The Ham that Am.

This has been ˈænʊs mɪˈræbɪlɪs for America.

Tolerance is gone from Capitol Hill.

Diversity is greeted with derision.

Every day, our cumbersome institutions and democratic foundations are being eroded.

Why?



It’s been 365 days since a clueless megalomaniac was foolishly handed the keys to the white house.

A man who endorses religious bigotry, incites political violence, condemns equality, openly treats women like pieces of meat, and degrades those fighting for equality is “our leader.”

Trump’s caricature nationalist agenda promised us a “total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States.” He said he would bring coal mining back and give everyone a tax cut.

He claimed he would release his elusive tax returns.

Sadomasochism and pie-in-the-sky grandstanding paired don’t quite cover it.

Trump’s scatter-brained agenda destroys America’s democratic institutions and replaces them with a quagmire of plutocracy and ineptitude.

But hey – “he won!”

It’s beyond parody. At this point, Donald Trump couldn’t sell a starving man a half price taco bowl from the Trump Tower Grill.

He might sound like a tough guy on Twitter, but the truth is he’s been totally castrated by an America that is slowly recognizing his ham-fisted way of governance.

Left Behind

More than anything else, Trump represents those who were "left behind."

Men who, when in high school, were left behind on Prom Night identify with Trump.

Men who, in social situations, lack the civility, diplomacy, and finesse to blend in identify with Trump.

Trump's appeal is TRIBAL!

His followers see him as a tribal leader - a superhero - rather than a shallow inept bully.

Were it not for "Elizabeth Trump and Son," the Donald would be very little.

Elizabeth Christ Trump was a German-born American businesswoman and the matriarch of the Trump family. She married Frederick Trump in 1902.

SHE built the fortune upon which "the Donald" lives.

But what few Moral Majority menfolk realize is the money in Donald's inheritance was originally made through a string of brothels and prostitutes.

So his GRANDMOTHER made the family fortune and Donald resents women to this day!

Trump operates heavily subsidized golf courses.

Trump creates "fake news" and calls the free and open press "fake news."

Trump is using many KGB tactics to remain in power - after their assistance in getting him elected!

American Politics has been reduced to a world-wide joke - with the punchline being "Donald Trump."

And we should worry about the Trump cult-bots and punchlines!

Many of his followers ARE that crazy!

shaking hands

A few days ago Jim, a friend of mine, who retired from the EPA, had a dream that Trump was presenting him with some award.

He refused to shake hands with Trump.

"Why?" a reporter ask Jim.

"Because," said Jim, "I don't know which crotch he has been grabbing lately."

What is the difference between Donald Trump and this train wreck?

Location, location, location!

(Above) Early Trump supporters attempt to read. The Trump administration has shed 10,000+ federal employees during its first six months - because Trump does not know any qualified candidates.

Current and former employees say unlike during the Obama years, have no plans to replace workers, and they expect deeper cuts to come. Under Trump's tenure, outsourcing has gotten worse.

There were more coal miners on the job in Kentucky from July through September than in the same period a year ago, but the number dropped from earlier in 2017, indicating no sustained employment rebound under the Trump Administration.

Above: the Kennedy Tax cut.

Trump Tax Plan:

source

Trump may be the dumbest president since 1776. He is certainly the least popular!

Mission - fait accompli

Way back when Christ was a Corporal (he's been promoted), I finished a Masters in Cognitive Psychology. THAT alone makes me an SP!

Mission of Melrose

Now you see it.

Now you don't!

What next?



Marty...



Jargon going nowhere...



"A wise man knows that he knows nothing."

is from

"I am the wisest man alive,
for I know one thing,
and that is that I know nothing."
- Socrates

The life and death of Socrates are recorded in the works of Plato, Socrates' pupil. In his dialogues, Plato expresses a fascination for forms -- the eternal, essential abstractions underlying all earthly objects.

Forms are deception.

X-Mass

Mary had a little lamb.

She called him "agnus dei"

But the priestcraft walked on by

but said: "You will pay."

Not in blood or pain or death

but feigning tears of joy

you'll cough up cash you do not have

to buy another toy.



Here's the rest...



Do not mistake this posting as an endorsement of the Saturnalia/Yule/Christmas ethos or shopping spree.

About 15 years ago, a dear friend (and mentor) died. We provided the entire Mozart Mass (Requiem) for him - which freaked out a lot of people because a Buddhist was conducting a quasi-Catholic service for a Hindu following the (wink, wink, nudge, nudge) ancient pre-christian Roman formula.

What are friends for?

Do you not know? We are "Strolling in a dream."

There is a short read HERE.

HOLLYWOOD!

If you are anything like me, then you will want to run out and spend $12.50 (or whatever) for an afternoon matinee screening of Hollywoods's latest!

Or, rent a DVD from Netflix (or check one out FREE at the local library (you know - that place where they store BOOKS).

A good movie is based on a good book - I recommend Battlefield Earth as a substitute for essence of ipecac.

Fer those of youzen that got no fetchin' up in Swami Ralphing Chunks school of homeopathic remedies, let me clue you in:

When it comes to Hollywood Films, Battlefield Compost is as good as it ("it" meaning barfing) gets.



"Battlefield Earth" is like taking a bus trip with someone who has needed a bath for a long time. It's not merely bad; it's unpleasant in a hostile way.

Come on... If L. Ron wrote it... and Johnny Boy Revolting STARRED...





D.M. = Dee Minted.



READ more HERE

Mike Rinder on Escaping



"Battlefield Earth" was a break-through for many folks.

Never met 'em.

Will Rogers said: "I never met a man I didn't like."

That's because Will Rogers never met Donald Trump!

Since taking office, Trump's approval rating with Democrats dropped 25 points.

Trump sees himself as "your favorite president." That's because he is blinded by narcissism!

Are you interested in learning more about Narcissistic Personality Disorder?

Among independents, his approval rating dropped 18 points.

Trump's approval rating among “his fellow Republicans” has dropped 9 points.

Trump's approval rating has dropped in every state!

In back-room discussions, Republicans are weighing in on removing Trump from office. (and he knows it!)

Yet, 21% of the potential voters (the brainwashed ones) stand firmly behind the trumpster in the dumpster.

I'll be Damma in Bamma!

"We're gunna' have a recount," sez Judje Roi More, "Just as soon as we kin' find a few white southerners that CAN count!"

"Put her off 'til High School graduation!" Sez Dr. Dog's son.

"Thall shalt not OOZE STUPIDITY!" Sayeth thy lord, thy god, thy invisible friend in the sky.

A major swinging point (no pun intended) was the trumpster in the dumpster endorsement.

One of the problems wuz that white southern menfolk stopped beatin' on their southern womenfolk long enough for 'em to sneak out and VOTE for the other guy - what's his name.

"Teen-loving Moore loses in Alabama race in big blow for Trump!"

"Life goes on - 'til it don't"

"We had a good show of the colors, but it didn't help none too much."

"Jack Posobiec is a prominent member of the Nazi brigade that identifies [itself] as the “alt-right.” Posobiec was one of the chief purveyors of the “Pizzagate” conspiracy theory—which led a man to fire an AR-15 in a Washington D.C. pizzeria..." (that has no basement)

Bama has an aversion to "Fruit Salad."

They only vote for a doofus named Rufas.

What moore can be sed?

Birds of a feather...