I Saw It On TV

 When we elected a former game show host to the highest office in the land, it was only a matter of time before he started asking other TV personalities to come along in the clown car we call the Second Trumpreich. 

There was a time when Jeanine Pirro was referred to as a "former prosecutor and judge." These days she is called a "former Fox news personality."

And what a personality she is. 

When District Court Chief Judge James Boasberg tossed out the subpoenas Judge Jeanine had sent to Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell she had what my mother would have referred to as "a hissy fit." 

The current Attorney General for Washington DC, Ms. Pirro, insisted that the judge's ruling, “has neutered the grand jury’s ability to investigate crime. As a result, Jerome Powell today is now bathed in immunity, preventing my office from investigating the Federal Reserve. This is wrong, and it is without legal authority.”

A government official "bathed in immunity." That's an interesting metaphor. Mayhaps a bit of projection on her boss? 

She finished the press conference by screaming at reporters who were there to do their job: asking questions. “Oh cut it out, do you know how many convictions we’ve—cut it out!,” she yelled. “You’re in one lane! We have cleaned up this city.” With the possible exception of the convicted felon and war criminal who is currently tearing down the White House. 

And those in his cabinet. 

Like another "former Fox News personality," Pistol Pete Hegseth. He was once referred to as Major. Now he's playing Secretary of War on televisions across our country and is in charge of blowing up Iran. His insistence on "Peace through strength" can be distilled down to its essence, "Peace through war." And all he asks is that we follow him on a crusade to the Holy Land and kill the infidels. Just don't question him. 

Of course this all began when we let a former slumlord and bankrupt casino owner trick us into believing that he was a great businessman and he could teach us a thing or two about business via a "reality" show on TV. It was a short hop from there to the Oval Office where he now issues edicts such as the following: “We have unmatched firepower, unlimited ammunition, and plenty of time. Watch what happens today to these sick and low-life individuals. They have been killing innocent people around the world for 47 years, and now I, as the 47th President of the United States, am killing them. What a great honor it is for me to do this!”

As governance goes, I suppose it makes great TV. As real life goes, they should be locked up. I am looking forward to seeing that.