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Jim's avatar

As a retired Army SGM, I was encouraged somewhat with word that the message coming back from CentCom was often "NO". Officers and Senior NCOs are not going to follow insane, illegal orders. Hairgel and Trump will not criminalize proud soldiers who took an oath to the Constitution. If they keep pushing, there will be a general Stand Down! We soldiers are better than this crap -- much better.

Starlisa's avatar

I’m so glad to hear finally that there are officers and senior NCO‘s refusing to follow insane illegal orders. Of course we don’t hear that part in the news! I had to laugh out loud when you use the name Hairgel for you know who… it’s obvious. It’s the guy that threw a hatchet while he was still a News anchor and it went right over the target and hit a drummer in the arm from a military band. Hmmm.

Ahhh but he’s loyal to Trump!

Colleen Wetteland's avatar

Thank you for your service! I second Starlisa's comment below.

Nancy's avatar

I'm so thankful for the marvelous and inspiring Artemis II mission that has lifted my spirits out of the dumpster fire of the past couple weeks. And I'm always thankful for you, Olivia! ❤️

Mike's avatar
2hEdited

No mention of Melania’s friend Amanda Ungaro?

This could be the most explosive development yet.

She’s threatening to blow the lid off Melania and the entire Epstein Industrial Complex and seems to have receipts.

In an era of increasing weirdness and persistent dystopia, there aren’t that many things that top that presser she held the other day. The ultimate Streisand Effect.

I say without a hint of exaggeration, her life is now in danger.

Olivia of Troye's avatar

Oh I’m tracking that…

Mike's avatar

Figured you would be. Maybe do a special Covevfe edition in the next day or two, before she’s floating in the Amazon with her tongue cut out.

Ellen Brown's avatar

Olivia, thank you for saying the quiet part out loud. Supreme Court rolling back civil rights, ICE spying, selective service as prelude to a draft. Keep being LOUD. Somewhere people are listening and maybe one day soon they may even think. I say it every week and need to say again. THANK YOU! You’re a girl boss.

noreenk's avatar

Olivia, your family must be incredibly proud of you for your courage & bringing us the truth. Thanks.

Colleen Wetteland's avatar

You do bring some interesting stories I don't necessarily see/hear about elsewhere. I'd like to add to your list if I may because I think it is extremely important that we all become aware of AI and the data centers that are taking over our country! I just learned of this site: https://thehumanmovement.org/ The AI Doc is a new movie about it too. It was supposed to come out March 27 but I guess I'll have to bug my local theater to bring it to town.

@hotcoffeeandpie's avatar

Didn’t even hint at answering my first question about the Boy Scout who built a nuclear reactor in his backyard: where is he now and did he get cancer? Or did he die from some kind of exposure to radioactivity?

Olivia of Troye's avatar

The way David Hahn’s life ended is very sad. I included the story because I was struck by how far he got, and how long it went unnoticed.

There’s been speculation about radiation exposure, but based on what’s been reported, there’s no clear evidence tying it to his death. I try not to go beyond what’s actually supported.

Fran B.'s avatar

Search David Hahn on Wikipedia

cindee68's avatar

He refused to be tested for radiation and died from "complications" related to drugs and alcohol at age 39. Thanks, Fran B.

Fran B.'s avatar

Sad story, but not surprising

Irene Finn's avatar

Trump, the draft dodger, wants to reinstate the draft. Ok, Baron first. Without the bone spurs.

mew's avatar

Your leadership is greatly appreciated.

Starlisa's avatar

What an amazing article! You pulled out things I haven’t seen anywhere else. For those who are curious about the Boy Scout with the nuclear reactor attempt, I found the Wikipedia article. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Hahn?wprov=sfti1

Adrienne Auryansen's avatar

Will preparation for a draft wake some people up?

Priscilla Brown's avatar

Your insight, awareness and knowledge that you share is helpful to under stand why the USA

has changed again.

Sandra A. Jones's avatar

So much for the Supreme Court, ie, the radical right wing Maga majority. They are doing democracy no favors, especially the absolute immunity decision that the already corrupt "president" has taken to heart. His crime spree never ends and his cult base, even with 'cracks' showing, will continue to support him, as they are apparently of the same mindset and wanting a dictator. In the meantime, the United States has lost its status and respect in the world order at the hands of a psychotic megalomaniac, out for power and money.........never for "Making America Great"--just him.

Allen J. Wheeland's avatar

A great column. Thank you for THIS service.

Fern Grace Whitehouse's avatar

You might think we Canadians are a little over sensitive these days, but given all the 51st state crap, thank you for for the shout out to Canadian participation in the Artemis mission. Many US news sources refer to all 4 Americans returning safely to earth.