Was The United States 2020 Election Fair?  Yes! And Resulting Consequences.

Was The United States 2020 Election Fair?  Yes! And Resulting Consequences.

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Opinion.

Was the 2020 election fair?  An official website of the United States Government shows the following:

“The November 3rd election was the most secure in American history.”

Evidently, poor baby petulant Trump can not be seen by others and himself  is being a loser.  So he lies to his base made up of the most gullible citizens in our nation who seem attracted to the notion of following a dictator; this includes Republican lawmakers.  These people are utterly unable to figure out what the truth is if they ever cared for that.  They get their information from propagandized sources such as Fox “News” and a very long list of alleged fake news found at Wikipedia: List of fake news websites.

Even though the election was fair, President Trump and the GOP have tried to overturn the 2020 election results and failed in every case.  Their lawsuits were brought before over 50 judges that make rulings valued against the truth after Trump and the GOP failed in their fictions.  In Trump’s alleged self centered mind, he is never a failure and he will go to any effort to prove that fiction.  But history, based on truth, seems to record the actions of a failed presidency and Republican Party.  The very audacity of many Republican Party members to go along toward overturning the true and fair election results just puts forward another fact that that party has reached a new low:

And President Trump is the only president in history to have been impeached twice.  This all came about from lies, ego, authoritarianism and stupidity.  The United States needs better than this and start by valuing truth.

 

 

Posted January 14, 2021

Possible Pending Sedition

Possible Pending Sedition

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Opinion:

I have, for the longest time, wondered if a dictatorship  could take place in the United States.  As I watch the progression of U.S. politics, it appears to me that we have quite a few individuals who are now and probably more in the future that support the United States loosing our democracy and sliding into becoming a dictatorship.  This view is promoted by witnessing all the boot lickers in government who fail to tell the truth and work toward a truthful end and pander to a president who is so self centered.

There seems to be a current process for the slide from democracy to dictatorship by President Donald Trump, to delegitimize our last fair election and overturn the results so he can stay in power another four years.

By most measures, the 2020 past election for president and vice president was fair.  So far, the most shining aspect of the American Democracy is how fantastic the legal system has worked to protect our Democratic system.  Just think for a moment of how it is that over 50 courtroom judges all came to the same conclusion that the 2020 presidential election was fair.   This single aspect stopped Donald Trump from becoming an alleged dictator.

One significant problem with a democracy is it is open to a lot of opportunities as compared to a dictatorship which is based on tight control of the citizens.  This democracy openness offers  corrupt politicians the opportunity to use the system against itself.  Here are some examples of corrupting methods used by politicians and political parties to gain and keep power:

  • bribery
  • extortion
  • cronyism
  • nepotism
  • parochialism
  • patronage
  • influence peddling
  • graft
  • embezzlement

The actual voting process is not always fair. 

Possible Corrupt Voting Practices:

  • Gerrymandering 
  • Hacking voting machines.
  • Voter intimidation.
  • Attacks on poling places.
  • Entitlement to vote is challenged.
  • Racial voter restrictions.

One more factor that supports a well running democracy are the values that come with that form of government.

  • Work toward the common good.
  • Honesty and truthfulness.
  • Knowledge of public affairs.

One more factor that hopefully goes against corruption is the factor of norms.  Norms are best past practices that favor a well working democracy.  President Trump has broken quite a few.

Let’s take the legal aspect one step further.  Once in power, a politician and a political party just might  try to overturn the results of an election.  The problem with this effort is how legal the process is.  As already stated, our legal system put a stop to this illegal attempt.  So is there a penalty for trying to overturn the rule of the people?  Yes there is:

Sedition: conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against the authority of a state or monarch.

Seditious conspiracy: (18 U.S.C. § 2384) is a crime under United States law. It is stated as follows:

If two or more persons in any State or Territory, or in any place subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, conspire to overthrow, put down, or to destroy by force the Government of the United States, or to levy war against them, or to oppose by force the authority thereof, or by force to prevent, hinder, or delay the execution of any law of the United States, or by force to seize, take, or possess any property of the United States contrary to the authority thereof, they shall each be fined or imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both.

As soon as the electoral college certify that Biden properly won the new US president election then the immunity of politicians who are fighting against Biden winning being president by political means should disappear.  Then, any actions to overthrow the election results, after the electoral college certifies that Biden won, could be construed as act(s) of sedition.  

Possible pending 2020 sedition actors:

  • Donald Trump who constantly claims he won the election. 
  • Any individual especially a politician who supports this overthrow.
  • Any media that promotes the overthrow of the current U.S. government:
    • Facebook with Mark Zuccerberg being the person responsible for allowing and possible enhancing the  a platform of overthrow.
    • Fox “News” for allowing and possible promoting a platform of overthrow.
    • Newsmax for allowing and possible promoting a platform of overthrowing the results of the election.

Another despicable factor in Donald Trump trying to overturn the legitimate election results is this process has seemed to undermine the confidence in American democratic processes for a significant group of American citizens.    This possible erosion for accepting our current form of government, right now, might impact the future of our nation.

 

 

 

Posted January 3, 2020

Men’s Jacket Manufacturers Seem To Not Understand.

Men’s Jacket Manufacturers Seem To Not Understand.

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Men’s jacket manufacturers seem to be making a mistake for me at my location for the following reasons.

I live in a rather temperate climate.

  • Average highs of 60°F (15.6°C) to 68°F (20°C) 
  • Average lows of 45°F (7.2°C) to 55°F (12.8°C).

I have been looking for the proper jacket for my location but all the stores near me have been a disappointment:

  • Macy’s = Cincinnati, OH
  • Burlington Coat Factory = New Jersey
  • Target = Minneapolis, MN
  • JC Penney = Plano, Texas
  • Kohl’s. = Menomonee Falls, WI
  • Nordstrom. = Seattle, WA
  • 32 Degrees =  New York, NY

As you can see the corporate headquarters are usually located in very cold winter climates.  My guess is they might expect everyone in the United States to have really cold winters.  My location seldom gets that cold and finding a jacket for my location has been a challenge.

Typical reason why jackets have not fulfilled my requirement is they all seem to be way too heavy and thus feeling way too hot to wear for my winter climate.  I think the usual reason is the company headquarters, who is selling these jackets, is located in a much colder climate and they seem to lack some concern for people living in other warmer locations.

My ideal jacket:

  • Thin outer shell
  • Wind resistant
  • Moisture resistant
  • Two rather large outside pockets zippered
  • One high outside breast pocket zippered.
  • Two inside large pockets.
  • Under arm zipper vents.
  • Back air vent.  (This is a very unusual feature.  My bicycle jacket has this.
  • Full front metal zipper with wind protection flap.  
  • Optional hood 
  • Sleeve thumb holes or velcro sleeve ends or good elastic sleeve ends.

After looking for days for my almost ideal jacket I did find one.  I found it at Target:  Men’s Woven Fleece Jacket – All in Motion™

  • Made for: cold weather, everyday wear
  • Moves with: ultra-warm, woven fleece fabric
  • Must-have features: side zip pockets, chest zip pocket, full-front zipper with high collar and hood, water-repellent construction, stretch thumbhole cuffs.
  • But, the zipper on this jacket is made of plastic and I have had two failures.  It takes a long time to get the zipper back working again.

This jacket is not ideal but when almost all the jacket manufacturers seem to be out of touch, this jacket, so far, works for me.

  • Thin outer shell. YES
  • Wind resistant. YES
  • Moisture resistant. YES
  • Two rather large outside pockets zippered.  YES
  • One high breast pocket zippered. YES
  • Two inside large pockets.  NO
  • Under arm zipper vents.  NO
  • Back air vent.  NO
  • Full front zipper with wind protection flap.  YES
  • Optional hood. YES
  • Sleeve thumb holes.  YES

March 6, 2021 I just discovered a near perfect jacket that is almost meets all my needs.  It is 32 Cool that I found at COSTCO.  But, so far I can NOT find any identification as to the item number that helps me to help you find it.  I picked a blue color, “NAVY” which has a very bright red inner liner.  The COSTCO item number is “1484906”.  Caution:  32 Cool fails to show this jacket item number.  COSTCO web site fails to show this item number in stock.  A COSTCO employee told me that the item number “1484906” did show in his store inventory but might not show as an inventory item in another store location.  You might want to call your local COSTCO to see if they have this in stock and confirm it is this jacket.  Also, this jacket is a seasonal item and I expect it to disappear from their current stock soon.

  • Thin outer shell. YES
  • Wind resistant. YES
  • Moisture resistant. YES
  • Two rather large outside pockets zippered.  YES
  • One high breast pocket zippered. YES
  • Two inside large pockets.  YES
  • Under arm zipper vents.  NO
  • Back air vent.  NO
  • Full front metal zipper with wind protection flap.  YES
  • Optional hood. YES
  • Sleeve thumb holes or velcro sleeve ends or good elastic sleeve ends.   YES. (It does have velcro at the end of both arm sleeves.)

 

 

 

 

 

Posted:  March 6, 2021

The USA Is Now A Plutocracy Not A Democracy.

The USA Is Now A Plutocracy Not A Democracy.

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Most American citizens think the United States is a Democracy.  It is not true any more.  Today, the United States is ruled by the rich and falls within the category of being a plutocracy or ruled by rich individuals and corporations.

A rich have the money to pay for political influence and resulting policies that ensure they keep their wealth and gain more wealth and power.  That is, if they calculate and plot accurately toward that end and they have.  

The dark slide of the United States from being a democracy to being a plutocracy really was propelled by the utter incompetence of the US “Supreme” Court decision brought to the court by Citizens United vs Federal Elections Commission.

Citizens United is a right wing, Republican, non-profit organization with an obvious agenda to allow money to buy political power.  This move resulted in the United States moving from being a Democracy to being a plutocracy.  The reason for this is that money buys politicians, both Republican and Democratic.  But, the current problem is that the Republicans have gamed the system way better than the Democrats.  

The current status is that the right wing have stacked the “Supreme” Court with conservative agenda sycophants that seem to believe in trampling on the poor and lower classes of citizens.

“… for five decades, the court has, with striking regularity, sided with the rich and powerful against the poor and weak in virtually every area of the law.”

 

 

Posted. December 25, 2020

Why Georgia Voters Should Vote Democrat

Why Georgia Voters Should Vote Democrat

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The current United States government is effectively a  plutocracy that works for the wealthy class of individuals and neglects the less well off citizens. 

The United States has for a very long time shown an ever widening gap between the rich and less well off citizens. 

It should stand to reason to vote for political office candidates that are NOT rich.  Wealthy individuals seem to look out for their own business interests first if not always.   This often times conflict with the interests for the majority of less well off Americans.

A major current component of this situation is that the US Senate is comprised of the rich.  “More than half of those in Congress are millionaires”.   Most in Congress act to benefit only the wealthy and not the overall general public.

The two current GOP Georgia candidates are wealthy.

This is a very good reason for Georgia voters to vote for Democratic candidates to help more of their citizens in these difficult times.

  • John Ossoff. (net worth is between $2.3 million and $8.8 million)
  • Raphael Warnock.  (Net worth: Between $555,014 and $1.3 million)

Another good reason for Georgia voters to vote Democratic is that Republicans are allegedly too self centered and selfish to care for all Georgia people.  For example, as of December 29, 2020 the US government Republicans have blocked the $2,000 stimulus needed by a vast number of citizens to properly survive which, once again, highlights the incompetence of that party to serve the needs of all our citizens.

Christian Bible:  Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.

 

 

Posted December 10, 2020
Updated: December 31, 2020

Old Age & Corona Virus Has Advantages Some Times

Old Age & Corona Virus Has Advantages Some Times

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My California drivers license was due to expire July 2020 but I was sent a letter from the DMV, June 5, 2020, extending the expiration of the license to November 2020.  This was obviously due to the pandemic.  I expected to take a written exam and also behind the wheel test.  I spent two days studying for the DMV written exam.  There are 6 California practice exams on line. 

I went to the DMV, arrived just before 2 pm.  I wanted to check the DMV situation out one day prior to getting there early to start the process.  My daughter told me to get there early.  I was planning to arrive real early the next morning to avoid crowds.  I saw a very long line off to the side of the DMV building extending into the parking lot.  There were two easy ups canopies tied together at the head of the line where two DMV people were sitting at a table.  I went to the easy ups to ask how long it would take.  One of the DMV persons at the easy up asked if I was over 60.  I was given a paper and was told to go to the entrance of the DMV and started the process.  I got my license in just under one hour.  No written test.  No behind the wheel driving test.  I am SHOCKED!  This includes real ID for air travel!  Incredible!  

I then get my new drivers license with the real ID mailed to me in just 12 days!  YIKES – INCREDIBLE!

 

 

Posted November 27,2020