Five Authors

So I get back to Minnesota and what do I do? Hang out with authors and discuss those ugly 'ly' adverbs and adjectives. On the right is none other than John Haymond who wrote a brilliant work titled 'The Infamous Dakota War Trials of 1862'. Next up is Jeff Ollman who just finished his latest effort, 'The Devils Kettle' along with Judy Bergram who wrote 'Longing to Belong'. Next up is Ricki Walters, who is working on 'Enchanted'.

Praise be for Restorative Justice

When did you start this place. It is right next to Skokie.

A fine gentleman who hails outta Chicagoland asked the question. Man what a place. It's about turning ones back on the Court of Public Opinion and giving folks a second chance. Restorative Justice. Want to know what the Court of Public Opinion is all about? Ask Casey Anthony. A wise man once said "Judge not . . . least thee be judged."

Funny, I also received a photo of 'Curt's Trail' in Arizona on the same day. Curt's must be running all around this great land.

Oh c'mon . . .

I wrote this back in 2014 . . .

March 11, 2014 –

Good for Joe Arpaio for wanting to kick some ass and send the bad guys away to nasty, taxpayer, saving jails. Joe was fighting drugs for 30 years in Turkey, Peru and Mexico but it would seem the fight was lost. I wonder how much that cost the taxpayers. Now we have youngsters who want to get messed up on Ecstasy and dance. Raves. Anyways, I get the feeling Joe would want to send them all to Tent City before he headed home to pound some brandy. I think there is a place for Arpaio, but we have to balance that with some realistic, insightful thinking. Portugal has decriminalized the use of Ecstasy and opened up centers that test the stuff for users. Ecstasy is harmless if it's what its billed to be. In America, we have tough sheriffs fighting the war on drugs and our fellow citizens continue to die. I am not a Molly user but I'm anti-bullshit. All this war on that and toss 'em in jail and throw the key away just gets kinda sickening to me. Lets get real. Lets cut the bullshit. The message here just seems to be too much bullshit. Enough said?

and now in 2017 . . .

Penzone, a veteran of the Phoenix police department who ran as a Democrat, maintains that his victory had less to do with politics — which he insists “has no place in law enforcement” — than it did with voters’ overwhelming fatigue with “America’s toughest sheriff.” Arpaio’s controversial crusade against illegal immigration left the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office in financial disarray, with a backlog of unsolved sex crimes.

I tried to tell Sheriff Joe and that's all we can do is . . . try.

Emerging Truths

The term “deep state,” which is relatively new to American politics, has been used to describe a permanent military, intelligence and law-enforcement bureaucracy manipulating government policies in secret.

Steve King mentioned this as being a problem for Trump so here goes. First we were warned about the 'Military Industrial Complex' by President Eisenhower. Then we get hit with a wave of technological driven accountability, where some of our police officers are being exposed for what they are. Now Snowden and whatnot's are exposing our Intelligence Community as being rather nafarious. You know, I get it, these entities desire more resources, more control and more power. Remember the allegations of Trump in Russia paying girls to urinate where Obama had slept? Then when push came to shove, 'bingo' no proof. Like ol' Ben Franklin said. . . 'Believe none of what you hear, and only half of what you see.'

A Tip for Writers

March 6, 2017 at 11:27 AM

What tip could you give someone who is just starting to write? Did you always want to write?

Great Question. I'd say you have to stay true to your characters. Now get writing. Hey that's two tips. I guess you could say I lived my first book. I was involved in at all levels of of law enforcement commencing in 1979 to 2008. It was then that I discovered all is not well where the human animal lives, plays and works. Just because ya put a uniform on an individual does not erase any character flaws and what not. So writing JusThis was cathartic to say the least.

Islamophobic Behavior

So a Gentleman in Oklahoma asked questions and is accused of this behavior. Man. I didn't even know this was a word.

Why Alaska?

Can you folks from Alaska let me know what's happening? Tons of hits from that great State but who are you?

Casey Anthony's Innocent - Right?

Lets see here, Casey is charged with murdering her daughter, Caylee. She is found innocent of the crime. So why the booing on the Courthouse steps? Why is she vilified to this day? I mean, do some of you really think the Courts get it wrong at times? How could that be with all the CSI stuff happening now-a-days? Man the Court of Public Opinion is a nasty thing to be sure. Oh and get this, the Judge from the case expressed an opinion that Casey could've accidentally killed the little one.

Next Book is Done!

This in response to a comment received yesterday. My next story is in the can so to speak. I am currently exploring options in terms of how to bring it to you, the readers. Nope, not about cops this time.

Read on Readers and Embrace The Truth.

Just incase ya were wondering what the worlds most inspiring place looks like - look no more! Many thanks for all the questions yesterday and for the interest in this blog from Alaskan readers. Read on Readers.

Terrorists?

February 15, 2017 at 5:30 PM

You the dog. What do you think needs to be done with the Terrorists?

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We have got to truly understand them. I mean we have to understand what motivates individuals to resort to such self-destructive behavior. Period. Then we can address preventative measures.

Authors Corner

Got to hang with authors John Haymond and Jeffery Ollman. John wrote the Infamous Dakota War Trials of 1862 and Jeff wrote Trust Me Now. Beer, fries and then it was time to review some writing.

Thoughts involving a Comment from Yesterday

February 14, 2017 at 1:28 PM

Get REAL, or at least make sense!

I don't suppose this is Troy Aikman. is it? I mean EA Sports, it's in the game! Anyway, the whole idea behind my writing and this blog is the truth, nothing but the truth so help me God. There ya go. My first story regarded police and sexual assault. Then it happened. My second story, Brand of Justice, regards false arrest, wrongful prosecution and unjust incarceration. You plugged into the media? Happens all the time. This blog covers the realities of issues and thus is all too REAL!

C'Mon Man . . . Ya kill 'em to teach 'em?

February 13, 2017 at 9:35 AM

dead men (if thats what you call) them create no problems. simpler to just kill them. sucks to have to do it but arabs dont learn no other way

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This regards a comment from yesterday. With no disrespect intended but really? Kill them so they learn? Gotta be a better way to tackle this problem.

Gotta Love Micheal Bennett's Resolve

Wow, this man said he wants to be like Muhammed Ali, he wants to be a voice for the voiceless. He wants to experience the plight of the Palestinian. This is what he said this weekend . . . "There is no partial commitment to Justice. You are either in or you're out. Well I'm in." Many thanks Mr Bennett! You are an inspiration. 

Women, Clothing and Common Sense?

Okay . . . I get it, we must be non-judgmental. Live and let live. So here goes, on the top we have a gal in them skin tight tights in a Walmart. The two gals in blue are covered from head to foot in a burka. They live in lands of the blazing hot sun. I'm fully aware the tights would be condemned in Muslim countries as shameless. But wouldn't it make sense to wear them things in temperatures above a hundred degrees? Perhaps the burka thing would work in lands with extremely cold temps. You know . . . Siberia, Alaska. Is this mixed up or is it just me?

Seeker of The Truth

You must die Curt for your beliefs.

Well said. Spotted you on twitter.

Okay here goes . . . I recieved the you must die comment followed up with the Well said . . . Man it's right there, if we shed our fear and preconceived notions and understand it for what it is. Thanks for the comment. I appreciate the interest.

Hey, if I wanted to die I could run around Joshua Tree for that matter! Many thanks to the Palm Springs Reader for this photo.

The Chiefs or Broncos and Trump calling out The Media.

Really . . .  the Mercury News does a story and doesn't check which team Aquib is on? It's the Broncos, not the Chiefs by the way. Media members are human, and to error is human. Perhaps this explains some of  the Presidents' angst over the media and how they cover him.

Marquette King cannot help but play around, even when it comes to his teammates.

The Raiders punter posed with Chiefs cornerback Aqib Talib at the Pro Bowl in a send-up to Talib pulling the gold chain off Raiders wide receiver Michael Crabtree mid-game.

Since that incident upset Crabtree — and many Raiders fans — it was a bit surprising to see King participate in such a re-enactment.

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One Well Thought Out comment

Enough said?

I'm not sure why you are confused Mike. The topic or question in the post is who really is fighting for a cure for cancer? Democrats or Republicans? At least 250 children under 15 years old died this past year from cancer. They couldn't vote, they couldn't go to the senior prom. See, this is not about Obama or Trump. You made it about guns. Which I guess is also the frustration of my post. Not guns but the division. Just like I stated in the post-Arguing about everything but the cancer. I'm glad you fought through cancer 5 times and beat it Mike. I really am more than you know. I am thankful for your 34 years as a 1st responder and I am sorry you had to pick up Law Enforcement friends who died or were wounded. Mike, my great uncle died at Pearl Harbor on his first mission, I lost an uncle in Vietnam. That doesn't matter when the topic is cancer. I'm not raising up arms because of your opinion. You kinda asked for that in your last sentence of your reply. So you are conservative? OK so where do you stand or or how is your party helping cancer not guns.. That is my point and I can't believe someone who has survived cancer 5 times turns this into a conversation about guns. Wow really? I might have the same opinions as you when it comes to guns or politics. MIKE you beat this cancer five times right? Tell us how. Genetics testing is huge. My wife Marcie has the BRCA2 gene. 14 people in her family have died from the cancer caused by this gene. We found our oldest son carries the cancer gene as well just 2 days ago. You are right Mike - Testing. Because I don't carry a gun doesn't mean I don't have a lot of guns. Mike my wife is not the only one dying from cancer. Your statement how bad it was when it attacked you, well, remember that feeling because millions have that. I sympathize brother and I want you to stay healthy. 628 people have seen the post yet none have guided me towards support for the search for a cure in politics.

I Prefer the Truth over Death & Life Over Lies

AnonymousFebruary 4, 2017 at 10:20 AM

You must die Curt for your beliefs.

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Now - Now, we all have opinions. Let's keep it civil my dear friends.