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Stink bugs, Republicans and a clean house

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Of course, while this was going on, the leader of the onetime actual political party, Donald Trump, was in court, having been found guilty on business fraud charges which stripped the gold-plated phony of his claims of being a business genius and maybe of all his businesses.

There are about a half dozen other court appearances still waiting for him. And he is still considered to be the leading candidate for the Republican Party's presidential nomination in 2024, although some of that support has apparently been slipping lately. Apparently, some feel that's in direct proportion to his own slipping mental capacities.

At week's end, as weary and wary Americans waited, unimpressed by the history of the moment, there was still no clue as to who the new speaker of the House might be. Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan, two of the least competent, least intelligent Republican members had declared themselves candidates for the job. Trump was reportedly pushing for Jordan.

Meanwhile, the stink bugs on the screens had quietly disappeared, knowing they were unwelcome. Experts say the best way to avoid a stink bug infestation is to make sure that windows are properly caulked and weatherstripped, window screens are not torn and any other openings into the home are sealed. It's also advisable to keep your lawn mowed regularly and keep your lawn vegetation maintained.

In other words, keep a clean house and you shouldn't have a problem. But if one of the stinky buggers should somehow sneak in, the recommended approach is to hit them with soapy water and flush them down the toilet.

Wonder if that would work with the Republican Party.

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