more I sense people getting fed up with it. Small smiles, sighs, and eye rolls, which give away a growing sense of exhaustion with this ridiculous situation.
As soon as we realize how many more of "us" there are than "them" - and I believe it to be about 70/30 at this point - all we'll need to do is start speaking up. Once obeying one's "superiors" becomes riskier or more painful than not obeying them, all this stops. The official policies will then change and this will turn around on a dime.
Not a sticker, a whole flag flying from the back of his truck.
Exactly and very well put.
Bureaucrats (which is all a government school administrator is really is) get away with this stuff by pretending to exercise power that they don't really have. They will make a declaration, invoke some vague "policy" (that if written usually doesn't say what they claim), then expect people to acquiesce to their authority and comply. All it takes is one determined person to say no.
The dirty secret is that the thing a bureaucrat most fears is being being sued for their actions (it threatens their pension among other things). It's why they continually point to policies as they know if they are following the "procedure" then they have legal cover, period. Even if the procedure makes zero sense, provided they are following it then it isn't their fault (or at least legally it isn't).
But in cases like this they get out over their skis and claim the policy prohibits things that it actually doesn't. When called on it they fold like a cheap suit as they realize their legal protection just evaporated. I've seen it over and over in dealing with local bureaucrats. Find where they aren't following their own procedures and you've won.
A friend was the new Executive Director of an adoption agency, which employed many social workers. They claimed that the law said she couldn't do [x] (I can't recall what 'x' was anymore). My friend also happened to be a lawyer, so she said, "What law?" There wasn't one.
We’re all going to need law degrees soon
I saw this over and over with health department orders during covid. The actual order (written by lawyers) had loopholes and caveats to preclude legal challenges. However the press release (written by PR people) would misstate the regulations making them more onerous. It happened over and over. Things like religious exemptions weren't mentioned as an example.
They know most people will never read the actual regulation and just go by what they hear or read on the news (which is just the PR release). So they trick people into complying by making it seem like they have no choice. Then when challenged legally, they point to the actual regulation saying the PR release was only non-binding guidance.
The smart ones are sneaky and cover themselves like this. A typical mediocre school administrator tyrant though, usually doesn't have the foresight to do this, which is why they backtrack in a hurry.
Similar in my location - if you actually read the order, you were allowed to not wear a mask if you had any "condition" that was made worse by it, and only govt officers were allowed to ask you what the condition was. Not many people know that.
People also kept referring the regulations and mandates as “law” to intimidate people.
State of CoVidRado issued all kinds of guidance and manner for employers to track and do medical analysis on employees...WTFk i thought, then waddayaknow at the footnote...NOT LEGAL GUIDACE disclaimer, even though produced by (and WELL PAID I'm SURE) a Law Firm contracted with the State. How Bout go Fk yourself for misleading, compelling and manipulation from a position of trust, and Lawsuits!!! BUT NOT ANY Pushback NONE. So get ready for a whole lot more next time they want to replay it on us.
Imaginary Urban Legend Law, an unfounded and conspiracy-quack concocted propagandist law like a WALL OF SEPARATION, or a Church leader can't discuss politics or endorse candidates or they area for-profit organization for taxing. Mis Dis and Mal information.
"...pretending to exercise power that they don't really have." When American get this through their perpetually distracted brains, things will change.
Re "the thing a bureaucrat most fears is being sued for their actions..."
Fast forward/drag time play to 1:48:08 for some powerful information: https://www.brighteon.com/e84f1bfb-2da6-4237-b8d1-19c44cd46102
We all of us need to get the message [1:49:35] that, "Every elected official has a surety bond." The bond is essentially an insurance policy that the official will adhere to/not exceed the limitations of their office as spelled out in their contract.
Every elected official must also sign an oath of office. They do not legally hold the office until they do.
The woman who spoke to the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors (presenter in video is reading from a transcript), Michelle "Miki" Klann, has dug into these legal tools. She's not a lawyer. In fact, these legal tools all function outside the court system. Who knew? Her website https://bondsforthewin.com/ has great information. It's a pretty big stick. We each of us needs to educate ourselves - and others, my meagre attempt to help here - about these tools that are having an effect to disrupt and dismantle the system that has been taken over by bought-outs that have zero interest in The People.
True and it's a problem, but a different one. I was referring to bureaucrats (unelected middle management types) who don't have such protection. And it's not them getting sued personally, but their organization being sued and for something they did. They cower in fear of being blamed this which is why they *always* want the security blanket of a procedure. Then they can say it was the procedure's fault, not theirs.
However, they often make up things that the procedure doesn't say. So the trick is to immediately request copies of the procedure (using a freedom of info act law if needed) and see if what they are saying is true.
Agreed on middle management occupants that have a need to flex egos, in all likelihood because they feel powerless in other aspects of their lives. Not an excuse, only a presumption. Neither here nor there.
Yes, FOI avenues re these public positions. Important tool.
This 💩 is exhausting. But I'm in for the ride... in the only driver's seat available🤪 Appreciate your thoughts and insights on C&C board.
Well said!!
In my experience, school districts easily cave to parents, because they fear litigation.
Agree wholeheartedly. School Districts collapse like a deck of cards when the word lawsuit comes up.
The fear of a lawsuit and bad PR (when the members live and work with their constituents) make school boards run for cover!
Hear! Hear!
Yes, yes, YES!! THIS!!!
I’m guessing that if it were a rainbow flag the student wouldn’t have been asked to remove it.
That’s one amazing little boy on that beach.
Around me Mexican flags are huge and fluttering from cars and trucks. One house has a Mexican flag flying over the US flag in front of their house. Northern Illinois. If there wasn’t a light on it on the main road I’d do a little “editing”.
I’ll have to think about this. Our police are a very grumpy lot.
Driving through a small Texas town about a year ago, I was shocked to see a massive Mexican flag streaming from the back of a truck beside me. I did what too many of us would do, and I’m ashamed to admit this. I did not reach out and rip that flag down. I did not spit on that flag. I did not salute the driver with one aggressive finger. I didn’t defend my country from hostility. With God as my witness, that will never happen again.
Well, having pride in one's nationality is not a bad thing. My brother has a huge Swiss flag he flies occasionally. So what? We love America too. We fly our star-spangled banner as well.
Sorry but I believe federal law says no other flag should be flown higher than the USA flag on a flag pole or similar situations. which is what I see. In the USA. Hang your swiss flag wherever you like otherwise.
That boy is 21 years old this year; I wonder where he is and what he's doing now.
I have a teen turning 18 soon who will register to vote as a Republican and will vote in the upcoming election. ❤️🇺🇸
Thank you, TriTorch. That video gave me goose-bumps. Proud to be an American!
That Samuel Adams quote! I’m going to make it the new theme for our group here in Oregon.
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Excellent!
That second video - oh my word!
That poll that only 49% of dems see flag as positive is all we need to know about dem party.
I heard a news story yesterday that dems are losing the under 30 crowd.
Second video needs to come with a warning - grab a kleenex!
Thank you for sharing both of these TriTorch. I’ve passed them on. The parents of the child in the D-Day video must have done a terrific job in educating their son on the gravity and heartbreak that occurred there on D-Day.
Thank you TriTorch! I’ve passed it on!
Thank you Julie. Sharing resonating information with others is probably the most powerful tool in our arsenal.
Definitely! My husband is a history major and has taught me a lot about history which I didn’t get much of after high school because my degree is in nursing. He volunteers at the National WWI museum in Kansas City which is excellent. But my mom had 4 brothers who enlisted in WWII (the youngest was only 16 when he went in) and they all survived. None of them were part of the D-Day invasion. Thanks again for sharing these videos.
That’s why “they” block us, or try to, from doing it so much!
The RNC needed to be cleaned top to bottom five years ago (when it was clear they were sitting on their hands doing nothing about the impending 2020 ballot harvesting), not eight months before the election. Here's hoping they can salvage something.........
Personally, I think Trump needs to stir clear of hiring any family members around him.
I wish Scott Presler would run the RNC. He has single-handedly done more than anyone else. He's boots-on-the-ground out there, knocking on doors and hosting events.
For anyone who hasn't heard of Scott yet, check out these links:
https://earlyvoteaction.com/
https://twitter.com/ScottPresler
Scott is WONDERFUL. He needs a salary and all the money he needs. I don't think he would want to have the main job. It is somewhat of a ceremonial job not a real hands on one. Scott loves what he does. Give him what he needs and let him go. Ask his advice and use it.
He has a proven track record he will go door to door and do the hard work. He DOES need to be paid by the RNC for doing actual work on behalf of the real voters. Give that man a spot at the table. He’s all action. No limelight. No coddling. No useless verbiage. A man of action.
Yes! A spot at the table in terms of learning how he does things and why he is so successful and having others follow his lead!! His advice and experience is invaluable!
I totally agree. Maybe a bunch of us need to email the RNC to make sure they at least offer him whatever he needs?
There’s ALOT of good people out there. Trump just has to do MUCH better than last time!
Trump needs to stop bragging about OWS jabs and how wonderful they are. He tweeted another jab brag post a few days ago and he's getting a ton of backlash from his own followers over it. Bad move on Trump’s part. He also endorsed a Michigan rino never-Trumper republican the other day. Rand Paul had to call him out on it because it was so bad. I don't know who's giving Trump advice about these things but he definitely needs to re-evaluate.
Was the brag post the one where he quoted Biden?
Yes, quote below. He posted on X during Biden’s SOTU speech last week.
“The Pandemic no longer controls our lives. The Vaccines that saved us from COVID are now being used to help beat Cancer – Turning setback into comeback!” YOU’RE WELCOME, JOE, NINE MONTH APPROVAL TIME VS. 12 YEARS THAT IT WOULD HAVE TAKEN YOU!"
That first part is what a lot of people have been angry about Trump saying, when he didn’t say it at all, just quoting Biden. The “You’re welcome” part was the unnecessary and self congratulatory part that he would have been better off not expressing.
Yes, Mike Rogers is horrible. I live in Michigan, and I'd like a good candidate for a change. Justin Amash and Peter Meijer are also supposed to run, but I'm not crazy about either one of them, especially Meijer. They were both Never Trumpers and voted to impeach him.
Yes, they should run as Dems. A$$hats!
Trump was in a den of vicious bipartisan wolves doing things never done before to a sitting president. I strongly feel he knew, but when the bullets are coming from 360 degrees, you do the best you can. If any criticism is placed it should be with the rhinos who helped the enemy. Brian Kemp comes to mind.
Oh, please. He was a business owner who hired horrible people in his administration and the White House. He isn't going to come and save the day this go around. X22 Report keeps spouting that nonsense.
There does not appear to be any cure for TDS. It shrinks hearts and brains by a full one third or more.
Amen!
He did very well for his *first* foray into politics. I am grateful he is *not* DC “business as usual.*
I saw Scott on a corner in Virginia Beach when he first started speaking out. I have admired him from the beginning. He loves this country!
I agree. Since Lara took over I have been getting TONS of text messages asking for money. I always block them, but they keep coming. I will not give one more dime.
I wouldn't give when Ronna was in charge because she wasn't using it for true Republicans, only for rinos. Since she is gone, many rinos are either retiring, resigning, or endorsing Trump. money now will go where it's supposed to go. I'll be happy to contribute to them now.
What’s her experience for the job?
NO DIFFERENCE, c'mon. And it's been off-putting since forever. I told my State Trump campaign director to his face how egregiously bad it is and it needs to be ramped WAY down.
I'm experiencing the opposite. And they were downright offensive, too.
I follow Scott and I've gotten the impression from him that he is working with the new RNC team. He's been trying really hard to get the RNC on board to use the tactics dems use, like ballot harvesting (in the states that allow it). Under McRino, she completely ignored him but I think this new team realizes he's been right all along. I really wish the RNC would get Charlie Kirk involved too.
Consider this regarding Trump and family members…if you experienced as much betrayal as President Trump did in his administration, wouldn’t you consider family members too? I don’t have a problem with that.
That is a good point (made by another poster too). I do understand that, just not very comfortable with putting several people from a single family in positions of power, as a general rule. I do get that it might be time for an exception in his case.
I believe I heard Scott Presler say that the RNC has finally talked to him, now that Ronna's gone, and he's going to work with them.
Oh I sure hope so!!
Yes, I am supporting Scott Pressler's activities. He's really putting a lot of thought into it and doing the work the RNC wasn't doing. I encourage others to throw a few shekels his way.