Real Hope And Change

Maybe there is hope for America after all.  As the 2016 presidential race begins filling up with all the usual suspects of Clinton and Bush and the other typical politicians, we were given a glimmer of hope.  From his hometown of Hope, Arkansas, Mike Huckabee announced he is running for president.  Now that's what I call real hope and change!

Mike Huckabee isn't a typical politician.  He is genuine.  Unlike Hillary, who is all about grabbing the power for herself, Huckabee really cares about America and believes he can help the country.  I believe he can, too.

He has a unique and diverse background.  He's been a minister, a governor, a news analyst, and a TV host and radio commentator.  And he has something else that the career politicians don't have: common sense.

I just finished reading his book, God, Guns, Grits & Gravy.  It's a great book!  Huckabee tackles the tough issues and presents commonsense solutions.  On the social issues, like abortion and same-sex marriage, he bases his position on a biblical viewpoint.  He actually prays about his decisions.  Imagine that!  How many other candidates would even talk about God and prayer?

Huckabee is a great man and will be a great president.  He has my support!  I hope you'll join me in saying, "Hil No and Huck Yes!"

Chillin' Out

Wondering what to do this weekend? You might consider relieving stress just by finding a peaceful place to sit around and contemplate.  That was a tip from Bill O'Reilly, and it's a good one.  That's something I've done for a long time. When I was still driving, I would load up the scooter and go out to the City Lake at Recreation Park and ride around the mile-and-a-half walking trail.  It was always so calm and peaceful.  There was often geese out on the water.  It is really a great place just to sit and think.  I would  add to O'Reilly's tip that this is also a good way to spend time praying and meditating on God and the Scriptures. Now that I can't drive anymore, I have several spots where I like to go and just "veg out."  I often ride my scooter to one of the nearby parks and sit and enjoy the outdoors.  I look up at the clouds and marvel at the awesome works of God.  I feel closer to God when I'm out there.  Sometimes, I ride over to the shopping center and just sit in the parking lot and watch the people.  It's fun to people-watch.  Everybody seems to be in such a hurry.  Why is everyone in such a rush?  Everyone needs to slow down and enjoy life a little more! Everyone is always friendly and helpful to me.  I can't tell you how many times I've just been sitting in the parking lot and a car will pull up to see if I'm OK or if I need some help,   That happens at least  once a week.  It's nice to know that so many care enough to stop and check on me.  I just thank them and tell them I'm watching the world go by. I've told the story before about the woman who pulled up and asked if I was lost.  I just smiled and said "No. I'm saved!"  Another time, a man stopped and offered me his jacket.  He said I looked so cold.  HA!  You don't have to go anywhere special to enjoy a peaceful moment.  Just go outside for a few minutes and take in the fresh air. Every day is a gift from God, so  slow down from the hectic pace of life and enjoy the day.  You'll be glad you did!

My Take

By now, you've heard all the theories from countless TV talking heads about the death of Freddie Gray.   This is My Take:
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Poor Freddie!  Those mean ol' cops were just out to get him.  Give me a break!  Did those six officers make some mistakes?  Maybe.  We'll never know for sure what happened inside that van.  But I don't believe for a second that the officers -- three white and three black -- set out to kill Freddie because he was black.

Freddie was far from innocent.  He had a wrap sheet as long as Barack Pinocchio Obama's nose.  Freddie was a known drug dealer.  My guess -- and that's all anyone can do is guess -- is that Freddie was about to get caught was a big stash of heroin so he swallowed a bunch of drugs.  He was probably so jacked up on heroin that he didn't know what he was doing.  He most likely injured himself in the van.

This whole thing is nothing but a political witch hunt.  It's all about making the cops pay for what happened in Ferguson, Missouri and New York City.  The protesters in Baltimore don't care about justice for Freddie Gray.  These streets thugs are only out for revenge.  Some have already said if the six officers aren't convicted in court, there will riots like those of the Rodney King trial.

This isn't about racism.  The only racial elements are from the incompetent mayor of Baltimore and the corrupt prosecutor.  Both are black, and they've practically promised a conviction.  They both need to be removed from office immediately.

The media has done its part to feed this frenzy,  Geraldo looks like an idiot out there picking fights with protesters.  He's as big a thug as the street hoodlums.  Come on, Fox News. You're better than that.  Get Geraldo off there!

What happened to innocent until proven guilty?  It not only applies to drug dealers like Freddie Gray.  It applies to police officers, too!