today's reading from the COVID diaries - book of Kamala - and clarity via Ecclesiastes 10:2.
another interesting day in the life of "furloughed by fear" - aka no job for you until everyone submits. oh well, game of life - 2020 version. and fitting for the chaos and crazy this year will be remembered by - enter Kamala Harris. interesting choice of running mate. first to drop out of the race for Democratic nominee. very abrasive when debating Biden. perhaps the intent was to give him a spine or maybe a presence outside the basement for the last leg of the race. either way social media is already on fire with opinion. it seems her first hurdle to jump involves race. at a time when America seems populated with only two - black and white - picking one to label her is fitting and so fashionable. in reality she falls into neither category. while her father is "of color", Jamaica is his land of origin, not Africa (the typical fall-back in America when referring to associated race), and her mother is from India. regardless the dissension, i'm not sure if her popularity is based on previous accomplishment (some fans may need to research), or merely the fact that she is female and not caucasian. since this is an opinion piece, i might as well just say at this point i think the primary purpose of the Democrat party is just to beat Trump. agenda and platform irrelevant at this time.
as i prepared this post it occured to me the large number of social media "experts" that are truly uninformed. i can scroll past the pieces intended as triggers to push political agendas and for the most part have been able to remove the weeds from my feed via the blessing of "unfollow". somehow today's announcement of the much anticipated Biden running mate opened the door to more confrontation than even i could excuse. it's really not that difficult to scroll past the train wrecks. unless of course you prefer to play conductor on your own rail of opposition. for me, the choice to move the discussion away from the arena of uncertainty allowed opportunity for choice. if you are reading this, you came here on your own.
with that being said, the following "facts" are paramount to an understanding of today's political climate. i pray you choose wisely this November. do-overs are not as simple as hitting the delete key.
for the argument that Kamala could not become president due to citizenship:
the constitution declares to be elected president the following requirements must be met -
the second major point of confrontation online centered around what would happen if the election were to be delayed. boy the varied responses to that one!
would Pelosi become president? here you go - from a legal standpoint:
as stated in the 25th Amendment - the hierarchy of succession:
for the purpose of our current situation, the general consensus is Pelosi would become president if the November election is pushed. False. her term ends the same day as Trump and Pence. this would place the President of Senate Pro Tempore - Chuck Grassley - next in line. he is the current senior member of the majority party and with 35 senators up for reelection the majority would remain Democrat if the election is pushed. (Presidential Succession act of 1792 - amended 1947).
so, in essence, things are not as bad as they may seem. i trust you will stand firm to your convictions and hesitate to post on impulse - driven from emotion. a wise man once said it is better to remain silent and appear ignorant rather than speak and remove all doubt.
you always have a choice.
https://www.ushistory.org/gov/7c.asp
short post tonight. long weekend but winding down oh so quickly. tomorrow will dawn and if so privileged, i will embark upon yet another day of my journey. i truly hope your sunrise is intense enough to open your eyes - shower you in the majesty of this amazing world. if, by chance, you wake to clouds, please don't close the door - retreat back into your own particular darkness. perhaps the reason for your storm is to get you to a place of appreciation. without contrast, even the blessings lose their effect. don't confine yourself to feelings of despair. the only difference between disappointment and determination is a simple five letter word...
as i prepared this post it occured to me the large number of social media "experts" that are truly uninformed. i can scroll past the pieces intended as triggers to push political agendas and for the most part have been able to remove the weeds from my feed via the blessing of "unfollow". somehow today's announcement of the much anticipated Biden running mate opened the door to more confrontation than even i could excuse. it's really not that difficult to scroll past the train wrecks. unless of course you prefer to play conductor on your own rail of opposition. for me, the choice to move the discussion away from the arena of uncertainty allowed opportunity for choice. if you are reading this, you came here on your own.
with that being said, the following "facts" are paramount to an understanding of today's political climate. i pray you choose wisely this November. do-overs are not as simple as hitting the delete key.
for the argument that Kamala could not become president due to citizenship:
the constitution declares to be elected president the following requirements must be met -
- must be a natural born citizen of USA (she was born in California in 1964 so -check).
- must be a resident for 14 years (check).
- must be age 35 or older (check).
the second major point of confrontation online centered around what would happen if the election were to be delayed. boy the varied responses to that one!
would Pelosi become president? here you go - from a legal standpoint:
- if no candidate receives the 270 vote threshold - the election is decided by the House of Representatives (run-off election).
as stated in the 25th Amendment - the hierarchy of succession:
- President.
- Vice President.
- Speaker of the House.
- President of Senate Pro Tempore.
for the purpose of our current situation, the general consensus is Pelosi would become president if the November election is pushed. False. her term ends the same day as Trump and Pence. this would place the President of Senate Pro Tempore - Chuck Grassley - next in line. he is the current senior member of the majority party and with 35 senators up for reelection the majority would remain Democrat if the election is pushed. (Presidential Succession act of 1792 - amended 1947).
so, in essence, things are not as bad as they may seem. i trust you will stand firm to your convictions and hesitate to post on impulse - driven from emotion. a wise man once said it is better to remain silent and appear ignorant rather than speak and remove all doubt.
you always have a choice.
https://www.ushistory.org/gov/7c.asp
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Sunday, May 8, 2016
and it shall set you free...
short post tonight. long weekend but winding down oh so quickly. tomorrow will dawn and if so privileged, i will embark upon yet another day of my journey. i truly hope your sunrise is intense enough to open your eyes - shower you in the majesty of this amazing world. if, by chance, you wake to clouds, please don't close the door - retreat back into your own particular darkness. perhaps the reason for your storm is to get you to a place of appreciation. without contrast, even the blessings lose their effect. don't confine yourself to feelings of despair. the only difference between disappointment and determination is a simple five letter word...
trust
safe -
you think -
behind your wall of - why,
hiding from no one -
but - yourself...
is it the light you flee?
afraid to - see?
or rather,
to be seen?
so easily you cling to presume,
as if it were your shield,
completely - unaware -
the truth you fear
merely shackles you with regret -
blinds you from seeing,
it is that which ultimately,
sets you free.
