The people's voice of reason
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Yes, that is correct. It is however conditioned on certain criteria and in my view will cause some changes in estate planning and in debt collection by creditors. Whenever an estate is opened in an Alabama probate court, the named personal representative whether appointed for a testate (having a Will), intestate (no Will) estate or the person initiating the settlement of a Small Estate (with or without a Will where the probate assets are limited by law), must file a specific document with Alabam...
In 2022, an invented controversy arose concerning the word Dixie. Individuals supposedly associated with the University of Alabama felt the word did not belong in the UA Fight Song. Dixie, the traditional name for the South, appeared to be fine in the typically raucous Dixieland Delight. As I referenced in a previous article (August 2020), the word Dixie is generally thought to have originated from the French word “dix,” which referenced a $10 bank note. It morphed into the land of Dixies. For...
Remember that old Three Dog Night hit, “Joy to the World”? You know, the one with the ridiculous lyrics about a bullfrog named Jeremiah? It’s a catchy tune, but let’s be honest, the lyrics are complete nonsense. It’s hard to believe that song became a hit, but hey, it was the 70s, a time when people were looking for anything to take their minds off the mess that the country was in brought on by Jimmy Carter’s economic policies. Fast forward to today, and we’re seeing a similar kind of nonsense b...
There is one thing I think I have been able to do fairly well since I first started writing these Robservations for the Gazette in 2015. 174 columns later, this is probably my first or maybe second “rant.” But this political season has me shaking my head and realizing as usual that stressing over things I cannot control is counter-productive and that in the end, my source is God and God alone. Nevertheless, we all live in this fallen world and I still find myself looking at the enemy bec...
Over the years it has occurred to me that the real governing in our state, and more than likely in every state for that matter, is done by the mayors. We have a reservoir of the best people in our state who are mayors. The mayor of a city is the chief cook and bottle washer. Most Alabamians view their mayor as their best friend in the political world. They know their mayor. They have either watched him grow up or, if the mayor is older, the mayor has coached them in little league baseball or...
You want to know the incredible thing about God? Not only does He say that He will deliver us from the hands of our enemies when we are going through a trial, but He will do so and take the riches of our enemies and give them to us. If you're going through a trial right now, you need to hear this message. This comes from Exodus chapter 3. This is where God talks about how He Is going to deliver the Israelites from the hands of the Egyptians…where they've been in slavery for hundreds of years. T...
Last month’s column closed with ‘money mill parasites’ driving our political outcomes. When the Republican Party told Trump they wouldn’t pay his mounting legal bills (remember, DJT is a big government modern Democrat, currently ‘donning’ the Red jersey who donated to fellow soviets like Kamala Harris) he made overtures to the Libertarian Party. Money mill parasites don’t care how donations are spent, or the outcome as long as they get their cut. Donations with the Biden crime family at the top...
On July 16, 2024 a would-be presidential assassin grazed former President Donald J. Trump with a shot fired from a long rifle. Sadly, there is a long history of guns being used in political violence and terrorism. The new element was that the shooter scouted the whole scene hours earlier with a drone to analyze defenses, the terrain, and pick his location. What if he had used an armed drone to launch his attack? In the war in Ukraine both sides are using drones to kill people, trucks, artillery...
As Russell B. Laine, the Chief of Police of Algonquin, Illinois and the President of the International Association of the Chiefs of Police has stated, "Without community support, law enforcement agencies cannot succeed." And as part of the effort to connect with the local community and build support, one of the services that various police departments in Alabama offer is the very informative and insightful Citizens Academy. A four to eight weeks long course, depending upon the resources of the...
In today's media landscape, liberal commentators like Roland Martin, Dan Wolken, and others have increasingly pressured athletes, particularly Black student-athletes, to conform to a specific political agenda and condemned their coaches who disagree. This plantation-style mentality assumes that all Black Americans should align with a singular viewpoint, in this case, unwavering support for Kamala Harris. It is an inherently condescending stance that strips these individuals of their agency and d...
One of the major issues in this year’s presidential election has been the increase in grocery prices. Actually, over the past three and a half years, the price of food has gone up by some 22 percent. Thus, everyone is paying attention to how much they spend to put dinner on the table for their families. Alabama leaders made an effort two years ago to help consumers' wallets and pocketbooks by reducing the grocery tax by 1 percent on September 1, 2023. A second 1 percent was to be reduced this S...
The Congressional Progressive Caucus, huge supporters of Shomari Figures, has just put forth an agenda so radical that it threatens to dismantle the very essence of our nation. Under the guise of progress and reform, this agenda seeks to impose a sweeping, government-controlled overhaul of healthcare, housing, and Financial Institutions. It aims to redistribute wealth on an unprecedented scale, undermining the principles of free enterprise and individual liberty that have defined America for...
When we follow natural law - we are obeying God. Just let that settle in and be at peace for a few moments free breathing. God has even given you His name in a format that describes “wind”, “breath” or a “7 fold Spirit” which is how we experience the Holy Spirit. Do you have the peace of living a 7 fold virtuous life - at least by being aware of the proactive expectations? Point being - to gain peace that our lives are “short-lived” but when you honor natural law it is an investment in t...
(September 4, 2024) Want a Get Out Of Jail Free card? All you have to do is move to a sanctuary city and tell the cops you’re an illegal! “Because we’re a sanctuary city. I’ve arrested a double homicide suspect in this city before and let him walk out the door because we’re in a sanctuary city. We’re not going to call ICE to come pick up and deport him.” The above quote comes from a video that blew up the internet this weekend, and was made by a cop speaking to a man who was trying to rep...
(September 11, 2024) The Harris/Trump debate was painful to watch, but I did. If you didn’t, count yourself lucky. I’d have to call it a draw. But, considering it was 3:1 Harris & the moderators against Trump, I’d say Trump did pretty well. It was blatantly obvious from the outset that the moderators were actively helping Harris and attacking Trump. They were fact-checking Trump in real time while letting Harris’ plethora of lies pass unremarked, among other things. Naturally, social media w...
There are 1100 Volunteer Fire Departments in the State of Alabama. And with the number of volunteer firefighters nationwide reaching a low in 2020, many local Volunteer Fire Departments are actively seeking volunteers. While the number of volunteer firefighters has slumped, the call volume nationwide has more than tripled in the last thirty-five years. The County Sheriff's Office is responsible for providing the dispatch services for the Volunteer Fire Departments. With many communities having...
Keeping the moral minimums includes not drone striking, not taking lives via a September 11th style attack and otherwise refusing methods of death to deal with death. But then again - is there not also that nagging theory of "just war". And in the end - how do we make our lives even count. Are we just another organic being forgotten or otherwise yet to be consumed by the earth, irrelevant to the web and forgotten by a generation. So yes - it was exciting. And what an honor to have two talented...
Separation of Church and State and ending religious "superstition" form the basis of State Senator Kane's campaign for U.S. Congress in "God's Not Dead In God We Trust", the fifth installment in the "God Is Not Dead" movie series. Superbly portrayed by Ray Wise, an American actor originally from Ohio, State Senator Kane receives good news for his campaign when six weeks before the election, his sole opponent passes away. This news is not well received by Senator Smith, portrayed by a former...
(September 16, 2024) Another day, another Trump assassination attempt. Are you surprised? If you are, why? Because many of us certainly weren’t surprised to hear about what happened Sunday afternoon. President Trump posted “0-2” on his Truth Social account shortly after reassuring us he was okay—and they wonder why we love him! The former (and future) President then posted the following: “FEAR NOT! I am safe and well, and no one was hurt. Thank God! But, there are people in this world who would...
Once again, we see the devastating consequences of the reckless and irresponsible rhetoric perpetuated by our mainstream media. For years, they've painted conservatives, Republicans, and especially President Trump, as existential threats to democracy. Is it any wonder, then, that radicalized individuals are taking matters into their own hands and resorting to violence? These repeated attempts on President Trump's life aren't happening in a vacuum. They're fueled by a media apparatus that...
Since the pandemic, the Alabama economy has had its ups and downs. However, the good news is that the business climate in Alabama has outperformed other states. One sector of the Alabama business community that has really increased is the construction industry. A recent study by the Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama showed that between 2015 to 2021 there was a 97 percent increase in commercial construction output to the tune of $9.4 billion. When you look at the direct impacts on al...
(September 17, 2024) Today, I intended to write about the fallout one week out from the Trump/Harris debate, but things didn’t work out that way. I’m not going to write about how the backlash against ABC and the Harris campaign has completely overwhelmed any advantage Kamala may have gotten for her debate performance. I’m not going to mention the polls that showed a clear debate advantage to Trump, including a 2:1 advantage among independents. I’m not going to mention Kamala’s many flip flop...
To Alabama's students and families: welcome back to school! September rings in a new school year for our state's over 821,000 school-age population. Families are back into their routines-setting early alarms, packing lunches, riding the bus, waiting in the car line, attending pep rallies and after-school sports, and so much more. The majority of my professional career was spent in the education sphere where I saw first-hand the impact schools have on students. I told my students then what I stil...
(September 18, 2024) Chris Cuomo allegedly called President Trump after the second attempted assassination to apologize for…something or other. He talked about it on his show, maybe Monday? It didn’t really pop up on any one’s radar until Wednesday, when it became a hot topic on social media. This is understandable because, really, who watches Cuomo anyway? Certainly not me. I’ve got much better things to do, like braiding my nose hairs. At any rate, I put a link to the video and a transcr...
(September 19, 2024) Vaxxed III: Authorized To Kill is a powerful movie that you need to see. TL;DR—it’s about what was done to us during the pandemic. It’s shocking and hard to watch at times, but watch it anyway. Vaxxed III is a film that cuts across all lines. It deals directly and honestly with what may be THE issue of our times: the COVID pandemic and how this country dealt with it. Those who have seen Vaxxed and Vaxxed II will recognize the format of Vaxxed III immediately. And, like Vaxxe...
