When we, as a citizen of America, can no longer trust, we tend to act aggressively to ensure that we have some way to ensure that our own Truth will be heard. Hunter Biden did that yesterday when he, without notice, went and joined a committee with whom his lawyers had been working for months. Please note, for the record, that Hunter Biden has already acknowledge his guilt of several issues and has even made restitution or attempted to have his record clear...
When I saw what was happening on campus, when my boss at that time, was promoted into obscurity, which is what the University had done for others--everybody knew it--I knew that I could be in trouble. Under a former administration, I was hired into a position where I had both line and cross-line supervision with the Academic Provosts for their respective areas. When a new level of Assistant VP was established, the individual immediately announced a straight-line hierarchical authority. Or in normal terms, I was told to report only upward.
By that time, Jay Barton had left and William Vehse had been promoted into his position from the Physics Department. I had worked with Dr. Vehse as Chair of the Department, since, Barton, also gave me the authority to work directly with Academic units, as needed. The main issue, of course, was to ensure that the constant need for class scheduling be immediate and responsive. Bureaucracy was always a delay and the individuals in authority at the VP level delegated their authority to me. When Harry Snoreck was made the new Assistant Vice President, he used his background in the military. It was obvious that issues needing immediate attention could not go up, then sideways, then back down, before action...
At some point, after seeing what was happening, such as when I spoke in a meeting with Dorsey Jacobs, Director of Physical Plant, with whom there had begun territorial problems when our Office was created, I indicated that I would need to discuss the matter with Dr. Vehse, and Dorsey looked at me and noted that I was to report to the new line of authority... I chose to be a whistleblower. I called and asked for a luncheon meeting with Dr. Vehse and told him what was going on... In the meantime, I continued to work as I had been working. Was this wrong? Perhaps technically. But at that point, I chose to act for the good of the University and its clients, the students.
After that change of authority and what occurred under the new director of our office, my stress level began to increase. I knew my job, had no problems doing it, had never received any concerns expressed by my superiors. In fact, neither of these new individuals ever sat down with me to find out exactly what I did and was responsible for. I think it was a telling point of my earned credibility with the individuals with whom I had worked, was when, the Board of Regents Facilities leader accepted my word that the Board owed money to the University, that he gave us what they could give--over a million dollars. What that means is that, the new director and his facilities planners had lost control of the capital fund and project funding budget allocations. When I was assigned to clean up that mess, I did it to the detriment of the units that I directed. Which I then had to deal with... It was clear that I could trust none of the line leadership in Facilities. I moved into CYA mode, documenting everything that could be at some point questioned.
Yesterday, I received a notice from the Better Business Bureau with whom I had filed a complaint (more on that later). They had received a response from the company, Electrolux which placed blame on me along with accusations which were not true. I got the message that BBB was not in the position of negotiating or pursuing further and my case was apparently closed out without giving me the ability to even respond back, perhaps, just to acknowledge receipt??? In any event, I was immediately back into the tension, the lack of communication or interest I was given by West Virginia University, after working for over 35 years there.
And, of course, loomed the ever-present awareness of what was happening in America, again, based on acceptance of lies and outright using lies and information to obfuscate so that, we as citizens, can no longer know whether or what is actually Truthful.
I have found that, now, I am personally able to find a semblance of less tension by writing. When at the University and after I had retired, I was unable to even attempt to write about my experience without an intense emotional breakdown. I am thankful that, with continued medication, a doctor who asks about my depression, living the life of a hermit, and avoiding as much communication with others who I have found could not be trusted, I am able to move out of the depressive state faster. Of course, that includes my last post documenting the Truth, as I know it, for what has been causing me much stress for months, and becoming a whistleblower and posting my side of a story wherever I could, as appropriate.
How did we get to the point where people must fear possible retribution from anybody with whom we interact? As a reader, and a viewer of multiple news sources, I believe I know what is happening. And, of course, the past president has openly said he will seek retribution if he were to be back in office. How did we get to the point when part of America is even considering that an indicted criminal, who has already been found guilty for tax fraud in New York, and for raping and ruining the reputation of a woman, and we all have heard his words spewing his attempts to force a falsification of a national election through lies and manipulation of the truth...
And, often, using religion to incite acceptance of all that is happening... That, then, is the telling point, isn't it? If we are no longer able to believe those in our sacred life situations, who do we turn to for human feedback? For being able to pursue life, liberty and happiness? Fortunately my Trust In Jesus Has Not Faltered. I cannot say that for many of the religious people with whom I have contact. But, as the saying goes: It Is What It Is...
The question must be, however, Is that to be accepted? Or do we fight back, not violently, but by speaking and sharing our Truth?
During the last months, perhaps about a year when I started writing my memoir, I have found just how hard a task that writing a book is! I would routinely write lengthy reports in my professional career, with no trouble... But when you set about writing what will be a lengthy manuscript that must be totally perfect in presentation, style, even the use of words becomes so much more complicated. At least for me. There are, of course, those who have been given the gift of writing. And I've been thrilled to read thousands of books written by both good and not-so-good writers... But, now, I find I, even more so appreciate those individuals who routinely provide us with "that escape into a good book..." So, I extend my gratitude to all writers across the world... Keep Writing! Because, we have found, especially at this time, that books about what is happening in America just may be the only thing that will bring us through what is happening... Why else would the banning of books become such an intense part of the political arena?
It's 4:36 AM - Even Google is checking verification of who is approaching my computer in the middle of the night as I have been doing... And I happily push the button "Yes, It's Me!" I'm wide awake from having to face the reality we are being forced to live in by those who foster and manipulate hate and violence... And I can guarantee you...God is not behind this. He didn't suddenly decide that the United State must be a Christian nation, or else... That's my personal opinion, by the way... It is My Truth and I'm sticking to it...
(Written yesterday; couldn't post; see next please...)
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