Rapport-Confusion-Suggestion

These are the basic techniques of Conversational Hypnosis, or the Art of Persuasion. Back in my college days, I remember reading an essay from George Orwell, "Politics and the English Language" which basically says that manipulation of the people takes place with the slight of a word. Create a speech with the right balance of ethos, logos, and pathos and you will have people eating out of your hand. The problem is when it is for evil and not for good.

I was researching information on conversational hypnosis and unearthed a very disconcerting video based on an article by the AAPS (Association of American Physicians and Surgeons) that will make you cringe.

Fanning the Flame

I've been off the blog for a bit. Between substitute teaching and trying to pick up some clients for article and content writing, I've been a little distracted. On the other hand, I was shocked to learn that an article I wrote to the editor of our local newspaper was published. It was a suggestion to cover the AsaMom organization, otherwise known as the 9.12 Project that was featured on Glenn Beck's program earlier this month. Now that a sub-chapter has been created for southeast Georgia are, I thought that it was important that people be aware of it.

Tonight at church for a social function, someone came up to me and said, "Hey, nice article you wrote." I know I must have had one of those "duh-oh" looks on my face because I had no idea that it had been published. Later on, several others mentioned it as well. One woman who commented made it known that she was the Chaplain for the Republican Women's Federation on St. Simons. After we chatted a bit, she shared that she would like to get involved with As A Mom. I think this she may be the fuel I need to fan the flame.

Taking As A Mom Across Town

This blog is going to shift just a bit, but I will attempt to cover pretty much the same information. I have joined As A Mom. It is growing fast and furious. Much of the information can be accessed on the net, but would be extremely time consuming to gather. I've decided to use this blog as a portal for what's being discussed on the site. Hopefully, that will encourage others to become a part as well.

Should We Really Blame Obama?

Two black pastors are arrested for praying at the White House last May for The National Day of Prayer. On September 25, 2009, Muslims also gathered for prayer. One piece of important information made all the difference.



I agree with the general idea of this video's message, but by omitting one significant piece of information, the issue has been a bit distorted.

Does the Promise Still Hold?

September 25, 2009 will be an infamous day in American history-in the history of the world. The majority of people will consider it nothing more than religious freedom, the right to worship as one pleases. That is true; for nowhere in the world can people continue to enjoy the freedoms and then turn around and bite the hand that feeds them. This, my dear friend, is the unfolding of biblical prophecy right before your eyes. The gathering of Muslims to pray to Allah on a land that was given by Jehovah, God is visible proof that a spiritual battle exists! On one hand, it is probably the most exciting times a person can live in, on the other the most scariest.

Genesis 16:11,12-And the angel of the Lord said unto her (Hagar), Behold, thou art with child, and shalt bear a son, and shall call his name Ishmael; because the Lord hath heard thy affliction. And, he will be a wild man; his hand will be against very man, and every man's hand against him; and he shall dwell in the presence of all his brethren.

Ishmael was not the child God chose for Abraham. He was of Abraham's seed, but not according to God's will. Not until Sarah gave birth to Isaac was God's promise to Israel fulfilled through the birth of Christ. Ishmael, the father of the Arab nation is and always has been the enemy of Israel. What will it take for us to realize that God's word is true and is still in effect in the 21st Century?

If 10% is Good Enough for Jesus

Ray Stevens has done it again! If 10% is good enough for Jesus, then it ought to be enough for Uncle Sam!

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