Black Lives Matter enough to purchase a $6 million mansion in California! Will Smith is a “victim. ” Hmmmm! Pundits are saying he has been banned due to racism! Production for “Fast and Furious 10” starts this month. Hollywood has no imagination! Hope Solo has been arrested again for violence and resisting arrest. Class act!Continue reading “My Weekly Musings! April 9”
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M.I. T. requires SAT scores
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is one of the top technical universities in the world. Over the last 25 years, M. I. T. has ranked No.1 in the world in 12 categories of study in the technical field. The university admits about 4% of the applicants each year. Thirty-five thousand students apply for admission each year,Continue reading “M.I. T. requires SAT scores”
My thoughts about Income!
Updated 9/23/22 There are too many false articles on the Internet regarding income and racial disparity. Here is the truth! Education is the key to income. For 200 years in the US and almost all developed countries, people with the best education earn the highest incomes. Harvard economist, Richard Freeman, compared Black and white familiesContinue reading “My thoughts about Income!”
My thoughts on Gun Control
Gun ownership is protected by the US Constitution. There are about 200 million guns in the US. The number of guns owned by private citizens started to drastically rise during the Obama years. Same with ammunition. Criminal justice reform scares the hell out of people. Hardened criminals are being released back into our communities. ViolentContinue reading “My thoughts on Gun Control”
Zero Talent
Many people with little or no talent are quite successful. This is true in the sports world, industry, entertainment and especially our political scene. Now I am not saying talent is not hugely important, I’m saying not all people possess talent. Yet, many of these folks go on to have highly successful careers. And IContinue reading “Zero Talent”
My Weekly Comments
Some teachings from Dr. Thomas Sowell “The most basic question is not what is best, but who shall decide what is best.” What a better way to sum up this week’s political drama than to offer some astounding quotes from Professor Thomas Howell. All of the below comments are direct quotes. “Affordable” is another popularContinue reading “My Weekly Comments”
The Spin on Brittney Griner!
Updated 7/8/22 and 8/3 The Sports World blames pay inequality! And “gender issues” Griner pleaded guilty to drug charges in Russia. She could face 10 years in prison. This week the Russian court sentenced her to 9 years in prison!!! I hope Biden can get her home. Brittney Griner is a 32-year-old Black lesbian. SheContinue reading “The Spin on Brittney Griner!”
Low-income families do not have to pay traffic tickets and court fees!
In a recent court ruling, about 184,000 NC residents can have their driver’s license restored. Originally, these people had their license revoked for failure to pay fines, court fees and other related costs. Most did not even show up for their court date. All of these people committed traffic violations like speeding, failure to yield,Continue reading “Low-income families do not have to pay traffic tickets and court fees!”
Snooky’s on the Water
Just got back from a long weekend at the beach. Stayed in Cherry Grove, SC. Weather was great and so was the surf fishing. On Friday night we dined at Snooky’s. That restaurant is located about 4-5 miles north of Cherry Grove in Little River, SC. We had an outstanding dinner! Period. And the restaurantContinue reading “Snooky’s on the Water”
Affordable Housing?
Lack of affordable housing is not the problem. The problem has always been income! Over the last 20 years the city of Charlotte has spent $215 million on 139 housing projects for low-income people. More recently, the mayor and other city leaders have raised an additional $200 million for “affordable housing.” The city council hasContinue reading “Affordable Housing?”