Part of the reason so many Americans are stressed out about the election results is the feeling of a lack of agency. We each have only one vote, and, when we look at the photo here and are reminded of the level of intelligence of our fellows, we feel a terrible gnawing, deep in our guts.
Generally, Trump doesn’t evoke laughter. Yes, he’s a buffoon, but the damage he does on an hour-to-hour basis is so extreme that it’s just not appropriate to chuckle in response.
Having said that, with the U.S. presidential election too close to call at the moment of publishing this post, I thought I’d offer a few words on Trump from comedian Jim Jeffries.
All kidding aside, it’s very likely that, at some point, Trump will be eyeing this very dilemma: where to go to escape the long arm of the law.
The choices narrow when we realize that he needs a lawless country, i.e., a dictatorship. (more…)
Many Americans are stressed out beyond words on this election day, the results of which have so much impact. Both sides are convinced that a loss means the ruination of the country, and a great deal of suffering for them personally.
Normally, Super Bowl Sunday marks the annual record in the consumption of alcohol here in the U.S., but that’s certainly not going to be the case in 2020. It’s hard to blame people for thinking that a couple of swigs just may make this whole thing easier to face.
Talk radio features numerous suggestions to deal with the mental anguish that derives from days like today: stay busy, treat yourself to something you like, commiserate with friends, stay positive, etc.
Speaking of positivity, please check out the meme here.
A reader notes:
Vote smartly, my friends. The “conspiracy theories” that spotlight a Marxist-led assault on our country and culture are, unfortunately, true. (more…)
“We have probed the earth, excavated it, burned it, ripped things from it, buried things in it, chopped down its forests, leveled its hills, muddied its waters, and dirtied its air. That does not fit my definition of a good tenant. If we were here on a month-to-month basis, we would have been evicted long ago.”
-Rose Bird, Chief Justice of California Supreme Court (more…)
Those wishing to lower the carbon footprint associated with dish washing may be amused by this video on the Mini Portable Washing Machine.
As they promote their product: Mini Portable washing machine can wash deli, also clean jewelry, glasses, fruits & vegetables! (more…)
Insofar as there is video evidence to support the claim made in the meme here, it appears that Trump has committed yet one more felony: inciting violence, in this case, vehicular assault and battery. (more…)
From Andy Borowitz, writer of satire for the New Yorker: Trump claimed that, to pick up all three hundred and thirty million Americans, he had secretly launched a program called Operation Warp Bus.
I’m so frustrated with myself. Everyone knew that Trump is being both: (more…)
What to say?
