Ethnicity

There are a lot of unhappy people in America. Some folks wear their ethnicity on their sleeves. Every word or expression must pass an ethnic examination or else it’s a racist remark. They see racists where none exist.

Frankly, life is too short to put every word or gesture through a litmus test. Some people are plain dumb or stupid and if you stop and listen, you will soon grow old and invite all kinds of health and mental issues.

My son in law’s father was stabbed by some black guys 50 years ago. He is still prejudiced against black people.

There are more decent, hard working black Americans than thugs. It’s just that the thugs and shiftless get all the media attention.

So, my issue is, you don’t know if a person is having a really bad day or he’s carrying a heavy burden from long ago. Make like the duck and just let it roll off. It’s not worth the hassle.

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Gays in America

This is neither an antigay rant nor a pro-gay rave. It’s just my observations on the whole hysteria surrounding gays in America.

For sure, homosexuals have been with us since time immemorial. If we are to believe the bible, god destroyed Sodom and Gomorra because of some guys lusted for Lot’s male visitors. So, because of some uptight Jews, homosexuality became an abomination before the lord.

A few weeks ago Dr. Charles Stanley was commenting on individuals “practicing the homosexual lifestyle”. Hate to disappoint the good doctor, but, could it be that nature played a cruel joke on some folks? I don’t believe these good people purposefully elected to be ridiculed and be made objects of hatred and violence.

Contrary to what evangelical Christians believe, you can no more pray away the gay that a black person can pray away being black.

I am fully convinced that all matter of disdain is really a form of self loathing or self reassuring and any prejudice against gays is proof that “I’m not one of them”.

As a youngster, I used to listen to Billy James Hargis, a big anti-communist. I was young and was taught by my parents to fear “godless communism”. As it turns out, I found out many years later that good old Billy James was a child molester.

Could it be that all anti-gays are really afraid that if they took it up the ass, they might enjoy it? I am a 100%, red blooded heterosexual. I neither fear nor hate homosexuals. And shame on you if you use the bible to justify your prejudices.

“Good Christians” have used the bible to keep blacks segregated and invade the Holy Land. Does anyone remember the Crusades? Oh, yeah. Your church wasn’t involved in that. So, please don’t use god for your prejudices; be honest, mostly with yourself, because  we're not buying.

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Parenting

I’ve come to the conclusion that you can’t know if you were a good parent or not until you child is 30. Granted, some parents are fortunate to have model kids. But kids being kids sometimes make stupid mistakes. That’s why I said you have to wait until they are 30.

If a child reaches 30 and he’s still acting like a teenager there is nothing you can do but let him go and let reality bite him in the ass. If you keep coddling him, reality will bit him when he’s 50 or later after you are gone. Who will coddle him then?

This is where my spouse and I part company. I’m heartless bastard that doesn’t care about his children and yada, yada , yada. Maybe it’s my Pentecostal upbringing but the Jews have a custom where they rent their garments as a showing of their parental disapproval. There comes a time when tough love should kick in. Coddling parents are crippling their children by constantly rescuing them.

I am blessed to have two daughters that are their Dad’s pride and joy. The majority of this success goes to my wife.

I have seen kids that are a great success in life in spite of their parents. They are the exception not the rule. I have also seen kids that are a wreck and will continue to be wrecks because parents want to be their kid’s best friend instead of being a parent.

Just remember; you have 30 years to get it right.

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Die while you’re still tasty

I was with my number one liberal democrat buddy and somehow our conversation steered towards animal lovers and how they had successfully gotten the city of Fort Worth to close down the horse slaughter plants. He commented that it was too expensive for horse owners to kill their horses and bury them and selling them wasn’t much better. What’s a horse owner to do if he can no longer afford the feed? Turn them loose and let the city take them. He further commented that animal lovers always talk about how much they hate to see animals suffer.

I then questioned whether they ate hamburgers, chicken or bacon. His response was that the majority was vegetarian. I thought, “Well, they are missing zinc and other nutrients that a vegetarian diet may be lacking and how they may be headed to an early death.”

To which my buddy’s reply was, “Yes, die while you’re still tasty.”

Bumper Sticker Idea

Kill a whale, be a ZERO.

Kill a baby, be a HERO.

Social inSecurity

My youngest daughter who will be turning 30 in a few weeks received a letter from the Social Security Administration informing her that they project she will receive $1, 700+ in forty years. Now, I don’t know how many young people really believe they will actually see a check from Social Security.

Hell, I don’t know if I will continue seeing a check in the unforeseeable future. I may be reduced to hunting dogs and cats and an occasional rat.

Anyhow, here’s my advice for young people. You better get your spending under control and start saving for old age. Don’t kid yourselves; you will grow old. Ask yourself, “Do I really need (fill in the bank)?” We live in an age of instant gratification where everyone is vying for your money.

A few years ago there was a bumper sticker that stated, “He who dies with the most toys wins.” That was one stupid statement; yet, many bought into this piece of bull caca. Hell, dead is dead, toys or no toys.

Saving for your old age may not be as sexy as the latest iphone but neither is having to eat rats or dogs or cats.

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Gringos, Bolillos and Americanos

Seems some “conservatives” find the term “gringo” offensive and racist. It doesn’t even come close to the “N” word. I’ve heard two different versions of how the word originated. I’ll let you Google it if you are really interested.

Bolillos (pronounced bo-lee-os) are a small bread loaf sold in Mexican grocery stores. A bolillo is the Mexican version of the hoagie. I don’t know what the caloric data is on the bolillo but it sure makes for a good sandwich.

Both bolillos and gringo have entered the vernacular in Spanish when referring to white people. I guess they had fewer syllables than Americano.

If gringo was such a derogatory term I would not refer to my bi-racial grand kids as “my gringitos”.

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Herman Cain For President

Seems like the Herman Cain candidacy is gaining traction. If anyone deserves it more, it’s Herman.

Here’s why I believe Herman Cain is the best candidate to be president. He actually knows what it takes to create jobs. He’s had his hands in the mix.

There’s no talk about what he would do to create jobs. He has done it. End of story. It must drive the liberal media batty for anyone daring to knock off the “anointed one”. Especially a conservative black man. They can’t believe such an animal even exists.

Herman has been catching flak because of his statement that 70% of blacks are brain washed into believing the Democratic Party has their best interests. All I can say is “Add 70% of Mexicans/Latinos/ Hispanics into the mix”.

I am amazed to the number of people with closed minds. As previously stated, it doesn’t matter how many letters a person has after their name, they are no smarter than the unwashed masses.

I hope Herman keeps gaining momentum.

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