Impeach!

I have not been active at all here on this blog. It's bad enough that Trump is nothing but sad, depressing news; at the same time, we have decided to move away from South Padre Island and go about 80 miles inland, which is also quite stressful; at the same time, I have been having multiple bouts of high blood pressure and shortness of breath. One was so bad that I felt like I was having a heart attack and my wife drove me to the Emergency Room at midnight a couple of weeks ago. The hospital kept me until 4:30am. The diagnosis was "medication-derived hypokalemia," which means very low levels of potassium, and they blamed its on my Rx of hydrochlorothiazide. This is primarily a diuretic, often prescribed with other meds to control blood pressure. Turns out this diuretic also tends to drain the potassium from your system. Oops. My potassium level was 2.8, which is well below the "normal" range of 3.5-5.1.

They hooked me up to an IV and put a lot of potassium into my body. Getting an IV of potassium hurt like hell. It burned and burned. But my BP finally got down into an acceptable range. They also took a chest x-ray to reveal my heart was a normal size, and there were no other signs of trouble. 

The problem is that I keep having some high BP readings. They are no fun. I feel rundown and don't want to do much around the house, like preparing for the move. 

What's more, my wife recently broke a front tooth, and several dental appointments followed, throwing another level of stress on top of the pile.

I feel like stress is the primary cause of my high BP. Try as I might, I cannot bring it down, even after adding high-potassium foods into my diet. I got an appt with my General Practitioner, and all the blood work turned out fine. I am still trying to get in to see my Cardiologist, three weeks after my "episode." Everybody says this doc is a great Cardiologist, but she isn't doing too much to reach out and talk with me.

So everything is a mess. Trump, the move, high blood pressure, my wife's broken tooth, we recently hired a house painter to prep the house for the move, we now have a Real Estate agent, it's nothing but stress. Normally I have been able to handle stress pretty well, but I don't think I have ever experienced so many stressors at once.

I probably won't be too active here or anywhere else online until things settle down, and I have no idea when that will be. Wish me luck.

APRIL 28, 2025

CONGRESSMAN SHRI THANEDAR INTRODUCES ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT AGAINST PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP FOR HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS

Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) introduced articles of impeachment against Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, citing a sweeping abuse of power, flagrant violations of the Constitution, and acts of tyranny that undermine American democracy and threaten the rule of law.

"Donald Trump has repeatedly demonstrated that he is unfit to serve as President and represents a clear and present danger to our nation’s constitution and our democracy," said Rep. Thanedar. "His unlawful actions have subverted the justice system, violated the separation of powers, and placed personal power and self-interest above public service. We cannot wait for more damage to be done. Congress must act."

The resolution includes seven articles of impeachment outlining a range of constitutional violations:

1. Obstruction of Justice and Abuse of Executive Power: Including denial of due process, unlawful deportations, defiance of court orders, and misuse of the Department of Justice.
2. Usurpation of Appropriations Power: For dismantling congressionally established agencies and impounding federal funds.
3. Abuse of Trade Powers and International Aggression: Including imposing economically damaging tariffs and threatening military invasion against sovereign nations.
4. Violation of First Amendment Rights: Through retaliatory actions against critics, media, and attorneys exercising constitutionally protected speech.
5. Creation of an Unlawful Office: By establishing the Department of Government Efficiency (“DOGE”) and unlawfully empowering Elon Musk to unilaterally violate the Constitution.
6. Bribery and Corruption: Involving dismissing criminal cases, soliciting foreign emoluments, and extortionate settlements for personal and political gain.
7. Tyrannical Overreach: Seeking to consolidate unchecked power, erode civil liberties, and defy constitutional limits on presidential authority.

Rep. Thanedar emphasized that the American people deserve leadership rooted in accountability and integrity, not authoritarianism, saying, "This is not about partisanship. It’s about protecting our democracy and ensuring that no one, not even a President, is above the law."

Congressman Shri Thanedar proudly represents Michigan's 13th Congressional District, which includes Detroit, Downriver, and the Grosse Pointes. As a champion for working families, Shri is committed to advancing economic opportunities, education, healthcare access, and entrepreneurship for underserved communities. Drawing from his journey from poverty to success, he works tirelessly to uplift Metro Detroit, ensuring every resident has the resources and support they need to thrive.

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