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Wednesday, May 17, 2017 – WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE?

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Wednesday, May 17, 2017 – WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE?

To ensure I do not plagiarize the Former First Lady, Michelle Obama, I hereby give her credit for the following question she asked during a recent TV interview:

WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE?

Unless you just crawled from under a rock you know the nation is under siege with Blabbergate. Channeling in my first period J. L. McCullough 9th Grade American History Class this morning from 1978 (I think – or any of my history classes), they would have reminded me that the 25th Amendment to the United States Constitution could be a faster court house road to removal from office. You can read it for yourself, but the 25th Amendment is the “Removal from office because you are an idiot” Amendment.

Meanwhile back in Texas, the Lt. Governor and self-appointed Evangelical Saint of Bathroom Protection, Dan Patrick is holding the Texas Senate, certain state agencies and even the Governor’s office HOSTAGES. Here are his two of demands:

  • Public school funding bills will be held hostage and not passed in the Texas Senate in exchange for a special needs voucher legislation.
  • Governor Abbot will call as many special sessions as it takes to pass property tax and transgender bathroom bills.

What does this mean? Here’s what I’m thinking.

Public school administrators will not be able to set local budgets because they will not know how much money they will receive.

Under proposed legislation parents of special education students would be forced to give up their child’s IDEA protections. IDEA protections are guaranteed under law passed in 1975 – The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

School voucher legislation are repeated attempts to remove Federal involvement in schools and it promotes segregation based on race, economic status, and special needs of students.

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Statute The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law ensuring services to children with disabilities throughout the nation. IDEA governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education and related services to more than 6.5 million eligible infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities. https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/osep/osep-idea.html

Moving on. How much will my property taxes go up when there are “as many special legislative sessions as needed” called to determine where to pee? Sorry, I have doctorate degree – where to urinate.

Help me understand, Paddy the Evangelical. You do not want the Federal government telling parents of special needs children what to do, but you are OK with the State government telling people where to go to the bathroom?

WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE?

God Bless, Texas and keep your voter registration card current!

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Tuesday, May 16, 2017 – As You Watch History in Real Time

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Tuesday, May 16, 2017 – As You Watch History in Real Time or Three for Three

The Constitution of the United States

Article II – The Executive Branch. Section 4 – Disqualification

The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.

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Friday, May 12, 2017 – Good Morning, Comrades.

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Friday, May 12, 2017 – Good Morning, Comrades.

Good Morning, Comrades. Grandma Babushka here – substituting for whoever is supposed to be doing this. In former Soviet Union I was great educator, but sent to Red Siberia. Now come to America like an immigrant. I am now janitor and was cleaning up in hallway of White House when asked to read this to you while man hide in bushes.

“Special Welcome to Boris and Natasha and evil spy from Spy vs Spy in Mad Magazine. (Source: Newman, Alfred E., Mad Magazine.) On behalf of Moose and Squirrel I want to welcome you to The White House Press Room.   Have picture for you of Big Bull Moose doing what he does best.

Moose marking his territory for winter. Alaska 2014. Photo by me. Kenai Peninsula.

New T-shirts and hats for you with Moose picture on front and says – Make America Great Again. This time in Cyrillic letters.”

All for now. Must go clean up more after Moose in White House.

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Thursday, May 11, 2017 – IT Cannot Come Soon Enough. When Does It Begin?

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Thursday, May 11, 2017 – IT Cannot Come Soon Enough. When Does It Begin?

I am so over these governmental, constitutional, and foreign crises I am just going to get under my desk, put my hands over my head and wait for IT. I do not know what “IT” will be, but probably something out of the Stephen King novel.

Therefore, I am leaving the “What Have You Done Now?” story of whoever is in charge of the country and moving on to happy thoughts. At least for now.

When does NCAA College football start?

WARNING TO ALABAMA FANS – Be prepared before clicking on the link below. The header is Clemson. Just Roll on past it.

http://www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/2017-03-16/when-does-2017-college-football-season-start

College football season begins at the end of August. Not soon enough. Why are Rice and Stanford playing in Australia? Perhaps it is The Smarty Pants Bowl. Ooh that sounds like a potty training product. Let’s call it The Intellectual Property Rights Bowl.

ICYMI – Over 10,000 Texas Aggies will graduate and become Former Students this weekend. Remember: We are The Aggies; The Aggies are we. And

We Are Fearless!

September 2 – BTHO UCLA!

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Wednesday, May 10, 2017 – Human Anatomy and Political Science

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Wednesday, May 10, 2017 – Human Anatomy and Political Science

Good Morning, Class,

Today our class is interdisciplinary content delivery of human anatomy and political science.

But first, our anticipatory set. Thank you, Saint Madeline Hunter, Patron Saint of Education.

What do a cluster of old white men politicians know about a woman’s human anatomy?

While you are trying to think of something, here’s what I’m thinking:

First of all every member on the Senate health care committee should experience a monthly period for at least a year. Included are, but not limited to: debilitating abdominal cramps, bloating, mood swings, and all of the other body changes that occur during that time of the month.

Second – every member of the Senate health care committee should experience a mammogram. Only then can they experience the delight of a garage door closing on their breast.

This should be followed by a complete pelvic exam. Men complain about a prostate exam. How about a piece of metal stuck up your Go-go!

Then I think you should be pregnant for nine months with the ensuing hormonal changes and a delivery of the baby.

And last but not least I think each and every one of you on the Senate Committee promising to revise the House of Representatives pyric victory regarding health care should:

Go through a long, painful and agonizing menopause!

I am thinking you Bale of Turtles on the current Senate Committee should get some people with woman body parts on this committee or you are going to be clueless about the backlash and it looks like an uphill climb to me.

Hole 14 – Briar Crest Golf Club. Bryan, Texas. Photo by me.

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Tuesday, May 9, 2017 – When the Quote Comes Back to Haunt You

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Tuesday, May 9, 2017 – When the Quote Comes Back to Haunt You

Good Morning Class,

Today we will examine four quotations. Two quotes are from previous presidents of the United States; one is from a high ranking US government official and one is from the current president, Donald Trumpet. Note: the last quote was said during the campaign, but seems to be applicable to any situation and issue today.

Your assignment is to complete your predicted result by filling in the blank for quote number four.

Ready?

  1. “I am not a crook.” Richard Millhouse Nixon. Result: Resignation
  2. “I did not have sex with that woman.” William (Bill) Jefferson Clinton. Result: Impeachment
  3. “…no evidence of collusion with Russia and Trump.” Director Clapper speaking about President Clapper. Result: Security guard at Wal-Mart.
  4. “I am the innocent one.” Donald J. Trump. Result: ______________________

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Monday, May 8, 2017 – Teacher Appreciation Week and More from the Pen of the Governor.

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Monday, May 8, 2017 – Teacher Appreciation Week and More from the Pen of the Governor.

The Governor of Texas, Abbot sans Costello, designated the week of May 8 – 12 as Teacher Appreciation Week. So if you are reading this, then thank a teacher and tell them how much you appreciated them. For Extra Credit: Count the number of pencils in the picture.

Of course Abbot sans Costello also signed Senate Bill 4 into law in a secret ceremony live on Facebook. SB 4 is known as “the sanctuary city bill.” In Spanish it means “show us your papers” while we check your immigration status.

Here’s what I’m thinking. If you are a teacher of color or do not have Born in the USA (Thank you, Bruce Springsteen) on your birth certificate, I am not sure how appreciated you are going to feel.

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Thursday, May 4, 2017 – May the Fourth Be With You. Cinco de Mayo Primer

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Thursday, May 4, 2017 – May the Fourth Be With You. Cinco de Mayo Primer

Here’s what I’m thinking today. As the scary Orange Vader from the Dark continues to usurp power from the Ordinaries, formerly known as Voters, our tales of Starless Wars continue.

Good opening, don’t you think? Today is celebrate Star Wars day. I am certain this next statement will get me removed from The Big Bang Theory fan club. I prefer Star Trek over Star Wars. And I like The Next Generation. Of course it has to do with a better looking crew, but I also identified with the empath, Commander Deanna Troi. Of course it was Commander Troi who crashed the space ship in the movie.

Tomorrow promises to be mucho more fun – the celebration of Cinco de Mayo. Since this question comes every year at this time, I shall now provide you with some responses and just enough history of the holiday for the first round of drinks. This will come in handy when you are celebrating when someone asks, “What is Cinco de Mayo?”

It is NOT Mexico’s Independence Day. That date is September 16 when the country celebrates its independence from Spain. Cinco de Mayo celebrates the victory of the Mexican army over the French army at the 1862 Battle of Puebla. I am sure the US would sent troops to help had Orange Vader been successful in time travel and in preventing the engagement the US was involved in during 1862,

The day is not that popular in Mexico and began in California during the time of The American Civil war with Americans of Mexican descent hoping to raise money for Mexico’s troops and independence effort.

The celebration of the day began in the 1970’s and 1980’s when American beer companies began targeting and marketing to the Spanish speaking population.

In conclusion Cinco de Mayo is pretty much an American day of celebration originating with a commercial interest. Forbes estimates that 80 million pounds of avocadoes are consumed on this day in The United States.

How does Orange Vader plan to get that amount of avocadoes over The Wall?

Oh well, Wait Staff Person? Another round please. One frozen, no salt. One on the rocks with salt. Two Dos Equis. One Corona. Donde esta el bano?

Photo by me. January 15, 1991. Inauguration of Governor Ann Richards.

Info taken from: http://www.ajc.com/news/local/facts-about-cinco-mayo-you-should-know-but-probably-don/pY6RsKLlc02fUMjur3M0PO/

Fiza Pirani The Atlanta Journal-Constitution 3:50 p.m Tuesday, May 2, 2017 National/World News

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Wednesday, April, 26, 2017 – 100 Days and How Many More Until 2020?

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Wednesday, April, 26, 2017 – 100 Days and How Many More Until 2020?

 

I missed Kellyanne Conway’s report on POTUS’s 100 Days.

Do you know if it will be repeated and on what channel?

The Comedy Channel? Game Show Channel – Idiot Test or Family Feud?

The SyFy Channel or Fox News? They might be the same depending on your service.

Or should I just watch Sean Spicer’s “What I Meant to Say” WH press briefings on the news?

I did see where a group of wild hogs attacked several members of ISIS and killed them. I know that Texas has a wild feral hog problems. Couldn’t the US just invade ISIS controlled  countries with wild hogs?  Texas could send the state gun.

 

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Tuesday, April 25, 2017 – The State Gun

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Tuesday, April 25, 2017 – The State Gun

I miss one day of Here’s What I’m Thinking only to learn The Lone Star State will soon have a state gun. It is a cannon. Not a handgun. Not a revolver. Not a pistol. Not a hunting rifle. But a cannon. Kinda gives “Don’t Mess With Texas” a new meaning, doesn’t it? And is the state gun subject to open carry? You know some East Montgomery County folks will want to carry their cannon to town.

Have a booming day and God Bless Texas.

Angelina Elerby – The Texas Archives War. Austin, Texas Photo by me

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