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Bull, out.
Pardon Our Dust
January 14th, 2009The Bull and Obama Agree! Trail Maids Rock!
January 13th, 2009Yes, it is true. (…and perhaps the world is coming to an end…).
The Bull and Barack H. Obama, (or at least his Inaugural Committee), agree that - despite the objections falling from the foaming mouth of the rabid Alabama NAACP leader, one Edward Vaughn - the Mobile County Azalea Trail Maids will make a wonderful, not to mention beautiful, addition to a truly historic Inauguration.
[Azalea Trail Maids on Parade]
Vaughn, in one of his more pitiful attempts at continued relevancy, made the comment that the Trail Maids should stay home on Inauguration Day, claiming the group reminds him of slavery. “These are not just regular costumes.” Vaughn said, “These are the costumes that remind someone of the plantation in Gone with the Wind.” Vaughn went on to say the group would be the laughing stock of the Inauguration.
Other folks, both black and white, seem to disagree with the Alabama NAACP leader. “I don’t see what the dresses have to do with racism. I don’t see it. It’s just a regular dress to me. Just a dress they wore back in the day,” said Carolyn Tius of Montgomery. Mobile County Commissioner Stephen Nodine said, “We want everyone to know that these young ladies do not need to be identified with slavery.”
This year’s 50 Trail Maids number 38 Caucasian young ladies with the remaining number being minorities. With that ratio I am hard pressed to see how someone, (even someone as deranged as Vaughn), can possibly find this wonderful organization in any way “racist”.
Since the 1920’s fifty young women from High Schools around the county are chosen to represent Mobile. Thousands of young women of all races apply each year for the 50 positions. They design and make their own intricate dress, costing between $3000 and $5000 each. They wear these beautiful, yet exceedingly heavy and hot costume dresses for a year, traveling around the county and even the Country representing Mobile and dealing with the tropical Mobile heat & humidity. It is challenging, expensive, and yet rewarding for the girls and their families. How does The Bull know? Because my beloved bride, Lady Beth, was a Trail Maid in 1994-95.
[Lady Beth as a Trail Maid 1995]
Yep, The Bull is a very fortunate man - as the above photo proves. But I digress…
Though they were caught by surprise by the invitation to the Inauguration, the Azalea Trail Maids will parade in Washington D.C. on January 20th. The Azalea Trail Maids show all that is good and proper about Mobile, Alabama, and the South. They show hospitality, civility, kindness, and consideration for others. They welcome distinguished visitors to our fair Home and guide many on tours of our land and explain our deep-rooted traditions. Indeed, to have the Trail Maids meet you at your arrival is considered a great honor.
It seems that Barack H. Obama understands that honor, and perhaps some of those traditions, even though he is not a Southerner.
It is a real shame that the Alabama NAACP and Edward Vaughn do not.
Bull, out!
Another Pervert Teacher
January 13th, 2009I hate to re-enter my blogging after my self-imposed vacation from the keyboard with such a sad story, but what can you do? The scumbag pedophiles never stop their disgusting pursuits. So, The Bull believes that he must never stop his hunt of these real-life monsters. I must also do my very best to keep you informed of what is stalking your children.
This case is particularly disturbing as I had recently become acquainted with the female child involved through a friend of my very own daughter. This hit far too close to home, my Dear Readers! I’ll admit to a momentary lapse of reason when I was informed of the following detailed events. I found myself wishing for a few moments alone with each of the scum involved. My Gods! One was a female teacher at a local school! The Bull shall relent from his momentary madness and let, as is my rule, the legal system deal with these perverts. I remind my Readers, we are a Nation of laws. (Though I do truly desire that We turn to being a Nation of Justice…)
On with the story so far, straight from the Mobile Press-Register…
By Robert McClendon, Staff Reporter January 08, 2009 9:11 PM
MOBILE, Ala. – A former teacher from Chickasaw has been arrested on allegations that she traded child pornography with a Florida man and tried to arrange sexual encounters for him with two children, one of them a family member, authorities said today.The arrest of 29-year-old Melissa B. Gray at her home Wednesday pre-empted plans for her and Milton resident Jonathan Daniel Bervig to have sex this weekend with one of the children: the male family member’s friend, an 8-year-old girl, authorities said.
Gray worked at Little Flower Catholic School in midtown Mobile between August 2005 and March 2008, according to a statement from the Archdiocese of Mobile Office of Catholic Schools.
Gwen Byrd, superintendent of Catholic schools for the Archdiocese of Mobile, declined comment beyond her statement released today, according to her secretary.
It states that Gray was a certified teacher and that state and federal background checks were performed.
Gray will be held at Mobile County Metro Jail until at least Monday, when a federal magistrate judge will decide whether to grant her pre-trial release.
[Melissa Grey, in custody.]Bervig, who was arrested Tuesday, met Gray in an online chat room and discussed sexual fantasies involving children, according to an affidavit filed by an Alabama Bureau of Investigation agent.
According to the affidavit, Bervig had visited Gray’s house several times, including an initial visit in which the two had sex. About a month ago, the affidavit alleges, Gray tried to set up a sexual liaison with Bervig, a 7-year-old family member and a female friend of the child.
The affidavit states that Gray gave Benadryl to the two children at her house, then told Bervig to come so that they could “play” with the children. Benadryl is an antihistamine that can cause drowsiness.
The affidavit indicates that Bervig told investigators that he drove to Gray’s house, but left because the children were still awake. He told authorities that Gray was angry that the children had not fallen asleep, according to the criminal complaint.
After Bervig’s first attempt to have sex with the girl at Gray’s house, the affidavit states, he and Gray set up another rendezvous. That was to have been this Saturday at her house, and Bervig told investigators that he was to have brought Percocet to drug the girl, according to the criminal complaint.
Percocet is a prescription painkiller that includes acetaminophen and oxycodone, which can cause drowsiness and confusion.
Following Bervig’s Tuesday arrest, investigators began questioning him about his relationship with a woman he knew as Melissa in real life but as missykisses4u@yahoo.com during online chats, the affidavit states.
That same day, an investigator from Florida assumed Bervig’s identity online and contacted Gray. She told him during the instant messaging chat that she wanted Bervig to come to her house, according to the affidavit.
During that conversation, Gray said that she had let a male friend masturbate over the 7-year-old boy the night before in exchange for 60 Percocet pills, the affidavit states. She also sent several images of child pornography over the Internet to Bervig’s account, according to the investigator’s report.
Alabama authorities, following Bervig’s statements, obtained a search warrant for Gray’s home on Tuesday. She initially said she had not had any chats about engaging in sex with children, according to the affidavit, but then admitted that she had after officers confronted her with chat logs.
Both Gray and Bervig face child pornography charges in connection with the case.
A Web search for missykisses4u@yahoo.com showed several accounts set up on various sites dedicated to facilitating liaisons between adults.
On plentyoffish.com, the Web site on which Bervig and Gray first met, according to the affidavit, part of missykisses4u’s profile reads: “First date: Truth or Dare, Always MY turn. Hehehe.”
On another site, adultfriendfinder.com, the bio associated with Gray’s e-mail address says: “I wanna … dig deep into our darkest taboo fantasies and make them a reality. …”
The 7-year-old boy’s father, who lives in Baldwin County, said he awoke early Wednesday morning to a call from authorities saying that his son was in the hospital and unresponsive and that Gray had been arrested.
When he got to the hospital, the father said, he discovered that his son had been drugged.
Considering the circumstances, “He’s doing fantastic,” said the father, whose name is being withheld by the Press-Register to protect the child’s identity. “I feel like I’m blessed” Gray was arrested when she was, he said.
“I feel like Jesus put some protection down on him,” he said. (Remember, The Bull is a confirmed Pagan, but even I agree with that statement. I think the proper word is “Amen!”)
Are you sick yet? I was when I read this and then was told by Lady Beth who the little girl was.
By Brendan Kirby, Staff Reporter January 12, 2009 6:36 PM
MOBILE, Ala. – A federal judge today sent child pornography distribution allegations against a Chickasaw woman to a grand jury.But U.S. Magistrate Judge William Cassady delayed a ruling on the prosecution’s request that Melissa B. Gray be jailed pending trial. He asked for more information about a recent law that makes it harder for such defendants to get out of jail before charges are resolved.
Gray will remain in jail at least until Cassady rules.
Spencer Traywick, an Alabama Bureau of Investigation agent, testified that Gray’s computer had at least 30 to 40 images of child pornography as well as incest stories involving young boys. He said experts from the Department of Public Safety in Montgomery were still analyzing the hard drive.
Traywick testified that Gray, 29, also had a small amount of marijuana and a prescription for Percocet when law enforcement officials searched her home last week.
Authorities accuse Gray of planning to use Percocet to drug two children in her house so they would offer no resistance while a man Gray met on the Internet molested them.
Many thanks to Robert McClendon and Brendan Kirby for the excellent reporting. The paper promises us a more detailed story in today’s Mobile Press-Register.
What, exactly, do we have to do as a society to rid ourselves of these vermin 
It is my position that, as in many of today’s societal ills, being a pedophile is not so much a disease as it is a personal choice. Therefore, I can see no reason for any decent Society to continue to tolerate the existence of such scum. Once again I call on America to rise up, get mad, and demand that child molestation be made a capital crime and punishable by death on the first offense 
Meanwhile, I’ll be watching this case closely and will report future developments. In fact, I think this case will require The Bull’s presence in the Court House. Also, check back with Us for an update on the local perverts. I’m overdue for the post and will have it out by the end of the week.
Until next time I have the Honor to remain Your Most Humble Servant,
Bull, out.
Latest Submarine News
December 18th, 2008WASHINGTON - The US Navy christened its newest attack submarine, New Mexico on Dec. 13 during a ceremony at Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding, Newport News, Va.
U.S. Rep. Heather A. Wilson of New Mexico delivered the ceremony’s principal address.
Designated SSN 779, New Mexico is named in recognition of the people of the ‘Land of Enchantment’. The submarine began construction under a unique teaming arrangement between Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding and General Dynamics Electric Boat in 2004. The battleship New Mexico (BB-40) (1918-1946), the only other ship named after the 47th state, earned six battle stars for World War II service, which included providing shore bombardment support for landings in the Gilbert and Marshall Islands, and at Guam, Tinian, Saipan, the Philippines and Okinawa.
Congrats to Cmdr. Mark A. Prokopius, a native of Seven Hills, Ohio, who is the prospective commanding officer.
Meanwhile, back at the ranch…
PEARL HARBOR - USS Ohio (SSGN 726), the first operational Trident guided-missile submarine, pulled into Naval Station Pearl Harbor, before returning to its homeport of Bangor, Wash., from its maiden deployment.
The submarine departed Naval Base Kitsap, Oct. 14, 2007, for its maiden deployment, which began a month ahead of schedule. Claiming many firsts, Ohio was the first Trident guided-missile submarine to complete an equator and prime meridian crossing, the first to achieve SEAL/diver dry deck shelter certification, the first to complete three highly-successful national tasking missions and the first to earn two Navy Expeditionary Medals.
Another memorable event during Ohio’s maiden deployment was the burial at sea of a veteran of World War II. Ohio crew member Machinist’s Mate 1st Class (SS) Jason Witty spread the ashes of his grandfather, Eugene Stanley Morgan, in the Philippine Sea, honoring Morgan’s request to be buried with his shipmates of the World War II cruiser USS Indianapolis (CA-35). Morgan was one of 316 survivors of the sinking of the cruiser on July 30, 1945.
Ohio, the first Trident submarine ever built, returned to the fleet February 2006 after a $250 million, year-long refueling and a $750 million, two-year conversion from a ballistic missile submarine. With this conversion, Ohio and the subsequent convert submarines provide the fleet with the ability to quickly embark and deploy to provide command and control functions for special operations forces and a large volume, (as in approx. 154 TLAMs), strike platform in its operating theater.
Go NAVY!
An (Accused) Asswipe Self-Corrects!
December 11th, 2008Did y’all catch this on Fox News? 
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis police officer who was under investigation in a child pornography case jumped out of a police car, ran away, and killed himself, authorities said Wednesday.
The officer’s name was not released. He was 37 and had been with the department for 2 1/2 years, city police spokeswoman Erica Van Ross said.
St. Louis County police went to the officer’s home in south St. Louis County on Tuesday.
“We had received an IP address belonging to a computer at that residence associated with child pornography, either the possession or transfer of it,” Panus said. “We went there to serve the search warrant.”
The officer wasn’t home but provided a key when investigators tracked him down. Panus said the computer and personal papers were seized, but the officer was not arrested.
Later Tuesday, members of the city police Internal Affairs division picked up the officer and were driving him to police headquarters. Van Ross said he was being taken in for two reasons: To await results of the county search of his computer and papers, and for questioning about why he apparently lived in the county when city officers are required to live in the city.
Suddenly, just blocks from police headquarters, the officer jumped out of the car and ran, Van Ross said. Police searched but couldn’t find him.
Hours later, a resident called 911 after finding the officer, reportedly behind a church. He had a self-inflicted gunshot wound, Van Ross said. Police transported the officer to Saint Louis University Hospital, where he died.
Van Ross said the officer was not technically in custody so he was not handcuffed or restrained in the police car. Police Chief Dan Isom has ordered a review of protocol to see if changes should be made in the method of transporting people to the Internal Affairs Division.
Kinda redefines the term “dirty cop”, doesn’t it?
Seems that this POS has been reading The Bull Speaks! and understood his one remaining opportunity to escape being the new prison bitch and took the tax-saving way out. Just think of all of the tax-payer dollars we just saved! 
You guys know how much The Bull detest those child-molesting sons of bitches, but I’m glad to see they are beginning to catch on to their one & only quick way out of the hell we would have brought down upon them. Now we just have to work on convincing the remaining tens of thousands of scumbags to do the same thing and we’ll be on the way to having an America where our kids can be kids once again.
Bull out.
St. Louis, Load Your Gun!
December 3rd, 2008The Bull caught the following on the Fox News website…
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis city leader frustrated with the police response to rising crime called Tuesday on residents to arm themselves to protect their lives and property.
Alderman Charles Quincy Troupe said police are ineffective, outnumbered or don’t care about the increase in crime in his north St. Louis ward. St. Louis has had 157 homicides in 2008, 33 more than last year at this time.
“The community has to be ready to defend itself, because it’s clear the economy is going to get worse, and criminals are getting more bold,” Troupe, 72, said Tuesday.
Troupe said that when he and residents approached a district police commander last year, they were told “there was nothing he could do to protect us and the community … that he didn’t have the manpower.”
Police did not immediately return requests for comment. Chief Dan Isom told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch he understands Troupe’s frustration but doesn’t support citizens arming themselves.
Carrying guns, he said, is not a “recipe for a less violent community.”
The Bull sincerely hopes that the St. Louis populace has enough sense to listen to the Alderman and not this village idiot, Dan Isom, calling himself the Chief of Police!
It’s the usual sad story. After decades of the cops riding around with “To Protect and Serve” stenciled on their cruisers and telling the everyone to just dial 911, the Truth is sinking in that the police can NOT protect anyone. Hell, most of the time they can barely protect themselves! And now that crime is spiking a bit the higher-ups are getting scared about losing their high-paying jobs.
Before anyone starts, I’m not bad-mouthing the street cops. I know many, like damned near all of them, am good friends with a couple, and once even was engaged to one.
Those guys & gals in blue earn FAR more than they are paid. Moreover, they do a damned good job at what they were meant to do. That is to investigate crime and remove the perps from our streets. Sure, they also have the duty to stop the crimes they know about ahead of time - and they do. Problem is that no one has a crystal ball to tell them which house will be broken into or where the muggers will be tonight. That whole “To Protect…” horse shyte is just something cooked up by politicians to lull the ’sheeple’ of society into a more complacent mindset.
The fact is that the police can not protect everyone at all times. The idiot was right in saying he doesn’t have the manpower. Do guarantee the public’s protection he would need two cops to bodyguard every single citizen 24 & 7. One per 12 hour shift for every man, woman & child.
Well, the politicians got what they wanted. The good people of St. Louis looking to them for help when times are rough in their neighborhoods. The shame is that the politicians can never come through - they overplayed their hand.
And the criminals know it!
That’s why crime is so high and why it won’t go down until the thugs have reason to stop. And this is where the idiot was wrong…
Armed citizens can - and DO - deter crime! In every single jurisdiction where citizens can and do legally carry guns you find less crime and fewer shootings than in areas with strict anti-gun laws. Every time. Don’t listen to the idiots that want you vulnerable. Don’t believe me either. Do the research yourself.
To the Good Citizens of St. Louis:
- First off, GET TRAINING!
- Next, ALL guns come with some sort of child-proof lock now days. Some a good, like the one on my Ruger, are great but it is up to YOU to teach your children and keep firearms out of the hands of the untrained.
- As for the guns, I recommend a 20 gauge or 12 gauge Mossberg Model 500 Persuader® shotgun with the 18 inch barrel for every home loaded with Winchester Super-X® buckshot. These long guns are easy to use, durable, safe, 100% American made, and fairly priced for the average family. The #1 buckshot (in the 12 gauge) is highly effective and gives 16 holes per trigger pull into the bad guy if you do your part. Lots of folks see my sidearm and ask if I’m expecting trouble. my reply is always the old standby: “No. If I were expecting trouble I’d have brought my rifle.” Rifles in urban areas are problematic, so go with the shotgun. You won’t need the penetration of the rifle round and the power of a shotgun is undeniable thug-stopper.
- For a carry handgun I always say carry the most you can handle and never skimp on reliability. That said, I’d recommend a strong double action revolver over a semi-auto for the new shooter. I’d go with a Ruger SP101® chambered for either the .357 Magnum or the new .327 Federal Magnum. The revolver is very reasonably priced, is damned near indestructible, easily cared for, and again - it is American made. Both cartridges are solid performers for minor caliber bores and both give the option of firing a lower power round for practice or until the confidence level has gone up. You won’t go wrong with Federal Premium ‘Hydra-Shok®’ ammo in either caliber. Just remember that a personal protection handgun is not a primary battle weapon. It is great for getting you the heck out of a bad spot or for fighting your way to your long gun. What you’ve seen in the movies is Hollywood shyte that will get you killed.
- …and you’ll never go wrong having a damned good knife somewhere for the ‘just in case’ moments. Choices? What suits you so long as it is GOOD steel and is ALWAYS sharp.
I know, I know… That bit on handguns is a case of ‘do as I say and not as I do‘, but for good reason. I grew up shooting, especially single action revolvers, and I’m used to big bore weapons and their quirks. Most non-shooters and new shooters are intimidated by the mere sight of the hulking .45 (long) Colt case. They will refuse to fire a round regardless of how powerful (or not) the load may actually be.
Get armed, stay armed. Protection is your duty - not the cops. More importantly, it is your RIGHT as an American under our Constitution. Exercise your Rights.
Bull, out!
This Is Why America’s Military Is The Best On Earth
November 18th, 2008Ever wonder why our military personnel are the finest around? Because they have guts. Grit & determination. Add that to the finest training and top-notch equipment and you have a combo that can’t be beat. (As long as the politicians stay out of their way, that is…)
Case in point, Fox News is reporting…
LEWISTON, Maine — Army and Navy recruiters took one look at 330-pound Ulysses Milana and told him to forget about joining. “You’ve got to lose weight,” Milana remembers them saying.
But Marine recruiters were willing to work with him as he began his weight-loss journey in December 2007.
Now, 11 months later, Milana is 140 pounds lighter as he leaves Monday for Parris Island, S.C., to begin boot camp.
It wasn’t easy, Milana said, but he managed to slim down through exercise, healthier eating habits and forgoing an occasional beer after work. The 23-year-old said he even refused a beer at his going-away party Saturday night.
Milana said he always wanted to follow in his family’s footsteps by serving his country. His wife, Latoya, also comes from a military family.
I believe there is but one thing to left to say…
Bull, out.
Segregation Update #2 (Itself Updated with Video)
November 13th, 2008The story is out and is popping up on blogs, newspapers, and TV news shows across the Nation! The WKRG News 5 anchorman, Steve Alexander, just left “The Pasture” having interviewed (with only 5 minutes notice) The Bull and my male spawn, Jacob.
Before coming here, they had interviewed the Principal of Hankins Middle School, Ms. Wittner. Wouldn’t you know it, looks I caught her in a ‘lie of omission‘. From what I was told by the news folks, she told the camera that a meeting had been held to discuss the issue before the school year began and that no parents attended, however she left out the facts that a) the meeting was during a time when a fair number of folks were on vacation, b) that the meeting was billed as concerning the school uniform with NO mention of their plans to sexually segregate the school population, and c) that said segregation would be forced upon the students with no ‘opt-out’ classes available in direct violation of Title IX. Jacob also informed me that Ms. Wittner, the 7th Grade Vice-Principal, and an unknown woman in a business suit visited his class today. Seems Ms. Wittner knows exactly who Jacob is considering the nasty looks that were passed in his direction. 
I can’t wait to see how the edited version of the interviews turns out. It is to be aired on the 10PM newscast tonight.
Later…
Well folks, I didn’t make a complete idiot of myself, (…though I can say with certainty that I’ll not be featured in any future Hollywierd flicks…). The star of the event was my lanky spawn. Jacob was simply brilliant! He was quoted: “They just teach us about how wrong segregation was between Blacks and Whites. Now turn around and do the same thing to us.” I’ve never been more proud! I guess my lessons on critical & independent thought are paying off…
(Video from this story on the WKRG website.)
I kinda felt for the kid at the end of the clip as you could tell he was echoing his parent’s words. I’m also still awaiting the “science” behind these so-called studies Ms. Wittner mentioned showing how differently girls and boys learn.
The media coverage continues but should die down quickly. The School Board now has thirty days to answer the ACLU’s letter.
Bull, out.
Segregation Update #1
November 13th, 2008The Mobile Press-Register, (with Brendan Kirby and Rena Havner reporting), quotes Mobile County School Superintendent Roy Nichols as follows:
“You get some research reports that show that girls do better in all-girl math classes and some other researchers that say boys don’t act out in classes where there are only boys. Other research reports say the exact opposite.”
Let me ask you, what kind of non-statement is that? 
Anyhoo, the Press-Register will be running a full story on the topic in the morning.
Bull, out.
ACLU Warns Alabama School District!
November 12th, 2008And I quote:
MOBILE, AL – After hearing from outraged parents of students who, without notice, were involuntarily segregated by sex at Hankins Middle School in Mobile, Alabama, the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Alabama sent a letter to the Mobile County School System today warning that mandatory sex segregation in public schools is illegal and discriminatory. The civil liberties organization also asked, under the Alabama Open Records Act, that the school district make public any and all documents relating to sex segregation policies in Mobile County schools from the past two years.
“Mandatory sex segregation in public schools is not only clearly against the law, it’s also an empty promise for failing schools,” said Allison Neal, staff attorney with the ACLU of Alabama. “Inevitably these experimental programs deny equal opportunity to girls and boys and distract much needed time and money from efforts that we know work like smaller classes, highly trained teachers, sufficient funding and involved parents. Sex segregation doesn’t make public schools more like private schools. If some private schools provide a better education, it’s because of their resources, not because they are single-sex.”
Without notifying parents, Mobile County School System segregated the entire student body of Hankins Middle School by sex for the 2008-2009 school year and failed to provide any coeducational option. In addition to segregating students for all academic subjects, the sex segregation program goes so far as to punish boys and girls who are caught speaking in the hallways.
The ACLU charges that mandatory sex segregation in public schools violates Title IX of the Education Amendments, the Equal Education Opportunities Act and the U.S. Constitution.
There is more. You can find it all here. The “Mark Jones” mentioned is, of course, Yours Truly.
Well, I did warn them - twice, didn’t I? 
Bull, out.
A Heads-Up & An Update
November 12th, 2008Did anyone read my post Welcome Back to the Segregation of Public Schools!? If not, go back and read it now for the matter will be heating up starting today.
The Bull did contact the ACLU. The ACLU did find the matter as disturbing as I - and - they agreed to take action on the matter. The Mobile County School Board and the Principal of Katherine H. Hankins Middle School, Ms. Cheryl Wittner, will be receiving a letter from the ACLU legal-eagles this morning. Meanwhile, back at the ranch, the local media outlets will be getting their press release packets on the matter at the same time.
My position is simple. Either the County and the school can drop this ill-conceived idea of sexual segregation or I’ll fight.
I discussed he matter at some length with Ms. Wittner since my original post. However, she was not in the least willing to consider, or even listen to, any ideas other than her own. Sad, really. My son, Jake, pointed out to me something I find very troubling. The school’s mission statement reads:
Katherine H. Hankins Middle School will guarantee a learning environment for all participating students to achieve the necessary skills to succeed at their next level of academic, social, and physical potential.
Social? How can students achieve their social potential when not only are they being segregated by sex under penalty of suspension and the very curriculum they are being taught is based on the notion that the girls can only perform well, and I quote, “a few day per month” due to their menstrual cycles? Anyone with a daughter should be up in arms about the entire mess. Why aren’t they? Because not only was the curriculum not explained to the parents, the parents were not even notified that the curriculum was being changed! Nor were we notified of any plan to segregate our kids. The usual horse crap we here in Mobile have come to expect from our School Board.
Well, I can only hope that the Board is ready for the feces to impact the rotating atmospheric oscillator. I’m in this until this madness is defeated or until Lady Beth buries me. So here’s your ‘heads up’: Expect a regular stream of post on this fight for the next several months. I’ll keep you posted unless gagged by a court order. If that happens I know someone else will do it for me!
Bull, out!
Final Thoughts on Election ‘08
November 6th, 2008After having a fine, (though artery-clogging), breakfast at my favorite Waffle House here in Mobile County, Alabama with my eldest daughter, I had opportunity to stop in at a local Shell station to gas-up the mini-van. While inside I joined in with a group of locals discussing the election. The group consisted of both blacks and whites as well as Democrats, Republicans, and with my addition an Independent voter. It seems we all were in agreement this morning. That surprised me somewhat considering the demographics of the group, but it was a very nice surprise.
What exactly were we all in agreement on?
First off, that the election process - at every poll represented - went extremely smoothly with everyone in attendance acting like Americans should be expected to act: polite, considerate, and genteel in the fine Southern tradition. Sure, we had widely varying political positions and voted for very different candidates. Above it all, though, we were - and remain - Americans first. Apparently no one witnessed any of the silliness &/or violence reported in other States. I bet a lot of folks will find that strange since we Southerners are considered by most of the Country as knuckle-draggin’, moonshine-drinkin’, skin-head racist if we are white -or- as knuckle-draggin’, uneducated, welfare state junkies if we are black. Just proves true what The Bull has said all along: Southerners are the finest people that America produces - regardless of race.
Secondly, we agreed that the Republican party failed itself and the Conservatives here in America miserably by failing to even try to get out a clear statement of position. I was surprised to hear the Democrats in the group say that they wished that their side had only done moderately better and they wish that more details had been given as to how the plans of the incoming Administration would be implemented. We also agreed that the Republican party as it has existed since the end of the Reagan era is all but dead. The Dems have a chance here to prove themselves and their policies - but only one chance. There is still a heck of a lot of distrust out there for politicians of both stripes.he Republicans will waste no time in rebuilding themselves, and if they are smart they will do so in the image of the Reagan coalition, basing themselves on principles rather than politics. Only time will tell. Agreed it was that far too much money is being spent on these elections. To the point of where it appears that folks are buying their way into office.
We agreed that the time is right in America for the formation of a truly viable third party. Provided, of course, that they start now. The failing on all third parties up to this point is that they go into ’stealth mode’ between election cycles rather than making themselves and their position widely known for the years when others are resting on their laurels. And finally, we agreed that the election is indeed over and that we should all give the partisan crap a rest for a while and see what happens. Four years from now a change can be made should it be warranted. All-in-all, not bad for a bunch of knuckle-draggin’ Southerners…
Bull, out!