Ground Reports
Your education tax dollars at work
Here is what passes for “debate” in a social studies class in the Rowan-Salisbury school district in North Carolina. Sounds like the students should be tutoring the teacher. Kudos to the student(s) willing to stand up to and record this poor excuse for an educator.
Ben Shapiro at Breitbart writes:
“The video shows a classroom discussion about the Washington Post hit piece about Mitt Romney bullying a kid some five decades ago. One student says, ‘Didn’t Obama bully someone though?’ The teacher says: ‘Not to my knowledge.’ The student then cites the fact that Obama, in Dreams from My Father, admits to shoving a little girl. ‘Stop, no, because there is no comparison,’ screams the teacher. Romney is ‘running for president. Obama is the president.’ . . .
The teacher yells — literally yells — that Obama is ‘due the respect that every other president is due … Listen,’ she continues, ‘let me tell you something, you will not disrespect the president of the United States in this classroom.’ She yells over the student repeatedly, and yells at him that it’s disrespect for him to even debate about Romney and Obama.”
Learn more at Breitbart.
My advice: homeschool.
Great Moments in Presidential History
h/t Ulsterman
Must see! These guys write the oppo ads for us themselves. Thanks, Obama administration!
Mazel Tov, Israel!
Today marks the 64th anniversary of statehood for the nation of Israel. While this is a day of celebration for many, some Palestinians and their supporters refer to this event as al-Nakba, or The Catastrophe.
I am a firm supporter of Israel and her right to exist. I believe that the United States should continue its strong relationship and alliance with Israel, the only truly democratic nation in the Middle East. We as a country are doing a disservice to ourselves and the world with our recent behavior toward Israel.
I recently attended two separate events where members of the Knesset spoke. I was deeply moved and impressed by what they shared about their country, its challenges and the blessings the world has received from Israel in a variety of areas, including technology and health.
The relationship between Israelis and Palestinians/Arabs is complex and ancient. If you would like to learn more about it quickly, here are a couple of resources:
http://www.conceptwizard.com/nutoo/nutshell3.html
Nutshell history of Israel
http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/myths/mf18.html
Answers myriad questions about human rights issues in Israel
Please, pray for the Peace of Jerusalem.
Prayer Tsunami
I have been reading an increasing number of comments lately inquiring about Kevin’s absence on the site. As a long time reader and fellow fan of his, I have shared in the concern over Kevin’s health and the fact that it has kept him away from posting.
On many occasions Kevin has asked HillBuzzers to pray for individuals that have needed divine intervention. I am asking now that we return that favor to him and spend this next week in extra prayer for Kevin and whatever challenges he is facing.
I am not in direct contact with him, although I know there are others who are. If you are so inclined, please leave an encouraging message and/or prayer in the comments section on Kevin’s behalf. I have faith they will be forwarded to him if he is not able to access them himself right now.
Please also keep in your prayers and thoughts Tamminator, Robert James and others who have taken up the baton and are soldiering on. Thank you to all of you who write, comment and read here. We are a virtual global family and we need to continue to look out for one another.
Kevin — We love you and miss you. I pray that God provides you with all that you need at this time. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Be strong and of good courage. Be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
~Shalom~
UPDATE: My apologies to those who had commented and had their posts sitting in moderation for so long. This is a new aspect of the process for me. I appreciate your patience as I learn and will strive to do better from here on out.
Pray Without Ceasing
If ever our country has needed its people to be praying, and praying hard, now is definitely one of those times! Please join us in coming before the Throne in support of one another.
Prayer Updates:
Baby Astor – Praise God! Astor is now in the process of getting off the morphine she was on while she had those tubes in her from being sedated for her first month of life. She is having troubles adjusting, and has to be taught the eating instincts she lost while on the tubes. A speech therapist has to work with her now to reteach her these eating instincts. Thankfully Astor is 100% regarding her survival. It’s now a matter of recovering from birth trauma. Please remember her family as they deal with the drama and trauma of insurance and seek appropriate care for Astor as she recovers.
Funding for HillBuzz – need at least 50 subscribers more to break even. Here is where I, Esther, make a plea for more of us to step up to the plate. We need faith, for sure, but we also need to be doing the work required. I am beseeching any of you readers who possibly can swing it to either subscribe or make a one time donation. Let’s support Kevin and the Herculean effort that is put into bringing HillBuzz to us on a daily basis. We are all truly blessed!
Please pray for:
* Lucianne Goldberg and her family on the loss of her son Joshua, who died in a fall around this time last year. This is a good reminder to be mindful of anniversaries of losses our loved ones have experienced as well.
* Caro – Husband has been diagnosed with cancer. Had to tell my children (on Feb. 12).
* The family, friends and admirers of Whitney Houston as they grieve her passing. Pray that God continues to use this tragic loss for good as was shown during her funeral service. Let’s also use this as a lesson for each of us to redeem the time, and be doing our best to fulfill our individual purposes in this life in service to others.
*Kevin – I would like to ask you to please pray for my good friend’s Aunt Margie — who is seriously ill and in a lot of pain.
* Vivian – I would like to pray to Jesus, my Lord and Savior, and thank Him for his sacrifice . I would ask Him to keep a hand on Barack Obama and instill within him wisdom and discernment.
* HopeandChange – Pray for our persecuted Christian brothers and sisters around the world.
* tyyyre – Please pray for my sister J. and husband both very ill, son having mental/drug problems and now in jail. Thank you.
* JackDonlan – I know some of you Hillbuzz guys are Catholic. The best prayer is the Holy Rosary, I pray it every day, almost every day.
* The Tamminator – Please pray for the surviving Fogel family members. http://hillbuzz.org/open-thread-whats-on-your-mind-25864
* CTmom – I would like prayer to know if I am supposed to run for office in my town and if so, what that office should be.
* coregis – January 16 I will have to go to jail for DUI; I am grateful that I have never hurt anyone, but I am sick, sad and lonely. I will have to leave my estranged wife and the kids to fend for their own. Please pray for me to give me strength and for my family.
* Sue – My neighbor and good friend, just lost her Dad and Mom is in poor health. Thanks.
* LaBonBon – I would also like to send out continuing prayers for the unemployed (myself included). Especially the older unemployed (myself included) who are at a further disadvantage.
* LaBonBon – My friend Sue F. just had mouth cancer surgery. The doctors removed five teeth and parts of bone. Her mouth is still too sore to talk. She is a wonderful person/friend. Prayers would be much appreciated.
* That we as a nation once again embrace the values upon which this nation was founded.
* That the election process identifies a candidate who will lead our countrymen back to our noblest selves and effectively address the needs of the nation. Recent weeks have proven that this race is far from over, and God has a way of working things out in a most unexpected manner.
* Protection for innocents along the U.S./Mexican border who are endangered by increasing violence there, and is moving further north. More bodies and body parts have been discovered on both sides of the border. It’s a virtual war zone.
* Protection, continued strength and courage for all patriots who are tirelessly working for the good of our country.
If you have requested prayer, we’d love to hear how God has been answering those prayers.
Have a prayer request? Post in the comments section. If you have left a prayer request recently and don’t see it listed above, please send it again. There were a couple of little hiccups in the last comment section of this topic, and I think we lost of couple. Sorry about that!
God bless!
Keep on Prayin’
It has been said that the army of God moves forward on its knees. Thank you for your continued prayers for those who have requested them. Let’s keep it going!
Answered prayer:
Although it was not on our list, over the weekend many, many people have been praying for Bella Santorum, daughter of Rick and Karen Santorum. She was born with Trisomy 18, a severe genetic disorder, and was admitted to the hospital on Saturday with pneumonia. Thankfully she is out of ICU and continues to make good progress. Please keep Bella and the Santorum family in your thoughts and prayers.
Please pray for:
* Vivian – I would like to pray to Jesus, my Lord and Savior, and thank Him for his sacrifice . I would ask Him to keep a hand on Barack Obama and instill within him wisdom and discernment.
* HopeandChange – Pray for our persecuted Christian brothers and sisters around the world.
* tyyyre – Please pray for my sister J. and husband both very ill, son having mental/drug problems and now in jail. Thank you.
* JackDonlan – I know some of you Hillbuzz guys are Catholic. The best prayer is the Holy Rosary, I pray it every day, almost every day.
* The Tamminator – Please pray for the surviving Fogel family members. http://hillbuzz.org/open-thread-whats-on-your-mind-25864
* CTmom – I would like prayer to know if I am supposed to run for office in my town and if so, what that office should be.
* MathMom – 50 HillBuzz readers decide to give up one $5 choice each month and direct that $5 to HillBuzz through the Subscription link.
* coregis – January 16 I will have to go to jail for DUI; I am grateful that I have never hurt anyone, but I am sick, sad and lonely. I will have to leave my estranged wife and the kids to fend for their own. Please pray for me to give me strength and for my family.
* Sue – My neighbor and good friend, just lost her Dad and Mom is in poor health. Thanks.
* LaBonBon – I would also like to send out continuing prayers for the unemployed (myself included). Especially the older unemployed (myself included) who are at a further disadvantage.
* LaBonBon – My friend Sue F. just had mouth cancer surgery. The doctors removed five teeth and parts of bone. Her mouth is still too sore to talk. She is a wonderful person/friend. Prayers would be much appreciated.
* Baby Astor’s continued progress in growing stronger daily. Darcy’s continued recovery from c-section delivery and an extremely trying month with her daughter’s health concerns.
* That the American people wake up to what is happening in our country. That we as a nation once again embrace the values upon which this nation was founded.
* That the election process identifies a candidate who truly has a servant’s heart and has the good of the American people as his/her priority. That this person leads our countrymen back to our noblest selves so that we can address the needs of the nation and heal.
* Protection for innocents along the U.S./Mexican border who are endangered by the increasing violence there, and is moving further north.
* Protection, continued strength and courage for Kevin, Congressman Allen West, and all other patriots who are tirelessly working for the good of our country.
For those who have requested prayer, please keep us updated on how things are going. We love to hear how God has been answering those prayers.
Have a prayer request? Let us know in the comments section. It would be our honor to pray for you and your loved ones.
Prayer WORKS
Last week we started a segment where interested Buzzers could share prayer requests, pray for others, and share their stories of answered prayer. Here is this week’s update.
Answered prayer:
* BEST NEWS of the week – Baby Astor is home!!! Thank you, Kevin, for sharing this most wonderful development with us. Please continue to keep Astor in your prayers for her to grow stronger. Keep her mom, Darcy, in your thoughts and prayers, too. She is still recovering from an emergency c-section compounded with one of the most stressful months any parent could have.
Please pray for:
* CTmom – I would like prayer to know if I am supposed to run for office in my town and if so, what that office should be.
* MathMom – 50 HillBuzz readers decide to give up one $5 choice each month and direct that $5 to HillBuzz through the Subscription link.
* coregis – January 16th I will have to go to jail for DUI; I am grateful that I have never hurt anyone, but I am sick, sad and lonely. I will have to leave my estranged wife and the kids to fend for their own. Please pray for me to give me strength and for my family.
* Sue – My neighbor and good friend, just lost her Dad and Mom is in poor health. Thanks.
* LaBonBon – Continuing prayers for the unemployed (myself included). Especially the older unemployed (myself included) who are at a further disadvantage.
* LaBonBon – My friend Sue F. just had mouth cancer surgery. The doctors removed five teeth and parts of bone. Her mouth is still too sore to talk. She is a wonderful person/friend. Prayers would be much appreciated.
* That the American people wake up to what is happening in our country as it slides precariously toward socialism and (heaven forbid) despotism. That we as a nation once again embrace the values upon which this nation was founded.
* That the election process identifies a candidate who truly has a servant’s heart and has the good of the American people as his/her priority. That this person leads our countrymen back to our noblest selves so that we can address the needs of the nation and heal.
* Protection for innocents along the U.S./Mexican border who are endangered by the increasing violence there, and is moving further north. There have been 4 reported beheadings discovered in various U.S. cities in recent weeks that are attributed to drug cartels.
* Protection, continued strength and courage for Kevin and all other patriots who are tirelessly working for the good of our country.
Have a prayer request? Please share with us. Have a story to share of prayer answered? We’d love to hear about it.
