One's personal promises for changes to occur in an unfolding new year seldom materialize, and my entry today isn't really about my own resolutions for 2025. If it were, I would be writing something vague about the biggest comet in the universe slamming into the Earth -- but, hey, this isn't really about me, so. . .
Nevertheless, there could be some welcome changes, few of which stand a chance, in the coming year. What follows is a list of New Year's wishes, but more likely observations, not in any particular order of importance or futility:
1. Unions on the rebound: One of the most captivating things about employees' sense of attraction to unions is an organized aura of belonging, a comfortable place where workers feel they may dwell with those of a similar mind. Karl Marx would approve of this concept. . . as a start. Anyway. . . Once Joe Biden and his unelected union buddies took power, an incredible years-long decline in labor union strength magically reversed itself, and suddenly major and smaller unions began popping up everywhere. This became particularly noticeable because with union power came workers' strikes and in certain instances outrageous demands for increased pay and benefits. Aside from the era of "sweat shops" and miserable treatment of employees, there was a time when people were grateful to have and survive with a job. Currently, a wealth of union-instructed workers consider their employers an enemy which they are entitled and obligated to attack in the name of some often nebulous unfairness. Truth is, the primary reason we currently experience strikes and unhappy workers stems from the Biden administration having caused prices to rise and products to become unavailable in the name of "green" efforts and attempts to make every American subservient to the Democrat Party's whims and contempt for personal liberty. The end result? Thanks to Biden's disastrous monkeying around with inflationary demons, consumers have now become a large debtor class. And the unions? While some incredible contracts continue to be negotiated as unions hold America hostage to their demands, workers gain more money on payday -- and non-unionized shoppers can no longer afford the products whose prices are raised as a result. While unions once served an important purpose in American society, everything now seems akin to mass kidnapping and extortion behind the union label. If Donald Trump can return the American economy to its original appearance, chances are that union influence will again begin to crumble -- as it probably should. When union influence becomes overwhelming, we drive off the cliff and suddenly everybody makes the same income, no matter their talents. Unions also tend to reach deeply into their bag of legal tricks to protect bad and evil employees from firing. There's a reason why union influence in older years relied upon violence and a thug element: To keep members, government and law enforcement in line.
2. New York City: Because Kathy Hochul, arguably the most inept governor in the nation, proclaimed the NYC subway and transportation system safe -- just before an illegal alien set a sleeping woman on fire, resulting in her horrible death -- I suggest that Hochul, AG Letitia James and prosecutor Alvin Bragg spend a month riding the subway system without any armed security around to assist in case of anything that couldn't possibly happen. Please note: Daniel Penny won't be present to save their asses, should the worst materialize. Speaking of Penny, I wish he could counter-sue the otherwise apparently absent family of the perp he put down, as they are going after him in a civil suit. Were it up to me, the family would pay Penny for failure to ever take control of their very much out of control son, brother and obviously disturbed family disgrace.
3. President Biden: This, this questionably treasonous, corrupt, apparently brain-compromised old bastard cannot leave Office fast enough. He and his puppet masters are doing everything they can to throw immense obstacles in the way of Donald Trump's plans. Removing millions and millions of acres of ocean property from offshore oil drilling forever was NOT merely some tip of the hat to crazy environmentalists -- it was intended to insult and weaken Trump. The worst thing was the fact that this Executive Action deprived Americans of a choice, destined to raise prices and screw over everybody in the nation. Can a president possibly linked inextricably to treason (and China for personal family profit) actually be allowed to bestow pardons upon anybody? And if, as we now know from those coming forward, a president has been basically incompetent to make his own decisions for nearly his entire term, should any of his executive decisions or instructions under the law be null and void? What UNELECTED and therefore unauthorized individuals called their own shots and used Biden's name and signature to make certain things so? Danger and legal challenges seem unavoidable, unless a corrupt DOJ and two-tiered justice system ignore the obvious. As usual. And just when can he hear that interview Biden did with the official who referenced his elderly age and suggested he not be prosecuted? When we watch Biden giving the Medal of Freedom not only to Hillary Clinton, but to George Soros, we must realize we are truly basking in the land of Biden-Harris nonsense. The newly-crowned worst President ever just gave Jimmy Carter's failed policies a bit of a warm glow.
4. If Trump can actually manage to break up a significant portion of the DC swamp and dispatch various government agencies to other states and cities, in order to end a growing centralization which would currently delight any world dictator, the country will benefit. That Meta's Mark Zuckerberg just reinforced his revelation that the Biden folk intimidated his business and insisted that disparaging information regarding the Covid "immunizations" be deleted -- censored -- tells Americans all they need to know about the lying, ever-deceitful Biden legacy. Unfortunately, many diehard Democrats will continue to deny and filter the truth in their minds, self-oblivious to the dangers lurking at the national doorway.
5. California voters made their choice and richly deserve a national stupidity award for electing Schiff to the Senate. He knew the Russian hoax regarding Trump was exactly that, yet he said nothing about this lie all during his involvement in Trump's first impeachment efforts. Shame on him and shame on California. Is it not terrible enough, as we just learned, that California's beauty, lorded over by the likes of Newsom, Bass and other nightmarish progressive Democrats, just burned away a lot more, in many ways a result of green and "climate change" legislation? Some of us, by the way, have no problems in believing that many of those fires were set by arsonists with an agenda. Were climate change crazies responsible for some of the carnage? Were disgruntled illegal aliens involved with setting communities ablaze? Because at least one suspect has already been arrested, we wouldn't dismiss any terrifying possibilities.
6. Returning to NY's governor -- can somebody make Kathy Hochul understand why we have the Electoral College, and how if we didn't the election outcome would be determined every time by three, four or five large cities (which, conveniently, always swing Democrat)? This is not brain surgery for those with actual functioning brain tissue.
7. Conservatives should dwell upon the fact that the USA is a constitutional (or, if you like, democratic) republic, not a pure democracy. The difference is so enormous as to make one quite unlike the other.
8. Republicans need to leave women alone when it comes to reproductive choice. The GOP and Bible-belt folk cannot make headway by treating women as cattle, despite one's religious beliefs. However. . .
9. A man cannot become a woman and a woman cannot become a man, neither physiologically nor anatomically. Allowing one gender to use the other gender's bathroom facilities or to compete in sports as a gender you are not is just wrong, and for women facing men who think they are women the consequences can be physically disastrous for the women. Why do we fight something which is the epitome of common sense? The national and global bunch who encourage this nonsense need to be put in their place. Putting the equivalent of mad scientists with a ridiculous gender agenda in charge is just crazy and dangerous. When these credentialed drug pushers and scalpel slashers ask whether a parent wants a transgender son or a dead suicide daughter, the proper answer is that if one allows trans surgery at a very young age the chances of unhappiness and suicide later in life are far more likely. Wait until you're 18, or maybe later, kids.
10. As illegal aliens (criminals, one and all) are rounded up, let's not forget in 2025 how we came to be in this situation, and the answer is pretty much the same all around: Democrats. Let's teach this fun fact in every high school, college and university in America, just so there is no confusion.
11. If RFK Jr. or somebody with similar goals is confirmed, we all hope to see toxins and strange chemicals removed from what used to be called food, but is now better regarded as "better living through chemistry." What food production corporation will be the first to step up and stop poisoning us? The seed oils must go, replaced with beneficial olive oil, coconut oil or other far less-machined substances. But. . .
12. We now fret over micro-plastics, which according to new studies seem to have broken through protective body barriers and have now invaded our major organs. That means hearts and brains especially, for those who don't know or care about the difference between a fibula and a sternocleidomastoid. My prediction as nobody in particular? Such tiny plastic "insulators" may eventually interfere with brain and heart electrical signals. This idea is coming out of my head, so consider the source.
13. "Stink-tuary" cities: Oh, burn in hell! Trump needs to send in heavy equipment just to move the fat-assed mayors, governors and others who dare stand in the way. How can one ignore an "undocumented immigrant" who wasn't occupying a space four years ago? Taxpayers are outraged at needing to pay for this needless mess which never should have happened. Democrats, Democrats, Democrats!
14. Something needs to be accomplished pronto regarding the nation's power needs. Toxic solar panels and landfill-nightmare wind turbines will not come close to quenching the thirst of artificial intelligence, and nor would there be much electricity remaining for just plain folks. Modern nuclear technology may be the best option short of discovering super-energized urea pits on Saturn. If Bill Gates suddenly embraces nuclear energy for AI, why can't the rest of us common folk enjoy its now safe construction?
15. A sea of attorneys in Congress: Somehow, we should strive to elect anybody but lawyers, as Congress and DC are top-heavy with them. There's nothing wrong with having attorneys representing constituents, except there are just too many at the government trough, and similar minds can breed evil as well as good. Just look around.
16. Cheap and easy cars: We need to make cars affordable, and along with that they need to be as chip technology-free as possible. If you can't roll down your own window or lock the doors by hand, there is something seriously demented about you. If China can build a $12,000 car, our factories should be able to turn out a $10,000 automobile. Trust me, auto makers have the know-how but, as with everything else, government gets in the way.
17. Every human on this planet is a predator. Since we're so willing to spend money soothing border-jumping criminals, let's instead spend it to care for both wild and domestic animals and wilderness areas which face our wrath, stupidity and insanity every day as we persist in depriving critters of habitat. In 2025 I feel we're just going to continue destroying, but calling it building something. It's what we do.
18. Matt Gaetz: If one looks carefully under the surface of the controversy surrounding his past, it becomes increasingly curious that a couple (?) of U.S. senators most "concerned" about his perhaps not quite so naughty resume' stood to be in his line of fire for their own discrepancies, had he gained power in Trump's administration. How much of the information regarding Gaetz is actually pure lies intended to keep a potentially lethal investigative attack dog from going after exactly the right people currently wielding immense power in government? We suspect the story behind the story is quite disturbing.
19. TV and you: The extensive proliferation of commercials into every TV program now is so annoying as to be almost criminal. Wouldn't it make perfect sense for TV networks, local stations and sponsors to subsidize at least 75 percent of what we pay when purchasing televisions, since the cursed things have become little more than sponsor messaging devices? Commercial TV has never been more commercial, and one cannot escape the advertisement onslaught in other modes, either. I won't even try tackling the issue of TV networks cutting old movies and TV programs to bits in order to ram in even more commercials.
20. On a similar note, RFK, Jr. or the FCC really should take a tip from other countries and forbid drug companies from selling their prescription chemical concoctions over the air. Instead, allow physicians familiar with the science behind each new name-brand drug to decide what is and is not appropriate for patients -- a far better solution than having patients beg for something slickly portrayed on a TV commercial whose chemical compilation they can't even comprehend, beyond TV screen videos of puppies and happy people jumping from cliffs.
21. Maybe the FCC could regulate national news programs so that every time a reporter calls something "controversial" words flash on the screen indicating that the words, "common sense" should be substituted.
22. Uranus: Somebody needs to change the name of this planet. This is much too regal a heavenly body to be mired in semantic references to bodily functions or parts. And you just know that sooner or later the "woke" bunch will attempt tweaking the designation to Theiranus, We'reanus, Hisanus or Heranus.
23, Canada and Greenland, per Trump: Hey, I understand he pays a good price to acquire real estate. The USA would love to welcome you, and Trump can probably arrange discount cruises along the Panama Canal for you folks after he takes it back and kicks China out.
24. A special observation for psychotics: Though the voices in your head told you that you should "kill them all" in 2024 but you carelessly neglected to do so, I'm pretty sure that plan of action could carry over into 2025, but I'm no expert and you really need to consult a mental health care associate for a determination, as this is not a decision to consider lightly. However, if it's actually your cat advising you regarding your murderous tendencies, don't trust the cat! Felines are cute, but notorious liars. They love to kill things, indiscriminately use the litter box and then rub their butts across your face in bed. Are you crazy enough to trust the advice of a cat? Opt for those voices in your head, or from somebody else's head instead.
25. NY City again: If some government agency could just pass out brains in the city, a majority of citizens would vote Republican or conservative and Democrat-inflicted wounds could begin healing. Ditto Southern and all of California as of especially now.
26. Bon voyage, anchor babies! At least, we hope so. No more birthright citizenship, an option never intended for illegal aliens in any respect.
27. Bon voyage, Justin -- or make that Jussie -- Trudeau! Canada may start to smell a lot better, should it remain free of your authoritarian influence. Never again, northern neighbors, never again. . .
28. The cozy relationship between government and the media must go. It's uncomfortable yet refreshing to watch viewers and readers abandoning the legacy media in order to get their news from Internet sources, but we hope the mainstream press takes a good long look at itself and realizes that news reporting affected by one's personal or corporate activism does not mix well in the final product.
29. What will all of these up-and-coming chip manufacturers do when the sun gets around to sending another gigantic EMP our way and destroys absolutely everything running on chips? It's funny how some major publications and news sources are JUST beginning to reckon with the horrors of "The Carrington Effect" of 1859. when a giant EMP (electromagnetic pulsation) from the sun took out, set fire to and burned telegraph equipment on Earth -- an event, if occurring today, could instantly kill off every chip and electronics industry on the planet, along with the entire electrical grid. A welcoming back of the Stone Age, officials say. I guess stock in AI would be cheap, to look on the bright side? Another mega-EMP is, one would surmise, inevitable, a when and not an if. Our expectations so quickly can degenerate from brilliant ideas to piles of ashes.
30. Which is better (choose one)? (a) Mad scientists plot to destroy every human on the planet with lab viruses. (b) Scientists advancing artificial intelligence work to destroy every human on the planet with the computer invasion.
31. UFOs: Will we ever know the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth? Do we even know or care what truth is, or shall we just attend endless parties featuring drugs and alcohol so we don't notice what flies, hovers and allegedly abducts people right in front of us? The TV show, "Full Measure" featured a brief report on current UFO (UAP) status this past weekend, and one doesn't leave the program with any confidence in decades of government denials.
32. And a further word about UFOs and a return to the subject of EMP: Even in the fifties, UFO investigators referenced potential electromagnetic interference caused by UFOs when vehicles stalled on highways and back roads in the presence of strange objects from the sky. EMP clues appear to apply in numerous instances, be they sun-involved, UFO-precipitated -- and maybe even part and parcel pf the "Havana Syndrome," where health effects on government personnel possibly exposed to dangerous energy levels wielded covertly by enemy sources recently became more likely than previously believed, according to an updated government report.