Given the significant resistance Biden faces as he tries to get legislation passed in the current environment, I am not sure I agree with the Georgia voters that declining to discuss voter rights legislation in their own state, where active voters had so much impact, is the right thing to do.
Given the significant resistance Biden faces as he tries to get legislation passed in the current environment, I am not sure I agree with the Georgia voters that declining to discuss voter rights legislation in their own state, where active voters had so much impact, is the right thing to do.
It sounds a bit too much like a spoiled child wailing that they won't eat another bite until they get (whatever they want).
Nothing, absolutely nothing is more important than getting the national voting rights bills passed. There are no Fair and Free elections in the country and no democracy without them.
I agree Fern, but, "Biden" as a singular entity cannot just do it on his own. So, penalizing him by refusing to meet with him for discussion seems, at first blush, to be punitive rather than helpful.
He needed to act sooner. Biden isn't being penalized, he being pushed to find a way to get done what absolutely needs to be done. Nothing is more important than this. It isn't the time for a press opportunity, it is time to ACT!
WE THE PEOPLE are the ones who can make their visit bare fruit. A 'March' on the capitol, which passes the Senate office building (where the port-a-potties will be positioned), and ending on Constitution Avenue.., may be what's needed. Bring your tent, wear your mask.
Fern, as I just did with Mike S I hunted down another comment so as to NOT post a reply in the thread involving David Carroll. Both you and Mike S are people whose posts I look for and read (well, most of them, to be honest I can't get through all of the astute comments so many readers post). I truly believe that DC, like an insolent child, feeds off ANY response. I swear he must type his crap with one hand down his pants. Please don't feed the troll.
To be honest, Fern, my big brother has been in a facility with dementia for two years now. He had multiple brain scans, tests, etc, they are calling it "Alzheimers" but it is atypical. He is aphasic which complicates everything. Such a long story--been typing and deleting for awhile here. Long story short, been on hospice for 6 months and was diagnosed with COVID last week, the day after I visited (wearing a brand new, tightly fitted N95 which makes it even worse as he doesn't know who I am anymore, but recognizes me as someone kind to him) I am doubtful he will survive this, and his kids and I aren't sure we want him to, if you get my meaning. I have watched 3 family members die of cancer, two in intractable pain. The journey of this disease is worse.
I was only with him 30 minutes, prior to knowing he had it but it is so prevalent now and many of the staff are out with COVID. I washed my hands 4 times while there, but in abundance of caution, staying indoors for 5 days. At the moment, he is very ill but not suffering (or any more than usual, his soul trapped in a flesh prison, so to speak). I hope that he remains comfortable.
I ranted on this forum earlier this week and then felt guilty, as most who post on here are so eloquent and, may I say, refined? Poor choice of words, I can't think of a better way to put it. And when I can't find the most definitive words to describe what I wish to express, scares the shit out of me. Dementia has never been in our family and my brother's symptoms started right about the age I am now. Thanks for your kind reply, Fern. Keep fighting the good fight.
Please stay in touch. My mother had Alzheimer's disease and my husband had dementia, which developed very slowly, and he had a beautiful spirit. I've lived with these human side effects. Don't assume that it is in your genes. You have a giving heart, which lights us all. Your love is alive and present, my dear friend.
I participate in AARP's Staying Sharp and take the tests every 3 months with baited breath. I am also part of the University of Exeter's dementia research. Doing what I can.
Fern is very kind! Soak up her good intentions! We all appreciate her support in these pages. All the best to you. As a nurse I can tell you there are many causes of forgetfulness as we age including urinary tract infections and yeast infections (some research now suggests plaque laid down with yeast in the brain looks similar to Alheimers but is all reversible with treatment of the yeast and decreased sugar in diet). Long Haulers or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome can cause fibro-fog.
Miselle, you are doing what you can do to take care of yourself. Your brother is in relatively good hands even though his brilliant mind has left him. My dad had dementia and it was very hard to watch the decline. This was a man who read two books a week and walked 2 miles a day. Once is a great while, he would come back to us for a fleeting moment. That was what I clung onto. I wish you only the best.
Keep scrolling down, eventually you'll come across it. If I replied to Fern's post in that thread, it is copied to DC who then gets the jollies of his inane posts generating feedback. He isn't here daily--perhaps he's out peeping in windows or something. But he does show up from time to time. Most of the regulars on here just ignore him, but I will admit to having to struggle to not answer him. So I usually just scan past him as I look for people whose opinions I value.
"perhaps he's out peeping in windows or something." Very cute and a little humor is ALWAYS appreciated. Like you, I wonder why this character (DC)even bothers.
Good post Fern.
Given the significant resistance Biden faces as he tries to get legislation passed in the current environment, I am not sure I agree with the Georgia voters that declining to discuss voter rights legislation in their own state, where active voters had so much impact, is the right thing to do.
It sounds a bit too much like a spoiled child wailing that they won't eat another bite until they get (whatever they want).
Nothing, absolutely nothing is more important than getting the national voting rights bills passed. There are no Fair and Free elections in the country and no democracy without them.
I agree Fern, but, "Biden" as a singular entity cannot just do it on his own. So, penalizing him by refusing to meet with him for discussion seems, at first blush, to be punitive rather than helpful.
He needed to act sooner. Biden isn't being penalized, he being pushed to find a way to get done what absolutely needs to be done. Nothing is more important than this. It isn't the time for a press opportunity, it is time to ACT!
WE THE PEOPLE are the ones who can make their visit bare fruit. A 'March' on the capitol, which passes the Senate office building (where the port-a-potties will be positioned), and ending on Constitution Avenue.., may be what's needed. Bring your tent, wear your mask.
OK, understood. Thank you.
Chump and McConnell could bully the troops, Biden begs for his troops to do the right thing, Manchin and that poor excuse Sinema snicker
Fern, as I just did with Mike S I hunted down another comment so as to NOT post a reply in the thread involving David Carroll. Both you and Mike S are people whose posts I look for and read (well, most of them, to be honest I can't get through all of the astute comments so many readers post). I truly believe that DC, like an insolent child, feeds off ANY response. I swear he must type his crap with one hand down his pants. Please don't feed the troll.
When you can, I would love to know how you are doing. Being here with spirit is a good sign. Cheers!
To be honest, Fern, my big brother has been in a facility with dementia for two years now. He had multiple brain scans, tests, etc, they are calling it "Alzheimers" but it is atypical. He is aphasic which complicates everything. Such a long story--been typing and deleting for awhile here. Long story short, been on hospice for 6 months and was diagnosed with COVID last week, the day after I visited (wearing a brand new, tightly fitted N95 which makes it even worse as he doesn't know who I am anymore, but recognizes me as someone kind to him) I am doubtful he will survive this, and his kids and I aren't sure we want him to, if you get my meaning. I have watched 3 family members die of cancer, two in intractable pain. The journey of this disease is worse.
I was only with him 30 minutes, prior to knowing he had it but it is so prevalent now and many of the staff are out with COVID. I washed my hands 4 times while there, but in abundance of caution, staying indoors for 5 days. At the moment, he is very ill but not suffering (or any more than usual, his soul trapped in a flesh prison, so to speak). I hope that he remains comfortable.
I ranted on this forum earlier this week and then felt guilty, as most who post on here are so eloquent and, may I say, refined? Poor choice of words, I can't think of a better way to put it. And when I can't find the most definitive words to describe what I wish to express, scares the shit out of me. Dementia has never been in our family and my brother's symptoms started right about the age I am now. Thanks for your kind reply, Fern. Keep fighting the good fight.
Please stay in touch. My mother had Alzheimer's disease and my husband had dementia, which developed very slowly, and he had a beautiful spirit. I've lived with these human side effects. Don't assume that it is in your genes. You have a giving heart, which lights us all. Your love is alive and present, my dear friend.
Wow. So very kind of you. Thank you!! I will.
I participate in AARP's Staying Sharp and take the tests every 3 months with baited breath. I am also part of the University of Exeter's dementia research. Doing what I can.
Fern is very kind! Soak up her good intentions! We all appreciate her support in these pages. All the best to you. As a nurse I can tell you there are many causes of forgetfulness as we age including urinary tract infections and yeast infections (some research now suggests plaque laid down with yeast in the brain looks similar to Alheimers but is all reversible with treatment of the yeast and decreased sugar in diet). Long Haulers or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome can cause fibro-fog.
42 years a medical technologist, very often saw UAs come from the ER with confusion as a triage diagnosis. Thanks for the good wishes.
Miselle, you are doing what you can do to take care of yourself. Your brother is in relatively good hands even though his brilliant mind has left him. My dad had dementia and it was very hard to watch the decline. This was a man who read two books a week and walked 2 miles a day. Once is a great while, he would come back to us for a fleeting moment. That was what I clung onto. I wish you only the best.
thank you
Just what you've always shown us -- care, attention, common sense, thoughtfulness and spirit. Brava!
Fern, always in my heart…!!
Oh, Marlene, so kind. Thank you.
Miselle, best to you.
got it.
“David Carroll,” Miselle? I’m not finding his comment.
Keep scrolling down, eventually you'll come across it. If I replied to Fern's post in that thread, it is copied to DC who then gets the jollies of his inane posts generating feedback. He isn't here daily--perhaps he's out peeping in windows or something. But he does show up from time to time. Most of the regulars on here just ignore him, but I will admit to having to struggle to not answer him. So I usually just scan past him as I look for people whose opinions I value.
Of course: I haven't read far enough. Thanks so much, Miselle, for your watching-out!
"perhaps he's out peeping in windows or something." Very cute and a little humor is ALWAYS appreciated. Like you, I wonder why this character (DC)even bothers.