Thank you.

Understood.

I have a similar situation: Review page says 75 Reviews completed/approved; Account page says only 72 this period (two have been "disappeared" from my aggregate listing-one cancelled by Amazon before even receiving; one "disappeared"/No Longer Available after I reviewed it. Also had a defective item that I could not review.) Is the difference in totals something that should concern me? that I should, in detail, keep up with?

Oh my, you have a world of an amplifying form of magic just waiting to open up to you. What an important question, and what a perfect place to ask it. I just commented about a book that includes linguistics within its transformative premise, but...linguistics has a particular, and extraordinary alchemy all its own.

I deeply agree. Words/language/the meanings we are conditioned to use; to
"believe"-without a choice-are so powerful in shaping our sense of self, our sense of the world (and of our place in that world): our sense of reality, and that of any whom we influence directly in our micro-milieu. One of my constant re-read books is The Alphabet Versus The Goddess: The Conflict Between Word & Image, by Leonard Shlain. It is hard to do justice to the sweeping premise (and mass of information) in this book in only a few words, but essentially it is an in depth & detailed examination of how humankind's thinking, behavior, and social constructs shifted as we changed over from a matriarchal/image driven species to one that writes; that uses left brain piqued response to an "alphabet" as opposed to right brain (in my sense, whole-body piqued response) to images. Shlain was a remarkable human being, (and for those trivia buffs among us, his daughter has been long & happily married to Albert Brooks!) From the publisher:

"This groundbreaking book proposes that the rise of alphabetic literacy reconfigured the human brain and brought about profound changes in history, religion, and gender relations. Making remarkable connections across brain function, myth, and anthropology, Dr. Shlain shows why pre-literate cultures were principally informed by holistic, right-brain modes that venerated the Goddess, images, and feminine values. Writing drove cultures toward linear left-brain thinking and this shift upset the balance between men and women, initiating the decline of the feminine and ushering in patriarchal rule. Examining the cultures of the Israelites, Greeks, Christians, and Muslims, Shlain reinterprets ancient myths and parables in light of his theory. Provocative and inspiring, this book is a paradigm-shattering work that will transform your view of history and the mind."

I understand. Just knowing this will help. I have so many batteries and have been somewhat sidelined from my "projects". I don't want them all to go to ruin. At least I can try. Thank you.

Heavy sigh, yes, can I ever relate. I wish today wasn't "Independence Day", it is hitting just a bit too hard. Thank you so much alcofrybasnasier for all of your posts here. They have meant so much to me for years now on such a terribly dark and difficult journey of revelation.

Sending you peace and gratitude, and to all who seek (and find) here.

Now that you mention this, I had one-a supplement-that was taking so long that I tried to cancel it, (it had not even been shipped) but I wasn't allowed to...Just realized that it has disappeared from everywhere also, lol. I've had a really challenging summer cold/virus/idkwhat, for over a week now that has really made me fall behind. Hadn't even thought of that supplement-yay, now I don't have to.

and back to you! We have a heat warning for 104 to 110 degrees. Who needs fireworks? lol

Whoah, dude! That is gorgeous.

Can I ever relate to this.

Agreed.

Now I'm just sorry I took the time to reply.

Perfect!

Are you a Vine Reviewer? If yes, do you use your hard-earned time to write reviews that must pass an approval process (including tests for veracity)? Why on Earth do you think that anyone would go to the trouble to write thoughtful reviews for items that usually aren't their ideal, but must be kept up to a very high completion percentage to remain in membership? (on the outside chance that, among the required work of Vine reviewing, a much desired product will appear in the pages & pages of the myriad Vine offerings) We don't pay in $$ up front, but we ultimately are responsible for the tax obligation on whatever we order/review (which can be substantial for some of the more senior members). We also pay in time and commitment. It is MUCH easier to just buy something w/$$ upfront and only review it if it is fabulous or horrible--and only then purely out of choosing to do so.

Clearly if you are a Vine Reviewer, then you know of what I have written. I find your blanket dismissal of all Vine reviews puzzling unless it is an opinion purely born of ignorance.

Nah, I just came up with that and thought I would post it for fun?/s. As a rule, I do post links, but there were so many, going back so far; some with paywalls, that I couldn't choose, and I trust that if someone is truly interested in opening their minds enough to understand what is unfamiliar to them, then they will search for themselves.

I'm not here to spoon feed anyone, nor to indulge in hyperbole, but no one should underestimate the commitment of those who have brought about what we are witnessing--especially their zealotry. This is not party politics like anything we have witnessed in our country. It is interesting, but initially deeply unsettling reading. I only wish this information were "nutty" - whatever that means from your point of view. I first learned of the machinations of the extreme religious right in the course of my diplomatic postings beginning at the time of the Reagan administration. I found it difficult to take in at first, too.

Don't forget about Erik Prince. He has been very busy developing military air to ground tech and mercenaries in Africa, China, Russia, Venezuela, and elsewhere precisely to have ready militia to take up arms for the christofascist trumagop destruction of American democratic institutions/infrastructure. Together with his sister, Betsy Devos, they have been herding youth who become delinquent through her detention centers (together with the separated immigrant kids?) and into his guerrilla military camps. Just search for Blackwater/Xe/Academi/Frontier Resources Group/Erik Prince. He has been actively courting authoritarian governments for partnerships since trump squatted in our White House .

These psuedo-religious extremists (those on scotus, Prince/Devos, The CNP, Heritage Fdn, Fed Society, etc.), deluded by perverted Xtian doctrine, money, & the taste of power-out-of-chaos that the trump administration provided, believe they have been chosen by GOD and are acting FOR HIM; American laws mean nothing from the viewpoint of their grandiosity. Look at how many of scotus lied when directly questioned about presidential immunity, Roe v. Wade, and other precedent, and then laid waste to decades of freedoms, and checks/balances of power.

Democrats must take whatever reigns they can fashion from these scotus decisions and put them to work to weaken/eliminate this furiously burgeoning threat to our country's rule of law.

Ahhh, I am so glad that these guys appear to be motivated and well-funded.

I heard Jamie Raskin (Maryland Congressman) quote his father yesterday when someone asked how he was feeling about the situation with the DNC, Biden, etc . : "When everything seems hopeless, be the hope." I felt a lift from this, maybe you will also.

WELL SAID. Caps indicate that I am standing as I type.

Unfortunately our nation has been deeply and possibly mortally wounded by a coordinated partisan effort for minority rule, and every tool available must be considered.

WELL SAID. First time I felt good reading anything today. Thank you.

Don't feel bad. Some aspects of Reddit work very differently than they used to. You aren't old, it's just the dynamism of things and that requires continued learning (which imo is a good thing), but I can definitely relate. Now I know why my grandmother refused to use a microwave for about a decade before giving in, lol. Here's to being 5foottall with attitude!

Okay, so I should give a used battery a charge up before putting it away. Thanks so much.

why would he do that...KNOWING the horror of the foreshadowing to SO.MANY.AMERICANS.? Is Merchan just rolling over and giving up, too??? When the Law is bent by a clearly religiously-directed, LYING, and BENT scotus, do those others who take the vow to Justice just ROLL OVER?

I had hoped for more from the legitimate legal infrastructure of America.

and in the sartorial dictionary next to the article on just plain bad suits (when he should have worn towels).