A Disorganized Mind

Joe Biden was never the brightest DemocRAT Senator; nor was he regarded as a brilliant Vice President. Now with his faculties clearly failing, he is NOT capable of performing the tasks associated with leadership. It is a simple as that. If Kamala Harris was not a genuine chuckling imbecile, the removal from office of fading Joe by means of the Twenty-fifth Amendment would be in order, but nothing would be gained for America in replacing a dotard with a moron.  

Really Organized Crime

The DemocRAT Party, since the election of Bill Clinton, has saturated itself in corruption at the highest levels. Obama was and is not innocent either. He has been a participant in the conspiracy to remove Trump, who is one of the most honest leaders in American political history. Biden is just the sour cherry figurehead on the dirty DemocRAT cake. 

An Innocent Man

With all the scrutiny Donald Trump has endured, he must be the cleanest business magnate ever to operate in notoriously corrupt New York. If he had committed any real crime, it would have been discovered years ago, and the vicious prosecutors persecuting him now would not have to make up whole cloth fabrications to frame him.   

What About Hillary?

Did Donald Trump use Bleach Bit to destroy documents the Government was seeking? No, that was Secretary Clinton, who was under subpoena to produce them. The materials that have sparked the Trump imbroglio were declassified by him when he was President, which neither Hillary Clinton could do as she never rose to that august office, nor Joe Biden when he was Senator or Vice President, as only a President has that unique power. The charges against Trump are persecution and election interference. 

Who Was Had?

The American people were fed lies about Hunter Biden's laptop being "Russian disinformation". The folks that sought out conservative media knew from the start that all the lies were not coming from any foreign power, but Donald Trump's opponents, who were (and are) willing to start World War Three to keep Trump from ever regaining power, were willingly duped. Most folks had heard something of Biden family corruption, but for too many, it was all in the context of how bad Trump was in his efforts to manipulate the Ukraine into framing the Biden's so Trump could secure reelection. If you only watched ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, MSNBC, PBS, listened to NPR, and read The New York Times, you thought you were well-informed, but were in fact being deliberately misinformed by propagandists working to undermine Trump. Some smart people are just hearing about the depth of venality the Biden family is saturated in because of the Hunter plea agreement that just fell through in Delaware. I have to fault the cognoscenti for allowing themselves to be ostriches in the most consequential political matter in America. 

Not to Lose

It has never been in the cards for the Ukraine to defeat Russia. If Moscow has any prospect of losing while Putin is in power, he would use his nuclear arsenal. It is only because of external demands that Ukrainian forces did not consolidate their defenses and reserve their maneuvers to strengthen their hold on territory Russia has not conquered. Too many Ukrainians have died because the West has pressured Kyiv to foolishly go on the offensive. All Zelenskyy need do to prevail is to stalemate Putin, because to win against a much larger and more powerful foe is not to lose and hold onto territory while bleeding little Vlad's forces. 

Man's Best Friend

I was lucky enough to find the Keeshond breed of dog back in the mid-nineties, quite by accident. I may have heard of them once before I ended up with one in the early 1980s when a high school friend Gordon Rice mentioned how great his dog was, a "Keeshond", which to that point I had never even heard of in my sixteen or so years. I was a Retriever fan back then, with a wonderfully intelligent big Flat-coat Retriever named "Sam". Well, thirteen or so years passed and my girlfriend brought a foundling who she had rescued back to her condo where I was staying. She called him "Max", which he did not really answer to, but my Mom and I discovered a few days later the name he recognized was "Casey". I have adored this breed ever since. My eighteen year old "Bru" is dying of liver cancer. I rescued him for a New England-based organization nine years ago and was supposed to hold him only until a woman "Brooke" came to Louisville for the Kentucky Derby and was going to take him back with her to Lexington, Kentucky that night. Her social media showed her at the Derby that day, but she never came to collect Bru. Thank you Brooke. I have loved this great little fella 9 years and as he is now actively dying of liver cancer, only wish I had more time with him. I thank the Lord for Bru or as my eight year old daughter calls him "Bru Bella", the most consistent aspect of my life for nearly a decade, and one of the best friends I have ever had. 

The Guilty Party

If a thug jumps a fellow on the street in an attempt at strong-armed robbery but ends up pinned to the ground by his intended target, both parties are not guilty of assault. The winner of the struggle was only defending himself and all blame accrues solely to the one who tried to perpetrate a crime. This concept applies to countries as well. Russia is the culprit in the war they started against the Ukraine and the smaller peaceful neighbor they attacked is entirely blameless. 

War Against Humanity

Russia is perfectly willing to starve the world to advance Putin's greed for conquest. Russia and the Ukraine happen to be great grain producers, and now Russia is eager to deprive much of the world the foodstuffs from the neighbor little Vlad is bent on subduing. Putin does not care if folks die in Africa and Asia because their source of supply of wheat has suddenly been blocked by Russian forces. Only one side, Russia, will be to blame for mass starvation well beyond where fighting is taking place. 

Weighing the Matter

Donald Trump stands a greater chance of being incarcerated than ever serving as President again. The funny thing is most people (including me) know as a fact certain that Trump has done nothing criminal. It is just those persecuting the former President enjoy an essential monopoly of force, and few folks are willing to go the way of the Branch Davidians to push an egomaniac back into power, even if what he would do in office would save freedom in the world. 

Losing the Legend

Tony Bennett was one of the greatest singers to ever live. From humble beginnings, this Italian-American superstar did his part in the US Army in World War II. Bennett returned home among millions of others from the fighting in Europe, and though his path was anything but easy, he scrapped his way up from small club audiences to filling the most important venues worldwide with a voice that was a gift from the Lord. Tony always gave his all in performance and in the studio and his music will live on forever. 

Left of Americans

Israel's President addressed Congress. He demonstrated that the Jewish State is far to the political Left of most Americans. The Squad, their allies, and bad Bernie should not have skipped the speech. As far Left as Israel is, they should have applauded just how similar their radicalism is to Herzog. 

How Much More?

You have a usurper serving as figurehead for a un-American cabal destroying the country. Now, you have this most corrupt regime not only indicting President Trump but his supporters and essentially criminalizing opposition to them. When will the patriots of America finally shout "ENOUGH"! 

Accept the Miracle

Is every birth of a healthy child a "miracle"? That I could not say, but it is certainly a blessing. Twenty-five years back, I had a Keeshond who every vet in Nashville told us was a dead dog. We pleaded for a referral to Auburn, and the vet school there gave us two more good years with Casey (Max Casey to some). Was that the Lord's Hand at work? I do not know, but I was (and am) grateful. I do not pretend to know His Will, but praise Him every day. 

A New Opportunity

When I was a child, I always welcomed the new school year. I liked the prospect of meeting new people and cherished the chance to learn new things. My daughter will be entering a new school in a couple of weeks. Sadly, she seems to dread the change. I hope she makes new friends, is comfortable, and pray she improves academically. We all face challenges and have differences in our strengths and learning styles. It is my hope that she soon show improvement in her new learning environment. 

Assessing the Odds

In an honest Presidential election, Donald Trump would be the clear favorite. The real question is how much cheating and manipulation will the DemocRATS be permitted? Stealing the Presidency does not require millions of votes across fifty States, but just altering outcomes in Philadelphia, Detroit, Atlanta, Milwaukee, and Maricopa County, Arizona. Is there a way to prevent another steal? 

Plan for Warmongers

Those pushing conflict and expansion of war should prove their commitment by rushing to fight on the battlefront first. Otherwise, they are just angle-players and/or profiteers and should be treated as such. If they claim they are too old to serve, they must send their children in their stead. If you push the carnage, you should place what you love at risk, and not just the offspring of the poor and unconnected. 

Bless Henry Cuellar

 There are still a few decent DemocRATS. Texas Congressman Henry Cuellar is one of them. He just voted against abortion, being the only member of his party to do so in the current vote for innocent life. Cuellar is also for a strong border, as he realizes that the community he represents in Texas is one of those most damaged by the massive surge of illegal aliens. Cuellar is a moral man trapped in an evil political party. 

Dying for Ukraine

It is horrible that Ukrainian and Russian boys are dying unnecessarily. It is utterly incomprehensible that American leaders like Joe Biden and South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsey Graham want America to expand our role in the war and that would inevitably lead to US forces joining the carnage. What portion of America's voting public wants the United States to join the fighting? 

World at War

Does it seem to anyone else that Joe Biden committed America to going to war for the Ukraine at the ongoing summit? Does Congress have a say in the United States entering World War III? Do the American people have a choice (or vote) to have a voice in such a consequential matter? 

Do Not Fear

If right is on your side or more accurately, if you are on the side of right, though you may die, at least the worms will enjoy moral mortal leavings. Those in the wrong, in the service of evil, likely make just as tasty carrion. You think Putin will be cryogenically preserved? 

Only God Knows

During the conflict in Afghanistan, the (now former) Soviets reported few casualties. Russian families often received terrible news that their twenty year old formerly robust conscript had succumbed to influenza in a year with no particular flu epidemic, but the forces of the Kremlin rarely had any troops lost in fighting. In fact, thousands more died in combat than the Communists ever acknowledged. Today, the same lies prevail regarding the Ukraine. Putin admits a handful of thousand combat deaths, but mothers across the nation are not able to reach their sons after their conscription. They never will. The Ukrainians are much more candid about their losses, after all, they are defending their country from wanton aggression. Kyiv embraces the families of the heroes and martyrs that Putin, today's incarnation of Hitler, has murdered. 

A Universal Truth

War is never waged in the interest of the common man. It is never the worker who benefits from conflict. There are necessary fights- those conducted in self-defense- but ordinary folk are bound to lose when the merchants of death put their wares to use. 

An Historic Achievement

Russians and Ukrainians have now been at war five hundred days! Innocent people have now been dying in Putin's war of aggression for that long. I speculated that it could turn stalemate and be another Thirty Years' War or even a Hundred Years' War. Those are what you call "enduring". The good aspect of all this is that this generation's Hitler Putin has not rapidly triumphed as he assumed he would. The horrible thing is all the unnecessary dying little Vlad brought forth to the world. 

The Poor Girl

We met a lovely family at our art museum. They are from out of town, but a nearby city, where they lack psychiatric services for young children. They had not come here to see and hear the sights and sounds of Music City but to seek treatment for their little daughter's mental issues. What a nightmare! To have a "day pass" to spring your own under ten year old kid from an asylum. Then, to have her wear a brand new Target dress because the clothes she wore in from out of state had a drawstring and were disposed of for her own safety. They want a well and normal functioning child, and I hope they achieve that with the treatment they have arranged for her or with the Lord's help or both and soon. 

A Great Education

Can you imagine there are children from Kentucky going into third grade who have not been taught Abe Lincoln was born in their home state? My daughter was not aware of where Lincoln was from but believes genders are limitless. Great job public education in the Bluegrass State, maybe she will learn all about the 1619 Project next. 

About Last Night

Yesterday was America's birthday. I saw inspiring fireworks with my eight year old daughter in person, then watched a patriotic fireworks display with music with her on television. The problem as I see it is that she still knows basically nothing about the Declaration of Independence or our nation's founding even as she is about to enter third grade. I do not think Louisville's public schools are serving her well. On the plus-side, she really does like the pageantry of Independence Day, even though she did not know we fought the British for our freedom. Happy birthday to America (and many more)!

Israel and France

Much of the world is condemning the Jewish State for actions of self-defense in Jenin. Even those not castigating Israel are demanding Israeli "restraint" or calling on both sides to "restrain themselves". I have not heard any nation denounce France in their effort to restore order. That is because there are many more Jew-haters around the world than people who are against France. There is no moral equivalence anywhere between the evil forces of terror and chaos and those authorities trying to restore order and protect the innocent citizenry. Anyone who compares the morality of the law breakers to the law enforcers putting down the anarchy is rooting for the devil. Innocent French life and Jewish lives are worth protecting and need not be scrutinized by degenerates who wish the world ripped apart. 

Is Anyone Watching?

Donald Trump had a rally in South Carolina. His backers claim seventy-five thousand folks showed up in the heat of summer to the event in Pickens. Little media coverage accompanied the event, and some reporters "downplayed" the audience, saying only fifty thousand showed up. In any case, it was one of the largest political gatherings ever in the early primary state. Does anyone think Joe Biden could draw that many supporters out in the state he has pushed for the first primary in the coming election cycle? No freaking way! Joe can't play the social distance game anymore either with a hundred seats placed twenty feet apart outside to protect his "supporters" from a pandemic that few worry about anymore. The only throng Joe could muster would be union activists bussed to a site and others paid to be there. Even as the dinosaur media ignores it, Americans know Biden has all the popularity of a skunk at the cotillion and nobody believes Joe actually won 81 million votes on the fair and square from real live American voters. The steal may be on again for 2024, but you have to realize America will not stand for it again.  

A Real Coup?

You will know if the effort at taking Moscow was real by the Wagner mercenaries if they soon end up dead, particularly their leader. If they are killed, it was a real effort to depose little Vlad. If not, it was all likely part of Putin's plans. 

The Armed Citizen

I am for the natural right of self-defense and the Constitutional right for those who are not criminals or insane to keep and bear arms. That being said, the are too many law enforcement officers in America, who do not see the armed citizens as a ally in protecting communities but as an enemy and a threat. There are a strain of prosecutors, largely supported by George Soros, who seek to criminalize any who would protect their families and themselves. Those who say they are on the side of law but who crack down on folks defending their neighbors are not making the United States safer but sewing chaos.