Tag Archives: Republican

A note to the fine folks of Brevard and Transylvania County, NC

Posted on April 1, 2022 by ends and beginnings blog

My wife and I love the city of Brevard and Transylvania County, NC. We typically spend every other weekend up there hiking in the Pisgah National Forest, riding our bikes on your wonderful trails, and having a beer or breaking … Continue reading →

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Putin’s Bitch

Posted on February 25, 2022 by ends and beginnings blog

“No two countries that both had McDonald’s had fought a war against each other since each got its McDonald’s” – Thomas Friedman Imagine waking up this morning to the sound of artillery shelling. Seeing tanks, military jets, foot soldiers, invade … Continue reading →

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Stop pretending your racism is patriotism.

Posted on November 19, 2021 by ends and beginnings blog

“Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness. Thankfulness may consist merely of words. Gratitude is shown in acts.” – Henri Frederic Amiel Next week is Thanksgiving, truly my favorite holiday of all the celebrations. My … Continue reading →

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I sent you a truck, a boat, and a helicopter – God

Posted on August 19, 2021 by ends and beginnings blog

Greenville County GOP leader Pressley Stutts dies from COVID-19 – The Greenville News (8-19-21) Greenville County Republican Party leader Pressley Stutts died Thursday morning after battling COVID-19 for nearly a month. Stutts’ death was confirmed by Dan Harvell, who represents … Continue reading →

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Faith over Fear

Posted on August 10, 2021 by ends and beginnings blog

I heard a lady today from Texas being interviewed about the COVID vaccine and masking. She told the reporter that she wasn’t getting the vaccine and wasn’t going to wear a mask because she had chosen “Faith over fear.” She … Continue reading →

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Thank you Donald Trump

Posted on February 17, 2021 by ends and beginnings blog

Ms. Lindsey Graham says that Donald Trump is not only the leader but the face of the Republican Party. According to Graham, the future of the party will go through Trump and his MAGA base: “He’s ready to move on … Continue reading →

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It’s almost over

Posted on December 16, 2020 by ends and beginnings blog

“People have asked if I am disappointed about the election. When I think about my answer, I have to say honestly, that I am grateful—grateful to God that for the last four years He gave us a president who protected … Continue reading →

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The Failed Experiment

Posted on October 7, 2020 by ends and beginnings blog

If you remember, and what white, conservative, God fearing, red-blooded American would ever forget, Ronald Reagan was a movie star before he was the President. But the “Great Communicator” as he was called, had a little experience before he took … Continue reading →

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Trump’s miracle: 187,000 deaths and counting

Posted on September 4, 2020 by ends and beginnings blog

In case you have forgotten: Feb. 7 (tweet): “…… as the weather starts to warm & the virus hopefully becomes weaker, and then gone.” Feb. 10: “I think the virus is going to be — it’s going to be fine.” Feb. 14: “We … Continue reading →

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Trump can dish it out, but he can’t take it

Posted on March 26, 2020 by ends and beginnings blog

Back in 2011, Leon F Seltzer Ph.D. wrote an article for Psychology Today titled The Narcissist’s Dilemma: They Can Dish It Out, But… In his article, Dr. Seltzer writes: “When criticized, narcissists (those afflicted with narcissistic personality disorder) show themselves … Continue reading →

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