Now the president wants the media.......arrested? This, and other stupid ideas.....

 Donald John Pinocchio Trump is 80 years old, and it is showing. His marks don't care, because they're too far gone into the delusion of his being a tough "leader".

No rational man of his age would say this, though......

Trump is referring to a rally at a high school gym in Ohio where there were legitimately plenty of empty seats, but he claimed people were moving from the balcony to the floor or something along those lines. He just can't accept the fact that people are tired of his rhetoric and his act. He's the one lying, not the New York Times and other media outlets. Trump thinks he's popular, but his "popularity" is fading. And it's his own fault.

Oh, but that ain't all.

Monday brought reports that the Dept. of Injustice, under Todd "Bleached" Blanche, wants to reopen the Watergate case, because a former prosecutor now claims the then-DOJ committed misconduct.

Now, that's going waaaaaaaaaaay too far. And this snipe hunt ain't going anywhere.

For Trump to demand the "arrest" of media outlets prompts those same outlets and others to make comparisons to Hitler-era Germany. The reality is you have an 80 year old egomaniac who has lost his mind, and no one is willing to try to steer him back to reality. This is why people are demanding that the entire administration needs to be replaced.

Worse, Trump plans to be in Syracuse to campaign for one of his dittoheads, Bruce Blakeman.

Bellevue will be waiting.

The philosophy of politicians explained......by the Addams Family (1964)

 From season 1 of The Addams Family:

Gomez (John Astin) throws his support behind a city council candidate. He also shows Morticia (Carolyn Jones) how the family has had a history of supporting losing candidates. Pay attention to what he says about politicians, who say one thing, and do another. Kind of like today's GOP.....

Sports this 'n' that

 After being eliminated by Atlanta on Thursday, the Philadelphia Phillies announced on Friday that Don Mattingly will not return as manager in 2027. Instead, "Donnie Baseball", as he was known when he played with the Yankees, will take on an advisory role, and join son Preston in the administrative wing, if you will, with the Phils.

Let the hunt for a new manager begin.

Earlier today, the Milwaukee Brewers were looking at possibly seeing their NLDS series tied at 1 heading to San Diego on Tuesday.

Jackson Chourio had other ideas against Padres closer Mason Miller......

With the 4-3 win, the Brewers could close out San Diego at Petco on Tuesday night, and Miller, 40+ pitches deep, might not be available for that game.

When NFL play began today, 5 teams were undefeated.

The number is now down to 3.

New England defeated Buffalo to knock the Bills out of the unbeaten ranks. Then. a short time ago, Kansas City rallied to defeat Las Vegas, 30-27, staving off a late Raider rally. Las Vegas was gifted a first down on a catch that really wasn't, but the Raiders rushed to the line of scrimmage, and spiked the ball to avoid a replay review, which certainly would've gone against them. Kansas City coach Andy Reid is fortunate not to risk a coronary, he was so upset. An interception on the next play sealed the game for the Chiefs.

Don't look now, but the Giants are all alone in first place in the NFC East after beating Arizona while the LA Rams took down Philadelphia. Big Blue next plays Washington, a 30-13 loser to Indianapolis in England earlier today.

Word has come across the wires that the world's worst sports fan, president Trump, will travel to Tuscaloosa to see Alabama play next Saturday. ESPN's College GameDay will bring their circus to Tuscaloosa as well, and folks might be a little salty about that.

Stay tuned.

Insight Sundays: Incident on Danker Street (1970)

 This installment of Insight takes a look at the relationships between police and the African American community in 1970. The cast includes Gail Fisher (Mannix), Beau Bridges, Andrew Duggan (Lancer), Malachi Throne (Lancelot Link, Secret Chimp), and Hilly Hicks.

Cinema Saturdays: Bonanza: The Next Generation (1988)

Bonanza had long ended production for more than 15 years before series creator David Dortort was contacted by NBC about a TV-movie to revive the franchise.

Small problem. Lorne Greene had passed on before production began on the movie. Michael Landon, David Canary, & Pernell Roberts either had passed on the project (Landon was working on Highway to Heaven at the time, and Canary, I think, had moved on to daytime soaps such as All My Children), or were not approached. Dortort & his staff stupidly passed on Dan Blocker's son, Dirk (ex-Black Sheep Squadron), who could've filled his father's 10 gallon hat with ease.

John Ireland was cast as Ben Cartwright's previously unseen brother, Aaron, a seaman by trade. Landon's son, Michael, Jr., plays Little Joe's son. Our cast also includes Barbara Anderson (ex-Ironside), Robert Fuller (ex-Laramie, Wagon Train, Emergency!), Peter Mark Richman (ex-Cain's Hundred), and John Amos (ex-Good Times, The Mary Tyler Moore Show).

Now, saddle up for "Bonanza: The Next Generation" (italics mine):

The younger Landon was the only one to return for "Bonanza: The Return" 5 years later.

MLB Division Series preview 2026

 Now, the fun really starts.

On Saturday, the Division Series begin in earnest, pulling viewers away from college football, to be sure. Momentum is on the side of the Wild Card winners, but it can also be a fickle mistress...........

American League:

Yankees @ Tampa Bay: The Rays won 7 of 13 from the Bombers in the regular season. While Tampa Bay has had 5 days rest, opposite the Yankees' 2, the Yanks are hot right now. Whether or not they'll get Aaron Judge back remains to be seen as of press time.

Still, it's a 5 game series instead of best of 3, and that will favor the Yankees.

Pick: Yankees in 5.

Chicago @ Cleveland: The Guardians & White Sox jockeyed for first place all summer before Cleveland claimed the division. And, then, there is that small matter of the White Sox getting some blessings from the Vatican, and......!

Pick: Chicago in 5.

National League:

San Diego @ Milwaukee: Can the Padres sustain their current hot streak? Milwaukee, like Tampa Bay & Cleveland, has had 5 days rest, and while I doubt very seriously manager Pat Murphy will win Manager of the Year again, he will have the Brewers ready. Besides, we do need some fresh blood come the LCS.

Pick: Milwaukee in 5.

Atlanta @ Los Angeles: The Braves dismissed Philadelphia on Thursday night, as the Phillies' attempt to have Zack Wheeler piggyback behind Aaron Nola failed spectacularly. Try to watch the highlight video on YouTube, and you'll have trouble hearing the commentary. Atlanta used their ace, Chris Sale, as a closer Thursday, which sealed the Phillies' fate.

But against the defending champs? It may not matter.

Pick: Los Angeles in 4.

Of course, I could be wrong. 

Wild Card record: 3-1.

Remember the Nestea Plunge? (1970's)

 Nestle found a novel way to promote Nestea back in the 70's.

The idea was for someone to take a sip, and then fall into the water. The gimmick was known as the Nestea plunge.

In this 1977 spot, Brodie Greer (CHiPs) and Barry Van Dyke take the plunge.