I met him once in an antique store in Palm Springs. He sat and talked with us for 45 minutes. The kindest, dearest, most sympathetic person. He spoke openly about his painful childhood. No defenses.

They "promised" there would be a vote. If that promise were in writing, at least it would be something. Yes, of course, the House would refuse to take up the bill, but then at least we would have GOP senators officially raising those premiums on a stand-alone bill. But, sadly, it's just a promise.

Also, all gifts given to the president are the property of the American people. Do we really think he is not going to try to abscond with them?

The norse site is a scam. They are thieves. Beware!

Do not reply. I did. They are scammers. They almost stole from me!

How about this awful wrinkle: Dressed like paramilitary, three guys jump out of a van and say to a random immigrant woman, "Get in the van." If they do not lay a hand on her or threaten her, and, terrified, she complies, is it kidnapping?

You’re appalling. You know perfectly well what he’s describing.

I was worse. I barricaded myself in the dark and did not even have any candy.