If you tell yourself a lie often enough, you can end up believing it. That apparently is what is happening with Trump's conviction that the failure of the reflecting pool coating was the work of vandals. He summoned the prosecutor who dropped vandalism charges against a former Olympian and held a closed-door meeting with her. He said she "choked." He railed against her conclusion that it was a "botched job." He is certain he is right and he won't listen to contrary opinions and conclusions. It is conviction to the point of self-delusion.
# posted by Jim Horton : 6:58 AM
Who would have thought after Israel's and the US bombing of Iran that Iran would have the upper hand in peace negotiations? It appears to be so.
# posted by Jim Horton : 6:37 AM
When the poor have an opportunity for a better life, they take it. That doesn't make them criminals.
# posted by Jim Horton : 6:52 AM
He started the war with Iran. Now, he's frustrated that he can't finish it. He plainly underestimated the intransigence of Iran's leadership. Once again, bombs won't assure victory. It requires boots on the ground, and Trump won't go that far.
# posted by Jim Horton : 7:02 AM
Be careful what you write in your private diary, especially if you leave it on government servers. No wonder Dr. Fauci pleaded the Fifth.
# posted by Jim Horton : 9:30 AM
The translator of the Odyssey whose work Christopher Nolan cited in his film adaptation has slammed the movie. Nolan had high praise for her translation. Her response to Nolan, "I would be ashamed to have written any part of this script." Hollywood misses again?
# posted by Jim Horton : 7:00 AM
The Trump administration is voiding temporary protective status for a million immigrants and is getting ready to deport them. However, the immigrants are a valuable part of the American workforce. Employers are scrambling to replace them but it won't be easy. Immigrants have been doing jobs that Americans don't want. What is the Trump administration saying about that? Little to nothing. Another dumb move by the President.
# posted by Jim Horton : 6:49 AM
