Aid to Ethiopia stops amid theft

Ethiopia has 126,000,000 people, and a GDP of $446 billon. The per capita income is $960 making Ethiopia one of the poorest countries in the world. Sadly, the US. government announced aid to Ethiopia has stopped. An investigation has revealed that food aid and other assistance is being stolen and resold to other countries. TheContinue reading “Aid to Ethiopia stops amid theft”

Minneapolis Police Department

June 23, 2023 George Floyd was killed by police on May 25, 2020, in Minneapolis. Dangerous and very destructive riots immediately began in many US cities seeking justice for the Floyd family. The white police officer was found guilty and sentenced to 22 years in prison. The tragic death of George Floyd triggered an investigationContinue reading “Minneapolis Police Department”

Behavior in school directly related to Achievement!

June 19, 2023 I believe all students (K-12) deserve a good education. All should have an opportunity to learn in safe schools, with great teachers and classrooms free of distractions. However, currently in the US this is not always the case, especially in our large cities. Many large cities have schools with zero % studentContinue reading “Behavior in school directly related to Achievement!”

State Farm will no longer insure homes in California!

June 12, 2023 California has 40 million people, the most populous state in the US. State Farm is the largest insurance provider in the US. The insurance giant announced last week that it will no longer write homeowner insurance for new homes. This is a huge business decision for State Farm. State Farm was foundedContinue reading “State Farm will no longer insure homes in California!”

Canadian forest fires

How to prevent! June 10, 2023 Smoke from massive forest fires in Canada has drifted into northeastern US. Air quality alerts are in effect in 12-15 states. People have been advised to stay indoors. Our northern neighbor is responsible. No apology from Trudeau. The idiots in Washington are using this serious event to “fan theContinue reading “Canadian forest fires”

US. Trade Deficits

June 5 2023 Note the Trump years versus the Biden disaster. This chart shows the net amount (imports to exports) of US goods and services from other countries. We are supporting the China economy, Mexico, Vietnam and many other countries in Southeast Asia and Europe. NAFTA and the Trans Pacific Partnership (signed by Obama) resultedContinue reading “US. Trade Deficits”

BLM is an Extortion Racket!

June 1, 2023 BLM used threats of boycotts, organized and violent riots to force companies to donate $90 million in 2 years! Where did the money go? BLM used the death of George Floyd to collect money from large companies and private citizens. There was no accounting oversight, tax filings, auditing of expenses or systematicContinue reading “BLM is an Extortion Racket!”

My Memorial Day Story!

May 26, 2023 The Death of my best friend! Sgt. William E. (Bill) Hawkins died 53 years ago. Bill died in the Thua Thien area of South Vietnam while serving as an Army medic aboard a Huey Medical evacuation helicopter. His Huey was struck by ground fire. All personnel aboard the Huey were killed. TheContinue reading “My Memorial Day Story!”