That’s probably the most well-considered guess at how a repealed Goldwater Rule would play out that I’ve read. It could definitely end up being an itter shitshow. I did enjoy when my therapist privately was like ‘for real though- can’t say what exactly is going on there, but that man is a mess’.

Exactly! Insiders have relationships and owe people things, fine, true. But they also have experience-they’ve been through a variety of tough legislative situations-which is so valuable. And they have relationships. Part of the reason that congress used to (pre-tea party morons) be able to get some shit done from time…

I think you’re onto something with the pudding...the pudding part resonates. And it’s a pretty gross visual. Which really jibes with the rest of him.

I like all of this and appreciate you taking the time to write it out. The dementia part speaks to me a bit because I see reflections of family members who’ve suffered with that (awful, terrible) disease in him sometimes.

IT’S LIKE YOU KNOW HIM!

I know, a bit of a bummer.

But it would sound so much better coming from someone with a degree!

Unfortunately, that was a fake out:

That’s perfection.

Accurate! If the artist is successful, at least.

I fed him, and now he’s in the bathtub (coincidence that I usually take a bath at this time of night? i think not)

Oh I’m so over people blathering on about wanting outsiders in government. I’m finishing a degree in public administration, and it makes me crazy that wide swaths of Americans think it’s beneficial to have someone in office that knows absolutely nothing about the field or profession. It’s like saying ‘GE should really…

The professional association for those in the mental health field has a rule (based on comments made by psychiatrists that diagnosed the candidate during the Goldwater campaign) that psychiatrists cannot publicly discuss public figure’s mental health. So no one who is qualified to make a judgement call can actually…

Sweet baby jesus, I hope the APA rolls back the Goldwater Rule soon. I want some really informed conjecture about what the fuck is wrong with this guy, and how he got this way. Because his existence is something to be understood in order that it can be avoided in the future.

Trying to be beautiful is truly dangerous work.

You are hardcore! I am a pain-avoiding wuss.

Mine is currently boring a hole in my head with his deeply accusatory stare. It’s 5 minutes past when I normally feed him. I have transgressed.

I was too scared to put it on my face after it threatened my ladybits!

I’m sure they were like ‘well, you’re never gonna be warm again now!’

Start somewhere less sensitive (and have oil handy). These are lessons I learned the hard way. Good luck!