“I truly hate disloyal people.” Eric Trump
Does the son of a father who cheated his workers and contractors, filed multiple bankruptcies, withheld medical benefits from his critically ill nephew, cheated on son’s mother with his second wife, cheated on second wife with third wife, cheated on third wife with porn star and playmate, turned on the people who got him elected, ever actually think about what he is saying?
Red more or less originally started this blog to gain a wider audience for his annual (and weekly) NFL predictions. Needless to say, it has evolved a bit, but Red remains a committed prognosticator. And since the right has abandoned the NFL (or at least many of the players) as a hopeless group of America Haters, Red is reaffirming his commitment to judge them more or less on their on-field performance and not so much on other issues – unless and ntil some humor can be gained anyway.
To those who are hating on players because of the National Anthem protests, Red can only say:
If you are wearing a “I’d rather be a Russian than a Democrat” shirt, you have nothing to complain about. You are not a patriot, you are a partisan hack who would pledge allegiance to an tyrannical regime rather than budge an inch on your beliefs which are likely based on a host of lies you have been fed by the GOP.
If you don’t know the words to the National Anthem (see, e.g., Trumpf – The Insult Comic President), you cannot complain about anything related to our national tune.
If you don’t believe that there is a legitimate reason to protest police treatment of minorities, then you haven’t been paying enough attention to take anything you say or believe seriously and can just shut up now. Either that or come out and say that you think extra-judicial killings are just fine and dandy as long as it isn’t your family members getting randomly offed.
If you think that protesting is disrespectful to our nation’s traditions or the military, you really need to pick up a volume or two on American history at your local public library before the GOP shuts them down. This nation was founded on protest and many brave men and women have died to protect the right of everyone to voice their opinions. You may not like what they say, but allowing for free and open protests is the most glorious example of everything that we as a nation should stand for.
And so with that premise, Red will – over the next few weeks – provide his invaluable insight into the coming NFL season. Protest away.
From the Annals of the Temblors – In 1931, the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in Texas shook up the good folks of Valentine in Jeff Davis County. The quake measured 6.5 on the Richter Scale which is relatively minor in the California falling into the ocean scheme of things.. No casualties were reported, but the quake caused damage to almost every wooden structure in Valentine. The local school building was damaged beyond repair. There were also reports of landslides as far away as the Guadalupe Mountains.
Figure showing felt area and Modified Mercalli Intensities experienced by Texans from the Valentine earthquake from www-udc.ig.utexas.edu.
The very fact that Omarosa is a major topic of news and that the country is breathlessly awaiting her next revelation is proof positive that Trumpf – The Insult Comic President [TM] is an incompetent buffoon. Only a complete fool would have hired this person for a position of responsibility with access to the White House and anyone who did absolutely deserves what they get.
“The most important shot in golf is the next one.” Ben Hogan
Red was at the Colonial Country Club last week and paid a visit to the Hogan Shrine. For golf, Red’s corollary is that it is never the one bad shot that hurts you – it is the two or three in a row – caused by the inability to forget the first bad one – that kills the round.
The above quote applies to so many facets of life. The last shot may have been into the water hazard and at that point all that matters is what you do next. And Red has hit lots of balls into the water both on and off the course.
From the Annals of Space – In 1969, Astronaut Neil Armstrong spoke the first words ever known to be uttered from a celestial body other than Earth. At 3:18 CDT, Armstrong confirmed, “Houston, Tranquility Base here – the Eagle has landed.” He also became the first man to walk on the moon on later that same day.
Old General Sam would be mighty amused to know that his name was the first word ever spoken from the Moon.
Red is weeping today as The Frisco on Burnet Road in Austin will be closing up shop on July 29. From his early days, Red always enjoyed many a Fabulous Frisco burger with plump fresh cut fries and a dinner salad with 1000 Island with his family and later while sitting at the counter at the iconic spot in North Austin. And he even enjoyed the occasional splurge of a slice of banana cream pie. Red was fond of one waitress in particular who always asked him “Do you use ketchup?” To which Red always wanted to reply that he not only used ketchup – he abused it. In recent years, Red almost always stopped at The Frisco when he was in town even after it moved a mile or so up Burnet Road.
The Frisco was the last of the Night Hawk chain of restaurants. The Night Hawk was started in 1931 by Harry Akin, a former Austin mayor, on S. Congress. A second location near the UT Campus on The Drag was opened in 1933. Other locations were in San Antonio and Austin. Akin was a pioneer in desegregation and his restaurants were among the first in Texas to break the color barrier and serve all people. His restaurants were also largely staffed by women and minorities.
Red is inconsolable.
From the Annals of the Outlaws – In 1878, Texas Rangers mortally wounded Texas outlaw Sam Bass in Round Rock. Bass had been on a crime spree for about a year after joining a gang that robbed a Union Pacific train in Nebraska. With his share of the loot, Bass formed his own gang which held up stage coaches and trains around Dallas. A concerted effort to find the outlaw was unsuccessful until the Texas Rangers turned to some rather unethical tactics. The Rangers took into custody for questioning the father of Bass gang member Jim Murphy. Murphy’s father was very ill. The Rangers withheld medical treatment sending a message to Murphy that if he did not meet with them, they would continue to hold his father without treatment. Murphy agreed to the meeting and turned informant to save his father – revealing that Bass planned to rob the Williamson County Bank. Once Bass’ movements were known, the trap was set. Bass and gang were scouting the area before the robbery. After buying tobacco at a store, they were noticed by Deputy Sheriff A. W. Grimes. When Grimes approached the men and demanded they surrender their firearms. A gang member shot and killed Grimes. Bass fled but was shot by Texas Rangers George Herold and Sergeant Richard Ware. He was found in a field outside of town and died two days later.
“I’m Your Puppet” by Marvin Gaye
A long distance dedication from Donald to Vlad.
Snap your finger and I’ll turn you some flips, I’m your puppet
Your every wish is my command
All you gotta do is wiggle your little hand
I’m your puppet, I’m your puppet
“I might even end up having a good relationship, but they’re going, ‘Will President Trump be prepared? You know, President Putin is KGB and this and that.’ You know what? Putin’s fine. He’s fine.”
Donald Trump.
And for those of you who want to check out exactly how “fine” Trump’s good buddy Vlad actually is – you can look at the State Department’s 2017 Russia Human Rights Report. If it doesn’t turn your stomach, then there is something wrong with you. And just what are the odds that Trump brings up any of the egregious human rights violations documented by the State Department during their mano-a-mano in Helsinki? Can Red get a – “No chance in hell?” Thank you.
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