On the need for Army recruits - instead of simply forgiving student loan debt, why not offer the option of a few years of military service in exchange for reducing or eliminating a person's student loan debt?
Thank you again for shining a light on a part of my history that I did not know .Mr Smith’s a black man’s amazing journey through the world of Baseball history
This “ignoring of facts” isn’t just happening in the US. Check out what’s happening across the pond!
In the UK, airport runways are melting, numerous drownings, many without air conditioning in 106F weather, PM having fun at an air show, surgeries cancelled, schools closed, and trains stop running due to the risk of buckling rails.
Excerpts:
[NHS when] asked about deaths from the extreme heat, they said there had been “none that have been reported to us centrally at this point”.
Prof Hannah Cloke, a climate scientist at the University of Reading, said: “We know that heatwaves are killers. We still have people shrugging their shoulders saying this is [just] summer.”
It seems to me white people are just cowards. Look at the destruction of indigenous peoples all over the world. NATIVE Americans. You KIDNAPPED people from Africa. Then you went back and poisoned the entire continent. Like South and Central America. Australia. I wouldn’t join the military either. Do you know how they treat these people when they no longer have use for them? Do you have any idea the BILLIONS they waste “changing their minds” with contractors building MORE weapons? And they aren’t smart enough to stop hackers? Or kiss Putin’s ass? Wake up people a protect yourselves from infection of all this arrogant hate. And NOW THEY SACRIFICE THE ENTIRE PLANET? For MONEY? IDIOTS. There is no one left to trust. They have no souls.
Fortunately, not everyone views the people of the world in that way. I have black friends and even Muslim relatives by marriage. I also know and greatly respect many women, along with their equal role in our world.
If we can trust no one in the public eye to whom should we share our trust and hold accountable for that gift?
Jeez Jane, take a pill, okay? "You white people did yada, yada, yada." No Jane, NONE OF US DID SHIT! My very, very, very distant relatives may have done a few sketchy things. But I am not 250 some years old. Nor is anyone else reading this.
Trust me when I bring this matter to your attention Jane, but dumping a load of historical bullshit on a group of people and then demanding said people fix the shit that was wrongly dumped on them will get you a 100% rate of said people telling you to go eff the hell off and jam your opinion where the sun don't shine while it's covered with beach sand.
On to another point. "Them". " They". Jeez again, Jane. Who, tell me who are these people. No, no, no. Tell me exactly, by name, by company, by government department, (Agriculture doesn't count. Nor Interior.) Jesus Jane, just show us who "they" are. If you can't name names your argument has no validity. I just think, "Trump lover" and quit listening to you.
When the military has "no use" for people they employ they have this really swell thing called a "pension". Google it. Or run it by that bratty kid on Fox, Tikker, Tocker, Car-something. Even Fox' own lawyers admitted in open court the guy is batshit crazy and they have no idea why anybody in their right mind would take him seriously. Wait, I think we just hit on something here...
Anyway Jane, nice to have this wonderful conversation with you, hope you get back on those meds and remember to watch CNN or MSNBC. They deal in facts, not made up drivel.
Settle down honey. The LAST thing I am is “trump lover”. But I see you have no choice but to try to belittle the messenger. “A few sketchy things”? Ha ha. Privileged white “lady”.
The Privilege Fairy must have skipped over my house when I was born. I worked my way through high school, paid cash for every vehicle I have owned to this day. I worked a full-time job while I was in college (State college, no grants, no loans, no nothing.) still graduated on time, with a 3.75 gpa. Majored in Business Administration with a minor in Government Affairs. I figured one should really know what one is talking about, don't you agree?
When your Fox Reading Comprehension Course shows up, you'll see that I did not belittle you at all. I merely asked you to make sense of whatever point it was that you were trying to make. Is that too much to ask? Instead of spewing generalities one should enunciate specifics. Like a fucking lady.
The Privilege Fairy skipped my entire 'Hood, too. Had to pay my own way like so many who are broadbrushed as "privileged" for others to push their narrow, self-serving narrative.
I'm saddened by this story. Why? Because it depicts such a monumentally brave and pioneering effort in a hostile environment, yet is so little known. Every one of us should be aware of this great and inspiring story.
My father and Uncle used to talk about this guy all the time. They also used to play pick up basketball with Walter Davis' brothers. Walter was too young to join...
Jackie Robinson is the paradigm of all that can be made right in American history and culture. He's a Hero. Thanks for sharing this story and helping the legend of Mr. Smith grow too.
You covered quite a bit Bill. I enjoyed the baseball story as I was a Dodger fan and was so disappointed when they picked up and moved west. I didn’t know everything though about Jackie Robinson until much later when I grew up. What he and so many went through, and maybe still are for all I know, to finally be considered equal and deserving of equal pay and praise. It was the intelligence behind the power of the pen though that greased the skids. Ironic the two men died a month apart. Great story.
I’m watching the heat in Great Britain and am hoping it’s broken by the time my sons and I head to Scotland in September. Selfishly, I hope they get the tarmac ironed out is our plane can land by then. The heat related death count is probably worse by now. The world is burning up and all people can talk about is how bad things are with gas prices. Jeez!
On the need for Army recruits - instead of simply forgiving student loan debt, why not offer the option of a few years of military service in exchange for reducing or eliminating a person's student loan debt?
Great idea, Bonny! It and you need wider coverage.
I see what you did there...
Thank you again for shining a light on a part of my history that I did not know .Mr Smith’s a black man’s amazing journey through the world of Baseball history
This “ignoring of facts” isn’t just happening in the US. Check out what’s happening across the pond!
In the UK, airport runways are melting, numerous drownings, many without air conditioning in 106F weather, PM having fun at an air show, surgeries cancelled, schools closed, and trains stop running due to the risk of buckling rails.
Excerpts:
[NHS when] asked about deaths from the extreme heat, they said there had been “none that have been reported to us centrally at this point”.
Prof Hannah Cloke, a climate scientist at the University of Reading, said: “We know that heatwaves are killers. We still have people shrugging their shoulders saying this is [just] summer.”
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/jul/18/uk-weather-heatwave-boris-johnson-checked-out-airport-runways-closed?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
Oops. The temperature was 102F.
It seems to me white people are just cowards. Look at the destruction of indigenous peoples all over the world. NATIVE Americans. You KIDNAPPED people from Africa. Then you went back and poisoned the entire continent. Like South and Central America. Australia. I wouldn’t join the military either. Do you know how they treat these people when they no longer have use for them? Do you have any idea the BILLIONS they waste “changing their minds” with contractors building MORE weapons? And they aren’t smart enough to stop hackers? Or kiss Putin’s ass? Wake up people a protect yourselves from infection of all this arrogant hate. And NOW THEY SACRIFICE THE ENTIRE PLANET? For MONEY? IDIOTS. There is no one left to trust. They have no souls.
All white people? And what can we do to “…wake up and protect ourselves…?” Who do we trust?
Well “black people are……”. “All Muslims are terrorists”. “Women don’t have the same value as men”. And I trust NO ONE in the public eye.
Fortunately, not everyone views the people of the world in that way. I have black friends and even Muslim relatives by marriage. I also know and greatly respect many women, along with their equal role in our world.
If we can trust no one in the public eye to whom should we share our trust and hold accountable for that gift?
Jeez Jane, take a pill, okay? "You white people did yada, yada, yada." No Jane, NONE OF US DID SHIT! My very, very, very distant relatives may have done a few sketchy things. But I am not 250 some years old. Nor is anyone else reading this.
Trust me when I bring this matter to your attention Jane, but dumping a load of historical bullshit on a group of people and then demanding said people fix the shit that was wrongly dumped on them will get you a 100% rate of said people telling you to go eff the hell off and jam your opinion where the sun don't shine while it's covered with beach sand.
On to another point. "Them". " They". Jeez again, Jane. Who, tell me who are these people. No, no, no. Tell me exactly, by name, by company, by government department, (Agriculture doesn't count. Nor Interior.) Jesus Jane, just show us who "they" are. If you can't name names your argument has no validity. I just think, "Trump lover" and quit listening to you.
When the military has "no use" for people they employ they have this really swell thing called a "pension". Google it. Or run it by that bratty kid on Fox, Tikker, Tocker, Car-something. Even Fox' own lawyers admitted in open court the guy is batshit crazy and they have no idea why anybody in their right mind would take him seriously. Wait, I think we just hit on something here...
Anyway Jane, nice to have this wonderful conversation with you, hope you get back on those meds and remember to watch CNN or MSNBC. They deal in facts, not made up drivel.
Great retort. Thanks from many of us who couldn't have been as eloquent or straightforward in our reply to Jane's borderline racist rant.
Settle down honey. The LAST thing I am is “trump lover”. But I see you have no choice but to try to belittle the messenger. “A few sketchy things”? Ha ha. Privileged white “lady”.
You belittled yourself. Most likely behind a pseudo name.....JANE??
Take a peek at her profile. Seems legitimate on the surface.
Everybody liked Ted Bundy at first, too. Just sayin'...
The Privilege Fairy must have skipped over my house when I was born. I worked my way through high school, paid cash for every vehicle I have owned to this day. I worked a full-time job while I was in college (State college, no grants, no loans, no nothing.) still graduated on time, with a 3.75 gpa. Majored in Business Administration with a minor in Government Affairs. I figured one should really know what one is talking about, don't you agree?
When your Fox Reading Comprehension Course shows up, you'll see that I did not belittle you at all. I merely asked you to make sense of whatever point it was that you were trying to make. Is that too much to ask? Instead of spewing generalities one should enunciate specifics. Like a fucking lady.
Have a lovely day and bless your heart.
The Privilege Fairy skipped my entire 'Hood, too. Had to pay my own way like so many who are broadbrushed as "privileged" for others to push their narrow, self-serving narrative.
I'm saddened by this story. Why? Because it depicts such a monumentally brave and pioneering effort in a hostile environment, yet is so little known. Every one of us should be aware of this great and inspiring story.
Thank you, bill, for publicizing it!
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cool_Papa_Bell
My father and Uncle used to talk about this guy all the time. They also used to play pick up basketball with Walter Davis' brothers. Walter was too young to join...
Do you need a current licence to drive an electric vehicle?
Yes you do if it's operated on any public street, road, highway, or anywhere on military or tribal land.
The only difference between an EV and a regular combustion engine or hybrid car is the engine.
It's meant to be a joke. A play on words. A CURRENT licence - as in amperage, voltage etc.Sorry about the confusion
Good one! You got me!!!
Jackie Robinson is the paradigm of all that can be made right in American history and culture. He's a Hero. Thanks for sharing this story and helping the legend of Mr. Smith grow too.
You covered quite a bit Bill. I enjoyed the baseball story as I was a Dodger fan and was so disappointed when they picked up and moved west. I didn’t know everything though about Jackie Robinson until much later when I grew up. What he and so many went through, and maybe still are for all I know, to finally be considered equal and deserving of equal pay and praise. It was the intelligence behind the power of the pen though that greased the skids. Ironic the two men died a month apart. Great story.
I’m watching the heat in Great Britain and am hoping it’s broken by the time my sons and I head to Scotland in September. Selfishly, I hope they get the tarmac ironed out is our plane can land by then. The heat related death count is probably worse by now. The world is burning up and all people can talk about is how bad things are with gas prices. Jeez!