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areader's avatar

Stephen Miller, what a sad sack of a man.

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Thomas Carlson's avatar

Thanks for the “heads up”. As described I now see her as a viper perfectly camouflaged and more poisonous than others more visible. Stripping away the cover she has enjoyed and used to her advantage and the disadvantage of almost every other living creature is essential. Very dangerous - be careful where you step.

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Charles Bastille's avatar

Thanks. And yes, agreed!

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John Mendelssohn's avatar

Sterling work, mon ami. I hadn't been aware of the Rick Scott association. Talk about vile excrescences!

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Charles Bastille's avatar

“vile excrescences!” That alone could make a great headline! And, thank you!

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John Mendelssohn's avatar

It’s not my work. It’s EL Doctorow’s. He has Emma Goldman using it in reference to a rich fistfucker in Ragtime, the novel all other American novels wish they were.

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Charles Bastille's avatar

I read that long ago - in my very early 20s- but I don’t remember its details well. I should reacquaint myself someday. I never remember details from a book well enough to quote them, anyway. I’ve always been a little jealous of those who can.

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Susan Niemann's avatar

Great piece...we must not take our eyes off of Susie Wiles. A cute little name like Susie, one might think she is benign. And she is far from it.

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Charles Bastille's avatar

Absolutely. She's why this regime is operating full throttle with unexpected alacrity. She's been doing it more or less legitimately for decades. Now she's the president's right hand.

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