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Q referred to the "Karate Kid" in #3331. In the clip Q posted, Daniel (Ralph Macchio) had experienced a severe bullying incident by a gang using karate, and was seeking a teacher so he could defend himself. In the clip, he discovers that the gang is actually taking their own lessons from the dojo he had just walked into.

We know that he eventually found his Teacher, Mr. Miyagi, and the unfolding of the tale of victory over injustice shown in that movie (and movie series) is now legend. It is no wonder that Q pointed us to this, because we are indeed witnessing the turning of the table on the bullies in real life.....We are at the start of witnessing a major transformation, just as the clip shows us a Daniel, who had no idea what was before him. Could Q also be showing us that we in real life, as Daniel in "Karate Kid," are at that cusp of change? And that we also require discipline and training in order for this victory miracle to happen, and of course, to sustain it and seal it going forward?

The Miyagi character was played by Pat Morita, who became a beloved figure to millions because of his portrayal of that character.

Pat Morita discusses getting cast as Mr. Miyagi in The Karate Kid
[His gung fu was strong!]

Pat Morita tells of getting the "Karate Kid Part

Between 6 and 7 minutes

Pat Morita Bio

Abundantly busy and much loved Asian-American actor who became an on-screen hero to millions of adults and kids alike as the wise and wonderful Mr. Miyagi in The Karate Kid (1984), the sparkling Noriyuki Morita was back again dishing out Eastern philosophy and martial arts lessons for The Karate Kid Part II (1986) and The Karate Kid Part III (1989), and even for The Next Karate Kid (1994). However, putting all that karate aside, the diminutive Morita actually first started out as a stand-up comedian known as the Hip Nip in nightclubs and bars, and made his first on-screen appearance in Thoroughly Modern Millie (1967). He quickly adapted to the screen and showed up in small parts in such comedy films as The Shakiest Gun in the West (1968), alongside Don Knotts, and in Evil Roy Slade (1972) supporting John Astin. He also appeared in such popular series as Sanford and Son (1972) and M*A*S*H (1972).

Morita got his next break playing the often-perplexed restaurant owner Matsho "Arnold" Takahashi in 26 episodes of the hugely popular sitcom Happy Days (1974) between 1975 and 1976, and again between 1982 and 1983. Morita was quite in demand on the small screen and also scored the lead in his own police drama Ohara (1987), and guest-starred on other high-profile television series including Magnum, P.I. (1980), Murder, She Wrote (1984), Baywatch (1989) and The Hughleys (1998). Although most often used as a minor character actor, he remained consistently busy and occasionally lent his vocal talents to animated features such as Mulan (1998). However, his real strengths lay in portraying slightly oddball or unusual characters in offbeat films. He died at age 73 of natural causes at Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 24, 2005.

There is more information and trivia at the above IMDB link about Pat Morita.

1,327 posted on 05/03/2019 9:30:42 AM PDT by TEXOKIE
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1,335 posted on 05/03/2019 10:09:30 AM PDT by SERKIT ("Blazing Saddles" explains it all.......)
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To: TEXOKIE

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/read-white-house-counsel-emmett-floods-letter-to-attorney-general-barr-on-mueller-report

White House Counsel Emmett Flood’s letter to Attorney General Barr on Mueller report

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1,353 posted on 05/03/2019 11:05:18 AM PDT by Cats Pajamas (Freedom or Liberty? Which would you choose?)
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