Attic points to ponder - 1: • We don’t let athletes bet on games they have the ability to influence. Why do we allow Congress to invest in companies they regulate? • Why is it that so...

plumbob Loc: New Windsor Maryland

• We don’t let athletes bet on games they have the ability to influence. Why do we allow Congress to invest in companies they regulate?

• Why is it that so many are more outraged that Brittney Griner is stuck in Russia than they were about Americans being stranded in Afghanistan?•

flyguy Loc: Lake Onalaska, Sunfish Capitol of the World!

plumbob wrote:

• We don’t let athletes bet on games they have the ability to influence. Why do we allow Congress to invest in companies they regulate?

• Why is it that so many are more outraged that Brittney Griner is stuck in Russia than they were about Americans being stranded in Afghanistan?•

That is a "no-brainer" Bob. Sadly, it is true. It is truly hard to imagine who or what leads our country.

Bcmech1 Loc: Clinton Wisconsin

plumbob wrote:

• We don’t let athletes bet on games they have the ability to influence. Why do we allow Congress to invest in companies they regulate?

• Why is it that so many are more outraged that Brittney Griner is stuck in Russia than they were about Americans being stranded in Afghanistan?•

It's the golden rule, he who has the gold makes the rules.

smitty Loc: maine

plumbob wrote:

• We don’t let athletes bet on games they have the ability to influence. Why do we allow Congress to invest in companies they regulate?

• Why is it that so many are more outraged that Brittney Griner is stuck in Russia than they were about Americans being stranded in Afghanistan?•

wow

GaryH Loc: Northern Pa.

plumbob wrote:

• We don’t let athletes bet on games they have the ability to influence. Why do we allow Congress to invest in companies they regulate?

• Why is it that so many are more outraged that Brittney Griner is stuck in Russia than they were about Americans being stranded in Afghanistan?•

So true….

ripogenu Loc: norfolk, MA

plumbob wrote:

• We don’t let athletes bet on games they have the ability to influence. Why do we allow Congress to invest in companies they regulate?

• Why is it that so many are more outraged that Brittney Griner is stuck in Russia than they were about Americans being stranded in Afghanistan?•

congress is one of the few places where you can screw up and get fired and still get a pension and health benefits for the rest of your life.

Randyhartford Loc: Lawrence, Kansas

plumbob wrote:

• We don’t let athletes bet on games they have the ability to influence. Why do we allow Congress to invest in companies they regulate?

Good points, Bob…..

• Why is it that so many are more outraged that Brittney Griner is stuck in Russia than they were about Americans being stranded in Afghanistan?•

smitty Loc: maine

plumbob wrote:

• We don’t let athletes bet on games they have the ability to influence. Why do we allow Congress to invest in companies they regulate?

• Why is it that so many are more outraged that Brittney Griner is stuck in Russia than they were about Americans being stranded in Afghanistan?•

ask pete rose?

Steelhead Mickey Loc: NJ

plumbob wrote:

• We don’t let athletes bet on games they have the ability to influence. Why do we allow Congress to invest in companies they regulate?

• Why is it that so many are more outraged that Brittney Griner is stuck in Russia than they were about Americans being stranded in Afghanistan?•

Great points sir.

It is not our place to judge or try to justify the liberal mind-set of our politicians currently in power. It is OUR duty & personal responsibility to change things going on in OUR great country via free & f**r e******ns.

That being said, your first bullet shows the need for political term limits & better checks and balances for OUR elected officials. Those “in power” must be held accountable by WE The People & must be reminded they work for US, the taxpayers here at home in the USA.

Your second bullet is an example of the liberal woke ideology. The left virtue signals because it fits their agenda. A high-profile, gay, black woman in Putin’s prison just screams their radical beliefs.
Maybe the “athlete” should have made a better choice than to bring hash oil into a foreign c*******t country?

To quote RJS, just saying…

May God Bless America!

Mickey

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

Steelhead Mickey wrote:

Great points sir. br br It is not our place to j... (show quote)

I think that "pledge" has a different ending now. I believe it ends; "with liberty and justice far off." Just Sayin.

Jer Loc: N. Illinois 🇺🇸

Steelhead Mickey wrote:

Great points sir. br br It is not our place to j... (show quote)

Excellent points, Mickey.
I’m sure we’ll hear it from the liberals because they can’t comprehend integrity and personal accountability.
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DC Loc: Washington state

Bcmech1 wrote:

It's the golden rule, he who has the gold makes the rules.

hummm not quite how I remember the golden rule but sadly it seems like an accurate statement these days.

DC Loc: Washington state

plumbob wrote:

• We don’t let athletes bet on games they have the ability to influence. Why do we allow Congress to invest in companies they regulate?
• Why is it that so many are more outraged that Brittney Griner is stuck in Russia than they were about Americans being stranded in Afghanistan?•

very good questions here are a couple more
>Why do people believe in the freedom of speech until someone disagrees with them?
>Why does tolerance only apply to the other person
>Why can't you legislate morality, but you can legislate immorality?
>why can't the majority force it's will on the minority, but the minority can force their will on the majority?

Randyhartford Loc: Lawrence, Kansas

DC wrote:

very good questions here are a couple more
>Why do people believe in the freedom of speech until someone disagrees with them?
>Why does tolerance only apply to the other person
>Why can't you legislate morality, but you can legislate immorality?
>why can't the majority force it's will on the minority, but the minority can force their will on the majority?

All valid questions, DC…

OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin

DC wrote:

very good questions here are a couple more
>Why do people believe in the freedom of speech until someone disagrees with them?
>Why does tolerance only apply to the other person
>Why can't you legislate morality, but you can legislate immorality?
>why can't the majority force it's will on the minority, but the minority can force their will on the majority?

How about all of those? 🤦🏼‍♂️