TheNewRedneck

I am issuing a fierce, uncompromising call to EVERY elected official in our government; from local prosecutors to Congress itself! We need to act NOW! Make the savage act of stomping a defenseless human being while they are already on the ground an AUTOMATIC ATTEMPTED MURDER CHARGE. We scream in outrage over “assault weapons”, a tool that, by the numbers, claim roughly 400 lives a year. Yet there are those beaten, kicked, and stomped to death, with bare hands and feet, claim over 600 lives every single year. Where is the same fury? Where is the same demand for justice? These are not mere “fights.” These are brutal, barbaric executions in progress. Victims of head-stomping are left shattered — many never walk again, never speak normally again, never live without constant pain and trauma. Their lives are permanently destroyed by cowards who choose to crush skulls under their boots. And what happens to these predators? Far too often, they walk away with a slap on the wrist! A misdemeanor, probation, maybe a few months, simply because their victim somehow clung to life. ENOUGH. Stomping a person’s head into the pavement is nothing less than attempted murder. It is a clear, deliberate attempt to end a human life. We must name it for what it is and punish it with the full force of that truth. Classify head-stomping as attempted murder — because that is exactly what it is. Take immediate action to protect the innocent and stop treating vicious predators as minor offenders. The blood on our streets demands urgent action, and it demands it today.

My flight home cancelled, considering driving from CA to TN. Ugh.

I’m sure that this is the same in the US and just about every other country.

Once you go Bidet, you really don’t want to go back. Every hotel in the last month had a bidet and got used to it. I need it now, it isn’t a want, it is a must have.

Anyone remember this from April? I remembered to bookmark it. I’m wondering, what was the historic surprise? Anyone?

Serious questions for those who are second amendment supporters. Should weaponized drones be covered under the second amendment? I know that we do not have access to other explosive devices; but should we not be able to have drones with guns attached at least? Just a thought, wanted to see what others thought.

As I was checking out of my hotel, my wife and I were standing out back of the hotel where they have a drop of / loading zone. But it is technically no parking. There was a mini-van parked there when we came out, no one around. About 5 minutes later, around the corner came a tow truck. It pulled in front of the mini, the drive got out and started hooking up the van. The passenger of the tow truck jumped out and immediately started on the wheels for the back tires. Then a second tow truck pull right behind, the driver got out and SPRINTED to the driver seat of the first one. The first driver finished the attachment and ran to the second tow truck, the passenger was finishing the back wheels as the front tow truck started to pull away. All in all, I would say that they hooked up and towed the van in less than 20 seconds. The speed that these guys were working at was amazing! I was hoping to be around when the driver of the van returned, but alas my rid showed up and were were gone.

On my way to the airport, leaving Taipei behind. To be honest; I’m going to miss it. Maybe it is the family that I’ll miss, or the convenience, or the food; but I’m leaving a part of me behind. My wife and I are considering moving there sometime in the future. One of the big things I’ll miss is Family Matt. It’s really just 7-eleven but for some reason it has become my go-to convenience store. Was there just about every day at least once. Going to miss the convenience part; nothing like having these every 2 or 3 blocks. (Note: not my picture. Of all the times I was in one I never thought to take a picture)

Jus packing up. Made my last trip to the subway station to get food. My last trip to Family Mart to pick up coffee, yam and a tea egg. Checking out shortly. Then off to my sister-in-laws for the rest of the day. Then to the airport tonight. Going to miss Taipei.

Here is a game, let’s play Take this image and use whatever AI you want and ask it : “Fill this room with items that represent all of the things you know about me.” Than paste the image in the comments for us all to see.

After more than three weeks, tonight is my last full night in Taiwan. I’ll be heading back to the US tomorrow night. Is there anything anyone wants to ask? I’m here answering any and all questions.

There are Christmas decorations all over Taipei, they are really enjoying the holiday. My wife was telling me that the establishment of Taiwan, which is a national holiday is also December 25th so everyone gets that off anyway. So the younger generation has adopted Christmas, not so much as a religious holiday but as a celebration / traditional holiday.

Truffle and Pork Shalongbao. We were excited for this as they are quite expensive and we’ve never had truffle before. So super mushroom. Meh. Won’t recommend.

Pork Shalongbao and hot and sour soup. The soup was a bit disappointing.