Of the people, forever.

Today's Tids Issue 4,318 

Make America, America again.

I saw but a few seconds of the SOTU, but scurrying around this morning, I found and liked the line, “America was founded on liberty and independence – not government coercion, dominance and control. We are born free, and we will stay free. Tonight, we renew our resolve that America will never be a socialist country.”

Whatever gave Liam Neeson the idea that he could get a fair trial in Twitter court?  

I did notice the contingent of Progressive female congress people sitting in a block of white. Now, I know they were trying to emulate the suffragettes of the past, but all I could only think of was Communist North Korea where the citizens are forced to wear unifying, one dimensional clothing. The USA was built upon individuality. Where much of it’s strength has been gained from those who can think and speak for themselves.

Jokes about unemployed people aren’t funny. They just don’t work

The Question:

Tom Brady has had a pretty good career. How does he rate on the list of all-time greatest QB’s. Note, I am using one list that is compiled from opinions from average folks. QB ratings is one of Those subjects that can go in a zillion directions. Bonus: Name the Top ten best movies to see on Valentine’s day.

The Headlines:

--Stocks Open Lower; Job Creation Still #1; Speech Focus On High Pharma Prices Could Hurt Drug Stocks.

--Pompeo: We Need To Take Security Threat Form China More Seriously; NK And Kim Will Fulfill Commitment To Denuclearization; Russia, Isis Oil Collaboration Will Fail; Saudi Still US Partner In Fight Against Terror, Iran.

--Britain Economy Stagnating Ahead Of Brexit Finale.

--President Announces Late Feb meeting With NK’s Kim.

--Dem Response Speech Given By Stacy Abrams Focuses On Shutdown.

--Post SOTU Polls: CNN – 76% Approve; CBS – 76% Approve.

--Phoenix Latest Big City To Be Grabbed By Overwhelming Pension Debt.

--Pats Players Surprised At Magnitude And Exuberance Of Crowd For Victory Parade.

If you don’t think we are achanging, consider this poll which I found. It is small, probably more of an indicator/directional poll than one with scientific credentials. The choices were, 1. Marry or have a life partner but no Children. 2. Have Children but no partner. 3. Not Sure/ Other. The answers from 1,600 replies 1. – 55%. 2. – 17%. 3. – 28%. 55% don’t want children! (Note: This poll is an everyday weekday poll covering every possible life/business/ political/world/you-name-it situation – and is run by giant pollster “You Gov.)

Speaking of change – The UConn women’s basketball team is now ranked #5! Last year it was news when UConn dropped from #1 to #2. But, the women’s athletic world is achangin’ too. The high schools are developing more and better female athletes. In years past, a handful of elite players went to a thimbleful of premiere programs, and UConn was certainly at the  top of that list. Now, not only is UConn stumbling a bit against teams they used to womp, but they play in one of the weaker leagues in the country. What happens when Auriemma leaves? I like women’s basketball quite a bit. I like the teamwork and passing, and now the new competitiveness should make it even better. That is, until they get bigger and faster and just start dunking the ball.

I made a small typo on Monday. The address for this blog on line is: worldviewetc.blogspot.com

Don’t cry for me, Casio-Cortez.

Grammar works, unless it is written in the local church newsletter. “Irving Benson and Jessie Carter were married on October 24 in the church. So ends a friendship that began in their school days.” Or “Potluck supper Sunday at 5:00 PM – prayer and medication to follow.

55% don’t want children!

From the church bulletin: “For those how have children and don’t know it, we have a nursery downstairs.”

I watched Joe Namath carrying that Lombardi Trophy up to the SB podium hoping he wouldn’t drop it! Nobody has ever had a better publicist than Broadway Joe. I’m wondering if that is why he is in the Hall of Fame. Or is it because of the love affair he had with Big Apple big media. Or was it because he played on gimpy knees. While a good QB, he only had one truly great foorball moment which he capitalized on, the upset of the Colts in the Super Bowl. His tabloid exploits were another thing. But, his stats were below average. In fact his TD to interception ratio was downright terrible -- 173 Touchdown passes to 220 interceptions. His percentage completion rate was 50.1%, and many years he was in the 40’s% range. He had many great physical capabilities, but did he use his head all of the time? He had but 4 of 12 winning seasons. He ranked 171 (Between Norm Snead and Jim Hart) on the all-time QB Passer rating list. So, the kid from Beaver falls Pa who got the headlines in the Apple made it to the Hall. But, you wouldn’t be entirely sacrilegious wondering why.

I finally got around to watching the critically acclaimed and Oscar favorite, Roma. It’s a little tedious, flawed and predictable. Just one more Oscar favorite in the Ho-Hum category for me. It happens every year. But then, maybe I’m not that bright.

It won’t be long before a legal vote will be driving by city hall and waving.

The Answer:

The top ten by “Ranker” has Joe Montana still at #1. Brady is #2 and Peyton manning is 3. Next is “Statman”, no championships Dan Marino, followed by John Elway, Brett Favre, Johnny Unitas, Steve Young , the wonderful Roger Staubach and at #10, Terry Bradshaw. The next five are Drew Brees, Aaron Rogers, Bart Starr, Troy Acheman and Kurt Warner (Kurt Warner?). There is a tendency on lists like this for the most current players to get more votes. The great Sid Luckman who won four NFL championships is down at #31. He is second to another great down the list, Otto Graham (Whose teams dominated the AA), in average yards per completion. Bonus: Ranked number one is A Walk to Remember. That is followed by Sleepless in Seattle, Dirty Dancing, The Notebook, Titanic, Notting Hill, Pretty Woman, Love Actually, Ever After and #10 Ghost. It was nice to see that the  19^th Century Classic Pride and Prejudice showed up at #15.

I attended a lecture on Ellis Island the other day. It’s obviously a place of pride for many generations of American families. And, it was entirely focused on Legal immigration.