Day: December 8, 2012

We couldn’t have summed it up better:

The retardation that comes from self-adulation was the very centerpiece of the True Believers’ Blueprint for Utopia, and for this reason they made self-love paramount and reinforced it on a near constant basis through incessant programs of wholly unmerited “self-esteem”-building. You were perfect just for being you, which meant that the only way not to be perfect (and perhaps even turn into one of those evil bigots and phobics) was to attempt to change (i.e. better) yourself in any way.

“Be yourself,” “do what feels good,” and “esteem nothing more than yourself” were the new pillars of society in the Modern Liberal era, and they were in every way the exact opposite of what had made Western Civilization great and the very antithesis of what was needed for a functioning, happy, healthy, prosperous and progressing society.

In fact, not only were these concepts not progressive, but they couldn’t possibly have been more regressive (just as the True Believer wished) as they made “feelings” — the same “feelings” that every child since the dawn of man was born with – into the arbiter of all truths; while they eliminated that which does progress with time – personal and collective wisdom.

Tis the season for making charitable donations, notes State Rep. Jim Cox (R-129). To ensure your money will benefit the people, organization or community you intend, the Pennsylvania Department of State offers the following tips: 

Never give to a charity you know nothing about. Do not hesitate to request written information from the charity regarding its programs and finances.

Never commit to donate over the phone unless you are familiar with the organization, and hang up the telephone on aggressive and harassing solicitors.

Never give cash, credit card numbers or bank account numbers; always write a check payable to the charity so you have a record of your donations.

Be wary of “guaranteed” sweepstake winnings in exchange for a contribution. Participation in sweepstake offers is voluntary, and donors are in no better position to win the sweepstakes than non-donors.

Don’t be fooled by a convincing name or one that sounds like the name of a well-known charity.

Don’t make assumptions when you hear words like “police” or “firefighter” in an organization’s name. Although an organization claims it has local ties or works with local police or firefighters, it doesn’t necessarily mean contributions will be used locally.

Don’t feel guilty about not supporting all the charities that ask you for a contribution.

Be aware of statements such as “every penny will go to the charity.” All charities have expenses, so check carefully and know where your money goes.

The Department of State’s Bureau of Charitable Organizations administers the state’s charitable solicitation law and maintains a registry of organizations in Pennsylvania. To find out if a charity is registered, search the online database or call 1-800-732-0999.

One charity that we whole-heartedly recommend is Honor Flight Philadelphia. There are no administrative salaries or benefits.