May you live in interesting times - frequently referred-to as an ancient Chinese curse is likely of 19th-century British origin; possibly from speeches by Joseph Chamberlain. Nevertheless, we're living in the midst of an interesting period of time.
The results of last Tuesday's elections were interesting. The extent to which president Trump's on-again, off-again messages and policies played a role is open to speculation. For the left there is presently an air of glee. For MAGA world the president is blameless. For independents (including myself) arguing that prices are coming down while prices are obviously rising rings hollow. Trust me; I do the grocery shopping in our household and everything from coffee, to orange juice, to beef is soaring as a consequence of import duties. For my household this extra tax burden is an expensive annoyance. For working families not so much.
It is easy to say you are concerned about economic worries in the homeland. Juxtaposed with foreign travel, lavish Mar-A-Lago parties, jetting-off on Air Force One for a round of golf, gilded White House renovations book-ended by demolition of the east wing contradicts the feigned concern. It's bullshit.
It is hard to argue you care about the working poor and elderly while simultaneously arguing to defund SNAP benefits.
The bottom line is blaming Dems for the government shutdown while you have absolute and complete control of the White House, both houses of Congress and the Supreme Court is nonsensical. See paragraph three, above.
Don't take my word for it; Donald Trump's approval rating is beginning to slip even among his own supporters.
Some days I wonder if maybe the lunatics have taken over the asylum; then I am reminded that we've been to this rodeo before. In case you haven't noticed; I'm still waiting for the administration to improve your and my prosperity and general lot in life. Along with making the world a safer place. You snooze you lose....
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