The Courier

Tag: politics

  • O’ Come All Ye Faithful! Joyful and Triumphant.

    At last! America will have her second dose!! Trump 2024!!! Drain the Swamp!!!!

    The Alternator

    I want to get into the election, but first let me explain about the alternator. I was at work yesterday, and my alternator went bad. I was sitting in my car, and listening to the radio, when the radio died suddenly. I looked at my dash board, and the battery light had come on. I tried to start the car again- nothing. So, I called my Dad, and texted him, which he didn’t answer at the time. I also went and called “AAA”. This was my second time trying to call “AAA” about the battery in my 2007 Gray Honda Civic.

    After I called AAA, and was satisfied they were sending help, I called my Dad. I went and called my Dad again. This time, Dad picked up, and I told him what happened, and that I had called “AAA”. My Dad said he would come out to where I was at. “AAA” showed up, and Dylan from “AAA” helped me to get the car started. But when I started the car, Dylan explained that the alternator was going bad. “It is supposed to be on 13.0”. I watched as the meter he showed me, put the alternator at 8.9. I have no idea what the numbers meant. But I believed Dylan. Conversely, Dylan also showed me the price of having my car towed. He his calculator on his phone showed $216 dollars. Dylan said the voltage on the battery was good.

    So, I called Dad and delivered the bad news. My Dad said he would come out and get the battery charged. My Dad drove all the way out to Cockrell Hill Rd., in Dallas and took the battery to O’Reilly Autoparts Store, to charge it. At O’Reilly’s they told him the battery was dead, so he took it to Wal-Mart and they tasted it as well, and gave him a new battery on warranty. Meanwhile, he left me with his charger so I could charge my phone. How generous of my Dad to do that, I was very grateful.

    I called work, and told them I could not work the next day, because of my car problems. I think it was good timing, from God, because I was not sure what to expect the following day, as it would be the day after the election. The first time Trump won, there was some rioting. So, it just seemed fitting that I would have the day off, on the day after the election with Trump running. Dispatch had me e-mail HR to let them know I needed off, and they took me off the schedule for the next day.

    At 8PM my shift ended, and my Dad, who had gone to eat, came back and waited for me to get started. I started the car, not sure if it would start. Then, I noticed the battery light was still on. So, I rolled down the window and let my Dad know about it. He said, “You have about thirty or forty minutes of battery to make it home”. So, I started driving, and Dad followed me.

    When we got back to town, I stopped at 7/11, and bought Doritos, coffee, and cigarettes. I knew I needed them- it was election night. I got back in the car and it started again. It was time for my favorite part of the evening- time to watch the election unfold.

    The Trump Victory

    I watched the election alright. It was interesting how the night unfolded. It went in Trump’s favor, and never changed. Harris never managed to rise above Trump’s electoral numbers. The news casters on Fox, were showing a strong Trump lead in the popular vote as well. Then, the Republicans took several Senate seats, so that the Senate and House are now under Republican control, instead of tied. I knew Trump’s chances were good- but I never saw such a smooth election before. I kept expecting something to happen- I must admit, this whole ordeal with Trump has been quite riveting to me. I did not stay up the whole night, I made a Deep Dish pizza, ate part of my Doritos, and watched the election unfold for a few hours. Fox seemed to fixate on the Senate races. One race that didn’t go as I wished it had, was Kari Lake. She would have been a feisty senator. Ted Cruz won his race against Collin Allred. I went to bed, because I knew I had to wake up the next day, and get the alternator fixed.

    Back To The Alternator

    So, my alarm went off about 8 AM, and I woke up. But I planned to sleep, but at about 8:30 my Dad woke me up. He said it was time to get the alternator fixed. So, my Dad called Milt’s and the lady said she would see that we got right in, that day. Meanwhile Dad and me, began discussing the election, and I checked online- everything looked good- it was a Trump victory! Trump carried 277 electoral votes.

    This was me, for my victory smoke! What a long four years, I knew I had earned one, in celebration of the Trump Victory. Trump was now going to taking out the garbage that was Biden Harris:

    We got to Milt’s. After a few minutes of waiting around, the mechanic explained it would cost over $500 to replace the alternator. It ended up being $542.00, and some cents. It was expensive, but at least I won’t have to worry about the alternator going out for a while. I enjoy driving the Honda Civic, but that little ordeal was unnerving, but God took care of me the whole time. I even got to watch the election unfold.

    Trump won the electoral college with 277 votes. Then, Trump also won the popular vote, to boot. So, Trump has a mandate now. I think the next four years are looking up! I am applying back to school as well.

    Back to School

    Last week, I applied back to UTA. I had some trouble submitting my application, so I decided to go to the campus and see if I could get some help- or if it was possible that I didn’t need to re-apply. But the History department told me I had some kind of hold on my account. The History advisor recommended I speak with Admissions. So, I went to Admissions, and they started helping me with my application, and confirmed for me that I even needed to re-apply. Which I did, so they had my log in. I did, and the two students tried to help me figure out what was wrong with my application- why it wasn’t letting me submit it. Then, another lady came out, her name was Evelyn Sanchez, it turned out.

    Evelyn Sanchez helped me figure out what was wrong with my application. A box was not checked correctly, so she guided me back into my application, to exactly where I needed to be, and had me check the box. I did, and then I was able to submit my application. She gave me her card, and congratulated me. She also told me I could submit my DD-214 to her, and she would make sure the Admissions fee was waived. A nice gesture. Also it will save me money!

    This week, I received my e-mail from Julie Flores, who is my admissions counselor. She told me if I have any questions, I can e-mail her. But I think I will go back by the Admissions office and talk to them, because its saying I need my transcripts, but I am actually re-applying. So, hopefully I won’t need them. I e-mailed Julie asking about this matter, and she has not e-mailed me back yet, so I will try e-mailing her again tomorrow, giving her the scoop, and also perhaps giving her my student ID number. If she doesn’t reply, I may have to contact Admissions again, and make sure I am squared away in this matter of my transcripts. I don’t want to have to retake classes if I don’t need too.

    Well, that is all. My alternator is fixed. Trump won. It also looks like I am starting back to school. I am also working full time, so I am very excited about the next four years.

    God Bless America!!!

  • A Routine Day

    Today I visited my Mom. We watched Andy Griffith but part way through my Mom fell a sleep. The episode was when Gomer Pyle stole Barney’s girl. Gomer ends up almost marrying her, after some advice from Andy. Barney wanted to fight Gomer. It was to hilarious.

    Because my Mom was a sleep, I left soon after the episode. I ended up while I was driving home, I had this idea to write. But I did not know whether to write about my most recent book I finished. Or if I wanted to write about Trump, and the political back and forth going on. Or, maybe I wanted to reflect on some of the songs I have been listening to me. So, I decided to just start writing and see where I go. Thats usually how I write anyways.

    Before I began writing, I went and took out the trash, and the recycle. I did this so that I could write with a clear mind. It was a minor task that needed to be done, and I did it. So, now I can write.

    The neighbors put up a Trump flag. Thats a good sign. I always respect like minded people. Its clear, they understand what is at stake with this current election. Right now, in the early voting Trump is up. Just before I left Mom’s house I got a call asking me to support Trump, but I already supported Trump this last week, and the week before. I will donate again right before the general election, on 5 November 2024.

    The Storm is coming! This meme I found on Facebook. I included it. Its now October 30, 2024, and the Storm indeed is here! I really like this image, with Trump at the forefront, and the lions in the background. The lions represent MAGA, Trump’s supporters, the voters. Trump- well he represents himself. Trump represents the ideas of MAGA! Even in places as far away as Japan, and Africa, people support Trump.

    We ended up not having an October surprise- because we had a July Surprise. Kamala Harris was selected as the Democratic Nominee for President- there was no primary, she was selected by President Biden. Endorsed by the Clintons and Obamas. This means Trump has had an uphill fight. Anyone who voted for Obama, will no doubt vote for Harris. Currently, the polls show Trump far ahead of Harris, but this is early voting. The Trump base is a little more mobilized, clearly. But the tiddle wave for Kamala Harris is coming, I suspect, on November 5. She will catchup, and I think it will be a close election with numerous recounts. But w3hat matters most is not who wins- what matters most, is who do we support? The one hosting the positive campaign to rebuild America- or the one labeling there opponent as “Hitler”, and deriding his supporters as “garbage”.

    Today I talked with my Psychiatrist with the VA. She told me, she did not think I should come off my medicine, but she did say we could lower the dosage. well, I either want to be on my medicine or not on it. So, I will keep taking the medication for now.

    I still enjoy listening to 90.9 KCBI. But I have started listening to other stations as well. I listen to a little bit of politics on AM, and then some music on 102.1 FM, which is actually iHeart radio. They play music from the 80s,90s, and today. They even played a Ted Cruz ad. I can support that. But I am sure they could play a Colvin Alredge ad as well.

    I went and started writing my book. I am going to write a book about my time in Japan and 5th and 7th Fleets. I really think it will be a positive experience, as I delve over my memories, of my service, the fun I had, some of the computer games I played. The places I went, some of the people I met. I really am excited to write about it. I just need to make sure, and sit down, and write. Thats partly what inspired me to write, now. So I can get these thoughts out to. That is I feel, the purpose of my blog.

    I saw Scott the last couple of days. My Dad and me have been trying to convince Scott to vote, and to vote for Trump. To vote Republican. But he is not very obliging in that regard. He claims he wants to stay out of politics. Also, Scott has been working a lot of hours.

    I made coffee for the first time in forever. I have a little milk instead of creamer in it. My Dad is watching Netflix. Everything is going alright. I am using the milk in my coffee, so that my Dad’s milk does not go to waste. He bought a gallon of milk, so better use it.

    I voted myself, on Friday. I actually got a sticker. I took a picture of it, but its not in my Google Photos. I voted for Trump Vance. Being that I am in Tarrant County, a triple checked my ballot, before submitting it. People have reported voting in Tarrant County, for Trump/Vance, but the result came out for Harris/Walz. I went and triple checked it, and Trump/Vance remained my choice. I voted at the Kennedale, Library.

    I still keep meaning to write about my time in Washington State. I hope to be able to write about that, because It was very fun. I felt God took care of me, that entire eight months. Other people stepped in and helped, to, and because of this combination I managed to make it on my own in Washington State for eight months! I was so sad to have to come back home, but I ran out of money. I was homesick. But most of all, I accomplished what I set out to do, and made it on my own in Washington State.

    Currently, I am working for Ranger Guard as a security guard. I just got my license to be a Security Guard in the state of Texas, it took three months. The effort inspired me to seek to get my concealed carry again. But in Texas it is not concealed carry, it is a license to carry.

    Well, anyways that’s what has been going on. I have been continuing to follow the persecution of the church throughout the globe, by following Voice of the Martyrs. There is a young man in Pakistan, who is set to lose his life because of his Christian beliefs. Please pray for this man. I know of him, because the ACLJ is working hard to free this man from persecution by his own government, for false charges alleging blasphemy against the creeds of Islam.

    Well, thank you for reading this. I hope you have a nice day, and I will try and update my blog more frequently.