The incongruity of the opulent optics was priceless. The left-wing progressive congresswoman from New York’s attendance at the $35,000 a ticket Met Gala sporting a “TAX THE RICH” designer gown and no mask definitely made a statement. AOC, the personification of "the medium is the message”, captured the eye and wagged the tongues of critics and fans alike.
GRAVE DECISIONS
The fourth President and current mourner in chief to preside over America’s longest war—two Republicans, two Democrats — was determined not to pass this forever war on to a fifth. Military action in Afghanistan has concluded; but the diplomatic mission to ensure additional U.S. citizens and eligible Afghans who want to leave continues.
YOU DIRTY RAT
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell blamed Trump for inciting the seditious January 6th riot after votng not to impeach and acknowledged subsequently he would support Trump should he become the GOP’s 2024 presidential nominee. Rats!
TRUTH TO POWER
One size does not fit all. The GOP couldn’t or wouldn’t accommodate both Liz Cheney & the Big Lie proponent. Trump lost the election but won this particular fight for the heart and soul of the Republican party.
DIVIDE AND CONQUER
Love him or hate him, Trump-like a train wreck is riveting to observe making history while working for a 2020 electoral victory. Oh say can’t you see?
TESTING! TESTING! ONE, TWO, THREE
Trump has did his worst to downplay COVID-19 keeping the numbers low by slowing testing. The faithful drank the Kool-aid in 2016. Thankfully, they didn’t drink the bleach in 2020.
DON'T SHOOT THE MESSENGER
RED BLOOD, WHITE PRIVILEGE, BLUE WALL, AMERICAN DREAM
BLACK NIGHTMARE
“If you want a vision of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face — forever.”
—George Orwell
Tanks and guardsmen in the streets of America, pandemic raging, police brutality and systemic racism; Trump congratulates himself on a job well done. Machiavelli would be proud!
THE ART OF DENIAL
Finding creative ways to celebrate the traditional start of summer in the midst of social distancing and coronavirus.
MAD AS HULL AND NOT GOING TO TAKE IT ANYMORE