Well shit, did it again. [View all]

[Glamrock]

Going through airport security in Orlando. Thought I was going to gate 178 (no such gate). Yes, apparently I'm a dumbass. In my own defense, the lady who helped me check in told me I didn't need to print ticket since it was on my phone. And I didn't have time to stop and figure it out. Anyhoo, got through security and had to ask security where's 178?

S: There is no 178.

G.: Okay, cool. (Reaching for phone)

S: What airline?

G: Southwest to Chicago.

S: Probably want gate 128.

G: Yep, see it here now. (Again, in my own defense, I just killed a third of a fifth of 93 proof rum. Didn't wanna throw away. I don't believe in abusing alcohol.)

He keeps looking at my book. FEAR by Bob Woodward.

S: Ya know, shouldn't be reading that. Fake news.

Fer fucksakes. Really man, really? Grrrr. Blood pressure up. Time to play white, middle aged conservative.

G: Yeah, just trying to keep up with the damned liberal media and the dems. Can't counterbalance if you don't know what they're saying.

S: Good on you (breaking into grin)

G: Right? I mean really. Goverent employees ate paid extremely well.

S: Well, I don't know about

G: They can certainly go without pay for weeks at a time. I mean, they'll get paid eventually. It might be two months, he'll might be two years if the President gets his way. But it's worth it right?

S: Well, I don't know about two years....

G: Hey. You'll get through it. What's most important is we get the wall. Amiright!

S: Well, yeah kinda...

G: It's about the symbolism. Amiright. I mean, we know the wall will stop a few. But it's about telling people they aren't welcome here!

S: Damn right!

G: And if some high and mighty "government employees" have to go into bankruptcy or lose their homes so that we can send a message, it's all worth it, right?

S:Well.... I don't.... I mean...

G: Fuck em! Like Ann Coulter and Rush say, they're parasites!

That sucked, cause I got a look from the other Security people. And they didn't understand what I was doing.

S: Wait a minute. I'm a goverent employee!

G: Yeah, but you're one of the good ones. You're willing to work for free to ensure Trumps message. That's a huge difference. You are willing to lose your house for the wall. I hope it doesn't come to that, but if it does? You'll be okay. You just start over.

S: Well, I'm 57 and....

Stuck out hand for handshake.

G: Thank you for risking your whole life and everything you've built for the wall. The message being sent is the most important thing.

S:Be safe..