Sometimes, I think the country I live in has gone crazy. Most of us grasp that we need to respect the rights of others. My personal disdain for Dallas Cowboy fans does not allow me to abuse Cowboy fans. The concept
of respecting others is a core value of our country.
There have been foul acts perpetrated by losers in the name of Islam. These people are freaks and bums who can't achieve success. They wrap themselves in a shroud of false piety and commit crimes against our
tolerant society. The crimes bring attention to their failures and ultimately harm the very faith they claim to hold in their hearts.
These words may seem harsh and politically incorrect, but to a certain extent Schwartz and many other patriotic Muslims would agree in part.
If we fail to respect the right of those who wish to worship Islam peacefully we have betrayed our own values. When we gratuitously attack a faith we sink to loser levels ourselves. I won't let loser types who cling
to Beavis and Butthead jihad fantasies reduce my Americanism to Beavis and Butthead patriotism.
The UK politicians' reaction to what happened in South London will serve only to promote more such barbaric atrocities.
ReplyDeleteHave you read that there have been more arrests related to a nest of like-minded individuals? Apparently, there is some organization of these murderous bastards.
ReplyDeleteI am really down on politics lately.In the Obama age common sense goes out the window. If you are lower income or can't find a job Obama just opened the floodgates. Yet these are the very people who voted for his stupidity.
ReplyDeleteAcross the pond Muslims have been under employed for years. The politicians that cater to them pretty much are one note commies who are obsessed with Israel and not jobs.
It doesn't surprise me that there were more arrests. I am waiting to
find out that these jihadi supermen
were welfare losers. Anyone can be down on their luck and on the dole.
However, the answer is not found in
criminal totalitarianism or crimes
against humanity.
Londonistan indeed.
Off topic:
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday from Germany, Beak!
Nora The Editrix
Off topic:
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday from Germany, Beak!
Nora The Editrix
Off topic:
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday from Germany, Beak!
Nora The Editrix
Thanks for remembering. It is number 47 and oddly Guyana is 47 also.
ReplyDeleteI am going to spend the day with my
beloved daughter playing miniature
golf. Took the Maltese to the dog run.
Lot has changed in the last year. I
have done many exciting things as an officer. It is odd having a good relationship with the boss. However, she is numbers oriented and is more humane.
I spend my day mentoring younger peers. The stupid office politics
is still there, but for me it is serving the public. Most jobs don't
have moments where you hear thank you and for that I am blessed.
I guess I am officially boring in that my idea of a great birthday is
spending time with my daughter. Yet
I am never happier then those moments I spend with her. She will be dating in about three years or less and down the road will have kids of her own. Still she brightens my day with a smile and
a hug.
I am getting old. Never thought I would be mentoring so many. Never thought I would be around for so long I would qualify for a window.
I kind of like my office in the slums and am staying put. The slums
is closest to the waiting room and
the photocopier is nearby. Everyone
passes by but I can work with some privacy. The office next door has been vacant for a while. The vegan left for a window. I used to be able to take an extra case if needed.
Just stay as you are, Beak!
ReplyDeleteBeak,
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to you, my patriotic friend!
It was my lucky day when I stumbled onto your blog -- you know, back when I was "an upstart." Hehehe.
Beak,
ReplyDeleteDon't think that you're old. I am quite a bit older than you!
Funny but I work for the special moments. Most officers are into the
ReplyDeletecriminal cases. I take my pride in reuniting families that have waited a long time.
I also learned more about sharing. When a really special case comes up
I keep the interpreter around for an extra five minutes. Telling someone who waited for thirty years
they are approved is special. I let
the interpreters convey the good news. They are entitled to a ray of sunshine. I usually make a small joke about how bad airline food has
gotten since their last trip.
The funny thing is those special moments never get boring. Even when
I have to deliver bad news I try and point someone in the correct direction. Something akin to I can't help you, because only a judge can handle that. However, with a decent lawyer your odds are very good.
A long time ago I left the world of
logistics. By now I would have been
way upstairs. I probably would have
earned more, but would my life matter. Somewhere, there is another
person in my chair living out that life. Maybe it is my imagination, but in this job my efforts matter.
I guess hearing a heart felt thank you officer and tears of joy mean
more to me then a bigger paycheck.
AOW
ReplyDeleteI want to think with age comes wisdom. As I age things are different as a person and as an officer. I made many touch choices this year and hope I got it right.
Things are not so good between myself and Rav Roov. Most of the blame falls on his wife who means well but is useless. She just messes up everything she goes near.
I cringe at their visits and have not said more then a word since the
summer. It looks like round two and
to say I am livid is being polite.
I wasn't meant to be religious and chafe at that world. I find it a world of ignorance and insularity.
My brother has become stupid beyond
his work and faith. I evolved differently and wanted to see more
read about history and interact with the whole community.
The part that bugs the crap out of me is the sense of entitlement. In the old days a Yeshiva education was first rate. Now some of the students can't function in the real
world. I cut out that world thirty years ago and turned my back. In essence Sunbeam was right. I don't belong there and I would chafe under rituals that I don't hold in my heart.
When I see the Yeshiva students learning it annoys me. Even in Europe in the villages people earned a living and studied by night. The religious students are not a product of our traditions if they depend on handouts. Also being
a skilled tradesman or merchant sharpened other skills. Maimonides was more then a religious scholar
and never had his hand out.
In essence I fell in love with big
table Americanism. Sharing a set of ideas passed down from our founders. Sadly, our current leader
seems to trample these ideas in favor of foreign notions. The most important liberty is gainful employment and our leader has made
growth a pipe dream.
My time in the jungles of Guyana made me appreciate sound governance. I visited Guyana to be
with family and for priceless adventure. For all my love of the raw jungle and nature, I enjoy hot
cider and a warm newspaper on a cold day. I enjoy literature and art and the vibrancy. Above all else there is my daughter and Maltese.
Without love we mark our time. I had many bad chapters, but I live and grow each day.