Lesson from the Hez-boom-a-looza: Outsourcing your nation’s supply chain to foreign manufacturers and vendors is a major security risk.
This sucks.
hunt deer with a .30 caliber rifle?”
Because the 6.5 Creedmoor reeks of sadness, defeat, and tofu.
I said what I said.
A few quotes attributed to him seem relevant.
- “If you are going to use military force, then you ought to use overwhelming military force. Use too much and deliberately use too much; you’ll save lives, not only your own, but the enemy’s too.”
- “If you kill enough of them, they stop fighting.”
That is all.
When I was a kid in high school, one of my best friends was a guy named Richard. We were convinced we were far smarter than anyone else. I’m (much) older, now, and I know better. There are far more things I don’t know than things I do know. Lately, one of them has been on my mind.
I have expressed my general dislike of Donald Trump, before. In spite of that, here’s what I don’t understand. Why would you risk turning a populist, who still enjoys a significant amount of support, into a political martyr? Can anyone explain that to me? Feel free to use small words, because I’m at a loss, here.
I neither know nor care about your views of Rep. Kinzinger’s role on the J6 committee. What I do know is that hinting at violence toward a fellow citizen, because of something he said, is not a good look for a sitting member of Congress.
This sucks. A lot.
I’m sitting here at about 0430, trying to clear my eyes from the smoke. I’m the Designated Smoker here at RM Ranch. That means that if we’re going to eat BBQ brisket later, today, I’m the one who cooks it. I don’t mind. I enjoy doing it. Besides, it gives me time to think and reflect…which leads to posts like this one.
Today is our day to celebrate our independence, which, if we are to be historically accurate, is also our day to celebrate things like tax evasion, rebellion, and treason. Most of the time, lest we disturb the more delicate folks around us, it’s probably best to just leave it at independence.
Nations are founded on all sorts of things. Common religion, blood or familial ties, a long history of inhabiting an area are just a few. America is a little odd in that we were founded on none of those. Instead, we were founded on an idea or philosophy (or perhaps more accurately some ideas that were informed by a philosophy). Those ideas were summed up early on in our rebellion. Perhaps you’ve heard or read these words.
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.–That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed”*
High sounding words, aren’t they? They set a high bar for achievement, one we’ve failed to reach, many times. I submit, though, that they remain good words and desirable, even enviable, aspirations. So, today, I choose to not weep, wail, or gnash my teeth about where we have fallen short. Instead, I’ll celebrate independence, freedom, and individual liberty. Others can also do as they choose. Liberty’s like that.
Always, but especially on this day, may God bless you and America with peace and continued freedom.
*Ol’ Tommy was hell with a pen, wasn’t he?
Please help. Cassandra is the girlfriend of a very good friend of mine. A gofundme acct has been started to help her get the oral surgery care she needs. She was scheduled to receive regular dentures, but due to Covid, the appointments were all cancelled. As a result of the delay, she’s not a candidate for regular dentures, but needs impants, instead. If you can help in any way, I know it will be appreciated. If you’re a fellow blogger who’s willing to share, thank you so very, very much.
The link is here.
Some pre and post delay pics
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