Smugness is the defect.

Today's Tids Issue 4,201

For Calm:

One of the great ways to relax is to be in a place where there are no decisions to make about entertainment options other than what book should I read today.

The Tids Nostradamus Department on Tuesday got it pretty much right when writing: “Increasing denial noise from the White House may say that something big will be breaking on Mueller front.” Now I don’t believe the Manafort or Cohen developments were unexpected, but it is certainly a launching pad for the Dem offensive. Offensive being the operative term.

AI is pretty superficial, only able to recognize overt habits of people. Warning: Don’t allow sensors to be attached to your brain.

After cosmetic surgery, the Pelican faced a huge bill.

Ben Affleck should remarry Jennifer Garner. His life would improve immensely. And I believe, deep down he knows it.

The Question:

What are considered Ben Affleck’s best movies?

The Headlines:

-- Yesterday Stock Market Became Longest Bull Market In History.

--China And US Impose More Tariffs; Stocks Stunned As Trade Bickering Escalates.

--Hurricane Lane Major Threat To Hawaii; Cat 4 Storm Moving In With 145 Mph Winds.

--Impeachment Flurry Overwhelms Media Discussions: Cohen May Be The Bigger Problem For President Trump.

--Trump Sends Pardon Signal To Manafort.

--Ohio State’s Meyer Gets Three Game Suspension After Heated Meeting Of OSU Trustees And President.

--Higher Fuel Prices Have Airlines Cutting Back Routes.

--Venezuela New Currency Confusing Residents.

I cannot think of any president in my lifetime that never had a honeymoon, or who was on an impeachment track even before he took the oath of office. Never, “He is our president regardless. Let’s see how things work out.” The USA, foes and fans alike, used to be kinder, more thoughtful.

There’s a lobster shake in Wiscasset Maine that is always lines around the streets crowded. It became that way after NY Times editor vacationing wrote a piece about a great Lobster roll at this  place, “Red’s Eats”. Of course, Times readers, easily led by the nose Flocked to the little wooden stand on the Kennebec River. Yet directly across the street is the Sprague lobster shack which in fact puts out one damn great lobster roll, heaping with fresh meat and delicious. And there is never a line. It just like politics.

Yesterday, I sat at Sprague’s, quiet and peaceful, a bit like being in heaven.

It’s all about the left not wanting any conservative policies, and Trump is the perfect foil.

Alibaba, China’s biggest in the world online retailer, had a revenue increase in the last Q of 61%! Actually though, net profit fell. Now, that is bad according to WS analysts, but in this case it is very good for the future of the company, and long term shareholders, as the company continually invests in purchasing the latest tech companies to augment their ability to stay a leader in the world.

Some US companies if allowed to invest for the future as opposed to operating for quarterly results, would be a better grounding for long term investor portfolios.

Actually, long term investment plans are generally good for the future of businesses, unless of course, you are Sears buying K-Mart.

Yesterday morning my phone popped up to say “Traffic is light in your location”. I would hope so. I was on an island with no cars.

Irony Department: Coen in a tweet about Hillary – “When you go to prison for defrauding America and Perjury, your room and board will be free.”

The Answer:

Number 1 for beleaguered Ben is Good Will Hunting. The rest in order are Argo, The Town, Dazed and Confused (How apropos), Gone baby, Gone, Shakespeare in Love, Chasing Amy, Gone Girl, State of Play and Changing Lanes (#10).

Today’s advantage could become tomorrow’s calamity. I don’t know what means, either. But, it’s always something to think about. Isn’t that right, Chuck Schumer?