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Saturday, June 30, 2018

Waspinator has plans... Part 5

“Oh, no, Lois. That’s the beauty of part 5.
It’s so intense it jumps right over 3 and 4.”
Bennigan will be joining me for Laser Rangers rescheduled to today (Zootopia, Rise of the Planet of the Apes). Earlier the host had asked if I knew someone with a membership to Sam’s Club and would be willing to procure some items, a mission which I failed on Tuesday, yet honorary Professor Denton has clued me that these things can be found at the Walmart Neighborhood Market.
“I can’t see what I have bought in the past at the Sam’s Club website,
but here is what we need:

1 - 50 lb. bag popcorn
2 - 1-gallon popcorn oil
1 - Bottle/jar of orange popcorn salt.
I’m not sure what size that is but I’m guessing 1-2 lbs.”
“For freedom, Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore,
and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. (Galatians 5:1)”
Sunset Shimmer - Things to end by silverwingart
Sunset Shimmer - Things to end by silver wing art

Friday, June 29, 2018

John 8:36

After Waste Management recently purchased the primary operating company of the local landfill, my father has decided to go with another service, who delivered their containers last week, so this pleases me:
“Just leave the trash containers curbside. They will come and pick them up.”
“So if the Son sets you free,
you will be free indeed. (John 8:36)”
Still Sunny by CTB-36
Still Sunny by CTB-36

Thursday, June 28, 2018

I'm afraid you're just too darn Loud

As Wednesday became Thursday, I commented on someone’s post in a way that was a bit too sarcastic and I shared an item I was just going to make everyone too sad, so I deleted both of those, yet sometimes things have to be said at least on Facebook where I have the smallest audience and my posts are not globally viewable.
celebrating the opening of a new facility, and there’s even a quota on the refreshments, two cookies per person, yet no quota on the noise and people are greeting each other as if they don’t see each other every day at work, and I have to be 14 feet from receiving line, so my day is just great, or at least has been for the last 45 minutes >:(
“As for the rich in this present age,
charge them not to be haughty, (1 Timothy 6:17)
nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches,
but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy.”
Oh I see by xWhiteDreamsx

Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Tell me it’s not True (Again?)

“I have set the LORD always before me; (Psalms 16:8)
because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.”
Greatest Powerfullest by Assasin Monkey

Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Tell me it’s not True

Sarabi: [whispering] It’s not true. Tell me it’s not true.
Adult Simba: It’s true.
A week ago, while we commented on the commentary for the FIFA World Cup ahead of The Goldbergs on FOX 4 Kansas City, Scott (elder statesman, and comic-book authority) declared unequivocally, Chevrolet would no longer be making cars and would only be making Chevy Trucks and SUVs and qualified his statement by saying any transition would take five or six years.
“but they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings like eagles;
they shall run and not be weary;
they shall walk and not faint. (Isaiah 40:31)”
Starlight in socks by Kaliner123
Starlight in socks by Kaliner123

Monday, June 25, 2018

See you in the future!

Before Josh let me know that he would be in Chicago for a kendo tournament next Sunday, we finished Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma, and watched DARLING in the FRANXX, and continued Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online.
“And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the LORD,
choose this day whom you will serve, (Joshua 24:15)
whether the gods your fathers served in the region beyond the River,
or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you dwell.
But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.”
Delicious ~ | mimelex # pixix
Delicious ~ | mimelex

Sunday, June 24, 2018

Steak ‘n Shake

Saturday night, I was finally able to meet my friends David and Ronni at Steak ‘n Shake in Olathe after Laser Rangers (Zootopia, Rise of the Planet of the Apes).
Alzheimer’s: The Shocking Truth About The Search for A Cure by Max Tokarsky
“Husbands, love your wives, (Ephesians 5:25)
as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her,”
Socks Problems by xWhiteDreamsx
Socks Problems by xWhiteDreamsx

Saturday, June 23, 2018

work of a critic is easy, Try Zara Tops

For the Love of God, Will Someone Put ‘Jurassic World’ Out of Its Misery?”
The size of the Mosasaurus was considerably increased for the first film. The filmmakers report the Mosasaurus measures just over 72 feet long, while the largest of this type of marine reptile reached about 59 feet in length. This was probably to make the finale of the first film more feasible,” says someone on IMDb, yet Bennigan is always hilarious, “I thought for sure that the fountain would somehow be connected to the ocean and the Mosasaurus would be there again.”

After dinner at the Jumpin’ Catfish, he played the roar of the Tyrannosaurus Rex through the speakers in his car. I gave a thumbs up and he remarked, “My ears hurt; I turned the volume all the way up -- didn’t think it was going to be that loud, ha.”
“for the anger of man does not
produce the righteousness of God. (James 1:20)”
Inspired by VanillaGhosties
Inspired by VanillaGhosties

Friday, June 22, 2018

Shazam.

Lately, I have not been as anxious about my production, while improvement is needed, I lacked a plan for which. My supervisor recommended something similar Thursday.
This 3-minute habit changed my life
Stop Procrastinating with this Mental Exercise
“‘Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous.
Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, (Joshua 1:9)
for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.’”
Flower Power by centch
Flower Power by centch
“Do you ever think we’re Foam Cardboard Legitimate Outdoor Roleplaying because our lives aren’t special enough that we use fantasy as an escape to avoid the self-improvement we all need that we should all just go out and grow as people?”

Thursday, June 21, 2018

Surprise, surprise, surprise!

Another friend on Facebook asked, ‘What comes to mind when you hear the word “religion”?’ In response, I queried, “Are you trying to keep your mind sharp by asking philosophical questions throughout the summer, and is this just the first of many?”
There’s no religion but sex and music / There’s no religion but sound and dancing ♪
“If you’re watching a TV show, and you decide to take your values from that, you’re an idiot,” so saying, “My politics continue to be informed by South Park,” was the last straw?
“Be watchful, stand firm in the faith,
act like men, be strong. (1 Corinthians 16:13)”
Floating by mirroredseaaa
Floating by mirrored sea

Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Shame, shame, shame!

When I’m tired and thinking cold / I hide in DRUDGE REPORT®, forget the day ♪
“For you say, I am rich, I have prospered, and I need nothing,
not realizing that you are wretched,
pitiable, poor, blind, and naked. (Revelation 3:17)”
 Starlight’s Night Out by SLB94
Starlight’s Night Out by SLB94

Have you heard that children were separated from their parents under Obama & Clinton? Then, you need a little Facts vs Myths lesson. Michelle Martin, Ph.D. Cal State Fullerton summed up the most important FACTS:

There is so much misinformation out there about the Trump administration’s new ‘zero tolerance’ policy that requires criminal prosecution, which then warrants the separating of parents and children at the border. Before responding to a post defending this policy, please do your research...As a professor at a local Cal State, I research and write about these issues, so here, I’ll make it easier for you:

Myth: This is not a new policy and was practiced under Obama and Clinton - FALSE. The policy to separate parents and children is new and was instituted on 4/6/2018. It was the brainchild of John Kelly and Stephen Miller to serve as a deterrent for undocumented immigration, approved by Trump, and adopted by Sessions. Prior administrations detained migrant families but didn’t have a practice of forcibly separating parents from their children unless the adults were deemed unfit.

Myth: This is the only way to deter undocumented immigration - FALSE. Annual trends show that arrests for undocumented entry are at a 46 year low, and undocumented crossings dropped in 2007, with a net loss (more people leaving than arriving). Deportations have increased steadily though (spiking in 1996 and more recently), because several laws that were passed since 1996 have made it legally more difficult to gain legal status for people already here, and thus increased their deportations (I address this later under the myth that it’s the Democrats’ fault). What we mostly have now are people crossing the border illegally because they’ve already been hired by a US company, or because they are seeking political asylum. Economic migrants come to this country because our country has kept the demand going. But again, many of these people impacted by Trump’s ‘zero tolerance’ policy appear to be political asylum-seekers.

Myth: Most of the people coming across the border are just trying to take advantage of our country by taking our jobs - FALSE. Most of the parents who have been impacted by Trump’s ‘zero tolerance’ policy have presented themselves as political asylum-seekers at a U.S. port-of-entry, from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. Rather than processing their claims, they have been taken into custody on the spot and had their children ripped from their arms. The ACLU alleges that this practice violates the Asylum Act, and the UN asserts that it violates the UN Treaty on the State of Refugees, one of the few treaties the US has ratified. This is an illegal act on the part of the United States government, not to mention morally and ethically reprehensible.

Myth: We’re a country that respects the Rule of Law, and if people break the law, this is what they get - FALSE. We are a country that has an above-ground system of immigration and an underground system. Our government (under both parties) has always been aware that US companies recruit workers in the poorest parts of Mexico for cheap labor, and ICE (and its predecessor INS) has looked the other way because this underground economy benefits our country to the tune of billions of dollars annually. Thus, even though the majority of people crossing the border now are asylum-seekers, those who are economic migrants (migrant workers) likely have been recruited here to do jobs Americans will not do.

Myth: The children have to be separated from their parents because their parents must be arrested and it would be cruel to put children in jail with their parents - FALSE. First, in the case of economic migrants crossing the border illegally, criminal prosecution has not been the legal norm, and families have been kept together at all cost. Also, crossing the border without documentation is a typically a misdemeanor not requiring arrest, but rather a civil proceeding. Additionally, parents who have been detained have historically been detained with their children in ICE ‘family residential centers,’ again, for civil processing. The Trump administration’s shift in policy is for political purposes only, not legal ones. See p. 18:

Myth: We have rampant fraud in our asylum process the proof of which is the significant increase we have in the number of people applying for asylum. FALSE. The increase in asylum seekers is a direct result of the increase in civil conflict and violence across the globe. While some people may believe that we shouldn’t allow any refugees into our country because ‘it’s not our problem,’ neither our current asylum law, nor our ideological foundation as a country support such an isolationist approach. There is very little evidence to support Sessions’ claim that abuse of our asylum-seeking policies is rampant. Also, what Sessions failed to mention is that the majority of asylum seekers are from China, not South of the border. Here is a very fair and balanced assessment of his statements:

Myth: The Democrats caused this, ‘it’s their law.’ FALSE. Neither the Republicans nor the Democrats caused this, the Trump administration did (although the Republicans could fix this today, and have refused). I believe what this myth refers to is the passage of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act, which were both passed under Clinton in 1996. These laws essentially made unauthorized entry into the US a crime (typically a misdemeanor for first-time offenders), but under both Republicans and Democrats, these cases were handled through civil deportation proceedings, not a criminal proceeding, which did not require separation. And again, even in cases where detainment was required, families were always kept together in family residential centers, unless the parents were deemed unfit (as mentioned above). Thus, Trump’s assertion that he hates this policy but has no choice but to separate the parents from their children, because the Democrats ‘gave us this law’ is false and nothing more than propaganda designed to compel negotiation on bad policy.

Myth: The parents and children will be reunited shortly, once the parents’ court cases are finalized. FALSE. Criminal court is a vastly different beast than civil court proceedings. Also, the children are being processed as unaccompanied minors ("unaccompanied alien children"), which typically means they are sent into the custody of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), which is part of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHS). Under normal circumstances when a child enters the country without his or her parent, ORR attempts to locate a family member within a few weeks, and the child is then released to a family member, or if a family member cannot be located, the child is placed in a residential center (anywhere in the country), or in some cases, foster care. Prior to Trump’s new policy, ORR was operating at 95% capacity, and they simply cannot effectively manage the influx of 2000+ children, some as young as 4 months. Also, keep in mind, these are not unaccompanied minor children, they have parents. There is great legal ambiguity on how and even whether the parents will get their children back because we are in uncharted territory right now. According to the ACLU lawsuit (see below), there is currently no easy vehicle for reuniting parents with their children. Additionally, according to a May 2018 report, numerous cases of verbal, physical and sexual abuse were found to have occurred in these residential centers.

Myth: This policy is legal. LIKELY FALSE. The ACLU filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on 5/6/18, and a recent court ruling denied the government’s motion to dismiss the suit. The judge deciding the case stated that the Trump Administration policy is ‘brutal, offensive, and fails to comport with traditional notions of fair play and decency.’ The case is moving forward because it was deemed to have legal merit.”
Fake News & The Computational Propaganda Phenomenon,”
about which I trust South Park more than Facebook.
With George W. Bush elected again in 2004, Democrats with whom I worked were saying, “Hurricanes don’t Hit Democratic Counties: High Opioid-Use Counties Voted Trump in 2016,” which is what they are saying now.

Tuesday, June 19, 2018

Toward flecked 017, Are we really doing this?

“Where angels fear to tread, fools rush in,” so a fear of being misunderstood has limited my aspirations for this post, this commentary. In the end, a friend on Facebook said it better. Wherein I found a title, here is the scene from Family Guy.
Dog Gone (2009)
Brian Griffin: You see, I’d thought I start out locally,
then try to merge with one of the larger groups.
Lois Griffin: Oh that’s a great idea, Brian. Maybe you could join PETA.
Peter Griffin: Join me for what?
Lois Griffin: No, PETA. The organization.
Peter Griffin: What organization?
Lois Griffin: PETA.
Peter Griffin: What?
Lois Griffin: PETA is an acronym, Peter.
Peter Griffin: No, I’m not. I’m Catholic.
Stewie Griffin: Are we really doing this?
Lois Griffin: No, Peter. All I’m saying is, maybe if this meeting goes well, Brian could be part of a PETA rally.
Peter Griffin: Somebody’s having a rally for me now?
Lois Griffin: No, for PETA.
Peter Griffin: That’s me! I’m Peter!
Lois Griffin: I’m not talking about you, Peter. I’m talking about PETA!
Peter Griffin: Somebody better have something to say to me pretty damn soon.
Or I’ll have something to say to them. I’m very busy!
Chris Griffin: I think Betty White is in PETA.
Peter Griffin: THAT DOESN’T EVEN MAKE ANY SENSE!
“For where your treasure is, (Matthew 6:21)
there your heart will be also.”
Twilight in socks, very old sketch. - Pucksterv
Twilight in socks, very old sketch. - Pucksterv
“Love how people post articles supposedly not biased because it’s not from a publication that opposes their point of view, then the material they post and cite is produced by organizations biased to the other extreme. But no, keep telling yourself you’re not guilty of drinking kool-aid while you accuse dissenters of drinking kool-aid of their own.”

Monday, June 18, 2018

Every Which Way but News of the World 103

Continuing to fill in a missing post from June, I am making a note about Laser Rangers in July to locate and bring 3:10 to Yuma and True Grit, which was in cinemas with TRON: Legacy also featuring Jeff Bridges, consequently no one is doing any new TRON dance.
Rick and Morty back in production, (Ephesians 3:12)
in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him.”
40minrara by Madacon
40minrara by Madacon

Sunday, June 17, 2018

The Spirit of Radio

After his regular full-time job, my friend Travis and I met on the other side of town at Jack in the Box before he went to his second job.
While he ran some errands, I gave a listen to Coast to Coast AM, where Lisa Garr spoke with American Psychic: A Spiritual Journey from the Heartland to Hollywood and “The Sleep Doctor has advice, news and tools to help you.”
I don’t know why I can only seem to get Pandora radio to work on my seven-year-old Dell tablet; Jim Gaffigan has a particular style which I find appealing.
“But Peter said, ‘I have no silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you.
In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk!’ (Acts 3:6)”
New pet (PART 1) by MagnaLuna
New pet (PART 1) by MagnaLuna

Saturday, June 16, 2018

The Incredibles, too

Cake by the Ocean,” which is how I know DNCE,
is roughly the third episode of FLCL Progressive tonight and The Incredibles, too.
[first lines]
Underminer: Behold, the Underminer! I’m always beneath you, but nothing is beneath me! I hereby declare war on peace and happiness! Soon, all will tremble before me!
“remember the former things of old; for I am God, (Isaiah 46:9)
and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me,”
yet we should keep in mind Sunday is also Father’s Day
Swim Suit Rarity by fromamida
Swim Suit Rarity by fromamida

Thursday, June 14, 2018

Every Which Way but News of the World 102

“If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed,
because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. (1 Peter 4:14)”
Illustration of "1017" - "71" [pixiv]
Illustration of "1017" / "71" [pixiv]

Monday, June 11, 2018

Need more time than that (Again?)

Need more time than that?
“Remember the wondrous works that he has done, (1 Chronicles 16:12)
his miracles and the judgments he uttered,” said to me condescendingly.
MLP Vector - Starlight Glimmer #10 by jhayarr23
MLP Vector - Starlight Glimmer #10 by jhayarr23

Sunday, June 10, 2018

On The Road Again (Again?)

Recapitulation of my visit to my grandmother will have to wait until tomorrow, I've driven 6 hours today and need to catch up on My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic and Fooly Cooly Progressive
“Greater love has no one than this, (John 15:13)
that someone lay down his life for his friends.”
Lady Bugger by AssasinMonkey
Lady Bugger by AssasinMonkey

Saturday, June 2, 2018

God blessed Rockfest

Now hosted at the Kansas Speedway, Rockfest used to be held at Liberty Memorial, the country's only the monument to the First World War. Fortunately, a friend has gone live several times today, so I have not missed out.
‘Cause God blessed Rockfest with His own hand / Brought down angels from the Promised Land / He gave them a place where they could dance / If you wanna see Heaven, brother, here’s your chance / I’ve been sent to spread the message / ‘God blessed Rockfest
“The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments,
and I will never blot his name out of the book of life. (Revelation 3:5)
I will confess his name before my Father and before his angels.”
the punk pone has arrived [raripunk] by Mittz-The-Trash-Lord on DeviantArt
the punk pone has arrived [raripunk] by Mittz-The-Trash-Lord on DeviantArt