"Concede that the new government of Louisiana is only to what it should be, as the egg is to the fowl; we shall sooner have the fowl by hatching the egg than by smashing it." ~ Abraham Lincoln

Top: Speaker of the US House, Mike Johnson

Bottom: US Senator John N. Kennedy

 

Good morning. It's Thursday, May 22, 2025, and, I declare today to be a Big Beautiful Day. I did that to go along with the President's Big Beautiful Bill passed out of the US House early this morning. It's supposed to be the answer to all our problems, especially if you are around when it all kicks in which right now that time is not clearly known, however, it is something I continue to choose to be positive about, that is, until further notice. Why? Well, I already know how to wring my hands because I've had plenty of practice, therefore, I will be able to implement that option at any time I see fit. I will say this about our Louisiana boy who is Speaker of the US House, Mike Johnson. Don't underestimate what can be done by a little fellow from Louisiana especially when everyone says it can't be done. I mean, think about it, he has a freak show within his own Republican caucus, but, time and time again he continues to over achieve. He is a committed Christ following believer and I for one am proud of his demonstration of True Grit. Between him and Senator John Kennedy who also represents Louisiana, there's much to admire. Senator Kennedy is becoming the Mark Twain of Washington with all of his illustrative quips and cutting remarks. His interviews of government officials are golden. Here are a sample of Senator Kennedy's quotes that make my list of being worth remembering:

 ~ "The price of gas is so high it's cheaper to buy cocaine and run everywhere."

~ "If you hate cops just because they're cops, the next time you're in trouble, call a crackhead."

~ "I don't know why we should give money to countries that hate us. They should be able to hate us for free!"

~ "Life is hard, but it's harder when you're stupid."

~ "I don't pay extra in a restaurant to prevent the waiter from spitting in my food."

~ "I don’t know whether foreign leaders love President Trump or are just scared to death of him—but either way, it’s working."

~ "The Chinese Communist Party will steal your socks without taking off your shoes. That’s how they’ve gotten rich."

~ "Most Americans understand that the Democratic Party took a sharp left and kept driving."

~ "I saw what the American people saw: President Biden and his people spending 4 years pushing on a door that was clearly marked 'pull'."

~ I believe in the power of ideas, and the Democrats have no ideas. All they have is hatred for one man — President Trump — even when he's right."

 

Okay. I realize these quips are good for soundbites but they only count if something is done. That's not so easily accomplished in Washington DC. However, I did want to brag a little on these two fellows who represent the state where I was born and it is where I spent many of my formative years. I started to say where I grew up but God  is still growing me up, so, I will just leave it at that. Y'all. Yep, that means you too. Get out there and have yourself a God blessed day. I will be working on that myself. Take care now. You hear? And, as always, may God add His blessings. Amen.