Though in war, you can only get killed once. In politics, it can happen over and over.
President Laura Roslin of the 12 Colonies of Kobol (Battlestar Galactica)
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About The Bombing Of Iran
First off, the Iran-Israel conflict is between them and them alone. They have to work out their issues. The United States has no business in this, full stop! After what seems to have been endless war with Iraq and Afghanistan, getting into this regional conflict is something no one should have the stomach for.
There should have been some congressional approval and accountability here. Iran does not pose a direct threat to the United States. Our economic treatment of other countries has compromised our moral standing in the world in many ways. In many places, America is no longer is seen as the “good guys”.
The president said he would take two weeks to decide, which makes this decision to bomb questionable. Expect some sort of retaliation, and it won’t be safe for American’s to travel in the area.
America is an ally of Israel, but the current version of Israel isn’t what I support. While I support Jewish people, their government is something that isn’t worthy of getting behind. The people of Israel as described in scripture is something I have linkage too. Sure they weren’t perfect, but the hard life they endured is something more in tune with my own existence.
Iran has its vast problems with human rights since the Iranian Revolution. They aren’t to be let off the hook. A revolution seems to be cooking and that will be something if it happens. There is a lot to keep an eye on. Let’s hope for the best.
In any situation, peace must prevail. Peace through diplomacy is always best.
Wordless Wednesday
Supporting Public Media – PBS and NPR
Throughout my life, I have been a huge consumer of public media. I grew up watching my local Public Broadcasting channel, WTCI in Chattanooga, TN. My favorite programs were Sesame Street, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, The Electric Company, Zoom, 3.2.1. Contact, The Frugal Gourmet, This Old House, Hometime, old British comedies and more. I learned so much about being a better human being and learning new things through PBS
My wife and I give what we can to WTCI and have the benefit of watching old and new episodes of our favorite shows such as Call The Midwife and others through PBS streaming service. We enjoy watching cooking shows like America’s Test Kitchen, Milk Street, Lidia’s Kitchen, Pati’s Mexican Table and lots of others.
In the past, I have listened to NPR on the way to and from work. Our local station WUTC does a great job of keeping people up to date and enlightened with the music they play. NPR has a lot of great informational programming that is easy to listen to anywhere and everywhere.
This past week, there was an executive order stopping federal funding of PBS and NPR. The reasons given are hokum if you ask me. Public Media has such a small part of the total federal budget. It has enormous benefits to everyone. It’s independent and very helpful to kids learning from a small age.
I hear that some legislators feel there is an anti-American bias, but in all my years of watching, I haven’t seen it. Sure there are programs where the history of America is told which is problematic and those are facts that no one can deny. Ken Burns has done many documentary movies highlighting the best of America. PBS and NPR are about information, illumination and inspiration and promoting knowledge and even empathy.
My friends, support your local Public Media stations. They need our help now more than ever.
Congratulations, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney
Congratulations to Canada’s Mark Carney, who was elected Prime Minister on Monday, April 28, 2025. His Liberal Party won 169 seats in Canada’s Parliament and will form a new minority government. His experience as an economist and banker will serve Canada well. I think he will do good things for Canada and the world.
He will have a lot of work to do to make his country a better place and to respond to economic and sovereignty threats from the United States. As an American, I support him fully.
These Screwy Tariffs
I don’t want anyone in any country to lose their jobs. The world is crazy enough, and no one should be unemployed. These screwy tariffs are not good for anyone. Job creation can be done through science, innovation, education, creativity, and thinking outside the box.
The Tony Burgess Blog 