I know I mentioned this in my previous blog; however, I can’t seem to let it go.  The more I think about it the angrier I become.  I’m referring, of course, to Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, a former astronaut and naval officer who, just recently joined a group of leftist idiots requesting that uniformed personnel refuse to obey orders they feel are illegal from the Trump Administration!  A boogar in the nose of society!

After wearing various uniforms for several years, I am acutely aware of the necessity of obeying orders given by a superior and I cannot comprehend doing otherwise.  The obvious question, of course: Who determines the legality of any order given?   Based upon that ludicrous concept, brother Marc Kelly could have determined that orders sending him to Vietnam were not legal and simply gone home.  Yeah; right!  Seriously, I wonder how Naval Captain Mark Kelly would have reacted if a subordinate had refused to comply with one of his orders?  It is my understanding that he may be facing a court martial under the Uniform Code of Military Justice even though he is officially retired.  Could we be so lucky?

Of course, the present-day military is far different from that in which my brother and I served.  Thankfully, Secretary Pete Hegseth is making every effort to return it to its revered past.  DEI is dying a gruesome death.  No longer are active military personnel being relieved from active duty for refusing to take a COVID shot or allowed leave to receive gender-related surgery.  Still, a lawful order must be unquestionably followed.  Subordinates cannot choose to obey based upon personal opinion.

In other rather expected news, a leftist judge in Virginia dismissed charges against both James Comey and Leticia James based upon a technically.  As I indicated, I’m not the least bit surprised.  The dismissals were without prejudice which means they can be re-filed and I presume they will be.  There will be additional hearings in the Florida jurisdiction for Comey as a result of the infamous Mar-a-Lago raid and that area is much more conservative.  If anyone deserved prosecution, it’s this snake.

Speaking of injustice, I recently learned that an employee of a 7 Eleven store working late at night was forced to defend herself when she was attacked by a customer attempting to pass a counterfeit one-hundred-dollar bill. While being choked, she produced her weapon and shot him in the stomach.  In what was clearly self-defense, she was subsequently fired from her job!  Her offense?  She brought a weapon to work!  My question of management?  Why were you allowing a young woman to work overnight alone?  7 Eleven just lost an occasional customer and, maybe, as a result of this blog, a few more.

Which brings me to my next topic: the Islamic Republic of Minnesota.  Candidly, I’ve never been knowledgeable about that state.  I was aware that its governor ran for vice president in 2024 and that’s about it.  He certainly isn’t impressive.  In any event, the state has a large Islamic population and a significant Muslim culture with over a hundred mosques and a significant Muslim culture.

In the 1880’s, Somali immigrants fleeing the Ottoman Empire were granted Temporary Protective Status by the American government.  Many chose Minnesota. That status continues in the present although President Trump is considering cancelling it as I’ve been told.  Technically, they can be deported at any time because they are not citizens. 

There are currently about 140,000 Somalis in that state.  Many hold political offices even though they are not citizens and the culture has taken over the larger cities like Minneapolis and Saint Paul, the latter city with a Somali mayor.  Cultural calls to prayer are recognized, as are other customs.  They even occupy Congressional seats as I’m sure you are aware of the covered hijabs there.

There has been a significant surge in Islamic criminal activity, especially in the Twin Cities, primarily drug related and it is alleged that millions of U. S. taxpayer dollars are being returned to the homeland to fund gang activity in that region.  Many Minnesotans are concerned; however, they are also fearful.  Of additional concern is Governor Tim Walz’s close relationship with China.  He’s visited the country several times and even given presentations there.  Hmmmm . . .

Of considerable concern to me is the level of negative publicity President Trump is receiving as a result of comments he’s made to reporters recently.  In many ways, he’s his own worst enemy.

Paco    

It has happened again.  A woman riding on a Chicago transit was set on fire and robbed while on her way home from work.  She is not expected to survive.  The individual perpetrating this disgusting act has a long history of violence and was still able to roam the streets.  Are you listening, Governor Pritzker?  Are you listening Mayor Johnson?  Somehow, I seriously doubt it.  The safety of your people isn’t of much concern, is it?  This clown had 48 prior arrests and was issued an ankle bracelet which he’d disconnected from!

And perhaps the most horrendous and frightening bit of news involves Congressional members urging our uniformed personnel to disobey what they perceive to be unlawful orders!  Many of these individuals are or were military officers themselves.  If this isn’t sedition, I don’t know what is.

The insanity rages.  Congress is totally out of control.  Jasmine Crockett made a fool of herself, claiming that numerous conservatives took campaign donations from Jeffrey Epstein; however, it was Doctor Jeffrey Epstein, a prominent surgeon who was the benefactor and not the “piece of crap” Epstein.  Sean Hannity interviewed the good doctor a day or so ago and I must admit he was taking the whole thing extremely well . . . much better than I would.

And then we have Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett who, it was revealed, was texting with Epstein during a congressional hearing in 2019 concerning Epstein’s activities.  She attempted to pass it off, claiming he was her constituent!  Numerous lefties supported her behavior!  I’m sure these individuals are the same ones pushing sedition.  I know you are tired of hearing it, but how do these nitwits manage to not only get elected, but continue to be re-elected?

Speaking of nitwits, I’ve heard that Eric Swalwell is considering a run for California governor!  He would be an ideal candidate for that state.  He has made much about receiving numerous death threats, I would imagine to gain sympathy and support.  I’m not certain if any suspects have been identified; however, if I had to guess, one might be Fang Fang’s husband . . .

And our esteemed justice system continues to remain in the news for all the wrong reasons  Recently, a California judge, Hector Ramon, released a suspected murderer on his own recognizance after previously releasing his co-conspirator under the same conditions!  These two are now walking the streets, presumably looking for another victim.  And the infamous Judge Boesberg, who made a name for himself by rescinding Trump’s edicts, may possibly be facing impeachment!  I won’t hold my breath . . .

And insanity continues regarding our most precious asset: our children.  Most kids now possess a “smart phone” long before they should and they are victimized by that device.  They are enticed into making decisions which they are not mature enough to make based upon the contents they are observing.  Example:  the 764 Network is a site designed to entice children into harming themselves as well as  animals!  It is only one of many sites specifically created for that purpose and young minds are easily manipulated.

There is very little parental understanding over what children are capable of observing on their handheld devices.  If the child’s behavior changes dramatically, it is the first thing to consider, especially if violence is the result.  Thomas Crooks, who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump in Pennsylvania is a classic example.  There were several websites he was tied to which altered his perception of Trump from passive pro to a violent con in a relatively short period of time.  We all could become victims for reasons beyond our knowledge.  We are no longer safe.

Let’s end on a more humorous note.  An Australian study on infants was recently released regarding parental obligations.  The study revealed that parents must ask for permission from infants before changing their diapers!  And, no, I’m not making this up.  The obvious question is: what if the infant declines? 

Paco      

Quite a title, don’t you think?  Treason, in my opinion, is a crime which is only exceeded by murder in its devastation.  Candidly, treason often results in mass murders.  The word conjures up infamous individuals like Benedict Arnold and those who left the Union in the 1860’s to form the Confederacy. 

They pale in comparison to the opening of the southern border at the beginning of the Biden Administration. That act resulted directly in the deaths of millions of American citizens . . . and many more indirectly . . .  over the coming months and years.  I sincerely believe that our current political catastrophe is directly connected to those who slithered across the border while President Biden and his minions looked the other way.

As I stumble through this extremely difficult entry, socialism/ communism  has taken over wide swaths of state and local governments.  As I’ve mentioned previously, the newly elected mayor of St. Paul, Minnesota is not only a devout socialist, but an illegal alien.  The soon-to-be mayor of New York City comes from a very wealthy family as does the individual elected to the Seattle mayoral office.  Neither has ever held a job; instead, living off their parents!

Communism and socialism have ever been successful over any period of time.  History has taught us that.  Unfortunately, history is no longer taught in public schools, thanks to its socialist leaders.  How convenient . . .

Let’s attempt to employ simple logic just for kicks and giggles.  Pretend you are listening to a campaign speech and the candidate is telling you that everything costs too much and government is taking advantage of you.  With his/her program, transportation to and from any destination will be free.  Also, you are paying too much for rent and food and their program will mandate rent freezes and grocery stores will provide cheap food.  Oh, and health care will be free!

Free transportation?  A person with two or more active brain cells would come up with a couple of questions.  Public transportation vehicles require a great deal of money for maintenance and upkeep.  How is that going to be handled if passage is free?  And is the vehicle operator providing free service?  Who is going to pay his/her rent which is now allegedly frozen.  And who is coming up with the food to be found on government grocery shelves?  And can you accept the fact that, if you are the victim of criminal activity, a social worker will be sent to resolve the situation?  Will responding social workers receive a salary for efforts rendered?

On to other things:  Millions of children have disappeared after   entering the country by illegal means due to the treasonous activity of the Biden Crime Family.  The Trump Administration has found thousands who were subjected to the most heinous treatment one can imagine and are searching for thousands more yet to be found.  And millions more lives are being aborted before they can enjoy life. And, of course, liberals look the other way.

Hundreds of thousands of Americans are dying from drug-related activity and   citizens are suffering from criminal activity perpetrated by those in the country illegally.  These include murder, sexual assault, robbery, theft, which have reached epidemic proportions and continue to rise.  Meanwhile, the dedicated law enforcement officers attempting to resolve these issues by capturing and deporting the offenders, are treated to contempt and even physical harm by socialist/communist meatheads like Jelly Belly and Newscum.

One of the primary obligations a president must accept is the protection of the country’s borders by keeping them closed to those attempting to enter illegally.  If opening them to any and all isn’t treason, I do not know what is.  Border protection is essential to the safety of both public and private property. 

Imagine being compelled to leave the doors to your home unlocked . . . and open weather permitting . . . and then advertising that fact to the local criminal element while your neighbors chastise you for being reluctant to do so!  It is the height of stupidity.  I wonder if we could convince Joe and Jill to do this with their various mansions?  Hmmm . . .

Paco

This is a special day for me for many reasons, the primary one being the birth of my only child, Deena, in 1966.  When I decided to become a veteran, my life changed forever . . . and for the better.

As you all probably know, my military career took place in Germany.  I was stationed at Seventh Army Headquarters near Stuttgart in the small village of Vaihingen.  It was there that I offered a ride to a young lady walking up to the post and she became my wife of over sixty years.  Sadly, she’s been gone for five, as of this month.  She was known for all those years as DeeDee.

After being discharged, I joined the Grand Island, Nebraska Police Force where I served for several years.  My routine schedule was midnight shift; however, I stayed Veteran’s Day morning that year to help directing traffic for the annual parade.  When I finally returned home around noon, I was met by a very pregnant wife who announced that I was going to be a father that day.

Without changing clothes, I immediately drove us to the Lutheran Hospital where DeeDee was immediately transported to the delivery room where Dr. Brugh was patiently waiting.  I became so antsy waiting that DeeDee kicked me out!  I found myself sitting in a waiting room in full uniform and receiving curious looks from those walking by.

After what seemed like an eternity, Doctor Brugh came bustling down the hall, lab coat flapping to tell me that I was the father of a beautiful daughter.  And he was so right!

An interesting side story to this is that Doctor Brugh had a famous cousin, movie star Robert Taylor!  Spangler Arlington Brugh was born in Filley, Nebraska.  His father, Spangler Brugh, was also a doctor.  The family moved around a lot and wound up in California. 

Shortly after Deena’s birth, I got to meet Taylor myself.  He had purchased a small cable company in Grand Island and spent some time there.  One night I was checking doors and the lights in his office were on at three in the morning.  I knocked and he came to the door and we chatted for several minutes.  We chuckled that we both had German wives.  He was a heavy smoker and smoked two cigarettes as we talked.  Lung cancer eventually caused his death.

Well, Veteran’s Day has passed as you can probably tell.  Last night, they managed to get the government re-opened.  I say “government” in the loosed of ways.  Air traffic is still a mess and it could be weeks before it gets back to normal, but, at least, paychecks are going out.  Hakeem isn’t terribly pleased as I am sure is the case is with Chuck, Bernie and AOL.  They still insist that the closure was a Republican action!  I know I’m being repetitive, but I will never understand how these idiots got re-elected in the first place, let alone again and again.

Speaking of idiots, a judge in California recently released a current suspected murderer on his own recognizance  after having served time for another murder!  I’m told that another judicial idiot awarded countless illegal aliens millions in damages for being confined unnecessarily by ICE!  You cannot make this stuff up!  And a Maryland judge released a man charged with assaulting a woman who immediately returned to the crime scene and attempted to assault her again!

And it continues:  A judge in Illinois has ordered the release of several hundred individuals rounded up by ICE and awaiting criminal charges.  And a judge who was disbarred in 2013 for protecting her criminal boyfriend couldn’t understand why she was denied a lifetime pension.  Finally, a judge in Alaska was terminated and disbarred for the criminal sexual assault of his girlfriend.  I would imagine that all were members of Ambulance Chasing Liars United.

Speaking of justice, California is facing federal litigation for issuing Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDL’s) to over three hundred (300) to illegal aliens who, not only couldn’t speak English, but who failed the driver’s examination numerous times!  As a veteran, I must say that my lack of pride in our current judicial system is painful.   

Paco        

The shutdown is now the longest in American history.  Democrats continue to blame Republicans despite the fact that it is obvious to anyone with a brain that such is not the case.  The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program has received a great deal of publicity, implying that folks are starving due to the shutdown and that the Trump Administration is responsible.

It is not my intent to belittle those who depend on SNAP for nutrition; however, it has become quite obvious that the program has been compromised.  Allegedly, one in eight individuals in this country is unable to provide food for themselves without government assistance.  (Candidly, many I’ve seen complaining have obviously not missed a meal in quite some time.) 

Like all leftist giveaways, SNAP has been corrupted.  Many receiving benefits are in the country illegally and shouldn’t be enrolled.  It is also common knowledge that many more are selling the benefit stamps and using the money to purchase items other than food. Lipstick comes to mind . . .

Meanwhile, hard-working citizens are being denied reimbursement (paychecks) and having to borrow money to feed their families and pay their bills while Chuckie and Hakeem strangely do not have that problem!  If I live to be a hundred, and that’s not likely unless I apply for SNAP, I will never comprehend how these morons continue to stay in power. 

And why is it that the shutdown took place to begin with?  Oh, that’s right.  The conservatives refused to send billions to the corrupt Obamacare medical insurance profession which has created an unaffordable health care for taxpayers.  What the heck happened to the Affordable Health Care Act?  How do you suppose Barack Obama was able to afford that multi-million-dollar estate in Martha’s Vinyard or that lush home in Chicago?  I suppose he could have received advice from Nancy Pissoli.  And you ask why we need a Convention of States?

Another phenomenon which has me terrified is this thing called artificial intelligence (AI).  And, no, I’m not referring to members of Congress.  I was born in 1938, so bear with me while I try to comprehend a concept which implies that intelligence can be artificially created and which, ultimately, can operate outside of human control.  Oh, it’s all the rage in Geekville.  If I understand the concept correctly, the time will come when human intelligence will be no longer required.  If I need to have heart surgery, an ominous machine will perform that function much more efficiently than a human surgeon. 

Not only will AI be able to report the news, but it will also create it.  In a previous blog, I referred to AI’s ability to alter images for nefarious purposes.  Example:  An email posting revealing a naked female dancing in a porn club . . . only the face is that of your wife!  This is followed by a threat to publish unless a ransom is paid.  How about  the image of a frantic Donald Trump giving a Hitler speech . . . in German!  Or the Pope touting prostitution from the Vatican.  You get the idea.  And who will decide whether a particular AI program needs repairs?  And, if so, who/what will conduct said repairs?

On to other things:  I’m wondering why I’m seeing so much publicity concerning my idol, Mike Morrison.  He’s been gone such a long time.  He was born in Iowa, but the family moved to California when he was young.  In his youth, he became an accomplished football player, but a bodysurfing accident ended that career.  He then made a living working at a movie studio as a prop boy and progressed into taking small uncredited roles in films.

It was there when he was noticed by director John Ford and movie star Tom Mix and his first credited movie roles were as Wayne Morrison.  While he kept “Wayne”, they changed his first name to “John” and the rest, as they say, is history.  He died from cancer on June 11, 1979 and my other hero, my father, died exactly two years later on June 11, 1981 from a fall.

I wonder what the Duke would think of this crazy world today?  Incidentally, he inherited that nickname from a childhood pet dog, Duke.  Hmmm . . . maybe AI could bring Big Duke back.  

Paco                

What an election night!  Conservatives did not win a single race!  Mamdani won the New York mayoral contest which wasn’t a huge surprise; however, the jerk, Jay Jones, who ran for attorney general in Virginia after texting the murder of children won and that is unacceptable.  Virginia is a lovely state, but I can’s say the same for its residents.  In addition to a leftist win for governor, the lieutenant governor winner is the first Muslim to be elected to a statewide position.

Minnesota isn’t far behind.  While the infamous Minneapolis mayoral race hasn’t been officially decided, the St. Paul race for mayor was also won by a Muslim who is a self-admitted illegal alien!  And, no, I’m not kidding.  (At the time of this writing, Minneapolis Mayor Frey appears to be the winner by a very slim margin over Muslim Omar Fateh.)

Governor Gavin Newscum’s redistricting efforts to limit Republican participation in federal elective offices was also successful.  About a third of that state’s voters are conservative; however, their participation in politics is severely limited.  I’m sure that fact stuns you.

New York City’s Fire Chief will resign before Mamdani takes office in January and I’m certain that this is only the beginning of an exodus of officials over the next couple of months.  Another exodus will be the wealthier residents of the city which brings up an interesting fact.  Many who have fled in the past have chosen Florida as a destination; however, a good percentage of the residents of that state are considering leaving due to cost-of-living increases.

Another popular target state for those fleeing NYC is Texas.  Governor Abbott has threatened to impose a one hundred percent (100%) tariff on New Yorkers moving to his state after the election; however, tariffs are not the purview of state officials, so one wonders if he was kidding.  He is concerned, I’m sure, about the pressure that a large-scale influx would affect the state’s resources and governing abilities.

So, what is going to happen in places like New York City and St. Paul?  I wish I had the answer.  London, England has a Muslim mayor who, incidentally, is a close friend of Mamdani, so one might investigate that municipality.  I haven’t.

An overwhelming number of Mamdani’s supporters are young females, something which both puzzles and amuses me.  In Muslim culture, females exist only to serve males and have absolutely no rights or privileges.  One would think that Muslim culture would be totally rejected by that ethnic group.  Hmmm . . .  Apparently, his entire support team is female which indicates a serious lack of the study of history in our current education system.

There is some good news; Nancy Pelosi, perhaps one of the most corrupt members to ever walk the halls of Congress, has announced that she will not seek re-election in 2026 at the age of eighty-five!  She will no longer be able to provide her billionaire husband with privileged financial information; however, there is a rumor that she may be replaced by their daughter.

Are you listening, Chuck?  How about you, Adam?  And in all fairness, Mitch and the other Chuck, still a member in his early nineties!  Those of you in Congress who watched the original Perry Mason series as adults and were fans of Gene Autry, find a rocking chair at home.

Lastly, some personal thoughts which may or may not upset you.  Am I the only one who is tired of watching Erika Kirk sob into a hanky while collecting millions?  Mamdani’s rant on election night reminded me of another thirty-something’s equally insane babble in 1920’s Germany. 

How about this?  A man was recently shot and killed in Tennessee, I believe.  His offense?  He kicked the killer’s shopping cart!   How about the woman who attempted to rob a convenience store by threatening its seventy-year-old clerk with . . .wait for this . . .  a fingernail clipper!

It just can’t get any crazier . . . can it?

Paco  

I recently read an article indicating that a conducted poll revealed  that fifty-seven percent of voters believe that the shutdown is Donald Trump’s fault!  My first response was incredulity.  Multiple efforts on the part of conservatives to reopen the government were stymied by Democrats who refused to comply.  This, even though the food stamp program is next to close, leaving liberal voters unable to feed their families!

Let me attempt to comprehend the position the liberals are taking while denying food and paychecks to everyone but themselves.  It is to continue funding perhaps the most incompetent, misused and ill-conceived medical program ever conceived by Congress.  It is called Obamacare,  named quite adequately after one of our most incompetent presidents.

Let’s discuss polls for a moment.  Perhaps the most sinister aspect of polling is that people tend to believe what they are reading.  Let’s pretend that I am about to conduct a poll.  I will do so in two separate locations and the question will be Do you think that Donald Trump is performing well as President?  The first location will be in downtown New York City.  The second will be the Nebraska State Fair.  Do you wish to predict the outcome of both polls?  I didn’t think so.

Is Donald Trump perfect?  Obviously, that hasn’t happened in  a couple thousand years, if even then.  His staff desperately wishes that he would sometimes think before he opens his mouth.  Comments that he obviously made as a joke are then printed as serious and used against him.  There are too many examples to mention; however, the  “dictator” reference gave the leftist press a field day.

I’ve previously mentioned that I don’t agree with how he’s handling the illegal ICE campaign and mass firings of federal employees.  I also strongly disagree with destroying boats while in international waters even though I commend the objective.  As I’m sure you are aware, Trump neither drinks nor takes drugs due to family-related issues and addiction is a particularly sensitive topic for him.

It was with some humor and more disgust that a recent news blip revealed that Arnold Schwartzenegger’s father had been a member of the Nazi Party.  This conjures up visions of Jews being exterminated and other horrible acts that he must have taken part in.  Nothing could be farther from the truth. The term “Nazi” derives from the word “National”, pronounced Natze-o-nal in German and stands for the National Socialist German Worker’s Party.  It’s a nickname.

The party was created in 1919, shortly after Germany lost WWI and socialism was becoming a popular philosophy in Europe.  During the 1920’s many young German men joined, hoping to rebuild the country, and my father-in-law, Otto Plaskuda, was one.  He was just entering medical school.  A prominent leader, Adolph Hitler, was popular at first, but his radical ideas turned many off and Otto left the party along with numerous others before Hitler took power in 1933.  So, by those standards the current mayoral frontrunner in New York City is a Nazi, as are all socialists.  Pretty stupid, huh?

The Germans got another bad rap with the misuse of the “N” word which is flung around so freely.  During and after the Civil War, slaves fled north to Canada using a means referred to as the “Underground Railroad” and folks stepped up to protect and house them along the way.  Doing so was risky to say the very least since the slaves were considered stolen property at the time.

One entity participating in this heroic effort was a group of southern Pennsylvania farmers called  The Pennsylvania Dutch who were actually Deutsch, or German.  The German word for Negro is Negar, pronounced “Naygah” and those fleeing slavery were referred to by that name with no offense intended.  How it took on such a shameful phrase I can only guess.  While I was in the army, my Black comrades often referred to one another by that term and we were “Honkies”, but no one was offended on either side.  Obviously, the anger came later right along with stupidity.

Paco      

A unique question, don’t you think?  It would appear that Lady Justice is truly blind; however, not in the sense it was originally intended.   Originally, that malady inferred that no one was above the law and that all were judged equally.  That is no longer the case.  Unfortunately, her blindness now indicates that she can no longer see the law being broken.  In the fifties of my youth, the hero hunted down the bad guy and saw to it that he was punished.  Today, the hunted are turned loose to commit further crimes and Lady Justice could not care less.  At least, that seems to be the case.

I recently learned of a case where a fifteen-year-old boy caught during a burglary was released soon after.  Get this: just since 2023, he had been arrested and charged one hundred and eleven (111) times for criminal activities, many of them felonies!  Where was Lady Justice during this time?  Possibly in the restroom? 

When I was a teen, there were facilities called reform schools where convicted juveniles were placed until they reached the age of majority. Then, if the offense was felonious, they were transferred to the penitentiary to finish their time.  At least, they were not back on the streets committing more crimes and endangering lawful citizens.  The same holds true for adults who offend and are almost immediately released back into society to continue their sprees.

Many of these individuals are in the country illegally.  I don’t know if you are aware that, to repeatedly enter this country after already having been deported is a felony.  A good percentage are already convicted felons in their country of origin before they arrive here.  Many are sex offenders who rape and murder American women and children and are still walking the streets.  Laken Riley comes to mind. 

Hey, Jelly Belly, would your position change if it was your daughter being raped and murdered by a piece of garbage who is here illegally?  How about you, Mayor Johnson?  Or you, Gavin Newscum?  One of the true mysteries of Twenty-First Century life to me is that these incompetent nincompoops  can get elected and then, worse, re-elected!   Do you suppose that they comprehend the fact that it is the victims of these atrocities who are paying taxes while they protect the perpetrators with those taxes?  Of course, it seems that Jelly Belly’s primary objective is to visit casinos in Las Vegas rather than serve his constituents, said casino being the one closest to a Dairy Queen.  Speaking of deplorables, does anyone actually care what Robert De Niro thinks about our president?  He’s five years younger than I and I’d be willing to bet that he can’t remember what he had for breakfast this morning.

Several recent news events are quite disturbing.  Breaking news just released has federal authorities investigating a gambling scandal within the NBA involving not only players and coaches, but organized crime families.  And the left has developed ICE tracker software which places agents in even more danger than they currently suffer!  And in Moscow, Oregon, protesters assaulting federal law enforcement agents are then seen seeking protection behind the city’s police officers!  One leftist candidate is taped encouraging shooting them!  I really wonder what my father would think.

And Lady Justice has her work cut out for her in the next several months.  In addition to James Comey, John Brennen has been indicted on federal charges and, I’m told, Jack Klapper will be next.  We all remember the voluminous false charges made against candidate Donald Trump by Brennen and his cronies, all of which were discounted and now they have the gall to claim that the Trump Administration is employing lawfare against them!

And, of course, the Schumer Shutdown continues.  Here’s an interesting question: Do you suppose those thousands of protesters would be out there shouting obscenities and assaulting unpaid federal officers if they weren’t getting paid?  And I’ve always wondered why the communist color red is assigned to conservatives.  Shouldn’t they be blue?

Paco

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I’ve recently begun reading Lucas Miles new book, Pagan Threat.  The forward is composed by the late Charlie Kirk who, as you know, was recently assassinated while leading a religious discussion in Utah.  I am not a religious individual; however, I’ve always had a profound interest in the effects of religion on society.

Despite my current agnosticism, I was raised in a Centenary Methodist family in upstate New York.  We regularly attended Sunday services and I even sang in the choir for some time.  I also participated in the Methodist Youth Fellowship Group on Wednesday evenings.  I mention this because my abandonment from religious practice occurred much later as a result of experiences I will not go into here.

Please be assured that I not only respect a person’s right to practice his/her  faith, but would strongly defend it.  My comments and thoughts here pertain to the general practice of religion as compared to paganism which is defined as “ethnic religions other than Christianity” and I am curious as to how Miles, an ordained minister, will  tackle the definition. 

Example: Are Jews pagans?  Yehoshua ben Pantera was a Jew.  While growing up, he was called Yeshu by those who knew him.  It was only long after his passing that his incredible accomplishments were translated into Greek from the old Jewish tomes and his name became . . . Jesus.  Christ in Greek means anointed one.

It was during the Roman Empire that religion became fundamental.  It was a means by which the government controlled the masses.  Those who resisted were referred to as pagans and those who adhered had unlimited access to the Throne and the Lord, the Almighty.  Again, It is not my intent to belittle; only to explain the phraseology currently used in religious activities.

I don’t believe that anyone would dispute the fact that organized religion can be found at the base of many conflicts around the world.  Currently, the disaster in Gaza stands out.  Islamists hate the Jews and vice versa.  University campuses were recently flooded with antisemitic hatred resulting in countless injuries, damage, and even deaths while students screamed “Free Palestine!” and “Death to the Jews”.  I am extremely confident that the majority of those rioters had no idea where Palestine is, much less the fact that it is not a country to free, but rather a geographical location.

This has been going on for eons.  My mind conjures up the Salem Witch Trials of the 1600’s in New England.  Individuals were tried and hanged as witches based upon the testimony of several young girls.  And millions of Jews were gathered up and murdered in what is called the Holocaust in the early twentieth century because of their religious beliefs.  In my youth, I vividly recall rifts between Catholics and Protestants.  What happened to Love they Neighbor?

So, what do pagans believe that gets them in so much trouble?  How does someone qualify to be labeled a pagan?  The answer is actually quite simple: it doesn’t matter as long as the practice is counter to organized faith.  Satan is considered the focal point when paganism comes to mind; however, idol worship is often practiced.  The restriction of idol worship is one of the Ten Commandments.

Regardless, insanity is running rampant in our society.  I recently read an article which illustrates the level to which violence has gone.  Two Cleveland girls, aged nine and ten were charged with the rape and murder of a five-year-old child!  Neither perpetrator has even reached puberty!  What the hell is going on in our world?

I’ll end on a lighter note.  The recent No Kings rallies brought out paid George Soro’s addicts in droves.  Not a great deal of attention in the media, however.  Obviously, they haven’t figured out that, if Donald Trump was king, he would have banned the rallies!   These are the people who want to run the country!

Back to the pagan saga.

Paco