The Last Gasp Edition
Just prior to Election Day 2024
We’re less than a week away from the election as I prepare this edition of the newsletter for distribution. I’m sure it will come as no surprise to you that I am a-wishin’ and a-hopin’ for a Harris/Walz victory. The pundits say it’s going to be a nail-biter. I’ve already gnawed one hand down to the wrist…
Here’s what I’ve had to say about some of the various high- (and low-) lights from the final weeks of this tumultuous campaign season:
The Mentalist (9/29/2024)
Trump kicked off the final sprint of the campaign by labeling his opponent as “low IQ,” “mentally disabled,” and “mentally impaired.” He said Harris needed to take a mental competency test, which she readily agreed to “as long as he takes the same test.” Check and mate…
Words From a Man of Conviction(s) (9/30/2024)
If only the police could address crime with unfettered violence and without recrimination — just for one hour — that would show those shoplifters who carry out refrigerators from the Apple Store, wouldn’t it? Then, of course, the officers could go right back to prim and proper behavior, which, in Trump’s assessment, includes banging the perp’s head when slinging them into the backseat of the cruiser.
Will Butler Do It? (10/7/2024)
Threads, a division of Instagram/Facebook/Meta, removed this puppy a split-second after I posted it. I can’t even recall the explanation; I filed my “appeal” and, of course, still haven’t heard anything back. I believe it may have gotten bumped due to my introductory comment:
“Returning to the attempted assassination site to successfully shoot his mouth off.”
I guess I made an ass(assination) of myself by thinking I could slip that word past the thought police. Well, shoot…
Aiming for Fecund Place (10/7/2024)
Tim Walz takes over the point of view on this one, reflecting on the VP debate.
What the Future Scolds (10/15/2024)
Over the many years the U.S. of A. has been in existence, we’ve come to learn that some of our Presidents, while perhaps great leaders, weren’t necessarily the best of men. Trump whiffs on both counts, with the added bonus of actually *being* a convicted felon. And yet… some hold him up as a role model to their progeny.
Giving Us the Shaft (10/20/2024)
Trump’s reminiscence regarding Arnie’s appendage went on even longer than Arnie’s appendage was alleged to be.
The Joke’s on Who? (10/29/2024)
“Elect a clown, expect a circus.” Re-elect Trump, expect fascism. No entertainment value whatsoever, other than watching him juggle his various indictments.
As usual, I also snuck in something where I flaunt what I believe is self-effacing behavior — and yet…
I Wanna Hold Your Handbag (10/5/2024)
This is why I’m a fan of online shopping — food is always within reach.
I misspoke last edition regarding the timing of an upcoming colonoscopy prep — that is now going to happen in January 2025. Now what I have to look forward to in November is a procedure involving my prostate, where a laser is going to be inserted up my… y’know, I’ll just stop there before getting further entrenched and committing a HIPAA self-violation.
See you on the other side, both of the election and that procedure. I trust I will survive both of them.