Yeah. It's here. Everyday. Everywhere.
Most of the media is about Chicago. Then again......
MyStateline has a report by Owen Stiffler titled: "Innocent Bystander In Critical Condition After Gunfight on Street - One person critically hurt in car-to-car shooting." which you can read here. And see a video.
[ It's Everywhere. ]
Couple of programs seem to help. But get little or no funding these days.
Ceasefire is here. Research the stats. #Unfit4Governor killed these funds in IL.
The Washington Post has an article by Lauren Dockett titled: "This innovative program uses brain science to teach Chicago teens how to stop violence" which you can read here. CHILL is here. And, there are others. De-escalation.
The Chicago Tribune has an article by Manya Brachear Pashman titled: "'Never lose hope,' pope writes to Chicago families stricken by violence - Cardinal Blase Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, speaks about the Archdiocese of Chicago’s anti-violence initiatives April 4, 2017, at Peace Corner Youth Center in Chicago's South Austin neighborhood." which you can read here.
One at a time: One person; one donation to help. And, work towards solutions.
Thursday, April 6, 2017
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
America's Kakistocracy Part 1
Should you ever doubt, Here's where we're at:
Kakistocracy
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A kakistocracy (English pronunciation: /kækɪsˈtɑkɹəsi/) is a state or country run by the worst, least qualified, or most unscrupulous citizens. The word was coined by English author Thomas Love Peacock in 1829.
You need real facts.
#Prez6YearOld's vocab: 'bigly', 'wire tapp', 'honored', 'leightweight chocker', 'honer', 'Barrack Obama', 'Bobby Night'.
More? LOL.
#Spicy Is Lying About Trump’s Health-Care Debacle is here.
#Spicy: Trump didn't mean wiretapping when he tweeted about wiretapping is here.
Donald Trump unaware Michael Flynn was a 'foreign agent', #Spicy says which is here.
Insurance 101 For Paul Ryan: The Healthy Are Supposed To Help Pay For The Sick is here.
Wan't more? Keep tuning in..... This is JUST WAY too easy.
Kakistocracy
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A kakistocracy (English pronunciation: /kækɪsˈtɑkɹəsi/) is a state or country run by the worst, least qualified, or most unscrupulous citizens. The word was coined by English author Thomas Love Peacock in 1829.
- Nearly 200 years ago & now a prefect fit.
You need real facts.
- A FEW examples in no particular order.
#Prez6YearOld's vocab: 'bigly', 'wire tapp', 'honored', 'leightweight chocker', 'honer', 'Barrack Obama', 'Bobby Night'.
More? LOL.
#Spicy Is Lying About Trump’s Health-Care Debacle is here.
#Spicy: Trump didn't mean wiretapping when he tweeted about wiretapping is here.
- Yeah, words no longer have ANY meaning in DC or America! Or at least NEW meanings to suit themselves! Howz bout that?
Donald Trump unaware Michael Flynn was a 'foreign agent', #Spicy says which is here.
- AMAZING how #Unifit4Prez NEVER knows ANYTHING about the bad shit that's happening around him. HE IS the freakin' Prez! Scary.
Insurance 101 For Paul Ryan: The Healthy Are Supposed To Help Pay For The Sick is here.
- Freaking Clueless Moron. #SoldHisSoul to #Unfit4Prez.
Wan't more? Keep tuning in..... This is JUST WAY too easy.
Saturday, March 4, 2017
The America I Know....
....That I Know & Love. And want back from DC.
Need some inspiration these days? Try this.
The Washington Post has an article by Amy B. Wang titled: "This teenager was walking for hours to and from work — until a police stop changed his life" which you can read here.
Need some inspiration these days? Try this.
The Washington Post has an article by Amy B. Wang titled: "This teenager was walking for hours to and from work — until a police stop changed his life" which you can read here.
Friday, February 24, 2017
HATE...........
WE.....ARE.....ALL.....HUMANS
STOP THE HATE
LEARN TOLERANCE
SHOOTING & KILLING OTHERS
SOLVES NOTHING
Sunday, February 5, 2017
SNL & More
Well, if you are 'loving' the current USA Administration, about like me, check out a few recent Saturday Night Live videos:
Also, saw an article today the Unions are supporting the current #Unfit4Prez, #Prex6YearOld. Here's a couple more. But, then, Unions should keep in mind:
- The Oval Office; Opening, 2/4/2017
With Prez Dr. Death. - Optional Interlude; Family Feud; 2/4/2017
- Welcome to the USA; 2/4/2017
- Sean 'Spicy' Spicer Press Conference; 2/4/2017
Out-F'in-Classic ! EnJoy !
Also, saw an article today the Unions are supporting the current #Unfit4Prez, #Prex6YearOld. Here's a couple more. But, then, Unions should keep in mind:
- The IL REPUB Gov has been attempting to kill off Public Employee Unions constantly for 2 years now. #BillionaireBrucie is a totally inexperienced politician
- The WI REPUB Gov drastically reduced collective bargaining rights for Public Employee Unions several years ago.
- The White House? America has another totally politically inexperienced REPUB #Stroke politician. Just Like the IL Gov.
- Don't count your chickens quite yet, Union Members.
Friday, January 27, 2017
Why Even Have a Country in the First Place?
I noodle around the Internet pretty much daily. Came across a couple of items on the Mother Jones Website.
One commentary by Rebecca Gordon caught my eye and has had a profound impact on me. It's titled: "Why Even Have a Country in the First Place?"
It is a long read, and you must read it here.
[ Another Blogsite which I've done for about 13 years has had about 2 dozen 'Must Reads' articles, or about two a year. Here is the very first one on jerryd's blog bog. ]
I'm old. Never been someone called an 'activist'. But. The direction the State of Illinois has been headed for two years now, and the direction that our country America is headed now is unacceptable to me.
Ms. Gordon's discussion requires me to do something. I won't be here all that long. But for others; younger folks; the next generations of folks. So, I WILL get involved, working to get back to the Illinois and the America I know, remember and love. Maybe you should too.
I am not prepared to turn the country over to only white-males; not ready to turn the country over to bigots; white supremacists; not ready to turn the country over to intolerance of women; those of color; those who don't care about people in poverty; those hwo hate different religions; to bullys. You get the idea.
WHAT DO WE WANT AMERICA TO BE? It's up to us; but we must work for it. Each of us.
We've lost civility in the USA. Kids 'role models' - State and national governments and politicians act like bullys; like the only 'truth' is what they spew and believe. Negotiation is no longer possible; not a solution. Any different thought is worthless.
I remember Everett Dirksen from IL; a true Statesman and here. Now? Gone, all gone. Name a current Statesman; in IL or nationally.
We wonder why kids have no respect for others; for life at all. What do they see everyday from our 'leaders'? At every level?
We've now reached the stage of 'Alternate Facts' !!!!! Sorry. A fact is a fact. No matter how someone spins it.
An Alternate Fact is .... wait for it ..... a lie. It is NOT a simple matter of perspective.
Waterboarding is swell; cozying up so our Prez can be Putin's Puppy; a bunch of billionaires running IL and the country - clueless about everyday Americans; clueless about government; clueless about negotiating and working with others; people in charge of OUR country coming in with positions that are abhorrent to the organizations they will 'lead' IS UNACCEPTABLE to me.
How about you? Maybe it's time for a lot MORE of us to get involved. Take the time. Read the article.
And, let me know.
One commentary by Rebecca Gordon caught my eye and has had a profound impact on me. It's titled: "Why Even Have a Country in the First Place?"
It is a long read, and you must read it here.
[ Another Blogsite which I've done for about 13 years has had about 2 dozen 'Must Reads' articles, or about two a year. Here is the very first one on jerryd's blog bog. ]
I'm old. Never been someone called an 'activist'. But. The direction the State of Illinois has been headed for two years now, and the direction that our country America is headed now is unacceptable to me.
Ms. Gordon's discussion requires me to do something. I won't be here all that long. But for others; younger folks; the next generations of folks. So, I WILL get involved, working to get back to the Illinois and the America I know, remember and love. Maybe you should too.
I am not prepared to turn the country over to only white-males; not ready to turn the country over to bigots; white supremacists; not ready to turn the country over to intolerance of women; those of color; those who don't care about people in poverty; those hwo hate different religions; to bullys. You get the idea.
WHAT DO WE WANT AMERICA TO BE? It's up to us; but we must work for it. Each of us.
We've lost civility in the USA. Kids 'role models' - State and national governments and politicians act like bullys; like the only 'truth' is what they spew and believe. Negotiation is no longer possible; not a solution. Any different thought is worthless.
I remember Everett Dirksen from IL; a true Statesman and here. Now? Gone, all gone. Name a current Statesman; in IL or nationally.
We wonder why kids have no respect for others; for life at all. What do they see everyday from our 'leaders'? At every level?
We've now reached the stage of 'Alternate Facts' !!!!! Sorry. A fact is a fact. No matter how someone spins it.
An Alternate Fact is .... wait for it ..... a lie. It is NOT a simple matter of perspective.
Waterboarding is swell; cozying up so our Prez can be Putin's Puppy; a bunch of billionaires running IL and the country - clueless about everyday Americans; clueless about government; clueless about negotiating and working with others; people in charge of OUR country coming in with positions that are abhorrent to the organizations they will 'lead' IS UNACCEPTABLE to me.
How about you? Maybe it's time for a lot MORE of us to get involved. Take the time. Read the article.
And, let me know.
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Couple of Testimonials
We've had good success with a couple of products.
YakTrax
Living in north central IL over the years, we get a variety of winter weather. Not infrequently, we get glaze ice or a heavier coating of ice. It is no fun to slip and fall at any age, but much less exciting as we've aged. This year, we've had about 3 straight weeks of on and off ice.
We found something called YakTrax. It slips on to shoes or boots & has spiral criss-cross wires on the bottoms. We've worn out one pair & got new ones this year. These work great for us, but are not for indoor walking, tile, etc. We still need to be careful walking, they are not fool proof, but far better than slipping, sliding and falling. Can get them online for about $20 a set. Absolutely well worth it for us.
CPR Call Blocker, model V202.
We have an answering machine & always let it pick up calls regardless if we're home or not. Our message says: 'Leave a message or don't call back.'
But, of course, some fools do: No message; then call again and again. Gets WAY tiresome if you spend a good deal of time at home. Found a product called CPR Call Blocker. Blocks up to 1200 numbers. You do need caller ID. Has a big red button that says: 'Block Now'. And, it does! Easy to connect for us; easy to use & best of all, IT WORKS. Pricey; something under $100 and available online.
Got it; and loved it immediately. Blocked call comes in; rings once & disconnects the call. Told our neighbor about it & they got one, same reasons & they love it. Posted this on the DONE forum a while back & got a message from another Retiree that they found it great too.
YakTrax
Living in north central IL over the years, we get a variety of winter weather. Not infrequently, we get glaze ice or a heavier coating of ice. It is no fun to slip and fall at any age, but much less exciting as we've aged. This year, we've had about 3 straight weeks of on and off ice.
We found something called YakTrax. It slips on to shoes or boots & has spiral criss-cross wires on the bottoms. We've worn out one pair & got new ones this year. These work great for us, but are not for indoor walking, tile, etc. We still need to be careful walking, they are not fool proof, but far better than slipping, sliding and falling. Can get them online for about $20 a set. Absolutely well worth it for us.
CPR Call Blocker, model V202.
We have an answering machine & always let it pick up calls regardless if we're home or not. Our message says: 'Leave a message or don't call back.'
But, of course, some fools do: No message; then call again and again. Gets WAY tiresome if you spend a good deal of time at home. Found a product called CPR Call Blocker. Blocks up to 1200 numbers. You do need caller ID. Has a big red button that says: 'Block Now'. And, it does! Easy to connect for us; easy to use & best of all, IT WORKS. Pricey; something under $100 and available online.
Got it; and loved it immediately. Blocked call comes in; rings once & disconnects the call. Told our neighbor about it & they got one, same reasons & they love it. Posted this on the DONE forum a while back & got a message from another Retiree that they found it great too.
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