I hazard a guess that after the successful democratic outcome of the US elections everyone has been wondering “what will Trump do next”. Well now we know and it was possibly worse than most of us could have imagined. Apart from a few White Supremacists (a few in comparison to the rest of America and the free world) shock and horror has been the reaction to the POTUS’ hopefully final act of inciting his followers to storm the Capitol in Washington DC. A headline says that even Prince Albert of Monaco thinks that President Trump should be held accountable.
Today a police officer has died from injuries sustained in the attack on Congress by a pro-Trump mob. Under pressure Trump condemned “the heinous attack” but it’s too little too late. He also held a Capitol Riot Watch Party, presumably in the White House bunker where he, his family and friends had holed up. They look very pleased with themselves and the outcome. The video is doing the rounds on social media and YouTube. The House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is asking for the President to be immediately removed from office. Others would like him to be charged with inciting violence. Once again we will have to wait and see.
It’s been a busy week in Washington. Apart from the riot the Trump tweeted “To all of those who have asked, I will not be going to the inauguration on January 2oth”. The response was to be expected. One suggestion was that “he will be in international waters where he can’t be served with subpoenas or arrested”. Another, “he won’t be able to afford the bail” and many more but for me the best was stolen from Melania’s famous jacket “I really don’t care, do u?” That garment is going to haunt her for a long time.
The beast from the east is on its way again. I can only hope it doesn’t reach Dorset. I’ve no doubt Kent will see snow so we might see Peter Blandford snow boarding down his driveway again with a camera attached to his beanie. Or maybe he’ll even use his drone to film his epic ride.
Today was my grandson Alex’s birthday but sadly it went unnoticed (almost, I did post a few photos). He along with his parents is at home with Covid and they are not feeling too well. 19 year old Jack is there and ok but somehow I can’t imagine him taking over the cooking and as for housework, I doubt he even knows where the hoover is.
You might remember that last year I was suffering from toothache caused by an exposed root. The dentist did what he could a few days before Xmas and I have been using special sensitive toothpaste which is supposed to treat the area. I am now the proud owner of the largest collection of sensitive toothpastes in Dorset. And that’s about it for today, except to say in the immortal words of the Hill Street Blues desk sergeant “Hey, let’s be careful out there”.😴💤💤😴