Helveticus
Army veteran - Retired Special Ed Teacher
Joined Feb 2023
#politics "Res publica is a Latin phrase meaning 'public affair"
In other words, a Republican is a politician focusing on public affairs, not on the cult of one deranged and soon to be incarcerated individual!
But of course the present Republican party, let's call it the Eisenhower party, has changed itself to the point where it has lost its essence of seeking a smaller government without damaging the existence of ordinary people!
They have done the impossible, make Biden a true statesman!
I have never enjoyed competition and many friends are wondering why!
When we had running races at school, my PT teacher would rage at me as I waited for the slowest pupils and encourage them to try harder!
Maybe it has to do with my distaste of crowds and my early reluctance to appear in photographs, resulting in my mother complaining about it (she died in 2014).
In any case I have always preferred to be the observer rather than the protagonist or foil!
Am I weird?
#politics I have been following the work of Republicans in the house and I cannot help feeling sick, morally speaking!
It seems that the needs of ordinary Americans, such as affordable housing, food and healthcare, are of no importance!
Some attack institutions that reveal fake news! They also call on pseudo FBI agents to reveal corruption in the Biden family!
Other loony Representatives from the far right present crazy conspiracies theories with no evidence whatsoever!
That's Congress???
After what happened to Putin this week-end, we can confirm what every dictator fears, an armed rebellion within the nations's army!
The resulting amnesty for the Wagner's group by Putin is a clear signal of weakness by the Russian leader who earlier had furiously warned of terrible punishment for the rebels!
But now he can plot interference in the coming American Presidential election, again, to favor his 'buddy', Donald, who he sees as a gullible clown!
Finally! Time to stop the brutal and terrifying (for the animals) killings and butchering!
A big plus, it will help reduce the carbon foot print of raising cattle for consumption!
OK, I know, it will take several years for people to accept buying their new steaks!😜
There is abundant evidence that ordinary people caught taking classified documents ended up in prison!
So men are created equal? Really? What happens once they reach adulthood? They lose this equal status and suffer the consequences of not being rich and famous??
One Justice system for the powerful and another for these 'common' folks??
Food for thought😘
#life The more sophisticated a society, the fewer children are born!
This phenomenon is most visible in Japan where authorities are urging young couples to procreate!
But with more and more women entering the work force, modern youth is reluctant to be tied down by the need to raise kids!
Eventually, of course, there are more deaths than births and populations will slowly shrink in numbers till complete extinction!
Unless of course we find a way to fabricate children in the lab!!!??
#Politics What does Putin want?
Since Gorbachev put an end to the Cold War, a group of Soviet hardliners, including Putin, gathered to examine ways in which they could reestablish their fallen 'empire'.
Putin, as the former KGB officer, and leader of the ex-Soviet group, is simply trying to annex, but brute force or otherwise, the former territories.
Belarus is a clear example of a staunch ally that ceded its independence without firing a shot.
It is therefore imperative that NATO stop him!
#politics Polls, at this stage of the presidential campaigns, are tricky to interpret!
Yes, Trump leads among Republicans, even though there is a profound division among them as many feel he should go to prison!
Overall, including both parties and Independents, these will likely decide the election, the sentiment against Trump seems to prevent him from reaching the White House again!
We don't want to even imagine him becoming President for a second time!
Shudder! Shudder!👹
#Life Is there such a thing as fate or destiny? Can we say 'It was written in the stars'? Can we use the term to excuse our behavior such as "Not my fault, I was born like that"?
Barring mental disorders such as sociopathy, psychopathy, or any of these extreme psychiatric illnesses, we are absolutely responsible for our actions!
We create our own destiny with the tools, the skills, the intelligence, the genetic makeup we were born with!
We are accountable!
Right, Donald?
#vocabulary
"Dissemble is a formal word that means “to conceal facts, feelings, or intentions with deceptive explanations, reasons, etc.” It's frequently used as a gentler way to say “lie.” Miriam-Webster
dictionary of words that could easily be applied to all the Maganuts!!👹
Berlusconi, the former prime minister of Italy, is enjoying (?) a state funeral in Milan.
I wonder why a misogynist individual who humiliated his opponents, who was accused of several financial crimes, and who most contributed to Italy's chaotic politics, why is this despicable human being celebrated by thousands when he should have ended his days in prison!
The answer, my dear, is written in the book called the Rich and the Famous Will Never Be Accountable for their crimes~
Looks familiar??
@Julie_in_FL Thank you for following this frisky grandpa who tries his best to inform and entertain!😀
#films Just watched the second Avatar film by James Cameron "The way of the Water" yesterday on MAX!
Astonishing doesn't begin to express our wonder (wife and I) at this three hour marvel (tour de force).
It was the real Eden until humans started to destroy it! Wow, what a visionary experience of the evil side of Humanity!
#living Facing death requires courage and resignation but facing life requires more courage and a good dose of self-confidence!
I am curious, naturally! Is anybody using these (weird) Coso realms, virtual spaces, because I have visited, tempted to join, but nothing is happening in these cyber spaces!
I'd appreciate any such experience because I don't understand what they are for! Thanks!
I confess my ignorance!! I don't know how to use DM! O My! Maybe Alfred can help!😜
#human Human bodies are wonderful and very complex machines which evolved and improved over thousands of years!
The sophistication of the brain, for example, still defies scientific comprehension!
And yet we fear a simple AI (Artificial Intelligence), a wonderful computer for sure but still quite primitive compared to us!
We must fear human desire for violence much more than what a few electronic breakthroughs may produce!
Cruelty is strictly our domain and will be for a long, long time!
If anybody is stupid enough to see him as a prophet, they deserve the consequences!!😭
#politics One important attribute for any political candidate is, of course, charisma!
Unfortunately for Pence, he is devoid, completely, of that quality!
He still wants to compete for President against a man who does have charisma, albeit villainous.
He has no chance whatsoever, so why?
He is hoping Trump will drop out after being convicted and, maybe, jailed!
Distant and forlorn hope, clearly, but you have to feel for the man who has a direct phone line with God!😂