Two Issues this week:
#1) Political Campaigns
It’s arduous to not discover that political campaigning is happening for our native elections round Sanpete and different counties within the state. And, in fact, on the nationwide scene you’ll be able to’t keep away from politicking for those who activate the TV.
Buckle up. We’ve acquired one other yr earlier than these elections occur. I believe it’s going to be a bumpy trip.
I usually strive to not go very heavy right here with particular political views. All of us have opinions.
A “nice fashionable thinker” named Taylor Swift (sure, that Taylor, haha) stated: We don’t have to share the identical opinions as others, however we must be respectful.” I respect Taylor’s opinion as said there.
I gave a chat in church again in September which was related to the remembrance of Structure Day being Sunday the seventeenth. The subject was the U.S. Structure and the formation of our nation.
I advised the congregation that I used to be going to interrupt a rule and declare a political opinion from the pulpit. I took my jacket half means off and referred to as consideration to the truth that I used to be sporting a short-sleeved shirt.
I then solemnly and emphatically said, “I consider in reserving my 2ndamendment rights to reveal arms.” I’ll defend anybody’s proper to put on quick sleeved shirts. However I do draw the road at some tank-tops.
I really feel like sharing some quotes that must do with politics. Some have been shared right here earlier than, however they bear repeating. Some had been despatched to me by my sister some time again.
See what you consider these quotations.
“If God wished us to vote, he would have given us candidates.” Jay Leno
“The issue with political jokes is that they get elected” Henry Cate, VII
“If we acquired one-tenth of what was promised to us in these State of the Union speeches, there wouldn’t be any inducement to go to heaven.” Will Rogers
“Politicians are the identical throughout. They promise to construct a bridge even the place there isn’t any river.” Nikita Khrushchev
“After I was a boy, I used to be advised that anyone may grow to be President; I’m starting to consider it.” Clarence Darrow
“Politicians are individuals who, once they see gentle on the finish of the tunnel, exit and purchase some extra tunnel.” John Quinton
“Why pay cash to have your loved ones tree traced; go into politics and your opponents will do it for you.” Unknown
“Politics is the light artwork of getting votes from the poor and marketing campaign funds from the wealthy, by promising to guard every from the opposite.” Oscar Ameringer
“I supply my opponents a cut price: if they are going to cease telling lies about us, I’ll cease telling the reality about them. Adlai Stevenson, 1952
“A politician is a fellow who will lay down your life for his nation.” Tex Guinan
“As an alternative of giving a politician the keys to the town, it may be higher to vary the locks.” Doug Larson
“There must be at some point – only one – when there’s open season on Congressmen.” Will Rogers
“We’d all wish to vote for the most effective man, however he’s by no means a candidate.” Kin Hubbard
Now for the second factor.
#2) Veterans Day
It’s Veterans Day week. November eleventh falls on a Saturday this yr. Veterans Day is a federal vacation.
Veterans Day is the day that’s set aside for particular honors and remembrances of those that have served within the navy for this nation. Many paid for our freedom with their lives.
Veterans of all of the wars and “conflicts” are to be remembered. It’s necessary that we keep in mind all of them.
A few of chances are you’ll do not forget that I sometimes verify the numbers on surviving World Warfare II veterans. (It might be form of a morbid interest)
World Warfare II vets must be remembered as a result of they’re disappearing fairly quickly. Of the 16,112,566 Individuals who served, there are about 119,550 left (down from 167,284, final yr), with roughly 131 dying every day on common.
In response to my analysis, Utah has 858 surviving vets from World Warfare II (1,230 final yr). Florida has the most important quantity at 10,785 (14,823 final yr). Alaska has the smallest quantity at 70 (99 final yr).
These in our household who served are gone now. We now have a only a few left in our Sanpete neighborhoods. They’ve an fascinating perspective on life and the world.
You may know of veterans from the Korean Warfare, Vietnam Warfare, Desert Storm/Desert Protect, or a number of the different conflicts. They need to all be remembered as now we have alternatives.
Benefit from the week. Don’t let the political world depress you an excessive amount of.
Let this week of Veteran’s Day increase your spirits. And don’t neglect. Thanksgiving is simply across the nook. — Merrill
P.S. I used to learn “Humor in Uniform” within the Reader’s Digest. Individuals would ship in humorous moments from serving within the navy. Right here’s one I like that has a technique you may use with children (or adults) a while.
“Three weeks into coaching camp, I nonetheless hadn’t gotten used to Navy cooking and was surviving on milk and desserts. In a single meals line, I picked up the most important piece of cake accessible and set it on my tray. The mess cook dinner behind the counter noticed the gleam in my eye and requested me if I’d like two items. After I eagerly answered that I might, the cook dinner leaned over and reduce my piece of cake in two.”
— Jack Leonard
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