Your comments reminded me of a few things. In my other life, last century, I too worked in the OR assisting on all surgical areas except open-heart. I met my wife in the OR. Back then, the pay was not the best, but it was perhaps the best job I had because, most days, I went home feeling that I did something good for someone. All of us (we were a tight group) found our roles to be very satisfying, serving others. I will be 73 next month, and I also depend on Social Security which I have been paying into since I was 16. And of course, Medicare.
And yes, to all the brothers and sisters who served anywhere at anytime (Vietnam was my college education), your sacrifice has been betrayed by a draft dodger. How ironic, and deeply disturbing. My father-in-law was at Omaha Beach, and the Ardennes. Was his (and his generation's) service and sacrifice in vain? Seems like it. I have a plethora of choice words and labels describing the current regime, but I'll save them for later since I don't feel like getting worked up right now. I remain vigilant against the sociopathic indifference and tangible harm inflicted by this clown.
My ancestor fought in the American Revolution to establish this country. My father and 5 of his brothers all fought in WW11. My step-father gave the Army 30-years. Finally, my generation, Boomers, died in a rich man's war in Vietnam. They are all rolling in their graves.
I cannot do much, but I will do all I can to honor my ancestors.
I live in Colorado, one of the "retribution tour" states. rump is battling hard to destroy us. He vetoed a unanimous vote to get clean water to rural communities, wants Tina Peters, who tried to sell out democracy by giving voting machine software to the highest bidder, out of state custody, cut SNAP and Child Care assistance, all because he didn't win here. Yet, just 1/2 mile away, on my way to work, I pass a huge banner on the side of a barn with the usual crap of trump 2024 make America Great! Rah rah. so yes, they make sure the rest of us can't have nice things.
I can't imagine living where you are but know that most of us non-Trumpers have people around us that continue to support him. It's beyond comprehension that they do and how 77 million people voted for this twice impeached, convicted felon who is a pathological liar. We can only hope that many of the people who voted for him will vote differently this year to help stop his madness. Many of us share your sadness.
Yes, you understand on an existential and visceral level the atrocities that are coming into our own homes. I have a dear sister who voted twice for the evil one… we know we just cannot talk about politics at all. Tragic mess.
What is so curious to me… even when paying personally from the reductions in programs and knowing the hardship(s) are the result of tRump’s administration. many continue to support him. Not sure if it is most in these red areas but I am guessing it is. Their continued support is a mystery to me.
Your Republican and my Republican neighbors could care less about what Trump is going to our Country, yours and mine. They decorate the inside of their Garages with banners, flags, and images of their dear leader. I can not see any value in what they support to destroy. They are loud, hateful, “yes” evil, rowdy, ignorant, and rude.
Guess my historic family, with four brave great-something-grandfathers who fought at the decesive battle of Kings Mountain (on the North, and South Carolina border) fit the "leftest" Democratic deffinition of fighting against something that is just not "right" And as I was born in the "Great" Deoression; lived through WW2 food; and experienced Mcarthyism of the John Birch (MAGA today) , I find it curious how Congress is whirling around back to America bein broke.
Fortunately here in Iowa there is almost no political talk, at least wherever i go
The only bitterness I have experienced was over 50 years ago at my girlfriends home when I mentioned JFK running for President, her parents, who always had been friendly and polite,
suddenly screamed: He's A GODAMN CATHOLIC
I left immediately, born and raised Catholic, being raised for 4 years by my aunt in Philadelphia a secular nun who taught in elementary school and whose best friends were Catholic HS principals
Sister Ann Regina and Sister Joseph Rita
I had nothing to say and never went back to my girlfriends house, we continued to be together
for a while
In DM one can always tell the MAGA folk, huge pickups with American flag symbols adorning
their vehicles but even though somehow, they immediately identify me as a liberal, there is nothing other than an occasional look/glance but no open hostility
My brother and most friends that I went to Catholic high school with are rabid republicans but then again we never discuss politics, only The Hawkeyes
Otherwise things are normal as can be
But nationwide there appears to be OPEN HOSTILITY
These are the strangest times I have ever experienced
Make one wonder if the rabid magafolk will continue to vote GOP in the Midterms
One can only hope NOT
No longer a Catholic and am not affiliated with any church
Thank you, Marilyn. You are so clear in your compassion, grief, loss and truth-telling. I am so saddened at the folks I know, who have been overwhelmed by culture war disinformation and terrible theology, and who have regularly voted against their self-interest--for the past 60+ years. Lament and continued truth-telling may not seem like much, but they are essential steps forward, in my experience.
I simply could not live in silence! Your MAGA family, friends and neighbors got EXACTLY what they voted for and you are collateral damage. I would be perpetually pissed as hell living among them. Good luck.
I'm a retired 80yo physician/psychiatrist and author of "Stress R Us". I live on my SS and was able to pay-in the max to SS during the latter years of my work life. Anyone calling my hard earned SS refunds an "entitlement" is FOS. SS has always been a lifelong involuntary savings plan. I thank God ole FDR was prescient enough to believe that many of us would just piss away our earnings, if the Federal government didn't FORCE US TO SAVE. Tramp is a spoiled rich kid, as are his grifting associates. He is not an honest or caring man. Have a blessed day!
' A morality in my mind" or some such nonsense in this buffon's orbit. He is totally out of control along with ordering more ICE agents into Minneaplos and ramping up the retribution tour with the latest investigation on Chairman Powell. This must stop now before we totally lose this country! WTFU AMERICA!
Hi Marilyn,
Your comments reminded me of a few things. In my other life, last century, I too worked in the OR assisting on all surgical areas except open-heart. I met my wife in the OR. Back then, the pay was not the best, but it was perhaps the best job I had because, most days, I went home feeling that I did something good for someone. All of us (we were a tight group) found our roles to be very satisfying, serving others. I will be 73 next month, and I also depend on Social Security which I have been paying into since I was 16. And of course, Medicare.
And yes, to all the brothers and sisters who served anywhere at anytime (Vietnam was my college education), your sacrifice has been betrayed by a draft dodger. How ironic, and deeply disturbing. My father-in-law was at Omaha Beach, and the Ardennes. Was his (and his generation's) service and sacrifice in vain? Seems like it. I have a plethora of choice words and labels describing the current regime, but I'll save them for later since I don't feel like getting worked up right now. I remain vigilant against the sociopathic indifference and tangible harm inflicted by this clown.
My ancestor fought in the American Revolution to establish this country. My father and 5 of his brothers all fought in WW11. My step-father gave the Army 30-years. Finally, my generation, Boomers, died in a rich man's war in Vietnam. They are all rolling in their graves.
I cannot do much, but I will do all I can to honor my ancestors.
You have honored them by your statement and your realization that the sacrifice of all who fought for/defended this country is not in vain.
I am in Blue state, but I am in a red area 🥹 I understand 🥹
Like the flu 🦠 they are everywhere. The invasion of the 🧠, 💕 and Christian Ethos snatchers.
I live in Colorado, one of the "retribution tour" states. rump is battling hard to destroy us. He vetoed a unanimous vote to get clean water to rural communities, wants Tina Peters, who tried to sell out democracy by giving voting machine software to the highest bidder, out of state custody, cut SNAP and Child Care assistance, all because he didn't win here. Yet, just 1/2 mile away, on my way to work, I pass a huge banner on the side of a barn with the usual crap of trump 2024 make America Great! Rah rah. so yes, they make sure the rest of us can't have nice things.
I can't imagine living where you are but know that most of us non-Trumpers have people around us that continue to support him. It's beyond comprehension that they do and how 77 million people voted for this twice impeached, convicted felon who is a pathological liar. We can only hope that many of the people who voted for him will vote differently this year to help stop his madness. Many of us share your sadness.
Yes, you understand on an existential and visceral level the atrocities that are coming into our own homes. I have a dear sister who voted twice for the evil one… we know we just cannot talk about politics at all. Tragic mess.
What is so curious to me… even when paying personally from the reductions in programs and knowing the hardship(s) are the result of tRump’s administration. many continue to support him. Not sure if it is most in these red areas but I am guessing it is. Their continued support is a mystery to me.
Keep up the good work and God bless.
Your Republican and my Republican neighbors could care less about what Trump is going to our Country, yours and mine. They decorate the inside of their Garages with banners, flags, and images of their dear leader. I can not see any value in what they support to destroy. They are loud, hateful, “yes” evil, rowdy, ignorant, and rude.
Much the same here in Arkansas but at least you guys have Jess Piper!
Heartbreaking 💔
Guess my historic family, with four brave great-something-grandfathers who fought at the decesive battle of Kings Mountain (on the North, and South Carolina border) fit the "leftest" Democratic deffinition of fighting against something that is just not "right" And as I was born in the "Great" Deoression; lived through WW2 food; and experienced Mcarthyism of the John Birch (MAGA today) , I find it curious how Congress is whirling around back to America bein broke.
Fortunately here in Iowa there is almost no political talk, at least wherever i go
The only bitterness I have experienced was over 50 years ago at my girlfriends home when I mentioned JFK running for President, her parents, who always had been friendly and polite,
suddenly screamed: He's A GODAMN CATHOLIC
I left immediately, born and raised Catholic, being raised for 4 years by my aunt in Philadelphia a secular nun who taught in elementary school and whose best friends were Catholic HS principals
Sister Ann Regina and Sister Joseph Rita
I had nothing to say and never went back to my girlfriends house, we continued to be together
for a while
In DM one can always tell the MAGA folk, huge pickups with American flag symbols adorning
their vehicles but even though somehow, they immediately identify me as a liberal, there is nothing other than an occasional look/glance but no open hostility
My brother and most friends that I went to Catholic high school with are rabid republicans but then again we never discuss politics, only The Hawkeyes
Otherwise things are normal as can be
But nationwide there appears to be OPEN HOSTILITY
These are the strangest times I have ever experienced
Make one wonder if the rabid magafolk will continue to vote GOP in the Midterms
One can only hope NOT
No longer a Catholic and am not affiliated with any church
Have moved on from all that
Damn, getting cramps in my fingers from typing
Thank you, Marilyn. You are so clear in your compassion, grief, loss and truth-telling. I am so saddened at the folks I know, who have been overwhelmed by culture war disinformation and terrible theology, and who have regularly voted against their self-interest--for the past 60+ years. Lament and continued truth-telling may not seem like much, but they are essential steps forward, in my experience.
I simply could not live in silence! Your MAGA family, friends and neighbors got EXACTLY what they voted for and you are collateral damage. I would be perpetually pissed as hell living among them. Good luck.
I'm a retired 80yo physician/psychiatrist and author of "Stress R Us". I live on my SS and was able to pay-in the max to SS during the latter years of my work life. Anyone calling my hard earned SS refunds an "entitlement" is FOS. SS has always been a lifelong involuntary savings plan. I thank God ole FDR was prescient enough to believe that many of us would just piss away our earnings, if the Federal government didn't FORCE US TO SAVE. Tramp is a spoiled rich kid, as are his grifting associates. He is not an honest or caring man. Have a blessed day!
' A morality in my mind" or some such nonsense in this buffon's orbit. He is totally out of control along with ordering more ICE agents into Minneaplos and ramping up the retribution tour with the latest investigation on Chairman Powell. This must stop now before we totally lose this country! WTFU AMERICA!