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ESPN's Double-Standards

5/23/2021

ESPN is owned by Disney and tied to other networks like ABC. If someone were white and showed even a little bit of racism, the Left would attempt to bury the person. ESPN would fire the individual. But, if an African American is racist, it's no problem, such as with ESPN's "analyst," Stephen Smith who on a daily basis, speaks of racism. He's supposed to be a sports analyst but he has no problem ripping into the police.

Anyhow, I finished watching a segment where he said that Tim Tebow has "White Privilege," because he made the roster on the Jacksonville Jaguars. This doesn't mean he'll be on the team in the fall when the season starts, but his tryouts were good enough to get him a shot. Basically, Smith's claiming that Urban Meyer is racist, even though as usual almost everyone trying out for the team was African American. And that there are thousands of African American families that Coach Meyer has worked with over the years in the recruiting process who love him. When it comes to racism, the truth has no place when it comes to people like Smith.

Now anyone who knows Coach Meyer knows this is an absolute lie. He's a strong, Christian man who shows nothing but love to anyone in his life. Tebow helped him win a championship. Tebow brought another Heisman to the University of Florida. Of course he was going to get a shot at trying out because they're close. But it was the offensive coach who wanted Tim on the team because of Tim's athleticism. He's a beast. He always gives 150%, which will help raise the bar on the athletes who just try to get by with their abilities. He's the kind of player who is a coach's dream.

The bottom line is that Smith is disgusting. There's no way a white person could get away with such rhetoric if the roles were reversed. These double-standards must be stopped or race relations will never have a chance to improve.

BTW: Tim Tebow's Jacksonville Jaguar jersey is already one of the best selling jersey's in the NFL, which goes to show many fans are excited. And believe me, the Jaguar's needed some excitement after years of lackluster performance. Ticket sales will increase if Tim's on the field in the Fall. Neither the GM or Coach Meyer are stupid, but the arrogant Stephen Smith, is.

The Do or Die Moment for the Beach Boys

5/23/2021

As everyone knows, The Beach Boys were on fire in the early 60’s when significant competition arrived by the name of The Beatles. They begin filling up the top of the charts. And whereas The Beatles were a huge hit in the U.S., when The Beach Boys travelled to Britain, they were not. People didn’t think they were cool. Music critics over there didn’t even like the clothes the band wore; they were too square. It was a humiliating experience for the band, especially for Brian Wilson who took it very hard.

But Brian’s not the kind of person to give up. He was going to make the band cool through being unique in the type of music they played. He wanted to step aside from singing and travelling and instead focus on what he could do to reinvent music. He began introducing new instruments that had never been used in a recording studio before. He interned with the most famous record producer of their time, the eccentric (a.k.a. crazy), Phil Spector, and he learned a great deal about new technology and advanced recording techniques. And because he wasn’t stressed out about having to perform because of his mental illness (said to be schizophrenia), he began writing countless songs.

The problem was that the other band members were concerned about the direction Brian was going. He was getting too far out there even dabbling in drugs like LSD. When he began telling the other band members his ideas for their next album, which he wanted to call: “Pet Sounds,” worry began setting in. They had never heard or seen some of the musical instruments Brian showed them. They always knew Brian was a bit twisted, but they thought it came with the territory because everyone thought he was a genius, and he was. They had a good five-year run going at this point, but they were fading fast, so they agreed to give the album a shot. They thought it would either bury their existence or give them new life; they truly didn’t know which.

The release of this album was one of the most unique in music history. Keep in mind, back then we only knew a record existed if we heard it on the radio. So, since The Beach Boys had been losing attraction, and the fact that the name of the album sounded hideous, they weren’t getting much play by DJs.

The album was a slow burn until some well-established music critics began noticing how tremendously unique the album was. They began sharing with everyone that they think Brian Wilson hit it out of the park with genius artistry especially since he wrote all the songs and produced the record himself. Once DJs had an incentive to give the record a shot, they realized there were potentially smash hits on the album and they were right, songs like “God Only Knows,” "Sloop John B," and “Wouldn’t it be Nice,” began rocketing up the charts, and The Beach Boys were back on the road again, performing. Instead of their careers being over, they produced 18 more albums!

The funny thing is, while "Pet Sounds," slowly became a hit in the U.S., British citizens went crazy for the new album. It was in the U.K.’s Top Ten for six months! They were clamoring to get The Beach Boys back to Europe. Brian did it...the Brits thought The Beach Boys were cool.

Brian Wilson is such a unique individual. I don’t believe The Beach Boys would’ve ever have existed, if Brian didn’t have a mental illness. So, although it negatively impacted his life, quite frankly we have been blessed to experience his genius.

Brotherly Love

5/23/2021

I admit that I don't like the Cuomo brothers. They've always been arrogant and they've always twisted details to misrepresent various issues. But, what Chris did in helping his brother with his scandal, doesn't bother me as much as it bothers some people. If Governor Cuomo were my brother, I'd imagine I'd help in any way that I could. They should've kept it more low profile, but they didn't.

But here's my issue with it as it goes with my usual pet peeve that I write about and that is double-standards. If someone on Fox News would've done what Chris did, democrats and the mainstream media would've done everything in their power, to bring the person down. CNN would attack Fox and try to get Fox to fire the individual. There's no doubt in my mind that this would happen. I am pleased that more media are standing up this time, but a lot of the usual culprits are trying to provide Chris with cover.

A New Television Show

5/22/2021

I find this so funny. Greg Gutfeld has been on Fox News for many years with various shows. He's an acquired taste as he has a strange sense of humor, but wow does he throw out some mind-blowing wisdom at times. I've read a couple of his books and they stretch the mind.

The funny thing is, that he began a a new show on late night back in April and his ratings have already beaten Jimmy Fallon and is right behind Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel. Other late-night shows “Gutfeld!” has toppled in its debut month include “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah,” “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” and “The Late Late Show with James Corden.”

I don't know if it's because his show is new and people are just checking it out or the fact that his show, unlike all the others, goes after conservatives and liberals both. It definitely spends more time attacking liberals but since Greg is more Libertarian and his panel isn't hard-core conservatives, anyone is fair game. To me, this gives the show not only more credibility, but it's also more enjoyable because there's plenty for him to attack on both sides of the aisle.

I hope Greg continues to kill it. I always wonder when I watch him in action if he'll say or do something that might get him kicked off the air. He's been close, but has survived so far! A shout out to all twisted people who make life more enjoyable for the rest of us.

More Lies

5/21/2021

Here's how some liberal democrats and the mainstream media roll:

They're talking about the number of injuries and deaths that the Palestinians have experienced and then comparing it to the small amount of losses Israel has received. In other words, making it sound like Israel is the one being cruel.

Here's a little something they leave out. If Israel didn't have their Iron Dome, which has stopped thousands of bombs over the last week, Israel would have horrific casualties.
Their deception is so disgusting!

You Must See to Believe?

5/20/2021

If you were watching a road, do you think it's possible for a vehicle to go by that even though it's right in front of you, that you couldn't see it? It's true. We see objects because of light. If a car had the ability to go the speed of light, we might feel the vehicle go by, we might even make out a sound, but we wouldn't see a thing. Which begs the question, would headlights work at that speed? :)

How many things might exist but we don't see them? Have you ever walked in total darkness and had to feel with your arms and legs if something was in front of you so you didn't trip? Of course with a little light, we can begin to see objects. As humans, we often think pretty highly of ourselves. But the fact is, throughout history humans have walked around naïve to many things in existence that were finally discovered through the right lens and with light.

Let's not have the mindset that we must see to believe. Let's use common sense and logic to deal with everyday issues which arise, but also to stay open-minded about possibilities. It sure makes life more enjoyable.

Memorandum

5/20/2021

It's time for my political reminder again. I do write some aggressive stuff about the Democratic Party and I want to make sure that everyone knows that although I generalize in my posts, I know there are some great democrats who are trying to do the right things. I realize that both parties have their issues with some of their people and their policies, but, I'm a Republican because I more strongly believe in their ideology.

I just want to make sure that everyone knows that although my writing might seem a bit aggressive at times depending on the issue, that I realize there are two sides to every story and that most of the time our goals are often the same in both parties, there are just different strategies to get there. It's all of their divisive rhetoric that is appalling to me.

If you are a liberal, and are reading my material for the first time, I ask that you be open-minded and that you fact check me if something doesn't sound right. My promise to you is that I try to vet everything closely, I use a variety of sources which I've found to be more legitimate, and I will never intentionally lie about anything on this site. It's how my mama raised me. Plus, if it does offend you too much, then just blow past my political posts and move on to the other interesting stories which have nothing to do with politics. Thanks!

Sibyl Ludington (1761 - 1839)

5/20/2021

Does her name sound familiar? Probably not, historians weren't all that good at giving credit to women back then. Now a person we have heard of is Paul Revere and his famous ride to warn people the British were coming. He got a famous poem written about him by Longfellow.

The thing is, they used four riders that night and Sibyl was the only female. Her father was a Colonel and he believed his daughter could ride a horse as good as any of the young men he had reporting to him. Sybil was just 16 years old at the time.

She set out at 9 p.m. that night in the rain to warn the colonists at Danbury, Connecticut of the approach of the British. She would make a journey double to that of Revere (totaling 40 miles). During her heroic and patriotic ride, she gathered her father's troops, knocked on doors and warned the countryside of the British troops’ incoming attack. At one point a stranger attempted to apprehend her and she literally beat him off with a stick. By dawn, she was exhausted, damp from the rain, but had accomplished her mission warning the colonists and bringing together 400 soldiers ready to march and drive the enemy troops from the area.

She was later commended by George Washington for her heroism. Each April since 1979, the Sybil Ludington 50-kilometer footrace has been held in Carmel, New York. The course of this hilly road race approximates Sybil's historic ride, and finishes near the statue which was erected in her honor.

Her legacy continues and so does the bravery of women.

Mollie Tibbetts

5/19/2021

If it weren't for the media wanting to bash Trump back in 2018, we probably wouldn't have heard about the Iowa University student (Mollie Tibbetts), being stabbed to death by an illegal immigrant. Instead of there being a story of a young woman killed, the media turned the whole story on Trump saying he's a racist for calling this unnecessary murderer out and stating it substantiates his border policies, especially building a wall.

So instead of there being nice stories in the media about how amazingly sweet and talented Mollie was, or the fact that the young man was here illegally, it was all about Trump being a racist. It's these political games which are bringing down our country.
The trial begins today and he has pled not-guilty even though the police got him to show them where he hid her body in a corn field. Her stab wounds were horrific.

You might wonder why someone would still try and beat the verdict after admitting and proving his guilt, but people like this and their defense attorneys, do everything they can to get the case thrown out on a technicality. It's a hail Mary that is costing taxpayers money and it's certainly not about justice but just an attempt to beat the system. And guess what, if he does, he gets to stay in the U.S. Welcome to the new world compliments of liberals.

Cease Fire!

5/19/2021

So Biden is putting pressure on Israel to cease fire. This is exactly what Hamas wants and gets, every time they go on the offensive. Not unlike someone who picks a fight with a stronger opponent expecting for someone to intervene to save them from being pummeled.

Well, maybe Israel, since they are justified in doing so, wants to send a message this time and deter Hamas from firing thousands of missiles at Israeli citizens in the future. Quite frankly, they need to hurt Hamas or there will be no incentive for them to stop injuring, killing, and scaring Israelis.

The bottom line is Hamas does things like this repeatedly in an effort to remain relevant. They get attention and money, from other Muslim nations and those who in general support them including some of the members of our House and Senate such as Omar.

Israel needs to do what they feel they need to do, to protect their citizens just like the U.S. would if we were attacked by thousands of missiles. The U.S. wouldn't cease fire until our mission was accomplished. In other words, Biden's telling them to do something the U.S. wouldn't do, which I find embarrassing. It takes away our credibility.

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