Fatti maschii, parole Femine
Maryland’s state motto is "Fatti maschii, parole femine," which is Italian for
"Manly deeds, womanly words."
Basically, it’s all about, like, actually doing stuff instead of just talking about it. In international diplomacy, it’s kind of a big deal because, like, saying nice things is cute and all, but if you’re not backing it up with real action? Total fail.
Now, if we’re talking Clueless and the whole Valley Girl vibe, this motto is, like, so……Cher Horowitz.
She totally talks in that super stylish, dramatic way (so womanly words), but when it comes down to it, she actually does things—like, helping Tai with her makeover, setting up teachers, and even getting all into charity work (manly deeds). So, yeah, Maryland’s motto? It’s basically like,
"Don’t just be all talk, — do something."
(Color coordination and being a little "clueless" I guess is a D.C. thing on both sides of the aisle.)
With that being said, the psychedelic fur's song Pretty in Pink is a pretty good song.
Because March is Women’s History Month and I honestly believe Trump and Vance communicate in far too feminine of a style, I have asked Chat GPT to do the world a favor and translate the transcript of last week’s Oval Office meeting with Zelenski into the iconic “Valley Girl” style.
As you can see, the line between the actual transcript (which you can download by clicking the button below) and the valley girl version of what Trump is saying, is not too far off.
The Sensitivity, the randomness, the incoherent nature of his communication, and his overuse of filler words like “never would have happened if I was President” or “nobody has ever seen anything like it before” is similar to that of the iconic character Alicia Silverstone so brilliantly played in the 90’s movie Clueless.
Clueless is totally a metaphor for politics, especially based on that Trump-Zelenskyy convo. Think about it: Cher starts off so sure she knows what’s best for everyone—Tai, her teachers, even Josh. She’s confident, persuasive, and great at talking, but sometimes, she’s, like, totally missing the bigger picture. Sound familiar?
Now, in the Oval Office transcript, Trump and Vance are, like, so Cher—thinking they’ve got all the answers, telling Zelenskyy what he should do, and acting like they hold all the power (aka the "cards" Trump keeps talking about). Meanwhile, Zelenskyy? He’s kinda like Tai—fighting his own battles, trying to prove he’s not just some helpless new kid in need of a makeover (or a ceasefire).
And the whole "say thank you" drama? It’s, like, when Cher gives Tai a whole new life and then freaks out when Tai doesn’t bow down in gratitude. Tai (like Zelenskyy) is just trying to stand on her own, while Cher (like Trump & Vance) is all, Um, hello, I made you. Show some appreciation!
But just like Cher eventually realizes she doesn’t always know best, politicians sometimes (hopefully?) figure out that diplomacy is, like, way more complicated than just telling people what to do. In both cases, good intentions don’t always mean good results—but sometimes, a reality check (or, like, a major epiphany at the mall) can turn things around.
Valley Girl-Style Summary of the Trump-Zelenskyy Oval Office Exchange
Vance: "So, like, for years, we had these presidents who just, like, talked all tough about Putin, but then—boom—he still went and invaded Ukraine. So, maybe, like, actual diplomacy is the way to go? ‘Cause, like, Biden just thumped his chest and thought words mattered more than actions. But, like, what actually makes America awesome is real diplomacy, and that’s totally what Trump is doing."
Zelenskyy: "Okay, so, like, quick question? Putin totally, like, took parts of Ukraine back in 2014. And, like, no offense, but every president—Obama, Trump, Biden—literally nobody stopped him. So, like, what exactly are you saying?"
Trump: "Wait, hold up. 2014? I wasn’t even here yet."
Vance: "Exactly, like, not his problem."
Zelenskyy: "Okay, but, like, from 2014 to now, my people have literally been getting attacked. We even tried doing, like, all these fancy peace talks. We signed a deal, we had Macron and Merkel involved, and Putin was all, 'Sure, I won’t attack.' But then—surprise—he totally did attack. So, like, what diplomacy are we even talking about here?"
Vance: "Uh, the kind that, like, actually stops your country from being totally wrecked? And, like, no offense, but coming to the Oval Office and, like, dragging us in front of the media? Kinda rude. Also, I heard you guys are, like, literally running out of soldiers and just throwing people at the war. Maybe, IDK, say thank you for all the help instead of arguing?"
Zelenskyy: "Okay, but, like, have you ever even been to Ukraine?"
Vance: "Um, I’ve seen, like, so many reports. And, no offense, but, like, you totally spin everything for the cameras."
Zelenskyy: "We do have problems, but, like, everyone does."
Trump: "Okay, first of all, don’t act like you know what we’re gonna feel. Like, don’t even try. We’re feeling great—so strong, so powerful. And, like, honestly? You’re not in a good position right now. You don’t have the cards, babe. But, like, with us? Then you start having some actual cards."
Zelenskyy: "Um, I’m literally not playing cards? Like, this is actually serious?"
Trump: "Yeah, well, you are, and, like, newsflash—you’re gambling with, like, World War III right now. And, like, what you’re doing? Not a cute look."
Vance: "Oh my God, have you even said thank you? Like, even once?"
Zelenskyy: "Uh, yeah? Like, literally so many times?"
Trump: "Well, not in this meeting, babe. Like, let’s be real. And, like, btw, if it weren’t for us, this war would’ve been over in, like, two weeks. Maybe even three days."
Zelenskyy: "Okay, yeah, but, like, I literally heard Putin say that, so, like, I know."
Trump: "See? Exactly. So, like, here’s the deal. You either take a ceasefire or, like, we’re out. And, like, no offense, but if we’re out? Yikes. It’s gonna be bad for you."
Zelenskyy: "We want to stop the war, but, like, we need guarantees."
Trump: "Okay, well, like, I want a ceasefire. And, tbh? You should totally take it."
Zelenskyy: "Maybe ask my people what they think?"
Trump: "Oh, babe, that was a Biden problem, and, like, he’s not exactly a genius, you know? But, like, me? I gave you, like, actual Javelins to fight with. Obama? Yeah, he literally gave you sheets. Like, sheets. So, again, maybe, like, show some gratitude?"
Vance: "Okay, but, like, what if Russia totally breaks the ceasefire?"
Trump: "Okay, but, like, what if a bomb just dropped on your head right now? What if? The point is, they broke deals with Biden ‘cause they, like, didn’t respect him. But me? They respect me. ‘Cause, like, let’s be real, Putin had to go through so much when I was in office. Total witch hunt. But anyway, he wants a deal. IDK if you can actually, like, make a deal, but, like, I’m just saying."
Trump (to Zelenskyy): "And, like, let’s be honest, I totally made you into this ‘tough guy.’ But, like, would you even be a tough guy without us? IDK, babe. Your people are, like, super brave and whatever, but, like, you either make a deal, or we bounce. And if we bounce? It’s not gonna be cute.
And, like, I gotta say, you’re, like, so not acting thankful right now. Like, at all. And, honestly? That’s kinda not cool.
Anyway, I think we’ve, like, seen enough. What do you guys think? This is so gonna be amazing TV."
Manly Deeds Remembering the Alamo
February 23, 1836 – March 6, 1836
Commandancy of the The Alamo
Bejar, Feby. 24th. 1836
To the People of Texas & All Americans in the World-
Fellow Citizens & compatriots-
I am besieged, by a thousand or more of the Mexicans under Santa Anna - I have sustained a continual Bombardment & cannonade for 24 hours & have not lost a man - The enemy has demanded a surrender at discretion, otherwise, the garrison are to be put to the sword, if the fort is taken - I have answered the demand with a cannon shot, & our flag still waves proudly from the walls - I shall never surrender or retreat. Then, I call on you in the name of Liberty, of patriotism & everything dear to the American character, to come to our aid, with all dispatch - The enemy is receiving reinforcements daily & will no doubt increase to three or four thousand in four or five days. If this call is neglected, I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible & die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to his own honor & that of his country - Victory or Death.
William Barret Travis.
Us American Men have gone from having this attitude towards aggression, a belief and indomitable spirit of fighting to the very last man and to the death in the defense of freedom and Liberty.
To whatever happened yesterday at the White House.
There is something embedded deep in the soul of American men that hates dictators, kings, and Russian aggression.
The hometown where I went to elementary school in CA was founded by a California born Mexican General of Spanish descent, Mariano Vallejo, Sonoma California, home of the Bear flag. It was founded because of Russian aggression and their desire to expand their territory.
Back in the early to mid 1800’s elite Europeans enjoyed buying expensive beaver hats, so much so it helped America manifest its destiny from coast to coast. The Russians under the Tsar instead of hunting beavers began hunting seals along the Pacific Northwest.
They claimed Alaska, and had a base in Sitka, but California in the early 1800’s was basically up for grabs. The Imperial Russian America Fur Company was formed in Moscow in the early 1800’s and they had a small fort not too far north of San Francisco called Fort Ross.
The Spanish didn’t really care if the Russians hunted seals and traded them so long as they didn’t venture into their territory to the south, where all their missions were.
Until Russia began hunting seals in the SF Bay, and venturing more south into Marin. That was unacceptable to the Spanish and so they sent young Mariano Vallejo north to form a military garrison and town to keep an eye on the Russians.
Eventually the fashion and desire for beaver hats collapsed in the mid 1800’s and the Russian American Fur Company ended, Fort Ross was sold to John Sutter and later became a State Park.
Several years ago I saw on YouTube a Russian made movie about a phone being a Time Machine that sent some guy back in time to Fort Ross and he fought pirates or something. It was called “Fort Ross” so it’s not that big of a historical secret.
Early CA history in the north bay around present day Napa and Sonoma in wine country is a labyrinth. But not everything the Russians did in the 1800’s was all that bad.
The Russians gave civil rights to the local Kashaya tribe of Native Americans, allowing Russians to marry Native Americans.
St. Helena in Napa is named after the mountain, which is named St. Helena because some Russian princess climbed it first, she was sent by the family of the Tsar from Moscow all the way to CA at like 16 to climb some mountain in the area.
But like with present day Ukraine, where Russians go they also sometimes bring death. The Russian traders were also responsible for the spread of smallpox among the Native American population which lead to the deaths of tens of thousands of Native Americans mostly Patwin and Pomo.
During the Civil War the Russians were one of the few European powers to take sides, they aligned themselves with the Union Army and actually helped patrol the SF Bay Area during the Civil War. There was a small concern that forces aligned with the confederacy would gather in Mexico/California undetected and be able to cross into Texas in support of the south. So Russia helped the Union Army by sending a couple ships to patrol the CA coast, a couple Russian soldiers died and are buried at Mare Island.
But Russia is an aggressive people, during the early Obama administration (2009, could have been during the transition) there was a very small international incident over these graves, in Solano County. The Russian consulate without permission or going through the proper channels of the state department sent some guys to the graveyard in the middle of the night to replace the headstones. The US department of state sent a strongly worded letter about how inappropriate it was to do that without asking first. Soon afterwards a US military depot was positioned at the front entrance of the graveyard to prevent Russian Aggression. Problem solved.
Example of Russian Aggression
Manners Make the Man
Is an idiom that has existed in the English Language since before the days of Chaucer since the 1300’s.
And what I saw from the men who have the jobs that make up “The Patriarchy” mainly, the President and Vice President was dog shit manners.
1. As a host to guests in your house you are supposed to be friendly and not purposefully start an argument.
Vice President Vance asked a question like a debater, as a former college debater like he was I know an attack when I hear one.
As a debater I understand there’s a rebuttal, sometimes when you throw a rhetorical punch, someone else jabs back in response.
Vance’s response to Zelensky’s rebuttals was to start sounding like an annoying wife. (I’m single but this analogy fits) and start bitching about how someone isn’t being thankful or grateful enough.
To me Trump and Vance have a communication style is just way too bitchy female for me to take them seriously as men. They sound like an ex girlfriend who is now some other guys problem.
They couldn’t handle a simple rebuttal, the American Man should be mentally strong enough to be able to listen to an uncomfortable opinion, dismiss it quietly in our heads, don’t say something that makes the situation worse, and then move on with business (signing the deal)
Absolutely none of that was on display yesterday.
2. Ukraine has been doing NATO’s job in stopping Russian aggression in Europe for the last few years. That’s supposed to be America’s job, it’s just the right thing to do to support Ukraine.
America supported “Freedom Fighters” in Afghanistan during the 1980’s because Russia started a war with Afghanistan. Rambo 3 is about this history, it didn’t really work out long term in America’s interest when those “Freedom Fighters” ended up becoming terrorists that killed 3,000 Americans on 9/11/01 on American soil.
But the principle of supporting people who are fighting Russians in a war is kind of a long standing policy of American government.
Ukrainians are now the people standing up to an evil expansionist empire in the name of Freedom and Democracy.
And they get kicked out of the White House.
like I said, dog shit manners.
3. Apologies are a waste of time.
Trump voters probably watch Yellowstone more than Democrats, there was a small scene in Yellowstone I saw on YouTube. Beth is talking to Rip, she says “Sorry Babe” and Rip responds with a little cowboy wisdom.
“Those are two words you don’t ever need to say”
That line should be applied to the world of politics today. I’m literally stunned that a Secretary of State for the USA is requesting an apology.
below is a Facebook post of my thoughts on this event that sums up my thoughts.
American Men who have jobs at this level shouldn’t have feelings that are hurt enough to request an apology for anything from anyone.
The “Patriarchy” as represented by the President, Vice President, and Secretary of State should have enough cajones or “Testicular fortitude” To not sound like whiny bitchy children when someone argues with you a little.
Low Testosterone levels is a real issue. If JD Vance can’t fucking handle a response to his attack question, then he shouldn’t have asked the question.
WTF did he expect from a man from that part of the world?
Those dudes are built different.
4. The final point on this issue is that this brouhaha isn’t specific to toxic masculinity displayed at the White House.
There are feminists I’ve encountered who have said offensive attacking things towards men that usually go unchallenged.
for a period “rape culture” was a thing somewhat popular among feminists several years ago. The women who said it probably didn’t think too much as to how offensive it is to group men together and say they are part of a culture of rape and violence.
American men are not Russian.
Domestic violence and rape are way more prevalent in Russia then America.
10% of all global deaths attributed to domestic violence occur in Russia. 20% of Russian women will get domestically abused every year.
The sad thing is that more Ukrainian lives will be lost and the world is no where near closer to ending this war then it was last week.
But this goes to show that words are important, when politicians feminist or Trump put stuff out into the world publicly but thinking they are playing to “their audience” there are consequences.
Andrew Tate and his misogyny in part has become popular due to the over extension and demonization of men that feminists did from 2010-2020.
These are all symptoms of a mentally ill society, that eventually hopefully can begin to heal.