By Dennis Hartley
Just for giggles, let’s look at some of the developing news stories on this day before the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the POTUS:
New Gambian president sworn into office in Senegal as Gambia’s defeated longtime ruler refuses to step down. https://t.co/mlA1kli2e9
— The Associated Press (@AP) January 19, 2017
Oh, boy.
Mideast expects big changes under Trump, by @perry_dan and @bklapperAP. https://t.co/3372tflCCv
— The Associated Press (@AP) January 19, 2017
Aw, jeez.
Already reeling, Mexico fears it has much to lose with Trump. https://t.co/aE5L2DyLXR
— The Associated Press (@AP) January 19, 2017
Ay, cabron.
UPDATE: Pentagon says is prepared for threat posed by North Korea; declines to comment on @Reuters report of possible missile test
— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) January 19, 2017
Oh god.
Trump has officially completed the selection of his Cabinet. Here are his picks: https://t.co/6nqEpWb6u7 via @ReutersGraphics pic.twitter.com/a3T6g5CZns
— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) January 19, 2017
Oh, fuck…
PHOTOS: Donald Trump, wife Melania arrive in Washington ahead of Friday’s inauguration. https://t.co/09bp9rWymI https://t.co/ZTSAcxb9Ei
— The Associated Press (@AP) January 19, 2017
…this is no dream, this is really happening, isn’t it? I feel safe. You?
“Ignorance is king. Many would not profit by his abdication. Many enrich themselves by means of his dark monarchy. They are his Court, and in his name they defraud and govern, enrich themselves and perpetuate their power. Even literacy they fear, for the written word is another channel of communication that might cause their enemies to become united. Their weapons are keen-honed, and they use them with skill. They will press the battle upon the world when their interests are threatened, and the violence which follows will last until the structure of society as it now exists is leveled to rubble, and a new society emerges. I am sorry. But that is how I see it.”