The Daily Dose/May 10, 2024
By Gaylon Kent – America’s Funniest Guy™
Leading Off
Notes from around the human experience.
USA! USA!: The US announced this week that we are halting some weapons shipments to Israel in support of their war against Hamas. Good. We should never have started in the first place. Israel has killed over 35,000 Palestinians, and while few in the Western world are willing to say this, it is starting to look more and more like a genocide.
FunFact: Rest assured, however, that this halt will not interfere with previously authorized US support. This means the move – while not entirely symbolic – is not going to stop Israel from continuing to name the score against Hamas. The tragedies that attend all wars and the atrocities that are specific to this one will continue. America will continue to have blood on her hands.
Ladies And Gentlemen Of The Jury: Some of you might be wondering why stop now? We’ve been helping Israel destroy hospitals and kill women and children since this war began last October, so why has the invasion of Rafah become the line of demarcation for US involvement?
The Bottom Line: We’ve said this before: it is possible to condemn Israel’s share of the atrocities in this war and not be anti-Semitic. America should have butted out of this war from the beginning. On a moral level, we have no business supporting those who bomb hospitals and kill non-combatants. On a philosophical – not to mention Constitutional – level, America must not fight any wars that Congress has not declared. We must butt out of the Israel/Hamas War.
Today At The Site
Writing worth reading. Usually.
The Diary of a Nobody – Sparrow has a subpar session in the gym. Today’s Diary.
Why is a mystery because we’d had a fabulous rest (see Sleep Log below) and were…stoned to the gills…giving every indication of someone ready to go move some good weight.
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On This Date
Extra, extra, read all about it.
In 1775 – The Second Continental Congress begins its first session in Philadelphia with delegates from twelve of the 13 American colonies. It was formed after the Battles of Lexington and Concord in April and followed the First Continental Congress that had met the year before. The Congress declared independence from Great Britain on July 2, 1776, and approved the Declaration of Independence two days later. It was dissolved in 1781 when the Articles of Confederation took effect.
In 1973 – The Montreal Canadiens win the Stanley Cup, defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 6-4 to win the title in six games. It was the 18th of 24 Stanley Cup titles for the Canadiens, their 23rd as a member of the NHL, and was the sixth of seven runner-up finishes for the Blackhawks. In 1916, the Canadiens won the Cup as members of the National Hockey Association.
In 1969 – Merle Haggard is at #1 on Billbord’s country chart – then known as the Hot Country Singles chart – for the only week with Hungry Eyes. The song moved into the top spot after four straight weeks at #2 and spent a total of nine weeks in the Top 10 and 17 weeks on the chart, which then consisted of 75 positions. Haggard wrote the song as a tribute to his mother, though he noted the song is not autobiographical. It was the sixth of 38 #1 country songs for Haggard.
Some Philosophy Crap
The wisdom of the ages. Whatever.
Life can be Lost without vision but not lost by death, Lost by not caring, willing, going on Beyond the ragged edge of fortitude To something more — something no man has ever seen.
Stephen Vincent Benét
Answer To The Last Trivia Question
Knowledge is power.
Walk Like an Egyptian was Billboard’s #1 song of 1987. It spent four weeks at #1 in 1986 and 1987.
Today’s Stumper
Match wits with Gaylon. It’s not that hard.
Who was the first president of the 2nd Continental Congress? – Answer next time!
