Still Morning

We had a short shower yesterday evening. It left mostly clear skies, but off to the East were towering clouds that turned deep orange in the setting sun. As the sun faded, the dying thunderstorms filled the distant sky with lightning to add to the pale light of the lightning bugs.

This morning, as I sat on the porch, it was still. Only a few of the night insects were still singing. I watched as the light slowly revealed the pasture across the road. The distant trees were silhouettes and a thin ground fog hid the short grass. The lightest of leaves hung completely still.

The sky turned from a dim gray, to a dull blue, and the orange horizon soon promised the start of the day would be clear.

The mocking birds sang their morning song, and off in the distance, the dull thud of shotguns announced the start of the hunting day for those taking advantage of dove season.

The coffee was good, and the peaceful setting allowed me time to just sit and think. Not about anything important, but about how these simple moments are when worries can be pushed away, and the enjoyment of simple things clears away the things that can overwhelm, when allowed.

I don't know what the day will reveal, but it had a good start. Sunday doesn't demand getting ready for work, or the early trip to the office. That's what Sundays are for. After all, even God took a break on this day, and that's a good enough reason for me.

Do You Want to Bet?

John Kerry broke the law by illegal meeting with Iran officials.  I'm betting nothing happens to him, although a less polite society would have his execution scheduled for tomorrow morning.

My Idea

With so many ignorant souls wanting Socialism, I'm willing to turn Yellowstone into their Nirvana.

First, close the park, and ship in about a million tents. Dig enough pits for 50,000 outhouses, and provide MRE's for food. Agricultural tools will be provided, and seed for crops. Areas will be fenced for the production of animals for meat. Building materials will be provided for homes, but all homes will be less than 800 square feet.

Next, for all those wanting to try this new government, they have to furnish their total net worth, and give it to the government. After that, they have to move to Yellowstone and start their new life. 

Medical care will be provided, but those that are older will be refused medical care, if supplies dictate rationing.

Working will be mandatory. To have anything furnished by the collective, you have to be productive. A committee will determine who is being productive. Anyone found by the committee to not be working to full potential will have their food rationed.

Wildlife will not be harvested for food, under penalty of death. Anyone that protests conditions will be arrested, and sent to re-education areas. Anyone that commits a crime will be prosecuted, if the government provided law enforcement thinks it's necessary.

The media will not be allowed. All information will be provided from approved sources in Yellowstone. Anyone that furnishes unapproved information will be prosecuted, and either sent to the re-education area, or executed.

One stipulation will be nobody leaves. All that enter will stay for a mandatory two years. Those trying to leave will be shot.

How many do you think will jump at this opportunity? I think many would, but doubt any would relish the full two year period. They would fully understand Socialism, and be the best propagandist for the abolishing the blight many ignorant, foolish people think is good.

Let's Return to Civility

Representative Steve Scalise wants leaders on both sides to call out those promoting violence. It's a good thought, but what he fails to detail is that the violence is paid for by rich Progressives like Soros. The Democrats are in his back pocket, and because they are politicians, anything they say in agreement to stop the violence is only more stale rhetoric.

We have an important election coming up. The outcome will determine who runs Congress, and a Congress willing to push back without caring about votes is necessary. That can make a difference on perceptions. The foaming at the mouth, ignorant members of Congress will only appear more foolish, when they're basically neutered.  With strong leaders of each house, the changes for the good will become remarkable.

There is violence, but from what I've seen, those involved are either loner kooks, or rent-a-mob lackeys, who won't show if the money is cut off. Their participation will dwindle, if those involved are prosecuted, or they find they're at the wrong end of the gun held by an armed citizen.

Yes, there is violence, but it's all part of the plan by foreign, and domestic, enemies hoping to stir up enough problems to cause outright armed insurrection.  They know this allows them the opportunity to further corrupt the government, and the hope they can complete their planned destruction of the United States.

Something to Consider

I evacuated from hurricane Rita. I evacuated over two hundred miles inland, only to have the remnants follow. Areas near my location were hit with torrential rains, high winds, and many thinking they'd left the danger of the landfall found they were in dangerous places. I know of people that were trapped by downed trees, even though they went to a place the past showed as a good evacuation area.

If I had to caution anyone about evacuating, I'd caution them to be certain about their evacuation location. Find out where flood areas are, stay away from trees that might drop limbs, and have a contingency plan for emergency supplies in the event your evacuation location loses power. There's no guarantee you've reached a safe place, and being prepared can prevent a lot of problems.