How Much Is Your Opinion Worth?

"In religion and politics people's beliefs and convictions are in almost every case gotten at second-hand, and without examination, from authorities who have not themselves examined the questions at issue but have taken them at second-hand from other non-examiners, whose opinions about them were not worth a brass farthing." - Mark Twain

I am running into this more and more often these days, especially on social media. It seems no one wants to do their own research. They read something they agree with and boom it is the absolute truth and they share it to all their friends. Let them read something they disagree with, then pow it's the most vile thing ever. Both reactions stem largely from preconceived ideas based on what they have read or heard previously.

If we're being honest, we have all done that. With reference to the latter, it is sometimes a knee-jerk reaction. I have done that out of sheer frustration at incorrect information. However, it is because I have done my homework, read articles, watched interviews and followed links provided to try and ferret out the truth. I find that the closer you can get to the horse's mouth, so to speak, the more likely you'll discover what was actually said or done and why. 

 
So when I read someone's post who shares something that completely goes against what I believe (based on my own personal beliefs and the aforementioned research) well, I don't always react wisely. For any such reaction, I'm sorry, but not for my stance on the issue or my beliefs.

The above quote by Mark Twain pretty well sums up how people get to where they are with their opinions and just how much those opinions are worth.

Ch Ch Changes

 Hello Friends!

Are you tired of winning yet? I'm certainly not. Finally, we got what we voted for, and for what this country has been needing for absolutely decades. It has been just over three weeks, and all I can say is WOW!! I can tell that most of you agree. 70% of Americans say that President Trump is fulfilling his campaign promises.

As to be expected, there is a lot of wailing, moaning and gnashing of teeth coming from those on the left side of the political aisle, but you know that those who complain the loudest have the most to hide and they are afraid.

Also, there are every day folks who didn't get what/who they voted for [insert serious thanks here], and for some reason they are fearful or frantic that Elon Musk, who was not elected by vote, but appointed by a sitting President, is auditing all the facets of the U.S. government. By the way they are ranting, you would think their own personal money is in jeopardy. For some politicians and other government folks, this is a distinct possibility, but for the rest of you, relax. The data is read-only.

We will touch on a few of the things that have been going on (I don't have the time or the skill to keep up with the day to day, hour to hour happenings).

USAID seems to be what is on most people's minds at the moment. By the way the screamers are acting, you'd think they're are pulling the whiskers off kittens. Look, the only way to bring our country back is to tear down and rebuild that which is corrupt - and the corruption runs deep, as does the ridiculous spending for things like transgender comic books for kids, and DEI training for various countries/groups.

Funding has also supposedly gone to support terrorist organizations, and media companies, some of which have had ties to communists. Not all spending for even legitimate causes got to it's intended recipients. The house cleaning is real and desperately needed.

In addition, to the wasteful and very questionable spending, some other interesting things have happened.

Ft. Bragg in North Carolina has been restored. It had been renamed Ft. Liberty by the previous administration...boo hiss.

The NCAA has agreed to prohibit men from competing in women's sports.

The southern boarder is being secured, and illegal border crossings are down over 90%. Deportations are underway.

The U.S. has withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO).

The U.S. has withdrawn from the Paris Climate Accord.

The Gulf of Mexico has been renamed to the Gulf of America. That is controversial among some, but considering that Mexico is part of the North American continent, it seems reasonable to me.

All in all, I would say that we are getting what we voted for. Trump 2.0 is kicking butt! Oh, and the new White House Press Secretary is awesome. Hats off to Karoline Leavitt.

Until next time, take care and stay safe.

P. S. Be careful what you read because some sources are not credible, and also do your own research. I saw an instance of that earlier today.

Happy Valentine's Day

Whether you celebrate Valentine's Day or not, 

I hope you have a purrfectly wonderful day.

Change is Coming

Does anyone else feel a sense of relief? Change is in the air. 

We have hope where once the future looked bleak.

We see freedom and justice where previously we saw unjustly held political hostages. 

We see common sense returning, pushing out the woke insanity that has been building for years.  

We have freedom of speech again instead instead of being silenced because of our opinions.

We see a return to hiring based on merit and filled by qualified individuals and not based on color, gender, ethnicity or LGB status.

We feel a renewed sense of pride in our country, and not the pride of rainbow colored flag.

These are all things and feelings that have been missing for too long. To paraphrase a fellow blogger, I am glad that the 4 long years of 2020 are finally over. If you know, you know.

Until next time, take care everyone.

*Image is AI generated by GROK.

Inauguration Day!

It's finally here! January 20, 2025. The day we have all been waiting for since November 6, 2024. Due to the impending cold, the ceremony was moved indoors (in advance). 

We the People have spoken. A total of 77,302,416 of us have been fed up to the gills with the censorship, the medical tyranny, the transgender ideology, inflation and the serious border crisis which has allowed the criminals to pour into our country for the past four years.

Afterward: The inauguration ceremony has been completed. There were many cheers and standing ovations given. Voices joined together to sing "America the Beautiful" lead by Carrie Underwood, and wonderful inaugural prayer was given by the Rev. Franklin Graham.

After which, President Trump signed the first of many executive orders before addressing a gathering of supporters and then adjourning for lunch.

The festivities continued, including an indoor parade, more speeches and signing EOs. Each document required a new pen. When he was finished publicly signing the nine orders, he tossed the pens out to the audience. 

The day's public activities culminated at the inaugural ball, and the ever lovely Melanie had shed her formal attire for a beautiful evening dress.

It was a wonderful day for America!  I won't get into any of the politics now. This is just a day for celebration.

*image is AI generated using GROK