Still a kid in the 70’s, I remember that round of push for equality for women. I remember the women’s rights movement being different than it is now, but who knows since the memory is coming from a very young brain and being compared with thoughts from a pretty darned old one. And my memories were created in a small Indiana town, and that too changes perspective insofar as the overall national viewpoint.
I remember there being 3 things that were scary to young me: 1. a nuclear war involving Russia 2. getting drafted because women wanted to be equal, and 3. my Mom. 😉
Common sense is not so common anymore.
Even all those decades ago, I believed that women should be paid the same for doing the same job as a man, but didn’t believe women were suited to perform the same jobs as men in certain situations. As a young adult, I believed that as a lender in a bank I should make the same pay as any man that performed equally at the job. (If my performance was better, even as a woman I should be rewarded with higher pay. Makes sense, right?)
On the other hand, if I was hired onto the state highway crew and wasn’t physically able to do the most difficult assignments, I didn’t believe I should make the same for holding a flag. Still today, I hold those opinions. To me, it’s common sense.
It’s 2025 now, y’all.
I simply can’t understand why any large employer wouldn’t simply hire the best fit person for every job assignment required to run their company smoothly. It means increased profits and oftentimes better workplace safety for employees and consumers. It shouldn’t matter what color a person is, what their sexual preference is, or if they are a man or a woman. Obviously, employers can’t be trusted to hire people who aren’t white men for their workforce so we need laws to force them to do so.
As a reminder… you can’t be a translator if the only language you speak is English.
Now you know: The gray streak in Tulsi Gabbard’s hair is her natural color. Tulsi said she started to gray in one spot during and after her first deployment to Iraq. She said she’s chosen to keep that spot natural as a daily reminder of the cost of war, the importance of peace, and who pays the cost of war. (I’m guessing she dyes the rest of her hair and leaves that spot?)
When I said I hoped the political posts on social media and constant news coverage would slow down after the election, I forgot about all the appointments. And then, I read the best political meme so far…
“If the My Pillow Guy becomes Surgeon General, my world will be complete.” 😁
In a perfect world, we could all just get along.
Dharma gets along with all people and all dogs. Merida, on the other hand, isn’t so gracious.
This little male, non pure bred dog comes along and gets the same amount of food the two big ones get combined. He gets a lot more attention because house breaking requires it.
But it will all be ok…
The hateful political opinions floating around will slow, and the battle for dominance between Merida and Hugo will balance out. In both instances, focusing more on the positive aspects — rather than the negative — would be a great start.
Now you know: KFC’s handwritten recipe is stored in a safe within a vault at KFC’s Louisville headquarters. To maintain confidentiality, KFC employs two separate suppliers: one blends part of the recipe, and the other completes it, ensuring no single entity has access to the entire formulation.
The election is over. Donald Trump won and Kamala Harris lost. Reactions I’ve witnessed run the gamut from gloating to downright despair and everything in between. I’ve not campaigned for either party or candidate and only a few people even know who I voted for. I did not vote a straight ticket.
I have family members that didn’t vote the same as I did. How do I know? When opposing candidates are supported, it’s obvious one family group’s vote wasn’t the same as mine. 🙂
Donald Trump will be my president… and if elected, Kamala would’ve been my president. I’m not one of those who claim otherwise.
Translated: I’m not flipping my shit.
Below are just 3 FaceBook comments from those who are:
We will have to do what we need to survive but also resist how we can.
i literally deleted my own mother and sister… im building walls with in my household. (Also shared a photo of his/her 4 year-old daughter flipping the bird.)
America: July 4, 1776 – November 5, 2024 Rest in Peace
The above doesn’t even touch those demanding Biden step down to make Kamala president.
And then I read this — but didn’t re-share it on social media:
How you treat someone that votes differently than you speaks volumes about your character. How you respond to this win or loss reflects on you as a person. I’ve seen some things that are down right petty, untrue, and ridiculous on both sides. Remember, we don’t have to engage anyone and their irrational immature behaviors. You can mourn your loss or celebrate your win with grace. ✌🏼
We, after all, are the most powerful country in the world. We are the USA!!! 🇱🇷
If I’d have been the author, the only thing I would’ve added is that you can still support what you believe in even if it’s not aligned with the country’s current administration. You can spend your money supporting companies and organizations that believe as you do.
Now you know: Minnesota is the only state to have consecutively voted blue in every presidential election since 1976 (past 13 elections), and the only state to have never voted for Reagan.
So my lawnmower’s issues are above the pay grade of Perry and Mr. Pesky. Next step is to the guy that put a new motor in it years back. Depending upon the repair cost, a new lawnmower might be in my future.
Next, one of the upstairs mini-split units leaked water all over the wall and floor. S&L — my A/C dudes — showed up before noon and had it working again in a little less than an hour. I haven’t gotten the bill yet. 😬
And on down the road to the real question I want to ask…
Is the Internet dead?
If you agree with me that the Internet is turning into nothing but garbage, raise your hand. If the Internet isn’t dead, it’s dying and in need of something — I don’t know what.
Mainstream media reporting is total shit. Even browsing the Washington Post this morning, I noticed they offered up titles like, “The Nazis took my mother’s boyfriend,” and, “A 70-yr-old-Granny Made a Push-up Bra for Women to Wear All Day.” And even those newsworthy tidbits were surrounded by clickbait links.
ONE solitary article on cbsnews.com this morning had 69 paid advertising links (with images) sprinkled throughout. Yup, I counted them. So while I read from several sources, I take everything as “it could be true.” That’s what I’m doing with the election too. I’m watching the Democratic National Convention, just like I did the Republican one earlier.
The left against the right.
On night one, it seemed like everyone speaking was screaming. Mad screaming with a little hopping even. You had to be a really strong democrat and Kamala supporter to think it was good. I tuned in late on night two but I did hear Michelle Obama. I’ve never been a fan of hers, but she did great. Former President Obama did great as well. My opinion only… but it was a good night for the Democrats.
Now you know: The most recent BOEING whistleblower, whose recent death was ruled a suicide, told his close friend “If anything happens, it’s not suicide. I like to breathe too much; I’ve got so much stuff I need to do and things that I haven’t done that I want to do” prior to his death.
Just as I’ve done for years, I begin each day checking email and reading the latest news as I’m having my first cup of coffee. (This is directly after catering to the needs of two demanding hound dogs.) It’s time to figure out a different schedule to set a more positive tone for the rest of my day.
What does it say about the current state of the media when the most trusted source is The Weather Channel?
I’m not one that can get in some exercise, drink a smoothie, and shower right after rolling out of bed. On the other hand, opening my brain to propaganda, rhetoric, and manipulation first thing isn’t working for me either. My perception is that no matter where I turn for news — with the exception of my local newspaper — the narrative is controlled to influence public opinion.
Here’s an example of what I’m talking about…
See that little notation on the top right of the screenshot above that says, “Ad“? Obviously, it would be impossible for anyone to know if Trump is more angry today than he was yesterday or even last week about anything. But when the Washington Post puts this information out there in the form of an article, the average person believes it’s news.
Even more deceptive, if you want to READ either of the articles that are really ads so you can form your own opinions, you must first pay to subscribe for access. They’re behind a pay wall.
No tax on tips!
Trump first said if elected, there would be “no tax on tips.” Since that was pretty popular, Kamala decided she’d campaign on that promise too. No matter who is elected — if what they promise is true — tips won’t be taxed.
Trump is also campaigning on the policy that seniors shouldn’t pay tax on SSI. Here’s hoping Kamala sheeps him on that issue too — ensuring a tax break for me and all the other oldies but goodies no matter the outcome of the election. 🙂
Starting my day with something other than news…
I asked ChatGPT what I could do instead of reading all the mainstream media BS first thing in the morning. It told me to enjoy a nutritious breakfast while listening to music or reading a book. I’m going to test that out tomorrow morning — I’ll let you know how it worked for me.
Now you know: An October 2023 Pew Research Center poll revealed that 58% of Americans prefer to get their news from a digital device — TV, 27%; radio 6%; and print 5%.
