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alextravelandkeepfit-blog · 6 years

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HEALTH ON THE GO: THE GOLDEN RULES OF EVERY TRAVELER

My dear travelers, today I have for you a very important and needed entry regarding health and our safety during the journey. Many factors contribute to a successful journey, and one of the most important is the knowledge and awareness of situations that may (although they do not have to be preventive at all!) Meet us in various corners of the earth. Discovering new, often unfamiliar places is fantastic, but somewhere in this eurofia, an ambush, crazy taking pictures of subsequent landscapes and trying the next exotic dishes, there must be a place for a rational approach to taking care of yourself.

If somebody thinks that he is untouchable and on vacation or on a journey of dreams only beautiful situations happen in film, he is unfortunately wrong. Regardless of what is the purpose of our journey and what is its nature, taking care of health must be the number one of all activities. During the holiday period, the frequency of trips increases, but this trend is slowly changing and travels appear throughout the year. And more and more often these are remote, tropical and culturally different places. This means that - especially in a new place - we must be well prepared for all possible situations, so that we can easily enjoy the journey.

The quality of life and sanitary conditions in Europe are very high, and we are used to it and often we do not know how many aspects we need to pay attention to during a stay in another country, especially one that is less developed, has a different bacterial flora or diseases that do not occur in our home country.

Let's also overthrow the myth that, with short trips, such as in Europe, we can wave our hand for proper preparation. It does not matter whether we are going to Croatia for a week or a month's trip to the Amazon. The principles of caring for health, safety and widely understood travel prophylaxis apply to EVERYWHERE.

I am not here to scare you, but to share with you my travel experience and what I have often learned about health on the go. Most important, however, is the fact that most of dangerous situations and diseases can be easily avoided by following the basic principles of PREVENTION, ie prevention in advance.

Remember that vaccinations before departure are the basis, but the vaccinations alone do not protect us from infection, so our main goal is to prevent any disease from being infected. And for that we have some security rules in everyday functioning.

That's why today I am in a hurry and I have gathered for you the most important rules that we travellers must know and apply. Because we agree, there is nothing worse than being sick on the road.

In the first place, we should remember about water. It is contaminated water and food prepared on it that are among the most common causes of traveler's illness. Especially when it comes to poorly developed countries, which are a frequent destination of exotic travels. Diseases that can be infected by infected water are, for example, travelers' diarrhea, typhoid fever, type A jaundice or cholera (hence the vaccination for these diseases is definitely recommended, because contrary to appearances, they are not rare).

The easiest way to treat water is to cook it, because it kills all pathogenic bacteria, viruses and parasites. If it is not possible to boil water (eg during survival expeditions), it is worthwhile to obtain chemical treatment agents containing iodine, chlorine or silver compounds, or modern microfiltering filters (portable point-of-use).

RULES YOU NEED TO REMEMBER

1. Drink only bottled water

(with a closure protected with foil that is not used in Poland) or canned. Even in restaurants, order water in a bottle, not one that will be served in a jug or directly in a glass.

Warning! In India, I met with cases that the water sold in street kiosks was poured into plastic bottles from the well, and then with a lighter the cork was melted to make it look pre-bottled (!). There is a patent for it: always squeeze the bottle with water firmly, if the cork does not fire, it means that the bottle was closed at the factory and you can boldly drink it.

2. Avoid drinks with ice coming from an unknown source

Like you remember about bottled water, but how hot it is, man does not pay attention that tap water can also be found in our juice or drink. Inspecting the source of water used seems like a miracle, so I use a simple rule - in the tropics I never drink ice-cold drinks. Believe me, it can be experienced, and the problem of wondering if it would be good water for sure, disappears as the hand took away.

3. Wash fruits and vegetables with bottled or boiled water

Remember - the same principle as using ice - washing food with tap water or well is no different to drinking it, because bacteria and viruses will just stay on the food. Even after washing, always take them out. You can also burn the skin with boiling water, which will kill most of the germs.

4. Avoid foods that have not been cooked sufficiently

High temperatures and humidity, as well as poor food storage conditions, make it vulnerable to an increase in the number of microorganisms that can cause infection. This particularly applies to meat, eggs, seafood and dairy products. Do not eat undercooked food and food that you are not sure that it has undergone heat treatment or, for example, has been out of the refrigerator for a long time. Contrary to appearances, it is not difficult to travel, for example stalls in Southeast Asia are a breeding ground for bacteria, viruses and fungi. Just look at the raw meat or fish, which without a refrigerator lie on the countertops for many hours, and should turn on you a warning lamp. Another example - Cuba and famous cakes with whipped cream sell on the street at 30 degrees (without a refrigerator). We definitely say NO to such snacks.

5. Watch out for street eateries and stalls

I know, I know, you will be outraged right now, because how to go to a new place and not try the local cuisine at the points where mainly locals eat and usually very cheap. I'm not saying no, but just be careful. Try to choose those in which there is a lot of traffic, so the food has to be prepared on a regular basis, and try the dishes cooked and fried. In addition, pay attention to what these dishes are served - ideally, these are disposable plates and cutlery, and not, for example, plastic reusable. All you have to do is look closely at the place to see that your plate after the predecessor has just been roughly rinsed in a large bowl of water that has been there for several hours and has more bacteria in it than you can imagine.

6. Brush your teeth with water from the bottle or boiled

Sounds fancy? But it is not. Every experienced traveler will tell you that the first moment you arrive at an exotic place is to put a bottle of mineral water in the bathroom. For example, to remember about her when brushing your teeth, because we do not have a reflex to rinse the mouth with water from the bottle. I will go even a step further - you can also wash your face with such water, and if you think that it is too much, always, but always close your mouth washing your mouth or bathing in the shower (and then dry the face and the mouth area with a towel) by accident, do not swallow water. It's still the same tap water that we try to avoid, and sometimes one drop is enough to poison. Believe me, I did it in India - precisely because I forgot to close my mouth, washing my hair in the shower.

7. Wash your hands often and always wipe them

Frequent washing shortens life - says the adage, but not this time. Hand hygiene is an absolute foundation. Always wash them before eating and use soap. Additionally, remember to dry your hands with a towel - for the same reasons as above - to avoid mouth contact or food with water. And, best of all, have a MUST HAVE with you every traveller - an alcohol-based disinfectant gel - and use it even after washing your hands.

Insects are really a difficult opponent. There are plenty of them, they are small and "spread with the speed of light." Their intrusiveness is not limited to bubbles on the skin or unbearable buzzing over the ear. Insects are one of the most dangerous carriers of infectious diseases, such as malaria, fever, dengue or Japanese encephalitis. Contrary to appearances, you only need one insect bite to become infected. And these diseases are nasty and for some of them (eg malaria or dengue) there is no currently available vaccine. It means that our only weapon is prevention, or in short, do not let yourself bite. Because I assume that the use of the most effective method minimizing the risk, i.e. not indulging in places at risk of morbidity (unfortunately, nowadays a large part of the world and everything we call tropics),

RULES YOU NEED TO REMEMBER

1. Repellents, repellents and repellents

The simplest and most effective rule - use repellents, that is chemical substances, repelling insects. Choose, however, those that contain DEET or ikicdynę. The formula - spray, gel or roll-on is optional. It is also important to know what concentration to choose. In the case of DEET, it should not exceed 20% in children and 50% in adults. However, it is not a suitable remedy for infants under 2 months old. DEET agents last for about 6 hours, but they should be used more often, for example after a water bath.

My advice is: do not hesitate to use repellents. Do not approach this: I do not want to, I have forgotten, and maybe nothing will bite me. I also had such a selective approach, until in Thailand I fell ill with Dengue. You can also try local remedies that are often based on insect repellent ingredients (such as lemon eucalyptus oil or ordinary oil) and are equally effective.

Warning! Remember that in tropical countries where you use UV filters, the repellent is applied to the skin after first protecting it with sunscreen.

2. Cover the body

There are many guides that advise you to cover up in the tropics from head to toe, i.e. long trousers, long sleeves, socks, and high boots. And if you look at a local, eg in Thailand, you will actually see that even in 30 degrees they wear jeans and blouses with long sleeves. In part, it is a habit to high temperatures, and partly protection against mosquitoes. However, I am aware that if we do not go to the jungle or safari, only for a holiday trip to warm countries, everyone wants to take advantage of this heat and sun, and walking in jeans is the last thing he dreams about. I have such a patent for it that I wear, for example, long thin dresses or thin loose pants that cover the skin, but are still airy. I put on a tunic or kimono on my shoulders, so I do not feel covered from head to toe,

Warning! When traveling more survivalowych it is worth considering buying clothing factory impregnated insecticide, such as permethrin, means a measure that has a deterrent effect on various species of insects, including: chamomiles, ticks, gnats and sand fleas.

3. Prepare your accommodation

Checking the room before falling asleep is very important. First of all, take a look at the tightness of windows and doors, check if the safety nets have holes and remove all mosquitoes from the room. I definitely recommend you choose rooms with air conditioning, because it is a natural barrier that runs over insects. If you do not have air conditioning, it is necessary to choose a place with a mosquito net, but be careful - check that there are no holes, because in many hostels or hotels unfortunately mosquito nets at the beds leave much to be desired. Traveling in Southeast Asia to less developed countries, such as Laos or Cambodia, I had my own mosquito net in my backpack (PLN 15 on Allegro), which saved me many times from the bloodthirsty attacks of mosquitoes.

4. The time of the day matters

The mosquito transmitting diseases is not attacked only at dawn and at dusk. Different types of them carry different pathogens over the course of a circular day, so realizing that we are exposed all the time is an important principle that should mobilize us to continually protect ourselves. During the day, they feed on mosquitoes carrying dengue, chikungunya fever, zika and yellow fever. However, at night, the likelihood of a mosquito infesting malaria, Japanese encephalitis and fever of the western Nile is increased.

5. Not just mosquitoes

Let's also disprove the myth that only mosquitoes threaten us. Insects carrying dangerous diseases are much more and there is nothing to panic, but be aware that the application of the above principles protects us against the entire spectrum of insects. In a tropical climate there are often sandworms (extremely irritating micro-openings that are difficult to see and which do not sound like a mosquito) - leishmaniasis carriers, onchocercosis flies, Chrysops from which loas may develop and known tusks tse carrying an African coma. In a word - there is nothing to be protected from!

Exotic journeys also involve possible contact with unfamiliar animal species living close to humans, e.g. monkeys in Indonesia or India. Our first instinct is the desire to look at them closely, take a photo, etc. However, you must be careful, because they are still wild animals, often carriers of diseases such as rabies. Bats are also carriers of bats, for example in caves. What's more, the probability of being bitten by a dog or cat is even greater, and these are not lacking, for example in Thailand - there are whole hordes of them. It is worth to get vaccinated on rabies, and in contact with animals be restrained.

If you travel to open areas and close to nature, be sure to watch out for snakes, scorpions and spiders. Animals that are practically non-existent in Poland, so we are not accustomed to taking them into account in our way of thinking.

RULES YOU NEED TO REMEMBER

1. Avoid contact

The simplest rule - stay away from unfamiliar animals. Do not try to touch the monkeys and do not use their food (it irritates them very much and can cause them to aggressively). The same with random dogs or cats, even domesticated ones. In poorly developed countries, the approach to animals is different than in the West, no one vaccinates them and does not control them at the vet, and most of them are not.

2. Wear full footwear

Flip-flops for a walk to the jungle? No thanks! When choosing to the jungle, forest or rural areas, remember to wear full footwear, because it will best protect you against possible bites of animals living in the grass and undergrowth. Always check your shoes before putting them on and thoroughly shake them off. It is hard to imagine how much it can fit in one shoe, for example to my trainer left on the terrace in Thailand, four frogs have been packed! You do not know how difficult it was to remove them from him!

3. Protect the youngest

If you are traveling with children, be aware that through their growth they are an easy target for animals such as dogs or cats, which makes them extremely vulnerable to possible contact with their saliva or bite. Especially that children do not have barriers in themselves and are more likely to cling to animals.

4. Prepare for snorkeling

If you have plans to snorkeling, get special rubber footwear that protects you from stepping on poisonous sea animals. Here you do not have to look far - eg in Croatia there are many sea urchins, whose sting is very painful and poisonous. And what's new in the warm waters of Australia.

Often, what you cannot see is the most dangerous, hence one of the most recommended is the tetanus vaccine, which is found in the soil. It's easy to get infected with it, because you only need a small abrasion or scratch on your feet (and that's easy to do), which in combination with the outdoor shoes we use on holidays, exposes us to potential contagion. The best protection is definitely wearing covered shoes.

RULES YOU NEED TO REMEMBER

1. Try not to walk barefoot

After all, even the thinnest flaps are able to protect against infection. Also avoid places with contaminated soil or sand.

2. Watch where you go

Avoid also places with high grass, bushes, venturing into the forest after dark.

3. Do not take a bath in unmarked places

It is also good to avoid swimming or wading in water reservoirs or shallow ponds, because there may also be parasites in them.

WHAT ELSE?

At the end I will add a few important rules that will certainly help you in small and large trips:

1. FLIGHTS AND JET LAG

After reaching the new place, give yourself time to acclimatize and get used to, for example, high temperatures or changes in altitude. Visiting and exploring with a lot of tiredness and shock of the organism resulting from changes in time and climate zones - is a simple step to its weakening, and thus greater susceptibility to disease.

2. SUN PROTECTION

In a hot and tropical climate remember about the proper irrigation of the body and necessarily about sunscreen. Do not underestimate the sun, because the closer to the equator, the stronger it is and tans us faster and harder. And against such a sun we are protected only by very high filters (minimum 30 SPF) and necessarily a headgear! It is not about a nice tan, but about avoiding sun shocks, strokes and skin melanoma.

3. HUMAN FACTOR

A factor that is very important and which is often underestimated. When traveling, it happens to get sick and even go to the hospital. In addition to good and proven insurance, which is an absolute basis, whether it is a short trip to Europe or a trip to the tropics - you also need to have eyes around the head in the context of medical facilities. In poorly developed countries, the level of sterility and professionalism of personnel may deviate from Western standards, which makes a tourist risk of contracting Hepatitis B or HIV / AIDS while taking IV drip or intravenous medications. So if you have a choice (I'm not talking about extreme cases of life and death, when any help is already all), think about it five times if the place you came to meets the standards of cleanliness.

This also applies to casual sexual encounters - always use condoms and be aware that in developing countries the risk of contracting STDs and HIV / AIDS is much higher than in Europe.

The same applies to the performance of cosmetic treatments or tattooing - if you have to, choose a reputable place, because it will reduce the likelihood of contracting, among others WZW B and C.

4. PLAN WITH YOUR HEAD!

I know that when the journey of a journey comes, everything else goes to the background, but be careful in all of this. The world will not escape us, and health may, so choose carefully the places you want to visit. Check the pages of embassies that provide current information on eg natural cadastre, as well as the WHO website, which updates information on the epidemic or the increased risk of infection, eg dengue in a given region. If you do not have to, do not push yourself into dangerous places or wait for the threat to pass. None of us is untouchable, but most dangerous situations can be avoided. On the one hand, adventure is an adventure, but on the other - at the end of the day what is really important is health and safety. Without this, each trip loses its flavor.

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seigephoenix · 5 years

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DA OC Questions

Garrett Hawke, Alissa Hawke (formerly Trevelyan) and Serena Tabris. My Champion, Inquisitor, and Warden.

1. What would your Warden generally think of your Hawke and your inquisitor?

Hawke faced some situations that had no right answer. I have no opinion either way about what he did. He's manned up and lived with the consequences of that decision, so how can I say anything bad? Could he have done things better? Probably. Hell, I could have too. Live with the consequences is my motto.

As for the Inquisitor, poor girl. She got tossed into a situation that she clearly didn't want. Did the best she could and kept Thedas from destroying itself. Was surprised to find out she was married to Hawke. It certainly explained some of her decisions. I may or may not make a trip to help her with the Dread Wolf problem.

2. What would your Hawke generally think of your warden and your Inquisitor?

Well, the woman saved an entire country. My home country. The fact she could kick my ass is kinda hot. In all seriousness? Tabris commands respect not by her words but by her deeds. I hope she finds what she needs. She deserves it.

As for the Inquisitor, well… I married her. That should answer the question right? Right?

3. What would your Inquisitor generally think of your warden and your Hawke?

I have nothing but respect for the Warden. She rose up from nothing and saved a country. She helped prevent a civil war and united the country behind her to defeat an Archdemon. I do hope she finds whatever it is she's seeking.

Well, I did marry the man. While I may not have agreed with all his decisions, he doesn't run from the consequences of them. He holds the weight on his shoulders a little too much sometimes.

4. What would they think about each other’s love interests (if they romanced someone of course)

Hawke - What do I think of Zevran? Scary guy but anyone could see how he feels about the Warden.

Trevelyan - From the little bit of communicating I've done with him, he is a respectable man. Yes, I know he's a Crow. He could've backstabbed the Inquisition at any moment but he did not. That counts for a lot in my book.

Tabris - I believe they are well suited to one another. Zevran told me about them and the letter from Trevelyan was personal. Contacting me personally instead of having a secretary do it, it counts. I hope they and their twins find happiness.

5. Is your inquisitor jealous that both the warden and Hawke have a mabari hound?

Hawke - I used to have a Mabari. Baron likes Alissa more than me.

Trevelyan - He's not jealous about that at all.

Tabris - *keeps the laughter in check*

6. What would they think of each other’s combat skills/techniques?

Trevelyan - I'm told no one is more deadly with their blades than the Warden. I'm inclined to believe them. I mean, she learned from a master assassin. Garrett has always been a terror on the battlefield with his sword.

Hawke - I have little doubt to the Warden's prowess in battle. I have no inclination to see it in person thanks. Alissa was one of the most impressive archers I've had the pleasure of knowing, but don't think her losing her arm has stopped her. She's merely bugged Cassandra into teaching her how to use a sword and shield now.

Tabris - Zevran's told me how strong Hawke is in battle. Leliana informed me that Trevelyan hasn't let her injury keep her off the battlefield. That kind of mettle isn't something to be faked. Perhaps I might send her a sword as a gift one of these days.

7. Are all your protagonists the same combat class? And what specializations did they take?

Trevelyan - I was a rogue specializing in archery. I prefer the Artificer subclass. Though without my left arm, *grumbles about wolves*, I have to shift over. I'm learning how to use a shield and a sword now.

Hawke - I prefer two handed swords. Reaver is my specialty.

Tabris - Rogue as well. I prefer blades and Assassin was what fit with me. Leliana tried to teach me the way of being a Bard… It didn't end well.

8.What would your inquisitor and warden think of what happened in Kirkwall? Would they have supported Hawke’s decisions?

Trevelyan - I was there. Sadly, I don't think Garrett had any other choice. The City forced a mantle of responsibility on him that he never wanted. He did the best he could, given what he had. I supported him in whatever decisions he made.

Tabris - I've had my back to the wall. It's hard to weigh consequences there. While I may have made a few choices differently, overall Hawke did what he could.

9. Would your warden or Hawke have actually accepted the role of inquisitor if Cassandra had located them as she’d planned to? Would they have been a good leader for the Inquisition?

Trevelyan - when he stops laughing Garrett will get back to you.

Tabris - No. I've done my part in saving the world and I've had my own mission. Though given what we know now? I may just have to make a comeback and give them a hand. Dread Wolf indeed. I'm not the type to be a figurehead much as people have tried.

10. Do your protagonists share the same opinions on the Chantry?

All - I like the way Leliana runs it.

11. Do your protagonists share the same opinions on mages rights?

Trevelyan - I see both sides of the argument having lived through the mage and templar war. While blood magic and corruption do exist in the Circles, I don't see it so black and white. Mages do not deserve to be condemned because of ‘maybes’. Maybe they'll become an abomination, maybe they'll practice blood magic. I do believe they should govern themselves in conjunction with the Chantry. A partnership instead of one ruling over the other.

Hawke - You've been around Dorian too long.

Trevelyan - You can just shush Mr I Helped My Mage Friend Blow Up The Kirkwall Chantry.

Hawke - Fair point.

Tabris - I saw the horrors of blood magic but surprisingly I agree with Trevelyan there. Condemning mages, children, to a lifetime of subjugation based on maybes is ridiculous. There needs to be a balance but I don't possess the temperament nor inclination to figure it out.

12. Do your protagonists share the same opinions on blood magic?

All - Yes.

13. Do your protagonists share the same opinions on The Game?

Trevelyan - I know how to play it, I am abysmal at it. I dislike the dancing around whatever point you are trying to make.

Hawke - She once told a Compte to go fuck himself. I thought it was clever. *shrugs* As for me? I can't play it and have no desire too.

Tabris - I am impressed. But no, I dislike the Game. Say what you mean to say or get out of my face.

14. If they’d been in each other’s places would they have made the same or different choices? And who would they have romanced, if anyone?

Trevelyan - Ah… No. I'll stick to my own timeline thanks.

Hawke - What she said.

Tabris - Quite frankly I agree. It's difficult to say if I'd have made the same choices they did. Or if they'd have made the same in my boots. We are far too different to know how we'd react. So, I'll stick to my own.

15. Would your protagonists have the same character alignment?

All - Yep.

16. Would your protagonists have the same Hogwarts house?

Trevelyan - Ravenclaw.

Tabris - Slytherin

Hawke - Hufflepuff (though he hates it)

17. If Origins and Inquisition had the 3 personalities (Diplomatic, Sarcastic, Aggressive) which would your warden and inquisitor have predominately been? And what one did your Hawke have?

Tabris - Aggressive

Trevelyan - Sarcastic

Hawke - Combination Diplomatic and Sarcastic

18. What is the biggest similarity between your protagonists?

They are all driven by family and found family.

19. What is the biggest difference between your protagonists?

Their backgrounds.

20. Who handles responsibility the best? And who handles it the worst?

Tabris handles responsibility the best. She just takes care of it and moves on.

Trevelyan the worst.

Hawke - She actually tried to run away when she first came to Haven.

21. Do they share any of the same hobbies?

No. They all have different hobbies.

Hawke - Can sew.

Trevelyan - is a painter

Tabris - is excellent at wood carving

22. Would you ever ship any of them together?

Well… *waves at Hawke and Trevelyan* Those two definitely. Not Tabris with any of them though.

Tabris - Thank you.

23. How old were each of your protagonists at the start of their respective games? Do you think their age affected the choices they made? Looking back would they have done any major action differently?

Tabris - roughly 23 at the start of Origins

Hawke - 24 at the beginning of DA2

Alissa - 31 at the start of Inquisition

24. How do each of your protagonists handle loss?

Tabris - tends to close off from everyone but Zevran. He is the only one allowed to see her upset.

Hawke - Bottles it up. He's gotten better at it but has his moments.

Trevelyan - she lashes out. Verbally, not physically. So she tends to isolate herself so she doesn't accidentally hurt someone's feelings because she's upset.

25. What is/was their relationship with their family like?

Tabris - she was close to her family until the Joining. Though she still keeps in touch with Shiani, things have changed and it's a cordial relationship. But no longer close.

Hawke - he's still close to Bethany. And is wrapped around his childrens’ fingers.

Trevelyan - is only close to her middle brother and twin sister. The rest of the family disowned her for having children out of wedlock.

26. Do any of your protagonists marry and/or have children?

Hawke and Trevelyan marry and have twins. A boy and a girl.

Tabris doesn't marry Zevran but they remain together for the rest of their lives. No children because of the taint but they're okay with that. They wind up adopting a couple of orphaned city elves later on down the line.

27. What would their fears on the graves in the fade during Here Lies The Abyss be?

Trevelyan - losing her children

Hawke - loss of family

Tabris - the void

28. What is their favourite location within their own game and what would be their favourite in each others?

Trevelyan - I loved the Emerald Graves. Except the giants and red lyrium mines. If I was in Ferelden it would likely be the Brecilian Forest. I do like the outdoors.

Hawke - The Hanged Man for me. I enjoyed Skyhold while I was there.

Tabris - Denerim. Denerim was home. I've heard great things about the Hanged Man though.

29. How do they each feel about the Deep Roads?

All - We don't want to talk about it.

Trevelyan - I'd rather go through the Hinterlands again.

30. Out of your Warden, Hawke, and Inquisitor, who is your favorite?

I can't decide. I love them all. Tabris was my first DA character. Alissa Trevelyan was the one I developed the most. And Hawke is Hawke.

#dragon age origins #dragon age 2 #dragon age inquisition #oc: alissa trevelyan #oc: garrett hawke #oc: serena tabris #i love them

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tori-brook · 6 years

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ThInGs i LoVe To Do WiTh YoU

A all

B be crazy

C count kisses

D dancing

E enjoy togetherness

F fabulous looking

G get to know people together

H hanging out

I ignore rules

J jamming with the band

K kick in your ass

L look at old pictures of us

M make fun of other couples even though we are like that

N never die

O order for two

P play mario kart

Q quash into one sit

R run away

S smooch

T trevel

U undo the past

V vote on tv shows

W watch netflix

X xoxo

Y yelp when we are sick

Z zigzag

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megacircuit9universe · 4 years

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Distant Thunder

MON DEC 16, 2019

So... there’ve been a few bumps in the road as far as that coming impeachment trial in the Senate goes.

A couple entries ago, I talked about being happy there would even be a trial at all... rather than the whole impeachment being adjourned with 51 votes the second it hit the Senate floor.

I felt it was perfectly satisfactory to have a short and sweet trial, with zero witnesses... where the prosecution presented their case... the defense did a meaningless little jig, and then a quick vote... that would either expose all GOP senators as a bunch of morally bankrupt political hacks with zero loyalty to the Constitution... OR... in the case of a cascading failure at the last minute, threatening to melt the entire Trump junta into a flaming pile of molten aluminum... a conviction.

Easy.

But... Mitch McConnell and Lindsey Graham had to go and get cocky.

Near the end of last week, McConnell, reiterated several times in a spot on national television that he was working so closely with the White House on the rules for the impeachment trial that his and Donald Trump’s preferred game plan would be one in the same. He said there would be no difference between what he wanted, and what Trump wanted, for this trial, when it was all hashed out.

He also added that this trial was merely a formality, and that the end result, an acquittal of Trump, was a foregone conclusion.

Now, McConnell seemingly said this in order to reassure that core voter base of blindly irrational hot heads who live in a fantasy world where the Constitution never existed, and electricity is witchcraft.

But... normal people were also listening to this baldfaced admission of bias in favor of the accused party.

If that wasn’t enough, Lindsey Graham... the other guy I’ve pointed to several times as being neck deep in the Trumpian scheme to defeat the Constitution and turn this nation into a dictatorship... said publicly that he was not, and would not pretend to be an impartial juror... and vowed to do whatever he could to make the impeachment, “die,” as quickly as possible.

There, he seems to have been threatening to bring up a vote to immediately adjourn the trial... even though nobody else believes that was ever a viable option.

At first, these... defacto pledges of allegiance to Trump, by McConnell and Graham were just kind of blinked at by the media like... sure!.. of course you would be this way... because you came from Hell.

But then some Democrats and prominent scholars actually spoke up and said... Erm... yeah!... they both just violated, in advance, the special oaths they will need to take before the Senate trial begins. So... they should recuse themselves immediately.

Of course they did not.

No word at all on what Justice Roberts, who’s job it will totally be to force their recusals after such unambiguous declarations of allegiance... but you know... his robes will have to be on fire before he even blinks on anything like this.

But after the slight dust-up of the Democrats and scholars balking, then Chuck Schumer... Senate minority leader, today, went out there on prime-time to talk about how they really do need to call witnesses for this trial, in order for it to truly be considered a fair trial... with Bolton, and Mulvaney being on his list of four key witnesses to hear from, because they were closest to the center of the action.

As of today, there hasn’t been a ton of push back yet on Schumer’s proposal, because... well... it all goes back to that 51 vote threshold that each and every detail having to do with the trial, needs to pass.

Schumer knows he has the backing of a handful of GOP senators... some moderate... some about to retire... some up for reelection in 2020. For different reasons, all of them want or need the trial to have some semblance of legitimacy.

And I imagine they will only become more insistent about this, as those Senators in thrall to Trump, such as McConnell, and Graham, double and triple down on their prejudicial vows to acquit no matter what.

Meanwhile, a new Fox News poll came out saying that a solid 50% of the voting public at present wants Trump both impeached and removed.

That’s just a tick above where we were at a month ago... but the needle has moved that one tick... and this is still a solid majority... with those opposed to both being only 40%, and 10% being squeamish about the removal bit, but still in favor of impeachment as a well deserved slap in the face.

All taken together, these events seem to suggest that this early... and by, “this early,” I mean... Christmas and New Year are dominating everybody’s brains right now, in mid December...

...this early... the full gravity of a Constitutional Presidential impeachment is starting to be felt, both by the public, and members of the Senate.

These are just twinges, mind you... like the mild furrowing of brows people do when the sky darkens, and you hear that first distant rumble of thunder, and see that first flash of lightning that says the storm the weatherman predicted is nearing... and maybe it’s gonna be serious.

Maybe we should go down in the basement?

Well... get the candles and the hand crank radio ready, but nobody get too freaked out unless we hear those tornado sirens. Probably we won’t hear the tornado sirens. Probably the tree in the front yard won’t get struck by lightning.

In my opinion, we are not at the stage of tornado sirens... in terms of Senators being spooked into doing their Constitutional duty out of fear that a historic tornado really is gonna suck them up into the sky.

But... that sky is darkening a bit... and that distant thunder is rumbling a bit... both by virtue of the grim severity of what is truly at stake.

McConnell, and Graham’s flouting of the same... their middle fingers firmly extended in the direction of history... will only come to look more brainless and foolhardy as the storm moves closer... driving away those Senators who, for the moment, remain paralyzed.

A situation could be developing, therefore, wherein the core Trump fanatics of the Senate expose themselves as being in total opposition to any impeachment trial whatsoever... in the hopes of bullying the rest into submission... only to isolate themselves, as the rest lean away toward really wanting to be seen as impartial jurors.

This bit of rotational drift could gain momentum if Trump himself begins to level threats against all Senators who would defy him... as he most certainly will.

Weirdly, Trump himself this week, in one of his many public rants, said that he now thinks the Democratic conspiracy to impeach him began before he ever announced his candidacy in 2016... an idea that’s been ridiculed left and right.

But... I have to admit that my model here, does actually support this claim.

The Donald Trump in our timeline is but one of countless twins out there in the hyperverse, each one rising to power at different times, and causing different levels of damage to the nation and the world before being defeated... most often at some gruesome cost.

In this blog I demonstrated last September, how we were warned about him, presumably by an AI left behind by a time treveler, back in 2013, some three years before he would declare his candidacy.

So... according to my model, Trump is right that pro-human-rights agents originating in some version of a future United States, have been and continue to be on the prowl, looking to flunk him out of power on every worldline.

Does he now know about this?

Do his devoted servants in Congress also know?

Do they gnash their teeth at the fundamental unfairness of being thwarted, only by the meddling of SJWs from parallel worlds, with time machines! Grrrrrrr!

We don’t know. Maybe he’s just crazy.

At any rate, things are still developing with this impeachment.

That’s enough analysis for tonight.

I’m going to bed.

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