LAND OF SKY BLUE WATERS There is so much negativity to say about what is happening in Minnesota that it is difficult to start a commentary. But I will start with a recent Facebook post. It said that thousands upon thousands of illegals have been arrested in various States without the activities of disturbance andContinue reading “MINNESOTA”
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Townsend Harris
From the diary of Townshend Harris, first American consul to Japan 1856. On his way there he had a stay in Ceylon. He writes, among many other interesting entries, “The extraordinary custom of polyandry, i.e., one woman having several husbands, is practiced in Ceylon and also in Thibet and parts of Nepal. The husbands areContinue reading “Townsend Harris”
The Star-Spangled Banner
A little gem from Townsend Harris journal as first consul to Japan 1856. While on his way to Japan on the ship the Saint Jacinto the captain docked in the port of Hong Kong. Moored nearby was the English seventy-four-gun vessel the Minden, now used as a hospital ship. Footnotes mention, “It was on boardContinue reading “The Star-Spangled Banner”
MY SOCKS ARE YELLOW
My socks are yellow, because they say your socks are supposed to match your pants, not your shoes. Now, I ask who they are. Whoever they are have an impact on many of the things we do and value. They tell us what to wear, when to wear it, how to wear it, included inContinue reading “MY SOCKS ARE YELLOW”
TARIFFS AND THE MARKET
On April 5,2025 10% Tariff took effect. Dow fell from 42000 on April 5th to 38000. On April 9th, Mr. Trump backed away from parts of his plan, announcing a 90 day pause on the reciprocal tariffs, and lowering the tariff rate to 10% for almost all nations. Stocks rose 8.4% on the S&P 500Continue reading “TARIFFS AND THE MARKET”
Present View on Conservatism and liberlism
At present in America, the conservatives have gotten hold of the government and have been doing things clearly in their interest. Since the inauguration of Trump, the group known as 2025 are applying through him their agenda, as they stated in their manifesto—they will be there on day one. And they have accomplished a numberContinue reading “Present View on Conservatism and liberlism”
Democracy
The Manifest 2025 gang seems to be so enthusiastic about the acquisition of the power they are now wielding through Trump and Musk that they are fumbling over each other. Subsequently, we see mass firings and a rehire of federal employes and other foolish actions. It reminds me of the Red Guard under Mao, whoContinue reading “Democracy”
OPINION OF MANDATE 2025
Left and Right In the political scene we refer to two extremes of philosophy the far right and the far left. I recently, received a copy of the manifesto of the Mandate of 2025. It led me to deep thinking about politics. I find this work to be a vision of totalitarianism. I use thisContinue reading “OPINION OF MANDATE 2025”
Black in America
In a discussion of Black Americans, an acquaintance opined that they presently are acting like a victim society. I take a different view. I’d rather look at a black American as having suffered significantly throughout American history and its members continue to experience disenfranchisement because of the color of their skin, this is not toContinue reading “Black in America”
FREEDOM?
The subject of wearing or not wearing a mask as an issue of Freedom of Choice is the most ridiculous argument concerning freedom. Before I continue, I’ll ask some pertinent questions. Do you need a permit to drive a vehicle on governmental roads? (There are exceptions for farmers going from one field to another whenContinue reading “FREEDOM?”
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