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Proverb says
The fool can listen to the teachings of sages and hear only noise, while the wise can gain enlightenment hearing the sound of a turd splashing into the bowl.
Turd Ferguson says
A turd in a bowl is more useful than 99 percent of the ideas coming from the head of Wrecks.A turd in a bowl is more useful than 99 percent of the ideas coming from the head of Wrecks.
Tim Scott says
If enlightenment ban be gotten from a turd splashing in the bowl, twice as much can be gotten from you, clearly.
ACE CARTER says
– HIT TUNE FOR THE YEAR –
“THROUGH THE CONCRETE GREW A FLOWER..”
IT’S –
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BY JON BATISTE –
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Abraham Lincoln says
Abraham Lincoln, Oct. 3, 1863
The year that is drawing towards its close has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come, others have been added, which are of so extraordinary a nature that they cannot fail to penetrate and soften even the heart which is habitually insensible to the ever-watchful providence of Almighty God.
In the midst of a civil war of unequaled magnitude and severity, which has sometimes seemed to foreign states to invite and to provoke their aggression, peace has been preserved with all nations, order has been maintained, the laws have been respected and obeyed, and harmony has prevailed everywhere except in the theater of military conflict; while that theater has been greatly contracted by the advancing armies and navies of the Union.
Needful diversions of wealth and of strength from the fields of peaceful industry to the national defense, have not arrested the plough, the shuttle, or the ship; the ax had enlarged the borders of our settlements, and the mines, as well of iron and coal as of the precious metals, have yielded even more abundantly than heretofore. Population has steadily increased, notwithstanding the waste that has been made in the camp, the siege, and the battlefield; and the country, rejoicing in the consciousness of augmented strength and vigor, is permitted to expect continuance of years with large increase of freedom. No human counsel hath devised nor hath any mortal hand worked out these great things.
They are the gracious gifts of the Most High God, who, while dealing with us in anger for our sins, hath nevertheless remembered mercy. It has seemed to me fit and proper that they should be solemnly, reverently, and gratefully acknowledged as with one heart and voice by the whole American People.
I do therefore invite my fellow citizens in every part of the United States, and also those who are at sea and those who are sojourning in foreign lands, to set apart and observe … a day of Thanksgiving and praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the heavens. And I recommend to them that, while offering up the ascriptions justly due to Him for such singular deliverances and blessings, they do also, with humble penitence for our national perverseness and disobedience, commend to his tender care all those who have become widows, orphans, mourners, or sufferers in the lamentable civil strife in which we are unavoidably engaged, and fervently implore the interposition of the Almighty Hand to heal the wounds of the nation and to restore it as soon as may be consistent with the divine purposes to the full enjoyment of peace, harmony, tranquility, and union.
ACE CARTER says
DISABLED. NEEDY OR BLIND SENIORS ARE STILL LOCKED OUT OF GETTING FREE HOME HIGH SPEED INTER NET –
THE WHITE HOUSE WEB SITE LINK TO APPLY AND GET SENIORS QUALIFIED REMAINS FROZEN –
– GETINTERNET.GOV –
ANOTHER LOSER FEDERAL PROGRAM BROUGHT TO US BY THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION –
– A BIG FAT FAILURE –
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ACE CARTER says
– CHRISTMAS GATHERING SECURITY TERROR WARNING –
THESE MURDERING FIENDS ARE MOTIVATED BY THEIR BELIEF IN ISLAMO-FASCISM –
CHRISTMAS OFFENDS THEM DEEPLY –
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MANY JEWISH AND ISLAMIC CENTERS HAVE RECENTLY INCREASED THEIR SECURITY AND OUR POLICE HAVE INCREASED PATROLS –
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THESE SORTS FAVOR ATTACKING THE UNGUARDED INCLUDING CHILDREN –
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REMEMBER THE CRUEL SURPRISE SLAUGHTER OF INNOCENT COUNTY WORKERS IN SAN BERNARDINO –
AT THEIR CHRISTMAS PARTY BY TWO OF THEIR ISLAMIC CO-WORKERS –
NOW BURIED IN BOOT HILL IN ROSAMOND –
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CHRISTIANS ARE BEING TARGETED AND MURDERED IN MASS –
BY ISLAMO-FASCISTS RIGHT NOW IN AFRICA AND AZERBAIJAN –
FOR BEING CHRISTIANS –
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ADDITIONAL CAUTION FOR OUTDOOR EASILY ACCESSIBLE GATHERINGS LIKE
CHRISTMAS CRECHES SHOULD BE CLOSELY CONSIDERED –
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Raymundo says
I’m more worried about walking around in Lancaster. It’s gone to h3ll in a hand basket under the Rexx regime.
Concerned Resident says
I’d like to know more about the homicide at Sunset Ridge around Nov 5th at 2AM.
Time for Change says
Lancaster is getting more dangerous by the day. Maybe it’s time to rethink who is running the city and what is being done about crime. Nothing that they’ve tried has worked. The war on gangs, war on Section 8, LEAPS and D’Errico have all been failures.
Dee Rainged says
No wonder why Lancaster is listed as one of the top ten most UNSAFE cities in California. This happened on Rexxie Poo’s watch.
The Truth About Lancaster says
I read the article about the mayor’s presentation on the State of the City. I believe our city is disjointed and we can do better.
First of all, we need to district up the City Council. The hospital board and the Lancaster City Council are the only boards I can nd that are not elected by districts. Why hasn’t this been done to improve representation in the city? 80% of the council is of one race and one gender.
Secondly, we need an audit to determine if the city can contract out to the county, like the old days, and save money. All of the “special districts” to provide services are killing us on our property tax bills.
Thirdly, the creation of police department is a potential time bomb for lawsuits and discord among our citizens. If sheriff’s deputies have to spend half their time on shoplifters, does this merit a separate police agency? How about the city working with the big box stores on improving their own in-house security?
Fourthly, the streets and traffic lights in Lancaster are detrimental to the health and safety of its people. One sits in traffic forever breathing in gas fumes, and when one makes a right turn, there is no right lane. Seriously, is this safe?
Fifthly, putting the Waste Management bills on our property tax bills was a mistake. The city should not be a collection agency for WM. If someone is freeloading, then they should handle it and not penalize the people who do pay.
Finally, the council meetings should begin later in the evening for people to get home, eat and then attend the meetings. And the meetings should be conducted like meetings, not Sunday dinners.
We can do better and be better focused.
Question Lancaster Authority says
Well said. Why can’t we have people who think like this on the Lancaster council?
founding father says
They cannot be controlled is why they will never see elected office. If you control the money you control the message and thus you also control who you support. Lancaster voters need to grow a backbone.
Voice of Reason says
I read the article about the mayor’s presentation on the State of the City. I believe our city is
disjointed and we can do better.
First of all, we need to district up the City Council. The hospital board and the Lancaster City
Council are the only boards I can find that are not elected by districts. Why hasn’t this been done to improve representation in the city? 80% of the council is of one
race and one gender.
Secondly, we need an audit to determine if the city can contract out to the county, like the old
days, and save money. All of the “special districts” to provide services are killing us on our
property tax bills.
Thirdly, the creation of police department is a potential time bomb for lawsuits and discord
among our citizens. If sheriff’s deputies have to spend half their time on shoplifters, does this
merit a separate police agency? How about the city working with the big box stores on
improving their own in-house security?
Fourthly, the streets and traffic lights in Lancaster are detrimental to the health and safety of
its people. One sits in traffic forever breathing in gas fumes, and when one makes a right turn,
there is no right lane. Seriously, is this safe?
Fifthly, putting the Waste Management bills on our property tax bills was a mistake. The city
should not be a collection agency for WM. If someone is freeloading, then they should handle
it and not penalize the people who do pay.
Finally, the council meetings should begin later in the evening for people to get home, eat and
then attend the meetings. And the meetings should be conducted like meetings, not Sunday
dinners.
We can do better and be better focused.
ACE CARTER says
WHO ARE YOU ?
MISTER CHICKEN ?
SCARED TO SAY WHO YOU REALLY ARE –
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OR MAYBE REX HATER, DIANNA-BEARD-WILLIAMS ?
THAT LOSER –
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Anon says
Ace, how long have you been around the AV? Rex will ruin anyone who he perceives as an enemy. Try to do business around here without having to kiss his and Marvin’s butts. You are either naiive, indpendently wealthy or not very bright.
Bee says
Good for you Argentina!
It’s worked out great in El Salvador.