Decreases in Memphis Crime

Well, that’s what “they” say. I’m still hesitant to believe it, not when it seems I see the report of a murder a day, not when I see videos daily of violent robberies spread throughout the city—north, south, east, and west.

Still, let’s take their word. Let’s say the numbers are really going down. There is still no reason for them to get boastful yet. Bear in mind many out-of-towners have been chased back south of the border. Moreover, those that remain don’t want to be noticed by ICE.

Finally, the state of Tennessee is doing what it can to curb criminal activity, despite the lack of cooperation from local politics.

Of course some would like to write it up to coincidence. However, those of us that watch detective shows know coincidences don’t exist.

Here They Come

Subtitle: I Told You So

Years ago, maybe one or two will remember, I wrote a post about driverless cars. The prediction has come true. I heard it on the news today.

There was a crowd that speculated 60 Teslas had accidents while on Autopilot. They suggest the loss of 60 lives because the computer does not drive as well as a human. Personally, I challenge the concept. Suspect it is likely half and half. Likely a little more one way than the other.

Whichever way, whatever happens, the die is being cast. Those legal eagles, ambulance chasers have smelled blood in the water, and soon the lawsuits will start flying.

Buckle up for a wild ride through the autonomous automotive frontier! While self-driving cars rev my imagination, I can’t help but ponder the ultimate showdown: Silicon Valley’s algorithmic prodigy versus the unpredictable human behind the wheel. Will our robotic chauffeurs outsmart the caffeine-fueled, text-messaging, road-rage-prone human drivers? The jury’s still out, and this technological tango promises to be more suspenseful than a high-stakes game of bumper cars.

Expert witnesses will parade in, each side wielding their technical wizards like legal weapons. The computer’s impeccable security will be interrogated, cross-examined, and dissected with surgical precision. Meanwhile, the lawyers will be grinning from ear to ear, their framed diplomas casting a victorious gleam on the courtroom walls, knowing they’re the only true beneficiaries of this digital drama.

The ambulance chasers will likely win their share, and the defense attorneys will likely win a few. Most will likely be settled out of court. Sometimes the defense will be afraid of losing and set a standard. Sometimes, the prosecutor will settle, afraid to set the standard the other way.

As all the paperwork from all the legal briefs finishes trickling down from above, the losers will be the drivers. The cost of the cars will skyrocket, and naturally, the cost of auto insurance will likely follow.

Sure, a settlement might line a few pockets, but who’s signing up to trade their body parts for a payout? Not this savvy survivor, that’s for sure. I’d rather keep my limbs intact and my bank account untouched.

So, at some point, the computer has to become better than the human. I ask you, do we take the steering wheel out of the hands of humans for the safety of others? On the other hand, do we permit humans to hold onto the wheel in spite of it being more dangerous?

Futurists, brace yourselves: the million-dollar question is lurking just around the corner, ready to pounce when we least expect it. And hey, while we’re at it, we might want to whip up some shiny new laws that are as clever as they are cutting-edge.

Considering laws are made by lawyers for lawyers, I don’t expect to see it in my lifetime.

A Matter of Priorities

Each professional views their role with unique significance, reflecting the importance of their specific contribution to society. The street painter sees his work as crucial for guiding traffic and maintaining order on roadways. For the bus driver, punctuality represents the core of their professional responsibility, ensuring reliable transportation for countless commuters. Similarly, lawyers perceive their profession as fundamental to societal structure, believing that without legal frameworks and enforcement mechanisms, civilization would descend into chaos. These perspectives highlight how every occupation, regardless of its perceived status, plays a vital role in maintaining the intricate balance of community and social functionality.

In the medical profession, nurses and doctors often engage in a subtle competition to highlight their respective contributions to healthcare. Nurses passionately advocate for the critical role they play in patient care, emphasizing their direct and compassionate interactions with patients. Meanwhile, physicians counter with a comprehensive list of reasons why their medical expertise and decision-making skills are paramount to patient treatment and overall healthcare outcomes. This ongoing dialogue reflects the complex and interconnected nature of healthcare professionals, each bringing unique and essential skills to the medical field.

In the realm of essential professions, few trades are as critical as plumbing and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) services. When water lines rupture or sewer systems become obstructed, plumbers emerge as unsung heroes, swiftly resolving potentially catastrophic household emergencies. However, during the scorching summer months, HVAC technicians become absolute lifelines, particularly in the mid-southern region of the United States. The extreme heat is not merely a source of discomfort but a genuine health hazard, with potentially fatal consequences for vulnerable populations. These skilled professionals ensure that residential and commercial spaces remain cool and safe, protecting individuals from the potentially life-threatening risks associated with prolonged exposure to high temperatures. Their work transcends mere comfort, representing a critical public health service that safeguards communities during the most challenging seasonal conditions.

If may add one more little thing. Can you imagine all those lawyers holding court in 100° + rooms… As they did years ago.

Be Nice

Good words to remember; even for me; especially for me.

It’s just so difficult to remember when those dems are so set on doing things that are so set dead set on things that will lead to death; so heart set on heartless things; oh yes, so determined to do things to Godly people that aren’t nice.

Do You Wonder Why?

Some folks may wonder. Others likely don’t care.

However, here it is just in case you are the least curious about why the Democrats and their federal judges are so concerned about President Trump cutting back on federal employees. Many, perhaps most, on the federal payrolls are members of unions, who are also roughly nine out of ten are Democrats. Ignoring all else, the Democrats will be losing a bunch of union members and, by the way, maybe a few Democratic voters too.

If you think they have the law in mind; if you think they have the good of the employees or the agency, forget it. All they have in mind is holding onto the power they feel slipping from their grasp ever since November, last.

Could it Be?

It seems there has been an explosion of conspiracy theories lately.

Do you suppose it is because there has been an explosion of true conspiracies and conspiracists?

Ah, the classic dance of denial—where secrets shimmy just beneath the surface, winking at everyone while pretending to be invisible. They’re like that awkward relative at a family reunion: everyone knows they’re there, but no one wants to make direct eye contact. The powers-that-be perform their elaborate charade of “nothing to see here,” complete with theatrical hand waves and unconvincing poker faces. Meanwhile, the rest of us exchange knowing glances, silently acknowledging the elephant—no, make that the entire circus—in the room.

Conspiracy are my jam, and while I’m certain these shadowy figures exist, I’m more intrigued by their debut performance. My money’s on the JFK era – the ultimate government magic show where evidence vanishes faster than a rabbit in a top hat, courtesy of a vault with more leaks than a gossip column.

Sounds like a conspiracy to me.

In a twisted tale of vanishing clues and untimely demises, evidence plays a game of hide-and-seek while unfortunate souls bow out with a dramatic flair, leaving behind more questions than a cryptic crossword puzzle. Ergo, as the old poet might say, it would seem many of the magic tricks seem to be accompanied by a dead body. This, as opposed to a live one.

(the JFK event was accompanied with at least 4, maybe more)

It Had to Be

It was inevitable. For decades, public TV had to lose public funding. When it is considered how liberal and one-sided it was for many decades, it had to happen. It was just a simple matter of when the proper people became in charge.

Now PBS must survive or fail in the capitalist system as the rest of the stations.

As for me, I believe it is about time. Why should they get a free ride when the rest must swim or drown? If folks decide not to view their constant untruths, to put it kindly, then it will be time for them to fade forever into obscurity.

Moreover, maybe it is time the so-called news broadcasters tell the truth or face it. The fact is, in order to survive in the capitalist system, a person, an organization or a corporation must produce something in demand. That doesn’t include lies and propaganda.

Now This is Strange

High Narrow cloud formation

What can I say? If God wants it to rain in one small spot, I just get the phone out and record it. I am not going to make any attempt to explain it. I suspect the mettioroligists don’t have any explanation either, especially being as the rest of the sky was mostly clear.

100 K Less Cars in Shelby County

That is a bunch. There aren’t but a little over a million in the major metro area. Moreover, not all of the residents have cars.I did have my problems with algebra, but I’m guessing that is about a tenth.

Before I come to too many conclusions there are a few things that can knock things out of kilter, it still sort of looks to be an exodus to me, perhaps over 3 or 4 years.

The people holding public office as well as those supposedly reporting the news seem to look at the undeniable facts and they seemed stunned. But why should they be? They keep voting for Democrats, who keeps making really dumb decisions. Why in the world would they expect anything else?

Speaking of dumb things, the state has been getting Ready for a check of the books for the county Board of Education. I watched that go back and forth for quite a while. For some strange reason, the county didn’t want to open the books.

Then, surprise, surprise, they are now rumors of rumors about a few in in the county just may visit the local incarceration facilities. Now I wonder what would bring that about? It’s no wonder no one waited to open the books.

As I Said, when I left Memphis, I didn’t move nearly fa enough South.

Well, at least every time those north, of my little home,, my property value keeps climbing.

Now, if they would just leave their politics and their deriving skills north as they try to move in…. Down here and down the street.