Movement toward Independence in Catalonia

It's clear that there's no movement toward an Independent Catalonia region to be allowed under the Spanish Constitution. Recourse must be to a higher power than the Spanish Government and that does not exist at this moment.  Some international body is needed to permit and oversee the process of any region toward independence stature in today's world.  Else confusion and chaos.

I'm placing my discussion of regional independence in the Social-X, My Memoirs and Regional Independence Blog, recently updated to include the theme of Regional Independence.  The matter deserves wide dissemination and final resolution.

Spain pleads for unity; Catalonian opposition jailed

Did you see this?  Spain, that bastion of old-hards, wants to restrain its opposition in the Catalan region to move ahead of the old, rotted-out tradition of sponsoring the "ne're-didn't-ever do anything" status quo.  And here's a brand-new force of aggressive, forward-looking Barcelonians attempting to put their money to better use than squandering on an old, decrepit regime.  I say, "Calonians, go your own way.  Make sure you provide your citizenry the services and attention they need to "go on their merry way;" and let you align yourself with other, thoughtful and intelligent people, willing to carry on your heritage into the bright future that awaits you (if you don't kow-tow to the blandishments of the hordes of "give-mes" what you got, so I can waste them on my pet dances")! 
VOTE FOR YOUR WAYS; AND DO IT YOUR WAY!

Friday, December 15, 2017

--Sorry!  I didn't realize what a hot topic Regional Independence seems to be.  Will devote much time to it!!  Am looking at the recent history of some of the independents' for getting a flavor of what is transpiring in the Russian Federation: starting off with Georgia.  It's just a get-acquainted reading; but I don't think more is necessary at this stage of the study.

Monday, December 11, 2017

--Including items related to settling back in DC in the blog "What's Up, John?"

--Will be working on items that may turn out to be part of a new blog  Regional Independence.  
This is the first new blog I've added in several years!  
The point I am making there is that while the US independence movement led to war, such undertakings need not--as I intend to show by citing our experience in establishing the Russian Federation. 

--Personal note:  I've been having a bout with arthritis in my left knee in the cold weather.  That plus my bouts with intruders trying "to get money from me" in El Paso before I left for good, and I'm wondering myself, "What's up?"="What's going on?"
--12/14/17  I came back from GWU-Med Ctr; and only yesterday did I examine the left knee for myself.  Incidentally, no one professional at GWU-Med had touched it when I was in all-day Tuesday, the 12th.  Anyway, I clearly discovered a soft-brown spot that appeared to be where someone had hit hard the area just below the knee and may have left an indentation.  I hadn't felt anything till I touched it on Wednesday evening.  (me-ed: or, so it seemed)

Trump's pace for a second four years nearly a lazy trot

He's criticized from the left and the right, but if he get the tax proposal through Congress, I think he's a sure bet for the 2000.  Simply pur, nobody is in position to stop him.

The Dems cry, "Look how he favors the rich!"
But look how the rich and the rich-to-become have financially supported him!

The Republicans cry, "He can't muster support to pass his own healthcare bill that would pay for his programs and defeat the one Dem program that alone could bankrupt the country, if allowed to be in effect!" 

Amid the rancor from both sides, Trump appears to be the level-headed voice of reason.,  --Unless, the country does go belly-up; or for some reason decides to embrace the aristocrats as savior of the country instead of listening to the will of the people!

Settling in Washington, DC in 2017!

A bit of personal history--now and again.

I found a place to stay permanently  thanks to some really sharp US government people.  It's not paradise living quarters, but very adequate and SAFE that I'm in; and the guys in this senior dorm are sensitive to my situation.  I am appreciative.
When I arrived in DC, I stayed temporarily at the New York Avenue Shelter.  That proved to be another series of harassments, until I complained to their staff, including Mr. Moore, who set things right for me!  The rest of my stay there became uneventful, though I had to carry my belongings everywhere. It became a respite haven, where I reviewed in my bunk at night some of my most exciting projects!  This living stuff has been one great roller coaster ride in getting things DONE-- ACHIEVED DESPITE THE ODDS TO THE CONTRARY in many projects.
I'm writing this on CCNV's computer in their computer room, December 1st--at the start of what I take to be an important project (see the project progress about it in this blog).  I live in the CCNV senior men's dorm presently.  I'm currently working on several projects simultaneously--my usual custom.
I eat my meals mostly at Miriam's Kitchen, a gem of the city available to the poor and indigent and lonely-in-heart.  (Their social work staff is  helping me find a suitable place to live, particularly where I can do my own cooking.  I see the doctor this next week and I'm concerned I'm not eating in accord with dietary restrictions, though I must say when I need to correct some minor bodily mis-functioning, I am readily able to do so with satisfactory results.  After all, I am 80 years of age and growing older (with grace?).
Miriam's kitchen serves breakfast and dinner--both featurimg wonderful entrees   Check it out!!
And CCNV is extraordinarily well-run, despite some initial reservations I had.
For entertainment in the evenings,  I usually proceed to the Kennedy Center for a juicily delicious topping to the day of music, dance and song.  The Center has what it calls a Millennium Stage, ie., free entertainment from 6-7 PM (also on Internet) everyday of the year; and that's what I like to go to.

I'm getting used to the Library of Congress, where I'll be doing a good part of my research.  Went yesterday, the first time since I've been back in DC--hopefully (as I always say) for good!

I take mostly buses because seniors get half price on a weekly pass.

I've got a temporary DC-ID paper, awaiting the card.

By the way, I think I'll be seeing a doctor at the George Washington U. Med Center, per my appointment card.

I watch some TV or the CD movie selection of some dorm fellows, but not every night since I'm tired the nights I venture out to the Kennedy Center.

I use primarily the CVS pharmacy around town.  Go to events at the National Art Gallery--day only so far though they have Sunday night concerts, too.

I'll be getting the City Paper for a listing of things to do in DC.

And oh yes, I forgot a mainstay in my life on weekends--"Loaves and Fishes" luncheons Saturday and sometimes Sunday and church services at St. Clement's, 1525 Newton, Columbia Heights.  I enjoy the Episcopal faith very much--the Taize service and Sunday morning Forum and Eucharist.