The movie moments that sum it up for me may not be terribly reassuring, but they're the best expression of how I feel about standing and fighting for our democracy in the time of Trump. Both moments come near the end of Three Days Of The Condor.
The first comes when the assassin Joubert, played by Max Von Sydow, suggests that Robert Redford's character, Joe Turner, would be safest if he became an expatriate (and, Joubert hints, a professional assassin like Joubert himself).
Turner responds, "I was born in the United States, Joubert. I miss it when I'm away too long."
The second comes when Turner reveals to his CIA superior, Director Higgins (played with beautifully corn-fed villainy by Cliff Robertson) that he has sent the whole story to the New York Times; that he has blown the lid off the murderous government conspiracy.
Higgins says, "How do you know they'll print it? You can take a walk. But how far if they don't print it?"
Turner says, "They'll print it."
Higgins says, "How do you know?"
Turner has no answer. He doesn't know. There is no certainty. But he's made his choice. He turns and walks away.
I am part of pediatric heart surgery team that will do a heart transplant for a child later this afternoon.
I am grateful to live in a country that has the privilege of technology and expertise to give the gift of life.
A child born in some other countries would never have this second chance at life, and I am honored to be a part of this day for our patient and the family.
Trump and his coterie of deplorable’s keep talking about immigrant rapists and how they are destroying the fabric of this country with crime. Yet, we have a convicted sex trafficker who is currently living the high life at Club Fed (Ghlaine Maxwell).
Additionally, we have an administration that refuses to indict any rapists associated with Epstein, and a president that continues to give pardons to rapists (Tate brothers), drug dealers (pres of Honduras), and to any white criminal who has $2 million sitting around. Not to mention, he is most likely a rapist himself—credibly accused and found guilty by a civil jury, and a traitor to boot!
Bottom line, so much for the far right actually caring about rape—it’s all about The Great Replacement Theory and destroying the EU and NATO—no different than the election being about Hunter’s graft, the price of gas or eggs.
These are mere distractions—Trump, Musk and the far right want to destroy the EU and NATO; immigration is the excuse. And the reason they needed to fire Army General Christopher Donahue—he was too good at his job—the goal is to help Russia, and bring Europe to its knees.
A divided Europe is easy pickings for the oligarchs and Trump. The same way they have divided this nation, and destroyed our institutions, democracy and the rule of law. IMHO…:)
In addition to Ghislainr Maxwell, teo of Trump 's son, Don Jr. and Barron hsve associated with Andrew Tate, a notorious misogynist and exploiter of women for his personal enrichment.
I am leading a bike ride with three other brave souls willing to tackle the current heat emergency for a 15 mile journey that will take us through one of the crown jewels of Cincinnati's park system - Ault Park. Water infused with electrolytes at the ready.
I plan to come home and take a nap, keep the shades down and hibernate until this hell on earth of a weather system subsides. Maybe dream about being on the shores of Lake Superior on the far western edges of the Upper Peninsula.
This morning I was laying in bed listening to the radio and heard a snippet of Trump's prepared remarks at Mount Rushmore. In it he first praised the US and its Constitution before praising himself. My immediate thought was, 'What have they done with Donald?"
He also launched into the Communist Menace schtick which it's clear will be the "Immigrant Invasion" of this mid-term election. Actually, it's a hybrid: the immigrants are now communists.
The immigrant invasion was very likely a political dirty trick, the work of Roger Stone and/or Putin's GRU. Similarly, I smell a rat in this latest news that the "progressive agenda" is now on steroids.
The movie moments that sum it up for me may not be terribly reassuring, but they're the best expression of how I feel about standing and fighting for our democracy in the time of Trump. Both moments come near the end of Three Days Of The Condor.
The first comes when the assassin Joubert, played by Max Von Sydow, suggests that Robert Redford's character, Joe Turner, would be safest if he became an expatriate (and, Joubert hints, a professional assassin like Joubert himself).
Turner responds, "I was born in the United States, Joubert. I miss it when I'm away too long."
The second comes when Turner reveals to his CIA superior, Director Higgins (played with beautifully corn-fed villainy by Cliff Robertson) that he has sent the whole story to the New York Times; that he has blown the lid off the murderous government conspiracy.
Higgins says, "How do you know they'll print it? You can take a walk. But how far if they don't print it?"
Turner says, "They'll print it."
Higgins says, "How do you know?"
Turner has no answer. He doesn't know. There is no certainty. But he's made his choice. He turns and walks away.
Standing up with the truth for democracy, thanks
Thanks Jim for the work you do everyday. I wish you a very happy July 4th.
I am part of pediatric heart surgery team that will do a heart transplant for a child later this afternoon.
I am grateful to live in a country that has the privilege of technology and expertise to give the gift of life.
A child born in some other countries would never have this second chance at life, and I am honored to be a part of this day for our patient and the family.
Happy Fouth, People. Never forget, America is STILL the greatest country in the world!
Out of curiosity Jim, when are we getting you and DJ Brynes on a podcast to talk Ohio politics?
Trump and his coterie of deplorable’s keep talking about immigrant rapists and how they are destroying the fabric of this country with crime. Yet, we have a convicted sex trafficker who is currently living the high life at Club Fed (Ghlaine Maxwell).
Additionally, we have an administration that refuses to indict any rapists associated with Epstein, and a president that continues to give pardons to rapists (Tate brothers), drug dealers (pres of Honduras), and to any white criminal who has $2 million sitting around. Not to mention, he is most likely a rapist himself—credibly accused and found guilty by a civil jury, and a traitor to boot!
Bottom line, so much for the far right actually caring about rape—it’s all about The Great Replacement Theory and destroying the EU and NATO—no different than the election being about Hunter’s graft, the price of gas or eggs.
These are mere distractions—Trump, Musk and the far right want to destroy the EU and NATO; immigration is the excuse. And the reason they needed to fire Army General Christopher Donahue—he was too good at his job—the goal is to help Russia, and bring Europe to its knees.
A divided Europe is easy pickings for the oligarchs and Trump. The same way they have divided this nation, and destroyed our institutions, democracy and the rule of law. IMHO…:)
In addition to Ghislainr Maxwell, teo of Trump 's son, Don Jr. and Barron hsve associated with Andrew Tate, a notorious misogynist and exploiter of women for his personal enrichment.
Nice company, right?
I am leading a bike ride with three other brave souls willing to tackle the current heat emergency for a 15 mile journey that will take us through one of the crown jewels of Cincinnati's park system - Ault Park. Water infused with electrolytes at the ready.
I plan to come home and take a nap, keep the shades down and hibernate until this hell on earth of a weather system subsides. Maybe dream about being on the shores of Lake Superior on the far western edges of the Upper Peninsula.
This morning I was laying in bed listening to the radio and heard a snippet of Trump's prepared remarks at Mount Rushmore. In it he first praised the US and its Constitution before praising himself. My immediate thought was, 'What have they done with Donald?"
He also launched into the Communist Menace schtick which it's clear will be the "Immigrant Invasion" of this mid-term election. Actually, it's a hybrid: the immigrants are now communists.
The immigrant invasion was very likely a political dirty trick, the work of Roger Stone and/or Putin's GRU. Similarly, I smell a rat in this latest news that the "progressive agenda" is now on steroids.
You're right , all total bullshit , and a whole lotta idiots will buy it .