Went like this.
Me: Too bad about the few at the capital who did bad things. Probably agitators.
Him: Yeah I kind of agree. But I just wish it never got to this point. The racist stuff Trump says doesn't help.
Me: Oh yeah... er I mean, well what racist stuff exactly?
Him: Well you know just all that stuff.
Me: No I can't think of anything... can you give me a specific example?
Him:....
Me: I need a specific example. I really want to know what he said because if he did that's terrible!
Him: well I can't think of anything right now but yeah...
Me: Can I tell you about Charlottesville?
I watched it as I gussied up and got dressed to head into a military recruiter, I had a long standing appointment, coincidentally. I had a weigh-in (chunky monkey) and a little mini PT test before they'd let me sign on the line that very day.
Never been so motivated in my entire life as I was that morning.
Seriously just one of those things that happened with timing that I couldn't deny having a hint of construct, or beyond-mortal, omniscient planning behind it. I worked my literal ass off for months to get that appointment, and that's what was happening as I got dressed to prove my worth to a couple enlisted guys.
I passed, by the by.
That morning helped solidify religion in my heart and head as well, looking back.
(Sorry for dumping, I'm a little ... it was a tougher day at work today and I'm letting a little loose tonight.)
Man. Thanks for sharing that. I had wanted to join the military because my father was a cav scout. I wanted to follow in his foot steps. Plus I knew I'd be good at it. But I think I'm lucky that I was too fat to get in, tbh. I'm not the most mentally stable. I think it would have been good for me though. I still kind of wish I could join but I'm probably too old now. Lol.
Feel free to dump fren. If you need someone to unload on my inbox is always open. These are stressful times.