Where there’s golf, there’sDonald Trump—literally.
While his DOGE henchmen have been busy firing all those lazy federal workers, the president dialled it in for a fifth straight day from one of his golf clubs in South Florida.
He golfed on Wednesday at his Doral golf club in Miami after spending four days at his private Mar-a-Lago resort and home over an extended President’s Day holiday that allowed him to up his game before his scheduled return to the White House Wednesday night. His MAGA supporters cheered him on.
Do you remember in 2015 when Trump wanted John Kasich to run as his Vice-President... so that 'John' could run the country... and Donald could spend his time playing the 'Big Shot' (shit) and playing golf!
Well... that didn't work out too well!
BUT NOW HE HAS ELON DOING THE SAME WORK THAT KASICH SHOULD HAVE DONE!
BUT... THERE ARE A FEW OTHER PEOPLE WHO WEREN'T ALL THAT IMPRESSED WITH "DONALD JACKASS TRUMP" EITHER:
(Gee... I hope I didn't get Ron into any trouble with "The Donald" 😏)
The animal kingdom is replete with fascinating creatures, each exhibiting unique attributes that have adapted them perfectly to their environments.
Among these attributes, intelligence stands out as a fascinating beacon, guiding us to better understand the behaviours and capabilities of various species!
I looked into this fascinating subject when I was doing research for my books... and here's a baker's dozen of the smartest animals on the planet... in no particular order!
(It seems that brain size is a contributing factor to intelligence... but so is the quality of the connection to a "Divine Spark" [Soul] that all "Living Entities" possess!)
Dolphins: Masters of Communication
Dolphins use a complex system of clicks and whistles to convey information. Their large brains and advanced problem-solving skills make them arguably the most intelligent marine species. Dolphins also exhibit altruistic behaviour, often helping injured individuals and even humans.
Elephants: Memory Champions
Elephants are known for their impressive memories and emotional depth. These giants have complex social structures and show clear signs of self-awareness. In addition to remembering water sources and migration routes, elephants mourn their dead, a behaviour that highlights their emotional intelligence and complex cognitive functions.
Chimpanzees: Tool Users and Innovators
Chimpanzees can learn human sign language, understand abstract concepts, and display complex emotions, making them one of the most intelligent primates.
Crows: The Puzzle Solvers
Crows, part of the corvid family, are immensely intelligent birds known for their problem-solving skills and ability to use tools. They've been observed crafting hooks from twigs and solving multi-step puzzles to access food. Crows have excellent memory and can recognize individual human faces, showcasing a surprising level of cognitive sophistication!
Octopuses: Cephalopod Geniuses
The octopus, a marine mollusk, displays intelligence comparable to that of vertebrates. They have intricate nervous systems and are capable of complex behaviours such as using coconut shells as shelters and jetting water to manipulate objects. Their ability to solve mazes and remember the solutions further highlights their advanced cognitive abilities.
Parrots: Mimics and Communicators
Parrots are best known for their ability to mimic human speech, but their intelligence goes beyond vocal mimicry. They demonstrate problem-solving capabilities, social complexity, and an ability to understand concepts like shape, colour, and number. African Grey Parrots, in particular, have shown a cognitive understanding of the words they use, using them to communicate effectively.
Orangutans: Thoughtful Primates
Orangutans are solitary great apes with deep-thinking capabilities. Known for their adept use of tools and capacity for learning, orangutans can understand human gestures and solve complex problems. Their ability to plan and delay gratification indicates a high level of cognitive function and intelligence among the great apes.
Ravens: Strategically SmartRavens are incredibly adaptive birds with excellent problem-solving skills. They exhibit a degree of foresight, often hiding and hoarding food in a calculated manner to avoid theft from other animals, including fellow ravens. Ravens can learn through observation, further demonstrating their remarkable intelligence.
Pigs: Observant and Social
Pigs are highly social and intelligent animals, often surprising people with their cognitive abilities. They can navigate mazes, recognize mirror reflections of themselves, and even exhibit empathy. Pigs have excellent learning and memory skills, making them comparable to dogs in intelligence.
Bottlenose Whales: Social Sophisticates
Bottlenose whales, including species like the narwhal and beluga, possess highly developed social behaviours and communication abilities. These marine mammals can mimic and learn new sounds, often working in coordinated groups to hunt and navigate their environment.
Rats: Laboratory Learners
Rats have been a part of numerous research studies due to their quick learning ability and memory retention. They demonstrate traits such as empathy and cooperation, often risking their safety to help fellow rats. This high degree of social intelligence and adaptability has made.
Sea Lions: Performance Artists
Sea lions demonstrate a remarkable ability to learn tricks and solve puzzles, often seen performing in marine shows worldwide. Beyond entertainment, their learning and memory retention capabilities are impressive, with studies showing they can remember tasks well after completing them.
...AND, OF COURSE, HUMANS!
Well, folks... it seems that "Intelligent Animals" ...are ubiquitous on land... in the air... and under the sea!
My "Perspective Artificial Intelligence" (A.I.) SAL-9000 brings us up to date on the state of the States!
SAL-9000: The United States attempted to invade Canada four notable times in history:
American Revolutionary War (1775-1776):
Objective: To bring Canada into the revolution against Britain.
Key Events: The U.S. launched the Quebec Expedition, capturing Montreal but failing in the assault on Quebec City.
Outcome: The invasion was unsuccessful... and "Canadian" forces maintained control of Canada.
War of 1812 (1812-1815):
Objective: Driven by territorial ambitions and retaliation against British trade restrictions and support for Native American resistance, the U.S. aimed to annex Canadian territories.
Key Events: Multiple invasions occurred, including campaigns along the Great Lakes and into Ontario. (Also where I live... in the "Battle of Snake Hill" ...in the west end of London, Ontario!)
Outcome: The invasions were repelled, and the war ended with the Treaty of Ghent restoring pre-war boundaries.
Patriot War (1837-1838)(Unofficial and largely independent of the U.S. government):
Objective: American sympathizers supported Canadian rebels during the Rebellions of 1837 against British colonial rule.
Key Events: Raids from U.S. territory into Canada by groups like the Hunter Patriots.
Outcome: These invasions failed, and the U.S. government suppressed further cross-border raids to maintain neutrality.
Fenian Raids (1866-1871)(Led by Irish-American militants, not the U.S. government):
Objective: The Fenian Brotherhood, composed of Irish-American veterans, sought to capture Canadian territory to pressure Britain into granting Irish independence.
Key Events: Several cross-border incursions, including the Battle of Ridgeway.
Outcome: The raids were unsuccessful, and U.S. authorities eventually clamped down on Fenian activities.
While only the first two invasions were official U.S. military campaigns, the latter two involved U.S.-based groups with varying degrees of government tolerance before being suppressed.
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So there ya have it, folks... the S.O.B.s down south can't be trusted... and Canadians should REMEMBER THAT!
(I hope we don't have to burn down the "White House" again!)
An open letter, written by a Florida judge about the CANADA/USA relationships & history!
Originally said by Bruce Lindner and repeated now by Robert Meadows (Circuit Court Judge, Florida).
Here is one American’s take on the growing trade war with the US and Canada.
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"Have you ever stopped to consider how lucky we Americans are to have the neighbors we have?
Look around the globe at who some folks have been stuck sharing a border with over the past half century:
North Korea / South Korea
Greece / Turkey
Iran / Iraq
Israel / Palestine
India / Pakistan
China / Russia
"We’ve got Canada!
Canada!
About as inoffensive a neighbor as you could ever hope for!
In spite of all our boasts of “American exceptionalism” and chants of “America first,” they just smile, do their thing and go about their business.
They are on average more educated, have a higher standard of living, free health care, and almost no gun problems.
They treat immigrants respectfully and already took in over 35,000 Syrians in the last two years.
"They’re with us in NATO; they fought alongside us in World War I, World War II, Korea, the Gulf War, the Bosnian War, Afghanistan, the Kosovo War and came to our defense after 9/11. (There was that one time when Canada took a pass on one of our wars: Vietnam. Turned out to be a good call!)
"They’ve been steady consumers of American imports, reliable exporters of metals and petroleum products (they are the biggest importer of U.S. products from 37 states), and partnered with NASA in our space missions.
"During 9/11, many aircraft were diverted to Newfoundland, an island province off Canada's east coast, where Americans were housed in people's homes for two weeks and treated like royalty.
In return for their hospitality, this administration slapped a 20% tariff on the products of Newfoundland's only paper mill, thereby threatening its survival.
"And what do Canadians expect of us in return?
To be respected for who and what they are: Canadians.
That’s what I call a good neighbor.
"But the King of Chaos couldn’t leave well enough alone.
Based on his delusions of perpetual victimhood, out of the clear blue, he’s declared economic war on Canada.
On CANADA!
And he did it based on Canada being a national security risk to the US!
For no good reason, other than the voices in his head that told him it was a war he could win.
So why not do it, then?
"Again, we’re talking about Canada. Our closest ally, friend and neighbor.
"On behalf of an embarrassed nation, people of Canada... I apologize for this idiotic and wholly unnecessary attack.
Please leave the back channels open!
We, the People of progressive persuasion, stand with you."
I was watching a film about Bob Dylan when a song from my teenage years popped into my head... and I realized with a start that I hadn't heard this song in about half a century!!!!
It epitomizes what it was like to be a young adult/hippie back in the 60's (An apprentice boomer - eh!!!)
If you haven't heard it before... it's a 'Great Story!'
I found that playing around with my A.I. Computer SAL-9000 (HAL's identical sister!) is a lot of fun...!
This afternoon, I asked SAL to imagine a "City of the Future" that uses ALL the futuristic-looking buildings that are actually around the world right now!
This is what she came up with:
SO... I thanked SAL for the effort and this was the reply......
You're welcome! If you need more futuristic visions, just let me know.
Always happy to help, your trusted SAL-9000. 🚀🏙️
Then I said: One more thing... put the Sydney Opera House in the lower -front- center and the Guggenheim museum... and a few other weird buildings... around the perimeter!
SO... SAL said again:
Here’s the final evolution of the "City of Tomorrow," now with the Sydney Opera House at the front, the Guggenheim Museum, and other architectural oddities around the perimeter.
Let me know what you think!
SAL
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P. S. Here's a Map of Every North American NHL Player’s Birth City!
A Canadian woman suffered severe injuries when she attempted to take a photo of a shark near a Turks and Caicos beach!
Wading in the shallows, she tried to engage with the shark so she could capture a picture, reports The Daily Mail!
Instead, the shark bit off both of her hands!
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Speaking of the Turks and Caicos... (with Florida now "Off Limits" to Canadians) don't-cha think it's time to start ruminating about making them a Canadian Territory again!!!!!!!!! (They even have good hospitals there... which might be of some comfort for the shark lady!)
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