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As I sit in the airport waiting to catch my flight home, half of my sophomore year of college done and behind me, I finally have the opportunity to look into the biggest story no one is covering: Kevin Jennings’ reading habits.

Much has been written in the blogosphere over the past few days about ‘Safe School’s Czar’ Kevin Jennings–an individual whom I covered extensively a few months back. While the previous scandal has been since laid to rest, the newest round of craziness from GLSEN founder is just as insane-–if not more so.

Recently GatewayPundit ran a story about Kevin Jennings’ organization GLSEN (the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network) and the books that the organization recommends that young children read. The list is broken up into three different categories–books for kids grade K-6, 7-12, and teachers. The list of books contains literature that covers many and varied genres, from non-fiction to poetry. Supposedly the books are meant to support the stated mission of GLSEN, reproduced below.

From GLSEN’s website:

The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network strives to assure that each member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression.

We believe that such an atmosphere engenders a positive sense of self, which is the basis of educational achievement and personal growth. Since homophobia and heterosexism undermine a healthy school climate, we work to educate teachers, students and the public at large about the damaging effects these forces have on youth and adults alike. We recognize that forces such as racism and sexism have similarly adverse impacts on communities and we support schools in seeking to redress all such inequities.

GLSEN seeks to develop school climates where difference is valued for the positive contribution it makes in creating a more vibrant and diverse community. We welcome as members any and all individuals, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or occupation, who are committed to seeing this philosophy realized in K-12 schools.

That’s all well and good, except some of the books GLSEN recommends are pornographic. The book list is intended to [sic] “furthers our (GLSEN’s) mission to ensure safe schools for all students.”; ostensibly implying that children who identify themselves as homosexual should read these books as a way to empower themselves, and straight children and teachers should also read the books to come to a deeper understanding and develop a respect for their homosexual peers. On its face that is a responsible, well-intentioned goal. However, if one examines even a small sampling of the books on the list, the real goal of the suggested readings become readily apparent. GLESN is not trying to empower anyone, or raise awareness, rather they are using the facade of awareness and concern to promote their twisted hypersexualized agenda, what I can only assume is a twisted aberration of the goals that reasonable that gay men and women aspire to. As an aside, I do not think, nor am I implying that the poison that GLESN is peddling is representative of the entire gay community, rather this is a reflection on Kevin Jennings and the fanatics that staff his loony organization.

The books and the list can be accessed though a portal on their site called “BookLink“, which provides an all-in-one system for parusing and even purchasing in bulk books that teachers are encouraged to make mandatory classroom reading.

Just a few of the books on the list:

Queer 13

Being Different

Growing Up Gay/Growing Up Lesbian

The Order of the Poison Oak

Love & Sex: Ten Stories of Truth

Thus far I have been slightly obtuse in my explanation of exactly what the books contain, after the jump there will be an excerpt from one of the selected books, Queer 13. WARNING: THE FOLLOWING IS EXTREMELY GRAPHIC. READ AT YOUR OWN RISK.

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Read–GatewayPundit

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Nevada Senator Harry Reid tried to redo his comments about health care and race relations–saying that his point was distorted..

“At pivotal points in American history, the tactics of distortion and delay have certainly been present,” Reid said. “They’ve certainly been used to stop progress. That’s what we’re talking about here. That’s what’s happening here. It’s very clear. That’s the point I made — no more, no less. Anyone who willingly distorts my comments is only proving my point.”

Now, for those of you, by either my fault or yours, who didn’t hear what he said to cause all this “feigned outrage…”

“You think you’ve heard these same excuses before? You’re right.  In this country there were those who dug in their heels and said, ‘Slow down, it’s too early. Let’s wait. Things aren’t bad enough’ — about slavery. When women wanted to vote, [they said] ‘Slow down, there will be a better day to do that — the day isn’t quite right. . . .’”

“When this body was on the verge of guaranteeing equal civil rights to everyone regardless of the color of their skin, some senators resorted to the same filibuster threats that we hear today.”

Umm…I’m not even going to touch the first part…race-baiting isn’t my thing…

Now, the second part…

He is also trying to Reido history…

He must be speaking of his ideological colleague, Robert Byrd.

Let’s not forget that Mr. Byrd was an Exalted Kraken Kleaglet…or something…in the KKK…

And let’s not forget that Mr. Byrd filibustered the Civil Rights Bill in 1964–20 years after joining the Klan.

He filibustered the bill for 14 hours…

And he also opposed the Voting Rights Act.

Tell me, Mr. Reid, who resorted to those same filibuster threats?

Those evil Republicans?

Read–WSJ

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Read–The Hill

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Ma’am Senator, Are you serious?

Barbara Boxer, while arguing to allow tax dollars to pay for abortions, said,

“Why are women being singled out here? It’s so unfair.  We don’t tell men that if they want to … buy insurance coverage through their pharmaceutical plan for Viagra that they can’t do it.”

She went on to say,

“This amendment would be the biggest rollback to a woman’s right to choose in decades.  What have women done to deserve this?”

Well, I hate to have to teach anatomy at the Harrington Report, but women are being singled out over abortions…because…well…that’s just how it works…

But really, is she comparing sexual dysfunction to pregnancy?

I second AllahPundit…

Everyone, feel sorry for me!  She’s my senator…

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I don’t quite know what to say about this.

The House–the Democratic-controlled House–quietly passed their version of ObamaCare on Saturday, providing the beleaguered Obama administration a victory they could point to.

The bill was passed by an extremely close margin, 220-215, a 5 vote margin. The vote was passed by 219 Democrats and one Republican (Joseph Cao, a first-term Republican who holds a decidedly Democratic office in New Orleans) against a coalition comprised of 176 Republicans and 39 Democrats. So much for an era of bi-parsianship…

The bill will now move to the Senate were heavy debate is expected. Hopefully the senate won’t vote on the bill in the dark of night so they could sneak it by the public without anyone knowing.

Read- MyWay

That’s right, folks. Yesterday, our own Matthew Harrington (or ‘Mike’ as the lady from the BBC called him) was a guest on the BBC’s radio hour “World Have Your Say”.

The topic of discussion: is there too much pressure on scientists?

Matt can be heard after the link around the 50 minute mark.

Matt on the BBC: “World Have Your Say” from 10/26/09

Taxing “Cadillac” health plans in order to pay for universal healthcare?  What does that sound like?  Let’s hope this proposal does not pass.

Supporters claim that the tax will cause employers to hunt for cheaper plans in order to avoid the tax, forcing insurers to lower their prices.  Critics claim that this will lead to rising costs for employers, and by extension, families and individuals.

But wait, there’s more!

Nancy Pelosi offered up an alternative, which would be to tax insurers’ “windfall profits”.  Genius!  Let’s take away the incentives for running a successful business to pay for healthcare for everyone.

Sound like anything to you folks?

Read–NY Times

Kathleen Sebelius, the Secretary of Health and Human Services has been very busy lately, going around desperately attempting to convince the public that swine flu is a big deal and that everyone should be vaccinated.

Fair enough. except for one giant problem– Ms. Sebelius goes so far as to say “We know it’s safe and secure. … This is definitely is a safe vaccine for people to get.” Well that is all well and good except that if the government says that it is safe and encourages everyone to take it, theres probably something wrong with it.

When has the government ever done anything 100% right?

Or even 50% right?

I think never.

Ms. Sebelius is also especially encouraging parents to have their children vaccinated against the swine, saying on NBC’s “Today” show: ”This flu is a younger person’s flu, kids have no immunity to the flu… children are great carriers of bugs and viruses.”

Some parents however have proven to be exceptionally wary of the new vaccine, concerned that the vaccine was too rapidly prepared, inadequately tested and potentially unsafe to give to their children. When asked on CNN about studies reflecting these concerns, Sebelius responded by giving assurances that the vaccine was specifially targeted to combat the hamthrax and it is “right on target with an immune response.”

Well thats reassuring.

Sebelius mentioned on another morning show that an injectable form–in addition to the nasal mist–would be available by the end of the month and as soon as it was available the vaccine for the oink oink achoo would be distributed to 90,000 sites across the country.

So, whose getting vaccinated? The government says its cool…

Read — MyWay
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So an entire summer of pissed off protesting wasn’t enough to get the point across… now supporters of Barry’s health care program–deserving of a death panel in its own right–are asking folks like you and me (well maybe not me) to submit 30 second videos to barackobama.com detailing why you support health care reform for their “Health Reform Video Challenge”.

So what do they want you to talk about? They tell you!

•  Personal stories: It’s hard to get more powerful than sharing a personal story about how the broken status quo has affected you and the ones you love.

•  The cost of inaction: There’s lots to cover about how spiraling costs are breaking the budgets of families, governments and businesses, and the high price we’ll all pay if we don’t act.

•  The opponents of reform: It’s amazing the levels some will stoop in order to score political points or protect their profits. This is your chance to call them out.

Man, nothing makes me want to call my representatives and tell them to mushroom the nation’s defect like a 30 second video from Penny Prius telling me a story about how her grandma died. Didn’t realize that appeals to emotion were logical forms of argument.

BUT WAIT! THERE’S MORE!

Thats right, folks there are fabulous prizes involved with this contest!

According to the official rules:

One winner will receive the following prize: all or part of the winner’s video may be used in a TV ad associated with DNC’s health reform campaign (approximate retail value: $0).

(emphasis added)

So… you get a prize worth ZERO dollars and the entire nation gets to see you on television calling people out for stooping “in order to score political points”, while the DNC trots you out to… score political points. And you would have consented to having your image and likeness broadcast on television for the purpose of… scoring political points.

Here’s a Harrington Report Top Tip: When recording your video, make sure your camera is positioned correctly so the DNC will be able to clearly see you and your moral high horse in the shot.

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This is absolutely insane.

The Politico is reporting that Senator John Ensign received a handwritten note from Joint Committee on Taxation Chief Tom Barthold saying that “if there is a willful failure to file, pay, maintain appropriate records and the like…the taxpayer may be charged with a misdemeanor with a penalty of up to $25,000 and not more than one year in jail.”

Umm…hello?!  If you don’t have health insurance, you may be fined and go to jail!

Check out the note after the jump…

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$750 for individuals; $1500 for families.  Oh, and if you’re successful–as in 3x the poverty line, $950 for individuals; $3800 for families.

Will Obama be in favor of Sen. Max Baucus’ plan?  As a candidate, he opposed mandatory health insurance and issuing taxes to punish those without health insurance…

Average Americans will be furious.  Average Americans will continue to protest.

Folks, this is not about insuring everyone’s health, this is about the systematic take-over, buyout, or forced-bankruptcy of private industry.

Remember when Barry wanted to bankrupt the coal industry?

Or when he bought General Motors?

Yeah.  Barack Obama is his name, Fascism is his game.

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