Today, I didn’t get as much done as I would have liked. I was off today, and that was alright. I went to the VA Clinic over on Loop 820. My Doctors have been telling me they need to see my vitals. So, I obliged, and used my day off at the VA. But it didn’t take as long as I might have expected. They got me in, and got me out. Neat. President elect-Trump is not even in office, yet things are already running smoothly. I guess this time- the Government realizes that Trump is the people’s choice.
After I got done with my blood draw was when it happened. I had a clear view in front of me, and nobody was in the parking spot in front. So, I thought- why not? So, I pulled forward- and went over the cement stopper in front of me. I didn’t see it, obviously. So, I checked for damage, and didn’t see any. Then, I backed up, over the cement stopper. I guess I just was lucky, because nothing was still broken. But on the way back to the house, I could hear something skidding/bouncing along underneath. I thought it might be the tire. So, I took it to Discount Tire and had them look at it.
Silly me, it was the plastic cover that was dragging, it turned out. But no internal damage- God was watching over me. So, I thanked the Discount Tire employee, and went on my way. I ate at Colter’s BBQ, and got the sandwich platter. I sat next to an attorney who was talking to his client, it seemed. So, I ate, but I could hear them talking. It appeared that the attorney had injured his arm somehow, as he was wearing a brace.
After eating, I went home and waited for my Dad to get home. I just laid there on the couch and rested for a while. My Dad came in, and I explained what happened. So, my Dad said he would be out, and went to the bathroom. I went outside, and smoked while I waited for Dad to inspect the damage (it is still in his name). After a few minutes, Dad started messing around in the garage, and he pulled out these two stanchions that you can drive the car up on.
I drove up, and over the stanchions, which I expected would happen. I just do not do well, when it comes to cars. But my Dad is an expert. He went and bought a jack, a nice solid one. It took a minute to get it working, but one by one we were able to remove each of the stanchions, and this time my Dad drove the car onto them. Dad ended up using zip ties to temporarily hold the plastic part, and keep it from dragging. To be continued. But Dad noticed that the front bumper had come lose as well.
So, Dad wanted to take the car to Jalisco Auto and Body Paint. He knows the man who owns it, and Dad wanted him to inspect the car and see if he could tighten up the bumper. So, we drove out to Kenedale.
The man looked at the bumper, and began taking things a part. My Dad tried helping. Then, after a while he figured out a way to tighten up the bumper, at least temporarily. So, now I can drive around and I don’t have a huge piece of plastic dragging, and the bumper isn’t going to fall off suddenly. Also, the man didn’t charge us anything for his time. Which is why I included his information here.
Trump Hat
That is right, I now have an official Trump hat!!! It is golden.
I stopped by Mom’s house and had some salmon. Joey made the salmon. It was delicious. I meant to bring this hat with me. I didn’t, so I just showed her this picture, while we were eating, and watching The Five on Fox News. Then, I drove home and accepted my admissions to University of Texas at Arlington. But I regret that I was unable to get advising done, today so I could start signing up for classes.
Well, that is all for now. Basically I got very little done today, and it was my own fault. Oh, well, maybe I will be off tomorrow as well. I will get advising done if so. I ate salmon with Mom, and it turned out to be delicious. Other than that, not much happened today. I hope you enjoyed reading my blog!!!
and I saw two cops parked where the gas pumps are. Then, when I went inside, I saw both officers. One officer was from Pantego, and the other is from Dalworthington Gardens. They were talking to the attendant. I was glad to see the police out, becuse I back the blue. The police are just doing there jobs, but higher up in the government, unelected bureaucrats make the laws. Anyways, I got my QT and a snack for Max. Then, before I left QT I smoked a cigarette. I sure smoke a lot.
Anyways, I updated my other blog already, but I still felt like writing. So, here I am. As I drove home, I was thinking of things to write about. I thought of a few things.
Scott was supposed to come over today. Which is why I did laundry, so that I would have something clean to wear. I was low on underwear and socks, and my Mom helped me out and bought me some of each. I was so glad. But anyways, I met with Scott yesterday at Captain D’s. I ate my dinner, and talked with Scott for a while. Scott had a chicken sandwich, while I had hand battered cod. My favorite at Captain D’s. Scott never came over today. I wonder what Scott is doing, then. He must have gotten busy. Maybe Scott found a girlfriend. I just hope he is happy.
Psalm 78:52 But he led his own people out like sheep and guided them like a flock through the wilderness.
53 He led them safely.
I wanted to share a scripture, because I have not done that in sometime. I like to include scripture in my writing, because I believe it honors God. 99.9% of religion is bullshit. But call on the name of Jesus, and you will be saved. That is what the scriptures say.
I am all about sharing the truth with people. Heaven is real. Hell is real too. Each day we are given is a chance to know Jesus and to repent of our sins. As Dr. Robert Jeffress says, “I order to repent of a sin, you must first acknowledge that you have sin”.
Dr. Robert Jeffress
I downloaded the KCBI app onto my phone finally. I found a link, in an e-mail and it took me to the KCBI website. There, I found another link to download the app. Now, I can listen to encouraging music on my phone, as well as on my radio. So, I can carry encouragement wherever I go. I like KCBI, it helps me to feel close to the Lord. It is a part of what I think is a growing relationship with God. With the savior, Jesus Christ.
Moderna has come out and compared the COVID-19 vaccine to an iphone, claiming you will have to get a new one every year. This is according to an article from Business Insider. Now, they were freaking out about COVID-19, but now they are so casual about how they talk about it. But they assume everyone is going to get the vaccine. I have made a personal decision to not get the vaccine. This is because, all of my life, I was forced to get vaccines, whether I wanted them or not.
Stéphane Bancel predicted a single-shot vaccine that protects against COVID-19 and flu strains.
Rebecca Cohen
As you can see, the hustle and bustle over COVID-19 was much-a-due about nothing. We all had to pretend to live in fear. It is ironic how paralyzed that the government was, and still is by a flu virus. Why this one? That’s all I gotta ask. If you ask me, It is time for term limits in Congress. They are playing power games.
I have decided not to get the vaccine. Unless, I need to get it for the Navy. I am hoping to go back Active Duty. I am currently a non-drilling reservist with the Navy. In the end, I may have to still get the vaccine, but I have been dedicated about not getting the vaccine otherwise. Originally, I was going to get the vaccine. I got my first dose of Moderna. But slept through my second dose. I considered it providence. Don’t believe in Providence? Well, I have a quote for you, then.
Harassed as we are by unrelenting persecution, obliged by every tie to repel violence by force, urged by self-preservation to exert the strength which Providence has given us to defend our natural rights against the aggressor, we appeal to the hearts of all mankind for the Justice of our cause. Its event we leave to Him who speaks the fate of nations, in humble confidence that, as his omniscient eye taketh note even of the sparrow that falleth to the ground, so he will not withdraw his countenance from a people who humbly array themselves under his banner, in defence of the noblest principles with which he has adorned humanity.” George Washington, Military Journal, August 1777; “A Military Journal during the American Revolutionary War, from 1775 to 1783,” James Thatcher, MD
George Washington believed in Providence, and here he is quoted talking about it. It is such a refreshing thing to see a quote from George Washington, because he is the Father of our nation. I just wanted to share the quote, to back up my argument that it was providence that played a hand in me not getting the vaccine. At least for now. Providence is God.
Well, last but not least, I wanted to talk about the image I chose for my post. I chose it because I like trains. It is such a neat picture. The picture makes it look like it might be in Florida somewhere. Because I remember from being in Florida, that it was flat. You can see a house in the background, which I think is a nice contrast to the train in the foreground. That is all for tonight. I hope you enjoyed reading my post. I tried to cover something from my day, something happening in the world, and some art. Which is why I included a featured image.
I had my cigarette, and I have my coffee. I had dinner at Mom’s, thanks to my sister Meagan. The leader of Iran is a demon. America was founded as a Christian country. Ultimately, our destiny is in God’s hands. But we need to honor God.
I had my cigarette. I let Max out whenever I go to smoke. Then, I made sure to fill up my coffee cup. I like to drink coffee whenever I write. This is my weekly blog post. I say weekly, but I might write more than one post per week. But I want to write at least one post per-week. I have been invited, by Dave Glovin, to share my posts on his Messenger Group, “Wake Up America”. Well, I couldn’t find it, but when I do I will share away. Maybe it will help get my message out. By getting more like minded readers. Thank you, Dave, for inviting me.
Meagan, thank you for the awesome dinner tonight. I enjoyed every bite. I enjoyed eating it, as I watched Tucker Carlson. They were air-fried chicken nuggets and a slice of pizza. Delicious. Thank you!
As I watched Tucker Carlson’s segment, on Fox, he talked about the Russian led invasion of Ukraine, and the separatist provinces. Then, Tucker Carlson discussed the Truckers. Apparently, they have come up with that “Honk Honk” is code for “Heil Hitler”, in the trucker convoy- uh, yeah.
I listened to Dr. Robert Jeffress. He was talking about an angel that went to meet Daniel in his distress. The Angel apologized and said, “I was held up by the Prince of Persia”, so Jeffress took this to mean that the Prince of Persia is a demon. Then, he asked, “Class, where is Persia today?” He answered his own question and said, “Persia is now Iran”, he said. Basically, implying that Iran is led by a demon. But he went on to explain that there are several nations influenced by Demons, and that these countries will be lured into battle with the “Anti-Christ”, for Armageddon.
I found it interesting how he focused on Iran. Well, Persia. There is the movie “Prince of Persia”, and it seems to go along with the movie. The unexplained power of the Prince of Persia. I saw that movie in theaters. It was ok, kind of mystical for my taste. But definitely, worth watching.
I have watched a number of truther videos. Those some call “Conspiracy theorists” if you will. But they are deceived. Into denying America’s Christian heritage, and that the founding fathers were pagans. I was taught as a child that they were Christians. I don’t remember what sources we used to determine that. I guess we just had faith. But there is a scripture which reads, “We Walk By faith, not by sight”. So, I am walking by faith that the Founding Fathers, were Christians- that our Fore Fathers (the Pilgrims and Puritans) were actually Christian, and were here to establish a Christian nation. I listened to one minister, Dr. Michael Youssef said, “Make no mistake- America was founded as a Christian nation”. I will have to do an introductory post on Dr. Youssef. He is certainly an interesting man of God. He is from Egypt, originally he just said from the Middle East. He believes America was founded as a Christian nation. I do too. Because I was taught this at a young age. “Raise up a child in the way it should go” says the Proverbs. My Mom, who was my teacher, put all of her wisdom into me, and gave me the truth, even though I did not think it was important at the time.
Jesus Christ! Jesus Christ, America’s only all. Friend. Saviour. Jesus means “Friend”. There is even a song which goes like this “What a Friend in Jesus”. America went against the founders and made all kinds of foreign alliances. This was the first mistake of our government. The other mistake of our government is the secularization of education, which neglects to inform its students about how our country was formed as a Christian Nation. I know this- America needs to turn to Jesus, repent, and change the way it thinks and acts. We need to glorify God, because then, all of the evil plans of the wicked one will collapse. He will fall into his own trap.
Meanwhile, all around the globe Christians are being persecuted. “Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them and those who are mistreated, since you are also in the body” – Hebrews 13:3. “Look how the gold has become tarnished! The fine gold has changed! The sacred stones are scattered at every street corner.” – Lamentations 4:1. I have a map behind me, which is increasingly dense with countries where Christians are persecuted- for nothing other than believing in Jesus. Our government does nothing for these people, it seems. Instead of helping these persecuted peoples, our government wants to try and duke it out with Russia. I say, let the Russians sort out there own business. Let us go help the Saints as they suffer.
I went in to work the other day. My pants exploded. Gross. I was not sure what caused that, so I went home and changed but decided to not go to work because I might have become sick. I had just eaten. I blame the heat.
Today though I made it to work just fine. In fact, I would say today was one of my most productive days. I moved lots of carts, did some go-backs, returns, and went and cleaned the mens restroom. Right now I am listening to Kevin Zadai – Relentless pursuit on YouTube. I really am enjoying it. I feel fine, now. Still grossed out a little. Other than that, I’m just sitting here, listening. Sometimes Kevin discusses fascinating stuff. He is actually a pilot. I did not know that till tonight. He said it himself.
I shared it here so you can watch it if you want to. Pretty encouraging.
I start out low, and end up with a high as I listen. I wonder, is that God? Jesus? The Holy Spirit? Well, anyways. I am still listening.
In a Yahoo News article, titled Veterans Struggle With Issues That Are Often Invisible To Others, Several veterans and even some spouses were interviewed about there experiences. This article comes up, of course, as we finish withdrawing from Afghanistan. No mention of President Biden and his withdrawal anywhere in the article. I felt like the article was insensitive to those who served. It cast them either as pandering for attention, or as “hapless victims” that “did it to themselves”. Like, yeah the person writing the article was clearly not a part of the economy in the early 2000s. If they were, they would understand why people were joining the military.
But the reason they were joining, was despite a good economy, we had to fight for freedom in Iraq and Afghanistan. I don’t believe we should have gone in. But once we did we should have finished what we started. One interviewee talks about bringing the war home. Well, that is because we did not finish what we set out to do. The war, it continues because we have work left undone, sister. Not only that, but what work we did do fell into enemy hands. The article was written by Jennifer Steinhauer.
Burn pits were said to contribute to the brain cancer that Beau Biden, the President’s son, contracted. In fact there were 3.5 million servicemembers who encountered the so called toxic burn pits, according to the article. Sounds like a class action lawsuit, against whoever was running the burn pits. I remember some of those in Kandahar. They were called “poo-ponds”. Why weren’t we wearing masks then, I wonder. The article is from the New York Times.
Meanwhile, in a video it is claimed, by ABC that the Taliban has claimed to have taken control of all of Afghanistan. It was done over night. The Taliban swept to power like that, it was so shocking to see. The vacuum left by America did not take long to fill. The Afghan army surrendered without a fight, it was said.
For those Americans left behind, Secretary of State Antony Blinken assures us that they are not hostages. Just like we were assured Afghanistan’s army was ready to fight the Taliban. Chartered flights from Mazar-e-Sharif in Afghanistan were grounded by the Taliban. Because some of the passengers did not have valid travel documents. There were 600 people chartered for the flights from Mazar-e-Sharif. You can read the article, and watch the video here.
Well, anyways I am just continuing to listen to the radio. I find good encouragement listening to KCBI. I like the music they play, plus they play a good list of sermons. I don’t know if you like to listen to a sermon or not. Whether you would like just the music or the sermons too, I recommend it. I will share the link here: https://www.kcbi.org/. Now, you can get some of the encouragement as well.
My medicine gives me trouble sleeping. So, I am up writing. It is 23:06 on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Each day that goes by, I find something new to write about. I like including articles in my posts. This helps me tremendously, because you just never know what someone might learn from them. I am all about teaching others. Especially about God. How good He is. About His precious Son Jesus Christ. God ties all these things in together. You can find truth in articles, but without Jesus Christ, there is no truth. Consider John 17:17 “Use the truth to make them holy. Your words are truth”.
I am listening to Studio 10 Broadcasting once more. I enjoy listening while I write. This is obvious by now. I get inspiration sometimes by listening to- something. But Studio 10 Broadcasting is unique because the broadcaster, Michael Anthony, is uplifting, in the face of discouraging news. Right now, they were talking about Rush Limbaugh. How Rush believed in America, just like Trump does. Trump wanted us to withdraw from Afghanistan in a much different manner. This withdrawal from Afghanistan, I believe, is the beginning of the end for those who hate America. This is because, it is now obvious to everyone that they are going to no doubt plunge us into a different war. One driven by greed.
Well, anyways, I need to prepare for work. Max is following me around. Sometimes, I am not sure what he wants. All I know is, that he is my best buddy.
Now I already want some more coffee. I’m up early, because I wanted a cigarette. Today I meet with Vicki Walls again. I bought a notebook as she requested.
So, democrats don’t believe in walls- security- protection. They believe we need open borders. Its ok if you don’t have a fence. Meanwhile, in the Capitol they want a fence. Here is a photo of it:
The article blames the police. But notice this quote from the article:
Though no specific measures have been announced, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi hinted during her weekly press conference Wednesday at extra safety precautions for the Sept. 18 rally by saying: “We intend to have the integrity of the Capitol be intact.”
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
The police continue to track intelligence indicating far right extremist groups like the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers are planning to attend next week’s rally. What rally? Trump is not planning a rally. This is something independent of Trump. The rally is planned for September 18, 2021. Over one week from now. There were some pipe-bomb fears. Apparently, two pipe-bombs were found in the Capitol the night before the Jan. 6 riots.
The headline, Police planning to reinstall Capitol fence ahead of rally, makes it sound as though no fencing is installed. Yet as I read the article, I noticed a confusing line:
The fence had been a stark symbol of the fear many in the Capitol felt after the mob pushed its way past overwhelmed police officers, broke through windows and doors and ransacked the Capitol as Congress was voting to certify Joe Biden’s electoral win.
AP News
This paragraph linked to another AP News article. This article, dated 10 April, 2021 is old. But nevertheless, it gives some of the drama that occurred in the capitol, including the calling of the National Guard. It was believed other state capitals were also facing violent riots. Guess who the democrats called? The police. The Army. General Milley is quoted as saying “We must establish order”. Mike Pence sought to gain control of the situation. Meanwhile, Senator Chuck Schumer said, “We need help”. The article mocks Trump as unwilling to step down as President. Which makes no sense. Trump has not been instigating riots. The Trump rally is planned at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry on September 25, 2021.
So, the original article I shared implies that it is a rally. It tries to link the rally to Trump, but Trump is not holding a rally at the Capitol. Trump is actually holding his Georgia Rally to support his preferred candidates for 2022. He promised to hold a rally in Georgia again after his rally there eighteen months ago.
Trump headed to one of his rallies. Credit: TNS
So, to summarize the articles. There is going to be a rally at the U.S. Capitol on September 18. They want to reinstall a fence to protect the capital. There was a lot of confusion during the Jan. 6 riots. Meanwhile, Trump is holding his own rally on September 25, in Georgia. For the democrats, it is clear, the gloves are about to come off.
I had to go to the VA about my medicine. Apparently, my prescription shipped on 7 September, 2021. I was informed not to be getting my medicine from the VA. But instead to order it over the phone or online. While I was there, I asked about employment. But I was given a number to call and when I called it, a lady told me to search USAJOBS.GOV which I already did but found nothing. Arlington Presbyterian or Arlington Redeemer, on Pioneer is offering Adult Sunday School. It will go on for about six weeks.
Fire Engine 14
I was on my way to get carts again. When I saw this fire truck stopped in the parking lot. I decided to take a picture of it. Now, I am sharing the photo here. Natalie just messaged me. Well, I hope this post finds you well. I hope you learned something from reading it. Each day we need to be grateful to God for what He has given us.
For reading my blog. I enjoy it when people read my writing. How are you doing? I hope you are having an excellent day. Remember, each day is a gift from above.
I found this article on Yahoo News. The title of the article, by Caitlin Dickson, is Poll: Republican Support for Afghan Refugees Wanes as Trump, Fox News promote anti-immigrant claims. I think this article is an attempt to make the issue of Afghan refugees yet another partisan issue. But the issue isn’t really partisan. For one, I never heard any claims from Trump or Fox News against the Afghan Refugees. The Afghan refugees are a special category of refugee. Some of them were actively helping the United States while it was in Afghanistan. The survey, which went from August 30 to September 1, found that overall support for resettling the Afghans dropped from 49% to 44%. They use the numbers game to try and make the argument that the issue is with republicans.
I am here to say that most republicans I know are in support of resettling those who helped the United States. The end of Operation Enduring Freedom was symbolic- this was the end of fighting for freedom. So, then after evacuating 124,000 Afghans from Afghanistan, Yahoo News does not want the refugees to feel welcomed by Republicans. They live here now because of Republican Presidents who refused to leave behind those who helped us. Hopefully, despite the end of the evacuation they will be able to continue to get vulnerable Afghans out of the country. The withdrawal was all symbolic, I really do believe so. That we are watching the end of America. How will anyone take us seriously, that we won World War II, when we just up and let the tyrants of the Taliban regain control of the country, just like that.
The people they criticized in the article are Former President Trump, Kevin McCarthy, the minority leader of the senate, and also Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green. Yet, it was actually the Supreme Court who upheld Trump era policies regarding immigration across the southern border. In fact, I watched an interview on “The Five” on Fox News where they interviewed one of the Afghans trying to escape. Even his phone was breaking up, as the Taliban took over. They wished him well in his endeavor to escape. As he was authorized to come to the United States. But I think that people are just concerned that the Taliban and or, ISIS-K might have used the opportunity to come over here and sneak into the country. But I do not think that is likely. The Taliban is to busy celebrating all the equipment they got, $90 million dollars worth of equipment from the United States. Here is a YouTube video of Rep. Mullins on Fox News. Of course, I think Rep. Mullins is just another figure designed to fit a narrative, or a certain perspective on American politics. That perspective, is to make it appear that conservatives, or republicans are a certain way. Anyways, this video was posted by my Aunt Janet. Enjoy:
Fox News Interview With Rep. Mullins
I do not mean to get all political. I just refreshed my coffee and smoked let Max out. It is hot today, but before I head to work he needs to be outside for a while. Meanwhile, I will continue to write on my blog. I had the other day realized, I need to write on articles that stick out to me. Not just the first one I see. I feel like by doing this, I am helping as a citizen journalist. Many news outlets online now have comments turned off. So, it is up to us to make sure and share these articles, when they stick out to us. To share our perspective so that they will see, there is no alternative to turning comments back on. One way or the other, we will review and comment on their articles.
After my eye-exam yesterday, I had to work. I am part time, and I pulled a double shift. But I am glad, because of the money. I will work any hours they give me. I am not sure if I will do it as good as they want me to, but I will try my best. Now that they know I want to go full time, maybe they are testing me and seeing how I do. Before I started working at Albertsons, I did not know whether I could even work eight hours. Now I am finding out I can work eight hours. But it is very trying. still, I appreciate the hours. I’m mostly moving carts, but I need to remember to stop and do the trashes as well. But the time just goes by so fast, before I know it, it is time to go home.
I also wanted to share a scripture with you. Psalm 1:1 Blessed is the person who does not follow the advice of wicked people, take the path of sinners, or join the company of mockers.
2 Rather, he delights in the teachings of the LORD and reflects on his teachings day and night.
3 He is like a tree planted beside streams-
a tree that produces fruit in season and whose leaves do not wither. He succeeds in everything he does.
4 Wicked people are not like that. Instead, they are like husks that the wind blows away. 5 That is why wicked people will not be able to stand in the judgement and sinners will not be able to stand where righteous people gather.
6 The LORD knows the way of righteous people, but the way of wicked people will end.
I try to fit a bit of everything in my blog posts, it seems. That is because, I hope to impress on people the need to wake up. I do not know whether Jesus is coming or not. But we need to wake up, and repent so that we will not be in the way of the wicked. All of scripture points to the coming of Jesus Christ, and then His return as well. I like this one from the end of John. John 21:25 Jesus also did many other things. If every one of them were written down, I suppose the world wouldn’t have enough room for the books that would be written.
I finished preparing for work. So, I can write a little bit before I head in. Yesterday, I was getting carts for so long, that another, Edward, went and started the trash. But I was able to finish the trash for him. God is watching over me at work, in ways I never expect.
Today is Saturday, September 4, 2021. I need to take my medicine. I did, and I was glad. I just got off of work, a bit ago. I bought Max a treat. But I think I will give it to him tomorrow, sometime. He seems to be doing ok. At work I had some help from Trayne. They helped get carts, do trash, and clean the restrooms.
I was trying to find a COVID article. I read about variant 1.2. It is supposed to have the highest mutations, thus far. But I did not see anything on Yahoo about it. Yahoo, is slipping. Well, no matter. I found a Navy article.
It is an AP article. The title, is Navy Declares Five Sailors Dead After Helicopter Crash. It is in the Pacific Ocean, about 70 miles off of San Diego that the crash occurred. But I really had to read into the article to get that. After 72 hours of intense searches, and dozens of search and rescue missions to find the missing sailors, or the wreckage, the search is now on for remains. On the Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) five other sailors were injured where the MH-60S helicopter was operating before it crashed. They were investigating whether the helicopter struck the ship, where the other sailors were working on the flight deck. The injured sailors were in stable condition according to a Lt. Samuel R. Boyle. The article states that the helicopter belonged to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 8.
It is sad for those lost. But reading the article brings back memories of being on the Flight Deck. I remember how dangerous it could be to operate there. One time, when we were underway, I remember a guy accidently bumped a jet. It was a big deal. On the Flight Deck, they do not play games.
The Image Associated With The AP Article
I did a search for Helicopter Sea Squadron 8. I found another article by US Naval Institute. They had an image of what the helicopter looked like:
According to the article by USNI, the nickname of the squadron is the “Eightballers”. Also, the mishap was unspecified. One sailor was recovered from the sea. Meanwhile, two of the five sailors injured were transported ashore for treatment. I liked the USNI article much better. But the AP article at least notified us that something happened. But it was not very specific and left questions. At the end of the USNI article it says:
An investigation into the incident is underway
-USNI
The efforts for the search included the Coast Guard, USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) and USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and helicopter squadrons from U.S. Pacific Fleet Sea Combat Wing and Helicopter Maritime Strike Wing. A lot of assets were used for this search and rescue. yet, nothing was turned up. The technology we have these days, but yet they cannot find the missing sailors. This is on the heels of the twelve Marines, and one sailor who were killed in Afghanistan. The names of the sailors are being withheld for 24 hours after notification of kin.
Anyways. I am just watching another video on YouTube. I do that a lot. Some of them are interesting. Others are long, but they seem worth it to listen to. You just never know what they might discuss next. I have a whole bunch of videos to watch in my Facebook Group EnterTheStars. But I do not have time now to watch them all.
I finally found it. An article about COVID-19 variant c.1.2 in the Los Angeles Times, by Amina Kahn. Titled “What is the C.1.2 Coronavirus Variant – and Should We be Worried?”. You can read the article yourself, here. Basically, it just says that c.1.2 evolved from c.1, in South Africa and was first noticed in May, and identified in July of this year, according to the article. So, it does not sound like we need to be worried. Because the variant is so far away. But it is highly mutative, higher than other variants. The variant made its way from Africa to Asia, Oceania, and even Europe. But I think this is miss reporting, designed to mask that the virus itself originally came from the lab in Wuhan?
Who knows. They blame Africa to cover up for China. But one of the things is, that China is heavily involved in Africa, for resources. Sometimes they even bring in the troops. I wish I could find an article about that.
Continuing on, to determine whether the variant of c.1.2 is a threat to the United States, they talked with Dr. Stuart Ray of John Hopkins University, and RamÓn Lorenzo-Redondo PH.D of Northwestern university. The article went on to explain that the virus variants are divided into two groups: Variants of Interest and Variants of Concern. So far, c.1.2 has not made either list.
Residents of Alexandra township in Johannesburg being tested for COVID-19. Image Provided by the AP.
The article blamed the unvaccinated for the rise in new variants. Saying that they need to provide more access to vaccinations. Of course, the real reason to be vaccinated is to protect our rights. Vaccinate! To keep your rights. To protect our freedoms.
Now I am just enjoying a meat stick. I got a meat stick as a treat for Max. Then, I got myself one as well. Max just enjoyed his treat. it is now, Sunday, September 5, 2021. At just after midnight. Time for me to smoke a cigarette and head to bed. Please have a good night.
My coffee is brewing. The medicine is ready. I write best with a cup of coffee nearby. I was supposed to be off today. But instead, someone asked me to take there place at work. It is just four hours, 6 PM to 10 PM. Then, tomorrow I have my eye-exam at 10 AM. We are coming up on the twenty year anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. I was just seventeen. I remember I was up stairs. In bed. I could hear my Mom go quickly to the radio beneath the stairs. She turned it on. I could vaguely hear what was going on. Something about a plane hitting a tower. Then, I heard cries on the radio, as a second plane hit the second tower. I rushed down stairs to get closer to the radio. I did not see the towers themselves fall, as we did not get television. But rather, I heard it all as the towers collapsed on the radio, I could hear it still just like I did then. The rushing sound. I can remember that. Also, I remember hearing that the Pentagon had been struck as well. About Flight 93 and “Let’s Roll”. I had just joined the Navy. I was in the Delayed Entry Program for the United States Navy, or “DEP” as it was called. I also had just been called a “stalker”, a few days before, by Stephanie. In fact, my last e-mail from her on my Juno account was on 10 September, 2001. When the first plane hit, they thought it might be an accident. But when the second plane hit, they knew it was an attack.
Well, fast forward to today. We withdrew from Afghanistan, and we are now still dealing with COVID-19. All of the reporting is on Southern states, so they are bullying the southern states to try and get them to impose mandates. Meanwhile, other states are still dealing with the fallout from COVID-19.
The Daily Wire had an interesting piece. I thought I would share it here. Basically, Los Angeles County is going to pay, to Grace Community Church, $400,000 USD. This is because some of the rules imposed for the COVID restrictions were not meant to apply to houses of worship, according to the Supreme Court. Thats a hefty fee. This is from all that confusion about whether they could even sing in church. Although the Supreme Court stepped in, it is sad to say it, but Los Angeles County was trying to afflict the church. But it was all symbolic and they focused on John MacArthur’s church.
He defied several orders from the COVID restrictions, and won his case in the Supreme Court. It looks like it worked out. But I do not believe we are supposed to defy the Government. Defying the government is rebellion. Rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft. “Where two or three are gathered in my Name, there also am I” is what Jesus said. So, Jesus already allowed for Social Distancing. This looks like a big win, but with the ease at which Los Angeles County decided to pay up, I do believe this will come back to haunt Grace Community Church. I do not think that John MacArthur is a witch, I am just saying that the government comes from God, not from Man, so we need to obey the government. What about a church that had less resources? Were they less faithful for obeying the government? Of course not.
What does this have to do with 9/11? I do believe COVID-19 was the Catholic Church’s “9/11”. This was the first time the government imposed any restrictions on worship in the United States. Nevertheless, we ought to still obey the government, where our safety is concerned. We are to be blameless before Man and God. We ought to obey God- which in this case means obeying the government. This time it was the Supreme Court that made it so that John MacArthur was blameless. I would never condemn someone for going to church- but an alternative was provided. By God himself I believe- the Internet. All while COVID-19 was going on, I attended services online, or listened on the radio. Because these alternates are available, they ought to be used because they allow us to do the motions of worship still, without breaking the laws, or endangering anybody. However false the claim might be. So, if you are in a southern state or a church, they will come for you about COVID because the left desperately wants to retake power after Trump ruined the whole thing for him. His shutdown lasted a month. After that, he left it up to the Governors to decide to re-open. President Joe Biden and others wanted an eighteen month shutdown. So, Trump took the bight out of it, by imposing his own shutdown, which was very tight. Yes, he imposed a shutdown. But when they re-impose a shutdown, the affect will be lost because we already had a shutdown/lockdown. So, we know what it is about.
The state of California will pay the church $400,000 as well, bringing the total to $800,000
Even the state of California was forced to pay John MacArthur, and his church. It looks like a big victory. But this is really just the beginnings of persecution. So the victory will be lost on people once that continues. Once they find a new way to get at the church they will be back for blood. They will remember not to mess with John MacArthur but rather to go for lesser victims that they can impose there will upon. But this is why God provided the internet. As long as we can still worship, we should obey the government. Still, for the most part, he did obey the government that is he was very orderly in what he did. I am not condemning but rather pointing out how I think it should have been handled. The Government showed its hand, took off its gloves, and was prepared to smack the church around a bit. Oddly, it is the church which helps the government, not the government which helps the church. John is a champion, He has been given much by God.
Anyways, I have been working long hours. But I am happy for short hours, still. I want to work full time, so I took the hours tonight to show motivation. Hopefully I will make it to my eye exam tomorrow. I set it early, so I could still make it to work. The point of working ful time is to save for a car, and money for school. I also want to invest. Who knows, maybe Albertsons will become my career. Yesterday, a Lady told me that because I work so hard, I will end up in Management. Wow, what a compliment. I realize she was flattering me, but it was so encouraging. But for now, I like being a Courtesy Clerk. It is exciting, and meaningful employment. I deal with hundreds of people per day. Sometimes even more, I am sure. I also deal with members of the Public.
Listening to Michael Anthony at Studio 10 broadcasting. I find it to be a good show, Michael has so much energy, and he reflects it in his broadcast. I first heard about Michael Anthony in Cajun Truth Seekers. Ever since, I have enjoyed his broadcasts. He is pro-Trump. So, if you do not like Trump, stay away from Michael.
Speaking of Trump, I have a YouTube I want to share from 2017, where Trump discussed our pulling out of Afghanistan. Not that trump needs to be defended. His actions speak for themselves. Trump was against a hasty withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Trump Speaks on Hasty Withdrawal
I found this video in one of my Facebook Groups. It doesn’t shed light on what trump planned to do in withdrawing, but it does share his words on the manner of withdrawal from Afghanistan. At the end of the video, Trump says, “In the end, we will win”.
Now that you know I’m a Trump supporter you might have stopped reading my blog. But that is ok. I put his video on here so you can know what he had to say, for himself, in regards to Afghanistan. We withdrew in a hasty manner, and sure enough the Taliban took over very rapidly. The Afghan military, trained by the United States did not even put up a fight. The operation, “Enduring Freedom” (OEF) ending did not reflect the beginning, where our brave warriors went in and dislodged a tyrant. In November 2001, the Taliban was beaten. Under a Republican. In August 2021, that same rabble became victorious over a democratic President. All the efforts of our troops have been wasted. My eyes and ears cannot believe it.
I got my eye exam today. Finally. Now, I need to save a bit and get some new glasses. Now, it is time for work. I hope this blog post finds you well. Have an excellent day!
How are you doing today? Did you know that I signed up for Lyft? I am waiting for my background check to be approved. I’m going to see about renting a car to drive for Lyft and see how that goes.
Other than signing up for Lyft, things have been the usual. I work today, and today is also pay day. Yesterday, I went to QT and got some hotdogs to eat. KEMP ISD shutdown in Texas, this week because of having a large number of COVID cases. The article I saw didn’t specify whether it was the Delta Variant or not.
Anyways write down why I feel anxious. I feel anxious because of work. I also feel anxious because of my car crash. I’m worried about the future. I feel a little bit of anger from these three things. I also do not feel competent because of this anxiety, the anger, and even the depression.
I was just contacted by Lyft. They updated me on my background check, and asked what my questions were. I wanted to remain engaged so I asked do i need insurance when I rent a car. Also will the rental company charge me a fee for driving Lyft.
Reading my news feed, The Daily Wire, is saying that the Taliban has blocked Kabul airport to westerners. The news story, here, private rescue flights are also facing obstacles. These private rescue flights, according to the article are to bypass the Biden Administration’s pullout. The planes are leaving Kabul with hundreds of empty seats.
Later in the article, it says the Taliban will allow foreigners to leave Afghanistan. But meanwhile, Afghans are trapped, and being blockaded from the airport. These Afghans are people who helped us during the war and were promised that they could come to America. There are Americans far beyond Kabul who cannot get to the airport safely. Even though an estimated 4,400 passport holders and there families have been rescued. This article was published on August 25, 2021. Just yesterday, on Wednesday.
Well, I got my coffee. Smoked my cigarette. Now I am still waiting to hear back from Lyft. I would be so excited to drive for Lyft, though I am nervous too. Nothing would make me happier than driving people around the Metroplex, and throughout North Texas.
I´m listening to the “The Watchman” channel on YouTube. The channel is all about, “World News and Bible Prophecy”. My keyboard is all messed up again. But I will share the video for you here:
Remember, that Jesus Christ is The Way, the Truth, and the Life.
This particular video included Tucker Carlson´s segment on UFOs. “Watchman” thinks the UFOs are the strong delusion. He also discusses the New Age movement. He asks, “Am I trouble maker?” He also says, “I hope so”. He claims everything happening are the signs of the end of time. Including the climate change. He argues these are signs from God about “The End”. China joins with Russia and Iran to conduct military drills in the Persian Gulf. He discusses Vice President Harris trip to Singapore and Vietnam. The Taliban begins targeting activists and journalists who aided foreigners. Christian Persecution is also a feature of the video.
Time to light the fires, of faith I think. I tried resetting my keyboard so I could keep typing. But I don´t think it worked. All a part of troubleshooting.
I do not let my malfunctioning keyboard stop me from typing. I just figure out the new sequence and keep going.
I just had my VA appointment, and had my prescription refilled of Propanalol. Some other medications were discontinued. Well, I think that is all for now. Once again, I hope this finds you well.
I am uploading a photo of a new coffee cup. I bought it from Warrior Notes with Dr. Kevin Zadai.
Warrior Notes Mug
I shared the photo because I was excited to receive my coffee cup. I rarely order online. So, when I do it is exciting for me. I don’t have much money so, I really have to budget. But it was an honor to purchase this cup. Praise God!
I wanted to include a passage of scripture in my writing. This is from a discussion on Mark 16:9-20 being excluded from Mark in TWO manuscripts discovered. Whereas, it is stated 99% of manuscripts include Mark 16:9-20. This is from the God’s Word translation. I will include the whole passage.
Jesus Comes Back to Life
Mark 16:1 When the day of worship was over, Mary from Magdala, Mary (the mother of James), and Salome bought spices to go to anoint Jesus.
2 On Sunday they were going to the tomb very early when the sun had just come up. 3 They said to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance of the tomb?” It was a very large stone. 5 As they went into the tomb, they saw a young man. He was dressed in a white robe and sat on the right side. They were panic-stricken.
6 The young man said to them, “Don’t panic! You’re looking for Jesus from Nazareth, who was crucified. He has been brought back to life. He’s not here. Look at the place where they laid him. 7 Go and tell his disciples and Peter that he’s going ahead of them to Galilee. There they will see him, just as he told them.”
8 They went out of the tomb and ran away. Shock and trembling had overwhelmed them. They didn’t say anything to anyone because they were afraid.
9 After Jesus came back to life early on Sunday, he appeared first to Mary from Magdala, from whom he had forced out seven demons.
10 She went and told his friends, who were grieving and crying.
11 They didn’t believe her when they heard he was alive and that she had seen him.
12 Later Jesus appeared to two disciples as they were walking to their home in the country. He did not look as he usually did. 13 They went back and told the others, who did not believe them either.
14 Still later Jesus appeared to to the eleven apostles while they were eating. He put them to shame for their unbelief and because they were to stubborn to believe those who had seen him alive.
15 Then Jesus said to them, “So wherever you go in the world, tell everyone the Good News. 16 Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.
17 “These are miraculous signs that will accompany believers: They will use the power and authority of my name to force demons out of people. They will speak new languages. 18 They will pick up snakes, and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not hurt them. They will place their hands on the sick and cure them.
19 After talking with the apostles, the Lord was taken into heaven where God gave him the highest position.
20 The disciples spread the Good News everywhere. The Lord worked with them. He confirmed his word by the miraculous signs that accompanied it.
Please enjoy the scripture. It may not always be here.
I just got a call from my admissions counselor at UTA. I need to schedule an advising appointment, with an advisor. So, it sounds like I will need to e-mail Miss Nancy Gandre. She is the history advisor at the College of Liberal Arts. University of Texas at Arlington. that is where I am pursing my Bachelor’s degree. Right as I was writing out the passage from Mark is when I received the call. Incredible. I should go back to school. I want to go back to school. But I am working. I re-applied to change my minor from English to Geography.
Speaking of work. I work tomorrow at 10:15 AM. So, I need to start getting ready. Wash my shirts and my mask. So that they are all nice and clean.
Ben Shapiro video on Afghanistan
I wanted to include this video. Everyone needs to be informed on what is going on in Afghanistan. The Taliban shot into a crowd of people just for carrying the old Afghanistan flag.
In October 2001, we invaded Afghanistan to remove the Taliban, and Al Qaeda. This was a month after the tragic attacks on September 11, 2001. Then, after we invaded, in 2002, this flag above was adopted by Afghanistan as its national flag. Now, it has been hauled down by the Taliban. But people were carrying it, and the Taliban shot them. I was in Afghanistan. I really like sharing media on my blog. It makes my blog more interesting. I remember seeing the Afghanistan flag where I was. After twenty years of being there what did we accomplish. Who knows, we gave them twenty years of freedom. Now, will they succumb to the Taliban, or fight for the freedom.
Here is a crud map of Afghanistan surrounded by the nations it borders:
The red line is known as the Durand Line, according to Wikipedia. It was established on 12 November, 1883. Almost one hundred years before I was born. It is the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. You can click on the map, to go to the Wikipedia page.
But notice all the countries that surround Afghanistan. It includes China. Iran, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan.
Just think, all those computers I helped make went to the Taliban, so did all the cabling. Now the government is trying to compare U.S. citizens to the Taliban, deflecting from the real threat to the United States poised by allowing the Taliban to take over- once again. Afghanistan borders China, Pakistan, and Iran. It had strategic value as well as that we provided freedom to them. The Taliban was unable to break through he American lines until we allowed them through. But yet, the Afghanistan military surrendered without a shot being fired. It is difficult to understand Afghanistan politics. They do not view themselves as a country the way we do. Afghanistan is another country which needs Jesus Christ.
Jesus Christ! Jesus Christ, America’s one true ally. Friend. Saviour. When we say Jesus Christ we mean “Friend”. It’s time to go eat.
I still am listening to Answers In Genesis. This video talks about the Mayans and where they went. Somebody was there before the Mayans. They just asked, “Who did they wipe out”? Somebody was there before the Mayans got there.
Yahoo News! blames racism for Lt Governor Dan Patrick’s remarks on why COVID-19 is spreading in Texas. According to the article, The lt. Gov. blamed unvaccinated African Americans. Of course, this is just another article that seeks to target the Republican block in Texas. The article is here. Here is the alleged quote by LT. Gov. Dan Patrick
“African Americans who have not been vaccinated”
Lt Gov. Dan Patrick
Now, I promise I am not making my blog political. I just want to get in one article per day to show how the media is targeting Republicans and anything they say. According to YouTube the Lt. Gov. drew lots of criticism. Meanwhile, the article confirms that Gov. Abbott has COVID. This article was really about the fact that the Governor came down with the virus. It is mentioned not once, not twice, but three times throughout the article, written by Julian Mark. As you are probably aware, comments on YAHOO news articles have been turned off. So, that is why I am commenting here- on my blog. We need to hold these news outlets accountable through citizen journalism. Every week I catch Yahoo dissing on the Republicans, but turning a blind eye to the terrible crisis in Afghanistan. Perpetuated by the democrats. This is why I mention Afghanistan at the beginning of my article.
Meanwhile, David Knowles wrote an article, about how the capitol police officer was exonerated in the shooting of “pro-Trump” protestor Ashli Babbitt.
An Air Force veteran, Babbitt was an ardent supporter of then-President Donald Trump and a follower of QAnon conspiracy theories
From the article
See how Babbitt fits a stereotype of those who question the narrative. She is a veteran, she supported Trump, oh, and she was a follower of “conspiracy theories”. QAnon to be specific. So, this is the sort of person who goes and riots at the Capitol is what I think the article is trying to imply. Meanwhile, you have me a veteran who has never been anywhere near the capitol. Except for one time when I went and saw Billy.
“If this happened to the ‘other side,’ there would be riots all over America, and yet there are far more people represented by Ashli, who truly loved America, than there are on the other side.”
President Trump
I was talking to my dad today. He told me we need to be happy with what God has given us, as in America. We have so much wealth, and freedom. But it is because of those who went and sacrificed themselves. In The Bible it says, “Greater love has no man, than that He lay down His life for His friends”.
*Sigh*. Why am I worrying about politics. I just let Max in. I made sure he had water. He had a taco earlier, and some dog food. As I was smoking, I realized, I wanted to say some things about myself. I am more worried about how things are going with the VA. Especially my medicine and my co-pay. Also, I have anxiety and depression. I think I get paranoid too. I go ahead and write about the politics because I would rather delve into others suffering rather than my own. I was diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome(Autism Spectrum Disorder according to the DSM-5, but I call it Aspergers Syndrome) while in San Diego, in 2014. Also, possible psychosis. I’m running out of money. I smoke like a chimney. Every other thing, but this I have been able to rein in. This smoking habit will require God’s help. Of course, I enjoy tobacco so until He helps, I will just keep smoking I guess. Thats the other thing, I have tried to stop so many times. Once, I quit for four months. Another time, I quit for three weeks, cold turkey, as they say, each time. Smoking costs so much now. Well, that is all for now.
Thats what somebody said to me at my work the other day. I think I will use that for my next blog. I sure enjoy writing blog posts. Today, I heard that there were 32,000 arrests. That GITMO is busy again. But this time with a different clientele. It sounds like a lot is going on. In another story I heard the Suez Canal is backed up. But the speaker clarified that it is actually the ports themselves which are backed up. After saying this, another person explained the railroads are laying people off. Not allowing over time. https://www.yahoo.com/news/theres-not-enough-work-for-us-to-do-aid-workers-at-us-army-base-wait-for-afghan-refugees-to-arrive-185919636.html at Yahoo News talks about the withdrawal from Afghanistan. The article was about how they are trying to evacuate Afghanistan Refugees. At Fort Lee, they rushed in staff from resettlement agencies. Hopefully, they are not resettling the Taliban, which has regained control of the country. The Taliban declared Afghanistan to be the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.
According to the United States State Department the evacuations had already begun, for those who will be resettled. The first group of Afghan refugees arrived on July 30, 2021. They are called, “Special Immigrant Applicants”.
Two non-governmental organizations are participating in the resettlement: The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, The International Rescue Committee, and a group from Washington State, World Relief Spokane.
From the Yahoo news Article
According to the article, the Taliban has already gained control of the Capitol, Kabul. This is what is going on now, as Afghanistan collapses.
Above is a video from Sky News about Afghanistan. It is from Sky News.
Not much on COVID-19. A Bible Prophecy Teacher, named Jimmy DeYoung died of COVID. He was hospitalized on August 7. He is being mocked in the news for daring the ask if the vaccine is “a form of government control”. The only ones willing to question the government are the Christians, it seems like. He died on August 15, 2021. Imagine if it was one of there actors that died- oh, we all have to bow down, and pretend we cared. But a pastor dies and they make sure to mock the Christians anyway possible. It just seems Christians are questioning the narrative. Like Jesus, the Christians are a threat to control.
Now, I am just listening to Dr. Tony Evans on KCBI. He just said, “Sometimes- God is weird”. He meant no disrespect he said. But he claimed that we have dumbed down the Word, rather than letting the Bible be the Word of God.
Speaking of God. The Word. I read this verse in a meme the other day. It gave me such encouragement. It is from 1 Thessalonians. 1 Thes. 5:18 Whatever happens give thanks, because it is God’s will in Christ Jesus that you do this. I like that verse. It means a lot to me to be able to include it in my very first blog post.
My life is about giving thanks. I always have to remember to give thanks. God has been good to me. He always has been. I know he always will be. I just do not understand God sometimes. So, I guess this verse goes well with what Dr. Tony Evans had to say.
I work at Albertsons. I am a Courtesy Clerk. I am going into my second year. The job is so fast passed. The time just flies. By the time I realize it is time for a break, it is already time to go soon.
Anyways. That is all I have to write. I hope you are doing well. I am all out of coffee. Time for a cigarette.
The Courier 