For those of you who follow

True crime.....

Karen Read was found not guilty!

Yea!

I was just on CSPAN/Washington Journal....

A very bright lady named Mary McCord is on. She was an Asst. Attorney General under President Obama.

My question was: Does a member of the military have to adhere to the "orders" of 45 (I actually said trump on the phone - normally I refer to him as 45) or are they supposed to keep their oath to the Constitution? I wasn't as articulate as I've been in the past when I've called (and I haven't called in several years) because it's early here and I had just turned on the T.V.

I was the 2nd caller (I think it was around 4:45-5:00 a.m.). She wasn't really able to answer my question but was still quite knowledgeable in general.

I think George Clooney may be a Lightworker....

I just watched his incredible play (which was live on CNN last night), Goodnight and Goodluck, and it was amazing.

Something to be aware of Re: 6/14 protests:

Chasten Buttigieg new children's book....

I don't have kids but I'll be buying this book...

Chasten Buttigieg’s kids’ book lands on New York Times Best Seller list, proving LGBTQ+ stories belong.

For the first time, a children’s picture book centering same-sex human parents has landed on the New York Times best-seller list.

(Sorry but I'm unable to cut and paste from other sites so I'm posting a FB thread).

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1143310404499460&set=a.348964100600765

Are there folks here in DU land that listen to True Crime Podcasts?

I've pulled away from watching most of the political shows and I'm home a lot more (recently retired but am still substitute teaching when I can). I'm following several different cases that are almost unbelievable.

I've always been very interested in courtroom dramas (T.V. shows, movies). I've always been interested in the Law.

If anyone is keeping up with the Idaho student killings and Bryan Kohberger case, I have a question.

Thank you!

Unbelievable....He's a psycho..........

The best show on T.V. right now is Hacks!

It's on MAX.

I've never spent a lot of money on myself. The one luxury I allow myself is having quality and high level T.V. channels. This show Hacks with Jean Smart is amazing! I'm rewatching from season one because I really need to keep my spirits up.

Calling Republican Senators....

I recently compiled a list of Republican Senators (around 10) to call and leave messages on their voice mails or speak with their staff (if they answer) regarding Social Security. I was off yesterday so I made the calls.

I'll copy and paste the email I sent to my friend and family group:

Hi All,😀

I'd like to encourage you to call Republican Senators who aren't completely Trump sycophants and enablers (that I know of). I'll have a list with phone numbers at the bottom of this email.

The issue I'd like to address at this time is Social Security. Recently, Musk called it a Ponzi Scheme. I've been working since I was 16 y.o. Over these many years, money has been taken out of my paychecks (as is the case with most of you). This is not an entitlement! When I hear people say that it's incredibly upsetting. This is my money that I've put into the system.

I already know exactly what I'm going to say (on either their voice mails or to their staff). I think it's important to mention that while you're not technically their constituent, ultimately their support (or lack of support) could have a direct impact.

It would be wonderful if you are able to set aside some time to make these calls! The first numbers are their Washington offices and the second numbers are their local offices.

Thank you!

Capito, Shelly - W. VA - 202-224-6472/304-343-5372
Cassidy, Bill - Louisiana - 202-224-5824/318-798-8473
Collins, Susan - Maine - 202-224-2523/907-271-3735
Cornyn, John - TX - 202-224-2934/512-469-6034
Ernst, Joni - Iowa - 202-224-3254/515-284-4574
Grassley, Chuck - Iowa - 202-224-3744/319-363-6832
Lankford, James - OK - 202-224-5754/405-231-4941
Murkowski, Lisa - Alaska - 202-224-6665/907-271-3735
Thune, John - S. Dakota 202-224-2321/605-225-8823
Tillis, Thom -N. Carolina - 202-224-6342/919-856-4630

I'm in a Blue State, California....

My Representative is Ted Lieu and my Senators are Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla......I'll call their offices to express my concern about Social Security.....But they are already doing what they can.

I just officially retired last year at 66 1/2 and Social Security is my main income. I still substitute teach but I HAVE to have my SS to live......And I've put into it since I was 16 y.o.!

I'm hoping all DU'ers will call their representatives as well. Especially those in Red States.
There's a long list of MAJOR concerns. I realize Social Security is just one of them. Somehow we need to create a groundswell...

I'm not very articulate this morning because I just feel so down (as do all of my friends - I mean we're bordering on depression).

I think I'll call other U.S. Senators' offices too (Lisa Murkowski, John Cornyn - I was born and raised in TX)....

If you've taken any offense in this post, please don't pile on me. I'm pretty fragile....