Why? Kansas State lost

A simple answer as to why Kansas State lost to KU. Too much Collins- it hurts, we beat #1Texas last week and lose to #1 in overtime tonight. We have a real shot in the dance, go K-State

Why? I am what I am

for my grandchildren -We have Cherokee blood. If you had 63 teaspoons of water and you added 1 teaspoon of salt could you taste it? They are 1/64 Cherokee. I am 1/16 salty.

The Cherokee were the fiercest of all warriors.

I have called upon my ancestors for strength and it has been given to me and I pass it on to my ancestors

why? am I angry

I'm mulling it over, in fact I'm all a twitter about it. It is percolating and will be served hot soon Oh! the therapeutic effects of blogging.

OK, cynical but true, anger can be exploding self-interest. By the many accounts, actions, and an election, this anger is beyond simmering. Can you imagine destroying houses to keep property values up in Michigan. Do you feel your personal worth has greatly declined. Is there a future for the grandchildren? This country needs "fireside chats". Instead we get political fear mongering We get orchestrated lies. I won't mention the source, because it is stooping to a low level, but "if you tell a big lie long enough, people will believe it". This has been happening. Can the masses in democracy be swayed by lies, half lies and out of context truth all funded by big business. Of course they can, advertising and politics are evidence.

In truth, Congress is pretty much controlled by big business and the health care mess proves it. Examples, Senator Joe Lieberman is owned by the insurance companies and the campaign of hate and fear is the umbrella of corporations and sword of the Far Right. Can this floundering ship be righted. Well, sadly there are no liberal Republicans left. well, there is one, me. I believe less government is usually better than more. I believe in general that capitalism is the best system. You know "build a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your door" means the greed of people can produce a better life for all. But unregulated capitalism leads to monopoly and depression. We need more banking regulation and a national health care system period. This country is and has been polarized on purpose. The rich are using a magnet of fear to draw voters to their cause of preservation of wealth. If you know this and speak this there is still a chance. This country needs many Senators and Representatives with a true "Profile in Courage".

Why? donate

My wife an I just donated to the Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund. www.redcross.com You need to also. and you know why. Humanity demands(well maybe not demands), actually calls for it. Better yet, cries for it.

why? are doers so rare

The world is made up of doers, do nothings and naysayers. The rarest are the doers. It is a gift. Do nothings abound. Perhaps it is not all their fault. They are caught up in the web of life; surrounded by the needs of family, work and self. Naysayers are the complainers. Most likely they are unhappy with their own existence. And they speak out, adding their misery to others. It is an awful weight they bring to bare on all of us. Ah, but thanks to the doers. Are they selfless or selfish. Interesting, but in reality it makes no difference. They are the ones who move humanity. Anyone can ignore or complain,but few do anything about it. How does the saying go "Never was so much owed to so few".

Why? Do I want to know

I had a great gift, self motivation. I will turn 70 next year and I still want to know everything. I am a human sponge(a Google freak) Why? well in truth, I do not know. Perhaps inherited. Perhaps environmental. In any case I have grown to appreciate that gift.

why? Masterpiece Theater Classic

Masterpiece Theater Classic Cranford is pure quality. It makes me realize how much pure crap is on television. You must watch it and then you will believe it. A marvelous cast. Look, I really love for instance 24, NCIS, House and Craig Ferguson, but they cannot compare.