Clyde And Seek
This one bothers me to no end of the popsicle stick. Really shakes my usual optimism and upbeat attitude.
A coupla days ago, Washington D.C. police officer Michael Fanone, who suffered brain trauma and a heart attack during the January 6 riots, got into an elevator and recognized Congressman Andrew Clyde from Georgia. Politely and respectfully, Fanone introduced himself and attempted to shake Clyde’s hand. What’d that weasel Clyde do? He turned his back on Fanone and ignored him.
On January 6, Officer Fanone was beaten with a metal pole that had an American flag attached. Rioters attempted to grab his gun as other thugs screamed “kill him.” This dad with four kids risked his life to save this wimp Clyde and this is the thanks he gets.
While Fanone was taking a beating on the frontlines, Clyde was photographed with other congressmen and staffers pushing a heavy desk up against an office door to protect themselves and keep rioters out. He was scared silly. Now Clyde claims that January 6 was just a typical tour day at the Capitol. Whoa, Jackson. I doubt Clyde pushed a desk against his office door when middle school kids took a tour.
Clyde didn’t just snub Fanone. He also voted against giving the cops who protected the Capitol that day the Congressional Medal of Honor. What a great American.
Luckily, just as I was about to hit the bottle, I spotted another story. On graduation day, Verda Tetteh, a Fitchburg, MA high school student, was awarded her school’s General Excellence Award—and the $40,000 scholarship that goes with it. She accepted it at the ceremony and returned to her seat. Then a coupla minutes later she walked back to the stage and gave the scholarship back. She spoke to the audience and said she wasn't the one who needed it most. Verda said her mother had gone to a community college and graduated when she was in her forties. She wanted the high school to take the scholarship dough and pay for kids who needed it to go to community college.
After she spoke, the audience gave her a standing ovation. Verda had already received a significant amount of help to attend Harvard, But $40,000 would still go a long way at one of the most expensive colleges in the country. During COVID, Verda worked at a grocery store, usually until 9pm, and then would go home and dive into her homework. This kid has grit.
Somebody should set up a meeting with Congressman Clyde. She could give him a lesson on gratitude and leadership. Keep an eye on this kid. She’s a winner—and hopefully Congressman Clyde is a loser in his 2022 reelection bid.
Keep your dukes up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIxBmyRQlwQ