The Kind-Hearted Smart Aleck

Podcast: I Feel Snitty Episode 210: Live in War, Rest in Peace Premiere Date: 4/6/2023 Length: 14:32 (2,333 words) Link: https://ifeelsnitty.podbean.com/e/live-in-war-rest-in-peace/ Transcript:  Welcome to “I Feel Snitty,” episode 210, entitled, “Live in War, Rest in Peace.” I’m your host, Craig Rozniecki.   This is going to be a different kind of episode. The main reason why I’ve been so absent on social-media in recent months is because in early January I learned one of my best friends from high school – Brian Grgurich – passed away. I actually recorded a podcast shortly after hearing the news, but was so angry I decided it’d be best served as personal catharsis. While I’m still mad as hell, I think I’ve finally accepted the loss, and am ready to discuss it, as calmly as I can manage.   We’ve all lost people close to us, and sadly death is one thing which tends to bring us closer together. So, whether you did or didn’t know Brian, I’m sure you can relate to wh...

The latest episode of my podcast ("I Feel Snitty"), entitled "Live in War, Rest in Peace," is now available. Here's a brief description of it:  I dedicate this podcast to Brian Grgurich, who was gay; never given a fair chance in life; and passed way too soon. Rest in peace, my good friend. The episode can be heard here. - https://ifeelsnitty.podbean.com/e/live-in-war-rest-in-peace/

Since I couldn't do it in real time, I decided to look through the transcript of Donald Trump's recent acceptance speech and fact-check it. Read it and weep. 1) “For her incredible service to our nation and its children, I want to think our magnificent First Lady.” Newsflash: Uttering the words “Be Best” doesn’t do shit for our nation or children.   2) “I know my brother Robert is looking down on us right now from heaven.” Since this can’t literally be known, it is literally a lie. Next…   3) “In a new term as president, we will again build the greatest economy in history, quickly returning to full employment, soaring incomes and record prosperity.” You didn’t build the “greatest economy in history” the first time, so try again…   4-6) “We are delivering life-saving therapies and will produce a vaccine before the end of the year, or maybe even sooner.” First, no you’re not. Recommendations on consuming poison don’t constitute as life-saving therapies....