Tuesday, December 20, 2016

The Day Social Media Tore Down The Fourth Estate

Good Day World!

Take a peek into the future.

On a wintery day in 2030, historians released a comprehensive report on how Facebook and Twitter crushed America's Fourth Estate.

Researchers pointed to Donald Trump's rise in politics - while Twittering like a grotesque orange bird - for the beginning of the end of journalism. Facts fell to world views based on lies and propaganda from there on.

Despite the fact that Trump was impeached for corruption after his first year in office, the power of Twitter and Facebook continued to grow.

Trump's successors furthered their clout, effectively weakening the print media's influence until the day came when their corporate overlords decided they were no longer profitable.

People could barely read and relied on social media's graphics, holograms, photos, and videos, to get all of their news.

The demise of journalism went un-noticed by the under-educated masses.

Webster's American Dictionary went out of print, along with all the rest, and still no one noticed.

By the time someone did...it was too late.

Time for me to walk on down the road...

Monday, December 19, 2016

How Santa Trump Saved Christmas and Made It White Again

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Of all of Donald Trump's many lies, the one that he saved Christmas has to be the biggest whopper.

During his little (rub my ego) victory tour recently, he informed the crowd that he was bringing Christmas back. From where, I don't know, but the Trumpenzees were certainly elated and howled like hyenas in heat.

It was kinda like saying the Grinch is bringing Christmas back. 

Somehow, I find it hard to believe that Santa Trump is not really an evil elf with a "Yuge" ego problem. Not too mention that he would be on the real Santa Claus's naughty list for serial lying.

Santa Trump, supported by the alt-right, promised his minions, during the campaign, that a white Christmas was on it's way.

He wasn't kidding. Take a look at all of his appointments thus far. Nearly all white men. There's a few token white women thrown in for good measure.

Operating out of Trump Tower, his own North Pole in Manhattan, Santa Trump has lot's of surprises for everyone. 

Right now he's handing out appointments like candy canes to what he feels are good little boys and girls who speak Trumpinese.

Why is this an issue at all?

In part because the past few years have seen the issue of "Merry Christmas" as an effective point of leverage in political culture wars.

That's the only reason Santa Trump adopted the issue: he recognized its resonance, particularly among religious conservatives.

It was a vote-getter from a segment of society that felt political correctness was running amok. It was attacking the greeting "Merry Christmas" and forcing them (somehow) to accept other ways to greet the holidays. 

With the help of white evangelic voters, Santa Trump was able to make Christmas "great" again. Coupled with the alt-right, you have to admit, he did bring the white back into Christmas.

Related: America Never Stopped Saying 'Merry Christmas'

Time for me to walk on down the road...

Sunday, December 18, 2016

Refreshing News That Won't Give You The Blues

Good Day World!

There's just not enough positive news stories being shared nowadays.

I find myself hunting daily for positive, life affirming, news stories in the vast wasteland of our mainstream and social media.

But it's worth it.

Here's a few I've selected for you:

From Inside Edition
An inspiring story of a woman with Down syndrome, Collete Divitto,  who was tired of being rejected by prospective employers and took matters into her own hands.

The 26-year old started her own bakery out of her house. Divitto's first client was a local grocery store, the Golden Goose Market.

Since then her story has gone viral and she has more than 4,000 orders to fill.

There's been numerous stories about gangs this year, especially in Chicago, that are killing each other - and innocent people - daily.

Finally, something good to report on this subject from the Good News Network:

There's an organization in Baltimore that has been using ex-cons to deescalate street violence in five different neighborhoods, and it's making a big difference.

Safe Streets is a groundbreaking community program that has been a resounding success in the toughest neighborhoods.

I love reading positive stories about police officers because they have such a tough job. 

It's good to see the human side of those men and women in blue that are making the streets safe for me, and you.

Police Officer Goes Extra Mile For Kid Whose Elf On The Shelf Got Stolen

Time for me to walk on down the road...

Saturday, December 17, 2016

The Titanic Surfaces in China, Why Men Don't Get Boners, and You Better Watch Out For Santa Claus!

Good Day World!

I've got a mishmash of trival trash gleaned from the wastelands of the internet for your amusement today.

Let's get to it, shall we?

I'm beggining to think the Titanic may be unsinkable! 

Construction of a life-size replica of the doomed passenger ship has begun at a Mediterranean-themed attraction in China.

Visitors will get to experience the sinking and feel the impact of the iceberg that took the legendary vessal to it's watery grave.

If you've been naughty you better repent fast, so Santa Claus doesn't put you on his shit list. He's not just leaving a lump of coal this year, he's going after naughty people with a vengence! 

Did you hear about that clown who was so hard up he tried to rob an adult store? It happened in San Bernadino, California (watch here) yesterday. 

The shop's two female empoyees threw sex toys at the armed robber, who lost his nerve and ran away!

I don't care what you've been told, or think, men DON'T GET BONERS. Get over it. I've got an article here that explains why.

Time for me to walk on down the road...

Friday, December 16, 2016

It's About How We Run The Race

Good Day World!

Thanks for stopping by.

My offering today comes as a commentary encased in poetry...



LIFE RACE

It's how we run the race
not our birthplace
or knowledge base
or coming in first place
in a footrace
It's about grace
face-to-face
and in cyberspace
not trying to disgrace
others in the workplace
not afraid to embrace
anyone in any place
even outer space
because it's how you chase
your dreams and interface
with people in a happy place
without a trace
of hate, ready to embrace
everything it takes
  to run a good race...

Time for me to walk on down the road...

Thursday, December 15, 2016

Trump - Communist Loving Traitor On A Personal Mission

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Facts have always annoyed Donald Trump. Especially when he's on a mission.

Instead he relies on lawsuits to skirt around facts. He can tell you an outright lie to your face without blinking. 

A lifetime of lies will do that. It's like having a superpower.

However, his recent actions prove he's worse than just a liar... he's a traitor planning on selling out America to Russia. 

His whole life has been about enhancing his wealth. Not the American people's fortunes.

Trump's latest attacks against American intelligence agencies that outright said the Russians were inferring with the election, are more than troubling; they're a scary sign of what's coming down the road.  

When it comes to Russia, Trump has a real credibility problem. 

Why wouldn't he take a foreign government's suspected interference in an American election seriously, unless he doesn't want to know the truth?

Or worse yet, maybe he does know the truth, and his minions have been working with the Russians all along.

U.S.Officials: Putin Personally Involved In Election Hack

The troubling signs have been there throughout the presidential campaign. 

Putin and Trump's bromance blossomed while staffers for Trump with Russian ties were added - and later dropped when the press found out.

Watch what happens in the months and years ahead, as Trump drops sanctions against Russia and boldly buddies up with communists - whose main goal is to wipe out Democracy.

Related: Commentary: Trump must stand up to Moscow - now

Time for me to walk on down the road...

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

To Dream Perchance About A Macabre Dance

Good Day World!

Poetry
is
a story


HAUNTED  MANSE

To dream perchance
Of a macabre dance
It happened by chance
the odd happenstance
in a haunted manse
in southern France
when I went into a trance
a victim of circumstance
who only wanted to dance
in tight pants
but
being a freelance
means you need finance
to take an honest stance
and stage a Gothic romance
where everyone takes a glance
while you dance
and prance
taking a stance
to enhance
modern dance
while wearing tight pants
in southern France
in a haunted manse!

Time for me to walk on down the road...

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Melania Trump Knows All About Power and Isn't Ashamed To Use It

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When it comes to first ladies in the White House, Melania Trump promises to be one of the most controversial and unpopular one ever.

Even more unpopular than Hillary Clinton when she was the First Lady, according to a recent Washingtion Post/ABC News poll.

One of the very first things our new first lady wants you and the world to know is don't mess with her, or she will sue your ass off - or perhaps worse!

She's made that clear by filing a defamation lawsuit against the Daily Mail last week. She showed up at the first filing (something clients never do) and met with the judge and lawyers for the defense.

Her message to the Daily Mail was clear; "I'm going to ruin you if you don't meet my terms right now. Because after my husband is in office, I'll really go after you!"

Her power move must have made hubby happy. He's not too interested in the First Amendment either. 

Melania grew up in communist Yugoslavia - to become the first communist First Lady in American history - and speaks five languages. Six, if you add the language of power.

What kind of things can we expect to see from her that will unite Americans? I'm pretty sure ripping of taxpayers in New York City is a bad start.

The former model prefers to stay in the gold-gilt penthouse apartment of Trump Tower instead of the White House like every other first lady in our history.

One of her excuses is that 10-year old Barron (her and Donald's child) needs to finish his term at the exclusive private school he attends.

It's estimated that it will cost New York taxpayers a million dollars a day to keep her secure in Trump Tower. When that news went out a petition was launched to make Melania leave the city. Over a 100,000 have signed it thus far.

The Petition reads:

"The New York taxpayers refuse to pay over $1 million a day so she can stay. If this decision has been made, between the two of them they (the Trumps) should be the ones to pay for it. 
Not New York taxpayer dollars that could be used on roads, schools, transit, sanitation, new jobs and other expenses that the city has."
It continues: "This is what tax dollars should be used for, improvements for the city and all the people of the city, not just one."
Melania is not going to like that. I think I see another power move coming from our future first lady!
Time for me to walk on down the road...

Monday, December 12, 2016

Trumped: 'He Who Laughs Last, Laughs The Loudest'

Good Day World!

If you voted for Donald Trump you may be having some second thoughts right now.

He hasn't even been sworn in yet, and look what's happened so far: 

His cabinet appointments add up to a billionaires row; he's already pissed China off by violating an agreement we've had with them regarding Taiwan; he doesn't believe the CIA when they told him Russian hackers affected the presidential election; has made accusations that millions of illegal voters voted for Clinton and that's why she won the popular vote; he's gotten into a couple of ridiclulous tweet battles with civilians (remember...he's supposed to be the president); and has lied about how many jobs he saved at Carrier Corporation. 

There's more:

Trump's Bait and Switch: How to Swamp Washington and double-Cross Your Supporters Big Time

Do you still believe he's for the common man? 

If Trump gets away with appointing ExxonMobile CEO Rex Tillerson for Secretary of State, we can kiss off whatever environmental regulations that are currently in place.

It'll be Sarah Palin's dream: "Drill and Frack, Baby, Drill and Frack!" 

Consider this: Trump’s kitchen cabinet includes oil tycoon T. Boone Pickens and fracking pioneer Harold Hamm, who have both long pleaded for relief from government oversight.

Understand...Trump is laughing real hard right now. He's never conned so many rubes all at once in his entire career.

You know what they say, "He who laughs last... laughs the loudest. 

Time for me to walk on down the road...

Sunday, December 11, 2016

Frogalogue: Another Day in the Peat Bog with a Cranky Frog

Good Day World!

It's just another day in the peat bog with a cranky frog!

But here you are.

I hope you enjoy your visit...



Frogalogue

A big bullfrog
sat on a yule log
in a peat bog
surrounded by fog
a warty watchdog
sharing his travelogue
over a cup of grog
with a french bulldog
who had to slog
miles to reach the bog
to drink with the cranky frog
and listen to his monologue
about a hedgehog
he wanted to send to a gulag
because he wouldn't share his eggnog
on the yule log
in the peat bog
that day...

Time for me to walk on down the road...

Saturday, December 10, 2016

Why the Dakota Pipeline Stoppage Is Only A Temporary Illusion

Here's where oil bribes go... 6 Republicans and 1 Democrat who are the biggest grifters for oil you could hope to assemble in America 
Good Day World!

Make no mistake. It's all about money. 

Big Oil has had Congress in it's clutches for a long time and now they have a new partner in crime: 

His name is Donald Trump (He's number 6 on the list above) and he's busy feathering the nests of his fellow rich rats before even being sworn in as the country's next president.

Trump and his greedy minions can't wait until President Obama leaves the White House so they can reverse the stay he just put on the Army Corps of Engineers.

Flip-flop artist Paul Ryan tweeted, "This is big-government decision-making at it's worth. I look forward to putting this anti-energy presidency behind us."

Well, I'm sure Ryan does look forward to a future of no restriction for Big Oil. Notice the list on top of this page - Ryan's the 3rd biggest benefactor on Big Oil's Bribe parade. 

He joins his fellow Congressmen and other wealthy Americans who have turned their backs on the public's best interest and safety. 

Here's more information on the Top Corporate contributors (2015-16) lobbying for oil interests in Washington.

As you look over the list you'll see that Energy Transfer Equity (the company behind the Dakota Pipeline project) is number nine on the bribe hit parade.


If you want to know just how sweet this scam against average Americans is consider this:

For every $1 the industry spends on campaign contributions and lobbying in DC, it gets back $119 in subsidies!!

In summary, I think it's a foregone conclusion that the Dakota Pipeline will be completed because Big Oil can't be stopped. It has too many tentacles in our government.

Time for me to walk on down the road...

Trump's Lowest Grift Ever Saved for Holy Week

This is a story about how the devil's puppet, aka Donald Trump, mocked Christianity by selling a book combining the Bible, the Constitu...