A very relevant video named "Jaan." It is Indian in orgin. There is a romantic movie named the same.

"Punjab" is in India. It is considered a cultural mix of India and Pakistan. Tuck that fact and the meaning of Jaan, which is sweetheart, beloved, darling in relation to life and soul. In other words, similar to the word marriage in Western culture.

 

The Late Michael Jackson was an incredible performer, even when being very human, he forgot the lyrics in 1988.

"Human Nature" by Michael Jackson

Looking out, across the nighttime
The city winks a sleepless eye
Hear her voice, shake my window
Sweet seducing sighs
Get me out, into the nighttime
Four walls won't hold me tonight
If this town is just an apple
Then let me take a bite

If they say why, why
Tell them that it's human nature
Why, why, does he do me that way?
If they say why, why
Tell them that it's human nature
Why, why, does he do me that way?

Reaching out to touch a stranger
Electric eyes are everywhere
See that girl, she knows I'm watching
She likes the way I stare

If they say, "Why? Why?"
Just tell 'em that is human nature
Why, why does he do it that way?
If they say, "Why? Why?"
Tell 'em that is human nature
Why, why does he do it that way?
I like livin' this way
I like lovin' this way

That way
That way

Looking out
Across the morning
The city's heart begins to beat
Reaching out
I touch her shoulder
I'm dreaming of the street

If they say, "Why? Why?"
Tell 'em that is human nature
Why, why does he do it that way?
If they say, "Why? Why?"
Ooh, tell 'em
Why, why does he do it that way?

If they say, "Why? Why?"

Why, why does he do it that way?
If they say, "Why? Why?"
(Just tell me you like me to be around.)
Ooh, tell 'em
Why, why does he do it that way?

And they say, "Why? Why?"
Ooh, tell 'em
Why, why does he do it that way?

They say, "Why? Why?"
(Just tell me you like me to be around.)
Why, why does he do it that way?
I like livin' this way

The way
The way

The National Guard is housed within the USA military.

Our mission makes us different. (click here) Unlike the other branches, Guard Soldiers can be deployed by the governors of their resident states to support communities stricken by natural disasters like floods and hurricanes. Guard Soldiers can also be deployed by the president of the United States to defend our country or support our allies overseas. This dual role for the Guard is what makes us unique.

The National Guard can be called up by Governors to the state they are governing to assist with domestic problems such as flooding. But, during this global pandemic we have seen the National Guard and the USA Navy Comfort and Mercy ships (click here) deployed to major cities to assist with establishing temporary hospitals to care for the overflow population from the hospitals.

When ANYONE trampers with the USA military to move them against the country it is called treason.

Most who hear the word treason usually limits it to a president or commander giving orders to bring the USA military under dire conditions that defeats their purpose. In other words, the USA military is delivered to the victory of the enemy. That is a false narrative.

When ANYONE causes the lack of readiness in the loyalty of the military to the USA Constitution that is treason. Being able to harness fears within the USA military to divert the power of the military to domestic distrubance, that is treason by the person(s) initating the directive and those in the USA military that carry it out. No different than the soldier that died during the insurrection, she was committing treason against the USA Constitution either as a coupe against the incoming president or dismantling of the constitutional processes or both.

If estrangement is occurring within the USA military from loyality to the USA and it's Commander and Chief the command structure needs to relieve those soldiers, regardless of rank, from their duties to address their concerns to a miltiary tribunal to decide if they are still fit to serve.

This plays right into Russia's plans for reconstituting the USSR and disabling the USA from assistance as an ally.

I don't recall President Biden visiting the military at their bases, but, obviously, post Trump, it needs to be done. The US House and US Senate also need to consider expelling those that have been loyal to the attempted coup of January 6th. I doubt a slap on the wrist and removing committee assignments will be considered a strong enough measure by those that will stop at nothing to end this democracy for their own purposes.

 

Secretary Blinken is absolutely correct in warning other countries about Russian occupation.

January 8, 2021

Moscow - Russia responded angrily (click here) on Saturday to a comment by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken that Kazakhstan might have a hard time getting rid of Russian troops, saying he should reflect instead on U.S. military meddling around the world.

Blinken on Friday challenged Russia's justification for sending forces into Kazakhstan after days of violent unrest in the Central Asian country....

To begin, the USA does not meddle in other countries' affairs, we OFFER friendship, trade and alliance. That is not meddling. On the other hand, Russia does not offer anything except control over citizens through threats of death knowing full well, in the future Russia will seek conscription of soldiers in countries it occupies to enter a war with Ukraine.

The last we heard about the great Peng Shuai was three weeks ago.

December 20, 2021
By Bindu Bansinath

On the courts, (click here) 35-year-old Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai is a tour de force. She’s a three-time Olympian who has won 25 tour titles over the course of her career, and her trailblazing success has helped to propel women’s tennis to new heights in China. Then, this November, she disappeared....

I think everyone who cares about citizens from communist countries needs to take a step back from promoting activism with them. The West is getting it's feet wet with "Me, Too." That movement has been very successful even in places like India. But, this episode with Peng Shuai should remind Western activists dynamics that permit Western women to speak out and demand their respect and rights to their own bodies without mutilation of any kind, sincerely is asking for trouble when it pertains to countries such as China and Russia that silence their opposition with prison or worse.

I sincerely hope Peng Shuai is doing well and enjoying the sport of tennis within any hometown she may be living right now.

I am worried that taking the spot light off her will result in her complete disappearance or worse.

Is it better to remain silent or should we be asking to see her in public again?

I doubt she will ever be allowed to compete internationally again because China doesn't want to risk the potential of her receiving asylum and playing tennis for a democracy.

The first order of COVID test kits for home was issued in September.

The government did it's part, so where are the distributions of the kits to provide some understanding to the DOD as to where the National Guard may be needed first?

September 17, 2021

This week, the Department of Defense (DOD),(click here) in coordination with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), awarded four contracts totaling $647 million to purchase over-the-counter COVID-19 test kits.

DOD’s Defense Logistics Agency and Defense Assisted Acquisition Cell led these efforts. The procurements were funded through the American Rescue Plan Act to supply critical medical resources to the nation.

DOD Awards $205.2 Million Contract to OraSure Technologies, Inc. to Purchase Over-the-Counter COVID-19 Test Kits

DOD awarded a $205.2 million contract to OraSure Technologies, Inc., to purchase over-the-counter COVID-19 test kits. Deliveries of the 20.6 million test kits will commence October 2021 and ordering capability will continue until September 2022.

DOD Awards $284.2 Million Contract to Quidel Corp. to Purchase Over-the-Counter COVID-19 Test Kits

DOD awarded a $284.2 million contract to Quidel Corp. to purchase over-the-counter COVID-19 test kits. Deliveries of the 25.6 million test kits will commence October 2021 and ordering capability will continue until September 2022.

DOD Awards $47.8 Million Contract to Abbott Rapid DX North America LLC to Purchase Over-the-Counter COVID-19 Test Kits

DOD awarded a $47.8 million contract to Abbott Rapid DX North America LLC to purchase over-the-counter COVID-19 test kits. Deliveries of the 3.8 million test kits will commence October 2021 and ordering capability will continue until September 2022.

DOD Awards $109.8 Million Contract to Intrivo Holdings Corp. to Purchase Over-the-Counter COVID-19 Test Kits

DOD awarded a $109.8 million contract to Intrivo Holdings Corp. to purchase over-the-counter COVID-19 test kits. Deliveries of the 10 million test kits will commence October 2021 and ordering capability will continue until September 2022.

Home, Sweet, Home

Machin was never going to vote for the BBB. He used it for his politics. Now, he will say he was home and the news is that he is supposed to hold the line on spending. That is lie, but, with $557,066 in his war chest as a beginning bribe, he will never give up his position. If the Republicans are going to recruit him, they will have to provide more cronies with plenty of money than he already has.

December 19, 2021
By Danielle Diaz

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia (click here) said he's a no on the Build Back Better Act, effectively ending negotiations on this version of legislation that would expand the nation's social safety net.

Manchin has always been a key holdout for the legislation, sharing concerns over certain provisions of the massive tax and spending bill and how it may exacerbate soaring inflation in the country....

There is another way to get rid of the…

 …conspiracy against the USA democracy. 

Get rid of the electoral college.

Require the popular vote to decide all elections. 

Simple and a clean break from danger to our democracy. It requires an amendment to the US Constitution. It should begin to be promoted as an amendment by a non-profit organization in all 50 states. It requires a super majority in Congress and a majority of states.

The movement must begin now with a clear understanding the US Constitution faces a flaw and a dangerous flaw.

Good luck.

Tucker Carlson is correct.

Ted Cruz is calculating his statements, where he states it and how he stated it. He will make that electoral speech again. The die is cast.

Republicans are very vindictive. They have held every action against their “brand” as a sour lemon on their tongue and will seek to prove the Democrats are cheaters and thieves. 

What’s his name? The West Virginia guy? The Senator at the center of “I am afraid of Republicans?” Joe What’s his name? Joe Manchin recently said if Republicans aren’t included in a bill they hold that against us. He is correct. How many times have I heard Robert Bork when they vote for or against judges? The Republicans carry grudges from the past, but, that is no reason to cower from them. When Democrats cower from Republicans there is only more reason for them to be emboldened.

There is a plot against the existence of the USA. The plot is supported by other sovereign countries. The Republicans that exist ten years after Richard Cheney’s service are the Plutocrats. If I was a country that wanted to destroy the USA without being destroyed I would back those in the USA that could buy their seats, including the presidency.

So, when Ted Cruz stated the insurgents were terrorists he meant to talk down to them to stop plots currently among them that plans for an armed assault. These bozos talk openly about their plans in the public realm. You have to pay attention. Ted Cruz is calling them terrorists to intimidate them so the What’s it’s name plan won’t be interrupted again. The Sweep. Not Grocery Sweep. Ahhhhhh….the Wisconsin Sweep, no….the Minnesota Sweep? Oh, wait. The Greenbay Sweep, yes? 

It doesn’t matter. What does matter is that Ted Cruz was beginning the process for Trump, there were more than 150 Republicans that voted for the coup and what is more important is that they aren’t thwarted.

It is out there now. How are you going to end the diabolical paradigm built by a narcissistic  billionaire. One way is for President Joe Biden to conduct a Middle Class Renaissance. That would strengthen the Americans resolved to embrace democracy without being disappointed.

Supreme Court and COVID

Few employers in the USA have employees that do not smoke. Employees are not allowed to smoke in the workplace. Why? Because smoke enters the air and travels to cause disease with secondary smoke. That dynamic is magnified by severe danger that can result in death due to COVID-19 and it’s variants. Vaccines are the only preventable method to protect life.

In regard to employees that smoke, they are assigned to special areas to smoke a cigarette. It is impossible to smoke with a mask. So, the idea employees will be breathing air at the smoking shed is all that much more to be a reason to require vaccines in the workplace.

President Biden’s administration is trying to maintain safety for all Americans while recognizing that work is important. Requiring vaccines for the workplace is the least invasive measure and the least expensive measure for any employer. 

Driving a tractor trailer is probably the most isolated job in the USA. Even those long haul drivers are exposed to others at delivery and pick-up points. In recognizing people die of this virus and outbreaks put extreme pressure on the USA health system there is absolutely no employer exempt from causing that burden.

The culture in the USA causing outbreaks and spreading this virus is a profound danger to all Americans following all the rules and recommendations. It is ridiculous to think mandatory vaccines are a threat rather than a salvation.

Ahmad Arbery was murdered due to racism

This is an issue of societal testing the face of hate. The convicted murderers are dangerous men. They will not change their racist culture while in prison. The prisons are lined with racists divided into different camps. These people do not see the difference between prison or freedom. They are dedicated to racism and will be supported by other inmates when they serve time. The three men need to be given life without parole.

Red States are the highest in COVID cases.

Florida is third highest in the entire country.

There is a reason for that level of infection, the Red State social culture opposes vaccinations. They also don’t wear masks. They don’t observe social distancing and their governance demands, regardless of childhood deaths, that child do not wear masks and schools must be open for classes.

The Red States in the USA conduct human rights abuses, not governance.

Let me make this clear. The Red States argue closing any social venues will hit the economy too much. Schools are not where tourism takes place or adults go to party.

Refusing to enforce mask, hand hygiene and social distancing during an increasing wave of infection is a human rights violation be it adult or child.

Capitalism Joe

 3.9% unemployment.

Amazing and fighting a global pandemic at the same time!

January 6th, we will not forget

The attack on our democracy started with the false election of 2016 due to the interference of Russia to place a Putin puppet in power.

Today, as the American people remember the insurrection that sought to carry out a coup, Russia is slaughtering protesters in Kazakhstan where Russia wants an occupation to begin to reconstitute the Soviet Union.

Domestically, the Republican Party is attempting  to end “the vote” to decide leadership at all levels of government. In the state of Georgia where profound democracy found its expression in 2020, the Republicans in power are seeking to end it.

The insurrection was inspired by Putin’s choice in 2016. We now know what plans he has for the USA democracy and the future of our children. It cannot be allowed ever again.

January 6th will live on in our memories forever.

Thank you President Biden for a speech that appropriately marked the day.

Statute of Limitations

The DOJ and January 6th committee needs to keep in mind any statute of limitations on the potential charges, including conspiracies, of the people involved. The people objecting to the investigations are running against the statute of limitations to prevent charges and being found guilty of their crimes.

Attorney General Merrick Garland made a magnificent speech.

I cried when AG Merrick Garland described the treatment of five Capitol Police Officers. That is unforgivable. The Capitol Police are dedicated Americans to uphold the security of a building and the people within it that house a vital branch of our country’s democracy. Their work is important. 

The National Guard needs to remain at the USA Capitol until the violence in the country stops. 

One enemy of the USA not in the AG’s speech played a destructive part in the election of Donald John Trump during 2020. That enemy facilitated the hate Trump sowed in the USA, namely Russian agents acting with the interest of Vladimir Putin.

Every American that participated in the assault on the US Capitol needs to be brought to justice. I think that justice is tedious and demands perfection of evidence so the prosecutions go forward in force and to render sentences that hold up under scrutiny.

Attorney General Merrick Garland has worked diligently to bring justice at a time in the country when moral confusion exists to a virus and the constitutional rights of individuals vs. the protection of the majority of Americans. This is not an easy time for the DOJ. 

I appreciate their work and their steadfast dedication to the Rule of Law. I think the DOJ is doing a great job and I thank them.

Attorney General Merrick Garland is the absolutely best man for the leadership of the DOJ at this difficult time for the USA. 

The leadership of West Virginia is a disgrace to this country

I came through West Virginia along Route 77. That state is a complete disgrace to this country.

As I entered West Virginia from Ohio the air changed color. The air in Ohio was clear and the air in West Virginia was white. Yes, that’s right the smog was so bad it hung in the air. As tractor trailers were making their way up the mountains there was smoke spewing out the stacks, especially from older trucks. The air was so saturated with pollution the exhaust hung in the air like clouds.

Soot, nitric oxide, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, aldehydes, primary formaldehyde, acrolein, and a variety of hydrocarbons, fumes, along with ground ozone and the pollution of mountain top mining which was now visible from Route 77 at PAX, West Virginia due to clear cut foresting.

The air was white with pollution as bright sunshine streamed through the toxic breathing cocktail to irritate chemical interaction regardless of the air temperature. That white air was denser at altitude more so than lower altitude. Most probably this density difference is due to air becoming warmer at the lower elevations and rising as it heated.

White air is toxic. I worn a mask during most of my driver through West Virginia.

The Turnpike tolls of which there is three went from $4.00 to $4.25. It is possible with GPS to avoid the tolls if one is willing to add about an hour to the driving time. The West Virginia tolls were making $1.00 jumps regularly until it went from $2 to $4. The extra quarter is a curiosity. It complicates and prolongs traversing the turnpike since the toll takers have to make change of the cash payments.

Yes, this entry is a complaint.

The EPA needs to measure the pollution in West Virginia along its turnpike in a day with weather conditions that occurred today. The wind was 4 knots per hour. The air was not stagnant and the pollution was horrible. The toll booths are building up more pollution because there are now lines waiting for change. 

Just a little more insight; there were few interstate trucks. I did see one UPS truck, one Amazon truck and one USA truck. The point is that Route 77 through West Virginia is a brutally cruel to drive. It is absolutely correct to have a 60 mph speed limit to reduce accidents. There were no accidents today in my trip. 

Heavy pollution in the air leads to polluted water in streams and creeks and run off in overland flow. Polluted water means fish are taking in pollution. Don’t be surprised when tourism falls off for these problems. No one wants to breath that air, they don’t want their children or pets breathing that air. The US HHS should ask for population stats for asthma, COPD and lung cancer for both adults and children to bring reasons for the people to understand the dangers of the air. There is danger to the lungs of West Virginia people in addition to Black Lung and COVID-19 and it’s variants. 

The state can be held responsible for negligence in air and water quality, hence, producing lung disease.

The issue with the lack of interstate truck census on the road is that all those increases in tolls is impacting in-state trucks. So the income from tolls is recirculating within state and there is some out of state income. Continuing to raise road tolls may very well be causing in state commerce issues rather than adding to the state treasury.

There is not one electronic billboard anywhere along I-77 in West Virginia. That is important because of the inability to rebut political billboards. 

Example: 

Billboard says, “Senator Joe Manchin don’t let them raise taxes in Main Street business.” If that were an electronic billboard the very next billboard could read  “The Build Back Better Bill does not raise taxes on Main Street businesses.” And sponsored by DCCC.

There is no leadership in West Virginia. The people turn there politicians into iconic images of their collective wisdom such prohibiting taxes on Main Street businesses and create political victories that are wise and powerful. The politics are as toxic as the air.

In the most sincerest of concern the US Army Corp testing of the states waters should be reviewed by HHS, along with the incidence of asthma, COPD and lung cancers over history to realize the deterioration of environmental safety for human beings. I never thought air in the USA would ever compete equally with that in China.

As I left West Virginia and just past Princeton in Virginia, the air was as clear as Ohio and the sky blue with plenty of sunshine as I descended the mountains of Virginia. It was possible to see Pilot Mountain in North Carolina from the highway near Princeton. The view was breathtaking.

West Virginia needs to be liberated from oppressive politics. It’s mountain top removal has made the state perfect for wind turbines and solar panels that would not pollute the air. The clear cutting of forests are also comprising the air quality.

The federal government has ignored the health and well being of West Virginians long enough. The US Congressional holy men and women should feel free to pray for the people of West Virginia from the floor of the US House and US Senate. They should pray daily to provide bravery in leadership of the country to be a world example of Zero Greenhouse Gas emissions. The beginning of the new year is an absolutely wonderful time to include Earth and it’s people in the morning prayer.

Former Secretary Clinton’s Candidacy …

…was the most valuable in history to the USA. 

Her candidacy drove Russia to play it’s strongest hand and exposed the assault on the USA’s election process. The Russian exploitation of the USA’s election process, including a woman spy close to the Trump campaign, came clearly into view. 

It was more than the first woman candidate. She was feared by Putin as he stated if she was elected there would be a nuclear holocaust between the two countries.

Unfortunately, she did not win that election. She was so strong a candidate she had to defeat a sovereign country in order to win. There isn’t any potential candidate for president, without exception, that has a campaign wealthy enough to win in opposition to a sovereign country with unlimited capacity.

I am always grateful to Former FBI Director Muller for exposing the interference by Russia. His report is probably the most profound of his work. 

I thank him and the Former Secretary Clinton for exposing Russia. They are great Americans and the people that embrace this democracy will always be grateful to them.