By definition, can a person who has died be considered a hostage? It’s perhaps just my own personal opinion, but I believe that, in order to qualify as a hostage, the person should be alive and breathing.

Nonetheless, my main desire is to address another point. The release of prisoners seems a little lopsided. I do not know the actual ratio, but it seems to be approximately one to fifty, more or less.

I simply couldn’t understand. How could the Israelis allow the Palestinians to have such an uneven settlement? Then it became obvious to me. While the terrorists are imprisoned, shooting them would not be permitted. Moreover, they would feel safe and secure. Once released, they are neither safe nor secure.

When I was a boy, I was a pretender. I played cops and robbers, cowboys and Indians, and of course we won World War II many times, without getting wounded even once.

I watched men in movies and on TV who were also pretending. The difference is, they get paid a lot.

And, of course, they got to ride real horses. Now, is that fair? After all these years, I never once got to ride a horse off into the sunset.

Over the years, I have noticed a large number of people who are willing to bring me problems. I tell them, “I have problems. It’s solutions I am looking for.”

Well, I don’t find many with solutions. Those I do find expect payment in return. Imagine that.

President Trump faces significant challenges, which he continues to address with determination and skill. He often finds solutions to complex issues with remarkable efficiency and effectiveness.

The Washington, D.C. metropolitan area is known for its high property values, making it challenging for many to find affordable housing. Purchasing a home in this region often requires significant financial investment, which can be daunting for prospective homeowners.

The real estate market appears to have shifted, with an influx of prime properties available. This change may be attributed to recent layoffs, as some individuals are now seeking employment opportunities elsewhere. It seems a solution managed by Trump without intention.

Moreover, a few of the former government employees will be confronted with an entirely new experience: work.

One error I must watch for when writing is redundancy. If I’m not careful, I’ll use “also” at the start of a sentence and then end it with “too.” It’s not that I don’t know better, but I still catch myself doing it. Even worse, sometimes I don’t catch the redundancy.

It is but an example. Also, I do it in other ways, too. Then, while proofreading, I’ll pass right over it without noticing it.

It does remind me of a common redundancy we see in the proverbial murder mystery. Though it does bother my wife, most of us do not care. I mean, in the mystery, do they ever find a living body?

One phrase I wasn’t familiar with until recently is the “old adage.” Did you know that “adage” means an old saying? I had a chuckle when I discovered that. Yet, using the word “adage” on its own can feel a bit strange and incomplete.

One more redundancy I realize I should avoid nowadays is dishonest Democratic politicians. Democratic politicians is more than sufficient to express it.

Yes, that’s right. Each month, I receive a Social Security check. Well, that isn’t true. I have never actually seen one. The money is automatically deposited into my account. I know this because it appears on my account statement.

Well, as I was saying before I interrupted myself, my wife and I are both recipients of the periodic payments.

From time to time, I hear the Democrats say that the Republicans are trying to terminate or reduce the size of these payments. It doesn’t disturb me, not one little bit. I know they won’t do it. I know it’s a scare tactic… A scam to gain votes. I know the Democrats know I know it. They also know that a few will believe it, and for them, that will be enough. They know just a few votes is all they need to turn an election. And so, they have no qualms whatsoever about spreading the false claim.

Now I shall explain what concerns me: the inflation intentionally caused by the Democrats does not cut my monthly deposit. With cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs), it actually increases my income. However, the increases in income do not nearly keep up with the increases in outgoings.

Dems increase inflation. Cost of living increases don’t cover increase food costs. Real cost of living is close to twice increase in income.

So, the dems say the Republicans will decrease the purchasing power of those of us on Social Security. The dems have actually done it and, given the chance they will do it again. Truth be told, for the dems, Social Security is nothing more than a tool, that is to say a wedge for gaining power and increasing their collective power structure.

We have the best vantage point to witness one of the most pivotal moments in world history. As Benjamin Franklin once said, we have a representative republic, but it is up to us to preserve it. Now is the time to determine if we can uphold the principles upon which our nation was founded.

The representative republic currently holds the advantage, but those familiar with rats understand their primary survival strategies rely on rapid reproduction and effective concealment.

Even now, as D.O.G.E. is routing them out and sending them scurrying, some have found very effective hiding places. Others are making plans to return the moment any defense has been lowered.

The defenders of the Constitution must remain vigilant and proactive in upholding its principles. Any lapse in their efforts could allow the bureaucracy to gradually reassert itself, undermining the purpose of the Constitution and the protection it provides every legal citizen.

I am afraid that it is a battle that can only be lost. It will never be won. The best we can hope for is to keep the rats at bay to varying degrees.

I appreciate the writing assistance tools available on my Amazon Fire device. They have helped me enhance my writing by providing useful suggestions and refinements. While I may have initially composed my posts independently, I have found that leveraging these features has allowed me to improve the quality and clarity of my written work.

I must exercise some caution when writing on this topic. The individual responsible for the content appears to have a liberal bias, which they do not shy away from expressing. If I submit this text and request assistance, the response may reflect a contrasting perspective. Occasionally, the output can be the complete opposite of what I originally wrote.

Also, the writing assistant does not always catch grammar mistakes accurately. It can also sometimes introduce its own errors.

Using a writing assistant can help me express my thoughts more clearly and directly. While it may feel like cheating, it often makes my writing more readable and understandable for others. In the long run, relying on this tool could even help me improve my own writing skills. I’m willing to give it a try and see if it helps me become a better writer.

It really is a stupid afterthought but may a little humorous. If planes were designed with the passengers near the bottom and luggage at the top, maybe everyone could leave the plane in less than ninety seconds without the expense and weight of the slides.

It’s a shame there isn’t a way to make it work.