Migrant Overload

Migrant overload is a term that refers to the situation when the number of migrants arriving or staying in a certain place exceeds the capacity or resources of that place to accommodate them. Migrant overload can cause various problems, such as overcrowding, poor living conditions, health risks, security threats, and social conflicts

Migrant overload is a current issue in many parts of the world, especially in the United States, where the southern border has seen a record number of migrant crossings in 2023, mostly from Haiti, Venezuela, and other Latin American countries. The US government and its partners are trying to address the crisis by providing humanitarian assistance, expediting the processing and removal of migrants, increasing the border security and cooperation, and supporting the diplomatic and development efforts in the region

However, the situation is not likely to be resolved soon, as the root causes of migration are complex and deep-rooted, and the solutions are limited and contested. The US border may continue to see more migrants arriving in the coming months, as the weather improves and the demand for labor increases Therefore, migrant overload remains a hot spot for migration, humanitarian, and security issues

 

Service at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery. 2018

Independence Day..........

It's our day to honor all those who paid the price for our "FREEDOM".

Music

Have you ever played in a band?  Maybe, it was your local band, a high school band, college band, or performing stage band.  Either way you know that you must keep your instruments in top condition, to play at your best.  The  http://www.wwbw.com/  store, online is a great place to find the necessary items for upkeep of your instrument.  For more information, click on the link in this post and shop freely.

Obama, Waves Goodbye

Boarding the helicopter, Obama waves goodbye to the Nation's Capitol, and will fly to Andrews Airforce Base, to leave for vacation.

Happy Thanksgiving America

President elect Trump............gives a Thanksgiving speech......

President Elect Trump

NATIONAL POW/MIA DAY

POW/MIA DAY.........

John Wayne Nailed It

AMERICA...... This is Actor John Wayne's idea of America.......

Rise Again

Cowboy's

Well, it's over once again.  The Cowboy's have lost their ploy for the Super Bowl, this year.  Last Sunday, gave us another thrilling game, which ended in defeat for our Cowboy's.  They have become a joke to the football circles, when people give their opinions about them.  It's not funny to us people who are hoping for them to get a good season again.  I suppose that's what we will have to live with.  The Super Bowl game won't be as much for for Texas this year, because of it.  It sure would have been a great game had the Cowboy's been a part of the lineup.  We can only hope next year will hand us a better season.

USS NEW YORK

Here SHE is,
the USS New York, made from the World Trade Center !


USS New York

It was built with 24 tons of scrap steel from the World Trade Center

It is the fifth in a new class of warship -- design ed fo r missions that include special operations against terrorists. It will carry a crew of 360 sailors and 700 combat-read y Marines to be delivered ashore by helicopters and assault craft.

Steel from the World Trade Center was melted down in a foundry in Amite , LA to cast the ship's bow section. When it was poured into the molds on Sept. 9, 2003 , "those big rough steelworkers treated it with total reverence," recalled Navy Capt. Kevin Wensing, who was there. "It was a spiritual moment for everybody there."

Junior Chavers, foundry operations manager, said that when the trade center steel first arrived, he touched it with his hand and the "hair on my neck stood up." "It had a big meaning to it for all of us," he said. "They knocked us down. They can' t ke ep us down. We're going to be back."

The ship's motto?

"Never Forget"

Please keep this going so everyone can see what we are made of in this country

2013

Starting a new year, raises many questions of what, where, when and how things may happen.  We find ourselves uncertain about our life and how new developments will affect it during this coming year. 
People will die, babies born, couples marry......in all I'm sure it will be an eventful year as the one before it.  I only hope that with all the problems our world faces, we as people can find a common way to survive together.

Soldier Christmas

TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, HE LIVED ALL ALONE,
IN A ONE BEDROOM HOUSE MADE OF PLASTER AND STONE.

I HAD COME DOWN THE CHIMNEY WITH PRESENTS TO GIVE,
AND TO SEE JUST WHO IN THIS HOME DID LIVE.

I LOOKED ALL ABOUT, A STRANGE SIGHT I DID SEE,
NO TINSEL, NO PRESENTS, NOT EVEN A TREE.

NO STOCKING BY MANTLE, JUST BOOTS FILLED WITH SAND,
ON THE WALL HUNG PICTURES OF FAR DISTANT LANDS.

WITH MEDALS AND BADGES, AWARDS OF ALL KINDS,
A SOBER THOUGHT CAME THROUGH MY MIND.

FOR THIS HOUSE WAS DIFFERENT, IT WAS DARK AND DREARY,
I FOUND THE HOME OF A SOLDIER, ONCE I COULD SEE CLEARLY.

THE SOLDIER LAY SLEEPING, SILENT, ALONE,
CURLED UP ON THE FLOOR IN THIS ONE BEDROOM HOME.

THE FACE WAS SO GENTLE, THE ROOM IN SUCH DISORDER,
NOT HOW I PICTURED A UNITED STATES SOLDIER.

WAS THIS THE HERO OF WHOM I'D JUST READ?
CURLED UP ON A PONCHO, THE FLOOR FOR A BED?

I REALIZED THE FAMILIES THAT I SAW THIS NIGHT,
OWED THEIR LIVES TO THESE SOLDIERS WHO WERE WILLING TO FIGHT.

SOON ROUND THE WORLD, THE CHILDREN WOULD PLAY,
AND GROWNUPS WOULD CELEBRATE A BRIGHT CHRISTMAS DAY.

THEY ALL ENJOYED FREEDOM EACH MONTH OF THE YEAR,
BECAUSE OF THE SOLDIERS, LIKE THE ONE LYING HERE.

I COULDN'T HELP WONDER HOW MANY LAY ALONE,
ON A COLD CHRISTMAS EVE IN A LAND FAR FROM HOME.

THE VERY THOUGHT BROUGHT A TEAR TO MY EYE,
I DROPPED TO MY KNEES AND STARTED TO CRY.

THE SOLDIER AWAKENED AND I HEARD A ROUGH VOICE,
'SANTA DON'T CRY, THIS LIFE IS MY CHOICE;

I FIGHT FOR FREEDOM, I DON'T ASK FOR MORE,
MY LIFE IS MY GOD, MY COUNTRY, MY CORPS.'

THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVER AND DRIFTED TO SLEEP,
I COULDN'T CONTROL IT, I CONTINUED TO WEEP.

I KEPT WATCH FOR HOURS, SO SILENT AND STILL
AND WE BOTH SHIVERED FROM THE COLD NIGHT'S CHILL.

I DIDN'T WANT TO LEAVE ON THAT COLD, DARK, NIGHT,
THIS GUARDIAN OF HONOR SO WILLING TO FIGHT.

THEN THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVER, WITH A VOICE SOFT AND PURE,
WHISPERED, 'CARRY ON SANTA, IT'S CHRISTMAS DAY, ALL IS SECURE.'

ONE LOOK AT MY WATCH, AND I KNEW HE WAS RIGHT.
'MERRY CHRISTMAS MY FRIEND,! AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT.'

 

This poem was written by a Marine...........

The Season

Politics

I wouldn't give you two cents for the people we are having to accept as runners for the presidency.  It's a bad omen, when you see a person gravel in front of the DNC and Obama.  I can't explain the disgust I felt for Clinton, as he did his best to prove he was a good speech giver.  The DNC as well as Obama dictated to Clinton what was needed since he was a Democrat, and that his speech of help gain Obama's victory.  I can't imagine how he could stand up there in all honesty and give a speech for the actual things he doesn't believe in.  It seems to me that he was goaded into this and what he really believes is another story.  This is proof of how strong politics can be when it comes to swaying votes in the other direction.  It would have been nice if Ms. Clinton had run for the presidency and showed these people what real guts are made of.

RNC

I watched part of the convention last night and was impressed by Chris Christie's address or speech.  The charismatic speaker took full center stage with his speech and caught my attention as well as the rest of the crowd there in the center.  I believe in most of what he was saying and also realize that this is in fact a promotional for the upcoming elections.  It's with this understanding I will listen, but at the same time be hesitant in believing what I hear.  We listened to the other party's election speeches and were amazed at the power with which the speaker's projected their ideas.  This time isn't any different and America has little choice but to go with one or the other.

Lance Armstrong

It's too bad that things have happened the way they did.  I'm sure that Lance wouldn't have wanted this outcome.  To be banned from a sport that you love, for life is a very serious thing.  I'm sorry for him and his family.  His children will have to live with this and it won't be an easy trauma.  Lance, knew when he was doing wrong and I suppose he thought he could cover it well, because of his other health problems.  I always say, "where there's smoke there's fire".  It's just too bad that the smoke finally gave way to a huge fire.  Condolences to Lance, his family and friends.

Hallmark Holiday

Contributed by Milford Woods
When I was looking online to Shop electricity rates TEXAS, I was blown away by all of the hype that Valentine’s Day receives. My husband and I have never been huge fans of this pretend holiday. I think it is a little silly to have one day designed as a day to tell others how much they mean to you. Shouldn’t we be doing this every day? It is sad that we need to invent a holiday for the reminder. What is even more shocking now that I had kids, is how hyped up this holiday is at school. We never used to do much more for this day than pass out cards to one another. Now, Valentine’s Day is as big of a production as Christmas and the end-of-the-year party. And don’t make any mistake- gone are the days where a simple card is enough to pass out to classmates. Now we must attach to the card candy, pencils, and stickers or tattoos. My oldest daughter came home upset because she said that she was the only one in class who “just had Valentine’s cards.” Every other child had also handed out packages of candy, cookies, and even gift cards to a fast-food restaurant. I felt bad that my daughter felt left out, but I really felt angry that such a spectacle has been made out of this day.