Against the World

It is no surprise that some politicians attempt to monopolize power. Many in the US House of Representatives want all authority to spring forth only from them, and certainly not from the President (and especially not from the President-in-waiting). These particular Congress people do not consider you their constituent but more their servant, beholden for their pay and to vote them back in every two years. These were the ones really pushing the Continuing Resolution. 

Continue the Continuing?

The worst event on earth would not be a nuclear war or an invasion of human-devouring space aliens. It would be a Federal government shutdown in the United States. That would be the only real unrecoverable catastrophe. Actually, if the government did actually shut down, I imagine we all would survive. What the real crisis happens to be is the Continuing Resolution that would make Congress beyond external scrutiny and give all those wonderful, capable Representatives huge raises, and everyone agrees they have done such a good job. The Continuing Resolution is an affront to the American People and a disgrace. The Republicans in Congress must not stop Trump from saving America! 

North Koreans Slaughtered

How will the Supreme Leader explain to his people why their sons are dying in Ukraine? He will not even attempt to because he forces his enslaved populace to revere him as Divine. It is an officially atheist society, but the object of compelled worship is the dictator. A free person can question the Lord, but in Pyongyang, you dare not ask Kim Jong-un anything. 

Seventeen Game Season?

For dominant teams, the extension of the season by one game seems fine. Their fans have another opportunity to root them on to victory (hopefully). For teams that are merely competitive, their supporters have the suspense of an additional contest, but for teams like my home town Titans, the season can't end soon enough. Sixteen games are already too much if your team hardly ever wins any of them. 

The Titan Collapse

The Tennessee professional football team should replace the head coach because you can't realistically fire all the players. Their performance was abysmal Sunday hosting Cincinnati, and there were as many Bengal fans in attendance as home team supporters. Show me one aspect of improvement for the team this season. 

Never Say "Die"

This season's Tennessee Volunteer men's basketball team seems different. Many past squads looked spectacular, but when push came to shove, they just could not get it done. Last night at Illinois, playing a tough physical opponent (and their pet refs), the Vols somehow managed to still prevail after their two best players were fouled out. Former teams even under Coach Barnes had not been able to win under such dire circumstances, but this squad has the guts of a champion! 

No Air Force?

Where is the United States Air Force to intercept what are presumed to be large drones of uncertain origin popping up around the United States? This question must be answered, unless of course the drones are from some covert program within the American government and are being permitted to fly because they are part of our national defense.