Trump and the death of Americans

The more I read and watch Trump, the sicker I get.  And the more I wonder,  what is wrong with all of us who live under this madman.  Are we waiting to see if things will self improve?  How can we be so good at kidding ourselves?  Are the lifelong benefits of the United States Congress so tempting that they are willing to throw away any integrity they once might have had?  When the U.S. crumbles, there won't be any benefits for them to have, nor souls if they believe in having a soul.  We are so close to pushing the 'self destruct' button.  Believe it.......................marge

She is as evil as Trump.

Betsy DeVos is dividing out children on every level they are different.  This includes everything to the wealth of family, national origin, skin color and even the way they speak.  If they don't look, talk, have a similar background as she, they will go into a lesser school of education. She is a total divider!  This is not the way our country was meant to be!  Listen to what she preaches.  She must be stopped, to save us all................marge

Our death will be soon.

I can't take much more of our dangerously sick, deranged and most of all, our silent Congress as they sit by and watched the destruction of our nation.  Do they think they're reading an Evil Monsters daily comic book and all they have to do is close it every night and put it on their bedside table and tomorrow will be wonderful?  The slippery slope to becoming a Third World nation is ours for the taking and taking we are.  There is no pride in ignorance and stupidity and we are almost there.................marge

I was 'gifted' these last few years by an amazing couple.

I had the pleasure and honor of being invited to their 'Family Holiday Dinner' these past few years.  They and family were a team putting this magical time together.    He was my coffee cup refiller, an important task.  I just want them all to know how important these times were to me.  Being a 'one' especially when sudden, will be a tough job.  But knowing her, she will survive beautifully and only continue 'Onward and Upward'.  My Love to all of you and K.  Margaret.

Not just for Doctors.

First, do no harm.  That is what the oath stands for, for those in the Medical profession.  One death is a tragedy, a thousand is a statistic.  This oath should apply to anyone who has the power to help or save those in dire, catastrophic need.  That brings us to Trump, his Cabinet, and the Republicans who stand behind him.  It is so hard to comprehend how so many so horribly selfishly members who follow Trump can feel no pain for these people.  It tells me that they are incapable of caring for anyone but themselves including their own immediate families.  How oh how do they live with themselves.  It is beyond me................marge

Just can't help it.

I try not to listen too often or watch when Trump's name comes up on TV but sometimes it's just unavoidable.  Each day his rantings are more unreasonable than the day before and unbelievable.  He keeps reminding us he is not of sound mind every time he opens his mouth.  What in Heaven's name will it take for us to believe him?  He knows it why is it so difficult for us?  He could hit that red button before any Cabinet member could stop him.  Do you really trust him not to?  Not on our lives and it could well come to that.  Why are we waiting?  And for what?  Until its too late for all mankind?.......................marge

Something is wrong.

I don't have a fever but something is amiss.  I've been making my bed all week.  I know this isn't normal but so far no pain.................marge

Baby headbands

If I had to wear one of the fancy rubber bands around my head and forehead just to prove to the world I was a girl My mother would rate a big fat ZERO!   Who cares about the sex of the infant. They are adorable no matter what sex!  Got that Momma?..................marge

Special units needed.

Decubiti or bedsores, once they start, are with concentrated effort treatable and curable.  They are caused by a patient having to lie on his or her back for hours unturned.  This happens because there aren't enough nurses or aides to do what is necessary to prevent them.  Maybe its time to have a special unit of caregivers just to treat these patients.  If you've ever had to look at one, it would probably turn your stomach.  Raw, open probably infected sore will do that...............marge

Time and time again.

Are we moronic robots?  What does it take to see how we blindly accept Trump's horrible remarks about us and our country and yet do nothing but gripe?  We complain a thousand times not to be heard or be heard by someone who won't stop this madman.  Republicans your time has come, either finally stand up and be adults or go the way of this last election.  Is losing your cushy position more important than the welfare and integrity of our nation?  So far it has been.  You are becoming no better than he...................marge

Going out is dangerous to our health.

Sales drop nationwide.  Maybe it's not the economy.  It's safer to stay home.  Innocent people from all walks of life are putting their safety on the line for whatever reason they venture out in public.  Shopping at the grocery store, the mall or just an outing for a little pleasure.  Too many disturbed people with guns are the problem.  How to find and stop them is the big problem but must be done...............marge

Anyone offered a Trump position.

If Trump wants to appoint you to his team, beware.  It will be nothing but a downward spiral and short-lived at best.  You may be ruining a future career.  Be nice to me readers.  I have a roll of Chocolate Neccos in my pocket and another in the vault and the alarm is set...............marge

Not yet ready to make trouble.

I've been in rehab for a few days but am back but not quite up to speed yet.  To my Angels- thank for writing good letters to me.  I really appreciate it!  I've had time to stare at the TV endlessly and have many thoughts. Let's start with all the female newscasters.  Is their sole purpose to show off their long wavy locks over their front shoulders?  Do they part their hair down the middle of their backs to do that?  Would they turn around and show me?  I'm obviously bored...Hi friends and classmates..............marge

 

Removing the ROTTEN apples

A young teacher was fired for advocating the death of an evildoer.  I must agree with her. We have more than one mentally deranged person in the White House and Senate. They are dangerous replicas of human beings.  They don't care about you or me.   They are incapable of unselfish empathy.  They do not know what it is.  To save themselves, they would take us all down.  It's happening too fast already.  If you were in Germany when Hitler was the 'leader' tell me you wouldn't want to shoot him to save the thousands of innocent families if given the chance?  I'm not advocating you go shoot someone by any means.  I just want you to think and see what is happening to our Republic.  The evilness cannot continue..................................marge

I can't wait for the next Trump distractions!

You can bet on it.  I can't remember all the happenings the last week or so or should I say and so on?  His wife is off to another country To place wreaths and whatever.  Who cares?  His Daddy's boy is off to campaign for the family, or as some would say, for the Republicans and again, who cares.  These are distractions that I truly believe are just to split up the many reporters who follow them all around.  I've cut way back on my news watching.  Quite frankly it's repetitive and same old, same old. CNN and MSNBC you are becoming boring! It's not too late to change!.................marge

He only was taught to keep fighting at any cost.

And the cost will be higher than anyone could realize.  Any thought of giving up, even in the name of peace was not part of the vocabulary his father taught him.  Trump will go down any which way and believe he is and always was in the right.  So people of the U.S., know that Trump does not, really not know the meaning of giving up or trying to compromise.  Only winning or dying in the attempt does he comprehend.  We must think hard about the choices we probably have to face in the near future.  There is no easy one but it must be done and now...........marge

Anonymous letter to N.Y.T.

My feelings at this point lean toward Hero.  I think I understand why he or she don't want their names out there. Cowards? I don't think so.  If one's motive is for the good and survival of our country, comprise is sometimes the lesser of two evils and I think that person's anonymity is the lesser of those evils.  When the man in office is incapable of thinking with reason or drawing any intelligent conclusions and has a temper to boot, He is dangerous to us, our children and I wouldn't doubt the world as we know it today.  It's like putting a six-year-old in a room with lots of pretty flashing red lights,  do you really believe he wouldn't run around pressing everyone he could reach?  Hoping and praying didn't save President Kennedy.  I don't think it will work this time either...............marge

As Trump boarded and departed the planes today.

His posture and lack thereof of his facial expression stood out.  His shoulders slightly slumped and his face lacking warmth.  At first, I thought, finally, the man is capable of having real feelings. I spent several minutes analyzing my wondering if he really could feel any emotion or not except for the anger he has expressed on many occasions.  I decided he couldn't.  His usual diversionary tactics weren't coming as easily.  Is it possible he's run out of them and he was impatient and angry with himself?  He doesn't like being cornered and always seems to wiggle out of those corners.  I don't think its working for him this time.  I don't believe for a minute he has changed nor will I................marge

Betsy Devos

That woman must go before she does any more damage to the children of our Public Education System!  She truly has no idea what being a public school student is all about.  She will destroy it if left to her own resources.  Everything she has learned is from Private Schools.  Her concept of the real life of the great majority of Public School Students?  She truly has no idea.  It's apparent she has no plans to learn.  Please remove her from her present 'JOB'.  Our Children, all of their futures depend upon it.  I only wish she would read what so many of us write about her.  I truly believe there are no bounds to her ignorance...................marge

Don't be fooled.

Ignore handsome.  Think in terms of 'attractive'.  25 to 70 don't qualify.  I'm talking 'mature' men here and 'good looking' doesn't mean anything!  If their personalities shine through, the 'handsome' doesn't mean squat!  Scars are harmless and can even be attractive also a slight pot belly.  A grin, tilt of the head, even the way they move are the best indicators of an appealing guy. There are lots of them out there.  Don't miss your chance!.................marge

Is Trump wearing one of those bubble suits?

We all write.  We all complain.  We hope the Congressmen hear us.  Obviously, they're in their bubbles suits too and are well protected like Trump.  America, truly we are running out of time.  I'm about ready to call on Canada for help or better yet, Mexico!  Wake up wake up wake up!!!

I cringe when I hear Trump's voice on TV.

Someone recently said maybe we should send the Statue  Of Liberty back to France as it has lost its meaning to us.  Does not anyone in our Country remember what is inscribed on it?  It welcomes any and all who need a home in our United States.  I am ashamed of those who choose to ignore its importance.  We built many laws upon its existence.  Would Congress and all the selfish ignorant people like it to be dismantled?  Is that what we've become as a free Nation?  Shame is Thy Name.........................marge

To all my new found friends at Straith and Wellsbridge.

Oh, such mean people!  You make me get up at the ungodly hour of 9 a.m. and then proceed to make me actually get out of bed and be wheeled to the exercise rooms. There you hold me prisoner for 1 1/2 hours.  I confess you will bring a cup of coffee to me and for that I am grateful.  It's a good thing you all are so nice and likable!  I mean that sincerely.  Thanks again for making my stays more than tolerable.  With Love  Margaret Betts...........marge

I like you. I call you my friend.

But for how much longer I don't know.  A two-month-old breastfeeding baby enters our country without proper papers and is taken away from its Mother obviously for breaking 'some' law.  Since the Mother was complicit in the newborn's lawbreaking we'll see that they both are labeled 'criminals' and put the baby in jail shipping it away to some unknown place and leaving the mother to fend for herself.  What a great Country we have. Don't you feel the pride I do?  Oh, that's right.  I don't feel pride, I feel horrible shame.  Bibles or not  I thought common decency was the rule of our land.  Did I go wrong in my reasoning and beliefs or did the rest of you?  If you can in simple understandable language explain, please do..........................marge

You don't care how many families are being destroyed?

Why doesn't someone start a 'Go Fund Me' for places like Flint Michigan and the caged, separated from parents, immigrant children? If the millionaires gave just a minute portion of their profits just think how many human beings could be saved.  Can they possibly be THAT selfish?  I surely wish not.  Come out of your business cocoon into the sunlight and real world.  Please...............marge

SO WHAT?

My neighbors and I paint our homes in different colors.  So what?  I lay in the sun to get darker skin like my neighbor.  So What?  I like different Religious music than my neighbor.  So what?  The day I may worship is different than my neighbors.  So what?  I'm not too bright when it comes to numbers and working in an office.  So what?  I know how to grind chipped crystal and restore it.  Most Can't.  So what?  Some people can't keep their mouths shut and are troublesome.  So what?  For the most part, I can or I put it in writing so I don't yell or scream.  You talk differently than I do, I talk differently than you do.  So what?  We can get along.  Just stop and think if making trouble over any of these subjects is worth it.  I don't think so...........................marge 

The gentleman of all gentlemen.

It's hard enough that Trump publicly ignores his wife but to run out of the car first and up the stairs to the plane is even worse because he doesn't even know what a jack ass he is.  Truly!  Let her get wet in the rain!................marge

I haven't had the heart to turn on CNN today.

Congress doesn't give a damn as long as their ends are protected.  Everyone one of them makes me violently ill.  Are they 'Jones Town People'?  Our Congresspeople and Trump's Cabinets members are all sniveling, selfish asshole cowards.  There is no other way to explain it.  What can we as Citizens do?  I do not advocate violence!..........................marge

When I grow up.

I want to be a sex symbol.  With dignity of course!.....................marge  P. S.  It's OK kids.  I'm sure my fever will be gone by morning.

Facebook was hope for thousands and it's dying.

Every day thousands of people go to the Facebook first thing in the morning.  We had the chance to freely vent about current affairs and the President and his Cabinet.  All of us hoping for some, any response by our people in Washington D.C.  That apparently is just wishful thinking on our parts.  Not only is there no response but more and more are removing themselves from Facebook.  They are realizing they are and have been wasting their time trying to get someone to hear them.  What a terrible loss for all of us.  Our ability to be heard on this platform is apparently worthless, just a place to vent and feel better for a few days, nothing more.  How terribly sad and probably will get sadder.  Is this what we want?.................................marge

Common foods unaffordable to the average family.

will you pay $10.00 for one tomato?  Neither would I.  When there are no migrant workers to pick all the necessary vegetables and fruits, those with money won't care.  Not only the average family who likes to eat out once in awhile will be affected, but the places they go to dine.  Not all restaurants will be able to handle the increase in costs nor the customers either.  It is coming thanks to Trump...........................marge

Just one, well almost.

Trump opens his mouth once and no matter what He says 1/3 of the U.S. believes him, especially His Cabinet and Many Republican Congressmen.  What has he put in the water?  How can any of us be so selfish and cruel?  If certain ones of his children go into one of these 'Detainment Centers' what would be his first reaction?  The people we elected to protect us from tyrants etc. seem to have mistaken what their jobs are.  This makes us no different from what we abhor in other countries that abuse their citizens.  This is no game people.  Our future is at stake and time for us to act is rapidly running out!  Rules or no rules, can you imagine your toddler or grandchild being taken from you in front of your eyes only to stopped by 'police guards' if you make any attempt to do so?  You can't click this off of your TV and go to another channel.  There is no other channel...........marge

Trump has no Soul

He really doesn't have a Soul.  He's proven it over and over.  We the People can see it.  Why can't those in Congress?  Are you so afraid of Trump, no more big salaries, pensions, free health care for life that you have sold YOUR Soul the Devil?  Your everyday cowardness turns my stomach and shames our Country to the rest of the world.  Do you think we can survive any world crisis if we have no allies?  We're losing them rapidly Thanks to you.  Have your minds just shut off to what we are doing to the poor immigrant families?  If you ever had any integrity, you don't anymore................marge

For myself and my friend Bill.

If you wake up and don't know what day it is or you just went to bed or it's time to get up not to worry.  This can all be figured out with a little time and no panic.  If we didn't have our fantastically thinking brains, then maybe we should worry, but just a little.  The morning sun comes in my bedroom window.  When it's cloudy, things get screwed up.  I started with logic.  I was in my PJs.  That didn't help.  I checked the phone to see what the date was and the time of course.  Nine O'clock didn't help.  Head to the calendar.  Aha.  Now I know the day but early or late?  Now the TV  comes in.  I do recognize a.m. and p.m. shows so now I know it's morning.  After my three cups of coffee I decide to take the challenge and go to Kroger.  When there I ride the handicap carts.  I look fairly normal but my legs get tired after 50 feet of walking.  My Buddy Ron worked at the back self-checkout.  (I come in the front). They keep putting cardboard shelves all around the store in the narrowest aisles they can find.  It is my unconscious job to hunt them out and see how close and fast I can get by them.  I'm not always successful.  Ron saw me driving.  He waved to the courtesy desk, told the lady there, he needed a tow truck.  He's a big strong fellow and lifted the front of my electric car up so I couldn't escape.  Meanwhile, customers are staring at us and not sure how serious this is but Ron let me proceed and all was calm.  Next time I'm taking my squirt gun.  It's multi-colored so I should be safe.  The next 'incident', I woke, got out of bed and started looking for my Toddler.  The house was too quiet! I went into the living room.  The light popped on in my head.  I better not have a toddler.  I'm 81!  That was a relief.  Really!  so Bill be mellow.  Think of me and my rotten memory etc.  You and I are just fine..................marge

Animals have more feelings of love, compassion, guilt and sadness than anyone one who sits at the Cabinet Table.

You who like Trump are for the most part, reasonably intelligent people.  Or so I thought.  How can you not see how horrible he is to his family, Congress, the whole world and especially his youngest son.  He doesn't know what 'remorse' is and never will, truly.  He sees himself as the only worthwhile person on this earth.  He will never change or 'grow'.  He doesn't understand there are many things flawed in his basic character.  I think we can thank his Dad for that, as can his other children.  This is not only as sad and scary as can be, but it may be too late to correct any of it.  To think Congress has not only allowed this to happen but isn't even trying to put our Country back on the right path I can't believe.  Citizens and World friends, we are in deep deep trouble.  We need help from everyone............marge

Undermining Seniors .

Friends, relatives and therapist seem to be slowly taking away my self confidence to do things on my own.  They are always warning me to 'be careful'!  Can't have you falling and ending up in the hospital with a broken hip!  I know I pop up from a chair too quickly and tend to spin toward the direction I want to go.  It is SO habit forming.  Please though, don't keep reminding me of the consequences.  I already know them.  Believe me, I do.  I do try to think ahead before moving.  But after 80 years everything seems so automatic.   Thinking before I 'get up and go' takes some practice.  I behave better when you're not  here.  I seem to fall into the 'helpless' mode when you are.  I drive my car with care.  Driving more than five miles from home seems to put panic in everyone's heart.  That is turn, makes me an edgy driver.  So.  Everyone calm down.  Let me be the deciding factor.  I think the mind is still in good working order.  And remember, many years ago I did drive my beloved Yugo to New Brunswick and back!.......................marge

I can't stop itching!

I will find out in the next two weeks how the treatments went.  I feel fine except for the all over itching which seems to be a mystery to all.  The oncologist are only experts in their special field.  Made an appointment with a Dermatologist as soon as I could.  Up two nights in a row scratching!  As a daughter says.  Simple Mom.  Just don't scratch!  She has no reaction to itch making bugs, allergies etc.or she's the most mind over matter person I know!  It's so tempting to go get a glass of wine but I won't, I don't think anyway.  Here's hoping this too shall pass, the sooner the better.................................marge

The world will change.

I am filled with pride at the Royal Wedding.  We hopefully now know that being 'Caucasian' isn't the ultimate goal in life.'  All the 'White Supremacist'  I hope will have learned something about being human.  I loved seeing the Mother of the Bride, she was glowing, and justly so as any Mom would.........................marge

Memories

I've been trying to go to sleep for several hours now, to no avail.  Then a scene from a World War 2 movie popped into my head.  The star was Dana Andrews.  He was wearing a khaki shirt and trousers.  His hands were tied behind his back.  His fists tightly closed.  For a second, he opened a fist.  In the center was a Franklin Delano Roosevelt dime.  A shot rang out.  End of movie.....................marge

He has to be stopped.

I was going to talk about my infusion today (it went well) aside from me spilling coffee AND water.  Trump is half the problem, The Republicans in Congress and his non-functioning Cabinet must share in the blame.  Are they hypnotized or something?  Truly truly, how can they be so stupid?  Is he the Pied Piper?  Or leading the Lemmings going off of the cliff?  There is no humor at all in this.  Illuminating these people to the facts appears to be an impossible task.  How did they ever get elected in the first place?  We can't wait until the next election or we may well be doomed.  He's trying his best to do that.  Don't you think our good people deserve better?........................marge

Third Infusion week!

I am brandishing a huge purple area on my arm.  Poor nurses.  It took three tries to get the I.V. going.  I'm glad they didn't run out of veins.  I told the man in the chair next to mine he looked like Burgess Meredith.  Remember the penguin in the 'Bat Man' series?  He took it kindly but it mostly went over the heads of those nearby.  Went to Kroger after.  Ron works there.  He stopped my electric cart and called for the manager to get a tow truck.  I do have a tendency to knock down displays in the store.  Fortunately none of them were liquid.  I think Spring has sprung in Michigan today.  Onward and upward...................marge.........P.S.  Hello to the 'mail' Angels.

A simple run to the grocery store? No.

Do to a little off balance as I start my 2nd. infusion tomorrow, I ended up making three trips instead of one.  First, I get to Kroger and yes, all my wallets and money are still at home.  I try again.  This time seemingly successful.  Get what I want, and head for home.  In my haste and inattention,  I had to hit the breaks.  Did it safely but now had a large tub of juicy coleslaw spilled on the passenger side floor.  Went back to Kroger.  Got another coleslaw.  Instead of being on sale, I'd be paying top dollar!  But no.  When the checkout gentleman heard my story, he asked another employee if I had to pay.  I didn't!  My error and I was forgiven.  Thank you Kroger employees!......................marge

The fun starts Tuesday!

4-24-18.  Had round two of six total treatments.  Went well but long sitting for several hours.  I was  able to walk around.  So far no side effects!   Onward and upward!........................marge

Bone Marrow Biopsy.

Yes.  Had one today.  Hurt?  yes.  Survivable without anesthesia?  Yes.  It's the only way to become a martyr though. Ta Da!  (Hi Courtnie).  The reasons for one.  Dr. needs some answers to stuff that shows up on assorted scans and biopsy's, with no discernable diagnosis'.  And now we wait.  Got to go shopping and got some deals today though!  Just gotta hang in there.  AND DRINK COFFEE!....................marge

Republicans get the blame for the mass shootings,

17 more deaths at a school that were totally uncalled for.  How does that make you feel United  States Senators.  Are you proud of yourselves yet because of your (let's think this over before we make this important decision or choice?).  After all, it probably isn't a school YOUR children attend.  Or are you just afraid you won't be reelected come next election.  Put your kids in public schools and see how fast the laws will change.  How can you live with yourselves?  Is everybody we elect Narcissistic?  But then you wouldn't if you were or not.  enough excuses.......................marge

Two separate topics. Both extremely important.

I once knew a woman whose husband punched her in the arm because he was mad,  she went away whimpering.  Weeks later, he became angry again.  She stepped up to him and said "go ahead, hit me, but learn one thing Mr.  This time I'm going down fighting!"  She never felt intimidated again!  Nor did he ever try to hit her again...........................marge                                                                                               Next.  Self absorbed ingratiating leader.  This man (boy) wants to have a Million $+ parade, just for his own ego.  I think, in a most polite way, his Cabinet Members HOPEFULLY have convinced him, now would not be a wise time.  Bless them if they were able!  Time will tell...................................marge

Nazi America?

Margaret Betts

Just now · 

I'm starting to feel like a Jewish German just before Hitler took over. Didn't pay attention to his politics or powers of persuasion. And then it was too late. It's the too Late(ness) that's starting to get to me.This is no joke everyone. 6000 anyone's death's will be but a token if the wall gets built and immigrants get sent to a place they haven't been to in many years. THIS is their home. Stop being so totally selfish, racist and bigoted people. Reread the Statue of Liberty. Maybe that will help you...................marge

Trump. I think President Lincoln might have erred.

Trump really is a genius, in one field.  He has to be the greatest manipulator in modern times.  He absolutely needs 24 hour attention and he know exactly how to get it.  He has it down to a science and don't think he doesn't!  He 'plays' us 24 -7.  Purposely setting us up so his name, for whatever reason is in the news with never a letup.  Go ahead.  Trying watching any National News and even CBC and tell me " I didn't hear his name once this hour!".  You'll see.................marge