Missing in Action

Did I mention I was in the Marines. Whilst serving, there was a thing or two I learned. One of those things is that a squadron commanding officer must remain in contact with the squadron at all times.

It just so happened, as a l/cpl, E3, I had to to call the CO, a Lt. Col. Needless to say, it was not something I was used to doing everyday. He answered. I explained the reason for the call. He thanked me. That was that.

When the sec. of defense went missing for three days, just what would have happened if someone called to say we just lost an air craft carrier and there was no one but some seaman, E3 to take the call?

Going Green, Really

Landed on public TV the other day. I try not to do that. They try to warp my mind. Every now and then they have something that catches my my attention.

They had a story about red lights, aka traffic lights. At any rate, the woman suggested regulation of traffic lights to decrease the long times that autos must wait at red lights.

Oddly, sounds like a really good idea. Oddly, sounds familiar. Come to think of it, I am sure I have heard of it a time or two or three before. Those of you who are approaching my age might have heard of the concept.

I suppose, to some degree, it is already done with various degree of success. Actually, to some degree, it is the logic behind Interstates, expressways and such. Barring traffic jams, it works good.

The one thing that keeps coming to mind are the tons of fuel used in drive throughs. Just how many cars sit at restaurants awaiting to order, then awaiting to pickup the orders.

Of course, those who are in the cars stay nice and cool as their SUVs spew their waste into the atmosphere.

Ironically, I never hear the going green folks complaining about any of it. Do you suppose it’s cause they are the ones in the drive throughs waiting for the processed foods they don’t like the rest of us eating.

Another Year Since Jan 6

Would you believe there are still some waiting for their day in court, in solitary? That is inexcusable, even if they are guilty.

My best guess is that they have already spent more time in confinement than what the judgements would be. It’s not just unconstitutional but wrong. It is the way banana republics treat their enemies.

Ray Eps got caught on video, and he barely got his hand slapped. It all smells of rotten fish. The Lord does know how to deal with rotten fish, even if the justice department doesn’t.

Examples of Real Migration

Folks migrating from NY, NY to Florida, permanently.

People giving up on the Golden State and relocating to the Lone Star State.

People leaving the Windy City and heading for The Volunteer State.

Can it be made any more plain? Dems just can’t figure how to run a government, city county or state. As for Old Joe, he’s still trying to figure the purpose of a government.

Color Me The Reluctant Republican

My father was a Republican so, for years, so was I. The problem was, over the years, my ideas changed and are changing. Therefore, I have adopted a different attitude has changed. I do not ever support the Republican party anymore. I always support individuals, but only those that generally agree with me.

If any Republican wants to know how to get me support

  1. Build the wall. In the past I have seen a Republican party weak on illegal immigration. I may hold my nose and vote for the weak Republican but I will not provide any support and I discourage others to do the same.
  2. support police and law enforcement
  3. overspending.
  4. of course, I do get suspicious when representatives and or senators become millionaires.
  5. I will not support nor will I vote for anyone who supports pro choice legislation. I would prefer pro life, but at this point, I will settle for not pro choice.

In addition, I have been disappointed with Bush Sr and Jr. I am convinced that neither Gulf War was necessary. A few of the right words would have kept Hussain in his own backyard.

From what I understand Bush Sr never did or said anything to discourage Hussain, though he had a 3 day warning. Moreover, after Bush Jr did go in, it should have been a total occupation.

In both cases, we should have charged them for our cost. There is no reason that the American people should have to pay for Hussain’s stupid hunger for power.

Daily writing prompt
How have your political views changed over time?

Words

Some folks just don’t want to use the right words. My first thought was that they don’t know better but that can’t possibly be. I hear people, most of whom must have college degrees using, abusing and misusing words. I think it is intentional. I think they abuse words in hopes of deception.

Let’s start with migrate. Birds migrare. Heards migrate. Sometimes even people migrate to follow the harvests. The folks coming north of or border, by legal definition are illegal immigrants. That is the way it is spelled out in the code. If you use any other terminology, you’re wrong, either by ignorance or intentionally.

So. Which is it. If you use the wrong words, is it stupidity or deception?

By the way, lest anyone get the wrong idea, illegal immigrants actually does mean illegal. Maybe the first step in dealing with the problem is to use the right words.