“Poverty exists not because we cannot feed the poor, but because we cannot satisfy the rich.” This Facebook post makes an unverifiable statement. We can’t say if it’s true or not, but here are some numbers. Hopefully, all of them are true, or at least close to true, which is the best we can hope for these days. FYI: if they are true, it is actually the worst we should hope for, and we should do something about it. All numbers are from Google AI. In 2023, 36.9 million Americans live below the poverty line of $32,150 in income per year…FOR A FAMILY OF FOUR. $15,060 for an individual. (Of note, these people do not pay taxes so a “Tax Break” will not help them. Period.) If the reported $22,000,000,000,000 (trillion) of American-held wealth was divided evenly across 335 million Americans, each PERSON would get $60,000, and a family of four (4) $240,000. The ten richest Americans net worth increased by $365,000,000,000 (billion) last year alone. Poverty is more complicated than just money, but—come on—can we fix things or not? We’re Americans, for God’s sake, who pay Quarterbacks, Pitchers, Hoopers, and Porn Stars billions per year. Amen.

Donald Trunp recently “ambushed” the South African president with videos and pictures of atrocities “confirming” White Genocide in South Africa. Most of the “proof” Trump showed was from other countries and other times in Africa, but this isn’t about untruths. He used those untruths, however, to suspend his immigration rules to allow about 50 white South African farmers and their families—who feared for their lives–to legally emigrate(sic) to America. It is estimated 250 Palestinians die each day from activities in Gaza. Their immigration is restricted. Being the leader of the free world is a complex and thankless job.

Months ago, I posted about Quantum Entanglement (QE). If you don’t remember, go back or look it up on google. The Chinese recently proved the communication value of QE by having two particles communicate instantly over 1,000 miles. Instantly. Without any provable connection or equipment except monitors. Boom, goes the mind. Powerless, clean, faster-than-light communication.

And don’t get me started on hydrogen power…yet.

Animals and humans are threatened by climate change all over the world, but Penguins aren’t sitting around moaning about it, they are doing something positive: pooping. It seems (sic) scientists in the Antarctic studying Penguins, noticed when the wind shifted and blew aromas from the Penguin Poop Field (PPF) over the research facility, the weather changed. It is a large PPF. Keep in mind the change was noticed by very sensitive scientific equipment, not necessarily the scientists’ noses. Research revealed the Penguin Poop contains ammonia that binds with moisture in the air to form clouds. The clouds then block the sun’s rays from doing most of the things the sun’s rays do to humans. And penguins. In an entire life of watching and admiring adorable Penguins, never once did I consider they defecated. Or urinated. Or fornicated. They were always so adorable they were just stuffed animals, living forever on ice floes, dancing with their Happy Feet in sartorially splendid butler costumes. Now, they may save the world. Go Skipper!**

Back to immigration. It has been a known and researched problem since the dawn of America, with no comprehensive, bi-partisan solutions in sight. For younger people and those who do not read history, in 2013 the United States Senate was tired of the lack of resolution of the issue and its never-ending problems. The Senate organized a bi-partisan committee—called the Gang of Eight—to draft a solution, once and for all, John McCain, Charles Schumer, Lindsey Graham, and Marco Rubio (Yes, the Trump punching bag/loyalist) were notable participants. Their well-thought-out and debated draft legislation was the best 8 different political individuals could do and the Bill was passed by the Senate. America was halfway to a final reckoning with immigration reform, instead of “kicking the can down the road.” It failed in the House of Representatives, and we went back to each president doing it their own way. Obama, Trump, Biden, and Trump, again. Be human for a minute and imagine how this effected and affected a foreigner who wanted to emigrate (not immigrate) to the United States.

Our weather broke, yesterday and Spring arrived with an explosion of green and sunshine after 7 straight days of gray, rainy, cool weather. Mother Nature must have had second thoughts, so she corrected Herself by shoving dark, stormy clouds into our area for one last reminder of who is The Boss. I filmed a video of the sky with darkness, sideways rain and sleet on one side of the sky, with sunshine and blue sky on the other. Awesome!

** Google him