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Post by platon on Feb 25, 2020 8:58:58 GMT -8
Mr Betts seems to be a very good man and while I don't disagree with his premise, I do believe that has to be a two way street. The left in this Country throughout our history and across the world, has never shown the desire to assume this "meet halfway" attitude. A historical look at the political path of this Country proves this beyond any doubt. This path has been so sharply to the left that we are beyond any point that Conservatives or Evangelicals should be willing to settle. Historically tyranny always stems from the left, it is constant and dark. There are no success stories that indicate that the left has ever benefitted human progress. Any benefit they offer is at the expense of loss of liberty and property. No I belong to that side which refuses to compromise our freedoms and successes any further, and I actually would prefer a civil war to further concessions to the left. I am sorry to say that the religious right has often been party to the tactics of the left by conceding away our Country in the name of their conscience, and that path leads to disaster. At some point we have to stand and repeat these words even when it means our lives and our fortunes. Our Founders recognized this line in the sand when they penned these words and I stand with them now. It is time to dissolve those political bands which have connected us to the now Socialist, freedom sapping, Antifa thug loving, Democrat Party-----"That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.--Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world." We Conservatives have retreated far enough----and "when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security." The Beginning: In Congress, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.--Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world. The Close: In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury. A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people. Nor have We been wanting in attentions to our Brittish brethren. We have warned them from time to time of attempts by their legislature to extend an unwarrantable jurisdiction over us. We have reminded them of the circumstances of our emigration and settlement here. We have appealed to their native justice and magnanimity, and we have conjured them by the ties of our common kindred to disavow these usurpations, which, would inevitably interrupt our connections and correspondence. They too have been deaf to the voice of justice and of consanguinity. We must, therefore, acquiesce in the necessity, which denounces our Separation, and hold them, as we hold the rest of mankind, Enemies in War, in Peace Friends. We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do. And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.
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Post by 4aapl on Feb 25, 2020 10:44:26 GMT -8
Thanks for posting the review, Dave! We've been making time for some movies lately. Cars 3 was worth it, along with a reminder of what does make it worth it, as we age. Driven was decent, even though like some films on Steve it focused on just one thing that wasn't necessarily telling of the whole story. Still, it got me thinking again about the Delorean. A friend's older brother had one long long ago, maybe back in '88 or so. And they had a few at Universal Studios a few years later after Back to the Future. That would be fun to pick up, even re-skinning something else. But at $40k+ on cars.com, I'd rather go back to a cute little alfa romeo, even if it was underpowered, and I had to hold my foot sideways to only hit the gas. For an oldie but goodie, I always like Thomas Crown Affair and Secret of my Success. There's not many movies I care to watch again, but those are worth it. I might need to watch Gorden Gecko again. And then there is another Michael Douglas film, "The Game". Sometimes a movie isn't as good when you go back and watch it again, years later. I don't know if this one will be, but I'll have to give it a try. Here's a preview www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLauqDChQGsBut Cars 3. Maybe not quite as good as Cars, but pretty close up there. And like most Pixar movies, it's entertaining for all audiences, though I don't know that there were as many hidden jokes in there that many of the old school Pixar films had.
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Post by Dave on Feb 25, 2020 13:25:40 GMT -8
I agree, I've always enjoyed the Pixar movies and shorts, as you can tell by my avatar. When the grandchildren were little I would whip out my iPhone and start playing "Bounding" when either of them would start crying while in the car. They would quite down as soon as they heard the opening music. It was magic.
I also watched "Midway" a couple of nights ago and thought it was very well done. Well worth watching.
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Post by platon on Feb 28, 2020 11:08:38 GMT -8
Ford v Ferrari----If you like movies based on historical events you will like this movie. I had forgot how the race ended and in case you don't know I won't spoil the movie by writing about it here. Acting is good and petrolheads will enjoy the look back on history. I recommend it.
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Post by platon on Feb 28, 2020 11:11:21 GMT -8
I agree, I've always enjoyed the Pixar movies and shorts, as you can tell by my avatar. When the grandchildren were little I would whip out my iPhone and start playing "Bounding" when either of them would start crying while in the car. They would quite down as soon as they heard the opening music. It was magic. I also watched "Midway" a couple of nights ago and thought it was very well done. Well worth watching. I plan on catching Midway this week. Do you think it is as good as the original?
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Post by 4aapl on Feb 28, 2020 11:45:19 GMT -8
Ford v Ferrari----If you like movies based on historical events you will like this movie. I had forgot how the race ended and in case you don't know I won't spoil the movie by writing about it here. Acting is good and petrolheads will enjoy the look back on history. I recommend it. Yep, we just watched it last night. It was a good one, even though we had to split it over 2 nights. And our double feature from Redbox was Knifes Out. It was a good mystery, even if I guessed at part of it early on (some due to foreshadowing, some just seeming like a likely twist). And a little close to home too, since we are dealing with part of the neighbor's estate, which was made complex due to family issues. While there is no balcony off of a huge house, maybe I'll set up a lawn chair in the front yard and drink my coffee. Nice to have a distraction these days.
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Post by Dave on Feb 28, 2020 16:37:24 GMT -8
I agree, I've always enjoyed the Pixar movies and shorts, as you can tell by my avatar. When the grandchildren were little I would whip out my iPhone and start playing "Bounding" when either of them would start crying while in the car. They would quite down as soon as they heard the opening music. It was magic. I also watched "Midway" a couple of nights ago and thought it was very well done. Well worth watching. I plan on catching Midway this week. Do you think it is as good as the original? I watched the original Midway a very long time ago and don’t remember much, but this one is very well made and the best that I can tell it is factual. It’s not as much of a love story as Pearl Harbor was, which I thought was also a good movie. I just enjoy movies that cover the first half of the 20th century. I’ve also watched Ford v Ferrari. It was very well made. In the same league with Grand Prix and with LeMans. As a kid I used to follow Formula 1 in the 1960s. A time when tires were skinny and the drivers were fat. A simpler time, as I remember it anyway.
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Post by Dave on Feb 28, 2020 16:40:13 GMT -8
Ford v Ferrari----If you like movies based on historical events you will like this movie. I had forgot how the race ended and in case you don't know I won't spoil the movie by writing about it here. Acting is good and petrolheads will enjoy the look back on history. I recommend it. Yep, we just watched it last night. It was a good one, even though we had to split it over 2 nights. And our double feature from Redbox was Knifes Out. It was a good mystery, even if I guessed at part of it early on (some due to foreshadowing, some just seeming like a likely twist). And a little close to home too, since we are dealing with part of the neighbor's estate, which was made complex due to family issues. While there is no balcony off of a huge house, maybe I'll set up a lawn chair in the front yard and drink my coffee. Nice to have a distraction these days. Thanks 4aapl, I’ll check it out.
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Post by Dave on Mar 8, 2020 3:32:38 GMT -8
Lucy (2014 film)Staring Scarlett Johansson and Morgan Freeman. I was expecting the usual run of the mill super hero movie but was surprised to discover that it was much more. Entertaining and thought provoking. On AppleTV.
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Post by Dave on Mar 14, 2020 3:27:21 GMT -8
This is not a movie review but more of a book review. I found it very thought provoking and thought that I might post it here. Lament No More
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Post by Dave on Mar 14, 2020 3:40:41 GMT -8
I watched this movie a little over a year ago and thought that it was worth recommending. Very thought provoking. On NetFlix. AN INTERVIEW WITH GOD
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Post by Dave on Mar 14, 2020 3:50:30 GMT -8
Yep, we just watched it last night. It was a good one, even though we had to split it over 2 nights. And our double feature from Redbox was Knifes Out. It was a good mystery, even if I guessed at part of it early on (some due to foreshadowing, some just seeming like a likely twist). And a little close to home too, since we are dealing with part of the neighbor's estate, which was made complex due to family issues. While there is no balcony off of a huge house, maybe I'll set up a lawn chair in the front yard and drink my coffee. Nice to have a distraction these days. Thanks 4aapl, I’ll check it out. Thanks 4AAPL, I watched Knives Out last night. I thought it was a very entertaining who-done-it mystery. A little strange though to see James Bond with a southern accent. Beautiful house. AppleTV.
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Post by Dave on Mar 14, 2020 5:00:54 GMT -8
Ford v Ferrari----If you like movies based on historical events you will like this movie. I had forgot how the race ended and in case you don't know I won't spoil the movie by writing about it here. Acting is good and petrolheads will enjoy the look back on history. I recommend it. For a little history on someone that predates Ford going racing in Europe is a story of a man few have ever heard of. Briggs Cunningham goes to Le Mans, in the 1950s. Maybe the last of the wealthy boy racers. Maybe one day they will make a movie about this interesting man. Briggs Cunningham
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Post by platon on Mar 14, 2020 9:29:29 GMT -8
Ford v Ferrari----If you like movies based on historical events you will like this movie. I had forgot how the race ended and in case you don't know I won't spoil the movie by writing about it here. Acting is good and petrolheads will enjoy the look back on history. I recommend it. For a little history on someone that predates Ford going racing in Europe is a story of a man few have ever heard of. Briggs Cunningham goes to Le Mans, in the 1950s. Maybe the last of the wealthy boy racers. Maybe one day they will make a movie about this interesting man. Briggs Cunningham Oh I have heard of him Dave, and your story brought back the memories. At some point in the mid-50s (I was probably 10 or so) I read an automobile magazine (don't remember which one) about the Cunningham C-3 and fell in love with it. I don't even remember what the article said but I knew I was going to make my fortune and have me one of those. Sorrowfully that did not happen, but at 1.2 million now, I sure wish it had. Later as I matured a little my dreams settled on a more achievable goal that being an Austin Healy Sprite. Later my dreams finally settled on a Corvette and that bucket list item was finally filled in 2012 with a Corvette Grand Sport right after I sold another of my bucket list items---a Harley. I have been there and done those things, I am happy. Thanks for the memories, I had forgotten the Cunningham until I read your article.
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Post by JDSoCal on Mar 15, 2020 9:39:59 GMT -8
Later my dreams finally settled on a Corvette and that bucket list item was finally filled in 2012 with a Corvette Grand Sport right after I sold another of my bucket list items---a Harley. I have been there and done those things, I am happy. I have a 2011 Grand Sport! Black. Lots of mods to say the least. Going to sell it though, too scary now.
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Post by platon on Mar 15, 2020 16:35:54 GMT -8
Later my dreams finally settled on a Corvette and that bucket list item was finally filled in 2012 with a Corvette Grand Sport right after I sold another of my bucket list items---a Harley. I have been there and done those things, I am happy. I have a 2011 Grand Sport! Black. Lots of mods to say the least. Going to sell it though, too scary now. Yeah I think we discussed this several years ago. You put a Linginfeltor or Edelbrock supercharger on yours didn't you. Mine was red and I loved it. We just bought a Lincoln Aviator and it is really neat. I look back at the 60s cars and compare to the present, it is unbelievable how far we have come. I can drive the Lincoln, get a massage, listen to a 28 speaker stereo and never give any input to the steering other than holding it----and stay on the road. We are living in new and different times.
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Post by JDSoCal on Mar 15, 2020 18:21:39 GMT -8
I have a 2011 Grand Sport! Black. Lots of mods to say the least. Going to sell it though, too scary now. Yeah I think we discussed this several years ago. You put a Linginfeltor or Edelbrock supercharger on yours didn't you. Mine was red and I loved it. We just bought a Lincoln Aviator and it is really neat. I look back at the 60s cars and compare to the present, it is unbelievable how far we have come. I can drive the Lincoln, get a massage, listen to a 28 speaker stereo and never give any input to the steering other than holding it----and stay on the road. We are living in new and different times. I put on an A&A supercharger (Vortech based centrifugal). But I went with a bigger head unit and a cam and E85 and it now does 808 RWHP on a relatively stingy Mustang dyno (probably would do ~370 stock). It's loud and scary AF. I mean I can spin it in 4th gear at 80 on the FWY. Going to sell it and get something a bit more civilized for now...but the C8 Z06 might temp me back to the fold.
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Post by platon on Mar 15, 2020 21:03:57 GMT -8
Yeah I think we discussed this several years ago. You put a Linginfeltor or Edelbrock supercharger on yours didn't you. Mine was red and I loved it. We just bought a Lincoln Aviator and it is really neat. I look back at the 60s cars and compare to the present, it is unbelievable how far we have come. I can drive the Lincoln, get a massage, listen to a 28 speaker stereo and never give any input to the steering other than holding it----and stay on the road. We are living in new and different times. I put on an A&A supercharger (Vortech based centrifugal). But I went with a bigger head unit and a cam and E85 and it now does 808 RWHP on a relatively stingy Mustang dyno (probably would do ~370 stock). It's loud and scary AF. I mean I can spin it in 4th gear at 80 on the FWY. Going to sell it and get something a bit more civilized for now...but the C8 Z06 might temp me back to the fold. I like the looks of the C8 but I think I will wait for the rumored Zora, maybe out by by 2023. Just speculation I think but said to be at 1000HP, also will be a ZR1 at 800HP. The Z06 is supposed to have 650HP I think. Actually if there is not a law that makes it illegal for a guy as old as I am to drive a car like that, there probably should be. I filled by bucket list and I will probably just settle for the memories now. If you get that C8 please post pictures, they are always welcome in the Dungeon. ETA: By the way I do remember your Vette and I was really envious of what you did to it and my Wife and I discussed doing some of that stuff to mine but decided not to. My danger zone comes a lot quicker than it used to.
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Post by platon on Mar 21, 2020 10:19:48 GMT -8
Ford v Ferrari----If you like movies based on historical events you will like this movie. I had forgot how the race ended and in case you don't know I won't spoil the movie by writing about it here. Acting is good and petrolheads will enjoy the look back on history. I recommend it. For a little history on someone that predates Ford going racing in Europe is a story of a man few have ever heard of. Briggs Cunningham goes to Le Mans, in the 1950s. Maybe the last of the wealthy boy racers. Maybe one day they will make a movie about this interesting man. Briggs Cunningham Another blast from the past. Last night we were watching Clint Eastwood's movie Richard Jewell. In one scene Jewell and his Mother were at Centennial Park in Atlanta watching Kenny Rogers perform live. My Wife asked me if Kenny was still alive and then we woke to the news of Kenny's death, as we did not see the news yesterday, I answered I wasn't sure. Here's to Kenny, I hope he sings for God today and is in the arms of eternal life. Here is a tribute to Kenny. Richard Jewell is a good movie and if you are like me it will leave you outraged at the overreach of government, the culpability of MSM, and the abuse of power by the FBI. The same organization that colluded with the deep state to try and depose DJT.
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Post by Dave on Apr 6, 2020 6:29:30 GMT -8
For those here that may want a refresher on the founding of this nation I highly recommend the HBO mini-series "John Adams" staring Paul Giamatti. It is a great history lesson. Also the movie "Lincoln" starting Daniel Day Lewis. It gives a new appreciation for the struggle this man endured to keep this nation together.
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Post by artman1033 on Apr 6, 2020 7:24:46 GMT -8
My favorite new movie is ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOODI was concerned. a movie about a time of Charles Manson? Another violent epic by Tarantino? It is MAGNIFICENT!
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Post by Dave on Apr 6, 2020 15:14:03 GMT -8
My favorite new movie is ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOODI was concerned. a movie about a time of Charles Manson? Another violent epic by Tarantino? It is MAGNIFICENT! Thanks Artman, but I try to stay away from Tarantino movies. Kill Bill okay, but I won’t watch it again.
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Post by Dave on Apr 22, 2020 6:29:46 GMT -8
I watched "Solace" last night. A very interesting and thought provoking movie. With Anthony Hopkins, Colin Farrell and Abbie Cornish.
I watched it on Plex which is a free movie service. The quality is not comparable to some of the subscription streamers, but acceptable, especially for the price. They also seem to have movies that are missing from many of the others. Oh yes, they have commercials, as nothing is really free.
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Post by platon on Apr 22, 2020 23:01:49 GMT -8
For those here that may want a refresher on the founding of this nation I highly recommend the HBO mini-series "John Adams" staring Paul Giamatti. It is a great history lesson. Also the movie "Lincoln" starting Daniel Day Lewis. It gives a new appreciation for the struggle this man endured to keep this nation together. Have you read McCullough's biography that inspired the series? I really liked the series but the book was one of the best biographies I have ever read.
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Post by Dave on Apr 23, 2020 3:32:12 GMT -8
For those here that may want a refresher on the founding of this nation I highly recommend the HBO mini-series "John Adams" staring Paul Giamatti. It is a great history lesson. Also the movie "Lincoln" starting Daniel Day Lewis. It gives a new appreciation for the struggle this man endured to keep this nation together. Have you read McCullough's biography that inspired the series? I really liked the series but the book was one of the best biographies I have ever read. No I haven’t read his book, hopefully some day I’ll find the time to investigate more deeply into the people that gave all for the founding of this nation. I truly believe the founders were divinely inspired and driven with their task. Few people know that George Washington was encouraged and could have easily declared himself king at the end of the revolutionary war, but to him it was an insult to even consider. Truly great men.
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Post by Dave on May 10, 2020 7:03:43 GMT -8
"Alone in Berlin" (2016). Staring Emma Thompson and Brendan Gleeson. A story about a couple that decided to resist the Nazi regime after receiving news that their son had died fighting in France. It reminds me of the saying that the first country that the Nazi's invaded was Germany. They used the media to gain and hold power, and one of the first freedoms lost was free speech. Based on the novel "Every Man Dies Alone". Great acting and sets.
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Post by Dave on May 17, 2020 3:12:33 GMT -8
I rewatched the movie Tron: Legacy again last night. Enjoyed it, as always. Jeff Bridges as Kevin Flynn, Bruce Boxleitner as Alan Bradley, Olivia Wilde as the algorithm Quorra. Great special effects and very imaginative. Strangely, I see the character Kevin Flynn as a representation of Steve Jobs. And no, I don’t see Alan Bradley (Tron) as a representation of Tim Cook. I want a Light Cycle.
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Post by platon on May 26, 2020 20:40:52 GMT -8
Dave did you catch the Clarence Thomas: In His Own Words special on PBS. That was tremendous. I knew quite a bit of his life but hearing it in his own words was special. As his story progressed into his early 20s when he was the rebellious activist, my Wife looked over at me and said "I don't blame him, if somebody treated me that way I would have killed them", this from a person, who like myself, was raised by a family who held deep grudges against Blacks, carpetbaggers, and republicans. I told her the story of watching the MLK marches and telling my parents the very same thing. It was later that my oldest Son began playing basketball and his best friend was a Black teammate who basically lived at our house through high school. I remember his Black friends used to tease and harass him because his best friend was a white kid. Our friendship with Kenneth has lasted for going on 40 years and he still visits and calls us. Those were the best of times and the really neat thing about the story is that both my family and my Wife's family began a journey, because the friendship of those two boys, made all of them realize that all humans are created equal and they are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights, and they began living their life that way.
Anyway this documentary also brought back memories of me raging at the Democrats for their "high tech lynching" of a fine man and the eventual confirmation of my favorite SCJ and strict textualist who understands what the COTUS means and stands for, it is worth the time to watch it.
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Post by Dave on May 27, 2020 13:10:48 GMT -8
No, I’ve not seen that. But I will try and watch it. Clarence Thomas is an amazing man. When you look at where he started and see what he has accomplished in his life is a true inspiration. Thank you for the heads up.
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