Politics and Reality.

  

Over 150 years ago, the American Civil War existed. Many of our ancestors were part of that war that killed more Americans on American soil via warfare since 1776. At least one of my ancestors was a Union soldier in the Civil War. The Civil War didn't just talk place in my home state of Virginia. It took place all over America in Pennsylvania, in Texas, in Arizona, and even in New Mexico. Juneteenth was the time when African Americans in Texas were told that the Civil War was over (on June 19, 1865 by Union General Gordon Granger), and everyone was free from the injustice of slavery. After all of these years, the United States Senate voted to allow Juneteenth to be a federal American holiday. That is certainly great news after all of this time. We have a long way to go. The bill will go to the House for final confirmation. We still have to deal with gentrification, systematic racism, poverty, climate change, education, and other issues that impact us all. The wisdom of the elders and the vigor plus the energy of the youth certainly inspire us all. The long road for justice is not over, but we are still walking in the same path towards freedom. That path is a righteousness whose foundation was laid long ago by our heroic ancestors who gave their all for us. 

 

New emails show that Trump pressed the DOJ to challenge the election. If this was released long before this time, Trump possibly would be impeached and banned from holding public office again. Trump wanted the DOJ to sue 6 swing states in order to overturn the results from the Electoral College. Of course, such important information should be investigated. This is one out of many reasons why I'm glad that Donald Trump is a one term President. This information was released also by House Democrats. Trump wanted votes in swing states not to be counted and have a special election in its place. This is outright evil done by Trump. We are still fighting for democracy. That is why many Texas state Democrats came into Washington, D.C. to inspire Congress to pass new voting rights legislation federally. We have a crisis of democracy in America. An unjust voter suppression law was passed in Georgia. You have many states with bills that not only limit voting rights, but they show cruelty in nullifying voters' right to vote if strict policies aren't adhered too. Being a centrism won't cut it on this issue. You have to be for one way and that is for democracy. Our ancestors fought for the right to vote too. Joe Manchin and Sinema care more for the filibuster than for progressive change. Lawsuits are constantly being filed to eradicate these unjust voter suppression laws. Many of these laws and bills suppress the rights of elected officials.

Biden gave a speech in Brussels, Belgium to defend NATO. He harbors many disagreements with Russia and China. Biden said that he doesn't seek conflict with Russia, but he will respond to Putin. Biden outlined his disagreements with Putin. The G7 summit is about Western powers outlining their unity to counteract the rising powers of Russia and China. China is a superpower now. Some want to promote the myth that China intentionally spread the virus from a Wuhan lab. Biden seeks to discuss many issues with Putin. Putin is not a hero. He is an autocrat, a liar, and a person who promotes anti-democratic values. He even whitewashes the actions of terrorists involved in the 1/6 insurrection. Putin has defended the insurrectionists which shows that Putin is an overt disgraceful person. Biden issued the statement that he doesn't want conflict with Russia, but he wants to respond to Putin. Some in the corporate media aren't reporting that American and UK sophisticated warships are being sent to the South China Sea. That is a provocative move. China has its imperfections from civil liberties issues, the Uyghur situation, and on other issues, but we have to rise above war mongering. In America, we have a crisis where corporations in America receive multi-trillion dollar bailouts, but some states are now cutting unemployment benefits from those who need them. In the final analysis, the G7 may promote token change, but they desire the status quo. No massive change economically, socially, or politically will exist from the G7 as they represent some of the most wealthiest interests on Earth. With the global pandemic, police brutality, and other issues, we desire revolutionary change.

 

In recent years, many people even deny that Bruce Lee was a real martial artist, a philosopher, and a real fighter. This lie has been spread by many people who either don't know about fighting or don't know Bruce Lee. The truth is that Bruce Lee fought for his entire life. He was known as a street fighter. He was trained by the martial artist Ip Man. Real, legendary fighters and martial artists like Jim Kelly (who was a black American kickboxing competitor, athlete, and movie star), Louis Delgado, Joe Lewis (he was a student of Bruce Lee, and Joe Lewis was one of the greatest kickboxers in history. Joe Lewis said that Bruce Lee hit extremely hard like a heavyweight), Don Insanto, George Dillman (who was an expert karate martial artist being a 10th degree black belt), Lewis Ray "Skipper" Mullins, William Cheung (a Wing Chung expert), and others (who know Bruce Lee in real life) have already said that Bruce Lee was a great martial artist and a great fighter.

 

Some breaking news is that the Israeli Parliament has voted to oust Benjamin Netanyahu. For many years, he has been one of the most controversial Prime Ministers of Israel. He has been accused of economic corruption. He has been a hardliner in Middle Eastern policies, and many in his own nation have said that it's time for him to go. I remember him doing the 1990's as he opposed even the moderate Olso accords. He compared the Iranian government to Nazis, so Netanyahu has no shame in his extremist, abhorrent rhetoric. Attorney General Garland promised to investigate the data mining of Trump's DOJ against Democrats and others. This is blatantly against the integrity of the rule of law. Now, we know that the Trump Justice Department seized records of reporters and even members of his administration. This proved that Trump's administration is one of the most corrupt administrations in history. There should be a Senate investigation and subpoenas towards Barr and Sessions. Barr and Sessions must testify under oath to find the truth. This action was not just an abuse of power. It was blatantly wrong and evil. Many people of the GOP are obviously silent.  

 

 

By Timothy