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Boflys's avatar

Brother you articulate like no other. I enjoyed this (although it’s sad). All of my tribe feels this way. I’m 53 and retired army. I’ve dealt with the government more than most, but it used to just be the government we dreaded. Now it’s any interaction with anyone outside of my house. Damn near everything I go to do is a pain in the ass because the business is a hot mess. And I fear this is just the beginning.

I’m going to enjoy these most decadent of times for now, fuck this country. We lost our way long ago. Everything about it that I held sacred was a lie. My fighting days are over.

Much thanks for your work.

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FillyGee's avatar

Your words resonated in my ears and provoked the bitter irony of finding humor in the absurd. I felt your voice in my tummy, the internal harbor of aggravation. In the 1980’s American corporations were striving for customer service excellence. They tried to distinguish themselves by service initiatives. Now look at this shit show. Some days it’s not worth leaving the house. You are right about self-reliance being the propeller of action. Everything we touch is followed by an uphill battle. You captured it well and your deft writing always make me smile.

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