Thoughts For Thursday...

Hope you have the umbrellas today, and that your driving reflects the wet conditions out there.
Yes, with Spring comes those April showers (which bring May flowers).
We're not looking at a gully-washer kinda rain, but it's enough  to not make you want to be out in it for long.
Our Hoosierland weather for today brings us...yeah, cloudy skies and some rain, as in scattered showers most of the day. Temps with only top out in the mid-40s, so take a jacket with the umbrella.

Now, let's get ourselves a comforting beverage to start the day, as we see what else has been going on...
*** First off of the hat rack is the answer to yesterday's WHO SAID THAT? quote:
"Liberal progressivism evolved after our Constitution. It has repeatedly failed all over the world so why do we think it could be successful here in the United States of America?"

This was spoken by none other than Allen Bernard West (born February 7, 1961) who is an American political commentator, retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, and former member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
And here is his WIKI:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allen_West_(politician)
I've always liked West, and would have liked to see him as president, but it wasn't in the cards.

(guess the nation's not ready for a black REPUBLICAN...yet).
It's a fairly long read, but it delves into his military service and such.
I mean, who wouldn't want someone in the White House who's completed jump school at Ft. Bragg (82nd Airborne), is a former Lt. Colonel and a master scuba diver?
*** Next, we have our "What the hell happens today, Bob?" feature:
APRIL 4 -
---It's Jeep 4x4 Day

(I grew out of this phase)
---It's National Burrito Day

(eat 'em if 'ya got 'em)
---It's National Chicken Cordon Bleu Day

(this is pretty good eating)
---It's National Hug a Newsperson Day

(Not gonna be a guy, that's for sure)
---It's National School Librarian Day

(we know they aren't getting rid of books)
---It's National Vitamin C Day

(not gonna get much when it's raining)
---It's National Walk Around Things Day

(sure beats walking INTO things)
*** Next up, here's a good gun rights-related article from Buckeye Firearms
https://www.buckeyefirearms.org/who-are-real-extremists

It's not the law-abiding gun folks who tend to be the extremists. Whatta revelation! Another study that's not based that much in reality, and tends to be more agenda-driven than factually-based.:
*** Next, and while we're talking about guns, here's ONE reason people carry them:
https://www.theblaze.com/news/pistol-packing-mom-saves-daughter-from-abducter
I can't imagine having a child forcibly taken from a mom at a mall in broad daylight...by some Islamic Egyptian national (in West Virginia, of all states)...can you?

Fortunately, this ended well - perp gets busted, mom and daughter are okay, and no guns were confiscated. Naturally, the left will spin this as a form of overreaction.
Thank God for the 2nd Amendment.
*** Next up, I think we found us another dumbass for the week in Fort Wayne:
https://www.wane.com/news/local-news/van-crashes-into-front-of-golden-corral-restaurant/1895339679

Funny, I didn't think THAT restaurant chain HAD a "drive-thru".
The driver "thought" the vehicle was in reverse...LOL.
I dunno, you go from PARK, to REVERSE...ONE notch on the shifter...NOT 3 (into DRIVE).
Might want to check the tags and see if they'e "handicapped".
Luckily no one was injured in the crash.
And, for the record, it was NOT a car OR a van...it was a MINIVAN.
*** Next, time to drop by "Kitten Corner"...

"We're well behaved...for the time being."

The kids were a lot less crazy yesterday, and that means time to leave daddy and mommy alone...lol.

"Yes...what she said."

Actually, when they're behaving like good cats, everyone makes out (and a house doesn't get burned up when a cat knocks over a candle, like what took place in Angola).
We're very careful about that kinda thing...and just for that reason.
***  Next up, time to check back in with "Midnight and Whiskers......
Well, we're back to having a furry TWOSOME once again. Whiskers has been on a "wandering" gig for the past 2 days, and after not having her around since breakfast, she finally did come back a bit after dinner.

"I wish she'd stay close by. I miss her."

Midnight was the stalwart, holding down the fort by staying near the house all day (and he got treats as a result).

"Better late than never. and he missed me."

They were both around early THIS morning (and got a few treats), so, with the rain, I'm hoping they do the right thing and stay very near our house, especially when one of the dumbass "neighbors" happens to let their dog get loose (again).
*** Last back to the soggy lawn...I got my vehicle registration renewal yesterday...((ouch)).

The state wants $88 bucks for a 36-year old car JUST so I can get a slip of paper and a tiny sticker for the license plate.
(talk about highway robbery).
When the Firebird was brand new (in Philly), I paid a mere $20, and that INCLUDED a mandatory inspection (for emissions)...pass or fail. I can see where Indiana is making some serious scratch here with such high registration rates.
I know the Wifeymobile 2.0 will cost well OVER a "Franklin".
So, WHY aren't our roads all in better shape with THAT kinda moolah rolling in?
Also, I can see why a lot of the "locals" never GET registration or let it lapse...the newer the vehicle, the MORE expensive it is, and we got us a lot of "poor" people down here driving Caddys and other newer vehicles.

I guess I can thank our lucky stars they're not doing (here) what they did in Philly...rate your insurance costs based on ZIP CODE.
We'd be paying a ton of cash if that were the case (better not provide the lawgivers with any ideas).
Still, we don't mind paying OUR way...we just don't much take to paying for everyone ELSE along the way.

Be well, make a difference to someone, and...
Stay SAFE out there, America.