Well expressed, Clint. I am much less concerned about fame and fortune, especially in regard to those representatives I meet, than humanity. Do I "embrace" them (metaphorically - usually - not physically) as fellow humans or not so much?
I have only met Bill Gates. One of my stops along my working way as System Manager for the Seattle City Council. Before the new City Hall was completed, City offices were in the old Municipal Building, a recycled 2 star hotel that had seen better days even before it was built. Anyhow, as the IT guy, I had many stops to make and the design of the building was such that the main hallway made two 90 degree turns as it wound around the reception area. I came busting around the corners and literally run into Bill Gates who had been visiting one of the Council Members. Papers went flying everywhere, Bill and I shake ourselves off and then he and his retinue (about six guys) take off. Nothing was said but I was able to report to my coworkers later that day that I had run into Bill Gates.
Great post. Media always try to push us into making "either/or" choices, usually false ones even on their face (I see it a lot on "X"). There's always, even philosophically, at LEAST one other reasonable choice one can make. Gotta think outside the bubble, and I'm happy to note that you do.
"The Speech" was unnecessarily polarizing in an already polarized situation, even for those who appreciated some of the points OM (orange man) was trying to make. The trouble with karma payback for ruler-type a-holes is the collateral damage it inflicts on we "little people." But I agree, something will break somewhere before too long. Don't have a prediction of what, though.
Thanks, Clarke. Appreciate your pov, especially knowing we likely don't agree on everything...and yet still manage to find common ground. Amazing how reasonable minds can differ without being disagreeable, ain't it?
Cheers and stay safe in this crazy world, kind sir!
Big money is scary no matter what politics they appear to espouse. Thinking of George Carlin and the "big club and you ain't in it" comment. Somehow I think your and my best interests are...incidental...to whatever the heck they're up to. Even if they do human being inside their bubbles.
You have an AI for all occasions, dear Doug...love it!
As for Mr. Head, I associate that song with world power games, so thought it was at least a little related. I also love the song and video. Cheers! :-p
Well expressed, Clint. I am much less concerned about fame and fortune, especially in regard to those representatives I meet, than humanity. Do I "embrace" them (metaphorically - usually - not physically) as fellow humans or not so much?
I love the human called Clint.
Thank you, dear Ray! Sending you much love and light too. 🌈✌️
I have only met Bill Gates. One of my stops along my working way as System Manager for the Seattle City Council. Before the new City Hall was completed, City offices were in the old Municipal Building, a recycled 2 star hotel that had seen better days even before it was built. Anyhow, as the IT guy, I had many stops to make and the design of the building was such that the main hallway made two 90 degree turns as it wound around the reception area. I came busting around the corners and literally run into Bill Gates who had been visiting one of the Council Members. Papers went flying everywhere, Bill and I shake ourselves off and then he and his retinue (about six guys) take off. Nothing was said but I was able to report to my coworkers later that day that I had run into Bill Gates.
Love it…when IT guys collide, papers will fly! :-p
Great post. Media always try to push us into making "either/or" choices, usually false ones even on their face (I see it a lot on "X"). There's always, even philosophically, at LEAST one other reasonable choice one can make. Gotta think outside the bubble, and I'm happy to note that you do.
"The Speech" was unnecessarily polarizing in an already polarized situation, even for those who appreciated some of the points OM (orange man) was trying to make. The trouble with karma payback for ruler-type a-holes is the collateral damage it inflicts on we "little people." But I agree, something will break somewhere before too long. Don't have a prediction of what, though.
Thanks, Clarke. Appreciate your pov, especially knowing we likely don't agree on everything...and yet still manage to find common ground. Amazing how reasonable minds can differ without being disagreeable, ain't it?
Cheers and stay safe in this crazy world, kind sir!
Big money is scary no matter what politics they appear to espouse. Thinking of George Carlin and the "big club and you ain't in it" comment. Somehow I think your and my best interests are...incidental...to whatever the heck they're up to. Even if they do human being inside their bubbles.
I love (and miss) George Carlin. I can only imagine what he’d have to say about the current shitshow.
You have an AI for all occasions, dear Doug...love it!
As for Mr. Head, I associate that song with world power games, so thought it was at least a little related. I also love the song and video. Cheers! :-p
Uh huh...you know you love those cute wrestler types. Shock and ahhhhhh! :-p