So, Donald J. Trump really thinks that "he" is a smart guy? He is certainly single-minded -- honoring his "base base" with every manner of outrageous fulfilled promises made in haste, and in error, during the recent and soon-forgotten presidential campaign. Secretary of State Tillerson called Donald a "moron"; no, actually a "f_____g moron." Probably due to some disagreement between them over some minor policy matter -- like War with North Korea, or Global Warming, or somesuch.
Now we have a schoolyard challenge by Donald -- who is sure that he is smarter than Tillerson -- to an IQ contest. Let's keep it very simple -- remembering always that these guys are out-of-touch billionaire pseudo-conservative Republicans after all.
Resist the above nonsense and all the nonsense Donald shouts!
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Monday, October 9, 2017
The World is Out There...
It is also within my head, and in my dreams, and in my slow experiences. I am in no hurry; I have no "bucket list" because I do realize my time is numbered. I demand nothing of life nowadays except the opportunity to contribute -- to learn -- and maybe to pass some of those experiences "on" to others in some way.
In the past I have been a teacher and a learner. I will continue to do both those things, but in new ways, in new and odd positions. I the near future I plan to be what Aristotle might call an "experiencer" -- a "doer" -- a "taster." I cannot do everything; I new could. But I can do what I do with deep understanding, grace, and detailed observation.
I can be an Aristotle, a Jean-Paul Sartre, a Jacques Maritain! I know these men through their work; and perhaps people will someday know me through mine.
In the past I have been a teacher and a learner. I will continue to do both those things, but in new ways, in new and odd positions. I the near future I plan to be what Aristotle might call an "experiencer" -- a "doer" -- a "taster." I cannot do everything; I new could. But I can do what I do with deep understanding, grace, and detailed observation.
I can be an Aristotle, a Jean-Paul Sartre, a Jacques Maritain! I know these men through their work; and perhaps people will someday know me through mine.
Saturday, October 7, 2017
Hurricane ... Again ... This Time Nate
Hopefully everyone will be safe and on high ground for this one -- which is "sneaking up" the gulf at high speed, in the shadow of three major previous events. Biloxi, Pensacola, New Orleans -- watch out.
High surf, some surge (up bays in particular), some wind -- and general destruction (as always). I will be sending good vibrations out to all of you.
Resist always -- as best you can!
High surf, some surge (up bays in particular), some wind -- and general destruction (as always). I will be sending good vibrations out to all of you.
Resist always -- as best you can!
Friday, October 6, 2017
Women Who Are Lost
I am finding more and more American females who are "lost." What does that mean? It means they are mostly directionless, or they lack any kind of specific goals -- beyond the humdrum and everyday.
These women often don't have careers -- and the jobs they may have do not inspire them to be the best that they can be. Sometimes they settle into bureaucratic sameness and while away their years working the same job, for just about the same pay, forever.
It is so unlike the way most of the men I know think. Men of all ages -- even those who are "stuck" in some way, are geared towards improvement and change. They often don't succeed -- but they are usually game to give it a try.
I don't know when this syndrome starts -- but I see it every day in school --- in women as young as 23 or 24. By the time these women cycle out of their 20's -- they create the feeling in themselves that almost nothing is now possible. What a loss! Women are what we need: in government, in the professions, in all fields from sportscasting to writing; from leadership to entrepreneurial pursuits.
Women need to extend their thinking -- and their hopes -- beyond the mundane. WE all need you -- NOW!
As always -- continue to resist; now more than ever!
These women often don't have careers -- and the jobs they may have do not inspire them to be the best that they can be. Sometimes they settle into bureaucratic sameness and while away their years working the same job, for just about the same pay, forever.
It is so unlike the way most of the men I know think. Men of all ages -- even those who are "stuck" in some way, are geared towards improvement and change. They often don't succeed -- but they are usually game to give it a try.
I don't know when this syndrome starts -- but I see it every day in school --- in women as young as 23 or 24. By the time these women cycle out of their 20's -- they create the feeling in themselves that almost nothing is now possible. What a loss! Women are what we need: in government, in the professions, in all fields from sportscasting to writing; from leadership to entrepreneurial pursuits.
Women need to extend their thinking -- and their hopes -- beyond the mundane. WE all need you -- NOW!
As always -- continue to resist; now more than ever!
Thursday, October 5, 2017
Stuck With the ...Status Quo
Nothing will get done in any kind of "progressive" that is not approved of by our President (and his 33 % support in the ranks of the Republican Party). Why? The "moderate" and "independent" conservative Congressmen (and women of course) and Senators are terrified of an "election challenge" by the crazies on the right. The Democratic party has a similar "lockout" by the left wing progressives.
Until Donald Trump is impeached and there is no longer an arch-conservative standard-bearer who can do no wrong selected, we are stuck with Trump -- and gridlock -- and ridiculous tweets which shame and vilify American values -- and attitudes that are akin to racism, white supremacy, and white privilege -- and stupid comments of moronic quality laced with ignorance, and self-aggrandizement, and arrogance.
The biggest consequence of the last Presidential election was not the election of Donald J. Trump -- but the concomitant loss of Truth, Justice, and the American Way. Yes, we do need a "superman" (or superwoman) to clean up the political mess -- and get the country back on track towards the new American Century. Anybody interested? We desperately need a "hero" at this crucial time!
Until then, continue to "resist."
Until Donald Trump is impeached and there is no longer an arch-conservative standard-bearer who can do no wrong selected, we are stuck with Trump -- and gridlock -- and ridiculous tweets which shame and vilify American values -- and attitudes that are akin to racism, white supremacy, and white privilege -- and stupid comments of moronic quality laced with ignorance, and self-aggrandizement, and arrogance.
The biggest consequence of the last Presidential election was not the election of Donald J. Trump -- but the concomitant loss of Truth, Justice, and the American Way. Yes, we do need a "superman" (or superwoman) to clean up the political mess -- and get the country back on track towards the new American Century. Anybody interested? We desperately need a "hero" at this crucial time!
Until then, continue to "resist."
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
The Place of Women
Obviously we need more women in government: on the Federal, State, and local levels. As Senators women the women have been shown to be the trailblazers in actually voting for their state's best interests, rather than following the herd instinct promulgated and often prescripted by party leaders.
Someday, with the right candidate, we may even have a woman as President -- that is, if women themselves can overcome their prejudices against women and vote for such a candidate. It would be wonderful to get back to government that could actually "do something" rather than deriding everyone else for their own failures. The Opposition Party is not the enemy. As a certain newspaper cartoon figure used to say, and eloquently so: "we have met the enemy, and the enemy is 'us'."
Women appear to have more of a capacity for common sense, a particularly uncommon commodity in the current world. Common sense could actually get us to consensus -- and even rare commodity. Progress of any kind in Congress is at the most pathetic point in the history of Congress -- and that is saying quite a bit. Don't blame anyone else -- don't pass off the comments with typical "attack back" politics -- "the enemy is YOU; all of you."
Continue your struggles -- readers -- and resist!
Someday, with the right candidate, we may even have a woman as President -- that is, if women themselves can overcome their prejudices against women and vote for such a candidate. It would be wonderful to get back to government that could actually "do something" rather than deriding everyone else for their own failures. The Opposition Party is not the enemy. As a certain newspaper cartoon figure used to say, and eloquently so: "we have met the enemy, and the enemy is 'us'."
Women appear to have more of a capacity for common sense, a particularly uncommon commodity in the current world. Common sense could actually get us to consensus -- and even rare commodity. Progress of any kind in Congress is at the most pathetic point in the history of Congress -- and that is saying quite a bit. Don't blame anyone else -- don't pass off the comments with typical "attack back" politics -- "the enemy is YOU; all of you."
Continue your struggles -- readers -- and resist!
Monday, October 2, 2017
The World Has Changed
The NRA still insists we are safer if everyone has a gun. Some communities are arming their teachers. Gun laws have still not been updated to account for "automatic weapons" to be used for hunting, background checks, gadgets to turn regular rifles into fully-automatic ones, etc.
People are still dying every year by the busload -- at concerts, clubs, in street warfare, and in accidents. "Open carry" is being carried out in just about every venue. And our legislature is afraid to act -- thanks to the "gun lobby." Your Second Amendment rights somehow "trump" my right to life.
And speaking of "trump" -- a whole new atmosphere exists in our country. "Fake news" is anything that I don't agree with -- if the "I" is Donald J. Trump. It is okay, under Trump, to be uncivil, bullying, misogynistic, course, impolite, uncivilized, white supremacist, lying, fat, unconcerned with others, "slap-backish," racist, and petty. It is my new duty to hit back harder than I am hit -- no matter who or what my hitting back hurts. Kick people when they are down, but only if they criticize my tremendous successes. After all, everything I do is a success -- I can do no wrong; I am Trump.
Resist the fools -- and the foolish.
People are still dying every year by the busload -- at concerts, clubs, in street warfare, and in accidents. "Open carry" is being carried out in just about every venue. And our legislature is afraid to act -- thanks to the "gun lobby." Your Second Amendment rights somehow "trump" my right to life.
And speaking of "trump" -- a whole new atmosphere exists in our country. "Fake news" is anything that I don't agree with -- if the "I" is Donald J. Trump. It is okay, under Trump, to be uncivil, bullying, misogynistic, course, impolite, uncivilized, white supremacist, lying, fat, unconcerned with others, "slap-backish," racist, and petty. It is my new duty to hit back harder than I am hit -- no matter who or what my hitting back hurts. Kick people when they are down, but only if they criticize my tremendous successes. After all, everything I do is a success -- I can do no wrong; I am Trump.
Resist the fools -- and the foolish.
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