If you’ve been watching politics as long as I have (since the 1960’s) I ask you: When have you EVER seen someone in the Oval Office or the Cabinet Room wearing a BLACK tea shirt underneath a Black trench coat wearing a BLACK baseball cap labeled with “Make America Great Again?” Of course, the answer is NEVER. I don’t believe you’ve EVER seen someone in the “White House” without a suit and tie – usually, a dark suit and tie. (I can remember President Obama choosing to wear a tan suit and getting a barrage of criticism from all these hypocritical republicans. And, to add more emphasis to (f)Elon Musk’s control of our government he’s ALWAYS standing (lording) over Trump and anyone else in the room. Apparently, that’s what $300 MILLION gets you!

(OK I know what you’re thinking – today Volodymyr Zelenskyy was once again in the “White House” wearing his normal Ukrainian clothing – but, he didn’t appear to be in his workout clothes) I don’t know how many times here I’ve said Trump’s plan is to keep those of us who despise him “chasing our tails” and, while (f)Elon Musk is busy attempting to fire thousands of public servants – many in departments involved in investigations of his own corporate interests – we had another version of Trump’s “shit show” in the Oval Office as, first, JD Vance decided to attempt to recreate history right to Zelenskyy’s face – and, when the President of Ukraine would not have it, our 34 times Felon president decided to lay into Zelenskyy before “kicking him out of the White House” – as if he was a naughty sixth grader in Middle School.

This is all getting a lot worse – and, sadly, I believe it will get even much worse before it gets better – which may not happen in what’s left of my lifetime. Trump actually accused Zelenskyy of “trying to start WW III” – when, his own appeasement to Vladimir Putin – a certified WAR CRIMINAL – is what very well could be the precursor to WW III. Trump continues to prove he’s an IDIOT and, for some reason, he feels his “gut” is all he needs in regard to setting “policy.” Worse yet, it will be the RARE republican in Congress who will have the stones to “tell it like it is” in regard to Putin’s INVASION of Ukraine. (I can’t believe I have to put that word into all caps)

So, while Trump is busy as the puppet to the puppeteers who concocted Project 2025 and continues his/their assault on our federal government he’s also managing to work at destabilizing the entire world – much mores so than Bush/Cheney back in the days of our ill-fated invasion of Iraq in 2003. No doubt Putin is using that invasion of a sovereign nation and the overthrowing of their government as the “playbook” regarding to what he’s attempting to do in Ukraine – he just failed to realize how Europe – and America while Joe Biden was President – would respond. Anyone who doesn’t understand Putin was at least as busy working to get Trump re-elected in 2024 as he did in 2016 is, in my view, fooling themselves. (or, making themselves fools)

Modern World History tells us what a STUPID idea it is to coddle up to fascist dictators. And, Trump – trying to extort the so-called “rare earths” from the Ukrainians in exchange for – WHAT??? – all while Putin – recognizing what Trump wants (and, for who? – that remains a mystery) – is “volunteering” to “make a deal” regarding the “rare earths” Russia can supply. And where are these minerals you might ask? Of course, they’re the “rare earths” in the parts of Ukraine Russia has grabbed for themselves. I’ve still been wondering if this “peace deal” Trump was attempting to “broker” involved the Russians retreating back to, well, RUSSIA? If that was something Trump could pull off, despite my feelings toward him (and, of course, they’re not good) I’d give him massive credit. But, with Putin offering to make a deal with Ukrainian minerals – that doesn’t sound like much of a “deal” to me.

Here’s what I believe is evolving in front of our eyes. Trump, who is working to turn America into a fascist state he’s threatening to align this nation with the WORST dictator the world has seen since Adolf Hitler – hopefully much to the chagrin of “we the people.” In response to the DEPLORABLE scene which took place today in the Oval Office we’re already seeing further PROOF of the hypocritical republicans in Congress who were, just days ago expressing their support for Zelenskyy and Ukraine are either coming out publicly NOW as opposing Zelenskyy and, by inference, supporting Russia. These republican senators are a bunch of COWARDS. If they could kiss Trump’s ass on national TV they’d do it – their job is more important to them than our country.

The result of today’s “circus” is that we’re now going to see the Europeans re-arming themselves in ways we haven’t seen since WW II. And, I’m trying to understand what the hell is WRONG with all these republicans in Congress. Hell, the economic crap coming out of the White House and the Dogeshits is going to affect the minority of Americans who reside in the so-called “red states” worse than the rest of us – unless Trump guides America into a full blown depression. I definitely believe the best we can hope for, at this point, is a recession. But, I have no idea if Trump and his sycophants have any idea of how to govern in any kind of emergency.

Keep in mind, Trump inherited (once again) an economy which was/is the envy of the rest of the world. We saw FOUR years of constant job growth under the Biden administration and it appears it will only take a few months for Trump to turn it into a “disaster area.” Trump is SHAMEFUL in every possible meaning of that word – whether it would be for his immoral self in the length of his life (remember, he cheated his brother’s children out of their rights to their grandfather’s estate – and, he’s demonstrated now that he’s siding with the world’s leading fascist. Someone he’s shown to be his IDOL. Let that sink in all you “Christians” who’ve made up his base. And, when your health care or economic security are undermined by his IGNORANCE are you going to continue bowing to him? This may be the WORST day of my life as an American!

Today, Volodymyr Zelenskyy simply gained more respect from me – as he sat in the Oval Office in a set up orchestrated, at first, by our IGNORAMUS Vice President. I would have been devastated had Zelenskyy simply sat their and allowed JD Vance spewing LIES his way and demeaning him in front of cameras and a bunch of people – I have no idea who they were – plus people all around the globe. Zelenskyy had no choice but to defend his “ground” (and, I’m not talking about the “rare earths” Trump wants to get his grubby hands on – stuff the Ukrainians would be happy to sell to America – and others – once this WAR is ended. The way to END this war is for America to beef up their military support of Ukraine allowing them to push Russia COMPLETELY out of their country. Yikes!!!

Final Thought: The other day I was walking out of one of our local grocery stores and I noticed the (large) man sitting on one of the scooters the store provides for people who are having trouble walking – it didn’t appear this guy was in that category. He was sitting there next to a small lady – who looked to be of Asian descent – who was loading a series of cases of bottled water into the back of her vehicle. Several people were walking by, looking at this guy and then choosing to just keep walking by. When I got into earshot of what was happening I heard this guy say, “Are you even an American?” Well, that instantly pissed me off and I probably – well, NO I wasn’t going to walk by and stay silent. I said, “You’re an asshole.”

He immediately took his attention off the lady (which I’m pretty sure she appreciated) and said, “What did you say” as he started to follow me to my car. “I said, you’re an asshole – what right do you have to be asking her if she’s a citizen?” He said, “I didn’t say that.” I said, “Then what did you say?” He said, “I asked if she’s an American.” I replied, “What the hell’s the difference? And, where do you get off thinking you get to ask that of anyone in America?” He said, “She said she didn’t vote. I hate people who didn’t vote.” Then he added, “Did you vote for Trump?” I then noticed the worn out Trump hat he was wearing. I responded, “I don’t vote for effing FASCISTS!” (I used the actual “effing” word) He replied, “Then You’re the fucking asshole.” I said, “I’ll see you later. I don’t like to talk to (OK) fucking idiots.” That was most of it.

When I was leaving the parking lot I realized that I was really pissed – I hadn’t felt such disgust for as long as I could remember – even though I’ve had several conversations with people who are willful parts of Trump’s CULT. Then, today, I watched Trump and Vance attack maybe the MOST honorable leader in the world in what appeared to be a set up. Vance appeared to be “loaded for bear” and he even accused Zelenskyy of participating in a partisan campaign speech in the previous election – which is nonsense. Trump spewed his latest attempt to create “truth” from his barrage of LIES – repeating the LIE America has provided Ukraine with $350 BILLION in assistance – at least DOUBLE the TRUTH.