I think NYC did have a law and order candidate in Eric Adams before he became an outlaw. I am going to go with Cuomo. I reserve judgement on his sexual improprieties. The prosecutors did not feel there was enough to go on to warrant any charges, and I am not going down that road as many did with Thomas, Kavanaugh, Franken etc. Certainly there are lines that can't be crossed but I am not voting for sainthood and Cuomo should be experienced enough for the work.
I am certainly not a historical scholar. However, I am often surprised how events of history that are not so old are so forgotten, so misinterpreted, and so misconstrued.
I am conflicted with regard to policing. They are absolutely necessary and, growing up in the 1950s and 1960s, we were raised to trust and respect policemen. They were generally strong men, usually veterans who could handle themselves and their weapons circumspectly. They were given a degree of latitude to police their neighborhoods and did well. Over time, the respect has dwindled, in no small measure due to the dwindling of capable men and women who chose the profession. The downward spiral has led us to the current state, in which few people of character would choose to enter a police force due the hazards, strictures and low pay. The percentage of buffoons and lowlifes in police forces has steadily increased with the least talented rising in rank to become chiefs and captains. Add in the Defund movement and the targeted assassinations and even Wyatt Earp would return to pimping rather than wear a badge. Yes, we need them, but we need more and better law enforcement staff. There are numerous great police officers, but at this point they are seriously outnumbered by the poltroons.
Thanks for the history lesson regarding the Soviet Union and Germany. I doubt if the people of influence will read it, or understand it.
Bless Michael Nesmith of the Monkees.
Say, is that an image of 'Manhattanhenge' ('Manhattan Solstice') gracing this fine writing?
I think NYC did have a law and order candidate in Eric Adams before he became an outlaw. I am going to go with Cuomo. I reserve judgement on his sexual improprieties. The prosecutors did not feel there was enough to go on to warrant any charges, and I am not going down that road as many did with Thomas, Kavanaugh, Franken etc. Certainly there are lines that can't be crossed but I am not voting for sainthood and Cuomo should be experienced enough for the work.
On the late Fred Smith: Dominic Pino’s piece in NR this morning (The Morning Jolt) is also excellent. What a guy!
I am certainly not a historical scholar. However, I am often surprised how events of history that are not so old are so forgotten, so misinterpreted, and so misconstrued.
I really like how much you say in so little words , it makes an impact on me at least
I'm glad, Angie! Thx.
My pleasure
I am conflicted with regard to policing. They are absolutely necessary and, growing up in the 1950s and 1960s, we were raised to trust and respect policemen. They were generally strong men, usually veterans who could handle themselves and their weapons circumspectly. They were given a degree of latitude to police their neighborhoods and did well. Over time, the respect has dwindled, in no small measure due to the dwindling of capable men and women who chose the profession. The downward spiral has led us to the current state, in which few people of character would choose to enter a police force due the hazards, strictures and low pay. The percentage of buffoons and lowlifes in police forces has steadily increased with the least talented rising in rank to become chiefs and captains. Add in the Defund movement and the targeted assassinations and even Wyatt Earp would return to pimping rather than wear a badge. Yes, we need them, but we need more and better law enforcement staff. There are numerous great police officers, but at this point they are seriously outnumbered by the poltroons.