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Religion and state education
Hillbilly version: thought there were separate. How can the public school system allow the tax revenue to go other institutions as they go broke? The money allotted to students for an education is being drained into private schools, religious schools, and home schools. Teachers are being laid off because the… Read more.
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Birthday Celebration
Hillbilly version: At our house your birthday was recognized as a special day for you. You could stretch the otherwise limits. After all, it’s your day. “What kind of desert do you want?” Birthday celebration changed over the years but the emphasis was that it was a special day. Then,… Read more.
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Education Freedom Account is short of funds
Hillbilly wisdom: Dad you either need more tools, an adjustable wrench, hammer and a screw driver isnot going to work. Buy tools or get someone else to work on this. Education Freedom Act gives tostudents not attending public schools funds to pursue their dreams. Open to all students this school… Read more.
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Neutrality
Hillbilly version: neutrality is not supporting either side in a conflict. Don’t have a dog in that fight. Switzerland does not sell weapons to countries in conflicts, Not in NATO, and no third party sales. I guess we are not neutral as the United States sales more armaments than any… Read more.
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Shivaree
Shivaree, Shivery, Chivalry Hillbilly wisdom: a lot of English words sound alike. Pay attention to the context or how it fits into the story. Shivaree was introduced not by words but by actions of the party. Party, not exactly by my definition, is what they called it. I was only… Read more.
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Essential Business
Hillbilly wisdom: If it is essential for the public, then it should be owned by the public. The covid pandemic taught some very tough lessons. Covid, as handled in America, divided businesses into essential and nonessential because it was an emergency. The effect of those decisions continues today and tomorrow.… Read more.
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The Truth
The hillbilly version:“ I’ll tell you the truth ten different ways before I would lie to you”. “I would lie but only if it benefited me”. Is there more than one truth? Are there different levels of true? Is there a time when it is justified to use something other… Read more.
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The good/service is hidden
Hillbilly version: Pollyanna was right. We tune in and sure enough the news is largely negative. Another day in paradise. We can and will find that which we seek. Given that, I would refer to the Declaration of Independence. Not a bad document given it was written by Yankees. It… Read more.
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Big Beautiful Bill
Hillbilly version: you want what? Explain how it can be effective to vote on two things at the same time when they have little to do with each other? If they are related, then they are one. If not, they should be separated. A bill over 1000 pages is beyond… Read more.
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TO THE YOUNG:
Hillbilly wisdom: Don’t compare yourself against anyone you can’t see in the mirror. Transcend yourindividual differences to fulfill a greater purpose- don’t act like old people. Become a problem solver, acritical thinker, an effective communicator and positive contributor to the community.You will need a job-cash flow. Therefore, you will need… Read more.
Open to Anything 