THE ENTERPRISE--A TURBULENT MONTH FULL OF EVENTS, LARGE AND SMALL, FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC
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A GRIM SET OF SCENARIOS UNFOLDING…ALREADY TOO MUCH WRITTEN ABOUT THEM
I’m hoping that God is watching, preparing for His own special form of retribution, out of love for Putin’s Ukrainian victims. Even the Russian people that Putin dominates by fear and brutality, are shocked and repulsed. The rest of the world can only take rapid action to help Ukraine and isolate Russia & Putin, shutting off money, energy and everything else — even when that punishes the Russian people who are not Putin’s willing accomplices, and Americans indirectly. Biden already limited US energy in spite of his feeble reassurances—his energy independence obstacles remain in place.
CHINA’s XI IS WATCHING & WAITING TO EXECUTE HIS TAIWAN & SOUTH CHINA SEA TAKEOVER
Taiwan has the buffers of American support but will have to watch for attacks by air and sea. IF Xi goes after Taiwan, and the South China Sea, the US will be entangled. The inept leadership of Bungling Biden and his cronies is not a pleasant prospect. North Korea’s Kim Jong Un is also watching from nearby, waiting to see how that failed country can develop or buy ICBMs and “ride on China’s coattails.” With Bungling Biden and his liberal masters at the helm, America is weaker that it’s ever been!
HOW CAN THE US BE PREPARED, AND TO DO WHAT?
Fast track the bulking up of our military forces, including rebuilding countless Naval vessels taken out of service. Upgrading the electronics alone, with maintenance of the vessels & weaponry (leaked to media) will send a signal—if only Bungling Biden will stay out of the way of US military leaders. Neither Putin nor Xi wants to engage the US militarily. They want to “provoke” the US into taking the first shots! Small US shows of resolve by military leaders, only in response to “incidents” of actual weapons use against the US, while bolstering its Defenses, might delay or stop Armageddon.
A GRIM SET OF SCENARIOS UNFOLDING…ALREADY TOO MUCH WRITTEN ABOUT THEM
A SUMMARY OF PUTIN’S RUSSIAN INVASION PLAN FOR UKRAINE—HE “WINS” (his opposition loses and dies)! He will kill anyone (innocents included) who stands in his way. Putin has replaced Stalin as the brutal, ruthless and murderous leader in Russia’s modern history. He is in absolute control and anyone who thinks they can negotiate anything with him is delusional. Those who continue the dialogues with him will get nowhere. There’s no valid argument or negotiation with a ruthless dictator.
This includes any actions (all too slow, too vague) or muddled statements by US President (Clueless, Bungling) Biden and his band of second-rate appointees. Putin understands one outcome—his devious, murderous way—learned in the KGB of old. The only way Putin can be stopped is if someone, some entity “stops him” before he unleashes ever more horrific (nuclear)? Weapons.
I’m hoping that God is watching, preparing for His own special form of retribution, out of love for Putin’s Ukrainian victims. Even the Russian people that Putin dominates by fear and brutality, are shocked and repulsed. The rest of the world can only take rapid action to help Ukraine and isolate Russia & Putin, shutting off money, energy and everything else — even when that punishes the Russian people who are not Putin’s willing accomplices, and Americans indirectly. Biden already limited US energy in spite of his feeble reassurances—his energy independence obstacles remain in place.
CHINA’s XI IS WATCHING & WAITING TO EXECUTE HIS TAIWAN & SOUTH CHINA SEA TAKEOVER
Taiwan has the buffers of American support but will have to watch for attacks by air and sea. IF Xi goes after Taiwan, and the South China Sea, the US will be entangled. The inept leadership of Bungling Biden and his cronies is not a pleasant prospect. North Korea’s Kim Jong Un is also watching from nearby, waiting to see how that failed country can develop or buy ICBMs and “ride on China’s coattails.” With Bungling Biden and his liberal masters at the helm, America is weaker that it’s ever been!
HOW CAN THE US BE PREPARED, AND TO DO WHAT?
Fast track the bulking up of our military forces, including rebuilding countless Naval vessels taken out of service. Upgrading the electronics alone, with maintenance of the vessels & weaponry (leaked to media) will send a signal—if only Bungling Biden will stay out of the way of US military leaders. Neither Putin nor Xi wants to engage the US militarily. They want to “provoke” the US into taking the first shots! Small US shows of resolve by military leaders, only in response to “incidents” of actual weapons use against the US, while bolstering its Defenses, might delay or stop Armageddon.
BIDEN BLUNDERS COST THE UKRAINIAN PEOPLE’S LIVES & HOMES & AMERICAN’S (THE GLOBAL ECONOMIES
"President Volodymyr Zelensky pinned blame for Russia’s invasion into Ukraine on Democrat President Joe Biden’s refusal to enact sanctions against Russia before Russia launched the invasion. Zelensky told Senators that if the U.S. “had started sanctions months ago, there would not have been war.”Reuters noted just a few days before Russia invaded Ukraine that Biden was “refus[ing] to unleash sanctions on Russia” until Russia invaded, despite numerous officials, including Zelensky, saying that the sanctions could stop the invasion from happening. … “You tell me 100% that there will be war in a few days’ time. What are you waiting for?” Zelensky said before the invasion. “We will not need your sanctions after there is a bombardment, or after our state is shot at, or if we have no more borders, we do not have an economy, or parts of our state is occupied.”
FEW OF US REALIZE THE POLITICAL MACHINATIONS THAT INHIBIT DOING IMPORTANT THINGS
THE GLOBAL SHORTAGES ARE CRITICAL
Steel Rebar, which is critical for concrete construction, is a global commodity with major sources in places like Turkey, which is impacted by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It’s out of sight and out of mind, until it's not available for concrete construction. Just as the LA port jam starts to clear up, sanctions aimed at Russia have secondary consequences whose ripples are yet to come.
EVEN COFFEE “TO GO” CUPS WITH LIDS
In my book THE COMPLEXITY CRISIS was asked by an editor to describe how complexity of too many (backup) suppliers cause trouble. I chose "to-go cups and lids” as my example. If multiple suppliers provide (theoretically interchangeable) lids and cups, statistical variability happens. One supplier has cups a little larger (but still in spec), so it makes its lids to fit. Another supplier’s cups are slightly smaller (but still in spec), and its lids are made to fit. Start mixing them—as if they are truly interchangeable—and you’ll get lids that are either too tight (crushing the cup putting them on) or too loose (wearing your coffee instead of drinking it!). Message: order matching lids and cups from the same supplier so they fit right. Otherwise your error will be evident on your clothing.
VOICEMAIL—A DYING MESSAGE FORMAT DUE TO MISUSE
If you have finally realized how long it takes to listen to dozens of voicemails that go on and on, politely tell those who record them to stop filling your voicemail—or choose another messaging format. Voicemail boxes fill up, and the message waiting light keeps on blinking—but no one has enough time to listen. Finally, most voicemail systems let you choose how long (or short) you limit voicemails to be. Do it! People will adapt to leaving a subject/topic and a call back number before it cuts them off. Junk callers won’t leave messages. You’ll save time and stress.
THE OLYMPICS ARE OVER—WHEW!
Did you watch any of them? I watched 5 minutes of the opening ceremony parade. That’s all! I feel bad for the athletes who had to try to show their accomplishments under the Communist Chinese influences. I’m betting this Olympics sets the record for low ratings—as it should. The incredibly political USOC should have never awarded the games to Beijing (again) after holding them there just a few sessions back.
CLIMATE CHANGE MEDIA MISINFORMATION & LIES CONTINUE
Here’s the factual truth from THE leading authority (used to work for Obama & quit!) on the subject. His facts are so powerful, it’s worth reading his whole book “Unsettled” to get the totality of how badly media sensationalism and political meddling is misleading and lying constantly. Is the Climate Changing? Sure. It always has and always will. Are we flagrant humans causing it? Hardly at all. Only if we keep developing and building in places where that is totally foolish, will weather continue to tear down what was built inappropriately. (John Kerry—yes, he’s still out there trying to blame climate change for everything—and helping the awful Iran Deal stay alive. (FYI--Kerry has several family members in Iran, fueling his misguided efforts.)
In my book THE COMPLEXITY CRISIS was asked by an editor to describe how complexity of too many (backup) suppliers cause trouble. I chose "to-go cups and lids” as my example. If multiple suppliers provide (theoretically interchangeable) lids and cups, statistical variability happens. One supplier has cups a little larger (but still in spec), so it makes its lids to fit. Another supplier’s cups are slightly smaller (but still in spec), and its lids are made to fit. Start mixing them—as if they are truly interchangeable—and you’ll get lids that are either too tight (crushing the cup putting them on) or too loose (wearing your coffee instead of drinking it!). Message: order matching lids and cups from the same supplier so they fit right. Otherwise your error will be evident on your clothing.
VOICEMAIL—A DYING MESSAGE FORMAT DUE TO MISUSE
If you have finally realized how long it takes to listen to dozens of voicemails that go on and on, politely tell those who record them to stop filling your voicemail—or choose another messaging format. Voicemail boxes fill up, and the message waiting light keeps on blinking—but no one has enough time to listen. Finally, most voicemail systems let you choose how long (or short) you limit voicemails to be. Do it! People will adapt to leaving a subject/topic and a call back number before it cuts them off. Junk callers won’t leave messages. You’ll save time and stress.
THE OLYMPICS ARE OVER—WHEW!
Did you watch any of them? I watched 5 minutes of the opening ceremony parade. That’s all! I feel bad for the athletes who had to try to show their accomplishments under the Communist Chinese influences. I’m betting this Olympics sets the record for low ratings—as it should. The incredibly political USOC should have never awarded the games to Beijing (again) after holding them there just a few sessions back.
CLIMATE CHANGE MEDIA MISINFORMATION & LIES CONTINUE
Here’s the factual truth from THE leading authority (used to work for Obama & quit!) on the subject. His facts are so powerful, it’s worth reading his whole book “Unsettled” to get the totality of how badly media sensationalism and political meddling is misleading and lying constantly. Is the Climate Changing? Sure. It always has and always will. Are we flagrant humans causing it? Hardly at all. Only if we keep developing and building in places where that is totally foolish, will weather continue to tear down what was built inappropriately. (John Kerry—yes, he’s still out there trying to blame climate change for everything—and helping the awful Iran Deal stay alive. (FYI--Kerry has several family members in Iran, fueling his misguided efforts.)
CNN IN TURMOIL
PEGGY NOONAN’S WSJ COLUMN TELLS THIS BETTER THAN I CAN…SCHOOL BOARD REMOVAL IN SAN FRANCISCO
The network is in disarray— unraveling from the inside out. This couldn’t happen to a more deserving group & company. Palace intrigue at the highest levels of gotcha journalism. And the crooked Coumo brothers knee deep in it! What goes around, comes around! Even CNN at its most scurrilous couldn’t invent this saga! The WSJ exposes it well.
Summary: In the most liberal school district imaginable—San Francisco—the 3 School Board members were voted out with 70%+ votes to remove them. Even in “Pelosi’s liberal backyard” parents recognize wrong thinking about schools. READ IT—you’ll see the start of the revolution against the liberal, “Woke,” and mismanagement of important institutions:
Download San Francisco Schools the Left - WSJ
BEST NEW SERIES ON TV & STREAMING: REACHER, ON NETFLIX
Based on Lee Child’s books. At times violent, but far better than the two movies where Tom Cruise (at 5’8”, 150 lbs.) tried to play Jack Reacher, Child’s character who is 6’5” and 250 lbs. This 8 part first season starts with Child’s first book, and there will be additional seasons (I think and I hope.)
Best, JOHN
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BONUS Feature
BEST NEW SERIES ON TV & STREAMING: REACHER, ON NETFLIX
Based on Lee Child’s books. At times violent, but far better than the two movies where Tom Cruise (at 5’8”, 150 lbs.) tried to play Jack Reacher, Child’s character who is 6’5” and 250 lbs. This 8 part first season starts with Child’s first book, and there will be additional seasons (I think and I hope.)
Best, JOHN
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BONUS Feature
The ANT AND THE GRASSHOPPER This one is a little updated...Two Different Versions ... Two Different Morals
OLD VERSION
The ant works h
The grasshopper thinks the ant is a fool and laughs and dances and plays the summer away.
Come winter, the ant is warm and well fed.
The grasshopper has no food or shelter, so he dies out in the cold.
The ant works hard in the withering heat and the rain all summer long, building his house and laying up supplies for the winter. The grasshopper thinks the ant is a fool and laughs and dancesand plays the summer away. Come winter, the shivering grasshopper calls a press conference and demands to know why the ant should be allowed to be warm and well fed while he is cold and starving.
CBS, NBC, PBS, CNN, and ABC show up to provide pictures of the shivering grasshopper next to a video of the ant in his comfortable home with a table filled with food. America is stunned by the sharp contrast. How can this be, that in a country of such wealth, this poor grasshopper is allowed to suffer so? Kermit the Frog appears on Oprah with the grasshopper and everybody cries when they sing, 'It's Not Easy Being Green'
The ant works h
ard in the withering heat all summer long, building his house and laying up supplies for the winter.
The grasshopper thinks the ant is a fool and laughs and dances and plays the summer away.
Come winter, the ant is warm and well fed.
The grasshopper has no food or shelter, so he dies out in the cold.
MORAL OF THE OLD STORY: Be responsible for yourself!
MODERN VERSION
The ant works hard in the withering heat and the rain all summer long, building his house and laying up supplies for the winter. The grasshopper thinks the ant is a fool and laughs and dancesand plays the summer away. Come winter, the shivering grasshopper calls a press conference and demands to know why the ant should be allowed to be warm and well fed while he is cold and starving.
CBS, NBC, PBS, CNN, and ABC show up to provide pictures of the shivering grasshopper next to a video of the ant in his comfortable home with a table filled with food. America is stunned by the sharp contrast. How can this be, that in a country of such wealth, this poor grasshopper is allowed to suffer so? Kermit the Frog appears on Oprah with the grasshopper and everybody cries when they sing, 'It's Not Easy Being Green'
Occupy the Anthill stages a demonstration in front of the ant's house where the news stations film the Black Lives Matter group singing, We shall overcome. Then Reverend Al Sharpton has the group kneel down to pray for the grasshopper while he damns the ants. He later appears on MSNBC to complain that rich people do not care.
Former President Obama condemns the ant and blames Donald Trump, President Bush 43, President Bush 41, President Reagan, Christopher Columbus, and the Pope for the grasshopper's plight. Nancy Pelosi & Chuck Schumer exclaim in an interview on "The View,"that the ant has gotten rich off the back of the grasshopper, and both call for an immediate tax hike on the ant to make him pay his fair share.
The story ends as we see the grasshopper and his free-loading friends finishing up the last bits of the ant's food while the government house he is in, which, as you recall, just happens to bethe ant's old house crumbles around them because the grasshopper doesn't maintain it.
The ant has disappeared in the snow, never to be seen again. The grasshopper is found dead in a drug related incident, and the house, now abandoned, is taken over by a gang of spiders who terrorize the ramshackle, once prosperous and peaceful, neighborhood.
The entire Nation collapses bringing the rest of the free world with it.
Former President Obama condemns the ant and blames Donald Trump, President Bush 43, President Bush 41, President Reagan, Christopher Columbus, and the Pope for the grasshopper's plight. Nancy Pelosi & Chuck Schumer exclaim in an interview on "The View,"that the ant has gotten rich off the back of the grasshopper, and both call for an immediate tax hike on the ant to make him pay his fair share.
Finally, the EEOC drafts the Economic Equity & Anti-Grasshopper Act retroactive to the beginning of the summer. The ant is fined for failing to hire a proportionate number of green bugs and, having nothing left to pay his retroactive taxes, his home is confiscated by the Government Green Czar, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and given to the grasshopper.
The story ends as we see the grasshopper and his free-loading friends finishing up the last bits of the ant's food while the government house he is in, which, as you recall, just happens to bethe ant's old house crumbles around them because the grasshopper doesn't maintain it.
The ant has disappeared in the snow, never to be seen again. The grasshopper is found dead in a drug related incident, and the house, now abandoned, is taken over by a gang of spiders who terrorize the ramshackle, once prosperous and peaceful, neighborhood.
The entire Nation collapses bringing the rest of the free world with it.
MORAL OF THIS STORY: Be careful how you vote in 2022....
I've sent this to you because I believe that you are an ant not a grasshopper! Make sure that you pass this on to other ants.
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