A week that began like this....and ended like this...
One hardly knows where to begin.
Two mammoth egos (and mouths)...both spewing doomsday rhetoric....and "We The People" (oh...and the 200,000 American citizens of Guam) caught in the cross-fire.
We've known since day one of Kim Jong Un's ascent to power that he rattles sabres with the best of them. Remember when President Obama was tested. Refused to engage. And inevitably, China yanked the leash on "their dog". As expected. Good Times.
President Trump is handling the situation very differently.
You know I have heard his base and the
"Nuke them till they glow, then shoot them in the dark"
insanity.
They feed on the President's words of
"Fire and Fury"
like they have on so many of his words...but I'll GET to that.
All the civilians (N.K. South Korea, Guam, Hawaii, California, and around from the east side New York) who could die immediately in such a stupid move...probably have other plans for the rest of this year...their lives...and since Trump didn't WIN Guam or the three states mentioned...I can't help but have the sickening feeling that somewhere inside he is thinking
"Screw 'em, they didn't VOTE for me, anyway."
He has no concept of allies...as proved by his belittling of some of OUR allies. France...Germany and England come to mind.
All the while, not taking into consideration that China and Russia are North Korea's allies.
In short...these two hot-heads could conceivably touch off a Third World War.
And EVERYONE is okay with that?????
Although in Charlottesville,Virginia where there was actually a NAZI flag being paraded through the streets, Confederate flags...and a group last night gathered with (...god-as-my-witness...) Tiki Torches...it is difficult to believe this is America 2017.
The Mayor of Charlotte has already said it...but it bears repeating
"These Are Trump's Supporters. The Race he Ran and his Rhetoric gave a VOICE to these people."
No, he didn't build them.
They have always been out there hiding in shadows, beneath rock and in dark alleys. They occasionally marched. First Amendment and all...but this was FAR from the norm. Decent people shunned them. We had evolved.We were better than the lunatic fringe of our society. We were overcoming the hate.
Trump just turned over the rock.
Welcomed them (and their hate) back into Mainstream America.
The guy carrying the Nazi Flag...face it...he is far too young to have known anything about the Nazis except what he has seen in books or cinema. Can you imagine what a WWII Vet might feel if he was watching this abomination paraded through his streets?
It is beyond disgusting.
This morning the deaths of a woman and two State Troopers.
When are we going to say ENOUGH is ENOUGH. How much further are we going to let this President drag us back into the 1940's.
His slogan should be
"Making America Hate Again."
Congress...do your job.
This is what the 25th Amendment was made for...
Seriously!
And to everyone who is shocked and stunned that The President has not condemned these hate groups and their actions...get a clue. These people help make up a large part of his BASE.
Don't hold your breath.
Moving on...
My honorary great-grand-daughter- Amelia Rose. Nicole's daughter, Brittany and Baby Bump (...my future honorary great grandson...possibly Brantley Ryan...) So excited!
He will be here in September!!!
Nicole and James sporting new tats.
Nicole's Amazing Hand Tattoo.
And always one for a good laugh...James new tattoo.
Just above the waistband of his boxers.
LMAO!
Talked with Idgy...and we may be getting another together while she is up...from James' To-Your-Door tattoo guy!
Only
more days and about 398 Gazing Balls to our "Artists Getaway" this year! And a stack of fruit, cheese and chocolates with one candle each to wish on for our combined birthdays!
Just finished Jo Nesbo's "Thirst".
Excellent read!
Tried to watch the Emoji Movie...er....no...just no...don't do it.
Save Yourselves.
Not a kids film. Not an adults film either. Not sure what demographic they were targeting with this one.
Really.
Working on the last few chapters of my first draft of The Plan...pulling it all to its conclusion. More difficult than it sounds. Have narrowed it down to three possible endings. Will post more of it as soon as I decide which direction I am headed with it.
Also have most of the Olive Grove Painting on canvas now...working on the background (further away leaves)...then one of the Ancient 900 y/o giants in the foreground. Happy with the progress.
Photo soon.
Although I said I was going to wait have started The House of Cards semi-binge watch...yeah..I lied.
OMFG...how on EARTH did I miss this!
So good.
And, of course, like The Rainman- it is 3 and a half hours to Wapner....er...Game of Thrones! Can't wait!
When last we left Jamie Lannister he had been shoved out of dragon's-fire way by Ser Bronn and was swirling through the watery depths in full body armor. Most of his troops had been crispy fried. Tonight we will see if he makes it. Or not.
I know sad...lol!
More anon...
