I’ve always had an interest in trains. I haven’t a clue why. As I approached seventy, it came to me that I chose the wrong profession. I also like to travel. It is very possible I might have been happy as truck driver. However, thinking back over it, I think I would have been happy with most anything on a train.
But alas, I really don’t think any railroad is looking for anyone to do anything who is eighty.
Modern football has evolved dramatically, transforming from a simple, unified approach to a highly specialized sport. In the past, players were versatile, seamlessly switching between offensive and defensive roles. Now, teams deploy intricate strategies with dedicated specialists for every position, including precise kickers, agile wide receivers, and strategically positioned defensive units, reflecting the sport’s increasing complexity and strategic depth.
Beyond that, there are special teams. There are teams for kicking and teams for receiving. The first time I heard the term “linebacker,” I had to ask what it meant. When I heard “safety,” I figured it out on my own. In the days of Knute Rockne, one-hour games didn’t last over two hours. Certainly, the last two minutes didn’t last fifteen-plus minutes.
One might question whether it is better or not. However, there is no way a person can deny that it is different. One might argue that it doesn’t matter so much, but it does. Every time there is a new record, one must question whether it would be the same in the game that used to be. In a world where rules are altered at the drop of a hat, one must question the wisdom.
Indeed, it goes beyond what happens on the field of play. It would seem there are changes off the field as well. Sometimes I believe that is where the worst rule changes have occurred.
Often, I have seen ads that contain the phrase “drug-free” or something similar. For years, I wondered, just what does it mean to be “drug-free”?
The term “drug” is difficult to define precisely. I suppose even oxygen could be called a drug, as it can be prescribed by a doctor. It does raise the question: What exactly is “drug-free”? If I were to challenge an advertisement with this claim, how would I go about it?
So, I purchased a product, and the label has in large letters, “Drug Free.” Can I believe it? I decided to consult the all-knowing internet. Not much help there, at least from my perspective.
Perhaps there is a medical book that defines it, or a legal dictionary. I do not know. Mostly, the internet simply jumps to traces of drugs in the blood, which has nothing to do with that stuff I picked up off the shelf.
As near as I could tell from an hour of searching, a drug is something not in a normal diet and is taken for the purpose of medicating.
While many might be swayed by the latest marketing claims, I prefer to maintain a skeptical perspective. This particular assertion seems more like a calculated promotional strategy designed to capture attention rather than convey substantive information. Consequently, I’ll approach it with measured indifference, recognizing it as likely another hollow attempt to generate buzz.
Actually, that is not entirely true. At least I’ll know it has no opioids in it. That’s nice to know.
Claws hurt. Actually, ten claws hurt more.
Every year about this time, the networks are busy extolling the actions of Martin Luther King. Honestly, I can’t say a whole lot about him one way or the other. During his active years, I had just joined the Marines and was soon bound for Nam. My mind was occupied by many other things.
However, there were a few undeniable things I did notice because they were so obvious. Yet, it seemed to me that no one else noticed them. If they did, they kept their mouths shut in fear of what the world would think of them. To be sure, anyone who spoke the wrong words in public soon wished they had swallowed those words instead.
During the rise of political correctness, individuals became increasingly cautious about their internal dialogue, fearing potential scrutiny and judgment for harboring thoughts that might be deemed inappropriate. The pervasive atmosphere of social surveillance created an unspoken anxiety that even one’s most private musings could be exposed and condemned.
Frankly, I even became careful of how I say things, even though I have said a thing or two that are strictly out of bounds. Mostly, I believe I get away with it because I have the undeniable facts behind me. Besides, who is going to listen to an old man near death.
Martin Luther King was a peaceable man. I don’t know to what extent, but clearly he wanted to settle the true and tragic segregation without violence. This certainly made him a very respected man by both sides of the problem. He was, to be sure, making great strides. His sound words found the ears of many.
On the other hand, there were those who had no desire to keep it peaceful. I guess there were and are a number of groups that wanted equal rights to take more violent efforts. That put them at odds with Martin Luther King and his efforts.
Then, Martin Luther King , Jr was assassinated, and it all changed overnight. It forced me to come to some conclusions. The conclusions are not politically correct, but they are difficult to outright deny.
I cannot help but wonder if Martin Luther King was being used by factions that wanted violence. Perhaps it is not a stretch to suggest that he was being used and aided by communists. They might have been helping in coordination and financing.
Okay! There, I said it. Am I wrong? Can you prove it? Do you even have any proof that I am wrong? Let me add one more question. In light of the fact that it was the design of the Soviets to overtake the US without war, it was and is stupid for them to stand in the way of anyone or anything that is helping them. So, why not help Martin Luther King any time he had the same or similar goals?
The communist’s problem was, they were ready to take it to the next level. They wanted riots. They wanted to threaten. They wanted violence. It is the way the communist operates. In case you don’t know, they have written it down for all to read. It is fact, not speculation.
So, suddenly, on one day, the biggest problem standing in their way is gone. He has gone on to his reward. Personally, I believe he has gone on to be with the Lord.
Then suddenly, there is violence. There is no one or nothing to stop it.
If you truly like Martin Luther King, if you really want to celebrate his life and what he stood for, you might want to take a few minutes to stop and truly study and understand his goals and not those who likely engineered his death.
As I said, he was a man of peace, not violence.
Then I could pay a personal assistant…to deal with all those spam calls!
Bill and his wife were summoned and refused to show up. I guess they were the chosen ones. If nothing happens, the Democrats will know it means less than nothing, and all the rest will ignore it. If they prosecute, even if not successful, it will send an important message. If the prosecution is successful, the message becomes stronger. Bill’s friends won’t want to go before Congress but even less to prison.
Clearly, Bill thinks he will not be charged. He thinks he will get away with it. The bad thing is, he just might.
Baseball once captivated me with its timeless charm, but the era of free agency gradually eroded my passion. The constant player movement transformed my allegiance, making it increasingly difficult to maintain a connection with my favorite athletes as they seamlessly transitioned between teams.
Football serves as an unexpected remedy for my insomnia. Whenever I settle onto the couch and turn on a game, I find myself drifting into a deep, peaceful slumber within mere minutes. The monotonous rhythm of play, combined with the lack of a local team to spark my enthusiasm, acts as a potent sedative, guaranteeing swift and complete relaxation.
Out of curiosity, I casually investigated ticket prices for the event, and to my surprise, people are enthusiastically shelling out significant sums to attend. The allure escapes me, yet the financial intrigue extends beyond ticket sales. Television networks invest substantial resources to broadcast these games, while camera operators likely dream of a future where artificial intelligence could handle their duties, potentially allowing them some well-deserved rest during the broadcast.
The spectacle of professional sports reveals a fascinating economic phenomenon, where millions willingly invest their hard-earned money to watch athletes compete with extraordinary skill and passion. The sheer scale of revenue generated by these sporting events is so immense that one might humorously wonder if such collective spending could potentially address a large portion of the national debt?
Nope, not going to happen. Those politicians are far too good at wasting revenues. In fact, it just might make it worse. I mean, really, the only thing that Congress is good at is wasting billions.
Besides, if they divert all that money elsewhere, how will I ever get my very important naps?
Most people haven’t a clue. Most people will quickly quote the sixth commandment as “Thou shalt not kill.” It is a misinterpretation of the original manuscript. It is a tragic misinterpretation. Instead of “kill,” it should be “murder.”
Most scholars nowadays will quickly confirm what I have written here. Moreover, if you actually take the time to read the Bible, you will see that the rest of the Bible is in agreement with the word “murder.” Much of the Biblical law goes through great efforts to differentiate between killing by design or by accident. Nowhere does the Bible condemn killing a man in war. On the contrary, God told the Israelites to kill, specifically David and Joshua during wars. King Saul was punished because he was ordered to kill and didn’t.
On the other hand, God does not want one man to murder an innocent man without reason by design. He especially does not approve of mass killing without a just reason. Finally, He does not like it when someone kills Israelis or Christians by design.
I’m talking about Nazi leaders. I’m talking about communists leaders. I’m referring to Islam leaders. Such have murdered thousands. Some have murdered millions. Some have murdered tens of millions. It was by design. It was their purpose. It was what they wanted. The lives meant nothing to get them. It was all about the power.
To be sure, we do have our modern day power seekers. Many call themselves Democrats. They kill under the guise of Democracy. The way Obama withdrew from Iraq resulted in the death of millions of lives. Many who died called themselves Christians. For many, that is why they were killed. Ask Obama today if he feels bad about it. Ask if he lost any sleep, he’d have to say no. Indeed if he were required to tell the truth, he would have to admit that it was by design. It was his purpose for pulling out the way he did. By the way, the same is true for the way Old Joe pulled out of Afghanistan. The same is true about the reason he opened the border to criminals and drugs. He made sure there was no screening of gang members or Islam terrorists. If we could ask him and he had to answer truthfully, he’d admit it. In the name of Democracy, he was seeking power. It was by design.
Today, they continue their methods, those who call themselves Democrats. They no longer control any of the three branches of government. However, they still control most of the media. They still control those who riot and call it demonstrations. And they still murder by design, all to gain power. All while saying they are protecting democracy, all the while trampling over our rights and Constitution.
Murder, theft, and fraud, the riots—it’s all by design for power.
The lies are only bad to them if they fail to work.
What fun?
Most what I do is because I have to. The rest is resting from what I do.
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