...is this opinionated old fart, and why should I pay any attention to what he has to say?
Two simple answers: (1) just another opinionated old fart; and (2) you probably shouldn't pay any attention at all.
Unless you're a pissed off, flaming liberal or progressive. I don't expect to have anything especially new to say here, but I may accidentally come across a way of expressing myself that will resonate. I've got other blogs in other places, and some folks seem to think they're worth reading. I'm not going to send you in that direction because, for one thing, I don't pimp my own blogs. For another, those tend to deal with fairly specific areas.
I'm starting this blog because I want one where I can tweet, vent, complain, act like the curmudgeon I am, and generally get out of my system the spleen that I often feel moved to vent in the direction of -- well, not to put too fine a point on it -- the so-called conservatives who are driving my country into bankruptcy and international opprobrium. (Oh, I'd better mention now that I use big words sometimes. If that bothers you, you're probably not the kind of reader who will hang around here anyway, so don't expect me to pander to your lack of education or self-improvement.)
You may not like it here. Hell, I may not like it here. But if you do, and if you feel so inclined, send a few readers this way. I'm not into self-flagellation. If no one wants to read it, it's OK, but it would be kind of nice, ya know...
Now, a few words about the fake conservatives who've been running the country (into the ground) for the past 12 years. Yes, twelve long years -- since 1996, folks, when they were first able to pull the wool over enough folks' eyes to get them to vote in ways completely unfavorable to their best interest.
What do I call a real conservative? A person who moves carefully; one who considers the implications of his actions not only in the short term, but the long term as well. A man or woman who, before making decisions, gets the best advice available to them, listens to the advisers, and then carefully tempers any actions to take their counsel into account. Fiscally, conservatives...conserve. They don't spend money unnecessarily, and make every effort to use it wisely. They avoid using credit whenever possible, preferring to work with assets on hand rather than going into debt. Socially, they are inclined to live and let live. They see no reason to make major changes in either government or society, and seek to effect those that may be necessary in ways least obstructive to other people. They manage international relations the same way, understanding that there are a great many things that, once done, cannot be undone. They utilize diplomacy to minimize the need for other measures. Only as a last resort do they use force, when all other options have genuinely been unsuccessful.
They don't lie, because they don't need to. They are the epitome of Teddy Roosevelt's "Walk softly, but carry a big stick." They are gentlemen and gentlewomen. They know a hawk from a handsaw.
Now, if that sounds to you like the current administration, then you are an idiot plain and (very) simple, and you will not be happy here. Just leave. Don't bother to make scurrilous comments, because I'll just delete them or make fun of you. If you have something worthwhile to say, you're welcome to say it, but I'll be the judge. You don't have "freedom of speech" on private sites. That applies to government interference with freedom of expression, not mine. If you'd bother to learn how your country works, you'd already know that. See the House Rules for repetitive and even more insulting details.
Just fucking leave, and try to find some way to keep busy on November 4th -- go fishing, or drink beer or kill a moose or something -- because the country doesn't need any more of your help.
Two simple answers: (1) just another opinionated old fart; and (2) you probably shouldn't pay any attention at all.
Unless you're a pissed off, flaming liberal or progressive. I don't expect to have anything especially new to say here, but I may accidentally come across a way of expressing myself that will resonate. I've got other blogs in other places, and some folks seem to think they're worth reading. I'm not going to send you in that direction because, for one thing, I don't pimp my own blogs. For another, those tend to deal with fairly specific areas.
I'm starting this blog because I want one where I can tweet, vent, complain, act like the curmudgeon I am, and generally get out of my system the spleen that I often feel moved to vent in the direction of -- well, not to put too fine a point on it -- the so-called conservatives who are driving my country into bankruptcy and international opprobrium. (Oh, I'd better mention now that I use big words sometimes. If that bothers you, you're probably not the kind of reader who will hang around here anyway, so don't expect me to pander to your lack of education or self-improvement.)
You may not like it here. Hell, I may not like it here. But if you do, and if you feel so inclined, send a few readers this way. I'm not into self-flagellation. If no one wants to read it, it's OK, but it would be kind of nice, ya know...
Now, a few words about the fake conservatives who've been running the country (into the ground) for the past 12 years. Yes, twelve long years -- since 1996, folks, when they were first able to pull the wool over enough folks' eyes to get them to vote in ways completely unfavorable to their best interest.
What do I call a real conservative? A person who moves carefully; one who considers the implications of his actions not only in the short term, but the long term as well. A man or woman who, before making decisions, gets the best advice available to them, listens to the advisers, and then carefully tempers any actions to take their counsel into account. Fiscally, conservatives...conserve. They don't spend money unnecessarily, and make every effort to use it wisely. They avoid using credit whenever possible, preferring to work with assets on hand rather than going into debt. Socially, they are inclined to live and let live. They see no reason to make major changes in either government or society, and seek to effect those that may be necessary in ways least obstructive to other people. They manage international relations the same way, understanding that there are a great many things that, once done, cannot be undone. They utilize diplomacy to minimize the need for other measures. Only as a last resort do they use force, when all other options have genuinely been unsuccessful.
They don't lie, because they don't need to. They are the epitome of Teddy Roosevelt's "Walk softly, but carry a big stick." They are gentlemen and gentlewomen. They know a hawk from a handsaw.
Now, if that sounds to you like the current administration, then you are an idiot plain and (very) simple, and you will not be happy here. Just leave. Don't bother to make scurrilous comments, because I'll just delete them or make fun of you. If you have something worthwhile to say, you're welcome to say it, but I'll be the judge. You don't have "freedom of speech" on private sites. That applies to government interference with freedom of expression, not mine. If you'd bother to learn how your country works, you'd already know that. See the House Rules for repetitive and even more insulting details.
Just fucking leave, and try to find some way to keep busy on November 4th -- go fishing, or drink beer or kill a moose or something -- because the country doesn't need any more of your help.
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