People are over-reacting to this omnibus bill signing. Sure, it was a bad bill.
But, after hearing just one minute of the news on the radio, and I thought--- ain't no way, baby. No way I just let them have the Congress back, nor anything else. Not if I can help it.
If all we can do is to slow this down, then let us slow it down. The liberals will only mean doom for us all, and in short order. The RINOS may mean doom too, but at least not as fast!
Besides, the omnibus bill may not be a total disaster. Just wait it out.
If only that were the case, though. People seem ready to slit their wrists over this.
Al Fin: "Cowboy Commentary", aka "Eat your veggies" The Flag banner is posted in order to defy those who would make patriotic symbols illegal or disreputable.
Saturday, March 24, 2018
Might settle for this one
These prayers are hard to remember. Besides, the one I keep revising is too lengthy. Maybe something shorter will do the job.
Actually, I just want to go about my day in peace. But realizing that this could be shattered at any time and at any place. Nothing lasts forever.
It's a bad way to start the day if you are anxious, angry, or undecided. If nothing else, a prayer like this can give you a goal. If you cannot do anything else, then just do what you can.
Again, if Patton can do it, it ain't wussified. Patton was no wuss.
Actually, I just want to go about my day in peace. But realizing that this could be shattered at any time and at any place. Nothing lasts forever.
It's a bad way to start the day if you are anxious, angry, or undecided. If nothing else, a prayer like this can give you a goal. If you cannot do anything else, then just do what you can.
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
Again, if Patton can do it, it ain't wussified. Patton was no wuss.
Friday, March 23, 2018
Will the Deep State Break Trump?
Will the Deep State Break Trump?: By Patrick J. Buchanan
"It is becoming more obvious with each passing day that the men and the movement that broke Lyndon Johnson's authority in 1968 are out to break Richard Nixon," wrote David Broder on Oct. 8, 1969.
"The likelihood is great that they will succeed again."
A columnist for The Washington Post, Broder was no fan of Nixon.
His prediction, however, proved wrong. Nixon, with his "Silent Majority" address rallied the nation and rocked the establishment. He went on to win a 49-state victory in 1972, after which his stumbles opened the door to the establishment's revenge.Read more on Buchanan.Org...
comment:
This lengthy quote does not quote the proper point. The proper point, if Buchanan is right, is that Trump is acting like he recognizes that they are out to get him.
But if that is true, then why sign the omnibus bill?
My guess is that he really wanted to fund the military. But why? Are the external threats really greater than the internal threats?
Another guess is that politically, he is playing the game just like an Establishment Republican would. The conservatives get to pretend to oppose the libs and the RINOS, while the Dems get to oppose any Republicans --- all of it business as usual. This was a scratch my back, and I'll scratch yours deal.
On the other hand, if Trump had vetoed the bill, he needed only the conservatives to hold firm against it in order to prevent an override. That should have been easy.
So why not veto? Only way to argue against veto is if he wanted to fund the military right now. A veto means no more money for the military. He got the money for the military because he deemed that to be the most important thing right now. Trump would still be fighting, but the external enemy comes first.
Otherwise, it is a total cave in. Trump is either a beaten man---- or he doesn't recognize that they are out to get him and he's still fighting. Buchanan must think that he is still fighting. Not sure if Buchanan thinks he is already beaten.
A lot of the commentary in other places is wrong, or something is missing here.
Back to praying.
Update:
4:54: pm:
The politics of this looks pretty bad. But remember that Trump got the funding he wanted for the military ( unless I am mistaken ).
We don't know what it all means yet. Lots of people seem ready to abandon ship.
I don't see that yet. Maybe I'm dumb, who knows?
This doesn't mean I support Trump in everything. If he continues this course, I am done with him. We have till November to see how everything plays out. These people act like the election is tomorrow.
"It is becoming more obvious with each passing day that the men and the movement that broke Lyndon Johnson's authority in 1968 are out to break Richard Nixon," wrote David Broder on Oct. 8, 1969.
"The likelihood is great that they will succeed again."
A columnist for The Washington Post, Broder was no fan of Nixon.
His prediction, however, proved wrong. Nixon, with his "Silent Majority" address rallied the nation and rocked the establishment. He went on to win a 49-state victory in 1972, after which his stumbles opened the door to the establishment's revenge.Read more on Buchanan.Org...
comment:
This lengthy quote does not quote the proper point. The proper point, if Buchanan is right, is that Trump is acting like he recognizes that they are out to get him.
But if that is true, then why sign the omnibus bill?
My guess is that he really wanted to fund the military. But why? Are the external threats really greater than the internal threats?
Another guess is that politically, he is playing the game just like an Establishment Republican would. The conservatives get to pretend to oppose the libs and the RINOS, while the Dems get to oppose any Republicans --- all of it business as usual. This was a scratch my back, and I'll scratch yours deal.
On the other hand, if Trump had vetoed the bill, he needed only the conservatives to hold firm against it in order to prevent an override. That should have been easy.
So why not veto? Only way to argue against veto is if he wanted to fund the military right now. A veto means no more money for the military. He got the money for the military because he deemed that to be the most important thing right now. Trump would still be fighting, but the external enemy comes first.
Otherwise, it is a total cave in. Trump is either a beaten man---- or he doesn't recognize that they are out to get him and he's still fighting. Buchanan must think that he is still fighting. Not sure if Buchanan thinks he is already beaten.
A lot of the commentary in other places is wrong, or something is missing here.
Back to praying.
Update:
4:54: pm:
The politics of this looks pretty bad. But remember that Trump got the funding he wanted for the military ( unless I am mistaken ).
We don't know what it all means yet. Lots of people seem ready to abandon ship.
I don't see that yet. Maybe I'm dumb, who knows?
This doesn't mean I support Trump in everything. If he continues this course, I am done with him. We have till November to see how everything plays out. These people act like the election is tomorrow.
Obligatory, 3.23.18
Lite posting as data use is still too high.
There's a lot going on right now in the national level that is bothersome to me. Hence the prayer. It is for my own peace of mind.
It seems that the reaction to the Omnibus bill is negative.
The hiring of Bolton seems to portend something as well. That something is a bit scary to contemplate. Not meaning to sound the alarm, but this guy seems neo-con to me.
A quick impression of these developments, along with the Kudlow hiring, is that Trump is casting about to shore up his political support. Or, even worse, it may be a surrender to the Establishment.
Not sure about all that, but that is how it seems at the moment.
Bottom line is that we may be getting deeper into the poop.
There's a lot going on right now in the national level that is bothersome to me. Hence the prayer. It is for my own peace of mind.
It seems that the reaction to the Omnibus bill is negative.
The hiring of Bolton seems to portend something as well. That something is a bit scary to contemplate. Not meaning to sound the alarm, but this guy seems neo-con to me.
A quick impression of these developments, along with the Kudlow hiring, is that Trump is casting about to shore up his political support. Or, even worse, it may be a surrender to the Establishment.
Not sure about all that, but that is how it seems at the moment.
Bottom line is that we may be getting deeper into the poop.
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Patton's Weather Prayer hacked ( for a good cause )
Here's a prayer, but perhaps not quite the one needed. The problem today is not with a wicked enemy without, but the wicked enemy within.
Patton’s Prayer for Fair Weather and the Turn of World War II https://t.co/ZQY37EfH28 via @theblaze— Greg Meadows (@BootsandOilBlog) March 21, 2018
Here's what the prayer actually said:
Almighty and most merciful Father, we humbly beseech Thee, of Thy great goodness, to restrain these immoderate rains with which we have had to contend. Grant us fair weather for Battle. Graciously hearken to us as soldiers who call upon Thee that, armed with Thy power, we may advance from victory to victory, and crush the oppression and wickedness of our enemies and establish Thy justice among men and nations.
What would be a good prayer for today? Instead of "immoderate rains", substitute "overbearing corruption".
Almighty and most merciful Father, we humbly beseech Thee, of Thy great goodness, to restrain this overbearing corruption with which we have had to contend. Grant us truth for the societal struggle ahead. Graciously hearken to us as patriots who call upon Thee that, armed with Thy power, we may advance from victory to victory, and crush the oppression and wickedness of our enemies and establish Thy justice in this nation and amongst all nations..
What do you think?
Updated:
9:42 pm :
The final prayer is almost the same as the one, with a few changes. "Truth" is replaced with "courage". Otherwise, it is shortened. Here it is:
Almighty and most merciful Father, we humbly beseech Thee, of Thy great goodness, to restrain this overbearing corruption with which we have had to contend. Grant us courage for the societal struggle ahead. Graciously hearken to us as patriots who call upon Thee that, armed with Thy power, we may advance from victory to victory, and crush the oppression and wickedness of our enemies and establish thy justice in this nation..
We are going to need some guts here, and this is our problem, not the world's.
On the radio today, 3.21.18
Blast from the past.
The lyrics are a mind blower. Or does it show a blown mind? Either way it is bad. I don't know music.
The lyrics are a mind blower. Or does it show a blown mind? Either way it is bad. I don't know music.
Austin bomber
Updated, 3.21.18:
From what I have been able to tell so far, this guy doesn't fit the profile. It could be a case of mistaken identity, or something else is up.
You just don't get home-schooled kids doing stuff like this. I say there's something wrong with this picture.
the original post of 3.19.18 follows:
Ace doesn't know the significance of the latest bombing location. It was on the west side of I-35.
Yours truly will attempt it, and also try not to make a fool of himself. That may be difficult, since it comes so naturally.
Anyway, the west side could well be the more well-to-do side of town. It could be as simple as that, or it could be something more complicated.
Austin has its hilly areas and its best panoramic views on the west side. People build homes on those hilly areas. So, this is all a big guess, and it may be wrong.
Now everybody can resume their drinking.
From what I have been able to tell so far, this guy doesn't fit the profile. It could be a case of mistaken identity, or something else is up.
You just don't get home-schooled kids doing stuff like this. I say there's something wrong with this picture.
the original post of 3.19.18 follows:
Ace doesn't know the significance of the latest bombing location. It was on the west side of I-35.
Yours truly will attempt it, and also try not to make a fool of himself. That may be difficult, since it comes so naturally.
Anyway, the west side could well be the more well-to-do side of town. It could be as simple as that, or it could be something more complicated.
Austin has its hilly areas and its best panoramic views on the west side. People build homes on those hilly areas. So, this is all a big guess, and it may be wrong.
Now everybody can resume their drinking.
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