My Dad told me a story several years ago. He has been gone since 1976. He was born in 1912 and when he was 12 years old, or 1924, he drove a 1 horse buck-board from Gilmer, Texas to Round Rock, Texas. His parents (who were both deaf mutes) and had met at the Austin, Texas School for the Deaf) were not able to handle the trip by themselves. He said as they traveled along that at noon and around sun-down each day, people who lived along the way would flag them down and bring them into their homes to have lunch or dinner with them. My Dad thought at the time that the folks on the highway just wanted the company. At evening time they would offer them nights lodging, sometimes in the barn or shed, at least out of the weather. My Dad said how thoughtful those folks were to invite them in and share their food. He said it was several years later, after he had received his draft notice, that he learned the reason for their offerings. He had to flag a ride to the grocery store where he worked to sign his notice and mail it back. He was telling the story to his boss as to how nice the folks were and his boss laughed and told him the reason they would wave you down. They wanted the news from up the road as they had no paper or tv back then. My Dad just laughed and said, son, it is all about perception. What I thought was good manners was a question and answer period for the weary travelers. There was no harm done, but the purpose was certainly different. Intentions are important to notice as we travel these roads today. Just sayin'
That certainly made for a more connected society than we have today where one neighbor may watch TV news, NFL, play fantasy football, video games, get news from the HuffPo, watch Netflix and shop at Target. His next door neighbor may never watch TV news, has no interest in professional sports, plays his own sports, visits Gateway Pundit, Breitbart, never plays video games and watches reruns or old movies.
People with drastically differing mores USED to be able to at least rally around the Flag and our common blessing that we were all lucky enough to be "Americans."
Unfortunately, the cancer that is the Left has taught at least two generations to HATE our Founding, our History and our Freedom - with no let-up in sight. What do we have in common now you ask? Not a whole heck of a lot.
Yes my brother, nothing and everything in common. We are all part of the race, the human race, and the choices we make will determine how long it takes to make it to the finish line. What we all have in common, is we all start the race, and finish, but our personal direction choices is what makes our journey our own.
Fuhget about it, dont worry about it, dont even think about it. When ever I hear stimmy coming from the mouth of babe's or QE, loan forgiveness, subsidy or all the fist hammering developed handouts, thats a green light. My piggy bank is dry, my neighbour is broke and my garbage cans have been knocked over. Wow ! what a conundrum. This is like watching a star going supernova, first the implosion begins followed by a mass reversal of an outward explosion creating a destructive force pinning any needle measuring the titanic shock wave thats about to reveal its inevitable birth and death.
Sorry gentleman, its hard to see a positive outcome, given our most intelligent leaders have led us into the abyss. But hey ! Its only money !
Insightful commentary as ever and as a Brit who’s admired the speed with which Ireland embraced free markets and demonstrated in spades the benefits to its people very good to hear - the Uk could learn a lot from its Celtic cousin.
Thank you for a great year of current events commentary and creative, entertaining writing. This is, by far, my favorite subscription; and I have had many over the years. (I started decades ago with “The Ruff Times”).
I'm surprised Bill would compare a small, lily-white country like Ireland (95% white) to the U.S. without far more analysis. White America stacks up well against these small, lily-white countries. The problem White America has compared to these small, lily-white countries is that it has allowed far too many third-world peasants to pour into the U.S. over several decades.
What concerns me most is that people of all races in every first-world country seem to be increasingly hooked on the worst drug of all; i.e., the free-stuff drug.
If the powers that be allow the common schlub interest on their savings, it only follows savings will come into style again. A saver might in fact leave the stock market, and crypto along with real estate and other risky ventures. Why would I risk Staking $10k in Stable coins at 4-9% when I could get 5% FDIC insured? Then again why would I buy gold or silver, speaking as the work a day fellow in this example.
If the elites allow interest accounts back in the fold, what will the bankers do for a living?
Actually, Bill's Daily Diary missives are free. We pay for the research and analysis that Dyson, Denning and Bowman provide. If there was nothing in this piece then you got what you paid for!
I is as though J Q Public ( for the most part ) only see, or want to see the box that they are in. The controlled (fake) news they receive becomes the accepted wallpaper on the inside of that box. It is so much easier to think as the talking heads tell us to, so that my tasks can be focused on. The Elite see all the boxes, but those in the boxes do not notice them grow smaller, till there is no way out of the box. ...JJ
Totally true. When the USSR collapsed in 1991 we made an agreement with Russia. We agreed that NATO would not move east towards Russia. We lied, now Russia is has NATO on its border. Putin said Ukraine can not be in NATO. This is simply Kennedy's middle crisis. We should have given Russia assurances this would not happen. We did not. Hence Putin is doing what he said he would. I fear my government way more than Russia. Trump like him or not was correct on Russia.
That isn't the response of the reasonable man you claim to be. Victoria Nuland was in Maidan Square encouraging the 'uprising' against a corrupt but legitimately elected President of the Ukraine. As far as I'm aware no Russian politicians were present at the Capitol 'fancy dress day out' and the US responds as though it were a revolution. You think Russian secessionists in Ukraine can be bombarded for years and Russia shouldn't see it as a provocation?
When it comes to your severely misguided OPINIONS (NOT facts) on Ukraine, why do you consistently devolve down to the level of hurling vile insults at people you don't even know, just because they see things differently than you?
Perhaps your irrational exuberance for all things Ukraine (including apparently the Nazism, degeneracy and murdering of civilians in the Donbass region) is greatly misplaced - and deep down you know it, but are blinded by hatred for Putin?
Whatever friend - those questions are meant rhetorically as you have proven multiple times that you are incapable of introspection regarding this subject.
Ok, you can begin attacking me personally now as you have done in the past when we have disagreed...
Kennedy as leader would be heaven. I don't understand why so many of those old goat Republicans won't grow a pair and vote McConnell out. He's almost single-handedly destroying the party and he has absolutely no agenda, plan or vision.
Mitch and his old lady are ALL about the Chinese money. For years the evidence has been there to warrant a closer look at the couple's "dealings", but of course nobody will ever investigate. The other R's are way too spineless (that's why Mitch is still the "leader") and the majority of the dims are either equally or more dirty with corruption...
My Dad told me a story several years ago. He has been gone since 1976. He was born in 1912 and when he was 12 years old, or 1924, he drove a 1 horse buck-board from Gilmer, Texas to Round Rock, Texas. His parents (who were both deaf mutes) and had met at the Austin, Texas School for the Deaf) were not able to handle the trip by themselves. He said as they traveled along that at noon and around sun-down each day, people who lived along the way would flag them down and bring them into their homes to have lunch or dinner with them. My Dad thought at the time that the folks on the highway just wanted the company. At evening time they would offer them nights lodging, sometimes in the barn or shed, at least out of the weather. My Dad said how thoughtful those folks were to invite them in and share their food. He said it was several years later, after he had received his draft notice, that he learned the reason for their offerings. He had to flag a ride to the grocery store where he worked to sign his notice and mail it back. He was telling the story to his boss as to how nice the folks were and his boss laughed and told him the reason they would wave you down. They wanted the news from up the road as they had no paper or tv back then. My Dad just laughed and said, son, it is all about perception. What I thought was good manners was a question and answer period for the weary travelers. There was no harm done, but the purpose was certainly different. Intentions are important to notice as we travel these roads today. Just sayin'
Don Harrell
That certainly made for a more connected society than we have today where one neighbor may watch TV news, NFL, play fantasy football, video games, get news from the HuffPo, watch Netflix and shop at Target. His next door neighbor may never watch TV news, has no interest in professional sports, plays his own sports, visits Gateway Pundit, Breitbart, never plays video games and watches reruns or old movies.
What do we have in common now?
Hi Mr. Webb -
People with drastically differing mores USED to be able to at least rally around the Flag and our common blessing that we were all lucky enough to be "Americans."
Unfortunately, the cancer that is the Left has taught at least two generations to HATE our Founding, our History and our Freedom - with no let-up in sight. What do we have in common now you ask? Not a whole heck of a lot.
*Heavy sigh...
Yes my brother, nothing and everything in common. We are all part of the race, the human race, and the choices we make will determine how long it takes to make it to the finish line. What we all have in common, is we all start the race, and finish, but our personal direction choices is what makes our journey our own.
Real money ?
Fuhget about it, dont worry about it, dont even think about it. When ever I hear stimmy coming from the mouth of babe's or QE, loan forgiveness, subsidy or all the fist hammering developed handouts, thats a green light. My piggy bank is dry, my neighbour is broke and my garbage cans have been knocked over. Wow ! what a conundrum. This is like watching a star going supernova, first the implosion begins followed by a mass reversal of an outward explosion creating a destructive force pinning any needle measuring the titanic shock wave thats about to reveal its inevitable birth and death.
Sorry gentleman, its hard to see a positive outcome, given our most intelligent leaders have led us into the abyss. But hey ! Its only money !
Right ?
The ‘government’ is not the same as ‘The People.’ Amen, and spot on Bill!!! Richard Maybury has been saying the same for decades.
I’m reminded of this from October 2022. In short, inflation is the solution from DC to deal with debt. All of us here know how they create inflation. It’s a dream if you think austerity will ever be a reality. https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/10/21/biden-republicans-debt-limit-midterm-elections/
Both parties act as drunken fools. We are in serious trouble.
Insightful commentary as ever and as a Brit who’s admired the speed with which Ireland embraced free markets and demonstrated in spades the benefits to its people very good to hear - the Uk could learn a lot from its Celtic cousin.
Thank you for a great year of current events commentary and creative, entertaining writing. This is, by far, my favorite subscription; and I have had many over the years. (I started decades ago with “The Ruff Times”).
Happy Holidays to you & yours.
Joel, you may be kidding about the 5th of July but did you realize the Declaration of Independence was ratified on July 2nd, 1776?
Hmm… says here “On July 2, 1776, Congress voted to declare independence. Two days later, it ratified the text of the Declaration.”
https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration/how-did-it-happen
I'm surprised Bill would compare a small, lily-white country like Ireland (95% white) to the U.S. without far more analysis. White America stacks up well against these small, lily-white countries. The problem White America has compared to these small, lily-white countries is that it has allowed far too many third-world peasants to pour into the U.S. over several decades.
What concerns me most is that people of all races in every first-world country seem to be increasingly hooked on the worst drug of all; i.e., the free-stuff drug.
I am not. Were they to cancel my Medicare and SS I would be thrilled if they in turn only took 10% from me. I believe many here would agree.
If the powers that be allow the common schlub interest on their savings, it only follows savings will come into style again. A saver might in fact leave the stock market, and crypto along with real estate and other risky ventures. Why would I risk Staking $10k in Stable coins at 4-9% when I could get 5% FDIC insured? Then again why would I buy gold or silver, speaking as the work a day fellow in this example.
If the elites allow interest accounts back in the fold, what will the bankers do for a living?
Nothing for me in this missive. I paid for you to write this. Tell me where I can cancel and get my money back.
Actually, Bill's Daily Diary missives are free. We pay for the research and analysis that Dyson, Denning and Bowman provide. If there was nothing in this piece then you got what you paid for!
What are you talking about?
Not the best sarcasm I have read that's for certain.
I is as though J Q Public ( for the most part ) only see, or want to see the box that they are in. The controlled (fake) news they receive becomes the accepted wallpaper on the inside of that box. It is so much easier to think as the talking heads tell us to, so that my tasks can be focused on. The Elite see all the boxes, but those in the boxes do not notice them grow smaller, till there is no way out of the box. ...JJ
Ukraine has been attacking the Donbas since the US/NATO inspired Coup of 2014.
Precisely correct and verified in multiple place Jo...
Totally true. When the USSR collapsed in 1991 we made an agreement with Russia. We agreed that NATO would not move east towards Russia. We lied, now Russia is has NATO on its border. Putin said Ukraine can not be in NATO. This is simply Kennedy's middle crisis. We should have given Russia assurances this would not happen. We did not. Hence Putin is doing what he said he would. I fear my government way more than Russia. Trump like him or not was correct on Russia.
The US/NATO etc lied to Russia every step of the way.
http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/nato-s-eastward-expansion-did-the-west-break-its-promise-to-moscow-a-663315.html
https://unherd.com/thepost/were-the-minsk-agreements-designed-to-fail/
Russia has every right to a 'sphere of interest' the US has.
https://mises.org/wire/yes-us-has-its-own-sphere-influence-and-its-huge
https://responsiblestatecraft.org/2021/10/25/what-george-kennan-can-teach-us-about-us-russia-relations/
Hey Jo -
We don't need no stinkin' FACTS up in here...
That isn't the response of the reasonable man you claim to be. Victoria Nuland was in Maidan Square encouraging the 'uprising' against a corrupt but legitimately elected President of the Ukraine. As far as I'm aware no Russian politicians were present at the Capitol 'fancy dress day out' and the US responds as though it were a revolution. You think Russian secessionists in Ukraine can be bombarded for years and Russia shouldn't see it as a provocation?
PG -
When it comes to your severely misguided OPINIONS (NOT facts) on Ukraine, why do you consistently devolve down to the level of hurling vile insults at people you don't even know, just because they see things differently than you?
Perhaps your irrational exuberance for all things Ukraine (including apparently the Nazism, degeneracy and murdering of civilians in the Donbass region) is greatly misplaced - and deep down you know it, but are blinded by hatred for Putin?
Whatever friend - those questions are meant rhetorically as you have proven multiple times that you are incapable of introspection regarding this subject.
Ok, you can begin attacking me personally now as you have done in the past when we have disagreed...
PG. If you are a "warrior" why not fly to Ukraine to fight? Or are you only a "keyboard warrior"? Talk is cheap.
Senator Kennedy is a national treasure. I could listen to that guy all day everyday. Someone needs to take McConnell out behind a woodshed.
Or lamp post.
Kennedy as leader would be heaven. I don't understand why so many of those old goat Republicans won't grow a pair and vote McConnell out. He's almost single-handedly destroying the party and he has absolutely no agenda, plan or vision.
Right on Mr. Dave.
Mitch and his old lady are ALL about the Chinese money. For years the evidence has been there to warrant a closer look at the couple's "dealings", but of course nobody will ever investigate. The other R's are way too spineless (that's why Mitch is still the "leader") and the majority of the dims are either equally or more dirty with corruption...
Most are complicit.
So true and so sad.