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The Real Hero

March 1, 2025 at 8:43 am by Claudia

I don’t know what to say.

The debacle that took place yesterday was as shameful as it gets. Disgusting. I couldn’t watch it all because I knew I would explode. Don did – more power to him.

They act like they’re in the Mafia. You’re supposed to ‘thank’ him? For what??? For being an asshole, a traitor, and a Russian asset? They treated a world leader – a hero, mind you – like he was beneath them. This was for an audience of one – their Master.

In just about 30 days, we have become a pariah.

I didn’t sleep well last night, so I am not as articulate as I’d like to be at this moment.

The truth is that it backfired on them. They look like the weak, petty little bullies they are.

May they rot in (fill in the blank.)

I’ll post another couple of videos on Monday. It doesn’t seem appropriate right now.

Hang in there. Implosion is coming – it’s already begun.

Stay safe, my friends.

Happy Saturday.

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Comments

  1. Mary says

    March 1, 2025 at 9:05 am

    Amen. You were plenty articulate!

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    • Claudia says

      March 1, 2025 at 11:07 am

      xo

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  2. jeanie says

    March 1, 2025 at 9:08 am

    I saw it live, tuning in to see if they had reached a good negotiation, just as the coverage was beginning. I was appalled and enraged and dumbstruck. An ambush. I was glad Z went on Fox to state his case after. It was a good interview (in the replay, at least) and he got to the audience he needed to reach, which isn’t the converted.

    It was shameful.

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    • Claudia says

      March 1, 2025 at 11:07 am

      xo

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  3. Lorinda says

    March 1, 2025 at 9:15 am

    I’m right with you, Claudia. I don’t know what to say either. I had read about it on Blusky and then we watched a little of it later on Cspan. We don’t watch the news anymore. Just when you think they can’t get any lower, there they are, proving you wrong. I need to spend this day crocheting or cleaning a toilet or something. I am just so angry I don’t know what to do. I hope you and Don have a good day. Ed and I are going to try. Take care.

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    • Claudia says

      March 1, 2025 at 11:08 am

      xo

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  4. Carol Dunlap says

    March 1, 2025 at 9:23 am

    I agree with everything you said, and I would have said more. You’re more polite than I am. This morning I turned on News Mix and watched the Evil Fox News agree with Trump and Vance, and went further by describing The Hero, who was calmly putting up with their rude remarks as best he could, on camera, call him a child and worse. Fortunately Europe is siding with The Hero. Then they kick him out of the White House! Unbelievable!

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    • Claudia says

      March 1, 2025 at 11:08 am

      I don’t want to deal with trolls today and I would have to do that if I used stronger language. I have a blog to protect.

      xo

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  5. Barrie says

    March 1, 2025 at 9:36 am

    I watched it all in disgust too… yelling at the TV. Pure bully behavior.

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    • Claudia says

      March 1, 2025 at 11:09 am

      xo

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  6. Verna says

    March 1, 2025 at 9:56 am

    Claudia, I stand with Ukraine as well. This was appalling and disgusting. The norm for the Trump Administration. Everything they do just goes lower. Thanks for the post!

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    • Claudia says

      March 1, 2025 at 11:09 am

      xo

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  7. linda in ky says

    March 1, 2025 at 10:02 am

    dear Claudia/Don — am sorry for your spat but glad it is better now , guess tension/stress can get out of control (in our minds, thinking) just glad time can straighten things out. not so lucky w/our country’s chaos — US is deteriorating rapidly — we are in serious trouble/doomed by this worthless spoiled brat and his worshipers. A man fighting for his life and that of his country being beaten up by p***ant bullies who believe it makes “great TV” — we are doomed, and very soon we are gonna be totally alone w/out friends/allies. Can we depend on Donnie/Lonnie to save us — to me, really, really looks doubtful — hope I’m wrong. “Don’t you own a suit?” stay safe, healthy

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    • Claudia says

      March 1, 2025 at 11:09 am

      The reporter who said that is Marjorie Taylor Green’s boyfriend. He’s just as much of an ass as she is.

      xo

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  8. Marilyn Schmuker says

    March 1, 2025 at 10:40 am

    I couldn’t watch it all either and
    I agree with everything you said.

    I stand with Ukraine

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    • Claudia says

      March 1, 2025 at 11:09 am

      xo

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  9. Wendy says

    March 1, 2025 at 10:59 am

    Amen. I feel the exact same way.

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    • Claudia says

      March 1, 2025 at 11:09 am

      xo

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  10. kaye says

    March 1, 2025 at 10:59 am

    I too stand with Ukraine. The shameful behavior is beyond the pale. There are no words to describe the evil that is amongst us. The times seem to get darker everyday.
    Take Care,
    Kaye

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    • Claudia says

      March 1, 2025 at 11:09 am

      xo

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  11. Deb says

    March 1, 2025 at 11:17 am

    I hope you’re right Claudia. I couldn’t watch a second of it. I honestly can’t look at him so I get my news from wire services only. I went outside this morning to cut forsythia to force inside and put away all decor that reminds me of the cold. I’m hoping this will lift me out of the persistent funk I’ve been in since November. My hope is I will allow him less space in my brain as we get closer to spring and I can be outside.

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    • Claudia says

      March 1, 2025 at 12:33 pm

      I know. I can’t wait to work outside again. That will help.

      xo

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  12. Wendy T says

    March 1, 2025 at 12:02 pm

    I’m ashamed of the US’ standing on the world stage but I’m not ashamed of being an American because I know I stand with you and all the good people who have commented here, as well as the almost 75 million people who voted for Harris.

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    • Claudia says

      March 1, 2025 at 12:34 pm

      Exactly.

      xo

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  13. Shanna says

    March 1, 2025 at 12:23 pm

    Oh, dear. How can we allow that ass hat to speak for us?

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    • Claudia says

      March 1, 2025 at 12:34 pm

      I hate him.

      xo

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  14. HelgaHardenberg says

    March 1, 2025 at 12:38 pm

    Dear Claudia!
    I dreamed last night that they (Trump and Putin) bombed Paris. I saw it in ruins. Thank God I have lived most of my life without war. And I don’t want to be alive anymore if that happens.
    Pandora’s box has now been opened.
    Grace for Ukraine and for all of us.
    Helga

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    • Claudia says

      March 1, 2025 at 12:38 pm

      xo

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  15. Donnamae says

    March 1, 2025 at 1:01 pm

    I watched enough. I was, and still am, enraged, embarrassed, appalled, dumbstruck, and quite fearful for our country’s future. For Ukraine’s future. How could that ass do that? God help us!

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    • Claudia says

      March 1, 2025 at 3:59 pm

      xo

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  16. SherryB says

    March 1, 2025 at 2:08 pm

    Claudia well said. The only thing that has shocked me more are the people who are applauding and praising those idiots. How anyone can say they have never been more proud of our President has surely lost their minds. Troubling times keep coming. May we all stand strong and support Ukraine.

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    • Claudia says

      March 1, 2025 at 4:00 pm

      xo

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  17. Elaine (in Toronto) says

    March 1, 2025 at 3:05 pm

    You would think JD Vance, being a lawyer, would check his facts before spouting them on national tv. Zelensky did thank the US and quite eloquently, too. They were both rude and ignorant. What concessions is Russia giving? None! Well, as Susan Branch says, we have to rise above reality. Hope you and Don enjoy the weekend. Hugs, Elaine

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    • Claudia says

      March 1, 2025 at 4:00 pm

      xo

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  18. Terri says

    March 1, 2025 at 3:48 pm

    I can’t remember a worse day than yesterday. To see a brave and decent man denigrated by the worst human being on the planet has been so enraging that it’s hard to think straight. I’m embarrassed to be an American.

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    • Claudia says

      March 1, 2025 at 4:00 pm

      xo

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  19. Dee Dee says

    March 1, 2025 at 3:56 pm

    I watched the exchange in disbelief, live on the evening news. It was actually V that instigated it, thinking this was his opportunity to act like – (apologies if I offend ‘Billy Big Balls) when in fact he came across as a petulant bully.
    The lack of disrespect from both of them was appalling to see. I was shouting at the TV Let him answer the question but no they continued to talk over, not even bothering to listen.

    Take care

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    • Claudia says

      March 1, 2025 at 4:01 pm

      Oh, they set it up. Vance was going to go at him, with Trump paying sidekick.

      xo

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  20. Deb says

    March 1, 2025 at 3:57 pm

    He is a sick evil man and Vance is no better. I think he got ambushed. And then Trump goes to Florida because he can’t miss his golf game. He should be doing everything that he can to work things out. Oh….I forgot he does not work. Vance and Elon do all the work. Total insanity!

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    • Claudia says

      March 1, 2025 at 4:02 pm

      xo

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  21. Cathy S. says

    March 1, 2025 at 5:37 pm

    I’ll finish your sentence for you… May they rot in HELL!!

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    • Claudia says

      March 3, 2025 at 8:33 am

      xo

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  22. Kay in SE Wisconsin says

    March 1, 2025 at 8:11 pm

    Agree with everything you said. I still haven’t watched the Oval Office humiliation. I only heard about when Dean came home from work around 6 last night. Not watching the news or even having the TV on much, except to watch Bucks games. Ignorance really is bliss these days.

    We had thought of traveling in the fall (Dean is retiring this summer) and we’ve eliminated Europe for sure. Canada right now is even iffy. I am so embarrassed to be an American.

    Take care,
    Kay

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    • Claudia says

      March 3, 2025 at 8:33 am

      Me too, Kay.

      xo

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  23. Betsy B says

    March 1, 2025 at 9:31 pm

    Sickening. Embarrassing. Insane. Cruel. Abhorrent. Evil. Vile.
    This felt like when the rioters were tearing apart the Capitol.
    He is a devil and our country is going to pay for this. Putin is playing with T, V and the USA just like Musk is . The orange man is too dumb to realize that. All he cares about is the $$ and golf.

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    • Claudia says

      March 3, 2025 at 8:34 am

      xo

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  24. Ellen D. says

    March 2, 2025 at 8:59 am

    I stand with Ukraine. All the world is rallying around Ukraine now. Zelensky is a hero.

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    • Claudia says

      March 3, 2025 at 8:34 am

      xo

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  25. Jenny says

    March 2, 2025 at 11:31 am

    Amen to that!! I can never stand to watch him or hear him speak. I read all my news.

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    • Claudia says

      March 3, 2025 at 8:34 am

      xo

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  26. Roxie says

    March 2, 2025 at 2:22 pm

    All this!

    Let us be powerful in our response to this. Inundate our government with outrage.

    They will gaslight; they will flood the zone; they will try to move the line in the sand. Don’t let them.

    xo

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    • Claudia says

      March 3, 2025 at 8:34 am

      xo

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  27. Carolyn Engeldinger says

    March 2, 2025 at 7:01 pm

    I completely agree with you, Claudia. I am heartsick and so afraid of what lies ahead.

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    • Claudia says

      March 3, 2025 at 8:36 am

      xo

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