Have you ever left an encounter and realized several comments you could have made. Well I am here to reassure that even if you had the absolute most fantastic response to a situation, the person probably would not have waited long enough to hear it. Takes quite a load of responsibility off. You're welcome.
Or you could be the other type of person with an absolute, soul gripping, mud sticking fear of empty air. You find a lot of the second type in politics. Loath to sound less than ready, many spout nonsense or answer with facts and blathering that have absolutely nothing to do with the question, subject or general innocent intent of someone remarking on the weather. "What a beautiful day" may result in inane comments about "it also rains or snows and by the way, I just love my hair stylist and discovered a new store in the mall that sells fancy umbrellas and rain hats but then what would I do with the dog when I'm wearing boots". Something like that.
Much like the current drastic situation where those, who I charmingly call "in-charge", are blathering and falling all over themselves to avoid any responsibility or even acknowledge that we are in hip-deep in a health crisis and people are DYING! The sky is literally falling and folks in DC are getting back together to see how many "unqualified" judges (as determined by the American Bar Assoc) they can appoint to carry on the draconian agendas of the elite. Teachers, whose value have gone up tremendously as we try to "shelter in place" which means becoming your children's teachers, always told us hard work and good grades would bring us success. Wrong. Apparently your best bet is to barely eke by but be the host/ess who can score booze, drugs, connections and be devoid of conscience. Such skills will, unfortunately, translate into future "clay feet" when a real crisis occurs.
Incompetence normally likes to surround itself with those of intelligence and skill, but socially inferior, to perform the actual work. On a sunny day they can blunt the horrible effect the lack of knowledge, discipline or experience adds to any managerial decision or issue. I definitely think the art of "chutzph" should be a required course before one becomes the drone of all work but devoid of all credit. The difference between the two groups of people may explain some of the "leaders" for which we have been blessed. Tons of chutzph-zero ability when the proverbial chips start flying. Fortunately we are wearing masks to block the flow.
To prepare for any potential situation the prez has merrily replaced anyone of competence (or they quit) and destroyed playbooks that might just be of assistance in the current situation. Only criteria for a position is absolute loyalty to himself. He has quietly hired an HR director (previously determined to be a security risk) to rid, not only the executive branch, but all government of any non loyalists. A practice that was, by law, done away with a 100 years ago because, the powerful were paying "favors" with government appointments over qualified workers. No kidding.
"I'm not responsible" is the current mantra but I want credit for anything that goes right. Unfortunately there is not much going right on a national level, except for the actions of those pesky "nerds", scientists and governors who not only paid attention in class but actually give a damn. Holding the latest "all about me" town hall in front of one of the greatest Presidents of all time, Abraham Lincoln, was absolutely bizarre. To claim he had been treated worse than our revered 16th President is the absolute definition of clueless egoism. Answering softball or avoiding questions in front of the man who held office as Commander-in-Chief during America's bloody Civil War, kept our country intact and was sacrificed for his efforts . Oh yes, the comparison is blindingly obvious.
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