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Q: Debugging a push method in Javascript with an object I am a beginner at js and have a project due by the end of day. I have to display an array with temps added and have set up an object to hold this array. My problem is that the message won't display and the for statement doesn't increment. When passed through both the var i and count come back undefined. I know there is a lot missing from this code but at this point I have tried to stream line it so that I can debug this issue. The date I will deal with later.
Here is my code:
var temps = [];

function process() {
    'use strict';

    var lowTemp = document.getElementById('lowTemp').value;
    var highTemp = document.getElementById('highTemp').value;

    var output = document.getElementById('output');
    var inputDate = (new Date()).getTime();

    var temp = {
        inputDate : inputDate,
        lowTemp : lowTemp,
        highTemp : highTemp
    };

    var message = '';

    if (lowTemp == null) {
        alert ('Please enter a Low Temperature!');
        window.location.href = "temps.html";
    } else if (highTemp == null) {
        alert ('Please enter a High Temperature!');
        window.location.href = "temps.html";
    } else {
        lowTemp = parseFloat(lowTemp, 10);
        highTemp = parseFloat(highTemp, 10);
    }

    if (temp.value) {
        temps.push(temp.inputDate, temp.lowTemp, temp.highTemp)
        var message = '
Temperature

';
        for (var i = 0, count = temps.length; i < count; i++) {
            message += '
' + temps[i] + '
'
        }
        message += '
';
            output.innnerHTML = message;
        }

    return false;
}

function init() {
    'use strict';
    document.getElementById('theForm').onsubmit = process;
}

window.onload = init;

Here is my new code:

    var temps = [];

    function process() {
        'use strict';

        var lowTemp = document.getElementById('lowTemp').value;
        var highTemp = document.getElementById('highTemp').value;

        var output = document.getElementById('output');
        var inputDate = (new Date()).getTime();

        var temp = {
            inputDate : inputDate,
            lowTemp : lowTemp,
            highTemp : highTemp
        };

        var message = '';

        if (lowTemp == null) {
            alert ('Please enter a Low Temperature!');
            window.location.href = "temps.html";
        } else if (highTemp == null) {
            alert ('Please enter a High Temperature!');
            window.location.href = "temps.html";
        } else {
            lowTemp = parseFloat(lowTemp, 10);
            highTemp = parseFloat(highTemp, 10);
        }

        if (temp.value) {
            temps.push(temp.inputDate, temp.lowTemp, temp.highTemp)
            var message = '
Temperature

';
            for (var i = 0, count = temps.length; i < count; i++) {
                message += '
' + temps[i] + '
'
            }
            message += '
';
                output.innnerHTML = message;
            }

        return false;
    }

    function init() {
        'use strict';
        document.getElementById('theForm').onsubmit = process;
    }

    window.onload = init;

A: There are some big issues with your code:

*

*You should never compare anything to NaN directly. The correct comparison should be:
if (isNaN(lowTemp)) {

*You're using curly braces when not needed. You should remove both curly braces:
{window.location.href = "temps.html";}

*The function parseFloat expects only one parameter: the string to be converted. You're probably confusing it to parseInt which expects both the string and the radix of the conversion.

*You're using the temp's property value, but you have never setted it, so, the condition where you check if it exists will always return false, and the push method that you want to debug will never be called, since it's inside that if statement.

*Finally, you're closing a li tag at the end, but you have never opened it. You should probably be closing the ol tag you have opened in the begining.
The rest of your code seems pretty OK for me.

Talking about debugging, you should read the Google Chrome's Debugging Javascript Tutorial.


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Tag: Mobs
Year End (2021) – An After Action Report
Between Christmas and New Year 2019, I accepted an offer to write more frequently for a group that, at the time, was calling itself "No More BS." What an amazing opportunity the challenge to write more regularly became, and how much I have come to enjoy writing. Like all things in life, the challenge came with a cost; I had exhausted myself mentally, I was spent by October. Physically my body could not answer the call of my mind, and my mind was screaming at me to stop. Let's talk about drivers and BS, for the importance to American society success is found in ending the BS.
Little Joey Biden and his Afghanistan Debacle are still unfolding, and I fully admit this turn of events from August 2021 has left me numb. When America left Hanoi (April 1975) and Vietnam fell, many Americans, especially veterans, felt defeated in ways hard to describe. Who knew that in such a short space of time (less than 50 years), America would repeat Hanoi (August 2021) by a couple of magnitudes? Some very cynical veterans I know suspected the politicization of Afghanistan would lead to a repeat of history; but, I can honestly say I never expected Biden to act in such a disastrous and self-defeating manner.
Leaving Americans, allies, and stakeholders on the ground, holding the bag of responsibility, remains the quintessential yellow-spine craven move of the new century. One of the greatest insults from my time in the US Military was the corporatization of the military officer corps. Disconnecting responsibility and accountability, honoring weak-kneed drivel to the detriment of the professional NCOs and the soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines has been utterly unacceptable. Why; because every corporatized military in history has failed! Now, America has Afghanistan and Vietnam, and the government leaders refuse to acknowledge they are the problem, and the sitting president rewards pubescent behavior. Sickening!
The military, to be effective, must be out of sync with the society they protect. A sacrifice principle is required from those who love country more than themselves and voluntarily wear their country's uniform. Yet, the politics and political leaders refuse to allow the military to act at home and abroad, so we repeat history. May I ask, how many more Vietnam's and Afghanistan's does America need to relive before accepting that personal sacrifice is quintessential to a strong military? Mr. President, Little Joey, when does the BS end, and the motivation to lead return from bureaucratic hands to professional officers and NCOs? For I warn you, what you have right now is a mob, and you desperately need a military!
But, Afghanistan, in all its depravity, is not the only outrage from this year where BS needs to end. Consider something with me, the power of jury trials. High-profile trials have been occurring and continue through this holiday season and end-of-year celebrations. How incredibly grateful I am for the rule of Constitutional Law that provides for a jury by peers. More often than not, juries get the law right and hand down fair verdicts. Yet, the Corporate Media refuses to accept that jury trials are the best method for handling problems in a constitutional society. I have seen the media meltdowns repeatedly when juries hand down verdicts the media have tried and failed to influence.
Now ask yourself, dear reader, why does the media try cases before all the facts have been presented? Power, the answer remains ever simple, the media have become what they consider as THE single greatest power in American society. The self-delusion is a steaming hot pile of BS dished up for public consumption 24/7/365, and the media refuses to eat the BS they are serving. Considering themselves better than common citizens, above the law, the media companies have decided they can arbitrate, decide, and deserve to be listened to and obeyed. Well, jury trials work, and it is time more journalists are introduced to the concept through defending themselves in a court of law.
Worse than the corporatization of the US Military has been the continual erosion of the rule of law. The Uniform Code of Military Justice is regularly abused for the benefit of the powerful and the destruction of the weak. When the law is cheapened, joked about, and castigated, the trust in civil society is broken, and the military is but a smaller example of what is occurring in American society as a whole. When warriors are not judged by their deeds, but upon their political connections, the society hiring warriors, training warriors, and sending them into harm's way will quickly find the warriors are gone. Their replacements are not worth the honor and trust. Leading to society being taken over and destroyed.
Feel free to disagree, but Rome remains the quintessential example in history of what happens when a republic fails to accept social consequences, infects its society from within, and then picks fights with neighbors. Rome had the greatest military in recorded history, and it fell ingloriously all because the military, a microcosm of the society as a whole, decided politics was more important than the rule of law. Popularity became more important than law and obedience to the rule of law. Who taught Rome to fall; who brought the Roman Legions to their knees? Look no further than their politically elected leaders who spent their time and the people's money in riotous living, perversions, and trying to evade responsibility for their actions. Tell me, are we not seeing the same exact abuses in current society that is witnessed on the pages of history with Rome falling?
What is the only difference between Rome's fall and any other government with elected political leaders? Advanced weaponry to include nuclear weapons. What is the only safeguard in republican and democratic societies strong enough to save those societies from repeating Rome's example; learning history and obeying the rule of law. Of the two, learning history is more important, which is why learning history was the second casualty in the fight to overthrow the rule of law. The first casualty was teaching students how to read.
The abuse of children remains an utter abomination, and rightly so. But until the political leaders can be made to accept they are facilitating abusers of children masquerading as K-12 School Districts and teachers, the abuse of children, the wasting of precious resources, and the sacrifice of innocence will continue and worsen. In Virginia's gubernatorial election this past November, the central theme was public education. Virginia, as your newly elected officials come into power, are you willing to watch those elected and demand they obey the electorate's will and change education in your commonwealth?
Over the holiday, I watched heart-wrenching videos of parents who almost lost their child to suicide because the teachers groomed the child into transgenderism, all without the parent's knowledge. Worse, the parents were abused by the government when the teachers involved called "Child Protection Services (CPS)." Tell me, when bureaucrats join together for the abuse of those they are duly sworn and duty-bound to protect, who is at fault; the elected leaders! What did the elected leaders do when the parents complained; they joined forces to continue abusing the child and the parents. The exact opposite of what they were hired to do, scrutinize the government employees and protect the electorate from abusive government operations, practices, and people.
Unfortunately, some of you think this is only happening in California, Virginia, New York, or some distant city/county/state. No, the truth of the matter is this is occurring in your child's school district right now. Your children, grandchildren, cousins, and neighbors are all being abused and harmed, and the rot is at your doors. Don't take my word for it; investigate for yourself. Go to local school board meetings and ask to see the curriculum your child is being exposed to, and you will find the truth, and the truth will first abhor, then anger, and then motivate you.
I hope the motivation will be sufficient to inspire action to become more informed, pay closer attention to local political races, and stop allowing incumbents a free pass to officiate in the destruction of America. One of the frequent conversations in my home is, "What are my plans after I complete the Ph.D. degree I am chasing?" The temptation is real to run for political office, either mayor or school board, sheriff, or judge; I want to get into this fight to defend the America I love. Most people think the battle for America's soul is being fought in the US Senate or House of Representatives when the reality is the fight for America's soul is being fought and lost in local elections, and it is time to find strong candidates who are willing to run for office and fight this fight locally.
The biggest lesson I have learned in writing this year, a degree doesn't represent smarts or capability; those come by working in the trenches for something more important than self. The US Navy taught me endurance in the face of insurmountable odds and enemy shenanigans, and the US Army taught me to think and have grit and determination. I know I am not perfect; I am not the "picture perfect politician." I prefer blue jeans and button-downs to suits and ties, but I know people, and I prefer real people to the fake effrontery currently holding the reigns of political power.
Writing this past year, I have faced my demons, and while I still fight those demons, I know the need to engage is real, helping others promotes healing, and teaching provides the opportunity to learn more perfectly. I know the power of citizens motivated to protect hearth and home, and I celebrate freedom. I would see my neighbors armed with knowledge, possessing the motivation to speak out and act according to beliefs and win the American heritage left us. I believe in America, and I know that when Americans are left alone, they use the power of freedom to change the world; all we need is to shrink the government, and America will begin to blossom again.
Shrinking the government begins locally. The local government protects against county and state government abuses. The state government protects against federal violations. The federal government protects borders and provides for the common trade of goods across state lines. Limiting government is not a bad idea at all; in fact, it is the only good idea that can help save America. Join me!
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NO MORE BS: Intention and Discernment – Tools Worth Knowing
Parents, how many times have you witnessed a toddler going about their day, an idea crosses their face, and you can tell they are about to do something that gets that toddler in trouble? I heard a comedian talk about witnessing this as the toddler saw the cat sleeping in the sun, the toddler crossed the room and kicked the cat. When asked why the toddler claims "it was accident."
What is intention?
Intention is all about deliberate action, using a plan, and involving ideas in action. According to Webster, intention is also the healing process of a wound, but this definition is not part of our discussion. From Latin, we find intentio as "stretching purpose" and originates with intendere meaning "towards, stretch, and tend."
Consider these definitions for a moment and the story about the toddler kicking the cat. We have a plan, a purpose, and a deliberate action. How does the parent discern the act was deliberate; the use of observation as to what the toddler had done to the cat previously, what the toddler was doing immediately before they kicked the cat, and the attempt to use an excuse to get out of trouble.
Discerning Intention.
When defining discernment, I am not entering holy waters to discuss the pieces of discernment that belong to discerning for religions. Discernment is the ability to obtain sharp perceptions, observations that empower decision-making. Discernment can be psychological, moral, or aesthetic. Discernment is also defined through the contexts; scientific, normative, and formal. The process of discernment involves going past the mere perception of something and making nuanced understandings about its properties or qualities.
Note, there is also a legal definition, or standard, for discernment, "the cognitive condition of someone who understands; savvy, understanding, apprehension knowing about their actions before, after, and during the act;" which is where things get sticky when discernment and intention cross paths. Hannity and Carlson disagree on the actions of the jury in the Derek Chauvin case. Not being a lawyer and not knowing all the legal jargon, the best I can do is form an opinion. I base my opinion on other high-profile cases where the media has condemned an individual as guilty before the judge and jury are formed. Meaning, I feel the jury was intentionally and unfairly biased against Derek Chauvin due to the influence of the media and the mob outside the courtroom's doors.
There was a shooting of a teenage girl in Columbus, Ohio, by a police officer. The girl had a knife in hand, did not listen to the police officer responding, and lunged at another person before being shot. Again, we come to discerning intention and split-second decision-making. Only, in this instance, the officer has no history of the person holding a knife, only reports of a stabbing and an apparent altercation involving a knife when they arrive on the scene. I offer no judgment in this case as this case continues to unfold, details are still being investigated, and family interviewed. Yet, the media is already off and running their biased opinions, and mobs have formed for mobocratic justice, which is never just nor proper.
Unfortunately, this pattern repeats too often, and thus the need to understand discernment and correctly discerning intention. My intent is not to make you as adept at this practice as a police officer. In a Republic, and even in many democratic societies, the citizens need to discern and discern intention, two separate processes. The media will sell a lurid and emotionally charged story with all the bias of a bull in a China Shop and never care about the consequences. But, the citizen does not have the same luxury or legal protections as the media. Hence, we must discern what the media relates and discern the media's intention before we ever read or listen to their story/reporting of events. Thus my intent in this article and bringing up this topic, we, the citizens, are held to a higher law than the media and cannot afford to form mobs, trust the media's reporting, or even rely upon the press reported "facts" to discern and discern intent.
How do you make a decision requiring action?
The process for critical thinking, leading to intentional decision-making, with purposeful action, generally follows the following pattern:
Requires knowing the validity of the source data and trusting the sources.
Organize the data
Make preliminary decisions and determine an action to take.
Beta test the decision through application to a minimal audience to refine the solution and ensure the integrity of the data.
Roll out the entire decision, including the solution and the reasoning, take timely action.
Monitor and make course corrections as needed.
These steps are useless unless we understand our own intention before launching a decision-making process. Consider, do you intentionally believe that others are doing their best or giving their best efforts? Do you intentionally shut down your own opinion to consider the perceptions of others in making decisions? Where in those steps do you stop and take a moment to ponder the short and long-term consequences of the solution devised? When making decisions, do you ever consider the axiom, "If a solution is not Win/Win, everyone loses?" Do we fear failing to make a correct decision if the future teaches us something new about the data changing the pattern of decision-making? How do you learn?
Let us briefly examine that axiom, "If a solution is not Win/Win, everyone loses," does not mean making everyone happy. A good compromise leaves everyone upset and feeling cheated and settled on the issue under consideration. Yet, the media and many politicians firmly believe that unless they win everything they desire in a solution, they have been robbed and feel justified in stirring up public angst and creating a worse problem. The adults in society must understand both the good and the ill in creating Win/Win solutions, or all is lost, and the patients run the asylum.
In going back to the analogy of the toddler kicking the cat. Does the solution in the short-term mean corrective behavior modification for a long-term lesson learned? Does the better solution involve instruction as well as behavior modification? Have we, the parents, discerned correctly the intention of the toddler sufficient to justify our decision? Will the cat be safe around the toddler in the future because of the action we take at that moment?
How do you learn?
In answering this question, we must return to the topic of failure. Do we consider failure a learning moment? Do we appreciate the power of failing as integral to achieving success? A close relative of mine in high school went out for the track team as a pole vaulter. I looked into pole vaulting to learn more and was surprised at the ways, means, and multiple times the pole vaulter will fail. The technical skills to pole vault are incredible, almost as unbelievable as being an operations manager in a manufacturing environment and being a parent. Hence, the need for discernment and intention.
I close with a challenge, use discernment more intentionally in learning your way through failure to success. Liberty and freedom allow us the power to fail our way to success, but only if we consciously choose to learn and discern better our steps in decision-making. Know your intent, take a moment every day to consider your intent, and purposefully make decisions to live your intentions. Trust yourself to discern. Your confidence in discerning is key to understanding and using your intention to power decision-making as a process. Please remember, what I am discussing requires time, you will fail, but you will also win and win BIG! Enjoy the journey of discovery!
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NO MORE BS: The US Constitution – Understanding Begets Action
Since February 2020, to date America, and the world has witnessed the cruel and unyielding hand of mobocracy practiced. Mobocracy is the rule of the mob transformed into governance. Consider the actions of several city councils and state legislatures where defunding the police has become the hottest political topic. The crowd screams for changes to the law, politicians pander, politicians pay "Dane-Geld," and the laws change to satisfy the mob's appetites. Thus, mobocracy is being practiced. Piven (2008) refers to mobocracy as when ordinary people "… rise up in anger and hope, defy the rules that ordinarily govern their daily lives, and, by doing so, disrupt the workings of the institutions in which they are enmeshed."
To everyone who reads this post, I will without doubt or fear maintain that the actions of the politicians, allowing mobocracy, and emphatically proclaim, "You are committing an illegal act; and must be held accountable before the bar of justice for your heinous crimes!" The politicians' actions to appease the mob, rule through mobocracy, and thwart the will of the governed to the masses of screaming mobsters is treason, calumny of the blackest sort, and a rejection of your oath of office, rendering you and your authority moot!
Beginning with the US Constitution's Preamble, a person will find why the government was instituted. "… in order to form a more perfect Union (government), establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity." The politicians who have sworn an oath to uphold the US Constitution who deny these statements are already guilty of treason and breach of office. Domestic tranquility cannot be achieved through the rule of the mob. Domestic tranquility cannot magically appear; it must be built through law and order, through justice and mercy before the bar of justice, and under a single "Rule of Law" for all citizens. Domestic tranquility must be fought for when tyranny rears its ugly head. The general welfare of the population can only be established by obedience to the just laws of the society to which a person belongs. Defunding the police tramples the welfare of society, domestic tranquility, and calls for the defense of the rule of law by every freedom-loving person in that society.
Article 1 Section 1: Established for every government in America the separation of powers, where legislation is equally shared between a house of representatives and a senate, who must work together in their separate but equal duties to fulfill the actions dictated in the preamble. Sections 2 and 3 establish the finer points regarding the house of representatives, the senate, the executive branch's powers in filling vacancies and specifying the terms of office.
Article 1 Sections 4-8: Establish taxes, the military forces, the day of elections, when a term begins for an elected officer to the Congress, and other government details. Nowhere in these articles does it allow for one branch to dominate another branch. Nowhere in these articles provides for the senate of the house of representatives to do the others' job. Each government establishment has a specific job to perform, and those politicians who refuse to do their job are breaching their oaths of office.
Consider the actions of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Nowhere in the US Constitution is she allowed to meddle in world politics, write letters to foreign governments, or pass legislation that has not been read. Yet, all these and more are regularly done, instead of doing her job as outlined in the preamble, to improve the American people she is duly sworn to support. Her failure to represent all her district is the most egregious example because she is also third in line for the President has been re-elected so many times, and is the Speaker of the US House of Representatives. Thus, not only does she speak for her district, but she also represents all the US House of Representatives of all parties.
One of the most explicit lessons discovered in life is that of genetic behavior. We pass behavior onto our children, our acquaintances, and our circles of influence. The problem with genetic behavior is that of exponentialism or the exponential growth between generations. Research supports that cheating behavior in high school is found in cheating an employer later in life. Research also relates that those witnessing the cheating behavior will then steal. The third generation of people the behavior is passed onto will steal more significant items, cheat more, and commit more crimes. The cycle keeps building until the criminal justice system is overloaded and hard crimes are committed.
In the political realm, we see the same exponential growth of behavior. Speaker Pelosi is witnessed by her party, who then act as she does and commits larger or worse infractions than the Speaker. If you look at those termed the "The Squad," the representatives are by far worse than Speaker Pelosi. The Squad learned how to be detestable to freedom-loving peoples from the Speaker and the second-generation politicians surrounding Speaker Pelosi. Want another example? Look at any recent (2000 to present) presidential election, and you will still find traces of previous President Clinton in the actions and words of the candidates of both parties. Consider Mitt Romney's candidacy; he is very Bill Clintonesque in his politics and speech mannerisms, which remains the main reason he failed as a candidate for President.
Thus, freedom-loving people, who support justice, desire domestic tranquility, seek to provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare and well-being of others, and work tirelessly to secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, witness these politicians and want them removed, and held accountable for their crimes. Not to punish without cause, but to support the common good in America. We have courts, lawyers, judges, etc., to separate the crimes committed from the criminal committing; this is the epitome of the word justice. The US Criminal Justice System is imperfect, without doubt, but it remains the best system the world has ever seen and deserves support from law-abiding and freedom-loving people.
Article 1 Section 9: Deals with two legal precedents that are much maligned and abused. Immigration and the Writ of Habeas Corpus. Immigration is a topic for a different post. However, the Writ of Habeas Corpus is crucial to this discussion. Habeas Corpus is, "… The legal procedure that keeps the government from holding you indefinitely without showing cause. When you challenge your detention by filing a habeas corpus petition, the executive branch must explain to a neutral judge its justification for holding you." The Writ of Habeas Corpus can be suspended, and American History, including recent history, has provided examples of when and why habeas corpus has been denied, suspended, or revoked. The riots and acts of domestic terrorism are a clear example of why the Writ of Habeas Corpus can be and should be suspended. Rebellion and the breach of public safety are two different excuses for denying habeas corpus, and rioters and terrorists deserve to have habeas corpus suspended. Instead, the prisons have turned into a revolving door, the criminal justice system perverted, and the criminals laugh!
Make no mistake; I am not advocating for the refusal of these people to have their day in court, before an impartial judge, to be sentenced for their crimes and held accountable before the bar of justice. I am advocating that until their trials can be arranged, those caught terrorizing America through mobocracy deserve to be held in prison awaiting the slow turning of the wheels of justice. When you break the peace of society, you give up your rights and liberties; thus, these mob members deserve to be held and witness their rights to habeas corpus rescinded.
Article 1: Has several items that pertain to the illegality of state governors during the current COVID-19 health crisis, reflecting that these governors do not know the law and are in breach of their oaths of office. When the governor of New Mexico made a law stating that all the citizens of Arizona must be quarantined, interrupting the free flow of commerce from state-to-state, the governor forfeited her authority for political points, and the US Congress should have been demanding corrective behavior from the NM State Legislators. Yet, not a peep has been witnessed.
COVID-19 does not represent a sufficient "imminent danger" to refuse or interfere with commerce passing between states. The "public health measures" enacted by the various state governors are a travesty of justice, unconstitutional, interferes with the people's rights and liberties, and damage the commerce and economy of the United States. Where are the politicians at the Federal Level to correct these abuses?
Articles 2 and 3: establish the executive and judicial branches of American governance. These articles remain critical to freedom-loving people as the articles clearly dictate terms in office, how to perform their duties, and establish the various courts in the judicial system. A jury trial is set forth without restriction and remains a crucial component in all trials. Section 3 of Article 3 contains two items of note. Item 1 defines treason narrowly and specifically; item 2 discusses the penalty of treason. "Treason against the United States shall consist only in levying war against them (the United States), or in adhering to their enemies (following an enemy's directions), giving them aid and comfort (monetary means, housing, food, or other transferable goods)."
A legal dictionary provides a slightly broader definition of treason, "The offense of attempting by overt [or covert] acts to overthrow the government of the state to which the offender owes allegiance or to kill or personally injure the sovereign or the sovereign's family. The betrayal of a trust: treachery." Therein lies the justification for labeling the actions of politicians who breach the public trust with treason. Hence, the politician who breaks their oath of office to support and defend the US Constitution is committing treason.
Articles 5-7: Deal with how the US Constitution can be amended, national debt, the supremacy of the US Constitution in America, oaths of office, and ratification of the US Constitution. With these final words, the US Constitution closed, "Done in convention by the unanimous consent of the states present the Seventeenth Day of September in the Year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and Eighty-seven and of the Independence of the United States of America the Twelfth In witness whereof we have hereunto subscribed our Names." Every member of the US Military swears an eternal commitment to upholding this document, securing the rights and laws of the United States as prescribed therein, and following the orders of the commander in chief before God. I have had the privilege of taking that oath six times in my life.
The Oath of Enlistment: "I, [State your full legal name], do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So, help me, God."
I will not allow the US Constitution to be thrown down and mobocracy, meritocracy, democracy, communism, socialism, or any other form of government to supersede the US Constitution in the United States of America's borders and territories. To those politicians working hand-in-hand with the mobs and others to destroy America, you are committing treason and will one day answer for your crimes before the bar of justice. During my military service, I read a quote applicable to the relationship between politicians working to destroy America and freedom lovers who support the US Constitution "No truer friend; no fiercer enemy!" No truer friend can be found than I in the US Constitution's and the Bill of Rights support. No fiercer enemy can be found than I to those working to suppress the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights; "So, help me, God!".
Piven, F. F. (2008). Challenging authority: How ordinary people change America. Rowman & Littlefield.
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Posted on January 27, 2021 Categories Additional Paradigms To Consider, Government, LeadershipTags Communism, Democracy, M. Dave Salisbury, Mob violence, Mobocracy, Mobs, Socialism, US Constiution3 Comments on NO MORE BS: The US Constitution – Understanding Begets Action
The US Constitution – Understanding the Paradigm
Since February 2020, to date America, and the world has witnessed the cruel and unyielding hand of mobocracy practiced. Mobocracy is the rule of the mob transformed into governance. Consider the actions of several city councils and state legislatures where defunding the police has become the hottest political topic. The mob screams for changes to the law, politicians pander, politicians pay "Dane-Geld," and the laws change to satisfy the appetites of the mob. Thus, mobocracy is being practiced.
To everyone who reads this post, I will without doubt or fear maintain that the actions of the politicians to allow mobocracy in America, state for the record that, "You are committing an illegal act; must be held accountable before the bar of justice for your heinous crimes!" Make no mistake, the actions of politicians to appease the mob, to rule through mobocracy, and to thwart the will of the governed to the masses of screaming mobsters is treason, the calumny of the blackest sort, and a rejection of your oath of office rendering you and your authority moot!
Beginning with the US Constitution's Preamble, a person will find why the government was instituted. "… in order to form a more perfect Union (government), establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity." The politicians who have sworn an oath to uphold the US Constitution who deny these statements are already guilty of treason and breach of office. Domestic tranquility cannot be achieved through the rule of the mob. Domestic tranquility cannot magically appear, it must be built through law and order, through justice and mercy before the bar of justice, and must be fought for when tyranny rears its ugly head. The general welfare of the population can only be established by obedience to the just laws of the society to which a person belongs. Defunding the police tramples the welfare of society, domestic tranquility, and calls for the defense of the rule of law by every freedom-loving person in that society.
Article 1 Section 1: Established for every government in America the separation of powers, where legislation is equally shared between a house of representatives and a senate, who must work together in their separate but equal duties to fulfill the actions dictated in the preamble. Sections 2 and 3 establish the finer points regarding the house of representatives, the senate, the powers of the executive branch in filling vacancies and establishing the terms of office.
Article 1 Sections 4-8: Establish taxes, the military forces, the day of elections, when a term begins for an elected officer to the Congress and other details of government. Nowhere in these articles does it allow for one branch to dominate another branch. Nowhere in these articles does it allow for the senate of the house of representatives to do the others job. Each establishment of government has a specific job to perform, and those politicians who refuse to do their job are in fact breaching their oaths of office.
Consider the actions of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Nowhere in the US Constitution is she allowed to meddle in world politics, write letters to foreign governments, or pass legislation that has not been read. Yet, all these and more are regularly being done, instead of doing her job as outlined in the preamble, to the improvement of the American people, she is duly sworn to support. Her failure to represent all her district is the most egregious example because she is also third in line for the President, she has been re-elected so many times, and is the speaker of the US House of Representatives. Thus, not only does she speak for her district, but she also represents all the US House of Representatives, of all parties.
One of the clearest lessons discovered in life is that of genetic behavior, usually to the shame of the person witnessing their behavior being acted upon by others. We pass behavior onto our children, our acquaintances, and our circles of influence. The problem with genetic behavior is that of exponentialism or the exponential growth between generations. Research supports that cheating behavior in high school is found in cheating an employer later in life. Research also relates that those witnessing the cheating behavior will then steal. The third generation of people the behavior is passed onto will steal bigger items, cheat more, and commit more crimes. The cycle just keeps building until the criminal justice system is full of hard crimes committed.
In the political realm, we see the same exponential growth of behavior. Speaker Pelosi is witnessed by her party, who then act as she does, and commits larger or worse actions than the Speaker. If you look at those termed "The Squad," the representatives are by far worse than Speaker Pelosi, but they learned how to be detestable to freedom-loving peoples from the Speaker, and the second-generation politicians that surround Speaker Pelosi. Want another example, look at any recent (2000 to present) presidential election and you will still find traces of previous President Clinton in the candidates of both parties. Consider Mitt Romney's candidacy, he is very Bill Clinton in his politics and speech mannerisms, which remains the main reason he failed as a candidate for president.
Thus, freedom-loving people, who support justice, desire domestic tranquility, seek to provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare and well-being of others, and work tirelessly to secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, witness these politicians and want them removed, and held accountable for their crimes. Not to punish without cause, but to support the common good in America. The reason we have courts, lawyers, judges, etc. is to separate the crimes committed from the criminal committing. This is the epitome of the word justice. The US Criminal Justice System is imperfect, without doubt, but it remains the best system the world has ever seen and deserves support from law-abiding and freedom-loving people.
Article 1 Section 9: Deals with two legal precedents that have been much maligned and abused. Immigration and the Writ of Habeas Corpus. Immigration is a topic for a different post. However, the Writ of Habeas Corpus is crucial to this discussion. Simply stated Habeas Corpus is, "… The legal procedure that keeps the government from holding you indefinitely without showing cause. When you challenge your detention by filing a habeas corpus petition, the executive branch must explain to a neutral judge its justification for holding you." The Writ of Habeas Corpus can be suspended, and American History including recent history has provided examples of when and why habeas corpus has been denied, suspended, or revoked. The riots and acts of domestic terrorism are a clear example as to why the Writ of Habeas Corpus can be and should be suspended. Rebellion and the breach of public safety are two separate excuses for denying habeas corpus and rioters and terrorists deserve to have habeas corpus suspended.
Make no mistake, I am not advocating for the refusal of these people to have their day in court, before an impartial judge, to be sentenced for their crimes, and held accountable before the bar of justice. I am advocating that until their trials can be arranged, they deserve to be held in prison awaiting the slow turning of the wheels of justice. When you break the peace of society, you give up your rights and liberties; thus, these mob members deserve to be held and witness their rights to habeas corpus rescinded.
Article 1 Section 10: Has several items that pertain to the illegality of state governors during the current COVID-19 health crisis, reflecting that these governors do not know the law, and are in breach of their oaths of office. When the governor of New Mexico made a law stating that all the citizens of Arizona must be quarantined, interrupting the free flow of commerce from state-to-state, the governor forfeited her authority for political points, and the US Congress should have been demanding corrective behavior. Yet, not a peep has been witnessed.
COVID-19 does not represent a sufficient "imminent danger" to refuse or interfere with commerce passing between states. The "public health measures" enacted by the various state governors are a travesty of justice, unconstitutional, interferes with the rights and liberties of the people, and damaging the commerce and economy of the United States. Where are the politicians at the Federal Level to correct these abuses?
Articles 2 and 3: establish the executive and judicial branches of American governance. These articles remain critical to freedom-loving people as the articles clearly dictate terms in office, how to perform their duties, and establishes the various courts in the judicial system. The jury trial is set forth without restriction and remains a key component in all trials. Section 3 of Article 3 contains two items of note. Item 1 defines treason narrowly and specifically; item 2 discusses the penalty of treason. "Treason against the United States shall consist only in levying war against them (the United States), or in adhering to their enemies (following an enemy's directions), giving them aid and comfort (monetary means, housing, food, or other transferable goods)."
A legal dictionary provides a slightly broader definition of treason, "The offense of attempting by overt [or covert] acts to overthrow the government of the state to which the offender owes allegiance or to kill or personally injure the sovereign or the sovereign's family. The betrayal of a trust: treachery." Therein lies the justification for labeling the actions of politicians who breach the public trust with treason, the politician who breaks their oath of office to support and defend the US Constitution is committing treason.
Articles 5-7: Deal with how the US Constitution can be amended, national debt, the supremacy of the US Constitution in America, oaths of office, and ratification of the US Constitution. With these final words, the US Constitution closed, "Done in convention by the unanimous consent of the States present the Seventeenth Day of September in the Year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and Eighty-seven and of the Independence of the United States of America the Twelfth In witness whereof we have hereunto subscribed our Names."
Every member of the US Military swears an eternal commitment to upholding this document, to securing the rights and laws of the United States as prescribed therein, and to follow the orders of the commander in chief before God. I have had the privilege of taking that oath six times in my life.
I will not allow the US Constitution to be thrown down and mobocracy, meritocracy, democracy, communism, socialism, or any other form of government to supersede the US Constitution. To those politicians working hand-in-hand with the mobs and others for the destruction of America, you are committing treason and will one day answer for your crimes before the bar of justice.
During my military service, I read a quote, applicable to the relationship between politicians working to destroy America and freedom lovers who support the US Constitution "No truer friend; no fiercer enemy!" No truer friend can be found than I in the support of the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights. No fiercer enemy can be found than I to those working to suppress the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights; "So, help me, God!".
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Dane-Geld: A Warning to the Mayors and Governors of America
Dane-Geld is "a land tax levied in medieval England, originally to raise funds for protection against Danish invaders." The 11th Century saw many frightened landowners who wanted peace raised money to pay-off the warring tribes of the north, called Danes. From across the land, the rulers gathered penny and pound to buy protection from these warring tribes. When the Dane's saw how easy it was to obtain gold, they moved in and took the lands, and whole civilizations dropped into barbarianism, and the only reason we know these stories today, were the warring tribes of the Dane's met cold steel in a furious fist and were beaten back.
Rudyard Kipling wrote a poem on this topic, called coincidently enough, "Dane-Geld."
"It is always a temptation to an armed and agile nation
To call upon a neighbour and to say: —
"We invaded you last night–we are quite prepared to fight,
Unless you pay us cash to go away."
And that is called asking for Dane-geld,
And the people who ask it explain
That you've only to pay 'em the Dane-geld
And then you'll get rid of the Dane!
It is always a temptation for a rich and lazy nation,
To puff and look important and to say: —
"Though we know we should defeat you, we have not the time to meet you.
We will therefore pay you cash to go away."
And that is called paying the Dane-geld;
But we've proved it again and again,
That if once you have paid him the Dane-geld
You never get rid of the Dane.
It is wrong to put temptation in the path of any nation,
For fear they should succumb and go astray;
So, when you are requested to pay up or be molested,
You will find it better policy to say: —
"We never pay any-one Dane-geld,
No matter how trifling the cost;
For the end of that game is oppression and shame,
And the nation that pays it is lost!"
Who, pray tell, is the modern Dane's? We currently call them Black Lives Matter (BLM), Antifa, and other extremist factions in American Society. We call them ISIS, we call them terrorists. For terrorists they are, and terrorist history has called them from day one. Requiring a fearful reputation for violence, these people come to disrupt society, damage business, destroy goods, and wreak untold havoc and destruction.
Mayors, Governors, you have a choice, to pay the Dane his pound of gold, or to fight the terror in society and be remembered. The Mayor in Philadelphia during the riots past gave up entire city blocks for the Dane's of her city to destroy, the Dane's were not appeased, they moved in, and now control larger sections of the city than ever before. Seattle's mayor recently paid the Dane's and has become the laughingstock of America over CHAZ. Minneapolis, Detroit, Chicago, and so many other cities across America have bent the knee, paid the gold, and will never be rid of the Dane.
You can try and appease a mob. You can fight a mob. These are your only two options. There is not third selection possible, for the mob, you fear today will be your rulers in captivity tomorrow. Ask the city of Philadelphia if they like their new rulers. Ask the community of Watts in LA if they like their rulers post LA Riots. You can break a mob into individuals and hold them accountable, and you can try to pay off a mob, but you cannot do both, and you will lose short-term or long when you act against the mob. Better to lose short term and win, then appease and lose everything to the rule of a mob.
For those city councils crying to appease the mob with defunding the police, I would that you would take a hard look at the closing stanza from Kipling.
If you replace the word "nation" with city and county, you will understand the stakes you are suffering under currently. I cannot stress enough the need for you to rise up, put some backbone on, tie on your work boots, and go to war against the powers of oppression and tyranny. Call in the National Guard, the State Militias, we the sheepdogs of war will respond. Do not allow America to fall on your watch because you think paying Dane-Geld is easier and more respectable. For I promise you, if you do not stand against the tyrants today, the rest of America will have to stand against a stronger and more violent tyrant tomorrow!
The mobs, the rioters, and the looters currently rampaging are domestic terrorists, and make no mistake their sole aim is to destroy your town, your city, your county, your state, and your country! Quoting from President Roosevelt, "We, too, born to freedom, and believing in freedom, are willing to fight to maintain freedom. We, and all others who believe as deeply as we do, would rather die on our feet than [to] live on our knees."
Join us, ye politicians, who tremble!
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Myriam Pe�afiel, Rosa Navarrete, Stefanie V�squez, Sergio Luj�n-Mora. Moodle as a support tool in higher education: Academic authorities opinion. The Ninth International Conference on Advances in Computer-Human Interactions (ACHI 2016), p. 98-104, Venice (Italy), April 24-28 2016. ISBN: 978-1-61208-468-8. ISSN: 2308-4138.
The aim of this paper is to determine the intention of supporting the use of a Learning Management System (LMS) under Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment (Moodle), in the creation of virtual classrooms as support tools for on-campus work in higher education. We used as a case study the points of view of academic authorities from the National Polytechnic School. The opinion of this group was considered as they are responsible for policies in educational institutions: they lead and make decisions at the university. To prove this objective we considered perceived usefulness and easy usage. The Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) was applied; this helped to confirm that the hypothesis of virtual classrooms used as support tools in on-campus study is backed by academic authorities, and is in concordance with global, regional and local trends. The results of the research show that age influences the acceptance of new technologies. It is interesting to know that the perception of quality backed by technology is high and that, based on the TAM model, the ease of use and obtained benefits were determining variables in accepting Moodle as an on-campus support tool. This is important because they prove the current state of the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) at the university.


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DETROIT, December 10, 2015
Matrix Human Services, a 109 year non-profit in Detroit joins forces with Michigan AIDS Coalition (MAC) forming MAC Health, a new Matrix program.
MAC Health's prevention, advocacy, and education services that are key to the legacy of MAC will be added to the medical case management, home health care, mental health, non-medical case management, linkage to care, and early intervention services of the existing Matrix Ryan White program providing a full scope of services to the community.
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Ла́птево — деревня в Раменском муниципальном районе Московской области. Входит в состав сельского поселения Ульянинское. Население —  чел. ().

Название
Название связано с некалендарным личным именем Лапоть.

География
Деревня Лаптево расположена в южной части Раменского района, примерно в 30 км к югу от города Раменское. Высота над уровнем моря 126 м. В 2 км к северу от деревни протекает река Отра. Ближайшие населённые пункты — деревни Костино и Новомайково.

История
В 1926 году деревня входила в Майковский сельсовет Ульяновской волости Бронницкого уезда Московской губернии.

С 1929 года — населённый пункт в составе Бронницкого района Коломенского округа Московской области. 3 июня 1959 года Бронницкий район был упразднён, деревня передана в Люберецкий район. С 1960 года в составе Раменского района.

До муниципальной реформы 2006 года деревня входила в состав Ульянинского сельского округа Раменского района.

Население

В 1926 году в деревне проживало 103 человека (45 мужчин, 58 женщин), насчитывалось 18 крестьянских хозяйств. По переписи 2002 года — 2 человека (1 мужчина, 1 женщина).

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We all know that food and beverage companies cannot expressly lie to consumers about the ingredients in their products. But what about implying that a certain ingredient is included in the product; one that is known to have some health benefits? In a recent class action lawsuit alleging that Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Inc. falsely advertised that Canada Dry ginger ale contains actual ginger root, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California permitted the lawsuit to proceed by denying Dr. Pepper's motion to dismiss. In Jackie Fitzhenry-Russell et al,, plaintiffs claimed that they were the victims of fraud by relying upon the phrase "Made From Real Ginger" on cans of Canada Dry, in addition to its advertising making similar statements and visual implications. Whether Canada Dry actually contains ginger root is important because, according to plaintiffs, a reason they bought and drank Canada Dry was the well-known health benefits of consuming ginger root.
In permitting the lawsuit to proceed, the court held that the false advertisement claim satisfied the five-prong "who, what, when, where, and how" test used in Vess v. Ciba-Geigy Corp.. The court reasoned that the plaintiffs' fraud allegations were sufficient to satisfy Civil Procedure Rule 9(b) [pleading fraud or mistake] by reasoning the "who" is Dr. Pepper, the "what" is the four commercials featuring "Jack's Ginger Farm," the "when" is over the last five years, the "where" is throughout the United States, and the "how" is that the statements and representations made in the commercials suggested that Canada Dry Ginger Ale contained ginger root.
In these commercials for Canada Dry Ginger Ale, a farmer is depicted harvesting ginger, but when he pulls one of the plants by its stalk, he finds a bottle of Canada Dry instead of the expected ginger root. The commercials include voice-overs that state, "Find your way to relaxation with the crisp soothing taste of real ginger and bubbles. Canada Dry. The root of relaxation" and "Real Ginger, Real Taste". The words "real ginger" also appear on the screen.
In this case, the court held that these voiceovers, the "Jack's Ginger Farm" sign, the field that appears to be growing ginger, and the commercial concluding tagline, went beyond what would be considered simple puffery. The court reasoned that the combination of these factors could lead a reasonable consumer to believe that Canada Dry Ginger Ale actually contains ginger root.
Legally speaking, while food and beverage labels must be truthful and non-misleading, what is considered truthful and non-misleading often falls in a gray area. For example, although the claim "made with real fruit" can be found on dozens of products found up and down the aisles of a grocery store, in making this claim, many advertisers do not distinguish between a product that includes a splash of juice concentrate and a product in which fruit is the primary ingredient.
An important takeaway is that advertisers are held to the same standard for both express claims made, and implied claims inferred by consumer. It is a reasonable consumer's impression of the claim (and not necessarily what an advertiser intended to convey) which dictates whether or not a claim made is truthful and nonmisleading. Accordingly, when formulating an advertisement or product label, advertisers should carefully consider: the meaning of the terminology used, the context in which the terminology appears, and the data the advertiser has on file to support that claim.


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The greatest week of the year is upon us. At least for a Penn State fan that is. Ohio State comes to Happy Valley in a Big Ten East heavyweight bout that could have major College Football Playoff implications. The rivalry is a new one. One that players from both sides of the ball on Saturday have come to respect and cherish. As a die-hard Penn State fan, one of the greatest memories of my life was attending the 2016 OSU/PSU matchup at Beaver Stadium. White Out. 107,000 and change in attendance. My father to my left. My brother, a Penn State alumni to my right. At the time it felt like any other game. Close, but the #2 team in the country was keeping us at an arm's length. Then the fourth quarter came. The rest lives in our memories, with the images, videos, and gifs of Grant Haley running back a blocked field goal late in the fourth 60 yards for a touchdown and cementing itself into Penn State history forever. That one game kicked off a glorious run to a Big10 championship that we won over a great Wisconsin team. Well wouldn't it be lovely to live in that memory forever, but that was then and this is now. If you're wondering why I'm not talking about our 2017 matchup please excuse me, I haven't quite recovered from the devastation yet.
Such is this newfound rivalry, and the stage is set for another white-out game in Penn State. The city of State College swells to the third largest city in Pennsylvania, and college athletes leave everything out on the field for a chance at their own "Grant Haley moment". 2018 Ohio State is nothing short of an offensive powerhouse. Scoring at will is an understatement. Coming out fast and hard is their forte. And they never take the foot off the gas. As a Penn State fan, Dwayne Haskins is in my top 3 for a Heisman nod as of now and they have equal talent on the other side of the ball. This team is one of the best teams I have seen Ohio State produce in their push for that elusive 6th National Championship bid. To the Ohio State fans reading this, let's just be glad you don't have J.T. Barrett steering your ship anymore. That man couldn't win the big game if his life depended on it, kind of reminding me of a Donovan McNabb puking on the 50 yard line of the Super Bowl. You can tell us you were sick Donovan, but you're just a turd in kelly green.
The 2018 Nittany Lion team can pretty much bet the house on this game. It is as must win as you can get. Penn State has been come to be known as a second half team. This is NOT the strategy to go into this rivalry game with. I repeat, NOT the strategy. This is not Kent State. This is not Illinois, coached by Lovey "White Beard" Smith. This game they will need to have laser like focus, along with on the balls of your feet play at all times. All while the sweet serenade of 108,000 PSU faithful singing Sweet Caroline cheer them on until to the inevitable field rush and goal post vandalism. Trace McSorley has rallied the offense on numerous occasions this year in typical gamer fashion. The headband and home run swing will be present on Saturday night, you can be sure of that. If there is one thing I have learned watching Trace, it is that he shows up for big games. Miles Sanders leads the rushing attack coming off a fourth quarter demolition of the Illini defense. A game in which he rushed for 200 yards on 22 carries and three scores. However, Ohio State has the edge of facing a ranked opponent before meeting with Penn State, even if I believe they exposed a lesser TCU team, who then proceeded to lose to Texas. Texas!
This Saturday some major questions are sure to be answered. Can the PSU defense dig deep enough to stop the high-powered OSU offense led by Haskins? Will OSU be able to handle the diversity of not being able to score at will? And let us not forget…will Projected top 3 NFL draft pick Nick Bosa's absence be felt at the Ohio State defensive core. I'll tell you what, I'm happy he is sidelined. One thing is for certain. Vegas opened up giving Penn State four points. They are rarely too far off. This game will be a close one. I just hope on Sunday I wake up to PSU Barstool videos of inebriated fans flipping cars and throwing kegs from 7th story windows in State college. The Family Man has spoken. We Are!!!…
Game Predictions…
The atmosphere of Happy Valley is a real thing. Since 2013, PSU has been home underdogs 6 times. They covered in four of those contests and won three of them outright.
Pick: PSU +3.5
Penn State 28
Ohio State 24
Photo Credit: The Daily Collegian
Week Four Evaluation of CFB
Well, week four of college football has come to an end and boy was it a good one. Granted from noon to roughly 7:00 PM I could've fallen asleep and not missed much, the later games put on a show that was enjoyable to watch. When it came to picking games this week in the top ten games I was 4-6-1 and outside of the top ten games 1-3, better luck next week. I mean for the first time all year I bought on Alabama against the spread and needless to say someone finally covers. Not to mention I didn't account for how shitty Oklahoma's defense truly is. Clemson and Notre Dame finally looked like top ten teams. Here's my look at week four from a non-betting standpoint and give you my full evaluation of what I saw this week in college football.
One of my narratives remains true, Alabama and Ohio State are in a league of their own. You can make arguments to say Clemson or Georgia can make a run at them, but at the present time, I don't see it. If Ohio State wins big next week at Penn State, the odds of the favorite to win the National Championship are going to change quite a bit. The Tide and the Buckeyes have the number 1 and 2 ranked offenses in the country and so far, no one has been able to slow them down. This may be as a result of both teams having a pretty easy schedule thus far outside of TCU and Texas A&M.
Clemson finally beat up on an opponent this weekend and did it in a fashion you expect from a top four team. The Tigers went into a hostile environment in Georgia Tech and handled it very well. Now Georgia Tech always seems like a light opponent but damn it that offense is always difficult to stop for anyone. They held an offense that averages 331 yards a game on the ground to half of that at 146 yards. Trevor Lawrence finally broke away from Kelly Bryant and it seems as if moving forward Lawrence is going to be QB1.
Georgia had themselves a barn burner where at times it felt like the refs might have taken the -14-spread laying out blocks for the Bulldogs and even ruling a questionable field goal as no good for Missouri. They held what many to believe as one of the best quarterbacks in the country, Drew Lock, to 0 touchdowns for the first time since Purdue last year where they lost 35-3 to the Boilermakers (I think that is the dumbest name out of any sport). Jake Fromm looked like his normal self, passing for over 200 yards and three touchdowns. Elijah Holyfield looked like an absolute monster though, seriously think if his dad, Evander Holyfield, had his size and physical capability he might have part of his ear and even knocked out Mike Tyson.
I have no idea what the hell happened to Oklahoma, but whatever it was it showed this team doesn't know what defense is. Army averages 314 yards on the ground with their elaborate offense that many have difficulty with, they hit that number and more against a top-five team in the country at their home field. Kyler Murray didn't have great numbers because the Knights had the ball for a total of 44:41 minutes in a 60-minute football game. The Sooners we a 30 point favorite and the game went into overtime with the Sooners scoring quick, ultimately forcing a crucial 4th down for the Knights, and them not knowing how to handle a passing down throwing an interception to end the game.
How did the rest of the top ten fair out? Well, Notre Dame switched quarterbacks and looked like the Browns putting in Baker Mayfield beating the shit out of Wake Forest. This is a good thing because college football is better when Notre Dame doesn't suck. Auburn smacked the shit out of their SEC opponent after losing last week to LSU. The LSU Tigers were in a shootout against Louisiana Tech. Penn State beat up on the Fighting Illini on Friday night. Washington had a close game against Herm Edwards and Arizona State. The game of the night belongs to Stanford who down 17 came back on the road against Oregon beating them in overtime 38-31. The top ten did its job this week even though against the spread they were 6-4-1 as favorites ATS.
This week like many of the other weeks was not enjoyable, besides Virginia Tech and ODU. Of course, this upset comes after I talked highly about the Hokies, being the only team from the ACC to impress me thus far. Thanks, Hokie Town! Solid job making me look like a jackass. How in the hell are you going give up 28 points in the fourth quarter against a 0-3 team? Shout to the Monarchs though on their biggest win probably since they've been around.
We also had another "upset" between the Kentucky Wildcats and Mississippi State Bulldogs where the Wildcats were getting nine points at home. This comes after Kentucky beat Florida two weeks prior in Gainesville. The Wildcats are 4-0 (2-0 in the SEC) under the YOUNGSTOWN native, Mark Stoops. I love it. Basketball schools this year are coming up and showing that they can play football pretty damn good as well.
Texas finally got a win against a good team this week as well. Tom Herman proved that late night at the strip clubs will never impede on his ability to win big games. Just maybe we can say, "Texas is back". That being said after back to back losses to Maryland in his first two years as coach of the Longhorns. It's good for football when the Longhorns are relevant, so we pray they have continued success.
We are heading into week five and finally will get the matchups that we as fans deserve. I want to apologize even though I am not affiliated whatsoever with scheduling nor the NCAA, that you guys have had to put up with such horrible non-conference games that were great napping material. Hopefully, now we can move on and finally see closer games to the point where it's enjoyable to say football is back. Welcome back to college football and if you hadn't tuned in for the past four weeks, don't worry you haven't missed much.
Over-Hyped Heisman Assumptions
Heading into Week 4 it's about that time we give you guys the "who was best against a mid-major school and bottom tier power 5 teams" aka Heisman candidates. I hate this because we are getting into conference play where most potential candidates start to fall off and show that they actually suck. Excuse me I don't want to hurt the feelings of young men that are ultimately on pace to make millions of dollars to bust in the NFL. I am really not good at being sentimental. Granted I wouldn't last a second in Division 1 football, judging I am built like a kicker and not Joey Julius out of Penn State (kid's an animal). So, without further ado, I am going to give you my boss ass players through Week 4 who might hold up a trophy at the end of the year and get to premiere in a cool Nissan Heisman House commercial one day.
Tua Tagovailoa-QB-Alabama
Well first off this is the only time since he's entered the conversation where I actually looked at his last name and who can ever pronounce that on first glance deserves the Heisman more than anyone on this list. This to me is a no-brainer for the list. Alabama has put up no less than 50 points against all of the high school football, I mean all the teams they've played so far. Tua took the starting job from Jalen Hurts after night one like a bully on the playground stealing lunch money from the smallest kid out there (this is somewhat traumatic to me being a little guy). His stats so far have been amazing completing 36/50 pass attempts for a total of 646 yards and eight touchdowns. Those stats equate to a 233.3 passer rating and averaging 12.9 yards per completion. Glad to see he's about to get into some solid competition here soon and by soon, I mean in November when they play LSU, Mississippi St., the juggernaut Citadel, and Auburn.
Dwayne Haskins Jr.-QB-Ohio State
So, yeah JT Barrett probably should've been a backup last year. I absolutely loved the kid and I fought tooth and nail of why he should be the starter all last year, but then Haskins played this year. Needless to say, this kid is the shit. He is the first Ohio State quarterback I've seen in my blossoming 25 years of life that actually has the potential to play in the NFL. Yeah, I said it the N-F-L. In three games so far, his numbers are superb completing 66/91 pass attempts for 890 yards and 11 touchdowns with one interception. His passer rating isn't up there with Tua, but it's still at 192.4 which is incredible and also 9.8 yards per completion. The Bucks haven't really played a crazy schedule that makes you say "wow", but they've taken on three power five conference teams, one of which is ranked in the top 20 and played in their home state. We get to see his big boy matchup of the year when he has to go into Happy Valley for their ever so intimidating "White Out".
Will Grier-QB-WVU
Grier is the only person I know who would completely give up palm trees and beaches to go live in Morgantown, WV. Then again, WVU is one hell of a party school shout out to the Mountaineers. In a conference where literally, a defense is harder to find than a smile on Nick Saban his numbers are only going to increase over a period of time. The NC State game was canceled due to Hurricane Florence (all jokes aside we really hope everyone found safety) and he is still statistically up there with the best of them. Over only two games Grier has completed 46/60 pass attempts for 761 yards and nine touchdowns with one interception. His passer rating is right up there with Tua at 229.4 and he's averaging 12.7 yards per completion. I don't know what West Virginia does differently than the rest of the country but damn it keep on doing it (that's called a subtle joke). He tore apart Tennessee and my hometown college Youngstown State in the first two weeks, which doesn't seem like a hard task, but the Penguins were just in the National Championship two years ago in the FCS division. Tennessee is well, Tennessee who is just hoping to God they can keep a head coach. He faces absolutely a blistering schedule where he won't face a ranked opponent until November 10 where he will face TCU. Don't worry though Texas is on the schedule beforehand where all the strippers across the nation will be hoping Herman finds success, so he keeps his job and is able to throw more ones on recruiting trips.
Kyler Murray-QB-Oklahoma
Murray is also a part of the Land of the Lost Defenses and his numbers have been great so far. On a bright note, we have yet to see a flag plant, crotch grab and yelling at the opposing fans (which by the way I love Baker Mayfield). While Kyler is doing a great job his numbers in comparison to the others on this list are not as good. He has completed 49/73 for 863 yards with eight touchdowns and one interception. Murray is averaging 11.8 yards per attempt with a 199.9 quarterback rating. They were in a shootout with Iowa State this past week bouncing back from a loss last year, beat FAU who doesn't understand the concept of defense, and UCLA who lost to the good ole Cincinnati Bearcats. Like many other teams in the country, they won't play a single soul worth talking about until October 6 when they face Texas in the Red Stripp… I mean River Shootout and then TCU after.
The U is back, or is it? Catching you up on the 2018 Miami Hurricanes.
The University of Miami has had a rough past 15 years when it comes to being National Contenders. They are decent year in and out, just never fulfill the expectations big Canes' fans had come to expect from them since the days of talented teams from South Florida in the 80s. The U is a decorated program, "swag" is a big part of the theme at Miami as well. There is no doubting the fact that Miami is a storied program with 5 national titles (should be 6 but that's for another day) but as of today in 2018 how do the Canes currently preside? Are they back? Are they on track to being back? Or nowhere close?
To start they are in year 3 with head Coach Mark Richt and the coaching staff that came with him. He is finally getting his players into the program, and as many remember when he was the head coach for UGA, he was known for all the South Florida talent he was able to bring in. Now he's doing the same for the U and he doesn't have to trek any further than his own backyard. There is no question the Canes are at least on the right track. They have NFL talent all over the field on both sides of the ball, but also have some obvious weak spots. Heading into this 4th week of College Football, the Canes are 2-1 and start ACC play next Thursday at home against UNC. As for this week there is one more interesting matchup before ACC play begins as FIU and beloved ex Miami Head Coach Butch Davis take on the Canes. Davis who is the person many Canes fans wanted before Richt was ultimately hired, coached a few of the best Miami teams to ever play and gets a lot of credit for recruiting the players on their 2001 title (some say the best team ever) the year after Davis left the program This will be an interesting match up in itself as the Canes look to prove they went with the right coach
As mentioned above the U will enter this game against FIU ( Florida International University) with a 2-1 record. Let's take a quick reflection on the first 3 weeks, and what to expect going forward. The past success speaks for itself as stated above, the U is one of the most successful programs of all time, known as the "convicts" due to their hard play and swagger. You either loved them or you hate them, but you always respected them. In 2018 it's not quite the same but there is a lot to be excited about going forward for the first time in a while.
Week One: The Canes faced a far superior team in LSU, who let's be honest looks great at the moment, I won't get into a few bad calls and the several terrible plays by Rosier that would have made it closer, but it was what it was. A sign that Miami is not yet a national contender, but it gives them a lot to play for as they need to prove the nay-sayers wrong more now than ever.
Week Two: The U dismantled Savannah State… what more must I say.
Week Three: The Canes went on the road to Toledo who were the MAC champions last year (proving further more the Canes aren't scared to play tough non conference games) in what many speculated could be a close game, and as the Toledo fans sold their "U suck" t-shirts it still wasn't enough and the Canes finished off Toledo in pretty simple fashion. 49-24.
Going forward there are pros and cons to look into, I will get more and more in-depth with each weeks reviews and previews. As we enter week 4 let's just put a few things out there to keep an eye on.
Can you say O-line problems?? Wow it's bad. We have wayyyy too much talent in the backfield and at wide out that doesn't get used because the line can't hold up. The QB situation is tough, I backed Rosier as many did for a long time, but I thought it was time for a change, I think we all did. Well he proved us wrong last week and I hope he continues to otherwise we better see Perry out there soon. I truly believe with him, JW13, Weldon, and the kid coming in that we have brought in the QB talent we need, but just are too young right now.
Another issue is can Manny Diaz be a great DC?? He was awful and rightfully ran away from Missouri but came over to the 'Canes when Mark Richt did. He has defensive talent galore but can he put the right schemes together? He seems to have trouble with adjustments. Also can Head Coach Mark Richt be a winner? They always said he couldn't win the big one at UGA, let's hope he can prove that wrong at the U as well.
There are some positives as the Canes D is loaded even though injuries haven't helped. The injuries have also affected the offense as well, with all-American receiver Ahman Richards who is still out and Michael Irving Jr. is out for the year on that side of the ball as well. They need to see more turnover chains as I said earlier the Canes swag is what drives them and that chain has been big. There have been some pretty terrible knock off attempts by other schools but the original chain is what the U is all about. A few more positives to look at would be the recruiting classes that are coming in look great, the current talent is mainly young, and Richt recruits Florida well. As for 2018 the loss was not in conference so an ACC championship is still in play as well, and if this team can somehow run the table that LSU loss is starting not to look as much of a dagger on those College Football Playoff dreams
Will the 2018 Canes win it all? Probably not, can they be good and compete for the ACC crown? Possibly. They do seem to be trending in the right direction as in his first two seasons Mark Richt went 8-4 with a bowl win, then 10-2 and ended the FSU losing streak as well as making an Orange Bowl appearance. Can they get back to winning national titles? We will see. There's a lot to be excited about for fans, recruits, and alumni as they have been very vocal about wanting to help the program in any way.
Miami has been there and done that, they have also been at the bottom and are working their way back up. Are they back? You decide. I will go with on the right track and hope for the best. One thing I know that will remain the same after this weekends matchup with FIU is that in Miami, it always was, is, and always will be "all about the U".
If you want to know my pick, just take this quote, if Miami loses Saturday it will be a huge blow to the program and fans can hang it up for this season. For the sake of Miami let's hope they win by 50. Now realistically you can't take anyone lightly, period, and a win is a win but I would like to see another 40 spot and to hold them under 20. Winning is first but player development is crucial as well. Either way let's hope the boys get after it this weekend, and show Florida who really runs this state.
C-A-N-E-S CANES!
First week trivia- What is the name of the Canes Mascot, what type of "bird" is it, and why is it important when it comes to Hurricanes? Real Canes fans should get this quick! I ask this because the new turnover chain has caused a lot of fans to mistakenly call it a "pelican". Shaking my head.
College Football Week 4 Picks
Here is the blog where I try and act like I am Vegas, sounds pretty damn stupid when you say it out loud. Growing up I was taught one thing by my stepdad, "Vegas wasn't built off winners", but yet I find my degenerate ass trying to be the man who wins on parlays and beat the spread. In my mind, everything is a lock. If I pick it, it's winning, I am right your wrong. Don't @ me. During this wonderful season of lopsided non-conference games, the favorites have covered 46.3% of the time. For those of you that don't like percentages and rather have records that's 107-119-5, if you're too simple-minded to understand that, the favorites have won 107 of 231 games against the spread. Math is one hell of a drug. This week I am going to give you a breakdown of my "Dear God I hope I am right picks" for the top ten College Football games and if I feel spontaneous enough I might even drop one or two games outside of the top ten (that's called foreshadowing).
Penn State vs. Illinois- 9:00 PM- Friday- 9/21
We have a classic powerhouse BIG Ten school versus a prominent high school football team. The (cat)Fighting Illini have made a living off beating the dominant MAC school, Kent State and the polarizing Missouri Valley Conference team, Western Illinois (shout out to Youngstown State beat that ass this weekend). They lost to USF at home 25 to 19. I don't even know why I am giving this attention right now. I'll just get to the pick Penn State is 2-1 as a favorite this year and since 2010 is 33-31-3 in conference play ATS compared to Illinois who is 28-38 ATS. I'm going to ride with Penn State to cover the 28 points. Even though the Lions haven't impressed me much and can easily overlook this game with the Buckeyes coming to town next week.
Georgia vs. Missouri- 12:00 PM- Saturday-9/22
Watch out now the SEC is getting into conference play, so we finally get to watch great SEC teams' body lesser SEC teams. Since Barry Odom took over at Missouri in 2015 the Tigers are 10-14 ATS in conference games compared to Kirby Smart who took over the Bulldogs in 2016 who is 12-7 ATS in conference games. The Bulldogs are also 14-10 (2-1 this year) ATS as favorites and 6-2 as away favorites. Needless to say, I am laying down the 14 point spread and taking the Bulldogs.
Notre Dame vs. Wake Forest- 12:00 PM- Saturday-9/22
Well, guys here it is, if you've read this and said he's taken all of the favorites this is where I throw the curveball. Notre Dame has done absolutely nothing for me to say, "Hey ND is going to cover and molly wop the shit out of Wake Forest". Even with the downside of the ACC, I am not sold on the Irish who have had three straight home games and only covered the spread once. I am willing to take the 7.5 points I am getting against the Irish and take a Demon Deacon team who is 0-3 ATS this year.
Ohio State vs. Tulane- 3:30 PM- Saturday- 9/22
It seems as if the Buckeyes have taken a page out of Nick Saban's book and put a girl scout team before a big conference game. I am not even going to acknowledge this or go into statistics. Ohio State covers the 37 points.
Alabama vs. Texas A&M- 3:30 PM-Saturday- 9/22
I had to double take and make sure I read this right. Holy shit! Alabama is actually playing a ranked opponent. Oh wait, the Aggies are now a part of the SEC, go figure. The Tide are 54-42-1 ATS in conference play under Saban compared to the Aggies who are 37-51-1 ATS. Unless Johnny Manziel comes out and plays QB after a night of rolling up fresh 100-dollar bills in the bathroom I see no hope the Aggies cover the 27-point spread against Tua and the Tide. In case you missed it, last week Bama won 62-7 on the road and haven't scored less than 50 points so far this year.
Clemson vs. Georgia Tech- 3:30 PM- Saturday-9/22
I am not sold on Clemson this year, but I am also not a heavy fan of Georgia Tech being the team to knock them off. Here's my shocker though I am going to take the 16.5 points BetCity777 is giving me and take Georgia Tech. The Tigers are 46-38-1 since Dabo took over in 2008, but right behind them at 42-37-5 since Paul Johnson took over in 2008 is Georgia Tech. The reason I am not sold on Clemson is the slow starts and most of all quarterback play by the Tigers. They also have a record 17-19 ATS as away favorites since 2008.
Oklahoma vs. Army- 7:00 PM- Saturday-9/22
Do I really have to give you statistical data of why I think Oklahoma is going to cover 31.5 points at home after a mediocre performance against Iowa State? God Bless our military but come on now.
LSU vs. Louisiana Tech- 7:00 PM-Saturday-9/22
You guys are going to start to think I am getting lazy with my explanation, but LSU at home in a "juggernaut" non-conference game. I'll lay down the 21 points, I am all in on Joey Burrows.
Auburn vs. Arkansas-7:30 PM-Saturday-9/22
I guess I'll have some fun with this. Auburn is absolutely terrible ATS, even after they lose which they're 8-10. Arkansas is 10-6 ATS as the away underdog. Give me those 30 points baby! I am rolling with the Razorbacks to cover. NOT SO FAST MY FRIEND, Auburn is 25-17 since 2013 in conference play when Gus Malzahn took over the Tigers. I see them pummeling the Razorbacks after a loss last week to LSU and trying to bounce back in a heavy way. You guys see how I did that there? That's called creativity and originality.
Stanford vs. Oregon- 8:00 PM- Saturday- 9/22
Finally, a game where the spread is manageable. Stanford is 42-25-1 since 2011when David Shaw took over compared to the Ducks who are 4-5 ATS in conference games. Why is this game so interesting? Stanford blew out the Ducks last year 49-7 at home. Now they have to travel to Oregon who is starting to show signs of the old Ducks that we know and love. I look at this as a game to showcase their abilities. I am going to take Stanford and lay down the two points, but I've never been iffier on a game. I really think the Ducks can shock them, any more than three points and I would take Oregon.
Washington vs. Arizona State- 10:30 PM- Saturday- 9/22
No one is going to be awake for this game anyways, but I am taking Washington who is somehow still in the hunt for a College Football Playoff berth. The spread on this game is 17.5 and I feel like that's a fair margin due to the fact that Washington really isn't a bad team. If the game against Auburn was a true non-conference road game instead of in Atlanta, that game could've been extremely different.
Outside of Top Ten games to watch:
TCU -3.5 vs. Texas- 4:30 PM- Saturday- 9/22
Boston College vs. Purdue +6.5- 12:00 PM- Saturday- 9/22
Texas Tech vs. Oklahoma State -13- 7:00 PM-Saturday-9/22
Wisconsin vs. Iowa +3- 8:30 PM- Saturday- 9/22
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