Today, Sam Clovis, Trump’s nominee for chief scientist at the USDA who has no science training whatsoever, withdrew his nomination today because he’s tied to the Russian investigation.  Who the fool tarnation isn’t tied to Russia in the Trump administration?

Oh, probably Rick Perry.  UnRussian Rick is just too damn dumb and weird to be tied to anything.  Like, you know, common sense.

Perry — the former Republican governor of Texas and erstwhile presidential candidate — told Todd and VandeHei that a young girl he met in a remote African village uses a fire that emanates toxic smoke to read by.

“But also from the standpoint of sexual assault,” Perry said. “When the lights are on, when you have light that shines the righteousness, if you will, on those types of acts.”

He went on, “So, from the standpoint of how you really affect people’s lives, fossil fuels is going to play a role in that. I happen to think it’s going to be a positive role.”

Yeah, support Rick Perry because his energy can positively glow and shine righteousness on those types of acts.

It was also stunning to learn that only fossil fuels can emit light.  Thanks, Rick.

I’m not going to let Rick off the hook for just being dumb.  He’s also crooked.  He’s tied to the Whitefish Energy Company.

Thanks to everybody for the heads up.

I do not want to start a Hillary vs. Bernie fight here.  (We have El Jefe for that!)

But I do want to say that Donna Brazile is one of the classiest dames I have ever met.  She is double smart, funny, and has a voice that could lull you into volunteering for the hardest job in any campaign.  I consider myself blessed to know she has a role in my party.

I think she has something important to say.  It’s long, but worth your time.  I will let you draw your own conclusions but I trust her honesty and perceptions.

I do need to offer this disclaimer.  I was chair of the finance committee for the Texas Democratic Party at the time this “money sharing” idea was presented.  I was given to understand that the money was going to both the DNC and Hillary that a (small) portion would be kept in Texas.  I was also told that any other candidate would be given the same opportunity.  We got totally screwed by it in Texas, totally screwed.  I have never forgiven myself for being trusting when I’m usually the one being a horse’s patootie about stuff like this.  If I ever see Debbie Wasserman Schultz I will tell her to kiss my big blue butt.

That’s all I have to say about that.

Thanks to Bunny for the heads up.

The Washington Times is a far right newspaper.  Apparently, further right than anyone suspected.

Do you want to know who the real victims are in the “crimes against America” case?  Of course you do.

And their definition of “manhandled”?

It has been reported that the agents checked Mr. Manafort and wife Kathleen for guns as they broke into the Alexandria condo pre-dawn by picking the lock.

A source familiar with the case told The Washington Times the search was even more intrusive: An agent patted down Mrs. Manafort before she was allowed to get out of bed.

Mrs. Manafort is a lawyer and was fully aware of her husband’s crimes against America.  The previous morning, they woke up to a horse’s head in their bed.

But how dare the FBI check a white man and his wife for guns.

The best thing about winning the World Series?

No Donald Trump on the front page of the newspaper.

Thanks for all your congratulations, guys.  For every game this season, I was in front of the tv or at the game.  It was the best!

Ooo.  Pop some popcorn and chill the beer.  Trump is apoplectic and turns on Kushner, Stone tries to get Trump to trump up (no pun intended) a BS federal investigation of the Uranium One deal.  Beginning of the end?

Get a load of this.

Speaking to Steve Bannon on Tuesday, Trump blamed Jared Kushner for his role in decisions, specifically the firings of Mike Flynn and James Comey, that led to Mueller’s appointment, according to a source briefed on the call.

Trump is now blaming Kushner. He’s also coming apart in little sharp pieces.

Thanks to Deb for the heads up.