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Crime in Washington DC

March 1, 2024 “I failed my driver’s license written test. When asked what road sign is likely to be seen on a 2-lane rural highway, I answered “Fresh eggs for sale.” Our Nation’s capital is a dangerous city. In 2023, DC had 932 carjackings, mostly at gunpoint. In 2019, DC recorded 152 carjackings, so inContinue reading “Crime in Washington DC”

In case you missed It!

February 27, 2024 “My wife said I had 2 major faults, one-I was not a very good listener, the second I can’t remember.” The US has a new 25 cent piece. Gone is the America Eagle. The new quarter features a Hawaiian woman (see image) who’s talents are social activism, teaching and chanting. The wordingContinue reading “In case you missed It!”

My Highs and Lows for the Week!

the good the bad and the ugly February 11, 2024 “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.” John Quincy Adams -Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas is still in office. His Congressional impeachment failed. Democrats like the job he is doing at our southern border.Continue reading “My Highs and Lows for the Week!”

Is Ron Rivera a Good Coach?

February 2, 2024 “If you are not in the parade, you watch the parade.” Mike Ditka In the last 4 years, Ron Rivera has been fired twice as an NFL head coach. The most recent as the Washington Commanders Head Coach. While with the Commanders for 4 seasons, he compiled a record of 26 winsContinue reading “Is Ron Rivera a Good Coach?”

My Hights Lights for the Week

These are my obscure events in case you missed. January 25, 2023 “Yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win or lose.” Lyndon B. Johnson   -Bill Belichick is looking for a new coaching gig. He seems qualified to me.   -The L.A. Times has announced major layoffs, same with Sports Illustrated. McDonald’sContinue reading “My Hights Lights for the Week”

New Study about Fentanyl

Imports equal drug deaths January 21, 3034 “Fall down seven times, get up eight times.” Japanese proverb I have written many times about the fentanyl crisis in America. Here is a new slant: Fentanyl is 50 times more potent than heroin. A single $5 pill is lethal. One gram of fentanyl, the equivalent of a packContinue reading “New Study about Fentanyl”

Two Bad Men

January 17, 2024 “Evil succeeds when good men do nothing.” Edmund Burke This is a story about 2 bad men. The first man is Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors. During an NBA game on December 12th, Green punched an opposing player in the face. The player was knocked to the floor. Green wasContinue reading “Two Bad Men”

The Decline of Germany

January 16, 2024 “The more you sweat in peace, the less you will sweat in war.” N. Schwarzkopf The most popular politician in Germany today is Alice Weidel. Her party, Alternative for Germany, (AfD) is surging ahead of all others. Dr. Weidel holds a PhD in Economics. Weidel believes the German border should be secured. VotersContinue reading “The Decline of Germany”

Houthis and the Blowhard!

January 15, 2024 “A good answer late, is always better than a fast answer that’s wrong.” Self Biden was president less than a month (Feb. 2021) when he reversed Trump’s decision to list the Houthis as a “Foreign Terrorist Organization. The Houthis are backed by Iran using money Iran received from Biden ($6 billion). BidenContinue reading “Houthis and the Blowhard!”