Author: Rik Goodman

Argumentative

Yes I am! Now though I have come to a decision. No more arguments on Facebook. I will state my position and defend my position, but I am tired of trying to change the minds of others. And, I am sure they are tired of trying to change my mind. While I have always respected the other point of views, I have many times belittled those who views I believe to be wrong. That is wrong. I expect them to respect my view and yet I have said things that do not show that respect. I apologize to anyone who has felt slighted by any of my comments.

From here on out you’ll see a change in my rants. I am starting a kinder, gentler method. Oh I’ll still fume inside at the goings on in our government but I won’t use demeaning language to push my point across.

Here is an example of the new me…

A new trade deal with Japan. This is the most exciting news in quite a while. We needed a new trade deal. After all the 12 billion dollar worth of goods Japan purchased from US ag industry last year, we needed a good boost. Our esteemed president has done us proud. No one could have done a job like this except for Trump. He signed a new 7 billion dollar ag trade deal! He really knows how to win! What a marvelous way to end September! Who else could have taken 12 billion and turned it in to 7 billion so fast! That’s right only our one and only Donald “The Deal Maker” Trump. Couldn’t be prouder to have him as our President.

So there you go. Was that kind and gentle? And to all of you who think that this trade bill with Japan will somehow offset the huge loss our ag industry has already seen you need to do the math. Don’t forget that we gave the ag industry 24 billion dollars in aid because of the mishandling of trade in the past 2 years. That math doesn’t seem to work out quite right does it?.

Oops! Got a little edgy there didn’t I. It’s really hard to stop cold turkey. I guess it will be a work in progress.

So I’ll end with this. All you Trump supporters I support your right to support him. I may not agree with you and you may not agree with me but we do have our rights. Even if you can’t see the truth doesn’t mean that I have to beat you up about it every day. (Shit, there I go again). I best stop here while I am still kind and gentle (sort of).

Mitch and the Pres

Mitch McConnell #moscowmitch has stated publicly that he will not bring any bills / laws to the floor of the senate that he knows the president will not sign. That is not his job. His job is to have a vote on any bill that is good for Americans not just what will please his master. It is then up to the president to sign or veto. Sure, we all know the president isn’t going to sign anything does not enrich him or his cronies but at least we can keep trying to pass laws the include things like enhanced background checks, arms dealers licensing, protection for women’s rights, etc..

We have a right as Americans to have our voices and votes heard. Not every bill / law is going to pass but McConnell has no right to keep them out of the public eye.