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Getting more and more angry? #WWG1WGA

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I am sitting here tonight thinking about anger.  Not my anger.  But the anger that the patriots must have felt leading up to April 19, 1775.  And how they absolutely reached the point of shedding the blood of other human beings for their liberties.

The English soldiers were doing their job.  Just doing their job.  But their blood was spilled on our soil.

I think about December 9, 2020.  And how many citizens within our country are flapping their gums on social media.  Keyboard commandos.  Beating their chests and speaking out against the current state of affairs.  But I wonder.

If the limit of your heart is what you can pound out on a keyboard, you need to sit the fuck down and shut up.  You are not impressing me.  You are laughable.  Lazyboy lazy boys.

Ungrateful wretches.

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I mean, today’s society.  But I repeat myself.  I saw something similar to this a few months ago.  So, I thought I would post it.

 

Imagine you were born in 1900. When you’re 14 World War I begins and ends at 18 years old with 22 million dead.
Shortly after, a global pandemic Flu called ‘Spanish’ “, kills 50 million people.
You come out alive and free
You are 20 years old.
Then, at 29, you survive the global economic crisis that started with the collapse of the New York Stock Exchange, causing Inflation, Unemployment, and Hunger.
At 33, the nazis come to power.
You turn 39 when World War II starts and ends at 45 During the Holocaust (Holocaust), 6 million Jews die. There will be over 60 million deaths in total.
When you’re 52, the Korean War begins.
At age 64, the Vietnam War begins and ends at age 75
A boy born in 1985 thinks his grandparents have no idea how difficult life is, but they have survived several wars and disasters.
A boy born in 1995 and now 25 years old thinks it’s the end of the world when his Amazon package takes over three days to arrive or when he doesn’t get more than 15 likes for her photo posted on Facebook or Instagram.
In 2020, many of us live comfortably, have access to different sources of home entertainment, and often have more than we need.
But people complain about everything.
However, they have electricity, phone, food, hot water, and a roof over their heads.
None of this existed before.
But mankind survived far more disastrous circumstances and never lost the joy of living.
Maybe it’s time to be less self-escaped, stop complaining, and stop crying.

Police and Combat Veterans are Different

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We are different than the average Kyle or Karen walking down the street.  We are not better.  Or worse.  We are different.  And I will go a step further.  Combat veterans who are also or have been law enforcement officers are different than Kyle, Karen and the average veteran even.

As an acquaintance recently put it, we’ve been re-wired.  Re-programmed.  Re-taught how to deal with threats, stress and even down time.

Through my work, I met the “owner”, for lack of a better word, of All 1 Team.  A social website specifically for veterans.  They are going through some growing pains but the site is up and running.  And has numerous articles that deal with veteran issues, including PTSD and veteran suicide.

One particular article answered questions for me.  Directly.

For us, part of our active duty survival strategy included seeing a persons face and quickly discerning their intentions. Is this person a threat? Is this person going to engage? Do I engage with this person? Where does this person fit in the ROE (Rules Of Engagement)?

Today, we are surrounded, AND we can not make the call on peoples intentions. (Link)

As a cop, I relied on people’s faces to help me anticipate their next move.  It was absolutely tantamount to the person “telling” me what they were going to do.  Over the years I was able to read the micro-expressions on their face and combined with hand movement and body language pretty much tell what they were going to do.  Fight.  Flight.  Comply.  Could all be read in their faces, hands and body.

Until I read the article, I had no idea why I was so uncomfortable going to stores for example.  Then it all made sense.  Check out the site.  Not much activity on it yet but YOU can change that.

Oh.  And have a sense of humor.  Click the image above to go to the website.

 

Cancelling SiriusXM is PAINFUL

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I will never subscribe to SiriusXM again simply because of this chat.

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Jul 31, 2020 13:27:47 GMT Jul 31, 2020 13:48:06 GMT 00:20:19 Jasie INT-sv1appis15-1596202067302-90578

ChatBot (13:27:48 GMT) : SiriusXM: Hi SCOTT, I’m the Sirius XM Virtual Agent.

SiriusXM: How can I help you?

Visitor: Cancel

SiriusXM: Okay, I am happy to help you with that.

SiriusXM: May I ask why you wish to cancel your subscription?

Visitor: because I don’t use it

SiriusXM: We’re sorry you want to cancel your subscription, but I’ll connect you with a chat specialist who can help you with that.
Jasie (13:28:04 GMT) : Hi, my name is Jasie. Thank you for contacting SiriusXM.
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SCOTT WHITE (13:28:30 GMT) : Because I don’t use it
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SCOTT WHITE (13:29:08 GMT) : I don’t use it so I don’t have an opinion of it
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SCOTT WHITE (13:30:41 GMT) : Match what I got when I bought the vehicle (free) or I need to cancel.
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Jasie (13:34:06 GMT) : Instead of $26.70 per month.
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SCOTT WHITE (13:36:10 GMT) : That is not free. I need to cancel.
Jasie (13:38:31 GMT) : I’m sorry to know that, Scott.
SCOTT WHITE (13:39:19 GMT) : Can you please cancel the account now? This is taking far too long.
Jasie (13:39:42 GMT) : You can access our services through your mobile, computer/ iPad etc.
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Jasie (13:40:55 GMT) : The regular price of the plan is $16.99 plus fees and taxes per month.
SCOTT WHITE (13:41:06 GMT) : Ok. Now you are pissing me off. Cancel the account or tell me how to cancel it or I will file a charge back if you charge my credit card.
Jasie (13:41:22 GMT) : I’m sorry to know that, would you like me to go ahead and cancel the services effective immediately?

SCOTT WHITE (13:42:08 GMT) : Yes. Now if not sooner. Cancel them. Immediately.
Jasie (13:42:21 GMT) : Sure thing, Scott.
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SCOTT WHITE (13:42:40 GMT) : yes.
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SCOTT WHITE (13:43:05 GMT) : Thank you.
Jasie (13:43:37 GMT) : You’re welcome.
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Jasie (13:46:37 GMT) : I have cancelled the services up on your request, scott.
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SCOTT WHITE (13:47:41 GMT) : No than you. Have a nice day.
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