You nailed this, Martin. Many thanks. I will try to spread it around. Some of us Americans have seen what's happening for years, but we're helpless to do anything because as you imply, our MSM is corrupted. Which makes us look like wingnuts. There is ferocious opposition every time a glimmer of truth shines through into the populace and we realize that feral capitalism is not our friend, but our enemy.
Wars for oil . . . how many times do we have to hit ourselves on the head with *that* hammer to understand it? And when will Americans of the U.S. decide that our nation is far from perfect?
We're composed of humans, and humans are vulnerable to corruptive influences.
Frankly, I have been out of love with the United States from the days when I first learned the anthem: "rockets' red glare"? "Bombs bursting in air?" WTF, as I thought when a child while I pondered the cognitive dissonance. As the daughter of a career USAF officer, born and homed on bases until I was school age, it was innate, if childish, cynicism.
I'm glad that some of us can at last see ourselves as others see us.
To S.A Linden: -- a clarification of the national anthem you have obviously missed:
--- those rockets and bombs you quote -- were ours; keeping your freedom - for you now - so you can make clear to all "you can say anything you want - incorrect (to a point - which Martin knows about) or not.
Simply stated -- if you don't like it here in the US - with all of it's warts and problems -- especially now - leave.
It's that simple.
And I'm the son of a US Army Col. - who put his 70th Battalion Tanks on the Beach- 2 days after D-Day - and was with Gen. Patton when they ended WW II in Europe - saving your portion of your anatomy that you sit on - and a US Navy Vet - now severely physically disabled from injuries incurred at see - in theater - in early Vietnam:
--- making sure that you had the right to be as much of, or as little of - a person that you want to demonstrably be here.
This Country is at a crossroads -- and you haven't figured out yet that there is no "we" in any of this - crap going on.
This is all brought on by people who want to take this country,, not back to the 1940s - but back to pre-Civil War days - where there were no Laws.
And I would say the same thing to your father as I said to mine - on this subject:
"...Their Oath of Allegiance to the US Constitution - did not give them the right to pick between foreign and domestic enemies - which they both swore to fight...".
I figured that I'd get a response like yours. Let's make something clear, Scott: I am allied with Americans who respect our titular democratic tenets. I am NOT allied with the corrupted administrations that have become normalized in this nation.
I don't back-atcha to anyone -- you are entitled to your own opinions; but you are not entitled to your own facts.
In this case - you have no factual standing as to anything except your opinions -- because there are millions of Americans - that refute your allegation that what has been taking place - is normalized.
Maybe to Gen Zers -- but not to real Americans - who know what they have and are fighting to keep it.
“ The Best Negotiator “ has failed miserably . His stable genius intelligence is not capable of understanding the cultural complexity of the region , the historical significance of the land or the dedication of the people . Iran has asked for martyrs to sign up to stand up at power and water plants as a deterrent to bombing ….7 to 12 million have signed up . This is the ultimate sacrifice and 🍊rump has no clue what that means.
The Congress has proven impotent . A sad day for the world … a sad day for Iran … a sad day for humanity. The only ones celebrating are Israel and the war mongers at the Dept of War . These “ leaders “ are now making this a religious war… talking of Jesus , the second coming and all the religious hype .
Iran might take a beating if Trump decides to punish them … but the aftermath of terror strikes will last for years . You will never have peace again - not on an airplane, a stadium , a movie theater, a concert . Iran will never forget. Be prepared for hell on earth .
Your new policy of shorter offerings during the week is appreciated. I enjoy your work as much as anyone's but our mailboxes are stuffed with material during this tumultuous time. I can't be optimistic about our future in this country. I have often thought about our good fortune after WWII when we were the last country standing. You validated my suspicions. Thanks for your insight.
I didnt think I would ever agree with Tucker Carlson but he said
"if you work in the White House, we're in the U.S. Military, now it's time to say no, absolutely not, and say it directly to the president, no. In case you're thinking about using some weapon of mass destruction against the population of Iran, in whose name we liberated Iran, we killed their religious leader for their benefit. Do you remember that? This was last month. Those people who are in direct contact with the president need to say, no, I'll resign. I'll do whatever I can do legally to stop this because this is insane. And if given the order, I'm not carrying it out. Figure out the codes on the football yourself because everything hangs in the balance right now. This is not hysteria, this is 100% real"
YOU ARE INSANE and committing war crimes against Iran and her people. Why is Congress and SCOTUS allowing this? You can not keep invading soverign nations for your own financial gratification. NO ONE in America asked for these military incursions and you did not get congressional approval to go to war. Read the room: STOP and go have a nap. You are a danger to the world and pretty soon we will be embroiled in a WW of YOUR making! NATO needs to step in and put you and your administration in jail. WHERE are the grownups in the room? I look forward to your trial and punishment! And oh yeah, we haven't forgot about the Trump/Epstein files!!! You will pay for that too!
Trump & MAGA have destroyed our infrastructure & economy. They must be destroyed!
Today Melania spoke publicly about having all Epstein victims speak publicly. It would be a way to begin removing the pedos from our government! A way to a sane & safe country!
The one thing that should have destroyed the orange 🍊 one is Epstein... Every single smoke screen campaign they conduct genuinely worked. Everyone stopped talking about crimes for murdering raping children…. That should have been it..
War, racism, messing with voting, religion, all are perfectly successful, 🪄 smoke-screens. ☑️ every single moment was more time for them to destroy evidence about Epstein, and his bestie.
When you learn to write intelligently, i.e., make sense - than you might be taken seriously - but right now -- no one has or cares what your trying to say.
You nailed this, Martin. Many thanks. I will try to spread it around. Some of us Americans have seen what's happening for years, but we're helpless to do anything because as you imply, our MSM is corrupted. Which makes us look like wingnuts. There is ferocious opposition every time a glimmer of truth shines through into the populace and we realize that feral capitalism is not our friend, but our enemy.
Wars for oil . . . how many times do we have to hit ourselves on the head with *that* hammer to understand it? And when will Americans of the U.S. decide that our nation is far from perfect?
We're composed of humans, and humans are vulnerable to corruptive influences.
Frankly, I have been out of love with the United States from the days when I first learned the anthem: "rockets' red glare"? "Bombs bursting in air?" WTF, as I thought when a child while I pondered the cognitive dissonance. As the daughter of a career USAF officer, born and homed on bases until I was school age, it was innate, if childish, cynicism.
I'm glad that some of us can at last see ourselves as others see us.
To S.A Linden: -- a clarification of the national anthem you have obviously missed:
--- those rockets and bombs you quote -- were ours; keeping your freedom - for you now - so you can make clear to all "you can say anything you want - incorrect (to a point - which Martin knows about) or not.
Simply stated -- if you don't like it here in the US - with all of it's warts and problems -- especially now - leave.
It's that simple.
And I'm the son of a US Army Col. - who put his 70th Battalion Tanks on the Beach- 2 days after D-Day - and was with Gen. Patton when they ended WW II in Europe - saving your portion of your anatomy that you sit on - and a US Navy Vet - now severely physically disabled from injuries incurred at see - in theater - in early Vietnam:
--- making sure that you had the right to be as much of, or as little of - a person that you want to demonstrably be here.
This Country is at a crossroads -- and you haven't figured out yet that there is no "we" in any of this - crap going on.
This is all brought on by people who want to take this country,, not back to the 1940s - but back to pre-Civil War days - where there were no Laws.
And I would say the same thing to your father as I said to mine - on this subject:
"...Their Oath of Allegiance to the US Constitution - did not give them the right to pick between foreign and domestic enemies - which they both swore to fight...".
If your father is still alive - ask him that.
I figured that I'd get a response like yours. Let's make something clear, Scott: I am allied with Americans who respect our titular democratic tenets. I am NOT allied with the corrupted administrations that have become normalized in this nation.
That's fine SA - But:
First -- as to your whining against this country - which you as a citizen, get your right to whine -- that you will be called-out on - and
Second -- none of this has been normalized.
A suggestion -- grow up.
Back atcha, Scott. It takes a grown up to realize facts.
I don't back-atcha to anyone -- you are entitled to your own opinions; but you are not entitled to your own facts.
In this case - you have no factual standing as to anything except your opinions -- because there are millions of Americans - that refute your allegation that what has been taking place - is normalized.
Maybe to Gen Zers -- but not to real Americans - who know what they have and are fighting to keep it.
And our Democratic leadership…. crickets. I am praying for TACO Tuesday more than ever before 😢
Scary don’t you think? The silence is deafening.
“ The Best Negotiator “ has failed miserably . His stable genius intelligence is not capable of understanding the cultural complexity of the region , the historical significance of the land or the dedication of the people . Iran has asked for martyrs to sign up to stand up at power and water plants as a deterrent to bombing ….7 to 12 million have signed up . This is the ultimate sacrifice and 🍊rump has no clue what that means.
The Congress has proven impotent . A sad day for the world … a sad day for Iran … a sad day for humanity. The only ones celebrating are Israel and the war mongers at the Dept of War . These “ leaders “ are now making this a religious war… talking of Jesus , the second coming and all the religious hype .
Iran might take a beating if Trump decides to punish them … but the aftermath of terror strikes will last for years . You will never have peace again - not on an airplane, a stadium , a movie theater, a concert . Iran will never forget. Be prepared for hell on earth .
We are being lead by fools and charlatans.
👍💪well said!
As ever Bonnie, I have no notes. So grateful for your thoughtful contributions, thank you 🙏 Martin
Your new policy of shorter offerings during the week is appreciated. I enjoy your work as much as anyone's but our mailboxes are stuffed with material during this tumultuous time. I can't be optimistic about our future in this country. I have often thought about our good fortune after WWII when we were the last country standing. You validated my suspicions. Thanks for your insight.
I’m mourning the loss of sanity 🙏🏼
I didnt think I would ever agree with Tucker Carlson but he said
"if you work in the White House, we're in the U.S. Military, now it's time to say no, absolutely not, and say it directly to the president, no. In case you're thinking about using some weapon of mass destruction against the population of Iran, in whose name we liberated Iran, we killed their religious leader for their benefit. Do you remember that? This was last month. Those people who are in direct contact with the president need to say, no, I'll resign. I'll do whatever I can do legally to stop this because this is insane. And if given the order, I'm not carrying it out. Figure out the codes on the football yourself because everything hangs in the balance right now. This is not hysteria, this is 100% real"
YOU ARE INSANE and committing war crimes against Iran and her people. Why is Congress and SCOTUS allowing this? You can not keep invading soverign nations for your own financial gratification. NO ONE in America asked for these military incursions and you did not get congressional approval to go to war. Read the room: STOP and go have a nap. You are a danger to the world and pretty soon we will be embroiled in a WW of YOUR making! NATO needs to step in and put you and your administration in jail. WHERE are the grownups in the room? I look forward to your trial and punishment! And oh yeah, we haven't forgot about the Trump/Epstein files!!! You will pay for that too!
Well, let’s hope this is a one and done and it never becomes normalized.
Where are the protesters TODAY?! There are 90 million Iranian lives on the line
Trump & MAGA have destroyed our infrastructure & economy. They must be destroyed!
Today Melania spoke publicly about having all Epstein victims speak publicly. It would be a way to begin removing the pedos from our government! A way to a sane & safe country!
Enabled & structurally standing, frustrating realists … but not truly ‘normalized’.
THE HILL — https://apple.news/A8JH-CL2WRpmCcCL88Z1ErQ
“Democrats call for Trump's removal over threat against Iran …”
The answer to your title, I’m afraid we are about to find out!
The one thing that should have destroyed the orange 🍊 one is Epstein... Every single smoke screen campaign they conduct genuinely worked. Everyone stopped talking about crimes for murdering raping children…. That should have been it..
War, racism, messing with voting, religion, all are perfectly successful, 🪄 smoke-screens. ☑️ every single moment was more time for them to destroy evidence about Epstein, and his bestie.
Then what? The established sycophant oligarchy will reign hell on the everyday person.
Christ hasn't got a thing to do with this.
When you learn to write intelligently, i.e., make sense - than you might be taken seriously - but right now -- no one has or cares what your trying to say.