I did not watch but everything I have read points to not believing what she says and that she is a Russian asset like Jared and Witcoff(not sure of spelling) who are not to be trusted. Heck drumpf is a Russian asset. Every times he speaks to Putin, Putin increases bombing on Ukraine. Putin owns drumpf and so I do not believe any of them.
Exactly, Teri. That’s the core issue: NONE of these people has earned the benefit of the doubt.
When the pattern is deception...alignment with authoritarian interests...and constant BS behavior that seems to benefit Putin...distrust is NOT paranoia; it’s pattern recognition.
A lot of people see it...and they damn well should!
I kept thinking that they had all been coached by a world class defense lawyer. Careful answers that weren't outright lies, hedging, pausing and furrowed brows, carefully reframing the question as the answer, and the non-commital language. My instincts tell me we're in much more trouble than we collectively think.
Like watching someone answer for legal survivability...not public truth.
You could feel the coaching in the hedging...the reframing...the studied pauses...the “I’m being careful” and the straight-up bullshit performance.
Your instinct about the danger is dead-on. When people in power start sounding this managed...yeah...it usually means the real situation is WORSE than the public version.
Each day, I find more embarrassing to be an American. I don’t have it in me to be anything more than superficial today. With that stated, my question is how can Trump’s most visible gals be rated by the integrity shown during their hearing when nominated and/or the respect shown for the oath of office they took?
In alphabetical order:
Brooke (Agriculture)
Jeanine (Atty for D.C.)
Karoline (mouthpiece)
Kelli (Small Bus)
Kristi (Homeland Security)
Linda (Education)
Lori (Labor)
Pam (AG)
Susie (chief of staff)
Tulsi (Natl Intell)
Relatively speaking, I could place Susie first. Beyond that, I think they all share the last spot, indicating lack of integrity and total disregard for their oaths of office.
Your real point smacks of truth: it’s hard to rank integrity...when the behavior feels so uniformly scripted...evasive...and loyalty-driven...that it gives you the heebie-jeebies.
Susie may come off steadier than the others...sure...but...your broader read is the important one. This isn’t just about individual women...it’s about a SYSTEM that rewards obedience...careful deflection...and CONTEMPT...for the spirit of the oath.
That’s what makes it feel so embarrassing and exhausting. Not one performance. The pattern. The PATTERN.
Jack, I wasn’t able to watch it all. I did watch some of it. In particular, when Jon Ossoff was questioning her. She dodged his question and he called her on it.
She’s not to be trusted.. she’s dangerous and I heard nothing that sounded comforting or true… at least not completely true. I don’t trust any of them.
One thing is clear to me.. they are NOT working for the United States… for Russia and for themselves maybe.. but not for us.
This, like so much these days.. is very concerning.
I have come to never expect clarity, accountability, or the truth from anyone in this regime. Every answer is too well scripted. It’s what isn’t said that stands out to me.
Gabbard is definitely a Russian puppet as demonstrated by her constant echoing of Russian propaganda. Her distorted view of Syria going back for over a decade is troublesome as well. Considering her avowed beliefs in Hinduism, I find her current support of Trump’s War to be interesting since Hindus strongly believe in karma. She is building up a huge karmic debt.
Thank you Jack. I learned early in life to recognize narcissistic predators and their allegiances. I have never trusted any of these people in this regime. The country feels as it is on 🔥to me and not a fire easily put out. It was an honor living 63 years in a Republic with a Constitution. I feel rather embarrassed to say that I feel afraid at times and I am not a fearful person. Your wisdom, writing, and straightforwardness help ground and steady me, while reigniting my inner courage.
Great post Jack. I think the part quoted below is what worried me the most and has for the last decade.
" .........It means the smoke has been pouring out of this building for years…and only an absolute sucker keeps insisting there can’t be a fire because nobody has handed him a photograph of the match.
At some point…patriotic adults are supposed to stop playing dumb......"
Since the bombing began, the only thing that I can think about is our American soldiers who have died and been critically wounded. I think about the Iranian civilians who have died. I haven't heard a single valid reason for this "war" coming out of Trump's mouth or his administration. There is a lot of gaslighting. If there is a strategy, I don't see it or hear it. I believe that this "war" is already out of control.
I did not watch but everything I have read points to not believing what she says and that she is a Russian asset like Jared and Witcoff(not sure of spelling) who are not to be trusted. Heck drumpf is a Russian asset. Every times he speaks to Putin, Putin increases bombing on Ukraine. Putin owns drumpf and so I do not believe any of them.
Exactly, Teri. That’s the core issue: NONE of these people has earned the benefit of the doubt.
When the pattern is deception...alignment with authoritarian interests...and constant BS behavior that seems to benefit Putin...distrust is NOT paranoia; it’s pattern recognition.
A lot of people see it...and they damn well should!
-Jack
Exactly.
I kept thinking that they had all been coached by a world class defense lawyer. Careful answers that weren't outright lies, hedging, pausing and furrowed brows, carefully reframing the question as the answer, and the non-commital language. My instincts tell me we're in much more trouble than we collectively think.
Stephanie...that’s exactly how it felt.
Like watching someone answer for legal survivability...not public truth.
You could feel the coaching in the hedging...the reframing...the studied pauses...the “I’m being careful” and the straight-up bullshit performance.
Your instinct about the danger is dead-on. When people in power start sounding this managed...yeah...it usually means the real situation is WORSE than the public version.
-Jack
Each day, I find more embarrassing to be an American. I don’t have it in me to be anything more than superficial today. With that stated, my question is how can Trump’s most visible gals be rated by the integrity shown during their hearing when nominated and/or the respect shown for the oath of office they took?
In alphabetical order:
Brooke (Agriculture)
Jeanine (Atty for D.C.)
Karoline (mouthpiece)
Kelli (Small Bus)
Kristi (Homeland Security)
Linda (Education)
Lori (Labor)
Pam (AG)
Susie (chief of staff)
Tulsi (Natl Intell)
Relatively speaking, I could place Susie first. Beyond that, I think they all share the last spot, indicating lack of integrity and total disregard for their oaths of office.
Mary E..I hear you.
Your real point smacks of truth: it’s hard to rank integrity...when the behavior feels so uniformly scripted...evasive...and loyalty-driven...that it gives you the heebie-jeebies.
Susie may come off steadier than the others...sure...but...your broader read is the important one. This isn’t just about individual women...it’s about a SYSTEM that rewards obedience...careful deflection...and CONTEMPT...for the spirit of the oath.
That’s what makes it feel so embarrassing and exhausting. Not one performance. The pattern. The PATTERN.
-Jack
Jack, I wasn’t able to watch it all. I did watch some of it. In particular, when Jon Ossoff was questioning her. She dodged his question and he called her on it.
She’s not to be trusted.. she’s dangerous and I heard nothing that sounded comforting or true… at least not completely true. I don’t trust any of them.
One thing is clear to me.. they are NOT working for the United States… for Russia and for themselves maybe.. but not for us.
This, like so much these days.. is very concerning.
Thank you for breaking it all down, Jack.
#Holdfast
~Susan
I have come to never expect clarity, accountability, or the truth from anyone in this regime. Every answer is too well scripted. It’s what isn’t said that stands out to me.
Gabbard is definitely a Russian puppet as demonstrated by her constant echoing of Russian propaganda. Her distorted view of Syria going back for over a decade is troublesome as well. Considering her avowed beliefs in Hinduism, I find her current support of Trump’s War to be interesting since Hindus strongly believe in karma. She is building up a huge karmic debt.
We are all in a very dangerous place right now.
Thank you Jack. I learned early in life to recognize narcissistic predators and their allegiances. I have never trusted any of these people in this regime. The country feels as it is on 🔥to me and not a fire easily put out. It was an honor living 63 years in a Republic with a Constitution. I feel rather embarrassed to say that I feel afraid at times and I am not a fearful person. Your wisdom, writing, and straightforwardness help ground and steady me, while reigniting my inner courage.
Great post Jack. I think the part quoted below is what worried me the most and has for the last decade.
" .........It means the smoke has been pouring out of this building for years…and only an absolute sucker keeps insisting there can’t be a fire because nobody has handed him a photograph of the match.
At some point…patriotic adults are supposed to stop playing dumb......"
As the song goes "....When will we ever learn?"
Sorry, but I had a super busy day and just got home. I expected exactly what you’re reporting, though.
Tap dance.
Since the bombing began, the only thing that I can think about is our American soldiers who have died and been critically wounded. I think about the Iranian civilians who have died. I haven't heard a single valid reason for this "war" coming out of Trump's mouth or his administration. There is a lot of gaslighting. If there is a strategy, I don't see it or hear it. I believe that this "war" is already out of control.
Quick comment: I would not trust her as far as I can spit.