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BillyBobBrilliant

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BillyBobBrilliant's Journal
February 15, 2023

I saw that I received a heart

That is nice, and totally unexpected, since I pretty much keep to myself. Thanks. I really enjoy reading the posts here, and rely on DU as a source for relevant information.

August 15, 2022

Happy Birthday Ignacio Anaya Garcia

The inventor of the 'Nacho' born on this date 1895
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/nachos-inventor_n_1515233

November 19, 2021

I have stopped watching

CNN and MSNBC for about three weeks now. I continue reviewing stories here on DU, and other sites I have come to trust (mostly sites that cite reputable periodical articles). I have regained about 3 hours of my time per day, and about half of my sanity -- a work in progress.

November 17, 2020

The Blues can unite

Bluesday Tuesday is actually celebrated on Wednesday to mark the middle of the week.
But, having said that, I will jump the gun with this offering to demonstrate that the blues is a universal thing that might unite diverse cultures. Not to mention the Song by one of the iconic fathers of the blues (originally recorded at the Gunther Hotel, in San Antonio, Texas)


October 8, 2020

Looking for a place to send your kids?

I would say NOT HERE:

Did You Know There Was A Confederate Youth Camp In Texas?

https://livingbluetx.com/2020/10/confederate-youth-camp/

April 22, 2020

A song for today

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July 19, 2018

I suspect

that this week a billionaire and a wannabe billionaire met in private to strategize on their plans to divide up the world, and its riches.

July 18, 2018

And, Silly me

I thought the 'R' in RNC stood for 'Republican.'

December 20, 2017

Some people need a math lesson.

A reduction from 35% to 21% IS NOT a cut of 14%. It is a cut of 40%.
Do the math.

Profile Information

Name: BILL F CHEEK
Gender: Male
Hometown: Texas
Home country: United States
Current location: San Antonio
Member since: Wed May 18, 2016, 03:57 PM
Number of posts: 805

About BillyBobBrilliant

I am an engineering designer for a Medical School and research complex in Texas. I am a 66 year old, college educated 'Hippie,' former College Professor, former Radio producer for a Pacifica Radio network station, Eagle Scout, and all-around smart-ass.
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