NFL PLAYERS AND KANYE WEST

NFL PLAYERS: This is an interesting group of people, from the owners to the players. I have to admit I am not a huge fan of pro football, but being a resident of the Pacific Northwest, I am compelled to take at least a limited interest in the Seattle Seahawks. However, what I do find interesting is the lives and attitudes of the players. Over the years there have been some amazing guys, that have proven themselves to be true gentlemen, and very responsible American citizens, making huge differences in the lives of kids from poor neighborhoods. Others have left the ranks of football to become very successful business men and community leaders.

Then, there are the others. Because of the nature of the game, it naturally attracts a lot of guys with big attitudes and big egos. These guys would be very out of place working at Google or Microsoft for sure. Because most of these guys are African Americans, some of them come from some pretty rough neighborhoods that most of us could not comprehend living in. Thus, they have a very different view of the world than most. All of this seems to instill a bitterness that doesn't go away, even when they are earning six and seven figure salaries. This is where the big disconnect happens.

They are living in the only country in the world where they could be lifted out of poverty to become multi-millionaires by participating on a pro sports team. You would think they would be proud and grateful, to be living in the United States of America. You would think that they would be anxious to stand and salute the Stars and Stripes, and give thanks for the opportunity they have been given. This nation is not perfect for sure, we have a ways to go before getting anywhere close to being perfect. My message to NFL players that don't stand for the National Anthem, is get off of your knees and asses and go to work to make it more perfect. Instead of bitching and complaining, do something about the things you don't like instead of waiting for others to do it for you. The real men and women that fought and died for your freedom, have no respect for behavior such as yours. I have no respect for you if you don't stand and salute Old Glory, as a matter of fact I consider you an enemy of the state.

KANYE WEST VS. JAY Z: It is being reported that these guys are involved in some sort of feud. Kanye West is always feuding with someone, besides, why would you care???

THINGS WOMEN OVER 40 SHOULD NOT OWN: This was a caption on an article on my MSN home page. One of the items was UGGS. Holy crap, these are the ugliest things anyone of any age could put on their feet. I've never seen any product so appropriately named. They also mentioned leggings. Of all of the females I have ever seen wearing these atrocities, I think maybe only five percent looked good. Women over ten years old shouldn't even consider wearing them. Sparkly eye make up... Looks just OK on teens, but older women, come on, it's like putting chrome wheels on an old rusty truck. Kinda reminds me of old men driving Corvettes and hot rods. Get some class!!

 

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PSYCHOANALYZING TRUMP

I watch a lot of news and digest a ton of political crap everyday. I've been doing this for awhile now. I suppose I have some sort of mental situation going on. That's what most people say when you spend a lot of time doing something you enjoy. They say you're obsessive compulsive, I think that's the term they use. I don't pay much attention to people that make those kind of statements because I've already written them off as nut cases. As a matter of fact I don't see many people these days that appear to be totally sane, and the minute they start talking they confirm my suspicions.

I'm totally amused by the way the media is constantly taking the President's words and spinning them in a way that makes him look like something he is not. They can't get a grip on someone that simply say's what he thinks, and isn't continually trying to cover his ass by saying such things as " it depends on what the meaning of the word is, is." I'm sure you remember that infamous phrase by William Jefferson Clinton a few years back when he was denying having a tryst with Ms. Lewinski.

In his comments about what happened in Charlottesville, he simply said both sides came looking for a fight. That's a true statement, I watched the videos. The White Supremacists are a despicable bunch for sure, but so is Antifa and the Anarchists. In my estimation they are both anti American groups that are a disgrace to this nation. Now here comes the psychoanalysis; The media and the Democrats consider the Alt Left people as the valiant ones and the White Supremacists as Satan in the flesh. So when Trump say's they are equally bad, he is considered automatically taking the side of the far right nut jobs.

This is pretty much unwinnable for the President, because no matter what he says, at least 50% of the public is going to side with the left because that's what they are being fed by the media, and there is a certain segment of the Republicans that are spineless wimps that will do anything to get re-elected including becoming a "turn coat". To make things even worse for the President, the politicians on both sides of the aisle hate the idea of a non-politician calling them out for what they are " swamp dwellers". The President has a very long road ahead of him littered with land mines laid by his many enemies.

One more thing to ponder; Why is the right wing nut crashing into people with his car, so much worse than the left wing nut shooting down Republican lawmakers at a baseball practice? It seems to me that the Charlottesville violence was given far more fervent attention by the media. I also remember someone in the left wing media saying that perhaps Senator Scalise deserved it based on his political actions. People, the political atmosphere is getting very dark, everyone needs to lighten up. We are after all Americans, we need to start acting like it. We need to quit acting like tribal morons and start trying to live and let live. God Bless

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CONSPIRACY THEORIES AND OTHER STUFF

NON ENGAGING POLICE DEPARTMENTS: I've been around this world a long time, a very long time actually. I have seen all sorts of public disturbances happen, and without fail, the local police departments move in with whatever force needed to quell the disturbance. If you remember back in the 60's and 70's the police utilized the very effective fire hose technique to clear the streets of rioters. I noticed this summer that they still use them in Europe. It is next to impossible to challenge someone when you are getting knocked to the ground by a powerful stream of water. Try throwing rocks and bottles at someone holding a fire hose on you, it ain't gonna happen.

I'm sure you have noticed by now, that when public disturbances happen the local police are basically monitors. They remind me of the TV commercial where the bank is getting robbed and people laying face down asked the guard if he's going to do anything. He replies, "oh, I'm not a guard I'm a monitor, the bank is being robbed". Well the police departments have become spectators, and their excuse is that, it's simply too dangerous to intervene. Too dangerous for who, them? I thought these guys were getting paid to protect life and property.

OK boys and girls, here's my conspiracy theory. Make note, that the riots that happened this past weekend were in cities with liberal left wing governments. The white supremacy groups had a permit to protest the removal of the Confederate monuments. They were acting within the law. The city governments knew they could not deny them the permit. However, you know in your heart that they were not happy about issuing the permit these groups. They also knew that if the protest was publicized, that the lefties would show up in force to counter protest, knowing full well that a melee would follow. Then they instructed the police to stand by an do nothing, thinking the white groups would get their ever loving asses kicked back to wherever they came from. Well, it didn't quite work out that way and there were numerous serious injuries and one death. The local authorities are responsible for the death of that woman, even though the act was perpetrated by a deranged moron. The fact that the authorities allowed the stage to be set for tragedy rather than taking pre-emptive measures makes them guilty as hell.

PULLING DOWN GENERAL LEE: Again, the police stood by and watched a historical monument destroyed by a group of knuckleheads. They did absolutely nothing. Now think about this for a moment and you will understand what took place. The local authorities wanted that damned statue gone forever. They knew if they didn't let the morons take it down, they were going to have to move the infernal thing to another location and it would continue to be a problem for them. The city Mayor tells the police chief to allow to happen. End of story, a valuable historical monument  is destroyed, and the left claims victory. Does this somehow rewind the tape of history, and erase the fact that slavery never happened?  Nope. What's ironic about this whole thing is that not every Democrat was a KKK member, but every KKK member was a Democrat. Maybe that's the history they're trying to get rid of.

TAYLOR SWIFT: In my last blog, I made light of the Taylor Swift ordeal, about the guy grabbing her butt. Well people, I was very wrong about that. After reading more about what happened, it was a lot more serious than I originally thought. The guy was a jerk, and got what he deserved. My apologies if my remarks offended any of the ladies out there.

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ABSURDITY IN THE NEWS

I'm always amused by absurd stories that news organizations print, that normal people that have real lives couldn't care less about. I found a few of those lately that I found especially funny.

Lena Dunham: Now here is a real piece of work. I have yet to hear her say anything that remotely sounds like someone with the ability to reason above the level of a fifth grader. Recently she started a big flap because she allegedly overheard two airline employees discussing transgender people in a derogatory manner. These two women were having a private conversation, it wasn't being broadcast in any manner. Apparently it was not being recorded to be played back to audiences at a later date. This was a strictly private conversation that Ms. Dunham supposedly overheard. The sticking point according to Ms. Dunham, was that they were wearing their Airline uniforms. Ms. Dunham's fifth grade logic immediately takes over and reports the incident to the Airline. The stupidity of Ms. Dunham's actions is mind boggling enough, but the decision of a news organization to cover it is triple stupid.

Amber Rose: MSN did a story about Ms. Rose contemplating breast reduction. I want to know who cares, and why do they care. I'm not really sure what Amber Rose does. The name sounds like a cheap wine. When I looked at the picture I noticed the tattoos on her arms. They looked very familiar. Then I realized where I had seen them. Years ago I was in the hospital in Santa Ana California, and my room mate was a full on certified gang banger. Her tattoos looked exactly like his. Not that it really matters, I just find it a little strange.

Giant Craters in Siberia: Supposedly, they are being caused by thawing of the permafrost. Scientist are saying that these events could threaten human life. I'm not really sure how, but I will tell you that at my age I worry more about my fridge quitting and my frozen pizza thawing out.

Blind Airbus Landing: The news article showed the front of an Airbus that had been damaged in a hail storm and knocked out the radar. So somehow the landing of this aircraft without radar was a big deal. I thought that's what those two guys up front were for. It sounded like it was a surprise that they could actually fly the aircraft.

Transgender Athletes: I found this story incredibly amusing. It seems that transgender women ( used to be men ) are entering women's cycling events and as you might imagine are doing quite well. If you do your research you will find that simply replacing testosterone with estrogen doesn't really change the basic physiology of the male body structure. This give the transgender female a definite advantage over most of their "real deal" female competitors. It will be interesting to see how the "lefties" deal with this one.

Megan Fox: Seems she lets here sons wear dresses. A lot of people got wrapped around the axle on this one. But think about it, in her world, if her sons were normal they would be the butt of non-stop ridicule. Heck, she might even be accused of child abuse. Now everyone's safe.

Taylor Swift: What woman hasn't had her butt grabbed. Heck, I've had women grab my butt. Seems like she's making a pretty big deal about it. Probably a good thing she could sing and didn't have to be a waitress. She'd be in court every month.

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RANDOM THOUGHTS

We had dinner with some dear friends last Saturday night, and as usual we covered just about every topic imaginable. During the conversation my blog was discussed, and Liann said she thought they were too long, and should be more abbreviated. I totally realize I tend to be a little long winded, I am going to try to be more brief in my thoughts.

Charlie Gard: I think it very odd, that a nation that does not, and will not, practice capital punishment  on the most heinous criminals will very casually sentence a newborn to death. Don't you think that the decision to "pull the plug" should be the sole discretion of the parents??? Think about that, and then tell me you want the government running healthcare.

Anthony Scaramucci: When you have a boss like Donald Trump that obviously loves to be in the limelight, and you suck all of the air out of the room for a week, what do think is going to happen. Doh, he's an idiot.

MS13: Another case of liberal agenda gone wrong. Turn your head and let anyone and everyone cross the border, including thousands of unescorted minors, and eventually someone is going to have to clean up the mess. Unfortunately, Obama is like your dog, he can make a big mess but don't expect him to clean it up.

Healthcare Bill: Undeniable proof that lawmakers with a D behind their name do not have the monopoly on stupidity.

Nancy Pelosi: She made the previous statement extremely difficult to write.

Climate Change: It's really happening, it's hotter than hell where I live. Oh wait, It's August, that's what happens in August.

Green Peace: Do a little research and find out where they get a huge amount of the money to fund their operations. You just may be surprised when you find out it  comes from Russia. Aren't those guys at Green Peace liberals, and aren't they the ones screaming about collusion???

I hope you enjoyed reading my random thoughts as much as I enjoyed writing them. God Bless.

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CAN PATRIOTISM SURVIVE?

The simple answer is NO. Patriotism is like a beautiful flower, it must be nurtured, and cultivated to survive. The left leaning forces in our educational institutions are letting it slowly die. The public schools have always played an important role in keeping patriotism alive and well. As a child in elementary school, we were shown films about the greatness of America. We were taught about the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, and how important they were to our freedoms. We were taught about the valor of our Military and how important it was in keeping us free. I remember being one, of a two person team to raise our flag every morning at our school, even as a fifth grade student, it was a very big deal. We were also taught about the greatness of our Founding Fathers, and their courage in forging a new nation. A nation that has survived for 241 years thanks to their incredible foresight and faith in God. My childhood was steeped in love for the United States of America. When I see Old Glory waving in the breeze, I have a feeling of pride, a feeling of confidence, and a deep respect for those men and women that have defended our flag and all that it means.

Sadly, our schools no longer feel it's important, to teach our children the importance of being a patriot. They are missing something extremely important. The citizens of a nation must have that feeling of belonging to something much larger than themselves, a feeling of loyalty, a feeling of pride. They must have a willingness to defend their way of life, and their homeland. History will teach us, that as long as people have been on this planet, there will always be those that are willing to wage war on others, to expand their domain, and expand their ideology. That is after all the reason for having flags in the first place, to rally the warriors and mark your territory. A nation of people that lack that inner feeling of love for their country are easily conquered, because they lack the desire to fight for what the believe. They are nothing more than lambs, waiting to be slaughtered.

I recently spoke with my brother-in-law that is a resident of London England. He was born and raised there. I was curious about the level of patriotism among the British citizens. He told me, it is no where near the level found in the USA. I was immediately surprised. However, after thinking about it, and  considering the government's socialistic behavior, it made perfect sense. Britain has always been known for their patriotism and bravery, willing to stand against almost insurmountable odds, and come out victors. The socialists have all but ended that, allowing a never ending parade of immigrants into their country from the middle east. Hundreds of thousands of people that don't have even the slightest desire to be traditional Englishmen. They could give a rip less about the hardships English citizens faced in WWll, and the huge sacrifices they made to remain a sovereign nation. They are there to conquer, period.

Make no mistake about it. There are forces in this world that would love to see the USA meet it's demise. The only thing standing between them and us, is the power of our Military and the Patriot Soldiers willing to die, to make sure that doesn't happen. We cannot allow the government to let our country be overrun with immigrants that don't share the love of our country, and our dream of total freedom. Keep the politicians in check. Do not let them give our country away, because of some whacko ideology of a political party. The survival of our nation, and our freedom is more important than all of the political parties that ever existed. AMERICA FIRST.

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PUBLIC CIVILITY

While perusing my MSN opening page, I noticed an article about civility. The article stated that most Americans think that civility has deteriorated since Donald Trump was elected. Doh!!! In true media style they go on to cite a recent poll with some other interesting numbers, ( which I will discuss later ) but neglected to discuss where the incivility is coming from. By not talking about it, it would leave one to believe it's Trump's fault. That's called indirect "fake news". 100% of the blame for the increase in incivility can be laid at the feet of the "lefties". They are out of their collective minds, over the disruption of the steady march to the left, which was accelerated under the Obama administration. They had dreams of Hillary winning and continuing the march to socialism, and freedom from having to work, getting free education, free food, free contraceptives, free furniture, free cars, free housing, free sex, basically everything would be free but the people. Oh and by the way, under socialism you won't be getting a free I phone, it will be some cheap piece of crap like an old flip phone. You can also forget about texting, because the first thing that will go is free speech. The same for the internet, if you post anything anti government, they will bust your door down and take away your piece of crap free computer and you. Welcome to North Korea.

As I mentioned above, the article cited a recent poll but neglected to say who conducted it. Below are some of the topics;
The poll said that most Americans trust the Intelligence organizations and the courts most. The so called "Deep State" has been proven again and again, to be partisan and untrustworthy. They've also been proven to be incorrect in their assessments of situations abroad. Don't misunderstand, I think they play a very important role in our government, but I think you should be just a little skeptical about what they say and do. ( See the Clapper and Comey testimonies ) They are supposed to serve at the pleasure of the President, I can assure you, that they bend the rules to fit their own narratives.

Trusting the courts is a real laugh. There are gobs of liberal hack judges that think they can rule from the bench. They could give a rip less about the law, they rule based on political leanings. ( See Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ) Even the Supreme Court judges are politically biased. Best advice is to stay the hell out of the courts.

 The poll shows that 37% of Americans don't trust the media. Are 63% of Americans really that dumb? Read quotes from Will Rogers regarding the media, they have haven't improved much.

BREAKING NEWS 

 

I just read that the Democrats in California, are threatening to kill each other over the State Healthcare bill in the California legislature. So much for public civility. It appears that this is the way the "lefties roll". My advice to the California lawmakers; Don't plan any baseball games.

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