I have no words today. I feel like I’ve awoken into a dystopian nightmare. How the hell did this happen? How were some of you so wrong? I have no faith in anyone or anything any longer. I can only be grateful I’m heading into the sunset of my life and I’ve had no children that will have to suffer the New America, land of hate and corruption, where the insane are in charge of the asylum. Let’s not forget he said, “vote for me, you’ll never have to vote again.” Americans have let the world down.
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Be careful white america what you wish for. Now that the blatherskite has been elected with SCOTUS, the House, and the Senate in his pocket. Let’s see what the world be like in 4 years.
I removed all news sources from all my devices. I deleted them from my car radio, and deleted poltical podcasts.
I unsubscribed from all the newspapers, and from all my political sites online.
We all did the best we could, and it was not enough.
Wealth and money pays off our government, and they enable laws that help only the rich through media, to separate us.
Fox has been propagandizing us for decades, and this is the result.
We allowed Fox to propagandize our lives, the Dems were and have been morally weak and engage in cowardice so they can keep their cushy government jobs, and we pay the price.
So for now, I’m just walking away, taking care of my family, friends and patients and focusing on making every day not wallowing in storm and drung, and getting through bad times.
Thank God my sons are past draft age.
I pray for the country and our well being night and day, but for now, I can’t watch this all go down. I can’t be a part of this system anymore.
Protect your family, focus on your faith, and know that all things change in time.
The American people have made their choice. And now we must lie in it. I will not worry about things that haven’t changed yet. Time will tell. Sometimes things need to get a lot worse before they’re going to get better. Great changes are made in chaos, pain and struggle. And this might be the case.
Think of it this way. It is a perfect storm. Trump won the presidency, he has control of the house, Senate, and SCOTUS.
If Kamala had won the presidency, she would not have been able to get anything done in four years. With a 51 majority in the Senate, she wouldn’t have even had a deciding vote.
Whatever Trump does will bring about change good or bad. And if it’s really bad, then perhaps the American people will wake up and realize how good they had it and to make solid changes that are good for the country and not just themselves.
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That’s very eloquent Michelle. Thank you for your perspective. You make a good point about Kamala’s potential effectiveness. I still cant help being a little sad about the conscious collective.
Don’t get me wrong, I am saddened over the outcome as well. But I’m not surprised at all. We have been moving in this direction for a long time. Trump has been given deference that only a white man is given. He like others in history, knows this, which is why he is so bold; he knows he will not only get away with it, but he’ll have loyal support. And so far he has.
If what he has done was done by any OTW, it would’ve been stopped immediately. Hell, people are killed for just driving while being black.
It has always been this way and will continue to be this way until it gets bad enough where no one can take it anymore. We are obviously not there yet. Plan on our country going deep into the fire of destruction. However, I am hopeful that out of the ashes the phoenix will rise.
Is there another way? Only time will tell.
You never fail to be spot on. I loved your blog. Fortunately for me, I get to see you every now and then. You remain as recherche’ as one can be.
Thank you. Next time say hello.
America is a “might makes right” and “right makes might” society. Given this, it is no fucking wonder Trump won the popular vote. There is no excuse this time.
America picked a fascist over a woman president. Let that sink in. You can’t tell me this is a minority of Americans anymore. To those of you who let it happen; you are just as responsible as the people who voted for him.
America is ROTTEN to its very core, and no amount of religious sermons from Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi, or even Kamala Harris (because that’s what they are, with all the “God Bless the USA” bullshit) will fix that. America is just going to have to learn firsthand what us Europeans have been warning them about for years.
There is nothing more I can tell you. If the USA picked a fascist over a woman president, then the USA is FUCKED. There is no nice way of putting this. It has been a long time coming, but the USA was already fucked the moment they decided to even LET the fascist run after January 6th. These problems go a lot deeper than Trump. Jailing him would have fixed nothing.
It’s not the reality my good American friends want to hear, but it’s the reality they NEED to hear, so they can UNDERSTAND why Trump won; and why things are the way that they are.
Your average American believes in nothing, they stand for nothing, and everything they SAY they believe in is just a means to gain something in return, be that money, fame, power, popularity. EVERYTHING is for sale in America, even your humanity. Perhaps that’s why Americans voted for Trump – they so desperately want to feel part of something, even if the thing they are part of is complete and utter GARBAGE.
-Samantha
Most white Americans vote color. They confuse their idiot minorities by dividing and thereby keeping them conquered.
Wars, famine and chaos are coming. But, hey, the whites can say “it’s our country, god bless.”
LEi, you say you want us to surrender, but you offer no clemency. After all we were just following orders, “Ours is but to do or die.” What is left for us? You have murdered the 3.8 million aboard the H8/~`. Now you are coming for us. Why because we gave the savages what they wanted?
All the meat eaters are rejoicing right now, but none have the courage to come to our aid. How are you better than these pathetic humans?
LEi has formed a special department to eliminate, on sight, those of you who refuse to surrender. It’s called the You can run, But you can’t hide(YcrBuch). If it is humor that you like, we have plenty of it.
YerBuch was not formed to be a court-of-law, or to seek justice, we deal in death. If you are seeking the former, surrender now.
We would just as lief skip the surrender, if you don’t mind. And the death toll you have already amassed is closer to 4 million. Many of those I spent more that 400 years with aboard the H8/“. If it is Death, you wish to deal in, we bring a kind of special type of technology, that can accommodate you.
Aliens killing each other over something done to the cattle is ridiculous.
Too much time on earth
Talk to me.
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When should I use “further” versus “farther”?
Learn a simple trick to master the difference between “further” and “farther” — two commonly confused words that even skilled writers mix up.
It’s a common conundrum: Is that store further or farther away? What’s the difference? Or do they mean the same thing?
“Further” and “farther” are two of the most notoriously confused words in English. While they have distinct usages today, they sprouted from the same etymological root hundreds of years ago. As the Oxford English Dictionary entry for “further” explains, both “further” and “farther” come from the Old English word fyrðrian, and the original usage of both words was a comparative form of “far,” meaning “more forward, more onward.” The only difference was in the vowels used to spell the words, and that was simply because spelling was not yet standardized at the time.
However, as English developed, the words deviated slightly in meaning, and now there’s a distinct usage for each. “Farther” holds onto the usage of “more far” in relation to physical distance. For example, “We walked farther today than we did yesterday.” There’s a measurable direct comparison. “Further” relies on the meaning of “more onward” in a metaphorical sense; it’s an extension of time or degree. For example, “I need to look into the issue further before I decide,” or “Let’s move the party further in the month.” There’s still a comparison, but no specific measurement.
A good trick to decide when to use “further” or “farther” is to ask the question, “How far?” If there’s a simple answer to that question, use “farther.” For example, “How far did you walk yesterday? A mile.” Compare that to “How far did you look into the issue?” There’s not a concrete answer to that question, so “further” is appropriate. You could technically answer the question of “How far should we move the party?” with a specific answer, but there are always exceptions in the English language. Just remember that “further” is used with extensions of time.
Why do we say “o’clock”?
From sundials to mechanical clocks, a simple phrase reveals centuries of time-keeping history.
“O ’Clock” sounds like the surname of an Irish family whose quirk is being punctual. (Actually, that’s not a bad idea for an animated children’s TV series.) But back to the topic at hand — if someone says something is “happening at 5 o’clock,” it’s understood that it’s either at sunrise or happy hour. The term “o’clock” is an adverb that always follows a numeral to indicate the time of day. It’s almost exclusively a whole number, as you’d never say, “it’s one-thirty o’clock” — that just sounds odd.
“O’clock” is a shortening of the phrase “of the clock,” which itself comes from the Middle English “of the clokke.” Mechanical clocks, with faces and automatic hand movements, originated in the late 14th century in Europe. These clocks replaced traditional light-based timekeeping methods (sundials) that had been used for centuries. When someone said “of the clokke,” it referred to the position of the mechanical hands on the clock’s face. As modern English evolved, the term shortened to “o’clock” around 1720. While many modern timekeeping devices lack a traditional clock face, it’s still standard to say “o’clock” as if you were imagining one.
The word “clock” didn’t exist prior to the 14th century. Instead, timekeeping devices were called daegmael — the Old English word for sundials and other similar devices. As new mechanical timekeeping devices were invented, the term “clock” was coined. Many early clocks had a chime or gong to mark certain times, and “clock” developed from the French word cloche, meaning “bell.”
Is it spelled “burnt” or “burned”?
While both are technically correct, they have distinctions — namely the part of speech and the context of the burning.
W hile “burnt” and “burned” aren’t exactly homophones (words that sound the same, but have different meanings, spellings, or both), choosing the correct version can still trip people up. Both words are considered acceptable forms of the word “burn,” making them somewhat interchangeable in most English-speaking countries. But for American English speakers, there’s a distinction, depending on whether the term is being used as an adjective or a verb.
Long before “burnt” or “burned” were in play, the Old English word brent was an adjective used to describe items scorched by fire. In the late 16th and early 17th centuries, “burnt” and “burned” became the preferred spellings. This parallel evolution makes it hard to discern between these terms, and non-American English speakers still use them interchangeably as adjectives (with a preference leaning toward “burnt”). But in the U.S., we usually use “burnt” when describing something’s appearance, as in the popular Crayola color burnt sienna. While both are technically acceptable, it’s less likely you’ll see an American write “burned sienna” or “burned toast.”
But the opposite holds true if the context calls for a past-tense verb. American English speakers are far more likely to use “burned” in an example such as “the chicken burned in the oven” or “I burned in the sun yesterday.” You can say “the chicken burnt” and still be grammatically correct, but it’s less common in the United States.
If you live in England, Australia, or any other non-U.S. country where English is predominantly spoken, it may be hard to find a difference between “burnt” and “burned.” But in the U.S., use “burnt” as an adjective and “burned” as a past-tense verb to avoid issues or confusion.
What is “rizz”?
Have you adopted the Gen Z slang term “rizz” yet? It’s popular enough for mainstream vocabulary, but make sure you know what you’re saying.
Rizz, Gen Z slang for Charisma
To older generations, younger generations often sound like they’re speaking an alien tongue. “Skibidi” could very well be the name of a far-off planet, while “delulu” could be the name of a comet streaking through the sky. (The former is a Generation Alpha nonsense word that comes from internet memes, and the latter is Generation Z’s way of saying “delusional.”) But some terms have transcended the generational divides. Take, for example, “rizz,” which is such a popular slang term that the Oxford University Press named it the 2023 word of the year. If you missed this word’s rise to the top, we’ll explain. It’s a shortened version of a familiar word: “charisma. “Rizz” is pulled from the middle syllable of “charisma,” much like “flu” is part of “influenza.”
Oxford’s honor has seemingly given license for the mainstream to use “rizz,” but it started in the Gen Z lexicon. If a Gen Zer (someone born between 1997 and 2012) claims that someone has rizz, it’s a pretty major compliment, as they’re suggesting that a person is stylish and charming. “Rizz” is often used specifically in the context of attracting romantic partners. Often, having rizz transcends physical appearance, as a person with rizz is said to be more successful at dating people who would normally be deemed “out of their league.”
This catchy word’s popularity soared in 2022, thanks in part to internet streamer Kai Cenat, who used it during Twitch broadcasts. (Twitch is a streaming platform often used for video games.) Usage of “rizz” exploded from there, and soon it was everywhere on TikTok and spreading far beyond high school cafeterias and Gen Z exchanges. What youthful slang will we adopt from Gen Z (or even Gen Alpha) next?
So what will the US do with the 4 astronauts that returned since they think they are aliens in disguise.
Hey, man you may be on to something. I read this today: NASA Remains Stubbornly Silent on Why Crew Went to Hospital After Dragon Splashdown
A press conference held earlier today was an opportunity for NASA to explain why four Crew-8 astronauts were sent to a hospital after splashing down on Earth on October 25, but the agency and its astronauts quickly shut down any attempt by journalists to glean more information.
You have allowed the V*/` to expand the cycle of the quahog to 500 years so they may occupy the creatures, yet you refuse to allow us to extend the life cycle of the bowhead whale from 200 to 300 years so that we can do the same. Why?
Your use of echolocation is up for an evolutionary change.
In the 2,000 plus years you have been here, you have not developed a commensalism relationship that is approved by :\. There is no reason to believe that you will do so in the coming years.
Our discovery on how the human Mitochondria is affected by radiation could save a few stranded aliens in the Y(^sector.
Our discovery on the manipulation of the nucleus of the human cell should produce a more reliable result. This membrane-bound structure is the information and command center of the cell; in addition to housing the cell’s genetic code (organized in chromosomes), it regulates processes such as growth, metabolism, protein synthesis, and cell division.
That surpasses the benefits you claim you have discovered from manipulating the powerhouse of the human cell.
Our research on the the organelles in the human cell that convert energy from sunlight into chemical energy that can be stored in the cell has much more promise in helping those stranded in Y(^.
If we can absorb enough of the pigment called chlorophyll from their cells we can use it to absorb the light energy that is fatal to those stranded in Y(^.
How will any of these discoveries help those stranded in Y(^? Most of the stranded have completely different cell structures from the human organism. Their organelles are suspended in cytoplasm. Their cellular structures do not have a nucleus, mitochondria, or chloroplasts. Their cellular structures are made up of ribosomes.
They were stranded in that area because they are toxic to the human being. If allowed on earth, they would suck out the eukaryotic cells humans have.
We find this a failed logic. Many aliens who have different cellular structures from the human organism have been here for centuries and they like us pose no threat to the humans.
Our cells unlike the human cell has walls. It is what gives our bodies strength and structure. Our cells also have a central vacuole which helps us to return to our normal shape once our suits are removed. Hence, our cellular structures do not pose a threat to the human being.
The human eukaryotic cell has ribosomes. A single eukaryotic cell may have as many as 10 million ribosomes. They can be found throughout the cell and on the endoplasmic reticulum. They do act differently in human cells. Most alien cells don’t have proteins like those in the human cell. Ribosomes are small organelles that synthesize proteins in the human cell.
Thank you for your assistance in our research of the erythrocytes in humans. Using your data on how ribosomes synthesize hemoglobin enabled us to duplicate the production of erythrocytes in the red bone marrow of humans. That enables us to exist side by side with humans without the need to feel on their blood.
Our research is with the human cytoskeleton. We believe that the discoveries we have made will be of a greater benefit to aliens attempting to mimic the human being’s physical capabilities.
We have successfully been able to duplicate the human cell’s network of filaments and tubules that provide structure and support for their bodies. In the process we discovered how to use it to move materials within their cells. When added to alien cells, it enables us to use the cellular power of other cells in various alien cells.
Our research in the phospholipid bilayer part of the human cell membrane offers the best opportunity render support to those stranded because it can relieve the fluids lost due to exposure.
Each phospholipid molecule has two hydrophobic, or water repelling, tails, and a hydrophilic, or water-attracting, head. The hydrophobic tails point to the middle of the membrane, while the hydrophilic heads point outward, to either the fluid surrounding the cell or the cytoplasm.
We can draft those as needed to the alien whose cells lack the ability to adjust to the environment requiring such to survive.
You would need the data from our research on the human membrane-bound organelles that contain digestive enzymes, lysosomes.
Specifically you will need the data from our research on how they use various cell processes for breaking down excess cell parts, and sometimes breaking down viruses or bacteria.
Without this data you risk flooding or drying up the alien cells you are attempting to manipulate for their survival.
Those of you who do not have a relic purpose, and who insist that your efforts to provide comfort are just as important should cease participating in this discussion.
Why not spend our time confecting the successes you have achieved to assist all of us rather than arguing what you think is best for the stranded.
What does “roger that” mean?
What does it mean when someone says, “Roger that”? The answer is in the alphabet.
If I ended a phone call with you with the sign-off “roger that,” you may think to yourself, “Who’s Roger and why is he so important?” I could be talking about tennis legend Roger Federer; Roger Moore, former James Bond star; or Roger Rabbit, who was 100% innocent, by the way. But “roger that” isn’t referring to a person named Roger at all. It’s a reference to the NATO phonetic alphabet and old-school radio communications in the United States.
You may have heard “roger” is an acronym for “received order given, expect results,” but that’s a myth, and the actual meaning is far simpler. “Roger that” dates back to the early 1940s, when “Roger” was used in place of the letter “R” in the Joint Army/Navy Phonetic Alphabet. It was nicknamed the Able Baker alphabet after its first code words. In radio communications, using the code word “Roger” indicated a message had been received loud and clear. While “Roger” was replaced by “Romeo” in the NATO phonetic alphabet that was adopted in 1956, many two-way radio users still say “Roger” for the same reason that it’s always been used.
According to Dictionary.com, “Roger” became widely used after public broadcasts of NASA’s Apollo missions of the 1960s, when the term was used during radio communications between mission control and the astronauts. The public began using “Roger” as a verb, noun, and interjection, all of which meant that something was understood. So, when someone says “roger that,” you know that they’ve heard the message clearly and concisely.