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Joe really oughta keep these to himself, but he what the hay…
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I used to have faith in my fellow citizens and democracy. With so many of those fellow citizens thinking that the narcissistic egomaniac, Trump, is a viable choice for our president that faith has evaporated. The man has the intellectual depth of a sewage lagoon.
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To all those wanting to build fences on our borders… Remember a fence works both ways. Just ask the folks of North Korea or the former East Germany to name a couple.
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One would think that Conservatives and Tea Baggers would be the first to have our Commander-in-Chief’s back. Ironically they are the first and most vociferous critics of him.
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I have become convinced that 90% of the world’s problems could be solved by doing three things. First, bring the human population down to sustainable levels, just not globally but in each area where there are far too many people for the land. Secondly, end the superstitious practice called religion, no matter what guise it is found under. Lastly distribute the wealth more equitably.
Simple huh?
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Did you ever wish the path to wisdom had road signs?
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When did the Republicans decide that passive aggressiveness was a leadership style?
I was leaving the gym, headed towards the stairs to descend to my floor in St. Louis skyscraper I work in. I passed two thirty-something females waiting for the elevator which arrived about time I passed. As they were getting on I heard one of them remark, ” the date of our first date, was the date of his divorce…”, and the elevator doors closed.
Sounded like a story that might have been interesting.
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Have you ever considered that extension cords are at the core of their being…hermaphroditic?
I believe it is time to remove George Washington from the quarter coin and the one dollar bill. While we are about it, I think we need to tear down the Washington 
monument. The monument, besides glorifying this man, is unabashedly phallic.
I suppose it would not be out of bounds for you to ask me why I have come to this conclusion. Thomas Jefferson and Andrew Jackson are considered the founders of the Democratic Party. Jefferson-Jackson Day is a Democratic Party fundraising tradition across our country. The Missouri Democratic Party has decided to change the name of it biggest fund raiser from the Jefferson-Jackson Dinner to the Harry S. Truman Dinner.
Let’s parse this for moment.
The objection expressed during the local NPR news story was that Jefferson and Jackson both were slave owners. Nearly 30 percent of our presidents have been slave owners, a total of 12 of the 44 individuals. Of the first 18 presidents, 13 owned slaves. This is not an attempt to excuse, but we are all a result of the time and place our lives pass through. Norms also change with time and place. Continue reading “Take George Washington Off the One Dollar Bill”
Most of my golf is played on public golf courses. Being who I am most of that golf is played at those courses that tend to be less expensive. The game played at these establishments only vaguely resembles the game that is seen on television. This has very little to do with the disparity in skill levels between the two sets of players. The casual game played at public courses by most players only makes a passing nod to the official rules of golf. It may be different at country clubs, but I suspect it is only by a small degree or perhaps being less open about it.
Occasionally you encounter people that are extremely serious about their game, but most folks are out to have a good time. As such, there are a significant number of players that use golf as an excuse to drink. Perhaps if I were more coordinated I might do this, but I keep my beer drinking to one or two after the round.
I have no problem with folks out for a good time on the golf course. I tell everyone I play golf with three ends in mind. First, I play for the golf. Since I walk and carry my bag 95% of time I play for the exercise. Lastly, I play for the social aspect of it. Which end is most important varies round by round.
The rules of golf are typically bent in several ways. Continue reading “A Golf “Innovation” or A Bridge Too Far — Super Sized Holes”