It's a southern thing, get over it

Senator Joseph Biden has basically called on South Carolina's legislators to remove the Confederate flag off the state grounds. To me this is no different than book burnings. Just because a few people are offended by something does not give them the right to take something away from someone else.


In 2000, South Carolina legislators bowed down to pressure from the NCAAP and removed the flag from the Capital dome when the state thought that a boycott could hurt their tourism. S.C. has

since come under pressure to remove the flag completely from a Confederate monument on Capital grounds.

Biden expects legislators here will eventually move the flag. Pointing to his heart, he said, "as people become more and more aware of what it means to African-Americans here, this is only a matter of time." Biden, like Clinton, knows what it's like to be black.

Jim Hanks stood across from the Statehouse with about 35 Confederate flag supporters. "We love this flag. We love our heritage," said Hanks, of Lexington.

Some carried signs saying: "South Carolina does not want Chris Dodd," referring to the Connecticut senator who, along with Biden, attended the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People rally at the Statehouse.

I bet Biden will never point to his heart someday and 'become more and more aware' what it means to be southern.

Reminds me of a song.......'Well I hope Joe Biden will remember, a southern man don't need him around anyhow.'

To play along....

Just for fun........

Name a book that you want to share so much that you keep giving away copies: The Bible; between my wife and I, we have given away hundreds.

Name a piece of music that changed the way you listen to music: I grew up on 60's and early 70's country music; that's all my parents listened to. The first time I heard 'Stairway to Heaven' when I was 10 years old, my small music world changed forever. Zeppelin led me to all the different genres I like today.

Name a film you can watch again and again without fatigue: 12 Angry Men. Fonda, Klugman, Begley as well the rest of the cast are amazing in this movie. The transformation of the characters from the start of the jury deliberation to the final jury vote is exhilarating.

Name a performer for whom you suspend all disbelief: Ella Fitzgerald. She blows me away. Lady Ella came as close as anyone, in my opinion anyway, to having the perfect voice.

Name a work of art you'd like to live with: One of my favorite paintings is Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze's, 'Washington Crossing the Delaware'. But where would I put it?

Name a work of fiction which has penetrated your real life: Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis. Really three smaller works in one book, a profound reading for the Christian and non-Christian.

Name a punch line that always makes you laugh: Because the whole routine is basically one liners that deliver a punch line with each exchange, mine is the classic 'Who's on first' by Abbott and Costello. Every time I hear this I laugh with tears.

Who has been there for you?

I came across this and decided to post it. You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just read straight through, and you'll get the point.

1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America Contest.
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.
6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.

How did you do? The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday.

These are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But the applause dies.
Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners .

Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:

1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.

Easier?

The lesson: The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones that care .

Happy Birthday Stretch

Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1986, Willie McCovey played hurt most of his professional career. That didn't stop him from leading the National League in homers three times and in RBI's twice. In addition, McCovey was National League Rookie of the Year in 1959 and was an 6-time All Star as well as the National League Most Valuable Player 1969.

In his major league debut on July 30, 1959, Willie McCovey went 4-for-4 including two triples off future Hall of Fame pitcher Robin Roberts.

Sparky Anderson once said of McCovey, "If you pitch to him he'll ruin baseball. He'd hit 80 home runs. There's no comparison between McCovey and anybody else in the league."

Baseball needs more McCovey's.

Stupid Red Man of the Week Award: Chester Carl

I was inspired to create a Stupid Red Man of the Week Award from a fellow blogger who goes by the name of The Local Crank. On his blog he has a Stupid White Man of the Week Award that, he says, can go to anyone regardless of race. In all fairness, my SRMOTWA could be given to anyone as well but, like the Crank's, probably won’t always.

So to make sure there is equal time for stupid awards.......




The first recipient to get this honor will be Chester Carl. Carl was the leader of the Navajo Housing Authority. Carl seemed to misplace tens of millions of dollars that was supposed to finance homes for Navajo families.

Carl had spent more than 14 years standing up to the federal government and demanding the white mans help to overcome terrible self-inflicted living conditions on reservations nationwide. The HUD money came through (more than $80 million) and subsequently went missing.

Carl was such a loser, he even placed number one on the biggest losers of the year by one his own. Of course he can always blame his problems on someone else; specifically whitey.