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It Is Enough to Drive the Loony Sane

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And by the way, I am sure it will keep an army of psychologists and psychiatrist all properly confused for the next hundred years and maybe a little longer.

The thought occurred to me to carry the last post a little further; you know the one about being unique. You ask one teen why he is wearing a ring through his nose, and he will say, “Because all my friends are doing it.” It is an act of conformity, and if the parent says no, the teen will immediately go into the rant they had planned well in advance.

In the suburban landscape, a few miles beyond the familiar horizon, a teenage son returns home, his nose adorned with a gleaming ring. His parents exchange bewildered glances as he declares his desire for individuality. Ironically, the very accessory he believes sets him apart is ubiquitous among his peers, who cling to this symbol of rebellion with such fervor that they would sooner sacrifice a limb than part with their piercing.

In one case, it is pro-conformity, and in the other case, it’s the desire to be different. Oh, by the way, it’s more than jewelry. At least half the reason the Beatles were such a big success was because someone convinced the world of teens that they were the best singing group ever. And danger lurks for those non-conformists who found them to be making irritating noise to a beat.

In our youth, we were swept up in the fervent pursuit of the latest cultural trends. Every new record, fashion item, toy, and novelty seemed essential to our very existence. Remember those quirky painted rocks, crudely adorned with misaligned facial features, that somehow captured our collective imagination? The excitement of acquiring these ephemeral treasures was an integral part of our shared experience, driving us to constantly seek out the next big thing.

While the text appears to explore the concept of uniqueness, I’m uncertain if that aligns with the original intent. I apologize if I’ve misinterpreted the intention.

What Are the Goals

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When Pete Hegseth again brought up the point of women serving in combat, the left went nuts again. As for me, it is a matter of what our goals are. Do we want to provide equity for women in the armed services, or do we want a military that is best able to defend us.

I have heard it before and again. However, I was in the Marines. I know. In case after case, allowances must be made for women. I am simply not going to go into details. It is causal to the most obvious observer. If women are put into combat positions, it will weaken the military. However, if it is really your goal to see to it that the women get their chance at carrying forty pound mortars, fine, have at it. (just out of curiosity, how many women do you know who can carry a 40 pound mortar as well as a fifty pound pack more than feet.)

My best suggestion for you is the following. Train the women in separate outfits. Let them compete to see if they can deal with the problems of war as well as the men. It would have a secondary advantage. If the men were all killed, then the women would not only be desperate, but they would also have the training. It would serve as something of a backup for plan A.

The fact of the matter is, though, the outfits that are totally women would not be able to fight as well. Worse, you mix the women in with the men, neither will the men.

However, if you are going to try to tell me that a woman is going to be able carry her weapon and ammo as well as strap a fifty pound pack on her back and keep up with the men running up and down hills, or through 3 foot deep swamps, it is simply not going to happen.

Then again, if it is your goal to put women in combat, no matter what, fine. The men will help pick up the extra weight, which will certainly slow them down.

It’s All About the Qualifications, You Know

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Well as you likely know by now, we no longer have a Director of the Secret Service Hopefully, the replacement will actually understand the concept of responsibility. I would think it would be one of her qualifications. You notice I used the pronoun her. Why would I expect the appointment of a man?

The thing is, Old Joe’s idea of qualifications and mine are miles apart. I mean, being able to do the job should be right up there at the top. However, with Joe, his idea of top three qualifications are simple: Black, female and democrat.

You might have noticed that I chose to use the word female instead of woman. The dems have this really big problem these days determining just what a woman is. For that matter, they are having a really tough time determining what the word “qualified” means. Perhaps they should have a look in the dictionary before making the replacement. Just maybe they should look at the words of Martin Luther King. I mean, did he not suggest that we ought not consider race when hiring someone.

Then again, when he gave his speech, womanhood was still not a major qualification for a job. Incidentally, since then, many other qualifications have made their way known, not the least of which, homosexuality. I mean, otherwise, the mayor of a small city who knew nothing of transportation would have never been selected to be Secretary of Transportation. (Qualified or not, you notice all the problems we have been having in transportation) Maybe Old Joe should have thought again. Perhaps he should have selected a woman for transportation. Maybe she could have dealt better with the congestion in Los Angeles Harbor. Maybe she could have done better handling the crash of that train. Maybe, just maybe, we would not be having so many problems with our planes. (you notice any wheels falling off lately?)

Maybe Old Joe should select the former mayor of Chicago Lori Lightfoot. She’s a woman, (I think) , democrat, and Black. She’s also got the new qualification being as she has a wife, not a husband. In addition, she has experience. Ask the folks of Chicago. She quite skillfully destroyed that city.

I do find a little irony in it all, though. I guess, because Kamala is female, she can chose men. As near as I can tell, she hasn’t seriously looked at any women as running mate. I guess that is how it works, right? Men must select females. Only females can select men. Incidentally, I have noticed that some of those men she was looking at are White. I’m not sure, but I think I am finally figuring it all out.

Still, if I am going to chose someone for a position, my primary concerns would be, is he honest and can he or she do the job. It does make the selection process a little more difficult, but I think I like the results better.

By the way, during the interview, my first question would be, “What is your definition of responsible?” That in itself might tell me a lot. It seems that our schools don’t like to teach the word or meaning to our kids anymore. AND, that is something of an indictment against our education system, the one that mostly the dems run.

One Word

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I should have been a comedian. With just one word, I can make them laugh, well sometimes two. Let me explain, please. The wife and I walked into the restaurant and the young lady behind the counter, asked, “How are you?” I know. For the most part it was rhetorical. It’s a greeting. Most of the time people say, “Fine,” or nothing at all. Some will reply to the question with another, “Fine, how are you?”

I like to do things a little different. I like to reply as if she means the question. I said, “Hungry.”

Not only did the girl behind the counter burst into laughter but also the three other folks behind me. As usual, my wife got angry with me and chastised me verbally and loudly. That got another laugh. That’s right. we’re a good team.

Actually, I guess my wife is right. One of these days, some one is going to hit me. To be truthful, not everyone likes my humor. Some have scowled at me. One or two have actually yelled at me. I guess, one day someone will actually hit me. I don’t know.

From time to time I get a little brave. The man says, “Excuse me.” I reply, “I’ll try.” Usually, he laughs and we go our separate ways. Then, of course, my wife yells at me. “One of these days, someone who is a little unbalanced is going to haul off and hit you.”

Well, in the meantime, I will bring smiles to many. Sometimes, I will get a little laugh or two. I can’t help it. It’s in my nature. I just like to see people smile, even when it’s because they are laughing at me rather than with me. I especially consider myself successful when it takes just one word.

On the other hand there are those who like to use one word… to make people cry. It makes me wonder why people want to do that.