Nikki Haley

Haley presents herself well as a Presidential candidate.  She appears to have the personality, responsibility, and stability that a President should have to even run or the job.  She also seems to have the strength and cognitive evaluation skill required.  However, I don’t agree on some of her policy positions, but then, there is no candidate that I agree with in all their positions.  She would definitely be a better President than Trump.

I don’t know if she is Maga or not, but she seems reasonable in what I have heard her saying.

This is message is not meant to endorse her nor that I would vote for her in a General Election.

I just don’t think the rest of the Republicans [MAGA GROUP] in Congress would work with her to get things done.

However, she has done well in her campaign in presentation of herself as a potential President.

Society is changing the meaning of “in use” words!

         What is said            VS        What behavior says

  • Republican now means Authoritarian or Totalitarian or Facist.
  • Conservative now means Radical and/or Extremist.
  • MAGA now means Make America Ghastly Awful/Appalling.
  • Save America now means Subvert America.
  • Christian Evangelical Nationalists now means Non-Practicing Back-Slid-en Mislead-Christians.   ——  They do NOT want to do things God’s Way but to do things their own way and trying to use God to do so, which will NOT work.  Basically, they are mislead away from God and His ways and have laid aside what the Bible says WILL happen. They have replaced God with Trump, who is incompatible with God and “His Way”.

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[written by a “yesteryear Moderate Republican”]

Current Republican Party has been taken over by Hydra, which is not a compliment. 

[reference: Captain America and/or Avengers Movies.  Also, reference: Classical Mythology … Hercules killed it]

Trump being used of God regarding America

God may be using Trump regarding America but not in the way Trump or his followers think.  God is probably using Trump to teach Americans and the World a lesson.  The lesson being not to depend on such a person as Trump to lead America, not to blindly follow anyone, not to be tricked into believing false concepts and rhetoric, and not to consider someone or something good that is bad.  Trump is not “of” or “for” God.

There is No longer a Republican Party.

The kindest name for the “so called” Republican Party would be the Authoritarian Party.  In reality, it has become the Chaotic-Facist Party!

…….BUT……..

It should now be CFP not GOP  —  CHAOTIC-FACIST PARTY!
It should be CAP not GOP — Chaotic-Authoritarian Party
It should be CTP not GOP — Chaotic-Totalitarian Party

 

There no longer is a Republican Party as it has morphed under Trumpianism.

 

We Republicans of yesteryear do NOT any longer have a party.  There is no longer a Conservative Party either, but now there is an extremist party in its place.


I wish the media and they themselves would stop referring to them as Republican as they are not.  Also, stop referring to the party as Conservative as it is longer that either.

There may be a remote and rare member of the current now existing party that is actually republican and conservative, but they are ineffective and hidden.

The existing PARTY is NOT trying to “Make America Great Again” or at all. The existing PARTY is trying to destroy America and what America should be in an improved manner.

Christofascists is not anything of God.

“How Christofascists became the heart of the MAGA movement” is an article on the internet now.  Christ and Fascist are not compatible.  You have to either choose Christ or Fascist.  You can NOT combine them.  God would have a fit.  If you don’t believe me, ask God.  I hope he laughs like Hell at you for such a stupid question.  For that matter you cannot be a MAGA and believe in Christ in a way that is acceptable to God or Christ.

Weight Loss Progress through 2024

On “Kidney Diet”.

3/28/2024 — 8:00 am –260.9 lbs weight

3/11/2024-2:00 pm — 261.5 lbs weight

3/3/2024 -6:16 am — 261.9 lbs weight

2/29/2024 – 8 am — 262.2 lbs weight

1/18/2024 – 8 pm — 264.4 lbs weight
1/1/2024 — 8 am — 268.0 lbs weight [I gained 3 lbs with the flu, Christmas, and New Years Day.]

 

Maximum weight was 322 lbs [need to loose 177 lbs to become 145 and size 14-16 again].  I was size 14 in 1975 [145 lbs] and size 250 lbs in 1986. In 2023, I was 322 lbs.

Weight Loss Progress through 2023 [updated 12/15/2023]

On “Kidney Diet”

12/15/2023 [3:30 am before breakfast — 265 [4 lb loss] [now in 2x loose from original 5x when I was 322 lbs.]

11/29/2023 [8:00 pm after dinner] — 269.7 [1.7 lb loss]
11/26/2023  [2:00 pm after lunch]  — 271.4 [1/10 lb loss, but it was my birthday of 77 yrs and Thanksgiving]
11/21/2023 [2:13 pm after eating lunch] — weight 271.5 [2.5 lb loss this time]
11/17/2023 [8:30 am] — weight 274.0 [stayed the same] [a few huge errors during this time, but will try to do better] [now in 3x loose instead of 5x clothes]
11/10/2023 [8:30 am] — weight 274.0 [1.6 lb loss this time] [a few huge errors during this time]

10/29/2023 [noon-ish] — weight 275.6 [3.2 lb loss this week]
10/21/2023 [noon-ish] — weight 278.8 [1.4 lb loss this week or so]
10/10/2023 12 [noon-ish] — weight 280.2  [2.3 lb loss this week]

Maximum weight was 322 lbs [need to loose 177 lbs to become 145 and size 14-16 again].  I was size 14 in 1975 [145 lbs] and size 250 lbs in 1986. In 2023, I was 322 lbs.

Food Lists [3/28/2024] -updated-updated potato chips & popcorn

For a more inclusive and general listing visit: PDF — US Booklet 72 — Nutritive Value of Foods

[US Dept of Agriculture booklet]

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Food Lists in Word .docx format to download:  Food List in docx format

Food Lists in PDF format to download:  Food List in pdf format

 

Note 1:  Points and such are loosely based on Weight Watchers and the labels on the products.  Although some 1/4 cups are listed, I don’t track below 1/2 point or 1/2 carb, etc.  I rounded up in most cases.   If in doubt the above booklet helps.  Weight Watchers is great and I have lost weight on it in the past.  However, I needed to track a lot more than points.

Handy Favorite Food List Notes [10/6/2023 update]

Pineapple, cranberries, red grapes, and apples are all kidney-friendly fruits with anti-inflammatory properties are good fruits for Kidney Disease.

The best beverage to drink on a kidney diet is 2 liters of water. Sparkling water, lemon water, and [unsweetened] green teas are also good options.  Lemon-lime soda [diet], lemonade [diet], and root beer [can only have clear soda and diet] are low in phosphorus, although they can be high in added sugars unless you drink diet soda with no sugars.

Limit intake of foods with high levels of phosphate or phosphate additives such as organ meats, whole grain breads, processed foods, cola beverages, cheese, dried beans, liver, peanut butter, dairy products and chocolate.

 

SALT:

  • ¼ tsp salt = 575 mg = 15% of 2300 mg
  • ½ tsp salt = 1150 mg = 50% of 2300 mg
  • ¾ tsp salt = 1725 mg = 75% of 2300 mg
  • 1 tsp level salt = 2300 mg = 100% of 2300 mg

Body needs only 500 mg of salt per day, however.

Kidney disease diet should be no more than 65% salt per day.

 

PROTEIN:  1000 mg = 1 gram

  • 7 grams = 1 oz
  • 21 grams = 3 oz
  • 28 grams = 4 oz

 

STEVIA SWEETENER:

The World Health Organization defines the acceptable daily intake (ADI) as 4 mg of stevia per kilogram of body weight. According to an FDA estimate, that means a 150-pound person could safely eat up to 10 packets of stevia a day—way more than you actually need, considering its intense sweetness.

 

FAT: I am not discerning between saturated and other fats, but grouping all fats under “fat”.

  • One teaspoon equals about five grams of fat. 12 teaspoons, which is the same as ¼ cup.  If you’re following a 2,000-calorie-a-day diet, your target range for total fat is 44 to 78 grams a day.
  • So for 1200 to 1600 calorie diet, 26.4 to 48.8 grams a day.
  • 5 servings of 5 grams = 26 appx grams a day which equals 5 tsp which is one tblsp + 2 tsp of fat
  • 10 servings of 5 grams = 50 appx grams a day which equals 10 tsp which is less than ¼ cup of fat

Thus, I am considering maximum fat allowed to be 1 tblsp + 2 tsp to 3 tblsp + 1 tsp.

 

SOYBEANS:

Soy foods may be beneficial for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD), dialysis patients and those with a kidney transplant as a low-saturated fat, cholesterol-free meat replacement. Similar to animal protein, soy is also a high quality protein, but is plant-based instead.

And we found that dietary soy was associated with significant decrease of serum creatinine, serum phosphorus, CRP (C reactive protein)and proteinuria in the predialysis subgroup.

Soy products contain large amounts of chemicals called oxalates. Oxalates are the main ingredient in kidney stones. If you have a history of kidney stones, avoid taking large amounts of soy. Milk allergy: Children who are very allergic to cow’s milk might also be sensitive to soy products.  Some soy products can have high potassium, phosphorus, and sodium levels. Since large amounts of these nutrients can be harmful for people with kidney disease, we encourage you to carefully read food labels to learn the nutrient content in soy products.  Eating too much of it can cause hormonal imbalance and thyroid issues.

Treatment for hypothyroidism usually includes taking the thyroid hormone medicine levothyroxine (Levo-T, Synthroid, others) every day. Research has shown that soy can make it harder for the body to absorb that medicine. But people who have hypothyroidism don’t need to avoid soy completely

 

Phosphatase

If you have high alkaline phosphatase levels, it is advisable to avoid or minimize alcohol intake to protect liver health. High-Sugar Foods and Beverages: High-sugar foods and beverages, such as sugary sodas, candies, pastries, and desserts, can contribute to weight gain and metabolic disturbances.

Which foods are omega-3 fatty acids?

Fish and other seafood (especially cold-water fatty fish, such as salmon, mackerel, tuna, herring, and sardines) Nuts and seeds (such as flaxseed, chia seeds, and walnuts) Plant oils (such as flaxseed oil, soybean oil, and canola oil)Jul 18, 2022

Diet Worksheet [updated 3/26/2024] changed worksheet [tea, coffee, salt, and stevia clarified]

The food list incorporates foods I would eat.  However, someone else might eat differently.  The food list is geared to my diseases and concerns. Someone else would need to add/subtract from the food list.

The numbers used throughout this diet system are for those who are female, over 65, and sedate.  If you are male, active, trying to gain weight or bulk, and younger, your numbers of allowed intake will be different.  However listings of foods points, carbs, fats, etc will be the same.  The number of allowed points, etc will be different depending on your lifestyle [active-sedate, losing-bulking up weight], gender, and well being [health diseases or lack of].  — If in doubt, see a nutritionist, check the internet, read product labels.

Some dairy is required, but limit its use.

AS I NEED TO TRACT SO MUCH, I made a Daily Diet Listing.  The daily diet listing is then used to do the Monthly Summary.  This diet system is to help me keep tract of how I am doing health-wise.

This form [below] is 11″ by 8 1/2″ [a bit wider for Items/size]

Note:  This form is for a sedate 77 yr old so if you follow this system, create your own listing of pts, carbs, and fats geared toward you age and activity level.

Note:  Maintenance might change for pts, carbs, or fats depending on if you stay the same, loose, or gain weight.

Lunch/Dinner can be switched upon day’s need or situation.

My Opinion: Business and/or Social Bad Person

Such a person:

1. Buys into business concepts and practices [most of which are mostly unethical, unkind, and overall bad behaviours {not including illegal things]]
2. Plays office/business politics
3. Manipulates to make things look different than they are for their own advantage
4. Kisses up to various people for their own advantage
5. Makes others look bad for their own advantage [when not necessary or appropriate]
6. Try to carry their influence to outside of the work place when it is not appropriate or even correct in order to make themselves look good to others socially
7. Inappropriate judgement of others to cause harm
8. Try to involve others in bad behavior or support of such.
9. Try to make others to blame for their misdeeds or mistakes.
10. Considers others as furniture or purchased items to be used as desired and not as hired or associated with for specifically mutually agreed upon purposes.

My Opinion: Sometimes landlords make requirements or concepts and are snotty in their remarks.

Meaning of: “If you don’t like it move.”

Such a statement is:
1. inappropriate
2. immature
3. stupid
4. shows poor cognitive and evaluation skills
5. being a bully
6. worthless [Any new landlord group would be the same anyway so it would be a waste of time, etc.  This means it is a waist of time, energy, strength, and in vain to do so.]


It is a poor cognitive and evaluation to expect someone to move when an unreasonable situation occurs.  Just because something is unpleasant or not acceptable, other things may exist that are more important.  Also, it is costly in money, time, energy, and strength to move. Often landlords forget they are renting a product [a living space] for a price and a tenant has the right to the living space for the purpose it is meant to be used.  It is fraud to try to rent a location and then not provide the product agreed upon before renting such.

My Opinion: Bullies

Such [predatory] a person is:

1. a person with narcissistic personality disorder

2. a bully [a blustering, mean, or predatory person who, from a perceived position of relative power, intimidates, abuses, harasses, or coerces people, especially those considered unlikely to defend themselves]

3. has an pretentious ego. [Pretentious is characterized by assumption of dignity or importance, especially when exaggerated or undeserved.]

[Remember that some people cannot be dealt with no matter what and it is their fault not yours. It is actually foolish and stupid to try to do so.

Don’t let bad/evil/sinful people change who you are and what you think as well as your behavior.

If you support Trumpanistic Behavior — YOU are a BAD person.

Trumpism and Trumpianistic:

Trumpism and being Trumpianistic is a term for the political ideologies, social emotions, style of governance, political movement and set of mechanisms for acquiring and keeping power that are associated with Donald Trump, and his political base.                   Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trumpism

[I added Trumpainistic as even if Trump followers no longer have Trump to follow, there are Trump want-a-be people and Trump-like behavior in officials and various general public members that will still be around long after Trump is retired or dead.

BEHAVIOR CHARACTERISTIC:

  • Lies [not even based on any tiny part of truth]
  • Threats
  • Instigation of Violence [in the public’s face no less]
  • Illegal Behaviors
  • Belief that one is above the law and does not need to comply with laws of the land.
  • Mean and hurtful verbal interactions with others especially women
  • Non-respectful of women [He thinks they liked to be groped and sexually assaulted as he think it is a pass because he dose not know the difference.]
  • Telling others what to think through threats and false influence
  • Radical and Insurrectionist Beliefs and Concepts
  • Anti-Democracy where everyone has a right to easily vote and speak their own point of view. [“Trumpism is greatest threat to American democracy since the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor” per Philip S. Gorski]
  • Inappropriate strong arming officials, agencies, and the general public in a detrimental result
  • Childish, erratic, temperamental, authoritarian, angry-resentful-vengeful, berserk, insulting, and emotional in a damaging manner
  • No caring or advocating the rights of anyone but one’s self while walking over or destroying anyone else’s rights [Claiming amendment rights but keeping others from having the same rights]
  • Supporting fringe behavior such as white supremacist and other extreme groups
  • Haveing a World War II Hitler like relationship with Trump and blindly following such a Nazi type leader [following such behaviour instead of decent behavior or God, himself] [According to civil rights lawyer Burt Neuborne and political theorist William E. Connolly, Trumpist rhetoric employs tropes similar to those used by fascists in Germany to persuade citizens (at first a minority) to give up democracy, by using a barrage of falsehoods, half-truths, personal invective, threats, xenophobia, national-security scares, religious bigotry, white racism, exploitation of economic insecurity, and a never-ending search for scapegoats. Neuborne found twenty parallel practices,[137] such as creating what amounts to an “alternate reality” in adherents’ minds, through direct communications, by nurturing a fawning mass media and by deriding scientists to erode the notion of objective truth;[138] organizing carefully orchestrated mass rallies;[139] bitterly attacking judges when legal cases are lost or rejected;[140] using an uninterrupted stream of lies, half-truths, insults, vituperation and innuendo designed to marginalize, demonize and eventually destroy opponents;[139] making jingoistic appeals to ultranationalist fervor;[139] and promising to slow, stop and even reverse the flow of “undesirable” ethnic groups who are cast as scapegoats for the nation’s ills ]
  • Lack of knowing good from bad [and teaching others and children such lack of knowledge including advocating that bad IS good and good IS bad]
  • Dark Corrupting Influence of others [keeping people from doing their jobs that they were elected to do ]
  • Discriminating on economic level, race, or where one lives
  • Transforming anxiety into anger and directing it at particular targets [dominance by reminding everybody of wrath AND force and others into submission thereby]
  • Creating barbaric, if not sub-human levels of consciousness with mindless anarchic goals [anarchic = with no controlling rules or principles to give order]
  • Creating a situation or atmosphere that is more combative and less ideological
  • Having and supporting narcissism [Narcissism is extreme self-involvement to the degree that it makes a person ignore the needs of those around them. While everyone may show occasional narcissistic behavior, true narcissists frequently disregard others or their feelings. They also do not understand the effect that their behavior has on other people.]
  • Not complying with the rights of business owners to make rules for their establishments, business, media, etc. for the safety of other shoppers, users, or the safety of their business.  [Thinking your rights are more significant that anyone else’s rights to shop, eat, fly, post a message, etc.] [Obviously, businesses must follow legal laws for their businesses, but otherwise, they have the right to serve those whom they choose to serve: like refusing those who do not wear shoes, not bringing animals into a restaurant, not wearing a mask, not behaving in an appropriate manner, etc]
  • Destruction of property that is not yours or interfering with the operation of any system. [access to property or business, access to intersections or locations, vandalism, interference with normal operation of established functions]
  • Taking away other peoples rights and/or disregard for others rights.

 

By supporting Trump and his cohorts, you are aiding and abetting him/them in the above behavior and are therefore  active participants in such behaviors.
You are supporting and following Trump or Trumpianistic-behaviour and NOT God or family values !

 

NOTE:

{Trump is clearly stating that Christian groups are supporting him and extensively within his “base”.  I am clearly stating that you cannot be a practicing Christian and be in his “base” supporting and abetting him and his cohorts in this behavior.  At least other governmental groups do not flaunt their “shadowed” bad behavior publicly [on purpose] as good and appropriate behavior.  I know all governmental groups lie to the public on many occasions, but Trump and his cohorts are way over the line and flaunting such in our faces as good.  [I am a Christian and believe our country is great even it there are immense problems to solve AND I find this offensive.]

SUCH SO CALLED CHRISTIAN GROUPS MUST CHOOSE BETWEEN GOD OR TRUMP [or Trumpianistic-behaviours as God and Trump/Trumpianistic-behaviours] as God and this behaviour  are not compatible.

A Christian Group should have righteous indignation regarding this kind of behavior and not aid and support it.

Ocarina: Expert Advice is Online

There are great Ocarina websites that give online instruction for playing the Ocarina in various holes and shapes.  There are many free sheet music sites for the Ocarina too.

The songs/diagrams/info on this website are the ones I used as I am a beginner [not expert] player who has poor eyesight and problems with my hands/fingers [handicapped] and still want to play the instrument.  When I get more acquainted with the instrument, I plan to use some of the online helps myself.

Also, I had to pick a design of Ocarina that worked better with my hands in shape and weight of instrument.