COLLEGE SPORTS SHOULD PAY FOR COLLEGE EDUCATIONS

 In 2019, which seems to be the most recent year I can find statistics for, college sports in the USA generated 15.8 billion dollars. I wouldn't be surprised if that number has nearly doubled in the last 5 years. So please explain to me how it is that a college education in this country is so expensive that it's a dream that many just can't afford. Please explain to me how it is that so many people in their early/mid 20's are starting out their adult lives with upwards of 100K in high interest student loan debt. Why is it that secondary education is not free in this country like it is in most first world countries? And since it's not, why is it that the money generated from college sports doesn't pay for those who want to go to college just to become educated and earn a degree? Where does all of that money go?

Although they should, our tax dollars don't pay for the guarantee of a college education and that should have every citizen asking why. Could it be that the government wants the options of our young people to be so limited that they're forced to join the military as the only way to support themselves and supposedly have a better future? It's been 50 years since we've had a draft and the industrialized military complex can't really function without living, breathing bodies. Could it be that the government needs and prefers to have our young people be, "indoctrinated cannon fodder in waiting," rather than educated, productive citizens who are capable of free thought? Do not tell me that this country is number one if the only example you can give to support that statement is our military and weaponry. Don't ever tell me that capitalism is great when there is such a visible gap between such a small minority of "haves" and the huge majority of "have-nots." And do not tell me that this country is the best it can be as long as college sports and the money it generates takes precedence over providing actual college educations for the citizens.

THE BIDEN CLASSIFIED DOCUMENT INVESTIGATION

 

This is my slant on the investigation into President Joe Biden possessing classified documents.  After a year long investigation conducted by a republican lawyer who was appointed by none other than trump himself to be the US Attorney for the state of Maryland in 2017, not enough evidence could be found to warrant criminal charges.  And since there were no grounds for criminal charges, this republican lawyer/special counsel, Robert Hur, decided instead to use his moment in the spotlight as an opportunity to besmirch President Biden and make a statement designed to instill doubt about his health and competency.  Which just happens to be one of the main things that trump yammers on about at his rallies.  The whole thing reminds me of when James Comey, (a republican even though he was appointed by President Obama to head the FBI,) made his infamous announcement 11 days before the election that effectively destroyed Hilary Clinton's bid for the presidency.  This kind of smear tactic is an ongoing theme with the republican party because when it comes to actual issues that benefit the average citizen they have nothing to offer.  The only way they can win elections it to lie, grandstand and make derogatory statements about their opponents.  Unfortunately they are very good at it and their base eats their behavior up.  Which sadly isn’t something that is good for the country. 

THE BORDER BILL, MAGA CONGRESS AND AID TO ISRAEL

 

It is reprehensible that trump and the maga congress are attempting to shoot down the bipartisan border bill just so the situation can remain a problem and be an issue for trump to capitalize on during his bid for the presidency. I find it despicable and think anyone with any sense should be able to see the hypocrisy of the republican party and how they do not work for the people of this country. But I also must say that I'm totally against the 14 billion dollars for Israel that is included in the bill. 14 billion dollars!!! We already have over 6 billion dollars earmarked for them every year as part of the annual budget and now they want to give them an additional 14 billion? Totaling over 20 billion of our tax dollars for the year? Why? So they can continue slaughtering the Palestinians and reducing their cities to rubble?

 

Obviously the system is fudged up at best and corrupt at worst. There shouldn't be anything piggybacked onto the bill or any other bill. Bills should focus on one issue or catastrophe at a time and shouldn't have the individual whims of a politician tacked on just to secure a vote. But unfortunately the republicans blocked funding to Ukraine, saying that we need to focus on our own border problem instead and so here we are. I understand the aid to Ukraine as that is part of the age-old battle this country has against communism with our number one adversary. I might not agree with the ideology but I get it. But 14 billion dollars to Israel on top of the over 6 billion dollars they already receive is absolutely unnecessary and only adds to the insecurity of this nation and instability around the world.