MANANA

Donald Trump was asked, begged, not to go to Kenosha tomorrow as he would only make the problem worse, but being a stubborn, arrogant troublemaker he is going anyway. Let's see if Joe
Biden is right, that Trump only shows up to foment trouble. Also Trump is an idiot when he says a paint ball is not a bullet. A single paint ball can do a lot of damage. Maybe someone will fire one at Trump so he can appreciate its velocity.

THE ELECTIONS. A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE.

Consider this, If Joe Biden loses in November, it's a loss for America, but Joe and Kamala will return to respectable, productive lives. But if Trump loses, all hell breaks loose. First of all, he will then be subject to all the law suits he has been avoiding: tax evasion, sexual assault, theft, government fraud, collusion, graft. Just think, he'll be dragged into court and forced to testify. (The sex crimes alone we'll be riveting.) We'll finally see his tax papers and some of the juicier accusations that Michael Cohen suggested. But that's not the only benefit of a Trump loss. Ivanka Trump will also be arrested for her many duplicitous deals, including skimming profits during the inauguration, and felony fraud. Won't it be nice to see her bland, composed face in tears? Also Donald Trump, Jr. will be arrested along with his actually less dumb brother, Eric. We're not sure of their crimes, but we're guessing shady real estate deals, ripping off charities, lying about expenses, tax fraud, and money laundering to name just a few. (All to win Daddy's unwinnable  love and completely elusive respect.)  They might even have to pay back some of the cash they ripped off from we taxpayers, for private flights, gifts to bimbos like Kimberly, and attempts at styling. Best of all the brilliant Jared Kushner will follow in his father's shackled footsteps, as he's sure to prance off to prison for all kinds of international financial crimes. So, if you were thinking of voting for Trump because you enjoy a life of chaos and conflict, think how much more exciting life will be from he day they drag Donald Trump from the Oval Office to the day they shove him into a Rectangular Cell.

I'm guessing that Donald Trump, not satisfied with only one Twitter account, paid the Cain family for the use of Herman's, thus explaining the recent tweets from Herman that Coronavirus is not that bad, despite that was the cause of his death.

DREAMS OF KILLING.

Kyle Rittenhouse is just another George Zimmerman, an unattractive, overweight social misfit with a gun eager to kill someone. Except he outdid even psychotic George: He killed two innocent men and wounded another. Yet this evil, arrogant, 17-year-old punk has dozens of equally screwed up sadists eager to defend him and overlook these crimes, all conservatives and Trump fans, of course.  At this moment, he's being held by Wisconsin authorities awaiting trail. He was so eager to cause someone's death he traveled from his home in Antioch, Illinois, to Kenosha, Wisconsin, where he went unnoticed by their blind-to-whites police. Being invisible made it possible for this teen terrorists to wander freely and cruelly murder two men and then call it self-defense, which it certainly was not. In today's Trump-insane society someone may slap Kyle's wrist and send him on his way. I am hoping that he has to face a jury bent on justice and has to spend the rest of his wretched life in prison.

TWO DIFFERENT MEN.

If a man beats his wife, tells her what to wear, expects her to clean cook and perform every menial duty required for his comfort and image. If he gives her a meager allowance, forbids any purchase
he doesn't authorize. If he makes her live in fear of every minor mistake, a scratch on the car, a forgotten bill, an item not brought to the cleaners. If he frightens their children, humiliates their mother in front of them, and punishes them for minor offenses, or ridicules them for flaws they can't help. If he bullies and threatens, and then makes weak apologies or none at all, Joe Biden would call that criminal behavior, Donald Trump would call it strong leadership.

A HERO FOR OUR TIMES.

I just saw something amazing, and wonderful, and encouraging, and inspiring, and completely unexpected. Ted Wheeler, the Mayor of Portland, Oregon, stood up to President Trump with both guns blazing. He called Trump out for the mean, nasty, petty son-of-a-bitch he is. He accused him of everything of which he is guilty as bravely as David facing Goliath. He gave me the most hope I have had so far that the brave and honorable among us will win after all, and  the weak and cowardly will not stand much longer. I am thrilled knowing how angry and scared Trump must be this very moment for finally having to confront a hero instead of a toady, for being exposed to an entire nation in all his pettiness and insignificance. Thank you Mayor Wheeler.

CRIMINALS WHO SHOULD BE IN PRISON.

Derek Chauvin
Rustin Sheskey
The officers who killed Elijah McClain
The officers who killed Breonna Taylor
Garrett Rolfe
Kyle Rittenhouse
George Zimmerman
Donald Trump
Donald Trump Jr.
Eric Trump
Ivanka Trump
Jared Kushner
William Barr
Mike Pompeo
And so many more.

GREAT SERVICE. ANNOYING PHONE MESSAGE.

I'm a great fan of Chewy.com, especially during coronavirus. They deliver fast. Their prices are fair. And one avoids schlepping heavy products. But they do something very annoying. During their busy periods they repeat a recorded phone message every 20 seconds that says, "One of our helpful service representatives will be with you in a moment." It's not true, of course, and you could be on the phone for 15 minutes, which means you've heard this irritating message as often at 45 times. It seems to me they could fill up the time with helpful pet hints, or even promoting some of their products.

GREAT TWEETS.

This is very annoying. I have been banned from Twitter  for life for calling Laura Ingraham a bitch (she's actually much worse). And now I have no way to let Jim Gaffigan know how much I admire him for his setting Trump fans straight on Twitter. I always thought Gaffigan was hilarious. Now I am pleased to find out that he is truly patriotic Trump hater like me and millions of others. By the way, my banning was totally arbitrary and unjustified, so if you tweet be careful. There is nothing fair about the way they ban contributors. They must be Republicans.

AMERICA'S MOST REDUNDANT WORD.

The word is "why." It's fine by itself. But completely unnecessary when used with the word reason. In fact, there's no reason to use why with reason. The combination "reason why" is completely unnecessary. Don't believe me? Take any expression using the reason why and eliminate why and you'll see why it was never needed. "The reason why I went to Paris was to see Notre Dame." Is no more correct than, "The reason I went to Paris was to see Notre Dame." It's redundant and superfluous, yet this waste of words is used a million times a day as if it were required, which it is not. Look at these two signs taken from the Internet, Neither one needs why, but there is is. I hope we'll see the disappearance of the superfluous why. You know what's even worse? "The reason is because." Yuck.

SOMEONE IS OUT TO GET YOU.

Ask yourself this. Why doesn't Trump want you to have Social Security? Why doesn't Trump want you to have medical coverage? Why doesn't he want you to have a post office? Why? It's no skin of his teeth. He'll never have a problem paying a bill, making a purchase, meeting the rent. Then why does he want to make sure that you have to struggle? Worry? Work two jobs? Deny your children fun vacations or the pleasures they want? Why? Because he's mean mentally ill. That's the only explanation. Instead of taking pleasure in being so rich, he takes pleasure in keeping you so poor or middle class. He not only doesn't care if you have to strive to survive, he doesn't even care if you die. Have you seen him shed one tear for any American who died from Covid-19? And there have been thousands. No. I suspect he even had to fake mourning for his brother Robert's recent death.  He's a cold, heartless monster. Yet there are still those who plan to vote for him. Ask yourself this. Why would anyone vote for a person who doesn't care if you have social security, medical coverage, or such public convenience as a post office? Why?

ATTENTION: ALL NEWSCASTERS.

This is not a podium. It is a lectern. A podium is the stage upon which a speaker stands or, in more cases, the few square feet that the speaker's feet occupy.  So when an announcer says a speaker is behind the podium that is impossible.

I think it's both brilliant and generous for NBA Commissioner, Adam Silver, and NBPA Executive Director, Michelle Roberts, to volunteer to turn arenas into voting sites this November. First of all, voters know where these sites are. They won't mind waiting in line at a location they like to visit. The size allows for the necessary distancing. Trump's thugs won't feel as free to bully voters in such an open setting. And there's no danger of standing around in inclement weather. Perfect. I am not an avid sports fan, but am wildly impressed with how patriotic and self-sacrificing all the players on these teams have proven themselves to be. If only we could get some of that patriotism from our cowardly and treasonous Senators.

SOME REALLY FUN SURFING.

If you're one of those people who still plans to vote for Trump in November, I have some advice for you. Check out You Tube videos regarding Donald Trump's past. It's fascinating. There's one video about his many bankruptcys including his screwups in: packaged meat, vodka, Trump airlines, Trump magazine, and his famously disastrous investments in Atlantic City Casinos. In every case his inept business judgement resulted in a financial flop, and in some cases his suppliers were never paid causing them to bankrupt as well.  Another fun video is by a friend of his who wrote a book about how Trump always, but always, cheats at golf. Of course, despite cheating, with his usual conceit he'll tell you he's an excellent golfer and never cheats. Of course his rip-offs of construction companies and suppliers is legendary, but then he has ripped you off, and me, and everyone, with his family vacations and misuse of federal tax funds. Just recently Donald Jr.'s European vacation with his loud-mouthed girlfriend cost us $64,000 in security. Anyway check out You-Tube for the fun of it. You might still give this charlatan your vote in November, but—who knows?—you may also wise up.

THE MURDERER IN CHIEF.

There were more than 1,500 people in last night's White House audience. There was no distancing and very few wore masks. Trump blabbed for 70 minutes, exposing his guests to infection for more than an hour. In the coming days or weeks a percentage of those "guests" will come down with coronavirus. Maybe one or two will die. The questions is will they blame Trump for risking their health and their lives for the sake of his ego? Probably not, being gullible Republicans. Still, it was wrong of him to permit such a risky situation just because he is unable to make a speech without a living fawning audience. But if you really understand Trump, you know that he doesn't care who suffers or who dies if it benefits him. Do you think he has shed a single tear or any of the Covid-19 sufferers in Tulsa? No. Does he feel any responsibility for the death of Herman Cain? He never gave it another thought. What about the thousands of dead Kurds that he betrayed to please Erdogad? Trump couldn't care less. Does he feel any shame for the children he separated from their parents and who may never be reunited? None at all. Essentially Trump doesn't care about anyone but himself, and given four more years his lack of humanity will become even more obvious. And yet many Americans plan to vote for him. If you do have a heart, please examine it before November 3.
(Below: Just a few of the Kurds betrayed by Trump and slaughtered by Erdogad's army.)

THE POT IS AT IT AGAIN.

Trump has demanded that Joe Biden submit to a drug test ahead of the presidential debates. Not only is that a ridiculous, petty, paranoid, shitty request, but Biden doesn't sniff during speeches like Trump, ramble on in an incoherent manner, or make psychotic demands like this one. Besides what difference would it make. You Mr. Trump were a liar, a fraud, a philanderer, a grifter, a crime boss, a tax cheat, a thief, a hooker's John, a child molester, and a thoroughly repulsive person and it didn't stop you from debating. If you must demand a drug test, I suggest you schedule it for yourself or for your eldest glassy-eyed son. 

BO, SUNNY, BUDDY, MILLIE, REX, FALA, MISS BEAZLEY

I stole this photo from my favorite blog, "My Cats are Democrats" because it tells us so much.  I think Donald Trump is our first president in a long time to not have a dog, or any pet at all. In this photo we see future First Lady Jill Biden with not one, but two, dogs. Americans are animal lovers.  Our households are home to 76,811,305 dogs and 58, 385,725 cats. Why so many?  Because it's a normal human tendency to give and receive affection from pets. And frankly, I find it abnormal, to be indifferent to having a loving pet, especially when you have a huge house, lots of yard space, servants to tend to your pet, and no financial restraints. So the only reason I can imagine Trump doesn't have a pet is the he doesn't have a heart. Put this down as one more black mark against this cold, selfish,
dictatorial, oppressive autocrat. And make sure you vote for Joe Biden in November. Not only will you gain an experienced, caring president, but once again there will be a pet in the White House.

NO MOTHER COURAGE HERE.

Kellyanne Conway is in a difficult position. She declares that she is leaving the White House and giving up being the main liar for Trump to give more time to her family. I have no idea how old her four children are, but she had better hope they are rigid narrow-minded Republicans like her. If they're not they just might be offended that their mother helped an American dictator perform so many nasty crimes and was willing to alibi his every vicious  act of deceit. Most mothers attempt to gain the respect of their children and husband. Kellyanne tossed any regard they might have away on a daily basis as she lied for Donald Trump, excused his every venal behavior, and helped him put our country into a position of weakness and ridicule. I'd say to Kellyanne that you got out just in time. But you sure as hell didn't.

CONSTANT PROJECTING

This morning on CNN, Marc -Short-on -Truth, Mike Pence's bald Nazi was pushing the myth that no one would be safe in Joe Biden's America. This is ignoring the fact that it was in Donald Trump's America that children were shoved into prisons where several died; many young Americans were deported and separated from their homes and families; almost 200,000 thousand Americans died from coronavirus due to Trump's incompetence; laws protecting us against unhealthy air and water were reversed; and—most recently—Trump's sabotage of our post office has deprived many Americans of receiving in time the medicines and finances they desperately need. Let's review. Trump is a liar, as are all his toadies. Ergo: Almost every accusation against anyone that originates with him is something of which he is guilty.  Therefore if he or Pence says no one will be safe in Biden's America, the truth is no one will be safe in Trump's America. No one.

MARCHING TO VICTORY.

I think it was so nice of Vladimir Putin to send Melania Trump a Russian Army uniform for her Rose Garden Speech. The olive-drab coloring was flattering; the military style was elegant; and it gave her a swagger that befitted the wife of an American dictator. 

LOUD MOUTH.

I don't think there's a chance in the world that DonaldTrump Jr. will ever be president. His father has already ruined it for him. Besides he doesn't have a TV show and he's—let's face it—stupid. Also if he for a single moment feels he has a chance, then he had better dump Kimberly Guilfoyle pronto. That strident harridan will ruin any chances he has at anything. Someone I do think has a chance at the presidency is Gavin Newsom. The ony mistake he made was marrying that witch.

THE STUPID MISTAKE THAT HAPPENS EVERY DAY.

I am fascinated at how easily persons who are given only one life will throw it away in a single moment for some sick gratification. The fool of the day is 17-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse of Antioch,
Illinois, who shot three three people during the riots in Kenosha, Wisconsin, killing two. How is it possible that he feels a brief period of cruel, sadistic ferocity is worth the payment of the the entire rest of his life? Not only will be confined, but being 17, he may also be raped.That's a huge price to pay for the murder of two people. I don't know. It seems fair to me.

 

'HOLD ON A SECOND."

Just when you think you've seen all the slimy creatures under every rock in the Trump White House, along comes another one. In this case Tim Murtaugh, the communications director. It's another one of those unqualified alibi ikes who comes up with excuses for every nightmarish mistake Trump makes. Poor idiot is on the defensive so often he should be called, "Hold on a second Murtaugh". Loved seeing him destroyed by Brianna Keilar regarding the coronovirus.

NOT ENOUGH SHOVELS.

This week the White House has seen more horseshit than it has dealt with since 1857 when the stables were removed. One liar after another took to the lectern to vilify flawless Joe Biden and glorify the most evil president ever. In the parade of phonies was Rand Paul, who always lies with ease; Pam Bondi, a long time paid-off toady; Tiffany Trump who I expected was a more honest person; Eric Trump,who will say anything for his inheritance; Mike Pompeo, literally a big, fat liar; and finally Melania Trump, an ex porn star who knows how to score an extra million dollar payoff even if it means having to kiss a pile of fish-eyed, pulpy orange flesh. The entire night was a disgrace that turned the White House into a Ramada Inn and the Rose Garden into a petri dish for coronavirus.
I wonder which one of these loyal Republicans will come down with Covid-19 first, compliments of Donald Trump.

THE HYPOCRITE'S HUNK,

I am always fascinated that poor and middle class people are so willing to give their hard-earned money to super-wealthy evangelists. While I'm sure it goes to some charitable causes, mostly it buys,
expensive cars, houses, vacations, and pools. And in one case a pool boy. It seems that Jerry Falwell and his wife Becki during one of their vacations on everybody else's dime became enamored of a pool boy at Miami's Fontainebleau Hotel. The young man named Giancarlo Granda didn't pray with them, what he did was have sex with Becki while Jerry watched. This roguish routine went on for seven years (like these seven years of plenty in the Bible). Unfortunately Becki began to care too much, Giancarlo to care too little, and Jerry to fear exposure. Now you mustn't be judgemental if you're a member of Jerry's congregation. After all you gave them the money required for these costly sexual trysts and if you think any of the other millionaire evangelists are more moral, think again. Now I could show you all three players, but Jerry and Becki are so well known, I think I'll just show you Giancarlo fully dressed so you can see why Jerry and Becki were so turned on.

A VERY BAD CHOICE.

I would say the Choice Hotel commercials are a bit irresponsible. The music is nice, I always liked the song "On the Road Again". But showing a man riding along with his legs out the window. Not as charming as the copywriter thinks. Not when a truck or van could come along too close and leave our relaxed cowboy without legs. Also considering the position he would be in to take a such a relaxing pose, one wonders if he is even wearing a safety belt. I hope to see Choice Hotels make a change in this very irresponsible commercial. (Sorry, can't find the actual shot. This will have to do.)

THE REPUBLICANS' ESCAPE HATCH.

The best thing that could happen to the Republican Party is for Trump to lose. Sadly the GOP flunkies are up too close to see what a joke Trump is to everybody else. If he loses, and a few respectable Republicans are elected that's the start of a new party. Eventually America will forget what a travesty he was, and how useless his family was. The Republicans who crossed over for this one election will be admired for taking one for the country. Since their patriotism will be clearly established, they can campaign as Republicans for the next election and we'll back to a battle of equals. (Forget having another Trump run. America will never forget the bad taste Donalds leave.)

TRUMP RIDICULES HIS DAUGHTER.

Trump, being uneducated and vulgar, probably thinks he's doing his daughter a favor. But by listing her as the "The honorable" he is making her even more ridiculous than she already is. She is not a judge, justice, or mayor.  She is not any kind of ambassador or emissary. She is a White House parasite who, along with her effete husband, collects an undeserved paycheck and continues to run her rip-off fashion empire. Just as well this is a meagerly attended event. If it were crowded you would hear a roar of titters at her absurdly pretentious introduction. The last person to wrongly proclaim herself "The Honorable" was Omarosa Manigault, who is greatly in disfavor with the White House. I can't imagine it will make Ivanka swell with pride to know that daddy has given her the same distinction as Omarosa.

ATTENTION SOCIAL SECURITY RECIPIENTS

Have you considered what you're going to do if Trump wins and cuts off Social Security? Unless you have huge savings, you'll be in big trouble. Have you discussed moving in with your relatives? Did they seem enthusiastic about the idea? If you don't have close relatives, what are you planning to do? Even the most modest apartments are very costly today. You could always get a job, of course, but that won't bring in much money. And most large retailers are out of town, which means costly travel expenses, Besides you planned on retiring and Trump's plans don't allow for that. But then how can a multi-millionaire like him understand your struggle to pay bills, or care. And hopefully you're white, because if you're not it's going to be even tougher, what with Trump's total lack of caring about the needs of minorities. And what if you get sick? You know Trump is totally against medical coverage. And nobody can afford doctors' visits without it. Well, this is all based on if Trump wins. If he loses, it's a complete different story. Biden and Harris will see you have Social Security, they'll do what they can about costly rentals, and yes, you'll have medical coverage. And let's face it, your relatives who are reasonably well off Trump fans would be also smart to vote for Biden if they don't want you moving in. Besides they love Social Security, too.

FLORIDA NASTY.

Matt Gaetz has been reprimanded by the House Ethics Committee for his tweet accusing married Michael Cohen of having girlfriends. What a petty, bitchy thing to do regarding something unfounded that is none of his business. What was his motive? To do do some more dirty work for Trump. Or does he just resent Cohen because he's better looking than Gaetz and doesn't suffer from abundancy of teeth.

TRUMP ALWAYS FEELS "BADLY."

While Trump is obviously an uneducated man who makes all kinds of grammatical errors, malapropisms, and just plain stupid comments,  I find his most annoying error is he constantly says,"I feel badly". He uses this expression for just about anything, but you would think someone, anyone would tell him that the correct usage is, "I feel bad". I feel bad that we have such a lousy president and that he doe his job so badly. (Note: I will not longer use photos of Trump just appropriate representations.)

While all right-minded people are curious to see just how insane the Republican Convention is and how mendacious the speeches are, and how weak the celebrities, let's not watch. Nothing will upset Trump more than weak ratings. You can always get the dirt from local news shows later, but what pleasure it would be to deny him any viewership.

THE PARADE OF THE CREEPS.

I am so excited about Donald Trump's Republican Convention. Apparently it will be a parade of losers, of creeps, or racists. I mean the family alone are good for laughs: inept Don Jr., hapless Eric,
 X-rated Melania,  Clueless Ivanka, and Effete Jared. Then there are the true freaks of America, the gun toting racists McClosky, the super creepy teen bigot Nick Sandmann from Kentucky (shown above) butch farm girl Joni Ernst along with the usual ass-kissing Mike Pence and his ever-watchful wife. This convention is sure to be the ultimate in hate, lies, and adoration of Trump. One hopes that poor New Orleans isn't devastated by Hurricane Laura (?) as Trump would never leave having his ego stroked to rush to the aid of a mostly black city in distress. And after all the great entertainment at the Democratic Convention, who will they get to perform?

A NEST OF VIPERS

If Biden is elected,  then all of Trump's no-nothing appointments will be replaced. Billionaire Betsy DeVos will be replaced by an educator. Bill Barr will be replaced by a person of integrity. Mark Meadows will be replace by a person of intelligence and honor. Mike Pompeo will be replaced by someone qualified for his job. Louis DeJoy will be replaced with an honest postmaster. Eyelash McEnemy will be replaced by a truth teller. Every position now occupied by a toady, sycophant, and thief will be replaced with someone worthy of the job. Of course this means that if Biden doesn't win, all these losers and frauds will remain in their undeserved positions and the lying, cheating, bullying and corruption will continue for another four years, after which you will not recognize the country you once admired and to which you swore allegiance.

OF VILE CREATURES.

I was surprised this week when Trump was on TV saying that the Democratic Convention was gloomy, depressing, angry and several other negative comments.It was none of those things, of course, but MSNBC didn't contradict Trump. Nor did two friends of mine. They said, "That was his opinion" which is ridiculous. He was obviously jealous that it went so well. I object to the news broadcasting lies because they fill the time, especially when those who didn't see the DNC might believe those lies. My friends call this. "Freedom of speech". When did freedom of speech become the right to lie with impunity. Is it freedom of speech to say, "Blacks are inferior?" Of course not, that's racism. Is it freedom of speech to say, "Women aren't as brave as men?" No. That's sexism. More and more there seems to be a fine line between speech and freedom of speech. This is a fine line the MSNBC doesn't seem to understand, since their idea of freedom of speech is to broadcast anything Trump says regardless of how it will be interpreted and whether it's true. Unless we start contradicting Trump and pointing out his petty lies and false achievements, we're in for another four years of hell, possibly the final four years of our democracy. This monster lives for exposure, so I shall try to find a replacement for him with every post.

WHAT MOST WOMEN KNOW.

I keep hearing on the news that there are women who plan to vote for Trump.  They give all kinds of reasons for such an amoral and selfish decision. He's good for the economy. Nothing else. Sorry, but only fools, misogynists, and racists will vote for a man responsible for so many deaths, for imprisoning children, for lying constantly, and for being a traitor to his country. They showed some woman in North Carolina who gave some half-assed excuse to vote for this loser, based mostly on what benefit it would be to her alone. Even if you don't like Biden for no reason other than your bigotry, there are four reasons to vote for him over Trump. There are more than four, but since you're too rigid to appreciate them all, just consider these four essential reasons. You want to have good health coverage. You want to preserve Social Security. You want someone to end this coronavirus. And you want to to have a post office in your future.  The woman from NC who felt that Trump would be so good for her business should consider how easy it will be do to business without a post office.

AFTER JANUARY.

Trump warns we may never know the results of the 2020 election. What he means is he may never know the results, because he will never accept losing. He thinks, for some reason, this will be a close election and that he can count on Putin to put him over the top. But most Americans are fed up. The majority of Americans are fed up. And they will be voting in droves for Joe Biden. Trump will, of course, drop his last screw on the White House foyer and watch his last marble bounce down the front steps. Then, like Lincoln, but different, he will belong to the ages, the old ages. That's when the law suits begin. New York will have him up on all kinds of charges. Then the question of the day is "Can a senile past president be sent to prison?" Most of us will shout an enthusiastic, "Yes." But his ignorant fans will allow him to live in luxury at Trump Tower, while they continue to live like peasants in their modest dwellings. Trump will became crazier and crazier, at some times thinking he's George Washington at others Greta Garbo, though he hasn't a clue who she was. People will spot him on Fifth Avenue, looking as seedy as Steve Bannon, and bragging about how brilliant he is. Then when Putin can't take it any more, he'll send a beautiful blonde to waylay him and invite him to join her for a nice cup of tea.

COULD LIFE IMITATE ART?

Hannity is right. Trump is batshit crazy. Right now he's ranting about the Democratic Convention, saying all kinds of absurd untruths. He's mentally deranged. The convention was uplifting, positive,
inspiring, kind-hearted, and brilliantly produced. In Trump's deranged mind he saw it is sinister, angry, downbeat, and boring. What more proof does anyone need that this guy is off his rocker, has bats in his belfry, and has lost his last marble? If Biden wins in November, we may still be in trouble.  After all Trump will style be in power till January. That means this nutcase who lives for revenge will
have total control for a final month, and just may do something catastrophic and leave this earth in a blaze of destructive glory like Slim Pickins at the end of Dr. Srangelove.

'NOW WE GOT YA, YA DIRTY RAT."

This is perfect. Steve Bannon finally matches what he looks like. Since I first saw him I thought he looked like a Skid Row bum. He had the appearance of someone who never takes a bath or brushes his hair. In fact I was amazed that a Chinese billionaire would even permit such a dirty, smelly person to contaminate his yacht. But now I have found an even better fit for Steve Bannon. He looks like one of those ukpempt gangsters in a 40s film about Sing Sing. He's the perfect overweight, long-haired, denizen of the prison laundry, sweating like a pig from the steam mangles, trying too hide the shiv that he plans using to get revenge on Trump the Lump. Perfect.

THE NEW POSTAL CREED

"Neither snow nor rain nor gloom of night nor Trump's fear of losing the election stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds."

THE MAN WHO BOUGHT THE POST OFFICE

Just watched some of the hearings with Louis De De De De Dejoy. Not surprising the Democrats asked tough questions while the Republicans treated this naif with kid gloves. Ron Johnson from Wisconsin did everything but kiss him on his bald head. Jacky Rosen, a Democrat  from Nevada, showed real concern for all her constituents who are getting late medications, social security checks, and general mail, while shallow Rand Paul used his time to attack the Democrats and thank DeJoy for his incompetence. Nobody seemed to be bothered that this stammering sycophant made sweeping changes in a century's old organization before he learned how it operates. In his arrogance he thinks he has all the answers and the anything goes Republicans seem to agree. He also denies having any conversations with Trump regarding the Post Office, which is very unlikely. Trump chooses people who can fulfill his sick desires. I feel certain Mr. De De De De Joy is just another toady.

NOW I LAY ME DOWN TO SLEEP....

Thank God for Depends. Trump is so frightened about the upcoming election he is more than likely wetting his pants several times a day. He isn't even strong enough to disguise his fear. It's there on display for everyone to see. He is behaving in his usual 6-year-old manner, attacking his perceived enemies, whining about the post office, vilifying Democrats, doing everything but stamping his feet (which he probably does in privacy). And this fear is taking its toll. He looks terrible these days. He's more orange than ever. He looks like Mr. Potato Head. His fish eyes seem to dart around even more suspiciously in his mottled face. He seems to have added some girth to his already girthy body. And one wonders if he will just wander off the White House grounds in a state of muttered delirium. He must be very upset about the clockwork perfection of the Democratic National Convention with its many actual celebrities, ex Republicans, and lack of anger, bitching, and woe is meism. You have to feel sorry for the old bastard. It's not easy to be a dictator in the United States of America.

STILL MISSED.

This is from an article I read in a Salon Next-trap. I only had the patience to continue Nexting in the hopes of finding this comment or something similar. The article was about Humphrey Bogart and the Bogart family. Of course it spoke glowingly of Lauren Bacall, notably of her telling her son Stephen to always tell the truth. This is odd based on the statement below. Stephen Bogart did not spend two years writing, "Bogart: In Search of My Father." My brother Gary, wrote that book. Sadly he died just before publication. He was only fifty years old. Ms. Bacall callously saw this as an opportunity for her son Stephen to take full credit for the book of which Stephen only provided facts. She actually sued to deny my brother credit. The Bogarts were both great actors. And I am sure that Stephen is a decent person. But I still resent this nasty incident. Shown below: Writer and teacher, Gary Provost.

"After building a family of his own and a life away from Hollywood, Stephen Bogart spent two years writing “Bogart: In Search of My Father.” In that time, he realized how little he truly knew about Humphrey Bogart."

OFFENSIVE, NOT EARTH SHAKING.

As a gay man in Miami I am, of course, offended by Thom Brennaman's homophobic comment. But I don't think he should lose his job and livelihood for being a jerk. It's great that gay men can come out of the closet and be themselves. Men like Thom are late catching on. One comment does not prove he is homophobic. Frankly I am much more offended by gay men who, for some bizarre and inexplicable reason, refer to themselves as queer. I am an atheist, but so many people say they are Christians, then how about a little Christian forgiveness for Mr. Brennaman. If an atheist doesn't demand harsh punishment for this "sin" why should anyone else?

STILL BITCHING.

Sarah Palin during an interview with Tucker Carlson showed how bitter and jealous she is of Kamala Harris, which she should be. Mostly she suggested the Kamala prostituted herself by conforming to something or other. Like most of Sarah's comments it was unclear. I'm surprised she even appears in public after destroying the candidacy of John McCain. (I still watch Game Change like I watch Airplane, for laughs.) Sarah was always a lowbrow, low I.Q. bimbo from Alaska. She should thank her lucky stars that her attractiveness and spunk (now gone) gave her more than her fifteen minutes of fame and a pot money. But all future news of this character shows us that she was just an irritating footnote in history.

PAYING TRIBUTE TO A TYRANT.

I respect the police and certainly accept that they are mostly hard-working admirable public servants who unfortunately have their share of bullies and bigots like any other organization, but I still find it hard to accept that The International Union of Police Associations has endorsed a proven criminal. By  giving their nod to Donald Trump, they are sanctioning all his lies, deceits, frauds, imprisoning of children and racism. I don't see law enforcement officers condoning this kind of behavior even if he has benefitted them in the past. Everything about the Trump administration screams corruption. Biden, being noted for fairness, is much more likely to smooth the troubled waters between police forces and protesters and do it with more sincerity. If Trump has generously armed police forces and been outspoken in their defense, it is because he wants to be associated with power and the force of law, thus borrowing a masculinity and strength he doesn't possess. Still he's a con-man, a fraud, a heartless would-be dictator, a racist, and the last person who should be endorsed and backed by an association of law enforcers.

LOOKS GOOD. SOUNDS AWFUL.

I notice that Secret Deodorant has shortened their beyond-irritating commercial.  It's still teeth-grindingly annoying and requires the mute button or an immediate channel change. Who decided that this screaming, incoherent jingle was one that consumers would wish to expose themselves to once, much less dozens of time? There are lots of annoying commercials on TV. This is the worst. 

PUTIN'S FAVORITE PUNISHMENT.

I was disturbed to read that Alexei Navalny, a Russian opposition leader is in a coma at a Siberian hospital after drinking a cup of tea that was more than likely laced with poison. Poison, in its worst forms, is a popular death form of Putin's. As upsetting as this news was, it is also heartening. Why? Because there is no question that Trump is beholding to Putin. That's the only explanation for his doggy servile attitude. And once Putin doesn't need him anymore then he is just a fat old man walking around with too many secrets, and more than likely a civilian, and still a braggart. I am sure Putin will conclude it's tea time or in Trump's case Diet Coke time. And frankly, after all Trump has put us through, it will be a delight to see him go from orange to pale green, and slowly and painfully fade away.

VANDALS

Donald Trump is a liar and Louis deJoy is a liar. They have already completed the damage they wanted to do to the Post Office. The sorting machines are trashed, the mail boxes are trashed. So they are perfectly willing to stop their vandalism, and have no intention of righting their wrongs. So we can look forward to slow mail, missing medications, late checks, long-belated birthday cards,
late bills (with late fees) and all kinds of chaos because of Trump's fears and paranoia. If you depend on the mail at all, for anything, and you still plan to vote for Trump, you're an idiot and a masochist.

ANOTHER TRUMP TRICK.

Donald Trump has such a low opinion of African-Americans that he believes you are naive enough to vote for Kanye West if he is on the ballot. He actually expects you to vote for an obvious fake candidate and surrender your own interests just because Kanye is a rich and famous black. Give me a break. Donald Trump is a racist. Even Kanye doesn't realize he is being used. The future of every American will depend on electing Joe Biden as president. Trump has caused enough destruction, division and stupidity. Make it end November 3rd.

THE MAN WHO SAID BIDEN IS OUT OF SHAPE.