I think all I said was quoting the chapter title of a book by Howard Zinn which contained that word. I certainly meant no disrespect! I apologize for my part in hurting your feelings!
@earthangel I remember Susan Sarandan and her comments. A lot of people suffered because of T’s win and continue to suffer. Although I have from time to time throughout my life thought the US needed a wake up call I personally feel my vote should be the best one I can cast, as if I was hiring that politician. That was not T.
I can feel some sympathy for his situation and I would like him recovered so the fullness of his crimes becomes very public. More people who worship him blindly need to see this, so what we create next has a chance to be better. When I begin to feel bad for him I remember how much cruelty he inflicted on our world. This is an expensive lesson for us on all levels.
There are seasons for learning and pain is inescapable. But the degree of destruction that has come to us is in our hands. I don’t believe we are a functioning democracy right now. We don’t even hold that shared value.
@dolphinspirit Agreed! I don’t feel sorry for 45, I only understand how his upbringing could cause such a damaged soul. Our environmental influences, however, can be overcome and rectified if we choose to do what’s right and get help so we’re not hurting others. 45 clearly derives great pleasure via the pain he causes and has no desire to change. His time of gross negligence and greed is up, however, and I look forward to seeing him finally pay for his crimes against humanity!
@rosieheart He too said.. due to his medical history it was "out of an abundance of caution" . "
"In another tweet later on Saturday, Mr. Christie said he had checked himself in to the Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, N.J., on Saturday afternoon after consulting with his doctors.
“While I am feeling good and only have mild symptoms, due to my history of asthma we decided this is an important precautionary measure,” he said." New York Times.
@earthangel I remember Susan Sarandan and her comments. A lot of people suffered because of T’s win and continue to suffer. Although I have from time to time throughout my life thought the US needed a wake up call I personally feel my vote should be the best one I can cast, as if I was hiring that politician. That was not T.
I was shocked when my acquaintance said he thought the US needed to be "run off the road" and rebuilt. First of all, I didn't think things in the US were *quite* that bad (I mean, we had elected Obama, for one thing) and even if I had, I could never have stomached voting for T.
But seeing the slime that has oozed out from under the rocks since the last election, I guess things really *are* that bad, and perhaps drastic measures were necessary to expose the reality. (Even in hindsight, though, I would not have voted differently.)
I watched it again after hearing someone say it was edited. There are clear lighting changes and a clear cough(watch his face closely) that was edited out at about the 55 second mark. He also has indents on his face ( row and both cheeks)from a breathing mask that are the same as the pre-hospital video. After watching it repeatedly, I think this was taken before he left the WH.
@lowtide, I reviewed that discussion and there was nothing offensive from you.
@elaineg, it was a difficult discussion for you because someone asked you not to use the term "Indian" and you and @Coyote both pointed out that some Native Americans use the term without thinking it is offensive. We were all, including you, caught off guard and everyone's intentions were good, including you! I was corrected many years back for cluelessly quoting a prediction that used a term for the Inuit that is considered offensive.
I am trying to keep the terminology in this forum sensitive to all peoples but language is organic and continually evolving, so terms that are still fine in some circles turn out to no longer be okay in public globally-read discourse.
After learning that many Indigenous people have proclaimed the term as being offensive, I removed its usage out of respect for the majority. Yet those who are part of those ethnic groups, such as your sister in law, should have rights to call themselves whatever they want. But we have to be sensitive in public forums that people from all over the world are reading. Thank you, @elaineg, @coyote and @Laura for educating us.
@elaineg I am glad you did not quit. Hugs. I have Creek ancestry. About 4 grandmothers back.
Good morning all. First I'd like to thank @deetoo, @lovendures and all others for their kind words. Like everyone else on here, I have been stressed and depressed with the upcoming election and what all is going on in our country. I know it has made me very sensative and I sometimes over react. I live in Louisville so I have the added stress of the Breonna Taylor murder and the protest as a result. I stepped away from the forum and as much internet as I could. I can't say it did a lot of good. I hope to join Jeanne's light circle meditation either Monday or Wednesday. I have set a notice alarm on my phone to remind me!
Oh by the way I have posted in the BLM forum an update to the Taylor case and will try to continue as I hear things.
Now back to the circus. How can anyone tell what the clowns condition really is? The WH has lied to the public about just about everything, you just can't trust them! One thing I know is that the clown will use this anyway he can to try to tough the election off. I have had a feeling since this started that he is really scared. His health isn't good at all. He is 74 obese and has pre-existing conditions and possibly a drug dependency. Someone that used to work with him on the reality show says Sudafed addiction. That isn't uncomman, my Mom had that addition due to allergies. The pics this AM are a joke, working hard signing blank pieces of paper! Everybody knows if he wasn't sick he would probably be playing golf, Again! Someone commented on how pale he looked. Hells bells I look pale too without makeup!
It is a really sad stateof affairs that this man and his administration has mismanaged a pandamic situation so completely. Trying to reverse ACA and leave millions of people with no health care, taking away Social Security, trying to stack the Supremem Court for their own agenda. No once has he expressed any sympathy or concern for the people of this country that are suffering. One thing that is obvious on twitter is that people are really PO's that he ad Christy (?) were admitted to the hospital right away when hundreds of thousands of people were told to stay home and quarantene because the hospitals are full. He is getting millions of dollars of the best health care for free. The narcisisum of these people just infuriates me! Ok I need to step away and destress. I have a goodmystery book to read so I am signing off for the day.
Namaste.