#say who vetted you so we can verify or sorry but im not using my platform for potential spam

[butch-bakugo]

Here's my one and only warning since scammers are ramping up.

If you have not been vetted by one of the tons of people vetting fundraisers from 🍉, your ask will not go answered and i will not be platforming your links or fundraisers. I'm already breaking my no donations rule for Palestinians who are are in need.

If you are truely vetted, tag the individual who vetted you in your ask so that when your ask is posted, that user can verify that you are legit. There is almost no visible difference between those who are genuinely in need with poor English and those who are ai generated bots with a sus PayPal/venmo/go fund mes/etc links just trying to make a dime off of genocide.

I repeat, I will not answer nor reblog any fundraising/donations/swims/etc posts here that have not been vetted. If you have not been vetted but want to seek help, go get vetted.

[sficacalmoddity-blog]

DAVID RANK I went to hear a speaker this morning.  Someone who was in foreign service (something I may hope to do one day) for the United States Government, working in our embassy in Beijing.  Because of the administrations pulling out of the Paris Accord, the gentleman decided, in June, to resign his post, after 20 some odd years of service.  Part of his reason given, which I wanted to ask him about, is that he said that - (paraphrasing) - We. The United States. Are losing our commitment to American Engagements around the world.  He mentioned the Trans Pacific Partnership as still another example.  On this example, he pointed out that American labor standards would have been extended.  Now on this, I think its important to note the current state of American Labor Standards. In effect, we have a Republican, Karen Handel, who represents her constituents (she won the election), yet does not believe in a liveable wage.  Well, China dodged a bullet on that one.  And you know the sad thing is?  I get it.  I completely understand why she said it.  Her argument holds water.  Maybe this week I will do a little research (some help would be greatly appreciated) and find out what would happen if everyone in the United States, in their respective areas, (I live in the Bay area of California), was paid a liveable wage, working the jobs they currently hold.  I would say that Karen Handel would be right that many busineses would fail, which would devastate the economy.  These are items I would like to discuss, on my one hour show with CBS.  Think of the guests I would have.  The American public, on a major news network, would get to hear whats going on, and some ideas on solving problems. from vetted EXPERTS.  Now don’t go ahead and assume my guests would be all progressives.  There are some progressive ideas I am quite strongly opposed to.  This is the second speaking engagement where I knew the material, had good things to say, good questions to ask, and was obviously ignored.  My Facebook post, one of two from today FACEBOOK POST You guys, something great just happened. Went to see David Rank, formely foreign service for the United States working at The US embassy in Beijing. As it was when I heard John Nichols, I did not get called on. Hand clearly raised, my direction was not looked in. Happens alot in AA as well. Two for two now. Speaking engagements. Taking notes. Hacing things to say... Artist who knows the material. Well, I will share on my blog, in a bit, what I was foing to share. David said something really important. In diplomacy, its important to be able to express an opinion, in a disciplined way meaning using proper channels, and one has to be willing to be a graceful loser. I liked the presentation very much, he seems like a genuine guy, so I will take this to heart. So, that being said here goes... Can you spend 47 or so cents, and 5 minutes of your time for me? Please. Print out my blog entry titled David Rank, and mail to: Peter Rossomano 601 Van Ness Ave E127 San Francisco CA 94102. Please put a selfie in there as well. Not sure im getting my mail at my opera plaza UPS box. Hey, maybe the San Francisco Institute Of Contemporary Art could really do something! Better send two, so one dollar. I WILL send you a cool surprise back, if you want. Try and verify address with ups opera plaza, call, use my name and box number. Sorry to make it so involved. #mylife. I think you will like my entry entitled David Rank