Recent content by bill718

Maybe we could all learn something from this...

It's no longer a question of "If" but when will Russia's war will bring down Putin. “Putin is losing the war, so prepare for escalation”, reads the title of his most recent assessment. The spring offensive that Moscow was sure would result in a dramatic change in the situation on the...

About 6 years. It took a few months to get into the habit, but now I look forward to it. Journaling slows down my thought process and allows me to look deeper into each situation.

- - Here is an inexpensive tool that can be a big help. Start a business journal. This was recommended to me by multiple people, from Law firm partners to Chiropractors. Just a cheap notebook will suffice. My company does bookkeeping and Insurance billing for doctors. I add to my journal...

Thoughts From an Independent ...that something very good comes of these negotiations with Iran in the next few days. If not, and America continues to spend billions in military costs, prices will continue to rise, financial markets will continue to erode, our national debt will continue to...

Yes, I played it a few times. Its tailor made for old duffers like me. :)

Thoughts from an Independent For the last 20+ years Republicans and Democrats in Congress have refused to vote with the other side on much of anything - even if they supported the legislation under a previous President. Result: Very little gets done. So, is this as good as it gets? Are we going...

It's not just because of big screen TVs. I stopped going to my local movie theatre 5 years ago. Here are the reasons: 1. $10 - $20 tickets 2. Too many cartoon movies 3. Too many computer-generated special effects 4. Not many movies with real people, doing real things. 5. $12 buttered popcorn -...

Democrats - Your prospects for the 2026 midterms are looking pretty good, but if you want to LOSE the race for the Whitehouse in '28 here is how you do it. 1. Nominate a gay man 2. Nominate a woman You folks on the left are going to have to come to grips with the fact that most voters don't...

I don't accept it. I'll admit the Jews influence on American political policy of greater than it probably should be, but I'm not buying into this conspiracy theory. - - Sorry

At 71, I admit I made a lot of mistakes in my life, but here's one that I got right, that might help you folks in the 50–60-year-old age range: Start a small business now that you can do in your elderly years! Don't quit your day job, but instead of coming home from work and flopping down on...

Every time the State of Israel gets into a armed conflict - be it a skirmish or full-blown war, America is always expected to step in and lend a hand. I didn't see the State of Israel busting its ass to help America during operation Iraq Freedom, or Desert Storm, or the war in Afghanistan, or...

When you lose your job, When your long-sought dream goes up in smoke, When a cherished relationship fails, When your broke, When your overlooked and underappreciated, When you feel like shit---- ----Sometimes a movie you saw years ago lifts you up and gives you the inspiration to keep going...

As an Independent, I think it's too soon to tell who the next President will be. The MAGA folks are not very popular. On the other hand, if all the Democrats can do is pander to every racial and sexual minority on the planet, they may snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. It may come down to a...

Thoughts From an Independent Democrats, I know you're giddy with anticipation for November to get here. The House will almost certainly flip Blue, while the outcome of Senate races is anyone's guess. But - If your agenda is that good, why aren't you folks more popular? Here are some thoughts...