Information and power investment

Recently, I heard someone say that years ago we didn't know who Walter Cronkite voted for on election day, nor would he try to influence our choice either. On that same note, if Dan Rather reported false information, he'd get fired. Today it is a whole different ball game where news is concerned. This false information thing is done often these days, and you might get an apology for it after, at best. It's a ratings competition and some are willing to even buy their audience. A good example of the foregoing is CNN. At many major airports CNN gets 8 year contracts for broadcast exclusivity. In exchange CNN pays for infrastructure. So, next time you are waiting to catch a plane to a certain destination, you may not be able to change channels. Does this sound like monopolizing? Well, it sure does to me. Information is power! One can influence future outcomes with a simple manipulation of what really happened. Consequently, some are willing to invest whatever it takes for control.

Trump is racist? Let's disect that one a little!

Hopefully, this will be my last political comment today. Anyhow, if you know me I try to take things with a grain of salt. We are in an election year, and the rhetoric seems to be way out of control.

On racism, for instance, some politicians are not going to be able to sell me the idea that this is Trump's fault. Why? Trump has been in office 3 years while Biden, Pelosi, and Schumer have almost 120 years combined in office. Moreover, the previous administration had 8 years. If anything, Trump has helped alleviate problems. A good example, the 1994 Crime Bill which landed many black men in prison with long sentences was cowrote by Biden. How did Trump help alleviate? He signed the 2018 FIRST STEP Act which shortened mandatory sentences. Yes, it was a bipartisan bill, but the president can veto and did not. The question is who created the discriminatory problem? If you ask me, the one's accusing Trump are guilty. 

CHAZ? No, not the actor with a restaurant in NYC!

I am not necessarily a CHAZ supporter!
In a way, I imagine they are aware that they are enforcing borders on the micro level, and this has many implications to many people on the macro level. Sooner or later, perhaps, all will be enlightened (those inside and out). The fact that some will go this far to be heard, I think deserves attention. We obviously need to make some reform in how we police. However, many politicians including the president agree that it is required at this point in time. My message to CHAZ is that they are not one of those European No Entry Zones, they are still there because they are in the United States where most people care about human life. In places like China they would have never been able to achieve what they have done. Hence: 1989 Tiananmen Square!

Three questions

1. How was Joe Biden a participant in the 1994 Crime Bill?

2. What did the 2018 FIRST STEP Act signed by President Trump do to counter the negative affects of the 1994 Crime Bill?

3. Who was most affected by the former law and helped by the latter?

This is just a brief thought

George Floyd's funeral was today. From May 25th until today we've heard and learned much about him. He was someone who most knew nothing about until the recent news reports. We've heard about his past. He obviously wasn't perfect! He seemed to have been trying to get his act together, but perhaps on that day he had fallen off the wagon. Regardless of what was going on, there was no justification for the excessive force that caused his death. In the Scriptures, one of Jesus' disciples asked him, how many times should I forgive...? Jesus' response was 70 times 7. This world is complex and many people go about their daily lives often in survival mode with the intent of being able to lay their head at night to rest and start all over again the next day. George Floyd was not given the opportunity to start a new day after that evening. I am sure the trial of those arrested might reveal many things. My brief thought is that the decisions and choices made by those involved could have changed the entire outcome. George would probably still be alive. We might not have ever known who he was most likely. However, it is very possible that the next time a similar incident happened, similar results such as the protests would have taken place because this seems to be our society doing a self analysis on a matter that needs attention and correction. We can play a blame game from all sides forever, perhaps. But, sooner or later the issue will come back if not addressed. We should all always strive to be better, although none of us are perfect. I mentioned the Jesus quote on forgiveness earlier because many times this idea will probably be the simplest way to avoid an escalation that reaches a point of no return. It's true that many people can often cause anyone to lose patience, but there are almost 8 billion of us on the planet and we might somehow have to figure out how to interact with some. Many will say that what the world needs now is love, and I am sure it is true. Of course, in my book love comes in many forms. Bottom line: this is just a brief thought. 

A new type of privilege identified

You've heard of white privilege. I am introducing a new privilege we all know about, but often ignore. Anyhow, here it is...tada: SWAMP PRIVILEGE. Yes, swamp privilege. Would you like an example? Well, a perfect example was Hunter Biden being on the Board at Burisma. Yes, Hunter Biden benefited from his father's tax funded office and this is a perfect example of political corruption. His father has been in public office for almost 40 years, and Hunter would have never been in this position and have this privilege without his father's influence and connections. Basically, this is a form of nepotistim and cronyism, typical swamp (establishment) behavior and traits...corruption at its best. It's ok to use your father's name in the private sector; however, it is not ok from a public tax funded leverage position. Sadly, many Americans don't get it, and seem to also not understand what "draining the swamp means." Why is it a swamp? Because Hunter Biden is just one example of a plethora of others. 

Minneapolis leaders seem clueless

The fact that this was announced when there is   no plan yet already tells me the public administrators are clueless. Now, they wil have disgruntled employees (officers) who mostly do a good job, perhaps, who will probably not perform as effectively as before. And, rightfully so, the job doesn't pay enough to risk one's life non-stop. Basically, I predict lawlessness will escalate, and there will be a mass exodus out of there. Consequently, when the city is mostly evacuated, the tax revenues will decrease rapidly, and those same public administrators will have to eliminate their own salaries and become volunteer workers. Conclusion: they are clueless. If I was Trump, I wouldn't send any military to rescue them until they beg for it because otherwise he will be accused as being a bully for their mistakes. Hell no!

Read the relevant article at the link below.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/majority-minneapolis-city-council-commits-dismantling-city-s-police-department-n1227116

Reference:

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/majority-minneapolis-city-council-commits-dismantling-city-s-police-department-n1227116

Coincidences or Deep State Subliminal Messages?

Is it just me, perhaps, but I think Billie Eilish (who won 5 grammys earlier this year) was a bit ahead on the masks thing back in January. Of course, I am still trying to process a cartoon depicting Kobe Bryant in a Helicopter crash before it ever happened. Madonna's Eurovision performance in 2019 with the apocalyptic and satanic imagery depicting a new world order ending was also weird (perhaps a deep state subliminal message). Speaking of subliminal messages, the 2012 London Olympics opening ceremonies also seemed as such when one watches the portion that begins after 44 minutes into the opening, nothing wrong with Harry Potter references, it was other things involved. It was a great show regardless, you should watch it. Anyhow, after everything that has happened this year, I would not doubt the military industrial complex, swamp, deep state, and the rest of the wild bunch will simulate a space alien invasion to pretend they rescue us to gain our loyalty. Of course, they can also downgrade it to a China invasion. Thank God the Alliance is kicking ass. LOL!

No censorship!

My issue with some social media sites lately is more relevant to the patronizing attitude. If there is crap out there they consider crap, allow me to make up my own mind on it. I don't need a parent who is younger than I quite often making decisions of what I can or cannot watch or read. I can make up my own mind. No censorship, thank you!

What type of supremacist are they?

According to leftist media there's supposedly a whole lot of white supremacist in the United States. I have been around many parts of the country, and I don't recall ever meeting one. Maybe, I have been lucky enough to never meet one. Supposedly, there is a lot of racism, also. I have always thought we were a multicultural country where most of us work together and get along. For a supposedly racist country, many people of diverse backgrounds seem to get along well, and are polite with each other. This is a place of opportunity, and many people I've met want to live here, although some here want me to believe otherwise. I think minorities have a better chance here than any other place. Just look at people like Oprah Winfrey and former President Obama. Again, I must have been under a rock the past 50 something years, but I highly doubt it.

What I have met are a whole lot of arrogant people that think they know more about everything than anyone. Not sure what type of supremacist they are! They also consider themselves progressives. They criticize others often, and are convinced they know better. They are just better people than the rest of us, all-around. No idea how they became so self-righteous. Some of them criticize Trump for carrying a Bible in front of a church. What is the big deal? I thought the Bible says we are all sinners. I remember reading about Jesus interacting with these guys called Pharasees in the Gospels. Anyhow, maybe I am wrong, but some of those types of supremacist remind me of them. Of course, the media tries to convince that they know better also, but the more I hear them, the more distrust I have for them because my own observations seem to be extremely contrary to what they say. It is an election year, so obviously everything is becoming about who will be in power, seemingly.

We don't have the choice of where and how we are born, and who we will be!

I was born under a regime that didn't and doesn't value any human life regardless of race or creed, etc. They still could care less, today! The Ladies in White, for example, march to church almost every Sunday. You wouldn't believe how often they have been beat up and tortured by state security. Dissidence is not tolerated under that dictatorship. You are very lucky to have been born in the United States. I for one didn't have that choice, being born in a place where everything including your children are property of the State, to do as they wish whenever they wish. They promote themselves with lies and propaganda, so many believe the place is heaven. I challenge you to move there and find out for yourself, in case you don't believe me. Think about this reality, if you are able to think.