Emma

Animal loving, bookworm, T1D, 70's born, survivor and getting stronger. Sober since 03/05/21 Diag ADHD 20/02/25 #Recoveryposse #ODAAT #12steps

[James Melville 🚜 @JamesMelville]

“Only a complete nutter would spend £4 billion on a scheme to pipe carbon dioxide 120 miles through towns and villages in Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Cheshire and the Wirral, risking asphyxiating those in its path. But that's what Ed Miliband is doing.”

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[John Nichol ✈ @JohnNicholRAF]

Long ramble:
I have been mulling if I should comment on President Trump's inane comments about NATO involvement in Afghanistan. Although 35 years ago, during the US-led first Gulf War, I was lying, handcuffed & blindfolded - literally 'shoulder to shoulder' - with a US colleague on a concrete floor in an Iraqi interrogation bunker, I rather feel it should be the current generation who express any anger at the President's ludicrous, demonstrably false utterings. Which is why I earlier shared some posts from others.
But perhaps I will reflect like this - I watched Trump's press conference in the wake of the terrible tragedy when a US helicopter collided with a civilian airliner last January in disbelief. 64 people lost their lives but it seemed to be about him - his expertise, his knowledge, what he thought had happened. Much of what he said was incorrect.
So I realised back then that it was going to be pointless trying to analyse any upcoming word-salads. Everything is clearly about him; his expertise in every subject, his grasp of all situations. His need to say something, anything, to show he is the best, the cleverest, the smartest, the most knowledgeable kid on the block.
The pub-bore, the braggart, the know-it-all, pontificates on anything and everything in the hope of bolstering their own, clearly very low, self-esteem.
I wonder that, in the President's mind, that it doesn't matter if what he says is factually correct? I wonder if he knows, understands, even cares, what is true? He is saying some words, which in his mind, seems to suggest that he's important and people will admire him, laud him. The fact that everyone around him then applauds this character trait, thanking him for his 'leadership' at every turn, just amplifies his desire, his need to continue. He's got want he wants - in his mind - attention, praise, admiration.
So to sum up, trying to analyse Trump's ramblings is like trying to play chess with a pigeon. Somewhat interesting at first, but ultimately, truly pointless and rather frustrating.
To those he has hurt, insulted, vilified, I send you my deepest condolences for your loss, and gratitude for your service.

[Pissed off American Voter💙💙💙🌊🌊🌊🌊 @JanetLei5]

#TrumpisaNationalDisgrace

[Emma @EReason1]

@MrsRoyKeaneo I’ve seen this one before!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[Emma @EReason1]

I've seen someone facing a tough time this holiday season, and it really hit me. Every little bit helps when you’re struggling. If you can, please share or donate. Thank you! https://t.co/f7c4xT44ui

[Emma @EReason1]

@larry20105081 @R_S_Russo 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Definitely!!!

[Emma @EReason1]

@larry20105081 @Humblebumbee Funny 😂

I’ve opened a Bluesky account Larry, I don’t know whether you’ve looked into it. Here’s my account: https://t.co/1THQxFiSRC

[Emma @EReason1]

Lea's life fund - for access to ongoing & vital treatments https://t.co/RyuFpmwrTZ

[Emma @EReason1]

@larry20105081 @Brodiesmom68 @ereason I have no idea what apple crisp is?
I’m on to google! 🍎🍏🍎

[Emma @EReason1]

@larry20105081 Poor things! They aren’t sheepshead though, are they? They don’t look as unique as the sheepshead pictures I’ve seen on Google!!! 😂

[Emma @EReason1]

@larry20105081 @joncoopertweets 😂

[Henry O'Carroll @HenryOCarroll]

#RecoveryPosse

[Emma @EReason1]

@ChrisBzchris @recs2k21 And I’m in the process of buying it all right now!! 🎃🎃🎃

[Emma @EReason1]

@ChrisBzchris Tena po e hoa 😴 xxx

[Emma @EReason1]

@ChrisBzchris I kept trying to translate that and mistyping it as ‘te teo me hoa’ - it made sense though! 😁😂

[Emma @EReason1]

@CiaranNB

[Ciarán Ó’Seanáin @CiaranNB]

So another milestone for me today - 30 years of daily sobriety. I am blessed with wonderful family and friends who walk beside me when I need a friend, go before me when I need direction and carry me when I need help. I owe you everything. Thank you 💚💚🙏🙏