Grading the Biden Presidency (Immigration/Border Issues)
GRADING THE BIDEN PRESIDENCY:
IMMIGRATION / BORDER ISSUES
The Biden Administration handled the border issue (and related immigration matters) poorly for most of the past four years.
Read MoreGrading the Biden Presidency (The Economy)
GRADING THE BIDEN PRESIDENCY:
THE ECONOMY
The Biden presidency will be remembered for a dramatic spike in inflation which negatively impacted most Americans. However, higher prices were inevitable following the mass economic and social disruptions of COVID, which was a worldwide crisis.
Read MoreGrading the Biden Presidency (Introduction / Part 1 of 11)
GRADING THE BIDEN PRESIDENCY
(AN INTRODUCTION)
President Joe Biden’s term is about to end. My overall opinion is — the 46th president deserves a *mixed grade* based on his achievements and failures while in office.
Read More2024 NFL Analysis and Picks: Divisional Playoff Round
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2024 NFL BETTING RECORD:
WINS — 138
LOSSES — 127
PUSH — 4
NET WIN/LOSS — – $955
LAST WEEK’S RESULTS — 7-10-0 (- $480)
STARTING BANKROLL: $10,000.
CURRENT BANKROLL; $9,045.
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ALL WAGERS ARE FOR $100 EACH AND ARE PRICED AT THE STANDARD 110/100 VIG, (UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
Read MoreMost of Trump’s Cabinet Picks Deserve Instant Disqualification
HERE’S WHY MANY OF TRUMP’S CABINET PICKS DESERVE *INSTANT* DISQUALIFICATION:
Abuse of power is a danger only if there are willing henchmen to carry out the orders.
Read MorePardon My Interruption: Let’s Call It “Sports Porn”
PARDON MY INTERRUPTION:
JUST CALL IT “SPORTS PORN”
(WHY DO PEOPLE FOLLOW SPORTS TALK SHOWS?)
What I’m about to write and post here may be unexpected, and perhaps even hypocritical. With that disclaimer, I now ask — does anyone watch and follow any of the countless sports talk shows?
Read MoreThe Wildfires of Hate are Burning
I didn’t want to write this. I didn’t want to post this. But now, I must.
The astounding depth of venom, criticism, and grotesque disinformation engulfing all social media platforms right now about what’s happening in Southern California is —- unbelievable. Honestly, I can’t believe what I’m seeing and reading.
Read More2024 NFL Analysis and Picks: Wild Card Playoff Round
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2024 NFL BETTING RECORD:
WINS — 131
LOSSES — 117
PUSH — 4
NET WIN/LOSS — – $475
LAST WEEK’S RESULTS — 8-8-1 (- $115)
STARTING BANKROLL: $10,000.
CURRENT BANKROLL; $9,525.
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ALL WAGERS ARE FOR $100 EACH AND ARE PRICED AT THE STANDARD 110/100 VIG, (UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
Read MoreTwo Flags, One Nation
Today, I’m struck by two very different images of the American flag.
One photo was taken here in Las Vegas. It shows the flag waving beneath gathering storm clouds overhead. Most of you will understand the metaphors. The flag is flying at half-mast in tribute to the late President Jimmy Carter, who died last week. Another photo was taken from a live television news report on the terrible fires currently engulfing many parts of Los Angeles. That photo shows a flag badly tattered by deadly fire, smoke, and wind, but still waving in its old glory, nonetheless.
The contradictory images of the same symbol amidst very different situations is not lost.
Read MoreEvery Picture Tells a Story: Hoover Dam (2002)
EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY:
HOOVER DAM CROSSING (2002)
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