Presidential Alert

For John, BLUF:  I am glad it worked.  Nothing to see here; just move along.

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THE LONG, STRANGE HISTORY OF THE PRESIDENTIAL TEXT ALERT

From Wired, by Reporter Garrett M Graff, 3 October 2018.

Yes, at 2:18, I received my text from FEMA.

The story mention Ukulele Playing Entertainer Arthor Godfrey.  I once met Mr Godfrey. The Fall of 1966, at DaNang Air Base, in Viet-Nam. He was visiting the troops, and in this case the 390th (Blue Boars) Tactical Fighter Squadron Ops Building.  He told a ribald joke, which everyone appreciated, and made us feel appreciated.  People visiting the troops is a good thing.

Even SNL Alumni and even US Senators, current and retired.  But, the most appreciated that year at DaNang was Ann-Margaret.

Hat tip to my Brother John.

Regards  —  Cliff