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Chaos Is Not A Sustainable Political Or Life Strategy

Most people would say a chaotic environment is a non-productive environment. The majority of folks would say a chaotic person is not a stable person and causes turmoil for those in their immediate radius at least. More people than not would probably say chaotic individuals might slide by for awhile but eventually they will not be able to allude the inevitable pitfalls and calamity chaos inherently births.


Yet, when it comes to the President of the United States chaos is presented as, if not admirable, an appreciative trait.


Many in the mainstream media (or so-called left-wing media) present President Trump's affinity for tumultuousness and disorder as some sort of mad genius strategy. They will criticize his impetuous nature while simultaneously low key praising him for being able to go through his life (personal and business) and becoming President with an irreverence for orthodoxy.


Of course, they frequently leave out the facts that Mr. Trump was born halfway between third base and home. Although he acts as if he hit a liner into the right-centerfield gap he is turning from a triple to an inside the park home run.


It is often unmentioned that Trump's daddy, Fred Trump, perpetually bailed him out of failed businesses and ventures due to Trump's refusal or inability to employ order and structure. Now, some (not I, of course) would say his failed ventures were wholly due to the fact he is an effin moron. Again, some say.


Trump has had a chaotic personal life throughout the years. He once said his, "Vietnam was avoiding stds." Translation: He was dipping his little mushroom into all sorts of cobbler dishes. Although, I am confident it was not nearly as much as he was bragging.


It is extremely well known Mr. Trump divorced his first wife, Ivana , because he was having a very public affair with Marla Maples. Without regard for his children's feelings or the turmoil being levied upon them Mr. Defender of Christian Values was publicly flaunting his affair. In fact, this led to an extended period of time where the relationship between Trump and Donald Trump Jr. was quite frosty.


Then, Mr. Trump publicly flaunted his cheating on Marla Maples with his current wife, Melania.


Of course, we all know the philandering Trump has partook within the last 15 years or so. Only weeks after Melania gave birth to their son Trump was having unprotected sex with porn star, Stormy Daniels, and Playboy Playmate, Karen McDougal.


Trump's chaotic style continued on into the White House. He hasn't been president two full years; yet, he has had almost as much turnover as presidents Clinton, Obama or Bush had in their terms. They all served eight years.


President Trump is on his third chief of staff. He has had three communications directors. There have been three national security advisers as well as FBI directors. Over half of State Department positions are unfilled. Actually, this can be said across the government.


President Trump said he was going to drain the swamp. He didn't drain he stockpiled it. The administration has been littered with scandals. Health and Human Services director, Tom Price, had to resign because of corruption. The same goes for Scott Pruitt and Ryan Zeinke, former EPA and Interior secretaries respectively. And, plenty of other officials and department heads have been embroiled in controversies but somehow have staved off resignation or termination.


This lunacy has extended to his policies and their implementation. Trump's initial attempt to enact the Travel Ban was shot down because of the slap-assed way it was written. His border policy has been not only cruel but haphazard. His 100% detain policy led to children being separated from their parents. Some of whom still haven't been reunited with their parents despite a judicial order demanding it be done.


Time after time the President has made foreign policy decisions without informing our allies let alone U.S. officials.


For example, Trump decided to withdraw our troops from Syria. Let's be clear that this is a good thing. The motives are sketchy but withdrawing troops is the prudent decision because we had no business being there in the first place. However, Trump didn't bother to give our allies in the region ample warning.


Just this past week Trump and the First Lady decided to visit troops in Iraq. It was a long overdue visit since Trump had not visited any troops in a war zone. Again, this was a great decision by the President. However, again, it was haphazardly done. Trump didn't inform the Iraqi prime minister until two hours before Air Force One landed he was coming. He then demanded the prime minister come meet him but he couldn't because he was in the opposite side of the country. Predictably, this irritated Trump.


Well, apparently, it irritated the Iraqis more. A damn near international incident has been caused because the Iraqi government feels it's been disrespected. Thus, they are demanding the United States pulls its troops from the region.


Then, here at home the country is in the midst of a partial government shutdown which is affecting 800,000 federal employees. Thousands more are having to work for free.


The shutdown is due to an impasse between Trump and Senate Democrats over funding for the border wall, which is not even going to be a wall but a fence.


This is another example of Trump's impetuousness and frenzied political stances. Almost three weeks ago on national television" Trump told Senate Minority Leader, Chuck Schumer, and incoming Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, "I'll take the mantle. I'll shut down the government. I'll be proud to shut down the government. Chuck, I won't blame you."


Well, the government is now shutdown and Trump is blaming the Democrats. Here's the thing, Trump doesn't calculate things.
Almost 70% of the country doesn't believe the wall would stop illegal immigration while only 25% believe obtaining the $5 billion Trump is seeking for the wall is worth shutting down the government. And, the only people who believe the Democrats are at fault are his die hard base who blame the Democrats if the slurpee machine at their local 7-11 breaks down.


The chaos, turnover and constant turmoil Trump chooses to live his life in and now the country isn't good for the country. Soon he is going to be made painfully aware it is not good for him neither. This is not the Hunger Games. Nor is it the WWE.


People's livelihoods and in some cases their lives are at stake. Rash irrational decisions are not representative of some type of mad genius. Not giving allies or essential personnel within our own government an adequate heads up before implementing a policy change or military decision is not a sign strategic secrecy and cunningness. Enthralling yourself and everyone around you in uncertainty and a frantic pace isn't a winning strategy.


This is all a sign of instability and lack of preparation, if you are being kind. In actuality it's closer to being a sign of sheer lunacy.


Hey, some people seem to thrive in chaos. Grant you that. However, even in those situations some apparatus of structure and foresight exist.


But, when it is literally a free for all when things can literally change minute to minute certain catastrophe is inevitably going to ensue.


Trump and his administration are the equivalent of an out of control chimpanzee. Sure, at first he's funny and maybe even a little endearing. You get pissed when he's hanging from the chandelier and knocking shit over but he's somewhat adorable so you let things slide. But, then while he's hanging from the chandelier or lurking behind furniture he begins indiscriminately hurling his shit at you. I literally mean feces. He is just chunking shit at the walls, in your food, wherever. You are afraid to walk in a room because you don't know if your eye is going to get done with some poo-poo.


This is Trump. A dude just hurling shit everywhere. And, it works initially because while people are concentrating on one mess he is creating another one. That is awesome if you're a monkey. When you're the leader of the free world it is an inevitable anchor that will bring you down.


Trump is embroiled in so many scandals and controversies he can't see straight. And, they are all of his own doing.


So, his response to them is to look for someone to bail him out while simultaneously hurling feces everywhere. The issues are there is nobody to bail him out. His sycophants in the House no longer have power. At this point firing Mueller, which is a significant chunk of his problems, would not lighten his burdens but make them untenable.  


And, the other issue is hurling shit all over the place is a shortsighted plan-plan is a term being employed extremely lightly. The vast majority of people have no interest in dwelling in a place that is covered in shit. Eventually the stench becomes overwhelming and nobody wants it on them. Also, the shit thrower will eventually wear themselves out and will have no plan for recourse.


Our government is shut down, half of necessary positions for diplomacy and military execution are unfilled, the personnel structure in the White House is in utter turmoil, the President is under numerous investigations all of which are beyond legitimate and credible and the President is at best emotionally flustered but really is just borderline clinically insane. Not to mention unread, willfully ignorant and a buffoon. Does it really need to be stated those traits coupled with mental fragility is not a
desirable combination?


Let this be food for thought especially for Trump supporters. In any other area of life and with any other human being would bathing in chaos and unpredictability be seen as a good thing or at least a long term sustainable mode of operation? Do you know anyone who is encircled in chaos who is actually stable and productive?




 

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Reflections On 2018 And Aspirations For 2019

Just over seven months ago I re-launched this blog. I didn't really have any expectations although I hoped it would do well.


Honestly, I did it for me without any real anticipation of success. Writing along with sports are my first loves. Politics and social issues are my infatuations.


Writing is something I thoroughly enjoy. It relaxes me. I don't know if I am necessarily good at it although my ego tells me I am pretty damn good. Regardless I feel it's my calling.


It allows me to actually tie together my love for sports and infatuation with politics and social issues. Writing is my outlet.


I am quite opinionated. I like expressing my opinions. Not because I arrogantly believe I am right and know everything but because I feel I offer a certain, perhaps unique, perspective and insight and hopefully I can generate dialogue. Problems only get solved and connections made through discussion.


So, restarting this blog has allowed me the opportunity to do that.


Now, I said I held no tangible expectations regarding the success of this blog. Frankly, I am not sure what is thought of regarding the blog. I seem to possess a moderate dedicated readership. I estimate the blog receives 60 to 70 views per post. Although I certainly would prefer more that is a number I can live with. I have received some positive feedback as well.


In recent months I have pondered the idea of taking the blog to video. A few people mentioned I should start a YouTube channel. Admittedly, I initially scoffed at the idea. This face on video isn't exactly an appetizing idea. Y'all can be honest. I'm not exactly photogenic. The camera does not love me. It usually says, "Ewwww. Boy, please! Lawd have mercy."


However, as time passed and I gave more thought to it, I realized (my ugly mug aside)having my own YouTube channel is something I would like and it would actually in a way fulfill a dream.


When I was a kid I always dreamed of being on SportsCenter and hosting special political events. I admired and idolized Chris Berman, Dan Patrick, Keith Olbernan, Skip Carey, Hannah Storm and Dick Schapp. But, I also idolized the political pundits I would see on tv. And, even now I find myself fascinated with people like Rachel Maddow, Tucker Carlson and Chris Hayes. I certainly look admiringly at people like Sam Seder, Cenk Ugyur, Ana Kasparian, Michael Brooks and Kyle Kulinski and think I love what they are doing and on a smaller scale would not only love to do what they are doing but believe I would be good at doing it.


So, I have decided to go for a dream. I am launching my own YouTube channel called "Robbase2110".


I am aware I may not obtain any subscribers or many views. But, you are certain to fail if you don't try and you can't succeed unless you are willing to take a chance.


I will still write because, again, it's my passion. My intention is to do write blogs and produce content on YouTube. I acknowledge it will be difficult since I have a job I love and, of course, it comes first. Thus, as this blog does now, it will have to come in my free time. I will just have to make sure the time is there for me to write, read, research, enjoy my other interests, follow my youngest son's high school sports career as it's in its latter stages and produce quality content on my fledgling YouTube channel.


My 2018 was so-so. I definitely found some peace and direction through rediscovering my political ideology and my love/concern for societal issues like race, feminism and combating racism and misogyny. I have done some introspection and re-evaluating of my own role in misogyny and feminism. And, I certainly have regained a passion for fighting for equality across the board.


I am on a constant search for contentment; not happiness. I have always known I deserve happiness but happiness is a bit of a myth because contentment, inner strength, self-respect and peace are the things we should obtain. And, we all should surround ourselves with people who desire to aid us in the pursuit of these things and who want the best for us. I am fortunate in that I have and have had those folks around me. Sometimes we , I included, must learn to disavow negativity and negative people who seek to hold others under foot. But, enough about that.


I don't do resolutions because they are usually not tethered to any real intentions or aspirations. They are goals that sound good but people aren't really interested or dedicated in achieving.


Instead I am adhering to aspirations. I don't know what 2019 will bring. I know what I hope it brings. I hope for peace and contentment. I am looking for positivity to engulf my life. I am going to go for a dream.


I am starting this YouTube channel with aspirations. I will do the best I can and pray for the best. I will be myself and express my thoughts and opinions and deal with whatever comes after.


Of course, I hope I garner a following. I hope the readers of this blog will subscribe to my channel. I, also, intend to improve this blog and become a better and more polished writer.


To all those who have followed this blog I thank you! I appreciate your friendship and support. I do ask your support extends to my fledgling endeavor.


I have set up a Patreon page although I am awful at promoting it. I feel like I am begging for money, which I am not! I, of course, want people to become a patron but just becoming a patron would thrill me. I don't expect a penny. I just want to produce good content that all of you enjoy.


Happy New Year to you all!!! I sincerely hope 2019 brings you everything you desire!

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Empathy's Absence Explains So Much About Current Society

No question we live in a self-absorbed, if not full blown narcissistic, society. It seems most people do nothing unless it somehow centers around them or is in some way self-serving.


Often, people appear to be apathetic and indifferent toward what is taking place in their community or society as a whole. Not only do they seem unconcerned about the world around them but for individuals including those people they know personally.


If it doesn't directly affect them (or even sometimes if it does), they could not care less.


In a nutshell a lack of empathy causes this.


Many in our society simply will not or, perhaps, cannot place themselves in other people's shoes. This, what should be a common human trait, is what allows people to be compassionate and prevents them from being cruel or pitiless.


Now, I am quite positive people will pushback on my assertion. They will say, "I care about other people. It makes me feel bad when people have something tragic happen. It's makes me sad when I have to walk around the homeless on the street."


It is fine they feel "bad". What they are expressing is sympathy and that is terrific.


But, what I am talking about is empathy. I am talking about the ability to do more than feel bad and move on, but to want to see those homeless folks' circumstances change. I am talking about the ability to embrace people and provide them some comfort after a traumatic event without making it about you. And, the ability to do that with not only those in your inner circle but people generally.


In the example I used above, which is a pretty common statement, notice that it was in actuality all about them. Something tragic happening to others made them feel bad. They felt sadness because they had to walk around the homeless. I am going to guess the homeless feel even worse because... they are homeless!


The absence of empathy seems most apparent, perhaps, in any proposed public policy that would help people or right wrongs. For example, Medicare for all. Now, look, if you think it would be too costly or cumbersome we can have that conversation. But, the fact is millions of Americans don't have healthcare.


The current system, Obamacare, has several deficiencies but is certainly better than what we previously had, which was nothing. Millions of Americans have healthcare because of Obamacare. However, there is a concerted effort to repeal Obamacare with no actual replacement in place, which means millions of Americans would be without healthcare.


For a swath of folks in this country that is just fine. They have healthcare so they aren't too concerned with those who don't. That is an awful attitude and is caused by a basic lack of empathy.


Another example is the southern border situation. If you are someone who feels or says we can't take in all these migrants, again, we can have that discussion. But, to demonize and dehumanize these folks is wrong. It is abhorrent to belittle their plights. Quite frankly, it is immoral to pass judgment on these people for bringing their children with them when it is well established fact they are fleeing situations where they are persecuted, terrorized and raped.


It would seem that empathy would kick in. I don't, nor do I personally know anyone, who has endured such hardship. But, I can imagine how I would feel if I were in that position. I know that I would most definitely bring my children with me on the dangerous trek for a chance at peace and happiness. I sure as hell wouldn't leave them behind in a situation where they're being persecuted, starved and raped. I mean, for the love of God, that is just commonsense. And, it's common human decency to understand that. Yet, many people don't understand it or don't care because they possess little to no empathy.


As I go through life daily, it amazes and depresses me how many folks I am surrounded by who really just don't care about anyone other than themselves and maybe a minute amount of people they deem worthy of their inner circle. In fact, in an apparent effort to justify their lack of empathy they are quick to blame people for those people's adverse circumstances. It should be noted rarely does that assertion of victim blaming ever extend to them when they are the victim.


I am not saying everyone should be a "bleeding heart", but exhibiting common empathy should not be a chore. Empathy is the barrier between humans being, well, human and being barbaric. It provides us the ability to make sound rational decisions. It gives us prospective.


But, the truth is our current society isn't nearly as benevolent and caring as we purport it to be. We are not what we would like to think we are.


Our society is pretty self-absorbed, which actually is a cause for the tribalism. Not only do we not see things from others perspective we don't want to see it. If it isn't something that directly effects us, we don't care. It's not our problem.


Look, it can be summed up like this. Societal attitude is if we have not experienced it nor are currently living it, it doesn't exist. It is irrelevant if it is someone else's reality. If it's not mine, it's not real.


That is quintessentially empathy being absent.


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Random(Ish): December 21, 2018

Dayum! I have literally been attempting to write a blog all week. Either fatigue or un-foreseen distractions have gotten in the way.


My goal is to churn out at least three blogs a week. Not because they're in high demand, which would be awesome if they were, but because I think writing at least three times a week will make me better and keep me sane. I have so many thoughts, ideas and unsolicited opinions occupying space in my mind. And, as those who know me would attest, space inside my mind is rather limited.


Anyway, this post isn't about one specific issue or group of sub-issues, but one of the blogs I like to write every so often that touches on multiple topics.




First, Secretary of Defense, Jim Mattis, resigning.  I have my issues with Mattis because he is a typical Neo-Con/Neo-Liberal war hawk. His innate inclination more than not sides on being an interventionist. He generally agrees with the multiple illegal wars the United States, which we are the aggressor.


His resignation comes within a day or so of #CheetoJesus deciding to withdraw troops from Syria. Just like the sun shines on a dog's ass some days Donald Trump did the right thing. The U.S. really had no business being in Syria in the first place.


Mattis, most of the military brass, the neocon Republicans and centrist/neoliberal Democrats disagree with Trump's decision. The military complex loves conflict because it generates cash flow, so needless to say withdrawing troops from Syria will stifle profits. But, Mattis and others say they fear withdrawing troops will endanger the Kurds from potential attack by Turkey and/or ISIS, whom in contrast to Trump they say hasn't been defeated.


The truth is the Syria issue is just one of a number of disagreements Mattis has with President Five Time Deferment. Trump also is vastly reducing troops in Afghanistan. Or, so he says.


Damn! Trump is all of a sudden concerned with pulling troops out of unnecessary wars. If he had only been so concerned with his pullout game regarding Usay and Qusay....errrrr....Don Jr and Eric, the world would be a somewhat nicer place and animals in Africa would have two less assholes attempting to shoot them so they can be unnecessary trophies. But, I digress.


In his resignation letter Mattis mentioned Trump's treatment of allies, which has alienated those allies. He implicitly mentioned Trump's impetuous (some would call fucking batshit cra cra) nature. And, he conspicuously noted #Cheets' affinity for authoritarianism particularly the Russians and the Chinese.


Jim Mattis is one of the very few decent human beings that were left in this shitshow administration. Now, that he's gone (along with John Kelly's bigoted ass and Nikki Haley's milquetoast #resistance bs)there are even fewer checks on his insanity and foreign policy ignorance. Mattis was quoted as saying Trump has a fifth or sixth grader's understanding of world affairs, although he is sorta denying he said it. Truth is Mattis did say it and he was being generous. It is more likely a third grader's knowledge.


Mattis leaving isn't a good thing. It is not even close.


What else is going on....Oh yeah, this idiotic GoFundMe page for Trump's racist stupid wall. Within four days the page has generated almost $15 million. Sweet Baby Jesus! Never underestimate folks' sheer stupidity. And, racism.


The dude who started the page is a triple amputee veteran. He also apparently is a known racist conspiracy theory peddler and a grifter. So, he's Donald Trump's soul mate.


What these donors are failing to see here is this is likely all for naught, if they aren't just being swindled. Some real legal questions exist if the government can even take the money. The legality of the GoFundMe page itself is in question. And, parts of the border where Trump wants this wall is private property. People can't just go building walls on others' property and most of the residents at the border have displayed an antipathy for the wall.


And, I certainly don't wanna be a downer near Christmas time but......THE WALL WON'T DO ANYTHING TO SIGNIFICANTLY CURB ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION! Most people who arrive in this country illegally do so by plane. How is a wall going to stop that?


Illegal immigration isn't even funny real problem. There are hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of Canadians, Australians and Eastern Europeans here on expired visas but strangely nobody is bitchin about them. They are only upset about people from south of the border. I know. I know. It has nothing to do with their skin color. And, y'all except me to believe Candace Owens is a deep thinker too.


I must mention one more thing before I go. I have been doing some research on incels for a future blog. Let me say that not only among incels but a large swath of men misogyny and sexism not only is pervasive it is immensely toxic. The views many men have of women is astonishing. A real intense searing hatred of women exist in the world and it's frightening.


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