Not that I really care; I’m just putting this information out into the universe in case anyone wants to look into it for themselves. Chances are, if they’re doing it to me, then they’re doing it to some of you as well. You just didn’t know it yet.

First off: my background. I am a disabled veteran who’s held both a military (Army Signal Corps) and civilian (Raytheon) Top Secret security clearance. I was authorized to work in and around the White House (DHS Clearance from my time as a professional fine art handler) and other government facilities during the Obama administration. Since then, I’ve become a rather vocal anti-fascist on both my social media and in my published works. I’ve also co-hosted a left wing podcast that received national attention, helping to find the truth in what some believe are wrongful convictions. As of this moment, none of those perks prior to the Trump administration means squat.

Here’s the top three things I’m being prevented from doing:

1. Handgun License Renewal – My Texas State License To Carry was up for renewal on my birthday in December. I renewed it online six weeks in advance. It’s almost July. I know it’s a Constitutional Carry state, but it makes it easier to purchase. My background check is pending, and no one will answer my inquiries. If our governor doesn’t want me to preach truths about him online, then perhaps he should change his truth.
2. Adult Protective Services Reporting – Again, with the Texas State Government; I’m trying to prevent a death or deaths. I have a neighbor who is a diagnosed schizophrenic and isn’t on his medication. His caregiver is enabling him so he won’t move home and I don’t blame her; he’s a character. About once a week, he beats the crap out of himself, howls obscenities at the moon on his porch, keeps his neighbors awake, and then gets into his car and drives. Often. I’ve filed an official report with Texas State Adult Protective Services. It’s been crickets for a month. How many could’ve died between now and then? Sorry about your squashed kid, random park-walker. I’ve done my part, though.
3. Veteran’s Administration Clearance – I am a disabled veteran who happens to be an attention whore. VA wanted to know if I was interested in going deep into the VA system and talking and performing music for my terminal or incredibly disabled brothers and sisters. Guess what? The background check is pending.
4. Then again, after re-reading everything I just wrote above, I’d probably want to keep me away from all of these things as well.

I wonder how many of my neighbors have written similar stories about me to adult protective services?

“I swear! The guy can’t decide if he’s Dr. Gonzo, Dr. King, or Dr. Venkman. Just get him out of here!”

I’m just a guy preaching truths, toking jokes, and shoplifting Amazon. If I happen to make a few people smile along the way, it’s a bonus. Some dude in my 8th grade creative writing class used to call me “Judd Nelson” when The Breakfast Club initially released. Trippy.

I knew I had some big shoes to fill, but mission accomplished, I guess. Public Enemy # 37.

PS – Buy a book and I’ll love you forever.