Well crap! I didn't think I would be ready to run for President this year, but, look at the buggers we have as probable candidates. A Clown with no ability to marshal a complete sentence, a mind and mouth without any filter, no serious answer to any of the myriad of problems facing this country and an innate ability to capture the attention of our incredibly moronic news media. On the flip side, we have a candidate that cannot escape controversy. She is blamed for nearly every despicable happening in the last two decades, weather on not she had any actual involvement. Obviously she has taken money from all sorts of devious people and countries, as if that is new to our political system.
Each Candidate has spent countless hours and money to continue to tell us what a complete ass the other candidate is. Obviously, the American voting public cares more about who wins the mud slinging than what real abilities a candidate has to identify and help solve issues facing us.
Because of the lack of a serious candidate, I feel compelled to throw my hat in the ring. I shall run on the Indrecrat ticket. What is that, you say? That's a party that has no boundaries. We have no isles to cross, no established controlling entity and no reason to not do what is right. After all, I have the opinion that is what our elected officials are supposed to be doing.
So, I need a platform to run on. Well, sit back and take a gander at my list of issues to work on. They are listed in my perceived order of importance.
1- National debt
2-National trade deficit
3-National infrastructure
4-Immigration policies
5-Tax structure
6-Welfare system
7-Social security system
8-Elected personnel terms and responsibilities
9-Tort reform
10-Pork attachments to bills
I will address each of these points in detail over the next couple days. Let me offer a few thoughts on item number one right now to start you thinking. Our National debt is extremely out of control and there is no visible sign that anyone in our political system has any concern. We constantly drive the debt up with stupid spending practices and an un-willingness to make the hard choices needed to reign it back. How and why in hell did we give up control to a gaggle of corrupt politicians? I say corrupt because the fact that we are in this predicament means we are being taken advantage of and our money is being spent foolishly. A balanced budget should not be anything other than a requirement of our elected officials. Failure to do so should result in a simple firing. What other business on earth allows upper management to continually drive debt up and up?
So, how do we right the ship? Spending has to be brought back in control. We simply cannot continue to blindly spend money on countries and conflicts that have no value in doing so. Government costs should never exceed fair market value. We continually spend more for items for government use. Military expenditures need examined for actual need, ie replacement of aging equipment that is not to be abandoned in some foolish foreign conflict. We need to force other countries to take care of their own problems. Harsh, I know, but, we cannot continually finance other countries while we do so with borrowed money. Entitlement programs should require some effort to be received. Drug testing should be mandatory for inclusion in these programs. (see items 6&7 in future posts) In short, money cannot be spent on a whim. Item #10 will deal with a major problem with our budget.
I love living in this country. I love the freedoms we have and the prosperity that is possible. I cannot imagine that there is a better place on Earth, but, I have concerns for the future. So, join me on a quest to actually make this a better place to live.
My name is DINO and I am running for President of the United States. (That's POTUS for short)
Monday, June 27, 2016
Sunday, May 1, 2016
I may qualify.
ELECTION TIME IS COMING!!!!!!!! I'm so excited.....well, that was a big fat lie. Actually, I watch a lot of the political nonsense , mostly with my mouth agape. I cannot believe the crap that comes out of our future leaders mouths. I live next door to the local elementary school playground and I swear I can hear the same stuff three times a day!
It is not enough that politicians have descended to "mud slinging", how about those Fox "analysts" and their attacking questions. They have a misguided sense of superiority and self worth. The Kelly woman was particularly over the top. And all that drama from the Republican channel.
No secret by now, I hate the two party system. The Republican party is all but dead. There has been a complete loss of control. Now, I don't necessarily care, but that does not bode well for sitting Republicans. Barnum and Bailey just retired all their elephants.......maybe they know something!!
The Republican party started the season with 20 or so candidates, non of which were worth a shit. Republicans, for lack of a real live serious person as candidate have gravitated toward the Clown show entitled TRUMP. While he has opened debate on some serious issues, he has been completely void of solutions. He , come to think of it, is a master politician. He can talk for hours and not say anything of substance. Trump, like all the rest, is adept at telling how bad the other candidates are. We already know all the candidates are the scourge of the human race, tell me why you should be elevated past pond scum. Contrary to popular belief, the character of your opponents is not the most pressing problem facing our country.
I don't want to forget the Democratic party. Unlike the Republicans, their problems are minor. They are ending 8 years of controversial rule. They have a candidate with little chance of winning candidacy promising to give away all the money we do not have. The front runner for Dems has a great deal of the public attempting character assassination. Reality to me is that we will most likely see a woman President. Thats cool, but don't expect any real change or progress on issues facing us today. Again, our system is filled with ignorant, self serving politicians.
I didn't get around to filing my candidacy this year, but watch out in 2020. I am growing a little dumber with age. By 2020 I could just be stupid enough to qualify!
It is not enough that politicians have descended to "mud slinging", how about those Fox "analysts" and their attacking questions. They have a misguided sense of superiority and self worth. The Kelly woman was particularly over the top. And all that drama from the Republican channel.
No secret by now, I hate the two party system. The Republican party is all but dead. There has been a complete loss of control. Now, I don't necessarily care, but that does not bode well for sitting Republicans. Barnum and Bailey just retired all their elephants.......maybe they know something!!
The Republican party started the season with 20 or so candidates, non of which were worth a shit. Republicans, for lack of a real live serious person as candidate have gravitated toward the Clown show entitled TRUMP. While he has opened debate on some serious issues, he has been completely void of solutions. He , come to think of it, is a master politician. He can talk for hours and not say anything of substance. Trump, like all the rest, is adept at telling how bad the other candidates are. We already know all the candidates are the scourge of the human race, tell me why you should be elevated past pond scum. Contrary to popular belief, the character of your opponents is not the most pressing problem facing our country.
I don't want to forget the Democratic party. Unlike the Republicans, their problems are minor. They are ending 8 years of controversial rule. They have a candidate with little chance of winning candidacy promising to give away all the money we do not have. The front runner for Dems has a great deal of the public attempting character assassination. Reality to me is that we will most likely see a woman President. Thats cool, but don't expect any real change or progress on issues facing us today. Again, our system is filled with ignorant, self serving politicians.
I didn't get around to filing my candidacy this year, but watch out in 2020. I am growing a little dumber with age. By 2020 I could just be stupid enough to qualify!
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
Offense
A local High School, Goshen, just decided to drop its mascot to appease a few people that considered it offensive. I find that offensive. That we have become a society that bends to a minority that claim offense at tradition makes me uneasy. I find the two party system, weak system of punishment for criminals, the word politician, tomatoes, and just about a zillion other things offensive. To attempt to eliminate all things offensive to all people would be just OFFENSIVE.
We can make anything offensive if we seek to do so. Look for the other side of the subject. Over a hundred years ago the School board at Goshen did not sit down and say "Ah yes, lets call ourselves REDSKINS because that is the most vile thing we can think of". I would rather imagin that the thinking was more to the tune that the Native Americans were a proud people with good values.
Where is the offense?
We can make anything offensive if we seek to do so. Look for the other side of the subject. Over a hundred years ago the School board at Goshen did not sit down and say "Ah yes, lets call ourselves REDSKINS because that is the most vile thing we can think of". I would rather imagin that the thinking was more to the tune that the Native Americans were a proud people with good values.
Where is the offense?
Character
Ramping up to yet another exciting election. I say that with tongue-in-cheek.
Already we have Donald Trump, the ultimate showman, making a mockery of the political establishment. His "tell it like he see's it " rhetoric is making the establishment very nervous, but, is down right entertaining. He has said some things that are touching nerves within the party he has chosen to be part of. Naturally, others in the realm of candidates for president have begun the much anticipated attacks. After all that is how the system works. Discredit the opponent, but, don't discuss any real issues or offer any solutions.
Speaking of political attacks.......how about the continued attempts to assassinate Mrs. Clintons character. She is the ultimate politician and probably the most qualified candidate to become President. I say this because she is adept at politicking and that is the primary requirement for ascending to our highest office. At this time the Donkey party has no alternative. The Pachyderm party has the modern version of Barnum and Bailey leading in the polls. Both leading candidates are adept at saying a lot without saying anything. Both are spending most of their time explaining what they said or did and backtracking. Lets embrace the fact that they are the front runners and engage them with worthwhile discussions about how they would solve some of our major problems. Lets start with how we pull ourselves out of Trillions of dollars of debt. Then lets tackle a crumbling infrastructure. Lets talk about how to reshape our pathetic wimpy foreign relations. Lets start restructuring our political system so we are more effective at solving problems in the best interest of all Americans. How about how we can deal with real threats to the world (ISIS) and not how we can prevent something that has yet to happen (Iran and the Bomb). Stop the bullshit about gun control and toughen up on crime and PUNISHMENT. How about an actual war on drugs. National health care that really is affordable. ETC....
What the heck........I think I will throw my hat in the ring. I would be a good President. I have no political or special interest ties. I am a pretty good problem solver. I have been called a character.... thats close to having character!!!!
Already we have Donald Trump, the ultimate showman, making a mockery of the political establishment. His "tell it like he see's it " rhetoric is making the establishment very nervous, but, is down right entertaining. He has said some things that are touching nerves within the party he has chosen to be part of. Naturally, others in the realm of candidates for president have begun the much anticipated attacks. After all that is how the system works. Discredit the opponent, but, don't discuss any real issues or offer any solutions.
Speaking of political attacks.......how about the continued attempts to assassinate Mrs. Clintons character. She is the ultimate politician and probably the most qualified candidate to become President. I say this because she is adept at politicking and that is the primary requirement for ascending to our highest office. At this time the Donkey party has no alternative. The Pachyderm party has the modern version of Barnum and Bailey leading in the polls. Both leading candidates are adept at saying a lot without saying anything. Both are spending most of their time explaining what they said or did and backtracking. Lets embrace the fact that they are the front runners and engage them with worthwhile discussions about how they would solve some of our major problems. Lets start with how we pull ourselves out of Trillions of dollars of debt. Then lets tackle a crumbling infrastructure. Lets talk about how to reshape our pathetic wimpy foreign relations. Lets start restructuring our political system so we are more effective at solving problems in the best interest of all Americans. How about how we can deal with real threats to the world (ISIS) and not how we can prevent something that has yet to happen (Iran and the Bomb). Stop the bullshit about gun control and toughen up on crime and PUNISHMENT. How about an actual war on drugs. National health care that really is affordable. ETC....
What the heck........I think I will throw my hat in the ring. I would be a good President. I have no political or special interest ties. I am a pretty good problem solver. I have been called a character.... thats close to having character!!!!
Saturday, May 16, 2015
golden
So I am nearing the end of my 64th year. I am a good 20 pounds over weight........well, 30 pounds is more like it...........ok, maybe 40 pounds.........thats a lie, 50 is close to the actual truth. I have coronary artery disease that progresses annually. I can't breathe as well as I used to, etc.
I miss things like ...being able to run, playing basketball, swimming ( most forms of physical activities). I don't remember as well as in the past. I am sure that I have forgotten more than I currently know. My body has aches that never go away. My aches are sore from aching.
I look at the younger generations with the same lack of understanding that my parents had with my generation. Do they really consider that noise as music? Why don't boys wear belts so their pants aren't held up by their knees? Why are baseball caps worn backward even when it isn't raining? Every young person has a phone that costs plenty, but, cannot afford pants without holes. Girls wear winter boots in the summer. What has happened to paisley, bell-bottoms, blouses that actually reach pants top, underwear that is actually under another garment? I kinda miss those things also.
I am not exactly sure when the "golden years" actually start, but I hope it's soon. I am afraid I won't be able to deal with them physically or remember what they are.
I miss things like ...being able to run, playing basketball, swimming ( most forms of physical activities). I don't remember as well as in the past. I am sure that I have forgotten more than I currently know. My body has aches that never go away. My aches are sore from aching.
I look at the younger generations with the same lack of understanding that my parents had with my generation. Do they really consider that noise as music? Why don't boys wear belts so their pants aren't held up by their knees? Why are baseball caps worn backward even when it isn't raining? Every young person has a phone that costs plenty, but, cannot afford pants without holes. Girls wear winter boots in the summer. What has happened to paisley, bell-bottoms, blouses that actually reach pants top, underwear that is actually under another garment? I kinda miss those things also.
I am not exactly sure when the "golden years" actually start, but I hope it's soon. I am afraid I won't be able to deal with them physically or remember what they are.
Monday, February 16, 2015
watch
Leave Brian Williams alone, I like his reporting. A little embellishment is a common thing these days. Heck, the News is an embellishment of the truth. If it's boring, we won't watch.
Take a look at all the self promoting "journalists" out there and tell me society doesn't like a showman. Brian's transgressions were minor.
Shut up and watch the news.
Take a look at all the self promoting "journalists" out there and tell me society doesn't like a showman. Brian's transgressions were minor.
Shut up and watch the news.
Affordable?
Another deadline to sign up for "O'bama Care" has passed. Again I have failed to sign up. Health Insurance has cost us up to $1200.00 per month. After visiting the Healthcare Website, I determined that $400.00 per month premiums and a $13,000.00 deductible was not a savings to me. If I can still do math, I calculate that as a cost of $17,800.00 annually before I can take advantage of "Insurance".
That is a significant increase over the cost of our last insurance. That premium did include a significant government subsidy. Where is the advantage to this National Healthcare?
I will find it easier to pay the $600.00 "fine". I am not sure what the answer to affordable Health Care is, but I haven't found it yet.
That is a significant increase over the cost of our last insurance. That premium did include a significant government subsidy. Where is the advantage to this National Healthcare?
I will find it easier to pay the $600.00 "fine". I am not sure what the answer to affordable Health Care is, but I haven't found it yet.
Play Ball
Basketball season is drawing to an end. State tournaments have started. Soon it will be college tournament time and after that professional league time.
I love a good basketball game. Just last week, in our local "sectional", the opening round of the state tournament, there were a number of good games. This was girls high school basketball at its finest. Close games, overtime games, enjoyable individual efforts and teams celebrating successes. The perennial favorite was upset in a fabulous double overtime game. The bottom two teams thrilled us with runs from behind, last second shots and overtime play.
At the High School level, I always have feelings for those seniors that we watch play their last game. I have a different set of feelings as I watch others celebrate winning and moving on to play another game. It is enjoyable to watch young people grow over the years, weather on the street or on the playing field. If you follow sports of any kind you get that chance.
Soon, it will be college time for tournaments. To me the most pure basketball to see is Women's college Basketball. It has not been as tainted by individual "look at me" behavior. The fact that women's athleticism is less than men's keeps the art of the pass, shoot and rebound much more important than on the men's side. I love that about the game. I am not a fan of the show-off nature of other leagues. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy a good dunk, but, I prefer a good pass/ assist, a well executed pick, blocking out, and a demeanor that celebrates without degrading an opponent.
Men's basketball has evolved into too much" look at me" and showing off. I used to love watching the NBA, but can no longer stand the show. Lack of defense and personal showboating have ruined the game for me. I liken it to Professional Wrestling, not a lot of substance left in the game.
Play Ball.
I love a good basketball game. Just last week, in our local "sectional", the opening round of the state tournament, there were a number of good games. This was girls high school basketball at its finest. Close games, overtime games, enjoyable individual efforts and teams celebrating successes. The perennial favorite was upset in a fabulous double overtime game. The bottom two teams thrilled us with runs from behind, last second shots and overtime play.
At the High School level, I always have feelings for those seniors that we watch play their last game. I have a different set of feelings as I watch others celebrate winning and moving on to play another game. It is enjoyable to watch young people grow over the years, weather on the street or on the playing field. If you follow sports of any kind you get that chance.
Soon, it will be college time for tournaments. To me the most pure basketball to see is Women's college Basketball. It has not been as tainted by individual "look at me" behavior. The fact that women's athleticism is less than men's keeps the art of the pass, shoot and rebound much more important than on the men's side. I love that about the game. I am not a fan of the show-off nature of other leagues. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy a good dunk, but, I prefer a good pass/ assist, a well executed pick, blocking out, and a demeanor that celebrates without degrading an opponent.
Men's basketball has evolved into too much" look at me" and showing off. I used to love watching the NBA, but can no longer stand the show. Lack of defense and personal showboating have ruined the game for me. I liken it to Professional Wrestling, not a lot of substance left in the game.
Play Ball.
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