Thank you Cliff, for putting this out. I spent the evening hearing about, and listening to maga types wallowing in their victimhood over their grifting hero being paid a visit by karma. The level of threats was astounding, and might be frightening, if not for being so obviously empty. Not a word about children being terrorized in school, but a fountain of tears for the guy who said: “some gun deaths are a price worth paying for our 2nd amendment rights “. I guess that’s only until it’s one of your own tribe. Can anyone even take these people seriously anymore? Can anyone not laugh at the pearl clutching from people who exalt in violence and cruelty against defenseless people? I think not. Spare me the right wing snowflake tears. As yea sow, so shall yea reap.
Boy Cliff, I could not agree with you more. If we have not learned by now that combat weapons do not belong on the open market, we will watch this scenario again and again. We have to vote out those cowards who support killing fields. Cry for the kids who are in school to learn, not for those who support killing them.
"It's worth it to have a cost of, unfortunately, some gun deaths every single year, so that we can have the Second Amendment to protect our other God-given rights. That is a prudent deal."
Charlie Kirk - April 5th 2023
Unfortunate or Fortunate? In his world he took a bullet so some 2nd grader could live... Fair trade. 😑
May I please share an act of love in this terrible week?
Yesterday I had an AMAZING and beautiful experience that I’d like to share with those I trust most, and surprisingly enough, it was at a Deep South Walmart. (Apologies for the length, but it’s quite special!)
I had a pretty good cart full when I got into line behind a young, stylishly dressed woman and (presumably) her lovely daughter of maybe 10 years. Suddenly, they insisted that I go in front of them in line, despite my full cart, and would not accept anything less.
Then…they unloaded my cart almost entirely. (I’m thinking, “Maybe it’s the cane I’m buying, after misplacing several lately.” Admittedly, I’m 67, but (hopefully) not looking needy or desperate. I noticed that they spoke both Spanish (to each other) and English.
Then as I checked out, they placed EVERY bag into my cart. I tried to help them with their cart, and they refused to allow me to help them at all.
And then, when my transaction was complete, the young girl approached me and gave me a hug. It was a little uncomfortable in theory, but very welcome, as my mother had died about four hours earlier, and it was my first journey out of their house just for my own needs (other than medical) in more than a decade as I’ve cared for my parents, now both gone. (Mom apparently waited until my attention, and that of the two hospice workers was away from her, then she was suddenly gone without a sound, much as my father had done just a bit under two years earlier. They were together for 72 years.)
I thanked them as profusely as possible, then left. On the way to my car, I think I finally figured it out: I was wearing my “Gulf of MEXICO” t-shirt from The Bitter Southerner, and these two very special people, likely Mexicans, were not expecting to encounter such support in the American Deep South. Suddenly, all these years of wearing progressive messages EVERY DAY (for >about six years so far) was suddenly worth ALL the cost, both financial and risk to safety.
Yes, yesterday was a day for crying, both happy and sad. Thank you all for letting me share my story of hope for America, and for humanity, as I begin my next journey in this new, fascist America.
I'd like to thank all of you, especially Cliff (and his big, kind heart), for helping me move on.
Sincerest regrets at your Mom's passing. Hang onto the fact that she is in a good place back with your Dad. Thanks for sharing that beautiful story! The message your tee shirt sent out was appreciated. I'm wearing lots of "message" tee shirts, also. I'm always protesting!!! Here's a hug ...
As soon as I to discuss gun control of any kind, I hear the same stupid thing, "they're not going to take away my right to bear arms". Try to explain how that law originated and as you point out " a well regulated militia", they won't listen. No one needs weapons of mass destruction! If there is anything that needs strict regulations, it's who can purchase guns and what kinds should be available. Meanwhile, are they oblivious to the reality that our children and babies are being murdered???
I have two grandchildren in school. With the orange evil idiot cutting mental health programs, ghost guns, and a veto proof vote needed I'm not very optimistic. For God's sake some red states, just to flip us off, made getting and carrying a gun easier.
Thank you Cliff, for putting this out. I spent the evening hearing about, and listening to maga types wallowing in their victimhood over their grifting hero being paid a visit by karma. The level of threats was astounding, and might be frightening, if not for being so obviously empty. Not a word about children being terrorized in school, but a fountain of tears for the guy who said: “some gun deaths are a price worth paying for our 2nd amendment rights “. I guess that’s only until it’s one of your own tribe. Can anyone even take these people seriously anymore? Can anyone not laugh at the pearl clutching from people who exalt in violence and cruelty against defenseless people? I think not. Spare me the right wing snowflake tears. As yea sow, so shall yea reap.
I hate how right you are...
Thank you.
From your lips to God's ears. Lord have mercy on this nation.
Boy Cliff, I could not agree with you more. If we have not learned by now that combat weapons do not belong on the open market, we will watch this scenario again and again. We have to vote out those cowards who support killing fields. Cry for the kids who are in school to learn, not for those who support killing them.
Agree with you 100%.
"It's worth it to have a cost of, unfortunately, some gun deaths every single year, so that we can have the Second Amendment to protect our other God-given rights. That is a prudent deal."
Charlie Kirk - April 5th 2023
Unfortunate or Fortunate? In his world he took a bullet so some 2nd grader could live... Fair trade. 😑
Karma isn't the proverbial "bitch", it simply "is".
Perhaps the best adjective might be "inescapable".
Trump is already giving Kirk a medal that one would have imagined that...
Trump thinks that only Trump deserves.
That scares me. It indicates strategic thought, though not likely Trump's.
The thing I've feared most has been a martyr to hatred. Yep, you nailed it, Kevin.
Damn...
May I please share an act of love in this terrible week?
Yesterday I had an AMAZING and beautiful experience that I’d like to share with those I trust most, and surprisingly enough, it was at a Deep South Walmart. (Apologies for the length, but it’s quite special!)
I had a pretty good cart full when I got into line behind a young, stylishly dressed woman and (presumably) her lovely daughter of maybe 10 years. Suddenly, they insisted that I go in front of them in line, despite my full cart, and would not accept anything less.
Then…they unloaded my cart almost entirely. (I’m thinking, “Maybe it’s the cane I’m buying, after misplacing several lately.” Admittedly, I’m 67, but (hopefully) not looking needy or desperate. I noticed that they spoke both Spanish (to each other) and English.
Then as I checked out, they placed EVERY bag into my cart. I tried to help them with their cart, and they refused to allow me to help them at all.
And then, when my transaction was complete, the young girl approached me and gave me a hug. It was a little uncomfortable in theory, but very welcome, as my mother had died about four hours earlier, and it was my first journey out of their house just for my own needs (other than medical) in more than a decade as I’ve cared for my parents, now both gone. (Mom apparently waited until my attention, and that of the two hospice workers was away from her, then she was suddenly gone without a sound, much as my father had done just a bit under two years earlier. They were together for 72 years.)
I thanked them as profusely as possible, then left. On the way to my car, I think I finally figured it out: I was wearing my “Gulf of MEXICO” t-shirt from The Bitter Southerner, and these two very special people, likely Mexicans, were not expecting to encounter such support in the American Deep South. Suddenly, all these years of wearing progressive messages EVERY DAY (for >about six years so far) was suddenly worth ALL the cost, both financial and risk to safety.
https://bsgeneralstore.com/products/the-gulf-of-mexico?pr_prod_strat=jac&pr_rec_id=fa7f21489&pr_rec_pid=14661877268846&pr_ref_pid=14704683221358&pr_seq=uniform
Yes, yesterday was a day for crying, both happy and sad. Thank you all for letting me share my story of hope for America, and for humanity, as I begin my next journey in this new, fascist America.
I'd like to thank all of you, especially Cliff (and his big, kind heart), for helping me move on.
Sincerest regrets at your Mom's passing. Hang onto the fact that she is in a good place back with your Dad. Thanks for sharing that beautiful story! The message your tee shirt sent out was appreciated. I'm wearing lots of "message" tee shirts, also. I'm always protesting!!! Here's a hug ...
Thank you, Susan.
Well said. Exactly what to do.
As soon as I to discuss gun control of any kind, I hear the same stupid thing, "they're not going to take away my right to bear arms". Try to explain how that law originated and as you point out " a well regulated militia", they won't listen. No one needs weapons of mass destruction! If there is anything that needs strict regulations, it's who can purchase guns and what kinds should be available. Meanwhile, are they oblivious to the reality that our children and babies are being murdered???
I am a republican but have become an independent so I can help get rid of this group of liars and traitors who are hurting all of us
Those .gov folks all took an oath to uphold our constitution and our rights it’s like a plague of greed that has come into our democratic republic!!
I have two grandchildren in school. With the orange evil idiot cutting mental health programs, ghost guns, and a veto proof vote needed I'm not very optimistic. For God's sake some red states, just to flip us off, made getting and carrying a gun easier.
What?