I hear a little here and a little there. It would seem illegal aliens are being deported, about a thousand or so a day. In light of the tens of millions, it seems insignificant.

However, I am somewhat pleased with it, though I really would prefer tens of thousands departing our shores. However, they are just getting started. I am sure they will gain speed and efficiency over time.

Also, they are concentrating on the worst of them, who are also the more difficult.

Most importantly, the border is virtually sealed. It will stop the throngs from heading north. It will remove the vast strength of the cartels, which will benefit Mexico at least as much as the US.

The secondary benefit is the decrease of drugs being smuggled. It would seem that China was causing more more deaths in the undeclared invasion than if they were using guns and tanks. This of course while not suffering casualties of their own.

There is one big encouraging thing about it all. At least we now have the train going the right way. And everyone knows, you don’t ever want to get on a train going the wrong direction, regardless of the speed.

I do have a small hope for those being sent to their home country. Just maybe, after seeing how things are in the US, they might want to start making their home country more like the US. Then again, it is as I said, a small hope. They might like the freedom, but not likely enough to work and fight for it.

Then again, if we don’t work for it, the US just might start resembling the environments from which they fled.

On February 9, 2025, 6:30 pm E.T., the competition will start. However, it won’t all be on the football field. There are three major networks besides FOX, which will be broadcasting during LIX.

Right now I am grateful that it is not my job to come up with something to compete with the Super Bowl. My guess is that well over half the TVs in this country will be tuned to FOX, perhaps even three quarters. The rest of the broadcasters might think about shutting it all down an put all transmitters in standby.

Of course, there are also all the poor independent stations. Come time for the kickoff, they may as well turn it all off and go home and watch the game as everyone else. If they don’t, all the employees will be watching the game on their computers or cell phones.

Well, actually, there is an exception. There will be one group of stations that will likely not even notice the LIX competition. The home shopping network and those similar will likely go on virtually oblivious to all that is going on inside the Super Dome. My guess, they might even benefit from it.

As for the competition on the field. Who can say how that will turn out. If you want my best guess, I suspect the Eagles have something of an edge. However, there is always the injury effect. A pulled muscle or a twisted ankle might change the outcome.

Therefore, for those making wagers, you might insist on an injury clause.

I have learned to not respond directly to comments normally and I was not going to respond to this one, though there was a thought provoking question. After some thought on the matter I decided a response is in order in the form of a general revisit of the original post.

Of course, you may want to read or re-read the post as well as the comment on 1\19\25.

Fortunately, I never made a real combat decision. I left Vietnam as a corporal. However, I don’t think a combat decision would bother me, at least during my enlistment.

Most of my problems were squabbles breaking out. You would not believe the number of times it was pointed out to me how unfair I was for this or that. And, of course, everyone waa right and everyone was wrong.

I have seen men handle such things expertly. Naturally, the first trick is to disregard fairness and just run things right. I know that. I did that, but I didn’t like it. I much prefer following the orders rather than giving them. I don’t like being unfair.

The hitch is, since then, things have changed. Today, in the same position, I’d be giving orders to women as well as men. I pity the staff NCOs in today’s Marines. It looks like a real nightmare to me. As men get that first rocker, they just might decide it’s not worth it and they will likely want to return them.

For those currently in the Marines and are E-6 or above, I certainly welcome your thoughts on the matter. I guess that also goes for those as me, before women in combat.

Certainly, others are welcome to comment too. I even seek the comments of women.

However, the one thing I don’t want to hear is about being fair. The purpose of the Marines is to win wars; this while having the least number of casualties. Fair is for football or baseball. It is not for the battlefield.

I know. I don’t like it either. But of all the things a leader needs to consider while making decisions, fairness is right there near the bottom.

I hear that there were a couple of rino senators that voted against Pete for Sec. of Defense. They came up with a good reason… Accusations. I sure am glad they didn’t insist on anything substantial; you know, such as proof. (Don’t think I want any of then on my jury)

Think about it, a five-year-old can make an accusation. By the way, I have a few accusations for the senators. I even believe I might be able to find some evidence to back them up. I know I can find a few witnesses.

Sorry. I know the title is not so accurate but it was as close as was able. Bear in mind I barely got my H.S . diploma. Regardless, I am sure you’ll figure it out.

FEMA seemed to do their best to ignore North Carolina. Now the current president has decided to take appropriate action. He is considering a massive reorganization or complete doing away with it.

That likely means some of those desk jockeys will be looking for jobs. For that matter, they might all be. And some real estate agent will be showing newly vacant prime office space.

I was just sitting here thinking. I know. My wife hates it when I do that too. I have no idea why.

Nonetheless Pres. Trump used to be pro choice and drastically changed his mind as he considered a young nephew, I think that is what he said. The boy was almost aborted. As he sees the child today it bothered him that the child was almost killed before he was born.

So, as I was saying, I was considering, what if a woman was required to see her child as a three-year-old. Maybe she should be required to hold him for a few minutes.

I suspect the number of abortions would drop suddenly, unfortunately, not to nothing, but close.

Unfortunately, that requirement will never happen. It’s simply impossible.

Isn’t it a shame?

If you are registered as a Republican and the dems are about to assume power, don’t go anywhere near D.C. For that matter you might want to steer clear of the states of NY & CA too.

Actually, if I were you, I’d avoid that whole red state thing. They all seem to have this thing against self defense. In St Louis, the couple was charged and they never shot anyone, or even shot any weapons. They just stood there in front of their homes, outnumber, may I remind you.

I am considering purchasing a baseball pitching machine, maybe two. I wonder how much a ball would hurt while traveling a hundred or so miles an hour.

I really should not write like that. They’ll outlaw pitching machines and the like.

Don’t get me wrong. The following is strictly for illustration. I have not nor do I have any plans to commit any crimes. How-some-ever, if I were ever taken in and accused of anything, I would much rather the police use the rubber hose on me than the threat of a higher penalty, especially the death penalty.

I mean if I have a choice between the threat of a few hours with a rubber hose, or the threat of the finality of death, I am choosing the rubber hose every time.

Having said this, this is a fact. If I am guilty, I will willingly and immediately admit it. If I am not guilty, there is nothing that you can do to me to make me say I am. If I am innocent I will go to the chair declaring it.

I understand. Agreements are made all the time. Without them, our justice system would quickly be bogged down. However, I’m not in favor of telling people to sign the confession while holding the figurative gun to their head.

Not only is it wrong, it might send innocent people to prison. Perhaps more important, it may let the guilty go free to commit more crimes.

Don’t know about you, but that thought really rubs me the wrong way. For that reason, I suggest bringing back the rubber hose.