When Macron spoke at the White House a few months ago, he was a perfect diplomat ... he's sharp and willing to step up in the 'fight' ... but he can sure deliver the charming BS convincingly. He did it again at the G7 and Versailles. My compliments to him that he conducted himself flawlessly. Macron and King Charles ... true gentlemen. But the fears and hopeful gains that drive this 'homage to trump' must be wearing thin. Reality is becoming so clear. Will it soon be time to say 'you're not invited', 'you can't have the stage and mic bc you prattle on endlessly about nothing', 'we don't like you or trust you'. The message that trump doesn't have all his marbles and certainly doesn't have the respect he seems to think he has or deserves finally seems to be reaching the world and is being reported on openly. What does he still have that other leaders are still letting him in? What's the tipping point for other global leaders saying 'go take a long walk off a short dock you loser'.
And now I find myself cheering for the algae! Go multiply you little microbes!!!
While I'm writing I just want to add that I am SO proud of Ukraine and their President Zelenski. Wow!!! They are AWESOME!!!
when one hears the word surrender, one pictures white flags, Grant and Lee at Appomattox, the Japanese surrendering on the deck of the USS Missouri. this one was more reminiscent of those in days gone by... no military, just lots of opulence and one sad person trying to re-write history as fast as he makes it. as bright as the lights were in that room, you could almost see the lights dimming on the prominence of the United States on the world stage. made worse by the bombastic, stupid, embarrassing remark "i am the boss"... as so many commentators have, the whole Iran war can be summed up as a war driven for no reason other than perhaps a distraction, more likely submitting to pressure from Netanyahu or simply because he fancies himself a military genius. a war that cost billions of dollars, thousands of civilian lives, hundreds of US casualties, and significant perhaps irreversible damage to our reputation internationally. the damage to the US economy and the international economy has yet to be summed up and no one knows how long it will take to recover. We leave the region with Iran stronger and angrier, Iran and Israel in control of the peace agreement, each with the flip of a switch able to drag the US back into a conflict with no clear path of exit. the only benefit to the world is that trump managed to do what thousands of climate scientists have been unable to do, which is to call the world's attention to the gossamer fabric of a world based on petroleum... the efforts to move toward renewables has been greatly accelerated around the world, everywhere but in the US where our tax dollars are being spent paying people NOT to develop these systems, despite overwhelming evidence of their low cost, durability, and usefulness right under our noses. we have blown up our economy, gotten entangled in a stupid war of our own making, see our tax dollars being spent on paying insurrectionists, a series of monuments to himself, and spent preventing lower electric costs around the country. ironically he has done everything he said he was going to do (except keep us out of wars) and with the expected consequences. coupled with the graft and corruption, it will fill history books for years to come. and yet so many people still support him and claim he is doing a good job... trump has embarrassed the US, but we are doing a fine job of embarrassing ourselves...
People reading here -do- recognize the gravity of our situation. Electoral shenanigans created it. A minority of uninformed &/or sycophantic voters elected an evil man. We all should -gently- remind those we encounter. Point out examples when people are being harmed by this destructive regime. Point out the facts they -already- see. When you're buying gas, shopping, getting an estimate for a repair, you'll hear people complain. First commiserate, it is harming us all, but then remind them who caused this. You might not change minds, but it could motivate them to stay home on the couch.
The British TV crime series Silent Witness, heading toward season 30, recently confronted issues of truth and manipulative deception in our world of corrupt power, Al, and social media.
In a final season 29 episode voiceover, the lead character spoke: “Truth is a fundamental virtue. Without truth there is no knowledge, no understanding. They knew this 2500 years ago. A society built on lies and deception cannot function. Without truth there can be no harmony, no peace. Shame holds our hand and guides us toward truth.”
The Geddry essays illuminate what’s true and real every day, with thorough research, clear eyes and magnificent writing. Mary’s and Shanley’s voices are powerful antidotes to the dark forces of shameless lies, deception and gaslighting that fuel MAGA and its global ilk.
Both of you have blown me away with essays several times. This is another wonderful read. I have forwarded it to my pals. Thanks for it.
When Macron spoke at the White House a few months ago, he was a perfect diplomat ... he's sharp and willing to step up in the 'fight' ... but he can sure deliver the charming BS convincingly. He did it again at the G7 and Versailles. My compliments to him that he conducted himself flawlessly. Macron and King Charles ... true gentlemen. But the fears and hopeful gains that drive this 'homage to trump' must be wearing thin. Reality is becoming so clear. Will it soon be time to say 'you're not invited', 'you can't have the stage and mic bc you prattle on endlessly about nothing', 'we don't like you or trust you'. The message that trump doesn't have all his marbles and certainly doesn't have the respect he seems to think he has or deserves finally seems to be reaching the world and is being reported on openly. What does he still have that other leaders are still letting him in? What's the tipping point for other global leaders saying 'go take a long walk off a short dock you loser'.
And now I find myself cheering for the algae! Go multiply you little microbes!!!
While I'm writing I just want to add that I am SO proud of Ukraine and their President Zelenski. Wow!!! They are AWESOME!!!
Mary keeps it real.
Bravo! Another razor sharp commentary.
when one hears the word surrender, one pictures white flags, Grant and Lee at Appomattox, the Japanese surrendering on the deck of the USS Missouri. this one was more reminiscent of those in days gone by... no military, just lots of opulence and one sad person trying to re-write history as fast as he makes it. as bright as the lights were in that room, you could almost see the lights dimming on the prominence of the United States on the world stage. made worse by the bombastic, stupid, embarrassing remark "i am the boss"... as so many commentators have, the whole Iran war can be summed up as a war driven for no reason other than perhaps a distraction, more likely submitting to pressure from Netanyahu or simply because he fancies himself a military genius. a war that cost billions of dollars, thousands of civilian lives, hundreds of US casualties, and significant perhaps irreversible damage to our reputation internationally. the damage to the US economy and the international economy has yet to be summed up and no one knows how long it will take to recover. We leave the region with Iran stronger and angrier, Iran and Israel in control of the peace agreement, each with the flip of a switch able to drag the US back into a conflict with no clear path of exit. the only benefit to the world is that trump managed to do what thousands of climate scientists have been unable to do, which is to call the world's attention to the gossamer fabric of a world based on petroleum... the efforts to move toward renewables has been greatly accelerated around the world, everywhere but in the US where our tax dollars are being spent paying people NOT to develop these systems, despite overwhelming evidence of their low cost, durability, and usefulness right under our noses. we have blown up our economy, gotten entangled in a stupid war of our own making, see our tax dollars being spent on paying insurrectionists, a series of monuments to himself, and spent preventing lower electric costs around the country. ironically he has done everything he said he was going to do (except keep us out of wars) and with the expected consequences. coupled with the graft and corruption, it will fill history books for years to come. and yet so many people still support him and claim he is doing a good job... trump has embarrassed the US, but we are doing a fine job of embarrassing ourselves...
People reading here -do- recognize the gravity of our situation. Electoral shenanigans created it. A minority of uninformed &/or sycophantic voters elected an evil man. We all should -gently- remind those we encounter. Point out examples when people are being harmed by this destructive regime. Point out the facts they -already- see. When you're buying gas, shopping, getting an estimate for a repair, you'll hear people complain. First commiserate, it is harming us all, but then remind them who caused this. You might not change minds, but it could motivate them to stay home on the couch.
"One imagines unconditional surrender entering the sentence, looking around, and asking whether it should call a lawyer." - Great stuff, Mary!
OMG, you pegged it perfectly, Mary!
This was so good!!
The British TV crime series Silent Witness, heading toward season 30, recently confronted issues of truth and manipulative deception in our world of corrupt power, Al, and social media.
In a final season 29 episode voiceover, the lead character spoke: “Truth is a fundamental virtue. Without truth there is no knowledge, no understanding. They knew this 2500 years ago. A society built on lies and deception cannot function. Without truth there can be no harmony, no peace. Shame holds our hand and guides us toward truth.”
The Geddry essays illuminate what’s true and real every day, with thorough research, clear eyes and magnificent writing. Mary’s and Shanley’s voices are powerful antidotes to the dark forces of shameless lies, deception and gaslighting that fuel MAGA and its global ilk.
A new day to appreciate this valuable work.