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But, What if George Floyd Wasn't Murdered?

9/30/2020

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And the riots started and spread shortly after the death?
A lot of tragic things have happened in America since the sad incident resulting in the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. From that incident, a series of violent groups came as if out of nowhere to Minneapolis and many other cities hellbent on taking a tragedy that may not have been avoidable and turning it into a hateful and destructive mob scene. And of late we have learned that Black Live Matter is, in reality, no better than Antifa which seems today almost joined at the hip. And if anyone thinks all of these actions in cities like Minneapolis, Seattle, Portland, Chicago and more are not coordinated, a good head examination is in order.

Now we all have heard the reports about how George Floyd's death was so brutal, so horrifying and carried out like an execution by Officer Derek Chauvin with three other officers, J. Alexander Keung, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao standing by and not lifting a finger. Chauvin allegedly knelt over Floyd with a knee on Floyd's neck, choking the life out of the man slowly for over eight minutes.  And we also are told that the ensuing riots and similar actions across predominantly  Democratic-dominated cities were spontaneous yet most of us know that is not true. No, groups came in late in the evenings to create mischief and destruction and found pre-positioned supplies such as baseball bats and clubs, protective gear, bricks and cases of frozen water bottles and more for antagonists to use to inflict harm. Also available was fuel to start fires.  At the same time, media members looked the other way and continued to say all was peaceful despite evidence as close as the fires seen burning right next to them.

But the real concern of my commentary today concerns the cause of Floyd's death and therein lies my reason for the title of this post. For, what indeed, was the cause of Floyd's death and why were legal authorities so quick to charge Officer Chauvin with murder and the other officers charged as accessories? Well, since the charges were proffered two days prior to the toxicology report being released, it is important that these things be considered and a well know former federal and state prosecutor from Pennsylvania has weighed in on the subject and has provided some talking points that should be considered. Anyone who has performed his work in this field in Philadelphia is certainly qualified to weigh in.  In an interview on Minneapolis WCCO radio, he recently explained his concerns.

Well experienced in such complex cases, Parry stated it was clear that not only should the officers not have been charged with murder or as accessories to murder, but they should have been exonerated and here is why. The toxicology report indicates that the cause of death was from a massive overdose of fentanyl. George Floyd at the time of his depth had eleven nanograms of fentanyl in his system while  a reading of only three is often fatal. What's more, he was extremely agitated at the time of his death and the action taken by Officer Chauvin was one designed to put Floyd in a semi-unconscious state to avoid heavier restraints. Per former prosecutor Floyd, the steps taken by Chauvin were in line with recognized procedures to meet that action, plus it has also since been learned that Floyd also suffered from severe coronary disease. And not only that, the officers had requested immediate medical aid at the beginning of the event, not something which would have been done by officers intent on killing the accused. Furthermore, is it very likely that police officers, knowing they were being recorded would spend eight minutes killing a suspect knowing full well the world would be watching?  Now, I don't have the answer to that, but I do know, like Parry says, it just doesn't make sense. And for Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, a known radical attorney in his own right, to rush to judgment on the case likely will lead to one more court case like so many in places previously like Ferguson and Baltimore before which ended up falling flat on their face in light of the facts. If it again happens here, they can blame no one but themselves while four good men will still be out of jobs and likely struggle to regain their reputations. So, it is something we need to think about carefully.

And I guess in the end I blame it as much on the media as anyone else since they always jump to conclusions which are usually so wrong. It is truly sad that it comes to this and for all the towns and people who have their hopes and dreams destroyed by those who look for any opportunity to create chaos where  they can is truly tragic. Let's open our hearts and minds, take the time to make sure what we think has happened actually has, and get smarter and come together with  a dose of God's wisdom added to the process. Anything less will just continue the chaos and anguish that we find today. And in the process, let's find and eliminate those who have used such situations as a means to destroy property and hurt people. Let them spend a long prison term for their doings so that we, the good people of America, can rekindle the spirit that will make us great again.

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SUNDAY MORNING COMING DOWN: The Return at the Washington Mall

9/27/2020

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Thousands of Christians Gathered for The Retrun.
Under a gray and cloudy day, thousands of evengelical Christians gathered at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. yesterday as part of a major event of faith called simply the return.  The brainchild of Messianic Rabbi Jonathan Cahn, this National Day of Prayer and Repentance was held to call for the return of America to God and Jesus Christ at a time when our nation has found itself so far removed from God.

Rabbi Cahn and the many other dedicated Christians involved in setting up this wonderful event spent long hours, I am sure, planning, establishing the ambitious all day long program. It was an event where leaders, including President Trump. businessmen and women, theologians and religious leaders as well as people like you and me, Christians all, gathered together in an amazing setting. They praised, thanked and asked for guidance from God and Christ for the nation that has in so many ways gone wrong and requested that His power be applied to help us right the ship that has gone off course. It had happiness, sadness, peace joy and gladness as man came forth and bared their soul to the love of Christ. None was more powerful than Mike Lindell, the former drug addict who turned his life over to Christ, changed his life and now owns and operates My Pillow, a successful business offering a good night's sleep to customers. Mike offers a ray of hope for all who are suffering and make the good decision to turn their lives over to Christ.

The Return was the culmination of ten days of prayer and it offers great hope for the American nation to get our land right with God and the purpose for which she was created and a return to the greatness that only God can provide.  The entire recorded video of the event is still available on You Tube and anyone so desiring to experience it first hand may do so there, just look for the Return and it will take you there.  And so, in the conclusion of my commentary, I would ask readers to join me here:

Dear Lord in Heaven Above, We praise you, Lord and we thank you for the bountiful blessing that you have bestowed on us. But Lord, we know that we are unworthy of those blessings since we so easily turn from you and put other things first, things that an never replace the goodness of you. And we know that we have done this not just as individuals, but as a nation and, accordingly our nation has slipped into forgetfulness about you with the resultant rise of the Fallen One accordingly. We see corruption, serious crime and rioting, the willingness by many to snuff the life out of viable babies, some even after birth, and traffic of women and even children for purposes and so many things that are abhorrent to you and should be to  us as well. Help us, Oh Lord, to remove the veil of deception and lies which we have allowed to close our eyes and shutter our heart and again open them to the wisdom of your ways for both the United States of America and the entire world. This is the purpose of the Return, and this we must instill if we want America to return to the Way, the Truth and the Life. Help us, Oh Lord, to succeed in this task for the love of you. In the name of Jesus, Yeshua, we pray, Amen.

Thank you, my friends, and have a blessed and peaceful day with the Lord leading the way as Sunday Morning Coming Down enters our hearts and restores our souls.

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You're in the Army Now!

9/24/2020

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Exactly fifty-one years ago yesterday, I stood up with a group much like the one shown above and was sworn in to the United States Army. It was a day that started early and ended up late. From my dawn departure from Hampton, Virginia, I traveled to the state capital of Richmond, where I entered the Armed Forces Entrance and Examining Station for final processing before shipping out to Basic Combat Training at a then unknown location. It was a somewhat humiliating day, from long lines going from station to station only in boxer shorts, being poked and prodded and examined and declared fit for military service. Then there was the paperwork, reams of it  with a short break for a boxed lunch of semi-stale turkey sandwich with chips and a cookie. Finally, we were called up by ranks and sworn in to the United States Army, then carried by bus to Broad Station for a train to our destination. It was only then that we learned where we were headed and most of us thought Fort Jackson, South Carolina. But as we sat and got to know one another and share a few thoughts, we learned that we were headed north and that meant Fort Dix, New Jersey.  We finally boarded the train at 8:30 that night for our last trip before active military life. 

Early the next morning, we realized just how the Army would begin turning civilians into soldiers. As we stepped off the train in Trenton to board the awaiting buses, about  a half a dozen screaming drill sergeants swarmed around us, using profanity laced insults to get us on the bus. About a half hour later, driving through the gate at the sprawling training center, we would embark on three days of running, waiting, testing, medical checks, and paperwork while wearing our same civilian clothes in the reception station, before finally being issued military issue GI clothes and boxing of our now retired ones for shipment back home. Now in fatigue green, the icing on the cake was our first military haircut which now showed us to be buck privates in America's large fighting force. Eight weeks later, we would emerge as having changed significantly, understanding the meaning of  the orders issued and realizing that fighting the system would only adversely impact us.

Less than a year later, I had also completed Advanced Individual Training as a combat engineer at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri  and Infantry Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, Georgia and proudly put on the gold bars of a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army. From that following first overseas assignment I would go on to complete eight years of active service, ending my time as a Major and, as I look back, I have learned one very important thing and many other smaller ones. What is it, you might ask?

It is this. Each of us has within us the strength to undertake seemingly impossible tasks if we will ourselves to do it and when we do so, we learn just how strong we can be with the right attitude.  Plus, it is important for each of us to know that, as proud Americans, we all have a duty to provide our part to keep this nation strong and free. Military service is just one of the ways to do that, but a most important one, and the discipline, esprit and pride it brings is something I will share for all of my life. I only wish that our young folks today had that same opportunity foisted upon them, for I think it would not only better prepare them to be good citizens, but it would involve them with their own sacrifice for the privilege they, like we, have to live in the wonderful United States of America where freedom and faith under God must prevail.  God bless you all and God bless these United States of America.

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Will President Trump Nominate Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court?

9/22/2020

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7th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Amy Coney Barrett.
With the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg recently, Washington is abuzz with the news that President Trump his announced his intention to nominate a replacement to the seat on the Supreme Court and the Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Lindsey Graham, says his committee will hold hearings, the nomination will then be placed on the floor of the United States Senate and the vote for confirmation will be held prior to the November 3rd election and, what's more, Chairman Graham says it will be affirmatively voted and the new justice will be sworn to office prior to the election date as well.  From that comes the howls and complaints by Democrats, saying it should be delayed so that it can be acted on by the winner of the election. They cite the way nominee Merrick Garland was treated by the Senate in 2016 when his nomination by Barack Obama was denied and they use that to say no action should be taken this year. But, and it is a big but, the circumstances are much different.

In the case of Garland, he got the same treatment as this year's nominee will receive since both are getting the Senate's advise and consent authority applied to their consideration. The fact that Garland was referred out of committee for his hearing, then received a vote by the full contingent in the Senate is the appropriate process, the difference is that the Senate, by its vote, decided not to bless the nomination. In this year's case  which has not been decided yet, the process will be the same except for the likely outcome, for the Republicans apparently have the majority for the vote already in hand. So, different circumstances, rather than some kind of violation of the thought to be norm, actually is the reason for the likely outcome. And the argument that Chuck Schumer et al use to whine and moan is a non-issue as the President will now move forward to cement the selection by swearing in a new Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.

Now  the President has a list of excellent potential candidates from which to select, and it is estimated that his decision will be released on Saturday, and then the committee hearings will commence, followed by the Senate decision by vote. The two leading candidates are Amy Coney Barrett of Indiana and Barbara Lagoa of Florida. Both are excellent choices and are rock solid conservatives who will support a traditional evaluation of the Constitution as applied to governmental governance.  Barrett, however, would be my choice since she has a very pleasant demeanor which shows her adherence to the Christian goal to be kind to others. She also explained once in her prior academic environment regarding her view of what should be he goal of a good lawyer, and it is this:.


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If you can keep in mind that your fundamental purpose in life is not to be a lawyer, but to know, love and serve God, you truly will be a different kind of lawyer.”

I find that statement amazing and it is characteristic of her life as a devout practicing Catholic. And her qualifications are superior since she has been involved with the law both in an academic setting and as a judge.  The forty-eight year old mother of seven children, two natural  born and two adopted from Haiti has been extraordinary.  After graduating from Notre Dame law school in 1997, she returned to her alma mater to teach law, and in 2010 became a full professor and received multi-year awards for excellence in the classroom. Finally, in 2017 she was selected by the President to serve as a judge on the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals where she serves to this day. The President could certainly do no better than this in appointing a well qualified lifelong and principled Constitutionalist to the Supreme Court and I personally hope she is his pick.  God bless the United States of America and may she ever be free.

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SUNDAY MORNING COMING DOWN: The Johnny Cash Story

9/20/2020

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Johnny and June Carter Cash: He found her and she helped him find redemption.
You know, those of us who call ourselves Christians constantly find that we fall short in what God wishes for and from us.  And try as we might, we sometimes fail because of the fact of our basic mortality which denies our attempts to always do things right in God's eyes. Knowing that we will falter, God chose to give us the free will to choose for ourselves, yet he also through His son, Jesus Christ, gave us the Holy Spirit so that we might choose goodness and truth over darkness and falsehoods. But in a world filled with sin and encouraged by Satan who tries his best to influence us, mistakes will still be made. Yet, God, even though He has tested us, stands ready to forgive us if we only accept His blessed Savior Son by faith. And the greatness of Johnny's art form and the message of hope the song brings is why I chose Sunday Morning Coming Down as the title for my Sunday blog of faith.  The song, though not written by or first performed by Johnny, was sung with so much heart and soul by the Man in Black that it gained great popularity previously not known.

The late, great Johnny Cash was a living case study in the frailty and weakness of man. As a young man he had many vices and troubles, including alcohol, drugs and illicit sex, yet he still had God's gift for music and even in his troubled days his music became very popular.  But in the later 1960's when his world was crashing down around him, something would happen that must have been ordained by God for him. For not long before that happened, Johnny was arrested for trying to smuggle amphetamines into the United States and even with starting a large forest fire in California by being careless. Yet, n 1968 when he met the late June Carter, herself a recognized music personality, Cupid's arrow made a direct hit and June Carter and hes love for him would serve him well to clean up his life and return to his love for God.

June was no angel either, and her love for Johnny began while she was still married, but after leaving her husband for Johnny, the devotion and love she showed for the troubled recording artist showed its impact quickly.  Johnny cleaned up and dried out, and even though he would have missteps along the way, his recognition of  the God his devout Pentecostal mother had taught him about came back into his life front.  And June, herself also a woman who had been taught as a child about the love of God, reinforced his strength and made him better while her faith returned as well.  It was truly a love story made for Nashville and the two stayed devoted for many years until they died a mere four months apart, with June's death first.  Many friends said that Johnny saw no reason for living after his June was gone. And Johnny and June will be remembered for the wonderful Christian singing that they so added to their music in later years.

While the words to the song are not a description of  Johnny's actual life, it is clear that they almost could have been in many ways.  And had he not fallen in love with his June, perhaps he would have found himself always in the condition of the poor, broken man in the song.  So, I would hope that readers would take a moment and read and ponder the lyrics which are included below, for I believe they make clear how even a poor, broken man can find redemption in what the song portrays. That is my message for this Sunday, my friends and readers, and I hope it conveys to youh why always around us is evidence of God and his love and grace and why we need to always look for that evidence each and every day.  No matter how distraught, lonely or fearful we might be, God is always there for us if we just reach out and ask for His help. And with that, I hope each and every one of you has a most blessed Lord's Day. Enjoy.

Well, I woke up Sunday morning with no way to hold my head that didn't hurt.  And the beer I had for breakfast wasn't bad, So I had one more for dessert. Then I fumbled in my closet through my clothes And found my cleanest dirty shirt. Then I washed my face and combed my hair and stumbled down the stairs to meet the day.

I'd smoked my mind the night before with cigarettes and songs I'd been picking. But I lit my first and watched a small kid playing with a can that he was kicking. Then I walked across the street and caught the Sunday smell of someone frying chicken. And Lord, it took me back to something that I'd lost somewhere, somehow along the way.

On a Sunday morning sidewalk, I'm wishing, Lord, that I was stoned.  'Cause there's something in a Sunday that makes a body feel alone. And there's nothing short a' dying that's half as lonesome as the sound of the sleeping city sidewalk and Sunday morning coming down.

In the park I saw a daddy with a laughing little girl that he was swinging. And I stopped beside a Sunday school and listened to the songs they were singing. Then I headed down the street, and somewhere far away a lonely bell was ringing, and it echoed through the canyon like the disappearing dreams of yesterday.

On a Sunday morning sidewalk, I'm wishing, Lord, that I was stoned. 'Cause there's something in a Sunday that makes a body feel alone. And there's nothing short a' dying that's half as lonesome as the sound Of the sleeping city sidewalk and Sunday morning coming down.


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The Promise of Late September in Florida

9/19/2020

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As the end of summer approaches, the change is in the air.
One thing is for certain about Florida, when September approaches the latter part of the month, the anticipation grows as a we look forward to a break in the weather. Now I have been living in Florida for twenty-five years and must admit I didn't want to move here back then, but I couldn't afford to refuse it since it was a promotion with a nice raise in pay. I had thought it was too hot, too flat and too overloaded with places like Disney World and the like, but soon in infected my soul and I loved it. Yet, I have never loved the excessive heat for too long at a time like summers provide here, but have at least become adjusted to them. But now, as I can see October on the horizon, I can't wait for the "change" as we call it when oppressively hot Florida becomes God's earthly paradise again.

Right now is when we know that change is near and it usually finds its way in a window from the around September 25 to October 10 and it is noticed suddenly when you walk outside in the morning air and feel a little chill. That chill signifies that the first cold front of the year has successfully made it past the point of past stall and has swept across the state.  And w marvel at how clear the skies become  and the clarity of the stars in the night sky and the crisp drier air. It is heavenly and it is like God has sent a rejuvenation tonic to bring us back to life with high energy. And we who call Florida home know that soon the weather will be so improved and we will once again, at least for a season, be the envy of the world.

As I think about the season that God has given us and what the variations mean, I also well understand that summer, still so grand because of its lower keyed way of life might also be so special as well because it makes us appreciate the "change" that will soon appear. For all seasons have their blessings and their good and bad, but they are necessary and they give us the spice of variety, which adds so  much value to this glorious thing known as life which God granted us.  But for me, I still can't wait for the season that soon arrives, for it means that when I labor with our horses and all things that must be accomplished in these great outdoors, I can do so without heavy sweat, but with comfort and enjoyment which is tempered by the summer heat.  So, thank you Lord, for all the seasons, but right now I want to thank you for the fall  because this old Florida boy will savor each and every day that awaits.  Believe me, it's been a long time coming but it will be so enjoyed and none of us can hardly wait.  Have a beautiful day, America, and always remember to thank He who made it possible. I know I do so everyday. God bless you all.


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MINNEAPOLIS: You Can't Make This Up, People

9/17/2020

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The Chief trying to answer really stupid questions.
Sometimes in the world of politics, things happen suddenly that really make no sense in light of things that took place previously. And when we hear about them, we become befuddled and confused since they seem to be the exact opposite of what was expected. An event that witnesses one of those examples took place before the city council of Minneapolis this past Tuesday evening and I write of it as an example of how just misguided America's leftist politicians can be and how it shows what lack of both logic and common sense they clearly display.

On this past Tuesday evening, Police Chief Arradondo, new on the job after replacing the former chief who was summarily fired recently, was summoned to council chambers to answer concerns that the council President and other members had  regarding the lack of strong action against violent thieves and even rapists and killers who have been seen during a recent major hike in crime. Remember, though, that this same city council previously voted to begin the process, also with a large cut in operating budget today, which will ultimately end the police as we know it and replace it with more of a social agency approach which will deal with the issues without force or weapons, relying on talk and reason in talking down violent criminals. That will never end well and, of course, it will be the citizens of Minneapolis, especially those of limited means who live in the neighborhoods so crime ridden, who will bear the brunt of the action. It is never the politicians who always pay themselves first and provide all the security they need for themselves first as well while the people they were elected to represent are scorned.

The President of the city council opened the grilling of the Chief, asking him why his officers weren't very visible in the areas where they were needed and what he was going to do about the serious crime spurt. He replied calmly, stating that the President already knew that his police force was understaffed to begin with and that with so many officers now resigning since they have lost faith in their leaders to support them, their expectations were impossible to be met.   He was also politely incredulous that the elected leaders had no clue what their lack of support for his staff has done to their morale, which is critical for law enforcement personnel in such a dangerous occupation.  It was amazing that from the looks on her face, it was obvious that she had not a clue and therein lies the crux of the problem: delusion on a grand scale.


There was, however, one great moment when a sole member of the council stood up for Chief Arradondo, asking the President why she was surprised at what happened? Did she expect the ridiculous action the council has taken not to have unexpected consequences?  Very likely this black American leader represents some of the  constituents who will be most impacted by what has taken place and that's why he believes as he does.  Believing in a cause that is just  is always a winner. Taking positions that don't protect your taxpaying citizens is never a good idea and I truly believe that somehow the leaders of Minneapolis need to come to grips with that basic position or their tenuous grasp of power will quickly pass on to someone else who represents the people, not ideological dogma which has destroyed their willingness to do what is right. Hopefully, so many of America's left wing municipal leaders will realize that before any more serious damage is done.  Let's all pray that somehow these officials see the light and apply good logic and common sense to end the madness and reinstate the police and support the changes they may need to make but still allow them to do their job for those who need their help. Real solutions for a real city to the needs of her real people. That's what is needed to be done.
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Of God, Church and Pickup Trucks

9/16/2020

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What does God, church and a pickup truck in a small town say to you?
One of my favorite Facebook followers and reader sent me this picture yesterday and said she thought I might like it. Occasionally she sends beautiful pictures like this one and I try to picture it in my mind and describe what it says to me. And after a number of days of politically-charged blogs, I think now is a good time to lighten things up and do just that. It will offer a change of pace and focus and allow me to think about lighter and brighter things and the glory of God which means so much to me.

Now a description of the picture is an easy one. It is obviously a beautiful day in the fall, when the leaves are turning with the majesty that nature provides and the location looks like a very nice small town where people are friendly and most folks know one another and are kind. The beautiful and well kept traditional white clapboard church is likely a centerpiece of the town and its Christian neighbors and in the house right up the street lives someone who loves and drives an older Ford pickup truck.  So, that of course, is what is in the picture, but what does it really mean?

I believe it tells me this. Since the church is likely the centerpiece of the town, the owner of that old truck likely lives in the house to the right of the tree in the picture, and that owner likely is an attendee of that church.  That owner, likely a man with family enjoying life in that pristine neighborhood, probably walks to church each Sunday with his family, after which they return home and enjoy a family dinner before spending the afternoon enjoying each other before preparing for the new work and school week. They probably hold traditional family values and believe the Word of God as written and require no fancy explanations.  And they are careful with their money, hence retaining the old truck which is kept well maintained for his work. He is also not likely a wealthy man by the world's standards, yet he consider himself very rich, indeed, for his wealth is measured by what is inside his heart and the love that he feels and also provides for his family. But why, oh why does this picture touch me so?

It all boils down to this.  It reminds me of my boyhood days, growing up in a small but bustling city where everyone could be found shopping downtown on Saturday and they were all kind and generous with others. Many knew one another, but even when they did not the would smile and wave and even talk together wherever they might be gathered.  And then on each Sunday, the traditional downtown churches, covering nearly the gamut of Christian Catholicism and Protestantism, where all were comfortable with each other and tried to live as Christ would have us do.  And Sunday afternoons, following that wonderful mid-day meal was one of rest, visiting with family and friends and just savoring the beauty of the day, much like what was likely in the pictured small, picturesque town.  And somehow I think sadly that it is a glory to never be seen again and it truly makes me sad. But, it still will always give me hope that maybe there is a way to bring it back. That is my wish today, that American returns to her roots and turns her gaze away from today's anger and hate, and come together with love and respect for one another.  And yes, I am truly a dreamer, but I ask what is the matter with that if the cause is a great one?  Perhaps I just answered that, but I can hope and pray, can't I? Search your own heart as you go through the day. God  bless.

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WEST COAST FIRES: Fuel and Wind is a Natural Cause

9/15/2020

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Wind and fuel can easily turn into disaster.
President Donald Trump is truly one of a kind.  He is fearless at taking on difficult problems and from his business acumen he has the ability to get to the heart of the problem quickly. He will travel in an instant anywhere he needs to go and is willing to meet with anyone if he thinks it will hurry the response and solution. But of all places, at no time is he more outstanding than in the roll of candidate, and yesterday was clearly one of those moments.

Yesterday to the surprise of many, the President showed up in the early afternoon in California of all places. California, sometimes laughingly called the land of fruits and nuts, the center of active opposition to their own nation with sanctuary status and a willingness to spend massive sums in tax money on things unnecessary, while avoiding those things which should never be put off, like the massive wildfires that currently ravage the Golden State while also creating havoc in neighboring Oregon and Washington.  And after his arrival and  a short impromptu press conference, he met out of courtesy with Governor Gavin Newsom who was uncharacteristically polite in his meeting with the President.  Now Newsom needs the federal government since he no longer has the finances to do those critical things like fire prevention that need attention, yet Newsom tried to focus on the need to enlist  the President in supporting his push for responding to climate change as the one thing that needed to be dealt with to solve the crisis.

President Trump was calm and cool as he listened, but when everything was on the table, he stated that what the Governor's problem really was  involved the lack of attention to what the Forest Service had not done and to get corrective action underway rapidly. He offered both financial and manpower support, yet I know not for sure what response he received, but throughout the meeting was cordial and civil, so it least it gives signs of hope.

Here's the issue in a nutshell. In all three of the states under siege, Washington, Oregon and California, the perfect foundation of the perfect firestorm has been growing for years.  In the arid West Coast climate once removed from the coastal plain, the forests have massive volumes of fallen trees and branches, a heavy carpet of decay and dried leaves and brush below the canopies of the trees over large areas of woodland. This underpinning serves a fuel for a fire, and when the wind blows, it is only a matter of time before a fire will start. Maybe it is from a careless hiker or camper, one who threw a cigarette on the ground or forget to clearly extinguish the fire of a campsite.  Or maybe it was because of  a hot electrical wire coming in contact with a tree in a storm, sparking a fire to start in a remote and difficult location. Perhaps the fire started from lightning bolts  during a not uncommon dry thunderstorm.  And we also can't dismiss arson since in recent years it has been used by those who are filled with hate. Even now in these days of riots, at least fourteen have been arrested and charged with arson. So, with the heavy build up of a ready fuel source, it is only matter of time before a spark alights the fuel which creates a growing fire driven by the wind.  And this is not attributable to anything other than errors in judgement by people in their interaction with nature.

Trump went out there, identified the problem and has offered the solution, yet it requires the opposition to take his kind offer and once and for all clean out the deadwood  and get realistic about their options. This is pure Trump in operation while, in the meantime, his Presidential election opponent offers  gibberish and platitudes from the safety of his bunker. And the contrast that shows is exactly why freedom loving Americans support Trump and will reelect him in about a month and a half.  And as for old Joe, I hope he will realize soon that it is time for him to go home, rest and do what he can to retain as much of his real life as he can until his time is over.  And that's my bottom line for  I wish Biden no harm,  but just know that what he offers is not marketable since no one is buying. Sometimes it just boils down to the plain old truth and only the truth. And that is my take on another issue on another day in the politics that is America.

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Does Anyone Believe the Presidential Election Polls?

9/14/2020

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It's Trump vs Biden on November 3rd.
On this Monday morning that dawned with one of the most beautiful sunrises I have seen in quite some time, I find myself perplexed by what I have read concerning the upcoming Presidential election.  I guess I shouldn't be surprised, since I know that our mainstream media is totally corrupt, with their function being to create the news, rather than report it.  And in today's dogmatic journalism, that means creating a sample to come up with a result it desires as well as by using carefully designed questions to elicit the results they want.  What is also clear is their wide support for Joe Biden, while at the same time they avoid all accomplishments of Donald Trump and focus clearly on his mistakes, be they real or false, and it serves to make him a underdog when, in reality, he might be really ahead.

When  I attended college back in the late 1960's as a student of political science, one of the things I learned early was how political polls can be structured by make up of the sample. If Democrats are oversampled as we see to be commonplace in recent years, then it means   They can also be easily used to sway response based upon the words used and how they are perceived and that allows campaign manipulation, plus the results only represent a specific moment of time which, of course, allows for huge variance over time. Pollsters are trained to manipulate them and the people don't  normally pay much attention until election day nears and therein lies their fallacy. For if you notice year after year how the polls tighten up in the days leading up to the election, it is why accuracy isn't even a consideration until the last moments.  Prior to that the polls are to build momentum and perception of what will happen, thereby allowing the public to believe the poll trends are real. And once convinced, the appearance that they represent truth not fiction becomes more likely. It's really nothing more than a game the politicians hope the public never understands. The press clearly wants to keep it that way.

So, what is my beef with polls so far this year and what do they signify? Well, with regard to what they say about who is leading right now, I would say they are probably correct. They have tightened up significantly and now are most in the range of a dead heat or with Biden slightly ahead. He should be based upon the bias of the media which only shows Trump in a bad light. With many potential voters not really paying much attention right now, of  course the negative commentaries have an impact on the election but voters will start paying attention the closer election day gets. And remember, there are three debates, debates that should be feisty and therein I think lies Joe Biden's problem. I truly don't believe he can go head to head with the President for ninety minutes, or will he be able to keep his head screwed with the mental faculty difficulties he clearly shows.

But the real beef I have in regarding the evaluation of the underling support that each candidate receives from those who have addressed their views. For the only category that shows Donald Trump in the lead, is on the overall level of the economy which has been amazingly resilient despite Covid-19 and the unwillingness of Democratic Governors to fully open operations in their states.  But in areas such as immigration, safety and security including the need for active police,  and even Defense, those pollsters claim that Biden right now has a decided edge over Trump. Frankly, I don't believe it. It is Trump who has championed border security with tighter controls on those who try to enter our nation illegally. It is Trump who is actively standing for a border wall, police who are treated with respect while being required to operate within legitimate rules, it is Trump who supports law and order and the end of the burning and looting of cities as their Democratic mayors just silently watch, and it is Trump who has worked tirelessly to rebuild or military and give better support to our soldiers, sailors and airmen in carrying out their mission. What's more, and also in the purview of the military, it is Trump who has stopped the hollowing out of the military when Obama let it go to waste and it is Trump who support both the first and second amendment in order to return our nation to truth, not political correctness, maintain freedom of religion with a reliance on God. Only Trump has done all those things and so much more, while Biden has been hiding in his underground bunker safe room, trying to keep silent so the voters won't learn the truth about him and his party. But don't worry, folks, it will all come out and not even the media will be able to hide it.  And Trump, number 45, the President of the United States, will be reelected President and guide our nation further along the path to Glory under God that she was founded to do in the first place.  God bless America and let us all join together on November 3rd and return God to center stage as America votes to remain free.

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