The sun’s out; how come is seems so dark.

Today's Tids Issue 4,547

Countdown:

Well, I guess I have to lead off with an Impeachment day Tidlet. It really has been farcical. The sanctimonious Dems pontificating, the President himself over reacting with sophomoric tweeting. The farce was even brought home here yesterday as a very large group from our local protest society gathered in Providence in the freezing rain and chilly night to urge Impeachment. Yikes! Haven’t they been reading the papers? Impeachment has been a fait accompli since before Trump was inaugurated. How silly, How preposterous. How condescending has been this comedy of superficial righteousness.

The Dems should take a lesson from last Night’s, “The Voice” finale. I think most of the critical observers thought that the very entertaining Katie Kadan would take the trophy. But, once again Middle America upset the cart as Apple streaming showed that classic country singer Jake Hoot sold his songs best to the folks-at-home audience. So, we can read the headlines from NY and LA and Washington DC, but it’s the people in the middle who count.

Did you know that there are more Chinese restaurants in America than all the McDonalds, KFC’s, Burger Kings and Wendy’s put together? Sometimes what you may think is not so,

In a grocery store yesterday, I noticed that the organic coffee products promoted only the fact that it is o-r-g-a-n-i-c. I tried it once and learned it is indeed but a choice between a food religion and good taste. Buy organic or buy something tastes great.

There must be things being developed in the big Tech companies of which most of can’t comprehend…yet.

“Don’t worry about the world coming to an end today, it’s already tomorrow in Australia.” --Charles Schulz

The Question:

At any given moment on earth, what percentage of all the people do you think are drunk? Bonus: A million seconds is 11 and a half days. How long is a billion seconds? Extra Bonus: Curiously, in1913 a survey was carried out among US children working in tough conditions in factories. How many of that 500 do you think answered that they would prefer staying the sweat shops versus Goggin to school?

The Headlines:

--Congress Preparing To Impeach On Party Lines; Stock Markets Not Interested.

--Stocks Steady As Congress Talks; Housing Markets Soaring; Permits For Single Home Construction Highest Since 2007.

--Schiff Now Has Dems Now Going After Pence.

--Fiat-Chrysler And Peugeot Sign Deal Creating $50 Billion Company.

--As Part of The Big New Government Spending Bill, Congress To Get $25 Million To Research Gun Violence Creating Gov Sponsored Effort To Gut 2^nd Amendment.

The RI AG thinks one of the reasons for so much skullduggery in this state (And others) is a result of how entertainment puts bad guys on a pedestal. He says the Mob was never a laughing matter or laudable. And neither is the adulation of certain Mayor in a highly successful play. He says he won’t be laughing off criminal organizations.

The coastal Dem committee chairs probably really dislike Pence more than Trump because of his obvious religious beliefs. So, while the chances of getting rid of Trump are apparently nil, the Dems would love an insurance policy that would have his potential successor on the ropes too, just in case. So much for elections.

The name Australia has three A’s and each one of them is pronounced differently.

“Weed” stock owners looking to regain highs in 2020.

I typically don’t read stories with headlines starting with, “Actress Slams…”

I still say that Repubs should focus all of their efforts on getting back both houses of Congress.

Rats! I didn’t win the Mega Millions $375 Mil.

Hugh Hefner’s son joined the United States Air Force, and thus gave up a career in media for a chance to serve the nation. Refreshing

Hmmmm – Housing permits highest since 2007. Remember what happened in 2007.

The Answer:

At any given moment on earth, 0.7% of the world’s population is soused. Bonus: A billion seconds is over 31 years, slightly higher than the 11 and a half days for a Million seconds. Just shows you the difference between a billionaire and a millionaire. Extra Bonus: 412 of 500 of the children preferred staying in the sweat shops over going to school. They thought school was monotonous, humiliating and cruel. Maybe they still do.

Well, tomorrows headlines will say in big above the fold black print. “President Impeached”. So, for me that means that our once great government is all of a sudden not much better than despotic governments of Central Africa – unstable, and toppable at a moment’s notice. God help us.