The fact that humanity has to clarify that any lives matter should be concern enough. – Unknown
Today’s quick hits deal with these important subjects:
When someone told me I live in a fantasyland, I nearly fell off my unicorn. – Unknown
Today’s quick hits deal with these important subjects:
This is the time to re-ignite the American imagination. This is the time to search for the tallest summit, and set our sights on the brightest star. This is the time to rekindle the bonds of love and loyalty and memory that link us together as citizens, as neighbors, as patriots. – President Donald J. Trump 02/05/19
President Donald J. Trump gave his State of the Union (SOTU) address last night. The speech lasted 1:22:25 making it the third-longest SOTU speech in history.
Here are some of my thoughts about his speech.
I’m against abortion. On the other hand, I believe in a woman’s choice. – Nancy Reagan
Many people felt that Nancy Reagan was trying to be on both sides of the abortion issue by what she said in that quote.
That seems to be the answer some people have these days – it’s kind of like “walk a mile in her shoes” before you judge.
One of the quotes that I like most that deals with abortion came from former U.S. Senator Alan Simpson of Wyoming:
I consider abortion to be a deeply personal and intimate issue for women and I don’t believe male legislators should even vote on the issue.
With the process of appointing a new member to the U.S. Supreme Court beginning this week, Gallup Polling released the results of a poll about Roe v. Wade:
As the U.S. Senate prepares to hold confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, the public is strongly opposed to any attempts to overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 ruling that made abortion legal nationwide. Currently, 64% of Americans believe Roe v. Wade should stand, while 28% would like to see it overturned.
It’s not like the Justices of the Supreme Court check the polls before deciding a case.
All the world’s indeed a stage
And we are merely players
Performers and portrayers
Each another’s audience
Outside the gilded cage
– Limelight (Rush)
Welcome to the big show to end the week “Caught My Eye” (CME)!
If you are a first-time visitor, CME is posted right here every Friday morning. This is when I take a look at some of the stories I did not have time to write about during the week. I often throw in a touch of sarcasm to make you smile – or to irritate you just a little – maybe both.
Topics that I am providing commentary about today include Jon Tester/Steve Daines taking/getting credit, Rosendale & life, migrant children – are you kidding me, the IG & Comey, The Fourth Estate, and One More Thing!
Show class, have pride, and display character. If you do, winning takes care of itself. – Paul Bryant
Welcome to “Thursday Numbers!” In case you’re a first-time visitor, this is the weekly column where I take a look at the numbers that are in the news (in descending order) and provide commentary sometimes sprinkled with sarcasm.
This week’s topics include Jared & Ivanka, a Capitol Hill home, unemployment, California, Donald Trump, Jr., George H.W. Bush, Matt Rosendale realtor, abortion, Trump & North Korea, the media & the Trump Administration, REO Speedwagon, Flag Day, Jon Tester dirt farmer, and much more.
I grew tired of using “potpourri” so I am using “odds and ends” today. Who knows, I may move up to hodgepodge or miscellany next time there are several stories to write about.
The “Odds & Ends” today include these topics:
