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CTRL+ALT+DEL…..NOW….

Maybe, just maybe, it’s time for America and her citizens to collectively hit Ctrl+Alt+Del and take a breath—activate the security sequence and pause the program, check the Task Manager, and see what’s actually running in the background. We don’t need a reflexive Ctrl+Y. And we definitely don’t need another round of Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V—same talking points, new panic, new distraction, new deceit.

Too many of us have pounded Ctrl+L and Ctrl+R so long that we’ve forgotten there are margins—limits—to acknowledge and real value in being more centered… more Ctrl+J. A little Ctrl+E, some actual centering, would go a long way toward calming everything and everyone. A little more respect, whether you understand or agree.

But some folks only know Ctrl+B—louder, harder, bolder—thinking volume equals truth. The result is predictable: everyone else starts hammering Ctrl+H, replacing nuance with slogans and facts with whatever “fits” the moment.

We now have a regime trying to Ctrl+Shift+H what’s happening in plain sight, while freedom-minded protesters hit the same keys to unmask it. A little Shift+F1 to reveal the intent, purpose, and scope in the spirit of transparency would also help. Violence isn’t needed. But warrants are. It’s really pretty simple: Ctrl+J the actions. Justify them—lawfully, transparently—or ESC.

There’s an entire world ready to Ctrl+Z the last year of chaos, confusion, and uncertainty. It’s fine to be Ctrl+B—confident, decisive—but not arrogant and demeaning. They don’t want a Ctrl+Y of the next several years. They want stability, reason, and science back as cornerstones of world relations.

What we need is a pause—not a Ctrl+W. More like a Ctrl+Z on a few policies before we reach for Ctrl+Alt+Del three times and reboot: a hard reset. But if we keep pretending the system isn’t crashing, we may end up rebooting the hard way before a Trojan virus and malware consume our entire system. At times… maybe a reboot and a deep clean scan wouldn’t be the worst idea.

Feel free to Ctrl+S, Ctrl+A, Ctrl+C, and Ctrl+V on any forum you want.

NeverFearTheDream  simplebender.com

Ctrl+Alt+Del—interrupt, security sequence;  Ctrl+A—Select all;  Ctrl+B—Bold toggle;  Ctrl+C—Copy;  Ctrl+E—Center;  Ctrl+H—Find/Replace;  Ctrl+J—Justify;  Ctrl+L—Align left;  Ctrl+S –Save;  Ctrl+R—Align right;  Ctrl+Shift+H—Hidden text toggle;  Ctrl+V—Paste;  Ctrl+W—Close window/document;  Ctrl+Y—Redo;  Ctrl+Z—Undo;  ESC—backout, cancel;  Shift+F1—Reveal Format;  Task Manager—View/kill processes

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William C. Barron is a published author of Joy in Alzheimer's, Lap Around the Sun, numerous technical articles and a regular guest columnist in regional news outlets. This blog (simplebender.com) has garnered an international readership across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. Graduating from The University of Texas and now a retired petroleum engineer, William brings decades of global experience, having worked professionally on three continents—above the Arctic Circle and below the Equator. His career has spanned roles from offshore roustabout to engineer, operations manager, and senior corporate executive. He also served as Director of the Oil and Gas Division for the State of Alaska. Currently, he is the Principal of Trispectrum Consulting. He is a co-holder of several patents and has provided expert testimony before state legislatures and at numerous public forums. Outside of his professional achievements, William is a seasoned endurance athlete. He has represented Team USA at multiple ITU Duathlon World Championships, completed the Boston Marathon, and finished numerous half-Ironman and Ironman events. ....always seeking... always learning.... Be Bold.....Never Fear the Dream.....Stand for Truth

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