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December 23, 2009 |
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Recently I was asked "If you were going to homeschool your
own children today, what curriculum and method would you
choose?".
I am, in fact, helping to homeschool four of my
grandchildren, and my method is very simple: a) I share life
experiences with them, b) I give them books to read which I
think are of particular value and importance, c) I ask them to
write reports on each of those books, d) I emphasize vocabulary
and grammar, et cetera. So far, each of them is doing very well
on their College Board tests and college admissions.
My youngest son, Sam, was homeschooled, even while he resided
in his mother’s womb, and he was accepted at every college to
which he applied, including Hampden-Sydney, William and Mary,
Virginia Military Institute, Christendom College, and The
Citadel. In most cases, he was offered scholarships.
We had no fixed curriculum, but we made sure he was well
versed in the Constitution, the Bible, current events, history,
et cetera.
You also ask "If you were going to invest in career education
today, where would you place a bet on demand for the future?
What skills would you develop in order to be a viable worker in
the economy of the future?".
My answer is very simple. There will always be a demand for
integrity, energy, as well as verbal and written communication
skills.
Good men are hard to find, and they usually will have no
problem whatsoever in finding suitable opportunities.
Thanks for asking.
FAREWELL TO CAROL MADDOX
My dear friend, Carol Jean Groshell Maddox, died on November
20.
She was an extraordinary chronicler of the conservative
movement, and was one of my most faithful and encouraging
supporters.
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Survey: Secure America's Borders |
December 8, 2009 |
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NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
For further information, contact:
Charles Orndorff, 703-938-9626 |
PUBLIC DEMANDS MORE EFFECTIVE BORDER
SECURITY
The American public expects the Federal government to
implement more effective measures to stop the flow of illegal
immigrants across the border with Mexico, according to a poll
conducted by The Conservative Caucus (TCC).
The goal of U.S. border policy should be a complete elimination
of illegal immigration, according to 95% of those questioned.
When asked about specifics, 93% favored a combination of
fencing, more Border Patrol agents, physical and electronic
surveillance, and deployment of the U.S. military. Concerning
the fence, 60% supported twin 15-foot high cyclone fences with
razor wire, motion sensors, and observation towers, with a
two-lane road between them.
A strong 89% wanted the 700-mile fence previously approved by
Congress to be completed promptly.
Amnesty for illegal aliens in the U.S. was supported by only 2%,
and opposed by 97%.
Respondents urged the government to encourage Mexico to do more
to help stem the flow of illegal immigration. Seventy-nine
percent favored a mix of diplomatic discussions, a letter of
protest, sanctions, and military action.
The poll was conducted by mail during the summer with about
2,500 responses.
The Conservative Caucus (TCC) is a grass roots action
organization, formed in 1974. It was active in defeating the
SALT II Treaty, repealing the Catastrophic Coverage Act,
blocking the Clinton health-care takeover, and impeaching
President Clinton.
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Survey: Americans Against North American Union |
December 3, 2009 |
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Charles Orndorff, 703-938-9626 |
U.S. CITIZENS OPPOSE NORTH AMERICAN UNION
Americans oppose merging the United States,
Mexico and Canada into a North American Union (NAU) similar to
the European Union, according to a poll conducted by The
Conservative Caucus (TCC). Political leaders from the three
governments have been working since 2005 through the “Security
and Prosperity Partnership (SPP)” to bring about what the
Mexican government has called a “major integration” of North
America.
All respondents opposed a North American Union.
Specific aspects of the NAU did little better at winning
support. A common currency (to be called the Amero) was opposed
by 98%, and the building of a NAFTA Superhighway by 94%.
Those responding to the poll did not believe that the president
has the Constitutional authority to carry out the creation of a
North American Union (100% no) without Congressional approval.
Ninety-two percent favored legislation to stop the NAU.
The poll was conducted by mail during the summer with more than
10,000 responses.
The Conservative Caucus (TCC) is a grass roots action
organization, formed in 1974. It was active in defeating the
SALT II Treaty, repealing the Catastrophic Coverage Act,
blocking the Clinton health-care takeover, and impeaching
President Clinton.
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