Most 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)
Every Picture Tells a Story: Marieta in 1990
MARIETA IN BUCHAREST
(35 YEARS AGO)
2024 NFL Analysis and Picks: Week 18
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2024 NFL BETTING RECORD:
WINS — 123
LOSSES — 109
PUSH — 3
NET WIN/LOSS — – $360
LAST WEEK’S RESULTS — 11-8-1 (+ $180)
STARTING BANKROLL: $10,000.
CURRENT BANKROLL; $9,640.
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ALL WAGERS ARE FOR $100 EACH AND ARE PRICED AT THE STANDARD 110/100 VIG, (UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
Read MoreNetflix Short Reviews (2024)
NETFLIX REVIEW SHORTS (2024)
Note: Very long post–I wrote this New Years Day morning while watching football.
Really? There’s a “trailer” for the fireplace loop? What does this trailer show….the highlights?
Here are some popular Netflix (and a few Prime) shows I watched during this past year–along with a short review:
Read MoreRemembering President Jimmy Carter
The word “great” is too often overused to the point it has no meaning.
Not in this case.
Jimmy Carter was a great man. A great father. A great husband. A great giver. A great man of his faith. A great American. A great soldier. A great believer in justice. A great man of courage. A great example of altruism and selflessness. A great man of truth worthy of our trust. A great inspiration for us all, regardless of politics.
His presidency gets a mixed grade as do all leaders in challenging times, but in retrospect he may have been exactly what America needed in the aftermath of Vietnam and Watergate when we longed to believe in ourselves again. His post-presidency defines the very essence of giving back to society and the greatness of genuine love.
What a life.
Thank you, President Jimmy Carter.
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Link: AP News Story: Jimmy Carter Dead at 100
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