Today's Tids Issue 6,033
Hair Trigger:
The Persian civilization founded by Cyrus the Great in 559BC still stands this morning. How great is that.
A good reader in honor of the feat by the Artemis g crew asks, “if athletes get athlete's foot, what do astronauts get? Missile toe.
Not only does a grand old civilization still stand but the stock market is through the roof. Yeah, the markets are a little volatile lately, don't you think.
While bombs are bursting,
Greying the skies above,
Most people are thirsting,
To meet their perfect love.
The Question:
Who are considered the greatest Military Minds in the history of the world?
The Headlines:
--Markets Outdistance Artemis Moonshot with Huge Opening This morning; Continues Strong Through Noon.
--Hegseth on Early report Says Everything is Good and War Went Perfectly, just as Planned.
--Iran Closes Strait Again Following Israel Attack on Lebanon,
---Vance Say’s Peace is Fragile; General Caine Says, US Forces on the Ready.
--Cease Fire Does Not include Israel Action Against Lebanon.
--Trump Candidate Wins Primary for MT Greene Seat; Wisconsin Liberal Gets Supreme Court Judge Job.
--Trump Names Vance “Fraud Czar”; He is Tapped to Oversee Instances of Voter Fraud Mainly in “Blue States”; Arrests already being Made in California.
I had to smile this morning over Rory McIlroy's comment when asked why he didn't have more of his native Irish food for his Master’s traditional champions dinner at Augusta, wanted to enjoy the dinner too.” he said smiling,
Speaking of saying things, you have to believe that the energy of the White House is now devoted to fogging the impact of Trump’s annihilation of a spicies tirade. That kind of talk isn't what made America great.
I'm reading of a concerted effort across America to force Planter’s and Cheetos to bring back their extra tasty good eating – Planter’s Cheese Balls and Cheetos Tiger Paw,. If you had ever indulged, you'll understand what the clamor is all about.
According to statistics, 40-50% of FSB football players who enter the portal don’t find another scholarship offer. In the FCS, only 36% end up with a new Scholarship. For basketball, which is in the midst of Portal transferring now, it about 30-45% who don't get a new gig. It results in sitting out a year, reducing the quality of your aspirations or ending your career. Yeah, the transfer portal is in a way, the truth. It tells those who were unhappy with playing time that the reason was -- you aren't that good.
As a kid I always had this dream of being like Henry David Thoreau. I know when I moved ot Massachusetts I could hardly wait for the chance to see Walden Pond. But I was told it wasn't very inspiring at all. And my dad said you will not be sitting in trees dreaming. Yet here I am still dreaming but knowing I worked hard along the way. Most of the time.
Isn't it sad to think that in the future some people will allow machines to do their dreaming.
The Masters begins tomorrow, and the Odds Makers have the usual suspects on top. Scottie is on #1 followed by DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, Rory, Xander, Ludvig Aberg, Matt Fitzpatrick, Cameron Young, Fleetwood, Matsuyama, MacIntyre, and Justin Rose. Of interest to me is that Jordan Spieth is listed at 17. Is this his comeback year? Brooks Koepka, another person of interest, is 18. The Masters always gives us a great Sunday afternoon.
Rory's dessert at his Champion's Dinner is Vanilla Ice Cream with hot toffee. I could handle that. I always say keep it simple. Wht more do oy need?
In case you are interested, the ancient Persian Empire was remarkable and the most dominant of antiquity. It has a long and complicated history from its impressive beginnings, contributing to the growth and development of all societies along the way. It has been mutated over the years by successions of leaders and conquests, including Alexander the Great. Yet it adhered to the founding principles fostered by the original Greek and Iranian peoples. And today it survived another incursion so that the goodness within may prevail over time as they hopefully cast the chains of current tyrants. Yes the intelligence of Persian heritage survives today in Iran.
I asked my accountant about the impact of changes associated with the new tax programs we have been reading about., He said the biggest problem was telling most of clients that it “Doesn’t apply to you.”
The Answer:
Good ole Alexander the Great is right up there on top, Next is Genghis Kahn followed by Napolean Bonapart, Julius Caeser, Hannible Barca, Subutai, Scipio Africanus and the so-called “Father of Modern Warfare”, Gustavus Adolphus. The only recent General recognized on this base list is Russian Georgy Zhukov known for his key victories against Germany in WWII including the battle of Stalingrad. Key attributes of these selected leaders are Strategic Innovations, Unbeaten Record, Logistical Mastery and Leadership and Morale, for which George Washington and George Patton were noted.
It's nice to have peace for a while.
See you all tomorrow.
