It freaked me out too. My theory is that he had a minor stroke, which gave him a momentary, savant-like ability to speak the real truth. But like the champ that he is, he recovered within minutes and was back to his bloviating gasbag bullshitting self.

WE’RE NUMBER ONE!!!!! WE’RE NUMBER ONE!!!!!! WE’RE NUMBER ONE!!!!!!!!

Well I was going to say no but I went ahead and read your description down below. Very sad. That’s what bothers me so much about having wild animals in captivity, like in zoos. I can’t even go the zoo anymore, it’s so depressing. I know they do some good, like with breeding programs for endangered species, but still .…

How. In God's name. Does an octopus. Commit suicide.

DAMN that’s some good writing!!!

53 million in debt?

It sounds to me like you are as on top of this as much as you possibly can be given the geographical distance. I’m impressed by what you’ve been able to accomplish so far.

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Ooooooh, Elizabeth Warren. Totally never thought of that.

Well, this is kind of stupid advice given the gravity of what you’re talking about, but why don’t you get another pet? It would take your mind off (a little bit at least) all the awfulness going on around you.

I think you should drive home HARD the point that you are the only source of income in the house. If something happens and you are no longer working, you could not feed your family, you could lose the house, you could not help her with money when she needs it (you haven’t said she asks but I’m guessing she does, at…

What a cute little thing! Congrats!

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I don't give a rat's ass what you call her, as long as you vote blue in November!!!

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God I hope you’re right, but I’m very pessimistic right now about that happening.

Joe would be awesome - but he’s 74 (I think). We need someone on there who’s going to live for DECADES. As great as he is, he’s still human.

I love it when pets cross their legs like that - like "yes, uh huh? What were you saying my dear? Wilson, please bring us some tea and crumpets!"

SOOOOOOO much worse with wind. I can take the cold, but the wind just cuts right through you.

That’s an interesting option. Who knows what will happen? I just saw a bunch of articles confirming my worst fears - the republicans are already making the case that Obama should be prevented from getting another SC justice. But your thoughts are another possibility I hadn't considered.