My “Gems” for the Week!

May 24, 2024

“The problem with Socialism is that sooner or later you run out of other people’s money.” Margaret Thatcher, Bristish PM 1979-1990.

German Test scores:

A new batch of standardized tests show Germany’s students at the bottom. Almost all other countries in Europe score better. Student test results in reading, math and science show a very sharp decline in Germany starting in 2015. The timing correlates with Angela Merkel’s, German PM, “open border” policy. The school system got overwhelmed with immigrants.

Special Note: Germany also experienced a sharp rise in violent crime beginning in 2015. Data shows crimes committed by migrants was the cause.

The ACLU is being sued by a Korean woman employee for wrongful termination of employment. She apparently complained about her Black bosses at the ACLU and said the work environment was fear-based and rife with sexism.

NC is getting ready to pass a voter ID law. Opponents say the law is discriminates against people without a state approved ID. Who are they? How many people do not have ID’s? You need photo ID to drive, travel, rent an apartment, buy a car, open a bank account, check into a hotel, pick up prescriptions, apply for social benefits like Medicare, buy alcohol/cigarettes, start a new job, and enroll in school. Voting is so important. Under no circumstances should a person be allowed to vote without proving ID. A vast majority of NC citizens support this new law. Finally, people without ID’s can vote and later appeal their case. You can even get a free voter ID card at county board elections offices. The fear is that Biden’s 8-10 million illegal immigrants will vote thus swaying the elections. The NAACP is against this new law claiming it burdens the people, yet to join the NAACP requires completing an application and paying a fee!

Also in NC, the Board of Governors for UNC System has decreased funding for DEI. It’s about time. The Board cites DEI as a politically divisive ideology and one that excludes people that do not share in that very narrow ideology. They also cite research studies that actually show DEI deepens the divisions among people while not promoting inclusion. Part of UNC’s diversity program included “climate change.” Really!

Three US Congresswomen engaged in childish sparing this week while at a public hearing. Reps. Crockett, Green and AOC fired personal barbs at each other that sounded like expressions used by high school girls. All three are an embarrassment and quite stupid.