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Useless investigations
Hillbilly wisdom: if Congress is not going to do anything when someone breaks the law, then there is no reason to waste money on investigations. Rhetoric and packaged statements to the press and to the public are not going to change anything. A lack of meaningful followup is one of… Read more.
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Peace through strength
Hillbilly wisdom: The ability to defend self or sovereignty is not the question being projected by the Unites States by this administration. The misuse of power against others drives up sales of military hardware- planes, domes, air defense, etc. Which luckily, we have weapons for sale. We specialize in hardware.… Read more.
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Fake news- Airspace
Hillbilly version: Can a leader of a country impose restrictions in regard to air space in other countries or only the country which they represent? This may, on the surface, seem like a stupid question. It is their country. Canada only guards our northern border, has stood beside us, and… Read more.
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Ownership is necessary
Hillbilly version: “You need ownership to defend it, you can’t defend it on a lease” Trump What does this mean. Obviously, we don’t want to own all the places we have military bases around the world? Right? Given the advance time for preparation before public appearances, why does the president’s… Read more.
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Speaker of house Johnson’s trip to Britain
Hillbilly wisdom: It is such a relief to know our house is in order. A fact confirmed by the absence of the leader of the house. AWOL? Because there is nothing to do or worry about, it is a very good time for a vacation abroad or a trip to… Read more.
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Under Tom Cotton’s leadership
Hillbilly version: Arkansas has been number one in food insecurity for three consecutive years. Take a well desired bow. This is truly unbelievable given food and agriculture is the largest industry by economic contribution in Arkansas. And Yet, farmers are in danger of losing the family farm held for multiple… Read more.
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Don’t run from consequences
Hillbilly version: lessons learned are internalized. Lessons do not apply to all situations. Inappropriate applications of lessons can lead to new lessons. At the advanced age of four, maybe five, and in response to being told that there would be consequences for my behavior, I told my father that “you… Read more.
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Expectations of self and others
Hillbilly wisdom: There is a sickness in suspecting everyone. We expect others to uphold the same code to which we adhere. Good or bad? This is transference We are surprised when this does not occur. That surprise influences our future expectations. The bar in regard to others moves. If the… Read more.
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WATERGATE II
Hillbilly version: This fairy tale will temporarily end this installment of FAKE news about the battle between the executive branch, the legislative branch and the judicial branch. The battle will not go away. But we have rode this horse into the ground. This will also be longer than usual, for… Read more.
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International Law selectivity
Hillbilly version: the United States has deployed a U.S. Navy Super carrier into water claimed by China. Is this even true? Moot point! The reason given is to keep waters free to commerce in alignment with international law. This is my point. When there are benefits from international law, The… Read more.
