So, is President Trump's declaration of a national emergency to fund a border wall the right move? Although emergencies have been declared many times in the past by presidents of each party, I believe he should have built the wall piecemeal until it all was done. Beware those dastardly unintended consequences. Critics argue that the next Democrat in the White House may declare a national emergency on climate change. That's scary.
According to an article in today's NY Post, the most common form of fraud is related to romance. In 2018 there were 21,000 such scams, the victims losing a total of $145 million. The median loss was $2600 per pigeon, seven times greater than other means tracked by the Federal Trade Commission. Love sick, indeed.
We all know how stupid individuals can be at times. The same goes for countries, which are comprised of people. Case in point from foxnews.com: An 81-year-old former free diver is the only resident on a tiny island in the middle of the Sea of Japan, now caught up in a heated land dispute. Her husband's former fishing partner moved there in 1965, the first official resident. The couple joined him in '91. Both men have since died, leaving the widow as the only legal inhabitant. She spends her days swimming, fishing or exercising, and has no intention of moving. Located almost equidistant between Japan and Korea, the Dokdo (Korean term) or Takeshima (Japanese) islands, are no larger Grand Central Terminal. They were annexed by Japan during WWII, which in my mind disqualifies that country from any claim on them. The house is being renovated. Here's a pic:
Also from fn.com: Here's a shout out to the old fashion work ethic of a Utah postal worker. Jack Lund, 91, has retired after 69 years on the job. He began his career in 1949 at 21. He said: "... it is what I wanted to do all my life, and I have enjoyed driving the truck..." And: "... it will be different without the responsibility of hauling the mail but I think I can handle it.” Awesome, sir. All the best.
My thanks to the kind folks who bought wares today. Yesterday, amidst a donation by local porter Robert, there were three puzzles geared to little children. One gentleman took a shot that all the pieces were in the one of Dora the Explorer. Several other people asked if the others were intact, and I was unable to guarantee that they were. It occurred to me to take them home. All the pieces are there. They go back on sale manana.
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