Thursday July 2, 2020
122 Days until the election on November 3rd
202 Days until the Inauguration on January 20, 2021
We’ve seen Trump for who he is. We’ve seen it for a long time. Some longer than others. But now for the vast majority of people in this country and around the world there can be little doubt. I imagine we’ll hear the “this can’t be” chorus for awhile; followed by, “but it is.” Then the sad truth will be there. Laid out in front of us.
Because his behavior is so staid, it isn’t hard to predict what he will do.
This became appallingly clear to anyone following his behavior in regards to the latest Russian catastrophe – the bounty being paid for American soldiers’ deaths. Trump said it was a hoax, being perpetrated by the fake news. His minions in the White House have made the predictable excuses: it wasn’t credible, he can’t read, he doesn’t read, no one told him, the people saying these things are bad people, etc. etc.
So where are we? People in high places are stating the obvious – the man is unfit for the job.
What will happen?
One of two things:
– He will complete his term.
– He will be removed from office before he completes his term.
Which is worse?
It’s hard to say. How much more damage can he do?
That is always the question isn’t it? How bad can it get? We are continually astounded and astonished by his depravity. Not surprised.
What if he is removed? Then what? Mike Pence. OMG!
My only fantasy is that they both get impeached at the same time.
Well, it’s not my only fantasy, but the only one relevant to this topic.
Okay, it’s not. (Not the only one relevant.)
Fantasy 1 – He will complete his term and Joe Biden becomes President. What does Joe do first?
Fantasy 2 – Both Pence and Trump are taken out of office in a double impeachment, thus denying Trump the pardon he hoped Pence would give him. Nancy Pelosi becomes President until the election. What does she do first?
Ah, me. There is so much to consider.
Meanwhile, we now know the name of the bagman in Afghanistan. The man who was paying the Taliban to kill our soldiers. We also know the price – $100,000 per.
We know also what the president will do about this, and about the pandemic.
Nothing.
122 Days until the election on November 3rd
202 Days until the Inauguration on January 20, 2021
PS Buying frankincense and myrrh in Petra.
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