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FRIENDS OF LONG STANDING: USMC FAMILY
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.Friends we met when our daughter answered her first baby-sitting ad in the mid-80s. When they were reassigned from his position as a recruiter here in Kansas City, they transferred to a west coast USMC base. We last saw them when we visited them at the California base in the late 80s.
Our daughter spent the night of her 16th birthday at their home here in Kansas City when a blizzard came up unexpetantly and totally stopped traffic. We all sang happy 16th birthday over the phone, a memory now light-hearted, yet bittersweet.
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THE NEWS OF THE WORLD…is not a subject that gladdens the heart upon waking each day. Like millions of Americans, I am weeping for our Gulf Coast, for the people, the wildlife and the environment.
When I read about the bombings in Pakistan by Islamic Radicals, I feel sympathy for Muslims who will publically disapprove of this type of religious fanaticism.
When I view the labor union forces battling throughout the world, I can understand their disappointment when they find out their financial plans are not valid because of corrupt government and ill-advised union investments.
When I hear about a boy running to catch a bus in Kansas City who is shot because of his gang affiliation, I wonder why our nation has permitted gang activities to flourish and increase.
When I read about a woman who is denied an operation in Britain because of her eligibility, I shutter to think about any British affiliation in this new and revised Healthcare plan our elected Republicans and Democrats have approved.
When I hear about two policemen being shot point blank in a traffic stop, I question why they did not make the suspect get out of the auto and lay face down in order to preserve their lives. But that might have been called "profiling" so two policemen are now dead and in their caskets under six feet of dirt while their children and families weep. But there are those who are laughing because two more law enforcement officers will not be around to try and enforce the laws of this land.
When I look and listen to a leader of the Black Panther party rant and rave and advocate killing White babies, I wonder why "racist condemnations" are still okay and not repudiated by our elected leaders. I am aghast at the lack of concern exhibited by the leaders of this nation by such hateful rhetoric.
What a way to start another day in the life of America.
Such tragic and negative news broadcast only on broadcasting stations that are true to journalistic standards makes me wonder if all of the World War II vets were still alive and vibrant young men if this shameful and tragic run of events would be tolerated in this land of liberty and opportunity.
I am going to buy them a ticket to Sidney and they can stay with you for awhile. He has a long history of his name and will explain it to you over tea and crumpets.
He is one of the Tea Party Americans that the NAACP has called racist. Do you think he will be able to enter the country, based on his politics?
We will take anyone, here. Mussies, Tamils, Indonesians, Afghans, Iraqis, anyone with strong political or religious views which go against the thinking of mainstream Aussies.
I am afraid Mr Standing’s friends would have to have about a million dollars US before they would even be considered for residence, as they look like decent, respectable citizens who would fit in really well here. The Australian government doesn’t seem to want these sort of people and make it really hard for them, while welcoming boat people with open arms! (Boat people is what we call illegal immigrants, by the way, particularly those who have destroyed their ID and passports so they can lie about where they originate!)
However, I live on the opposite coast to Sydney, so you had better buy them a ticket to Western Australia if they need Tea and crumpets, or even a cold frothy and a meat pie! (We don’t go in for the Rosie Leigh much anymore, and crumpet is what we call women of loose morals.)
Take a look at the site above. It is a live web cam of a pedestrian crossing in one of the world’s busiest and largest cities. One can go almost anywhere in Tokyo at any hour of the day or night without fear of being beaten, robbed, mugged, insulted, hustled or hit by a stray bullet. In America, this is not the case. One must map out one’s route with precision in order to avoid areas where crime IS NOT RAMPANT. And there are really only a very few areas in New York City, for example, where one can walk with the comfort and knowledge that one is safe. What is it about this difference between two of the world’s largest cities that makes it dangerous to be in America, yes, just being in America is dangerous. Yet in Japan, one can be in the darkest spot in Tokyo without fear. Who understands this difference between our two nations?
Take a look at the video above. You will comprehend what I am saying. But what are we doing about this rampant crime in America? And who is responsible for our safety and protection?
Well you should offer them seats!
They were getting a standing ovation….
THE NEWS OF THE WORLD…is not a subject that gladdens the heart upon waking each day. Like millions of Americans, I am weeping for our Gulf Coast, for the people, the wildlife and the environment.
When I read about the bombings in Pakistan by Islamic Radicals, I feel sympathy for Muslims who will publically disapprove of this type of religious fanaticism.
When I view the labor union forces battling throughout the world, I can understand their disappointment when they find out their financial plans are not valid because of corrupt government and ill-advised union investments.
When I hear about a boy running to catch a bus in Kansas City who is shot because of his gang affiliation, I wonder why our nation has permitted gang activities to flourish and increase.
When I read about a woman who is denied an operation in Britain because of her eligibility, I shutter to think about any British affiliation in this new and revised Healthcare plan our elected Republicans and Democrats have approved.
When I hear about two policemen being shot point blank in a traffic stop, I question why they did not make the suspect get out of the auto and lay face down in order to preserve their lives. But that might have been called "profiling" so two policemen are now dead and in their caskets under six feet of dirt while their children and families weep. But there are those who are laughing because two more law enforcement officers will not be around to try and enforce the laws of this land.
When I look and listen to a leader of the Black Panther party rant and rave and advocate killing White babies, I wonder why "racist condemnations" are still okay and not repudiated by our elected leaders. I am aghast at the lack of concern exhibited by the leaders of this nation by such hateful rhetoric.
What a way to start another day in the life of America.
Such tragic and negative news broadcast only on broadcasting stations that are true to journalistic standards makes me wonder if all of the World War II vets were still alive and vibrant young men if this shameful and tragic run of events would be tolerated in this land of liberty and opportunity.
Lovely Family*******************Hello From Farshad**
Mr Standing has very nice looking friends.
("Long" sounds like a Chinese first name. Or is it a nickname?)
I am going to buy them a ticket to Sidney and they can stay with you for awhile. He has a long history of his name and will explain it to you over tea and crumpets.
He is one of the Tea Party Americans that the NAACP has called racist. Do you think he will be able to enter the country, based on his politics?
We will take anyone, here. Mussies, Tamils, Indonesians, Afghans, Iraqis, anyone with strong political or religious views which go against the thinking of mainstream Aussies.
I am afraid Mr Standing’s friends would have to have about a million dollars US before they would even be considered for residence, as they look like decent, respectable citizens who would fit in really well here. The Australian government doesn’t seem to want these sort of people and make it really hard for them, while welcoming boat people with open arms! (Boat people is what we call illegal immigrants, by the way, particularly those who have destroyed their ID and passports so they can lie about where they originate!)
However, I live on the opposite coast to Sydney, so you had better buy them a ticket to Western Australia if they need Tea and crumpets, or even a cold frothy and a meat pie! (We don’t go in for the Rosie Leigh much anymore, and crumpet is what we call women of loose morals.)
Take a look at the site above. It is a live web cam of a pedestrian crossing in one of the world’s busiest and largest cities. One can go almost anywhere in Tokyo at any hour of the day or night without fear of being beaten, robbed, mugged, insulted, hustled or hit by a stray bullet. In America, this is not the case. One must map out one’s route with precision in order to avoid areas where crime IS NOT RAMPANT. And there are really only a very few areas in New York City, for example, where one can walk with the comfort and knowledge that one is safe. What is it about this difference between two of the world’s largest cities that makes it dangerous to be in America, yes, just being in America is dangerous. Yet in Japan, one can be in the darkest spot in Tokyo without fear. Who understands this difference between our two nations?
Take a look at the video above. You will comprehend what I am saying. But what are we doing about this rampant crime in America? And who is responsible for our safety and protection?
AB ESSAY ON SAFETY IN AMERICA: Comparing the safety of the streets of New York with the streets of Tokyo