Monday, January 18, 2016
Where Is Dr. M.L. King When You Really Need Him
For those of us who were vibrant and much more than virile in 1968 we vividly recall the tragic events of the Sixties. First, it was the assassination of Martin Luther King followed a few months later with that of Bobby Kennedy. Sad times indeed.
The election of 1968 saw massive rioting but not over the policies of the Republicans. It was the hated Democrat leaders who felt their wrath. The Viet Nam War, Johnson's War, gave Richard Nixon the election. The war and a segregation policies dating to 1955 were brought to a head as we entered the election season of '68.
So, today, January 18, we are celebrating the birthday of Dr. King. I was wondering how he would fit into America's landscape if he were alive. He did preach non-violence. The people, Black and White together, did march for equal civil rights. The marches were a necessity brought on by the Birmingham church bombings and the dastardly attacks of Blacks brought on by Bull Conner with the approval of Alabama Gov. George Wallace. It is so difficult for me to believe that, during my lifetime, Black men and women were not allowed to sit with Whites in restaurants, to use restrooms on an equal basis and had German Shepherd's unleashed on their Black citizenry for trying to exercise their God-given rights..
If you have the time look up and listen to Dr. King's "I Have A Dream Speech". It is dynamic. It is seventeen minutes of the very best of American History. It ranks with the Gettysburg Address. The speech was spoken on the Washington Mall in August of 1963 to over two hundred thousand Americans, Black and White together s one..
Why is it the last seven years has seen a decline in not getting along? Race relations are seemingly at their worst since the 60's. I blame this on a lack of leadership coming from the top. I can recall only one time in the tenure of Barack Obama when he tried to calm a volatile racial situation and it was one brought on by his ill-chosen words. A Harvard professor was locked out of his house. The police say a Black man ( as it turned out a college professor and friend of Obama's) was attempting to 'break in'. The police officer involved stopped and questioned the man. The prof screamed racism. Mr. Obama went on television and told the country the "police acted stupidly".
Mr. Obama then tried to cover his behind by calling for a 'Beer Summit' so the police and the professor could hammer out their differences. As much as I've tried I cannot recall any other episode in which our president has tried to bring the Black and White races together.
I would hope that one day we can find a common ground in recalling the principles or Martin Luther King. Our nation and the people comprising it would be far better off than what we are now experiencing.
In conclusion, I'd like to ask you to give three minutes of your time watching and listening to King's last speech given the night before he was assassinated. .(History says James Earle Ray pulled the trigger. He may have but I am firmly convinced the murder was orchestrated by others http://readersupportednews.org/opinion2/275-42/16784-how-the-government-killed-martin-luther-king-jr ). It is his prophetic "I've Been To The Mountaintop" speech. It will leave you with chills. http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=youtube+ml+king+speech+'i've+been+to+the+mountain+top&view=detail&mid=3CED8DDE7333B349AF133CED8DDE7333B349AF13&FORM=VIRE4
Where oh where is a Dr. King today? We are anxiously awaiting your return as illustrated by a quote you won't hear today from any Demcrat-Liberal-Progressive-Communist leader:
‘A Just Law Is a Man-Made Code That Squares With…the Law of God'
The election of 1968 saw massive rioting but not over the policies of the Republicans. It was the hated Democrat leaders who felt their wrath. The Viet Nam War, Johnson's War, gave Richard Nixon the election. The war and a segregation policies dating to 1955 were brought to a head as we entered the election season of '68.
So, today, January 18, we are celebrating the birthday of Dr. King. I was wondering how he would fit into America's landscape if he were alive. He did preach non-violence. The people, Black and White together, did march for equal civil rights. The marches were a necessity brought on by the Birmingham church bombings and the dastardly attacks of Blacks brought on by Bull Conner with the approval of Alabama Gov. George Wallace. It is so difficult for me to believe that, during my lifetime, Black men and women were not allowed to sit with Whites in restaurants, to use restrooms on an equal basis and had German Shepherd's unleashed on their Black citizenry for trying to exercise their God-given rights..
If you have the time look up and listen to Dr. King's "I Have A Dream Speech". It is dynamic. It is seventeen minutes of the very best of American History. It ranks with the Gettysburg Address. The speech was spoken on the Washington Mall in August of 1963 to over two hundred thousand Americans, Black and White together s one..
Why is it the last seven years has seen a decline in not getting along? Race relations are seemingly at their worst since the 60's. I blame this on a lack of leadership coming from the top. I can recall only one time in the tenure of Barack Obama when he tried to calm a volatile racial situation and it was one brought on by his ill-chosen words. A Harvard professor was locked out of his house. The police say a Black man ( as it turned out a college professor and friend of Obama's) was attempting to 'break in'. The police officer involved stopped and questioned the man. The prof screamed racism. Mr. Obama went on television and told the country the "police acted stupidly".
Mr. Obama then tried to cover his behind by calling for a 'Beer Summit' so the police and the professor could hammer out their differences. As much as I've tried I cannot recall any other episode in which our president has tried to bring the Black and White races together.
I would hope that one day we can find a common ground in recalling the principles or Martin Luther King. Our nation and the people comprising it would be far better off than what we are now experiencing.
In conclusion, I'd like to ask you to give three minutes of your time watching and listening to King's last speech given the night before he was assassinated. .(History says James Earle Ray pulled the trigger. He may have but I am firmly convinced the murder was orchestrated by others http://readersupportednews.org/opinion2/275-42/16784-how-the-government-killed-martin-luther-king-jr ). It is his prophetic "I've Been To The Mountaintop" speech. It will leave you with chills. http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=youtube+ml+king+speech+'i've+been+to+the+mountain+top&view=detail&mid=3CED8DDE7333B349AF133CED8DDE7333B349AF13&FORM=VIRE4
Where oh where is a Dr. King today? We are anxiously awaiting your return as illustrated by a quote you won't hear today from any Demcrat-Liberal-Progressive-Communist leader:
‘A Just Law Is a Man-Made Code That Squares With…the Law of God'
The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
Good : Your wife’s not talking to you
Bad : She wants a divorce.
Ugly : She’s a lawyer.
Good : Your son is finally maturing.
Bad : He’s involved with the women next door.
Ugly : So are you.
Bad : He’s involved with the women next door.
Ugly : So are you.
Good : Your son studies a lot in his room.
Bad : You find several porn movies hidden there.
Ugly : You’re in them.
Good : Your hubby and you agree, no more kids.
Bad : You can’t find your birth control pills.
Ugly : Your daughter borrowed them.
Good : Your husband understands fashion.
Bad : He’s a cross-dresser.
Ugly : He looks better than you.
Good : You just gave ‘the birds and the bees’ talk to your daughter.
Bad : She keeps interrupting.
Ugly : With corrections.
Good : Your son is dating someone new.
Bad : It’s another man.
Ugly : He’s your best friend.
Good : Your daughter got a new job.
Bad : As a hooker.
Ugly : Your co-workers are her best clients.
Way ugly : She makes more money than you do
From iOwnTheWorld
Bad : You find several porn movies hidden there.
Ugly : You’re in them.
Good : Your hubby and you agree, no more kids.
Bad : You can’t find your birth control pills.
Ugly : Your daughter borrowed them.
Good : Your husband understands fashion.
Bad : He’s a cross-dresser.
Ugly : He looks better than you.
Good : You just gave ‘the birds and the bees’ talk to your daughter.
Bad : She keeps interrupting.
Ugly : With corrections.
Good : Your son is dating someone new.
Bad : It’s another man.
Ugly : He’s your best friend.
Good : Your daughter got a new job.
Bad : As a hooker.
Ugly : Your co-workers are her best clients.
Way ugly : She makes more money than you do
From iOwnTheWorld
Sunday, January 17, 2016
How Iowa Democrats View Themselves
Personally, I view the 43% as certifiable idiots. The survey was taken by the Des Moines Register, a one time great newspaper. At present it is, oh how can I say this? Oh yeah, they, too, are socialists.
Coming To America Soon
Two German transgender women ´are
STONED in the street´ by a gang of three
North African teenagers in Dortmund
who said ´such people´ should be killed
It'll be interesting to ascertain how Rosie O'Donnell and others in her 'classification' react to this crime.
STONED in the street´ by a gang of three
North African teenagers in Dortmund
who said ´such people´ should be killed
It'll be interesting to ascertain how Rosie O'Donnell and others in her 'classification' react to this crime.
Saturday, January 16, 2016
High School Sports In Wisconsin Is For Sissies
One the most fun and enjoyable times of my life was when my youngest son was playing high school basketball at St. Charles Prep in Columbus, Ohio. It's an all-boys school and they attracted the brightest and the best. Academics came first. The camaraderie among the boys was fantastic as was their enthusiasm for their classmates at athletic contests.
Attending a basketball game was a treat from two standpoints. Watching the game and listening to the antics of the student body who came out en masse to support the team. The boys always had orchestrated chants aimed toward their opponents, especially their hated rival, St. Frances De Sales.
The goings on had the crowd in laughter. These chants weren't hurtful but they were funny. Believe me when I say if these cheers were below the belt the priests would have been in the crowd to grab the offenders by the collar and escort the out the door.
There's an article floating around the country in news sources this week describing actions taken by the Wisconsin High School Athletic Association to make certain nobody has their feelings hurt in athletic contests. No longer can the crowd yell, "Air ball" when an opposing player shoots and doesn't draw iron. You will not hear, "You, you, you" when a player on the other team, usually their star, receives a foul. And, finally, when that opponent fouls out the famous song of "Hey, hey good-bye" will not be heard.
What are the reasons why the WHSAA would come up with these new rules? It's easy to understand if one gives it consideration. First, they don't want to possibly incite a riot. Yes, I know there's many times when I've heard "Air ball" that I wanted to jump in the crowd and smash a fan in the mouth(I jest, of course). Actually, this happened to me when I played in the state finals of the Iowa High School tournament in 1963. I shot a free throw late in the game, didn't draw iron and I strangled myself on the court in front of 14,000 people and said to myself, "It's a damn air ball". Some, from the opposing team were most likely laughing others cheering. Folks who were neutral, most likely, didn't have a thought. The only ones who were really angry and derisive came from my hometown. It didn't bother me, though. Let me think: 1963 to 2016. That's 53 years and it doesn't bother me at all. Like hell it doesn't but life goes on. We win some and we lose some. My advice is, learn to live with it and that should be the philosophy of the Wisconsin Association.
The Wisconsin Association is very concerned that feelings might be hurt by aggressive hate speech. You know, words like "We are the winners you are the losers" from the song by Freddy Mercury, after game has ended.
Here's the problem. We all know Wisconsin is controlled by communists out of Madison and Milwaukee but this nonsense will spread, first to other Midwestern states. I suspect Minnesota will be next and, like a tidal wave, then all across the country. This political correctness will become commonplace. If you don't want to be concerned by this prospect have your son play sports in a conservative state.
It's fortunate for me I was able to attend games watching my son in 1994. Going to one of his events was like being at a Comedy Fest and the NCAA Final Four at the same time.
Attending a basketball game was a treat from two standpoints. Watching the game and listening to the antics of the student body who came out en masse to support the team. The boys always had orchestrated chants aimed toward their opponents, especially their hated rival, St. Frances De Sales.
The goings on had the crowd in laughter. These chants weren't hurtful but they were funny. Believe me when I say if these cheers were below the belt the priests would have been in the crowd to grab the offenders by the collar and escort the out the door.
There's an article floating around the country in news sources this week describing actions taken by the Wisconsin High School Athletic Association to make certain nobody has their feelings hurt in athletic contests. No longer can the crowd yell, "Air ball" when an opposing player shoots and doesn't draw iron. You will not hear, "You, you, you" when a player on the other team, usually their star, receives a foul. And, finally, when that opponent fouls out the famous song of "Hey, hey good-bye" will not be heard.
What are the reasons why the WHSAA would come up with these new rules? It's easy to understand if one gives it consideration. First, they don't want to possibly incite a riot. Yes, I know there's many times when I've heard "Air ball" that I wanted to jump in the crowd and smash a fan in the mouth(I jest, of course). Actually, this happened to me when I played in the state finals of the Iowa High School tournament in 1963. I shot a free throw late in the game, didn't draw iron and I strangled myself on the court in front of 14,000 people and said to myself, "It's a damn air ball". Some, from the opposing team were most likely laughing others cheering. Folks who were neutral, most likely, didn't have a thought. The only ones who were really angry and derisive came from my hometown. It didn't bother me, though. Let me think: 1963 to 2016. That's 53 years and it doesn't bother me at all. Like hell it doesn't but life goes on. We win some and we lose some. My advice is, learn to live with it and that should be the philosophy of the Wisconsin Association.
The Wisconsin Association is very concerned that feelings might be hurt by aggressive hate speech. You know, words like "We are the winners you are the losers" from the song by Freddy Mercury, after game has ended.
Here's the problem. We all know Wisconsin is controlled by communists out of Madison and Milwaukee but this nonsense will spread, first to other Midwestern states. I suspect Minnesota will be next and, like a tidal wave, then all across the country. This political correctness will become commonplace. If you don't want to be concerned by this prospect have your son play sports in a conservative state.
It's fortunate for me I was able to attend games watching my son in 1994. Going to one of his events was like being at a Comedy Fest and the NCAA Final Four at the same time.
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