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Lap Dog

11/30/2020

Trump Tries to Prove He Is Fitter Than Biden by Playing Fetch with Pence on White House Lawn

By Andy Borowitz
WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report)—In an attempt to demonstrate that he is in better physical condition than President-elect Joe Biden, Donald J. Trump spent part of Monday morning playing fetch with Mike Pence on the White House lawn.
The press corps was invited to the event, at which Trump, seated on a golf cart, hurled tennis ball after tennis ball at his Vice-President, who obediently retrieved them.
At one point in the demonstration, Pence paused to praise his boss’s “amazing stamina.”
“Mr. President, I always knew that your mental acuity was beyond compare, but I must say that your physical strength and endurance are nothing short of miraculous,” Pence said.
“I can’t hear you with that tennis ball in your mouth,” Trump replied.
After half an hour of fetching, Pence became winded and was replaced by Senator Lindsey Graham

Poisonous

11/29/2020

There was a time when the Senate harassed people for imagined “un-American activities”. Why not crank up the committee an investigate people trying to destroy the country by attacking the election process? Denigrating democracy is the ultimate in un-American activities. Many Republicans, starting with the failed “leader”, should stand trial.

Moving

11/28/2020

I just noticed a news item announcing that Amazon has hired about 430,000 workers. This comes on the heels of the announcement by Disney of the release of 32,000 employees.
This shows the direction of the United States, from entertainment to shopping. An x-box or airbuds are more gratifying and easily accessible than Mickey Mouse.

Back

11/27/2020

Putin Warns That U.S. Will Be Controlled by Americans

By Andy Borowitz
MOSCOW (The Borowitz Report)—Asserting that his “darkest fears have been confirmed,” Vladimir Putin warned that the United States is on the verge of being controlled by Americans.
Speaking to reporters at the Kremlin, the Russian President alleged that President-elect Joe Biden was “the handpicked instrument of those who would seek to advance American interests.”
“Joe Biden is no more and no less than a puppet of the American people,” he charged.
“His Cabinet appointments have left little doubt that, after four years of progress, the United States has fallen into American hands,” he said. “Joe Biden is keenly aware that Americans put him in power, and he will do their bidding.”
Russia experts said that Putin’s remarks were as close to a concession speech as he is likely to make.

Arise

11/27/2020

Okay, finally…yes, finally, it’s official. The corona pandemic is something serious, which people should recognise and act accordingly.
The Pope, yes, god’s chosen human, has announced that masks should be worn. But, the US continues to set records, because it has the bestest president ever. That’s what so many gave thanks for, as they crowded airports for the trip home. The biggest turkeys were not on tables across America, they were sitting at the table.

Times Are Not A Changin'

11/26/2020

Good see return to government of competent and decent people. Good to see commitment to working together with other nations. But, the more things change, the more they stay the same. The Republicans will block everything they can. Democrats will be to nice.
But, many are not so sure about the bragging about again becoming leader. Most countries want a partner, not a boss.
And, the problem remains, that too many people suffer under the misconception that judges are impartial. Most are not. They are beholden to religion and politics. Many ignore the Constitution, which calls for separation of church and state, and follow the dictates of whatever faith the profess to follow. Their political leanings are apparent in every ruling.

Turkey

11/26/2020

Melania Banishes Trump to Children’s Table

By Andy Borowitz

WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report)—Claiming that his tantrum about losing the election had ruined Thanksgiving, Melania Trump exiled her husband to the children’s table.
Donald J. Trump’s expulsion occurred shortly after his wife asked those at the grownups’ table to name things for which they were thankful.
Jared Kushner named “doing such a kick-ass job on the pandemic,” Ivanka Trump cited “that I didn’t talk to Bob Woodward,” and Rudy Giuliani chose “my beautiful, naturally dark hair.”
When it was the President’s turn, he launched into a ten-minute tirade about an election-stealing conspiracy involving George Soros, Dr. Anthony Fauci, and “well-known Antifa sympathizer Tucker Carlson.”
By the time he began calling for the imprisonment of Lesley Stahl, Melania had heard enough.
“You just wrecked Thanksgiving, which is my favorite holiday,” she said. “It’s not like Christmas, which totally blows.”
She then banished her sulking husband to the children’s table, causing Barron Trump to remark, “Why am I being punished?”
Barron later emerged victorious in a wishbone game with his father, who demanded that the result of that contest be overturned

Saying of the Day

11/24/2020

Don’t bore, but also never underestimate people’s ignorance.

Fired (Up)

11/24/2020

Trump Blasts Biden Cabinet’s Lack of Reality-Show Experience

By Andy Borowitz

WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report)—In a series of blistering tweets, Donald J. Trump ripped President-elect Joe Biden for choosing Cabinet members woefully lacking in reality-show experience.
Calling the Cabinet picks a “bunch of losers who have spent their lives working at desks,” Trump questioned the team’s preparedness to take on the challenges presented by today’s complex reality-show landscape.
“These people have never earned an immunity idol, presided over a rose ceremony, or danced with a star,” Trump said. “This is the best Sleepy Joe could do?”
He saved his most withering criticism for Janet Yellen, Biden’s pick for Treasury Secretary. “If Joe really wanted a woman for this position, why didn’t he choose one of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills?” Trump asked. “They know a lot more about money than this clown.”
Leaving aside Biden’s failure to pack his Cabinet with experienced reality-show participants, Trump was baffled by his successor’s decision to bypass other highly talented candidates. “Ivanka, Jared, Eric, and Don, Jr., are all looking for jobs,” he said.

The Way It Is

11/24/2020

Despite—or because of—the gravity of major news stories (US election chaos, pandemic, etc.), one should take a step back and consider reality.
Life goes on, regardless of what fills the media each day. Most people get on with their lives the best they can, whether confronted with closed restaurants in California, walking miles each day to fetch water in Africa, standing in line for food in some refugee camp, or demonstrating against anything the government decides in every democracy.
Perspective is usually what is missing from most people’s thoughts. Everything is life is relative, so always consider the alternative.