This time he is meeting with folks at and about Orange Mound. This time it might actually do some good. If it does or not, at least he’ll show he cares.
Regardless, it is possible someone in the meeting will say something intelligent. I wouldn’t count on that being the mayor. The real trick is, if some really good idea is presented, will the current mayor of Memphis be bright enough to recognize it?
I am a man. The result of a conversation of the US to Islam would certainly have undesirable results for me, especially considering I am Christian.
On the other hand all women would suffer badly under Islam. It does make me wonder just why any woman would want such a conversation. The truth is, the words are weak, but I simply don’t know how to express it more strongly or clearly.
Today, women are demonstrating, working hard for the advancement of Islam in this world. Do they not understand what most assuredly will happen to them the instant Sharia law becomes the law of the land.
Forget equality for women, especially those that are educated. In Afghanistan, most of the women who went to school were killed. Under Islam there is no equality for women. Frequently, it is death for them if the step outside the law even a little.
I guess, somehow, these women demonstrators think they will be immune. Maybe they think they will gain respect by helping. I don’t know. I’m not the expert. On the other hand, it would be a horrible thing if a few thousand, maybe millions were to learn firsthand.
Before making any decision of such magnitude, it is wise to consider the results.
While I am on the subject, consider Christianity, instead. No religion respects women more than real Christianity.
Joe says he is for democracy while he also provides support for Palestinians. Palestinians actively fight against democracy while Israel is a working democracy.
Old Joe says the one thing while he supports those who fight against a democracy.
It is easy to see why. Old Joe figures he needs the Palestinian (anti democratic) vote.
At 76, I don’t think I could pay anyone to hire me, especially with my heart history.
What about it? Anyone have a position for an old man with some really old fashioned ideas.
Many of the problems we see today originate in families. Most, if not all social statisticians will agree that many of those who end up in prison started in problematic homes. This, of course, may take many different forms.
There might be one or more parents missing, sometimes leaving the parenting to grandparents. On or the other or both parents might lack parenting skills.
Mostly, the parents might fail to provide a home with love and direction.
In many cases, the problem might result from external forces. However, I believe, most of the time, it is internal. We’re talking such things as alcoholism, gambling, arguments or even violence.
With all the internal stresses, we do not need any external forces. I am not going to bullet point them. I seek only to express anger and ire at those who intentionally exert this force.
It is important to remember that the family is the one glue that holds any successful nation together. It is under attack by the devil, the communists and power hungry politicians.
I will not vote for any politician who is not family friendly and supporters of others who are as well. It should be obvious that there are foreign and domestic organizations that are doing all they can to destroy families. Such people and organizations should not be supported by any American.
Moreover, organizations that are truly family friendly should have our help.
Certainly, when I say true ideal families, I mean, 1 man (male), 1 woman (female) and children. This should always be what we seek. Anything else is settling for less, maybe even something that’s counterfeit. We all know what counterfeit is worth.
You never can tell…for sure. That young man just convicted of robbery or murder, just might have began his life in a counterfeit family. That family might have been counterfeited when two men were “married.”
Unless you plan on doing your advertising on the news, your messages will no longer reach me. After the news is over, my TV will be off.
It would seem that shows can no longer be made without homosexual content. It would seem this now even includes NCIS.
A few short years ago, all I heard was that what they do in their bedrooms is none of my business. Well, it is a long ways from their bedroom to my living room. They say my TV has an on-off switch. Well, I’m using mine. I’ll be listening to the radio and recordings a whole lot more.
As for, what will I do in my spare time? I will be encouraging others to follow after me. I am sure CBS won’t mind what I do on my computer. They have little to say what I say if and when I speak to others. Who knows? Maybe one day, I might be permitted to speak before others. Not likely, but maybe. With God in control, stranger miracles have happened.
Even should I die tomorrow, God does not need my feeble efforts. I am sure He can find others.
In the not too distant past, newspapers, radio news and TV news all used to compete. Their effort was to bring accurate news faster than anyone else.
Now, not so much. The competition is gone. Now, they cooperate, even to the point they use the same terms, the same phrases and even the same stories. I would have to assume they make sure to cross check their stories to make sure none gets the least out of step with the other.
The really sorry aspect of it all, most of the public is unaware of it. Much of the public doesn’t care. The worst part is that most actually believe it.
As the official Memphis observer, here is my latest report on the new mayor. So far, as much as I can tell, the new mayor is good at meetings.
I think he is now up to 3 major meetings. There was one with the gangs, the one with Black mayors (don’t know why he excluded white mayors). Sorry. Slipped up. I think the last one was with merchants. Maybe, possibly, I don’t know, but he conceivably begged them not to close or leave. He might have told them he would resolve this crime thing as soon as he could figure what group of people to meet with.
Meanwhile, percapita, Memphis is in a race to be the murder capital of the US for the year.
Meanwhile, I’m asking myself just who he is going to hold his next meeting with?
It’s been a while so I’m not sure. I also saw Kiss me Kate, Sound of Music, Desert Song and a good college performance of The Mikado. They were all good and I enjoyed them very much.
I saw Sound of Music at a theater in the round, which greatly enhanced the performance. I actually felt as if I was right there. When the Von Trapp family was making their escape from the theater, they had quite a few storm troopers running up and down the isle, which did give me an erie feeling.
How can a person dislike a performance of The Desert Song, though the plot is simple. It still keeps you on the edge of your seat. This, of course while being treated to the wonderful melodic music of Sigmund Romberg.
As I have said many times before, though, the one I enjoyed the most was Fiddler on the Roof. Moreover, that performance by Topol was simply great. It was very easy to believe his part and his emotions. I simply wish everyone could have seen it.
I also marveled at the genius of the stage settings. To appreciate it fully, you would just have to see it.
If I were able to have a short conversation with God, I would consider a suggestion that He might add an 11th Commandment; Thou shalt be thankful.
The fact is that the world is full of thankless people, even those of us who call ourselves Christians. We ask and we ask and seldom say thank you. Even when we do mouth the words, they are without true meaning.
For years, I have said that, if I were given manna daily, I’d never complain as the children of Israel did. As I aged, I became wiser. I suspect I would have been one of the worst complainers. We all like to think we wouldn’t make the mistakes recorded in the Bible.
I would suggest that of all the mistakes of those ahead of us made, being ungrateful is very likely one of the worst. Indeed, a person who is properly grateful would not do the things other things done.
I don’t know, but if my life depended on my guess, I’d say the reason God didn’t include such a Commandment is that He wants the gratitude to be genuine, not forced or coerced.
So, for a change, let’s thank God, not because we’re told to, but because we are grateful. I have not been told as much in so many words, but I really think He would like that. Also, I suspect it will benefit us as well. I always feel better after telling someone how thankful I am.
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