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Thoughts for Monday:
Lower tariffs reduce cost Hillbilly version: Finally, a move made to lower cost of products at the grocery store. Trump announced that reduced tariffs would immediately lower cost to consumers. Does this mean: A) that higher tariffs actually increase cost? B) cost will go back to pre- tariff prices or… Read more.
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Health care or insurance subsidy
Hillbilly wisdom: say what you mean and mean what you say. Our government was shut down supposedly over insurance payments made for low income persons and the disadvantages to said group over health care. WHY don’t you just give free health care to everyone on an as needed basis. Cut… Read more.
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Scoreboard
Hillbilly wisdom: below 50 percent is not a mandate. As a matter of fact it is failing. When the polls taken by the media controlled by the president only reflect a satisfaction rating of 43%. It is not something to brag about. A rating that low means you need adjustments,… Read more.
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Trump and Maduro Hillbilly version: another example of the Trump proclaims Maduro’s days are numbered. Truer words have never been spoken. Both on this planet and in their official capacity. The difference between the two is Trump knows exactly when his time in office will end – January 2029. Trump’s… Read more.
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Stand up for the students
Arkansas recognizes the impact upon public education of the voucher program. An estimated 354 million if all that applied are funded. The legislative changes proposed are open to public comment. Arkansas legislators recognize changes maybe necessary. That, somehow, changes will make it okay. NO. It will not. Using public money… Read more.
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Life and turtles
Hillbilly wisdom: everyday life happens for you. Life is there, around you. All you have to do is open your senses and participate. Participation can be as simple as observing. There is no rush. Most people divide life into periods – days, hours, minutes, time if you will. These people… Read more.
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FAKE NEWS II
Hillbilly version: to continue the development of this fiction, consider that some could assume it is a wild attempt to portray reality. I hope not. If you the reader sees something, it is because you want too. That does not make it true only that some things cause feeling of… Read more.
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Running for God
Hillbilly wisdom: Did you ever think about what former presidents do? Carter built houses for example. Some say his efforts as a house builder served more than his presidency. Certainly lasted longer than he served as president. Other and most former presidents talk for money. They will speak at your… Read more.
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Zohran Mamdami
Hillbilly version: congratulations to the citizens and residents of New York City. Your efforts to improve your situation are to be commended. The need for change was confirmed by the voters. Not a single shot was fired but the effects of your efforts resounded around the city, the state, the… Read more.
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FAKE NEWS I
Medical Hillbilly wisdom: let me emphasize this is an imaginary trip. Old people are not necessarily in touch with themselves or reality. But think about this for a story line. Fiction of course, with no basis in reality. Who the hell would know what is true today. A president who… Read more.