K-State fans really like my “From The Couch” columns, in which I provide commentary about all things K-State sports. For a long time, I’ve wanted to expand on that idea and branch out into the world of current events. This is my first attempt at that. I hope to do a daily column, but that will depend on the success of this little venture of mine. If you enjoy this, please share it with your friends and family. A lot is going on this weekend, so this is as good a time as any to start. Let’s go!
JM: I think Trump made a mistake in assuming that Iran would sign an agreement that was amenable to the interests of the United States. At this point, I think it is clear that the United States will have to resume military operations against Iran. I hope it’s sooner rather than later, because these gas prices are getting pretty annoying.
JM: I don’t follow the UFC closely, and am definitely not a fan of females beating each other up, but this fight was heavily promoted for a long time. This fight ended 17 seconds in after Rousey made Carano submit. What a disappointment. Glad I didn’t pay for it.
JM: Now this is an idea I think we can all get behind. However, if it is going to be a success, it will have to start with making great pizza. I haven’t eaten a Pizza Hut pizza in a long time, and it’s been even longer since I’ve been in a Pizza Hut restaurant. I’m willing to give it a try again. And I love a good salad bar.
JM: There aren’t many details about this shark attack yet, but I think if I ever go to Australia, I’ll just stay out of the water.
JM: When I heard that a show run by Byron Allen was taking over a late-night television slot, I was intrigued. I watch his show “Funny You Should Ask,” in which he is the creator and a panelist. He says this show will avoid politics, which is very smart. I don’t know anyone who watches any of those crazy late-night hosts anymore since they’ve gone full wacky. I’ve said for a long time that someone could come in and make a lot of money by starting a competing show and staying out of politics. Same with the news channels on television. If Allen can keep out of politics, I think his show will be a success in that time slot. We recently went to a Kevin Nealon stand-up show. He didn’t mention politics once, and he was hilarious. Comedians like him prove that you can be successful and make people laugh without insulting half of the country.
JM: People are moving out of blue states into red states in droves. I don’t know if I could handle the heat and humidity in South Carolina. I can barely stand the humidity in Kansas City. In case you were wondering, the states losing the most people are California and New York.
JM: In both Kansas and Missouri, you need about $34,000 annually to cover necessities. Thinking of retiring in Hawaii? It is almost $91,000 a year there. Yikes.
JM: Shaq has always been one of my favorite people on the planet, so of course, this friendly jab at his friend Charles Barkley got me to chuckle. This was Shaq’s second master’s degree, and he earned it at the age of 54. Impressive!