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Daily news July 21, 2026
Hillbilly wisdom: it is in some degree difficult to determine who is lying the most. We are being told the total truth, a partial truth, or outright lies. Two headlines today (July 21,20206- 104 days until the election and 143 days into the Iran War) set the stage for my… Read more.
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Draw the Line
Hillbilly wisdom: Articles of Confederation were replaced by the Constitution which became the law of the land. But if history is correct, the Constitution could not be ratified without promises of the Bill of Rights. Due process under the 5th and later the 14th Amendments was one of the legal… Read more.
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Israel to be the 51st State
Hillbilly wisdom: sometimes you have multiple problems that can be solved if put them together. Peace in the Middle East; American security in the region; protection of the Gulf States; ships passage in the Strait of Hormuz could all be resolved if Israel would agree to be State #51. There… Read more.
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Winning on your record
Hillbilly wisdom: the senatorial race in Arkansas must be closer than I thought. Arkansas’s last election saw the state go 65% Republican. I concluded earlier that the next senator from Arkansas would be the current senator, Tom Cotton. How can the Democrats even think there is a race? Yet, the… Read more.
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We are influenced by the company we keep
Hillbilly wisdom: you will be judged by the company you keep. When you hang with characters of questionable integrity there becomes a question about your integrity. This works more in a negative context than the positive. The Don withdrew his offer of protection to other nations for a small reimbursement… Read more.
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National interest
Hillbilly wisdom: The nations of the world do not exist in isolation. The problem between nations arise in areas of competition. Each nation looks to better their position. Unfortunately, competition limits cooperation and leads to distrust and dishonesty in dealing with one another. National interest are sometimes set aside for… Read more.
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Say what you mean and mean what you say
Hillbilly wisdom: The problem is what our leaders are saying is not what they mean. You cannot depend on the spoken word. This causes confusion. Which leads to distrust. For example: the Strait of Hormuz before the military intervention in Iran was basically open to all ships with free passage.… Read more.
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Who is in charge
Hillbilly wisdom: No one wants to call international terrorism a war– a WAR is a declaration made by Congress. Consider the events of the the past 13 months- Bombing of Iran’s nuclear program June 2025; the invasion of Iran- February 2026; and the violations of the cease fire July 2026.… Read more.
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CITIZENSHIP FOR SALE
Hillbilly wisdom: The English language is considered by many as one of the hardest languages to master. Yes. It is particularly difficult for a hillbilly. Today my question is about the word SALE. In my neck of the woods a sale involves an exchange. Usually money for materials. President Trump’s… Read more.
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Oil distribution
Hillbilly wisdom: there is and continues to be plenty of energy within the world. Supply and demand plus a little manipulation determines the price of said energy. The OPEC + nations are increasing the level of production starting in August. This will bring the price of energy down providing they… Read more.
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