JerryBaumchen

Hi Ken, Some scary numbers; not surprising. IMO starving to death, at any age, is not a fun way to go. From your 2nd link: For example the UN projects that Nigeria will gain about 340 million people How many of them will be Nigerian prince's calling me? Sorry, I could not resist. Jerry Baumchen

Hi lippy, You get the cigar for both of them. Yuppers, Jerry Baumchen

Hi Nigel. And, I believe it. Society somewhat supports it. Here is the USA, you want more welfare money each month => have another kid. IMO we need to discourage this. Now, back to your regularly scheduled programming => How are we going to survive; or are we? Jerry Baumchen

Hi Ken, I agree. Re: The drive to reproduce is innate in all of us Not in me. While I absolutely love both of my offspring, I could quite easily go thru life without becoming a father. I really only did because my wife wanted children; I was quite ambivalent about it. I do think it is innate in most people. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Nigel, Which figure? This: That means 1/3 of what we have now. If so, just generally thinking about it. Somewhat based upon my comment about taking that 360* looksee. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Nigel, If one reads my posts on here, they will know that I believe that the ONLY path to survival of us human folks, is to reduce the current population of the Earth by 65%. That means 1/3 of what we have now. I have recently read where the Earth is now in the middle of it's 6th Great Extinction. The article said that this was the only one human caused. During the gas shortage in 1973, some of us engineers at work got to discussing oil & it's finite amount. One engineer said that, eventually, mankind would come to hate the Age of Oil. I have often posted, that no matter where you are, take a 360* look around & see just what all is the product of oil. Let's say that you have a 1,000 acres of land and you grow crops. The yield that you get today is because you use fossil fuels; not only for your farm vehicles, but for your fertilizer. Now, take away anything used in farming that is based upon fossil fuels. Ever think about just how much crop you can grow? Not much; not enough to feed us. Nice post - I hope it gets other thinking. Jerry Baumchen PS) In 1963, while driving from Berlin to West Germany [ thru East Germany ], I watched a farmer plow a field behind a cow using a wooden plow. PPS) I also find it fascinating.

Hi Rich, Insane: UNLV Active Shooter: What We Know About Las Vegas Shooting (newsweek.com) Jerry Baumchen

Hi Robert, He won't be sitting on the sidewalk with a tin cup: To collect their full pensions, congressmen must either be at least 62, be at least 50 with 20 years of service or have 25 years of service at any age. Can Senators Be Paid for Life After They Retire? | SmartAsset The Speaker of the House gets a salary of $223,500.00. Jerry Baumchen

Hi John, Well, it worked once; for a while. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Robert, I've been to the Club Fed in Pennsylvania a number of times; for work. It is still a prison. Anyone who thinks it is a walk in the park should spend a week or so in one. Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, One interesting take on a Trump presidency; and, I am not in total agreement: As a lawyer, however, I’m more at ease. The Trump presidency won’t be an extension of the Miss Universe pageant or “The Apprentice.” He can’t fire Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Sen. Elizabeth Warren or the rank-and-file working for the EPA or the State Department. The Founders prepared us for this threat | The Daily World Jerry Baumchen

Hi Sky, And, this is why people need to show up at the polls. IMO far too many people think no matter who wins, it will just be politics as normal. Not this time; as John Kallend puts it: A Trump dictatorship is increasingly inevitable. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Bill, Only those federally appointed. Any judge who has been elected/appointed at the city, county, state gov't. level, he cannot touch. Jerry Baumchen

Hi X-1, I would hope the same thing. However, if Trump wins IMO it will be because people/Dems do not come out & vote. If the people who do not want Trump in office vote, it will be another landslide for Biden. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Nigel, Think Germany in 1933. Jerry Baumchen The Nazi's first came for the Communists and I didn't speak up because I wasn't a Communist. Then they came for the Jews and I didn't speak up because I wasn't a Jew. Then they came for the trade unionists and I didn't speak up because I wasn't a trade unionist. Then they came for the Catholics and I didn't speak up because I was a Protestant. Then they came for me, and by that time there was no one left to speak for me. Rev. Martin Niemoeller

Hi folks, This deplorable is getting his just desserts: Mr. Bundy’s fleeing and hiding will not deter collection and enforcement of the injunction. Ammon Bundy ‘in hiding’ after losing Idaho home, websites in legal battle with hospital - oregonlive.com He probably can hide for awhile, but the law has very long arms. Jerry Baumchen

Hi John, IMO Nov 2024 will be the most important election in the history of this nation. What bothers me most is that many people will simply not vote. Thanks for the post; should be read by every American. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Mark, Joe is brighter & sharper than 90% of today's GOP. Jerry Baumchen PS) What do you think Trump would said? Oops, I meant yelled.

Hi Robert, Milk shakes he can understand. Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, Looks like the noose is getting tighter: the three-judge panel found that Mr Trump was not acting in an official role when he made the remarks. Court rules Donald Trump can be sued for allegedly inciting Capitol riot (bbc.com) How sweet it is. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Bill, That is going to be a little tough when it is all that he has. Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, This rat is leaving every ship: the Nevada attorney general’s office is investigating the six Nevada activists who met and signed false paperwork saying they were the state’s true electors Trump’s Georgia co-defendant Kenneth Chesebro meeting with investigators in other states | The Hill It's looking like a save yourself effort. I guess those GOP folks do not like the thought of jail/prison. Or, maybe he is just a RINO. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Robert, This link is easier to access: Florida GOP Chair, Husband of Moms For Liberty Co-Founder, Denies Wrongdoing Amid Rape Investigation (msn.com) Jerry Baumchen

Hi Rich, Whenever I hear something like this, I always wonder: How far back do you want to go? There is usually no response. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Ian, I think this logo, on the left is from Strong: Jerry Baumchen PS) Now, where will people be able to get a new ParaCommander?