Key West Lou / GOD SPEAKS TO ME…..

God speaks to me…..Not me! Read on to see who.

Dana Millbank wrote an absolutely outstanding piece in yesterday’s Washington Post re the House of Representatives titled: “Fools on the Hill: The Hooligans, Saboteurs, Conspiracy Theorists and Dunces Who Burned Down the House.” The article too detailed and lengthy for me to even paraphrase here. However, my message to you is READ IT! The Washington Post carries it again today. It’s that good.

The article is the most amusing political piece you will have read in years. Will leave you laughing!

It begins with Mike Johnson, unaware he was being recorded, telling a group of House right wingers, “I’ll tell you a secret” God has “been speaking to me” about being Speaker. Johnson claimed God spoke to him “very specifically…..giving him plans and procedures.” He further claimed God told him, “We’re coming to a Red Sea moment” and that Johnson needed to be prepared to be Moses!

They’re all crazy! He who spoke, those who listened and those who believed him!

Last month Donald told Harris he wanted to debate her again. He claimed she was afraid to do so.

CNN offered to conduct a debate on October 23. Harris agreed, Trump refused. His excuse was the debate was “too late” and “people were already voting.”

Trump is a coward in refusing to debate Harris a second time. He knows she will whip his ass again.

Following up yesterday, a few more World War II stories that will not be found in history books.

Winston Churchill did the necessary to succeed during World War II. Some of his actions though strange proved successful.

Words were important to Churchill. A legend existed that the British hold on the strategic Rock of Gibraltar was secure only as long as Barbary Macaques inhabited it. Macaques were monkeys.

During World War II, the Macaques were dying off. Churchill solved the problem. He initiated a secret operation to sneak extra Macaques from North Africa onto the island to replenish the depleting stock.

Every monkey counted!

The Nazis were bombing the hell out of London. Something had to be done.

The British were and are an innovative people. They developed a rudimentary radar system capable of detecting enemy aircraft at night. This significantly improved the Royal Air Force’s effectiveness in intercepting and shooting down German bombers under the cover of darkness.

To hide such technology existed, the British lied. They launched a propaganda campaign claiming their remarkable night-time accuracy was due to the British gunners themselves. The Brits  cleverly made the Germans believe carrots had improved the eyesight of British fighter pilots. They bolstered the narrative by attributing the success of Britain’s leading night fighter ace, John “Cat’s Eyes” Cunningham, to his fondness for carrots.

During World War II, certain Russian women were aerial daredevils. They were actually members of the Soviet Air force and were known as Night Witches. A formidable part of the Russian Air Service. They helped turn the tide on the Eastern Front during nocturnal raids.

Most had piloted obsolete biplanes used to crop dust before the War. During the War, they were inducted to perform a particular job. Their responsibility was to execute precision bombings on German trenches.

Their method scary. They would cut their engines, glide over the trenches, drop their bombs, and then get out of their cockpits and restart their planes by spinning their propellors manually.

Note only the Russian ladies did it, not the men.

Now for a story hard to believe.

Nicolas Alkemade was a 21 year old Allied airman. His plane was set ablaze by a German night fighter. His parachute was destroyed by the fire. His spiraling plane was at 18,000 feet. He had a choice. Die by the fire or jump out without a parachute. Either way he would come up a loser. He opted to jump out at 18,000 feet with no parachute.

He survived!

He landed in a dense pine forest covered with a thick layer of snow. His only injury was a sprained ankle.

He was captured by the Germans who did not believe his survival tale. Not until they found the remains of his plane which verified it.

The Gestapo were so impressed they gave him a unique certificate acknowledging his unbelievable descent.

He spent the remainder of the War a legendary figure in a prisoner of war camp.

I close with something most Americans love. Perhaps people all over the world. Peanut butter.

I have consumed peanut butter directly from the jar since my high school days. When the desire hits, grab a spoon, open the refrigerator, and enjoy anywhere from 2-4 teaspoons of it. Done several times a day. Even at this stage in my life.

My peanut butter of choice for many years has been JIFF. Supersmooth and thick. In fact, I purchased two large jars 2 days ago at Publix. It has always been a mainstay in my diet. Even without teeth, I have been able to enjoy it.

Why do I discuss peanut butter today? Came across an article on the internet this morning re the four top peanut butter brands most liked in the U.S. Guess what? You’re right! JIFF was in the top four! Not number one, however. Made no difference to me.

Number one was a peanut butter I have never heard of nor tried. Teddie All Natural Smooth Peanut Butter. I will have to try it.

Enjoy your Day!

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