Midday thoughts after reading too much election news. “The great science to live happily is to live in the present.” - Pythagoras. "Don’t miss today while planning for tomorrow." - Me

The biggest mistake was not taking action to get rid of him early on. grok.com/imagine/post/6b52fe…

If the evil ones shut down @elonmusk, free speech will die in America and the world. We can't let this happen. @POTUS @WhiteHouse

Looking at my shovel wall to see what I can string. 🤠

"Just-war theory," as developed by Augustine of Hippo and later systematized in medieval canon law, sets conditions under which armed force can be considered morally legitimate. The core traditional criteria are: Just cause: The war must respond to a prior wrong or aggression, such as the defense of territory or people against attack, the recovery of unjustly seized property or land, or the protection of innocents. Pure conquest, revenge, or expansion for its own sake does not qualify. Legitimate authority: Only a properly recognized public authority (in the medieval Christian context, a pope, emperor, or king acting within their role) may declare or authorize the war. Right intention: Participants must aim at restoring peace, justice, or order rather than seeking personal gain, vengeance, hatred, or domination. The ultimate goal should be the limited use of force to correct a specific injustice.

Oil Stocks: Major oil producers and refiners are pulling back today even as oil prices rise. The market KNOWS oil prices will come down after midterms.