Friday Flotsam and Jetsam

Miscellaneous thoughts and observations.

RFK Jr. will not force a mandatory measles vaccine for children. Says that second child in Texas did not die from measles. I think the evidence backs him up… Don't think anyone would argue that Japan or Germany should have protective tariffs precluding their citizens from buying a Ford while the US allows Americans to buy millions of Nissans and BMW's. Who would argue that's fair (besides the Japanese and Germans)... Think most guys are like “I want that clock” while most girls are like :”Not in my house”… Remember when Pete Buttigieg was a thing? Wasn't too long ago... It’s not too difficult to grasp the idea that a weak economy weakens a nation while a strong economy likewise strengthens a nation. Ask yourself why some seem to be arguing in favor of a weak economy… She’s not wrong… As Iran is using Hamas, the Houthis, and others as surrogates - you wonder if in some ways Iran is a surrogate for China? Will a deal with Iran kill two birds with one stone? Solve the Hamas and Houthis messes while at the same time dealing a loss to China but proving a deal can be made?... If Aron Rodgers does sign with Pittsburgh it's worth noting that he's only 1,168 yards behind all-time Steelers leader Ben Roethlisberger in passing yards for 5th on the all-time list. That could be awkward especially if that happens for Rodgers at home... Great explanation why tariffs are necessary… Waiting for somebody to attend an anti-tariffs rally with a "Peace in our time" sign. You know that's going to happen... Question that honestly bothers me - I wonder what the lines of communications are between the HHS and the EPA? They should be strong because no regulation from either should negatively be impacting our kids… When listening to the Billy Joel song We Didn’t Start the Fire I always used to hear the line “space monkey, mafia” as a single thing. Now I believe Space Monkey Mafia would be a good name for a band that does Billy Joel songs or a cartoon about - you know…

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