Amazon Prime Wardrobe is a ripoff

So Amazon Prime Wardrobe is a service where you can have clothing items shipped to you to try on, and if they fit and you like it you keep it.  If something isn't right, you go back online and initiate the return.

I did all that, printed the return label for the one item that didn't fit, and had it shipped back.  But now I get an email a few weeks later saying that they haven't received the items yet and I'm going to be charged.  

So not only do I not have the unwanted item, but they are going to take my money for it.

Sounds likes a scam to me.  

I'm never going to use that service again.  Amazon's customer service on returns has typically been awesome, and I've never experienced them not getting a return, but this wardrobe try-before-you-buy thing seems flawed.  Lesson learned.

Order of Man - Gordon Gridley's principles of purpose

 As a subscriber of the Warrior Poet Society Network, I discovered this Order of Man podcast. I've watched and re-watched the first three episodes, and wow is that inspiring stuff!  

What are 7 virtues that I value and strive to employ in my life?  What are the principles that give me purpose in my life?

• Dedication
• Being true to my beliefs. Staying committed to family, friends, and my decisions.
• Generosity
• Putting others and their needs at the forefront. This corresponds to being a provider, and presider.
• Mastery
• The world is full of mediocrity. Being an expert takes discipline, and getting in the ring. Those who have experience can best share their skills and wisdom.
• Thoughtfulness
• Slowing down, analyzing the world around me compiling facts, testing ideas and sincerely trying to enhance the lives of those around me.
• Responsibility
• There are many who are called, but few a chosen.  Those who follow through win the prize. 
• Helpfulness
• Sincerely providing help where help is sought, without regard for return.
• Fearless
• In conjunction with gaining knowledge, able to discern risks and courageously take actions that demonstrate a willingness to overcome the natural man and self-serving comforts.

Why I (might be) voting for Trump

A childhood friend asked me to respond to these questions on why I'm voting for Trump.  The rule is to only refer to Trump's actions and not Biden's failures.  So here goes:

Why is Donald Trump your candidate of choice?

I'm not actually sure I'm voting for him.  I REALLY want to vote for a third party.  The two party system is a sickness that our country just can't seem to shake.  It's causing such a division and it's been who is in power, and is winning, rather than really talking things out as a group and coming up with a satisfactory conclusion.  

I'm looking seriously at Jo Jorgensen.  But I'll save the details about her in another post.  This one is about Donald Trump, and why I would consider him:

What policies do you feel strongly about that he supports?

• He supports the unborn's right to life.
• He supports the second amendment.  He supports "America first", meaning we should be supporting US jobs by buying "Made in the USA" products.  I agree.  
• He supports law enforcement and defies anarchy and destructive organizations.
• He isn't afraid to mention God 
• I've seen many of his meetings with internal and foreign officials, and he is very good at the way he conducts himself and praises the efforts of others in these in-person meetings.  
• Space exploration.  Yes, I'm a nerd.
• He recognizes the need to NOT increase taxes. He is a defender of innovation and defies the call for socialism.
  
  

How likely do you believe he will follow through on his promises?

• 
  He said he would build a wall, and he's come a long way on that, even though he didn't get funding the way he wanted with Congress.
• Some of his promises, along with any other president's are totally dependent on a congress that is willing to allow him the funds to follow through.
• He got rid of NAFTA and replaced it with something better: USMCA
• He's trying to get rid of Obama care, but there needs to be something put forward that will replace it so people aren't left hanging.

What good do you feel he will bring to the presidency in leading our country?

• He has done well in nominating Supreme Court Justices that can make good decisions: Gorsuch and Kavanaugh. There is a good chance he may be able to appoint one or two more conservative judges.
• He's tough on China, well, really any other country that isn't playing fair.
• He's a businessman, so his ability to improve our economy, and increase jobs, just can't be beat by any other candidate.

What makes him the best man for the job?

• He is new to politics.  He hasn't been decades in position as a senator or congressman, and isn't (as) corrupt.  
• He is well spoken, and can speak his mind. (Which some might consider a negative)
• 
  He loves the country, and loves those who serve in the military.

I realize he definitely isn't perfect, very far from it.  So here is a bonus section:

What are some things I wish he would/wouldn't do?  

• Delete that twitter account!
  
• Quit name calling
• Don't be so quick to praise yourself, or diminish/compare yourself to others.
• It's important to be positive, but keep a level of realism. Sometimes he says some really ridiculous things that are pure speculation, and the main stream media loves that stuff.  You're setting yourself up to look dumb.
• Decrease government spending. This is one of the main appeals the libertarian party has for me. 

Tony Lama boots - Don't assume it's American Made

So I bought a new pair of boots, and I went to Sheplers.com to help me find the perfect pair.

Tony Lama's Brown Junction Waterproof Work Boots - Steel Toe

Upon first inspection on the details inside the boot.

Made in China?  Seriously?  I realize the reason for making in China is to reduce cost, but what is more American than a quality cowboy boot? I don't want it shipped from the orient.  Nothing against the people, but I want my money spent on USA made stuff.

According to this website:  https://usamadeproducts.biz/footwear-cowboy-boots.html

It shows Tony Lama boots are made in the USA.  Not so. They may be HQ'd here, but the boots aren't made here.  That's crap.  I'd be willing to pay about 30% more for a boot knowing it was made in the USA.  I'm not like most people though, but at what point does a company abandon their manufacturing in the USA in order to keep costs low?

Very disappointed.  I'm about to quit purchasing certain items online, so I can inspect the details of where they are made.  I once bought a 2nd Amendment jersey that I discovered when it arrived, that was made in China.  How ironic.

It's time to more fully support the red, white and blue.

Social Distancing it's nothing new

I read recently from folks all over that we need to take this corona virus thing seriously and really need to do our part to wash our hands, stay out of groups, pray for the infected, and hang out at home. 

Some are comparing the infection/death rate of covid-19 to the swine flu, or other virus' and how much more deadly it can be.

As of 3/20/2020, taken from John Hopkins University, the number of confirmed Covid 19 infections worldwide are 275,429 with 11,397 deaths.  The death rate also increases/decreases based on the infected individual's age and global location and access to health care. 

For simplicity, the death rate would be 11,397/275,429 = 4.14% globally.

Many like to compare the covid 19 virus to the flu and show how much more deadly it is. The death rate for the seasonal flu is about 0.1%  So since we are comparing apples and oranges. Consider this:

The CDC reports that in 2016 in the USA there were 3,941,109 births.

That same year in the USA, there were 623,471 abortions.  That's a death rate of 13.65%

So out of 100 humans that were brought in to existence, nearly 14 of them were intentionally discarded. Like an infection. Treated as if they were a disease. A virus for which there is no vaccine. Except we are talking about a living brother or sister.

Social distancing? That's been going on for millennia. Not only have we as a world kept our distance to the ugliness of the practice of abortion, but we've glorified it, fashioned it into a badge and labeled it feminism. We haven't been fighting for those that are unable to defend themselves.

Instead we've been keeping our distance from the millions of voices that have been silenced and kept in the dark. 

Replaced with justification, rationalization, antagonism, indifference.

Stinky pig Heavy D

These buttholes got a fine on being pigs to our Utah air.  Good to hear.  You're not cool, you're a dumbass Heavy D.  Capture all that air instead and suck it!

https://kjzz.com/news/utah-court-hits-discovery-channels-diesel-brothers-with-850k-air-pollution-penalty

Solar

I got a second series of solar panels with Utah One Solar. Total panels are 11.15 KW with 42 panels total.

This second round with One Solar was more painful. Slower to go up, customer service a little less IMO. Still have one more panel not reporting and it’s like pulling teeth getting it resolved.

I heard that Rocky Mountain power is getting greedy and going to lower the rate they buy solar power. So I’m looking into getting a few Tesla wall batteries so I can cut the cord on the greedy bastards!

Update: 3/4/2020

Finally got the final panel to update!  Project complete!