The snoozing Goose.

Today's Tids Issue 3,919

For Goose Droppings:

Just for the sake of getting this Tids thing started, let’s say that there is a crisis in the marine kingdom around Antarctica. William the Walrus had lumbered onto the icecap, and he was feverishly telling Penelope the Penguin that the politicians have a secret operation that is turning much of Antarctica into flavored slush drinks. Penelope tells Willie to tell his friends to tell all the fishes and crustaceans to gather here together. But, of course most of the fish were fearful because as nice as Penelope and William were, they ate the fishes and crustaceans for meals. So, Penelope told all of the fish-eating mammals and birds to spread the word that they were on a new diet and would only eat bushes and kelp. So finally, all of the shrimp and crabs and minnows and sharks and whales, all the marine life, came as one. Soon the battle was won and the politicians left…and there were no more excuses for the disappearance of the ice cap. And all the fishes were happy that they could live together without fear. But the penguins found that there wasn’t any foliage growing on the ice, and the waters were too cold for seaweed. So, the peace didn’t last, and the marine worlds went back to eating each other. It’s sad, but remember, this is only a fairy tale.

There seems to be widespread brain lock among investment types wondering what to do next after 22K. Normally the thoughts after run-ups are to profit-take it to death. I say, don’t kill that goose, just let is snooze for a while. Plain ole stability ain’t bad either.

I think I know why my rate of typos is increasing geometrically. Fat fingers. Yup, I figure all of those calories from salty, fatty snacks have to go somewhere.

A reader, “TB”, sends in this warning: In 2020 be prepared for a spate of bad vison puns.

The Question:

Who was the first reigning Queen to speak before a Joint Session of Congress? Bonus: Who was the first British Monarch to speak before Congress? When? Extra Bonus: Who was the first king to speak at a joint meeting?

The Headlines:

--Market Opens Higher.

--NK In Response To UN Sanctions Vows Thousand-Fold Revenge Against US.

--Another Police Officer Ambushed and Killed In Traffic Stop; Manhunt Is On In Missouri For Killer.

--Australian Navy Finds Downed US Osprey; Three US Military People Missing.

--Pence, White House, Repubs Say NY Toes Story About Pence Running Over Trump In 2020 Is Garbage.

--McConnell May Seek Bipartisan Solution To Pending insurance Problems Associated With ObamaCare.

--Teen Attacked By Man-Eating Seabugs In Australia Ocean; Biologists Stumped.

--Trump Praises Sessions On Way To Vacation; State Department Says Trump Policies Did Much To Stagnate ISIS Movement.

--News Expected To Dry Up As Prez And Congress Vacate Washington.

Adding to the “what now” decision facing a post 22,000K Dow is the new information that Europe has finally recovered from an economic drought and is surging. Also, China is still huge and now considered stable. Other Asian countries are also doing well, so that the USA high market valuation stocks are still participating in a highly positive world economy.

You might have thought that liberals would like the current Free Range White House.

One thing for sure, the new instant connection technology and map apps has assured that all of those wonderful, quiet, out of the way places will be gone forever. I guess the future for pure uninterrupted relaxation will be sitting in a Lazy boy with Virtual reality equipment clamped to your head. How disgusting.

Speaking of Lazy Boy, I still can’t get over how low journalism has sunk with that Newsweek cover about Trump.

I was listening to Classic Country the other day, you know the music genre with lyrics that can make you feel you are there, in some bar or sittin’ on a curb waitin’ to see your lost love again. In the Ronnie Milsap song “That Girl who Waits on Tables”, you can feel the sadness in the lonely guy watching his ex picking up tips, as he muses, “That girl who waits on tables used to wait for me at home. And she waited until all the love was gone. I’m too late, but still worship the floor she’s dancin’ on. I see her playing that old juke box with their dimes. It’s a song about a fool who did her wrong. And I’ll wait for her again until closing time. But, when she goes home tonight, I’ll be alone.” There’s something about classic country, the steel guitars the plaintiff fiddles, the soulful yearnings -- but mostly, it’s the words.

Somehow sausage is just the perfect complement to a cup of rich black coffee, and the start of a good morn.

Where are you now, Simon Bolivar. About 203 years ago today Bolivar was leading the forces in the Venezuela War of Independence. All that hope held by all those hearts of good people seeking freedom for foreign oppression, now dashed beneath the heavy boot of a tyrant. Wars of independence should never be forgotten, should they?

Obviously the left and some in the middle just hate Trump and there is no way that he will ever convince them to change or at least soften the acrimony. There’s also a lot of people who totally dislike his personality, but want him to succeed for what they see as good for positive change. And of course, there are those who really truly like everything about hm. But my sense is that the fiercest anger is not necessarily about him, but that he is used as symbol for the unbridled hate that comes with disappointment -- they are 100% against any policies at all that smack of conservativism. They have already seen him place a good Supreme Court Justice on the bench, and they fear there could be more during the next 3 and one-half years. They dislike the regulations he is unwinding, and his pushing HealthCare repeal and Tax reform. They want the pipeline closed and Planned Parenthood centers open. Oh, he does give them ammunition that their friends in the media can exploit and exaggerate. But all in all, it‘s about the gains social progressivism made under Obama being dramatically cut back in just six months. That’s why there is so much anger. It’s not about Trump, it’s about getting back on the road to socialism.

Who are Chris Platt and Anna Faris and why should I care* that their marriage is over after 8 years? The bigger questions is why is it a headline up there with that about the North Korean crisis? *Other than the fact that I am a sensitive human being.

The way people are giving in to being monitored electronically and otherwise, I suspect we will soon see signs, “No unleashed humans allowed in the park” And, you know what comes next.

There is no question that Usain Bolt is one of the all-time greats. But as most who breathe know by now he decided at the ripe hold age of 30 that he would run his last race. It was yesterday, and all expected another victory for the master. Ironically, he was surprisingly beaten by a guy named Gatlin, who was 35 years old!! Maybe Gatlin is on the Tom Brady diet.

Do you know what bothers me? It’s the way sports journalists headline Hall of Fame Induction stories, selecting the name of one or two to feature, when it is the entire class that should be saluted equally. But, that’s what media does these days, tries to influence personal opinions.

In answer to a question about the value of organic foods, a local columnist-Doctor says that basically “organic” is not worth the extra money. He noted that also Organic farming does permit the use of selected pesticides. One of them is copper sulfate, which he says is considerably more toxic than, for instance, Roundup. He also noted that pure organic farming can contribute to bacteria development. He does add that all farmed products should be washed thoroughly to minimize any risks that may occur as result of farming practices, whether normal or organic. BTW, regular farmers have developed a lot of evidence that shows their products as healthy or healthier than organic. There are two sides to many stories, we just don’t hear them all.

The Answer:

In 1942, Queen Wilhelmina of the Nazi occupied Netherlands spoke to the US Congress about the European War. In 1952 her Daughter Queen Juliana Spoke to Congress to thank the US for its courageous efforts in in winning the war. Bonus: Queen Elizabeth II didn’t speak until May 16, 1991 Winston Churchill had spoken to a joint session in 1941 and 1942. Extra Bonus: The first king to speak to a joint session was in 1874. That Was King Kalakaua of Hawaii.

The old goose waddled into the stock exchange this morning, flapped its swings a few times and the momentum continued.