Thursday, in her final act as Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard dropped a bombshell by releasing a huge trove of declassified documents relating to the COVID pandemic.
Pat Reeder, I have heard that song by Conway Twitty before but never realized that it was him singing it. That was a great song for Father’s Day. Being a senior citizen and a born again Christian, I have learned to appreciate how good we had things back then. People today don’t really know what good is. Thank you for sharing that song. One more thing, I never heard of Tom Dreesen until today. He IS funny! Thanks for sharing that story about him as well. May Tom rest in peace and his family find comfort.
Saw this article from about two hours ago, "Trump plans to seize Strait of Hormuz by force if Iran diplomacy fails, warns Graham", and while this is not unwelcome news it really nothing more then negotiation strategy. It puts Iran on the spot to continue with the negotiation game, which they have already proven they are good at. Trump's takes the lead only if Iran gives up the lead which I doubt they will do. Remember, if they just "go along" they get to decide how the Strait will be controlled, along with Oman and the mysterious "other middle east nations". They win just by staying in the game, Trump wins only if they opt out, i.e. Iran is still driving the bus.
Saw this headline, "Vance, Iranian officials arrive in Switzerland to begin new round of talks amid ceasefire", and several articles following, one about Trump's comment concerning charging tolls to traffic the Strait of Hormuz, and this one, Iran's response. "Iran mocks Trump's Hormuz threat, says US can't control waterway". With all of this attention on the Strait, what are the facts. 1) Iran has historically controlled the Strait. 2) The original ceasefire was contingent on Iran opening the Strait, which they never did. 3) Trump's blockade was a chess move saying if everyone can't go through (which was supposed have happened to get the ceasefire) no one will go through. 4) Iran called Trump's move and Trump folded by continuing negotiations instead of resuming the war. 5) Trump claimed sneaking a few ships through under cover of dark was proof of Strait supremacy. 6) In negotiations Trump gave control of the Strait to Iran, Oman and "other middle east nations" to decide. 7) Iran once again closed the Strait in response to Trump's toll comment. So, point #1, everyone of these statement is accurate and true, #2, each shows that Iran is actually in control, or exercising control, #3, Trump has the power of control, both now and throughout the seven steps above, #4, having the power of control is not the same things as taking control or exercising control. Like the parent who promises punishment but never delivers, the "weaker party" can be the winner and this is what we're seeing here between Iran and Trump (the US). I have never said Trump has not been effective to a point or that he is not in the position of power with respect to Iran, but it's "sticks and stones" that hurt, name calling and words, "not so much", and that's what Trump has decided to rely on for some inexplicable reason that not only he has not explained but no one has been able to explain. Someone else has made the point that Iran's threats are enough to scare off insurance companies and shipping companies, they don't have to deliver, just the fact that they can deliver is enough. Until they are defeated (surrender) they retained the ability to deliver, and so far as an open Strait is concerned, they win and Trump looses unless he actually makes good on his position of power.
Saw this article, "Trump's Iran gamble divides GOP hawks and 'America First' conservatives over what victory looks like", https://www.foxnews.com/person/m/amanda-macias#&_intcmp=fnc_politics_article_main-content_article-header_3_1_amanda-macias, and calling this a division is an understatement and characterizing it as "what victory looks like" is worse then that. Victory happens when one side declares surrender, calling off the fight is at best a tie whether negotiations follow or not. If negotiations follow as they did in this case "victory" can only be judged by the negotiation results themselves. At one point in the conflict the US had frozen Iran's ill gotten gains, applied sanctions against the country, destroyed much of there military capacity, stopped there nuclear war program, eliminated several layers of terrorist leadership, and the ability to sell oil. Negotiations have given all of that back, either immediately or over a short period of time, while keeping the terrorist leadership in place (even formally recognizing them) and extracting nothing but promises that Iran will "behave" in the future. As to the "promise" we have committed ourselves indefinitely to a police role that we have no assurance we can maintain after 2028 or even after 2026, depending on election results which involve an insecure process we can't even agree on cleaning up. If this is a "divide", it's wider then the Grand Canyon.
Re: Father's Day Music - I think you missed one of the important jazz selections: "Song for My Father" by Horace Silver on the album by the same name. It's one of his best.
Saw this article, "Pope Leo sends unmistakable message on immigrants during visit honoring America's first saint", https://www.foxnews.com/person/b/jasmine-baehr#&_intcmp=fnc_politics_article_main-content_article-header_3_1_jasmine-baehr, and this one statement tells the entire story, "Leo urged world leaders to create "legal and safe pathways" for migration", which if he would "wake up" he would know the US already has. Trump's enforcing immigration law against violators, not people who follow the law.
Read this article this morning, "Former Olympian among those charged with vandalizing Reflecting Pool; Trump says basin must be drained: report", https://www.foxnews.com/person/k/alexandra-koch#&_intcmp=fnc_politics_article_main-content_article-header_3_1_alexandra-koch, and while Trump is correct this is an affront to past presidents, it's also a crime against the nation. Child like emotional outbursts like this (that damage property at significant cost) need to be dealt with and I'm in favor of bringing back the debtors prison. People like this should lose their freedom until they have paid the entire cost of repairing the crime they committed. A law abiding society should not have to police vandal targets, the perpetrators should spend their "time out" in jail until the full price is paid to make things right again.
Great advice for punishing vandals👍🏼They are rotten,lowdown folks,with no regard for any decent folks that take pride in our country,and deeply appreciate Pres Trump's
Just wanted to add one more recollection of my father. When my mother died, Laura and I were writing our syndicated daily radio service, the Comedy Wire. We had to go home after her funeral and write an issue. At the church afterwards, I told my father that I didn't see how I could write anything funny on a day like this. He replied, "Son, your mother knew what you do for a living, and she would want you to do the best job you can, no matter what else was happening." So we went home and I wrote topical comedy. We dedicated that issue to her. It was probably not the best material I ever wrote, but it was the best I could do under the circumstances, and I know that she and my father would approve.
What a wonderful testimony about the late father of Pat Reeder. The late Mr. Reeder was one of a kind and so admirable. Truly a blessing to have a father like him. Thank you Pat Reeder for sharing this most lovable testimony of your late father.
Pat Reeder, I have heard that song by Conway Twitty before but never realized that it was him singing it. That was a great song for Father’s Day. Being a senior citizen and a born again Christian, I have learned to appreciate how good we had things back then. People today don’t really know what good is. Thank you for sharing that song. One more thing, I never heard of Tom Dreesen until today. He IS funny! Thanks for sharing that story about him as well. May Tom rest in peace and his family find comfort.
Saw this article from about two hours ago, "Trump plans to seize Strait of Hormuz by force if Iran diplomacy fails, warns Graham", and while this is not unwelcome news it really nothing more then negotiation strategy. It puts Iran on the spot to continue with the negotiation game, which they have already proven they are good at. Trump's takes the lead only if Iran gives up the lead which I doubt they will do. Remember, if they just "go along" they get to decide how the Strait will be controlled, along with Oman and the mysterious "other middle east nations". They win just by staying in the game, Trump wins only if they opt out, i.e. Iran is still driving the bus.
What about “Daddy’s Hands”?
Saw this headline, "Vance, Iranian officials arrive in Switzerland to begin new round of talks amid ceasefire", and several articles following, one about Trump's comment concerning charging tolls to traffic the Strait of Hormuz, and this one, Iran's response. "Iran mocks Trump's Hormuz threat, says US can't control waterway". With all of this attention on the Strait, what are the facts. 1) Iran has historically controlled the Strait. 2) The original ceasefire was contingent on Iran opening the Strait, which they never did. 3) Trump's blockade was a chess move saying if everyone can't go through (which was supposed have happened to get the ceasefire) no one will go through. 4) Iran called Trump's move and Trump folded by continuing negotiations instead of resuming the war. 5) Trump claimed sneaking a few ships through under cover of dark was proof of Strait supremacy. 6) In negotiations Trump gave control of the Strait to Iran, Oman and "other middle east nations" to decide. 7) Iran once again closed the Strait in response to Trump's toll comment. So, point #1, everyone of these statement is accurate and true, #2, each shows that Iran is actually in control, or exercising control, #3, Trump has the power of control, both now and throughout the seven steps above, #4, having the power of control is not the same things as taking control or exercising control. Like the parent who promises punishment but never delivers, the "weaker party" can be the winner and this is what we're seeing here between Iran and Trump (the US). I have never said Trump has not been effective to a point or that he is not in the position of power with respect to Iran, but it's "sticks and stones" that hurt, name calling and words, "not so much", and that's what Trump has decided to rely on for some inexplicable reason that not only he has not explained but no one has been able to explain. Someone else has made the point that Iran's threats are enough to scare off insurance companies and shipping companies, they don't have to deliver, just the fact that they can deliver is enough. Until they are defeated (surrender) they retained the ability to deliver, and so far as an open Strait is concerned, they win and Trump looses unless he actually makes good on his position of power.
Saw this article, "Trump's Iran gamble divides GOP hawks and 'America First' conservatives over what victory looks like", https://www.foxnews.com/person/m/amanda-macias#&_intcmp=fnc_politics_article_main-content_article-header_3_1_amanda-macias, and calling this a division is an understatement and characterizing it as "what victory looks like" is worse then that. Victory happens when one side declares surrender, calling off the fight is at best a tie whether negotiations follow or not. If negotiations follow as they did in this case "victory" can only be judged by the negotiation results themselves. At one point in the conflict the US had frozen Iran's ill gotten gains, applied sanctions against the country, destroyed much of there military capacity, stopped there nuclear war program, eliminated several layers of terrorist leadership, and the ability to sell oil. Negotiations have given all of that back, either immediately or over a short period of time, while keeping the terrorist leadership in place (even formally recognizing them) and extracting nothing but promises that Iran will "behave" in the future. As to the "promise" we have committed ourselves indefinitely to a police role that we have no assurance we can maintain after 2028 or even after 2026, depending on election results which involve an insecure process we can't even agree on cleaning up. If this is a "divide", it's wider then the Grand Canyon.
Re: Father's Day Music - I think you missed one of the important jazz selections: "Song for My Father" by Horace Silver on the album by the same name. It's one of his best.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKf1x3CALAE&list=OLAK5uy_maEHDCvs9peIT7Q_zHyBbUvs8i0bYvqX0
Saw this article, "Pope Leo sends unmistakable message on immigrants during visit honoring America's first saint", https://www.foxnews.com/person/b/jasmine-baehr#&_intcmp=fnc_politics_article_main-content_article-header_3_1_jasmine-baehr, and this one statement tells the entire story, "Leo urged world leaders to create "legal and safe pathways" for migration", which if he would "wake up" he would know the US already has. Trump's enforcing immigration law against violators, not people who follow the law.
Haven't seen evidence Pope Leo
opening the Vatican to lawless immigrants!!!
Read this article this morning, "Former Olympian among those charged with vandalizing Reflecting Pool; Trump says basin must be drained: report", https://www.foxnews.com/person/k/alexandra-koch#&_intcmp=fnc_politics_article_main-content_article-header_3_1_alexandra-koch, and while Trump is correct this is an affront to past presidents, it's also a crime against the nation. Child like emotional outbursts like this (that damage property at significant cost) need to be dealt with and I'm in favor of bringing back the debtors prison. People like this should lose their freedom until they have paid the entire cost of repairing the crime they committed. A law abiding society should not have to police vandal targets, the perpetrators should spend their "time out" in jail until the full price is paid to make things right again.
Great advice for punishing vandals👍🏼They are rotten,lowdown folks,with no regard for any decent folks that take pride in our country,and deeply appreciate Pres Trump's
efforts to restore our beautiful
Capitol!!
Thank you. The new Obama Presidential Center seemed empty? Even with all those top dog celebrities? Seems like a proper commemorative…….
Goods songs for Father's Day.
Another good country one is "That Silver Haired Daddy of Mine." Slim Whitman did a good rendition of it.
Thank you!Slim Whitman so talented/appreciated!Have over 200LP records,think every one he made(also Kingston Trio,Linda Ronstadt,Glenn Yarbrough,etc!)
Yassir Arrafat "won" a so called Nobel Peace prize too - tells you what.
And Trump knows he'll never get it and has said so. No he wants the prize of Peace.
and Obama didn't "win" the Nobel : it was a DEI dog biscuit. 🐶
YES ... "a DEI dog biscuit" !!!!!!!!
Well said;Thank you👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Just wanted to add one more recollection of my father. When my mother died, Laura and I were writing our syndicated daily radio service, the Comedy Wire. We had to go home after her funeral and write an issue. At the church afterwards, I told my father that I didn't see how I could write anything funny on a day like this. He replied, "Son, your mother knew what you do for a living, and she would want you to do the best job you can, no matter what else was happening." So we went home and I wrote topical comedy. We dedicated that issue to her. It was probably not the best material I ever wrote, but it was the best I could do under the circumstances, and I know that she and my father would approve.
What a wonderful testimony about the late father of Pat Reeder. The late Mr. Reeder was one of a kind and so admirable. Truly a blessing to have a father like him. Thank you Pat Reeder for sharing this most lovable testimony of your late father.
One of the best modern tributes to a father is Dan Fogelberg’s “Leader of the Band.”
Thank you Tulsi Gabbard. Bless you and your wonderful husband.
THANK YOU!