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I've been spending a lot of time on social media of late. Go ahead and shoot me, but I like opinion articles. I follow a lot of Facebook pages and Twitter accounts (Instagram I save for fun)...I do appreciate all viewpoints, even from (what I consider) evil pages like Occupy Democrat (yes, I don't know why a progressive, no, an anti-conservative site would leave out the "ic" as in Democrat-ic) and I also like just plain partisan pages like the Huffington Post and Breitbart.com...one thing for sure though...there are A LOT of whack-os out there...


Speaking of the Occupy Democrat(ic) page...they hate it when you call them the Democrat Party, so I'm just trying to be respectful here...but speaking of the OD page, pick a topic, any topic and OD will find a way to blame a Republican (no problem), a Conservative (at times), or all who aren't OD (hold on there, Arlo)...I've noticed it often, but more predominately from the left, that there are a bunch of  "anti" or "against" pages on the Internet...therefore...


I am going to start my own Facebook page, entitled "Former Americans against the Democrat(ic) Party." Well, when I get around to it, that is...at any rate, since we like being against people, places, or things, I thought I'd jump into the mix...sort of like I did with football teams...for instance, the Oakland Raiders...a loyal fan base, to say the least. The majority of Oakland/LA Raiders' fans love to hate other teams (especially the 49ers, the Broncos, and the Chiefs) almost to the point it appears they care less about their own team's success than the fate of their "enemies."


After attending a 49ers-Raiders' game (AT the old Candlestick Park, home of the 49ers) and being seated among at least a dozen Raiders' fans for every 49ers' fan, I witnessed first hand what needed to be done. Raiders' fans were abusive to the extreme and despite it only being a preseason game, they continued berating everyone within earshot, almost ignoring the action on the field (they were winning, by the way), only cheering when a 49ers' player was injured and carried off the field. I thereafter decided to become an anti-Raiders' fan...and would "root for whichever" team was facing the Raiders that particular week.


Many were amused, more were bewildered, and some were (even) outraged that I wasn't a "fan of ANY football team," and chose to spread my allegiances in such a manner. I shrugged my shoulders and thought, "oh well, I've never really been a fan of any particular team anyway, so..." However, seeing the reaction for something as pedestrian (and meaningless in the long term) as football, it appears to be an appropriate mind set to take toward what has (now) become an ideological war (a political football, if you will) in our country today.


So, that's it...I guess it's time to "fight fire with fire." I've always treated this blog with a humorous, quasi-neutral approach to politics, opting not to follow or endorse any candidate or Party. No, not even Donald Trump, a post for another day, but a clear indication the country is sick of the bifurcated nature of politics today, ESPECIALLY in the last 15 or so years. So, "Former Americans against the Democrat(ic) Party," it is...why former, you ask? Well, as I've stated clearly in previous posts, I believe we are past the "point of no return," and the Democrat(ic)s may have already bought the farm. I just hope they understand the harvest doesn't come in the mail each month...

I've been away for several weeks...busy moving...and yes, 2015 marks the first time in years I will not be a resident of the State of California. I know, I know, I wimped out and took the "Gray Train," to Nevada last year...and now, bought a house here (I like to call it Hooterville) and finished moving from our rental a couple of days ago. No, I haven't stayed away from the news in our country, even the happenings in California...heck, I still have family in CA.


However, the news of  the skinny white punk who entered a well known black church in Charleston, SC, and shot/killed 9 worshippers for no reason other than racial animus and hatred, well, it's almost too much to bear. Pundits on both sides immediately pounced...even the President of the United States. The only people not treating the tragedy as an opportunity seemed to be the people of Charleston and the families of the victims themselves. While the president was busy fundraising and calling for "us to do something about gun violence," others were spouting the mental health angle, and still others we're wondering (aloud, mind you) why black youths who commit crime are called "thugs," while white criminals are called "disturbed." Really?


But why am I the problem, you ask? Well, as I observed the country tumbling into a sort of divisive abyss, I felt there was nothing left for me except to simply get out...or get out of the way. Especially in California, if you're not a left-leaning liberal Democrat, or a political/professional elite (you know, actor, athlete, artist, or activist) well, you're really not welcome. What good could I do, I thought? Nobody wanted to work together, certainly not our leaders, NONE of them...


I even contemplated moving to Mexico, but aside from the fact that they don't really want Yanks there either, it wouldn't have made sense to continue paying US taxes while living in another country. Plus, I don't feel that the direction the country is headed warrants such a drastic action. Hey, I'm more Libertarian than anything, so if a collectivist, re-distributive, bloated government is what the people want, I'll make it work for me and my family...I hope. Still, even though I've kept writing my blog and waiting for the proper moment to jump back into the fold, I can't help but feel that I've abandoned my country.


So, how can I help? That's all I ever wanted to do...it's why I chose the line of work I did for 26-plus years. But, how exactly can I help? I'd be pleased as punch to hear from any (either) of my readers with suggestions. Seriously, watching and monitoring the media and calling them out from time to time does not seem to be catching on...it's almost like you "have to" pick a side to be taken seriously, seriously...


...I DON'T WANT TO BE A FOX NEWS BUTT BOY...but quite frankly, they're probably the only media organization that would have me (well, until the "butt boy" comment)...because nobody in the quote-unquote mainstream media wants any kind of oversight, that's for sure...and the left wing media, well, I'd rather slit my wrists (hey, put away that switchblade!). Most of all though, I'm getting tired of inserting my (warranted) perspective into all these tragic stories...when it seems that most others don't give a rat's ass...but yeah, I'm the problem...right...

A lot of talk recently about how Black Lives Matter and the recent rash of officer involved shootings, several resulting in the deaths of innocent black lives at the hands (or firearms) of white police officers. Criminal offenses, yes...especially in South Carolina and more recently at the University of Cincinnati...the black community is angry and rightfully so...whether these recent shootings are becoming more frequent (as I believe) or receiving additional scrutiny from our glorious media is beside the point. Something has to be done...


We've heard a lot of talk about body cameras (a good idea) and additional training (of course) as well as further oversight by the US Department of Justice (certainly)...all these have been utilized to a certain extent and most would agree the problem is getting worse. As always, MediaCopp has the answer...just as I did with the housing bubble (and burst) and the Wall Street banking debacle. Yes, my suggestions were ignored or implemented too late to actually provide necessary assistance.


What's the answer? Well, as drastic as it sounds, it is the only thing that will work in the short term. During recent discussions, I've found that...not too many people like my "eventually" solutions. So, here it goes...what we need to do...is enact a law where you can not be a police officer if you are a white male...simple as that...I've always believed we needed to diversify our law enforcement ranks, however now I see that's not enough. I believe we need, at the very least, all positions (especially of higher authority but also at the street level) in police agencies be made up exclusively of minority individuals, be they black, Hispanic or even Asian. Sorry, white immigrants from eastern bloc countries or elsewhere, I realize it's not your fault, but a line has to be drawn somewhere...


Discriminatory, you say? No, white males can still be in support positions...NO ONE need lose their job...and of course, white females can still hold front line positions. But in the United States today, appearances matter...almost more than integrity...and if it takes the grandiose gesture of eliminating all white male cops from the streets to demonstrate we are serious about unwarranted police violence against unarmed black males, I say we need to try it.


Many believe stricter gun control and possibly disarming (most) police officers as done in the United Kingdom are the way to go...a quality idea for sure, however neither...or even both together...would have the needed immediate effect than simply removing the problem (white male cops) from the streets. Another group of naysayers complain that this will not solve the problem because the current group (blacks, Hispanics, Asians) would soon align accordingly much as our society (almost) demands today. But I say "blue" is stronger than race...especially if it's not watered down with the "old boys network."


So, yes, Black Lives Matter...and certainly, blue lives matter...and this is the best way to make sure both equally matter...as they should...