Ms Barrett, as Sen. Whitehouse clearly explained, your ass has been bought and paid for.

There's a word for people like that, isn't there?

Seriously, is everyone ok with "letting the system work" when it means watching Trump

spitefully tear down and burn what is left of our democracy, our traditions, our way of life?

Is there any doubt that many Americans will needlessly die between now and Biden's inauguration in January---because we have a maniac in the White House?

Is there any doubt that dozens of traitorous thugs---including Trump's kids, his cabinet, his campaign officials and assorted partners in his many crimes---will walk away smirking after Trump PARDONS them?

Is there any doubt that the period after he gets his ass kicked on November 3rd and before he is evicted in January will feature a "going out of business" sale of our classified information, our codes and the identities of our covert agents?

Do we really have to just sit and watch these outrages happen?

Are their no leaders---inside or outside the "conventional" political structure---who can focus our outrage and passion in a constructive and meaningful way to salvage our nation?

Having watched Ms Barrett's first day of "testimony" at her confirmation hearing, I propose a new

acronym: ATFQ!

"ANSWER THE FUCKING QUESTION!"

IF YOU WATCH NOTHING ELSE in the Barrett hearing

WATCH SHELDON WHITEHOUSE'S MASTER CLASS in how billionaires buy Justices ---and "justice"!

Having descended from Asgard for a night of hearty partying with a bevy of mortal wenches, Odin's

son awoke early the next morning, stretched and surveyed those still slumbering around him. One very attractive young lady was awake and staring at him. Hoping for another frolic, he smiled at her and crooned "Hello. I'm Thor."

Turning away, the gal muttered "YOU'RE Thor??? I can hardly pith!"

There ain't no "only" in front of "one vote"! nt

Can anyone name a Trump character flaw or moral shortcoming now apparent that was not

also apparent in 2016 or before?

How were so many of us non-expert "common people" able to see through the bullshit and see the lying maniac "way back then"?

I can never keep the Trump sons straight.

Is the one with the sex-abusing---formerly at FOX---mistress Uday or Qusay?

A Texas rancher and a Kentucky farmer found their late flight delayed by threatening storms and,

after an hour of boredom in the nearly empty waiting area, started a conversation.

"Name's Billy Bob. Got a spread in Kentucky" said the farmer, offering his hand.

With some reluctance, the Texan shook the hand and replied "I answer to JT and I've got a spread in Texas." He then added "I have a LOT of cattle on my land" and side-eyed the Kentuckian to see how impressed he was.

"Got me a couple---and lots hogs---chickens and, well, other critters" began the hill baron and then stopped lest he be thought boastful.

"Well," the Texan continued "some mornin's on my place I can jump in my pickup at sunrise and drive all day without ever getting off my property!" Tex bragged, certain this would floor the hillbilly. But, he did not look astonished or impressed. He looked sorrowful.

"I know whatcha mean" the hill inhabitant commiserated, shaking his head. " Used to own a truck like that m'self!"

Tillis opened by praising RBG and is now explaining why he is happy to

shit all over her legacy and replace her with a Stepford Justice who will help undo her life's work.