Paul Harvey, the news commentator and talk-radio pioneer whose staccato style made him one of the United States’ most familiar voices, reached more than 24 million listeners at the peak of his career.
Although he was very accurate on everything he had to say, no one could imagine that his famous words from 54 years ago would become the reality of today.
I read this today and thought how relevant it is.
The speech was broadcast by legendary ABC Radio commentator Paul Harvey on April 3, 1965.
He starts his ‘prophesy’ by saying: If I were the Devil… and then continues discussing issues that are these days ours to face.
EVERYBODY should listen to this. Sad to say but Paul Harvey was spot on 54 years ago.
”If I Were the Devil If I were the Prince of Darkness I would want to engulf the whole earth in darkness.
I’d have a third of its real estate and four-fifths of its population, but I would not be happy until I had seized the ripest apple on the tree.
So I should set about however necessary, to take over the United States.
I would begin with a campaign of whispers.
With the wisdom of a serpent, I would whispers to you as I whispered to Eve, “Do as you please.”
To the young I would whisper “The Bible is a myth.” I would convince them that “man created God,” instead of the other way around. I would confide that “what is bad is good and what is good is square.”
In the ears of the young married I would whisper that work is debasing, that cocktail parties are good for you. I would caution them not to be “extreme” in religion, in patriotism, in moral conduct.
And the old I would teach to pray — to say after me — “Our father which are in Washington.”
Then I’d get organized.
I’d educate authors in how to make lurid literature exciting so that anything else would appear dull, uninteresting.
I’d threaten TV with dirtier movies, and vice-versa.
I’d infiltrate unions and urge more loafing, less work. Idle hands usually work for me.
I’d peddle narcotics to whom I could, I’d sell alcohol to ladies and gentlemen of distinction, I’d tranquilize the rest with pills.
If I were the Devil, I would encourage schools to refine young intellects, but neglect to discipline emotions; let those run wild.
I’d designate an atheist to front for me before the highest courts and I’d get preachers to say, “She’s right.”
With flattery and promises of power I would get the courts to vote against God and in favor of pornography.
Thus I would evict God from the courthouse, then from the schoolhouse, then from the Houses of Congress.
Then in his own churches I’d substitute psychology for religion and deify science.
If I were Satan I’d make the symbol of Easter an egg
And the symbol of Christmas a bottle.
If I were the Devil I’d take from those who have and give to those who wanted until I had killed the incentive of the ambitious. Then my police state would force everybody back to work.
Then I would separate families, putting children in uniform, women in coal mines and objectors in slave-labor camps.
If I were Satan I’d just keep doing what I’m doing and the whole world go to hell as sure as the Devil”
I use to listen to Paul Harvey with my mom in the 70s. He is very accurate on everything he says. All the things he mentioned 54 years ago are exactly what’s going on NOW!
Incredible man, Incredible insight. Share this if you agree.
Bury a banana in the ground – it’s amazing what happens after 7 days
Even the most neglected vegetable gardens or plants can be given new life by the natural fertilizer that bananas provide for the soil.
Why put a banana in the ground?
Spring brings with it a great deal more garden maintenance than is required throughout the winter. After all, even during the winter, you must continue to tend to your plants and garden. Watering and fertilizing in particular need to be done consistently.
The need for having produced organic products on-site has grown during and after the different lock downs and the start of the epidemic. Apart from being a gratifying and fulfilling hobby, tending to plants and vegetables also has the potential to reduce stress.
By utilizing organic fertilizers that come straight from our kitchen, you may save time, money, and the environment by replacing artificial fertilizers and fertilizers. Eggshells, coffee grinds, fruit peels, and vegetable leftovers can all be used as the ideal fertilizer for your plants. One more instance? Drop the bananas into the ground. Let’s look at how to do it and why it is beneficial to our plants. It is quite simple to use because it doesn’t call for maceration or mixes, which may be laborious and time-consuming.
How to carry out
One fruit that is frequently found in our kitchens is the banana. Therefore, taking one entire and planting it won’t be too tough. In essence, let’s examine what must be done.
You must dig a hole in the ground or in the container if you have potted plants or a tiny garden in the ground. It will now be necessary to place the banana into the hole you just made in the earth. You’re going to have to wait a bit at this point.
The banana will actually start to break down in a few days. It will release nutrients into the soil during its decomposition, which the soil and plant will gradually absorb. This organic fertilizer will enable your vegetables to develop robustly and healthily.
In actuality, bananas are incredibly high in potassium and can strengthen a plant’s defensive mechanism, shielding it from parasites and illness. In addition, if the banana is planted intact in the ground, it will allow the plant to have well-fed roots, which will shield it from the cold and extended dry spells.
Bananas encourage the production of higher-quality fruit in fruit plants, while they encourage flowering in flowering plants.
Banana peels can be used in addition to the entire banana if they are first allowed to macerate in a glass jar with water.
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