Revisiting Paul Harvey on 911

Today seems like a good time to revisit the the amazing words of Paul Harvey that were written in 1965.
PAUL HARVEY’S ‘IF I WERE THE DEVIL’ TRANSCRIPT 1965
( if you prefer you can listen to it ....   http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/2012/03/paul-harvey-if-i-were-the-devil-radio-audio-and-transcript/ )

If I were the devil … If I were the Prince of Darkness, I’d want to engulf the whole world in darkness. And I’d have a third of it’s real estate, and four-fifths of its population, but I wouldn’t be happy until I had seized the ripest apple on the tree — Thee.     So I’d set about however necessary to take over the United States. I’d subvert the churches first — I’d begin with a campaign of whispers. With the wisdom of a serpent, I would whisper to you as I whispered to Eve: ‘Do as you please.’
“To the young, I would whisper that ‘The Bible is a myth.’ I would convince them that man created God instead of the other way around. I would confide that what’s bad is good, and what’s good is ‘square.’ And the old, I would teach to pray, after me, ‘Our Father, which art in Washington…’
“And then I’d get organized. I’d educate authors in how to make lurid literature exciting, so that anything else would appear dull and uninteresting. I’d threaten TV with dirtier movies and vice versa. I’d pedal 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’d soon have families that war with themselves, churches at war with themselves, and nations at war with themselves; until each in its turn was consumed. And with promises of higher ratings I’d have mesmerizing media fanning the flames. If I were the devil I would encourage schools to refine young intellects, but neglect to discipline emotions — just let those run wild, until before you knew it, you’d have to have drug sniffing dogs and metal detectors at every schoolhouse door.
“Within a decade I’d have prisons overflowing, I’d have judges promoting pornography — soon I could evict God from the courthouse, then from the schoolhouse, and then from the houses of Congress. And in His own churches I would substitute psychology for religion, and deify science. I would lure priests and pastors into misusing boys and girls, and church money. If I were the devil I’d make the symbols 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. And what do you bet? I couldn’t get whole states to promote gambling as thee way to get rich? I would caution against extremes and hard work, in Patriotism, in moral conduct. I would convince the young that marriage is old-fashioned, that swinging is more fun, that what you see on TV is the way to be. And thus I could undress you in public, and I could lure you into bed with diseases for which there is no cure. In other words, if I were the devil I’d just keep right on doing on what he’s doing. Paul Harvey, good day.”

I am preparing Pork Tacos today in my Crock Pot.   I got the recipe from my niece Shelli.   I alter it to fit the occasion or our taste buds and it can be served a variety of ways…always good and easy…which as you know is my Motto.      J

Pork Tacos

Pork Tenderloin -  they come in various sizes.  I usually get a large one…store brand.  

1 package Taco Seasoning.  Make sure you get the kind that does not have MSG.  I make my own.  ( chili powder, ground cumin, garlic and onion powder) 

 Thai or Asian Sweet Chili Sauce….about ½ - 2/3 Cup.  I put some on in the beginning and save some for toward the end. 

1 Can Rotel ( optional )

Ms. Dash   I use an organic Costco variation…and I like Ms Dash on everything.  J 

 Wash pork loin and place in crock pot.  I usually add about 6 - 8 ounces of water if I don’t add Rotel… to add a bit of liquid.  You can omit water or use less if you want it to be more dry and sort of roasted.  Pour Taco Seasoning and Ms Dash over pork loin.  Then add about half of the chili sauce.    Add Rotel if you want to spice it up.   If you are cooking it overnight set it to low…  If you are serving it for dinner ….give 5 hours and set it on high that morning.    I typically only use high setting if I am going to be home to monitor it…my crock pot tends to have some drama on high setting.   I think slow cooking it overnight gives the best results.  

Serve with flour tacos….on a bun….or as a main dish meat with veggies… It is delicious.    We are having ours with Mango & Avocado Salsa…. Delish!

Mango and Avocado Salsa-   avocados and mangos cut up…. Juice of one lime and cilantro to taste….  Serve on tacos or along side it.