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Ok another Sunday is here what to talk about? Well let’s see what went on this week? I got a couple of things I want to say, but first let me explain why I think I’m qualified to say these things. If you have read my blogs and it political comments you know that I hate all politicians equally and the two party system. I do this because I’ve seen the corruption and back stabbing up close and personal. Back in the 60’s I was elected as a representative to something called the Democratic County Committee. Which meant that I, in theory, represented the people of the fourth ward at Democratic Party meetings and meeting involving the ward. I was elected because one I was young and the Democrats were trying to show that they had youth on their side. This was just after the Kennedy assignation and young people still believed that they could have a voice in Government (Yeah Right). Secondly I was elected because they needed another white person on the committee. I really didn’t have to do much more than show up. I believe I was paid enough to cover my gas getting to meetings. So having no real voice because the older men and women really weren’t interested in anything any of the young people present said. We were expected to show up at rallies for candidates and cheer simple because they were Democrats. What I did do was listen and watch something others weren’t doing and since no one really paid attention to me I was privy to things that maybe I shouldn’t have been. I think they and I were both lucky that the internet and smart phones were still years away. I saw people smile at each other then wait till the other left and began plotting against that person. I heard and saw the total disregard for the people that put them in office so after two terms of this during which I acquired not only political knowledge but an appreciation for Cuban cigars and good Scotch. Which brings me to events of this past week? I have a lot of friends on Facebook and this blog is visible there on my page JBBruff. Some of them are constantly talking politics others are quiet or only talk about their families. The ones talking only about their families most of the time are fine so are the one talking politics for the most part. Remember I deal with friends from two countries and politics from both as well. I had one friend who I had to stop following because I couldn’t believe how they had gone from not being on face book for more than once a year to posting some really fake stuff 5 or 6 times a day. We’re still friends but I no longer see her posts unless I chose to do so. I have other friends that complain about seeing nothing but political rants but of course they rant about this. I believe now more that ever it’s necessary for the public to get their heads out of the sand and pay attention to what’s going on in the country and the world not doing so, in my mind at least, removes their right to complain when something happens that adversely effects their lives. I comment because I’m old and have witnessed history longer that most of my readers and can’t be silent. I have heard that since I don’t live in the United States I have no right to complain about its political climate. Well Bull Shit to that its like telling someone that lives next door that they have no right to complain about your choice or the volume of music you play. I am a American citizen who has taken part in al that America is good and bad so I have earned my right to express myself in this blog. Well that was a little heavier then I thought it would be when I started so I stop here till next time this is Flounder and Fats saying CIAO from Medellin, Colombia.

You know this being Valentine’s Day and all I happened to notice something and I’m not sure what it means. Women seem to be more likely to accept and pass on false news. Now I don’t know if that meant they have a tendency to read other news sources or they’re just having fun with us guys. I have a friend that didn’t appear on the internet except once or twice a year now all of a sudden she’s posting stuff five and six times a day. The sad thing is she posts it in rebuttal to post other friends put up opposing the Trumpster. I find this strange because she was always a fighter for women’s rights and equal pay. So when she stars supporting the Trumpster’s ban on Muslims and the wall I find it contra to the woman I knew. My only answer for this is she was always a closet racist. Another mutual friend who if I remember right was gay as can be is now supporting the Trumpster now he I believe is a racist and maybe that trumps being gay. Anyhow this was just some mid week musings; this is Flounder and Fats saying CIAO from Medellin, Colombia.

Well the NFL season is officially over but the political bullshit season is still in full bloom. As you know if you have read any of my political posts I pretty much hate and don’t trust any of them. I think the Trumpster is nothing more than a distraction to keep America from seeing the real issues and it seems to be working. Now I don’t profess to have answers I just throw out opinions and facts t see what you guys think about this or that. But I’ve come to realize that our two party system is stuck and as a result a person like the Trumpster became President. So what do I propose you ask? I don’t really know but one answer might be the Social Democrats of Bernie Sanders. I do know that Hillary is not the answer. She’s a career Democrat and they hate Republican ideas simply because there Republican and the Republicans are the same with Democrats. This has resulted in a in effective House and Senate for awhile now. The other problem is that these guys have been around so long and have their faces clued to the assholes of corporate America hat they have forgotten they work for us not the other way around. Now I’ve mentioned Bernie Sanders nut he might not be the answer it might well be someone we haven’t even heard about yet. But one thing is for we can’t keep having Democrats or the Republicans but forth things like Health Care or immigration and other major issues and then have the other party we need to get rid of this because it was the other guy’s idea. I think the possibility of a third party with the backing of the public and not the corporations might be the answer to getting something’s done that won’t be getting changed every four to eight years. I can hear people out there screaming that this will just create chaos well maybe that what we need because it’s becoming increasingly obvious to people from everywhere that this is just not working anymore. I’ll have more on this as I become more familiar with what is out there. This is Flounder and Fats saying CIAO from Medellin, Colombia.

I just read an Interview in Rolling Stone with Joan Baez. For those of you too young to remember she was a leading voice in the Anti War, Anti Draft movement. She brought up an interesting point all the people that are protesting now are doing so for different reasons. I think what she’s trying to tell us is that if were to unite against the Trumpster and his minions and work together we could end his attempt to turn America into his private fiefdom. I feel that if we start taking on the issues one at a time you give the advantage of fracturing us into little manageable groups but if like in the 60’s we unite as one he won’t be able to handle it and our representatives will have to listen. He’ll become so frustrated he’ll make the mistake that will bring him down. All tyrants are afraid of one thing a united people opposing them. The Trumpster uses his Twitter to send messages to distract you he attacks refugees and everyone reacts while he pushes his education policies and removes restraints on Wall Street. His supporters defend his immigration moves while he screws them on his promise to take on Wall Street. He’s like a magician using sleight of hand so you only see what he wants you to see, this succeeds in keeping us from uniting as one. We must look for leaders who will bring the change the country wants and needs without destroying our basic principles. If we don’t do this and do it soon we will find ourselves living in a country none of will recognize. This is Flounder and Fats saying CIAO from Medellin, Colombia.

Ok it’s the day after and I’m still getting grief from some friends for comments I made right after the game. So let me tell you what I said so you guys can jump on me too don’t worry about hurting my feelings I live for this shit. I write my opinions so you guys have something to talk about. Anyway last night I asked how a guy can throw passes behind or short to his receivers, who were doing their job and getting open, and then all of a sudden start throw laser darts to them. Now I know Brady is either no 1 or 2 in history depending o who you talk to. But I have watched the Patriots for a long time and I have watched Bill Belicheck since he was defensive coach for Bill Parcells and have never seen them come back from what was a horrible performance. You really have to look closely at the play to see that his velocity and his aim were both off. I don’t think he uses drugs but something changed and having seen more football then most of you and have played and watched my brother play you just don’t see stuff like that. I have no ax to grind here I mean I was ready to turn of the game and watch the BBC because up till then the most exciting thing I saw was the Lady Gaga half time show (we don’t get the Super Bowl commercials down here and the game is covered by Mexican announcers who have absolutely no understanding of the game). So know it’s you turn to take your shots at me and don’t worry me and Flounder can take it. This is Flounder and Fats saying CIAO from Medellin (who won their game last night), Colombia.

Ok no political bullshit today I’m bored talking about it we’ll be back during the week. For now though it’s SUPER BOWL SUNDAY, probably the next biggest party day of the year. The two teams this year are The New England Patriots (No Surprise There) and the Atlanta Falcons (A Little Surprise Here). Most sports people are picking the Patriots over the Falcons, personally I don’t care I just want an exciting game. Most years you sit around and wait for the commercials or the halftime show. I say this with some knowledge having watched all fifty previous games. The first one Jan 15, 1967 the Day before my 21st birthday. I watched the game in a recreation room of a basic training company at Fort Dix New Jersey. Known fondly to those of that were there as the ass hole of the world. The following day was my first day of basic training as well as my 21st birthday. Hell of a way to celebrate it right! I haven’t found anybody else who has seen all 50 games, look at Chris Berman he’s only been involved in 35. Maybe John Madden he’s been around long enough, but I don’t know if watched the one he wasn’t involved in. Having seen as I have said all 50 previous games, I have no trouble in saying Super Bowl 23 in 1988 was the best. by the time Montana started his game wining 92 yard drive I had all ready won my over under bet, so I just sat back and watched him weave his magic. Now you might say there have been better games and I will agree, but not Super Bowl Games. Montana called his own plays in the game something most quarterbacks in today’s world aren’t capable of. So I guess you can figure who my vote for the greatest QB of all time is. Now back to today’s game as I said most people are picking the Patriots if I was to make a prediction I would say a boring Falcons victory. Well that’s it lets hope for a great game and Lady Gaga does something extraordinary during the halftime show. This is Flounder and Fats saying CIAO from Medellin, Colombia.

By now you’ve all read my Trumpster comments and some are now calling me a liberal Democrat hack. Well I don’t like label like liberal, conservative and I especially don’t like terms like Democrat or Republican. You see I think all politicians suck. And to further clarify my opinion I thought Hillary was a crook and a liar as well. What really bothers me about politicians is their elitist attitude towards the common man or woman. You they think that we really don’t know what’s good for us and we need them to tell us. That’s why they say one thing to get elected then turn around and do something else. But wait you say didn’t the Trumpster ok his wall, ban Muslims and threaten business’s with tariffs if they don’t come back to the US. Well yes and no. Yes because he did sign executive orders to do those things. But no, because they will be challenged and quite possibly blocked by Congress and the Courts. So what did he do that wasn’t what he said he was going to do? He didn’t empty the swamp he stocked it with Goldman Sacks people and old time politicians. See they all do this Obama was no saint in this regard. I mean look at the last really beloved Presidents JFK and Regan. JFK turned out to be a womanizer who stacked his cabinet with friends. Now you can’t say the Trumpster stacked his government with friend because don’t believe he has any real friends just business associates. Everybody pretty much loved Regan but once he was out and the democrats got in they wanted to change everything just like now. Speaking of change since its inception the Republicans have wanted to repeal Obama care. Well that’s OK with me but let’s have a plan to replace it first so as not to cause more confusion. I find this party based politics sucks and prevents real progress from being made. Maybe we need another major party. But wait you say that will just cause confusion. What the hell is going on now? Look for more on this from us in the future also we promise to bring back some humor from time to time as well as favorite stories on STUFF. This is Flounder and Fats saying CIAO from Medellin, Colombia.

By now you’ve all seen the video clip of the Trumpster walking in to the white house and leaving his wife at the curb. I was wondering how many of you were surprised by this? I wasn’t one I’ve seen the Trumpster walk on stage or into a room and the only thing he cares about is that he’s the center of attention. He never lets anyone have the last word and he’s not going to let his wife go first. If he could he wouldn’t let the secret service walk in front of him. Now I have some friends that are upset with me for picking on the Trumpster. Those that are real die hard supporters are complaining about me because I don’t live in the United States. I understand this and if I could afford it I would go back and live there. But I can’t afford it I mean I pay $37.00 a month for health insurance and if there’s a co pay it’s usually around one or two dollars. Now not even Obama care was that good. I have a 3 bedroom apartment that costs about 290 dollars I live on 1327.00 dollars a month sometimes with a little left over to put into savings. If I was back in the US I would have to work and my body says that ain’t going to happen. So when you show me where I can live on what I earn and have what I have in the US I will be more than happy to return, in the mean time I’m still a citizen with taxes and everything else so feel there’s no problem in me exercising my constitutional right of free speech. This is Flounder and Fats saying CIAO from Medellin,Colombia.By the way that’s me in 1957

I actually had something else in mind in the way of a post for today, but after reading some comments about the women’s march yesterday I decided to take this direction instead. First let say congratulations to those who marched you really pulled it off now you must keep it going. You need not to listen to the Trumpster’s tweets but instead keep an eye on you r state and federal legislator use him as a distraction while they pass laws that will strip you of your rights. The Trumpster is just words the rest of them will do his dirty work. If you study his business’s you’ll notice that whenever something unpleasant had to be done he would do his best to distance himself from it. The republicans are trying desperately to remove most if not all of Obama’s legislation and I don’t object to that I object to the fact that they have nothing to put in its place. This has been going on for eight years. Which brings me to another point, maybe this two party system has become so bogged down with partisan politics as to render it obsolete. It may just be a time for change. But ladies getting back to you, it’s necessary for you to remain united if you want to accomplish anything other than TV ratings. I would suggest pulling together and taking on the issues one at a time. By doing this you’ll have the strength in numbers to make the politicians listen. I’ve just read comments from the Trumpster about you march yesterday and he wants to know why you didn’t vote that and his lie about his TV ratings for his inauguration are making me laugh so hard it’s difficult for me to type this. Any married or in a relationship guy will tell it’s not a smart idea to piss off a woman, and it would appear that the Trumpster pissed off most of them in the world. Ladies, women I’m not sure how to address you but I do look forward to helping support your efforts to thwart the Trumpster plans for America, by doing so we might just save the world. This is Flounder and Fats saying CIAO from Medellin Colombia. PS look for more frequent posting from now on.

Well it’s done the Trumpster is officially the president. He’s asked American to swear allegiance to the United States sort of what Hitler did when he was sworn in as chancellor of Germany. But I’m not saying the Trumpster is a Fascist I don’t know that and it would be wrong for me to say so. I will say that he’s the most ignorant president we’ve ever had and that’s more dangerous than being a Fascist in my opinion. He believes Climate Change is a hoax he wants to increase Coal production he wants to bring back Steel production to the US. Hey Trumpster it left because countries like Japan produced a cheaper and higher quality of steel, just like when imports starting flooding the market people bought them because yes they were cheaper but they were also better made. I’d like to see manufacturing return but not at the expense of the environment. But I don’t think it’s feasible to think that manufacturing employment number will ever reach the highs of the past. He says buy American and Hire American I don’t see John Q citizen washing dishes at the restaurant on the corner. I don’t see American butting in 18 hour days at the 7/11. It will also cause inflation. You see if you charge more for products people need more money to pay for the so they want raises now when that happens it effects the bottom line of the corporation which means the CEOS can’t get paid as much so what happens? Prices go up and the cycle begins all over. It happens over night not over months. Look at the gas pumps it takes about 4 months for oil in the pipeline to get from wherever to your pumps. But if the price of oil goes up this morning the price of your gasoline goes up this afternoon. How do think those oil companies make those ridicules profit numbers. I don’t see the Trumpster going down in history books that way he wants I see a lot of heart ache ahead for the little guy and the rest of the world. This is Flounder and Fats saying CIAO from Medellin, Colombia.