Speak Out: Speak Out 3/13/20

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Posted by Truth Slinger on Fri, Mar 13, 2020, at 7:56 AM:

Nation adrift

During this unsettled time in our country, wouldn't it be great if we had a leader who was reassuring and instilled confidence, instead of President Trump's brand of leadership which consists of sowing seeds of fear and divisiveness.

Weather radio

Here's the thing. When you can't watch TV because rain has knocked your TV out, or bad weather has power knocked out, you're unable to watch the warnings from the local weatherman. I know they stay on the air and interrupt regular programming until everyone is safe, but why don't they just flip the broadcast to the weather alert radios they were pushing a few years back? Seems like a win-win solution to me.

Election Day

I went to vote. Waited till after two o'clock thinking there would be long line during the dinner hours. Ha! Forgot I am living in what most claim is Trump's land.

Sitting players

Talent comes from opportunity. Every high school basketball player has the potential to make baskets and game-winning points. Only problem is coaches determine whether or not the player gets the opportunity to do it. The opportunity doesn't come by sitting players on the bench the entire season. And player's talent comes from opportunity that is given by coaches. That school may receive a championship plaque, but they don't receive the more important award or reward!

Basketball job

Tom Davis thinks that Rekha Patterson should be offered the job as head coach of the SEMO men's basketball team. I agree that she has the talent and attitude that program needs very badly, but my question is, "Why in the world would she want that job?" She has worked hard to build a successful program, and Davis would expect her to take on the thankless challenge of trying to restore a lagging program that does not have the support of the university administration. If it had that support, the program would already have been successful. Saddling Patterson with that job would be a waste of her significant talents.

Federal deficit

The stock market is a hot mess, but rescuing it with tax cuts and more deficit spending doesn't seem like long-term solution. The U.S. government is already spending a $1 trillion more than it takes in each year. Is Trump going to make it $2 trillion a year in five years?

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    Nation adrift: Sounds like a DNC talking point - if they tell you to pull a blanket over your head and stay in bed - bet you would do it.

    Weather radio: Computers and smartphones have battery backups - stay tuned in and protect your family.

    Election Day: Right you are! Trump/Pence 2020.

    Sitting players: The coach picks the most talented players to form the core of the team - practice more and just maybe you'll be a starter.

    Basketball job: SEMO sports will always be kept down until the Administration loosens the purse strings - until then SEMO will only be a zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz team.

    Federal deficit: The Democratic-controlled House makes up the spending bills and will pressure the Senate to go along with it or no spending bills issued. Blame the Dems for deficit spending....BTW, taxpayers are out Billions of Dollars every year for free health care and a monthly check for the millions of Illegals.

    And that's the way it should be according to Schaefer's World....Friday March 13, 2020.

    -- Posted by Truth Slinger on Fri, Mar 13, 2020, at 8:17 AM
  • Nation Adrift: The person writing this must have a picture of Nancy Pelosi and Chucky Schumer they are looking at as they are the king and queen of sewing seeds of divisiveness and fear, along with 99% of the democratic Party and fake news agencies. It's mind boggling how the democratic party of hate and obstruction has slid in the gutter so far that it accuses the President of what they are guilty of doing and its so obvious. Incredible!

    -- Posted by Sunny Day on Fri, Mar 13, 2020, at 10:36 AM
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    Why does it ask name and address when it knew where to mail it . What does income or race have to do with anything .

    -- Posted by Diseased_Turtle on Fri, Mar 13, 2020, at 1:10 PM

    Mind had "Occupant" on it along with the address. Every since the census started the federal government asked questions so as to determine the makeup of the populace.

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    There are no Sioux , Apache , Cherokee , or any other Original Peoples..why so ?

    -- Posted by Diseased_Turtle on Fri, Mar 13, 2020, at 3:16 PM

    Is the census handled by the Tribal Government themselves and have different questions - just asking.

    -- Posted by Truth Slinger on Fri, Mar 13, 2020, at 6:08 PM
  • Election Day: Didn't think anyone would take it as serious; "Republicans vote Tuesday, Democrats Wednesday"

    -- Posted by R. W. Bess on Fri, Mar 13, 2020, at 10:47 PM
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    Beware the Ides of March.

    Was the Ides of March the great Democratic debate last night by two old straight white men who showed that they both are ready for Green Meadows Retirement Home.

    -- Posted by Truth Slinger on Mon, Mar 16, 2020, at 9:44 AM

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