"President Trump’s potent combination of greed and gullibility is one of the main reasons that his presidency is such a dangerous plight for America. Trump is the naked emperor, allowing his ego and addiction to flattery, pomp, and tribute to dictate his responses to serious global problems at a time when our nation needs a leader who can put aside self-interest and work for the best interests of the country as a whole."
I can think of no time in our history it would have been safe to have a man so greedy and a man so stupid as pResident. Hell, we've never had one half as greed, nor half as stupid. And considering how fresh W is in our minds, that's saying a lot.
Trump has certainly rescued the reputation of James Buchanan, who will henceforth merely be among the worst presidents; and he has also, I would contend, put Warren G. Harding in the shade.
The tenor of that joke is on a par with one I recall about FDR; wondering if it might have been a recycled FDR joke I googled it, and here’s what Snopes has to say about it. [Click] Note: my good wife nearly choked laughing when I told her the joke.
Back safely from Berkeley; fairly good weather, few trucks on the road, automobile traffic not too bad although moderately heavy in places. We got three good presents (one for ourselves) at a pottery sale.
listener: Here is something Root Center Son in particular might be interested in: Scientist unveils blueprint to save bees and enrich farmers [Click] “Urgent planting of wildflowers will attract pollinators and boost farmers’ food crops, expert to tell UN”
We are off to Berkeley for a pottery sale in the morning. No rain in the forecast, but it is expected on Sunday.
ReplyDeleteWe made it home safely from Maine. What a good family gathering!!! No arguments, and all sweetness with the littles!
ReplyDeleteMUST SLEEP!!! :-)
'America's straightest arrow': Robert Mueller silent as urgency mounts others become frantic [Click] “…the special counsel lauded for integrity has kept his customary low profile.” To be continued.! Tomorrow: the Russia investigation.
ReplyDeleteI tried to enter "urgency mounts" in strikeout font, and put "others become frantic" in square brackets.
Deletehttps://washingtonpress.com/2018/11/24/a-pulitzer-journalist-just-revealed-the-reason-why-trump-keeps-getting-played-by-putin-and-the-saudi-prince/?fbclid=IwAR2pqCoOpJoD-PSI_7VlqRSPi7Fv-aihmSHKZp3ORs7iya8e4zm1rA6J7yE
ReplyDelete"President Trump’s potent combination of greed and gullibility is one of the main reasons that his presidency is such a dangerous plight for America. Trump is the naked emperor, allowing his ego and addiction to flattery, pomp, and tribute to dictate his responses to serious global problems at a time when our nation needs a leader who can put aside self-interest and work for the best interests of the country as a whole."
Certainly, and well said. But isn't that time always?
DeleteI can think of no time in our history it would have been safe to have a man so greedy and a man so stupid as pResident. Hell, we've never had one half as greed, nor half as stupid. And considering how fresh W is in our minds, that's saying a lot.
ReplyDeleteTrump has certainly rescued the reputation of James Buchanan, who will henceforth merely be among the worst presidents; and he has also, I would contend, put Warren G. Harding in the shade.
DeleteThe US Postal Service created a stamp with a picture of trump, but the new stamp was not sticking to envelopes.
ReplyDeleteThe enraged trump who demanded a full investigation.
After weeks of testing and $1.73 Million in congressional spending, a special Presidential Commission presented the following findings:
The stamp is in perfect order.
There is nothing wrong with the adhesive.
People are spitting on the wrong side.
The tenor of that joke is on a par with one I recall about FDR; wondering if it might have been a recycled FDR joke I googled it, and here’s what Snopes has to say about it. [Click] Note: my good wife nearly choked laughing when I told her the joke.
DeleteLMAO! That's the best joke I've heard in ages. Thanks, Alan.
DeleteBack safely from Berkeley; fairly good weather, few trucks on the road, automobile traffic not too bad although moderately heavy in places. We got three good presents (one for ourselves) at a pottery sale.
ReplyDeleteJackson Free Press on Cindy Hyde-Smith [Click] She sounds pretty wimpy to me.
ReplyDeletelistener: Here is something Root Center Son in particular might be interested in:
ReplyDeleteScientist unveils blueprint to save bees and enrich farmers [Click] “Urgent planting of wildflowers will attract pollinators and boost farmers’ food crops, expert to tell UN”
Yeah, one of the guys who helped found the Root Center was the grandson of a famous bee keeper...!
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