WHY I LIVE IN THAILAND

 

WHY I LIVE IN THAILAND 

Thailand has a population of 70 million people plus, at least 5 million permanent immigrants. Thailand has the largest number of Chinese tourists of any nation on the planet. The minute governmental authorities were aware of Covid-19, they closed the country. The government leaders took the advice of scientists and doctors and encouraged all citizens to wear masks, stay inside as much as possible, and practice social distancing. 

Thai citizens are smart and took the corona-virus, Covid-19 very serious. They are wearing masks and are practicing social distancing. As a result, from a population of over 70 million, a total of only 58 deaths have occurred as the result of Covid-19. 

(A person must be some kind of stupid not to practice simple rules of hygiene, particularly when it is a matter of life and death.) 

When a prime minister cares more about the welfare of citizens than playing golf great things happen. The prime minister of Thailand has spent zero dollars playing golf. Instead, the money was used to place privacy, plastic shields around every student’s desk in Thailand. As a result, students have returned to class and there have been zero - (()) - student deaths caused by Covid-19. 

Don’t tell me this virus cannot be contained! Every American who has lost love ones, and every parent who has lost a child, remember this when you are in the voting booth in November, this did not have to happen! Other nations have proved it. The president of the USA called Covid-19 a hoax and said it would magically disappear; now 180,000 thousand deaths have occurred. 

Donald Trump has spent billions of tax-payer’s dollars playing golf while the death rate from Covid-19 has increased, and he still has no plan for containment.  Is there any wonder why the USA has become the laughing stock of the world?     

 

COMMON THOUGHT FOR THE COMMON MAN

 

COMMON THOUGHT FOR THE COMMON MAN 

“Make sure the skeletons in the closet will rattle.” 

DISLOYAL 

“I know where the skeletons are buried because I am the one who buried them.” 

“I knew him better than even his family…because I bore witness to the real man, in strip clubs, shady business meetings, and in upgraded moments when he revealed who he really is: a liar, a fraud, a bully, a racist, a predator, a con-man … to golden showers in a sex club in Vegas!”

Michael Cohen wrote in the 3,700-word forward to his book, “DISLOYAL” available in September, 2020. 

WALKING INTO THE FIRE 

How many books have to be written?  How many witnesses have to come forward to testify to the lies and corruption of Donald Trump? 

 

There is no doubt that Donald J. Trump is by far the most corrupt president in the history of the United States. It is even sadder to admit that his corruption is upheld by his enablers who include his children, and his wife.  The Trump family is the most corrupt family in America’s political history. No matter the backlash, the continued approval of Donald Trump speaks volumes about the character of his supporters. 

The radicalization of the American evangelical movement has inflicted serious damage to American Christianity. The conspiracy theories displayed in American media by disguised Russian operatives have wrapped around the minds of many Trump supporters to be the truth. Apparently, Americans have become so stupid that they are allowing conspiracies by Vladimir Putin to destroy the United States of America. 

It is evident that Trump is setting the stage to declare the results of the November election a fraud, and his supporters know it, but they are too stubborn to accept the truth. 

The time has come that we must speak plainly; we must speak the truth. There is no more beating around the bush. A message to you, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Trump supporters, you know that Donald Trump is destroying America’s democracy in attempting to promote himself as an authoritarian leader.  You can no longer be called Americans. The shame you are perpetrating upon America’s political system is undeniable.  There will come a time when your ancestors will spit on your grave. 

Now opponents are coming on strong! 

Mika Brzezinski --- Morning Joe ---- To Trump supporters ---

 “How Stupid Can You Be!” 

Make no doubt about it; history will record the support of Donald Trump as one of the biggest mistakes ever made by Americans.

 

Evangelicals still believe in the commandments, “Thou shalt not have sex with a porn star,” … However, whether the president violated that commandment or not is totally irrelevant for our support of him. 

                                                 Robert Jeffress

                         (Pastor of the First Baptist Church, Dallas) 

         A quote from the book, “IT WAS ALL A LIE” by Stuart Stevens                                                                                                                 

WALKING INTO THE FIRE

WALKING INTO THE FIRE

Many times in the past, nieces have written terrible things about uncles. But never in the history of the universe has a niece written such a damning book that calls her uncle “the most dangerous man on earth.” In this particular case the niece is a grown lady with a PhD in clinical psychology. Therefore, she is highly educated and has had many years to think about what she is writing.  

How many books have to be written? How many witnesses have to come forward to testify to the lies and corruption of Donald Trump? The answer is not clear, but what is clear historians will be writing 100 years from now about how a man of less intelligence brainwashed hundreds of people with average intelligence. Donald Trump is the biggest disgrace ever perpetuated on Americans and Americans have diminished their image with the people of the world in his support. Donald Trump is the only man in American history to break just about every American law and get away with it.  

There are reasons to fear the most dangerous man on the planet. The evil deeds of Donald Trump have caused many “kitchen table” discussions concerning the subjects of good and evil. The Christian religion, for example, has firm teachings about heaven and hell. Simply put, good people go to heaven and bad people go to hell.  The purpose of a literal hell is to punish the evil deeds of humans.  The Bible teaches in Genesis 3:19 that “you are dust and to dust you shall return.” Therefore, the only part of humans that lives forever is the soul. Thus, a literal hell is punishing the soul of humans. Punishing the soul develops pain that is far greater than any physical pain induced upon a human body. Therefore, there should be greater fear of an eternal punishment of the soul. 

There is no way that the man upstairs can be pleased with the evil deeds of Donald Trump. But the Bible teaches that God will allow evil men to prosper, but there will come a time when justice will fall and will fall hard. Make no doubt about it, either in this life, or in the life hereafter; supporting the evil deeds of a man in power will be punished. It is an evident fact that many Christians either do not read the Bible or do not believe the contents in the Bible.  

Donald Trump is a sorry excuse to be called a human. America has never had an individual who so perfectly portrayed the character of the devil as well as Donald Trump. He is a universal disgrace to men. Donald Trump may have a heart but it is a heart absent of compassion and firmly fixated without remorse. 

For the white dominated Republican Party, it all boils down to the matter of race. From 1776 until the present, the White Man has controlled the USA government. The election of 2020 will reflect the last straw for the white man to remain in power.  If the public opinion polls are correct white power is slipping away and White Americans are freaking out. From personal experiences that I have witnessed, I do not rule out anything that some White Americans will do to stay in power.  To support Donald Trump is to walk directly into the fiery, flames of hell. Believe it now or suffer the consequences later!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IT IS A FOOL'S GOLD

IT IS A FOOL’S GOLD 

Amy and Dennis Tippen did not raise a 3^rd class citizen, not even a 2^nd class. I refused to live in shame as a third class citizen. I was determined to find a place where the pride of a gay man could be expressed without shame or condemnation. I have seen how some members of my family and friends died with their heads down in shame because they were gay. I know many men who sacrificed their happiness to live in a heterosexual relationship ashamed to admit they were gay.  I know many others who have lived their entire lives in the “closet” because they were ashamed of their homosexuality. Warped Christianity has brought shame to LGBTQ individuals, and I refuse to allow that to happen to me. When I die I will not die as a wilted flower.

What some so-called Christians have done to the Christian religion is one of the great religious debacles of mankind. It is the same as what fool’s gold is to real gold. In contemporary USA, a fool’s religion has taken over Christianity, and as a result, a heavy price will be paid. Instead of religion condemning gay individuals, gays can now condemn this man-made religion. The same book that supposedly condemns LGBTQ lifestyle, also condemns, liars, cheaters, and adulterers. Many American Christians are following a false leader, who is proclaiming a false doctrine, and “when the blind leads the blind, they all fall in the ditch together,” a quote from the Christian’s favorite Holy Book.

America could be a perfect example of the social mixing-pot of the world. All that needs to be done is the equal accepting of the superiority of all races, and admitting the valuable contributions that immigrants have made to the building of America. It is foolish to consider America anything other than the people of the world coming together to formulate a perfect union, and to establish the world’s greatest society. 

In defense of the USA, it is now proclaimed that the majority of Americans accept gays and same-sex marriages. However, I believe that American gays are far from being “out of the woods” particularly in religious circles. Nevertheless, any progress is appreciated.  If this can be done for one of America’s most hated groups, it can be done for others. The people of the world are saying that “Black Lives Matter” and are not willing to accept anything less. It must be admitted that a police presence is important but police brutality must be eradicated.

******A PERSONAL NOTE******

After reading Mary L. Trump’s book, “Too Much Is Never Enough----How My Family Created The World’s Most Dangerous Man,” I have greater concerns of what Donald Trump is doing to America. Donald Trump is a “malignant liar” and even though his lies may not be believed, they are accepted within the Republican Party. Very few times in American history have Americans come this close to loosing a democratic form of government. The tail of woe or success will be determined in the presidential election of November, 2020. 

MONUMENTS THAT SPEAK

MONUMENTS THAT SPEAK 

My monuments are the faces of Southern relatives who continue to support the whip cracking, the raping of African American women, the hanging and castrating of African American men, and the burning of African American homes. These faces support a White Power government, the Confederacy that was built on hatred, bigotry, prejudice and injustice. I am a product of that government, and I recognize the social flaws that continue to haunt the American nation, but I have moved on to a better location. 

I have heard your remarks of anger when I have written examples of your discrimination, and I have seen your replies of hate against anti-Confederate Op-Ed’s. I am ashamed to admit that the same type of blood flows through my veins, but the blood that flows through me has gone though a purification process called, “ALL PEOPLE ARE CREATED EQUAL.” It may not have changed the color, but it has changed the content of the character. 

You have been quick to talk about the burning of the American flag and of course, we all know that is wrong. But the greater wrong is to ignore the thousands of service men and women who gave their lives to give you the right to wave your Confederate and Nazi flags. The freedoms those flags represent are not even one tenth of the freedoms represented by waving the Red, White, and Blue. Only by your birthright have you been allowed to live in a free democratic society, and now you see that society through the naive lens of selfishness and would rather destroy it than share it. 

The power of the American government has always been in the hands of the white man, simply known as White Supremacists. The election of an African American President placed an awakening fear that the white man was loosing control. Thus the bells started ringing and White America went to work to make sure that White Power stayed supreme.  A pact was formed within the Republican Party that they would do whatever is necessary to keep White Power in control, even if it meant lying.   And they have been true to their commitment. By closing voting booths in minority neighborhoods, removing minority’s names from voter registrars, attempting to deny mail-in ballots, and using other illegal tactics of voter suppression are the ways the Republicans plan to stay in power.    

To continue fighting the Civil War is the most destructive element to a peaceful America. To revive the meanness of White America not only reverts to the troubles of the past but invites troubles for the future. Also, there is a contagious characteristic in meanness that is quickly absorbed into younger generations. To live a life in conflict is an elementary level of improvised incompetence. In other words, it is a totally wasted life. 

Sins are sins and the results are evident, but the sin of all sins is the inability to learn from the original sin. The enslavement of humans was America’s original sin and nothing good will ever come from the exploitation of living beings.  Racism can add nothing beneficial to America’s future but revive the revolts from the past. Human slaves, by nature, will never be satisfied with that position in life and within institutions of slavery there is no peace. Americans are missing the art of successful living by failing to learn from the mistakes of the past. It is much easier to get along with people than attempting to enslave them, a lesson many white Americans have failed to learn. 

It seems strange that some Americans cherish living in conflict. If America is ever to have peace the inherited prejudice of the white race must be corrected.  It can only be corrected by education that comes from parents, the schools, and the churches. There will never be peace in America as long as prejudice accompanied by hatred is preached from the pulpits. The monuments that speak are still carrying the hatred, bigotry, and prejudice, of the Confederate Era. Although, there seems to be widespread condemnations that may bring those images of hate crashing to the ground; it is hoped that the widespread condemnation will show up strong in the election of November, 2020.    

SLEEP TIGHT WITH PLEASANT DREAMS

SLEEP TIGHT WITH PLEASANT DREAMS 

It would have been nice if we could have realized how significant our teenage years were. If we could have attained the knowledge of just how fast youth passes, we would have cherished every moment of those years with greater appreciation. If we could have put “time in a bottle” as the writer of the songs says, and preserved it, and opened the bottle in later years, what a great time growing old would have been.  But the only way those times can be preserved is in our dreams. The Bible tells us that, “old men shall dream dreams.” And this is what it means; in our dreams we can relive those precious days of youth. 

If in our retirement we are living in a peaceful and secure environment our dreams will reflex those wonderful times of childhood. It is true we may have an occasional bad dream, but by far deep sleep and beautiful dreams fill our senior nights. For us who have had to struggle for our identity, great joy waits at the “End of the Trail,” and with a series of pleasant dreams all those struggles are made worth while. 

There was nothing easy about being a gay teenager in the Southern Bible Belt.   Even today the threads of discrimination pull heavy at my heart, and I have to take precautions to maintain a level head. I have faced discrimination, and I don’t like it! And I don’t like those who discriminate.  I must admit that in recent days there have been a series of occurrences that have upset those nights of adorable dreams. 

I have written much about Donald Trump, and I have made many of my friends and family members angry. But I feel strongly about this, and with every fiber of my being I believe that Donald Trump is corrupt and if unchecked he will destroy America’s democracy and set himself up as a dictator.  I have never felt stronger about anything in my entire life, than the fact that Donald Trump is a corrupt individual. 

The way this man has taken control of the Republican Party and the evangelical Christian Church has been abhorrent to me. And I have difficulty convincing myself that I am wrong. Everyday Donald Trump adds fuel to the belief that I am right. 

We have seen Donald Trump make fun of a handicapped reporter. We have heard him make disrespectful remarks about women. We have seen copies of the checks he used to pay porn stars for sex. 

We heard him make the statement, “Russia if you are listening,” and “There are fine people on both sides,” and we’ve seen him clap and smile when the audience shouted, “Lock her up.” We know this is not the correct approach for an opponent in a democracy. 

He sided with Putin at Helsinki in 2018 against all seventeen of American Security Agencies. In March of 2020 he was told that Vladimir Putin was paying Taliban Militants to kill American soldiers, and Donald Trump did nothing! 

He fired the Director of the FBI and other members of the Justice Department who were investigating him. He fired the people who told the truth about him at the Impeachment Proceedings.  98% of his cabinet members have been involved in corrupt schemes for personal benefit. 

He told Americans and the world that Mexico would pay for the Wall. He called football players “who took a knee” to address grievances against social injustices, “sons of bitches.” He called Mexicans rapists.  He called African nations “shit-hole countries.” He took babies from Mother’s arms and put them in cages at the Southern border. 

He has spent millions of taxpayer’s dollars hiring lawyers to prevent public inspection of his income tax returns and his business records. He has reduced the sentences of his buddies in crime, and has pardoned other friends who were convicted of crimes. 

He refused to take the advice of the scientists and doctors, and as a result, he has totally mishandled the Corvid-19 pandemic. His advice was to inject disinfectants to kill the Corvid-19 virus. He has made wearing a mask a political issue. He said, “If we didn’t have testing we wouldn’t have cases.” Now he has cut funds for Corvid-19 testing. As the result, America leads the world in deaths from Corvid-19.  During the height of the pandemic he asked the Supreme Court to overturn the “Affordable Care Act,” and eliminate preexisting conditions. 

It is safe to say that those people who have worked close with Donald Trump and were fired and who wrote a book, describe him as a totally incompetent, draft dodging liar, who should never have been elected the president of the USA. Hundreds of professionals are now saying, America may be able to survive 4 years of Donald Trump, but not 4 more years. If you love America, and if you believe in democracy, you should make plans to vote in the November election of 2020. Republicans are already making voting difficult because the only way they can win in November is by voter suppression. So regardless of the hardships, we must endure and we must vote because the “soul” of America rests in our hands. 

Now back to the issue of sleeping; I have made the decision that I will not allow any person or anything to disrupt my peaceful life and beautiful dreams. To my relatives and friends, who are Trump supporters, if he wins in November in a fair election, I will not shed tears on my pillow, but for now I will  do everything I can to see that he is defeated. However, from now until then, be assured I will sleep tight with pleasant dreams.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       

 

THE CRIME OF THE CENTURY

THE CRIME OF THE CENTURY 

Donald Trump represents the smallness in humanity.  He is a man who was born surrounded with riches, but has never scarified one minute in service to anyone but himself. Donald Trump is a self-serving individual who is taking advantage of the ignorance of hundreds to build up a temporary monument to an orange-faced god of materialism. He is capitalizing on the weaknesses of others who are afraid to stand up and challenge him for the series of infractions he has committed. 

The goal of Donald Trump from the very beginning has been to make himself the god of America. He demands human worship and his followers are so blinded by the glow of his orange skin that it is impossible to see the real Donald Trump. If possible, he would make himself the god of the universe! The depths of degradation into which Donald Trump has dragged the USA will be recorded as one of the great offenses of modern times.  He and his complete organization is a corrupt gang of thieves. His children are just as corrupt as he is, and his grandchildren will be forced to live with the difficulty of his name. 

The way Donald Trump has completely mishandled the Corvid-19 virus, which has killed hundreds of thousands of Americans, will go down in history as “The Crime of the Century.” To make the wearing of a mask a political issue is one of the stupidest acts in all of the chronicles of time. For an individual not to be concerned about personal health is a matter that only mental professions can explain, but to go a step further and reprimand those who are wearing a mask, delves deeper into a mental disorder.  

What has gone wrong in America’s classrooms? Mr. and Mrs. American taxpayer you haven’t gotten your money’s worth here! When 35% of the population is following a fool, there is a big problem in the educational process. After listening to the ladies at the town hall meeting in Florida, it is evident that America is faced with some of the most severe cases of ignorance as any nation on the planet. 

It is one thing for an adult to refuse to wear a mask in large gatherings, but for a parent to take a child to a rally is “endangering the life of a minor.” Thousands of parents have been arrested for far less offences. For example, hundreds of parents have been arrested and separated from their children for the simple act of smoking a joint.

There are some serious dangers that lay ahead for America if certain precautions are not taken. There is a wide social gap that has produced an even wider political gap. With encouragement from the executive leader, America is in danger of returning to the days of the Confederacy. White Supremacists, members of the KKK, and Neo-Nazi’s are all over the streets waving Confederate flags and displaying Nazi emblems. Police departments have employed disguised White Supremacists who are killing African Americans at alarming rates, and millions of Americans are fed up with it. But with all the marchers and carrying of signs, police are still killing African Americans.