TITLE: ” HELL IN A HANDBASKET”

Folks, the term ” Going To Hell In a Handbasket” dates back to the 1800’s. It simply means the world is in a heap of trouble. The basket implies swift and irrevocable transport to doom.

Presently I have several categories which refer to my ” heaps of trouble”, possibly more to follow. Of course Hitler and Putin and the cowards that have gunned down innocnet children and adults head the list. Not wishing any harm or doom on my nominees (except Putin), it may come as a surprise to the ones that made ” my list”.

A. Politicians that promise, ” if elected when I get to Washington I will lower taxes, reduce the price of gas, end wars, and clean up the corruption in Washington”. No, if you are elected as a Democrat the first thing you will do is report to Speaker of the House Nany Pelosi for your marching orders. If you are a Republican, the first thing you will do is report to Speaker of the Senate Mitch McConnell to recieve your marching orders. Why? Because these two politicans control the purse strings for each party. And who do you think controls these two people? you guessed it, the lobbyist and large political donors. Money talks and B.S. walks.

B. Social media. The catalyst for the downfall of the world. Yes, mental illness and hate maybe the culprit for mass shootings, but where does the brainwshing begin?

C. Irresponsible parents. How the hell do you not know where your son or daughter are at two o’clock in the morning? Then you are surprised when little Johnny is suspended from school for having a Glock 9 in his lunch box. It is a good thing I do not make the laws. If little Johnny brought a gun to school, no matter the age, it is a mandatory thirty-day sentence in jail which includes his parents on weekends.

D. Shows like Entertainment Tonight, Wendy Williams ( now defunct) and reality shows as the one with Paris Hilton and Nicole Ritchie. It’s amazing how these programs put people like Johnny Depp, Amber Heard, Jada Pickett, and of course the KARDASHIANS on pedestals. Do these folks even know what is happening in the real world.

E. Owners of professional sports teams. Being of sound body and mind ( I think) can you justify paying an athlete $400,000,000? I am not the sharpest knife in the drawer, but how long does it take to get a return on almost a half-billion for one player.

F. Vladimir Putin. How can one man with the ” small man syndrome” hold the world at hostage? Yes, I know Russia has nuclear missile and diplomacy may eventually win out, but in the meantime Ukraine is being slaughtered. Where is Rambo when we need him?

G. Power hungry greedy people. How much is enough? Period.

Maybe more time should be spent studing the Ten Commandments than nikpicking the Constitution of the United States. It is cocktail time.

Be safe.