It's Time To Stop Making Excuses for Ourselves!

Hello Everyone, It has been a while since I wrote to the world. Right now I just have some randoms thoughts on my mind. What's on my mind: Public School Education. Let's face the REAL facts here. Public School Education is not perfect, I'll admit that. It has it's ups and downs. But when some public schools fail to meet academic progress, people are so quick to blame the accountability of the teachers and the school boards. People are so quick to say teachers don't care about the students, they are out to get a paycheck,and some people are quick to say that some teachers are being racist. Some people may say that the teachers are just, "picking on their babies" when something happens. These excuses, people, are the oldest tricks in the book and teachers and school boards ALWAYS fall for them. Teaching is the toughest job in the world today. We as teachers, can't do everything by ourselves, we need help also. If you want something better in life, you have to work for it, it's not going to jump in your lap. Everybody wants to have and be part of the American Dream, but it's up to us to do the work that is worth achieveing that American Dream. Recieving help in order for you to achieve the American Dream is not bad at all. There are organizations for the public as well as government organizations that can help people who are struggling. I got help for college with the help of the United States Pell Grant, but that is another subject. Anyway, we can't always put the blame on teachers and school boards everytime there is a problem with the public education systems. Everyone is putting the blame on everythings except where the blame should be on,the parents. Today in the United States, some (not all) of the students that attend public school that are little kids and teenagers have parents who are young (mainly in early 20s) and young grandmothers (in their mid 40s and early 50s).There is such a thing called "kids raising kids". When people are young (in their 20s and up), that is a "selfish period" or "selfish time" or "me time" in their lives, whether they are single or married. Please keep in mind that parents are really the first teachers. If something goes wrong in their lives they'll blame everybody and everything but themselves, not taking any responsibility for their actions and decisions. They don't want advice from their parents who are older or anybody else who have been parents way longer than they have. They don't want advice from anyone that is older and wiser when it comes to children, they rather learn the hard way (i don't know why) in my opinion. They think they know everything don't like to be told what to do (but down the road it always bites them in the butt). When the young parents' kids get in trouble at school,some (not all) parents go to the school not for what the child has done but for what the teacher has done. Also, the young parents as well as the children, from toddler to teenager, always knows and understands the jobs of the teachers and school boards. They (the young parents and children) are extremely quick to tell the teacher what his or her job is, but you know what, they (the young parents and children) don't understand what THEIR jobs and roles are as parents and children. Young parents today cares about what benefits themselves and don't think what benefit the children. They don't think about what is in the best interest for their children. When hard times come through regarding the children, some of the young parents don't want to do the work it takes to help their children or themselves, they want the easy way to get by. Also, there is alot of negative attitudes within the homes of public school students. We as people must have confidence in ourselves and do better. I can't speak for everyone, but I grew up in a two parent household and when I was a child. My family and I were living in apartment complex in South Mobile County, Alabama. While my mother, along with her sisiter-in-laws, were in night school, my father would help me with my homework while he and I were at home. During her free time,my mother helped me with my homework also.Now, I don't have any children of my own but I do realize that there are alot of single parent households in the United States. I realize that nothing is easy. I do however have some advice to parents who are holding everything down as raising children by themselves. Whenever you are at home with your children help them with their homework or read a book with them. The father of your kids should help out with this as well, whether or not he lives with you. In order for our children to care for themselves and their grades in school, the parents MUST be able to care for their children's education. Please remember again, nothing falls in your lap and nothing in this world is for free. All of us have to work and work the honest way if we all want what's better for ourselves.

Tragedy In Newtown, Conneticut

We had dozens and dozens of chances to discuss gun control, United States Congress, Organizations, and American citizens in their states, cities, towns, communities & neighborhoods. There were several mass murders around the United States. We as the United States of America stood back and watched and we done absolutely nothing during these events that took place. During the those chances we have put it aside and swept the issue under the rug. Why must people wait until it is too late to solve a major problem that in their minds seem so little and unimportant. People take certain issues that start out little but turn out to be a huge problem later for granted. This issue should never be taken for granted because you never know when it will happen to YOU, TO YOUR CHILDREN. I said it before and I'm NEVER afraid again: The NRA has too much power! They use intimation to bring fear among other people who stands up to them and speaks against them! The more we hold back and be afraid, the stronger this organization becomes! We must no longer be afraid to take control of our safety! We can no longer live in fear! Every human on this earth have only one fragile life and we all must protect it! "Now is not the time to discuss gun policy or gun control," they say, but when will it ever be a good time? When? In my opinion, we are ALL held responsible. All of us! Seriously, where were we when those violent past events occurred? When something happened we grieved for a day or two and moved on with our lives. Never even bother to discuss the issue of gun control. Deep down we knew this was a major issue that has been ignored too many times. It's all our fault, and now it's too late. Those young and innocent victims that died will never have the chance at life. Because of us, those innocent children who are alive are now victims that will now be traumatized to what happened. They will have nightmares following this horrific event. They will never forget this. This event will be a long lasting eternal memory printed on the brain. As of this day, all of us MUST make a compromising decision regarding gun control. As I discussed on Twitter, the word Compromise is NOT a bad word. It is, as a fictional character, an Alabama lawyer named Atticus Finch from the book, "To Kill A Mockingbird", a mutual agreement between two or more parties. This horrific, violent incident didn't have to happen, people. This could've been prevented. Those children and adults suffered horribly because of American citizens' stubbornness and pride, their refusal to admit the reality and truth, and keeping their eyes closed. During these horrific events that occurred, American citizens were lying to themselves instead of being honest. Guns bring some people feel powerful and superior, but in reality guns bring intimidation, fear, and evil. So called superior people who go and get guns to do evil are really inferior within themselves. Everything could've been prevented if we just compromised and talked about it.

http://www.cnn.com/2012/12/15/us/connecticut-shooting-victims/index.html

http://abcnews.go.com/US/newtown-connecticut-school-shooting-victims/story?id=17984685

http://www.voanews.com/content/obama-to-visit-town-shattered-by-school-shooting/1566087.html

Why Succession From The United States is NOT a Good Idea

Greeting Everyone, As you know, there are several citizens of several states including my state, Alabama, want to secede from the United States. There are several different petitions formed by Republicans and Tea Party members on the White House web site.They formed these petitions because President Obama won the election (and they hate President Obama). For some that don't know what that means, I'll give you a definition. To secede means to withdraw formally from a membership in a country, union, or alliance. If these states in the U.S. secede, that means we will no longer be part of the United States. These states will not have any federal rights. If the state have a natural disaster, such as a hurricane or a tornato, FEMA will not be available to those who need help rebuilding their homes, replace items, etc. If you want to go to college for a better education, you can't get Financial Aid such as Pell Grants, Student Loans, etc. This is a bad thing because college tuition is on the rise. Please keep in mind people that there are more consequence than describe above. It's stupid to withdraw from the U.S. just because a person have a deep hatred for President Obama or hated the way the 2012 United States Election ended. It is NEVER a good idea to act out of anger. The biggest mistake that a person or people can do is let anger cloud intuitions and judgements. When people are angry they don't think clearly and they don't make good decisions. Many Republicans need to accept the fact the THE PEOPLE in America has spoken. Many states in the U.S can't afford to secede from the U.S because many states don't have all the resources that the human race need in order to survive, just like the United States alone doesn't have all the survival resources it needs for their citizens (U.S. citizens), that is why the United States continously trade with several different countries. Also, many states in the U.S. grow and make different things. Alabama, my state is an agricultural state. The small town of Saint Elmo, Alabama, where my father's family is from, grow a variety of crops such as cotton, corn, and wheat (I can't think of anything else). Every certain areas such as small towns in each state contribute to the entire United States of America. Also, people don't realize that Social Security checks comes from Federal money. People who have worked for years for their money will not be able to get their Social Security checks because they will no longer be part of the United States. Also, if you cross the border of another state that is part of the U.S. just so you can visit another person, whether a relative or friend, you will become an "undocumented person". And a state that has seceded have to create their own money and financial system and that will take a very long time. Whatever money that you currently have will be no good, because your state is no longer apart of the United States of America. So think clearly why you or your state want to secede from the United States. I myself want to be an American and part of the United States.

 http://www2.alabamas13.com/news/2012/nov/13/5/alabama-secessionist-calling-withdrawal-us-ar-4961660/

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/14/daniel-miller-texas-secession_n_2129772.html

https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/peacefully-grant-state-california-withdraw-united-states-america-and-create-its-own-new-government/j96rHN0y

https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/peacefully-grant-state-ohio-withdraw-united-states-america-and-create-its-own-new-government/ZsCntxFz

https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petitions

While Hurricane Sandy make wave, think clearly about your vote in November 2012

Ok people I know Hurricane Sandy is headed to New York, New Jersey where Gov. Christie is at, and some more states. But this the thing that pisses me off, now, you all know for 4 years, since President Obama took office, those Republicans & Tea Party have been shoving an opinion in other people's face, chanting & singing, "We don't need Government to interfere with our lives." FEMA is part of the Government. They are going to need FEMA when their house gone! Mitt Romney is not going to do a damn thing. Don't forget what he said to a lady when she told him she lost her house during a hurricane. This is also another piece of evidence that Romney is really not for the people. If Mitt Romney treated this lady this way, imagine what Romney would do IF he became President (I stand with President Obama). If you stand with Mitt Romney, I want you to think with a clear mind and ask yourself are you sure you want Mitt Romney as your President of the United States of America because 4 years is really a long time. Also, please keep Mitt Romney track record in mind. Eventhough hurricane Sandy is a dangerous hurricane, it may also be a wakeup call. Citizens of America, the purpose of the United States Government is to protect and serve the citizens of the country.

Governor Chris Christie Discusses His Conversation with President Obama About Hurricane Sandy:

President Obama's statement about Hurricane Sandy:


This is Mitt Romney wanting to "Privatize" FEMA:




http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/01/mitt-romney-211_n_1848432.html


http://freakoutnation.com/2012/09/01/mitt-needs-people-skills-romney-to-louisiana-flood-victim-theres-no-assistance-out-there/


http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-08-31/romney-heads-to-louisiana-on-first-day-as-party-nominee

Mitt Romney on Education

Mitt Romney thinks classroom sizes in schools are not the problem, saying that he doesn't think smaller classrooms will solve anything. In my opinion, classroom sizes can be a problem because one teacher (with or without a paraprofessional) in a class of, oh, lets say 35 students only have a certain amount of time to do one on one help if the students have difficulty understanding and comprehending educational problems such as Math, Language Arts, and following certain directions. Also, not all students understand and comprehend at the same time and level. Different minds of students operate different. That one teacher (with or without a paraprofessional) can't focus all the attention on that one child for a whole or half day.
 

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/05/romney-challenged-on-how-much-class-size-matters/

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/05/24/romney-defends-class-size-stance-to-teachers/

http://educationvotes.nea.org/2012/10/04/debate-etch-a-sketch-moment-will-the-real-mitt-romney-please-stand-up/

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/22/romney-obama-spar-over-ed_n_2003999.html

The First 2012 Presidential Debate Between Barack Obama & Mitt Romney

Well Democrats and Liberals, looks like Mitt Romney won the 1st debate. But don't let this disturb you all. All of you are forgetting that Mitt Romney is a what you call a "Business Man". Mitt Romney knows Psychology of Sales. He knows how to "charm" his way in when he wants something from people in return. Romney  is also a con artist. Business men are the kind of people you need to watch out for. Also, Romney is not a "Small Business Man", the kind of business that you go to when you need something, no, Romney is a "Big Capital Business Man", the kind of business that come to you! Big Capital Businesses find out where you live, mail you letters and give you persuasive advertisements that sounds and looks good, sometimes too good to be true, to make you buy something until you give in and buy it. They keep on sweet talking in your ear until you cave in. So that's what Mitt Romney is doing, using his sales and business experience to con the United States American Citizens. Big Capital Business men will say anything to get that sale, even lie in your face! Business Men will take advantage of you wants, needs, and prejudices. Also, my mom advised me that when you think about it, President Obama was playing it smart the entire debate. President Obama stayed silent while Mitt Romney did all the talking. My mother said to me the more a person (President Obama) stays quiet and let another person (Mitt Romney) do all the talking, the more you and other people get to know that person (Mitt Romney) that is doing all the talking.

My Dear Muslim Brothers and Sisters, I'm Sorry!

My Muslim brothers and sisters, please allow me as a United States American Citizen to apologize as an for what has happened. I am ashamed at the fact that this movie that was made by another United States American Citizen (I do not know his name) disrespected a sacred religion, a religion that should always be respected at all times. As a United States American Citizen, I believe that it is ignorant and un-Christian to disrespect and make fun of other religions around the world. If we, as United States Citizens refuse to realize and do not apologize for our wrong-doing, it would be considered arrogant of us. The video on YouTube, Innocence of Muslims, was absolutely disrespectful and offensive to me. Please let me tell you, my dear Muslim brothers and sisters, all of the United States American Citizens do not share the same opinions of the person who made the movie Innocence of Muslims. Lately, the First Amendment of the United States Constitution has been too far more abused (First Amendment of the United States Constitution include freedom of speech and religion). United States American Citizens should respect other religions and cultures, including Islam. While Muslims in other countries are upset and angry by the film, Innocence of Muslims, the United States American Muslims should be upset and angry as well. What I'm asking for, my Muslim brothers and sisters, is to please do not blame the enitre United States of America for something that one person, who is filled with hatred, bigotry, ignorance and immaturity has done. My Muslim brothers and sisters, please let me also tell you that what this person who made Innocence of Muslims did was not Christian religion behavior. People who follow the religion of Christianity do not make and poke fun at other people's religion and culture. True Christrians respect other cultures and languages and always stay away from violence. True Christians always welcome different kinds of people with open arms and do not have hate in their hearts. Now there are some United States American Citizens (some, not all)  that just love to label themselves as Christians, but they do not act like Christians. True Christians do not brag about what they did or contributions they made. They love to brag how their hearts are made of gold, but in reality their hearts are made of stone. They love to brag and boast about how humble they are, but in reality they are just as arrogant as they want to be. And finally, they love to brag about how loving they are, but they spread hatred everywhere they go. They are people that pretend to be Christians, actually. My Muslim brothers and sisters, there is no justication for the movie that was made. So as an United States American Citizen, I'm sorry!