A JACKASS CAN KICK DOWN A BARN…..

Sam Rayburn was Speaker of the House of Representatives back when. A smart fox. Understood people. Trumanesque in the way he described things.

A quote that has followed him through the ages comes to mind today: “A jackass can kick down a barn, but it takes a carpenter to build one.”

This is an if the shoe fits, wear it situation. I view Trump as a jackass. A man who lacks the political talents to build on the good of his predecessors in making America greater.

Trump continually destroys American programs developed over the years which have made lives better. He favors corporations to the detriment of people.

Trump also is destroying relationships developed since World War II which have inured to the benefit of the U.S. and its friends. He seems to want to sleep with what heretofore has been considered the enemy. He forgets if you go to bed with a dog who has fleas, you wake up with fleas.

Our world everyday becomes more and more like world of the late 1930’s and 1940. Hitler the bully. The free world attempting to avoid war. McMillan and his “peace in our lifetime” tirade ever in our memories.

Trump may be leading us to war. Look at what he has accomplished in only 1.5 years. With 2.5 years remaining in his term, who knows what will occur.

Trump fails to understand the world will only be defecated upon so long. Then don’t tread on me will come into play. War perhaps to follow.

Trump has surrounded himself with a limited number of advisers, most of whom can only be described as scum. Larry Kudlow the most recent. I heard him earlier this morning lambasting Canada’s Trudeau. It was sickening. I find it inconceivable the U.S. could have any significant problems with Canada. But, it is happening.

Yesterday afternoon a joy! I watched Robert play in a tennis competition. The last time I saw Robert with a racquet in his hand was 5 years ago when he first took up the sport.

He has come a long way. I was impressed with him yesterday. He beat his opponent 6-2 and 6-0.

Off to Forest Hills a few years from now?

It was hot watching the match. Sitting in the sun. The humidity heavy. I was exhausted at the end. As if I had played. I returned home and went to bed. Slept for 3 hours. Which means I never got to writing this week’s KONK Life column. I begged off with the publisher. Must get it done today.

I had no plan to go out. Donna called. Come over for dinner. I went.

Oh, what a cook she is! Chicken prepared in a non fat oil and greens. Soft rolls. Perfect for dunking in the oil.

Bear loves me. Does not leave me alone. He is growing. Six months old today.

Fresh water always a problem in the Keys. Makes sense. Dig down and soon hit sea water.

The Key West Citizen in its Keys History section reported fresh water was a problem for Key West resident S.O. Johnson in 1909. He contracted to have a well dug to 1,000 feet in hopes of finding fresh water. He found none.

Trump is pushing the U.S. into isolationism. Screw everyone! We need no one! We are the strongest nation in the world!

His friends other authoritarian figures. Like Putin and Duterte. Bad guys. He is rapidly walking away from our friends of more than 50 years.

President Eisenhower in a speech he gave this day in 1953 rejected calls for U.S. “isolationism.” Some political leaders were pushing such an agenda.

Eisenhower said all free nations should stand together.

He also suggested Communism should be battled worldwide.

Trump should take heed. Probably won’t. He is not a student of history. Especially, U.S. history.

Enjoy your Sunday!

 

 

 

 

 

23 comments on “A JACKASS CAN KICK DOWN A BARN…..

  1. With all due respect Lou, this is what we voted for and this is what we want. We are the people you meet at the Chart Room, nowadays and this is what we were hoping for. You and the people who think like you need to adjust and get use to it and learn to cope.

      • Not so. I remove nothing, except a while back when a few comments were filled with disgusting gutter language. Those I disagree with the indispensable opposition. Happy to see them. Healthy. Respectfully, question whether you are having a problem.

  2. Have been a reader here for several years. Can remember when you wrote about your golf game and those “hot days” you watched grand-son Robert play soccer as a very young boy.
    Always a pleasure.
    Agree with you regarding Donald.

  3. Anonymous on June 11, 2018 at 5:26 am said:
    I always enjoy the civil debate and discourse your blog generates in your comments section.
    end quote

    ‘Always’ and ‘civil ‘ ??? [smiley face]

  4. Hi Lou,

    Did you have any commentary on the

    “Masterpiece cake shop” Supreme Court ruling?

    I have been looking at past columns and I was surprised to see nothing written by you about it.
    Did I miss it in a past entry?

      • To bring the issue into better focus, replace Christian religion with Islamic religion.

        For instance, a gay Jewish couple walks into a Muslim bakery and orders a cake celebrating the new capitol in Jerusalem.

        There, now it’s easier to see the issue.

    • SC will protect them and Chic Filet and Hobby Lobby, all on religious freedom issues. I say that we mitigate the issue by insisting they state their preferences with signage on the front door by explaining who they won’t serve.

  5. There are only one element to the ruling for the baker. The conduct of the commission. A side issue is his position that what he creates is more art than not. If the commission acted in a neutral manner the ruling would have been different.
    The issue of how much weight artistic creation will have will need to be determined in future cases. I am certain if this was a motel owner not renting a room to two gay men the case would have fallen flat. The fact that Colorado’s anti discrimination law stands intact after the ruling is the more telling message. Sadly, many misread the ruling and in Tennessee a hardware store initially posted a no gays served sign. This is far from over.

  6. ….correction ……There is only one element to the ruling for the baker. The conduct of the commission. A side issue is his position that what he creates is more art than not. If the commission acted in a neutral manner the ruling would have been different.
    The issue of how much weight artistic creation will have will need to be determined in future cases. I am certain if this was a motel owner not renting a room to two gay men the case would have fallen flat. The fact that Colorado’s anti discrimination law stands intact after the ruling is the more telling message. Sadly, many misread the ruling and in Tennessee a hardware store initially posted a no gays served sign. This is far from over.

  7. Lou,
    Like many I’m sure you disagree with the ruling. Write a column about what is conflicting to you.
    It’s an important issue that can be discussed respectfully. It would be good to hear your opinion!

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