When I point out to my grandchildren the aftermath of their art project, tent building, muddy boot prints or just quiet time—they generally honestly respond-what mess? I am glad for their youthful enthusiasm and optimism, it is contagious.

I am fascinated each time I hear a Republican remind us in generic terms about the “Mess” that Joe Biden has created.  Biden has restored the United States as the Democratic light across the world. We are leaders in the United Nations and an important force in global peace keeping. Biden’s government does not tolerate or bend to the will of the Autocratic rulers of the world.  Record numbers of new jobs created for all Americans, manufacturing returning to our country, investments in infrastructure, clean energy, and support for technology, record highs in our stock markets and a track record of attempted bipartisanship.  Oh, regular gas was $2.99 a gallon in Boise today.

Yes, the border is a problem, has been for the past thirty years. There is no substantiation to the claim that those seeking to find freedom in our country are terrorists, criminals, rapists or all drug dealers. Biden has agreed to a proposed bi partisan border laws to better manage the border flows while keeping our history as an immigrant nation in mind. The Orange wanker is doing his best to undermine any of these important efforts. Israel and the Middle East pose serious challenges for our country, while we don’t condone the terrorist attacks of Hamas, we do value the Palestinian people.  We are appropriately in the middle of two conflicts, neither by the initial aggression of Ukraine or Israel>

I am embarrassed by/for our Idaho National Political Leaders. Senator Crapo, Senator Risch, and Congressman Simpson have all chosen to support our only Presidential insurrectionist. Does it concern each of them that the “hostages” to be pardoned tried to take each of them hostage on January 6th? Twice impeached, facing 91 counts from multiple indictments, assured stiff fraud penalties in NY, and defamation charges for his aberrant behavior with E. Jean Carroll.  There is only one ‘Mess’ afoot, and it is in the inability of the Republican Party to offer our country a competent, viable Presidential candidate. I would love to hear some policy outline from the Party on any topic except “wokeism”. 

That is my rant for today.

Do you know what the difference is between a unicyclist dressed as a clown and bicyclist wearing a stylish suit and tie?  Attire.  Do you know the most likely challenge of a restaurant on the moon? 🌙 Great views, no atmosphere

Let’s not let the Republicans suck the oxygen out of our democracy.  Enjoy the weekend.   Mike