We are living in interesting times … Although probably, most of us would rather have a little more boringness rather than so much interestingness… we’d all probably sleep better at night if we were sure we would wake up to still having a world to wake up in.
Mike Morell, CBS commentator and former CIA deputy director, said that the whistleblower’s written complaint was organized in such a style that Mr. Morell was convinced he/she was part of the intelligence community; a credible document, written by someone who knows what they’re talking about.
A whistle has a mouthpiece (technically called a “fipple”) that directs the airstream onto an “edge” to make a sound. The fife requires the player’s mouth and lips to form an embochure (shape) to create the same effect.
I really think s/he should reveal their identity. Once that is done, I wouldn’t be so worried about something happening to them. I have absolutely no doubt that Trump knows who it is. And, he has tweeted that they used to handle spies differently in the old days. I don’t have a lot of faith that he can differentiate between a threat to America and a threat to Trump.
Maybe whistle-blowing just needs to be re-branded as fife-blowing. That might help the ignorant masses to finally realize the patriotism inherent within the act.
DD Wiz Premium Member over 4 years ago
Whistleblower?
In Watergate, the whistleblower was nicknamed “Deep Throat.”
For Ukraine-gate? Best Internet suggestion … how about “Orange Crush”?
Cpeckbourlioux over 4 years ago
I think Jimmy Kimmel said, “…more like an air-horn!
Radish the wordsmith over 4 years ago
These things happen when you take on the Intelligence Community.
They know where all the dirt against Trump is.
Bookworm over 4 years ago
“For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.” John 3:20 (KJV).
S&C = Dismayed&Depressed over 4 years ago
We are living in interesting times … Although probably, most of us would rather have a little more boringness rather than so much interestingness… we’d all probably sleep better at night if we were sure we would wake up to still having a world to wake up in.
Kip W over 4 years ago
I must say I’m getting a certain grim satisfaction from the steady drumbeat for impeachment.
stick&rudder over 4 years ago
Mike Morell, CBS commentator and former CIA deputy director, said that the whistleblower’s written complaint was organized in such a style that Mr. Morell was convinced he/she was part of the intelligence community; a credible document, written by someone who knows what they’re talking about.
Godfreydaniel over 4 years ago
Brilliant in its simplicity!
Teto85 Premium Member over 4 years ago
Well done.
gammaguy over 4 years ago
Pedant alert!
That’s not a whistle; it’s a fife.
A whistle has a mouthpiece (technically called a “fipple”) that directs the airstream onto an “edge” to make a sound. The fife requires the player’s mouth and lips to form an embochure (shape) to create the same effect.
sarahbowl1 Premium Member over 4 years ago
Amen to that!
SHIVA over 4 years ago
I wonder how that would look on t-shirts!!!!
ntgg over 4 years ago
Rats’ in the trap! can he escape?
Diane Lee Premium Member over 4 years ago
I really think s/he should reveal their identity. Once that is done, I wouldn’t be so worried about something happening to them. I have absolutely no doubt that Trump knows who it is. And, he has tweeted that they used to handle spies differently in the old days. I don’t have a lot of faith that he can differentiate between a threat to America and a threat to Trump.
Daeder over 4 years ago
Maybe whistle-blowing just needs to be re-branded as fife-blowing. That might help the ignorant masses to finally realize the patriotism inherent within the act.