VDH: Life Among the Ruins

CURRENT EVENTS / AMERICA / SOCIETY

"We are suffering an epidemic of premodern barbarism. The signs unfortunately appear everywhere. Over half a million homeless people crowd our big-city downtowns.

"Most know the result of such Medieval street living is unhealthy, violent, and lethal for all concerned. Yet no one knows—or even seems to worry about—how to stop it.

"So public defecation, urination, fornication, and injection continue unabated. Progressive urban pedestrians pass by holding their noses, averting their gazes, and accelerating the pace of their walking. The greenest generation in history allows its sidewalks to become pre-civilizational sewers. In a very brief time, we all but have destroyed the downtowns of our major cities—which will increasingly become vacant in a manner like the 6th-century A.D. Roman forum.

"All accept that defunding the police, no-cash bail, Soros-funded district attorneys, and radical changes in jurisprudence have destroyed deterrence. The only dividend is the unleashing of a criminal class to smash-and-grab, carjack, steal, burglarize, execute, and assault—with de facto immunity. Instead we are sometimes lectured that looting is not a crime, but lengthy incarceration is criminally immoral."

Read the rest here: "Life Among the Ruins"

A Chicago dad who found himself on a watchlist after opposing pornographic content in his kids’ school

CURRENT EVENTS / SOCIETY / PORN

If you stand up to the local school board because of the porn that's in your kid's school library, be prepared to be declared a terrorist.

Terry Newsome of Chicago, found out in December 2022 that he had been placed on a terror watch list when he tried to fly from O’Hare Airport to Phoenix. On March 1, Newsome attempted to fly to Washington’s Ronald Reagan National Airport and learned that, despite positive signs to the contrary, his name remained on the watch list.

Though he is still permitted to fly, having his name on the list—which federal law enforcement agencies have not explained—means invasive and embarrassing extra screening for Newsome.

In spite of his efforts to have his name removed from the list, Newsome continues to wrangle with the labyrinthian bureaucracies of the Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, FBI, and TSA.

Read the full article here:  Chicago Dad Who Spoke Out Against Porn In Schools Faces Extra Security Screening En Route To CPAC

Why does Ukraine want tanks?

CURRENT EVENTS / UKRAINIAN-RUSSIAN WAR

If you've been watching the news flashes from the Ukranian-Russian War, you might have noticed that tanks get blown up, a LOT.  Especially the Russian tanks it seems.  Because of this, you would think that the most worthless weapon of modern warfare would be a nice, old-fashioned tank.

And you would be wrong.

The Ukranian Army wants TANKS.  And since they don't have any tank factories, they want American tanks, British tanks, and even GERMAN tanks.  In other words, tanks from NATO countries that were designed to be far superior to Russian designs, and have been proven to be so in actual combat.   

This video from the Tank Museum in Bovington, UK, explains why, even in the 21st century, you need TANKS to win a war.  

Susan Conroy – Praying with Mother Teresa on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor

CHRISTIANITY / BOOKS / "PRAYING WITH MOTHER TERESA" 

Susan Conroy actually knew Mother Teresa of Calcutta personally.  She went to India when she was 21 years old, and lived and work with Mother Teresa and her nuns.    Later on, she wrote a book about her experience.    

This video is a wonderful conversation with Susan Conroy and her book! 

"What an absolutely wonderful book! In “Praying with Mother Teresa: Prayers, Insights, and Wisdom of Saint Teresa of Calcutta” author Susan Conroy takes into the depths of her heart through her tremendous devotion to prayer. Susan is exceptional in sharing the joy of Mother Teresa’s particular charism: “to care for the poorest of the poor”. Who are the “poorest of the poor”? The answer might surprise you. Full disclosure is necessary: I LOVE THIS BOOK! It has become one of my favorite devotional works, and hopefully one of yours too! Susan is inspiring as well, an obvious fruit from this beautiful ministry. Don’t miss!"

MY TESTIMONY: Barbara Frone

CHRISTIANITY / TESTIMONY

The best videos about Christianity on YouTube: TESTIMONIES!   These are the stories of people who tell us WHY they became Christians, and the path they took.  

Barbara Frone has a really interesting story about getting involved in a very legalistic church, and how she dealt with that.   

This is MUST SEE TV!!!

Skip on his relationship with his brother, Michelin star chef, Rick Bayless

AUTOBIOGRAPHY / RICK BAYLESS

This is the most shocking video I've seen on YouTube in 2023.  It's truly shocked me to the core of my being.

Skip Bayless, the man who made this video, is an extremely well known sports journalist who has a big mouth and lots of opinions on sports.  He has a huge following, as he is great at analyzing things going on in the sporting world.

Rick Bayless is a well-known celebrity chef from Chicago.  He started the Frontera Grille, which has become legendary in the Chicago area, and has a well-known line of "Frontera" products in the grocery stores.  He has had a show on PBS, and is currently doing a huge number of very well made YouTube videos about Mexican cuisine.  

I know both men very well, and I never even had a clue they were brothers....none what-so-ever.   

Here's the money quote from this video: "And I was finally FREE and I had my WAY OUT. I will be the first to admit that I left my bother and my sister in an all-time mess. I don't think they ever forgave me for that, and I do not blame either one of them."

So what happened?  Watch the video to find out.  

Tucker Carlson CALLS OUTS Beth Moore and Tim Keller!

CHRISTIANITY / CULTURAL CRITICISM

As Western Culture continues to circle the toilet, waiting to be flushed down the drain, one has to wonder: why are no Christian leaders speaking out about the evil that is becoming even more prevalent at this hour?

The YouTube channel "Fight for Truth" has come out with a new phrase I've never heard used before: "BIG EVA".   What is "BIG EVA"???  It is a catch-all phrase for all the high profile Christian ministries out there, like Beth Moore, Tim Keller, and Joel Osteen.  

The interesting thing about "BIG EVA" is that they almost never stick up for God's truth and morality in our increasingly wicked culture.   As a matter of fact, they are often silent, or worse, they fall in line with issues and political movements that are obviously based on lies and manipulation.  

In this video, "Fight for Truth" tell us THE TRUTH about "BIG EVA".