If the services are still doing what they did when I enlisted (Air Force 1971) they hand you a long (LONG!) list of organizations you swear legally you are not and never were a member. Yeah, the Commies were in there. But so was every flavor of the then splintered KKK. If they catch you (big if) lying you are in…

They sense your tension and try to help you relax. With of course the opposite effect.

I love cats but I’m allergic to them. When I drop in on friends with cats, I always take an antihistamine first. That will hold off the symptoms long enough for the cat to fall asleep on my lap. Then take a second dose. All the above suggestions (except a cat-free room) help immensely.

I like it. No muss, no fuss.

So far the trolls are losing despite their inhuman wave attack tactics. Being boringly predictable in their method allows for the building of roach motels in there travel paths. Yes it will take continued vigilance and cleverness, but it can be done. Just treat them like the parasites they are.

OK I’ve been skipping by the kids at the mall and feeling good for avoiding temptation. What happens to my waistline next is all on Jane Chastain. Thin Mints and Omarosas Samosas.

I’m surprised Trump didn’t defy the law and tradition and keep/pawn them. Except the portrait.

On his own, he can just pour money on the case until it gets settled. Preferably out of court. And declare a win. Unfortunately the same trick does not work when you are President.

[Offers a tin of mints]

Well, there ends the counting of how many golf days wasted by Trump vs Obama. Now the safest assumption is, Donald is playing golf if he’s not in his room or on public view. And he may be between holes if the appearance is in DC.

“Agreement” in “principle” two words the GOP misuses hourly. In this case Trump will veto, the Rebs will say “Yessir” and both will blame the Democrats for another shutdown. They won’t agree to support the country since they have no principles.

Only four generations in and the inbreeding is showing.

He is still basking the afterglow. He’s dreaming of firing Congress and running the country with a board of directors instead. Selling publicly traded MAGA stock shares to finance his biggest project; A series of gigantic statues on the Mexican border. Like these.

Thank you.

Definitely better advice than mine. Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance.

Of course the Rebs hate it. It will increase the number of Democrats and independents (the party of no party) to a point where they will barely hold the Senate. Or Mississippi. They know they’re doomed in a fair fight so they will do anything, including collaborate with America’s enemies, to keep power.

“And by live blogging, we mean providing you with an understandable translation free of Adderall snorts and pompous bragging about everything and nothing at the same time.”

When it’s over Splinter and Root will tear it apart, parse the gobbledygook and pick through the slime for any diamonds of unintended humor or the ultra-rare truth. And I’ll read it tomorrow. And advance thank yous to the brave souls who have to watch it to report the facts.

Similar advice works for getting out of the path of tornadoes, hurricanes and avalanches.

“Hodor!”