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Mankind going backwards: Observing the war crimes committed by the Russian army in Ukraine on the nightly news I’m reminded of Nazi atrocities in World War II. What’s more, watching the mass murder of innocent civilians, I can’t help but question if mankind, with all its technical advances, has taken even one positive step in the evolutionary process?
Savings overrated: President Biden told us our fuel savings with an electric car will be $80 per month. If you don’t already own an electric car, like 95% of car owners, that means it will only take 700 months or 58 years for savings to pay for your electric car. The batteries are only good for 10 to 20 years so you will also have to replace that expensive battery at least three times.
We always lose: Shrinkflation, inflation, call it what you want. While manufacturers and retailers blame supply chains and rising costs, I have no doubt the majority of consumer product suppliers will report higher and even record quarterly profits. No matter how politicians or the media spin it, it’s all about they win, we lose, and the reported 5% wage hike is still lagging far behind the eight ball.
Old geezers rule: I’m surprised that only three Republican senators announced they will vote for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson for the U.S. Supreme Court. Are all Republicans that afraid of not kissing up to former President Trump. Trump will not run in 2024 and forgo his daily golf routine in Florida. He’s just another old geezer just like the 29 70-year-old and 80-year-old geezers living out their lives in the U.S. Senate.
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No donation from me: Whilst doing my taxes, I was asked if I wanted to donate $3 to the Presidential Election Campaign Fund. These bums can pay for their own campaigns and conventions. I’d rather take my $3 and buy a candy bar. At least I’d know that my money would be going to a good cause.
Both sides rank worst: Our current president and vice president are close to being the worst. Probably because the previous administration set the bar so low, it’s impossible to go any lower. The current leadership of the Republican and Democratic parties need to go. They’ve proved that they are unwilling or unable to chart a different course for our country. This is what decades of sewing apathy reaps.