Unless I have made a mistake, or my internet browser is being phished, here is the entire Trump Twit universe from Friday start of business (6 AM) to Sunday at 6 PM. A total of 60 precious hours in the Trump Run-Up to the Future MAGA. Nothing about restoring jobs, massive tax cuts, better health… Continue reading Trump’s Cheer from a Grateful People: 2-4-6-8 Mr. Almost President (November 27, 2016)
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Trump’s Cabinet Picks Part Three: Ladies’ Night* (November 23, 2016)
In 2016, the President’s Cabinet consists of 15 Department heads (all named Secretary, except the Attorney General of the Justice Department). These are the highest ranking government executives in America, besides the constitutionally elected President and Vice-President. The Vice-President is considered part of the Cabinet. Each of the 15 Cabinet officers must be approved by… Continue reading Trump’s Cabinet Picks Part Three: Ladies’ Night* (November 23, 2016)
Trump & “Hamilton”: Daddy, I’ve Got a Boo-Boo* (November 20, 2016)
Last Friday night, you may have heard there was a little incident on Broadway, in the Big Apple, at the evening performance of America’s current biggest hit musical, “Hamilton”.** Hamilton: An American Musical (from the Official Website) Just a bit of background. Private American citizen Mike Pence decided to go to the theatre. He bought… Continue reading Trump & “Hamilton”: Daddy, I’ve Got a Boo-Boo* (November 20, 2016)
Trump’s Potential Picks: Snow-Blindness Territory (November 17, 2016)
In 2016, the President’s Cabinet consists of 15 Department heads (all named Secretary, except the Attorney General of the Justice Department). These are the highest ranking government executives in America, besides the constitutionally elected President and Vice-President. The Vice-President is considered part of the Cabinet. Each of the 15 Cabinet officers must be approved by… Continue reading Trump’s Potential Picks: Snow-Blindness Territory (November 17, 2016)
Trump’s Picks: It’s Not Your Father’s Cabinet (November 16, 2016)
In 2016, the President’s Cabinet consists of 15 Department heads (all named Secretary, except the Attorney General of the Justice Department). These are the highest ranking government executives in America, besides the constitutionally elected President and Vice-President. The Vice-President is considered part of the Cabinet. Each of the 15 Cabinet officers must be approved by… Continue reading Trump’s Picks: It’s Not Your Father’s Cabinet (November 16, 2016)
Trump Day Two: Gone to the White House, Ho, Ho, Ho! (November 10, 2016)
On Day Two of the Trump Presidential Pre-Regnum, he traveled to the White House for a meeting with President Obama to begin the governmental transition at the President’s invitation. The meeting lasted about 90 minutes, and occurred without apparent rancor. At the end, in an informal armchair setting, both men gave some brief remarks about… Continue reading Trump Day Two: Gone to the White House, Ho, Ho, Ho! (November 10, 2016)
Trump Day One: Will the Real Donald Trump Please Stand Up? (November 9, 2016)
To Tell the Truth is an exceptionally long running TV game show aired exclusively on CBS Television network from 1956-1968, before syndication. The money quote at the end of each occupation challenge game is the signature phrase: Will the real Mister or Ms X please stand up?* After the stunning events of last night in… Continue reading Trump Day One: Will the Real Donald Trump Please Stand Up? (November 9, 2016)
Trump’s Pet Folly: He Wants a Dogless White House (November 5, 2016)
Trump has no use for dogs of the canine variety, except to hurl insults at their human counterparts on a sustained and regular basis, in a variety of disapproving ways. Americans are Heavy Duty Pet Lovers National surveys and reports year after year document the American love affair with their pets. As you would expect… Continue reading Trump’s Pet Folly: He Wants a Dogless White House (November 5, 2016)
Trump’s Fantasy Flight: The Class and The Ass (November 4, 2016)
Trump was on a hot roll Friday night, November 4th, during a rally in Hershey Pennsylvania when he launched into a fervent recasting of events earlier in the day in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He was complaining bitterly about Obama’s behavior towards a Trump protestor at a Clinton rally that afternoon. “If I spoke the way… Continue reading Trump’s Fantasy Flight: The Class and The Ass (November 4, 2016)
Trump’s Finances: $100 Million Three Bags Full (November 3, 2016)
“Baa, Baa, Black Sheep” * One of the first childhood nursery rhymes I can recall learning is this famous example dating from 1731 in England, sung to a French melody from 1761. It seems appropriate to use childhood phrasing in this season of Trump driven intellectual (non) rigor. Its use here however is not for… Continue reading Trump’s Finances: $100 Million Three Bags Full (November 3, 2016)