“There are three things I learned never to discuss with people: religion, politics, and The Great Pumpkin.”
–Linus (It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown).
The Sun was bright last Friday, and the wind was blowing, which dried the course up considerably. By Saturday morning, the wind was gone, and the temperatures were moderate. This continued into Sunday, as we concluded another successful Chatmoss Country Club Team Invitational. For 42 consecutive years, golfers from all over the Southeast have descended on Chatmoss to compete, and enjoy great camraderie.
Congratulations to Brandon Grogan and Adam Webb on winning the Men’s Championship Division, with a 2 day score of 129 (-15 under par). Keith Decker and Jon Hurst won the Men’s Senior Championship Division with a 2 day score of 129. Well done, gentlemen.
As always, the tournament was so well run. John Hart and his crew had the course in great shape. Robert, P.C., Nathan, Tyler, and Ethan made sure everything ran smoothly, and that all the golfers were taken care of during the tournament. And Chef Dean and his crew ensured that no one went hungry or thirsty.
The President called for the end of the Senate filibuster to open the federal government. No. The President is wrong. The filibuster should remain.
But, but, but . . . when the Democrats regain power, they will end the filibuster. Maybe. But probably not. Most Democrats have not gone on record opposing the filibuster. And it is likely that many Democrats do not want the filibuster eliminated.
The filibuster is a valuable tool to slow, or stop, bad legislation. The Senate is not supposed to be a mirror version of the House of Representatives, where a majority rules. It is bad enought that the 17th Amendment altered the Senate from being representative of the States, by making Senators elected by the people. That Amendment needs to be repealed. But the Senate is supposed to be “the cooling saucer” for the House’s hot brew. It is supposed to dispel passion, substituting reason.
But nothing is getting done! Good! We don’t need a lot of things getting done. Do you want the Supreme Court expanded? Do you want the federalization of all elections in this country? Do you want “Medicare for All”? Do you want amnesty for illegal aliens? Do you want higher taxes? Because all of those bad ideas, and more, would be enacted if there were no filibuster.
The Founding Fathers never envisioned that the federal government would play any part in the daily lives of the country’s citizens. The essence of the federal government is to promote trade and free commerce, and to defend the country against threats, foreign and domestic. The federal government is not supposed to feed people, provide them healthcare, educate them, subsidize them, give them Obama phones, establish retirement scams like Social Security, etc., etc. Read the Constitution; none of this stuff is in there.
We do not need, nor should we want, an all powerful federal government. We need, and should want, a federal government that conducts its core delegated functions well, and leaves us alone otherwise.
The elimination of the filibuster will only grow the federal government. Please raise your hand if you think that is a good idea.
President Trump; please stay in your lane. You have enough to worry about without getting involved in the Senate’s business.
The Trump Administration is clawing back more than $1 billion from Democrat States that have funded illegal aliens’ healthcare. WINNING!
Governor Gavin Newsom (D. Ca.) vowed to bulldoze and destroy The White House ballroom if elected President of the United States. Why not? He has already destroyed California.
At the same time that Governor Hair Gel is trashing The White House ballroom, which costs $300 million, and is being paid for with private donations, he is overseeing a refurbishment of an executive/legislative office building near the State Capitol in Sacramento. The cost? It is unclear, as Governor Hair Gel refuses to provide information as to the true costs, but reliable information shows that it has cost at least $1.2 billion, and is expected to be more. And all of those costs are funded by taxpayers dollars.
Gavin Newsom is a hypocrite. Like most politicians. Like all Democrats.
Senator Ruben Gallego (D. Az.) called for President Trump’s arrest for his trolling Democrats about running for a 3rd term as President. Senator Gallego has no sense of humor. And he is not a serious man. He is a clown.
Arizona Superior Court Judge Kristyne Schaaf-Olson was out on the town, and inebriated. But she was just plain drunk. So when she dropped her pants and sat down on a public bench, and began urinating, things went awry. The police arrived, and found a woman so drunk that she could not give her name or produce identification. But she was able to inform the officers that she was a judge, and that they better not mess with her. Judge Schaaf-Olson’s husband tried to get her in his car, and away from the police, which led to his being arrested, and criminally charged. Judge Schaaf-Olson has since resigned.
Maryland has the highest percentage of foreign born residents of all the 50 States, which now tops 14%. And a high percentage of that 14% are illegal aliens. Sigh. Time for the Bays Boys to move to Southside Virginia. I will be happy to sponsor their Chatmoss CC membership applications.
The United Nations Human Rights Commission has condemned President Trump’s bombing of drug trafficking boats on the high seas. Yawn! Who cares?
Auburn fired head football coach Hugh Freeze. Long overdue.
South Carolina fired offensive coordinator Mike Shula. The Gamecocks’ offensive is anemic.
LSU fired athletic director Scott Woodward. There is house cleaning down in the Bayou.
The City of Pasadena, California is suing UCLA for trying to move its home football games from the Rose Bowl. UCLA is exploring playing its home football games in SOFI Stadium (home to the LA Rams).
SMU defeated Miami. Louisville won. N.C. State beat up on previously undefeated Georgia Tech. Florida State beat Wake Forest, so Mike Norvell will have his head coaching job for at least another week. Jordan Hudson’s boyfriend finally guided UNC to an ACC victory over Syracuse.
USC beat Nebraska. Barely. Indiana embarrassed Maryland in College Park. Ohio State thumped Penn State.
Georgia beat Florida. Ole Miss beat South Carolina. Kentucky defeated Auburn. Texas beat Vanderbilt. Really. Texas, the preseason #1, actually beat a decent team.
Texas Tech beat Kansas State. Utah crushed Cincinnati. West Virginia upset Houston. Coach Prime’s team was humbled at the hands of the Arizona Wilcats.
Coastal Carolina thumped Marshall. James Madison rolled over Texas State. The University of Texas San Antonio beat Tulane. East Carolina beat Temple. Army beat Air Force. North Texas State beat Navy. Rocky is thrilled.
New Mexico beat UNLV. Fresno State beat Boise State. San Diego State beat Wyoming.
Congratulations to the Los Angeles Dodgers on winning their 2nd consecutive World Series title. Canada denied!!!
Former Seattle Mariners pitcher Yoervis Medina has died at age 37. R. I. P.
For Cincinnati Bengals tight end Bob Trumpy has died at age 80. R. I. P.
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