Investigators found two letters on a phone inside the remains of the rented Tesla Cybertruck that active-duty Green Beret Master Sergeant Matthew Alan Livelsberger exploded outside the Las Vegas, Nevada, Trump hotel on New Year’s Day. It appears that Livelsberger wrote them to explain why he was performing what he called “a stunt with fireworks and expl…
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2 years ago · 3749 likes · 587 comments · Heather Cox Richardson
I’m struggling with this one, Steve. Yes, what he wrote sounds more like lies learned because I (we?) know little about him. Mikey Weinstein, Military Religious Freedom Foundation, writes and effectively counters the religious right training forced on US Military members. It seems to be traditional training that has gone on a very long time. Who knows to what they all are exposed to. And we know the VA provides inadequate mental health support for those in and out of service. This act, Tesla aside, tho clearly intentional either for Musk issues or because he knew it would cause least harm to bystanders (as did where he parked) appears more of a serious breakdown than an act of what? For or against Trump? Suicides among former military members are horrific. I’m sorting through my thoughts - out loud - on this one.
Thanks, Steve, for attempting to lead a nuanced movement and mostly succeeding. I have added political observations to my own weekly blog geared toward mature women who use art to express ourselves...I'm thinking of calling it a Mending Circle, like the sewing circles of old. You are inspiring me, and Graphic Grannie will make a re-appearance: https:pamelabythesea.wordpress.com Democracy requires a free press.