“Tell them about the dream, Martin”

Today's Tids Issue 4,303

Tom and MLK:

You’re going to have to put up with my happiness for a few lines as I continue to decompress from that Patriot’s win last night. It was wearing, like playing the game yourself. It hurt, and then it didn’t. I awoke this morning with bones out of position, and there were organs I didn’t know I had, aching. Yes, the games are great but when you win the tension filled four quarters, the best part is the aftermath, sitting back and soaking it in. Reliving the great moments. Looking for people to share your smiles. So that’s what I’m doing today – reliving.

Now across the country many more people are reliving the walks and words of Martin Luthor King Jr. h\He left so many words that inspired, and sensible recipes for understanding and striving. Of uniting. I cannot stop the chills that always arise within me when I hear “I had a dream...” from yearnings for a racially united Mississippi, Georgia and Alabama, to “I have a dream that one day my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” Are you still there, Martin?

You meet a lot of great people over the years, and then for some reason after you don’t see them for a while, you can’t remember why.

Did you know that before the invention of the crowbar, crows had to do their drinking alone, at home.

The Question:
When MLJ Jr. stood at the podium with his prepared “Statesmen like” remarks for the day of trhe great Washington march, a woman he knew well sitting nearby shouted to him, “Tell them about the dream, Martin. Tell them about the dream”. He moved his prepared message aside and started to ad lib. He would have only done that for this woman. Who was she? Bonus: What was MLK’s real birth name?

The Headlines:

--China Growth Lowest In Three Decades; Markets Watching Closely; Stocks Lower, But Are In Positive Territory In Late Morning.

--Trump Offers Reform For Daca And Other Immigrant Situations In Return for Barrier Funding; Dems Say No, Without Reservations; Observers Think They may be Inching Closer.

--Northeast Windchills In Minus 20 Degree Range.
--US Mutual Funds Bought Low During Tthe December Stock Downturn.

--Kamala Harris Tosses Bonnet In Ring. Oops.

--Super Bowl Set: New England Patriots Versus Los Angeles Rams; Oddsmakers Install Patriots As Underdogs.

--MSNBC Trashes Giuliani As Worst Lawyer Ever; Urges Disbarment.

If you are inclined to look for people who can bring down President DT, you have to start with Alan Weisselberg. I think I mentioned this several months ago when the Trump empire’s financial advisor of nearly 50 years was brought into talks with the Mueller gang. The guy, who could bring down Trump legally is the guy who knows where all the bodies are buried. He was Treasurer of the Donald J. Trump Foundation and on the board of the Miss Universe Organization. In addition, he was a guy who for over 40 years wrote all (That’s all as in every single one) of the checks for DT to sign.  He also handled The President’s personal financial operations – including doing his income taxes for several years. He has been with Mueller, they say, more than a couple of times. While purportedly the most loyal and trusted employee, he may have a need of save some of his skin. Isn’t it always about that?

Click around the internet to find some truly creative photography of the “Blood Moon. (After you finish reading this mess.)

Some kind of settlement between The US and China will make all of the countries of the world happy. And none happier than me.

Markets fidget over the news that China growth is slower now than in three decades. Sounds pretty awful. Yet, any emerging economy will always appear slower than initial mercurial upsurges as the base gets larger. It’s the nature of all things that begin low.

There were a lot of heroes for the NE Pats yesterday, but none better than the offensive line. Their coach, 70 yo Dante Scarnecchia (With the Pats since 1982) is perhaps the greatest O-Line coach who ever lived. Seriously

If I were a democrat strategist. I would probably suggest continuing to muddy the character of the President to make him more vulnerable to defeat in 2020. Going for the juggler now and getting a conviction after impeaching would be rather mathematically impossible, obviously depending on the extent of the crime, if there is one. Aggressive action now to merely satisfy the bloodthirsty crazies in Demland would more than likely ignite the fervor of the Repubs on 2020 election day. Regardless if Trump is there or not.

Pathologists seldom get lost.

The young tennis player Alexander Zverev is one exciting guy to watch, and could be one of those emerging to replace a few of the aging superstar veterans.

On Sunday I was Sitting watching the damaging snow storm of the year, and failed to see a flake.

A national expert says he won’t be surprised to see up to two dozen Dems candidates vying for the 2020 nomination. What is interesting is that they will represent diverse segments, who are not necessarily thinking along the same democrat lines. As fractured as the Repub President could be, how hard will it be to unify the Dems. Some of the aggressive Dem newbies are just getting started. Who will they be in a year and a half?

The refs yesterday told Saints Coach Sean Payton that they totally blew the interference/helmet-to-helmet/roughing-an-unprotected-receiver call. He’s thinking, “Thanks for the honesty but I lost the f---ing game because of your ineptitude”.

These are the days when it’s a good idea to get the beer out of the garage.

The ethnic group that made the most strides in winning posts at the national, state and local levels last November are Muslims. Just in case you are interested about what’s going on beneath the surface.

I never read stories with the Headline: Rhode Island Congressional delegation says…”

As the New England Patriots traveled down to nosy Kansas City Arrowhead Stadium, they probably all were thinking as a unit – how did we ever lose that Miami game.

One of the best things about living in a city is having a couple of decent restaurants around the corner.

When I watch a commercial for GMC SUV’s I’m thinking they must be for people who want to look tough.

The Answer:

Mahalia Jackson was great friend of MLK, and he would have only listened to her, says his trusted advisor Jones. It is believed the energetic gospel singer Jackson felt his speech needed more zip than what was in the business-like speech he had written. Bonus: MLK was born as Michael King.

I think MLK Jr. was an honest man who knew the realities of the world in which he and his people lived. He was a strong man. A fearless leader. And gentle. What would Martin say today?