Enjoy the Eclipse wherever you are. Chances are good that I'll be in the buckle of the Bible Belt myself. I've no idea if anything will happen that day other than a fantastic celestial event. I'm looking forward to it. At least the country will be united in awe.

But damn if it isn't a plot device for the strange times we are living in!

What do I know that you don't? Hard to say as I don't know what you know. And I don't *know* anything beyond what I read online, know from history, or speculate about. I've plenty of doubt but have come to favor "Trump's Razor" (as described by Josh Marshall of "Talking Points Memo"). That is, when it comes to Trump, “ascertain the stupidest possible scenario that can be reconciled with the available facts” and that answer is likely correct.

But I believe the following:

This Russia thing is bigger than Watergate. Like an order of magnitude bigger.

It will unfold faster than Watergate. At least 2x.

The Constitution and the rule of law will prevail.

Act V ends with optimism.

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