terrific piece Michael, thank you - I did not realize NFarage - what a large mouth he has! - was so high in the polls - I feel the same sinking feeling every time the Economist reports how Trump’s approval is “dropping” yet when all the granular data is over, he still sits at 43%, to my mind a pretty high number, especially considering the emboldened kleptocracy - worries me that so many people don’t care, this is what they’ve always done, so what - anyway, lastly, I have to report that as a loyal Angeleno I am unable to see the image of the drone attack explosion as anything but a slightly warped rendition of the Bob’s Big Boy Hamburger chain mascot - have a good week!
Hahaha, I take your point about Bob's Big Boy although that was not an image that leapt into my mind until you mentioned it. That 43% is immovable/unswayable and has been since 2016. I do wish more reporting and comment looked into these folks.
Such thoughtful, intelligent essays are worth every penny of my subscription. You are always a must read Michael and this one is brilliant as usual.
Thanks, Gillian. I write for thoughtful readers like yourself.
terrific piece Michael, thank you - I did not realize NFarage - what a large mouth he has! - was so high in the polls - I feel the same sinking feeling every time the Economist reports how Trump’s approval is “dropping” yet when all the granular data is over, he still sits at 43%, to my mind a pretty high number, especially considering the emboldened kleptocracy - worries me that so many people don’t care, this is what they’ve always done, so what - anyway, lastly, I have to report that as a loyal Angeleno I am unable to see the image of the drone attack explosion as anything but a slightly warped rendition of the Bob’s Big Boy Hamburger chain mascot - have a good week!
Hahaha, I take your point about Bob's Big Boy although that was not an image that leapt into my mind until you mentioned it. That 43% is immovable/unswayable and has been since 2016. I do wish more reporting and comment looked into these folks.