What do you feel like saying, right now?

[cheerfulgreek]

I’m just like… why are they all going to his “inauguration”? Michelle Obama isn’t going. Why are they? Ya know, knowing that they’re going to be at his “inauguration” is like showing up to celebrate the same guy who burned down your house. It’s baffling, infuriating, and makes me wonder if everyone’s lost their damn minds.

[Phrozen Sands]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

What’s that? The “slick” stuff.

It’ll be mid conversation and they’ll say some shit like, “you probably got this job because of affirmative action.” You know, that tokenism bs. Or “you’re articulate for an African-American”.

We can also do without the hyphenated bs too, IMO. If that’s the case, then hyphenate everybody, except for the people native here. Or they’ll treat somebody’s features as a novelty or spectacle. Shit like that.

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by Phrozen Sands

It’ll be mid conversation and they’ll say some shit like, “you probably got this job because of affirmative action.” You know, that tokenism bs. Or “you’re articulate for an African-American”.

We can also do without the hyphenated bs too, IMO. If that’s the case, then hyphenate everybody, except for the people native here. Or they’ll treat somebody’s features as a novelty or spectacle. Shit like that.

Oh, that’s micro-aggression. Kind of like passive aggressive racism. Those comments come from implicit biases and they make the person the comments are being directed to feel uncomfortable or demeaned, even if the micro-aggressor claims to not have meant anything by it. IMO, they know what they’re doing, Trump supporters especially. It happens to me ALL. THE. TIME. via mistaken ethnicity. It happened to me at work Monday. If I’m not at work, I interrupt the conversation by moving or walking away from them, because they know exactly what they’re doing. I’m not stupid.

[Phrozen Sands]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

Oh, that’s micro-aggression. Kind of like passive aggressive racism. Those comments come from implicit biases and they make the person the comments are being directed to feel uncomfortable or demeaned, even if the micro-aggressor claims to not have meant anything by it. IMO, they know what they’re doing, Trump supporters especially. It happens to me ALL. THE. TIME. via mistaken ethnicity. It happened to me at work Monday. If I’m not at work, I interrupt the conversation by moving or walking away from them, because they know exactly what they’re doing. I’m not stupid.

The name makes sense but I never put the two together. You’ve mentioned that about your ethnicity. What happened at work?

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by Phrozen Sands

The name makes sense but I never put the two together. You’ve mentioned that about your ethnicity. What happened at work?

Ya know… just the typical.

[Cheerio]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

I’m just like… why are they all going to his “inauguration”? Michelle Obama isn’t going. Why are they? Ya know, knowing that they’re going to be at his “inauguration” is like showing up to celebrate the same guy who burned down your house. It’s baffling, infuriating, and makes me wonder if everyone’s lost their damn minds.

Pomp, tradition and circumstance cause powerful people to do things regular folks wouldn't or couldn't do.

A dozen years ago someone won a cartoon caption contest using the phrase, "Like the pomp, not crazy about the circumstances." Is that how you feel about this inauguration, cheerfulgreek?

[Phrozen Sands]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

Ya know… just the typical.

But what happened though. I’m being nosy as hell, CG Lol.

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by Cheerio

Pomp, tradition and circumstance cause powerful people to do things regular folks wouldn't or couldn't do.

A dozen years ago someone won a cartoon caption contest using the phrase, "Like the pomp, not crazy about the circumstances." Is that how you feel about this inauguration, cheerfulgreek?

Ya know, Cheerio, actually, I don’t. I mean, I just don’t look at things like everyone else does. Weird, I know. It’s just that I’ve got this whole high standard meets smart girl energy kind of thing? — Kind of like a blend of principle and perspective.

I just think the pomp and ceremony are irrelevant when they’re used to celebrate someone whose actions and behavior contradict the basic principles of integrity and democracy. What matters isn’t the spectacle, it’s the person being elevated and what they represent. In this case, we’re talking about someone who has repeatedly lied to the public, undermined institutions, and shown blatant disregard for truth and accountability. No amount of spectacle or tradition can obscure the harm caused by normalizing such behavior. It’s not just about what we celebrate, it’s about the message we send about our collective values by voting him in and then celebrating an “inauguration”. I mean, was he even supposed to be on the ballot in the first place? That’s like, really odd.

So…. here’s an example of what I’m saying. imagine throwing a grand parade for someone who has consistently lied, raped, stolen, broken trust, and disregarded fundamental principles, would you celebrate that? It’s like hosting a lavish banquet for someone who’s caused harm and then expecting the fancy tablecloth to make it all acceptable. I mean, the pageantry doesn’t change the reality of who’s at the center of it all. I just think people need to be more thoughtful about what, and who, we’re honoring. Know what I mean?

And then, at the end of the day, Trump is just a man (a very poor excuse for one) — no more, no less. I just think that celebrating him, given his record of bragging about grabbing women’s privates, being accused of sexual assault, spreading lies, and undermining democracy, sends a dangerous message. I mean, it’s just laughable how anyone else who engages in such behavior is condemned, but somehow it’s acceptable for Donald Trump. You tell me… what kind of standard does that set? This isn’t about tradition or favoritism, it’s about whether we’re willing to excuse harmful behavior just because someone holds power or status.

And then, I’ve also lost all respect for those former presidents who chose to attend this event. Their presence lends total legitimacy to a poor excuse for a man who has consistently acted in ways that should never be normalized. And this isn’t a presidential inauguration? It’s an abomination.

Let me ask you, Cheerio. Shouldn’t we be consistent in our values, no matter who the person is?

That said, I’ve never been the type to blindly respect titles, because it’s just not who I am. To me, a title is only as meaningful as the person who holds it. It’s about the character, the values, and the actions behind the title that matter. And honestly, the title of POTUS is no exception. If someone doesn’t live up to the responsibility and integrity that a role like that demands, the title alone doesn’t earn my respect. That’s why this is not a presidential inauguration, to me. To have a presidential inauguration, we first need a president, which we do not have.

Originally Posted by Phrozen Sands

But what happened though. I’m being nosy as hell, CG Lol.

So, one my clients wanted to ask me out the other day. He noticed my ring and said, “I’m guessing you’re married, but if you weren’t, I was going to ask my veterinarian out. Every “Mexican girl” I’ve met has been very pretty, like you.” I just smiled and said, “Thanks, but I’m not Mexican. I’m actually of Mediterranean descent, and yes, I am happily married.”

It was such a random moment. But he totally assumed.

[Phrozen Sands]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

Ya know, Cheerio, actually, I don’t. I mean, I just don’t look at things like everyone else does. Weird, I know. It’s just that I’ve got this whole high standard meets smart girl energy kind of thing? — Kind of like a blend of principle and perspective.

I just think the pomp and ceremony are irrelevant when they’re used to celebrate someone whose actions and behavior contradict the basic principles of integrity and democracy. What matters isn’t the spectacle, it’s the person being elevated and what they represent. In this case, we’re talking about someone who has repeatedly lied to the public, undermined institutions, and shown blatant disregard for truth and accountability. No amount of spectacle or tradition can obscure the harm caused by normalizing such behavior. It’s not just about what we celebrate, it’s about the message we send about our collective values by voting him in and then celebrating an “inauguration”. I mean, was he even supposed to be on the ballot in the first place? That’s like, really odd.


So…. here’s an example of what I’m saying. imagine throwing a grand parade for someone who has consistently lied, raped, stolen, broken trust, and disregarded fundamental principles, would you celebrate that? It’s like hosting a lavish banquet for someone who’s caused harm and then expecting the fancy tablecloth to make it all acceptable. I mean, the pageantry doesn’t change the reality of who’s at the center of it all. I just think people need to be more thoughtful about what, and who, we’re honoring. Know what I mean?

And then, at the end of the day, Trump is just a man (a very poor excuse for one) — no more, no less. I just think that celebrating him, given his record of bragging about grabbing women’s privates, being accused of sexual assault, spreading lies, and undermining democracy, sends a dangerous message. I mean, it’s just laughable how anyone else who engages in such behavior is condemned, but somehow it’s acceptable for Donald Trump. You tell me… what kind of standard does that set? This isn’t about tradition or favoritism, it’s about whether we’re willing to excuse harmful behavior just because someone holds power or status.

And then, I’ve also lost all respect for those former presidents who chose to attend this event. Their presence lends total legitimacy to a poor excuse for a man who has consistently acted in ways that should never be normalized. And this isn’t a presidential inauguration? It’s an abomination.

Let me ask you, Cheerio. Shouldn’t we be consistent in our values, no matter who the person is?

That said, I’ve never been the type to blindly respect titles, because it’s just not who I am. To me, a title is only as meaningful as the person who holds it. It’s about the character, the values, and the actions behind the title that matter. And honestly, the title of POTUS is no exception. If someone doesn’t live up to the responsibility and integrity that a role like that demands, the title alone doesn’t earn my respect. That’s why this is not a presidential inauguration, to me. To have a presidential inauguration, we first need a president, which we do not have.

I’m assuming you didn’t watch the inauguration, CG? Lol

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

So, one my clients wanted to ask me out the other day. He noticed my ring and said, “I’m guessing you’re married, but if you weren’t, I was going to ask my veterinarian out. Every “Mexican girl” I’ve met has been very pretty, like you.” I just smiled and said, “Thanks, but I’m not Mexican. I’m actually of Mediterranean descent, and yes, I am happily married.”

It was such a random moment. But he totally assumed.

LOL! He was bold and aggressive as hell. But that’s not the covert shit I was talking about.

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by Phrozen Sands

I’m assuming you didn’t watch the inauguration, CG? Lol

Watch it? Oh, no thank you. I prefer my comedy scripted and my leaders competent.

Originally Posted by Phrozen Sands

LOL! He was bold and aggressive as hell. But that’s not the covert shit I was talking about.

I totally get that it might not seem like a micro-aggression, but it actually is. When someone says something like, “Every Mexican girl I’ve met has been very pretty, like you,” it reduces a group of women to a stereotype about their looks, and using “girl” instead of “woman” can come across as kind of dismissive or immature. Even if it’s meant as a compliment, it still ties beauty to ethnicity in a way that’s limiting.

[Phrozen Sands]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

Watch it? Oh, no thank you. I prefer my comedy scripted and my leaders competent.


I totally get that it might not seem like a micro-aggression, but it actually is. When someone says something like, “Every Mexican girl I’ve met has been very pretty, like you,” it reduces a group of women to a stereotype about their looks, and using “girl” instead of “woman” can come across as kind of dismissive or immature. Even if it’s meant as a compliment, it still ties beauty to ethnicity in a way that’s limiting.

I didn’t look at it from that perspective. He slipped that in with a compliment. Probably didn’t even know he was being offensive.

You see Elon Musk give a Nazi style salute? It’s on YouTube.
https://youtu.be/e2bbb-6Clhs?si=FwKtikUqfoUk8NhW

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by Phrozen Sands

I didn’t look at it from that perspective. He slipped that in with a compliment. Probably didn’t even know he was being offensive.

You see Elon Musk give a Nazi style salute? It’s on YouTube.
https://youtu.be/e2bbb-6Clhs?si=FwKtikUqfoUk8NhW

Well, micro-aggressions are often subtle and unintentional.

No, I didn’t know that about Musk, but are you at all surprised?

[cheerfulgreek]

I’m hearing Barack Obama is cheating on Michelle with Jennifer Aniston.

[Phrozen Sands]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

I’m hearing Barack Obama is cheating on Michelle with Jennifer Aniston.

WTF? Where’d you hear that? There’s no way.

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by Phrozen Sands

WTF? Where’d you hear that? There’s no way.

My friends text me and told me it’s a rumor going around. Of course, I don’t believe that.