A minor detail but one that bugs the copy editor in me: why does Trump put quotes around random words like "Russia"? Are we supposed to question the existence of Russia? Is he referring to the country sarcastically?

New rule: you can pretty much guarantee that the name of any bill will indicate the exact opposite of its intended effect. Something called the "Better Care Reconciliation Act," is likely going to ensure the only health care option available to people who need it is delivered via angry bees.

"The play makes it clear that Caesar’s murder, which occurs midway through the play, is ruinous for Brutus and his co-conspirators, and for democracy itself,” he writes.

Anyone catch that BBC interview of Trump supporters in Iowa? My God, it was depressing. "Comey's a liar and a leaker." "What does he say that's a lie?" "Just everything, because liars lie." "But about what?" "About everything."

"Comey better hope I don't release any tapes."

Well, you'll notice we're not talking anymore about them being the biggest danger to the country. I'm sure someone in Trump's feeble brain, where object permanence is still in question, "not seeing bad people in headlines means they no longer exist in reality" counts as a win.

Don't ask. About 30% of the U.S. right now is taking that question as a dare.

Yeah, but counterpoint: maybe the scientists are keeping all the really cool super-healing stuff for themselves. I know I would, the way things are going.

Yeah, I heard. Another one of those "mixed emotions" moments, like, hell YEAH, you better believe you don't mess with us, but on the other hand… what the fuck are we even doing over there sniping people, anyway?

"I know more than the generals…. I alone can fix this… I have the best words… Just leave everything to me, folks, it'll all be okay… I'm new at this."

Which one pissed oil on John Turturro's head? Because that one. Also, follow-up: how many times do you think Trump watches just this scene in his presidential screening room?

Which would be difficult, given how we have 1/10 the population and nowhere near the military clout as the U.S. But that might be changing, as our own government has recently announced an increase in military spending and said outright it's because we can no longer rely on our alliance with the U.S. to have our back.

I would have guessed "photos of politicians eating anything deep-fried to show how folksy and down-to-earth they are and also because their primo coverage covers angioplasty so sucks to be you, sons of the soil."

The usual mix of racism and fear. Quite easy when you know how.

I love that upbeat spirit in the face of complete and utter fucktitude. But on a serious note — there have been a few think pieces up here recently about how and why we were more accepting of public health care than our friends to the south (considering what's going on and all).

No joke, I have American friends who have seriously talked about having an escape plan that involves my guest room and declaring refugee status if things seriously hit the fan down there. And I'd like to think they're being a little overreacting but…. shit, now I'm starting to feel like *I'm* a little too close to the…

"In a clip of Trump’s Wednesday Iowa campaign rally for a job he’s already got, Donald Trump told his unquestioningly adoring supporters, once again, how he’s got their backs. "

God, what a fucking child. Can we done with him now, please?

Well, that's… a pleasant non sequitur. Good luck fighting the power.

First off, that's a hell of an epithet to throw around with Senor Psychopath — who's in a much better position to ruin everyone's day because someone didn't give him the two scoops of ice cream he demanded — sitting right there.