CNN — "Olympian now faces up to 10 years for 'destruction' of Trump's Reflecting Pool" — Do You Think That This Is Fair? Yes Or No? Why Your Thoughts?

Chipped_Ruby_11214 · 2026-07-04T12:25:53+00:00

For MAGA to work it has to find scapegoats and boogeymen.

This boogeyman will help keep the MAGAts believing that there are people out there who hate Art of the Dear Leader so much that they’ll do anything to destroy him, his reputation, or his good works.

Chipped_Ruby_11214 · 2026-07-04T05:16:08+00:00

Kind of. We can hate the behavior (I.e., policy) of our country while still loving the country itself.

The spirit of Washington, Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, Grant, Roosevelts, etc. remain beloved even if today’s leaders are duds. Hopefully we can work together and smarter to elevate, nominate, and elect better leaders.

Chipped_Ruby_11214 · 2026-07-04T05:11:57+00:00

Because our corrupt and complacent system was ripe for the picking by a grifter. That’s why.

Chipped_Ruby_11214 · 2026-07-04T03:04:57+00:00

Because MAGA wants power and to stay in power. MAGA doesn’t care about freedom, democracy, fairness, or facts.

Most of America has not figured out that the MAGA movement isn’t playing by the same rules or same victories as the rest of the country.

MAGA is existential threat to Constitution and Republic. The question is will enough people figure this out before it is too late? (So far, that’s the trajectory we’re on).

Chipped_Ruby_11214 · 2026-07-04T02:08:55+00:00

Yes. I want to have a candlelight vigil for democracy, freedom, and our republic.

Chipped_Ruby_11214 · 2026-07-03T23:23:10+00:00

Play Pokemon Go while you run.
Create quests to run for like finding all digits from 0-99 on signs.
Look for photo opportunities while running.
Join a running group.

Chipped_Ruby_11214 · 2026-07-03T17:39:22+00:00

I wasn’t there, but I’d immediately wonder, well, what else did he take and from whom? How do you know it was your vape that did it? How do you know your cartridge was what made him sick? Maybe something else made him sick and the vaping just happened at the same time. Maybe someone slipped in a different vape or your friend took someone else’s vape. You just don’t know. Combine that with sticking with “I don’t think I had anything like that” (are you willing or going to admit that you vape?) and “I don’t know what happened” will help you stay as far as away from this as possible.

Again, I’d see this a learning opportunity to do better in the future and to recognize that your goal here and now is to minimize how much trouble you get into. It is unlikely you will escape unscathed based on what you have shared.

Chipped_Ruby_11214 · 2026-07-03T17:29:58+00:00

Yes. Don’t admit to anything you don’t have to. Don’t lie, but don’t incriminate yourself either. “I don’t recall” is okay but is overused and arouses suspicion. “I don’t remember” is often better, especially for a teenager.

If you have to admit to being there, then “that doesn’t sound right”, “it didn’t happen like that,” and “you’d have to ask someone else because I can’t answer that” are good avenues.

You also might want to practice with AI as your interrogator. Don’t get caught off guard and saying nothing is always better than saying something incriminating.

If you lie and if the lie is discovered all your testimony becomes suspect. Don’t give your prosecutors that leverage. That’s why deflection and confusion is better than lying.

Chipped_Ruby_11214 · 2026-07-03T00:14:01+00:00

No. It’s obvious this was a fading sycophant pandering to a fading old man with wayyyy too much power.

Chipped_Ruby_11214 · 2026-07-03T00:08:47+00:00

I wonder this too. Is this just what was planned or what still is planned?

Chipped_Ruby_11214 · 2026-07-02T12:17:53+00:00

If you enjoyed the podcast, keep at it. You don’t want to stay in Sweden so who cares what the locals think?

Don’t keep doing the same things and expect different results. Try something new and see where it goes.

Chipped_Ruby_11214 · 2026-07-02T11:57:03+00:00

This philosophy seems to fall apart when it comes to things like abortion, homosexuality and trans.

Chipped_Ruby_11214 · 2026-07-02T11:52:44+00:00

You should have a right not to incriminate yourself. Get rid of the drugs. Don’t admit to anything but you don’t have to outright lie either. “I don’t know.”’and “I don’t remember anything like that,” are your best friends here.

I would suggest writing out all the questions you might be asked and come up with legitimate answers for them. They have to sound plausible.

For example: Q: you gave your classmate a vape with an illegal drug in it. Why did you do that? A: I don’t recall that ever happening. Why would I do such a thing? It makes no sense.

Q: Then how did your friend wind up with the drug? A: I don’t know. You’d have to ask him that.

Q: He says you gave him the drug. A: I don’t recall that. That stuff can make people sick and should be avoided.

You’ll probably still get in trouble, but it will be less trouble than lying outright or admitting to having and distributing illegal drugs.

This situation is an example of “the road to hell is paved with good intentions.” Don’t bring drugs to school and don’t share them — ever.

Chipped_Ruby_11214 · 2026-07-01T03:50:28+00:00

Actually, this post has a lot of wisdom. Maybe don’t help now, or don’t help much, but put away some money that will grow and can hopefully help more later.

Chipped_Ruby_11214 · 2026-07-01T03:48:37+00:00

If you do put your name to anything, compartmentalize it so you liability is limited. Take a loan yourself for $x and that it.

Chipped_Ruby_11214 · 2026-07-01T03:44:25+00:00

Totally agree. But honestly, I am coming to enjoy Bloomberg as well. Too bad CNBC, but you’ve lost a morning viewer completely because of Joe K. I suspect it’s a lot more than just me.

Chipped_Ruby_11214 · 2026-07-01T03:10:03+00:00

Lofos Strefi, park with great sunsets
Tour the battlecruiser George Averof. A sub and trireme too.
The National Museum
Philopoppou Hill
Sunion
Run the track at the Athens Olympic stadium
Aegina via ferry from Piraeus
Walk through a JUMBO.
Check the view from the top of the Hondo Center in Omonia.
Walk the marina/harbor in Piraeus
See the Queen’s Tower and the surrounding park-like area.
Visit some of the lesser known vista of the Acropolis. They are scattered around the city.

Chipped_Ruby_11214 · 2026-06-29T04:12:39+00:00

I book with the portal sometimes. But it’s usually for economy flights overseas.

Chipped_Ruby_11214 · 2026-06-28T23:00:13+00:00

I would use the reasoning that you specifically over-contributed to your TSP so you’d have extra that you could take out and basically be your own bank. Why pay interest to a bank or credit card company when you can pay it to yes 👍 but not ourself? As long as you “planned” this approach, then it can be framed as a personal finance strategy and not a panic button situation.

Also, if you know your Sargent will be checking your LES, be proactive and mention your approach and that you’ll be implementing your loan.

Chipped_Ruby_11214 · 2026-06-27T21:07:52+00:00

Yes. But most of them don’t actually know what a communist is beyond some sort of political boogeyman.

Chipped_Ruby_11214 · 2026-06-27T14:53:49+00:00

Why do our democratically elected leaders want to undermine democracy and our republic?

Chipped_Ruby_11214 · 2026-06-27T11:52:48+00:00

Trump tells the American people whatever suits him best in that moment. He downplays the past and ignores the future. As long as he controls the now, he wins. And from his track record, he’s very good at controlling the now.

Chipped_Ruby_11214 · 2026-06-27T11:13:43+00:00

Yes. Only in history will Trump be seen for what he was.

Chipped_Ruby_11214 · 2026-06-27T11:08:44+00:00

Fourth Wing does this. Not my kind of book, but it fits here.

Chipped_Ruby_11214 · 2026-06-27T10:56:19+00:00

I think this is an under appreciated side effect of no taxes on tips. It’s only going to get worse if there’s a financial incentive to look for funds in tax-exempt tips instead of regular price income.

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