leh-nerd skin-erd

That’s why we keep you around. I missed that.

#1. Tacky and I’m not partial to the confederate colors; #2. I like that one generally, a lot, but feel the smell of death all around me as I look at it. #3. The hat brim is too big, the fat on that guy hits too close to home, and who the heck wears Man Uggs fishing? (You hurt me with this one, Muppy). Oh—something I meant to tell you about the power of the internet to bring people together. The other day you tagged me on the lyrics to Tuesday’s Gone. I like that song and always did. So, I saw the lyrics, got the tune in my head, grabbed my headphones and listened while I walked the dog. I was sad af after because, you know, Tuesday’s gone with the wind, but that’s not on you. 🤓

What a mess! (Hope you’re on the right track now Irv!)

That’s the beauty of “I understood someone to say ________”. We call that a rumor in the real world, and very little good comes from such things unless you’re a Real Housewife of Atlanta. We learn this by age 7 or so, but suspend the rules for political issues.

And you have every right to respect the hell out of the woman you likely didn’t know existed until yesterday, Mup, it’s just a very tall ask in this setting to expect non-like-minded people to do the same. On your thoughts with THIS committee and this hearing, again, it’s an unreasonable request. It’s a political committee, nothing more, nothing less. The wisest course of action for anyone on the opposite side of a tribunal of this nature is to refuse to cooperate to the extent possible, and to decline to answer questions when it’s not possible. It doesn’t change if you have nothing to everything to hide. Btw, on the larger issue of “if you have nothing to hide…” I’ve been blessed with some good friends who know and work around law enforcement and litigation. The general guidance I have been given is this: If you’re approached as witness to an event that did not involve you in any way, shape or form, theres generally no downside in providing a statement. If you’re on the periphery of anything beyond that, know your rights, exercise them and seek out professional counsel. Most importantly, avoid the natural tendency to explain everything in great detail. Truth and justice are sadly quite malleable, Mup, and it’s your best interest to consider the agenda of those asking the question. I’ll take your advice on the avatar and think about it. I thought about going buck wild and changing to an S, but I was concerned folks would think I’m getting all fancy and the like. Remember these words that everyone knows to be true until they’re riled up politically and want to accuse others of being part of a cult or mongrel zombie horde: Politics make strange bedfellows.

I think she plays on a different field than the rest of us, Mup, and I have no idea what she gains or loses here. Perhaps she has legal or financial issues and is being squeezed, or a family member is up for a government contract. I think the declaration that she’s respected, honorable, truthful or anything else is interesting due to the fact that before yesterday, the vast majority of the American public had no idea who she is. Next up,of course, is “she seemed credible”, for saying she heard a rumor. There’s no Easter Bunny here, no benefit of the doubt, no requirement that people view things objectively because the committee or this previously unknown person is pure of heart. Silliness of content—I heard from a friend who heard from a friend, Trump grabbing the wheel of the presidential Fiat, Trump was completely unconcerned about guns—can be called out as silliness whether she’s under oath or not. Liz Cheney, btw, is alleging, without evidence as they sometimes say, “witness tampering”. The downside is she’s lying or fails to prove it? Nothing. You say “bring it on”, the fact that it’s been on since 2015. Time after time, the one common denominator has been political maneuvering and allegations of everything from urine-play to chicken nuggets thrown at the wall to now, guns at rallies because obviously 100% of the attendees were vetted as 100% supporters of Trump, a guy averaging at one point 6-8 death threats per day. Meanwhile, the rule of law crowd lasted until last week, when suddenly calls for violence, ignoring the rule of and hateful rhetoric rule the day. I’ll pass.

Exactly as I suggested above. We’ll say it was your idea. I’m skipping ahead a bit, but when what happened here today clicks for you—and I’m confident it is not entirely impossible that you one day you will think for yourself and learn, I wouldn’t be offended if you played this at PPP graduation:

We can’t undo the past Tibs, my guidance to you is a matter of public record. Let’s move on.

Yet, you followed my instructions like a good soldier. With time you’ll come to appreciate my direction.

No, he shouldn’t. Everyone with a shred of common sense knows that. I think even Tibsy knows that.

Nice, I appreciate the opportunity to mentor you and your ability to stand up on an issue.

For goodness sake Tibs, take a stand and be be bold. This pussyfooting around and indecision makes you looks weak and timid. I already acknowledged I might be a loser based on your standards. Talk to whoever has your nuts stashed in a jar and get ‘em back for a bit. Then, send the information on the criminal charges against Donald Trump. It’s absolutely possible the criminal charges are invisible, or written in that ink that has to be heated up to be seen. Nice talk.

No, but you may see things differently as is your right in this fine country. I mean you've come out hot with "Hey move to Russia!" and that's pretty powerful stuff. Now that we have the move to Russia and loser thing out on the table, what's the status on the criminal charges against Trump, the ones that you seem completely obsessed with and have assured us are forthcoming? Or is everyone in Washington still in on the grand conspiracy?

I am waiting for the charges you have assured us will come. Status, please?

Blind faith in government is not an admirable quality, Tibsy. Think. Ask questions. Look within. Russian climate would kill me. I'm thinking Boca when the time is right.

Welcome back from the brink, MD. We all get turned around sometimes.

You stink at haiku Tuesday: トランプはうまく機能しなかった リベラルな頭が爆発した ピエロショーが続きます Loose translation: trump acted poorly liberal heads exploded the clown show follows Domo arigato, Tibsy Roboto.

The seriousness of the allegation is where the magic happens. Remember, it's not that long ago that a ginned up allegation of collusion resulted in a ginned up allegation of obstruction and both lead to nothing. That nothing was something debated regardless of which side of the debate you were on. As everyone knows, something isn't nothing, usually, but if that something ends up actually being nothing, that's something altogether different. Our differences, Doc, binds us. I am surprised I have to tell you this.

Submitted, without comment. Ah, who am I kidding, I always comment. It's kind of cool to see you hop from one end of the self-absorbed superiority spectrum to the other in just a couple minutes.

:::Leh-nerd looks about, incredulous, asking no one in particular “Did the Muppet just lecture me on sexual dynamics and say ‘That’ll be that????’ Leh-nerd mutters “What the?”…followed by “You can’t just…?!” and finally “Oh, it’s on now!” To your first point, I never suggested reason and rational thought win the day for a high percentage of men where an opportunity for physical gratification is in play. “Paradise by the Dashboard Light” is a good listen in this regard, Mup, and sums things up pretty nicely. It was a modestly successful tune sung by this chubby guy out Texas in the late 1970s. Let me know if you haven’t heard the song and I’ll check my LPs, toss it on a cassette and mail it to ya for a listen 😉. I agree the woman carries the full weight of the pregnancy, and acknowledge that some guys walk. It’s a problem that has to be addressed legally, and that costs time and money. Personally, I think you can tell a lot about the character of a man by how he treats the children in his life. On to Robert Veitch-Van Winkle…what I can say without vomiting is that some of his grand ideas are already in play…DNA testing, legally enforceable child support etc. The rest is pandering balderdash of the highest order, and presumptuous in the nature of certain older male baby boomers who only can see women as the weaker sex. He also should read up on laws dealing with the disposition of one’s estate. By the way, on the deadbeat dad issue. I used to think I knew the story until a friend of mine found out his wife was cheating on him, and she subsequently wanted a divorce. The guy is a good dude, with a good job, and a good father. He didn’t want a divorce. We got to taking one day about a father’s obligation, and he told me that in his case, his obligation was based on his gross pay, that is to say, in part on money he simply did not have. Of course, the government takes its non-negotiable cut before anything happens, and in his case, and as a result he was left with very little to live on. His opinion was that more than a few “deadbeats” are victims of a system based on unreasonable demand unmanageable calculations. This matter is now officially closed. Later skater.

Sure, I’ll print it…if I can get my time machine to visit 1988. Jeesh dude, think twice: Once for clarity, twice to save the planet. I’ll PDF it and move the laptop near the fridge.

You said initially “…more educated, higher income, and younger population…”. Now, it’s the “highest income Americans”? You meant Bill Gates’ kid? I agree she probably won’t look for loan forgiveness.

Solution: Maybe the abortion clinics should be built next door to the Student Loan Forgiveness Soup Kitchen?

I get that, Mup, but the issue is already considered from both the male/female perspective. Respectfully, you're not raising an issue any guy with common sense hasn't considered prior to engaging in the tango (and you must have had some interesting days at the dance studio ). Put another way, the argument that an unplanned or unwanted and significant, life-altering potential isn't something that take most men by surprise. I really struggle on this issue. All I'm really trying to do as a voter and citizen is to be true to what I feel is right. I know for me, I'm pro-choice up to the point I become pro-life.

You're riled up early today, Miss Muppyet. I disagree with you conceptually about the court having the 'audacity' to rule on Roe v Wade. It's no secret this has been a contentious issue and the question about whether or not the original ruling was appropriate has been around for 50 years. Our kind and benevolent representatives have had 50 years to clean that up. Why haven't they? As for financial responsibility of a testicular vessel for a subsequently conceived and birthed person, I am unaware of any regulation suggesting 'It's not your financial problem, Chief, but nice pull.". I think most rules and regulations suggest quite the opposite. In response to your question---I'm going to say this right now, Mup. I am completely against testicular profiling or any 'stop, pop and frisk'. I'd say "Out of my cold dead hands", but chances are it's going to end up that way regardless.