"Can we please finally get our George in the ground and let us mourn in our own time, in private?" I think they'd be well-due after such intrusions as these ...Floyd's 2nd grade teacher is proudly exhibiting an essay he wrote, age 8, 38 years ago. This former teacher explained that for every class, there was one big project a year and she kept at least one or two from each class. He was one of her students and she remembers him as a quiet boy.
Floyd wanted to be a Supreme Court Justice. He wrote what he would do in Court. "I'd bang my hammer and everyone would sit down," is a sample. source boredpanda.com
A protestor in Bristol, GB, and friends pulled down a statue of one Edward Colston, a 17th century slave trader for an African firm who apparently handled exporting slaves in 1680. To me this is treading all tippy toe with an attempt to change history. No, don't laud him; but don't erase him either. Slavery happened; it existed. No it is and was a horrendous thing. But it happened.
Another protester in London, defaced a statue of Winston Churchill, saying that "Churchill fought the Nazis to protect colonials, not people of color."
If anyone ever tells this protestor that Harry Truman desegregated the Army in WW2, maybe he'll call for a statue to be erected to Harry!
We can only hope the coin has two sides, not just one.
Monday, June 8, 2020
Sunday, June 7, 2020
Appropriate On A Sunday, No?
Quoting from Psalm 91 It seems so appropriate … back when this was written how did they know? Very nearly eerie.
You will not fear the terror of night nor the arrow that flies by day
Nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness nor the plague that destroys at midday.
A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you.
You will only observe with your eyes and see the punishment of the wicked.
Wear the mask; carry the gloves.
You will not fear the terror of night nor the arrow that flies by day
Nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness nor the plague that destroys at midday.
A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you.
You will only observe with your eyes and see the punishment of the wicked.
Wear the mask; carry the gloves.
Saturday, June 6, 2020
Baby Steps - Come to Mama!
Referring to the way we are being reluctantly fed tiny bits of freedom.
Such as: we can't saunter into a restaurant, sit at a table with gleaming napery and silver silverware "And that amusing little wine we had when we were here before." Hah! Phone, burn gas, get it home and invariably heat it up and then dish it out. The only difference being that odds are great that a pro chef cooks better than we do.
So we went and got it from Las Brisas once, Charlie's, a NY Joint twice* and Madera's for the shrimp we adore - pepper jack-stuffed inside bacon wrapped shrimp. But Thursday! Las Brisas was open for sit-down-in-our-restaurant dinner! We enjoyed the patio all by ourselves, but it was only 5:30 p.m. *Charlie's Shrimp Scampi appetizer is utter bliss - but not available. "Charlie's not buying shellfish" right now" I was told. Translation: no one's coming in for take out. So we got pasta dishes and a 10 in. Jersey crust pepperoni and pineapple pizza for me. (Richie, born in Brooklyn) thinks this is an offense to God,Man and Decent People. First time I got it, I thought he as going to demand a different seat away from me - to not have to see it.
And in contrast we also got Spumoni once. Richie loves Chicken Cacciatori and I Priest Strangler Carbonara. $27 each and we ate leftovers for the next three days.
The above was in a three month period and we normally go out for dinner once a week. Now we can! If we can find one of our favorites that is DOING sit-down meals. Tin Roof Bistro for one.
But of even greater momentum is that we can now get haircuts! Dale, owner and manager and superb cutter of hair, said that he's booked up and has been working seven days a week from early to late. We have appointments at 1 p.m. Saturday June 13th. HURRY THE DAY!
Looking for specific changes - wash your hair at home. No more courtesy tea or coffee; no more supermarket trashbloids - so riveting except that now that I'm so old, I never heard of probably 80 per cent of the players.
Expect a temperature check on entering and you will wear your mask during your visit.
Possibly wait in your car to be brought in. Pay generously and there may be an additional Coronavirus fee to pay for the presumed gallons of disinfectant used after every cut.
Such as: we can't saunter into a restaurant, sit at a table with gleaming napery and silver silverware "And that amusing little wine we had when we were here before." Hah! Phone, burn gas, get it home and invariably heat it up and then dish it out. The only difference being that odds are great that a pro chef cooks better than we do.
So we went and got it from Las Brisas once, Charlie's, a NY Joint twice* and Madera's for the shrimp we adore - pepper jack-stuffed inside bacon wrapped shrimp. But Thursday! Las Brisas was open for sit-down-in-our-restaurant dinner! We enjoyed the patio all by ourselves, but it was only 5:30 p.m. *Charlie's Shrimp Scampi appetizer is utter bliss - but not available. "Charlie's not buying shellfish" right now" I was told. Translation: no one's coming in for take out. So we got pasta dishes and a 10 in. Jersey crust pepperoni and pineapple pizza for me. (Richie, born in Brooklyn) thinks this is an offense to God,Man and Decent People. First time I got it, I thought he as going to demand a different seat away from me - to not have to see it.
And in contrast we also got Spumoni once. Richie loves Chicken Cacciatori and I Priest Strangler Carbonara. $27 each and we ate leftovers for the next three days.
The above was in a three month period and we normally go out for dinner once a week. Now we can! If we can find one of our favorites that is DOING sit-down meals. Tin Roof Bistro for one.
But of even greater momentum is that we can now get haircuts! Dale, owner and manager and superb cutter of hair, said that he's booked up and has been working seven days a week from early to late. We have appointments at 1 p.m. Saturday June 13th. HURRY THE DAY!
Looking for specific changes - wash your hair at home. No more courtesy tea or coffee; no more supermarket trashbloids - so riveting except that now that I'm so old, I never heard of probably 80 per cent of the players.
Expect a temperature check on entering and you will wear your mask during your visit.
Possibly wait in your car to be brought in. Pay generously and there may be an additional Coronavirus fee to pay for the presumed gallons of disinfectant used after every cut.
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Suspension of Disbelief Because No One Could Be This Brainless
In rapid succession - the Del Amo Mall, and the Torrance Target a short distance away, as of Wednesday had been closed and barricaded for fear of rioters/looter-thieves for three days. The Sunday night arrestees were 17 adults and 7 juveniles - for grand theft auto, possession of stolen goods. curfew violations.
Mull that over while I type this - BREAKING NEWS
LA Mayor Garcetti, L A City Leaders call for cutting LAPD funding as protests continue.
The Police Officers Union calls the motion "offensive." I can call it a lot of things that would be better than "offensive" Bone-headed stupid would be the least of it.
Apparently the "LA City Leaders" have never read the below which comes from the Washington Post and the WSJ:
2019 - Police shot 9 unarmed blacks - and 19 unarmed whites.
2018 - 53 % of Blacks committed known homicides and 60% of the robberies.
A cop is 18 1/2 times more likely to be killed by a black male than a black killed by a white cop.
Further: Whites are less likely to shoot than Black or Hispanic officers.
"So let's cut their funding!" the geniuses bellow. Sometimes I wish there was a bounty on these beauties.
BREAKING NEWS - LA SHERIFF CALLS OFF ENFORCEMENT OF CURFEW BY DEPUTIES.
or in other words, "Walk right in, make yourselves at home."
Mull that over while I type this - BREAKING NEWS
LA Mayor Garcetti, L A City Leaders call for cutting LAPD funding as protests continue.
The Police Officers Union calls the motion "offensive." I can call it a lot of things that would be better than "offensive" Bone-headed stupid would be the least of it.
Apparently the "LA City Leaders" have never read the below which comes from the Washington Post and the WSJ:
2019 - Police shot 9 unarmed blacks - and 19 unarmed whites.
2018 - 53 % of Blacks committed known homicides and 60% of the robberies.
A cop is 18 1/2 times more likely to be killed by a black male than a black killed by a white cop.
Further: Whites are less likely to shoot than Black or Hispanic officers.
"So let's cut their funding!" the geniuses bellow. Sometimes I wish there was a bounty on these beauties.
BREAKING NEWS - LA SHERIFF CALLS OFF ENFORCEMENT OF CURFEW BY DEPUTIES.
or in other words, "Walk right in, make yourselves at home."
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
The Protestors vs. Effective Change
Let us have a refreshing sip from the First Amendment Cup I see being passed around various locations at this time. What's it all about?
The First Amendment, in order: they are
Free Speech - any damned thing you feel like saying
Freedom of Religion - government cannot force you into one religion or another
Freedom of the Press - unless or until what they write is seditious, slander. Insults, fine!
Right to Assembly - although it should be said that trying to march on an active freeway is not a good idea.
The right to petition the government. For all of the good it will bring you.
What is the Effectiveness of a Mass Protest - Aye or Nay?
Hong Kong has been anti-government in the tens of thousands of it's citizens who are going up against the police. A controversial extradition law was rescinded, but cops are still sent out from the government for mass beatings of their fellow citizens .
Iraq protestors are anti-government and their zeal has caused 95 of them to die. Iraq uses live ammo.
The Green New Deal espoused by professional child activist Greta Thunberg - Congress didn't pass it and neither did all 50 states. A scenario I'd pay money to see - couple of Congressmen discussing her after a recent appearance, "Cute kid," - "Yeah, little smart ass; where the hell were her parents?"
Successful protests over the years - protestors are clearly a stubborn bunch -
Both, after years, have gotten recognition.
India - Civil Rights Movement
LGBTQUA All the way back to the Stonewall episode.
Pros and Cons re participating in a mass protest
All that walking? You can skip the gym
Looting is often included in protesting.
Toting those big screen TVs and/or boxes of Manalo Blahnick shoes, Gucci frocks - gives you a power lifting workout, too. Mattresses, those desirable big screen TVs - remember that before making your selection; they aren't feather light.
Aerobics - playing dead on the street but sneaking in some yoga moves and pass it off as death throes. Unless, of course, you were actually shot. No acting required.
If everyone else got to Chanel first, leaving nothing for you - well pouting and kicking curbs is a great way to vent which is good psychologically speaking.
All for the betterment of mankind.
Freedom of the Press - unless or until what they write is seditious, slander. Insults, fine!
Right to Assembly - although it should be said that trying to march on an active freeway is not a good idea.
The right to petition the government. For all of the good it will bring you.
What is the Effectiveness of a Mass Protest - Aye or Nay?
Hong Kong has been anti-government in the tens of thousands of it's citizens who are going up against the police. A controversial extradition law was rescinded, but cops are still sent out from the government for mass beatings of their fellow citizens .
Iraq protestors are anti-government and their zeal has caused 95 of them to die. Iraq uses live ammo.
The Green New Deal espoused by professional child activist Greta Thunberg - Congress didn't pass it and neither did all 50 states. A scenario I'd pay money to see - couple of Congressmen discussing her after a recent appearance, "Cute kid," - "Yeah, little smart ass; where the hell were her parents?"
Successful protests over the years - protestors are clearly a stubborn bunch -
Both, after years, have gotten recognition.
India - Civil Rights Movement
LGBTQUA All the way back to the Stonewall episode.
Pros and Cons re participating in a mass protest
All that walking? You can skip the gym
Looting is often included in protesting.
Toting those big screen TVs and/or boxes of Manalo Blahnick shoes, Gucci frocks - gives you a power lifting workout, too. Mattresses, those desirable big screen TVs - remember that before making your selection; they aren't feather light.
Aerobics - playing dead on the street but sneaking in some yoga moves and pass it off as death throes. Unless, of course, you were actually shot. No acting required.
If everyone else got to Chanel first, leaving nothing for you - well pouting and kicking curbs is a great way to vent which is good psychologically speaking.
All for the betterment of mankind.
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Post-Mortem
Coroner vs Coroner in the matter of the George Floyd autopsy.
I went to a still shot of The Incident and was damned if I could see it. As always I went to my medical consultant who has never failed to answer me completely. I e'd RH Gutierrez, MD, San Diego
I pointed out that the man looked as if he was a body builder and thus, would have an extremely strong neck. And he wrote back -
"I am about to do a video on it. The knee across the neck is compressing the trachea which can cause a parasympathetic response to both which can cause decreases in respiration
On top of that, there were three men compressing his chest and torso. Even without any medical conditions, this can lead to decreased breathing especially when prolonged (this can then shut off the circulation.)
On top of that the chest compressions will decrease cardiac output and decreased venous return - both of which can kill.
Then there is the decreased cerebral perfusion and this can cause brain damage and death.
The cops killed this man in six ways."
So now you know. Do not try them at home. ed.
To see explanatory videos of the doctor, Google KARATEDRSANDIEGO itpp://karatedr.com
I went to a still shot of The Incident and was damned if I could see it. As always I went to my medical consultant who has never failed to answer me completely. I e'd RH Gutierrez, MD, San Diego
I pointed out that the man looked as if he was a body builder and thus, would have an extremely strong neck. And he wrote back -
"I am about to do a video on it. The knee across the neck is compressing the trachea which can cause a parasympathetic response to both which can cause decreases in respiration
On top of that, there were three men compressing his chest and torso. Even without any medical conditions, this can lead to decreased breathing especially when prolonged (this can then shut off the circulation.)
On top of that the chest compressions will decrease cardiac output and decreased venous return - both of which can kill.
Then there is the decreased cerebral perfusion and this can cause brain damage and death.
The cops killed this man in six ways."
So now you know. Do not try them at home. ed.
To see explanatory videos of the doctor, Google KARATEDRSANDIEGO itpp://karatedr.com
Monday, June 1, 2020
Having a Riot* of a Night!
The 6 p.m. news was a constant giving us local and world news; natural disasters "Volcano eats five little children in the great Ice Floe Accident. Careless parents cited. Cruise ship line regrets."
Not these days. I fully expect that commercials in the immediate future (i.e. tonight) for the station will go like this: For your dining pleasure, ABC 7 proudly presents live! and in color riot coverage! Our helicopters are costing us a fortune in gas so as they're up there from 10 a.m. to last bust at night. Pick up your pre-dinner cocktail and settle on your beat-up divan, call for delivered dinner and loll deeper in the couch and enjoy the fun! Live!
Late Night TV Commercial -
FREE SHOPPING WITH OUR TRADEMARKED LOOTER'S KIT!
Comes with a sledgehammer to deal with those pesky stores that think a locked door can stop us! (chortle) In addition you get a fold-away hand truck for the big stuff like 55 in. TVs. As a "thank you for your purchase" we are including four designer pillow cases! Two for each hand for the smaller but no less profitable items. May we suggest perfume, famous name face creams, perfume and/or jewelry. Additionally, we will throw in a large container of powdered milk and a bottle of water. Don't suffer the stinging effects of tear gas!
All of this packed in our special Lotter's Kit Bag for the low, low price of $1,200. After all, we need to make a living, too! What better way than to score off of the dudes that got the loot!
This ad paid for by Looters At Large, a subsidiary of Bilkers R Us.
Amuse yourself at dinner by tallying the number of looters sporting our distinctive kit bags! You're in good company!
* The anti-looting comments by this author are directed to the ANTIFA thugs, who have probably never seen a window or a lock they didn't want to break.
Not these days. I fully expect that commercials in the immediate future (i.e. tonight) for the station will go like this: For your dining pleasure, ABC 7 proudly presents live! and in color riot coverage! Our helicopters are costing us a fortune in gas so as they're up there from 10 a.m. to last bust at night. Pick up your pre-dinner cocktail and settle on your beat-up divan, call for delivered dinner and loll deeper in the couch and enjoy the fun! Live!
Late Night TV Commercial -
FREE SHOPPING WITH OUR TRADEMARKED LOOTER'S KIT!
Comes with a sledgehammer to deal with those pesky stores that think a locked door can stop us! (chortle) In addition you get a fold-away hand truck for the big stuff like 55 in. TVs. As a "thank you for your purchase" we are including four designer pillow cases! Two for each hand for the smaller but no less profitable items. May we suggest perfume, famous name face creams, perfume and/or jewelry. Additionally, we will throw in a large container of powdered milk and a bottle of water. Don't suffer the stinging effects of tear gas!
All of this packed in our special Lotter's Kit Bag for the low, low price of $1,200. After all, we need to make a living, too! What better way than to score off of the dudes that got the loot!
This ad paid for by Looters At Large, a subsidiary of Bilkers R Us.
Amuse yourself at dinner by tallying the number of looters sporting our distinctive kit bags! You're in good company!
* The anti-looting comments by this author are directed to the ANTIFA thugs, who have probably never seen a window or a lock they didn't want to break.
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