Released earlier this week, the Durham Report chronicles “matters related to intelligence activities and investigations arising out of the 2016 presidential campaigns.” These “matters,” dating back to 2015 and known for years as the Trump Russian Collusion Hoax, speak to the window dressing nature of this 300-plus page data release.

That said, three undeniable realities emerge.

First, the Durham Report reminds (and should warn the unaware) that we live in a two-tiered justice system. The report documents FBI personnel illegally opening a surveillance operation on presidential candidate Donald Trump. It further details operations which wreak of interference in seeking to prevent Trump’s election and illicit acts later designed to undermine his administration and potential re-election to office. Bad acts exposed yet with minimal consequences.

Firing or forced retirement leading to a lucrative media contributor or other consulting gig is no substitute for significant legal repercussions. Al Perrotta at The Stream provides a great overview with Reacting to Durham Report Reaction.

The report also serves to further green light Administrative State collaborators to continue illicit business as usual. Criminal statutes of limitations have conveniently elapsed. Not as though meaningful prosecutions would ever be likely from a Department of Justice which appears more a partner (in crime) than overseer of the FBI that falls under its jurisdiction. The public ignores this point at great risk as it’s one not lost on the Administrative State.

Again, the Durham Report details illegal operations brazenly performed by government employees and for which there will be no consequences. Why change your crooked playbook now?

A final reality comes with Durham’s release alerting corporate media that acting as a propaganda arm charged with “reporting” government spin is far more rewarding than exposing truths. Never mind the historic mission of journalism. As language itself is weaponized, media no longer provides the public with objective, relevant information from which educated opinions and prudent actions can flow. Today’s media twists messages to present a state- or corporate-sanctioned message that is often at odds with the best interests of its audience, the American people.

The Durham Report exposes the media as enthusiastic participants in the assault on the Trump campaign/administration and ultimately, on the public at large. With no pretense of “oops, we got it wrong,” the media’s unapologetic response to the Durham Report reminds that its alliance with government is far stronger than any bond with readers, listeners or viewers.

Once upon a time phrases such as “honesty is the best policy” and “crime doesn’t pay” were commonly ascribed to having meaning, credibility. John Durham and his report are post-free America’s latest indicators that both phrases now only remind of a time long gone.

Lou Ann Anderson worked in central Texas talk radio as both a host and producer and currently hosts Political Pursuits: The Podcast. Her tenure as Watchdog Wire–Texas editor involved covering state news and coordinating the site’s citizen journalist network. As a past Policy Analyst with Americans for Prosperity–Texas, Lou Ann wrote and spoke on a variety of issues including the growing issue of probate abuse in which wills, trusts, guardianships and powers of attorney are used to loot assets from intended heirs or beneficiaries.

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But what about public schools?

Virtually every ISD now has a Diversity Equity and Inclusion officer. Many of them offer junk academics that cater to a certain groups’ grievances, such as black, Hispanic, or gender Studies.

Essentially, our public schools have transmogrified into a delivery system for left-wing, woke thought. At least with Facebook, parents have some control. But we drop our kids off at school in the morning without a thought as to what they might be taught.

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Unfortunately, Democrats enjoy the current brand of school indoctrination.

Diversity, so-called equity, and anything race-based that is being taught in our schools helps the Democrats hold their majority. Or at least, that’s how they see it. But keep this in mind, and you may quote me:

Democrats and the education establishment do not want parents to have any control over what their children are being taught in public schools.

Let that roll around in our mind for a while.

If they want to teach the 1619 Project about how America is a racist country conceived in slavery, they want no interference. If they want to teach Critical Race Theory, they’re going to do it. If you complain, they will brand you a racist. If you complain loud enough, the Attorney General of the United States will come after you.

In fact, the Department of Justice is launching a new program that is designed to shut up conservative parents in places like Loudoun County, Virginia. It’s under the guise of responding to a so-called increase in threats against teachers. But it will have the effect of shutting down parents who disagree. Conservatives were right to keep Merrick Garland off the Supreme Court.

That’s on a national scale. But things are happening in Texas, too.

The odorous Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) is getting into the business of eradicating systemic racism. If we had a serious problem with systemic racism, I’d be the first on board, but we don’t, and so I’m not.

The TASB has just added some new language to its statement of beliefs. See if this new mission for the TASB is woke enough for you:

“We believe in and are committed to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion; promoting mutual respect; striving to eradicate systemic racism; and providing opportunity for all.”

The “opportunity” that TASB “strives” for is to make sure school superintendents get big fat paychecks and boatloads of perks based on contract templates supplied to ISDs by the TASB.

Let me be clear:

The TASB pretty much runs your local school board. It trains your school board members and attempts to indoctrinate them into voting 100 percent of the time for what the superintendent wants. It teaches school trustees that there must be no dissent. It attempts to control local media by handing out awards to local reporters who tow the TASB line. (To win the award, simply write glowing articles about local schools with nary a negative comment.)

And, as the new statement of belief plainly states, the TASB is left-wing, pro-status quo (except when it moves to the left), and is hell-bent on indoctrinating your children about “systemic racism.”

If you as a parent or taxpayer attempt to interfere, woe be to you. They just might sic Merrick Garland you. They have no problem with federal meddling in schools just so long as the feds are shutting down any opposing opinions.

As James Quintero of the Texas Public Policy Foundation writes, the TASB is famous for defending the status quo in schools. If the status quo was once racist in nature, then the TASB was there to defend it. That makes the TASB just as racist as the country its trying to smear.

What can you do about left-wing schools?

Tell Merrick Garland to take a hike, and raise some (righteous) hell at school board meetings. Complain loudly when they go into executive session. Rail against all types of ethnic studies. Spend a day with your child in school and see what is being taught. Demand that DEI officials be eliminated at once. Make sure your school supports our flag and our Constitution.

Form groups within your community to act as school watchdogs. Print copies of your superintendent’s contract (it’s an open record) and hand it out at PTA meetings.

And that’s just a start.

If you really want to get their attention, campaign against their bond issues. If you withhold money from them until they dispense with all the divisive wokeness, you will get the change that taxpayers, parents, and students deserve.

Lynn Woolley is a Texas-based author, broadcaster, and songwriter. Follow his podcast at https://www.PlanetLogic.us. Check out his author’s page at https://www.Amazon.com/author/lynnwoolley. Order books direct from Lynn at https://PlanetLogicPress.Square.Site. Email Lynn at lwoolley9189@gmail.com.

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