Don! I understand your position and I want to ask you one question? Where were the decent people, and you, when they removed prayer from schools, ushered in a******n, allowed the government to get to its current size? Where were they when all the evil that was allowed to permeate every aspect of our society during the 1960s. When you look at our nation today, you see the same evil and corruption. We are reaping the results of what we allowed to happen back in the 1960s, 1970s, etc. When you look at Hillary Clinton, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, Eric Holder, George W. Bush, Donna Brazile, Donald Trump, etc., they are the products of that time. They have no respect for life, other people’s rights, our Constitution, Rule of Law, etc. From their perspective, the means justifies the end.

We got lazy as a people and we’re too much into enjoying our opulence. Everytime the government raised taxes, nobody questioned whether it was necessary. When the government, SCOTUS, allowed a******n, everybody took the position that it must be OK, because the government said it was OK. You are just as responsible as the people who engage in this sinful behavior that is destroying our nation. Why? You sat on your fat ass and did nothing. Donald Trump can’t save America. He is just one man. It will take the collective will and actions of the American People along with God’s mercy, forgiveness and divine guideance. To be honest with you, I think it is too late to change things and anything we do will not matter much in the long run. I have fought this war since the 1970s speaking out against it. I have been called a r****t, bigot and every vile name in the book. I have lost a couple of jobs for standing up for the t***h. I never drank, smoked, did drugs or lived a harmful lifestyle that was dangerous to my well being. I am not perfect and I have made mistakes like any other human being. In the final analysis, you are just as responsible as any jerk who sticks a needle in his arm, k**ls an innocent young girl on a pier in California or some corrupt politician that takes a bribe and compromises his/her office. Why? You did nothing! Now! You got it, BUD!

Don! I understand your position and I want to ask you one question? Where were the decent people, and you, when they removed prayer from schools, ushered in a******n, allowed the government to get to its current size? Where were they when all the evil that was allowed to permeate every aspect of our society during the 1960s. When you look at our nation today, you see the same evil and corruption. We are reaping the results of what we allowed to happen back in the 1960s, 1970s, etc. When you look at Hillary Clinton, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, Eric Holder, George W. Bush, Donna Brazile, Donald Trump, etc., they are the products of that time. They have no respect for life, other people’s rights, our Constitution, Rule of Law, etc. From their perspective, the means justifies the end.

We got lazy as a people and we’re too much into enjoying our opulence. Everytime the government raised taxes, nobody questioned whether it was necessary. When the government, SCOTUS, allowed a******n, everybody took the position that it must be OK, because the government said it was OK. You are just as responsible as the people who engage in this sinful behavior that is destroying our nation. Why? You sat on your fat ass and did nothing. Donald Trump can’t save America. He is just one man. It will take the collective will and actions of the American People along with God’s mercy, forgiveness and divine guideance. To be honest with you, I think it is too late to change things and anything we do will not matter much in the long run. I have fought this war since the 1970s speaking out against it. I have been called a r****t, bigot and every vile name in the book. I have lost a couple of jobs for standing up for the t***h. I never drank, smoked, did drugs or lived a harmful lifestyle that was dangerous to my well being. I am not perfect and I have made mistakes like any other human being. In the final analysis, you are just as responsible as any jerk who sticks a needle in his arm, k**ls an innocent young girl on a pier in California or some corrupt politician that takes a bribe and compromises his/her office. Why? You did nothing! Now! You got it, BUD!

"I'm 75 and Tired" Worth reading...

I'm 75, Except for brief period in the 60's when I was in the Navy, I've worked hard since I was 14. Except for some serious health challenges, I put in 50-hour weeks, and didn't call in sick in nearly 40 years (Hungover Several Times However!). I made a reasonable salary, but I didn't inherit my job or my income, and I worked to get where I am. Given the economy, it looks as though retirement was a bad idea, and I'm tired. Very tired.

I'm tired of being told that I have to "spread the wealth" to people who don't have my work ethic. I'm tired of being told the government will take the money I earned, by force if necessary, and give it to people too lazy to earn it.

I'm tired of being told that Islam is a "Religion of Peace," when every day I can read dozens of stories of Muslim men k*****g their sisters, wives and daughters for their family "honour"; of Muslims r**ting over some slight offense; of Muslims murdering Christian and Jews because they aren't "believers"; of Muslims burning schools for girls; of Muslims stoning teenage rape victims to death for "adultery"; of Muslims mutilating the g*****ls of little girls; all in the name of Allah, because the Qur'an and Shari'a law tells them to.

I'm tired of being told that out of "tolerance for other cultures" we must let Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries use our oil money to fund mosques and madrassa Islamic schools to preach h**e in Australia , New Zealand , UK, America and Canada , while no one from these countries are allowed to fund a church, synagogue or religious school in Saudi Arabia or any other Arab country to teach love and tolerance..

I'm tired of being told I must lower my living standard to fight g****l w*****g, which no one is allowed to debate.

I'm tired of being told that drug addicts have a disease, and I must help support and treat them, and pay for the damage they do. Did a giant germ rush out of a dark alley, grab them, and stuff white powder up their noses or stick a needle in their arm while they tried to fight it off?

I'm tired of hearing wealthy athletes, entertainers and politicians of all parties talking about innocent mistakes, stupid mistakes or youthful mistakes, when we all know they think their only mistake was getting caught. I'm tired of people with a sense of entitlement, rich or poor.

I'm really tired of people who don't take responsibility for their lives and actions. I'm tired of hearing them blame the government, or discrimination or big-wh**ever for their problems.

I'm also tired and fed up with seeing young men and women in their teens and early 20's be-deck them selves in tattoos and face studs, thereby making themselves un-employable and claiming money from the Government.

Yes, I'm damn tired. But I'm also glad to be 75. Because, mostly, I'm not going to have to see the world these people are making. I'm just sorry for my granddaughters and their children. Thank God I'm on the way out and not on the way in.

There is no way this will be widely publicized, unless each of us sends it on!

"I'm 75 and Tired" Worth reading...

I'm 75, Except for brief period in the 60's when I was in the Navy, I've worked hard since I was 14. Except for some serious health challenges, I put in 50-hour weeks, and didn't call in sick in nearly 40 years (Hungover Several Times However!). I made a reasonable salary, but I didn't inherit my job or my income, and I worked to get where I am. Given the economy, it looks as though retirement was a bad idea, and I'm tired. Very tired.

I'm tired of being told that I have to "spread the wealth" to people who don't have my work ethic. I'm tired of being told the government will take the money I earned, by force if necessary, and give it to people too lazy to earn it.

I'm tired of being told that Islam is a "Religion of Peace," when every day I can read dozens of stories of Muslim men k*****g their sisters, wives and daughters for their family "honour"; of Muslims r**ting over some slight offense; of Muslims murdering Christian and Jews because they aren't "believers"; of Muslims burning schools for girls; of Muslims stoning teenage rape victims to death for "adultery"; of Muslims mutilating the g*****ls of little girls; all in the name of Allah, because the Qur'an and Shari'a law tells them to.

I'm tired of being told that out of "tolerance for other cultures" we must let Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries use our oil money to fund mosques and madrassa Islamic schools to preach h**e in Australia , New Zealand , UK, America and Canada , while no one from these countries are allowed to fund a church, synagogue or religious school in Saudi Arabia or any other Arab country to teach love and tolerance..

I'm tired of being told I must lower my living standard to fight g****l w*****g, which no one is allowed to debate.

I'm tired of being told that drug addicts have a disease, and I must help support and treat them, and pay for the damage they do. Did a giant germ rush out of a dark alley, grab them, and stuff white powder up their noses or stick a needle in their arm while they tried to fight it off?

I'm tired of hearing wealthy athletes, entertainers and politicians of all parties talking about innocent mistakes, stupid mistakes or youthful mistakes, when we all know they think their only mistake was getting caught. I'm tired of people with a sense of entitlement, rich or poor.

I'm really tired of people who don't take responsibility for their lives and actions. I'm tired of hearing them blame the government, or discrimination or big-wh**ever for their problems.

I'm also tired and fed up with seeing young men and women in their teens and early 20's be-deck them selves in tattoos and face studs, thereby making themselves un-employable and claiming money from the Government.

Yes, I'm damn tired. But I'm also glad to be 75. Because, mostly, I'm not going to have to see the world these people are making. I'm just sorry for my granddaughters and their children. Thank God I'm on the way out and not on the way in.

There is no way this will be widely publicized, unless each of us sends it on!

"I'm 75 and Tired" Worth reading...

I'm 75, Except for brief period in the 60's when I was in the Navy, I've worked hard since I was 14. Except for some serious health challenges, I put in 50-hour weeks, and didn't call in sick in nearly 40 years (Hungover Several Times However!). I made a reasonable salary, but I didn't inherit my job or my income, and I worked to get where I am. Given the economy, it looks as though retirement was a bad idea, and I'm tired. Very tired.

I'm tired of being told that I have to "spread the wealth" to people who don't have my work ethic. I'm tired of being told the government will take the money I earned, by force if necessary, and give it to people too lazy to earn it.

I'm tired of being told that Islam is a "Religion of Peace," when every day I can read dozens of stories of Muslim men k*****g their sisters, wives and daughters for their family "honour"; of Muslims r**ting over some slight offense; of Muslims murdering Christian and Jews because they aren't "believers"; of Muslims burning schools for girls; of Muslims stoning teenage rape victims to death for "adultery"; of Muslims mutilating the g*****ls of little girls; all in the name of Allah, because the Qur'an and Shari'a law tells them to.

I'm tired of being told that out of "tolerance for other cultures" we must let Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries use our oil money to fund mosques and madrassa Islamic schools to preach h**e in Australia , New Zealand , UK, America and Canada , while no one from these countries are allowed to fund a church, synagogue or religious school in Saudi Arabia or any other Arab country to teach love and tolerance..

I'm tired of being told I must lower my living standard to fight g****l w*****g, which no one is allowed to debate.

I'm tired of being told that drug addicts have a disease, and I must help support and treat them, and pay for the damage they do. Did a giant germ rush out of a dark alley, grab them, and stuff white powder up their noses or stick a needle in their arm while they tried to fight it off?

I'm tired of hearing wealthy athletes, entertainers and politicians of all parties talking about innocent mistakes, stupid mistakes or youthful mistakes, when we all know they think their only mistake was getting caught. I'm tired of people with a sense of entitlement, rich or poor.

I'm really tired of people who don't take responsibility for their lives and actions. I'm tired of hearing them blame the government, or discrimination or big-wh**ever for their problems.

I'm also tired and fed up with seeing young men and women in their teens and early 20's be-deck them selves in tattoos and face studs, thereby making themselves un-employable and claiming money from the Government.

Yes, I'm damn tired. But I'm also glad to be 75. Because, mostly, I'm not going to have to see the world these people are making. I'm just sorry for my granddaughters and their children. Thank God I'm on the way out and not on the way in.

There is no way this will be widely publicized, unless each of us sends it on!

Don, I'm older than you but I have told my friends many times exactly what you said. And you and I, are extremely fortunate to have lived in this country when we were the very best the world had to offer. I was born into poverty but thanks to capitalism and hard work my family and myself have solidly joined the middle class with all the perks. I'm retired, I have two cars and my home is paid off. I live well. However when I was young I loved my freedom. I had a Rottweiler named Shep and he and I wandered all over Durand Eastman Park in Irondequiot, N.Y. when I was eight years old. The park is a huge woodland with four lakes. There were no leash laws, just a boy and his dog enjoying freedom. My Mom never worried about me because she knew Shep would protect me. I delivered papers from the time I was eight until I graduated from High school. The Democrat and Chronicle, and the The Times Union. Morning and night routes. What can a kid do now to earn money and learn responsibility? It was a better time and we ALL, both Democrats and Republicans were Americans and proud of it. At Durand Eastman Grammar School, we started every assembly with the 23rd Psalm. We joined the Point Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department at 16 with great p***e. We never locked our doors and we had no real crime. We were integrated and we had black kids in our classes. Education was universal. When I went to college we were taught how to think for ourselves, not like now where students are taught what to think, not how to think. Different place, different time and it was the very best the world could offer. I'm glad I'm old. I don't want to be here when America is destroyed by one world government and socialism. We lost our way as a nation when I was in Vietnam and the hippies like Manson began taking over the country. Hippies and drugs have destroyed what was once the shining star of mankind, the United States of America.

Semper Fi

Don! I understand your position and I want to ask you one question? Where were the decent people, and you, when they removed prayer from schools, ushered in a******n, allowed the government to get to its current size? Where were they when all the evil that was allowed to permeate every aspect of our society during the 1960s. When you look at our nation today, you see the same evil and corruption. We are reaping the results of what we allowed to happen back in the 1960s, 1970s, etc. When you look at Hillary Clinton, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, Eric Holder, George W. Bush, Donna Brazile, Donald Trump, etc., they are the products of that time. They have no respect for life, other people’s rights, our Constitution, Rule of Law, etc. From their perspective, the means justifies the end.

We got lazy as a people and we’re too much into enjoying our opulence. Everytime the government raised taxes, nobody questioned whether it was necessary. When the government, SCOTUS, allowed a******n, everybody took the position that it must be OK, because the government said it was OK. You are just as responsible as the people who engage in this sinful behavior that is destroying our nation. Why? You sat on your fat ass and did nothing. Donald Trump can’t save America. He is just one man. It will take the collective will and actions of the American People along with God’s mercy, forgiveness and divine guideance. To be honest with you, I think it is too late to change things and anything we do will not matter much in the long run. I have fought this war since the 1970s speaking out against it. I have been called a r****t, bigot and every vile name in the book. I have lost a couple of jobs for standing up for the t***h. I never drank, smoked, did drugs or lived a harmful lifestyle that was dangerous to my well being. I am not perfect and I have made mistakes like any other human being. In the final analysis, you are just as responsible as any jerk who sticks a needle in his arm, k**ls an innocent young girl on a pier in California or some corrupt politician that takes a bribe and compromises his/her office. Why? You did nothing! Now! You got it, BUD!

Don! I understand your position and I want to ask you one question? Where were the decent people, and you, when they removed prayer from schools, ushered in a******n, allowed the government to get to its current size? Where were they when all the evil that was allowed to permeate every aspect of our society during the 1960s. When you look at our nation today, you see the same evil and corruption. We are reaping the results of what we allowed to happen back in the 1960s, 1970s, etc. When you look at Hillary Clinton, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, Eric Holder, George W. Bush, Donna Brazile, Donald Trump, etc., they are the products of that time. They have no respect for life, other people’s rights, our Constitution, Rule of Law, etc. From their perspective, the means justifies the end.

We got lazy as a people and we’re too much into enjoying our opulence. Everytime the government raised taxes, nobody questioned whether it was necessary. When the government, SCOTUS, allowed a******n, everybody took the position that it must be OK, because the government said it was OK. You are just as responsible as the people who engage in this sinful behavior that is destroying our nation. Why? You sat on your fat ass and did nothing. Donald Trump can’t save America. He is just one man. It will take the collective will and actions of the American People along with God’s mercy, forgiveness and divine guideance. To be honest with you, I think it is too late to change things and anything we do will not matter much in the long run. I have fought this war since the 1970s speaking out against it. I have been called a r****t, bigot and every vile name in the book. I have lost a couple of jobs for standing up for the t***h. I never drank, smoked, did drugs or lived a harmful lifestyle that was dangerous to my well being. I am not perfect and I have made mistakes like any other human being. In the final analysis, you are just as responsible as any jerk who sticks a needle in his arm, k**ls an innocent young girl on a pier in California or some corrupt politician that takes a bribe and compromises his/her office. Why? You did nothing! Now! You got it, BUD!

"I'm 75 and Tired" Worth reading...

I'm 75, Except for brief period in the 60's when I was in the Navy, I've worked hard since I was 14. Except for some serious health challenges, I put in 50-hour weeks, and didn't call in sick in nearly 40 years (Hungover Several Times However!). I made a reasonable salary, but I didn't inherit my job or my income, and I worked to get where I am. Given the economy, it looks as though retirement was a bad idea, and I'm tired. Very tired.

I'm tired of being told that I have to "spread the wealth" to people who don't have my work ethic. I'm tired of being told the government will take the money I earned, by force if necessary, and give it to people too lazy to earn it.

I'm tired of being told that Islam is a "Religion of Peace," when every day I can read dozens of stories of Muslim men k*****g their sisters, wives and daughters for their family "honour"; of Muslims r**ting over some slight offense; of Muslims murdering Christian and Jews because they aren't "believers"; of Muslims burning schools for girls; of Muslims stoning teenage rape victims to death for "adultery"; of Muslims mutilating the g*****ls of little girls; all in the name of Allah, because the Qur'an and Shari'a law tells them to.

I'm tired of being told that out of "tolerance for other cultures" we must let Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries use our oil money to fund mosques and madrassa Islamic schools to preach h**e in Australia , New Zealand , UK, America and Canada , while no one from these countries are allowed to fund a church, synagogue or religious school in Saudi Arabia or any other Arab country to teach love and tolerance..

I'm tired of being told I must lower my living standard to fight g****l w*****g, which no one is allowed to debate.

I'm tired of being told that drug addicts have a disease, and I must help support and treat them, and pay for the damage they do. Did a giant germ rush out of a dark alley, grab them, and stuff white powder up their noses or stick a needle in their arm while they tried to fight it off?

I'm tired of hearing wealthy athletes, entertainers and politicians of all parties talking about innocent mistakes, stupid mistakes or youthful mistakes, when we all know they think their only mistake was getting caught. I'm tired of people with a sense of entitlement, rich or poor.

I'm really tired of people who don't take responsibility for their lives and actions. I'm tired of hearing them blame the government, or discrimination or big-wh**ever for their problems.

I'm also tired and fed up with seeing young men and women in their teens and early 20's be-deck them selves in tattoos and face studs, thereby making themselves un-employable and claiming money from the Government.

Yes, I'm damn tired. But I'm also glad to be 75. Because, mostly, I'm not going to have to see the world these people are making. I'm just sorry for my granddaughters and their children. Thank God I'm on the way out and not on the way in.

There is no way this will be widely publicized, unless each of us sends it on!