I have a long-standing policy of (almost) never getting into political debate on this blog.
But some days the laughable chaos in the sacred Halls of Congress in Washington, D.C. drag me into the fray.
I watched hour upon hour of television coverage of Kevin McCarthy's quest to be anointed the Boy King this past week.
Yesterday evening it nearly came to fisticuffs after the 14th embarrassing ballot left him one vote short.
Actually maybe that might be the right way to settle these fracases: get the leaders of the opposing teams in a ring and let them fight it out bare-knuckles style.
It would probably attract as many or more viewers as the petulant performance the shameless seekers of power put on this past week.
But now, says King Kevin, it's over and I've won and I can finally hoist the gavel.
Yes, you are the Speaker now but of what?
You appear to have traded away the power of the Throne to achieve the Throne.
How will you govern the rabble to whom you have given the true power.
It's enough to make one's head swim.
And speaking of that, allow me to show you what the BRD foisted on her parents this past Christmas Day.
Yes, though I have commanded that no jigsaw puzzle shall ever enter my abode again after that thousand-piece monstrosity last year, she threw this one at us on a day meant for goodness and charity.
Fortunately it was only (ONLY, he shrieks!) 500 pieces and we finally finished it.
But what of my edict?
It seems I have no more power than the Boy King shall wield.
I am not a puzzler. Have never been a puzzler. It seems during covid they were almost impossible to get. Like toilet paper.
ReplyDeleteNo ten thousand piece puzzle, all blue pieces, for you?
ReplyDeleteI bought some puzzles during Covid to pass the time, now my family keeps giving them to me. I’m completely over puzzles and it doesn’t sound like I can foist any of them off on you.
ReplyDeleteWe didn't watch any of the chaos in the House yesterday. Such insanity, and now we have no idea what's going to happen next.
ReplyDeleteVery nice puzzle. Lately I've been wondering if maybe Roger and I should take up doing puzzles. Maybe...
Only if you have NOTHING else to occupy your mind!
DeleteGood commentary. You are correct, he has bargained away his ability to be an effective speaker. The Boy King is nothing but a haircut in a suit. Now he has try to rule over a bunkhouse that is deep in a fever!
ReplyDeleteNice job on the puzzle...hope Lady Lana and William of Palm Springs see this.
It just scares the piss right outa' me that the final vote was successful for him because Donald called some people! When shall we be rid of that criminal moron?
ReplyDeleteHave you ever done the digital jigsaw puzzles? Those are fun !
ReplyDeleteI don't even know what they are.
DeleteThey're jigsaw puzzles for the tablet or computer. So many to pick from including the shape and amount of pieces. I used to do them on the tablet with the spen or fingers. Been awhile since I did them. Great fun though.
DeleteThat's o sad about the House. It doesn't bode well. 50 pieces is about the limit for me, although I bought a 200 piece one in 2020. As I was taking it apart after finishing it I broke it down into more reasonably-sized sections. I loved your last line. 😊
ReplyDeleteI'm terrible at puzzles so I've never had any interest in them. The House is in a world of doo doo.
ReplyDeleteIt is difficult to avoid political commentary, I know I try as well. There was a time when you could discuss politics without hyperbole and vitriol...sadly that is no longer the case. I blame a media that reports facts that are weighted by opinion. Anyway, good luck with the puzzle, I hate them myself, probably as I stink at them.
ReplyDeleteI actually stated a puzzle and decided it was a waste of time and took it all apart. That's the 1st time I ever did that and it felt good.
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