R. Kraft, R. Kelly, R U Kidding?
March 4, 2019: Frank will be speaking at the Douglas County Public Library on Monday evening at 6:00 p.m. The Douglas County Public Library is located at 720 Filmore Street, Alexandria, Minnesota. 
Frank speaking at South Central College in Mankato. 
Frank at Long Prairie Library 
Another Patriots deflated balls scandal: As part of a month-long investigation targeting a human trafficking ring, New England Patriots owner and food empire mogul Robert Kraft was charged with soliciting a prostitute. The police had tips prostitutes were lured into sex trafficking at the Orchids of Asia massage parlor in Jupiter, Florida, where Kraft was videotaped. The police had received a warrant to place hidden cameras in the parlor and body cameras were also used. The police report indicates they have Kraft on camera paying for sex from a sex worker on 2 occasions. The sex workers averaged 1500 clients a year (5 a day). Kraft is worth $6.6 billion, and his spokesperson “categorically denies” that Kraft was involved in illegal activity. Remember Kraft saying after the Super Bowl, “The trick is that you have to attract the type of people who fit your culture.” What is that culture Robert? 
Robert Kraft and wife, Ricki Lander Robert’s wife of 48 years, Myra, died of cancer in 2011, and many suggest he has been different since. Out of respect for her, I didn’t include her picture in this article. He also has unlimited access to mental health resources which is a luxury few have in the U.S. Because if you can make excuses for him, you can make excuses for anybody. For example, R. Kelly was raised in poverty in inner-city Chicago with no father involved, and I can’t excuse his behavior either.
Speaking of Roberts, R. Kelly shared the headlines with R. Kraft by being charged with 10 counts of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse. R. Kelly was previously acquitted of child pornography charges in 2008, after it is reported he used a 13-year-old girl in a sex video. His new charges suggest a 14-year-old was used in a sex video.
There is a new organization called Fight the New Drug, which is attempting to fight porn use and sex trafficking, that is worth looking up.
R. Kelly's ex-wife Andrea "Drea" Kelly and daughter Abi (whose real name is Joann Kelly) got emotional in explaining why they might feel conflicted over the onslaught of allegations leveled against R. Kelly. Andrea, who was married to R. Kelly from 1996 to 2009, shared, "It's devastating at heart, because I wear two hats. I sit here not only as a survivor, but also as the mother of his [three] children." 
In all fairness, R. Kraft and R. Kelly have been charged, but neither has been convicted of any sexual crimes at this point. My concern is that these charges may reflect the genuine disrespect wealthy people have for the lives of those who struggle. Prior to 1940, only the richest 7% of Americans paid a federal tax. Today, most of our wealthiest citizens seem to believe they have no responsibility to help out others. After realizing that all of the various millionaires and billionaires who ran for president in 2016 paid a significantly lower % in taxes than I do, I’ve come to believe that a flat tax of 10% for everyone would be the fairest solution. No tax crap at the end of the year. Everyone pays the same. No more Jared Kushner characters who make over $300 million without paying federal taxes. Sorry for that rant--enough said… 
The last blog, which featured the song “Fooled Around and Fell in Love,” created some great Facebook discussion on the “mixed tape.” Remember when you used to make a mixed tape, and give it to someone you cared about? I remember my recording of Sister Golden Hair had the DJ saying, “1, 2, 3, 4, 1” at the end. You had to hope the station would play the song to the end and the DJ wouldn’t talk. I’m taking this next comment from Annette—because it is so true. If you taped it on cassette, not through a stereo system, you ran the risk of someone yelling or a dog barking in the background, and it was forever on your recording. I still like the idea of sharing a mixed recording. As a teen I remember thinking, “You know that song—that’s exactly how I feel,” when I couldn’t better explain my emotions. I also find it interesting that every generation, later on, listens to the music they listened to during their adolescence—reflecting the strong emotional impact of our teens.
One of my biggest mistakes when I was younger was not understanding that problems are finite. They have a beginning and an end. Instead I’d get wrapped up in the overwhelming impact of being in the middle of them. I’m not sure if that naivety made me more, or less, likeable. Regardless, I can smile at it now, which makes me happier. I recorded this song when I was 14 years old.
Thanks for listening,
Frank The Deals visit Minnesota
Frank speaking at South Central College in Mankato. Frank at Long Prairie Library Another Patriots deflated balls scandal: As part of a month-long investigation targeting a human trafficking ring, New England Patriots owner and food empire mogul Robert Kraft was charged with soliciting a prostitute. The police had tips prostitutes were lured into sex trafficking at the Orchids of Asia massage parlor in Jupiter, Florida, where Kraft was videotaped. The police had received a warrant to place hidden cameras in the parlor and body cameras were also used. The police report indicates they have Kraft on camera paying for sex from a sex worker on 2 occasions. The sex workers averaged 1500 clients a year (5 a day). Kraft is worth $6.6 billion, and his spokesperson “categorically denies” that Kraft was involved in illegal activity. Remember Kraft saying after the Super Bowl, “The trick is that you have to attract the type of people who fit your culture.” What is that culture Robert? Robert Kraft and wife, Ricki Lander Robert’s wife of 48 years, Myra, died of cancer in 2011, and many suggest he has been different since. Out of respect for her, I didn’t include her picture in this article. He also has unlimited access to mental health resources which is a luxury few have in the U.S. Because if you can make excuses for him, you can make excuses for anybody. For example, R. Kelly was raised in poverty in inner-city Chicago with no father involved, and I can’t excuse his behavior either.Speaking of Roberts, R. Kelly shared the headlines with R. Kraft by being charged with 10 counts of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse. R. Kelly was previously acquitted of child pornography charges in 2008, after it is reported he used a 13-year-old girl in a sex video. His new charges suggest a 14-year-old was used in a sex video.
There is a new organization called Fight the New Drug, which is attempting to fight porn use and sex trafficking, that is worth looking up.
R. Kelly's ex-wife Andrea "Drea" Kelly and daughter Abi (whose real name is Joann Kelly) got emotional in explaining why they might feel conflicted over the onslaught of allegations leveled against R. Kelly. Andrea, who was married to R. Kelly from 1996 to 2009, shared, "It's devastating at heart, because I wear two hats. I sit here not only as a survivor, but also as the mother of his [three] children." In all fairness, R. Kraft and R. Kelly have been charged, but neither has been convicted of any sexual crimes at this point. My concern is that these charges may reflect the genuine disrespect wealthy people have for the lives of those who struggle. Prior to 1940, only the richest 7% of Americans paid a federal tax. Today, most of our wealthiest citizens seem to believe they have no responsibility to help out others. After realizing that all of the various millionaires and billionaires who ran for president in 2016 paid a significantly lower % in taxes than I do, I’ve come to believe that a flat tax of 10% for everyone would be the fairest solution. No tax crap at the end of the year. Everyone pays the same. No more Jared Kushner characters who make over $300 million without paying federal taxes. Sorry for that rant--enough said… The last blog, which featured the song “Fooled Around and Fell in Love,” created some great Facebook discussion on the “mixed tape.” Remember when you used to make a mixed tape, and give it to someone you cared about? I remember my recording of Sister Golden Hair had the DJ saying, “1, 2, 3, 4, 1” at the end. You had to hope the station would play the song to the end and the DJ wouldn’t talk. I’m taking this next comment from Annette—because it is so true. If you taped it on cassette, not through a stereo system, you ran the risk of someone yelling or a dog barking in the background, and it was forever on your recording. I still like the idea of sharing a mixed recording. As a teen I remember thinking, “You know that song—that’s exactly how I feel,” when I couldn’t better explain my emotions. I also find it interesting that every generation, later on, listens to the music they listened to during their adolescence—reflecting the strong emotional impact of our teens. One of my biggest mistakes when I was younger was not understanding that problems are finite. They have a beginning and an end. Instead I’d get wrapped up in the overwhelming impact of being in the middle of them. I’m not sure if that naivety made me more, or less, likeable. Regardless, I can smile at it now, which makes me happier. I recorded this song when I was 14 years old.
Thanks for listening,
Frank The Deals visit Minnesota
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