Love or Fear

It is better to be feared than loved, if you cannot be both.- Niccolo Machiavelli 

The best course I took in college was “An Introduction to Philosophy”. I knew then I was not off kilter although some folks have that opinion of me already.

The second best had to be “Argumentation and Debate”. I’ve stated elsewhere that I had to debate the pros AND the cons of gun control. Winning both sides of the argument showed me it is possible to bring people to your point of view if you are persuasive.

Which brings me to the conclusion that liberals exist in a different universe. I am reminded of Barack Obama’s jihadist speech when he said, “If you will unclench your fist..yada,yada,yada.” Kind of reminded me of the kid that would give up his lunch money even before he was threatened with an ass kicking.

Liberals would rather be loved than feared. Love cannot buy security. Only fear of getting your ass whipped serves as a deterrent. But, as Machiavelli eloquently states, care must be taken to insure that fear does not turn into hatred. Because then all bets are off.

Most folks dismiss “the Prince” as a guide book for tyrants. It’s true that Hitler and Stalin and other lesser tyrants used “The Prince” as a blueprint to murder and enslave. I believe Ronald Reagan unknowingly used “The Prince” in formulating his Star Wars missile defense to put the Russians on notice that he was no Jimmy Carter.

Fear can work at many levels. Personally, I’d rather be feared than loved.

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So. You say You’re a Christian

“Not all those that say I am their Lord will enter the kingdom of heaven.”-Matt. 7:21

Then why are you late Sunday after Sunday, after Sunday, after Sunday? And, why are you so anxious to leave, before the mass/service is over.

If you love god/Jesus as you profess, show some respect. Get to church on time and stay till it’s all over.

And, what about the way you dress? Looks more like you are going to a ball game or on a picnic. And your kids; are your boys gangta wannabes? You’re daughters; are they practicing to be street walkers later in life?

Again, show some respect. I don’t profess to be a Christian but I do go through all the motions out of respect for my wife. I don’t believe it’s helping me any but it does make my wife happy me going to mass with her.

Who knows? Maybe there is a hereafter. Maybe I’m accumulating brownie points and just don’t know it.

And, I don’t dress as if I’m going some other event.

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REAL Hope, NOT Hype

Herman Cain is the real disciple of hope. From humble beginnings, thru dedication and hard work, he rose to become the CEO of Godfather Pizza.

Herman has taken a beating in the media the last few days. One reason is he does NOT fit the media’s perception of a black presidential candidate. They were falling all over Obama because he was black and NOT a conservative.

So, they look for any chinks in his armor and go on the attack. Will he survive their scrutiny? Time will tell.

In the mean time, you can keep the change, I’ll raise Cain.

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Fair and Equal

“He who seeks equality seeks an absurdity.”

I can’t remember who wrote that; probably Will Durant, but I can’t be sure.

When daughter #2 was a pre-teen, she was whining about something not being fair. I told her, “Get used to it, kid. Life never is and never was fair.”

To which my wife responded, “That’s the dumbest thing I ever heard. You’re hurting your daughter’s self esteem.”

Again I replied, “If life was fair there would be no small gave markers in the cemetery. These poor children never got a chance to grow up.”

I’m glad my daughter listened to her dad and not her mom. I’ve always preached that there will always be someone smarter, stronger and better than you. If you’ve done your best and you know it really was your best, then pick yourself up and go on.

There are way too many people in America unhappy because of this self esteem thing. I heard Dr. Laura comment once that real self esteem comes from doing something really well. And no one can take that away from you.

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60 Is the New 40

The person who first coined this saying must have been a guy on Viagra or a woman with$40,000 tits. By that logic, 70 is the new 50. I am here to tell you, that is a load of caca.

I read a blog recently that stated the reason old people have problem with their teeth is that man was not supposed to live too much past 40. I mean this guy was really going way back.

I have two brothers in law that have passed away and two that aren’t in that great a shape. My brother died in his mid-sixties.

So, anyone that makes it to 70 and still has his mental capacities and is not wheel chair bound is one lucky son of a gun. And if his kids are not an embarrassment, then he is doubly lucky.

I would not call such a person fortunate yet because we don’t know how his life will end. Something terrible could leave him out in the street or without a family. He could have a long, agonizing death thrown in for good measure.

If he dies a quick death surrounded by his family in his own home, then he is fortunate in deed.

Now, if someone makes it to 80, he is REALLY lucky. I am so envious of Betty White and Earnest Borgnine still going strong at 90.

Who in the hell want to live forever?

 

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Bullying

“Concerning non-violence, it is criminal to teach a man not to defend himself when he is the constant victim of brutal attacks”- Quote from the movie V For Vendetta:

Fear is a terrible burden to bear. Fear is the enemy of liberty and freedom.

It pisses me to hear parents go, “Boo hoo, my baby is being bullied or committed suicide because he/she was bullied.”What this country badly needs is for parents to buck up and teach their kids how to open a can of whoop ass. Most bullies are chicken shits who need to get their asses kicked.

Everybody wants to get into the act decrying violence. Cities and states want to pass anti-bullying ordinances or legislation. I believe my idea is better and it won’t cost near as much as enacting new legislation.

If you believe otherwise, why don’t you just put a target on your kid? Only idiots believe in antisocial behavior counseling.