Author: DOuG pRATt

The Sycophants Ball

Remember how William Barr applied for the Attorney General job by defending Trump?

https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2019/03/william-barr-did-exactly-what-trump-hired-him-to-do.html

We know how that turned out for Bill, and it won’t turn out any better for Robert Hu, who is obviously playing up to Trump. His passive-aggressive attack on Biden may as well be an application for the AG job, if Trump wins in November. Hu’s report should be all the proof the MAGA crowd needs to see the DOJ isn’t acting on Biden’s orders, but of course they don’t see it that way.

Monty Python and the Filthy Lucre

The financial trouble John Cleese has had resulting from his multiple divorces is well known, and now Eric Idle says that he too is running short of funds.

“I don’t know why people always assume we’re loaded. Python is a disaster… I never dreamed that at this age the income streams would tail off so disastrously.”

https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-68246210

Giving Myself the Boot

This weblog was started when I was a much younger man, and temporarily sedentary, suffering from an acute ankle problem. It resulted from a combination of the ankle injury from the 2002 car crash, and “overuse” from running more than 2,000 miles per year. This post goes back to more than 17 years ago.

Footbill

Having returned to a regular running schedule last year, my weak ankle’s trouble has become a chronic condition. Ice packs, along with wobble board and balance pad exercises, aren’t enough anymore. I’ve filled out an online form requesting an appointment with an orthopedic group, and in the meantime my leg is back in the immobilizing boot.

He’s Gotta Pay His Bills

Trump, the king of business bankruptcies and welching on his debts, has this admonition for NATO member nations.

“You didn’t pay? You’re delinquent?” Trump recounted saying. “No I would not protect you. In fact, I would encourage them to do whatever the hell they want. You gotta pay. You gotta pay your bills.”

https://apnews.com/article/trump-nato-foreign-aid-russia-2b8054a9fe185eec34c2c541cece655d

Deadbeat Donald’s reputation for stiffing people is such that his lawyers — the good ones, anyway — have reportedly insisted on pre-payment of not only a retainer, but their anticipated fees. Which of course Trump isn’t paying himself, but leaving to his PAC to cover. Trump left loyal Rudy, who isn’t one of the good lawyers, high and dry with unpaid bills.