NOBODY ASKED ME BUT

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We offer observations on the human condition from a 22 year old mind trapped in an 82 year old body.

NOBODY ASKED ME BUT

I wonder how many Americans cooked their breakfast today.

In the end, we all will self check out in supermarkets-and will not get paid for doing it.

I have both fear and inquisitiveness about Death.

Most teen girls walk a  few steps apart from mom.

I recall my first taste of coffee, November, 1951 in a snow covered forest, I figured they would not give me hot chocolate.

Mystery of life is life.

Only exam worth a damn is life experience.

I wonder what would most surprise my mom about modern life.

If only students gazed as intently at books as they do at machines.

Eventually, I will push the cart in supermarket, slowly.

Old saying: “God works in mysterious ways.” Not really. It is humans who do.

Some open passenger door to put in  package, some driver door.

Famous people disappear into oblivion.

Some wear cross to identify religion, sorry, it is what is worn in heart that counts.

Some take bite, then gaze at newspaper, others at a screen.

People wave less these days.

Some stand with hand in pocket, I do not.

The  main terrorists in America are those with guns-native born.

Some walk slowly with a cane, alas, some day I will.

Red headed people convey excitement.

Americans believe they have a constitutional right to kill-but, you do not.

Some use body weight to move a chair, I do not.

To record life is to record death.

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Lost In Obama Land

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It is now clear that stories which argue that newly elected President Barack Obama decided to make Ronald Reagan his model for being in the White House simply provide further evidence this man simply lacks any understanding of how to lead a nation. Some aides urged that he study the administration of Franklin Roosevelt, but the arrogant man from Harvard insisted that Republican  Ronald Reagan was the man who understood how to lead a nation that was deep into a Depression.  FDR held weekly press conference in order to maintain good relations with the media and he dominated the news at least one day a week. As of this date the American people have not received a simply clear explanation from the government as to the meaning of the Affordable Care Act.

Obama’s assault on civil liberties have alienated liberal,his war on those who provide public information about waste and corruption in government are viewed by the former professor of constitutional law as threats to “security.” Barack Obama is not a liberal, he is a moderate Republican hiding in a Democrat’s clothing.

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IRS Is National Problem

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The Internal Revenue Service is now charged with being politically biased and targeting Republican groups such as the Tea Party. Republicans in the House of Representatives charge they are the object of scorn and hatred by those working in the IRS. A furious campaign is now in operation which seeks to prove that President Obama was behind this dastardly assault on groups that contribute their millions of dollars to his enemies. A few problems with this scenario. Former REPUBLICAN President George Bush appointed the head of the IRS and thus Republicans have been in charge of this organization during the entire presidency of Barack Obama.

Conservatives on the US Supreme Court gave open permission for any and all organizations to contribute money for political campaigns. This unleashed thousands of groups to be formed in order to give money for political purposes. It was the 70,000 groups that had to be examined which opened doors to corruption and  deceit. If anyone is at fault, check with George Bush.

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Drugs,Drugs, Drugs

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Future historians will shake their heads in wonder at drug policies that arose in the United States during early years of the twentieth century because what was made law  made absolutely no sense. Throughout the history of the United States  there were no laws against use of drugs until the opening decade of the twentieth century. Initially, these new laws were aimed at Chinese opium dens since it was assumed Chinese immigrants were attempting to damage the  lives of decent white people of European descent. Thus was initiated drug policies which have wrecked havoc  on the lives of people in Latin America. During the past several years over 70,000 have died in Mexico due to drug lords and their murderous gangs.

The Organization of American States(OAS) just issued a new report which blasts laws that make drugs illegal because the end result has been the emergence of drug lords, corruption and death. Americans want drugs and the cost of their desire is corruption, drug gangs and death for thousands throughout Latin America. Jose Miguel Insula, secretary general of the OAS, is calling for review of current laws and changes that would result in destroying drug  lords. Step one is to legalize  drugs, provide inexpensive drugs to those seeking them, and to enable Latin Americans to end their fear of drug wars.

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Death On The Street

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It was just another Saturday night in Greenwich Village, men and women were out strolling and men and men and women and women were out strolling. A peaceful night with warm breezes caressing faces. A few steps from the famous Stonewall Inn which was the scene in 1969 of a demonstration by gays and lesbians for their rights a man decided to pee in the street. He was angry about something. Elliot Morales then entered the Inn and challenged the manager by asking if he was going to call the police. He pointed to his gun and then left. Morales and two friends walked along the street uttering  angry comments at gay couples and laughed with delight when some displayed fear on their faces.

Finally, Morales confronted Marc Carson who was walking with friends. He angrily inquired: “do you want to die here?” Carson shook his head in the negative, but this did not please Morales. He took out his revolver, aimed and killed Carson. Just another pleasant night in gun crazy America where guns are the friends of peace.

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French Actor Gone Nutty

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Gerard Depardieu  used to be a famous French actor noted for roles in which he played a man seeking human justice. Alas, the years passed and his weight increased and increased until he had become a hulking angry man unable to attack the attention of directors since there are few roles for a  leading man who is rather heavy. Mr. Depardieu was  not getting good roles, he was not making good money and he was becoming angry at paying taxes on the money he did possess. Gerard examined Europe and decided to head for Russia which offered low taxes. President Vladimir Putin learned about the cruelty being imposed on this man of the screen and offered Gerard Russian citizenship.

Gerard was at a dinner  with Putin and made clear that he adored living in a land in which the rich did  not pay high taxes. He told the audience,  ”For  me, he(Putin) is like (former French president Mitterand) or Pope John Paul IIs. The Russian  nation needs a person just  like this with a Russian temper. Putin is just trying to return bit  of dignity  to the people.”

Gerard, this man is responsible for the death  of democracy in  Russia. Dozens  of men and women have been murdered because they opposed Pope Putin. Isn’t it time Gerard lost a few hundred pounds from his body and along the way a few pounds from his brain??

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HEADLINES FROM WORLD PRESS

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We offer samples of headlines that appeared in the world press along with our comments.

New Zealand, New Zealand Herald:  ”Fired For Racism”

He just applied for a job at Republican National headquarters.

UK,Independent:  ”Right Man, Wrong Event”

Sorry Barack, the NRA convention if not for you.

Russia, Moscow Times:  ”Director Loses Driver License”

I guess he just can’t direct a film which comes out right.

USA, aol:  ”A Fairy Tale”

I just don’t believe Congress passed a bill that would lower unemployment.

Sweden, Local:  ”Abused Ghosts”

They do have a right to haunt houses!

Norway, Norway Post:  ”Reject Honey Bees”

Not a very sweet story.

China, China Post:  ”China Joins Race For Mars”

Gee, an entire planet to destroy climate!

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Silence Hate?

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The isssue of freedom of speech constantly emerges when a crisis impacts society. The economic collapse in Greece has witnessed the birth of neo-Nazi groups which blame foreigners for the calamity which impacted their nation. The Golden Dawn party blames immigrants or the Roma for whatever hit their nation. The assumption is that poor people are responsible for the collapse of stock markets, rising unemployment and impoverishment of society. Exactly how those without much money or without any influence in the stock market or business can somehow have the power to cripple an economy is among the great mysteries of life. Hate crimes are constant against minority groups in Greece since we have to blame someone for what we did.

The Council of Europe’s human rights warned the Greek government that it has failed to take action against hate groups like the Golden Dawn. Parliament has been silent as Roma or immigrants are beaten by street thugs. The European organization argues when the innocent are beaten then government has the power to restrict freedom of speech to those engaged in hate.  An interesting issue.

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It’s Official-Global Warming Here!

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I inhabit the state of Missouri, USA, a place in which 35% of the people believe the world was created about ten thousand years ago. About that time the Flintstones were riding dinosaurs and enjoying a gay old time. The journal Environmental Research Letters just released a study which notes that 97.1% of scientific journals agree there is climate change caused by human activity. The work of some 29,000 scientists who have published over 4,000 papers concludes there is global warming that results from the abuse of our planet by its human inhabitants. However, according to Pew study, only 42% of Americans agree with these egghead scientists.

I checked with my local minister, Dr. John Smith, note that he is in possesson  of the title, Dr. He obtained this degree from South Central Idaho University, an important center of academic  study. Dr. Smith is certain the world began 10,000 years ago and global warming is simply a liberal attempt to scare people. Who would you believe-4,000 scientists or Dr. Smith??

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Syria And Israel

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It is now over sixty years since the state of Israel was created and conflict arose between the  new nation and its neighboring Arab states. Actually, the conflict goes even further back to opening years of the 20th century when Jews began arriving in the province of Palestine at the invitation of the Ottoman empire. Israel and

It is now over sixty years since the new state of Israel and its neighbor, Syria, clashed over land. As the years passed there was one conflict over another, and, in virtually all cases Syria came out on the short end of the fight. CIA chief, John Brennan is now in Israel attempting to deal with desires of the Israel government to wipe out any and all missiles passing through Syria  on their way to Hezbollah in Lebanon. There already have been two Israel strikes at these missiles and Prime Minister Netanyahu has made clear there will be more air attacks in order to ensure that no missiles wind up with Hezbollah.

Has anyone in the Israel government considered an easier solution? How about forging a peace agreement withe Palestinians and making very, very difficult the ability of Hezbollah to strike at areas which contain Muslims and Jews? Peace with Palestinians is the BEST way to avoid war in the Middle East for the people of Israel.

 

 

 

 

 

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