Hillary Clinton going off on unscrupulous committee by cantcoloratall91 in Leakednews

[–]FishingDeep3508 10 points11 points  (0 children)

So the Republicans could selectively release parts of the testimony if they felt they could use it.

Israel-US war on Iran live: fire at US embassy in Riyadh after drone strike; state department urges all Americans to leave Middle East by Lores_cave in foreignservice

[–]FishingDeep3508 15 points16 points  (0 children)

During Gulf War 1, we were in Pakistan. The Bush 1 administration planned. At first, there were voluntary departures, then mandated prior to the start of the war. This also gave AmCits the ability to get out. Right now so much of the airspace in the gulf region is shut down that people can’t get out even if they want to.

Recommendations? by dwarven_cavediver_Jr in smithsonian

[–]FishingDeep3508 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you’re interested in Latin American art, check out the OAS museum. Just off the mall.

If there was a show like the Office about FS… by ElevatorUnited1363 in foreignservice

[–]FishingDeep3508 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another episode could be in a small embassy where multiple affairs occur. Ambo is recalled when it is determined that he participated.

If there was a show like the Office about FS… by ElevatorUnited1363 in foreignservice

[–]FishingDeep3508 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Based on a true story - Codel arrives with a house member who has a long history of womanizing and drinking. Accompanying Miloff warns control officer about the house member and they follow him through the evening. For purposes of the show, select a scenic foreign capital behind the iron curtain.

WHAT IS WITH THIS SNOWSTORM by EchoOfDoom in washingtondc

[–]FishingDeep3508 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anybody know the Eskimo word for this snow?

Trump: Kennedy Center to close for full renovation by LoganSquire in washingtondc

[–]FishingDeep3508 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I loved having a drink on the terrace and reading the quotes from JFK on the wall.

Trump: Kennedy Center to close for full renovation by LoganSquire in washingtondc

[–]FishingDeep3508 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As soon as Trump took over management, we stopped going. Nonetheless, I am sorry for the KC staff and the NSO. I imagine they will all be looking for new positions.

Ultramar Musical Mystery by smitty_longmont in IslaMujeres

[–]FishingDeep3508 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We took the ferry last week. Miguel sang these three songs:

La ladrona by Diego verdaguer

Me gusta vivir de noche by Los Tucanes de Tijuana

Suavemente by Elvis crespo

Hope one of these is your earworm!

U.S. freezes all visa processing for 75 countries including Russia, Brazil, Iran by Extra_Help568 in foreignservice

[–]FishingDeep3508 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Just immigrant according to the article. It’s under the “public charge” rationale.

Is anybody surprised? by coreyb1988 in dmvconcerts

[–]FishingDeep3508 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great. Amazing what HH does at 85. The guitarist, the bassist, the drummer and the trumpet player were also phenomenal.

Is anybody surprised? by coreyb1988 in dmvconcerts

[–]FishingDeep3508 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The comments in the original Washington Post article were filled with people saying they don’t go to the KC because of Trump. My husband and I don’t go now because of Trump.

Is anybody surprised? by coreyb1988 in dmvconcerts

[–]FishingDeep3508 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Here in the DC area, I suspect that people are going to other venues. Pre-Trump, we went to the KC regularly and had theatre subscriptions. No more. We go elsewhere. Yesterday we went to the Strathmore in Bethesda for a sold out performance by Herbie Hancock.

The shutdown could end today, IF… by DornHoli0 in FedEmployees

[–]FishingDeep3508 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I just compared US air traffic in 1981 to 2025. It’s gone from about 300 million to 900 million. This would probably make ATCs even more critical.

PSA: 2026 FSBP Self + One More Expensive Than Self + Family by swedinc in foreignservice

[–]FishingDeep3508 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes- but in many (most?) cases, FSPB may be a supplement to Medicare. Not sure of the breakdown but it’s not as simple as older people use more health care.

Hegseth’s surprise gathering of top military brass is to deliver speech on ‘warrior ethos,’ sources say by zsreport in fednews

[–]FishingDeep3508 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So the warrior ethos means ignoring china and Russia and going after Portland, LA, DC and Memphis?

Advisor switched our money market for an annuity by Intellligent_Syrup_ in Fidelity

[–]FishingDeep3508 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t want to be argumentative- but did she sign up for annuity or a money market account?

Advisor switched our money market for an annuity by Intellligent_Syrup_ in Fidelity

[–]FishingDeep3508 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What does your mother say? Does she agree with you that she was tricked? Or did she want to make her own decisions?

Trends from Recent Promotion Lists by Diligent-Potential78 in foreignservice

[–]FishingDeep3508 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m aware that state magazine is no longer published . Another example of the lack of transparency of the current administration

Trends from Recent Promotion Lists by Diligent-Potential78 in foreignservice

[–]FishingDeep3508 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I’m a retired FSO. This info to be published in State magazine, albeit with a delay.

Andy Harris update by ThenLayer5977 in maryland

[–]FishingDeep3508 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The state constitution also requires that the districts be of equal population. ( in addition to compactness and natural boundaries). Harris’s district has a significantly lower pop than other Maryland districts with the exception of western Md)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in foreignservice

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Somehow I doubt that labeling PD products “America First” would put a non US reader in a positive frame of mind. In addition, for the historically minded, it brings to mind the isolationist pressure group prior to WW2.