You know why so many people (mainly ASSHOLE supporters) are in a tizzy over Stephen Colbert referring to ASSHOLE as Putin’s “cock-holster”?  It’s not so much that they dislike what was said.  It’s that they’re upset, even shocked, that someone FINALLY had the balls to say something derogatory against ASSHOLE.  I think more people in the media, whether it be nighttime talk show hosts, daytime talk show hosts or journalists should speak out more.  ASSHOLE deserves to be talked back to.  It’s one thing he’s not expecting.  All his life he’s believed he can say and do what he wants and get away with it. Colbert basically said “no more”.  It’s been a long time coming.

Then there are the ASSHOLE supporters who cry “show some respect”.  Respect for what?  Why should anyone respect this ASSHOLE with all the bullshit he lays on us every day?  Because of his “job” as “president”?  There are many who have “jobs” as “CEO’s” but if they’re an asshole, they won’t be respected either.  Respect is earned.  Not guaranteed.

Why should anyone feel it’s okay to respect an ASSHOLE who mocks a disabled reporter?  Why should anyone feel it’s okay to respect an ASSHOLE who says he grabs women by the pussy?  Why should anyone feel it’s okay to respect an ASSHOLE who calls one of his senators “Pocahontas” because he doesn’t believe her nationality?  Why should anyone feel it’s okay to respect ASSHOLE when he calls another senator “Little Marco” because of his height? Why should anyone feel it’s okay to respect ASSHOLE for calling a political opponent “crooked”, especially when HE’S the one who is crooked?  Why should anyone feel it’s okay to respect ASSHOLE for banning people of one religion from our country, simply because he doesn’t like that religion?  Why should anyone feel it’s okay to respect ASSHOLE for banning immigrants from our country, especially since the majority of us, including ASSHOLE himself, wouldn’t even BE here if not for immigration?  Why should anyone feel it’s okay to respect ASSHOLE for allowing alleged Christian businesses to discriminate against someone who is LGBTQ?  Why should anyone feel it’s okay to respect ASSHOLE for taking away our healthcare coverage? Why should anyone feel it’s okay to respect ASSHOLE for referring to any negative news about himself (which is most of the news) as “fake”, especially when we know it’s not?  Why would anyone feel it’s okay to respect ASSHOLE for going on a national TV show for an interview, mock the title of the show, then abruptly end the interview because he didn’t like the way the interview was going? Why?  Why WOULD anyone respect ASSHOLE or ANY of these things that he’s done?  Why would anyone feel it’s okay?  If you do feel it’s okay for ASSHOLE to do all this stuff, if you respect all this shit, then you’re just as bad as ASSHOLE.

Yet everyone in a tizzy feels it’s NOT okay for what Colbert said.  What’s good for the goose is good for the gander, folks.  If ASSHOLE can dish it out but can’t take it, then he shouldn’t play the game.  Besides, with all the shit that spews from ASSSHOLE’S pie hole, using it as Putin’s cock-holster would be a step up.

Not to sound like an episode of “Seinfeld” but I really wonder why they call it “First Night”.  Since we are celebrating the new year after midnight, shouldn’t it be called “First Morning”?  To me “First Night” would be the evening of January 1, meaning after dusk.  Just sayin’…

With that aside, in the past on the final day of the year I have often done a run-down of current events from the past year, including noteworthy passings, births, what-have-you.  I’m not doing any of that this year.

Instead I’ve decided to reflect on what I’ve learned in 2015.  Not that I’ve never learned anything during any other year.  I’m always learning something new.  But 2015 just seems like a year where I learned more than I have in the past.  Maybe it’s just because I’m getting older.  I don’t know.

I learned that with one fell swoop fond childhood Saturday morning memories can be tarnished forever.

I learned that the phrase “if you put lipstick on a pig, it’s still a pig” can refer to music as well as politics.

 

Just because someone is a legal adult doesn’t mean they’re going to act that way.

Most people don’t know how to mind their own business.  Especially when it comes to social media.

I learned that although someone may not like what you say or do, they’re going to read, listen, follow, or watch you any way they can.  Even hire “techies” to scan your every computer move.  See not knowing how to mind their own business above.

I learned that people don’t always tell the “entire truth” so they will look better in the eyes of their followers.  Then they try to cover their tracks when they realize you’re on to them.

I’ve learned that people don’t like it if you’re wise.  They want you to be as “dumbed down” as most others are that associate with them.

I’ve learned that it’s better to just let go than to keep wading in the bullshit.

Most people will never tell you what they really think.  They will, however, kiss your ass to no end.

Everyone has an opinion about something.  Not everyone is going to agree with everything.  If we all agreed, that would be boring.  Then there are the people who go through life kissing ass and will agree with anything.  See above.

Chances are if someone comments on a Facebook post, there will be spelling errors in it.  To me that just pushes credibility out the window.

There is more dirty laundry on Facebook and Twitter than in my washer.

Trump uses Aqua Net.

No matter what happens to them, some people will never stop talking about themselves.  Only in death will they stop being egotistical.  And even then I wonder.

Steve Harvey is human

Gronk is a beast

Brady is the best QB we will ever see

The last two statements I already knew.  I just wanted to throw them in here.  GO PATS!

 

I learned you can get an AARP card when you turn 50.  But I’m not 50.  I also learned that you can get a senior discount if you are 43.  But I’m not 43 either.

Charlie Brown will never change.  Thank God.  And everything Pixar touches turns to gold.

You can grow potatoes on Mars.  Who knew?  Only Matt Damon.

The Pope is hip.

I learned that I can make my deadlines, even when I think I can’t.

The older he gets, the better Springsteen is.

Canoe is a very expensive restaurant.

I know I’m in better health now than I was at the start of the year.

Terrorists are nuts and guns kill people.

Speaking of people, SURPRISE!  We are ALL people, no matter what color our skin is.  Imagine that!

Lastly, everyone should read Mitch Albom’s new book “The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto”.  Especially musicians.

With that, my fellow bloggers, readers, snoopers, watchers—whatever—I wish you a safe and happy New Year.  May 2016 be full of more learning experiences for us all!