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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.
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Presidential Immunity
Hillbilly version: Trump should be the president as long as he does not commit crimes? Well! What constitutes a crime? Does Bombing countries, restricting trade, eliminating boats in the Caribbean, invading Venezuela, threatening military takeover of Greenland, mobilization of military within the United States count or can he claim immunity… Read more.
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Is it a Who or a What
Hillbilly wisdom: Violence does not make allies. As president, if you do not get what you want; if you are self centered; and if you happen to believe that you are right, you manipulate the situation. Using deceitful tactics or misinformation one can change the environment so observers think there… Read more.
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Fake news or Damn lies
Hillbilly version: If it is to my advantage, I would lie. This was the response given in a prison interview by a convict. If a lie would advance my position, stature or wealth, then yes without a doubt I would stretch the truth. After direct contact with convicted criminals with… Read more.