A bit of history

 

I read more than normal the past several days, absorbing so many views and opinions of a gunshot in Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024, concluding with Donald Trump’s waving his fist and shouting, “Fight” several times prior to being spirited to safety.

Someone researched and posted historical instances of the “fisted salute.” 

There have been mentions of a fisted salute, declaring supremacy, dating back to Roman rule and perhaps earlier.

There’s online mention of it regarding the Sedition Act of July 14, 1798. You can google for its content.

It was introduced in 1921, accompanied with, “Sieg Heil,” as part of Hitler’s political campaign and secret, involved plan to gain control of Germany and beyond.

In photos dating back to 1964, Muhammad Ali pointed his fist toward upcoming or downed opponents and in promotional photo ops.

On 10-16-1968, at the Olympic Games in Mexico City, 200 meter winners, Tommie Smith and John Carlos each pointed a Black Power gloved fist in support of equal rights and recognition.

The action of a fisted salute can signify support of a cause; considered as the holder’s superiority; demonstrate armed force allegiance to their leader; a defiant gesture to those deemed to be an enemy or be done to intimidate the meek. 

Herein is no intention to impress, intimidate or convince anyone of anything. Rather, it’s a compilation of how differences can seem similar, depending on the means to justify the end, good or not.

Read, think, discuss, decide, vote, pray!

On the count of 3, let''s all get upset!

 

 Original typed on 4-30-24

My reaction, each time I see a teevee commercial for:

Blue and pink bears who bought a home in the city so they wouldn't have to poop in the woods

The doctor who punches a patient who asks about a new drug no one can pronounce, but costs a ton

All the commercials that make everyone look stupid because that's what the dark money wants

Most political candidates who try to convince you they care about you and will work for you

Most political candidates who try to convince you they're not lying

Most political incumbents who want you to believe they believe the candidate they're endorsing

Bull tweedy infinitum

Have a happy 1th of the month tomorrow!

Summadiss-N-Summadatt

 Today ONLY is a numerical Palindrome    4-24-24

It won't happen again until, never mind.  It won't matter.

Another numerical Palindrome is Newton Falls, Ohio, the ONLY Zip Code with the same number 44444

That won't happen again until ice cubes are available in Hell, not the one in Michigan or the Cayman Islands

If you even care somewhat or not at all, please catch the following series:

A brief history of the future illustrates how we're effing up our once beautiful planet and what people are doing to lessen and hopefully discontinue the abuse.  We've become too greedy, disregarding all else!

'A Brief History' PBS Doc Series Argues For Optimism ...

‘A Brief History’ PBS Doc Series Argues For Optimism About The Future David Bloom How we talk about the future matters. PBS documentary series A Brief History of the Future, hopes to balance our...

Been there-----Once

I believe I have an open mind...such that it is, according to some of my acquaintances. Based on all the reading I've done, conversations with intelligent people on both sides of the pulpit, meditation, etc., I'm convinced about re-incarnation. That's a sharing for another day, although some of you have already heard parts of my journey. 

 Today is about afterward. One of my questions is, "Do we retain our brain patterns and conscious minds?" Based on what I've absorbed and what I currently see, there's GOT to be more intelligence in a better place than what we've allowed to abuse the beauty our Gods have provided. Will it continue or will the plug merely be pulled, ending it all? 

During my 2016 prostate surgery, I spent some time in the oft told story of, "The White Room." I had zero fear, just awe and wonder. Cool was experiencing just THAT! No people, time or music. No walls, corners, floor, ceiling, ergo, NO GEOMERTY! 

 I had no body...only the eyes to see the wonder and the brain to absorb and retain it all, allowing me to share with everyone. Did they feel what I saw? I ask that only now, because, back then, it didn't matter. For today, whether you "buy" it or not is your choice. As has been said many times by others, "I know what I saw!" I'm glad I was "there" and kept its memory. 

 To me, it's proof of happy, safe and good. once we go beyond, "The White Room."

The Four(?) Ps...Polish-Polka-Piwo-Pierogi-Paczki

 

Tue, Apr 2 at 9:33 AM

So far, there's been zero response to the 4-1 enigma I posted yesterday. 

Purposely made simple, even I understood it!

Say, kids! How's 'bout the latest rounds of political mud-slinging, from ALL sides?  I fired up the dusty time machine, auto-piloting to my childhood playground and heard more intelligently traded barbs from pre-teeners than those bandied about the Dee Cee 'arena.'  Incidentally, the playground kids shared laughs, made up and engaged in a fun game of 'choose sides baseball.'

Results you've been anxiously awaiting: Thanks for your undying patience!

CURLING 2024 WORLD MEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP At Schaffhausen, Switzerland 

Being a "puck," called a "stone," with a handle and guided by 2 mates brandishing a broom to maintain a straight line, I'm perplexed that the sport is named, "Curling"

PRELIMINARY ROUND Nation (Wins & Losses follow team names)

Sweden (Edin) 5 0...Italy (Retornaz) 4 1...Scotland (Mouat) 4 1...Canada (Gushue) 3 1...Germany (Muskatewitz) 3 2...United States (Shuster) 3 2...Switzerland (Schwaller) 2 2...Czechia (Klima) 2 3...Netherlands (Goesgens) 2 3...Norway (M.Ramsfjell) 2 3...Japan (S.Abe) 1 4...New Zealand (Hood) 0 4...South Korea (J.Park) 0 5 

Note: The top six teams advance to playoffs. Sunday’s Games: 

THIRD DRAW Germany 8, South Korea 6 Italy 8, Czechia 7 Sweden 9, Japan 5 Switzerland 10, Norway 5 

FOURTH DRAW Canada 8, Scotland 4 Czechia 7, New Zealand 4 Netherlands 9, South Korea 4 Sweden 8, Switzerland 7 (extra end) 

FIFTH DRAW Germany 9, Netherlands 4 Japan 8, New Zealand 3 Scotland 8, Italy 3 United States 9, Norway 3 Monday’s Games 

SIXTH DRAW Germany 8, Japan 1 Sweden 8, Czechia 6 United States 9, South Korea 4 

SEVENTH DRAW Italy 7, Canada 6 (extra end) Scotland 8, New Zealand 2 Sweden 10, Norway 8 Switzerland 8, Netherlands 5 

EIGHTH DRAW Czechia 8, Japan 6 Italy 8, South Korea 5 Netherlands 7, United States 6 Norway 8, Germany 6 Tuesday’s Games 

NINTH DRAW, 3 A.M. Czechia vs. South Korea, Switzerland vs. Japan, New Zealand vs. Canada 

TENTH DRAW 10, 8 A.M. Norway vs. Netherlands, Germany vs. Scotland, New Zealand vs. Sweden, United States vs. Italy DRAW 11, 1 P.M. Canada vs. United States, Japan vs. Norway, Czechia vs. Germany, Korea vs. Switzerland

Competition can be quite intense, therefore, don't hurriedly eject from your "Lazy Boy,"  thereby regretting a missed Vjoookkschtedd, while you were re-filling the cheese & sun-parched herring charcuterie!

Secret Science? OR, MY "Open Mic" theory of relativity

 Most of us know 'Murphy's Law,' stating, "If something can go wrong, it will!"  Some of us can still recall the 'Kilroy was here' cartoon character who showed his fingers and only half of his face posed over a picket fence, concocted by the ever comedic soldiers of World War 2, perhaps even earlier.

I update those historic/hysterics into: Imagine 2 Kilroy terrestrials perched upon said fence, one being God and the other as Saint Peter. St. Pete offers, "Looks as if Bob is having a nice, happy day."  Noting the comment, God responds with, "Oh YEAH? Watch THIS!"

Can you see how time can evolve most situations, other than 2 plus 2 equals 4?  That is, until artificial intelligence determines a way to be more 'meaningful' way to add.

If you know anything regarding DNA, you're aware that science has determined content modification. Question is, evolution or intervention? DNA science is quite new, so, it's obvious more time is required to research its complexities.

Alright class, please turn your 'Blue Book' to chapter 51, titled, '1947 Conspiratorial Considerations,' wherein, we'll discuss the possibility of DNA manipulation in the 1950s. If research proves modification, it probably explains the non-committing, low moral, sub-par performing generation of elected officials. Further, should we somehow determine a parallel performance that led to the fall of the Roman empire, we'd certainly be awarded a Nobel Prize!

Class is dismissed for the day. Remember to verify quality and operational ease of your mental seat belts!

Current Events March 14, 2024

 Speaker John Mikeson sent a proposed bill to congress, requesting all citizens lining up to watch the eclipse on April 8, 2024, are asked to not use hair dryers, vacuum cleaners or leaf blowers during the sun's blockage.  A recent study of 7 impatient seniors at a bus shelter in Tucumcari, showed 57.1% believe wind moving appliances might interfere with natural air movement and cause dangerous wobbling of the sun, moon and earth, resulting in a kaleidoscopic appearance of the atmosphere.  Doctors at sohighsniff.unorg warn that there's currently no cure and advise all to not look any higher than their knees during the event.  This information was overheard at a truck-stop diner in Threecumcari, by someone not authorized to tell stories that might make little Johnny sad.  A phone call to Cancel Culture went directly to voice mail.

A recent notable quote from a newsmaker in  The Suns Newspaper communities:  

Parma Heights Service Director,  Robert P. Sepik on the city raising fortune-telling fees from $25 to $50 a year: "They should have seen this coming.”

If you run into Albert Einstein today at the coffee shop, don't forget to wish him a "Happy 145th!"