Never throw mud: you can miss the target, but your hands will remain dirty. - Dorothy Parker #restorediginity
Lt. Colonel Alexander Vindman
Lt. Colonel Alexander Vindman: "I'll be fine for telling the truth". He may be ending his career, one that he has served in admirably. He's not losing his integrity. One can always find a new job. Integrity doesn't come back. #restoredignity
A Little More Blue…
Win or lose, a lot of people stood yesterday, took a risk, fought back. The tide of justice does not flow in one direction, there are ebbs and tides. Today we are a little more blue. There will be a brush back. Still, honor those who chose to stand, to fight, some as sacrificial lambs … Continue reading A Little More Blue…
Restore Dignity
Exactly one year from today we'll be voting. For nearly three years I've signed my blog posts with #resist. Enough resistance. From today, for the next year? #restorediginity https://itmustend.us/ #restoredignity
Vaccines
Yesterday I posted this message to Facebook along with a link to a New York Times article: I believe in science. I believe that vaccines save lives. #vaccinessaavelives So why did I insert myself into this? It started with hearing an NPR report about the measles research in the article above. I then heard a … Continue reading Vaccines
Who to Support?
Sometimes it's a no-brainer: Anyone but Trump. I'm sure there's someone worse, but I don't know who and they aren't running anyway. But who to support? Especially in local races, it's not always easy. This year, for me at least, it is. A while ago I hung a rainbow flag from my house. Shortly … Continue reading Who to Support?
Elizabeth Warren’s Problem
Elizabeth Warren has a problem. This was pretty apparent in last week's debate. Perhaps dilemma is a better word. She was asked if she'll raise taxes to pay for the proposed "Medicare for All". She didn't answer. And here's the problem: She can't answer without creating talking points for attack ads and scathing Tweets. The … Continue reading Elizabeth Warren’s Problem
Today is my 59th birthday
During my workout I started watching this movie: Say Her Name: The Life and Death of Sandra Bland So what do I want or my birthday? Say her name. Say Sandra Bland Say Atatiana Jefferson Say Amber Guyger Say Amadou Diallo Say Freddie Gray. Say enough is enough. … Continue reading Today is my 59th birthday
They Deserve Better
I don't know the number. The numbers. They are anecdotal. I've read that seven veterans of our wars in Afghanistan and Iraq take their lives each day. EVERY DAY. Someone else told me it's TWENTY. I don't know the number. I can't find a reliable source. Want to say it's a conspiracy to hide the … Continue reading They Deserve Better
Sunday’s Quote
“Imagination is more important than knowledge." - Albert Einstein Resist
