“During Lent, we prepare to relive the Paschal Mystery, which sheds the light of hope upon the whole of our existence, even its most complex and painful aspects . . . let us set out with trust on our Lenten journey, sustained by fervent prayer, penance and concern for those in need.”
— Pope John Paul II.
Some dear readers commented on The Observations’ views on Daylight Savings Time. One dear reader commented that he did not care what time we kept, so long as we kept the same time, and did not keep changing the clocks. Understandable. Another dear reader wants permanent Daylight Savings Time because he wants to play golf later in the Summer, to which I reply, get up earlier.
Personally, getting up in the dark yesterday morning, and driving to Church in the dark, was rather depressing. And somewhat difficult. Neither English nor Dudley wanted to get up.
Here is the deal. Daylight Savings Time is bad for your health.
Morning sun is key to maintaining our circadian rhythms, sleep-wake cycles and overall health. Which makes sense, since we are supposed to be up and active during the day, and resting and asleep at night. But if we are waking up in the dark, and trying to sleep in the light, our bodies are damaged. So Congress, please eliminate Daylight Savings Time. MAHA!
President Trump announced that he will not enter into negotiations with Iran to end hostilities. The United States is seeking “unconditional surrender”. Good!
May I please say that I am sick and tired of Leftists (Democrats and the media) claiming that the United States committed a war crime by bombing an Iranian school, killing 200 students? FAKE NEWS! The school was hit, and did explode, killing 200 students. But it was hit by an Iranian missile which misfired. The school was located adjacent to an Iranian military facility.
One or, maybe two, days of mistaken reporting and claims might be understood. But it has been a week, and the lies are still out there. That can only be understood to be the Left cheering against the United States. Something it does on a regular basis.
Dozens of House of Representatives Democrats refused to vote “aye” on a non-binding resolution affirming Iran as a State sponsor of terrorism. Included in the feckless bunch were Puddin’head, Rashida Tlaib (D. Mi.), Ayanna Pressley (D. Ma.), and Ilhan Omar (D. Mn.).
“I would say our country should be more fearful of white men across our country, because they are actually causing most of the deaths within this country. And so if fear was the driving force of policies to keep America safe, Americans safe inside of this country, we should be profiling, monitoring, and creating policies to fight the radicalization of white men.”
–Representative Ilhan Omar (D. Mn.), speaking to Al Jeezera, dismissing jihadism as a threat to the United States.
Senator Mike Lee (R. Ut.) introduced legislation in Congress that would permit Americans to carry guns–openly or concealed, nationwide–without the need for a licensing permit. In other words, the Constitution’s Second Amendment would know no internal boundaries. WOO HOO!
The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit overturned a district court order, restricting ICE operations in Chicago, Illinois. WINNING!
“On the day I left office, I handed Trump the strongest economy in the world.”
–China Joe.
HA, HA, HA, HA, HA!
“I’m a hell of a lot smarter than most of you.”
–China Joe, speaking at “Reverend” Jesse Jackson’s funeral.
Oh, my! How many black people can you insult at one time?
China Joe also claimed–falsely–that he appointed the 1st black Supreme Court Justice. He should apologize to the late Lyndon B. Johnson, who appointed Thurgood Marshall to the bench. In 1967. Before China Joe even got near the Congress, much less The White House.
“I predicted a lot about what’s happening right now . . . I’m not here to say I TOLD YOU SO, but we did see it coming.”
–Commiela, speaking at “Reverend” Jesse Jackson’s funeral.
No self-awareness whatsoever. The most useless Vice-President who was picked only for her sex and race, and who served in the most failed Administration in history, is lecturing others. Unbelievable.
Three (3) former Democrat Presidents attended the “Reverend” Jackson’s funeral. Two (2) brought their wives–China Joe and Slick Willie–while Barack Hussein Obama brought his ego.
“Everywhere we see greed and bigotry being celebrated, and bullying and mockery masquerading as strength. We see science and expertise denigrated while ignorance and dishonesty and cruelty and corruption are reaping untold rewards. Every single day we see that, and it’s hard to hope.”
–Barack Hussein Obama, delivering a partisan, divisive speech at “Reverend” Jesse Jackson’s funeral.
They [Democrats] turned the funeral into a political rally. It was not about Jesse Jackson. It was about . . . Orange Man Bad. It was the Paul Wellstone funeral on steroids. Mr. Wellstone’s funeral did not turn out very well for Democrats. Neither will Mr. Jackson’s funeral.
“If you want to know why Donald Trump was elected, watch Barack Obama’s attack speech yesterday at Jesse Jackson’s funeral. As he did throughout his presidency, he created a straw man to describe Republicans as bigots who force the American people to ‘turn on each other’.
He said similar crap when he was President and the GOP was the party of Bush, McCain and Romney. It’s the language of bitterness and resentment that makes good people recoil to be described that way.
Obama is one of the most divisive figures in US history, except he is celebrated by the MSM because they are partisans. They take sides and loved and protected Obama.
It’s no wonder a tough, no BS, bull in the China shop emerged. That person was a fed up Trump, who broke the MSM by not caring what they thought. He showed Rs they could punch back against the Ds and win. His rise coincided with the welcome birth, at long last, of conservative media which gave voice to the voiceless who had been forced to consume the prejudices of the MSM.
I can’t stand Obama. He was weak, patronizing, condescending and he put America last. But having listened to him yesterday, I am reminded the only good thing he did was help elect President Trump.”
–Ari Fleischer.
Ari Fleischer, former press secretary for President George W. Bush, is one of the more restrained, moderate Republicans you will ever encounter. If he is this riled up, that should tell you something about Mr. Obama’s speech.
“Come on, Canada, come on, UK, come on, China, you know you wanna do it.”
–Florida resident Joyce Schulz-Killian, begging other countries to attack the United States and remove President Trump from power.
In Chicago, Illinois, “hate” crimes against Jews rose 58%. Mayor Brandon Johnson (D.) does not care.
A New Jersey Girls Scout Troop set up a table outside of a cannabis shop, in order to sell cookies. Sales were brisk. Apparently the munchies set in for the cannabis shop’s patrons.
In San Francisco, California, street thugs violently attacked the Mayor’s security detail. Oh, wow!
Mississippi public schools outperform California public schools. California’s poverty rate is the highest in the nation, tied with Louisiana. California has the highest unemployment rate in the nation. California is the most expensive State in which to live. And California has the highest taxes in the nation. Hmmm. Here’s an idea; let’s elect Governor Gavin Newsom (D. Ca.) President, so that he can to the whole nation what he has done to California.
“Yesterday, there was a presentation from a group seeking to change how we address organized retail theft . . . It would have been good to make sure that they would study the benefit of shoplifting and of retail theft because perhaps people are relying on that and sort of using that, and maybe it’s assisting them in some way. These folks were describing people violating the law, but I suppose it could be useful to look into that.”
–Minnesota State Representative Dave Pinto (D.), speaking at a hearing on crime.
Unbelievably, Mr. Pinto is a State prosecutor. But he wants to understand the “benefit” to people who steal? Is he serious? No wonder Minnesota’s government is so rife with fraud.
“For too long, politicians have had too much control over drawing the districts that decide our elections. That process has allowed political interests to shape districts in ways that don’t always reflect the communities they represent. The goal [of the proposed redistricting amendment] is to make the process more transparent and more balanced, ensuring that voters have confidence that district lines are drawn fairly. This amendment represents an opportunity to move away from a system where politicians choose their voters and toward one where voters choose their representatives. That’s why I’m voting yes on Virginia’s redistricting amendment.”
–Governor Abigail Spanberger (D. Va.).
Sigh. This woman is such a lying shrew.
Virginia ALREADY has a bipartisan redistricting commission which draws the legislative districts “fairly”. It was approved by a constitutional amendment a few years ago. The Democrats supported that amendment. BUT NOW, the Democrats want the politicians to redraw the districts themselves–something Mrs. Spanberger claims to oppose. Parts of Fairfax and Arlington Counties in Northern Virginia will be joined with 4 new Congressional districts extending into the Shenandoah Valley, Southside Virginia, and Tidewater. These Northern Virginia have nothing in common with these other areas of the Commonwealth. The goal is to engage in partisan gerrymandering to give Democrats control of 10 of Virginia’s 11 Congressional districts.
Abigail Spanberger’s statement is truly Orwellian in nature. She thinks Virginia’s voters are too stupid to know that they already have a bipartisan commission to draw legislative districts. She thinks Virginia voters will embrace this Democrat power grab in the name of fairness. War is peace, hate is love, up is down . . . . Abigail Spanberger is a disgusting, lying b***h (rhymes with witch).
Mrs. Spanberger also announced that Virginia is officially rejoining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. Look for electricity bills to skyrocket. Affordability.
Virginia General Assembly Democrats are mandating that the events of January 6, 2021 be taught as an insurrection against “our democracy”. No opposing views. No nuance. Teachers cannot deviate from this message, and students may not question it. More Orwell in California East.
Virginia General Assembly Democrats are also mandating that movie theaters shown a quota of movies with subtitles. Ahh, a solution for a non-existent problem.
Democrats love to tell people what to do. You will watch movies with sub-titles!
At the Episcopal Parish Networks conference in Charlotte, North Carolina, speakers, including Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe, urged conferees to oppose both “Christian nationalism” and the Trump Administration. Did the Democrat National Committee fund this conference?
After 60 years, Bruce Johnston is leaving The Beach Boys. Surf’s up!
Steven Hibbert, who played “The Gimp” in the movie Pulp Fiction, has died at age 68. Wow. First, Zed, and now The Gimp. There is a message in there somewhere. Maybe do not mess with Ving Rhames? R. I. P.
Southern Living magazine rated Kirkland’s Gourmet Chocolate Chunk Cookies as the best store bought chocolate chip cookies in the United States. John Bays used to buy these. They are good.
Longtime Green Bay Packers President Bob Harlan has died at age 89. R. I. P.
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