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.
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.
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_...
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.
In the Ohio section of Gettysburg National Cemetery lies Private George Nixon (1821-1863), great-grandfather of President Richard Nixon. He fought with an Ohio regiment at Gettysburg and died of his wounds on July 10th, 1863. Richard Nixon on occasion visited his great-grandfather’s grave.
May 1, 2025 at 6:14 PM
In the Ohio section of Gettysburg National Cemetery lies Private George Nixon (1821-1863), great-grandfather of President Richard Nixon. He fought with an Ohio regiment at Gettysburg and died of his wounds on July 10th, 1863. Richard Nixon on occasion visited his great-grandfather’s grave.
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...
Now *this* was a president.
March 29, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Now *this* was a president.
Not a cult.
February 27, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Not a cult.
"In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger. I do not shrink from this responsibility--I welcome it."
John F. Kennedy
Inaugural Address
20 Jan 1961
John F. Kennedy
Inaugural Address
20 Jan 1961
January 30, 2025 at 3:22 PM
"In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger. I do not shrink from this responsibility--I welcome it."
John F. Kennedy
Inaugural Address
20 Jan 1961
John F. Kennedy
Inaugural Address
20 Jan 1961
January 30, 2025 at 3:20 PM
I'll be honest. It wasn't until this past weekend that I learned the country of Colombia is not spelled as in Columbia University. So I will not troll those who had the same misunderstanding.
I was a freshman in high school when I noticed that "before" is *not* spelled "befor."
I was a freshman in high school when I noticed that "before" is *not* spelled "befor."
January 27, 2025 at 5:56 PM
I'll be honest. It wasn't until this past weekend that I learned the country of Colombia is not spelled as in Columbia University. So I will not troll those who had the same misunderstanding.
I was a freshman in high school when I noticed that "before" is *not* spelled "befor."
I was a freshman in high school when I noticed that "before" is *not* spelled "befor."
Less well-remembered are the first group of Black officers (12 ensigns, one warrant officer) commissioned by the US Navy in March 1944, dubbed the #GoldenThirteen. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_...
January 27, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Less well-remembered are the first group of Black officers (12 ensigns, one warrant officer) commissioned by the US Navy in March 1944, dubbed the #GoldenThirteen. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_...
I enjoyed the portrayal of Lord Palmerston by English actor Laurence Fox in "Victoria." I found him on X and followed him. He has largely left acting, entered politics, and founded the RW Reclaim party in the UK. If he were an American, he'd be hardcore MAGA. Had to unfollow.😪
January 19, 2025 at 11:59 AM
I enjoyed the portrayal of Lord Palmerston by English actor Laurence Fox in "Victoria." I found him on X and followed him. He has largely left acting, entered politics, and founded the RW Reclaim party in the UK. If he were an American, he'd be hardcore MAGA. Had to unfollow.😪
@billclinton.bsky.social I know this is asking a lot, but I recommend that you publicly decline this honor and ask that CVN-82 *not* be named for you. Not enough time has passed since you left office and this will generate ugly backlashes for many years to come. FWIW: I voted for you in '92 and '96.
January 15, 2025 at 11:47 PM
@billclinton.bsky.social I know this is asking a lot, but I recommend that you publicly decline this honor and ask that CVN-82 *not* be named for you. Not enough time has passed since you left office and this will generate ugly backlashes for many years to come. FWIW: I voted for you in '92 and '96.
ATTN DoD: I hope the U.S. Armed Services are doing service-wide refresher training on the need to recognize and identify illegal orders, and the constitutional obligation to refuse to obey them. To ALL personnel, E1-E9, W1-W5, O1-O10, incl. service academy & ROTC students and government civilians.
January 13, 2025 at 2:44 PM
ATTN DoD: I hope the U.S. Armed Services are doing service-wide refresher training on the need to recognize and identify illegal orders, and the constitutional obligation to refuse to obey them. To ALL personnel, E1-E9, W1-W5, O1-O10, incl. service academy & ROTC students and government civilians.
Besides writing the most on-target 🎯 posts himself, @JohnJHarwood has a talent for finding, and sharing, the most worthwhile posts written by others. From X:
December 11, 2024 at 5:02 PM
Besides writing the most on-target 🎯 posts himself, @JohnJHarwood has a talent for finding, and sharing, the most worthwhile posts written by others. From X:
Tonight I rewatched "Charlie X" in the original #StarTrek (S1 Ep 2) TV series on Heroes and Icons. Robert Walker (left) is the 26-year old actor who plays the role of 17-year old Charlie Evans. A visit to @Wikipedia revealed that Walker is the son of actress Jennifer Jones.
December 3, 2024 at 3:42 AM
Tonight I rewatched "Charlie X" in the original #StarTrek (S1 Ep 2) TV series on Heroes and Icons. Robert Walker (left) is the 26-year old actor who plays the role of 17-year old Charlie Evans. A visit to @Wikipedia revealed that Walker is the son of actress Jennifer Jones.
I never knew the pleasure of sitting in a warm bed on a cold night listening to the marvelous voice of @barbarastreusand.bsky.social using AirPods on my iPhone. Until tonight.
December 3, 2024 at 3:36 AM
I never knew the pleasure of sitting in a warm bed on a cold night listening to the marvelous voice of @barbarastreusand.bsky.social using AirPods on my iPhone. Until tonight.