I went to a funeral this week

[malaise]

In the tribute, the son of the deceased was talking about how much the deceased promoted the importance of character. Then he added that it was strange that not one leader in any sphere in our hemisphere (other than the President of Brazil) had called out Donvict over his threats to the Brazilian government, its judiciary, democracy and the rule of law.
Where is our character he asked.
Folks clapped.

[gab13by13]

1. Just a wild guess here

You clapped

[malaise]

2. For both of us

😀😀😀

[Kid Berwyn]

3. Character

Integrity

[malaise]

4. So true

Most of them are lackeys. They have neither.

[Kid Berwyn]

5. My grandfather, too, stressed character.

He’d put the em-PHASS-siss on the second syllable.

I can still hear him say it: “Cha-RACK-ter!” I hope I always will.

[malaise]

6. It is working

[surfered]

7. They claim to admire first responders or those in uniform, risking life snd limb.

Yet, they won’t say anything for fear of only losing their government job. Cowards!

Their supporters refused to wear a strip of cloth across their face to protect their fellow citizens from an infectious disease. Idiots!

So, that is who controls our future. Cowards and idiots.

[malaise]

8. Cowards, idiots, power hungry and never forget

Those who crave wealth.
In our hemisphere, some value their US visa more than their spouse or children.

[State the Obvious]

9. "Content of Character..."

Remember theme of Martin Luther King's famous speech:
Content of Character, NOT color of skin

[malaise]

10. Ding ding

Rec

[littlemissmartypants]

11. You know it's bad when...

People feel compelled to applaud during such a solemn event. But sometimes it's the only way to protest in solidarity without saying a word.

Thanks so much for sharing this, malaise. ❤️

For the departed:

[malaise]

12. Here folks applaud respectfully

after tributes, eulogies and remembrances. This applause was mid tribute so it was significant.

[littlemissmartypants]

13. Wonderful tradition! ...

In the South, during graveyard services, sometimes the preacher or pastor presiding will ask if anyone wants to share. I shared a story that I thought was very serious and a testament to how pious my Daddy's mother was and everyone laughed. It totally caught me off guard.

It is a great story. But I'm too wiped out to share it right now. ❤️

[malaise]

14. Share it when you can

Please

[littlemissmartypants]

15. I will.