Today's Tids Issue
3,691
For Sanity:
Maybe
I am a conservative after all. As hard as I try to be
broad minded and see all sides, there are some indisputable, binding truths
that guide my allegiance. It’s not about government big or small, or none at
all. It’s about morals and ethics in humans all. It’s about the basic truisms
of life -- like honesty, integrity, legality, rationality, fortitude,
understanding, perseverance, dedication, responsibility, intense loyalty and
more – all of those pure and simple God given precepts that are just plain basic
necessities for a harmonious human civilization. I fight for never yielding on
intrinsic values, regardless of how they have been redefined for modern cultural
convenience.
After
Rory McIlroy’s great victory yesterday, I wrote for this
morning that he was almost Palmeresque as he defied the norm, surprised the experts
taking out the big clubs to go for a “go-for-broke” win. Hours after I wrote that
the “King” died. Of course there was nobody like Arnie, the man who really popularized
golf; not Ben or Jack or Tiger. Arnie was the man for everyman, the guy who did
what only the bold would do. I wonder if Arnie had a glimpse of Rory’s effort last
night before he died. To let him see that his art of the great daring finish
may still carry on. But then, there is nobody really like Arnold Palmer. Never
has been. We will miss you.
What
does a professional golfer do after he retires?
So,
tonight’s the debate. Who will have sweat on the upper lip?
That is the question.
Why
is the Speaker of the House third in line for the Presidency?
Because he or she leads the only group that theoretically comes closest to
representing individual people. Individual Citizens of the USA – remember them?
Millions
of Americans have enjoyed Sundays because they have wakened
for 22 years to the comforting tones, the intellect, the warm and human heart of
Charles Osgood. I remember way before his Sunday Morning career when a one
minute with Osgood on the radio was often the best moment of the day – a poem,
a thought, a little tale that would awaken the human spirit. I just have to believe
he was a good guy who I would enjoy knowing as a neighbor.
Hope
you all like Jane Pauley.
The
Question:
What famous actor was the first voice of Lamont
Cranston on the Radio. Bonus: Name
five songs from My Fair Lady. Hint: One of them isn’t Maria.
The
Headlines:
--US Markets Expected To Open Lower As Investors Wait
For Look At Biz Demeanor Of Next Prez; Apple Drops After New report About
Company’s EuroBusiness.
--Americans Await debate; Clinton And Trump In
Virtual Dead Heat; Among Voters, 44% Expect Hillary To Win Debate Versus 34%
For Trump; Only 6% Say Debate Could Change Minds; Most Americans Are Tired The
Campaign.
--Miami Marlins Super Pitcher Killed In Boating Accident;
Baseball World Mourns Player Who Escaped From Cuba In Boat.
--Russia Backed Syria Air Power Pummeling Rebels In
Aleppo.
--Japan Scrambles Jets As China Fleet Nears Disputed
Islands.
--Immigrant From Turkey Arcan Cetin Arrested For Murdering
Five In Burlington Wessington’s Cascade Mall; Neighbors Say he Was Weird Dude.
--Hungarian Officials Still Looking For Cause Of Large
Explosion In Budapest; Bomb Looked Like It Was Designed To Inflict Mass
Injuries.
Here’s
one thing I will predict about the debate. The Dem spinners
will come out and say Hill won and the Repubs will say That Trump won. And responsible
citizens will look at each other and say, “How come we can’t win for a change?”
The
Democrats are disturbed that the Republican House
is blocking “O” by representing the desires of the constituencies that elected
them. And I’m thinking why are they disturbed at one of the basic precepts of the
American concept – the checks and balances of three independent branches. And,
in particular the one most powerful representing the districts of the USA where
real people live. I think right now a stubborn house is the only thing good
about government, certainly for this term and perhaps the next.
“Drawing
is the honesty of the art.” There is no possibility of cheating.
It is either good or it is bad.” --Salvador Dali.
Some
local New Englanders are thinking that one of the great sports
weekends in the near future could happen in Cleveland. On that day, October 8,
when Tom Brady returns to action in the beautiful city on that magnificent Great
Lake, the Boston Red Sox could also be in town playing the Cleveland Indians,
and the former much loved RS manager Terry Francona, in the AL playoffs. Lots
of hearts could be beating madly!
I’d
be interested in all of this daily news info about the status
of the Prince Estate if I could find on ancestry.com evidence of the possibility
of my being an heir.
Apparently
there are growing concerns over the validity of digital media
results. The big digital players --- Facebook, Twitter, InstaGram et. al. – Are
self-reporting as opposed to the third party reporting of TV, radio or magazine
activity. The concerns have become real as FaceBook has admitted that they have
grossly exaggerated their results on video viewership. Advertisers rushed to
the new guys in town, no questions asked. But now reasoned business judgement
may be emerging as advertisers are taking a second look at the true value of
digital advertising. Remember the DotCom explosion.
The
only thing that BLM teaches us is that different sides
uphold their own view of “facts”.
To
me, blue fish is the sweetest, tastiest fish of them all.
Douse with Béarnaise sauce and you may have the best dish of any kind. One
problem, though, is that freshness is paramount, so this taste treat may have
difficulty being appreciated across the land.
A
brilliant observer of our daily human challenge,
and loyal Midwestern born reader suggests Bill Belichick for President! This Cleveland
Brown’s fan is realizing, he says, that maybe his team made a mistake bouncing this
Pat’s Coach headed to Mount Rushmore. “What a great president he would be,”
says my friend now living in Tampa: “No BS…just results…No entitlements expected,
just playing the hand he’s dealt…Doesn’t whine, piss and moan…is not biased to
either whites or blacks or Hispanics…tight ends or gay tackles…and Bill would
win with a female QB. He understands the value of avoiding the biased press at
all costs.” Write in “Bill”!
If
I had any assurance that a liberal would do the right thing for
all, I would have no problem with using “best, smartest” as prime requisites
for nomination and confirmation to Supreme Court. However, it has been proven
repeatedly that the liberal judges are as ideological as anybody, maybe more so.
So while a glowing, extensive academic resume may be a sign of intelligence, it
is not at all an assurance of the use of intelligence. The selection of judges
for the next generation is still the biggest issue in this election, just in case
your mind has been diverted elsewhere.
How
great would this country be if we never had the 16th
Amendment?
Hillary
reminds me of the often told tale of Lucy holding the
football for Charlie Brown. Don’t believe a word she says, Charlie. The Hill
means more of the same in many ways.
Some
of these post college football game outbursts by students
look like terrorists events to me.
The
Answer:
The great Orson Wells was the original “Shadow”,
Lamont Cranston, on the radio. “The Shadow Knows…”. I still hear that phrase as
I pulled the covers up over my head. Bonus:
You know all of these – I Could Have Danced All Night, The Rain In Spain, Get Me
to the Church on Time, With a Little Bit Of Luck, I’ve Grown Accustomed To Her
Face, On the Street Where You Live, Why Can’t The English, I’m an Ordinary Man,
Without You, Hymn to Him, Ascot Gavotte and Just You Wait! I’m humming.
Get
ready, get set
And place your bet.
Neither of these sinners
Are USA winners.
So abide with their egos
Enjoying a bag of Cheetos.
May
your fingers be Orange, and somehow your minds enlightened.
Vote for a Repub Congress.
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