Well now, this is interesting. I can't tell for absolute sure, but Ryan here sounds like she may be a Florida Cracker (an actual cultural-ethnic group, not just an epithet, look it up). I too am of the Tribe, born in Tampa and grew up in Tallahassee. Something that runs strong through the Cracker mindset is what's 'Right'. 'Right' is something that goes far beyond legality or even formal ethics. It's what's meant when you hear "what would Jesus do?". It's a subjective absolute.
And the undisputed arbiters of what's 'Right' in Cracker culture are the women. In high school I witnessed, on a few occasions, big ole' Football Bros stopped dead in their tracks as they were engaging in some nefarious plan or humiliating someone who'd done them no harm. By a girl, one third their size, who simply and clearly stated "That ain't Right". (Actually, the proper pronunciation is "Raaaht"). Those big old boys stopped what they were doing, tucked their tails and slunk away. Like sad hound dogs.
Steel Magnolias are mere cartoon characters by comparison.
Amen and Amen. You are 100% correct about our society’s grotesque failure to protect, respect and believe victims, and to punish and hold accountable the perps. Earlier today I watched Katie Couric’s convo with Jess Michaels, a 1991 rape victim of Epstein. Every adult should watch it and learn. Jess is tremendously articulate and thoughtful, and she specializes in breaking down and explaining difficult material and concepts. She is the best victim advocate I’ve ever heard.
If you can try and find a silver lining in this oh so sad commentary, it will hopefully be that Maxwell has simply been bought and sold down the creek by Todd Blanche to get the leader of this horrific cabal what he is whining for: what good will she be to Trump if he pardons her that she hasn’t already been coached to say in exchange for her transfer to club fed. Trump might be a buffoon but he’s no dummy. There are a an awful lot of people who will turn on him if he pardons her. Of course, the other side is that he couldn’t care less seeing how he probably thinks his life term is already a done deal
Men protecting not just themselves but all the men who commit these acts...talk to any woman today. She most probably has had an "incident" or knows someone who has had one...Why do these victims not come forward? Just look at the handling of the Epstein case to understand.
Victims and Orange Cheeto as Chief Lecher in Command
Cheeto’s lecherous past is clear He evaded public scrutiny over his sordid sexual predatory behavior for years First the Access Hollywood tapes, then the E Jean Carroll rape civil settlement, then the conviction in the Stormy Daniels escapade, but even his MAGA base can’t stomach the perverse pedophilia story hidden in the Epstein files
Even “I like beer” Kavanaugh is trying to come to Cheeto’s aid But this tale is not about a drunken Cheeto abusing a lady like Blasey Ford at a college party This is a story of a lifelong lecher who just so happened to hook up with another pedophile
And the victims hopefully will get a chance to tell their story Maria Farmer who was the first to come forward to report Epstein to the Clinton FBI in 1996 had her report Kbashed since it was right in the middle of Clinton’s impeachment and clearly Clinton being associated with Epstein at that point in time would have been a devastating blow to Clinton
So as Farmer tells the story, lecher Cheeto shows up unannounced in a dimly lit Epstein office and begins making remarks about Farmer’s legs But Epstein knowing Cheeto tells him “she’s not for you” What the hell does that mean? Epstein then ushers Cheeto out to another room There are so many more stories that the victims can tell Congress and they’re hoping they’ll get their chance I do too
You are right. The victims and what happened to them should be front and center here. Unfortunately, President Trump has to make himself and his own ego needs the center of everything, all the time.
It’s Not About Governing for Cheeto It’s About Dictatorship
For the Orange Cheeto being president has never been about governing for the people Even in his first term but even more so this second go around it’s always been about:
1 grievances, rage, anger, pettiness, and lying to make his narrative be what he wants it to be; 2 tax breaks for his buddies in the oligarchy at the expense of the rest of us This is how dictators do their job
So tired of hearing people call this clown the most powerful man on earth He’s a pathetic demented misfit who belongs in a nursing home
But Cheeto is running out of time His shitick is wearing thin, WE the People have seen enough What is about to happen is economic collapse with hyperinflation due the moronic pre 1930’s policies that led the country into a Great Depression Tariffs check, huge wealth gap discrepancy check, incompetent leadership check Cheeto just like in the COVID crisis will not know what to do and he’ll deny reality over and over again but it won’t work
Get into gold and silver to protect your personal wealth
Impeach the perverts, and those who look the other way. I hope T-rump get the punishment he deserves. All children should be wanted, loved children!!! The main reason I am pro-choice. And as a former foster parent of teens it is unbelievable what parents do to their precious children.
Well now, this is interesting. I can't tell for absolute sure, but Ryan here sounds like she may be a Florida Cracker (an actual cultural-ethnic group, not just an epithet, look it up). I too am of the Tribe, born in Tampa and grew up in Tallahassee. Something that runs strong through the Cracker mindset is what's 'Right'. 'Right' is something that goes far beyond legality or even formal ethics. It's what's meant when you hear "what would Jesus do?". It's a subjective absolute.
And the undisputed arbiters of what's 'Right' in Cracker culture are the women. In high school I witnessed, on a few occasions, big ole' Football Bros stopped dead in their tracks as they were engaging in some nefarious plan or humiliating someone who'd done them no harm. By a girl, one third their size, who simply and clearly stated "That ain't Right". (Actually, the proper pronunciation is "Raaaht"). Those big old boys stopped what they were doing, tucked their tails and slunk away. Like sad hound dogs.
Steel Magnolias are mere cartoon characters by comparison.
Thank you for your article and the attention we should be giving to the victims!!
Amen and Amen. You are 100% correct about our society’s grotesque failure to protect, respect and believe victims, and to punish and hold accountable the perps. Earlier today I watched Katie Couric’s convo with Jess Michaels, a 1991 rape victim of Epstein. Every adult should watch it and learn. Jess is tremendously articulate and thoughtful, and she specializes in breaking down and explaining difficult material and concepts. She is the best victim advocate I’ve ever heard.
If you can try and find a silver lining in this oh so sad commentary, it will hopefully be that Maxwell has simply been bought and sold down the creek by Todd Blanche to get the leader of this horrific cabal what he is whining for: what good will she be to Trump if he pardons her that she hasn’t already been coached to say in exchange for her transfer to club fed. Trump might be a buffoon but he’s no dummy. There are a an awful lot of people who will turn on him if he pardons her. Of course, the other side is that he couldn’t care less seeing how he probably thinks his life term is already a done deal
Men protecting not just themselves but all the men who commit these acts...talk to any woman today. She most probably has had an "incident" or knows someone who has had one...Why do these victims not come forward? Just look at the handling of the Epstein case to understand.
Totally agree!
Absolutely your words should be shouted from the rooftops.
This is exactly what I want to scream about daily. Thank you for your work
Victims and Orange Cheeto as Chief Lecher in Command
Cheeto’s lecherous past is clear He evaded public scrutiny over his sordid sexual predatory behavior for years First the Access Hollywood tapes, then the E Jean Carroll rape civil settlement, then the conviction in the Stormy Daniels escapade, but even his MAGA base can’t stomach the perverse pedophilia story hidden in the Epstein files
Even “I like beer” Kavanaugh is trying to come to Cheeto’s aid But this tale is not about a drunken Cheeto abusing a lady like Blasey Ford at a college party This is a story of a lifelong lecher who just so happened to hook up with another pedophile
And the victims hopefully will get a chance to tell their story Maria Farmer who was the first to come forward to report Epstein to the Clinton FBI in 1996 had her report Kbashed since it was right in the middle of Clinton’s impeachment and clearly Clinton being associated with Epstein at that point in time would have been a devastating blow to Clinton
So as Farmer tells the story, lecher Cheeto shows up unannounced in a dimly lit Epstein office and begins making remarks about Farmer’s legs But Epstein knowing Cheeto tells him “she’s not for you” What the hell does that mean? Epstein then ushers Cheeto out to another room There are so many more stories that the victims can tell Congress and they’re hoping they’ll get their chance I do too
You are right. The victims and what happened to them should be front and center here. Unfortunately, President Trump has to make himself and his own ego needs the center of everything, all the time.
It’s Not About Governing for Cheeto It’s About Dictatorship
For the Orange Cheeto being president has never been about governing for the people Even in his first term but even more so this second go around it’s always been about:
1 grievances, rage, anger, pettiness, and lying to make his narrative be what he wants it to be; 2 tax breaks for his buddies in the oligarchy at the expense of the rest of us This is how dictators do their job
So tired of hearing people call this clown the most powerful man on earth He’s a pathetic demented misfit who belongs in a nursing home
But Cheeto is running out of time His shitick is wearing thin, WE the People have seen enough What is about to happen is economic collapse with hyperinflation due the moronic pre 1930’s policies that led the country into a Great Depression Tariffs check, huge wealth gap discrepancy check, incompetent leadership check Cheeto just like in the COVID crisis will not know what to do and he’ll deny reality over and over again but it won’t work
Get into gold and silver to protect your personal wealth
Impeach the perverts, and those who look the other way. I hope T-rump get the punishment he deserves. All children should be wanted, loved children!!! The main reason I am pro-choice. And as a former foster parent of teens it is unbelievable what parents do to their precious children.
Nice post. To the point that most articles/opinions miss. Where are the girls (now women)?
Well done!!
Wow, this was incredibly powerful. And important. I am sharing on my socials.
AMEN!!!!