Your willingness to step back, reconsider, and recalibrate is one of the reasons why you are a national treasure. You do great service to Charlie's legacy.
You, my dear are wise beyond your young years! That was eloquently stated and very much necessary at this time. When ‘Passion turns to Dogma’ is similar to what I have been echoing for years whenever I have a conversation with or about folks over more ‘controversial’ views that I don’t subscribe to. We all have to analyze our thoughts. Am I really seeking truth, or am I seeking conversion?
I support you because I think you are a very genuine person. Everyone makes mistakes, but it is what we do with our mistakes that makes us genuine. Continue to share and pursue the truth, it will show itself, and you are right communication and honesty must be our goal!
Because I own a small publishing company, a representative (contractor) for a three-letter-agency made a pass. Sure, I'd love to have an extra $8,000 a month for basically doing nothing. I was able to convince them there was no there there, so I got away free and clear, but I got close enough to see the jagged teeth on the trap. The people who make their living via deception and misdirection are really good at it. A guy like me is not going to outsmart them. The only way to win is to not play. You are doing great work, young lady. Important work. Keep your head on a swivel and carry on.
You were right to step back. Never take anything in faith from a government official. I worked in Washington for a number of years. My spidey sense kicked in when I read your post. Don’t take risks for the government. Keep up the good work. You have people who will support you.
Purity tests always lead to a spiral of recriminations, whether on the Left or the Right. Let he who is without sin cast the first stone, otherwise shut up and work for the larger cause.
Thank you for sharing your experience, these are turbulent times and we need thoughtful people leading the way.
I am a yet-to-be-a-paid subscriber, virtually a newbie to reading your posts which were recommended by the late great Scott Adams, whom along with Charlie Kirk, is greatly missed by me. I was not aware of your situation, and am sorry it happened. It seems you are handling it admirably. I don't know if this is a purity test or not, but I will probably never follow an antisemite, and its hard for me to trust a republican who trashes President Trump when he is all we have right now, and is probably the best we will ever have. I am with you that we need to try to keep our coalition from devouring itself if it is not too late. P.S. - Not sure I totally understand this post either, but thought I would make this comment nonetheless. (sincerely, Mrs.M)
I am hugely thankful that Trump stepped up and won! I'm thankful for secure borders, a focus on deportation of illegals, getting men out of women's sports, defunding Planned Parenthood, demanding performance from NATO, stopping insane mullahs from having a nuclear bomb, getting dishonest leftists out of DOJ and the list goes on!
But PLEASE don't say he may be the best we ever get!🤦♂️ That would truly be depressing!
IMHO he is a once in a lifetime - bigger than life, providential force of nature tackling issues his predecessors would run on but none would touch - like him or not, there is nobody else who could do what he has done and we haven't seen it all yet.
I agree he was the right man at the right time! But I have to hope we can do better. That we are not so far down the sink hole that we can't do better. That we can elect a man than I can tell my grandsons to be more that thankful for but actually aspire to grow up to be like him!
Allen... why obsess about that one comment instead of obsessing about those who want to ruin our western civilization? IMHO, it is behavior like this, to serve up self-criticism on minutiae, instead of focusing on the huge challenges facing us, that hurts MAGA. I urge all America loving patriots to stay focused on moving forward instead of engaging in pettiness. We all need to show better judgement. Let's win in Nov. Just saying. 🤷♂️🇺🇸✌️
Ma'am, you have always grounded everything you do in truth with abundant evidence to support it. Just keep doing what you do, hold your head up, be brave, and live not by lies.
We’ve also hated to see the right coming unglued. For what it’s worth, I’ve been studying “communism” for decades and the best book on the subject is Guillaume Groen van Prinsterer’s “Unbelief and Revolution” from 1847. Woke is another wave of “the Revolution.” No one nails the history and underlying pattern as well as Van Prinsterer. Thank you so much for your hard work and sacrifice!
Satan is constantly prowling around looking for easy souls to make his. Too many in our world, including some of the once-considered "right", are looking for what he sells: power, money, influence, egotistical types, etc. Sad but true. Guard your heart and soul continuously everbody!
There has to be a better, more descriptive word for certain behaviour than “woke.” I believe it is purposefully vague and cushioned. The behaviour is always intentionally malicious and destructive. The behaviour should be rejected as destructive and malignant, intent on destroying the US Republic. I don’t accept that there is a “right” version of the behaviour. I think all the actors wearing that costume are in pursuit of the same collapse of Western Civilization in favour of communism. It’s not “woke” - it’s totalitarian.
“Woke” is a shorthand for the virulent postmodern, deconstructionist, anti Western civilization, “critical” theory mindset which is philosophically rooted in Marxist dogma. It’s a lot easier for the layman to quickly understand in context than the definition in my first sentence. It’s not a perfect term but it makes sense and is more specific than just “totalitarian”. l do understand the resistance to this expression, however semantics in other words are not what we should be arguing about. The fact that the term upsets the dogmatic demonstrates its effectiveness as a way to expose them. James Lindsay has been ahead of the curve on seeing this blight and exposing it for over a decade. He’s totally worth a follow on X.
If the issue is leaked documents, I would suggest retaining a lawyer because anything you tell them is privledged and secret. You've found 1 trap within the docs, but you still might not have seen them all. As a retired lawyer, I can imagine all sorts of pit-falls with leaks like that. A consult is just a bit of insurance that could save some pain later.
Your willingness to step back, reconsider, and recalibrate is one of the reasons why you are a national treasure. You do great service to Charlie's legacy.
In my mind you have always been clear and factual rooted in 'data'!! Keep up the good fight!
You, my dear are wise beyond your young years! That was eloquently stated and very much necessary at this time. When ‘Passion turns to Dogma’ is similar to what I have been echoing for years whenever I have a conversation with or about folks over more ‘controversial’ views that I don’t subscribe to. We all have to analyze our thoughts. Am I really seeking truth, or am I seeking conversion?
I support you because I think you are a very genuine person. Everyone makes mistakes, but it is what we do with our mistakes that makes us genuine. Continue to share and pursue the truth, it will show itself, and you are right communication and honesty must be our goal!
Because I own a small publishing company, a representative (contractor) for a three-letter-agency made a pass. Sure, I'd love to have an extra $8,000 a month for basically doing nothing. I was able to convince them there was no there there, so I got away free and clear, but I got close enough to see the jagged teeth on the trap. The people who make their living via deception and misdirection are really good at it. A guy like me is not going to outsmart them. The only way to win is to not play. You are doing great work, young lady. Important work. Keep your head on a swivel and carry on.
Absolutely. Rule #1 in life. When others play a game you do not understand, stay out of the game.
You were right to step back. Never take anything in faith from a government official. I worked in Washington for a number of years. My spidey sense kicked in when I read your post. Don’t take risks for the government. Keep up the good work. You have people who will support you.
You have been purely honest from day one. You are one of our most valued Patriots. Thank you🇺🇸
You’re a decent and brilliant lady, DR. And brave. Keep writing for us. We trust you….
Purity tests always lead to a spiral of recriminations, whether on the Left or the Right. Let he who is without sin cast the first stone, otherwise shut up and work for the larger cause.
Thank you for sharing your experience, these are turbulent times and we need thoughtful people leading the way.
I am a yet-to-be-a-paid subscriber, virtually a newbie to reading your posts which were recommended by the late great Scott Adams, whom along with Charlie Kirk, is greatly missed by me. I was not aware of your situation, and am sorry it happened. It seems you are handling it admirably. I don't know if this is a purity test or not, but I will probably never follow an antisemite, and its hard for me to trust a republican who trashes President Trump when he is all we have right now, and is probably the best we will ever have. I am with you that we need to try to keep our coalition from devouring itself if it is not too late. P.S. - Not sure I totally understand this post either, but thought I would make this comment nonetheless. (sincerely, Mrs.M)
I am hugely thankful that Trump stepped up and won! I'm thankful for secure borders, a focus on deportation of illegals, getting men out of women's sports, defunding Planned Parenthood, demanding performance from NATO, stopping insane mullahs from having a nuclear bomb, getting dishonest leftists out of DOJ and the list goes on!
But PLEASE don't say he may be the best we ever get!🤦♂️ That would truly be depressing!
IMHO he is a once in a lifetime - bigger than life, providential force of nature tackling issues his predecessors would run on but none would touch - like him or not, there is nobody else who could do what he has done and we haven't seen it all yet.
I agree he was the right man at the right time! But I have to hope we can do better. That we are not so far down the sink hole that we can't do better. That we can elect a man than I can tell my grandsons to be more that thankful for but actually aspire to grow up to be like him!
understood
Allen... why obsess about that one comment instead of obsessing about those who want to ruin our western civilization? IMHO, it is behavior like this, to serve up self-criticism on minutiae, instead of focusing on the huge challenges facing us, that hurts MAGA. I urge all America loving patriots to stay focused on moving forward instead of engaging in pettiness. We all need to show better judgement. Let's win in Nov. Just saying. 🤷♂️🇺🇸✌️
Minutia compared to the dramatic danger that the left presents. Yes. But civility is not minutia! Make America great again is a broad and noble goal!
Ma'am, you have always grounded everything you do in truth with abundant evidence to support it. Just keep doing what you do, hold your head up, be brave, and live not by lies.
We’ve also hated to see the right coming unglued. For what it’s worth, I’ve been studying “communism” for decades and the best book on the subject is Guillaume Groen van Prinsterer’s “Unbelief and Revolution” from 1847. Woke is another wave of “the Revolution.” No one nails the history and underlying pattern as well as Van Prinsterer. Thank you so much for your hard work and sacrifice!
Satan is constantly prowling around looking for easy souls to make his. Too many in our world, including some of the once-considered "right", are looking for what he sells: power, money, influence, egotistical types, etc. Sad but true. Guard your heart and soul continuously everbody!
You might look up Mike Shotwell. A great read.
There has to be a better, more descriptive word for certain behaviour than “woke.” I believe it is purposefully vague and cushioned. The behaviour is always intentionally malicious and destructive. The behaviour should be rejected as destructive and malignant, intent on destroying the US Republic. I don’t accept that there is a “right” version of the behaviour. I think all the actors wearing that costume are in pursuit of the same collapse of Western Civilization in favour of communism. It’s not “woke” - it’s totalitarian.
“Woke” is a shorthand for the virulent postmodern, deconstructionist, anti Western civilization, “critical” theory mindset which is philosophically rooted in Marxist dogma. It’s a lot easier for the layman to quickly understand in context than the definition in my first sentence. It’s not a perfect term but it makes sense and is more specific than just “totalitarian”. l do understand the resistance to this expression, however semantics in other words are not what we should be arguing about. The fact that the term upsets the dogmatic demonstrates its effectiveness as a way to expose them. James Lindsay has been ahead of the curve on seeing this blight and exposing it for over a decade. He’s totally worth a follow on X.
If the issue is leaked documents, I would suggest retaining a lawyer because anything you tell them is privledged and secret. You've found 1 trap within the docs, but you still might not have seen them all. As a retired lawyer, I can imagine all sorts of pit-falls with leaks like that. A consult is just a bit of insurance that could save some pain later.
You have not lost any stature in my mind. You acted perfectly reasonably. I probably would have done the same thing.
Joining with the many who appreciate your deep diligent research and honest reporting. You are a great ally, keep it up. Illegitimi non carborundum! 😆