“When we use silly and childish expressions, we communicate to others that we are silly and childish, while encouraging ourselves to trivialize important matters.” Agreed, but how do you reconcile that with the fact that it clearly resonates with a large portion of the voting population.

*Best* regards?

“This little piece of gum is a three-course dinner.”

Can confirm.

Is there a word for neutering oneself?

The Boy Scouts have a saying: “Leave the site cleaner than when you arrived.” Mitch McConnell has done the opposite with our country, doing the bidding and helping roll out a red carpet to the Oval Office for an aspiring tyrant. Nice job, Mitch. May you enjoy your rightfully tainted legacy.