The fact that we're still technically lodged within Trump's first 100 days, albeit Day 99, seems to help slow things down.
Here's a look back Day Ninety-Eight in the Reign of Our Supreme Patriotic Leader.
Well, he tried, but apparently could not make it rain for the millions of Americans cursed with the scourge of somewhat affordable health care. Denying Trump what would have been a key "achievement" in his first 100 days, the U.S. House is yet again delaying a vote on the Obamacare what-have-you because, well, they have their reasons, which probably have little or nothing to do with what their constituents actually want or need.
Trump BFF and noted bucket of Ghostbusters II rage slime Alex Jones was also dealt a not-victory Thursday, this one in his custody battle with his ex-wife. His insane InfoWars rants weren't a factor. What was? A deposition and cross-examination in which he referenced George Soros' pushing of potent marijuana as well as Jones' own consumption of zebra steaks and bowls of chili that make him forget how old his children are. All of that is real. Moving right along.
Closer to home, a News Channel 8 investigation uncovering possible prostitution rings running out of "health spas" on or near Kennedy Boulevard aired Thursday night. As we say in St. Pete, Tampas gonna Tampa.
In probably-not-related news, the site Investopedia named Tampa the top real estate market in the country. Probably because of the city's efforts to attract Millennial entrepreneurs doing innovations in their incubator startups and stuff. Investment capital and other post-recession economic buzzwords.
Oh, by the way, our Commander-In-Chief warned of a "major, major" war with North Korea may be imminent. Have a nice weekend!
This article appears in Apr 27 – May 4, 2017.