Of course I woke up. Of course I get to go to work in a few hours. But I'm so glad I read this. Even though it paints the scenery of a horror story...just like the one we're living in. King George-Donald I, Chipmunk of Unclean Thoughts is just so very special (my apologies to actual chipmunks everywhere).
Extremely generous of you, Larry, and extremely appreciated. I did indeed feel furious while I wrote it, and am very pleased indeed that it resonated with you. Even as we speak, I’m writing fake praise for Fucko the Klown’s glorious declaration that English is to be the country’s official language, which means that the 8 percent of who don’t speak English are likely to be unable to get services their taxes pay for.
I listen to a podcast The Rest Is Politics USA, featuring the notorious Anthony Scaramucci, whom I generally regard as a dunce, but who yesterday proposed that the fascism-averse of all shapes and sizes — Liz Cheney, Mitt Romney, Chris Christie — join forces with Democrats in spite of their ideological differences to end the current horror. It struck me as a good proposal.
And I keep wondering where the fuck are the Obamas while all this is going on?
I’d intended to respond to your long-await email today, but seem to have lost it. (Sign up for Substack, and get a million emails a day!) Please re-send it if you’re able.
Of course I woke up. Of course I get to go to work in a few hours. But I'm so glad I read this. Even though it paints the scenery of a horror story...just like the one we're living in. King George-Donald I, Chipmunk of Unclean Thoughts is just so very special (my apologies to actual chipmunks everywhere).
One of your best pieces since I started reading you, John. No mocking or sarcasm or teasing, John.
Your anger jumps off the page. It is so pointed and passionate. I like you better for having read it. More of this voice. Just excellent!
Extremely generous of you, Larry, and extremely appreciated. I did indeed feel furious while I wrote it, and am very pleased indeed that it resonated with you. Even as we speak, I’m writing fake praise for Fucko the Klown’s glorious declaration that English is to be the country’s official language, which means that the 8 percent of who don’t speak English are likely to be unable to get services their taxes pay for.
I listen to a podcast The Rest Is Politics USA, featuring the notorious Anthony Scaramucci, whom I generally regard as a dunce, but who yesterday proposed that the fascism-averse of all shapes and sizes — Liz Cheney, Mitt Romney, Chris Christie — join forces with Democrats in spite of their ideological differences to end the current horror. It struck me as a good proposal.
And I keep wondering where the fuck are the Obamas while all this is going on?
I’d intended to respond to your long-await email today, but seem to have lost it. (Sign up for Substack, and get a million emails a day!) Please re-send it if you’re able.
And thanks hugely again.