Everything is a mess and I am feeling it. The world was in a much better place this time last year. I hate where things are going at the moment. Holding on doesn’t seem to be working or something like that.
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Trouble On The Air Waves In America
Yesterday, congress in the USA voted to defund Public Media in America. That means that PBS and NPR, which made up a small part of the total budget, will not receive aid from the government and that will impact Public TV and Radio stations from coast to coast. This is a problem because many of those stations provide an essential informational and instructional service to communities where there isn’t a good commercial option. Everything from news to Sesame Street will be impacted. This move is an act of political aggression if you ask me.
Then came word yesterday that Late Night with Stephen Colbert is ending after May 2026. The whole show has been canceled, and that means an essential voice in calling truth to power will go silent. Stephen Colbert always spoke truth to power, and in these days that is so needed. The parent company of his network, CBS says it’s a cost-cutting move, but that isn’t true if you ask me it’s political for sure. Colbert is a decent man with a wicked sense of humor that will be sorely missed.
It’s like some folks can’t handle the truth that comes with abusing power. To me, we are on a slippery slope, and that is never a good thing. The whole thing is wrong, and I am not happy about any of this. Now we wait for the next shoe to drop, impacting the culture of the USA.
Something About Burnout
I found this nugget of wisdom on Facebook. I agree with it very much. Burnout is definitely related to being valued on the job and in other things you do. The way to keep people engaged and active, especially if they are a hardworking individual, is to offer some praise and appreciation. The same principles work for being on the job. As a people-pleaser, I have experienced this first hand. An attaboy or attagirl can be a good thing to do.
About The Bombing Of Iran
First off, the Iran-Israel conflict is between them and them alone. They have to work out their issues. The United States has no business in this, full stop! After what seems to have been endless war with Iraq and Afghanistan, getting into this regional conflict is something no one should have the stomach for.
There should have been some congressional approval and accountability here. Iran does not pose a direct threat to the United States. Our economic treatment of other countries has compromised our moral standing in the world in many ways. In many places, America is no longer is seen as the “good guys”.
The president said he would take two weeks to decide, which makes this decision to bomb questionable. Expect some sort of retaliation, and it won’t be safe for American’s to travel in the area.
America is an ally of Israel, but the current version of Israel isn’t what I support. While I support Jewish people, their government is something that isn’t worthy of getting behind. The people of Israel as described in scripture is something I have linkage too. Sure they weren’t perfect, but the hard life they endured is something more in tune with my own existence.
Iran has its vast problems with human rights since the Iranian Revolution. They aren’t to be let off the hook. A revolution seems to be cooking and that will be something if it happens. There is a lot to keep an eye on. Let’s hope for the best.
In any situation, peace must prevail. Peace through diplomacy is always best.
The Ugliest Vehicle On The Road, The Cybertruck
The Tesla Cybertruck is the ugliest vehicle on the road, full-stop. Nothing else can compete with how ridiculous this thing is. If you happen to own one much respect. My missus said this looks like a stealth bomber and she couldn’t be more right. I hear these vehicles are not well-built. It’s easy to damage them, which doesn’t seem very safe. Fascinating in a weird sort of way.
What The Hell Happened? America Got It Wrong
I will not sugarcoat my disappointment and sadness over the election results. In my mind, the worst possible outcome was the reality. America got it wrong. Very wrong. Donald Trump is a criminal who deserves jail instead of The White House. I still believe in democracy. But still.
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz were the most qualified duo in this race. How could America not see that?
I am not worried about myself. Being a white male has its own privileges in a lot of ways that I am very saddened about. My concern is for those who will be further marginalized and under threat because of a MAGA legislative, judicial, and executive branch that will make life hard for a lot of people, especially the LGBTQ and immigrant communities. If you see how people live in places like Iran and Afghanistan then you will see where we might be going.
My question is: Is the cost of a carton of eggs or a gallon of milk worth selling to the soul of a nation? I can only think about Ukraine and other international obligations we have that will fall by the wayside. Billionaires will get tax cuts, tariffs will be levied on foreign goods and the deficit will skyrocket. Not to mention the most important things like the Affordable Care Act and other protections will be repealed. Even those who voted for Trump and have “Obamacare” will lose it.
It’s a very sad day. In another post, I will share some tips on how to decompress and focus on self-care in these times. May God be with us in these days ahead. America has much soul-searching to do.
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