In light of recent events, this post from 3 years ago seems worth revisiting. There is nothing conservative about taking a course of action based on faith that things will somehow work out if we do the right things, and there is nothing liberal or progressive about having kings or government grant us rights and … Continue reading 1.1 Right & Left
Johannes Saam, Immigrant and Union Soldier
Nearly 200 years ago, on 9 May 1822, Johann Saam was born in Hesse-Cassel (Germany) in the Saam family home. The Saam family had lived in that home for over 300 years (1). Sometime between 1847 and 1857 Johann’s brother Bernard went to the US and settled in Eagle River, Michigan (1). We do not … Continue reading Johannes Saam, Immigrant and Union Soldier
And in a Partial Score: Virus 21,411
Just to go on record From the start of the media coverage of the virus, the facts as reported have not added up or made sense. George Carlin did a skit where he gave some sports scores. Here’s one of his partial scores: “Chicago 6”. Well, is that news good or bad news for your … Continue reading And in a Partial Score: Virus 21,411
The Free Trade, Open Borders Virus
Let’s go back in time. Question: What if, years ago, our leaders had decided that free trade with Communist China was not in our country’s best interests? Answer: Assuming that the Communist government held onto control, today mainland China would be an isolated country with little contact with the free world. They would be much … Continue reading The Free Trade, Open Borders Virus
Government Closes Churches
Citizens banned from assembling In response to a worldwide pandemic, governments around the world have united to stop people from assembling and meeting. Many citizens around the world are now confined to their homes. Most people affected have not resisted these decrees and are complying with the new social distancing standards. Most media outlets are … Continue reading Government Closes Churches
Antarctica Packing
This is a trip few people have the opportunity to take so the audience for this information is small. Still, we learned a few things that may be of some use or interest. Our Silversea expedition cruise to the Falklands, South Georgia, and Antarctica was from 3 to 21 February 2020 which is pretty much … Continue reading Antarctica Packing
Time to Toss AMENDMENT XVII into History’s Dumpster
The 17th Amendment to the U. S. Constitution changed the way Senators are selected. Originally Senators were appointed by the States. Now Senators are elected by the people of the State. The original idea was that Senators would be there to represent their States thus bringing a different perspective to legislation and appointments than the … Continue reading Time to Toss AMENDMENT XVII into History’s Dumpster
Why Term Limits are a Bad Idea
As we learn more and more about Washington corruption, it has become increasingly obvious that there really is a corrupt Washington bureaucracy, a “swamp”. The recent impeachment fiasco put a spotlight on the House and the Senate. How many of these elected officials showed themselves to be true statesmen who put country and Constitution first? … Continue reading Why Term Limits are a Bad Idea
One Bag Packing
My wife and I each used an eBags TLS Mother Lode Weekender Convertible backpack (https://www.ebags.com/product/ebags/mother-lode-tls-weekender-convertible/143101?productid=10362789 ) on our recent 3 week trip to Europe. Our trip included traveling around Italy by train for 10 days followed by a cruise from Venice to Athens, a total of 20 nights. We took everything for the trip in … Continue reading One Bag Packing
Thoughts After Seeing “The Hiding Place”
Recently we attended a performance of “The Hiding Place”, a play about a Dutch family who hides Jews escaping from the Nazis. As we left the play, my wife said, “Sobering”. That was more than I could say at the time, very sobering indeed. In general, I do not like movies or plays about the … Continue reading Thoughts After Seeing “The Hiding Place”
Here’s a bunch of horror stories from the Canadian health care system that Bernie Sanders wants the U.S. to copy — Dan from Squirrel Hill’s Blog
https://www.youtube.com/embed/Liz2tXypFAY?version=3&rel=1&fs=1&autohide=2&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&wmode=transparent Bernie Sanders recently said the following regarding his health care plan: “The system is going to work similarly to what exists in Canada, and what we are going to see is an expansion of Medicare where almost all doctors are now in Medicare to cover every man, woman, and child in this country.” Since … Continue reading Here’s a bunch of horror stories from the Canadian health care system that Bernie Sanders wants the U.S. to copy — Dan from Squirrel Hill’s Blog
