Gerald Shewan - Sic Transit Gloria Mundi 🇺🇸🇺🇦
@sictransit34.bsky.social
American of Scots descent. Amateur US, GB and military historian, genealogist. CDR USN(Ret). Opinions are my own. Honi soit qui mal y pense.
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Yes, Trump and MAGA World believe so passionately in pulling together in hard times for the long-term good of the country. 🙄
Speaker Johnson & GOP say Trump isn't trying to end #Medicaid, just trying to make it more efficient by removing those who aren't eligible.
As if their budget cuts will magically identify those ineligible & will just effortlessly fall off Medicaid. To did it right, more $ will be needed, not less.
As if their budget cuts will magically identify those ineligible & will just effortlessly fall off Medicaid. To did it right, more $ will be needed, not less.
June 3, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Speaker Johnson & GOP say Trump isn't trying to end #Medicaid, just trying to make it more efficient by removing those who aren't eligible.
As if their budget cuts will magically identify those ineligible & will just effortlessly fall off Medicaid. To did it right, more $ will be needed, not less.
As if their budget cuts will magically identify those ineligible & will just effortlessly fall off Medicaid. To did it right, more $ will be needed, not less.
Never forget that Trump inspired his traitorous followers to do this.
May 21, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Never forget that Trump inspired his traitorous followers to do this.
You're a US citizen or permanent resident alien. ICE shows up at your home. They present you with papers. Demand your permission to search your home. Won't say explicitly if you're under arrest or not. What are your rights?
Philip Bump has advice. See my #GiftArticle via 'X.' x.com/sictransit34...
Philip Bump has advice. See my #GiftArticle via 'X.' x.com/sictransit34...
Sic Transit Gloria Mundi 🇺🇸🇺🇦 on X: "You're a US citizen or permanent resident alien. ICE shows up at your home. They present you w/papers. Demand your permission to search your home. Don't say explicitly if you're under arrest. What are your rights? @pbump has advice. #GiftArticle https://t.co/UW1R3YL779" / X
You're a US citizen or permanent resident alien. ICE shows up at your home. They present you w/papers. Demand your permission to search your home. Don't say explicitly if you're under arrest. What are your rights? @pbump has advice. #GiftArticle https://t.co/UW1R3YL779
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May 20, 2025 at 7:30 PM
You're a US citizen or permanent resident alien. ICE shows up at your home. They present you with papers. Demand your permission to search your home. Won't say explicitly if you're under arrest or not. What are your rights?
Philip Bump has advice. See my #GiftArticle via 'X.' x.com/sictransit34...
Philip Bump has advice. See my #GiftArticle via 'X.' x.com/sictransit34...
I'm watching an old episode ("Batman's Waterloo," S2, Ep. 54) of the campy 1960s TV show, "Batman." I recognized first the voice, and then the face, of Grace Lee Whitney, later famous as Yeoman Janice Rand in "Star Trek." That's Lee Meriwether on the left, Grace on the right.
May 10, 2025 at 1:12 PM
I'm watching an old episode ("Batman's Waterloo," S2, Ep. 54) of the campy 1960s TV show, "Batman." I recognized first the voice, and then the face, of Grace Lee Whitney, later famous as Yeoman Janice Rand in "Star Trek." That's Lee Meriwether on the left, Grace on the right.
The NY Post apparently got it wrong. Robert Sirico, brother of the actor who played Paulie Walnuts on "The Sopranos," is indeed a Catholic priest, but is *not* a cardinal and thus did not, could not have, voted for Cardinal Prevost to become pope. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_...
May 9, 2025 at 3:14 AM
The NY Post apparently got it wrong. Robert Sirico, brother of the actor who played Paulie Walnuts on "The Sopranos," is indeed a Catholic priest, but is *not* a cardinal and thus did not, could not have, voted for Cardinal Prevost to become pope. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_...
It didn't take long. Here is the @Wikipedia page on Pope Leo XIV. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Le...
Pope Leo XIV - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
May 8, 2025 at 6:43 PM
It didn't take long. Here is the @Wikipedia page on Pope Leo XIV. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Le...
Three things I thought I'd never see in my lifetime:
* An American-born pope 👍
* A Black U.S. President 👍
* A U.S. President who is a convicted felon and sides regularly with a Russian dictator 👎
One thing I expected to see in my lifetime, but haven't (so far):
* A woman U.S. President.
* An American-born pope 👍
* A Black U.S. President 👍
* A U.S. President who is a convicted felon and sides regularly with a Russian dictator 👎
One thing I expected to see in my lifetime, but haven't (so far):
* A woman U.S. President.
May 8, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Three things I thought I'd never see in my lifetime:
* An American-born pope 👍
* A Black U.S. President 👍
* A U.S. President who is a convicted felon and sides regularly with a Russian dictator 👎
One thing I expected to see in my lifetime, but haven't (so far):
* A woman U.S. President.
* An American-born pope 👍
* A Black U.S. President 👍
* A U.S. President who is a convicted felon and sides regularly with a Russian dictator 👎
One thing I expected to see in my lifetime, but haven't (so far):
* A woman U.S. President.
Equestrian statue of LtGEN George G. Meade (1815-1872) near The Angle, where the Battle of Gettysburg concluded. Lee incorrectly assumed Meade would be overly cautious, as Meade had taken command of the Army of the Potomac only three days earlier. But Meade had commanded splendidly.
May 1, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Equestrian statue of LtGEN George G. Meade (1815-1872) near The Angle, where the Battle of Gettysburg concluded. Lee incorrectly assumed Meade would be overly cautious, as Meade had taken command of the Army of the Potomac only three days earlier. But Meade had commanded splendidly.
Indiana state memorial near #CulpsHill at #Gettysburg National Battlefield, Gettysburg, PA.
“Dedicated to those Hoosiers who so nobly advanced freedom on this great battlefield.” @rboomhower.bsky.social
“Dedicated to those Hoosiers who so nobly advanced freedom on this great battlefield.” @rboomhower.bsky.social
May 1, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Indiana state memorial near #CulpsHill at #Gettysburg National Battlefield, Gettysburg, PA.
“Dedicated to those Hoosiers who so nobly advanced freedom on this great battlefield.” @rboomhower.bsky.social
“Dedicated to those Hoosiers who so nobly advanced freedom on this great battlefield.” @rboomhower.bsky.social
Interested in #LearningLatin? I created this matrix to help facilitate understanding how English & Latin treat verbs in the active indicative. Latin has no Simple aspect, so the Present Continual, Perfect & Future Continual do double duty for the Simple Present, Simple Past & Simple Future resp.
April 16, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Interested in #LearningLatin? I created this matrix to help facilitate understanding how English & Latin treat verbs in the active indicative. Latin has no Simple aspect, so the Present Continual, Perfect & Future Continual do double duty for the Simple Present, Simple Past & Simple Future resp.
I’ve had my last government polygraph examination. I was at the Spy Museum in Washington DC today and thought if I had another, it would be fun to wear this lapel pin.
April 15, 2025 at 12:06 AM
I’ve had my last government polygraph examination. I was at the Spy Museum in Washington DC today and thought if I had another, it would be fun to wear this lapel pin.
Yes, Trump and MAGA World believe so passionately in pulling together in hard times for the long-term good of the country. 🙄
April 15, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Yes, Trump and MAGA World believe so passionately in pulling together in hard times for the long-term good of the country. 🙄
Yes, Trump and MAGA World believe so passionately in pulling together in hard times for the long-term good of the country. 🙄
April 13, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Yes, Trump and MAGA World believe so passionately in pulling together in hard times for the long-term good of the country. 🙄
Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves broke Babe Ruth's career home run record (714) in Atlanta, GA #OTD in 1974. Aaron had increased his HR record to 755 by the time of his last @MLB appearance on 3 Oct 1976 with the Milwaukee Brewers. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hank_Aa...
April 8, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves broke Babe Ruth's career home run record (714) in Atlanta, GA #OTD in 1974. Aaron had increased his HR record to 755 by the time of his last @MLB appearance on 3 Oct 1976 with the Milwaukee Brewers. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hank_Aa...
.@MaxBoot: Trump's effort to return the world order to 1914 is on track. And that's not a good thing. #GiftArticle #NoPaywall wapo.st/4jImHFp
Opinion | Trump’s emerging foreign policy is a disturbing 19th-century throwback
Nations pursuing “spheres of influence” set the stage for World War I.
wapo.st
April 8, 2025 at 4:31 PM
.@MaxBoot: Trump's effort to return the world order to 1914 is on track. And that's not a good thing. #GiftArticle #NoPaywall wapo.st/4jImHFp
"Democrats branded the race as the 'People v. Musk,' and their Wisconsin party chairman, Ben Wikler, warned: “If it works here, he’s going to do it all over the country.”
April 2, 2025 at 4:44 PM
"Democrats branded the race as the 'People v. Musk,' and their Wisconsin party chairman, Ben Wikler, warned: “If it works here, he’s going to do it all over the country.”
Now *this* was a president.
March 29, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Now *this* was a president.
One reason I haven't fully migrated from X to Bluesky: Posting gift articles from the Washington Post is as easy as it could be.
It's a pain in the backside to do it on Bluesky, especially from my phone or tablet.
It's a pain in the backside to do it on Bluesky, especially from my phone or tablet.
March 27, 2025 at 2:45 PM
One reason I haven't fully migrated from X to Bluesky: Posting gift articles from the Washington Post is as easy as it could be.
It's a pain in the backside to do it on Bluesky, especially from my phone or tablet.
It's a pain in the backside to do it on Bluesky, especially from my phone or tablet.
Philip Bump: "The Clinton email story was useful in getting Trump the power of the presidency. Now that he has it, he has no plans to relinquish any portion of it to anyone, no matter how hypocritical his position." #GiftArticle
March 25, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Philip Bump: "The Clinton email story was useful in getting Trump the power of the presidency. Now that he has it, he has no plans to relinquish any portion of it to anyone, no matter how hypocritical his position." #GiftArticle
Reposted by Gerald Shewan - Sic Transit Gloria Mundi 🇺🇸🇺🇦
Pro-Tip: Don't get caught because Republicans believe it is domestic terrorism to burn a Tesla but NOT domestic terrorism to beat and kill law enforcement on January 6th.
www.huffpost.com/entry/pam-bo...
www.huffpost.com/entry/pam-bo...
AG Pam Bondi Charges Alleged Tesla Vandals, Calling Attacks 'Domestic Terrorism'
“The days of committing crimes without consequence have ended,” Donald Trump's attorney general claimed.
www.huffpost.com
March 20, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Pro-Tip: Don't get caught because Republicans believe it is domestic terrorism to burn a Tesla but NOT domestic terrorism to beat and kill law enforcement on January 6th.
www.huffpost.com/entry/pam-bo...
www.huffpost.com/entry/pam-bo...
It’s rare that Trump shocks me anymore. But he did Tuesday night when he referred to Sen. Elizabeth Warren as “Pocahontas.” Trump is a schoolyard bully who hasn’t the maturity or decency to understand that such insults are completely inappropriate in the well the US House of Representatives.
March 6, 2025 at 11:36 AM
It’s rare that Trump shocks me anymore. But he did Tuesday night when he referred to Sen. Elizabeth Warren as “Pocahontas.” Trump is a schoolyard bully who hasn’t the maturity or decency to understand that such insults are completely inappropriate in the well the US House of Representatives.
Not a cult.
February 27, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Not a cult.
Roberta Flack has died. She sang one of most moving and sensual love songs in the history of recorded music, "The First Time Ever I saw Your Face" (1972). Requiescat in pace. youtu.be/uSrKff0w6CU?...
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (2006 Remaster)
YouTube video by Roberta Flack - Topic
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February 24, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Roberta Flack has died. She sang one of most moving and sensual love songs in the history of recorded music, "The First Time Ever I saw Your Face" (1972). Requiescat in pace. youtu.be/uSrKff0w6CU?...
I've long suspected that the logic of anti-abortion rhetoric would invariably lead its proponents to propose treating abortion, as a matter of law, the same as homicide, with possible imprisonment or death penalty of women as a punishment. Now an anti-abortion faction is calling for exactly that.
The anti-abortion movement is splintering
The anti-abortion movement is splintering
Is the faction that wants the death penalty for women who terminate pregnancies winning?
www.motherjones.com
February 24, 2025 at 4:11 PM
I've long suspected that the logic of anti-abortion rhetoric would invariably lead its proponents to propose treating abortion, as a matter of law, the same as homicide, with possible imprisonment or death penalty of women as a punishment. Now an anti-abortion faction is calling for exactly that.
Reposted by Gerald Shewan - Sic Transit Gloria Mundi 🇺🇸🇺🇦
I will use every tool at my disposal to protect this country from Trump. I will litigate to defend voting rights until there are no cases left to bring. I will speak out against authoritarianism until my last breath.
I will not back down. I will not bow or scrape. I will never obey.
I will not back down. I will not bow or scrape. I will never obey.
My Open Letter to Elon Musk
From Marc | Elon Musk recently posted on his site that another lawyer and I are “undermining civilization.” This is my response.
www.democracydocket.com
February 21, 2025 at 3:09 AM
I will use every tool at my disposal to protect this country from Trump. I will litigate to defend voting rights until there are no cases left to bring. I will speak out against authoritarianism until my last breath.
I will not back down. I will not bow or scrape. I will never obey.
I will not back down. I will not bow or scrape. I will never obey.