As a career Security Specialist, I realize what these Republica n appointees have done. Lied about it to the Senators face and walk away to do it again. Fire them NOW. I have sworn an oath to defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic. I still believe in it. Soldiers/Defenders for LIFE. Karen Allen
Agreed. Every single one of them needs to be fired. Literally anyone who’s ever served in the military should know better. We look like fools to the world right now.
And please fire the uninformed "president" who is too busy making money to bother learning the ropes of being the real president. It's easier to be a dictator. You can just do what you want and not take the time to get caught up in rules and regulations.
Readers, in true “my dad” form he’s provided me with an update as he also reads my posts and let me know his memory is always correct and mine is fallible. Lol. I’m old. He’s super old. But here’s his correction:
“Again, you got the story wrong where I was involved. The school called the house and asked why you were not in school. I told the lady that you were here in bed and refused to go to school if you could not drive a car. I told them to turn you over to the truant officer. She said are you turning your daughter in and i said YES i am. She said no parent has ever done that before.”
So there you have it. Newsflash. He thinks I’m wrong.
Another great narrative, Amy! Good on you for finding respite in the wild at Joshua Tree! Probably wishing you never caught that cell signal. I listened to some of the testimony during my daily 3 mile walk this morning (sometimes it’s 4, but I’m 75!). But I was feeling your rage over the outright lies of Gabbard and Radcliffe, in particular. They should all be fired, especially Hegseth, but none will be, sadly!
Orwellian. I never thought this could happen!!! I thought this was just an SF novel about things that could never come true. I was 17 at the time. Now I am 71 ! George
Orwell must be spinning in his grave, with enough velocity to achieve orbit. I am of German heritage. I am ashamed of the human race!
Amy, I'm a few days late in wishing you a happy 52nd birthday! I realized you're just a year younger than me. Hello fellow Gen-Xer :-) What a wonderful gift to hike in Joshua Tree. The desert flowers look so vibrant! I hope you got a full dose of respite despite the five-alarm fire signal coming through your phone. I hope Hegseth and the whole incompetent gang get fired!
BTW, I loved how you defied the school's demand and got the sleep you needed. I was very much sleep deprived in high school. Come to think of it, the school system is where we are conditioned to slave for the capitalist system.
Hi Lily thanks for the birthday wishes! And hello fellow Gen Xer!
I have no faith in any of these incompetent stooges getting fired. They just keep failing up.
But I did enjoy my trip. I did AWP the rest of the week and it was great. Several good panels by Aimee Liu as well. And I head home tomorrow. I’m sure next week will be another shitshow of this Regime tearing down our government and any all the laws that protect anyone from it.
I attended several panels in resistance and will write about it soon.
You're welcome. Me neither, I don't have faith in these stooges being held accountable. The whole government (if you can still call it that) is rotten from the core. I have to force myself not to touch the news for two days last week to stay sane.
It sounded like you had a great time hiking and attending AWP. I look forward to reading your report on the panels.
Well said. These "Trumpinistas" are not only incompetent, but completely dangerous. They have no clue and dont want to learn. Enjoyed this. Keep writin....
Agree with our friend that you do rage well. The part about your dad telling the school to call a truant officer made me laugh out loud. I would read an entire book about you and your dad.
Amy, loved this story from your strong confrontation with your dad, your observations on male and female rage to your poignant Hegseth comments, scarily incompetent as are the rest of the arrogant, and your love of the dessert! I believe you have found your voice!
Agreed and grateful for the fuckup at the same time. Glad to see them collectively fall flat on their faces at the feet of great countries who have stood by us in the darkest of times. Sharing not only their true sentiments; but, showing the world that no matter the job title, they are no more than sniveling, spoiled children turned adults, giving nothing without expecting everything, completely devoid of trust.
“Racist led incompetent darkness” I could never string up words like that so thank you. Thom Hartman “Dictatorship for Dummies: the Gang that Couldn’t Shoot Straight” another great read and so painfully true. How could so many people be bamboozled again and re-elect this MFer? Especially women? These idiots will never be held accountable for anything. Now would be a good time to leave before Shithead declares Martial Law over some burned out Teslas. REDS anyone? Captain Moroni where are you bro?
No, originally from Erie. I am a bit older. Class of '74. 21 yrs active and 18 in contracting and civil service. I just saw you mentioned Meadville and I had to ask. In Texas now.
I share your rage, Amy. I’m at an airport waiting to fly to London. My husband and I need respite from the constant outrage of this dumpster fire of a government that we have.
As a career Security Specialist, I realize what these Republica n appointees have done. Lied about it to the Senators face and walk away to do it again. Fire them NOW. I have sworn an oath to defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic. I still believe in it. Soldiers/Defenders for LIFE. Karen Allen
Agreed. Every single one of them needs to be fired. Literally anyone who’s ever served in the military should know better. We look like fools to the world right now.
And please fire the uninformed "president" who is too busy making money to bother learning the ropes of being the real president. It's easier to be a dictator. You can just do what you want and not take the time to get caught up in rules and regulations.
Ya who TF says I don’t know anything about that. You’re the F-ing president.
Readers, in true “my dad” form he’s provided me with an update as he also reads my posts and let me know his memory is always correct and mine is fallible. Lol. I’m old. He’s super old. But here’s his correction:
“Again, you got the story wrong where I was involved. The school called the house and asked why you were not in school. I told the lady that you were here in bed and refused to go to school if you could not drive a car. I told them to turn you over to the truant officer. She said are you turning your daughter in and i said YES i am. She said no parent has ever done that before.”
So there you have it. Newsflash. He thinks I’m wrong.
Another great narrative, Amy! Good on you for finding respite in the wild at Joshua Tree! Probably wishing you never caught that cell signal. I listened to some of the testimony during my daily 3 mile walk this morning (sometimes it’s 4, but I’m 75!). But I was feeling your rage over the outright lies of Gabbard and Radcliffe, in particular. They should all be fired, especially Hegseth, but none will be, sadly!
Thanks Denis. And Ya the lying is what’s so maddening. And there will be zero accountability. Rewriting history as they go. Orwellian. 2+2 is 5.
Orwellian. I never thought this could happen!!! I thought this was just an SF novel about things that could never come true. I was 17 at the time. Now I am 71 ! George
Orwell must be spinning in his grave, with enough velocity to achieve orbit. I am of German heritage. I am ashamed of the human race!
Amy, I'm a few days late in wishing you a happy 52nd birthday! I realized you're just a year younger than me. Hello fellow Gen-Xer :-) What a wonderful gift to hike in Joshua Tree. The desert flowers look so vibrant! I hope you got a full dose of respite despite the five-alarm fire signal coming through your phone. I hope Hegseth and the whole incompetent gang get fired!
BTW, I loved how you defied the school's demand and got the sleep you needed. I was very much sleep deprived in high school. Come to think of it, the school system is where we are conditioned to slave for the capitalist system.
Hi Lily thanks for the birthday wishes! And hello fellow Gen Xer!
I have no faith in any of these incompetent stooges getting fired. They just keep failing up.
But I did enjoy my trip. I did AWP the rest of the week and it was great. Several good panels by Aimee Liu as well. And I head home tomorrow. I’m sure next week will be another shitshow of this Regime tearing down our government and any all the laws that protect anyone from it.
I attended several panels in resistance and will write about it soon.
You're welcome. Me neither, I don't have faith in these stooges being held accountable. The whole government (if you can still call it that) is rotten from the core. I have to force myself not to touch the news for two days last week to stay sane.
It sounded like you had a great time hiking and attending AWP. I look forward to reading your report on the panels.
Well said. These "Trumpinistas" are not only incompetent, but completely dangerous. They have no clue and dont want to learn. Enjoyed this. Keep writin....
Thanks John.
Great post 😀
Rage on girl...
Thanks Kit!
Agree with our friend that you do rage well. The part about your dad telling the school to call a truant officer made me laugh out loud. I would read an entire book about you and your dad.
We used to argue on FB back in the day and people showed up online with popcorn.
Amy, loved this story from your strong confrontation with your dad, your observations on male and female rage to your poignant Hegseth comments, scarily incompetent as are the rest of the arrogant, and your love of the dessert! I believe you have found your voice!
Thanks Bob! Thanks for reading and responding.
Agreed and grateful for the fuckup at the same time. Glad to see them collectively fall flat on their faces at the feet of great countries who have stood by us in the darkest of times. Sharing not only their true sentiments; but, showing the world that no matter the job title, they are no more than sniveling, spoiled children turned adults, giving nothing without expecting everything, completely devoid of trust.
Exactly. Well stated. I hate that they were operating so recklessly but felt a sense of vindication when their incompetence was exposed.
“Racist led incompetent darkness” I could never string up words like that so thank you. Thom Hartman “Dictatorship for Dummies: the Gang that Couldn’t Shoot Straight” another great read and so painfully true. How could so many people be bamboozled again and re-elect this MFer? Especially women? These idiots will never be held accountable for anything. Now would be a good time to leave before Shithead declares Martial Law over some burned out Teslas. REDS anyone? Captain Moroni where are you bro?
Yah it’s gone batshit crazy fast. Like every day is another wild ride of crashing and burning.
Meadville, PA?
You betcha. Class of ‘91. Are you a local?
No, originally from Erie. I am a bit older. Class of '74. 21 yrs active and 18 in contracting and civil service. I just saw you mentioned Meadville and I had to ask. In Texas now.
Thanks for responding. As a veteran, I just feel that things could, hopefully not, get a lot worse.
I also have deep concerns things are going to get wildly worse. We’re in tip of the iceberg territory in my opinion.
I share your rage, Amy. I’m at an airport waiting to fly to London. My husband and I need respite from the constant outrage of this dumpster fire of a government that we have.
I hope you have a wonderful respite.
Did you see any of the night-blooming desert lilly?
If you run out of matches, call me. Brent , vn huey pilot. 281st.com
Hi Brent (fellow aviator) thanks for reading. I haven’t seen any night blooming Lilly but I’ll keep a lookout.
Agreed John. Thanks for reading and commenting. And the Anza-Borrrego sounds amazing. Will have to look that up.
Oh that does sound pretty amazing. I always find there’s a state park usually these traveled that’s just as beautiful as the national parks.