There is a lot of rebuilding needed in America. Imagine if those soldiers marching in a totally unnecessary and costly parade on Saturday, were put in communities to restore and renew places like Western North Carolina after being destroyed by a hurricane, what good could happen. But sure, feed the stupid ego of a man who has no honor or no idea of service to others. It’s nuts if you ask me.
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I Said What I Said
Just some commentary on the days events.
Something About Internet Opinions
Hey, guess what???? The Internet is full of opinions and commentary. Like noses, we all have opinions about one thing or another. Some opinions are informed and helpful, while others are not. I don’t believe everyone feels the same way about everything. You look at what people are saying and it comes from a place of one’s experiences and values. No matter where you go on the Interweb someone has something to say. It’s OK to have opinions, just try not to be hurtful or personal in expressing them. I am certain that whoever reads this will have some feedback for me.
A Very Serious Disconnect
This country has given us Mister Rogers Neighborhood, The Muppets, Star Trek and Star Wars. It also gave us Taylor Swift, Sesame Street, Beyonce, Bob Ross, and many more icons and positive influencers. We are also about the arts, music, and storytelling. I am puzzled about how it can elect someone who goes against all that cultural normalcy. Those people taught us grace, community, acceptance, inclusion, and good triumph over evil.
I think we may have forgotten how to be good to one another. Loving your neighbors as yourself. Adopting the golden rule and looking out for one another. It’s hard to believe that people will buy into fear when there is an alternative. Yeah, this is about what happened on November 5th. Growing up I was led to believe that bad people should face the consequences of their actions.
There is so much serious disconnect right now. It’s just disappointing and very puzzling. Right now we have to look out for those who will be most impacted by the change in government. Some people regret the choices that were made. I don’t need it but I have friends who do.
It’s all so weird and sad. Yeah, weird. Sad.
It’s Almost Over, The Race For The White House 2024
Americans are exhausted. It’s been a year of political and electoral turmoil. This election cycle is one for the history books. A former president who is an aging, disgraced felon who tried to overturn the last presidential election was to have run against a legislatively successful but aging incumbent president who was doing his best.
The aging incumbent had a bad debate and with other issues stepped aside for the good of his country so his vice president who just happens to be a woman from a mixed-heritage family would take the baton and run a race that has been one of fierce competition.
This race has taken its toll on us all. This cycle has been very loud and at times very contentious.
There’s good news is that tomorrow is the final day, election day. Many have already voted but tomorrow is when we will know much more about how people voted. Loads of people are driven to vote for one issue or more. That is a perpetual story about voting.
Tomorrow will be a big day. One way or another, history will be made. Let’s hope its going to end well with cooler heads and respect for the institution and process.
Yet Another iPhone For The Picking
So, Apple announced a new iPhone today (shouldn’t we be at 20 by now?), and as usual, there are new features, and it costs a lot of money. I must admit I am a long-time Android user, and we get made fun of for being Android users. So I sit here looking in from the outside.
I find it curious that Apple has to release something new every year. They do make a killing off those phones. For Apple, new phones each year are a business decision they have made with some research, and their customers spend a ton on upgrading. It would be interesting to see the collection of phones some users have gathered over the years.
I can upgrade to a newer phone every two years with my Android. I don’t feel like I am missing out on waiting a while longer. Yes, I know not every iPhone user will upgrade every year. But for those who upgrade, doesn’t the whole thing make upgrading your phone less of a special event?
I can say I am an Android guy living in what seems to be an iPhone world. And I won’t understand, and that is OK. The universe of Android phones does great things, just saying.
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