Goodbye Devin Nunes: No One Is Going to Miss You

No more slinking around The White House and the Halls of Congress for Rep. Devin Nunes. 

His foul stench will no longer pollute Congress because he quit the other day.

Just like that. I feel robbed. His departure should have been more dramatic, like seeing him criminally charged for his Russia coverups and plots with the defeated former president (and world class asshole) to protect Trump from his perch on the House Intelligence Committee.

He's been replaced by Rep. Mike Turner whose taken his position as the new top Republican on the committee.

So why did Nunes quit his job? Did he feel remorse for all of his lies and illegal actions he committed - as yet undiscovered?

I doubt that. For whatever reason he's decided to link his fate to a major loser. He's now the CEO of Trump's new media venture, which by the way, is mired in legal entanglements with a couple of government watchdog agencies.

And get this: Trump's business partner in the sleazy new venture is a Chinese investment firm that has a history of SEC investigations. 

Related: Trump's Social Media Deal is Being Investigated by Regulators

According to Reuters, Wall Street's top financial regulators are investigating Trump's $1.25 billion deal to float his new social media venture on the stock market.

I will take bets about the whole mess ever coming to fruition. Donny's not so good when it comes to start-ups, or any business ventures for that matter.

Reality has never been Nunes strong point. He enjoys being able to disseminate lies and the opportunity to spread more than ever was too tempting to pass up. The money probably cinched the deal.

Republicans were nice about his departure and made-up stories about what good he did as a member of Congress. Privately, most Republicans, including his replacement, were relieved to see the trouble-making asshole exit.

As for the Democrats, they all fondly wished Nunes the worst, while slamming the door on his fat ass!

What's the Path Back to Reality?

Did Alice in Wonderland ever find her way back to the "real" world?

What was the path she took to get there and back to reality?

Inquiring minds in America want to know how to restore the truth over the legions of lies spread around the country like toxic peanut butter by Trump and his minions.

If I recall right, there were a number of paths Alice took in her search for reality while encountering anthropomorphic creatures along the way.

Lewis Carroll's English children's novel was a prime example of the literary nonsense genre that was popular with adults as well as children in 1865.

It's similar to Trump's story (popular with extremist adults and kids) about The Big Lie. 

We've encountered worse creatures than Alice did, however.

For example, instead of taking advise from a giant worm smoking a hookah we have Kevin McCarthy smoking Trump's sausage.

In the book Alice was a guest at a "mad" tea party where she was bombarded with riddles.

Trump's Mad Insurrection Party held on Jan. 6, 2021, wasn't a mystery. It was a pre-planned assault on our democracy. 

At the end of the story Alice gets into an argument with the King and Queen who accused her of stealing tarts. She stands up to the whole deck of cards as they swarm her...and wakes up from the dream.

In the real-world America stood up to a swarm of cult-followers intent on decertifying a duly elected president to install a former president crazy as a the Madhatter.

But it was no dream. It was more like a nightmare. The worst part of this modern story is it's not over yet.

Jan. 6, A Day of Reckoning: How Embarrassing for the GOP. At Least You'd Think So. But Don't Bet on It

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Okay boys and girls, it's time to see what's happening today... 

Lawmakers from one side of the aisle are going to embarrass the hell out of the other side with a day devoted to outing their attempt to steal the 2020 election.

There's going to be videos of Trump followers swarming over the Capitol like cockroaches on a crusade. 

A cascade of once-concealed texts will be raining down like drops of acid on Republicans retreating to their caves and yachts, and who have vowed an oath of silence regarding Trump's culpability in the coup attempt on Jan. 6.

I know you're disappointed that the former first grifter isn't have his press conference to counter today's activities. But buck up. There's still plenty to see.

Tune in your TV, get out the popcorn and make bets with family and friends about the possibility of a new revelation regarding Trump's obstruction of justice.

Basically, it's not going to be a good day for Trump minions and other spineless supporters in Congress.

Which reminds me. Wouldn't it be nice to see a list of GOP lawmakers complicit in the planning of the attack on the Capitol? 

The extreme right could make trading cards with their names on them and the part they played in the insurrection.

Hint. Gym Jordan and Marjorie Taylor Green will be the hottest cards in the deck.

In what should be a day of shame to Republicans, they will settle into their alternate realities and wait until the storm passes. By Friday they'll emerge more energized and ready to go back to their outrageous lies that threaten our democracy.

There's going to be solemn prayer vigil for those who are into that kind of thing.

I'll tell you what boys and girls, there may be real Republicans in the hinterlands of this nation who are embarrassed at what the party has become. Just don't bet on it.

Wanting to Exhale After the First Coup Attempt Failed But Still Facing a Second Assault on America

I want to exhale and know that there won't be another coup attempt by Trump and minions. But's it difficult.

I think millions of Americans are in a trance and unable to deal with this continuing assault against democracy. After being informed for a year of the dangers Trump and his acolytes' pose, people still don't want to think they're real. 

So, they pretend Trump, and his followers aren't busily rigging our electoral system to assure future elections that will favor them. 

Maybe I'm talking about zombies here. The type who stares blankly at events unfolding in front of them and the type who follow orders mindlessly...even if that it means giving up their freedoms in the name of a cult leader who doesn't give a shit about them.

Here we are a year after the insurrection and Trump is still fanning the fires with lies by holding a so-called press conference on the anniversary of the assault on the Capitol.

Meanwhile the Jan. 6 Select Committee will be countering Trump's falsehoods with more evidence of his obstruction of justice and holding a Prayer Vigil for those who died that dark day.

With tensions running high now who's to say what will happen this Jan. 6? Will a former president finally go completely off the deep end and openly declare war on the government?

Sadly, anything is possible during these trying times. 

Members of Congress Ignore Ethic Laws - Why Not? Because They Can

Ethics investigators are up against a Congressional wall that protects members who lie about their involvement in the stock market.

The problem is senators and House members seem to be immune to the laws that hold them accountable for cheating taxpayers and abusing their position in government to get insider information. 

After four years of the Trump regime laughing at The Hatch Act the problem has worsened and no one is interested (or brave enough) to deal with the obvious grift.

New York Times reporter Luke Broadwater explained in a recent interview how some lawmakers are refusing to cooperate with ethics investigations. Over 50 of them have flat out ignored investigators requests for information.

To be clear, and fair, we're talking about Democrats and Republicans and the lasting impact their defiance has on our system of government.

Laws and rules have been bent into pretzels by our lawmakers looting the system for years now.

How many times have you read about a member of Congress under an ethics investigation that stretches out for years and eventually disappears?  

Once in a blue moon a lawmaker may actually be held to account because of overwhelming evidence. They seldom go to jail however and if they do, they're sent to a "country club" masquerading as a prison.

But what can be done about this abuse in Congress? It's a stacked system that only members can rectify. The answer lies in who we elect to represent us.

Candidates for elective office need to be thoroughly vetted (especially their finances and connections to the stock market) before we vote for them. That doesn't happen now, although some try to claim it does.

In this era of big grifts we mustn't ignore what lawmakers are doing behind closed doors to increase their wealth.

Believe it or not, There's Somewhere on the Planet Where Women Have All the Power

                        Quick observation.

Men are lousy leaders. Every war that breaks out on the planet is attributable to men who don't get along.

Let's face it folks, men don't play nicely with each other or anyone else. Our stupid pride gets us in trouble, and we start measuring penis sizes!

As far as I know that's never led to anything good for the citizens of countries who have to sacrifice their lives over such foolishness.

Men seldom negotiate. They tend to intimidate instead. That's why men should never be ambassadors, let alone leaders of a country.

We're not doing too well right now guys. Putin and Biden are rattling swords and threatening each other. This kind of activity seldom leads to a peaceful resolution.

That's it!

I'm moving to the Bissagos Islands. Why? For one reason they are run by a matriarchal society where woman possess all the power.

That's right. They choose their husbands, propose marriage, build their own homes and run the households.

Look it up. You'll never find a war started by the people of the Bissago Islands. That's because women are better leaders. The proof is in the pudding.

Of the 88 islands, of which just 23 are inhabited, this magical archipelago is situated off the Guinea coast of western Africa.

Imagine it. Living where people can't walk around in public wearing battle gear and toting assault rifles! And where women are truly in charge of their own bodies and not subserviate to a group of male extremists.

I think it's time we elect a woman to lead the USA on the next go-around in 2024. She certainly couldn't do any worse than her combative male predecessors!

Welcome to 2022! You Made It

Happy New Year!

How weird was 2021? 

Let's put it this way; it rained down fish on the last day in Texarkana, Texas.

And.

The country survived a coup attempt by one of the two major political parties.

But you made it to 2022!

Now what are you going to do?

I suggest you take efforts to protect your mental health. It's going to be another ugly year with all of the challenges ahead.

You know what they are.

Another year of chaos lies ahead between climate change disasters and politics. A combination of the Apocalypse, Ragnarök, and The End Times.

False prophets will infect the hinterlands and suburbs, and the war between reality and fiction will wage on with little hope of resolution.

The pandemic will continue to stalk rural communities in Red States and the rest of the country because we're so polarized some pick death over life to prove how stupid they are.

Be realistic.

We don't live in Utopia. So, you have to carve out an existence that will get you through the trials and tribulations ahead.

If you don't have one, get a hobby. Choose comedies over dramas. Limit how much news you allow into your space. Stay grounded. JFK is not coming back from the dead and Trump is not the president.

Take comfort in facts and don't let right-wing assholes pull your chain. Wear a mask where necessary. Kiss a loved one at least once a day.

And.

Cultivate your sense of humor.

The Last Day of 2021: MAGA Awards Are Highlight of the Night

It's been MAGA madness since the new year was ushered in with a coup attempt by Trump and his minions.

Pleased with how much progress they made in destroying election integrity in 2021, MAGA members huddled together - like a roomful of diseased rats and came up with some categories to honor their efforts to destroy democracy this year.

Traitor of the Year

This will be the biggest award handed out at the Mar-a-Largo New Year's bash(ing) tonight.

The leading candidate comes as no surprise. It's Trump. Other MAGA morons trying to compete with him are Kevin McCarthy, Roger Stone, and Steve Bannon.

GOP Congressman Who Told the Most Lies in 2021

This was the most competitive category with a who's who of infamous clowns to choose from. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Jim Jordan are the clear frontrunners.

Trailing closely behind are Lauren Boebert, Matt Gaetz, Andy Biggs, Mo Brooks, and Paul Gosar.

Most MAGA-Like 2021 Newcomer to the House

Another really competitive category with three strong frontrunners. They are, Madison Cawthorn, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Lauren Boebert.

Just behind them are Ronny Jackson, Peter Meijer, and August Pfluger.

The long shots are Burgess Owens, Beth Van Duyne, and Pete Sessions.

MAGA Member Who Most Compared Democrats to NAZIs

This category was boiled down to three contestants. They are Marjorie Taylor Greene, Lauren Boebert, and Jim Jordan. No favorite here. They're all too closely associated to pick a winner. Should be fun to see who wins.

It will also be instructive to see which loser whines the loudest. A conciliation prize goes to the biggest baby.

The Coveted Most Active Conspiracy Clown

Along with Traitor of the Year, this category is expected to bring a lot of excitement to the New Year attendees.

Once again Steve Bannon is a probable favorite, but he's not a lock on the prestigious award. Challenging him are Roger Stone, and Alex Jones. The dark horse in the race is Rudy Guiliani because he was so active in pushing conspiracies.

There's also a chance, Sydney Powell may get a dishonorable mention according to a leak from the committee.

Biggest Hypocrite Award

It's been reported that the selecting committee broke out in fights trying to pick the biggest hypocrite in Trump World.

After much debate they selected Lindsey Graham, Kevin McCarthy, and Mark Meadows. This should be interesting, as the award is a lifetime membership in the MAGA Mob Online Discount Store.

Who Had Their Head Furthest Up Trump's Ass?

By now Trump's anus must be the size of the Holland Tunnel with so many daily visitors.

As you can imagine it was extremely hard to tell who had their head up Trump's arse the most (and longest) as no official lists were kept. The judges did get valuable input from the Royal Ass Wiper, Mike Lindell, aka The Pillow Guy

The committee finally settled on the following contestants. Mark Meadows, Kevin McCarthy, Jim Jordan, Matt Gaetz, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Lauren Boebert and Madison Cawthorn. 

All winners will be formally announced to MAGA World during Trump's so-called news conference at Mar-a-Largo on January 6, 2022.

Wrapping Up The Year America Avoided a Coup Attempt

This year came in with a bang as Trump followers tried to overthrow our government in a failed coup attempt.

It's official, Kellyanne Conway's alternate realities have polluted the country, as Republicans embrace the lie that launched the coup - that the presidential election was stolen from Trump. 

It's weird. Americans are watching another coup attempt slowly unfold before their eyes. If Republicans don't legally win the presidency in 2024, they have plans to overturn the results. Is anyone watching?

Red states have been passing voter suppression laws and stuffing GOP election officials in states electoral systems in anticipation of winning - one way, or another.

Is anyone watching?

Yes. We're watching democracy shrivel up as Trump's minions drag the nation into an authoritarian state with him as dictator for life.

It's really sad. We got a new president this year but can't seem to get rid of the old one who hangs around the fringes of society steadily plotting another assault on our freedoms.

This is America today. I hope the new year is better. For all of our sakes.

Just What Does 'Normal' Mean Anyway?

I was talking with some friends and family the other day about normality.

What does normal mean?

According to Merriam-Webster the definition is: 

(As an adjective)

1. - Conforming to a type, standard, or regular pattern

2. - Occurring naturally

3. - approximating the statistical average or norm

Normal as a Noun

1. - a form or state regarded as the norm: standard

2. - one that is normal

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The conversations went something like this.

"Remember when mass shootings weren't the norm?" 

"Nothing is normal anymore."

"Who can recall when it was normal for civilians to walk around without military flak jackets and assault weapons in public?"

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I've come to the conclusion that normal is a myth that we create that makes us feel safe or good about things we grew up with. 

Have you ever noticed how normal is often referenced to something in the past? 

Today normal is abnormal. We see and hear people every day who live in an alternative universe where Trump is still their president.

Normalcy is a mystery among scholars and scientists. I don't believe I've ever been "normal."

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Normal people believe that if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Engineers believe that if it ain't broke, it doesn't have enough features yet.

- Ellen Goodman

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Normal is not something to aspire to, it's something to get away from.

-Jodie Foster

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Maybe your weird is my normal. Who's to say?

-Nicki Minaj

When All You Have Left Is Hope

There's so many world-shaking events happening simultaneously it seems like our society is on a spin cycle of chaos.

First and foremost, our democracy faces its greatest threat since the Civil War. Republicans have morphed into an authoritarian party led by a wannabee dictator who's actively working on overthrowing our electoral system. We've become a dangerously divided nation in the 21st century.

We're now in the second year of a pandemic that is still surging around the globe. The latest variant, Omicron, is spreading faster than its two predecessors.

The holiday season has been a story of airline cancellations due to Omicron and the particularly bitter winter weather. Thousands of people are stuck in airports as the year comes to a tired end.

The effects of climate change become more obvious every day. Historic tornados and snow falls. Drought. Wildfires. Sea levels rising. Historic heat in areas we've not seen before. Globalists and governments unable to (or unwilling to) meet the growing environmental challenges facing the earth.

The only thing left is hope.

As the recently passed Desmond Tutu once said, "Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness."

As Albert Einstein so finely put it, "Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning."

One of my favorite inspirational quotes is by former president Barack Obama,

"Hope is that thing inside us that insists, despite all the evidence to the contrary, that something better awaits us if we have the courage to reach for it and to work for it and to fight for it."