Wednesday's podcast:
Texas vs Biden administration with George Rodriguez.....
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Wednesday's video: The border story with George Rodriguez from South Texas
Wednesday's video:
The border story with George Rodriguez from South Texas
Joe discovers that the other Joe is a liberal
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Joe discovers that the other Joe is a liberal - American Thinker https://t.co/61413jh8Nv
— Silvio Canto. Jr. (@silvio_canto) January 31, 2024
A word about January 31
On this day in 1865, the US House passed the 13th Amendment. It was sent to the states for ratification and approved in November. President Lincoln just gets better with age. He was the right man at the most critical moment in US history. A few years ago, a great movie came out about his efforts to pass the 13th amendment that abolished slavery. It was a great movie!
Happy # 77 to the great Nolan Ryan who was born on this day in 1947 in Refugio, Texas. His numbers are unbelievable: 324 wins, 3.19 ERA, 5,714 K and 7 no-hitters. Ryan was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1999.
The great Ernie Banks was born in Dallas, Texas, on this day in 1931. He died in 2014. Over the years, I've seen some great players in person and TV. Sadly, I never got to see Ernie Banks in person but do recall hearing #500 on WGN radio.
We remember Jackie Robinson, who was born in Cairo, Georgia, on this day in 1919. He died October 24, 1972.
Happy # 77 Nolan Ryan
His numbers are unbelievable: 324 wins, 3.19 ERA, 5,714 K and 7 no-hitters.
Ryan was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1999.
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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Tuesday's podcast: 3 soldiers dead & more injured, Mona Lisa attack & Crazy justice in New York
Tuesday's podcast:
3 soldiers dead & more injured, Mona Lisa attack & Crazy justice in New York...
Tuesday's video: 3 soldiers dead & more injured, Mona Lisa attack & Crazy justice in New York
Tuesday's video:
3 soldiers dead & more injured, Mona Lisa attack & Crazy justice in New York.....
Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa clowns have ‘souped you’
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Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa clowns have ‘souped you’ - American Thinker https://t.co/cmeCreZjy7
— Silvio Canto. Jr. (@silvio_canto) January 30, 2024
Happy # 81 Davey Johnson
We remember Johnson as a great second baseman and then as a manager.
As a player, he hit .261 with 136 HR & 609 RBI over 1,435 games. He played in 4 World Series with Baltimore and won several Gold Gloves.
As a manager, he won 1,372 games with an excellent .562 winning pct. He led the New York Mets to the 1986 World Series title. Johnson also won division titles with Baltimore in 1997 and Washington in 2012.
Great player & manager.
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Monday, January 29, 2024
Monday's podcast: The week in review with Bill Katz the editor of Urgent Agenda
Monday's podcast:
The week in review with Bill Katz the editor of Urgent Agenda...
Monday's video: The week in review with Bill Katz the editor of Urgent Agenda
The week in review with Bill Katz the editor of Urgent Agenda.....
US soldiers killed in Jordan.....Texas vs Biden administration at the border....Trump trial in New York....…and other stories..
Still a man after all those laps in the pool
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Still a man after all those laps in the pool - American Thinker https://t.co/okrnEYpsgS
— Silvio Canto. Jr. (@silvio_canto) January 29, 2024
Sunday, January 28, 2024
Sunday's podcast: US soldiers killed, Texas vs Biden at the border & Use your pen, Mr. President
US soldiers killed, Texas vs Biden at the border & Use your pen, Mr. President.....
Sunday's video: US soldiers killed, Texas vs Biden at the border & Use your pen Mr. President
Sunday's video:
US soldiers killed, Texas vs Biden at the border & Use your pen Mr. President....
Time to use your pen, Mr. President
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Time to use your pen, Mr. President - American Thinker https://t.co/exF9Iwuinq
— Silvio Canto. Jr. (@silvio_canto) January 28, 2024
Happy # 74 Barbi Benton
Barbi Benton. She was born Barbara Lynn Klein in New York City on this day in 1950.
Back in the 1970's, Barbi burst on the scene on Playboy magazine. Later, she became a regular on TV's hilarious "Hee Haw" and also recorded some country music albums.
As I understand, Barbi retired in the 1980's and became a full time mother.
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We remember the life and times of Jose Marti (1853-1895)
Jorge Ponce, contributor to Babalu Blog; and Victor Triay,author of various books about Cuba. Click and listen to the show....
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Saturday, January 27, 2024
Saturday's podcast: We remember the life and times of Jose Marti (1853-1895)
Guest: Fernando Hernandez, Cuban American author....We remember the life and times of Jose Marti (1853-1895)......and other stories....
Saturday's video: We remember the life and times of Jose Marti (1853...1895)
Guest: Fernando Hernandez, Cuban American author....We remember the life and times of Jose Marti (1853-1895)...and other stories....
Anyone in the media asking why?
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Anyone in the media asking why? - American Thinker https://t.co/j9JjvKbfWI
— Silvio Canto. Jr. (@silvio_canto) January 27, 2024
Happy # 77 John Lowenstein
John was one of the most popular players in the Orioles teams that played in the 1979 and 1983 World Series. He was not a superstar, like Eddie Murray, Jim Palmer or Cal Ripken, but he was a huge factor in the Orioles' winning ways.
John came to Baltimore just before the 1979 season and platooned in left field with Gary Roenicke. His numbers were great, specially in 1982 when he hit .320 with 24 HR and 66 RBI in 122 games. In 1983, or the year that Baltimore won the World Series, John hit .291 with 15 HR.
In the post season, John hit .308 in 10 games. He also hit the 3-run homer to beat the Angels in extra innings of game 1 of the 1979 ALCS.
He was a real fan favorite. I hope that he's doing well. Thanks for the memories!
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Friday, January 26, 2024
Friday's podcast: Texas and the border, Crime in the city, Media crisis
Texas and the border......Crime in the city....Media crisis.....Happy # 89 Bob Uecker........and other stories...
Friday's video: Texas and the border, Crime in the city, Media crisis....
Texas and the border......Crime in the city....Media crisis.....
Happy # 89 Bob Uecker.......
The A's are not the only ones leaving Oakland
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The A's are not the only ones leaving Oakland - American Thinker https://t.co/1ozVJbJyrp
— Silvio Canto. Jr. (@silvio_canto) January 26, 2024
Happy # 89 Bob Uecker
We remember Bob Uecker who was born in Milwaukee on this day in 1935.Once upon a time, Bob Uecker played baseball. My guess is that most of us remember him as the radio voice of the Milwaukee Brewers and one of those funny baseball movies.
As a major league catcher (1962-67), Uecker hit .200 in 297 games (217 starts), 146 hits, 14 HR and 74 RBI. He played with Milwaukee and then backed Tim McCarver in the 1964 World Series.
In 1971, he came home to be the radio & TV voice of the Brewers.
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Happy Australia Day to everyone down in Australia
We wish all of our friends in Australia a happy Australia Day.
Back in 1788, a group of British ships landed in what we now call Australia. Today, Australia is one of the most stable democracies and economies in the world. So that's another reason to say Happy Australia Day!
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Happy # 63 Wayne Gretzky
We say happy birthday to Wayne Gretzky, a.k.a. The Great One! He was born in Canada on this day in 1961.
In the late 1970's, it was Gretzky's success with the Oilers that got me interested in hockey.
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Thursday, January 25, 2024
Thursday's podcast: Border and Biden....Mexico elections....Saturday Night Fever # 1 LP....and more
Border and Biden....Mexico elections....Saturday Night Fever # 1 LP....and other stories.....
Thursday's video: Border and Biden....Mexico elections....Saturday Night Fever.....
Border and Biden....Mexico elections....Saturday Night Fever # 1 LP....and more......
A word about the elections down Mexico way
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A word about the elections down Mexico way - American Thinker https://t.co/ywwQssXwx6
— Silvio Canto. Jr. (@silvio_canto) January 25, 2024
A word about January 25
We remember Don Maynard who was born in Texas on this day in 1935 and passed away January 2022. Maynard played with the Jets who won Super Bowl III. We remember him for a clutch catch in the AFL championship against the Raiders. It was that TD that put the Jets in the Super Bowl against the Colts.
Jamesetta Hawkins was born in Los Angeles on this day in 1938. We know her as Etta James, one of the most unique voices of pop music. Her career started with gospel music and she eventually recorded in Chicago. She was the opening act with The Rolling Stones for a time in the 1980's and sang in the opening ceremonies of the Los Angeles 1984 Olympics. Etta won 2 Grammys for her work.
Who saw the movie "Saturday Night Fever" many years ago? Maybe you danced to "More than a woman" and some of the other songs by The Bee Gees. On this day in 1978, the soundtrack LP moved to # 1 on Billboard USA. It stayed at # 1 for a long time!
We remember Wally Bunker who was born in Seattle on this day in 1945. Bunker had a great start with the Orioles. He went 19-5 with the 1964 Orioles. Bunker was one of the many young arms along with Dave McNally and Jim Palmer. In 1966, Wally pitched a 1-0 victory in game 3 of the 1966 World Series. It put the O's up 3-0 in that Series against LA. He ended up with the expansion KC Royals after the 1968 draft. Actually, he pitched well in KC, won 12 games and threw the first pitch in the expansion team's history. Bunker retired after after the 1971 season.
Happy # 79 Wally Bunker
Bunker had a great start with the Orioles. He went 19-5 with the 1964 Orioles. Bunker was one of the many young arms along with Dave McNally and Jim Palmer.
In 1966, Wally pitched a 1-0 victory in game 3 of the 1966 World Series. It put the O's up 3-0 in that Series against LA.
He ended up with the expansion KC Royals after the 1968 draft. Actually, he pitched well in KC, won 12 games and threw the first pitch in the expansion team's history.
Bunker retired after after the 1971 season.
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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Wednesday's podcast: New Hampshire the next day, GITMO open, Winston Churchill
New Hampshire the next day....GITMO open....Winston Churchill 1965.....and other stories.....
Wednesday's video: New Hampshire the next day, GITMO open, Winston Chu...
New Hampshire the next day....GITMO open....Winston Churchill 1965.....and other stories....
Gitmo still there
Gitmo still there - American Thinker https://t.co/3wtuG9J1Qv
— Silvio Canto. Jr. (@silvio_canto) January 24, 2024
It was 15 years ago that President Obama signed an executive order to close Gitmo and keep a campaign promise. Closing Gitmo was supposed to restore our place in the halls of freedom and due process; or so we heard during the campaign of “hope and change.”
Well, where are we now? Many of the bad guys are still in Gitmo and you don’t hear much from the former president about it.
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https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2024/01/gitmo_still_there.html
A word about January 24
We remember Winston Churchill who passed away on this day in 1965. He was 90. Churchill was one of the great leaders of the 20th century and UK Prime Minister 1940-1945 and 1951-55. Churchill was also a great author and won The Nobel Prize in Literature for his six-volume books of World War II and for political speeches.
Sharon Tate was born in Dallas, Texas, on this day in 1943. Sharon was killed by Charles Manson in 1969. It was an awful story because Sharon was pregnant and apparently alone in a ranch. Sharon Tate was in various films, such as "Valley of the Dolls" in 1967.
We remember John Belushi, one of the original members of Saturday Night Live. Belushi was born in Chicago on this day in 1949. He died in 1982. Wow! Lots of memories of those shows!
We remember Neil Diamond who was born on this day in 1941.........happy birthday to a very talented man.....Diamond wrote and recorded many songs.
Happy # 83 to Neil Diamond
We remember Neil Diamond who was born on this day in 1941.........happy birthday to a very talented man.....Diamond wrote and recorded many songs.....it's hard to pick one but let me try......I love "Stones" and the arrangement.......
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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Tuesday's podcast: The border and the wire...Senator Fetterman....New Hampshire...Hall of Fame vote.....and other stories.....
Tuesday's podcast:
The border and the wire...Senator Fetterman....New Hampshire...Hall of Fame vote.....and other stories.....
Tuesday's video: The border and the wire, Senator Fetterman. New Hampshire
The border and the wire, Senator Fetterman. New Hampshire & Hall of Fame vote.....
Johnny Angel, you’re an angel to me
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Johnny Angel, you’re an angel to me - American Thinker https://t.co/i2b1JanSXP
— Silvio Canto. Jr. (@silvio_canto) January 23, 2024
A word about January 23
Willie Mays was inducted to the Baseball Hall of Fame on this day in 1979. Mays played 21 seasons with the Giants, and finished up with the Mets in 1972-73. He hit over .300 10 times and retired with a career .302 average, won the NL MVP twice (1954 & 1965) and was selected 20 times as an NL All-Star. On top of that, Mays led the league in home runs four times and hit 660, or the second highest ever at the time he retired.
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1979: Willie Mays Hall of Fame!
Ted Williams allegedly said that they invented the All Star Game for Willie Mays. He was right.
Willie Mays was inducted to the Baseball Hall of Fame on this day in 1979. Mays played 21 seasons with the Giants, and finished up with the Mets in 1972-73. He hit over .300 10 times and retired with a career .302 average, won the NL MVP twice (1954 & 1965) and was selected 20 times as an NL All-Star. On top of that, Mays led the league in home runs four times and hit 660, or the second highest ever at the time he retired.
Willie Mays was inducted to the Baseball Hall of Fame on this day in 1979. Mays played 21 seasons with the Giants, and finished up with the Mets in 1972-73. He hit over .300 10 times and retired with a career .302 average, won the NL MVP twice (1954 & 1965) and was selected 20 times as an NL All-Star. On top of that, Mays led the league in home runs four times and hit 660, or the second highest ever at the time he retired.
Some of us are old enough to remember watching Mays in the NBC Saturday afternoon game of the week. Finally, I had a chance to watch Mays in 1972 when he finished his career with the New York Mets. He wasn't Willie Mays anymore but it was a huge thrill to see him in person!
For my money, Mays was the greatest player of the 20th century!
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Monday, January 22, 2024
Monday's video: The week in review with Bill Katz the editor of Urgent Agenda
Monday's video:
The week in review with Bill Katz the editor of Urgent Agenda.....
Update on 2024...VP for Trump?.....Decline of journalism.....EV's not charging...and other stories...
Arturo smells blackmail
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Arturo smells blackmail - American Thinker https://t.co/36Akhphi2t
— Silvio Canto. Jr. (@silvio_canto) January 22, 2024
We remember Sam Cooke (1931-64)
Cooke turned into one of the best male singers of the early 1960's.
Sam Cooke's life ended abruptly in 1964 and his death was a bit of mystery.
Sam Cooke was a great singer. His music is now available on a digital format, such as this great summary of his career.
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A word about January 22
We recall today another anniversary of Roe v Wade, the 1973 Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion in the U.S. Thankfully, it was overturned in 2022. The states (i.e. voters) decide abortion now and that’s a good thing.
We remember LBJ, or President Lyndon Johnson, the 36th president of the U.S., who died on this day in 1973. He was living in South Texas and watching his successor announce the end of the Vietnam War:
On the day of Nixon's second inaugural celebration, Johnson watched sullenly as Nixon announced the dismantling of many of Johnson's Great Society social programs and, the next day, that he had achieved the ceasefire in Vietnam that had eluded Johnson.
The following day, while Lady Bird and their daughters were in Austin, Johnson suffered a fatal heart attack at his ranch in Johnson City.
We remember the great Sam Cooke. He was born in Mississippi on this day in 1931. Cooke turned into one of the best male singers of the early 1960's. Sam Cooke's life ended abruptly in 1964 and his death was a bit of mystery. His music is now available on a digital format, such as this great summary of his career.
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