Hold it together.

I plan to forward this to my elected officials as well.?I cancelled FB so I will not post this there. So I thought I would share it here.?I haven't a mental health professional to consult, and honestly, do not believe (For me) it is necessary.?My release are in my words.??Some of these things just need to be said... IMHO...?I typically leave an acknowledge on posts in some way, shape or form if they "move me", and I rarely believe in back n forth banter. If you have an opinion share it. I will not debate you for you are entitled to your opinion. Also, I don't employ an editor, so for the purpose of this article, these are the words and thoughts as they ran out of my brain housing group. Thanks for taking the time to read...

I am a United States Marine Veteran.??I served 20 years from 1979-1999.??The majority of these years the United States was not involved in major conflict until the first Gulf War.??My participation in any conflict was limited to a support element during the Iranian Hostage Crisis between Carter and Reagan.??I had also participated in a couple of Humanitarian efforts during these same years.??In 2001 after 9/11, I was contacted by the Pentagon and asked if I would return to Active Duty if required, in which I immediately said that I would.??That call never came.

Patriotism and pride in our country runs through every vein in my body.??I feel shame and embarrassment whenever there is a policy, decision or action made by our leaders that blemishes our reputation as the World Leader.??The disregard for the rule of law, the medias and government attempt to reshape and alter the perceptions of the American people that Chaos, riots, looting, murders, violence are all part of Peaceful protests is beyond insulting.??The blatant lack of accountability at every level for failing to keep alleged criminals incarcerated before trial and releasing “bad actors” back into society with a “notice to appear” ensures that Law Enforcement can no longer PROTECT and SERVE effectively.

Our open border, especially during the heart of a pandemic, let alone at any other time has also released not only POSITIVELY INFECTED migrants into the entire country, but murderers, gang members, human/child traffickers, drug dealers, and even terrorists “UNVETTED” into our neighborhoods.??Threats to DISARM honest, God-fearing citizens to protect themselves is against the second amendment to our Constitution.??THE RULE OF LAW!!!!

Politicians on both sides of the aisle have become so corrupt,?and are puppets to the BILLIONs of political contributions that line their pockets.??They have all failed to do their duty.??To honor the OATH!!??Every one of them at the Judicial, Executive, and Legislative branch has sworn to?(and will to the best of my ability, preserve) protect and defend the Constitution of the United States…??yet we have elected these officers to do the Will of the People.??Many have also failed their oath??by forgetting they have sworn to “bear true faith and allegiance to the same” “taking this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion…”??We the people are watching EVERYDAY, as politicians sit and vote along party lines.??Clearly in fear of their own position, reputation, and or repercussions for standing up to what they believe is in the best interest of THE PEOPLE.??This behavior is unprofessional, unethical, and clearly intimidation that has festered its way into every level of the government.??This has become the way that “business is done” in Washington DC.??If our leaders are not being intimidated by members within our own government, it is CRYSTAL CLEAR there is intimidation by leaders of other countries, or by the billionaire donors who are lining their pockets.??Or out of their own greed for power and control.??Do they really believe the American people are blind to this???The disgrace goes even deeper, when crimes are exposed by these same leaders and there is no accountability.??But again, the government and leaders are forced to use intimidation.??Referring to more than HALF of the entire US population as DEPLORABLE, or Conspiracy Theorists…???If you were once a reputable, respected and honest patriot who dare to challenge the current narrative, you have become the next victim of the instruments of retaliation at the disposal of the government.??You see, there is a major problem within the “halls of justice”.??The Acronym agencies!!!…..??WE THE PEOPLE did not create these.??Those leading these agencies were not elected.??Over time they developed, and under the guise of “National Security” they grew their own heads, and their own authority, and their own agenda.??Make NO MISTAKE… The ability of these agencies to gather information, intelligence, and shape desirable narratives, using the worlds highest level of high tech equipment and satellites to advance, cover-up or re-shape an event is second to none.?If Americans of weak intelligence, or are unable to think for yourselves, then I have a buzz word for you.... DILLUSIONAL.

Social media has become THE TOOL, to spread and influence anyone susceptible to a plausible explanation.???These platforms grew so quickly in popularity.??With smartphones and computers in nearly every household, the tech giants have not escaped the influence of “intimidation”.???As much as necessary tid-bits of information get spread through our social networks, sophisticated algorithms, and technology (not far removed from the level owned by our own government.??That being said, I wonder, has anyone considered that maybe some of the same tech geniuses who have, or are working at these SM giants might also have been or are employed at the FedGov?), so do so many more facts that get silenced.??I have watched as information has become so readily available, and families, friends, associates clearly recognize the hugely varied differences in the messages that are received, that relationships become shattered.??I have recently terminated my subscription with the leading social media platform for this very reason.??Truths are being silenced.??Free speech is being censored.??SM is creating their own narrative, and working hand in hand with the “NEGATIVE influences” that are in control of creating the intimidation.??There are still platforms and networks that exist in this world where information can be received.??Not all of it is popular, not all of it is secular, not all of it is partisan, but it is information.??The speed at which information is received today is instantaneous.??There is no time for editors to shape stories or information that are being sent via LIVE STREAMS.??Where facts are obvious, information is real, and opinions are developed in one’s own mind, not created or shaped by a talking head.

TODAY, in recent days and weeks, and especially since this most recent election.??The level of absurdity taking place in the United States is shameful to say the least.??Starting with corruption within the elected President’s own family, to Election Integrity, again Open Boarder's, Pandemic Panic, CRT, Stimulus to keep people out of work, Infrastructure (PORK) spending, to the biggest Debacle in Military history.??Our own military members MURDERED by our own Administration and Military leadership.??To include an innocent Unborn US Citizen in the womb of an active-duty Marine.??None of these senseless deaths should have or would have ever occurred had the Commander in Chief ACTED as such. The growing narrative and feeble attempt of shifting blame to the previous Administration is cowardice and Criminal! Full responsibility and accountability fall squarely on the President and his Military Leaders. All of this would have been avoided had basic military doctrine been followed by keeping the advantageous military stronghold (high-ground) until the full evacuation was complete. The Administration’s ONLY focus was getting our MILITARY out of country and to hell with the rest. They have all violated their Oath. Protect our Citizens. To the entire chain of leadership, YOU HAVE FAILED!!!! I am disgusted and embarrassed by the way you have dishonored my uniform and my Flag!???To all the remaining Patriots, Take a stand.??Write your elected officials and let them know they have failed you.??DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY.??Do not allow a false narrative to overshadow the crimes that have been committed.??The only Hero’s are the boots on the ground, and the souls lost.??They would not even be in this position had our leadership done their job.??Successfully evacuating more than 100k after you had to send troops back because you left without them is no reward and is not celebrated.