WELL DUH

 

WELL DUH   

 

So, Trump is found not guilty. Well duh, who didn't know that? Who didn't expect that? Seven so-called Republicans decided to vote with the Democrats. Does anybody believe they actually thought Trump was guilty of any crime? It is my sincere hope these clowns are put out to pasture in their next election. Every Senate Democrat voted to convict. Only seven Republicans crossed over. That should tell you that the Democrats are disciplined and do what they are told, legal, ethical or not and the Republicans are not so disciplined.

 

This was the second failed attempt to impeach President Trump. They, the Democrats, because they used phony charges in both cases, failed miserably and looked again more like partisan, punk, politicians than representatives of the people. As I pointed out in previous columns these impeachment accusations were never because of actual crimes. They were pursued because the Democrats and a handful of "rinos” are scared of Trump and his influence on the American people. Perhaps they have good reasons to be afraid. Because guess what. That influence has only grown in light of this latest fiasco. 

 

How much money has been wasted on these silly exercises? How much valuable time has been flittered away? Let's face it. The American people have been ignored in favor of political dirty tricks, gamesmanship, and television drama. Our Congress is hired to do the country's business. Not monkey business. 

 

So, what is next? The only purpose of the impeachment trial was an attempt to disqualify Trump from ever running again. It didn't work. 

 

As for me, I hope he doesn't run again. As much as the country needs someone like him, he has earned his rest. He should retire to his billionaire lifestyle and let someone else deal with the morons who are trying to destroy this country.

 

There are growing calls for a third party. I do not favor a third party. My preference is to get traditional Americans elected to serve. I have had a bellyful of self-serving career politicians feeding at the taxpayer's trough. 

 

The time has long passed when we should have term limits on Senators and Representatives. We don't need the Pelosis and McConnells running our country. Imagine if you will, how different things would be if our elected representatives could not solicit "campaign funds"? Big money buys legislation by buying elected politicians. No career politicians means no political "war chests". Hopefully that would lead to putting the country first. Does anyone really think our Founding Fathers ever thought we would devolve to this?

 

We no doubt have become two countries. And those two countries have nothing in common anymore. Northern California is attempting to form a separate state because they have nothing in common with the state of California. That state will be known as Jefferson. Don't snicker and think it can't happen, because it can. Is this what we want? I hope not. 

 

I'm old enough to remember when our two-party system worked. We had the party in power and we had the loyal opposition. They worked together for the good of the country. Wow, what a novel concept. Wouldn't it be great if we could return to that time. The direction in which we are headed is a dead end. Truly the concept is, and always has been, united we stand, divided we fall. 

 

Let's resolve to stand together or else we will truly fall.

 

Ron Scarbro February 16, 2021

 

JOIN THE HERD

Both my wife and I have had our first Covid shot. Our second shots will be later this month. We have some friends and relatives who are not going to get the shots. That, for a certainty, is their choice. I have some thoughts about that choice that I would like to share. 

 

Some folks say that getting the vaccine is a crapshoot. Ok, let's say that. Is running around without getting the vaccine and dealing with this ugly little virus completely unprotected any less of a crapshoot?

 

The most common reasons being given is that they don't trust the vaccine, the government, or the "science", as well as thinking the actual disease is just not as devastating as advertised. In many ways I can understand this thinking, but why gamble?

 

I have also been amazed by the way this virus has become so political. Let's face it, the Democrats used it as a weapon against Trump and quite successfully. It is also a stretch of one's imagination to believe the numbers being offered by our own government regarding those hospitalized, and those who have died because of this virus. Who knows what the truth really is? Who can you believe?

 

The next thing I find astounding is the way in which politicians have become dictators and even stranger to me is the fact that normal American citizens have allowed it. I believe many politicians will be looking for legitimate work very soon.  

 

Here is the next big question. Why is it that states like California and New York restrict so many of their citizens and their businesses in order to control and contain this virus? Does anybody really think that is working out for them? Florida, on the other hand, is basically open for business with no perceptible increase in infection because of that opening. I live in Georgia and our businesses are open and so are our schools. We regularly go out to restaurants to eat. Very few are closed to inside dining.

 

When we go to the store, we see people wearing their masks. But, we often see people who flat out refuse to wear a mask. What keeps California and New York from reopening? Politicians maybe? Just a thought.

 

Do you remember last February and March? We were told to just be patient. We must "flatten the curve". Hmmm, how'd that work out. Then we were told to trust the science. Another hmmm. How do we know what is science and what is propaganda? Kinda makes you wonder, doesn't it? It does me. It's been a year now and the curve still hasn't flattened.

 

Humans and other animals develop immunities to various maladies by just being around those maladies. If one lived in a germ free bubble, they could never go outside of that bubble. When white Europeans arrived on this shore back in the 1700s, they caused the death of many, many Indians who had no immunity to all the new germs. 

 

We today have "herd immunity" to many diseases that would otherwise kill us. That immunity has come from exposure, not from hiding under a rock.

 

In the meantime get your shot if it becomes available to you. It is the best gamble we have. Join the herd. 

 

Ron Scarbro February 9, 2021

 

AND SO IT BEGINS

And so it begins. I indicated that I would report on the efforts to trash our country by the new administration. Biden has already, by executive order, basically wiped out thousands of jobs and businesses. He stopped the Keystone Pipeline for some imaginary climate warming threat. That is a minimum of 11,000 jobs, not to mention all the businesses that support those workers. He has put an end to oil drilling on Federal land. These two acts alone serve to wipe out our energy independence as well as thousands of jobs. These two actions were a gift to the environmentalists. All of this is so we can adopt a new "green" agenda. I have this simple question to those who voted for Biden. Is the destruction of our economy what you had in mind when you voted for this clown? Is any of this a surprise? 

 

Next on his list is apparently immigration reform. Now I don't really know what that means. To reform something means to change it. We all know there are millions of people living in our country from all over the world who are here illegally. Biden has said he intends to make them all legal with a stroke of the pen. Reform then must mean making criminal acts legal so we won't have any crime. Sounds a little squirrely to me. I am certain he intends them all to be Democrats also.

 

In addition to creating all these new "citizens", he also is relaxing the rules of our border. In a matter of days millions more will invade this land of milk and honey where money grows on trees and the government takes care of you. And, they will bring with them diseases, including corona virus, and many others with which we have successfully dealt with vaccines and modern medicine. These invaders will be unknown, unskilled, unvetted, uneducated, and ready to sign up for the many benefits previously reserved and paid for by American citizens. We have borders for a reason. If we don't enforce our border, we cease to be a country. 

 

Gender equality has also caught the attention of the Biden Administration. It appears transgendered girls/boys want to compete in athletics with biological girls and boys. It is obvious that a biologically male will beat a biological female in a foot race in most cases. If that same male claims to be transgendered, under Biden's new edict, he/she can race on a biological girls’ team thereby giving the boy/girl a big advantage. Of course the showers would have to be open to all race participants also. What could possibly go wrong in that set up?

 

I am sure that I have just scratched the surface of what Biden and his lefty associates intend. How long will it last? I honestly cannot say. But I do believe in the very near future enough people will be so fed up that this socialist experiment will come crashing down. Even the long-standing media arm of the Democrat party, the New York Times, has suggested Biden is going overboard with "executive orders" and should have Congress enact laws. 

 

Obviously elections have consequences. The consequence of this election should not be the total destruction of our way of living however.

 

President Biden, this is America and we are a republic, not a monarchy. Laws are enacted and passed by the Congress. You obviously know that you cannot get your agenda through the legitimate branches of government so you have decided to just order as a monarch would. It ain't gonna work. 

 

Ron Scarbro February 1, 2021

 

 

YOU HAD YOUR CHANCE, NOW DEAL WITH IT

There is no doubt that impeachment of a President has always been a political act designed to remove that president from office. It is a weapon wielded by the opposing party. No real crime has to be committed. The House can invent any reason they choose to impeach. Just like the so-called crime they came up with for this latest impeachment. The Senate then conducts a trial to see if they can convict. If they can rally enough support, they can get rid of a President that they couldn't defeat at the ballot box.

 

Biden has been elected President. Fairly or not, he now holds that office. President Trump left office on January 20. So, why impeach him again? The primary reason is that his enemies, both Democrat and Republican are afraid of him. If he is convicted by the Senate, he will not be able to run again in 2024. That is the real reason this impeachment is happening. 

 

There's a problem for the Democrats and the “rinos" however. That is the seventy-five million people who voted for Trump in 2020. They are not going away nor are they going to just stand by and watch this country being destroyed by socialists. 

 

Trump's favorable ratings have not gone down even in light of this latest political attack. His supporters support him and his policies. That support is not going to do anything but grow as the country suffers through more leftist nonsense.

 

This all reminds me a bit of Sir Winston Churchill. He was a master statesman and politician. He also almost single handedly saved his country during WWII. His was the voice of calm and encouragement. He was England's backbone when they needed it. He was England's cheerleader. He held them all together when many wanted to give up. 

 

How was he rewarded for his accomplishments? His country turned their backs on him after the war was over. I guess they didn't think he was necessary anymore. It was shameful, but it was reality. 

 

Here we have Donald Trump who gave up a billionaire's lifestyle to become the target of every tinhorn media hack and self-serving politician in Washington. He accomplished more for this country in one term than most do in two. And he did it while under constant attack. In my lifetime I have never seen anything like it. 

 

What now is his reward? The deep state is trying to tarnish him further so as to prevent him from ever running again. This country turned their back on him. I heard his speech to the people who raided the Capitol. He didn't incite anything and the Dems know it. This is just another hoax.

 

I don't think Trump has any plan to ever expose himself again. Why should he? He has given his all and he has been under constant attack. If I were Trump, I would take my beautiful wife and my family and return to my life of luxury and I wouldn't even answer the phone or return any calls. I would say to the country, you had your chance and you blew it. Now, deal with it. 

 

Going forward I plan to continue sharing my thoughts about the effort of the left to change this country into a socialist pig sty. Did you hear the head of MSNBC and Katie Couric? They opined that Trump supporters belong to a cult and must be reeducated. I suppose they plan to establish camps to have socialist garbage stuffed down our throats. Well guess what, morons. It ain't ever gonna happen. You have the wrong country. Millions died because of this kind of communist crap. This is America and it is fine just the way it is. Deal with it.

 

Ron Scarbro January 26, 2021

 

IF WE ARE LOUD ENOUGH, THEY WILL HEAR US

This is a dangerous time for our country. Regardless of your political preference, this is a time to just relax and let it all play out. Like many of you I would rather see Trump as President for the next four years, but that is not going to happen. Biden has been elected and the Democrats will take over this week. 

 

To me there is some good to be found in that. The entire country will see what we have been saying all along. Socialism will not work. Not because we will sabotage the new government, but because it has never worked. As Margaret Thatcher famously said, eventually you run out of other people's money. There will be no "green new deal". There will be no defunding of police. In fact, most of the campaign promises that were offered will not come to fruition. 

 

Why? Because there are some intelligent Democrats also. While Schumer and Pelosi have the numbers, they don't have the blanket submission they would need to make the changes they think they want. 

 

In fact, I think the next four years will be marked mostly by slow to no growth, increased unemployment, and more unrest in the world as China tests their strength and our unwillingness to deter them. 

 

In the election two years from now the Democrats will probably lose their majority in the House and maybe in the Senate also as the economy, which prospered under Trump, falters under Biden. 

 

There will doubtless be a flood of illegal immigrants coming across our southern border. The legal residents there are going to object loudly. Our Representatives will hear them. They will have to re-look at Trump's solutions and probably re-institute some of them, including the fence. 

 

Some who read this will not agree. Some seem bent on fighting the outcome of this election. As I see it, we have just a very few options. My view has been offered in the first few lines of this column. Another option is to sit around and gripe and be a victim. I don't think that will accomplish much. Some folks decided the best option was to rush the Capitol and interrupt the work of the Congress. Five people died, one being a police officer, and several have been arrested with more arrests yet to happen. Looks pretty unproductive to me. 

 

One final response is to go to war. It has happened before. As I have written, we are a country born out of revolution. The question is, do we have the stomach for a shooting war over this election? Thousands of innocent people would be killed. The entire country would be trashed and our economy would take generations to recover. And in the final analysis there would be no winner. Only losers.

 

We live in the finest country on earth. We have legal remedies for cheating and unfairness. Our citizens are some of the best people alive. We are generous to a fault. With some few exceptions we are law abiding, God fearing lovers of freedom. To put it mildly, we have come too far to throw it all away. 

 

The proper way to deal with our dissatisfaction over this election is through the next election. If Silicon Valley wants to interfere with it, we have the power to put them out of business. We just stop using their products. We don't need to riot and lower ourselves to their level. We just need to work harder and elect real, traditional Americans to office. 

 

The future is up to us. Make sure your Representatives hear from you whether you voted for them or not. If we are loud enough, they will hear.

 

Ron Scarbro January 19, 2021

 

DEMOCRATS, KEEP YOUR SHIRTS ON

If you are like me, the demonstration/riot in DC Wednesday was terrible. I was surprised that normal sane followers of Trump, even upset, would react the way they did. If I had not seen the MAGA hats I would have thought it was an antifa riot. They look the same. There are reports out now that the Trump people were infiltrated by some of the usual suspects. Investigations are under way to learn the truth.

 

So what was accomplished? Did the election of Biden get thrown out? Of course not. Did the fact that the Democrats now have control of our entire government change? Obviously, no. I understand five people died in the riot. Windows were broken. Furniture was broken or stolen. In other words, it was a looting raid by some seriously unhappy people and possibly organized thugs.  

 

Trump will be blamed. The media will crucify him again. Democrats and some Republicans will line up and condemn him. It is obvious that even sane Republicans are capable of ugly behavior and violence just like the thugs we all have criticized for years.

 

Count me among those who wished it didn't happen, but it did. So, is it possible that any good can come from this? I will offer some thoughts for your consideration. 

 

Let's say you are Chuck Schumer and you are looking at ultra-liberal legislation being foisted on the Congress by the so-called progressives. As you look at this bill, you know it is going to be despised by the half of the country who supported Trump and his policies. Will the raid come to your mind? Might you back off a bit? I think those are reasonable questions. 

 

What exactly were these rioters upset about? It is pretty obvious that they believe the election was stolen. It did look very suspicious.  As a traditional American and a Republican, I have some questions too. Like, which party is the only party who opposes refreshing voter rolls and eliminating deceased voters as well as those who have moved to other states. Which party opposes voter ID? Here's a hint, it isn't the Republican party.

 

Like all Americans I also want every legal vote to count. But, a vote by a dead person is not a legal vote. A vote by an illegal alien is not a legal vote. A vote by an unregistered voter is not a legal vote. Finally, a vote by mail should not be seen as an opportunity to vote twice by also voting in person. 

 

Why do the Dems oppose these simple regulations? Is it possible that they know they cannot win in a legitimate election? Just asking. 

 

Now the big push is to deny us all the remaining few days of a Trump Administration. He is being assailed from every lefty news organization. Pelosi insists that he be impeached again. She knows the Senate will never go along with her nonsense, but that won't deter her. 

 

I recently watched a TV show about a veterinarian in the Yukon treating a bull musk ox. She had to anesthetize the big guy to work on him. She warned that once the bull is down, she had to keep all other musk ox away from him because they would attack the big bull if they thought he was wounded. 

 

It reminded me of what is going on in Washington. The swamp denizens think Trump is wounded so they attack. They may want to remember the seventy-five million voters who just voted for him. Trump, while somewhat wounded, is not alone. 

 

Democrats, keep your shirts on. Relax. Be careful. In a few days you'll have your wish….for a short time.

 

Ron Scarbro January 10, 2021

 

CAN WE KEEP IT?

I am looking forward to Wednesday. That will be the day after the runoff election here in Georgia to determine the balance of power in the Senate. It is hard to believe how much money has been spent on ads, phone calls, and mailings. Most Georgians are sick of all of it. I certainly am.

 

If the Democrats win these two seats, they will secure an advantage because the Vice President votes in the event of a tie. Harris, like most Dems, will do as she is told. Schumer has already said that if they take Georgia, they plan to change this country completely. From what I have seen and heard, it won't be pretty. 

 

Well, there is good news. If they do as they have warned, it will not last long. Sane people all over the world know socialism doesn't work. It never has and it never will. At best they will have two years until the next election where the people can unwind the mess.

 

Well, it is now Wednesday morning and some things are quite clear. The Democrats have won at least one seat and they lead in the other. Georgia has been a red state for as long as I can remember but that seems to be changing. Must be a lot of yankees moving down here.

 

Another matter is also clear. Money talks and quite loudly for sure. Millions were sent to Georgia to buy the votes. Most of that money came from Silicon Valley. It has been impossible to turn on the television without seeing ad after ad pushing these candidates. My mailbox has been stuffed with slick mailers in an attempt to try to affect the vote.

 

And, speaking of money, the Democrat candidates virtually guaranteed $2000 checks to everyone if they were elected. Schumer parroted that idea. Majority Leader McConnell pretty much gave the race to the Dems by refusing to go forward with those same $2000 checks for Covid relief. President Trump rightfully said that McConnell was committing suicide by refusing to offer the plan for a vote. Turns out that's exactly what happened.

 

So, where do we go from here? Will we become a socialist state? Has everything we have worked and sacrificed for been destroyed? Ben Franklin famously said we have a Republic, if we can keep it. Now I ask, can we keep it? 

 

Last evening I was having a discussion/debate with my son-in-law about the future of this country. He believes our guns will be confiscated and the military will be responsible for that confiscation. My position is that there is no way the gun owners of this country will allow this. Also, the military would not follow any such order. We all should remember this country was born out of revolution. If there was ever an effort to take our guns away, there would be another serious revolt.

 

Here is the reality. Our country is split now between the producers and the dependents. The Republicans are the producers. If they don't produce, the dependents don't eat. That's not going to change just because of some politician or some media organized attempt to subvert our Constitution. 

 

The next few months are going to be interesting to say the least, but we will not turn our country over to slug politicians. We have a vaccine for the virus, and we have an upcoming election to cure socialism. Get your shot and be sure to vote.

 

Ron Scarbro January 5, 2021