March 22, 2017

Phil Beaver works to establish opinion when the-objective-truth has not been discovered. He seeks to refine his opinion by learning other people’s experiences and observations. The comment box below invites sharing facts, opinion, or concern. If you like the wok, share with people who may be interested.
Note:  I often connect words in a phrase with the dash in order to represent an idea. For example, frank-objectivity represents the idea of candidly expressing the-objective-truth without addressing possible error or attempting to balance the expression.

The Advocate:

Our Views. At last Gov. Edwards did something I appreciate: Alert residents in coastal areas what to expect and what their options may be. I hope The Advocate will thoroughly share what is taught for us land-lubbers, because we can be helped, too.

 

I try to benefit from the-objective-truth. In my eighth decade, my first thought is don’t count on government, for three reasons: 1) priests partner with politicians to pick the people’s pockets (Chapter XI Machiavellianism), 2) politicians act on dominant opinion rather than the facts, and 3) local government must contend with national government (in the USA that’s state vs fed). Later, Google [phil beaver + March 22, 2017] for more information and thoughts.

 

To the best of my ability, I cannot tell why sea-level is rising, but I do not think humankind can control the earth’s atmosphere. I recently found evidence that we are in a 10,000 year “deep freeze” which heretofore was hearsay, but now has some credence. See joannenova.com.au/2010/02/the-big-picture-65-million-years-of-temperature-swings/ . I speculate that the world will turn from controlling the atmosphere to personal defenses against whatever is coming: hot/cold due to sun effects, earth-axis tilt, atmospheric composition, demographics, and other factors I am not aware of.
 

The Mississippi River Delta, built during the late 7 thousand years of sedimentation, morphed to subsidence during 0.1 thousand years since the 1928 flood control act. Government acting on the facts then would have incorporated sedimentation gates in the levees at strategic points with downstream lands dedicated to coast-line protection---human settlement prevented. See nola.com/environment/index.ssf/2017/01/mid-baratara_sediment_diversio.html . But sand structures can be destroyed by hurricanes.

As we saw last summer, not only rising sea level is of concern. Local rain can flood areas. And some local governments allowed residents to continue taking the risk, not only of flooding again but of rising insurance rates. I think homeowners should take charge of protection from 1000-year floods.

Monitor what the State of Louisiana expresses about these issues and challenge your opinions: Do you agree with them or not? If not, perhaps act on the-objective-truth rather than dominant opinion. In every way I can, I manage my civic justice. For example, I am in my fourth Baton Rouge home, and none of them flooded in summer 2016. That’s not by luck. It’s by checking on the elevation above sea level as well as situation relative to local flooding---before buying. Once, a neighbor built a swimming pool and used the diggings to elevate his yard, flooding mine. I dug a catch basin and 90 foot trench into which I buried a 3" pipe for rainwater run-off. Forty years later, it's still in service for the current owner.

Beyond what I do not admit, I fear the unknown.

Today’s thought. Ephesians 5:33. Forget Paul’s nonsense. I speculate he never had the courage to woo a woman.

 

An authentic man appreciates every woman and the viable ova she carries---perceives her a potential crowd and may or may not approach her for possible bonding. If he does, he relies on his ability to be perfectly-faithful to the-objective-truth, recognizes potential compatibility, and woos her.

If the woman sees in him the authenticity he expresses and decides to bond with him, they express mutual appreciation and dedication. Their bonding may be platonic or not, but it is monogamous.

In time, they may wish to share their bond with a family. If so, it is for life: For their lifetimes, their children’s lifetimes, and for their grandchildren. The family bond is for posterity.

People may choose promiscuity, same-sex bonds, and gender role-playing. However, when people settle for less because of false ideas like Paul’s it is civically immoral and the fault of the people who remain silent about deviation from the-objective-truth.

Letters

Crime victim support (Cotton) I keep looking for Louisiana task-force news that reports proposals to spend the prison savings on mental-health services and so far have not seen it.

Also, in all the talk about spending more on education, I do not see smarter education: Coaching children to become civic adults knowing how they want to serve each other rather than “training the workers we need.”

It’s always a pivotal time, and at this peak of dysfunction the people may establish civic morality rather than social morality: People collaborating for each other’s lives rather than conforming to the city.

I found a 2012 Pew survey of the general public showing favor in the 60% to above 80% range for various moves to 1) replace prison expenditures with rehabilitations expenditures, 2) recognize the prisoners who are candidates for release, and 3) keep people out of prison. See pewtrusts.org/~/media/assets/2012/03/30/pew_nationalsurveyresearchpaper_final.pdf . Support dropped off from democrats to independents to republicans.

Crime victims agree with a 2:1 margin or 2/3 or 67% according to allianceforsafetyandjustice.org/wp-content/uploads/documents/Crime%20Survivors%20Speak%20Report.pdf . Vera.org was too much to handle in short time.

Cyclists and walkers lose (Irwin). In competition with child-abuse, education, health-care, road upgrades, illegal aliens, crime, floods, prison reform, mental health services, behavior to preserve health, women and men as origins instead of objects, LSU mismanagement, factional Christianity, erroneous black power and black liberation theology, legislative theism, etc. and the symphony, baseball, football, basketball, gymnastics, festivals, etc---sidewalks and bike paths are just not on the agenda. Crossing Florida Blvd is on the person crossing. But keep writing for what you want.

One other point. I walk at a BREC park (Perkins), and at least once a week a cyclist comes from behind insisting in a risky width of the paved path. Often, a companion is close behind the first cyclist, traveling at their speed.

There's no notice. It is a matter of time and particular persons who'll be involved in a collision.

 

I see there has been another tragic, mournful fatality as of March 15.

Lanny Keller column. To Pete Pocorello: There should be fines for fake opinion created by a jumble of hot clichés and worn-out, combination punchline: "turkey . . . fly . . . beneath its wings."

Michael Barone column. I am encouraged with Barone’s evidences that Trump’s policies are working.

Sandra Stokes guest column. Recent recognition that philanthropy is a form of free speech and free assembly that can be used to impose taxation without representation has changed my perspective. See “sanctuary movement” for example.

 

A Louisiana Landmarks Society covenant would not be something I would support. On the other hand, I do not think Louisiana landmarks should be taken lightly. Therefore, I would support consideration of a Legislative committee that oversees landmarks. If one existed, it should be guided by a timeline of historical events so that attempts to revise history might have small chance of success.

Child care for the poor (Page 1B). Mayor Broome seems trying to impose on the city publically funded day care for black children. I’ve heard her presentation wherein her “poor” refrain is “especially our black children.”

 

If we want to expand education to cover 0-18 rather than 5-18, let’s have that discussion. “In Fiscal Year 2012, Louisiana’s education budget for kindergarten through high school [was] $8.7 billion.” That budget would move beyond $12 billion. Personally, I could be for that in the interest of many children but against it for the people.

 

However, I would add a child-coaching system and incentives for children to take charge of personal learning. I estimate a reasonable program costing $1 billion/year. Google [phil beaver + child incentives brief] for detailed explanation. The idea is to coach a child to prepare his or her person for young civic-adulthood. The incentive is an $80,000 stake in American free-enterprise at age 30.5 if requirements are met. The coaching would also teach the first principle work and save & invest to build financial security (wealth).

 

Homeowner attack (Page 2B). Robbers ought to realize invading someone’s home is just too risky. Perhaps this kind of news should be more prominent---page one perhaps.

Justice dept corrupt (online on Mar 21). I love it when a citizen complains vehemently then offers a solution. Thank you, Mr. Zummer.
 
"Zummer recommended changing the law to require investigating agencies like the FBI, when it deems a case "prosecutable," to "provide a report to the public outlining the evidence against the subject."
 
"In public corruption investigations, this recommendation would also shed light on the behavior of public officials believed by investigators to have committed a crime," he wrote. "Let the people see what their public 'servants' are doing."

 

Pitiful state (Page 1A). Flooding in Baton Rouge started on Aug 12 and continued through Aug 22 in the area. Seven months later, 45,000 people are still displaced and the state is squabbling (10A) over spending $0.25 billion of $1.6 billion promised by the fed. That's 84% going to victims, which looks bad compared to Red Cross at 91%. 

It seems like flood losses were more like $9 billion, and I do not understand the gap.

 

I feel more desperate than ever to not depend on government for anything. If other people feel as badly as I do, let’s establish a civic culture---one wherein people collaborate for civic justice by agreeing to discover and apply the-objective-truth. For example, in these parts, your home ought to be perhaps five feet above the 1000-year flood elevation---I don’t know, but let’s collaborate on it.

Gratitude (Page 1A). We should all be working to warrant appreciation, and we are grateful to those who actually behave with civic morality.

Man dies (Page 1A). So far, it’s a mystery beyond two people being dead, one habitually wrong and the other a first responder.

Trump to GOP (Page 2A). Perform or go away. That’s what the people voted for.

Gorsuch responses (Page 2A). Seemed good to me, but I want court reform.

White on education (Page 3A). It is unfortunate to have to deal with an erroneous governor.

Angola (Page 3A). At last the scope of the problem begins to surface. Is $6 million only a beginning?

Medical marijuana (8A). $20.1 million by 2024? Are you sure it isn’t $20.2 million? And why so many dollars to help children? It seems civically immoral.

Sour on lemonade? (Page 8A). Split profits 1/3 each to spend, save, and be a philanthropist? Or is ‘profit’ computed after taxing district, parish, state, and federal taxes? If so, is 2/3 for savings and philanthropy practical for the US median income?

 

So many elites teach the American dream: Faith, family, community, and work. That overlooks work to live plus save & invest for financial security. But saving for financial security is not feasible for median to poor earners. The American enterprise system needs reform.

Israel plans evacuation (Page 9A). The civic nations of the world may make certain the plan is never executed. However, look how close-by daily attacks are happening; Damascus is only 150 miles from Jerusalem. (Also 9A).

Legislative auditor (Page 10A). This function is for the people whose pockets are being picked. Keep Purpera’s office whole.

Phil Beaver does not “know”. Phil trusts and is committed to the-objective-truth of which most is undiscovered and some is understood. Phil Beaver is agent for A Civic People of the United States, a Louisiana, an education non-profit. See online at promotethepreamble.blogspot.com.