Enthusiasm, a lot of sound knowledge and the ability to share it. It also doesn’t hurt to have good dedicated students. Learning, after all, is a two part process.
The Dems Haven’t a Clue
Heard a prominent Dem say something to the effect that there is nothing worse than an outbreak of of war with Iran.
Couldn’t believe the stupidity of the statement. I suspect that he hoped the statement would go on unnoticed. Then again, there are those ignorant enough to believe it.
The war would not be but a fraction of the danger of an Iran with with nuclear weapons. Besides, Iran, as it is today has little power to conduct a war with all but the smallest country.
Literally, Iran isn’t much of a threat to anyone but themselves. They have no defense and hardly any offence. Moreover, if they try to use the little they have, they stand to lose even that.
Consider the Reality
It has been said that Trump just started WWIII to which I reply, consider the reality. How many casualties and how much distruction has been suffered by the opposing sides? The leaders of Iran may yet try to cause Israel & US harm but considering how one sided it has been so far, they are not likely to have any success.
Besides, I think most will agree with me, if Hitler had been stopped a couple of years earlier, there would not have been a WWII. Consider the lives that would have saved.
Even if Japan had still attacked Pearl Harbor, the US could have turned all our attention away from Germany to Tojo. The Japanese would have fallen much faster. That too would have saved lives.
That being said, I suspect Japan would have likely reconsidered. Moreover, we likely wouldn’t have had a reason to build or deliver the A-bombs. beyond that, most of our speculations would lack any accuracy.
In the Beating Their Heads Against the Wall Department
I haven’t followed it all that close but the Israelis keep flying sorties into Iran and, last I heard, all planes and pilots have returned.
Now I don’t have an accurate idea of how many missions they have flown but if I said a hundred thousand, I suspect I’d get few arguments. It might even be more.
Now if I were a military leader and my opponent was beating me a hundred thousand to one, I’d guess I was doing something wrong. However, the Iranian leaders aren’t even that well, last I heard. I think It’s a hundred thousand to zero.
The only way it could get worse for Iran is if more pilots and planes returned than went out.
It would seem to me the Iran leaders are doing the equivalent of beating their heads against the wall. Do you think they will ever figure it out before their wall crumbles. Don’t think they will damage their hard heads. That would be filed in the impossible department, or at least highly improbable.
In the by the way department, Putin should be taking note. After all, Israel uses American planes and Iran is using Russian defense equipment.
Important Things to Remember Department
That’s right. You’ll likely going to have to create a new department for to create. I would think it to be an important one too, that is, if you don’t already have one.
The important things to remember there would never had been a need to drop bombs, break things and kill people if Old Joe and his Democrat friend had not aided and abetted Iran in the development of atom bombs.
The other thing to remember, Democrats, especially Old Joe, don’t ever care when people die. Therefore, don’t expect any of the bunch of them to display any kind of guilt or remorse.
They never cared about the losses in Afghanistan, now did they?
In the What if Department
Maybe, perhaps, conceivably I should start writing posts again and specialize in the strictly odd or unusual. At the current rate, that would be about one a week.
So here am I thinking the thing is settled. The thing is I keep hearing this what if thing. Silly me. I kept saying, “Not going to happen. It’s done. It’s settled. There is simply no way that they will bring that criminal by the name of Garcia back to the US.
Color me stupid. Color me wrong. The what if actually happened, you know that impossible one. So now I must consider the highly improbability of the what if.
Already we know part of it. He has a ton of indictments hung about his neck. Looks like he will go on trial, which may go on forever and a day. You know how good these lawyers are these days. One thing and the other, it could be this time next year before the trial starts.
Those barristers will love that being as they change by the hour. Altogether, the trial will cost two and a half bundles. We all know the value of just one bundle. By the way, he will also get housed and fed all this time as well. That means at least one more bundle.
Now we must consider another separation in the pathway. What if he is convicted. Well, he will go to prison, ironically in more comfort than if he found not guilty. If found not guilty, he would immediately be deported to El Salvador, where he was.
Now tell me what is more unusual than a person hoping to be found guilty and perhaps even plead for a lifetime sentence.
Better than going back to his compadres down south. I am sure they would rather be in whatever prison Garcia would go to.
File This Under Unusual
Perhaps Under Weird
As I was listening to Mike Brown on the radio this afternoon, he spoke what what seemed to me impossible. Yet,I confirmed it as soon as I could by an ABC news internet article.
It would seem a high school student pulled out a cell phone in a locker room and began recording images of the opposite sex. In this day and age, revolting maybe, but hardly unusual.
Well, there are two more things. Student tacking the video was a girl and her parents are suing the boys for sexual harassment.
It just doesn’t get weirder than that. On the other hand…. 2 or 3 more decades… Might be common place.
Roundabout
I have looked at and evaluated the new roundabout they built as part of the approach to the approach to the I55 bridge. I figured it will last round about 5 years, or likely less.
The problem is threefold. It will be a traffic snarl. It will cause an increase in insurance premiums, as there will be an increase in fender-benders. Certainly, it will be the target of complaints, especially by truckers.
And, oh yes, it will be yet another thing to draw nationwide attention. Essentially, it will become known as the Mid-South, well… I suspect they will have many terms for it that I don’t use.
Now, the question is: Do they replace it with something better or worse? Of course, the cost will also be a consideration.
I wonder if the financial implications played a significant role in the decision-making process this time, potentially influencing the overall strategy and outcome of the situation at hand.
Typically Democrat
I know. I said I was done posting. And I mean it. And I am horrible for making exceptions. Still, every now and then someone will say something so typically Democratic, synonymous with dumb, and it would seem I am the only one in the world who notices just how stupid it is.
I am not sure who said it on one of those liberally controlled Sunday morning shows, but it makes little difference. It is a thought shared by most, if not all, the leadership of the Democrats.
The critique centered on Trump’s leadership style, highlighting his tendency to make unilateral decisions without prior consultation. The source suggested that such unpredictability undermines diplomatic relationships, potentially creating tension with foreign leaders who expect more measured and collaborative approaches to international relations.
First, sometimes the best thing a president can do is be strategic with opponents. Secondly, he is not being particularly deceptive. For the most part, he is doing what he said he would do during his campaign.
I guess they slept through those parts, or at least some of them did. Certainly, I have not seen anything that could be called deception. Then again, I do not keep my fingers in my ears during the campaign.
Please, if there is one person out there who believes that one national leader should be surprised, please send me your comment. However, I would hope you will not use any profanity.
Sorry, Just one more time … Beware Of Thrive Market.
By one of those cute misdirection things, I set up an account with Thrive Market instead of Wal-Mart.
I’m struggling to close this account, and I may need to request a new debit card to resolve the issue.
Stay vigilant against potential manipulation. Spread awareness to everyone in your network—friends, family, and even those who may not share your perspective. Though our numbers may be small, collective communication can rapidly amplify our message and create meaningful impact.
I suggest adding one more thing: as with me, you might want to cut up your card and have another issued if Thrive Market gets your number.
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