June 22, 2021

Can we do a betting pool on Chauvin's sentence?

I am betting on three years, with him actually serving about half of that. I am hoping for a minimum of ten years, but I am not holding my breath......

June 18, 2021

No wonder lumber prices are so high, we are shipping it to space! ;)

I thought that this was a pretty interesting story:

https://www.npr.org/2021/06/17/1007106908/plywood-satellite-wood-woodsat-european-space-agency-esa

June 17, 2021

Missouri bans state enforcement of federal gun law in state. (NPR Story)

https://www.npr.org/2021/06/17/1007690138/can-missouri-declare-federal-gun-laws-invalid

The Feds are going to have to take a stand against these rouge right-wing states and this looks like the perfect opportunity. If it were me, I would start with withdrawing all Federal law enforcement funding for state and local police agencies and aggressively prosecute the people who violate Federal gun laws. Examples need to be made.

June 5, 2021

A plumber's opinion: Trump's continuing power over the Republican Party

is the power of extortion.

I can imagine Trump telling McTurtle the facts of life as handed down by the King of Trumps:

"Here it is Mac, I don't give a damn about your fucking party, if you don't cover my ass for the remainder of Biden's term, I will form a third party and assure Democratic control for at least four more years, and maybe a lot longer. I know that I can't win, I don't even want to win, but I demand to be seen as a continuing and respected Republican Powerhouse. I demand that you run legal interference for me. Otherwise, I will carry away at least 20% of Republican votes. However, if you play along, in the final year of Biden's term, I will be a good boy, withdraw for health reasons, support the DeSantis/Ivanka ticket and give you the opportunity of continuing your Fascist agenda." Take it or leave it.

I think that Trump, by continuing his claims and keeping his base hopeful, has the Republicans between a rock and a hard place. The master of the con, as a minority shareholder, owns the party, lock, stock and barrel.

The senior leadership in the Republican party must hate Trump as much or more than we do. There is just no way out for them as long as Trump lives.

June 4, 2021

Who all is going to the "My Pillow" gig tomorrow?

I think that I will convoy there with all of my neighbors, you all are invited too!

I hope that Lindell explains the process by which the "Real President" is to be returned to office in August. I would just love to meet the man and shake his hand...I am hoping that Sidney will be there too. Now if only Maga Traitor Greenie would be in attendance, mwould be complete. Oh, to be in the same room with all of those patriotic heroes.

Pack up the babies and grab the old ladies!