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Bits & Pieces

Netanyahu: This is a fellow who is indicted. Being president of Israel keeps the prosecution suspended. Otherwise he would likely be found guilty and imprisoned. To avoid that outcome, Netanyahu creates fear and war. He keeps his job. He avoids prosecution.

So, he attacks Iran. He attacks Lebanon. He attacks the Gaza strip. He mucks around in Palestinian spaces building walls, houses, and Israeli communities. He does everything to foment violence, not peace. He does so with impunity and does not cooperate with allies. He cannot be trusted to serve any purpose other than his own.

The Israelis should understand this by now. He is trouble. He needs to be fired. Let the court system handle him.

Meanwhile, the world community could focus on building peace in the volatile Mid-East. That is long overdue. With two clowns – Trump and Netanyahu – actively stirring up trouble, peace hasn’t a chance.

 

Power Assumed: I have a friend from college years who claims Trump has more power to exercise than the public imagines. Most presidents have not exercised this power but it is still there to be used. I demurred from this point of view.

The American people have the power he insists the president has. Actually, the power exists but with the people. It is up to us to use it. It is done most effectively at election time. Of course, who we vote for follows serious, in-depth study of the issues so we vote intelligently. Too often the homework simply is not done.

Our nation’s current situation demonstrates the power of the courts. It took them some time to get the roles right, but they are consistently stepping up to thwart the Trumpettes. The rank-and-file staff working throughout the federal bureaucracy are stepping up as well. Even some cabinet members are failing to act as Trump wants them to.

Power has its limits. Sometimes it is in writing. Much of the time it is something felt. And that is what is carrying the day lately. It will continue to do so because the American people have had enough of you know who.

 

Bears Stadium: The Bears have not been a consistent performer of note for years. Yet the city has fought to retain them, built stadiums for them, subsidized their business plan and generally fallen prey to the Bears’ corporate hustle. Taxpayers paid the bill. Substantial bills.

I think it is time to say no to this. Too many cities are paying professional sports teams to remain in their communities for status, bragging rights, or whatever else is not worth the cost. Taxpayers deserve better protection. Cities need to use those funds for services to people who need help.

If the Bears move to Arlington Heights, they will still be known as the Chicago Bears. If they move to Gary, Indiana, they will retain the Chicago Bears moniker. Taxpayers need not subsidize sports teams. They should be self-supporting or they are not good managers. If they want support from the public, they must earn it. In pro sports that means winning games and building a history of excellence. Is there any evidence of that?

No. I thought so. Go fund your own sports facilities, Bears.

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