It's a Mystery to Me: How Can Anyone Take Trump Seriously?

Trump must be gnawing on his pacifier.

Everyone is making fun of him. The Iranians have started a small industry of Lego videos featuring Trump and his MAGA buddies doing stupid things.

The news is crawling with jokes, memes, and cartoons about America's first felon president. Trump's beautification projects in Washington DC have been mocked and scorned in the print media and online daily.

One of Trump's beautification projects has spawned a series of memes and viral themes that will someday be put in a future Meme Museum. 

The Lincoln Reflecting Pool. There you go! You're already smiling. I bet you've seen a few. Let's view some examples.

- "Make Algae Green Again." Nice twist on Make America Great Again.

- "Drain the Swamp." Comedians and critics have seized the opportunity to ironically twist Trump's signature catchphrase "drain the swamp" to apply to the stubbornly algae-filled monument.

- "Vandalism." One of the most popular memes features an edited clip of artist Bob Ross dabbing globs of bright green paint onto a picture of the D.C. landmark. Comedians and critics poked fun at Trump's response to his alleged vandalism (evidence free rant) claim and mocked his idea of arresting people for "touching water."

All kidding aside for a moment. Here's a sobering reality; Trump is mentally ill. It's obvious to over 50% of Americans (latest Quinnipiac poll) and the rest of the world.

Particularly troubling is Iran's approach to dealing with Trump. They truly believe he's insane. They may joke about Trump's thin skin but beneath that humor they know he's not dealing with a full deck.

The Iranian negotiating team genuinely believes Trump is crazy. They factored this assessment into their official diplomatic strategy according to major news outlets.

During indirect peace negotiations, Iranian officials brought senior psychologists and psychiatrists onto their negotiating team to analyze Trump's cognitive and decision-making styles. The Iranian Psychological Society published open letters about Trump, calling for a scientific evaluation of his mental health to address concerns over his hostility and impulsivity.

Trump's latest medical evaluation involved 22 doctors (a record). There's little doubt that they are following his cognitive decline. It's getting worse. America and the rest of the world is aware of what a walking time bomb Trump is. 

As it Stands, watching Trump unravel is like watching a runaway train. You know nothing good is going to happen.