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Dennis Moran

Sorry, I missed my favorite day.  Friday the 13th and the time I like cats the most.  My story dates back to going to Phoenix College.  I had two accounting tests; Intermediate, and Tax and I passed both with grades I normaly prayed for.  Yes, are you sitting down; BBBBBBB 's.  Did I study for them....hell no.  In the prayer method of study I used the workable Dear Lord please help me pass.   And by pass anything and I do mean anything I could pass by the skin by my teeth.  On that Friday two black cats passed in front of me. A very blessed day.

What type of student was I ? lazy, and that started when I was going to college.  I found out that people go to college to get grades; and they will do any and everything to get a good grade.   Well, I went to school  to learn and was very disappointed.  In college I studied people and the pecking order in a class room.   The teacher would verify that order by passing out test papers, under the higher grade method witht the best first and then the rest. I told a teacher once he should post the grades on a billboard so the best could be bowed down too. My roomate and I would fight for the honor of being given the last test paper.(he became an executive at UPS)

Funny as the above makes sense ,I really did learn quite alot and realized shame was not who got their papers first but, who could use their learnings to make life easyier for the future..

For some reason I learned the skill of being a brown noser; the ability to win people over by showing others that I was no harm.  You could infiltrate the droves of A AAAAA 'S and with their access I could move mountains.  Or for that matter windmills.

A parochial school education is unlike anything one will ever experience.  It has suspense which leads to wonder.  As in, will I ever survive this crap..  Well, I did survive and found great pleasure in prayer..its the only time a nun will let you alone.  Nuns thrived in the 50's and probably got off when punishing poor boys and girls..well maybe not girls; they were perfect in every way.. The only nun I really liked dressed in White.  Yes, she will probabl'y be IN Marvel Comics after she comes out of the bathroom...yea they pea too. 

The white nun showed love, and caring to all gods creatures; even dirty little boys

The white nuns were few and far between almost like a deer in a clearing..  With that picture, just like Bambie just before the forest fire.  

The black nuns specialized in trainng kids....not through love.  Picture Nazi SS men only female dressed so if they had a specific sex it wasn't really understood.. probably why many people grow up become trans women and men. Not sure if they had hair; I only got as close as her hand around my neck would allow.

The nuns I new were imported from Minnesota...I think they breed them their in covents.

Rest assured I am always on patrol, so you can go to sleep and not worry and fear the reaper.

Dennis

Frank Wiley

Hi Dennis--your Tab-Collar Mind strikes again!  Keep it up--I enjoy!!  N.S.  My 2024 Presidential Election prediction---Money wins elections!  The Oil Companies are loaded and they despise Lyin Biden because he wants to put them out of business.  (His words) The Saudis are loaded and they hate Biden--rightfully so--remember when he called them a pariah?  Every E.V. That replaces a gas vehicle costs them money.  Yes, I know there is not supposed to be any foreign money in our elections, but if anyone believes there isn't any---they are an idiot!!  American Vehicle Companies despise Lyin Biden!  The Companies have a lot more money than the Unions.  I know, when the Republicans settle on a candidate, I'll be sending whoever it is money.  I don't like  Trump but if he's the nominee, he will be FAR superior even with his deficiencies!!!!!!!

Frank Wiley

Google:  The Mufti and the Fuhrer.  The Muslims met with Hitler to wipe out the Jews!!

Jim Coats

Tim Brown.  Happy Birthday, amigo.  Hope it's a good one.

Frank Wiley

Did THiS Holocaust against The Jewish civilians happen while Trump was President??  

Michael Kelly

Dennis M.  The black robed Nuns were bred in convents in Minnesota? Now there is a real Theory, plausible even, probably right next door to the Brotherhood that kept the woods fireproof and cleared, in Fargo, where they invented WOODCHIPPERS.

And the two black cats that walked in front of you, probably on loan from one of our own contributors herein.

Burros = Renewable Energy = Breakfast Tacos = Problem Solved  (Hunger, Clean Air, Biden Menu, Inflation and Poverty gone)

Michael Kelly

Frank W. your 11181 Yes, it did, we have Tlaib assigned to finding the Connection and it will be revealed by Manana (tomorrow Trump did it.

Frank Wiley

I thought about suspending Sunday Funnies because of the American Hostages and the Americans killed in Israel but maybe a little humor or a smile is what we need so here's Sunday Funnies--Some cringeworthy Puns this week--1. The Roman Emperors Wife refused to play hide and seek anymore because everywhere she goes Julius Cesar.  2. I like mechanics wardrobes----overall!  3. If you're being chased by a group of taxidermists------don't play dead!  4. I'm not sure what spillage from a Fountain Pen is called----------but I have an inkling!  5. My Grandfather invented a Cold Air Ballon and tried to market  it-------- but it never took off!  6.  I hate funerals--------I'm not a "Mourning" person!  7. When she first saw strands of gray hair--------she thought she'd DYE!

Frank Wiley

Just watched a Nikki Halley interview on CNN.  Jake Tapper asked her about the Republican House Chaos.  She said the Republicans have to fix it quickly because there was Chaos in the Afghanistan pullout, there's Chaos at the Border, there's Chaos with inflation, there's Chaos with crime, and she verbalized a couple others.  Very good answer!!  I would be happy if she was our Candidate!!

Jim Coats

Frank.  I agree with Haley's commentary, but that doesn't tell me anything.  That's like saying your house is on fire and that's a good observation.  But, what are we going to do about it?

The "one vote" scheme to remove the Speaker was and is right up the left's alley.  They are delighted with the disarray of the Republican side of the House.  DO NOT FORGET, the democrats voted 100% to oust McCarthy.....and be sure to watch future votes.  They are NOT interested in cooperation or bi-partisanship.  They want total power and to bring the country down.

I watched Mark Levin on FOX this a.m.  If you didn't see it, figure out a way to see it.  He is VERY clear eyed about what is happening in Israel and the Middle East.  The USA needs to get its collective head out of the sand and wake up and smell the napalm.

SECURE THE BORDER....MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER!!  ENFORCE THE LAW!!  AMERICA FIRST!!  PARENTS RIGHTS!!  FOLLOW THE MONEY!!

THE WORLD IS IN DEEP TROUBLE RIGHT NOW!!  WAKE UP AND VOTE OUT THE DEMOCRATS!!

Frank Wiley

Hi Jim, I agree with your post.  I watched "Life, Liberty, and Levin" last night and that's where I learned about Hitlers connection to the Muslims and their joint partnership to annihilate the Jews.  One other thing Nikki Halley said was that she talked with a representative of the Egyptian government this last week (remember Nikki was our Ambassador to the U.N., so she has connections all over the world) and the reason the Egyptians aren't letting anyone through the border is because they can't Vett them, they don't want any "Roach" (my word) Hamas coming through.  She said we give Egypt a Billion Dollars a year so our administration has leverage.  I guess the Egyptians are smarter about their border security right now than we are?

Frank Wiley

I have been critical of Eric Adams but I have commend him for forcefully coming out against Hamas and the protesters supporting Hamas!

Frank Wiley

How many times did Trump get impeached?  How many times was he removed from office? We will see if Lyin Biden is impeached?  If he's guilty, and used his office for financial gain, bribery is impeachable under the Constitution and is a High Crime.  The Ukrainian Prosecutor has come out and said he had dirt on Hunter.  Remember when Doe-Doe Joe said he told the Ukrainians that if they didn't fire the prosecutor they wouldn't get the billions in American foreign aid?  Then he said on tape, "Well Son-of-Bitch, they fired him!"  Sounds like bribery to me!!  I'd rather bet $50.  It's my job to criticize incompetence and stupidity of Democratic leaders.  It's called "checks and balances"!!

Michael Kelly

HAPPY SUNDAY EVERYONE! I  like the opinions in Ithe Posts. I also think that everyone should have to make their income tax returns public, I also believe that the IRS should be forced to Itemize where every dollar of our Taxes will be spent. I don't want to  have  my money used to pay for Student Loans of Students who have supported Hamas, because to  back a Butcher you must also be a Butcher. I also don't want to foot the bills for illegal aliens, housing, clothing, medical bills, food, utilities, and the  list of subsidies goes on, and I don't want to spend a dollar on it. They should understand that when they cross that border the bills belong to them, not us.

I want to see a list of the names of those who have supported Hamas, You live here, enjoy our prosperity, but hate what America stands for? That's your right to Free Speech, and its my Right to know whether you are Friend or Foe. So the IRS must itemize our future expenditures in our Taxes, and we should have the election as to where our  taxes are spent, You want Democracy, then this is a part of Democracy is it not?

Driving is a Privilege, you have to pass a Test and show an official you can still pilot the bucket of bolts you drive. if you cannot, you don't get to drive. But Notice, when Illegals get  here, some of our Liberal leaning states actually give them a license, and thence cometh automatically the Right to Vote? If  you have to pass a Test to get to Drive, the Right to vote surely should require a Qualification Test, but one  party has gone whole hog towards giving the Right to Vote away once you get your Back Wet.

Frank Wiley

Jeff Van Drew (FORMER Democrat and present New Jersey House Representative) just said, "This is the worst Administration in Our History!"

Frank Wiley

Tonight on "60 Minutes" Lyin Biden said,"This isn't your Father's Republican Party."  While that might actually be true, the Republican Party is way closer to where they were then, than the Democrats are.  The Republicans back then were for Border Security.  The Democrats were for Border Security.  In fact the Harry Truman administration invented the term "Wet Back".  President John F. Kennedy was for a balanced budget and threatened Russia with War when cordoning off Cuba during the Missle Crisis.  I have a family friend that was in the Army and was being sent to Norfolk, Va.  to board a ship bound for Cuba.  The Russians backed off.  JFK stood up to the Southern Democrat KKK.  Now there are Democrats supporting Hamas.  People who live in fragile glass houses shouldn't throw stones!!

Frank Wiley

In case you missed it.  Last night a chartered airplane that was chartered by my preferred Presidential candidate Ron De Santis, and loaded with Floridians who were evacuated from Israel landed in Florida.  Well done Governor De Santis!!

Bill Kaehler

Spoken like a true utopian, Katie.

Jim Coats

A QUICK VIEW OF BIDEN'S UKRAINE POLICY:  President Biden is pursuing his feckless policy of arming the Ukranians too late.  I hope they survive, but I do not know if they are good guys or corrupt.  Who's the liar?  Last I heard, none of our diminished fleet has gone on station in the Black Sea outside Ukraine as a show of solidarity and strength and Biden continues to slow-walk munitions, etc.  We are in this thing or we're not.  Biden is NOT showing strength, much less competence.  What a surprise.  Frankly, I do not know what to think.

NOW, TO ISRAEL:  Biden is sending a couple of battle groups (Big-ass carriers) to the Mediterranean off Gaza/Israel as a show of strength and support.  Looks good.  I wonder if he means it?  NOBODY knows!  This IS a show of strength, but only if you are prepared to use it.  I doubt Biden has the guts.  So far, nice words, but will he act?  Policies and Results, people.  Policies and Results.  As you know, I ascribe that to Donald Trump's administration.

Palestine is NOT our friend.  Palestinians are NOT our friends.  They hate us because we "support" Israel and they hate Israel.  Look at Representative Tlaib and the Palestinian flag outside her office.  That should be taken down.  ONE FLAG, people!!  Look at the anti-Israel protests around the country by supporters of Palestine that are funded by the radical left wing democrats and fomented by the radical left media AND universities.  We have a huge cancer in America and it's growing.  This is taking free speech too far, IMO.  We are in deep trouble.

Iran has threatened that if we "help" Israel, we will pay a desperate price.  They are threatening us....AGAIN!!!  They want Israel and the US to roll over and be submissive to the radical Islamist horde.  Let me tell you....IF we do, we're dead.  I can feel a storm coming.

Finally, Biden is a traitor to our country in that he has NOT secured the Southern Border.  THAT.....is a High Crime!  We have millions of ILLEGAL ALIENS in our country and we have NO idea where they are or what they are going to do....and we are PAYING FOR THEM to be here!  And, before you say it, I am THROUGH with the humanitarian bullshit for ILLEGALS!  I have said for years that the Southern border is our biggest threat and I am doubling down right now.  As Frank said, Trump was impeached twice and it failed.  He has been hounded by the left since 2015 and he still stands and the left continues to try to find a crime they can hang on him.  Trump had the border under a great deal of control and Biden ended that.  TRAITOR!  Biden has failed to protect our country....period.

FOR THE LOVE OUR COUNTRY...SECURE THE BORDER AND GET RID OF THE ILLEGALS WHO HAVE COME IN!!  ENFORCE THE LAW....FOR ONCE!!  AMERICA FIRST!!  PARENTS RIGHTS!!  FOLLOW THE MONEY!!

Jim Coats

John Prescott.  Happy Birthday you old Monte Vista escapee.  I hope it's a good one.  Finally 76, eh?  I've got you by 15 days.  Eat a piece of cake and kick back.

Dennis Moran

This has nothing to do with Politics. Lets see it came to me in a flash.  Who do I blame? nobody its just the way things are.

Welcome to the 28/36 RULE. For some of you you already knew about it but for others here it goes.  And no your not in a classroom.  You won't be graded on it.  You know its hard doing this because snarky remarks keep coming into my mind....go away also personal attacks....go away.   Ok now thats off my chest.

We have been at defcon 1 for several months and at defcon we have been trying to do things right.  Credit card interest is eating us alive.....Im sure many have tried to pay off these 28 % interest which we inherited from purchases at 7 %.  The banks and finacial institutions are saying take my card and you have 18 months to pay these down.  Well good luck. 

The 28/36 RULE, provides these institutions wth a way to say damm, he sue is a good risk and she can pound sand.

take your gross income for a month or your annual and divide by 12 to get a monthly figure.

Take .28 times the monthly figure as in $ 5000 x .28 = $ 1,400

this is the lower limit of how much you should pay on you home per month.

Take .36 times the monthly figure as in $ 5000 x .36 = $ 1,800

This is the upper limit of how much your house payment plus debts would be allowed

some institutions also count power and  water phone within this but most may or may not.

Now when you call asking for that credit card or for that matter a home loan the institution usually asks for the income and your house payment and this is probably how they say yay or nay. 

They also look at your credit score (remember every hard inquiry into you fico score dings you credit) your dammed if you do and dammed if you don't. they say 580 but that appears to be a joke 580 will be like yesterdays used diapers they prefer in the high 600 or 700's.

After this it comes back with a NO WAY IN HELL remark and we will send you a letter just to remind you you fucked up.

My advise check into a Bankruptcy, and don't feel ashamed even millionares do it all the time. find a lawyer who speciallizes in Bankruptcy....its cleaner and will sure help to clean up your credit.

28 percent interest sucks and borrowing from your home morgage because of all that lovely value you have in your home.... well that will be a 8%, not 2, 4 or even 5%.

You may also, consider a home improvement loan...that way you keep the low rate on your present morgage and get a 2nd mortgage at a higher.

I hope this is clear and helps someone.

Dennis.

Frank Wiley

Good advice Dennis but the best advice is if you can't pay the complete balance on a credit card each month people shouldn't be using it to buy something.  Even better would be not to even have one except if your an American citizen it's hard not to.  You can't make a airplane reservation, a hotel reservation, or almost any remote financial transaction without a credit card.  

Bill RIHS

More crazy shit from the WH. US is evacuating Americans from Israel vis cruse ships. The Administration is making those being evacuated to sign promissory notes that they will pay back the US for the costs. Let's see, we pay for flying hundreds of thousand illegals all over the US plus welfare and housing free to them, not to taxpayers. It's obvious where the priorities are. You just can't make this shit up. By the way, this was what an American being evacuated stated on Fox/Faulkner report this morning.

Michael Wetzel

The President says, " Don't, Don't, Don't, Don't ". Are you shaking in your boots yet. What the hell does that Mean ? Don't fart, don't cry, don't cook dinner ? Nobody knows ! He doesn't even know. Was that supposed to look like a fierce scowl ? Looked to me like he just woke up from his nappy-poo...Did you happen to catch this joker trying to go up 5 or 6 steps ? The clown tripped about three times. This moron, is somebody's president, how sad............

Michael Kelly

NO MORE SIDE SWIPE DEFENDING HAMAS, YOU ARE A GHOUL TO DO SO. PALESTINIANS MUST GET SOME HAIR AND START PUBLICALLY EXPOSING  HAMAS MEMBERS BY NAME, ADDRESS, PICTURE, AND  CURRENT WHEREABOUTS, NO WHINING, NO BLAMING OTHERS. YOU ARE OPPRESSED BY HAMAS, KILL THEM.