Resident Obama says the greatest immediate threat to mankind is global warming, a.k.a. climate change. It is, according to him, the most important threat to the citizens of this country and the world. You can forget terrorist. They are not a real threat.
When this country, and others, are attacked by radical Muslim terrorist, just ignore them. You need to focus on not emitting any gases. It will help a lot if you will just refrain from breathing.
Makes me wonder if he has ever read, or had someone read it to him, the story of Chicken Little.
PMO
©2015
Monday, November 30, 2015
Sunday, November 29, 2015
One, Two, Three
The Donald just may be the best choice of the Republican candidates for three very good reasons. First, he is very good at shaking up the status quo. The Republicans don’t know what to do with him. Nor do the Democrats or the media. He just has too much money and can’t be controlled.
Secondly, he is very good at overcoming bankruptcy. The current resident is determined to bankrupt the country before he gets out of office. The Donald can handle that.
And, thirdly, his coiffure. Our enemies can’t help but be distracted by his hairdo. Everybody else is.
It’s going to be hard not to vote for a candidate with such qualifications.
PMO
©2015
Secondly, he is very good at overcoming bankruptcy. The current resident is determined to bankrupt the country before he gets out of office. The Donald can handle that.
And, thirdly, his coiffure. Our enemies can’t help but be distracted by his hairdo. Everybody else is.
It’s going to be hard not to vote for a candidate with such qualifications.
PMO
©2015
Saturday, November 28, 2015
Touch Subject
People want statues taken down, buildings renamed and all reference to certain individuals removed from any public view. All in the name of slavery. Truth is, that slavery is wrong when it was popular and it’s still wrong today. Yes, slavery still exists today around the world. It always will so long as humans by reason of war, debt, sex trafficking, or any other reason can have absolute control over another human being.
Today we hear about historic figures being singled out for posthumous disgrace for something that was done in another time. Yes, the time was wrong, but it was another time.
Some people seem focused on the Confederate flag. Facts are that there was more slavery under the American flag, in this country, than under the southern states banner. And, one might look at the flags of other countries that were much more involved in slavery, England was at one time, the worst. Don’t forget the African flags, because it was there that a majority of slaves were captured by Africans and sold to European slave traders.
If we are to remove all symbols, lets start with George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. Both owned slaves.
I grew up believing that slavery and racism was wrong. It is wrong on all sides and all races.
It is wrong for politicians to enslave people and stir them with racial strife. But, that is what has happened and will continue to happen so long as people allow it to happen. When someone or some government has absolute control over a person, - food, shelter, clothing, - then that makes them the master.
It is time for this country to focus on today and forget the actions of the past. We have a history like no other nation in the world. We must build on what we do best and what is right.
If we don’t, everything will end terribly wrong.
PMO
©2015
Today we hear about historic figures being singled out for posthumous disgrace for something that was done in another time. Yes, the time was wrong, but it was another time.
Some people seem focused on the Confederate flag. Facts are that there was more slavery under the American flag, in this country, than under the southern states banner. And, one might look at the flags of other countries that were much more involved in slavery, England was at one time, the worst. Don’t forget the African flags, because it was there that a majority of slaves were captured by Africans and sold to European slave traders.
If we are to remove all symbols, lets start with George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. Both owned slaves.
I grew up believing that slavery and racism was wrong. It is wrong on all sides and all races.
It is wrong for politicians to enslave people and stir them with racial strife. But, that is what has happened and will continue to happen so long as people allow it to happen. When someone or some government has absolute control over a person, - food, shelter, clothing, - then that makes them the master.
It is time for this country to focus on today and forget the actions of the past. We have a history like no other nation in the world. We must build on what we do best and what is right.
If we don’t, everything will end terribly wrong.
PMO
©2015
Friday, November 27, 2015
Now You Know
Did you know that 111,111,111 multiplied by 111,111,111 equals 12345678987654321. Now you do.
Don’t try it with a calculator because most don’t have enough digits in the display.
It’s a slow day for this blog today.
PMO
©2015
Don’t try it with a calculator because most don’t have enough digits in the display.
It’s a slow day for this blog today.
PMO
©2015
Thursday, November 26, 2015
Pilgrims
A long long time ago in a land just outside your front door, lived a people that had plenty to eat and shelter. Until, the immigrants started pouring in. At first, the people just thought they were tourist and would go back home. They didn’t. Some more came and then some more. They ruined the neighborhood and the culture.
Pretty soon the immigrants took all the good land of the people and put them on worthless land to live unhappily ever after in poverty. The cultures and languages of the people were replaced with new cultures and language.
All the original people wanted was to be helpful to the immigrants. They taught them how to store grains and to hunt and fish. But, these immigrants wanted more, and more and more. They demanded and took whatever they wanted, until a nation was completely changed.
Native Americans should have had, and enforced immigration laws.
Pilgrims can be a real problem if you don't control them.
PMO
©2015
Pretty soon the immigrants took all the good land of the people and put them on worthless land to live unhappily ever after in poverty. The cultures and languages of the people were replaced with new cultures and language.
All the original people wanted was to be helpful to the immigrants. They taught them how to store grains and to hunt and fish. But, these immigrants wanted more, and more and more. They demanded and took whatever they wanted, until a nation was completely changed.
Native Americans should have had, and enforced immigration laws.
Pilgrims can be a real problem if you don't control them.
PMO
©2015
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
Happy Thanksgiving
The first Thanksgiving Day designated by the United States of America was proclaimed by George Washington on October 3, 1789:
"Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor, and whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee requested me to recommend to the People of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness.
Doesn't sound much like Thanksgiving today does it?
PMO
©2015
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Worth Repeating
Every now and then I run across something that just needs to be repeated. The following article is one of those things that I just have to pass along. While it is a bit long, read it all the way through.
Author’s Note: The following column is comprised of excerpts taken from my first lectures on the first day of classes this semester at UNC-Wilmington. I reproduced these remarks with the hope that they would be useful to other professors teaching at public universities all across America. Feel free to use this material if you already have tenure.
Welcome back to class, students! I am Mike Adams your criminology professor here at UNC-Wilmington. Before we get started with the course I need to address an issue that is causing problems here at UNCW and in higher education all across the country. I am talking about the growing minority of students who believe they have a right to be free from being offended. If we don’t reverse this dangerous trend in our society there will soon be a majority of young people who will need to walk around in plastic bubble suits to protect them in the event that they come into contact with a dissenting viewpoint. That mentality is unworthy of an American. It’s hardly worthy of a Frenchman.
Let’s get something straight right now. You have no right to be unoffended. You have a right to be offended with regularity. It is the price you pay for living in a free society. If you don’t understand that you are confused and dangerously so. In part, I blame your high school teachers for failing to teach you basic civics before you got your diploma. Most of you went to the public high schools, which are a disaster. Don’t tell me that offended you. I went to a public high school.
Of course, your high school might not be the problem. It is entirely possible that the main reason why so many of you are confused about free speech is that piece of paper hanging on the wall right over there. Please turn your attention to that ridiculous document that is framed and hanging by the door. In fact, take a few minutes to read it before you leave class today. It is our campus speech code. It specifically says that there is a requirement that everyone must only engage in discourse that is “respectful.” That assertion is as ludicrous as it is illegal. I plan to have that thing ripped down from every classroom on campus before I retire.
One of my grandfathers served in World War I. My step-grandfather served in World War II. My sixth great grandfather enlisted in the American Revolution when he was only thirteen. These great men did not fight so we could simply relinquish our rights to the enemy within our borders. That enemy is the Marxists who run our public universities. If you are a Marxist and I just offended you, well, that’s tough. I guess they don’t make communists like they used to.
Of course, this ban on “disrespectful” speech is really only illusory. The university that created these speech restrictions then turns around and sponsors plays like The Vagina Monologues, which is loaded with profanity including the c-word – the most offensive and disrespectful word a person could ever possibly apply to a woman. It is pure, unadulterated hypocrisy.
So, the university position can be roughly summarized as follows: Public university administrators have a First Amendment right to use disrespectful profanity but public university students do not. This turns the First Amendment on its head. The university has its free speech analysis completely backwards. And that’s why they need to be sued.
Before we go, let us take a few minutes to look at the last page of your syllabus where I explain the importance of coming to class on time, turning off your cell phone, and refraining from talking during lectures. In that section, I explain that each of you has God-given talents and that your Creator endowed you with a purpose in life that is thwarted when you develop these bad habits.
Unbelievably, a student once complained to the Department chairwoman that my mention of God and a Creator was a violation of Separation of Church and State. Let me be as clear as I possibly can: If any of you actually think that my decision to paraphrase the Declaration of Independence in the course syllabus is unconstitutional then you suffer from severe intellectual hernia.
Indeed, it takes hard work to become stupid enough to think the Declaration of Independence is unconstitutional. If you agree with the student who made that complaint then you are probably just an anti-religious zealot. Therefore, I am going to ask you to do exactly three things and do them in the exact order that I specify.
First, get out of my class. You can fill out the drop slip over at James Hall. Just tell them you don’t believe in true diversity and you want to be surrounded by people who agree with your twisted interpretation of the Constitution simply because they are the kind of people who will protect you from having your beliefs challenged or your feelings hurt.
Second, withdraw from the university. If you find that you are actually relieved because you will no longer be in a class where your beliefs might be challenged then you aren’t ready for college. Go get a job building houses so you can work with some illegal aliens who will help you gain a better appreciation of what this country has to offer.
Finally, if this doesn’t work then I would simply ask you to get the hell out of the country. The ever-growing thinned-skinned minority you have joined is simply ruining life in this once-great nation. Please move to some place like Cuba where you can enjoy the company of communists and get excellent health care. Just hop on a leaky boat and start paddling your way towards utopia. You will not be missed.
Thank you for your time. I’ll see most of you when classes resume on Monday.
PMO
©2015
Author’s Note: The following column is comprised of excerpts taken from my first lectures on the first day of classes this semester at UNC-Wilmington. I reproduced these remarks with the hope that they would be useful to other professors teaching at public universities all across America. Feel free to use this material if you already have tenure.
Welcome back to class, students! I am Mike Adams your criminology professor here at UNC-Wilmington. Before we get started with the course I need to address an issue that is causing problems here at UNCW and in higher education all across the country. I am talking about the growing minority of students who believe they have a right to be free from being offended. If we don’t reverse this dangerous trend in our society there will soon be a majority of young people who will need to walk around in plastic bubble suits to protect them in the event that they come into contact with a dissenting viewpoint. That mentality is unworthy of an American. It’s hardly worthy of a Frenchman.
Let’s get something straight right now. You have no right to be unoffended. You have a right to be offended with regularity. It is the price you pay for living in a free society. If you don’t understand that you are confused and dangerously so. In part, I blame your high school teachers for failing to teach you basic civics before you got your diploma. Most of you went to the public high schools, which are a disaster. Don’t tell me that offended you. I went to a public high school.
Of course, your high school might not be the problem. It is entirely possible that the main reason why so many of you are confused about free speech is that piece of paper hanging on the wall right over there. Please turn your attention to that ridiculous document that is framed and hanging by the door. In fact, take a few minutes to read it before you leave class today. It is our campus speech code. It specifically says that there is a requirement that everyone must only engage in discourse that is “respectful.” That assertion is as ludicrous as it is illegal. I plan to have that thing ripped down from every classroom on campus before I retire.
One of my grandfathers served in World War I. My step-grandfather served in World War II. My sixth great grandfather enlisted in the American Revolution when he was only thirteen. These great men did not fight so we could simply relinquish our rights to the enemy within our borders. That enemy is the Marxists who run our public universities. If you are a Marxist and I just offended you, well, that’s tough. I guess they don’t make communists like they used to.
Of course, this ban on “disrespectful” speech is really only illusory. The university that created these speech restrictions then turns around and sponsors plays like The Vagina Monologues, which is loaded with profanity including the c-word – the most offensive and disrespectful word a person could ever possibly apply to a woman. It is pure, unadulterated hypocrisy.
So, the university position can be roughly summarized as follows: Public university administrators have a First Amendment right to use disrespectful profanity but public university students do not. This turns the First Amendment on its head. The university has its free speech analysis completely backwards. And that’s why they need to be sued.
Before we go, let us take a few minutes to look at the last page of your syllabus where I explain the importance of coming to class on time, turning off your cell phone, and refraining from talking during lectures. In that section, I explain that each of you has God-given talents and that your Creator endowed you with a purpose in life that is thwarted when you develop these bad habits.
Unbelievably, a student once complained to the Department chairwoman that my mention of God and a Creator was a violation of Separation of Church and State. Let me be as clear as I possibly can: If any of you actually think that my decision to paraphrase the Declaration of Independence in the course syllabus is unconstitutional then you suffer from severe intellectual hernia.
Indeed, it takes hard work to become stupid enough to think the Declaration of Independence is unconstitutional. If you agree with the student who made that complaint then you are probably just an anti-religious zealot. Therefore, I am going to ask you to do exactly three things and do them in the exact order that I specify.
First, get out of my class. You can fill out the drop slip over at James Hall. Just tell them you don’t believe in true diversity and you want to be surrounded by people who agree with your twisted interpretation of the Constitution simply because they are the kind of people who will protect you from having your beliefs challenged or your feelings hurt.
Second, withdraw from the university. If you find that you are actually relieved because you will no longer be in a class where your beliefs might be challenged then you aren’t ready for college. Go get a job building houses so you can work with some illegal aliens who will help you gain a better appreciation of what this country has to offer.
Finally, if this doesn’t work then I would simply ask you to get the hell out of the country. The ever-growing thinned-skinned minority you have joined is simply ruining life in this once-great nation. Please move to some place like Cuba where you can enjoy the company of communists and get excellent health care. Just hop on a leaky boat and start paddling your way towards utopia. You will not be missed.
Thank you for your time. I’ll see most of you when classes resume on Monday.
PMO
©2015
Monday, November 23, 2015
Who Was First?
Yes, I know that I think about strange things, and right now I am thinking about who was the first to try some of the foods we take for granted. I’m guessing that before mankind learned how to make fire, fruits, berries and grains were the only real choices for food. But, once fire was combined with meat, good things were on the menu. I’d like to think that barbeque ribs were one of the first dishes early man enjoyed.
But, looking back, how in the world or, why in the world would someone try some of the things we have today. Milk for example. Did some caveman get up one day, look at a cow, and say to himself, “I think I’ll squeeze those things and drink what comes out?” How about the first guy to eat a raw oyster? He must have hit the fermented fruit a little heavy first. Eggs are another think. Did somebody eat a raw one first? I bet he was happy after he got a fire and could scramble them, with a side order of bacon.
Yes, I know that the whole evolution of food was trial and error, with some of the errors ending in death. But, the one that still puzzles me is broccoli. No, it won’t kill you, but it tastes like it will.
Must have been one hungry caveman.
PMO
©2015
But, looking back, how in the world or, why in the world would someone try some of the things we have today. Milk for example. Did some caveman get up one day, look at a cow, and say to himself, “I think I’ll squeeze those things and drink what comes out?” How about the first guy to eat a raw oyster? He must have hit the fermented fruit a little heavy first. Eggs are another think. Did somebody eat a raw one first? I bet he was happy after he got a fire and could scramble them, with a side order of bacon.
Yes, I know that the whole evolution of food was trial and error, with some of the errors ending in death. But, the one that still puzzles me is broccoli. No, it won’t kill you, but it tastes like it will.
Must have been one hungry caveman.
PMO
©2015
Sunday, November 22, 2015
Shrek The Musical
My youngest granddaughter performed her final high school drama performance in Shrek, The Musical, this weekend. She will be graduated this spring and will soon be off to seek her fortune. I hope she makes a big fortune so she can support me.
She played a witch and a mouse in the play. As usual it was an academy award performance. At least that’s how I graded it. I knew she would.
A few hours before the play my financial controller told her to “break a leg.” In the stage play business, that means to take a bow. I didn’t always know that and thought it sounded like a bad thing until it was explained to me.
When told it was a good thing to break a leg was a good thing. I just started saying, “put an eye out.” I figured if breaking a leg was good, putting out an eye would be super good.
Just so you’ll know. She broke a leg.
I knew she would.
PMO
©2015
She played a witch and a mouse in the play. As usual it was an academy award performance. At least that’s how I graded it. I knew she would.
A few hours before the play my financial controller told her to “break a leg.” In the stage play business, that means to take a bow. I didn’t always know that and thought it sounded like a bad thing until it was explained to me.
When told it was a good thing to break a leg was a good thing. I just started saying, “put an eye out.” I figured if breaking a leg was good, putting out an eye would be super good.
Just so you’ll know. She broke a leg.
I knew she would.
PMO
©2015
Saturday, November 21, 2015
#49
In the grumpy old man life rules, #49 is one of the tough ones. “Be a friend.” For those of us that have had or now have a friend know why it can be a tough job.
Sometimes being a friend is not easy.
It’s usually worth what it takes.
PMO
©2015
Sometimes being a friend is not easy.
It’s usually worth what it takes.
PMO
©2015
Friday, November 20, 2015
The Award Goes To
In one of my previous lives, I was a salesman. And, I was pretty good at it. I’ve sold advertising, cars, insurance and even electronic components. I had some outstanding training and adapted it to my own style of selling. Most people know at least one salesperson and probably think they are good. Every year across the country there are awards presented to the best and the best of the best in sales of numerous products and services. But, the best salesman I’ve ever seen or heard of is Resident Obama.
Since he took over the office, gun sales have increased 140%, according to a report by Breitbart in July. The Washington post had a story about how Obama has boosted gun sales by over $9 billion - at least. And, recently, guns sales have skyrocketed in various parts of the country. This guy is good.
Former presidents go on speaking tours, write their memoirs, or get involved in a variety of civic organizations. Obama could hit up gun manufacturers for a piece of the action.
Best salesman in the world.
PMO
©2015
Since he took over the office, gun sales have increased 140%, according to a report by Breitbart in July. The Washington post had a story about how Obama has boosted gun sales by over $9 billion - at least. And, recently, guns sales have skyrocketed in various parts of the country. This guy is good.
Former presidents go on speaking tours, write their memoirs, or get involved in a variety of civic organizations. Obama could hit up gun manufacturers for a piece of the action.
Best salesman in the world.
PMO
©2015
Thursday, November 19, 2015
What Will It Take?
Unless you live in oblivion, like over half of the country, it is not difficult to surmise that this country is heading for a major change. There are simply too many events to ignore. And, now the Resident wants to bring in refugees that have the potential to include those that want to attack us like the recent attacks in France.
My financial controller asked me, “What can be done about it?” Well folks, here is my answer. We need men with a commitment. If you’ve never read the last sentence of the Declaration of Independence, it says in part, “with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.”
Following the signing of the Declaration Ben Franklin had this to say, “We must all hang together or assuredly we shall all hang separately.”
What will it take to save America and make it the nation it once was? It will take men with the same commitment as those signers.
Without that kind of commitment, freedom is easily taken away.
PMO
©2015
My financial controller asked me, “What can be done about it?” Well folks, here is my answer. We need men with a commitment. If you’ve never read the last sentence of the Declaration of Independence, it says in part, “with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.”
Following the signing of the Declaration Ben Franklin had this to say, “We must all hang together or assuredly we shall all hang separately.”
What will it take to save America and make it the nation it once was? It will take men with the same commitment as those signers.
Without that kind of commitment, freedom is easily taken away.
PMO
©2015
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Lowest Thief
My in-laws live in an assisted living center, nearby. My wife checks on them everyday to ensure they are okay and getting what they need and want. Recently the management of the center held a meeting to warn residents of thefts. Guess what? This week someone took some money from the in-laws apartment.
It is a sad testimony for our society where people steal from those least able to protect themselves and their belongings. I am led to believe that this is common practice in nursing homes and other facilities like assisted living. And, usually it is an employee that commits the crime.
What kind of people steal from the elderly? That’s a rhetorical question. But, I do have an answer.
Scum of the lowest level.
PMO
©2015
It is a sad testimony for our society where people steal from those least able to protect themselves and their belongings. I am led to believe that this is common practice in nursing homes and other facilities like assisted living. And, usually it is an employee that commits the crime.
What kind of people steal from the elderly? That’s a rhetorical question. But, I do have an answer.
Scum of the lowest level.
PMO
©2015
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
More This About That
Yesterday’s post was about protecting yourself. I’m not finished talking about that. There are some really simple things one can do, like keeping doors and windows locked when you are away and when you are home. It only takes a split second for someone to walk through an unlocked door or crawl in an unlocked window.
Believe it or not, your car alarm system can help in an emergency. If you park your car within range, all you have to do is hit the alarm button on the key. A good idea is to sleep with the key on your night stand. If a car alarm goes off in the middle of the night, it will annoy someone enough to investigate.
Should you have a situation where someone has broken into your house, run if you can. Get outside and go to a neighbor you know. If that’s not possible, just start running and yell “fire.” People respond to fire, but most folks won’t come out if you shout, “he has a gun.”
Most people can think about calling 911, and you should if you can. But, remember, the police or fire department is going to want to get a lot of information that you may not have time to give. Give them your location first, so at least they will know where to start searching for your body.
Use anything and everything as a weapon to defend yourself. You would be amazed how much damage a 90 pound woman can inflict when her life depends upon it. Go for the eyes and throat of an attacker. The theory is that they will quit attacking if they can’t see or breath. Please understand that you may injure yourself when you strike with force. But, what’s worse, a broken finger or hand, or being dead.
Home alarm systems will alert you if you have one, but it will still take time before police respond. If you don’t have one, get an alarm company sign and put it up in your yard.
Remember, to think when you are least likely to think. Rehearse different scenarios so that your muscles will do what needs to be done before your brain kicks in.
When my ace number one daughter went off to college, I gave her a gun. Yes, I showed her how to use it. And, I told her to get away if she was confronted. Go out a door or window, lock yourself in another room. Heck, hide under the kitchen sink if you have to. And, if all else fails, use the gun. Just shoot until the aggressor stops.
Fight or flight is a common phrase, but flight is always best if possible. Avoidance is the objective. Be aware and stay in control.
Rule #22: Only you can protect you.
In most cases, ain’t nobody coming to help you.
PMO
©2015
Believe it or not, your car alarm system can help in an emergency. If you park your car within range, all you have to do is hit the alarm button on the key. A good idea is to sleep with the key on your night stand. If a car alarm goes off in the middle of the night, it will annoy someone enough to investigate.
Should you have a situation where someone has broken into your house, run if you can. Get outside and go to a neighbor you know. If that’s not possible, just start running and yell “fire.” People respond to fire, but most folks won’t come out if you shout, “he has a gun.”
Most people can think about calling 911, and you should if you can. But, remember, the police or fire department is going to want to get a lot of information that you may not have time to give. Give them your location first, so at least they will know where to start searching for your body.
Use anything and everything as a weapon to defend yourself. You would be amazed how much damage a 90 pound woman can inflict when her life depends upon it. Go for the eyes and throat of an attacker. The theory is that they will quit attacking if they can’t see or breath. Please understand that you may injure yourself when you strike with force. But, what’s worse, a broken finger or hand, or being dead.
Home alarm systems will alert you if you have one, but it will still take time before police respond. If you don’t have one, get an alarm company sign and put it up in your yard.
Remember, to think when you are least likely to think. Rehearse different scenarios so that your muscles will do what needs to be done before your brain kicks in.
When my ace number one daughter went off to college, I gave her a gun. Yes, I showed her how to use it. And, I told her to get away if she was confronted. Go out a door or window, lock yourself in another room. Heck, hide under the kitchen sink if you have to. And, if all else fails, use the gun. Just shoot until the aggressor stops.
Fight or flight is a common phrase, but flight is always best if possible. Avoidance is the objective. Be aware and stay in control.
Rule #22: Only you can protect you.
In most cases, ain’t nobody coming to help you.
PMO
©2015
Monday, November 16, 2015
Rule #22
In case you have missed it, I have a list of Life Rules that are occasionally posted. In light of the recent events in Paris and around the world, I call your attention to rule #22: “Only you can protect you.”
Ladies and gentlemen, the bottom line in life is that you have to be responsible for protecting yourself. You have to learn to lock your doors and windows, don’t drive or go places you know that are not safe and be prepared to take whatever action it takes to survive. Do not assume that someone will come to your aid in a life and death situation. Learn to defend yourself with what ever is available. It is true, “The most powerful weapon is your brain, provided you can use it when your life is in danger.”
Don’t think that the police or fire departments will protect you. While they do outstanding work, they can’t be everywhere. “When seconds count, the police are only minutes away,” is what we gun nuts always say.
Be prepared. Lean what to do. Make up your mind before you face intimate danger.
It’s your life. The only one you’ll ever have.
PMO
©2015
Ladies and gentlemen, the bottom line in life is that you have to be responsible for protecting yourself. You have to learn to lock your doors and windows, don’t drive or go places you know that are not safe and be prepared to take whatever action it takes to survive. Do not assume that someone will come to your aid in a life and death situation. Learn to defend yourself with what ever is available. It is true, “The most powerful weapon is your brain, provided you can use it when your life is in danger.”
Don’t think that the police or fire departments will protect you. While they do outstanding work, they can’t be everywhere. “When seconds count, the police are only minutes away,” is what we gun nuts always say.
Be prepared. Lean what to do. Make up your mind before you face intimate danger.
It’s your life. The only one you’ll ever have.
PMO
©2015
Sunday, November 15, 2015
Separation
With Thanksgiving and Christmas approaching, isn’t it about time we have true church and state separation? All across the country, atheists force removal of symbols of religion from government buildings. Well, if that’s a good thing, then lets get complete separation. No more religious holidays for government workers. Actually, it has begun. Good Friday has gone by the wayside and replaced with Martin Luther King day in a lot of places in the public and private sectors.
Since there is no time like the present, Resident Obama should just proclaim that he is doing away with Christmas and anything related to the observance. Therefore, government workers will not get the day off.
He may want to just proclaim that no one can have the day off.
Surely Hillary will support the move when she gets to be the Resident.
PMO
©2015
Since there is no time like the present, Resident Obama should just proclaim that he is doing away with Christmas and anything related to the observance. Therefore, government workers will not get the day off.
He may want to just proclaim that no one can have the day off.
Surely Hillary will support the move when she gets to be the Resident.
PMO
©2015
Saturday, November 14, 2015
No Guns
The tragedy in France is going to cause another run at banning guns in this country. How do I know that? It’s simple. Government will politicize anything to get rid of guns. So, I am going on record as supporting banning all guns in this country. But, there’s a catch.
Banning guns would have to mean all guns. That includes police from every agency and all private body guards and security. NO ONE can have a gun. This means that the secret service will have to use sticks or something to protect politicians. And, all the intellectual celebrities will need to stay home, because they will no longer get to have a small army with guns protecting them.
Only the military will have guns.
They have to keep them stored in another country.
PMO
©2015
Banning guns would have to mean all guns. That includes police from every agency and all private body guards and security. NO ONE can have a gun. This means that the secret service will have to use sticks or something to protect politicians. And, all the intellectual celebrities will need to stay home, because they will no longer get to have a small army with guns protecting them.
Only the military will have guns.
They have to keep them stored in another country.
PMO
©2015
Friday, November 13, 2015
Buying Tires
Why is buying almost anything so complicated? Case in point is buying tires. It’s like buying a mattress. They are impossible to compare. And, tires are about as bad. You have to compare treadwear, traction, temperature, load range, speed rating and something called UTOG. There must be a million tire manufacturers and they have a million different tires to choose from.
All I want is a good tire, round, that will last a lot longer than what came on the car. Seems simple enough, but when you have to compare all the ratings, prices, rebates and other stuff, it is not an easy task. Yes, there are the major brands, but some of the lesser known brands have better marks. And, the major brands are confusing.
I did a comparison of three major tires that were customer rated. The highest rated tire on all of the above, was the least rated on wether to buy the tire again. ???
Maybe I should just shop for a new mattress instead.
At least I could take a nap.
PMO
©2015
All I want is a good tire, round, that will last a lot longer than what came on the car. Seems simple enough, but when you have to compare all the ratings, prices, rebates and other stuff, it is not an easy task. Yes, there are the major brands, but some of the lesser known brands have better marks. And, the major brands are confusing.
I did a comparison of three major tires that were customer rated. The highest rated tire on all of the above, was the least rated on wether to buy the tire again. ???
Maybe I should just shop for a new mattress instead.
At least I could take a nap.
PMO
©2015
Thursday, November 12, 2015
50% Increase In Social Security
Who wants to get a 50% increase on your Social Security check? Believe it or not, it’s possible and legal. As I mentioned before, my financial controller has a friend that has a new baby at age 65. When he went down to sign up for Social Security, he was informed that because he has an underage child, the child is entitled to half the amount he draws. That translates to a 50% raise in benefits.
So, there you have it. All you old people have to do is have a baby.
It would take a million percent increase for me.
And, I’d have to think about it for a long time - like a million years.
PMO
©2015
So, there you have it. All you old people have to do is have a baby.
It would take a million percent increase for me.
And, I’d have to think about it for a long time - like a million years.
PMO
©2015
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Monday, November 9, 2015
Windows
We recently replaced the windows in our house. Naturally, I had some people come out and give me some bids, and then I made a choice based upon the information I had gathered. The dealer I chose came and installed the windows, but had to make two trips to get the job done. But, the glass in the windows is green.
I worked in energy efficiency for almost 30 years and I’ve never seen green glass. It doesn’t work very well because it reflects a green hue over the frames. So, instead of beige windows, I have green windows. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a house with green windows.
I talked to the installing dealer and he said to call the window company. I called and wrote to the window company and they said to talk to the installing dealer.
A word of caution. Never buy a product built by Associated Materials, especially the Gentek window line.
I think I will find someone else to talk to.
PMO
©2015
I worked in energy efficiency for almost 30 years and I’ve never seen green glass. It doesn’t work very well because it reflects a green hue over the frames. So, instead of beige windows, I have green windows. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a house with green windows.
I talked to the installing dealer and he said to call the window company. I called and wrote to the window company and they said to talk to the installing dealer.
A word of caution. Never buy a product built by Associated Materials, especially the Gentek window line.
I think I will find someone else to talk to.
PMO
©2015
Sunday, November 8, 2015
Life Rule #20
It’s time for another life rule. Rule # 20 “Take time to do it right.”
If you don’t, you’ll just have to do it over.
PMO
©2015
If you don’t, you’ll just have to do it over.
PMO
©2015
Saturday, November 7, 2015
Husband And Father
I listened to one of those radio talk shows last week where the host was discussing marriage and fatherhood. It seems that there has been a major decline in the number of young white males getting married and having children. The take away from the program is “why are young white males interested in rasing a family?”
It doesn’t matter what religion you are or even if you have none, the family is the foundation of civilization. Without the family, society cannot survive. A father is critical to raising children. His job is to protect and provide, but also to teach values, honor, guide the family to living meaningful lives.
I can only guess why young white males don’t want the responsibility of a family. The one thing that stands out is that so many of them have been raised by a mother only. They missed out on understanding the importance and satisfaction of a family.
Hey, guys. Get married and have children.
That way, you’ll never run out of something to do.
PMO
©2015
It doesn’t matter what religion you are or even if you have none, the family is the foundation of civilization. Without the family, society cannot survive. A father is critical to raising children. His job is to protect and provide, but also to teach values, honor, guide the family to living meaningful lives.
I can only guess why young white males don’t want the responsibility of a family. The one thing that stands out is that so many of them have been raised by a mother only. They missed out on understanding the importance and satisfaction of a family.
Hey, guys. Get married and have children.
That way, you’ll never run out of something to do.
PMO
©2015
Friday, November 6, 2015
Question Or Not
The latest in a series of just plain stupid ideas from the Resident, is wether or not to have a question on a job application about “have you ever been convicted of a felony?” I haven’t given a lot of thought to this question for two reason. First, I’m still trying to determine which restroom to use. And, next this question is a no brainer. If for no other reason, an employer needs to get the issue on the table for discussion.
About a million years ago, I had to hire an accountant. As I interview candidates, I paid close attention to lapses in employment. One nice man with a lot of experience had a space of about 8 years that he did not have a job. When I inquired about this, he informed me that he had been in prison for embezzlement. He was a very polite and knowledgeable man. He did not get the job.
Had he been an engineer, I might have considered him.
But, I wouldn’t have let him count the money.
PMO
©2015
About a million years ago, I had to hire an accountant. As I interview candidates, I paid close attention to lapses in employment. One nice man with a lot of experience had a space of about 8 years that he did not have a job. When I inquired about this, he informed me that he had been in prison for embezzlement. He was a very polite and knowledgeable man. He did not get the job.
Had he been an engineer, I might have considered him.
But, I wouldn’t have let him count the money.
PMO
©2015
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Memorable Day
People often talk about what one should do on a 50th wedding anniversary. First, I can tell you that everything moves a lot slower, but I planned a special day.
Since we are retired, I let her sleep until 5:30 a.m.. When she work up, I had prepared her breakfast in bed. I put a bowl, spoon, box of shredded wheat, and a quart of milk on her night stand and told her to help herself.
Of course, I got her card. It’s hard to find a card anymore for $1. But, if one tries, it can be done.
Then, we were off to browse two sporting goods stores. I think she really enjoyed the guns and ammo more than she did all the fishing tackle.
On a day like this, I gave her a choice for lunch - Sonic or McDonalds. She chose Mickey D’s because you can go inside. I even let her choose which toy she wanted out of the Happy Meals we had.
Back at home, after my nap, we cleaned some stuff out of the garage. She had to leave for a trip to Wally World.
We had an early dinner so she could get all the dishes done in time to watch several reruns of Gunsmoke.
It’s going to be hard to top all this for our 75th.
Those that know me, know that not all of this was a lie.
PMO
©2015
Since we are retired, I let her sleep until 5:30 a.m.. When she work up, I had prepared her breakfast in bed. I put a bowl, spoon, box of shredded wheat, and a quart of milk on her night stand and told her to help herself.
Of course, I got her card. It’s hard to find a card anymore for $1. But, if one tries, it can be done.
Then, we were off to browse two sporting goods stores. I think she really enjoyed the guns and ammo more than she did all the fishing tackle.
On a day like this, I gave her a choice for lunch - Sonic or McDonalds. She chose Mickey D’s because you can go inside. I even let her choose which toy she wanted out of the Happy Meals we had.
Back at home, after my nap, we cleaned some stuff out of the garage. She had to leave for a trip to Wally World.
We had an early dinner so she could get all the dishes done in time to watch several reruns of Gunsmoke.
It’s going to be hard to top all this for our 75th.
Those that know me, know that not all of this was a lie.
PMO
©2015
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Our Song
Back in the day, couples (man and woman) had a song, that was their song. Such was the case with us. The song written by Abner Silver and Aaron Schroeder was recorded by Elvis Presley. On this our 50th, this is for my wife.
You're so young and beautiful
And I love you so
Your lips so red your eyes that shine
Shame the stars that glow
So fill these lonely arms of mine
And kiss me tenderly
Then you'll be forever young
And beautiful to me
You're so young and beautiful
You're everything I love
Your angel smile your gentle touch
Are all I'm dreaming of
Oh take this heart I offer you
And never set me free
Then you'll be forever young
And beautiful to me
You still are.
Fifty years ago I said, "I do." I still do.
Happy Anniversary Honey
©2015
You're so young and beautiful
And I love you so
Your lips so red your eyes that shine
Shame the stars that glow
So fill these lonely arms of mine
And kiss me tenderly
Then you'll be forever young
And beautiful to me
You're so young and beautiful
You're everything I love
Your angel smile your gentle touch
Are all I'm dreaming of
Oh take this heart I offer you
And never set me free
Then you'll be forever young
And beautiful to me
You still are.
Fifty years ago I said, "I do." I still do.
Happy Anniversary Honey
©2015
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Percy
Percy is a customer service worker at the supermarket where I shop. He’s the guy that takes your groceries out to your car. And, the store policy is that he isn’t allow to take tips. So, usually, when I get Percy to push the basket out, I strike up a conversation with him about fishing. He loves to fish.
Percy usually works until noon each day, beginning about 6:00 am. And, he goes fishing everyday. Even ties his own jigs for crappie fishing. His favorite spot in under a bridge that crosses the area of the lake near where we live. Percy catches a lot of fish.
Why I have shared this story? Percy is 81 years old. He always tells me that he’s having a great day, then he looks at me and says, “When you get as old as WE are, if you get out of bed, it’s a great day.” Percy doesn’t know that I am a lot younger than 81.
Note to me: Make an appointment with a plastic surgeon.
PMO
©2015
Percy usually works until noon each day, beginning about 6:00 am. And, he goes fishing everyday. Even ties his own jigs for crappie fishing. His favorite spot in under a bridge that crosses the area of the lake near where we live. Percy catches a lot of fish.
Why I have shared this story? Percy is 81 years old. He always tells me that he’s having a great day, then he looks at me and says, “When you get as old as WE are, if you get out of bed, it’s a great day.” Percy doesn’t know that I am a lot younger than 81.
Note to me: Make an appointment with a plastic surgeon.
PMO
©2015
Monday, November 2, 2015
Calendar
Okay, I know I am old and set in my old ways. That’s why I like a calendar on my desk - not on the wall or phone. For several years, my friend in the speciality advertising business provided me with a small standup desk calendar. Then he retired. So, I found out that my insurance agent had the same calendar. They have been providing me with one for the past several years. I always get two of them about the end of October. Not this year.
I called my agent and asked about the calendars. They told me they had big wall calendars but no desk calendars. After I explained to them that I may have to start shopping for an agency that has the right kind of calendar, I was promised they would be on the case and get some. All I can say is that mine better get here before December 31.
When you’re retired, it’s hard to tell one day from another without a calendar.
PMO
©2015
I called my agent and asked about the calendars. They told me they had big wall calendars but no desk calendars. After I explained to them that I may have to start shopping for an agency that has the right kind of calendar, I was promised they would be on the case and get some. All I can say is that mine better get here before December 31.
When you’re retired, it’s hard to tell one day from another without a calendar.
PMO
©2015
Sunday, November 1, 2015
50 Years
Many years ago we had an evangelist at the church we attended at the time. He was an old man from Alaska. Believe it or not, I still remember parts of his sermons. But, what I remember most is that he said that he had been married for 50 years. And, during those 50 years, he had not once thought about divorce. Then he mentioned that he had thought about murder several times.
Guess what? This week, my financial controller and I will be married 50 years. There are fewer and fewer couples that can say that anymore. Too many marriages today only last a few years or even a few weeks. The reason is simple. True love.
True love is patient and long suffering. It takes a lot of forgiveness to truly love. Back when we got married the vows included, “good and bad times, sickness and health, until death do us part.” I believed that.
Now we are at the big 50, I have to ask myself, “Do you love her more than ever?” Then I answer myself, “You must, or else you would have killed her a long time ago.”
Something tells me that she would have killed me first.
PMO
©2015
Guess what? This week, my financial controller and I will be married 50 years. There are fewer and fewer couples that can say that anymore. Too many marriages today only last a few years or even a few weeks. The reason is simple. True love.
True love is patient and long suffering. It takes a lot of forgiveness to truly love. Back when we got married the vows included, “good and bad times, sickness and health, until death do us part.” I believed that.
Now we are at the big 50, I have to ask myself, “Do you love her more than ever?” Then I answer myself, “You must, or else you would have killed her a long time ago.”
Something tells me that she would have killed me first.
PMO
©2015
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