One of the saddest things I have ever noticed is that so many Americans have no idea just what Veteran's Day (Armistice Day) is all about. Sadder yet, is so many Americans don't even know the definition of 'Armistice'. Look it up in Webster's. Simply, it means two warring factions end their opposing war, with no sides declaring victory, and the segue to begin peace talks. Pretty neat huh?
There are some who argue that Armistice Day was changed to Veteran's Day because so many didn't even know the meaning of armistice. Ever since our great country began protecting itself from tyranny with the Revolutionary War against Britain's tyranny we have been involved in several wars; Civil War, WWI and II, Mexican-American War, Korean 'Cold War', Viet Nam War.
Yes, there were some Military obligatory drafts, but for the most part over 90% of the Americans who fought in these wars volunteered to fight for our freedoms since George Washington beat back the British. Is it me or was life just simpler then? Of course it was atrocious that young men and women fought and died to preserv the rights and freedoms for Americans they didn't even know, but they went in with just the desire to help protect and defend America.
A few years ago I visited the traveling Viet Nam War Memorial here in N.E. Ohio. I was in awe of so many old timers that were there, wearing their ribbons, medals, and gear that signified the outfits they served under during the war. As we all greeted each other I realized that all these men and women, like the men/women portrayed on the 'wall' had one glaring thing in common: We all volunteered to serve. No one had to draft us, or even ask us to serve.
I talked to a Viet Nam veteran who was proudly standing there with his ribbons and medals displayed. I thanked him for his service, and told him I was feeling a little guilty because I had never see any combat during my 4 years in the USAF, as did the heroes on the 'wall' and like many veterans there honoring those on the 'wall'. I'll never forget what he said to me, "Don't you dare feel guilty. When you raised your right hand you were signing a blank check that the Air Force could send you anywhere they wanted and could order you to any duty they saw fit".
I have never forgotten those words. He made my day. Please let me go on with another story that I had to endure a few months ago. Don't know if I'll get sued so I won't say this happened at a Pizza Hut. I was there picking up a pizza I had ordered. The gentleman ahead of me was also there to pick up his order, and he asked the cashier if there were any military discounts.
She was very nice and said she would go back and ask the manager. A minute later the manager came storming to the pick-up counter raising his voice to the military vet. "I'm so sick of you guys coming in here for handouts. Just because you put on a uniform you feel you have freebies coming. Well not here".
The veteran didn't say a word or didn't protest; just turned and walked out. As he was walking out the clerk asked, "Sir, do you want your pizza"? He didn't reply, and just walked out. The girl at the counter was all smiles at me and said, "Hi sir....here for your pizza? Name please." I too, never spoke a word, just turned and walked out. I felt the greedy manager now has two pizzas to eat. I also decided I would never use that pizza place again. Now I'm not saying it was Pizza Hut because I don't want to be sued.
Do you think that so many Americans just plain take our rights and freedoms for granted? Yes, we do. It seems we feel we are entitled to these rights and freedoms. Once a year, on November 11th. we reflect and hold high esteem for all the service men and women that served and continues to serve and protect our country. Please don't ever forget many have paid in blood shed and even lives for those rights and freedoms. And maybe the most heartwarming thing is all these warriors volunteered to fight for your freedoms; no one made them enlist.
And that's it for Politics with Pete for today. God bless our country and our troops.
Monday, November 11, 2019
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
I'm still handsome?
I'm 84 years young, with a little Pakinson's going on and so I spend a lot of time in my motorized wheelchair I named "Ferrari". Yesterday I was bragging to my wife, "Hey, I'm still a hottie". Without batting an eye my wife replied, "Have you looked in a mirror lately?"
So, I hobbled in the bathroom, looked in the mirror, and hollered after my wife saying, "Yeah, you're right", and we both got a big laugh over it.
This is my once-a-year blog focusing on the billions, with a B, of dollars that are spent each year just to make us 'feel good about ourselves'. Yes, I'm an 84-year old with sags, wrinkles, and even a small pouch for a stomach, I actually feel good about myself and my appearance. I realize I'm 84, and supposed to look like it, even if my wife claims I act like a spoiled brat.
I actually feel a little sad for people who are so insecure, and are so afraid of 'getting' old they will spend millions to get Botox, tummy tucks, breast and buttock implants, and even skin peeling. Are these people so ashamed of the way they look or so fearful of aging they feel that their self-esteem will escalate if they only get one more face lift and/or a Botox injection.
The argument that this makes someone feel better about themselves if they receive cosmetic surgery is nothing more than the world's most infamous claim. If you really want to feel good about yourself, forget about making yourself the center of the universe, and instead do something for someone less fortunate than you.
Just think for a minute if the billions spent on 'making myself look better' was really spent on poverty, education, and crime/drug problems. Wouldn't that be more beneficial to America than all the ridiculous cosmetic surgery being performed every single day. Maybe the saddest statistic of all is that over 90% of cosmetic surgery is completely unnecessary.
And by the way what the hell is wrong with looking your age? It's apparent that these insecure and self-centered people are actually ashamed of the way they look. Their only answer is to spend billions to undergo useless surgery just so they can 'think' they look better. The truth is they really don't look any better....they just 'think' they do. I have a family member that has cheeks and lips blown up with Botox. The truth is they actually look comical with all that injected puffiness in their face, but to themselves their perspective is they look young and fabulous.
One last thing, and it angers me. What the hell is wrong with the way us old timers look with our wrinkles and sags? It shows our wisdom, longevity, and pride. If only the cosmetic surgery world would just understand that society really doesn't care what you look like. Yes, the Hollywood world and TV talk show world try to justify their cosmetic surgery expenditures by feeling their careers are in jeopardy and it has nothing to do with talent. It's how you look, and that's sad.
So before you spend hundreds or even thousands on making yourself look younger, give some deep thought to skipping the Botox and enhancing body surgery and focus on paying it forward. There are so many organizations that would welcome any help through donations; Wounded Warriors, Tunnel to Towers, St. Jude, Shriners, and the list goes on and on.
Remember, you never stand so tall as to when you stoop down to help those less fortunate than yourself.
And that's Politics with Pete for today...God bless our country and our troops.
So, I hobbled in the bathroom, looked in the mirror, and hollered after my wife saying, "Yeah, you're right", and we both got a big laugh over it.
This is my once-a-year blog focusing on the billions, with a B, of dollars that are spent each year just to make us 'feel good about ourselves'. Yes, I'm an 84-year old with sags, wrinkles, and even a small pouch for a stomach, I actually feel good about myself and my appearance. I realize I'm 84, and supposed to look like it, even if my wife claims I act like a spoiled brat.
I actually feel a little sad for people who are so insecure, and are so afraid of 'getting' old they will spend millions to get Botox, tummy tucks, breast and buttock implants, and even skin peeling. Are these people so ashamed of the way they look or so fearful of aging they feel that their self-esteem will escalate if they only get one more face lift and/or a Botox injection.
The argument that this makes someone feel better about themselves if they receive cosmetic surgery is nothing more than the world's most infamous claim. If you really want to feel good about yourself, forget about making yourself the center of the universe, and instead do something for someone less fortunate than you.
Just think for a minute if the billions spent on 'making myself look better' was really spent on poverty, education, and crime/drug problems. Wouldn't that be more beneficial to America than all the ridiculous cosmetic surgery being performed every single day. Maybe the saddest statistic of all is that over 90% of cosmetic surgery is completely unnecessary.
And by the way what the hell is wrong with looking your age? It's apparent that these insecure and self-centered people are actually ashamed of the way they look. Their only answer is to spend billions to undergo useless surgery just so they can 'think' they look better. The truth is they really don't look any better....they just 'think' they do. I have a family member that has cheeks and lips blown up with Botox. The truth is they actually look comical with all that injected puffiness in their face, but to themselves their perspective is they look young and fabulous.
One last thing, and it angers me. What the hell is wrong with the way us old timers look with our wrinkles and sags? It shows our wisdom, longevity, and pride. If only the cosmetic surgery world would just understand that society really doesn't care what you look like. Yes, the Hollywood world and TV talk show world try to justify their cosmetic surgery expenditures by feeling their careers are in jeopardy and it has nothing to do with talent. It's how you look, and that's sad.
So before you spend hundreds or even thousands on making yourself look younger, give some deep thought to skipping the Botox and enhancing body surgery and focus on paying it forward. There are so many organizations that would welcome any help through donations; Wounded Warriors, Tunnel to Towers, St. Jude, Shriners, and the list goes on and on.
Remember, you never stand so tall as to when you stoop down to help those less fortunate than yourself.
And that's Politics with Pete for today...God bless our country and our troops.
Saturday, November 2, 2019
...and now, MY parody!
Well, if the great liar-in-chief, Shifty Schiff, can deliver a lie on national TV and when caught lying just brushed off his lie by saying "it was just a parody". So if pencil-neck Shifty can do a 'parody' on national TV, then I should be allowed the same on my blog.
Here goes: Adam Schiff has received millions from the energy company in Ukraine, as did the Bidens and John Kerry's family. At least Kerry's step-son saw through this danger and removed himself from the venture. Schiff further promised every Democrat House member, if they vote for the impeachment, will be given a great reward in the men's room after the vote. He further stated he would bring a pillow to the men's room for his knees, so he can do a great lengthy job.
Nervous Nancy Pelosi is telling all Dem House members that if they didn't vote for Trump's impeachment, their name will be submitted to the Democrat executioner, Hillary "Evie Braun' Clinton. Hillary promised Shifty that she will 'take care' of those Dems that didn't vote for impeachment if he will do any devious methods available to help her with another run for the presidency in 2020.
A 'whistleblower' that is unnamed, but is a very reliable source, has announced that Pencil Neck, Crooked Hillary, and Nervous Nancy engage in three-way sex party once a week in Hillry's mansion in Martha's Vineyard, with the ladies performing their famous golden shower routines. Now that Schiff is under Dr.'s care for a STD he may be replaced by Steven Colbert, or even Chris Cuomo. Medical reports of Schiff's STD will be announced by Schiff's 'whistleblower', or some other unnamed reliable source.
Slick Willy Clinton and Crooked Hillary are now legally separated. Slick Willy has recently began dating Pocahantas Warren, in his hopes to be her vice pres. running mate. Warren says 'it's a match made in hell', as she approves Slick Willy as her VP choice. At the same time an unnamed reliabe 'whistleblower' says they have heard from another unnamed 'whistleblower' that Crooked Hillary has been seen in cozy compromising settings with the prison guard that supposedly fell asleep while Epstein died in prison.
California governor Newsome calls Pelosi 'Aunt Nancy', as he is her nephew. Governor Newsome has promised 'Aunt Nancy' that as long as he's governor he won't move against her deplorable, filthy, drug-infested, crime ridden, and homeless district. He is caught on tape from an unnamed 'whistleblower' saying, 'don't worry Aunt Nancy, I've found more space for the homeless to set up their tents, so don't worry about your district....just keep your focus on impeaching Trump....never mind the other stuff...I got your back'.
It has just been "confirmed" that Slick Willy will be delivering the eulogy at Epstein's funeral. An unnamed 'whistleblower' source has learned from another unnamed source the contents of Slick Willy's eulogy. Slick Willy will sing the praises of Eppstein, especially thanking his buddy Jeff for introducing him to some very nice underage future voters.
Dem Congressman Jerry Nadler and congresswoman Maxine Waters will not be available to participate in future congressional hearings. The two have been carrying on in a torrid sexual relationship and were found out. An unnamed reliable 'whistleblower' has reported that the two are happily in love and will move together to Cuba where thet will be warmly welcomed.
Of course I want to tag this blog as a parody, much like Shifty Schiff did on national TV as he lied while reading the false telephone call from Pres. Trump and the Ukraine President. On the other hand, if I substituted all these Socialist Dem names with prominent Republican names, you can bet CNN and MSNBC would run with the story repeatedly. On the other hand, maybe my parody is true after all. Now if we could just identify these 'whistleblowers' and reliable unnamed sources.
And that's Politics with Pete for today...God bless our country and our troops.
Here goes: Adam Schiff has received millions from the energy company in Ukraine, as did the Bidens and John Kerry's family. At least Kerry's step-son saw through this danger and removed himself from the venture. Schiff further promised every Democrat House member, if they vote for the impeachment, will be given a great reward in the men's room after the vote. He further stated he would bring a pillow to the men's room for his knees, so he can do a great lengthy job.
Nervous Nancy Pelosi is telling all Dem House members that if they didn't vote for Trump's impeachment, their name will be submitted to the Democrat executioner, Hillary "Evie Braun' Clinton. Hillary promised Shifty that she will 'take care' of those Dems that didn't vote for impeachment if he will do any devious methods available to help her with another run for the presidency in 2020.
A 'whistleblower' that is unnamed, but is a very reliable source, has announced that Pencil Neck, Crooked Hillary, and Nervous Nancy engage in three-way sex party once a week in Hillry's mansion in Martha's Vineyard, with the ladies performing their famous golden shower routines. Now that Schiff is under Dr.'s care for a STD he may be replaced by Steven Colbert, or even Chris Cuomo. Medical reports of Schiff's STD will be announced by Schiff's 'whistleblower', or some other unnamed reliable source.
Slick Willy Clinton and Crooked Hillary are now legally separated. Slick Willy has recently began dating Pocahantas Warren, in his hopes to be her vice pres. running mate. Warren says 'it's a match made in hell', as she approves Slick Willy as her VP choice. At the same time an unnamed reliabe 'whistleblower' says they have heard from another unnamed 'whistleblower' that Crooked Hillary has been seen in cozy compromising settings with the prison guard that supposedly fell asleep while Epstein died in prison.
California governor Newsome calls Pelosi 'Aunt Nancy', as he is her nephew. Governor Newsome has promised 'Aunt Nancy' that as long as he's governor he won't move against her deplorable, filthy, drug-infested, crime ridden, and homeless district. He is caught on tape from an unnamed 'whistleblower' saying, 'don't worry Aunt Nancy, I've found more space for the homeless to set up their tents, so don't worry about your district....just keep your focus on impeaching Trump....never mind the other stuff...I got your back'.
It has just been "confirmed" that Slick Willy will be delivering the eulogy at Epstein's funeral. An unnamed 'whistleblower' source has learned from another unnamed source the contents of Slick Willy's eulogy. Slick Willy will sing the praises of Eppstein, especially thanking his buddy Jeff for introducing him to some very nice underage future voters.
Dem Congressman Jerry Nadler and congresswoman Maxine Waters will not be available to participate in future congressional hearings. The two have been carrying on in a torrid sexual relationship and were found out. An unnamed reliable 'whistleblower' has reported that the two are happily in love and will move together to Cuba where thet will be warmly welcomed.
Of course I want to tag this blog as a parody, much like Shifty Schiff did on national TV as he lied while reading the false telephone call from Pres. Trump and the Ukraine President. On the other hand, if I substituted all these Socialist Dem names with prominent Republican names, you can bet CNN and MSNBC would run with the story repeatedly. On the other hand, maybe my parody is true after all. Now if we could just identify these 'whistleblowers' and reliable unnamed sources.
And that's Politics with Pete for today...God bless our country and our troops.
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