In Case You've Wondered
My blog is where my wandering thoughts are interspersed with stuff I made up. So, if while reading you find yourself confused about the context, don't feel alone. I get confused, too.
If you're here for the stories, I started another blog: scratchingforchange.blogspot.com
One other thing: sometimes I write words you refuse to use in front of children, or polite company, unless you have a flat tire, or hit your thumb with a hammer.
I don't use them to offend; I use them to embellish.
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Sunday, July 14, 2019
Politics of Ignorance
I don't know if it has something to do with perception, or people are generally becoming ignorant to the point of no return, but it's apparent a substantial amount of people that are involved with government are as dumb as a bag of hammers. To make things worse, those that elect the lawmakers are even dumber. I don't know who to blame for this, but I have a feeling those that are supposed to teach are increasingly only portraying the narrative; and the narrative has no basis in fact.
Tuesday, July 9, 2019
One Hundred and One...
...degrees Fahrenheit on the shaded porch this evening.....that's too hot, and tomorrow it's supposed to be hotter.
Sunday, July 7, 2019
Thoughts
My wife, and I, went for a short trip to see where I worked before. She was game to the trip, and I was curious about a place where I worked over twenty years ago.
When I worked there, I was without my own vehicle, so I only saw the hotel, the restaurant next door, and the sights in between work and home. I missed much, and things that caught my eye soon disappeared behind.
It was interesting, and brought back memories. The old store in the middle of nowhere, where we would keep things for out lunch, was long closed. When opened, it was the only place for miles, and had anything you wanted; including pipe, fittings, and any hardware desired. I'm sure the old man that ran the store is long gone, and it's obvious nobody stepped up to take it over.
As we wandered, I thought of things today. In between our stops to examine historical places, I realized how much is lost forever. Entire towns are gone, or shrunk to empty buildings that will never have a business again. Either bypassed by a highway, or discontinued by train service, commerce lost its grip, and those still behind can only remember a past that will have no new memories.
I think few people grasp the dynamics of society. It's too easy to wander aimlessly, and not try to understand how there is always an evil intent by those that seek power. Not only do these people acquire power in devious ways, they buy the media to guarantee their actions are hidden from decent people. For anyone that wants to seek answers, the effort requires a strong willingness to understand how easy it is to forget the lessons history teaches.
Nothing that happens is new, and liberty will always be tenuous. Keeping it requires harsh penalties for those that attempt to remove liberty, and waiting too long to punish these people always leads to armed conflict, which usually leads to the subjugating of citizens. The past disappears and history is rewritten to match the narrative.
When I worked there, I was without my own vehicle, so I only saw the hotel, the restaurant next door, and the sights in between work and home. I missed much, and things that caught my eye soon disappeared behind.
It was interesting, and brought back memories. The old store in the middle of nowhere, where we would keep things for out lunch, was long closed. When opened, it was the only place for miles, and had anything you wanted; including pipe, fittings, and any hardware desired. I'm sure the old man that ran the store is long gone, and it's obvious nobody stepped up to take it over.
As we wandered, I thought of things today. In between our stops to examine historical places, I realized how much is lost forever. Entire towns are gone, or shrunk to empty buildings that will never have a business again. Either bypassed by a highway, or discontinued by train service, commerce lost its grip, and those still behind can only remember a past that will have no new memories.
I think few people grasp the dynamics of society. It's too easy to wander aimlessly, and not try to understand how there is always an evil intent by those that seek power. Not only do these people acquire power in devious ways, they buy the media to guarantee their actions are hidden from decent people. For anyone that wants to seek answers, the effort requires a strong willingness to understand how easy it is to forget the lessons history teaches.
Nothing that happens is new, and liberty will always be tenuous. Keeping it requires harsh penalties for those that attempt to remove liberty, and waiting too long to punish these people always leads to armed conflict, which usually leads to the subjugating of citizens. The past disappears and history is rewritten to match the narrative.
Sunday, June 30, 2019
Misuse of Language
The euphemism "illegal immigrant" is thrown out daily as a description of the thousands entering the United States without permission. The media likes it. So do those that hope to influence these people with tax dollars to garner a vote. It's a misuse of language, and a dangerous path for the nation.
The correct term for these people is "invader". While some only perceive the word as describing armed soldiers crossing borders, it's only a partial interpretation of the word. It also means encroaching, or infringing. Both are good description of what is happening, and reinforce the use of the word invader.
For those that are so willing to allow the invaders to enter the country, they should be where those caught are brought. Force the supporters to pay for all their needs, and punish them for any illegal activities by those they were so willing to support. Bring these invaders to the sanctuary cities, and wait for the repercussions.
In the past, all invaders were considered enemies. It was understandable, since the invaders were there to plunder, or kill those that they encountered. It's no different today. The invaders are not coming here to observe our laws, or be productive. They're here to take what they can get, and the final result will be a lawless country like the countries they abandoned.
The correct term for these people is "invader". While some only perceive the word as describing armed soldiers crossing borders, it's only a partial interpretation of the word. It also means encroaching, or infringing. Both are good description of what is happening, and reinforce the use of the word invader.
For those that are so willing to allow the invaders to enter the country, they should be where those caught are brought. Force the supporters to pay for all their needs, and punish them for any illegal activities by those they were so willing to support. Bring these invaders to the sanctuary cities, and wait for the repercussions.
In the past, all invaders were considered enemies. It was understandable, since the invaders were there to plunder, or kill those that they encountered. It's no different today. The invaders are not coming here to observe our laws, or be productive. They're here to take what they can get, and the final result will be a lawless country like the countries they abandoned.
Sunday, June 23, 2019
The Humidity is Terrible
For about two weeks, the humidity has been in the intolerable level. When the temperatures in the nineties is added, the days outdoors are miserable. That's why the thought of working the next week in this steam bath is not a welcome thought. It's too early in the summer to dread the summer this much.
Bleh!
Bleh!
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