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NOBODY ASKED ME BUT

Posted on May 20, 2012 by | Leave a comment

We offer observations on the human condition from a 21 year old mind trapped in an 81 year old body.

NOBODY ASKED ME BUT

Avoid misjudging people, first lesson of streets.

Students earn grades, teachers do not give them grades.

Some shops set clock ahead five minutes. I wonder why.

A daughter finally reaches the age of holding open door for dad.

Does the person sitting or the person standing to leave get in the last point?

In modern America when child “becomes like parent” it means in girth.

A white haired black man always looks distinguished.

Age leads to decline in my appetite

The only game worth anything is winning the game of life.

Some men stand with hand on hip to convey a point.

The larger the group of elderly men the quieter it is.

I enjoy the solitude of a rural Hardy’s, it is very quiet and peaceful.

She talks on cell phone, friend listens and smiles, what else can she do?

Women have the right to touch a man on his shoulder.

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It’s Boom Time In Syria

Posted on May 20, 2012 by | Leave a comment

It was quite common in many Middle Eastern media outlets to hail those blowing themselves up as heroes of liberation. A suicide bomber who entered an Israel restaurant and killed innocent folk was viewed as a martyr. A suicide bomber who blew up his car in Baghdad and killed dozens of innocent Muslims was simply giving all he could in the cause of getting rid of evil folk. During the past few weeks, suicide bombers began operating in Syria. A bomber blew up his car in a military compound killing seven and wounding over a hundred.

Suicide bombing invariably results in death of the innocent. Today, your enemy was an Israel Jew, tomorrow your enemy is a Muslim. Murder of the innocent is murder regardless of how it is explained away. Assad murders the innocent with weapons of war, murdering supporters of Assad only means innocent people who are in the wrong place at the wrong time will die.

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G8 Ain’t Happy Time For Many

Posted on May 20, 2012 by | Leave a comment

There will be another meeting of G8 leaders who will gather in Chicago in order to discuss the state of world economies. Protesters will gather in the near vicinity of these illustrious heads of states, but it is doubtful if their words or sounds will ever reach the ears of those with power. One young protester summed up feelings of his group: “All we want to do is work, to her able to support ourselves. But, thanks to the rich being greedy, we can’t even do that.”

First, let us clear up some confusion.  Those who are rich are wealthy because they are wealthy. Protesters seek to transform a billionaire into someone who has to survive on a few hundred million. God has ordained that those with money are his favorite children. Just ask them. Let me make clear to those protesting, please check out the garbage area of hotels and you will find ample food for an evening’s mail.

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HEADLINES FROM WORLD PRESS

Posted on May 19, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Each day we offer samples of headlines that appeared in the world press along with our comments.

Sweden, Local:  ”Bikini Gets Penis Rising”

Are you surprised?

Denmark,Copenhagen Post:  ”Politician For All Seasons”

Well, I’n glad American politicians all agree we should have all seasons.

New Zealand, New Zealand Herald:  ”Obese Cat Dies”

Meow!

NY Daily News: “I’m Terrified Of Women”

And, my name is not John Edwards.

Finland, Sanomat:  ”Historic Meeting”

Mitt Romney met a homeless person.

Norway, Norway Post:  ”Free Birth Control”

In the words of Romney, that means, ABSTAIN!

Saudi Arabia, Saudi Gazette:  ”Thousands In Dark”

In Saudi Arabia any knowledge of democracy is forbidden.

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HEADLINES FROM WORLD PRESS

Posted on May 14, 2012 by | Leave a comment

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

UK, Guardian:  ”Greek Talks Grind On”

Sounds Greek to me.

Russia,Moscow Times:  ”Putin Calls Of US Trip”

He is busy smashing up protests in Russia.

Turkey,Hurriyet:  ”Pakistan-We Didn’t Shelter  Osama”

Not enough is your complaint.

Australia, Sydney Morning Herald:  ”Just Don’t Wake Me”

If Romney wins, wait at least four years.

New Zealand, New Zealand Herald:  ”Not Personally Opposed To Gay Marriage”

It’s just when men marry that I get upset.

USA, New York Daily News:   “Fight For Right To Strip”

I guess she wants to get down to the bare bones of the issues.

Denmark, Copenhagen Post:  ”Apple For The  Teacher”

Since there are no pay raises at least she has something to eat.

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NOBODY ASKED ME BUT

Posted on May 13, 2012 by | Leave a comment

We offer observations on the human condition from a 21 year old mind trapped in an 81 year old body.

NOBODY ASKED ME BUT

The unknown is an opportunity, never turn down exploring it.

Sincerity in the cause of hate is rather insincere.

Athletes hug and kiss one another, friends on meeting do likewise, but if gays duo it…. the world will collapse.

Some stride with certainty, I just stride.

Question: If fast food employees eat the food is that a good or a bad sign?

Some must take the last sip before existing.

I never use a straw.God doesn’t use one, so why should I?

I do not flip pages when eating.

Listening is truly a lost art in American colleges.

We learn by doing or not doing.

If you want to know Mitt’s view, just tell him what you believe in, he will find a way to agree with you.

In entering a shop some take off sunglasses while others flip them to top of head. I am of the latter persuasion.

Morning silence is more somber than evening silence.

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Wither Afghanistan In 2014?

Posted on May 13, 2012 by | Leave a comment

The American people are tired of wars, they are fatigued with wars far away in distant lands  containing people who differ from traditional immigrants to this nation. President Obama recently signed an agreement with President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan which entails departure of American armed forces from that land by 2014. Small contingents of  trainers will remain for years. The agreement appears to solve a problem –or does it? In reality, the agreement creates problems for the people of Afghanistan.

Currently, about 98% of the GDP of Afghanistan derives from outside economic and military assistance. US aid alone the past year was $15.7 billion. This means thousands of jobs are connected to foreign aid or military forces. Once American troops leave they also leave with jobs and money and leave behind        women groups that lack financial support to continue aiding females.

Yes, we leave behind a small group of wealthy Afghans, but the vast majority need our financial support. American political leaders are cutting government expenditures, and if they cut Afghan support, we can witness the return to power of the Taliban.

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Colonel Strangelove Ready To Blow Them Up!

Posted on May 12, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Lt.Colonel Matthew Dooley, for some strange reason, is an instructor on the Middle East who teaches at the Joint Forces Staff College. The colonel does not like Muslims, he does not like those who follow the teachings of Muhammad and he is willing to make clear to one and all the only solution in dealing with these “Muslim terrorists” is to blow them all up. “They(Muslims) have everything you believe for and will never coexist with you unless you submit.”

The colonel does not distinguish between “Muslims” and “terrorists.” In his view, Muslim=Terrorist. Islam has declared war on the United States of America and to fight them it requires “taking war to a civilian population whoever necessary” since we are engaged in a “direct philosophical and ideological confrontation with Islam.”For some unknown reason top officers asked this illiterate to teach a course to officers on how to deal with terrorism.

Oh, they finally have fired the colonel.

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NOBODY ASKED ME BUT

Posted on May 10, 2012 by | Leave a comment

We offer observations on the human condition from a 21 year old mind trapped in an 81 year old body.

NOBODY ASKED ME BUT

I am always impressed when folk in fast food place eat every piece of their food. They must be hungry.

Facebook is an experience in universal trivia.

It is difficult these days to figure out which clothes to wear. Climate always changes.

Sometimes the noise of senseless chatter numbs my mind.

Boy gazes at laptop, girl gets the coffee. So sweet.

Americans grow taller and wider while I grow shorter and thinner.

Some turn page with left hand, I use right.

Whatever the boss says just nod your head in agreement.

Life dilemma, first shake hand of wife or husband.

Americans have an aversion to reality.

Romney reminds me of thirties films which always contained a bumbling handsome guy.

I  admire those who possess internal grace.

I sometimes stare into the blankness of life.

Athlete falls to floor in pain, athletes run past him. Metaphor for America, 2012.

Few college students understand the West Point Code–my word is my bond.

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Remember Fall Of 2001?

Posted on May 9, 2012 by | Leave a comment

I recall vividly the fall of 2001 when our gallant president informed the nation that he was sending troops into battle in Afghanistan since we “had to fight them there rather than here.” Fox News charged that anyone who opposed the war was simply a friend of terrorism. That was then, and, alas, now is now. Latest polls reveal that 66% of Americans oppose the war in Afghanistan. About 48% do agree the presence of US troops helps Afghanistan to be stable while 36% say it leads to more instability.

Americans had a love affair with war, with a president who promised to end terrorism and bring democracy to the world. I recall how FOX News smeared the names of an American senator who had lost both arms and legs in Vietnam by charging him with being disloyal. It would be wonderful to show those videos at a time when those  who are against the war might be reminded how they were for the war. Ah, but that was a long, long time ago!

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