Definition of Opinion:  A belief or conclusion held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof.

Please be respectful to others with differing opinions. 

Michael Kelly

Frank W. If the Movie Exodus you mentoined was about the Jews who left Europe and Russia right after WW II then I know the son of the man who purchased a Ship of the same name and he helped bring some Jews to Jerusalem and Israel shortly aftter the Second World War. This man lives in Palm Springs, Ca. and is invoved in Real Estate deals and is a Moderate/Conservative. 

Earl Harris  Glad to hear you found some agreeable points to my Post about the very serious issue of illegal Immigration, which I personally see as a real Touchstone for the survival of this Country, Terrorists do not think or act like we assume people will act. Think about the Boston Marathon a few years back where a young man who had lived in the USA for quite a while, decided to attempt to Bomb the Marathon and did so successfully. We can only make one mistake, but they always retain the element of surprise which we can never quite catch up with. I see the problem as a matter of taking the most immediate and effectiva action congnizable rather than debating the niceties of the least offensive alternative. That can be sorted out later, if the time is available and the danger has been contained. 

This is another Issue we all need to address. We need to  know what the Elements of a Viable Fraud case happen to actually be. Trump is being accused of this in the New York case. So, what is Fraud defined as being where is is an actionable Tort, The Court there is not a Criminal Court. The standard of Proof is much less. 

Criminal Liability demands Proof Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. Civil Liability is based upon Preponderance of the Evidence. Your story is more likely to be true than that of the other guy"s.

The Elements of Fraud are as follows. 1. The defendant made a representation to the plaintiff which was not true, and at the time the defendant knew it was not true. 2, The defendant made the representation to the plaintiff intending that the plaintiff Rely upon the Representation to his/her Damage, 3. The defendant made the representation with malice intending harm to the plaintiff. 4. The plaintiff relied upon the Defendant's representation to his Injury. 5. The damage to the plaintiff is actual, and provable,

The story about Trump is that Trump went and borrowed money from Banks, who relied upon Trump's representations of the values of the properties which Trump signed paperwork giving the Banks a Forecloseable Interest in the Title to said propertis, and obtained Moneys from the Banks in exchange for the money. Allegedly, the properties were vastly over valued and the proof offered of this is that the Tax Collectors for the various Counties did not value the properties used as Security for these Loans as highly as Trump represented the value of the properties to be. Trump then paid back all the Loans in Full, even if it is assumed that the property used as Security for said Loans was over valued. As a result the Banks were not under paid, and after receiving full payment signed off on their Security interests in said properties. 

WHERE IS THE FRAUD? 

CAN THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR NEW YORK SUE TRUMP CIVILLY IF NONE OF THE POTENTIAL PLAINTIFFS, THE BANKS ARE COMPLAINING AGAINST TRUMP FOR ANY HARM CAUSED TO THE BANKS OR ANY OF THEIR MANY CUSTOMERS.? 

Earl Harris III

Two books, “Facing the Mountain” and “Prequel” sit on my nightstand with pages yet unturned, begging to be read. “Killers of the Flower Moon” has come to my local theater while the first three movies on Netflix’s list of new releases, “All the Light We Cannot See”, “NYAD”, and “Sly” await to been seen.

Meanwhile, my multi-page “To Do List” sits idly on my desk with a curious combination of work tasks and a scattering of fun activities waiting to be checked off. Among the items are short-term tasks, long-term projects and seasonal-stuff, like raking the ton of Fall leaves from the garden and off our decks and the cleaning of gutters along the perimeter our roof. Missing from the list entirely are the daily routines of cleaning house, fixing dinner, doing dishes, finishing off a load of laundry, etc., etc. Few people, including me, put daily routines on our lists, but these “dailies” must be reckoned with, nonetheless.

Finally, there are other things that constantly vie for my attention and cannot be ignored. Those things include the care and feeding of two geriatric cats and an ever increasing need to look after my 97 year-old mother-in-law, whom I love to pieces. My wife, Cindy, and her twin sister are at the halfway point along a 500-mile hiking section of the Camino de Levante in Spain and won’t be returning home for another three weeks. I am currently her sole caregiver at the moment. If you are a caregiver for an elderly person, you will likely understand what caregiving entails. It's a labor of love and it can be very time consuming.

Overlaying all of this is a case of Long Covid in the form of extreme fatigue, a near continuous state of being tired throughout the day. It’s something that I’m having to deal with after contracting Covid three separate times over the past 16 months. Most of what I have read tells me that it may be months to a year before the symptoms begin to dissipate. I hope so. Are any others of you on the forum dealing with post-Covid issues?

Why, you may be asking yourself, have I chosen to disclose this? It’s because I’m wanting to take a break. I need a little respite. I need a little rest and relaxation. I want to strive less and spent more time “going with the flow”. 

I’ve been reading a bit of late about the so-called “Law of Reversed Effort”. You can Google it if you’re interested, but if the phenomena described has any merit it might be at work in my life in many ways. Increasingly, it appears to me that it’s showing up in relationship to my participation on this Forum. 

So, with all that, I must bid you a temporary farewell. Beginning Monday of next week, I have made a solemn promise to myself not to check into nor respond to Forum messages. I’ll be making a decision of when to return when the time seems right. In my absence I wish you the very best. For those who would like to maintain contact with me from time to time, I will respond to messages that come to my Classmate Profile Page after Monday.

Take care! Have fun! Be good!

Earl Harris III

The Law of Reversed Effect is also referred to by another name, "The Backwards Law". I'd like to share an article that I found particularly interesting on the topic, one that may interest many of you, as well, especially those with military backgrounds.

https://markmanson.net/the-backwards-law

Michael Kelly

I hope this gets posted, I believe it is humorous and some of you may find it so.

https://www.YouTube.com/WaddieMitchellHorseTrade

Frank Wiley

Mike K.--Yes, the Movie "Exodus" is about the same ship and story.  There's one scene where Paul Newman is sitting on a hillside and discribes a Hebrew Leader leading his people into the Valley down below 3000 years ago, the valley is now part of Israel.

Mike Lorts

I am hopeful this morning because Andy Beshear won last night. He ran an old school campaign. It had a positive message and didn't speak negatively about his opponent. He truly was a governor for all the Kentuckians. Wouldn't it be wonderful if all politicians followed his lead.

Michael Wetzel

Bridge Port, Connecticut, 

Ballot stuffing, threating voters, corruption, all caught on camera ! The mayor, served 7 years in prison, for corruption, and was re-elected again. This is your communist/socialist party at work !.........

DeWitt Bacon

Michael W., I have not heard any evidence of corruption in Tuesday's election. However, we do know that there is some corruption in every election. Yes, it was a good day for Democrats in some elections, but the Republicans also have reason to celebrate winning several seats in their local elections.

What is disheartening is that the greatest thing the Dems seem to be celebrating is the right to murder live babies in the womb right up to the time of birth. The former governor of Virginia even supported killing babies after birth. Yes, a woman, as well as a man, have the right to do what they want with their bodies. They can tattoo it, pierce it, and even cut parts off if they wish. But they do not have the right to do what they want to the body developing inside their bodies. I do make allowances for rape, incest, and the threat of complications that will harm or kill the mother, And in some cases where the child will be born with severe complications. This is usually the result of incest. Incest can be a type of rape.

There are many ways to prevent pregnancies. If a consensual couple is too irresponsible to use them, then they should accept the consequences. 

Jim Coats

DeWitt and Michael.  I just emailed you something about some "problems" encountered at the 11/7 election in Maricopa County.  Might want to review.

DeWitt.  I'm on board with you regarding abortions.....even though it is a terrible subject that boggles the mind to try to come up with the "right" solution, I think you came as close to what I can live with as is possible.

And your final sentence....YES!  The parents should take responsibility and then, if it's the right thing, seriously consider putting the child up for adoption.

DeWitt Bacon

Katie, I did not waste my time watching the debates. About all I've gotten out of the debates is how weak the candidates are. I do not support any of them on the stage. Oh, and I might mention that Trump, the faraway forerunner, scheduled a rally and spoke at the exact time of the debates. I think the debates lost a lot of viewers last night. lol. 

You know that I am a Trump supporter, not because of his personality but because of what he has done to save our country. I know you will disagree and that there is no proof of it, but I feel strongly that the problems we are facing in this country and the world would not be happening if he had been rightfully reelected in 2020. I asked you once before and didn't get an answer: who will you support for President in 2024? You said you would not vote for Biden. What do you think about RFK Jr.? I am somewhat impressed by him even though he is a Democrat. I certainly hope you would not be for someone like Newsom. 

Have a good day.

Frank Wiley

The Republicans need to have a better position on abortion.  BUT, the two bigger issues (according to the American Public)  that weren't voted on, that WILL effect the '24 election are the Economy and the Border.

Jim Coats

From my "I Told You So Files" which some (not me) refer to as my "In Your Face Files,"  I offer the following.

Apparently, a Google Electric Powered Bus lost power today (or yesterday...I didn't fact check it before you ask) and crashed into several cars.  Ironic, no?  I don't know about injuries, I just love irony.

In additional news, apparently half of the wind turbine projects off the East Coast have been cancelled because they cannot make the money part of the project work...or maybe it was the turbines.  I can't remember.   Additionally, it was reported that the turbines were slaughtering rare, endangered Pygmy Owls off the Atlantic coast.  Before you attack the veracity of that statement, ask yourself....Have YOU seen any Rare Endangered Pygmy Owls off the East Coast lately?  I think not and I rest my case.

Finally, because Elon is such a genius, I predict he will start a new airline with Electric Powered Planes and it "may" be called Southwest Tesla Arlines.  I have already written their first advertising slogan for the planes leaving terminal 5 (It's new...not built yet) at Sky Harbor.  The slogan is:   "When you absolutely have to get NO further than Buckeye....Fly Southwest Tesla Airlines.....There will be plenty of seats available."

Mike Lorts

Jim,

Before you demand we stop all research for alternative energy I suggest you go back to the early years of cell phones. You needed to take a second mortgage to buy one. They weight around 15 pounds and had a range of about 3 blocks. Now you can control every aspect of your life locally and worldwide. If the cell industry had critics like you at the birth of the industry we might still be using land line phones.

Jim Coats

Mike L.  You are such a democrat.  Anything to be offended by, right Mike?  My post was mostly meant to be humorous because I really don't give a crap about EV's, turbines, or researching anything about the green nude deal (sic).  I know what I think and that's that.  Arguing or debating is NWMFT.

My first "Mobile" phone was a Motorola that was hard-wired in my car.  Cost was around $2,000 as I recall and that was in the early 80's.  Cell phones are approaching that price again thanks to progress.

Mike Lorts

Jim,

Thank you for clarifying that all of your post are just rants and are not meant to stimulate discussion.

Michael Wetzel

My first cell phone was the ' brick phone '. I paid around 40 some dollars for it ! As for its distance, I was in a deep, hugh canyon, probably 150 miles or better away, in eastern Az. As I was preparing to exit my truck at 5:30 in the morning, to begin hunting on the opening day of deer season, guess what, my new old fashion brick phone rang. It was my precious Mother calling to see if I was okay, as I was hunting this trip alone. We had our early morning conversation with such clarity, it was as though she was sitting next to me in the cab of my truck. I will always remember, and treasure that call...Yeah Mr. Lorts, those early phones were really expensive, and horrible........

Frank Wiley

Jim, it's reported that Elon has solved the battery life problem.  He's going to put a sail on his planes.  The only problem he's now facing is he can only fly one direction.  You can go to the library to read about it.  Just get in your horse and buggy.

Jim Coats

To Frank, all other Marines on this site and to all our Marine Brothers and Sisters.... HAPPY 248TH MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY!

GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and GOD BLESS THE CORPS.

Frank Wiley

Jim, Back at you!!  And Patty, Thanks for the sugar free cake on the Home Page.

Dennis Moran

Happy Birthday Marines..... thanks is such a small word for what you all do.

Mike Lorts

MW,

Your memory must be playing tricks on you. The first cell phone in 1983 from Motorola cost $3500, weight 2lbs, and had a very short range and battery life. Even if your "first" cell phone performed as you described did you buy it last month. Did it really cost $40???

DeWitt Bacon

Jim. re 11564. Really? All the way to Buckeye? Maybe Goodyear.

DeWitt Bacon

Katie, Mike L., and any others suffering from TDS. Commrads Biden and Mayorkas keep insisting that they inherited a broken border from the last administration. Please answer the following question. WHAT WAS BROKEN ABOUT IT AND HOW IS IT BETTER TODAY?

Mike Lorts

You guys are like a group of guys complaining about that noisy new fangled contraption scaring their horses.

Jim Coats

Mike L.  Re: #11576.  ONLY Mike Kelly.  Yessir..only Mike Kelly.

DeWitt.  Re: 11575.  Nope.  The democrats broke it (the border) and we bought it with our tax $$.