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gordonbsmith.bsky.social @gordonbsmith.bsky.social · Jun 10

Some wisdom from Zen master Peter Coyote on the current protests, and a way forward.
I’ll add the following:
- This is a war, not a battle, and we must think in terms of the next 3+ years
- Discipline is key, starting with self-discipline
- Corollaries to “we have friends everywhere” are :
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gordonbsmith.bsky.social @gordonbsmith.bsky.social · 2d

It. Does.

gordonbsmith.bsky.social @gordonbsmith.bsky.social · 4d

She’s the right’s Zohran! 🤣

gordonbsmith.bsky.social @gordonbsmith.bsky.social · 4d

MRI is often used to diagnose stroke or TIA…

gordonbsmith.bsky.social @gordonbsmith.bsky.social · 9d

The armed forces are like firefighters. No one likes fires, but we need firefighters.
Learn more about him. LISTEN to him on Pod Save.
He worked for a security firm that provided security for the US Ambassador.
Careful throwing around words without ensuring their accuracy.

gordonbsmith.bsky.social @gordonbsmith.bsky.social · 9d

Not defending. At. All.
Trying to explain, that's all.
And no, YOU'RE making it simple. It's not.
If YOU'D like to actually debate - by first learning more about him and his background, I'm all for it.
Go talk to any friends you may have who served in IQ/AF in their twenties, then we'll talk. Peace

gordonbsmith.bsky.social @gordonbsmith.bsky.social · 9d

OK, I'll bite.
What you YOU, personally, done or gone through that provides you insight into what HE did or went through?
If you seriously think he is, or has ANY nazi leanings, you're on your own.

gordonbsmith.bsky.social @gordonbsmith.bsky.social · 9d

A great clip, btw.

gordonbsmith.bsky.social @gordonbsmith.bsky.social · 9d

No.
You: "...i dont find anything about THEIR pick being a racist with a nazi tattoo suspicious at all."
Which seems to suggest "they" are "the dems".
He's pretty much a home-grown dude who the dems are trying to sideline.

gordonbsmith.bsky.social @gordonbsmith.bsky.social · 9d

Your ears are closed - got it.
Just know this: unless you went through what he went through, you have no place judging.
Watch his whole interview on Pod Save America, and then give me just ONE example of a politician who is more authentic.
If it's just scroll-post-scroll-post, we're done.

gordonbsmith.bsky.social @gordonbsmith.bsky.social · 9d

The "Dem donor" machine is lining up behind Collins, not Plater.
Not sure who "they" is.

gordonbsmith.bsky.social @gordonbsmith.bsky.social · 9d

Yes - to get in FRONT of what's being put out.
Name ANY other "politician" that own's their shit?

gordonbsmith.bsky.social @gordonbsmith.bsky.social · 9d

Gee, that sounds legit.
Look, I get it, things move fast, but what MATTERS requires verification, context and analysis.
Aren't you at ALL curious how fast all this is coming out? So soon after big Dem money is coming to support Collins?

gordonbsmith.bsky.social @gordonbsmith.bsky.social · 9d

Wow....
Yeah, there are other people in this world besides you.
Most of whom have very much more world experience than you.
Now do Netanyahu...

gordonbsmith.bsky.social @gordonbsmith.bsky.social · 9d

Wow....
It's fun to rage-post but this isn't X.
Listen. Learn. Hear.
Retired officer here, and I can tell you he is exactly who he says he was/is.
Was: young knucklehead looking for a direction.
IS: wants to give back in the best way he knows how.

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gordonbsmith.bsky.social @gordonbsmith.bsky.social · 9d

Might wan to review your self-description as a "reporter".
Gather facts, seek to understand first.
Do better.

gordonbsmith.bsky.social @gordonbsmith.bsky.social · 9d

Didn't say "no regulation" - at least didn't mean to imply it.
www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-ma...

Marine leaders to review controversial tattoo policy

The hotly debated Marine Corps tattoo policy will get another look this month, the commandant told a Marine audience in Japan on Tuesday.

www.marinecorpstimes.com

gordonbsmith.bsky.social @gordonbsmith.bsky.social · 9d

Not a Marine - I'm a retired Navy officer. However, I know the Marines well.
Please go back and reread what I said.
Then read it again.
Then read about stop-loss. And ETS. And NOT from some other poster - who didn't serve.
He served 4 yrs active, and 4 yrs reserve.
No ban on tattoos in 2007, btw.

gordonbsmith.bsky.social @gordonbsmith.bsky.social · 9d

Sorry, thought this was Bluesky, not X.
Come with some thought, not a cut/paste from a meme you saw somewhere.
Start by rereading what I originally said.
I'll be here.

gordonbsmith.bsky.social @gordonbsmith.bsky.social · 10d

*bonus*

gordonbsmith.bsky.social @gordonbsmith.bsky.social · 10d

What should also not be difficult to acknowledge is that until we have walked someone else’s experience, judging it requires no small degree of humility and self awareness.
Throw into that a Bono’s requirement of having served in the Marines in your twenties.

Happy to discuss.
26 yr Navy vet.

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gordonbsmith.bsky.social @gordonbsmith.bsky.social · 10d

👍👍👍

gordonbsmith.bsky.social @gordonbsmith.bsky.social · 10d

Hey @alt-irs.altgov.info, have you watched his apology video?
He's the real deal.
You should still like him - perhaps even more.

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gordonbsmith.bsky.social @gordonbsmith.bsky.social · 14d

gordonbsmith.bsky.social @gordonbsmith.bsky.social · 15d

Take a breath and listen...
People THERE, on the ground have said what I'm saying.
I'm merely telling you what they've said.
I don't defend DHS's actions, I'm only pointing out their "justification".
WE lose the fight when we make shit up, like posting incomplete videos with zero context.
Be Better.

gordonbsmith.bsky.social @gordonbsmith.bsky.social · 15d

So I'm sure Elon will be next, for HIS overstay, right??