The Summer Doldrums Before Summer
I had fun writing my recent post about why Bethesda's Starfield was getting mixed reviews despite being an objectively good, if not great, game. It was enjoyable to get away from the poisonous politics of the MAGA era. But the truth is, I am finding it difficult to return to political blogging after my gaming vacation. Part of the reason is that the Trump regime has slipped into a pattern reminiscent of the quiet summer months, when large parts of the US government, as well as the American people, are out on vacation, resulting in a slow news cycle. That is the vibe I am getting now. It is like the nation has slipped into the summer doldrums before even the summer has arrived! 😴😴😴😴😴 I believe a big reason why this Trump regime has suddenly become "low energy" is because they are on one heck of a losing streak. Perhaps that can best be symbolized by Trump's mortifying visit to Madison Square Garden for Game 3 of the NBA Finals. ...