We have had it and we are going to do something about it.

Today's Tids Issue 3,677

For Courage:

What the government leaders and media often forget is that honest, hardworking good people get angry too. Most daily toilers are too busy earning a living or raising families to feel the early pushes from overzealous bureaucrats, but when they do, watch out. The USA is everybody’s country, and those who day after day provide the stability are often the most taken for granted. And people don’t like being taken for granted. So don’t be surprised if applecarts are upset this November.

Has the weekend Merkle defeat meant that anti-Immigrant voting has become a global trend? By the way, UK is recovering quite nicely after Brexit.

State Election Department Bureaucrats are boasting of their moves to electronic, digital voting machines. Which just happens to be great for Party Chiefs with good hackers on their staffs.

Thank God for Phyllis Shlafly. I was sorry to hear of her passing, but like all good people she will pass into a better place.

Ok, we are into the first full week of September and the money pros are taking a serious look at the investment markets. First to notice is that the Stocks/Bonds traditional relationship is out of whack – they are running in tandem instead of offsetting each other. Second, Dividend stocks valuations are so high that their upside market appeal has been reduced to nil. Third, keep an eye on the US dollar because a lot depends on its global stability. Also, we see Russia and the Saudis making a big oil deal which reading between the lines could mean reduced production and higher prices. Keep an eagle high on reports coming out of Wall Street. They mean much more now than they did in the Summer. Can you say Lehman Brothers.

The Question:

Who was Iva Toguri Aquino? Bonus: The first “Self Service” food market with a quirky name opened in 1916. It is still around today. What is its name?

The Headlines:

--As Summer Ends Stock Markets Tend To Return To Reality: Morgan Stanley First To Come Out Bullish Predicting 3,000 S&P.

--The Week Of Apple’s New Smart Phone Promises Nothing.

--British Airways Facing Down Computer Glitch In Reservations System; This Is Latest In Techno Problems For World Airlines.

--Clinton/Trump Face Off In Ohio; Hill Points Finger At Russia For Interfering In US Elections.

--Philippine Prez Says He Is Sorry He Called Obama A Son Of A Bitch.

--Wyatt Earp, Hugh O’Brien Dies; He Was First In Big Western TV.

--New Taliban Attacks Near Defense Ministry In Kabul Kill 24; ISIS Bombings In Syria Kill Hundreds.

I have believed for years that America would be better off if companies weren’t forced to manufacture quarterly reports. I believe that the US corporations have lost a foothold in many an industry over the years because of this, and many a job has been lost in the paper shuffle. Good for biz kids, but not so great for society at large. But executives have been able to buy two, three, four houses which is good for the building trades. But…bad for scenic lush countryside’s and exotic views of the ocean.

Nothing like a good hurricane day when everything slows down, and the TV still works.

I loved seeing Rory McElroy getting back to his old form. His win was exciting and impressive. Having him back on the top is good for golf.

I don’t quite understand “Alter Casting”. But, I do understand that people jump upon psycotrends, and this could be the next big one – especially if it becomes the socially correct thing to do in NYC and LA. Actually this is a 1963 concept that has been implemented for decades in advertising. Now it has been newly applied, probably by enterprising psychologists, to relationships where, for instance, one mate can push the other to become a predetermined image. Basically it can be as simple as a husband saying, “all good wives bake cookies,” the drive being that most wives want to be good wives. On the other hand, the wife could say, “all good husbands take out the garbage.” Here’s a classic example from an auto manufacturer: “All good mothers want their kids to be safe and happy when being driven to soccer practice, so buy “X” van!” In other words you prey on people’s egos and self-images to get them to do what you want. It can be very subtle and a mate may be manipulated before they know what is happening to their disappearing self.

There seems to be an abundance of computer glitches popping up in airlines around the world. It is almost looking like there is too much discombobulation just to be considered accidental. If it is hacking, you have to wonder what else more serious could they hack into.

I find it hard to imagine that if I had an extra million dollars I would put it into buying motor home. But, people do, and I scratch my head.

The Philippine Prez has an order out to gun down drug dealers as you see them. Let’s hope all of them don’t run here for safety.

I see where Hill has anew plane big enough for Reporters. How much do you want to bet that the scribes are all friendly to her, and we will be seeing orchestrated news blips.

Some of the most soothing, and melodic, music can be found in classical choral and orchestral requiems. One of which I have just discovered in my box of rarely played pieces is Berlioz Requiem Op 5.

The Answer:

Iva was “Tokyo Rose” the US born Japanese propagandist during WWII. She was tied and sentenced, and eventually pardoned by Gerald Ford. Bonus: One day in 1916 in a customer walked into a store called Piggly Wiggly and the clerk said, just go to the shelves and help yourself, Y’all. Thus was born today’s shopping markets.

I get real tired of people making excuses for bad and irresponsible behavior and telling me that I should think like that too. Phyllis Shlafly never backed down.