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If You Believe That, I Have A Bridge That I Can Sell You

   The other day, because I was in a hurry, I was getting gas for my car at one of the more expensive gas stations in the area when I saw a billboard next to the pump I was using that read,We are sick of the high price of gas too!Scan the QR code below to see how we can lower our pricesby lower our taxes!   If you believe that bull$#!t, I own the Golden Gate Bridge and you can buy it right now for only $100,000 dollars as a down payment.   Out of the top five producers in the United States I went to the second record breaking profitable firm which only made 36.5 Billion Dollars last year! Doubling their profits from the year before.   What this means is the CEO of this company had a compensation package worth almost $36 Million Dollars.   Don't get me wrong. I believe everyone should make as much money as they can if someone is willing to pay them. But only if it isn't hurting the average consumer because they can't afford a expensive electric car and have to pay high prices at the pump to make up for the consumers who can. They also shouldn't get paid millions of dollars for affecting our climate, our health, and our children's future.
If you live in theUnited Statesand you think the supposed billionaire
Orange Pumpkin Facerunning forPresidentis going to make everything better for you,stop sending him money because I can offer you theSydney Harbour Bridgefor only $50,000 as down payment.
This is,Telling You The Top Five Oil Companies In The United States Made Over $129 Billion Dollars In Profits In 2023And That Is Why Gas Prices Are So High
TwobuckHowie And  “Capitalism is a social system owned by the capitalistic class, a small network of very wealthy and powerful businessmen, who compromise the health and security of the general population for corporate gain.” - Suzy Kassem - That is my story and I am sticking to it!
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We Still Need Hackers Like Anonymous

 I have a beef this morning.What ever happened toAnonymous?I know they have a very looseand decentralized command structure,but come on,what have you done for me lately? It would be very foolish to believe that everyone claiming to beAnonymousis trulyAnonymous.Yet,someone has to be. I am all for theirIdealism.I loved it when they took on theKKKandISIS.I even wrote about it.My post
"Anonymous"is about theKKKand I commented onISISin myPostsThe Smuggling Prince, Be Prejudice Against Terrorists - Not A Race, Religion, Or Culture, #OpParis - #OpISIS, #PrayforBelgum - #PrayForPeace,and This Anonymous Comments On My Blog.I believe in what they do,but only when they stand up againstTerrorist,Prejudice,Illegal Business Practices,
Criminal Activity That Hurt The General Public,Political Corruptness,andAll-Around-Douchebags Like Donald Trump!
  They need to beHacked.Still,I haven't heard about them for years.But then again I'm no longer willing to check out theDarknetanymore. 
I am hoping they didn't become like
Wikileaks.Just playing the game for the headlines and are still taking on evil people like Benjamin Netanyahu,Vladimir Putin,Kim Jong Un, 
and that
Douchebag
trying to get back in the
White House!

This is,Hoping There Is Still An Anonymous Out There In The WorldAnd People Like Edward SnowdenJim Hauenstein
And

"The thing about a hero is, even when it doesn't look like there's a light at the end of the tunnel, he's going to keep on digging, he's going to keep trying to do what is right and make up for what has gone before, just because that is who he is." - Josh Whendon -

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Still Believing Donald Is A Joke

 Over the years,I have told my children that it is a good idea to read the opposition's referendum.
To take a look at the different
Religious Teachings
the world has to offer,like theBible,the
Torah,
or the
Quran.
That way you will have a better idea why people think the way they do. I have read the
Quran,Mein Kampf,The Communist Manifesto,
and other political
and religious books to see what stirs the hearts ofMen & Women.So,to be fair to ourx-President,I went outand bought a copy ofDonald Trump'sbook;The Art of the Deal.He must have foreseen his future,because the book hasFour Chapter Elevens!

What?????????????
"Tonight we honor a self-made millionaire. He started with nothing, worked hard, and made a fortune ... That man is Fred Trump, Donald's dad. That's right, for all his self-starter bullshit, he's basically Jaden Smith with a comb-over."Seth MacFarlane
"You put up more useless hotels than an autistic kid playing Monopoly."Lisa Lampanelli
"Donald Trump, without a doubt, you're a New York landmark. Which means it's only a matter of time before you bulldoze yourself to build some gaudy, tacky monstrosity and put your name on it."Larry King
"And Donald, I’m not even sure if you’re aware of this, but the only difference between you and Michael Douglas from the movie Wall Street is that no one’s going to be sad when you get cancer."Anthony Jeselnik
"Melania, you look so beautiful tonight. Give her a round of applause. You’ve been such a good sport. So gorgeous. These two are so compatible, because they both yell out Donald’s name when they climax."Jeff Ross
OK,one last joke about our former
President.Asked what his new Foreign Policy is going to be if re-elected,
The x-President said,
"If you mess with the United States, there will be hell toupee!" Jokes are fromComedy Central's RoastofDonald Trumpin 2011.
This is,Still Believing He Is A JokeAnd If You Treat Him That Way,You Will Never Stop Laughing.Jim Hauenstein
And

“There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humor.” - Charles Dickens -

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Use Of Deadly Force

 Wow,has it really been that long since my last post?That's what happens when you are enjoying life.Time flies!

Here is a little flash fiction I wrote for your reading pleasure called;

Use Of Deadly Force!
*****
   "Come on." Umbriel pleads. The self appointed leader of this band of young explorers and the only male out of the three.   "I have zipped down there at least five times before and nothing has ever happened to me."   Cordelia looks to Cressida wide eyed. As if asking the other girl, "What do you think?"   Since Cressida has been Cordelia's best friend since their inception, she can pretty much figure out what Cordelia is trying say with her expressions even though her natural look is to always look wide eyed.   "Well, you know what my parental always says." She replies with a growing smile. "You can only die once, twice, or thrice if you have the financial backing. But you can only live in the moment."   "Your as crazy as he is!" shouts a distraught Cordelia. "I'm not even sure why I hang with you two?"   "Great." Umbriel says, before Cordelia ties to change Cressida's mind. "We'll just go down there for about 50 clicks, buzz the terrain for awhile, and see if we can scare up some of the creatures roaming around the place. We'll be gone before anyone the wiser."   "What about the security circling the place?" exclaims the still distraught, wide eyed Cordelia. "If they catch us we'll all be punished in ways I don't even want to think about."
   "Relax, it's a big world out there and security can't be in all places at once." Umbriel reassures her. He pauses for a click and then, with a smile says, "You can trust me."   Cordelia just stands there wide eyed. Looking back and forth between Cressida and Umbriel.   It's Cressida who breaks the silence by jumping in the air and proclaiming, "Woohoo! Let's go find out what the military is hiding from us!"   They sit back down in their seats, strap in, and slowly head towards the quarantine area.   After a transverse of about half an astronomical unit, flashing red lights automatically start a stroboscopic effect on their dashboard, warning them of impending danger. On their viewing screen pops up a sign that reads:     Cordelia exhibits her surprise and fright by making a little chirping sound. Cressida beamingly laughs. And Umbriel authorizes the spacecraft to pick up speed. Then says, "Planet Earth. Here comes another, what you creatures like to call, a UFO!"    This time Cordelia laughs apprehensively while wide eyed.
This is,Young Beings Throughout The Universe Are All The SameYou Tell Them They Can't Do Something
And They'll Want To Find Out WhyJim Hauenstein
And
“The young always have the same problem - how to rebel and conform at the same time. They have now solved this by defying their parents and copying one another.” - Quentin Crisp - That is my story and I am sticking to it!
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For Your Enjoyment

I overheard a conversation between aFatherand hisTeenage Daughtertoday. The Father asked, "Did you study for your English exam?" She answered, "Dah!" The Father then asked, "OK. What are the vowels in the alphabet?" The Daughter replied, "ahh...eh...I...oh...you...money....sometimes....why are you asking?" The Father, "Close enough." I believe,
that in this World,
every person has a soul mate!And if I ever find mine,
my wife will kill her! When I would ask my Mom if I could have the car when I was a teenager still living at home,the last thing she always said to me before handing me the key was,"Children in the backseat can cause an accident.Accidents in the back seat can cause children." If I eatPasta and Antipastiwill I still be hungry? Ever since Father Hoff at Saint Mary's Grade School fed us chocolate covered ants as a joke one day,telling us they were full of protein,
I am no longer willing to eat insects in this lifetime no matter what the cows are doing to the atmosphere!I'll become a veterinarian first!   While living in Wisconsin one of my best friends was Scott.The funny part was that we were going bald roughly at the same time.It was a good thing too,because when we put our heads together,we could really make an ass out of ourselves! 
 This is,Three Of Those Jokes I Wrote MyselfCan You TellJim Hauenstein
And,
“Balding is nature’s way of getting rid of your third eye’s uni-brow.”
- Stanley Victor Paskavich -

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One Of My Favorite Quotes From One Of My Favorite Books

   I remember thinking at the time when I bought this book that it wasn't going to be very entertaining. It was during my High School days and I just finished reading the Hobbit. I thought nothing could compare to that book. Plus, who hasn't heard the story about King Arthur over and over again growing up in North America?   Take my word for it. I was wrong and this book stills holds up well today.This is,I Haven't Done A Book Review For A Long TimeIt Shows
 Because I Never Explained That It Was A Story About The Life Of King ArthurJim Hauenstein And  “I wonder," he said at last, "whether they will remember about our Table?” - T.H. White - That is my story and I am sticking to it!
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Trying To Start A New Tradition

   Over the years, and always this time of year, you hear the same phrase spoken by people all over the world."Happy New Year!"   Well I am starting a new tradition that I hope will take the world by storm. My new phrase that I want people to start saying is:"Have a Happy, Healthy, and Wealthy New Year!"   I have been saying it for five years now so if you think you have heard it before, my plan is working!   I stated seeing it on a couple of social media sites today from some of my friends I know so the ear-worm I planted is starting to spread.   I know that there are similar sayings out there already but I am a quasi poet and my phrase sort of rhymes.   Well stop nitpicking old timers and Generation Z, I freaked it! This is,Be Satisfied With The Wealth You HaveWhich is Love Of Family And Friends
Stay Healthy As Long As You CanSo You Can Enjoy Every MomentAnd Then You Will Find True Happiness In ThisYour Life
James Hauenstein
 And “Again you have 365 blank pages of your diary. Now, do you want to write new achievements or old stories? It depends on you.”- Atul Kumar -
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Ho Ho Ho, Happy Holidays

 

Epulari autem et Nativitatis Beati Novus Annus
Feliz navidad y próspero año nuevo
geseënde Kersfees en 'n voorspoedige nuwe jaar
Gëzuar Krishtlindjet dhe Vitin e Ri
عيد ميلاد سعيد وسنة جديدة سعيدة
Շնորհավոր Ամանոր եւ Սուրբ ծնունդ
yeni iliniz mübarək
Eguberri eta Urte Berri On
З Калядамі і Новым Годам
শুভ বড়দিন এবং শুভ নববর্ষ
sretan božić i sretna nova godina
весела Коледа и честита нова година
bon Nadal i feliç any Nou
Maayong Pasko ug Happy New Year
Panyengo ya Khirisimasi ndi Odala Chaka Chatsopano
聖誕快樂和新年快樂
Sretan Božić i Nova Godina
veselé Vánoce a šťastný nový rok
glædelig jul og godt nytår
vrolijk kerstfeest en een gelukkig nieuwjaar
Feliĉan Kristnaskon kaj Bonan Novjaron
häid jõule ja head uut aastat
Maligayang Pasko at Manigong Bagong Taon
Hyvää joulua, ja hyvää uutta vuotta
joyeux Noel et bonne année
bo Nadal e Feliz Aninovo
გილოცავ შობა - ახალ წელს
Frohe Weihnachten und Happy New Year
καλά Χριστούγεννα και ευτυχισμένο το νέο έτος
મેરી ક્રિસમસ અને હેપ્પી ન્યુ યર
Jwaye Nwèl ak Happy New Year
M Kirsimeti da kuma Happy Sabuwar Shekara
חג מולד שמח ושנה טובה
क्रिसमस और नया साल मुबारक हो
Zoo siab heev Christmas thiab nyob zoo xyoo tshiab
kellemes Karácsonyt és boldog új évet
Gleðileg jól og farsælt komandi ár
Adịkwa Christmas Obi Ụtọ New Year
Selamat Natal dan Tahun Baru
Nollaig Shona agus Athbhliain Shona
buon Natale e Felice Anno nuovo
メリークリスマス、そしてハッピーニューイヤー
Merry Christmas lan Sugeng Warsa Enggal
ಕ್ರಿಸ್ಮಸ್ ಮತ್ತು ಹೊಸ ವರ್ಷದ ಶುಭಾಷಯಗಳು
Рождество мен Жаңа жыл құтты болсын
​រីករាយ​បុណ្យណូអែល​និង​រីករាយ​ឆ្នាំ​ថ្មី
즐거운 성탄절 보내시고 새해 복 많이 받으세요
Merry ວັນຄຣິດສະມາດ​ແລະປີ​ໃຫມ່ສະບາຍດີ
Priecīgus Ziemassvētkus un laimīgu Jauno gadu
Linksmų Šv. Kalėdų ir laimingų Naujųjų metų
среќен Божиќ и Среќна Нова Година
Merry Krismasy sy ny Taom-baovao Sambatra
selamat hari Krismas dan selamat tahun baru
ക്രിസ്തുമസ് പുതുവത്സര ആശംസകൾ
Merry Christmas a hari Tau Hou
आनंददायी ख्रिसमस आणि नवीन वर्षाच्या शुभेच्छा
Зул сарын мэнд бас шинэ жилийн мэнд
मेरी क्रिसमस र नयाँ वर्षको शुभकामना
god jul og godt nytt år
کریسمس مبارک و سال نو مبارک
Wesołych Świąt i Szczęśliwego Nowego Roku
feliz Natal e Feliz Ano Novo
Merry ਕ੍ਰਿਸਮਸ ਅਤੇ ਖੁਸ਼ੀ ਨਿਊ ਸਾਲ
Craciun fericit si un an nou fericit
веселого Рождества и счастливого Нового года
srećan Božić i Nova godina
Nyakaletse Christmas le Happy Selemo se Secha
ප්රීතිමත් නත්තලක් හා සුභ සුබ නව වසරක්
veselé Vianoce a šťastný nový rok
vesel božič in srečno novo leto
Yuul iyo sanad New Happy
Merry Christmas jeung Happy New Taun
Heri ya Krismasi na Mwaka Mpya
god Jul och Gott Nytt År
Димоғчоқӣ Мавлуди Исо ва Соли нав муборак
மெர்ரி கிறிஸ்துமஸ் மற்றும் புத்தாண்டு
మెర్రీ క్రిస్మస్ మరియు నూతన సంవత్సర శుభాకాంక్షలు
สุขสันต์วันคริสต์มาสและสวัสดีปีใหม่
mutlu Noeller ve mutlu yıllar
З Різдвом і Новим Роком
Merry Rojdestvo va Happy New Year
Giáng sinh vui vẻ và Chúc mừng năm mới
Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda
לעבעדיק ניטל און מזל ניו יאר
Merry keresimesi ati Ndunú odun titun
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
To One And All. This is,
If I Missed Your Particular Language I'm SorryThese Are All The Languages My Translator Knows
Jim Hauenstein
And

"I knew it was time to shave off the beard and start an exercise regimen when I was asked to play Santa at a Christmas party!" - James Hauenstein -
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The Time Of My Life

   The title of this post might be a little bit of a misnomer because there have been many wonderful moments in my life that I am thankful for. But, I would say the title represents what people might be thinking of me when they see me in my car these days.   You see, last year I was getting bored. After staying home for so long during and after the pandemic, I felt I was missing something personally. So I got a job.   A job in the digital economy where I can work when I want to, how much I want, and I really don't have to answer to anyone.   I became a Dasher.   It turns out it has all the benefits I was searching for. I'm out of the house, I make a little extra spending money, I meet new people I can be social with, and I guess I get the feeling of accomplishment.   But the real benefit I didn't know I was missing was, listening to music!   I'm by myself three to five hours a day, five days a week, and I can crank the music as loud as I want, sing off key as loud as I want, while using the steering wheel to drive and as a drum set.   You should see the looks I get in the morning when people are going off to their full time jobs.   This is how I see myself.
   But I imagine this is how people see me. This is,How Would You Feel If You Saw Some 70 Year Old Guy SingingAnd Dancing In The Front Seat Of His CarHaving The Time Of His LifeJim Hauenstein
And
"My car is my Karaoke booth." - James Hauenstein - That is my story and I am sticking to it!
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Improbable Research

   I am an opsimath. I believe that it is important to keep on learning as you grow older, to keep your mind sharp, and stay abreast of what is coming in the field of interest that you always enjoyed learning about. Be it music, the arts, sciences, economics, history, and so on.    So discovering that the Ig Noble Prize has been given out for the last thirty-three years for, as the developers of the website state, "Improbable Research that makes people Laugh....then Think," interests me.
    Haven't you ever wondered why scientist study some of the things that they do? Well, those scientists are being recognized for those off the wall questions that you and I might ask, "Why are you looking into that?"   Now you have a place to go and find out the new crazy questions that are being asked.
   If you want to take your science more seriously and you want to peer review some articles yourself, just go to Google Scholar and type something in the search bar like, Heuristic Algorithmic Viral Defense.   You will have loads of fun.This is,A Learning Mind In MotionStays In MotionJim Hauenstein
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“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” - Benjamin Franklin - That is my story and I am sticking to it!
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