A Firm Grip on Insanity

 So I'm tying homeland security into voter identifications with pictures and proof of citizenship to in order to vote. Don't worry about Easter, going home. Make this one for Jesus, ok?

Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, speaking about his proposed bill to restrict voting. 

Actually Mr. Trump was asking congress to do it for him but given the season and his delusions of divine approval he, no doubt, considers his name and that of Jesus Christ to be sort of interchangeable. Let's face it, the world hasn't seen a man this powerful holding such a firm grip on insanity since Herr Hitler and Comrade Stalin roamed the planet. Before Donald Trump, the nation's craziest President was Richard M. Nixon. However, compared to Trump, Nixon was a two-bit shoplifter with only a hint of paranoia and penis envy.  

Tragically for the republic, it looks like Trump's growing instability and mental deterioration is contagious. 

Sunday, on FOX News, South Carolina Senator Lindsy Graham was asked about a grim prediction in Atlantic Magazine that speculated the war with Iran could turn into a prolonged war of attrition. Graham told the interviewer that the President should go all in by capturing Kharg Island. It's located 20 miles offshore from Iran's mainland and is where almost all of the nation's oil processing is based. Graham claimed if we seized it the Iranian regime would then quickly die on the vine.  Finally, he added, "I trust the Marines, not that guy. I trust the DOD. We've got two Marine expeditionary area units sailing to this island. We did Iwo Jima, we can do this. The Marines, my money's always on the Marines."

For those who, like Senator Graham, are unfamiliar with history, it took the Marines and United States Navy a little over a month to, "do," Iwo Jima. By the time it was over the Marines had suffered nearly 7,000 dead and right at 20,000 wounded. In addition, another 2,600 plus were so traumatized by the intensity of the fighting they were diagnosed with what was then called, combat fatigue. The island ended up being the only place in the WWII Pacific Theater where American casualties outnumbered Japanese casualties.  

It would appear the Senator is a tad fuzzy about the phrase, "war of attrition."

However, let's get back to our man in the White House, Donald Trump. After the death of former FBI Director, Robert Mueller, Brother Don wrote on social media, "Robert Mueller just died. Good, I'm glad he's dead. He can no longer hurt innocent people! President DONALD J. TRUMP." 

Mueller, served in those Marines that Lindsey Graham trusts during the Vietnam War. He was awarded a Bronze Star for heroism and a Purple Heart for being wounded during combat. He also served in the administrations of both Presidents Bush, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama. All of which probably irritated the shit out of Donald Trump. What really tripped his trigger though was that Mueller was the special investigator looking into possible Russian interference in the 2016 Presidential election that Trump won. 

Trump's post was described as, "disgusting and despicable," by more than a few. Vice President J.D. Vance on the other hand had very little to say about it. Vance was the guy who told the media employers should fire anyone who made jokes about Charlie Kirk after he was killed. He applauded the suspension of late night TV host, Jimmy Kimmel after he said something questionable about Kirk. 

Unlike Vance, Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent had plenty to say. On "Meet the Press," Bessent told Kristen Welker, "Neither one of us can understand what has been done to the President and his family. Given what has been done to President Trump and his family, it is impossible for either of us to understand what he's been through. We should have empathy for what's been done to the President and his family." 

Later, the Secretary described Trump's reaction when FBI agents searched Mar a Lago for documents taken by Trump after his first term ended. He told Welker they watched a security video of the agents rummaging through Melania Trump's wardrobe. The obvious hint was Trump was traumatized and enraged by the search. Maybe so, but Bessent's knowledge of history is about as astute as Lindsey Graham's. While Robert Mueller investigated Russian collusion in the 2016 election, he had nothing to do with that Mar a Lago search warrant. The special investigator on the documents case was Jack Smith. 

See. The insanity is contagious. Well, either that, or a job requirement to work for this President. 

The other day, when the Prime Minister of Japan said something about not being consulted before the Iran war began, the President told her, "The Japanese know plenty about surprises," then brought up the attack on Pearl Harbor. At this point maybe we should just be thankful he didn't start talking to her about Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Or maybe Iwo Jima. 

Oh wait--he left that to Lindsey Graham.

Yes, from top to bottom and front to back, a really firm grip. 

3-24-26