Guilty verdict urged despite evidence of innocence

This blog began as a way to express my thoughts and recall memories, most involving family members. I never intended to comment on every news item such as the Zimmerman trial,but  I read an article that relates to the trial in a disturbing way.

The writer, after saying that charges should never have been brought, offered his opinion that the jury might should avoid the testimony of witnesses and bring a guilt verdict to satisfy a certain group and avoid a possible riot.

God forbid that the matter of guilt or innocence should be discarded and a verdict be brought to please the desires of individuals or groups.

Angina pains leave me weak

Does a broken foot have connections to the heart?  Well, I didn't think so, but I had angina pains yesterday and am just now recovering from a fairly severe attack this morning which has left me with a 91/49 blood pressure and a feeling that I could pas out  -- if I was in the mood to run or dance.

Retire outside US? Why not?

Until very recently the idea of living out my life in a country other than the United States was never considered.
Much has changed.  What does the future of this country look like?  Not encouraging to say the least.

Kiplinger's current issue describes "8 great places to retire around the world."  Two sound good, especially Ecuador, which offers an excellent climate, good health care, and a low cost of living.  if my family agreed, I would seriously look at leaving this country for another.  I never thought I would reach that point but I definitely have.

No fun nursing a broken foot

Ten days after turning my ankle I gave in to having an X-ray by a friend, and it showed a break.  The friend called my primary doctor, who urged an immediate visit to the emergency room.  The doctor in charge asked, "Why come to an emergency room with a broken ankle?  See an orthopedist." I'm slated to do that Monday.

They put a boot on my foot, which adds to my pain.  I'm better off without it and get by very well as long as I can keep my foot up and don't have to walk.

More rotten deals at the IRS

I am strongly for veterans who have been wounded, stressed, or otherwise damaged getting medical care and other benefits to which they are entitled. On the other hand I get very angry at every  person who attempts to get money or other benefits  which he or she does not deserve.

Braulio Castillo is a glaring example of those undeserving scalawags.  He never spent one day in active service but he claimed to be disabled to improve his chance of getting deals with the IRS.  He is accused of getting 500 million dollars from the IRS in shady deals.

Is there no limit to the corruption and dishonesty within the IRS and the Obama crowd?

Is he that ignorant?

In an effort to distract Americans from the scandals of his administration, President Obama offered his stupid and dangerous ideas on global warming, calling those who dispute his claim on man-made global warming as "flat earthers."

Obama wants to completely destroy the coal industry and penalize the oil and gas industry with more taxes and regulations.  The hell of it is that our hurting economy would be dealt a disastrous blow if he has his way.  Does this man hate American and hard working people who need jobs?   We have the capability of producing enough fossil fuels to become energy self-sufficient.  We can create millions of jobs and stop sending money overseas to buy foreign oil.

If  Obama cared for this country, he would not cost us 100 million dollars to pay for an African vacation for him, his family and friends.  That amount of money could put 200 to work earning 50 thousand dollars a year for ten years.

"They didn't do it that way at Dubberly"

Charley Mack (last name withheld) transferred from the small school in the village of Dubberly to Minden when we were in the seventh grade.  He had some difficulty in making adjustments and often shook his head and said sadly, "They didn't do it that way at Dubberly."  Soon, some of us took up his complaint and when given a lot of homework or told of a coming test, we would  cry out in unison, "They didn't do it that way at
Dubberly.

The president and his family are leaving on a vacation in Africa at a cost of up to 100 million dollars; the IRS is rewarding its corrupt employees with bonuses of 70 million dollars;  the IRS also sent over 46 million dollars in checks for aliens to a single address in Atlanta; Congress is passing bills that will cost us in money and liberty.  What can we do?  I feel like shouting, "They didn't do it that way at Dubberly."  We have a choice -- elect capable, honest government officials.