What do you feel like saying, right now?

[Phrozen Sands]

https://youtu.be/f-FE3XxsOI4?si=9FQ0ZhV8Kgewi55K

[Phrozen Sands]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

No, what I’m saying is we’ve normalized absurdity. Like, Twilight Zone stuff is happening, and people’s reaction is, “Hmm. Wonder what’s for dinner.” That kind of thing. It’s so irritating to me.

I agree that we’ve normalized bad behavior.

Originally Posted by AGDee

History does spiral. But there are a lot of really angry people and some really smart ones who are speaking out. My kids and I were just chatting on a conference call (it's the coolest to have adult kids who are intelligent and great to talk to) and they think the guy who was wrongly sent to El Salvador will be the turning point. Most experts say he was probably killed within 24 hours of arriving there so they cannot send him back but they dare not admit this to the public. The truth will come out though. It always does.

Trump called the dude a criminal. How can HE call anybody a criminal? WTF?

[Phrozen Sands]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

Honestly? If you stop noticing how broken things are, you start accepting broken as the default. That’s where we are today as a society.

This is true. A deep truth to it too. I think this is fact with everything, personal and with society.

[cheerfulgreek]

WIFLSRN: OMG, I swear, this morning started off like…. CG seriously wants to go home morning. Either that or quit my job and find a new line of work. New client: Trump supporter. “Patriot”. Asshole. And his puppy’s name? “MAGA”.

Okay…. So….. He dropped MAGA off this morning (Labrador Mix) six months old, scheduled for a neuter. Nothing unusual, until I saw the name on the intake form. All caps. MAGA. Not Max, not Buddy. MAGA. Oh, how endearing.

The collar matched. Burgundy nylon, bold white letters like it came straight off a bargain rack at a political rally. He told our manager sitting at the front desk that it stood for “Making Animals Great Again.” I was standing behind her looking at her computer, hearing this, but I said nothing. So, I’m clearly very annoyed at this, but I kept doing my job.

Long story short, surgery went fine. No complications. The puppy was sweet, gentle, and, frankly, better behaved than his owner.

His owner came back around 1:30 to pick him up. And that’s when the shift turned.

He was obviously intoxicated. I swear, he smelled like liquor and Axe body spray. His eyes were half-lidded, and he tried to fist bump me.

He looked at his dog, still groggy in the recovery cage, and then he goes, “That’s my boy. Still got that bark of liberty?” You know what? I SO wish I was kidding. But I’m not.

Oh, and then he goes… “The freedom funnel.” (referring to his puppy’s E-collar)

So, I’m explaining the meds to him, all while trying to keep my eyes from watering from the alcohol coming through his pores. Then he asked me if the pain meds could be flavored like beef jerky. For himself. I ignored his attempted “humor”.

I walked him through the discharge instructions three times. He nodded, then asked me if we offered “testicle preservation services.” My tech left the room. Me? I was SO annoyed.

The dog was a gem. The owner… not so much.

See what I mean? That’s how they are. Total, pompous, ignorant assholes!

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by AGDee

History does spiral. But there are a lot of really angry people and some really smart ones who are speaking out. My kids and I were just chatting on a conference call (it's the coolest to have adult kids who are intelligent and great to talk to) and they think the guy who was wrongly sent to El Salvador will be the turning point. Most experts say he was probably killed within 24 hours of arriving there so they cannot send him back but they dare not admit this to the public. The truth will come out though. It always does.

I think that’s awesome being able to have those kinds of deep conversations with your kids, Dee. Honestly, that kind of bond is something most people dream of, and it’s rare.

And I really do hope they’re right. I hope this case becomes a turning point. You’re right, there are smart, passionate people speaking out, and they matter. They’re often the ones holding the line when everything else starts to slip.

But I’ve learned that the truth doesn’t always surface on its own. Sometimes it gets hidden, or twisted, or drowned out by noise. History is full of truths that never saw daylight, not because they weren’t important, but because people gave up looking, or stopped listening.

Originally Posted by Phrozen Sands

https://youtu.be/f-FE3XxsOI4?si=9FQ0ZhV8Kgewi55K

If he was able to run again, and I wouldn’t be surprised if things are changed where he can, I guarantee you, she’d vote for him again. I know she would.

[cheerfulgreek]

https://youtu.be/5vHOQI3Roao?si=EYJAKjHo8xpNQlo6

You have got to be effing kidding me. I swear, this is just as bad as drinking bleach to kill Covid. Ugh!

[Phrozen Sands]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

WIFLSRN: OMG, I swear, this morning started off like…. CG seriously wants to go home morning. Either that or quit my job and find a new line of work. New client: Trump supporter. “Patriot”. Asshole. And his puppy’s name? “MAGA”.

Okay…. So….. He dropped MAGA off this morning (Labrador Mix) six months old, scheduled for a neuter. Nothing unusual, until I saw the name on the intake form. All caps. MAGA. Not Max, not Buddy. MAGA. Oh, how endearing.

The collar matched. Burgundy nylon, bold white letters like it came straight off a bargain rack at a political rally. He told our manager sitting at the front desk that it stood for “Making Animals Great Again.” I was standing behind her looking at her computer, hearing this, but I said nothing. So, I’m clearly very annoyed at this, but I kept doing my job.

Long story short, surgery went fine. No complications. The puppy was sweet, gentle, and, frankly, better behaved than his owner.

His owner came back around 1:30 to pick him up. And that’s when the shift turned.

He was obviously intoxicated. I swear, he smelled like liquor and Axe body spray. His eyes were half-lidded, and he tried to fist bump me.

He looked at his dog, still groggy in the recovery cage, and then he goes, “That’s my boy. Still got that bark of liberty?” You know what? I SO wish I was kidding. But I’m not.

Oh, and then he goes… “The freedom funnel.” (referring to his puppy’s E-collar)

So, I’m explaining the meds to him, all while trying to keep my eyes from watering from the alcohol coming through his pores. Then he asked me if the pain meds could be flavored like beef jerky. For himself. I ignored his attempted “humor”.

I walked him through the discharge instructions three times. He nodded, then asked me if we offered “testicle preservation services.” My tech left the room. Me? I was SO annoyed.

The dog was a gem. The owner… not so much.

See what I mean? That’s how they are. Total, pompous, ignorant assholes!

LMAO! I’d have loved to have been a fly on the wall to see this LOL!

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

https://youtu.be/5vHOQI3Roao?si=EYJAKjHo8xpNQlo6

You have got to be effing kidding me. I swear, this is just as bad as drinking bleach to kill Covid. Ugh!

For real? I didn’t see this one until now.

[Cheerio]

Noticed my local library has an APRIL IS MATH AWARENESS MONTH book table set-up.

Mind immediatly thought how math in the Trump administration is so bad my brain hears the old Barbie "marh class is hard!" statement when viewing Trump and his minions speak of numbers/alleged DOGE monetary efficiencies.

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by Phrozen Sands

LMAO! I’d have loved to have been a fly on the wall to see this LOL!

Uh, yeah. After I text my hubby how my day was going, he text me “a fly on the wall” reply. I’m like, I’m not telling you how my days are going anymore via text, lol.

Originally Posted by Phrozen Sands

For real? I didn’t see this one until now.

Yep. And then they just nodded. Did you see that? I’m like… “Say something. Correct her!” That’s the problem, no one says anything to these people.

If I had been there when she said “A1”, I would’ve corrected her right there, on stage, under full lighting.

I’d have smiled, just enough to be polite, and said
“Just to clarify, A1 is steak sauce. AI is artificial intelligence. One goes on a meatloaf, steak, etc. the other is designed to replace people who can’t spell. And how do you not know how to spell AI? Two letters. Two. And somehow, you still managed to mispronounce them, you dumb ass.”

And for the record? Meatloaf is disgusting.
But still more intelligent, better structured, and frankly more useful than the Secretary of Education in that moment. I am so sick of Trumpers I could scream!

[Phrozen Sands]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

Uh, yeah. After I text my hubby how my day was going, he text me “a fly on the wall” reply. I’m like, I’m not telling you how my days are going anymore via text, lol.

LOL!!!! What’d he do now? He made another image of the situation?

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

Yep. And then they just nodded. Did you see that? I’m like… “Say something. Correct her!” That’s the problem, no one says anything to these people.

If I had been there when she said “A1”, I would’ve corrected her right there, on stage, under full lighting.

I’d have smiled, just enough to be polite, and said
“Just to clarify, A1 is steak sauce. AI is artificial intelligence. One goes on a meatloaf, steak, etc. the other is designed to replace people who can’t spell. And how do you not know how to spell AI? Two letters. Two. And somehow, you still managed to mispronounce them, you dumb ass.”

And for the record? Meatloaf is disgusting.
But still more intelligent, better structured, and frankly more useful than the Secretary of Education in that moment. I am so sick of Trumpers I could scream!

You don’t like meatloaf, CG?

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by Phrozen Sands

LOL!!!! What’d he do now? He made another image of the situation?

Yes! He’s texting me full-on memes of me now.

Originally Posted by Phrozen Sands

You don’t like meatloaf, CG?

I don’t trust food that looks like it’s already been chewed once. I mean, it’s a loaf….. Of meat. Ew. And it smells like someone reheated expired leftovers inside a garbage truck.

[Cheerio]

What's up with the visible, filmy yellow haze every time I see The Orange One on television in the White House? Is there an Executive Order demanding all those filming him use a golden-hued lens on their camera? The look reminds me of the orangegold-color of tv commercials for the CBS tv show Fire Country.

[Phrozen Sands]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

Yes! He’s texting me full-on memes of me now.

LMAO! CG, you have to post it. I won’t ask for any more favors. Please post it. I bet it’s funny as hell.

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

I don’t trust food that looks like it’s already been chewed once. I mean, it’s a loaf….. Of meat. Ew. And it smells like someone reheated expired leftovers inside a garbage truck.

LOL! You must’ve had some bad meatloaf then. It smelled??

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by Cheerio

What's up with the visible, filmy yellow haze every time I see The Orange One on television in the White House? Is there an Executive Order demanding all those filming him use a golden-hued lens on their camera? The look reminds me of the orangegold-color of tv commercials for the CBS tv show Fire Country.

lol @
“The Orange One”

Originally Posted by Phrozen Sands

LMAO! CG, you have to post it. I won’t ask for any more favors. Please post it. I bet it’s funny as hell.

I’m not sure it’d be appropriate for GC.

Originally Posted by Phrozen Sands

LOL! You must’ve had some bad meatloaf then. It smelled??

Yes. It had an odor to it. It only takes one time for me to try something, and then I won’t try it again if I don’t like it. Plus, I remember my parents talking about how disgusting meatloaf is, so maybe that’s why. Hearing that as a kid possibly put a bad taste in my mouth before I even tried it.

[AGDee]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

https://youtu.be/5vHOQI3Roao?si=EYJAKjHo8xpNQlo6

You have got to be effing kidding me. I swear, this is just as bad as drinking bleach to kill Covid. Ugh!

That's really nothing compared to RFK Jr. He's going on about autism being genetic (it's not) and how kids with autism will never be able to get married or work and it destroys families. Un effing believable.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPxTnX1sgJc