Merry Xmas²⁵🎄🙏✝️❤️⭐😊Feliz Navidad

re "Turtle Island" in the news recently

Some people call the USA "Turtle Island" because of Indigenous North American creation stories, not because it's an official historical name for the United States.

Here's the clear explanation.

Origin of the term
"Turtle Island" comes from the creation stories of several Native American nations, especially among Haudenosaunee (Iroquois), Anishinaabe, Lenape, and some Algonquian-speaking peoples. In these stories, the world (or the land where people live) was formed on the back of a great turtle after a flood, when earth was placed on the turtle's shell and grew into land.

So "Turtle Island" refers to the continent, not the modern political nation-state.

Why some people use it today
In modern usage, calling the U.S. (or North America) "Turtle Island" is often:

• A way to acknowledge Indigenous presence and heritage

• A symbolic rejection of colonial names and borders

• Used in activism, academia, or cultural contexts, especially when discussing land rights or environmental stewardship

It is not a historical name used by all tribes, and not all Native Americans use or accept the term. It comes from specific traditions, not a single unified Indigenous worldview.

Why it's controversial or confusing

• It's sometimes presented as if all Native peoples used this name, which is not true

• It's occasionally used politically, to challenge the legitimacy of the U.S. as a nation

• Some people mistakenly think it's an "ancient name for America," which oversimplifies many distinct cultures

Bottom line
"Turtle Island" is a spiritual and cultural concept from certain Indigenous traditions that has been repurposed in modern discourse. It's symbolic, not geographic, legal, or historical in the way "United States of America" is.

"For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God." — James 1:20

A group would call itself "Turtle Island Liberation Front" to signal ideology, not geography. The name is chosen to frame its actions as morally justified and historically inevitable, even if the actions themselves are violent or criminal. Here's why that label is attractive to extremist groups, explained plainly.

First, "Turtle Island" reframes the land. It invokes certain Indigenous creation stories to portray North America as a pre-colonial, sacred place. Using that term lets the group claim the U.S. is illegitimate by definition, turning modern society into an "occupation" rather than a nation.

Second, "Liberation Front" claims moral authority. Groups adopt that phrase to cast violence as resistance rather than aggression. It borrows credibility from past movements that fought real oppression, even when the modern group's targets are civilians or infrastructure.

Third, the name erases individual responsibility. By grounding their cause in mythic history and collective grievance, members feel less personally accountable. Harm becomes "historical correction" instead of wrongdoing.

Fourth, it's recruitment language. The phrase appeals to people drawn to anti-colonial, anti-capitalist, or eco-radical ideas, especially those who already distrust institutions. It sounds righteous, academic, and ancestral rather than criminal.

Fifth, it confuses outsiders. Many hear "Turtle Island" and assume cultural advocacy or environmental activism. That ambiguity can delay scrutiny and soften public perception at first glance.

Finally, it provides cover for absolutism. When a cause is framed as ancient, sacred, and non-negotiable, compromise becomes betrayal. That mindset is common across extremist movements of many ideologies, not just this one.

Bottom line: the name is a narrative weapon. It wraps modern extremism in spiritual language, borrowed history, and moral certainty to justify actions that would otherwise be rejected.

Here's a clear, factual summary of the group that was arrested for allegedly planning a terror attack in the Los Angeles area — strictly based on verified reports:

What authorities say happened
Federal law enforcement officials announced on December 15, 2025, that they foiled an alleged terror plot by an extremist group planning bomb attacks in Southern California on New Year's Eve. Four people were arrested in the Mojave Desert while allegedly assembling explosive devices and preparing for coordinated bombings against multiple targets. CBS News+1

The group involved
Officials identified the suspects as members of a group described in charging documents as the Turtle Island Liberation Front (TILF). The U.S. Department of Justice characterized TILF as a far-left, pro-Palestinian, anti-government, and anti-capitalist group. CBS News+1

Alleged plot details
According to prosecutors and the FBI:

• The group had allegedly planned to plant improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in backpacks and detonate them simultaneously at midnight on New Year's Eve at multiple locations, including logistics-type companies in the Los Angeles area. ABC News

• The plan, described in a handwritten document titled "Operation Midnight Sun," outlined steps for the attack and how the devices would be concealed and detonated. Reuters

• Investigators allege the group planned future attacks, including targeting ICE agents and vehicles after the New Year's plot. ABC News

Who was arrested
The four suspects charged are:

• Audrey Illeene Carroll (30)

• Zachary Aaron Page (32)

• Dante Gaffield (24)

• Tina Lai (41)

They were charged with conspiracy and possession of an unregistered destructive device and appeared in federal court in Los Angeles. ABC News+1

How authorities prevented it
The FBI reported that surveillance and monitoring intercepted the plot before any bombs were deployed, and arrests were made while the suspects were allegedly preparing devices in a remote area. ABC News

Summary
In mid-December 2025, federal and local law enforcement disrupted what they describe as a planned New Year's Eve bombing attack in Southern California. The suspects were said to be part of a radical extremist group calling itself the Turtle Island Liberation Front, and they were taken into custody before any attack could occur

Here's what official sources say about the specific places the alleged Turtle Island Liberation Front was planning to attack in the Los Angeles area:

Federal prosecutors say the plot involved multiple bomb attacks at several locations in Los Angeles and Orange counties — including plans to plant explosive devices at five different sites simultaneously on New Year's Eve. Reuters+1

Known or Described Target Types

• The group allegedly planned to detonate bombs at two "logistics centers" — described by authorities as similar to Amazon-type facilities that handle distribution or shipping. Reuters

• They also discussed attacks on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and their vehicles in early 2026 after the New Year's plot, according to officials. Reuters

• Prosecutors and law enforcement did not publicly disclose specific street addresses or business names, citing operational and legal reasons. Los Angeles Times

General geographic area

The targets were described as being located in the Los Angeles and Orange County region of Southern California, but exact locations were not released by authorities. Reuters

In summary, law enforcement says the plotters intended to hit multiple sites in and around the L.A. area, especially logistics/distribution centers, but they have not identified specific facilities or exact addresses in public filings or press briefings. Reuters

"You Can’t Eat Pearls ~ " The Imaginative Conservative

https://theimaginativeconservative.org/2025/02/you-cant-eat-pearls-barnabas-wilson.html 

"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls." — Matthew 13:45

Read the article ☝️ , 

otherwise read this 

AI generated summary 👇

What the Essay Is Saying 

(Plain English)

Br. Barnabas's thesis is simple:

> Human analogies break when taken literally, but Christ's analogies don't—because the spiritual truths behind them are more real than the analogy itself.

He uses the parable of the pearl of great price to illustrate this.

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1. Human analogies are helpful but fragile

He opens with humor:

Saying "-5.00 diopters" doesn't help most people

Saying "blind as a bat" works instantly

But if you take "busy as a bee" literally, it becomes absurd

So:

> Human analogies can only go so far before they collapse.

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2. Jesus uses analogies because Heaven is beyond our natural comprehension

Christ describes the Kingdom with:

pearls

treasure

seeds

fields

These images give us access to a reality we cannot understand directly.

But Christ's analogies are different from ours.

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3. Push Jesus' analogy literally… and it becomes even more true

Br. Barnabas imagines the literal scenario:

merchant sells everything

he owns nothing but a single pearl

he's hungry

you can't eat pearls

This would be foolish if we were talking about an earthly pearl.

But in Christ's analogy, the pearl represents:

> the Kingdom of Heaven — union with God Himself.

And that is worth everything.

So even when you push the analogy to its "breaking point," instead of collapsing, it opens a deeper truth.

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4. The Pearl = Christ Himself

This is the essay's real pivot:

> Jesus isn't giving us a pearl.

He's giving us Himself.

He is:

the treasure

the pearl

the fulfillment of every analogy

This is deeply sacramental and incarnational:

If we're lonely → Jesus is friendship

If we're tired → Jesus is rest

If we've sinned → Jesus is mercy

If we're hungry → Jesus gives His Body and Blood

Thus:

> Christ is not LIKE the treasure.

Christ IS the treasure.

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5. Earthly treasures cannot satisfy, but the Kingdom can

Why?

Because:

earthly pearls can be owned but not eaten

earthly wealth can be possessed but not save

earthly goods satisfy temporarily

But:

> The Kingdom gives a happiness that needs nothing more.

And the Kingdom is not a thing — it is a Person.

This is classic Dominican spirituality:

The end of man is union with God

Everything else is a shadow of that fulfillment

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Final meaning of the essay

Here is the thesis in a single sentence:

> Give everything for Christ because only in Him do you receive everything your soul was made for.

This is why the merchant's actions, which look foolish literally, become wise spiritually.

You can't eat pearls.

You can't live off earthly treasures.

But you can live on Christ.

Re Blake the mechanic at quick Feet Fleet auto repair near Stockton CA

https://maps.app.goo.gl/Kd2sRj5945xuZULs8?g_st=am 

I want to share my honest experience here. When discussing repair options, I noticed some cheap, sleazy sales techniques—mainly pressure to choose the most expensive parts and comments that felt like price-shaming when I asked about standard or budget-friendly options. I prefer straightforward, respectful communication without tactics that make a customer feel judged for not choosing the top-priced items. I hope they improve in this area, because customers deserve clear choices without unnecessary pressure. There's a there's plenty of good options without always buying the most expensive. Don't allow the mechanic to shame you. 

Review of Blake the mechanic at Quick Feet Fleet Auto Repair near Stockton CA

Unfortunately it did not go that great. On the first visit when I had an appointment, he forgot he had a doctor's appointment himself & wasn't there when I arrived . A managed to get a response from him on email and he said he was on the way about an hour later. I'm a gracious person so I didn't make a big deal about it. 

And then he put my car on the lift and made a few observations. But when I said " my car is actually running well" then he was kind of sarcastic because it wouldn't start without touching the gas pedal. That's NOT a big hardship for me to touch the gas pedal to get the car to start. 

He was astute about observing that there might be something else going on besides torque converter. Because the codes were showing oxygen sensors, mass air flow sensor, and purge valve among others.

 I realize now ex post facto that an experienced mechanic should have thought about the fuse because this same fuse controls all of those and it turns out that this fuse was burned out. And a fuse usually doesn't burn out just for being old or anything. There's usually a reason. 

And as it turns out there was a reason. And he almost looked right at it because he noticed the oil leaking below the pan. But he didn't spot the melted wires from the hot oil. A different mechanic later on noticed this and fixed the wires which solved the code problem and we're hoping the torque converter issue as well. 

Still haven't driven it far enough for long enough to know 100% for sure. The  further problem is that before I went to the second mechanic he had already convinced me that I should invest in a new mass air flow sensor and make sure it's OEM.

 Despite my reservations I paid the extra for an AC Delco MAF sensor but it didn't solve the problem because with a burned out fuse the MAF sensor wasn't working at all - once again an experienced mechanic would notice that the code for this sensor was low input, not defective.

 "Low input" means the MAF sensor was not giving a signal to the ECU. This should have also been a clue to an experienced mechanic that there was something else CAUSING the problem for the MAF sensor . 

So on the second visit to see this mechanic at quick feet I had already installed the new ACDelco maf sensor, but he began ridiculing me for not buying it straight from an AC Delco dealer.

 I bought it from a person who guaranteed it was AC Delco but when it arrived I wasn't positive it was ACDelco because I hadn't seen the words on it, but later I did I verify it, so it was not the issue. 

But once again I repeat myself it wouldn't have mattered if I had the most expensive MAF sensor in the world installed because it was the fuse and the fuse was due to the wires being melted which he could have spotted if he had looked at them closely for a few seconds when he was underneath the first time!

 It was the second visit when he became abusive that I just couldn't take it anymore and I left. He also seemed to expect me to give him money but he hadn't done any actual work yet.  We were still trying to get to what the actual issue is. 

I  was positive about him even after him being late the first time I thought that he was a good person and that he was a new mechanic starting a new shop and I would be glad to support a young ambitious person. But if he's going for pocket change already just to read the codes and take a quick look this makes me wary. 

Nonetheless if that's important to him he should say so upfront. There are places that will say up front that we charge for looking at the vehicle or for reading the codes so you know what they expect.

 In this case he didn't say that up front and then he seemed to become passive- aggressive about it. That quickly turned me off and I left abruptly. And I apologize for words I used towards him but he was abusive towards me as well. 

I wish him well in the future and Hope he can work out his time management and hopefully sleep management as well because he works nights also. I don't know how he does it but I wish him the best. 

Follow up re Quick Feet Fleet Auto Repair near Stockton CA

One of the engine codes he found was P0102 code (Mass Air Flow Sensor – Low Input). Blake the mechanic immediately assumed the sensor was defective and encouraged a replacement and to make sure to use OEM parts. So I did.

 I paid the extra for an AC Delco brand MAF sensor even though I've had experience with MAF sensors censored before and I was dubious that replacing it would solve the problem. Nonetheless, he seemed very strongly sure that this would be one of the fixes. 

Only to find out later that there was a blown fuse which means the MAF sensor was not even registering -that's why I got a LOW INPUT 102 code not a total malfunctio code . Low input means the ECU is not receiving enough information from the MAF sensor. 

A proper diagnostic step — checking whether the sensor was receiving power — was skipped. As mentioned, It turns out the fuse supplying the MAF sensor was blown, which should have been considered first.

An experienced mechanic should also have maybe made the connection between the code alert for purge valve, the oxygen sensors, and the MAF sensor simultaneously because ONE FUSE CONTROLS ALL OF THOSE. 

 This led to unnecessary concern and unnecessary parts replacement. A skilled mechanic should always check power, wiring, and connections before concluding the sensor itself is faulty.

To give him a little credit because he also mentioned the oxygen sensors at that first visit, he did say that suggests there might be some wiring issues because rarely do both oxygen sensors go bad simultaneously. But he didn't think about the fuse. 

And we never got to the part of further diagnosis at the time, and he never did the quick and easy step of checking the fuses or suggesting I do so. I write this review to try to help him grow as a mechanic .

When I returned the second time having just replaced the MAF sensor , the garage doors were closed and he was on the phone and I waited for him to come out and he seemed a little grouchy and then he complained that I didn't give him money for his time, and yet to be exact, no services had been performed yet, other than reading the codes. 

 But if money was his concern, he should have made that clear from the beginning and I would have either agreed to payment for reading the codes or doing a diagnosis, or I would have said "well I'll find somebody else."

 Instead he became passive aggressive angry about me not offering him money for reading the codes etc. 

ChatGPT says: 

"Yes — an experienced, methodical mechanic should consider that scenario. Here's why:

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⚡ Why multiple related codes can indicate a fuse/power issue

1. Shared fuse or circuit:

If multiple sensors (MAF, O2, purge valve) all report faults simultaneously, and they share a power source, this is a strong clue that the problem is upstream, like a blown fuse, bad relay, or wiring issue, rather than all sensors failing at once.

2. Unlikely coincidence:

It's extremely rare for three independent sensors to fail at the exact same time. A competent mechanic's mental checklist should include power delivery problems whenever multiple sensors fail together.

3. Standard diagnostic practice:

Many shops teach:

1. Read all codes.

2. Check fuses and relays that supply power to affected sensors.

3. Check wiring/connectors.

4. Replace parts only if power and wiring are intact and the sensor itself is faulty.

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✅ Bottom line

If a mechanic immediately assumed all three sensors were defective without first checking fuses, relays, and wiring, that indicates a gap in diagnostic procedure. Experienced mechanics are trained to make the mental connection:

> "Multiple codes on components sharing a power source → check fuse/circuit first."

In your case, fuse #19 supplying all three makes the fuse the most likely culprit, and a proper mechanic should have considered that before suggesting any sensor replacements.

Review :

I brought my vehicle in after seeing a P0102 code (Mass Air Flow Sensor – Low Input), along with codes for the oxygen sensors and purge valve. The mechanic correctly noted that it was very odd for both oxygen sensors to fail at the same time and suggested there might be a wiring issue, but we didn't proceed further with diagnostics. He immediately assumed the MAF sensor was defective and suggested replacing it, without checking whether the sensors were receiving power. In fact, all three components share fuse #19, which was blown. An experienced mechanic could have easily checked or suggested checking the fuses first, since multiple simultaneous sensor codes on components sharing a power source are often caused by a fuse or wiring problem rather than all the sensors failing at once. I was planning to return later after replacing the MAF sensor to see if that solved the issue, but this step could have been addressed upfront.

Re Blake, owner of Quick Feet & Fleet Auto Repair , near Stockton CA

Posted: 11.12.25 

This young man (Blake ) is starting a new auto repair business while also still working nights elsewhere. I think he's capable, although he never actually did any work for me other than read the codes and ALMOST started doing a job for me. 

The problem like many mechanics who sometimes start to feel sorry for themselves is that he thinks that by engaging with me he did some work for me and apparently thought I should give him a little money for talking to me & putting my car up on the lift. 

I actually liked his personality & gumption at first, even though he was late for our first appointment (he said he forgot he had a doctor's appointment) . I didn't make a big deal out of out of this but after the second blow- up I'm writing this down because he started becoming accusatory towards me. 

 I love to help out young new mechanics who are earnest and striving to build an honest business. In fact I was actually thinking he might be the person I would go to to either do my transmission or a transmission related job - both profitable jobs.

 But we weren't to that point yet. I was still diagnosing the issues. He jumped to the conclusion that I should try a new air mass air flow sensor. And against my better judgment I trusted his assessment. 

Turns out I DON'T need a new air flow sensor because it's actually a fuse- related issue. I was getting a airflow code but it didn't mean the MAF was bad . 

Then this young man actually had the audacity to rebuke me for buying an AC Delco mass air flow sensor online without knowing if it was actually authentic ACDelco. It was ! Sometimes you have to trust. 

But it didn't matter because that wasn't the issue. Yet by this time the young man was feeling sorry for himself that I didn't give him a few bucks for reading the codes again. And probably a little grouchy from lack of sleep. 

  I was hoping the second time to dig a little deeper and if he did,  then for sure I'd pay him a fair price 💰. I pay all my bills! 

Then he lost his temper. He even mocked my vehicle each time sarcastically saying "You think this runs well?"  Is that how you treat a customer ?  . 

And actually, yes it does run well, I told him twice. I actually drove it to Washington DC twice this year. And back to California. And also all the way up to Northern Washington -the Canadian border- and back to California.  

The only thing you have to do is touch the gas when you're starting it. That's not the end of the world for me. that's not a big hardship. But I wanted to diagnose the issues so they don't get worse.

He may have some issues of supremacy as well I'm not sure . Then I look over at his little red car and it's nothing to brag about. So I'm not sure what's going on with this guy. 

I think he knows his stuff in general but he may be elitist about being a perfectionist which actually can sometimes mean throwing a lot of money away. 

I wish him well. I hope he doesn't get too temperamental, or he's going to lose customers before he even gets them.Helpful tip: If you do the little things without demanding money, you'll get the big things for a lot of money later. 

 

I'm not a perfect person either of course but I am a Christian and I do strive to do better and be better everyday and I did lose my cool after he last out at me and so I said a few words towards him and I repent to my God for anything I said that was uncalled for. 

And I invite young Blake to accept Jesus Christ ✝️ as his Lord and Savior if he hasn't done so. Or if he has- if he does know Jesus then I encourage him to grow in faith and in his attitude and treatment of others when he's not in a good mood. If he doesn't know Jesus or grow in Jesus, he's got a long life to live -it's not going to be very happy. 

Re Vandals tearing down 'Remembering Charlie Kirk' posters @Stanford University

I recently visited Stanford University and noticed an ongoing issue that I feel deserves attention. Memorial posters for Charlie Kirk — displayed in official, designated posting areas on campus — have repeatedly been removed or torn down. These were small remembrance notices placed in approved public spaces where posting is clearly permitted.

It's concerning that materials in authorized display areas are not being respected, especially when they pertain to memorial expression. If these spaces are truly designated for open community postings, then consistent removal raises questions about fairness and viewpoint tolerance.

I hope Stanford administration will look into why approved memorial posters are being taken down and ensure that designated posting policies are honored consistently. A campus that values diversity of thought should protect lawful expressions placed in permitted spaces.

I appreciate the university's reputation for openness and hope this concern can be addressed constructively.

re MacKerricher State Park, Fort Bragg, CA 95437

https://maps.app.goo.gl/Kg978gLgtfqNZYXi9?g_st=am 

I really enjoy this state park and was excited to return again after 5 years. Normally, day-use visitors can go through the right lane quickly while campers check in on the left. On my most recent visit, the right lane was blocked (by a less -than -thoughtful ranger) which meant everyone had to wait in the camper line. It was taking so long I eventually left feeling disappointed. I still love this park, but I hope when I return in the future 5 years from now there will be a clearer process for day-use visitors to enter more smoothly.

24100 MacKerricher Park Rd, Fort Bragg, CA 95437

How to solve our 🇺🇲 national debt once & for all: Worldwide Year of Jubilee 🌎👍✝️🙏

If America does it, the whole world will naturally follow, willingly or otherwise. It's inevitable. 

"Proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof: it shall be a jubilee unto you." — Leviticus 25:10

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The United States of America stands today at a financial crossroads. Our national debt, soaring beyond comprehension, has become an anchor dragging down the promise of future generations. Politicians from both parties propose solutions ranging from tax increases to spending cuts, from entitlements reform to creative accounting. Yet none of these approaches dare to deal with the root issue: our entire economic system is built upon perpetual debt, compounding interest, and an endless cycle of enslavement to lenders.

The answer is not found in tinkering around the edges of a broken system, but in returning to a time-tested, divinely ordained principle: the Year of Jubilee.

This essay will advocate that the biblical concept of Jubilee—debt release, restoration of property, and freedom for the oppressed—provides the only true solution to America's massive national debt problem. We will examine its scriptural foundation, its moral reasoning, its practical implications, and how it could be implemented in a modern context.

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The Scriptural Foundation of Jubilee

In Leviticus 25, God instructed Israel to observe a "Year of Jubilee" every 50th year. During this sacred year, debts were forgiven, slaves were set free, and land that had been sold was returned to its original family. This radical system ensured that no family or tribe could be permanently impoverished, and no wealthy elite could accumulate land or power indefinitely. It was a reset button built into the economic structure of God's chosen people.

The Lord declared:

> "The land shall not be sold forever: for the land is Mine; for ye are strangers and sojourners with Me" (Leviticus 25:23).

This simple truth undermines the very foundation of modern debt slavery. All that we possess—land, money, resources—ultimately belongs to God. Debt may exist for a season, but perpetual bondage was never His design. The Jubilee principle enshrines this reality: freedom is God's will, and liberty is His law.

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The Moral Reasoning

Why would Jubilee be the answer to America's debt crisis? First, because our national debt is not merely a fiscal issue—it is a moral one. Trillions of dollars are owed not only to domestic creditors but to foreign nations that hold our bonds. Every child born in America enters life already shackled with a share of this debt. This is nothing short of generational theft.

Furthermore, the debt system thrives on usury—interest upon interest—contrary to God's command in Exodus 22:25 and Ezekiel 18:13. The effect is predictable: the rich grow richer through financial leverage, while the poor and middle class sink deeper into dependence. Jubilee is God's antidote to this imbalance, restoring equity and preventing permanent class stratification.

Just as Israel was called to be distinct from the nations around them, America has an opportunity to set itself apart by embracing a debt-free economy built on biblical justice. What the world calls impossible is, in fact, obedience to God's eternal wisdom.

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The Practical Implications

Critics will immediately object: "But how can debts simply be forgiven? Wouldn't that crash the economy?" The truth is, our economy is already broken. Inflation, banking crises, and political gridlock testify that the current path is unsustainable. Jubilee does not destroy wealth—it redistributes it according to God's order, freeing people from chains that were never meant to last forever.

Imagine if, in a modern Year of Jubilee:

National debt was wiped away, freeing future generations from trillions in obligations. 

Student loans, mortgages, and credit card debts were released, granting families a fresh start.

Foreclosed homes and repossessed lands were restored to their original owners.

Workers trapped in wage slavery were liberated to pursue their callings rather than endlessly serve creditors.

The ripple effect would be profound. Innovation would flourish as people were no longer enslaved by debt payments. Families would be strengthened as financial burdens were lifted. Small businesses would thrive, no longer crushed by predatory loans. And perhaps most importantly, the people would recognize that true freedom does not come from Washington or Wall Street, but from Almighty God.

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Historical Precedents

The principle of Jubilee is not merely theoretical. Though rarely observed in ancient Israel, its moral force influenced countless movements throughout history. The early Church practiced a form of Jubilee in Acts 4, where believers shared their possessions and "there was not a needy person among them."

In more modern times, debt forgiveness has been used to stabilize nations. After World War II, much of Germany's debt was forgiven, allowing it to rebuild into a prosperous democracy rather than remain crushed under financial servitude. Similarly, debt relief programs for developing nations have been promoted by leaders across the political and religious spectrum, recognizing that perpetual debt traps entire populations in poverty.

If these examples worked on smaller scales, why should they not work for the United States itself?

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A Prophetic Opportunity for America

America is at a tipping point. Our national debt is over $30 trillion and climbing rapidly. Interest payments alone are consuming a massive share of our federal budget. Left unchecked, this trajectory guarantees collapse.

But collapse is not inevitable. We have an opportunity to lead the world in embracing a godly principle that resets the economic playing field. By declaring a Year of Jubilee, the United States would demonstrate humility before God, compassion toward its citizens, and moral courage in the face of global financial powers.

Jubilee would not be merely a fiscal policy—it would be a spiritual revival. It would call the nation back to the recognition that "the earth is the Lord's, and the fullness thereof" (Psalm 24:1). It would remind us that freedom is not a political slogan but a divine inheritance.

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Addressing the Objections

Some will argue that creditors would suffer losses. Yet Scripture makes it clear that the lending of money was never meant to be a perpetual source of wealth. Loans were to meet temporary needs, not to enslave generations. If our financial system collapses without usury, then perhaps it is not worth preserving in its current form.

Others will claim that people would become irresponsible if debts were canceled. Yet Jubilee was never about rewarding laziness—it was about preventing permanent bondage. In fact, knowing that debts would not last forever encouraged lenders to be wise and borrowers to be prudent. It created a self-regulating system of responsibility rooted in God's justice, not man's greed.

Finally, skeptics will dismiss Jubilee as unrealistic. But consider this: is it any more unrealistic than believing that we can continue borrowing trillions indefinitely? Is it more unrealistic than trusting the Federal Reserve to inflate our way out of debt? The true fantasy is believing that our current path is sustainable. Jubilee is the only realistic solution because it aligns with the truth of God's Word.

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Implementation in a Modern Context

How could Jubilee be enacted today? It would require courageous leadership and national repentance. Congress could pass legislation declaring a national debt reset, canceling obligations owed by individuals, businesses, and the federal government itself. Creditors, banks, and foreign nations would resist, but history shows that debt relief is possible when a people are united in will.

The Church could lead by example, forgiving debts within congregations and releasing members from financial burdens. Communities could adopt Jubilee principles in local economies—sharing resources, forgiving obligations, and redistributing land where possible.

Above all, Jubilee would require a spiritual awakening, recognizing that debt is not merely a financial matter but a form of bondage. As Jesus declared in Luke 4:18, He came "to preach deliverance to the captives." Jubilee is the gospel applied to economics.

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Conclusion

America's massive national debt is not merely a political problem, nor is it an accounting puzzle. It is a spiritual issue rooted in greed, usury, and bondage. No tax plan, no austerity measure, no inflationary trick will solve it. The only true solution is to embrace the divine wisdom of the Year of Jubilee.

By forgiving debts, restoring land, and proclaiming liberty, we would not only reset our economy but renew our covenant with God. Jubilee is not just an ancient practice—it is a timeless principle, the very heart of justice and mercy.

If America dares to declare a Year of Jubilee, we may yet find ourselves not enslaved by debt, but free under the blessing of Almighty God.

Verse of the day 9.8.25

Blessed are those who 

hunger & thirst

 for righteousness, 

for they will be filled.

      -Matthew 5:6

re Lina's Tire repair 11045 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA 98125

https://maps.app.goo.gl/YtSpccv7Cf7MXhxE7?g_st=am 

Everybody says go to discount tire or Les Schwab if you want a free tire repair, but that's only if you want to wait several hours too because they're always backed up busy. Furthermore the big companies always are telling you that you probably can't do it because it's too close to the side or some other excuse so they try to sell you tires. Although Les Schwab is better about it than discount tire. 

So I actually just pulled in here with a very slow tire leak and I saw the screw immediately right in the center of the tire so it was an easy plug. I made sure to ask beforehand the cost because then they can't change it. They wanted 20 for a plug or 40 for a patch. I thought the patch price is a little ridiculous so I said well I'll just take a plug I guess. 

The guy who did the work on the tire was pretty nice you know one of those friendly Mexicans with a good demeanor, but the guy who charged my credit card was a little grouchy. He's like one of those Mexicans who calls every white guy "boss" which is a barely veiled insult. Any time a Mexican calls me " boss " I call him boss back. So I said "THANKS BOSS." Which I could see pissed him off because he thought he was pretty special. 😅😆😁

Oh, if you pay by credit card it's 22 . And this was a gift to them because as soon as I saw the screw I realized I can do this plug myself and I even have the equipment in my car, but I thought well they already lifted it up so I'll just pay it - it's an EASY $20 FOR THEM 

Feliz navidad 🎄🎁🎅

Grant Stinchfield sounds like a sissy primadonna when he says he's scorning salvation Army

The Silent Saboteurs: Trump's Own Team Shielded the Deep State Coup ! https://castbox.fm/vb/832638599 

Stinchfield sounds like a sissy primadonna when he scorns the idea of receiving salvation Army or goodwill clothes for a few days or weeks or even a month to get you thru the time after the fire. He says he would only accept cash donations & would never wear second hand clothes. This guy's thing is to act a little tough-guy blue- collar macho but he's too much of a sissy to wear second hand clothes for a little bit of time after a wildfire burns down your house and all your belongings.  ⁉️😁😆😅 Get outta here stinch 👎. Toughen up buttercup 

Little disappointed to hear Victor Hansen say he gave his wife's Tesla to his son and bought another new Tesla.

 Late Night TV, R.I.P., Clint Eastwood, and the Sorry State of Freedom in the Anglosphere " https://castbox.fm/vb/832557742 

Little disappointed to hear Victor Hansen say he gave his wife's Tesla to his son and bought a another new Tesla. this is a guy who likes to talk about having been  a farmer & working with his hands and stuff like that. And then he switches over to sound like an silicon valley elitist buying Teslas. 👎. I think I've heard him also mocking his fellow Stanford colleagues for owning  high-end pricey cars. 

Re roadside overlook, north Fort Bragg California

https://maps.app.goo.gl/c2AKVzRemMyiiukn9?g_st=am 

Actually there's a roadside overlook before this one (south )where there's a trail that goes down to the beach. it's a little difficult to find the trail but it also has a rope help you get up and down. However, if you walk down the beach southward you'll see a house that's sort of hidden by the bridge and when I was there even though I was on the beach ( public property)a man came out with his dogs and was a little bit grumpy about it.

 I wasn't doing anything illegal because I was on the beach ( public property). I was NOT on his property but he seemed to think he had the right to approach me and warn me that if I get too close to his property I would be trespassing - he didn't exactly say those words but that seemed to be his concern. He also mentioned that he had a gun which seemed to be ridiculous. 

I'm just traveling through sightseeing and enjoying the beauty of the area. He thought I was lying when I told him about the trail & the rope. Guess he doesn't know his own backyard very well. But I think he'll probably try to go find it now and he'll probably cut the rope even though it is on public property.. So don't be surprised if it's gone after 7.26.25 

re Target 🎯 Store 2485 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94063

https://maps.app.goo.gl/GYQFE5sbUbSGafLG7?g_st=am 

So I know the new white guy watching the customers at self-checkout has to try to make sure everything is legitimate, but I don't think that includes him LOOKING OVER MY SHOULDER while I'm trying to use the self-checkout. 

I know how to use the machine . I've been using it for years. But when there was the slightest tiny delay that I didn't click on "card " when I was checking out there he was suddenly telling me what to do. It felt too too too too too close.

 All he has to do is make sure that I scan everything in my cart and that I get a receipt showing that I paid for everything. He doesn't need to stand right behind me & watch every freakin click I do. That's called MICRO MANAGING . NOBODY LIKES IT 🚫👎😡. 

And he doesn't have to immediately jump on me if there's the slightest delay in not pushing the right button in a nano -second. Just relax. I'm almost 60-years old. I I know how to use a computer. I've studied several languages. I've traveled extensively. I made it thru high school and college and graduate school. I'm not a freakin idiot.

 He's the one working at the grocery store, not me. And there's nothing wrong with working at the grocery store. But it certainly doesn't make him a genius and every customer the opposite. 

REVIEW OF Los Altos Library 13 S San Antonio Rd, Los Altos, CA 94022

the library is fine. once in a while a strange patron will come in and act weird . like today, i'm sitting in the back area and an asian lady comes in and stares at me with great intensity & it felt like anger.  it was quite disturbing- like she hated me- and i never met her. it was difficult to avert her gaze because she kept her eyes locked on me for a MUCH LONGER TIME THAN IS SOCIALLY ACCEPTABLE.

I was literally sitting with my laptop MINDING MY OWN BUSINESS. very creepy. and definitely a form of HARRASSMENT. I don't deserve to be harassed. I'm a good person, and a good citizen. I pay my taxes, treat people kindly, and am a positive contributing member of the community. Next time I will report it.
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The other problem which is the problem at most of the local libraries is that the AC is too high . Yes, it's middle of the summer, but the actual outdoor temp is NOT that high lately (7.22.25). I shouldn't need to be "bundled up" inside to feel comfortable. 

re O'reilly's Auto Parts at 170 E El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040

THIS HAPPENED AROUND DECEMBER 2024: this is a mostly male Latino operated franchise, and they are definitely NOT the most helpful boss dudes. I hadn't been here for a few years; then I was in the area & needed a few things quickly. First time in I bought the stuff I needed, no problem. The Latino clerk with long hair didn't say thanks or anything, but at least he did his job.

So I went out to my car and fixed a few things; then I wanted to do a CEL scan (Check Engine Light) so I went back in. THere was one guy behind the counter. Sometimes waiting can take a long time. I noticed another Latino employee in an aisle and asked him if he could get the Scanner for me.

He refused and said "He can help you" (pointing to the guy behind the counter). So I waited, and finally got up to the counter and politely asked the fellow for the scanner. He responded "I'LL BE OUT THERE IN A MINUTE " . He'll be out there ? I can do it myself. I had my driver's license in hand as well in case he wanted it (sometimes they do, sometimes they don't; it's never predictable).

But I said okay and told him where I was parked. I THOUGHT he was being sincere & legitimate, and would come out in a few minutes. I waited, and waited, still waiting. He never came out. It wasn't accidental. THE LATINO CLERK HAD NO INTENTION OF EVER HELPING ME. HE WAS DISRESPECTING ME BECAUSE OF MY RACE (WHITE)

I have never done anything bad here. It was PURE PREJUDICE as best as I can tell. I'm sorry I can't change my skin color . The only problem is that it is actually ILLEGAL to refuse service based on skin color - YES EVEN against white people ! A Latino cannot refuse to do business with a person because they are "white" , nor "black" etc

"The Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 states that no business (public or private) serving the public can discriminate based on a customer's national origin, sex, religion, color or race."

This place needs a MAJOR SHAKEUP. The only problem is that they probably have no choice other than to take what they can get. Nonetheless, I will file a complaint and hope for some changes.

-disgusted-

VOD

"After they prayed,

 the place where 

they were meeting 

was shaken. And they

 were all filled with

 the Holy Spirit &

 spoke the word of God boldly.

        -Acts 4:31

re Marin county Civic center Library

https://maps.app.goo.gl/NKhEqq9Sz85ixMKv7?g_st=am 

The building is interesting architecture of course. But you have the local yokels who immediately know if you're from there or not from there. Which triggers a little button in their brains apparently. people who have worked in a place their whole lives become territorial after a while. 

So I have a hip disability and I found a nice spot where I could stretch out my leg a little bit while working on my laptop. I noticed I was in the so-called teen zone which every Library seems to think is mandatory. Even when the library is not in a high teen area . Which the Civic center Library does not seem to be.

 Yes, I noticed the sign saying teen zone but not until 2:00 p.m.. It was only 1:00 p.m.. so I sat down and got to work. 

And yes I have been here before - in fact I'm not from far away- just not a regular here. The staff that I saw working seem to be pretty relaxed and friendly. I didn't see anybody taking mental notes about me being there. 

And 2:00 p.m. rolled around and there were no teens at all. Around 2:30, maybe they changed shifts - suddenly a young man approached me with urgency and informed me  I couldn't stay in the teen zone. I said, " but there's no teens here ". He replied, "I know but we just want to keep it clear" . I replied, "Thanks for doing your job. " 

When actually I was thinking, if he really wanted to be conscientious about doing his job, he would wait until a teen or teens came in who wanted to use the teen zone. But you could tell he was the type of person like your mother who would say "I'm not going to argue . Rules are rules" . 

Except when they're not. It's about the spirit of the law. It's why you should be upset if a police officer gave you a speeding ticket for going 56 in a 55 mph. He's violating the spirit of the law. But there will always be those types of people who just want a job where they enforce a rule WITHOUT HAVING TO THINK ABOUT IT. 

You just want ,or hope, to expect more at a an establishment where you assume people are there because they enjoy "using their brains" and they didn't get a degree in library science just because it would be an easy mindless job. 

Bible 📖 mnemonics & beatitudes from notepad (free to use & distribute with or without attribute to good ol' Johnny)

Bible Mnemonics

AAA: Do NOT be anxious about anything🚫

ROGG: Radiance of God's Glory 

BOM: Brothers of Mine

CAP: Called according to His purpose

ICDAT: I can do ALL things thru Christ

FOE: Fix our Eyes 👀 on Jesus✝️

FLOG: Nothing can separate us 

from the Love ❤️ of God

WIG: HE has shown you

O man What is Good

HIP: HE is Patient

WESH: Who Earnestly seek Him

TAU: Transcends all understanding

TYMD: That you may declare..

BOP: NOT a spirit of Timidity but Power💪

BAW: Boast about Weakness

LYE: Love your Enemies

BAND: Believe & do NOT doubt

CLIMB: I no longer live

but Christ Lives in ME 

BIL: My burden is Light🕯️ 

CYS: Confess your sins ✝️

ASFOE: Against Spiritual Forces of evil👿🚫

NEM: New(mercies)every morn🌅 

LYLS: Let your Light💥Shine

TRYM: Be Transformed by the

Renewing of your Mind 

RAW: Reverence & Awe

FGOG: Free Gift 🎁 of God 

KOA: Be Kind 🙂to one Another 

GIL: God is Love ❤️ ✝️

LAGL: Live a godly Life

BOHM: Because of HIS mercies

NRLTL: Narrow road 🛣️ leads Life

SAMN: Supply all my Needs

BAP: Blessed R Peacemakers 🕊️✌️ 

SORTS: Those who Wait on the Lord Shall renew their Strength 💪 

OPS: Our present Suffering

GATY: Grace abound to you

SHUK: Seek HIS kingdom

TYGER: Thank you God, Eternal Reality👍🐅

EOA: Encourage one Another

SLUM: The Spirit🕊️ of the Lord is upon me

SIFTS: Spirit Intercedes for the Saints

WOGLA: The Word📖 of God is Living & Active

BIHD:Baptized into His Death ☠️☝️

FATFB: The Fullness of Assurance

 that Faith✝️ brings 

Beatitudes 

✅ Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom 👑 

✅Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted

✅Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth 🌎 

✅Blessed are those who hunger 🍞 & thirst for righteousness sake. They shall be filled.

✅BLESSED are the merciful for they shall receive mercy.

✅Blessed are the pure in heart ❤️, for they shall see God ✝️

✅Blessed are the peacemakers 🕊️ for they shall be called children 🚸 of God. 

 ✅Blessed are they who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the kingdom 👑 of heaven 

✅BLESSED are you when people revile you & persecute you & say evil 👿 against you for my sake. Rejoice & be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven 😇. For so they persecuted the prophets. 

✅ You are the salt🧂of the earth 🌍, the light ☀️of the world. A city on a hill can't be hid. Let your light🕯️shine so those who see your good works will glorify the father in heaven ☝️🕊️ 🙏 ✝️ 

Verse of the Day 3.6.25

"Many will be purified,

 made spotless & refined, 

but the wicked will

 continue to be wicked.

 None of the wicked 

will understand,

 but those who are wise 

will understand."

     -Daniel 12:10

re CISAC Luncheon Lectures At Stanford (Perry Conference room)

https://maps.app.goo.gl/T1SwMN3hvpJARvFt7?g_st=am 

Because I don't see a separate listing for CISAC (Center for International Security and Cooperation) on maps I will do the review here . It's about the periodic luncheon lectures on the second floor Perry room. 

Most recently on 3/4/25 I was there to hear a lecture entitled "Russia and Iran: Partners in Defiance from Syria to Ukraine" by Nicole Grajewski. I arrived a few minutes late just as it was starting. There's an African-American lady who checks the names to see if you're entitled to have a lunch (if you RSVP'd) .

 She always tells me sternly to BE QUIET when she asks me my name even though I'm already being quiet. It feels more like Power & Control rather than a sincere concern that by saying my name too loud I might be disrupting the lecture. I could sense immediately that she does not approve of me. 

Nonetheless, she gave me the okay to grab a meal from the table and so I took it and entered the conference room and almost all the empty chairs were right in front of the speaker. I wish they could have the first arrivals sit up front so that people who come in a little bit late don't have to walk awkwardly all the way up to the front . This seems to be more of a disruption than saying my name too loud in the hallway. 

Then, the lunch they provide is too complicated. All I want or need is a basic sandwich. Instead I got sushi and rice and a little bit of beef, inside a styrofoam dish that was very loud to open. And they give you some sauce to pour on it which is also difficult to open let alone open it quietly.

 In fact it was so difficult I just set it aside afraid that I was going to pop it open and spill it all over myself- some kind of green curry filled to the brim.  I decided to try to eat the meal without the sauce, but the first bite of the rice was cold & not appetizing to me. 

I don't know how they order these meals. Does the person who coordinates everything have a choice about what's on the menu ? If so, I encourage them to make it more simple next time.

 Finally, I am a simple member of the public and not an expert on any of these topics. And I'm surrounded by these people called "fellows " who are studying the exact topic about which is being lectured upon. These are the people who should be in front. 

Here I am, a simple man, forced to sit up front with these two experts ( Nicole & the professor) in front of me during the question period after the lecture. I have average knowledge of the topic of Iran and Russia based on reading the news, listening to podcasts etc, & yes I am a college graduate & graduate school but not in this area of study. I'm educated, but relatively simple.

 I like the idea of them keeping these lectures open to the public but they should have separate seating areas. Put the public in the back so we don't have to awkwardly sit in front of the experts and feel stupid.

 And make the meals simple. Pizza is a good easy one. Or sandwiches with a side of chips. Nonetheless, thank you for your hospitality or attempt to be hospitable. And tell the African-American lady I'm not a bad person. I'm a good guy with good intentions and a good heart ❤️. God bless you. 

I have always lived by this Bible verse

I have always lived by

 this Bible verse:

"Do not take revenge, 

my dear friends, 

but leave room

 for God's wrath, 

for it is written: 

"It is mine to avenge; 

I will repay," says the Lord."

     ......      -Romans 12:19

Speaking of which, when I was a student at Fuller, there was an  incident in which I was a victim of police brutality. When I took them to court, the opposition somehow got some of the papers I wrote for a class at Fuller Seminary, and they quoted something that I wrote to try to portray me as justifying violence. 

Not only was it misquoted and out of context to try to make me look like a person who justifies violence in some cases (as opposed to 'just war' at a plural or 'corporate 'level), the question is which person(s) at Fuller seminary saved the papers that I wrote and gave them to somebody in the opposition in my case against the city. 

(And it raises another question about why they're making copies of papers that I wrote, & apparently of students in general? Why they keeping/copying the intellectual property of students and trying to make a psychological profile of them?  When I write a paper for a class, I assume it's read by the  almighty professor , graded, & returned to the student. And that's the end of it. But this might not be the case at Fuller .

It's kind of sickening, eerie,  & creepy to say the least. 

If you are a current student at Fuller Seminary, you might want to inquire about whether they they are keeping your intellectual property, and God forbid that anything should happen again such as happened to me,  whether they will use it against you , or allow it to be used against you in an inappropriate manner out of context. 

But then, of course, if they're doing this furtively behind the scenes, will they be honest if you inquire about it? ) And I don't mean to cast aspersions on everybody at Fuller, it may be just a few rogue persons )

But somebody (singular or plural) at Fuller Seminary betrayed me and tried to make me look like a bad person, or a  person with potential for violence. 

This was/is very disturbing to say the least. Who, at Fuller is so high and mighty that they think they can decide who is a good or bad person ? All of us come from different backgrounds and different walks of life and spiritual progression. The word progression means spiritual growth. Nobody comes in to Fuller like a perfect little innocent saint nor leaves as a perfect person.

 None of the professors either. Neither attending Fuller nor working at Fuller makes you a perfect person. We are all still on a journey hopefully improving in our walk with Christ daily. Whichever rogue person or persons is behind this kind of nonsense, to put it mildly, needs to take the log out of their own eye first. 

Are they taking your intellectual property and putting it into some sort of psychological AI processor and coming up with some kind of profile based on very superficial material. Or handing it over to somebody even more supercilious in the psychology department to "analyze"? People who think they know much more than they actually do?  People who think they know more than God Himself? 

Fuller seminary also takes grants from pharmaceutical companies. Huge grants by the way, not just a few pennies here and there. So you need to ask who are they bowing down to in reality ? What drives them? Can you trust them ? Who are they in bed with ? 

And of course, there's good people at Fuller seminary: students, staff , & faculty. But if the central nervous system is controlled by a few corrupt individuals, as they say " a bad apple ruins the whole batch. "

 I was and am a good person with good intentions, a good♥️ heart,  and still growing in Christ ✝️ on a daily basis. I have never advocated violence against other individuals or taken the law into my own hands. And I have never used violence against anybody. Repeat: NEVER. 

We ask for spiritual intercession for Fuller Seminary to weed out some of the evil within. I ask prayer warriors to pray constantly without ceasing for Fuller Seminary and a Holy Spirit breakthrough!

🙏✝️🙏✝️🙏✝️

Re Stanford Beach volleyball 🏐 obsessive compulsive fear of any personal video footage

https://maps.app.goo.gl/NU8Ly2H3weAU9TcM8?g_st=am 

The older white guys in red and one hag in red are freakin compulsively obsessed with spectators video- taping any of the beach volleyball events to the extent that I don't even want to go to this place anymore 😡😡😡👎👎👎 ..it's that freakin bad. . 

They will watch you obsessively if they think you are video recording a single second . They assert that "this is Stanford private property"..therefore they have the right to say "no video".

 Regardless of the legality of such a claim , who wants to get an argument with these white supremacists (and I'm white too) .

 The 2 older white guys (60's & 70's, maybe 80's) are so freakin bored out of their minds because nothing ever significant happens, they have to create FICTION in their minds to keep themselves engaged . They create drama even when " THERE'S NO THERE THERE",esp John Keating👎😡. 

IT'S time for Stanford to get some "young blood " in the ranks of the Red People, and of diverse skin colors. This isn't the 50's anymore . 

re the overbearing Stanford "RED" employees (bag searchers, ushers, watchers, ticket takers, etc) 👎😡

Attn: Stanford administration re The Red Plague at Stanford athletic events 😡👎

These Stanford employees in red (ushers, bag searchers etc) take their jobs TOO DAMN SERIOUSLY which takes ALL THE FUN out of being a spectator. There has NEVER, repeat NEVER,  been a serious threat or even a problem of drunkeness etc at a Stanford sport event. 

The RED PEOPLE literally are so bored to death because of good behavior, they have to find,  or create things, to NITPICK about to give them a sense of purpose.

 It's really SAD 😡.Berkeley doesn't have this problem. The "watchers" there are laid back 😎and cool and make it an enjoyable experience, and includes younger people as well as African-Americans. Why has the fun- loving Stanford community been inflicted with the Red Plague ⁉️

Re Stanford TOTAL VIDEO FOOTAGE BAN 👎😡 ( not even legal ?)

I've been coming to Stanford events for years and I usually take a short video clip or 2 to remember the event years layer .. Plus people seem to enjoy them .. I understand if Stanford doesn't want people to live stream or tape the entire event ( which I would never do nor want to do) but short clips have always been a basic public legal right at public events (even if they are on 'private property ' such as a stadium, private school, etc. for parents, fans, journalists etc.

Is it even legal for @Stanford to try to BAN ALL PERSONAL VIDEO FOOTAGE on campus ?

Is it even legal for

 @Stanford to try to BAN ALL PERSONAL VIDEO FOOTAGE

 on campus because they're a private institution ⁉️

(or was the hag in red just trying to intimidate or bully me ? 

Or did she totally misunderstand

 the memo ? My guess is that Stanford instructed their so-called security people (or  however you describe those people in  obnoxious total red uniforms at every single event: ushers, watchers, mostly elderly people who perform various functions mostly MICRO- MANAGEMENT in nature) to make sure people are not videotaping an entire sporting event for commercial purposes, personal profit etc 

So this lady sees me come in and start videotaping the first minute or so of the event (beach volleyball) . She either  misunderstands the memo & concludes that there should be no video taping at all by any individual, or she erroneously assumes I'm going to continue taping for the next 60 minutes. If it's the former, she needs to be reinstructed. If She still can't comprehend it,  she needs to be fired.

 If it's the latter, she needs to watch and observe the person with the camera for more than 60 seconds before concluding this person is trying to film the entire event. Seems like she should be watching any "suspect" for at least 10 minutes or so to see if the camera stays up the entire time. 

I had just arrived and had only been video taping maybe a minute or so which is usually what I do and then I'll sit and watch and usually leave early (to be honest, I get bored at beach volleyball contests pretty quickly)

re nitpicking at Milpitas Library

i went to the upstair section and sat in a soft chair with the laptop cord plugged in to the nearby desk. moments later the white lady told me that "policy" doesn't allow it  (apparently watching me intently, i don't know why, other than she is one of those white females who likes to nitpick white males (in a mostly non-white library, predominantly asian now)  so she can feel superior)  (she had to twist her neck to watch me as she was normally looking the opposite direction). meanwhile I see kids sitting on the floor in one section (probably also a policy violation), and after I moved to a new seat an asian guy sat down and put a blanket over his head and fell asleep and started snoring loudly and nobody said anything about it. what this tells me is that I was targeted not because of a serious "policy violation" (hardly anybody walks in that corner so it would not be a actual tripping concern) but because of being a white male. SHAME ON THIS LADY.

But also, why not add some plugs near the soft chairs on the 2nd floor. I can't sit very long in the hard chairs at a desk because of a hip disability. If it's a serious concern to have a cord stretched over to a desk , add some plugs near the soft chairs to accomodate those of us with disabilities .