Two for the Money?

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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?

When Killing is by Design

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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.

Some People Say….

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I’ve heard the arguments hundreds of times. A few times, I even started doubting my own logic. Some people say the only way to reduce drug abuse is to decrease drug users. They say it is a demand-driven problem, which does sound somewhat logical.

Some argue that the issue stems from a supply-driven dynamic, which may appear less rational. Yet, I find myself aligning with this perspective, even if the reasoning seems counterintuitive. My stance has consistently been that disrupting distribution networks should take precedence over targeting individual users. However, I do not advocate for total absolution of users; they must ultimately bear responsibility for their choices and face appropriate consequences.

When push comes to shove, I do believe it has been decided. The numbers reveal the facts. Though the news media are doing their best to play it down, drug usage has taken a nosedive since President Trump has drastically decreased successful importation of drugs. I can’t find anywhere on the internet telling the “overdoses” of fentanyl, but it would seem we are having a decrease of 30 or 35% or more. And by the way, some of this poison is still getting through. I’m guessing that by the end of this year, the deaths from fentanyl will be a tenth of what they were in 2024.

While logic may seem elusive, the core issue transcends rational analysis and speaks to fundamental human experiences. The complexity of border security involves protecting communities and preventing the entry of harmful substances and individuals that could threaten public safety. media coverage should do the responsible thing and accurately & carefully report the big decreases in deaths by ‘overdose.’

What For?

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I just heard an announcement on the radio that Kamala Harris will be speaking at the Orpheum theater in Memphis. This brings to mind the obvious question: What for? What does she hope to gain?

Technically, she is a looser. Why would anyone want to waste the time listening to a loser? She went into her campaign with1.5 billion dollars, ended in debt and still lost.

I am somewhat curious to find out the paid attendance. That is to say, how many will be paid to attend. Oh, and by the way, though Memphis is somewhat of a place for Democrats to gather, she must realize she cannot ever carry Tennessee. Actually, I suspect she won’t carry Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Texas, Louisiana…. You get the idea. In other words, she’s wasting time, money, and effort.

Please don’t tell her. Let her figure it out on her own. Might even be fun.

The Three Hard Rules Concerning “Rumor Control”

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No one explained them to me; there was no need. I quickly figured them out by myself shortly after I joined the Marines. Though they are not so hard and fast in civilian life, they are still pretty solid. However, if a person lives by them, they will never be disappointed.

  1. If a rumor seems negative, take it seriously, as it is likely to become reality.
  2. Skepticism is the shield against unfounded hopes. Treat enticing rumors with cautious doubt, for they rarely materialize into reality. Embracing such whispers often leads to inevitable disappointment and emotional distress.
  3. Embrace the rumor with grace. When rumors lack clear positive or negative implications, maintain your composure and trust that the outcome will not disrupt your peace of mind.

Understanding the guidelines from the start would have spared me considerable grief. Moreover, I’d not have have experienced so much disappointment.

It just is, so often, I wish it was the other way around.

Honesty & Courage

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As a Marine, I’ve seen leadership from both sides, though more as a follower. Nonetheless, one thing driven into our minds almost day one is that even a private can find himself as a leader. And so we are taught leadership from the beginning. Certainly when I started, I never figured I would be a leader.

They gave us a long list of things a leader needs, and it all seemed logical to me. However, from experience as well as plain logic, honesty and courage seem most important. As for all the rest, they all somewhat hang on these two.

For instance, knowledge is highly important, but it can be acquired. Honesty and courage are things you either have or do not. They can be improved upon, but there must first be a good foundation. While tact can be practiced, it is useless without honesty.

I found it interesting that we considered good leaders by examining which traits they possessed. Two things came to mind as we went through the examples. I simply couldn’t think of any really good leaders who didn’t have courage and honesty.

It brings to mind the statement I heard: if you look behind you and no one is following, then you’re likely not a leader. I guess it says, ultimately, if you can’t get people to follow you, you likely aren’t much of a leader.

Still, the leader who has a willing following is mostly a better leader than those who are followed just because of their stripes or brass. I have noticed this to be true in civilian life as well.

This brings up the question: Do you prefer an honest or a dishonest leader? Would you rather your leader be courageous or a wimp? Is he a person who owns his mistakes or blames others?

What I’m saying is, would you choose a leader who is honest and courageous or one that fibs and is a wimp? I know what my choice would be.

By the way, I did say there were two things I noticed when considering good leaders. The second thing I noticed was that Jesus had all these characteristics. He also has quite a voluntary following.

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They Just Can’t Take The Hint

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Public TV started out liberal, and over the years, it has continued to turn left. It seems they just can’t help it. Conservatives realized they would not get any help from the network. Indeed, the organization kept becoming progressively worse.

So, the conservatives have continued to cut off their supply of all that wonderful tax money. Little by little, they have been cutting off the spigot, and rightfully so. I mean, when the opponent is using the money against you, why continue to provide them with the resources?

Then, as their resources dry up, Public TV continues to veer left. Finally, one day, the supply is totally turned off. Public TV no longer receives a penny from the federal treasury.

I would like to say it was the result of stupidity but it’s just not so. Their problem is they can’t take a hint. It is totally involuntary. Their news, their so-called science based programs, and continued turns to the left is just ingrained into their genetic makeup.

Look, even now, while there are rumblings of bankruptcy, the figurative going under for the third time, they are trying to argue that ICE agents are shooting without provocation.

Now, the liberals act surprised. They act incensed, furious, enraged even. They pretend they can’t comprehend the reason behind the loss of funding. You see, after all this time, they think they are entitled.

They seem totally unaware that we, the taxpayers, have the power and the right to stop their funding.

Now, guess what. They only receive funding from the libs; and not all of them.

The other networks might take note. We don’t have to swallow the garbage they want to feed us. If they won’t take the hints, they too might start fading away.

Back when I was a kid, six decades ago, there were those who spoke highly of TV, saying it could be used for education. It didn’t quite turn out that way. I’d call it more like indoctrination.

As a teaching medium, it’s a failure. As a news medium, I am sure most of the former dictators wished they could have used it as the Democrats have. As an entertainment medium, it is a travesty. Other than that, it has worked out well.

Me, Believe the CDC; Why?

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I do have a tendency to believe in patterns, you know. Like everything falls. Every morning, the sun does tend to rise, radiating light and heat on our little planet.

The CDC also has a pattern of telling untruths. To be sure, their lies tend to be as reliable as gravity or the sun. So, when they tell me I should take a flu shot, why should I believe them? When they say I should take a COVID shot, why should I be convinced?

Then too, the TV and radio stations are quick to distribute the falsehoods, as if they expect a reward like a young puppy being trained.

In a way, it reminds me of a well-organized retreat by an army unit. Each time one defensive position falls, they fall back to another. They say the vaccine prevents COVID. Then it doesn’t, and they retreat to “It decreases the spread.”

The only problem is that the spread is just as bad. So they retreat to saying, “It decreases the symptoms and increases survival chances.”

Truth is, you’ve been through it. You have seen the proclamations and have watched them retreat first from one and then the next. In the meantime, guess what? The pharmaceutical companies keep raking in tons of cash.

Then, after years of failure, they still refuse to back down. They continue to recommend the latest booster, still laying claim to its effectiveness.

As I said, I tend to believe patterns. The pattern here is that it does not work. It did not work for me, and there were serious side effects.

Actually, their pattern is not new. They did exactly the same thing with AIDS. At various levels of retreat, they said it was rare. They said it could not be contracted by intercourse. They said it could not be spread through blood or blood products. They said it could not be spread by sweat or saliva. Yeah. They lied back then too.

IT’S A PATTERN! It’s the kind of pattern I have a tendency to believe. So, I hope you’ll pardon me if I don’t believe CDC ever again.

The One Behind the Idea

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JD Vance’s recent commentary sparked a profound reflection on a topic I had long been aware of, yet never fully explored. Like many, I had overlooked the deeper significance of this issue, allowing it to remain on the periphery of my understanding until now.

We are all talking about the woman driving the car and the agent who shot her. What about those behind the really dumb idea? For sure, it was a really dumb idea to use an automobile to attack an ICE agent.

Somehow I don’t think the woman came up on her own. Though I might be wrong, I suspect that there were a number of people behind the idea. It’s kind of akin to the suicide bomber. Someone straps the bomb on some poor soul and says, “Now, go make us proud of you and blow up some people.”

Someone, somewhere told this woman to make us proud of you. “Go find an ICE agent and kill him. Maybe you can kill two or three.” Am I wrong? Do you really think this woman thought this idea up all by her lonesome? I don’t.

Who bears more moral responsibility: the mastermind behind a harmful plan or the individual who ultimately executes it?