Just how "ignorant" is MAGA?

All of the mentally sound and fair-minded Americans, after witnessing Donald Trump's recent joyrides into mental decay, of course, and the MAGA gang not missing a step behind him, might surmise they are at least as ignorant as Trump, or maybe even worse since they are the dull-witted followers. AI overview says, "About 19% of all U.S. adults identify as part of the MAGA movement, which includes roughly 52% to 62% of rank-and-file registered Republicans. Here are more stats to know who we are dealing with...

General Public: Roughly 19% to 20% of all American adults self-identify as MAGA supporters.

Republican Base: Up to 62% of registered Republicans identify directly with the MAGA wing of the party.

About 12% of political independents and 3% of Democrats also embrace the label.

Here is a further breakdown using limited demographics...

Demographics: Self-identification is highest among very conservative voters (73%), military veterans (62%), union members (60%), and older Republicans aged 65 and older (59%).

Political Action: The primary aligned fundraising and super political action committee, MAGA Inc, holds a war chest of more than $400 million.

So, we can safely say that the majority of these morons--oh, I'm sorry. ignoramuses--are

Laura Loomer

Republicans; no surprise there. The 3% Democrats could include people like John Fetterman, but we've known for some time the unbalancing of his scales. And speaking of unbalanced, the person exclaiming MAGA ignorance is none other than Donald Trump close ally, Laura Loomer, outright liar and conspiracy theorist. However, what worries me most about the above is that "MAGA Inc, holds a war chest of more than $400 million." 

But back to Loomer and what she has to say about her own people, at least those on the same side of the fence that she is. Here is her scenario...

“I’m starting to realize many things, and one of those things is I really don’t actually like a lot of the people I have met in the GOP over the last 12 years,” Loomer posted on Wednesday. “Some of these people are so ignorant to me. They mock me for saying there’s Russian propaganda on social media and some of them even accuse me of being an Israeli spy for calling out right wing Jew hatred. Some of these people are literally ret—. Some are just paid off. Either way, I don’t like what I’m seeing.”

I cannot speak for the above charges but let me enlighten you with some of Loomer' past goodies...

She posted material questioning the official account of 9/11 and suggesting government complicity linked to missing Pentagon funds, saying it was an inside job.

She spread false claims that Kamala Harris hid or fabricated her Black heritage.

She promoted baseless narratives regarding undocumented immigrants registering en masse to vote, alongside the false Springfield, Ohio hoax alleging Haitian immigrants were eating household pets.

She advocated speculative theories regarding the sudden death of political figures like Senator Lindsey Graham.

The list goes on from her past, which you can Google, and expectations are it will continue as long as there is someone to listen. But there is some confirmation to claims of ignorance in the MAGA community, a 2025 study from Harvard University...

"Professor Stanley Unwin [from Harvard] told reporters. 'Quite frankly, we have been stunned by the utter stupidity of these people. Collectively, the sample of participants managed not to even score a total of one. Thus making our control example, a registered intellectually challenged amoeba named Cody, smarter than the entire group."

To this, Donald Trump responded...

"Meanwhile Trump took a break from fomenting World War 3 to tell reporters. 'This is fake research. My people are smart. They're real smart. They're the smartest. Fact. Everyone says so."

Okay, the above NewsBiscuit site has no factual validity because it is an entirely fictional, British satirical news website. I use it because it becomes more applicable when you compare NewsBscuit content and the measure of the brains of MAGA members. I asked AI if MAGA members were stupid and here is the answer I received...

"No, MAGA movement members are not inherently stupid; rather, the coalition consists of millions of individuals with diverse backgrounds, education levels, and rational motivations driven by personal, economic, and cultural values."

Got it. The above explains the general makeup of MAGA, which I do not question. What I cannot understand is just how ignorant can the individual be who solidly supports a raving maniac who is racing toward dementia, has no idea what he is doing, but at this point isn't really responsible. That's right, Donald Trump has completely deserted reality and has been in his own little world for some time. Those responsible for this are the Republican Congress, a gathering of idiots who don't care about their country, just power. 

 

 

Progressives Bernie Sanders/Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: Could a grassroots movement elect them?

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez/Bernie Sanders

I know, I know, Bernie ran for President in 2016 and lost. I voted for him and think he should have won the primary if not for some questionable moves by Hilary Clinton and Debbie Wasserman Schultz, DNC Chair at the time. And yes, Bernie is 84 but acts as sharp as a 20-year-old. Have you guessed by now I am a Bernie Sanders fan, as well as AOC, but don't feel she quite has enough ammunition for the Oval Office yet. And what a teacher Bernie would be, and  what a pair they would be putting America's democracy back together again after Donald Trump.

And the argument against Progressives is apparently no longer credible with all the recent wins by these candidates across the country. Leftist candidates have won in a series of major primary upset victories and contested wins across the country. Here are some...

Colorado: Political newcomer Melat Kiros defeated 15-term establishment incumbent Rep. Diana DeGette for the Democratic nomination in the state's 1st Congressional District.

New York: Backed by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, progressives had a massive primary night. Darlisa Aila Shioalier ousted incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat in the 13th District, Claire Valdez won the primary in the 7th District, and Brad Lander dominated the 10th District.

Pennsylvania: Self-described Democratic socialist Rabb won a closely watched U.S. House primary in Philadelphia, defeating an establishment-backed rival.

New Jersey: Senator Bernie Sanders-backed candidates secured notable nominations, including Adam Hamawy in the 12th District and Analilia Mejia.

New Mexico: Secretary of State Maggie Tuloo Oliver won a highly contested Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor, advancing to the November ballot. 

California: State Sen. Scott Wiener advanced in the jungle primary for a highly prominent U.S. House seat. Meanwhile, Randy Villegas secured a runoff spot in the Central Valley aiming to face an incumbent.

My wife and I received an email from Bernie recently with this headline...

"I understand why many of you in the last week are feeling anxious, angry, and upset..."

Then he continued..

"In this unprecedented moment in American history we, as progressives, are engaged in many struggles."

There's even more... 

"Not only are we trying to defend and improve democracy against those who want to move us toward authoritarianism; we're trying to create an economy that works for all of us and not just billionaires; we're trying to create a public health care system that guarantees health care to all; we're trying to stop U.S. weapons going to the extremist Netanyahu government and end a genocide in Gaza; and there is the not-so-small matter of trying to save our planet from the ravages of climate change so it is habitable for our children and our grandchildren."

I am quoting heavily from Bernie Sanders to show the sharpness of his insight and the depth of his perception. I am not looking for a comparison with the Oval Office moron because there is none. But, a comparison could be drawn if the Bern had won in 2016, had served a second term, and would be handing off the White House to a now well experienced AOC. I don't want to undermine her abilities, rather, she is smart, confident and know what the American publlc wants and needs. This, plus Bernie could be a winning ticket.

In a July 13, Benzinga article, the Bern said,  'American Society Is in Decline,' Calls for Grassroots Movement. "Decline," in my estimation is the understatement of the century. Bernie is a nice guy and never was one to diss others, even his opponents, so you have to take "Decline" with a grain of salt. Donald Trump has obliterated democracy in this country, has sent the economy in a downward tailspin with prices for groceries and gasoline skyrocketing. People can no longer afford to eat or leave the house.

The Vermont Independent doesn't blame Democrats for doing nothing, which they haven't, but offers this strategy, which bites the Dems in a positive way...

"But in the midst of our many struggles, we cannot simply remain on the defensive. The answer to all of this is not simply to bury our heads in the sand or wallow in despair."

Here's the answer...

"It is to continue fighting back as we did in New York City where we won three 

House seats last month, in Colorado where we elected Melat Kiros in a race against a long-time Democratic incumbent representative, as well as many other House victories this year in New Jersey, Montana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, California and more." 

Don't be afraid of Progressives. When you find out what their mission is, equality for all. and if you are not in the wealthy class--millionaires, billionaires--yet still wouldn't like to see impartiality on the social scene, in the marketplace and in politics, then maybe you need authoritarianism. That would be someone telling you every move to make, what you can say, what you can buy, how to raise your kids. (Sound familiar?) This list goes on and on. Now let me leave you with a definition of Progressive that I hope you will read, at least once...

In politics, a progressive is someone who advocates for social and economic reform through government action. The movement focuses on reducing inequality, protecting the environment, expanding civil rights, and ensuring that large corporations and the wealthy pay higher taxes to fund public programs. 

Historically rooted in the early 20th-century, progressive politics prioritizes active government intervention to correct societal wrongs and protect vulnerable populations rather than relying on the free market. While often used interchangeably with "liberal," modern progressives generally distinguish themselves by pushing for more aggressive, structural changes to the economy and healthcare system. 

Peace! 

WANTED - DEAD OR ALIVE: Mitch McConnell - UPDATE Saturday 7/25/26

UPDATE: Saturday 7/25/26: 

‘Nothing to add’: Mitch McConnell’s office reports. Absolutely unacceptable and ridiculous, unless...you are a Republican. Then it is pathetic!

UPDATE: Friday 7/24/26: Today "AOC tells Mitch McConnell to provide a health update or resign." Only a Republican nation would allow this kind of absurdity

UPDATE: Tuesday 7/21/26: Latest headline on Mitch McConnell's whereabouts: "Mitch McConnell’s Aides Launch New Health Cover-Up." Here's a quote from the article: "His staff, led by $226,000-a-year longtime aide Terry Camack, refused to even say if the senator had spoken to any of them in recent days." This is beyond the absurd! 

UPDATE: Monday 7/20/26: KY Gov. Andy Beshear received two different calls from “agencies” that led him to believe that the 84-year-old McConnell was no longer alive. These were federal agencies.

UPDATE: Thursday PM: I cannot see where Moira Donegan in the Guardian resolves the Mitch McCpnnell issue of his medical condition. Her proof is too vague. And AOC thinks the Senator's absence might just be illegal. Then KY's Gov.  threatens using the nuclear option to install a new Senator.

UPDATE: Monday PM: Has anyone with credibility actually seen and/or talked with Mitch McConnell? There is no date stamp on the picture, and why didn't he make the newspaper's date obvious to clear the air. Still suspicious? See this: https://www.wlwt.com/article/sen-mitch-mcconnell-gives-update-on-health/71910759

Mitch McConnell is still a U.S. Senator and owes the people of this country, especially his constituents in the state of Kentucky, the consideration of letting them know whether he is dead or alive. Staff news releases won't do; they're all Republicans and their word cannot be trusted. We need it from the man's mouth in a dated video to make it believable; even then close scrutiny is advised. No, we don't trust the GOP, and rightfully so after the thousands of lies from Donald Trump and Republican congressional cowards who support him.

Most of us remember the confrontation between then President Obama and McConell when the Senator caused gridlock in the 2010s declaring his primary political goal was to make Obama a "one-term president. That didn't happen but this...

"resulted in an era characterized by routine filibuster usage, historic government shutdowns, and the unprecedented blockade of Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland in 2016."

McConnell opposed Obama with every move the President made and stonewalled an administration that could have put the U.S. on the right track for years. I called McConnell a racist, "The most despicable U.S. politician ever," back in June 2019, and I have never changed my mind. Lincoln Project co-founder Steve Schmidt, a longtime GOP insider who has served as a political strategist for George W. Bush and John McCain...

"declared Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) 'one of the greatest villains across America’s 250-year history.'”

He goes on to say...

"Americans cannot trust carefully curated assurances from political allies whose first instinct is to protect an institution, a party, or a reputation — particularly when those assurances come from people who have no credibility whatsoever."

Schmidt expands the above to include Scott Jenning, as well as Senate Majority Leader John

Thune and his number two John Barrasso from Wyoming. Each claimed to have spoken to Mitch McConnell by phone for 20 minutes each. But why should we be surprised that top Re3publicans are lying; the precedent comes from the top down, Donald Trump. The Lincoln Project co-fonder shows why we can't be sure any of the above three spoke to
McConnell...

"not only is it highly unlikely that McConnell was capable of having such a conversation, noting that “an 84-year-old who had CPR performed on him before being put in an ambulance has a roughly six percent chance of ever walking out of a hospital,” but Americans have no reason to believe leaders who are unwilling to give a straight answer to who won the 2020 election."

Kentucky’s Gov. Andy Beshear asked for the second time to release information on his hospital confinement that began on June 14, and hasn't been seen in public since. Beshear sounded like he was almost pleading...

“Let’s end the crazy speculation,” Beshear wrote on social media. “Just tell us what’s going on.”

Beshear, of course a Democrat, and is seen as a possible contender for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028.

It has been weeks since Mitch McConnell's wife, Elaine Chao, has spoken out. Everyone, including Republicans, thought it was particularly strange that Chao flew to China just days after her husband went to the hospital. Even more so that she set up a meeting with China's Vice President during her visit. Marjorie Taylor Greene, as boisterous as ever, even without her congressional seat, labeled Chao a Chinese spy. Here's the scenario...

Elaine Chao meets with Chinese V.P.

In a statement, the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the United States of America backed Chao’s unexpected trip. “Chao said maintaining stable U.S.-China relations serves the interests of all parties, and expressed the willingness to continue making efforts to promote practical cooperation and people-to-people exchanges between the United States and China.”

Apparently keeping China happy is more important that her husband's health. But there is a report from a medical source that appears to be credible...

Dr. Jeremy Faust, an emergency physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and assistant professor at Harvard Medical School, appeared on CNN to discuss the situation. Asked what the June 14 EMS call indicates about how serious the episode was, Faust said: “When we hear that, we often get a call like that saying we have a patient coming to the hospital receiving CPR. And what that means is that their heart has stopped, and if CPR does not work, we will have to pronounce them dead.”

Faust noted that only about a quarter of people who experience cardiac arrest survive to the hospital. He was clear that he was not speaking to McConnell’s case specifically.

Faust and his hospital are located in Boston, which broaches the question, 'why don't we have a report from George Washington Hospital in Washington, D.C. where McConnell was admitted? And here is yet more mystery...

McConnell’s office provided its first meaningful update on his condition on June

 

22, saying he is “continuing his recovery,” “continues to improve,” and is well cared for, while declining to disclose the nature of his illness, name the hospital, or offer any time frame for his return. His staff waited eight days after the hospitalization to say even that much, and only confirmed he would not be voting that week.

There's more...

McConnell’s office would not even confirm whether he was conscious and would not say whether he was on life support. When pressed for clarification, a spokesperson pointed only to a statement released on July 2, saying: “Senator McConnell appreciates the outpouring of support he’s receiving while he continues his recovery in the hospital.”

Laura Loomer, a crackpot by most standards, but still close associate of Donald Trump, says, McConnell was “officially brain dead” and would not be returning to Congress. And, on Sunday, radical right Utah Sen. Mike Lee said that even members of Congress don't know the current condition of Mitch McConnell. As Yul Brynner would have said, "Tiz a puzzlement."

Just so you know where all this far-right domination is coming from, it stems from as far back as Newt Gingrich in 1994 when he was architect of "Contract with America," the beginning of Republicans' lust for power. After him came Karl Rove, spawned by Geo. W. Bush, followed by The Tea Party and finally MAGA, Donald Trump's gang of hoodlums that have attempted to take over all facets of the U.S. government. Mitch McConnell has been a key player in this movement during his control of the U.S. Senate

It has been a carefully planned strategy by the GOP that has overshadowed the efforts of Democrats for years, and continues to hamper their efforts to wrest control from the radical right.

 

 

Women voters will not "skip" but they will "flip" on Donald Trump in November

Democratic strategist Celinda Lake is warning Democrats against "complacency" leading up to the midterms in November, and past that into 2028. Here's her take...

"Republicans still have a massive war chest, Trump loyalists are still winning big, and redistricting efforts are likely to benefit the GOP."

Lake says the expected midterm "blowout " could disappear in this mode of "complacency," this term defined as...

"a feeling of quiet pleasure or security, often while unaware of some potential danger, defect, or the like; self-satisfaction or smug satisfaction with an existing situation, condition, etc."

Taken from the above, describing Democrats perfectly, are "unaware" and "smug satisfaction with an existing situation, condition, etc." Remember Debbie Wasserman Schultz, the DNC head during Hillary Clinton's run for the White House in 2016? Wasserman Schultz not only helped tank Clinton's run but she was apparently sitting around on a Florida beach while Republicans took over state legislatures and governors' offices throughout the country.

I have never seen such contentment in a party that has been struggling for years to find a

Debbie Wasserman Schultz

leader, something they should have recognized when Hillary went down the tube. And the old-line Dems received a harsh wake-up call when Zohran Mamdani, A Democratic Socialist, won the mayoral slot in New York city, and then three of his endorsed candidates won their primaries. Here's the scenario...

"Inside a Brooklyn industrial garage turned underground event venue, local leaders of the Democratic Socialists of America urged hundreds of mostly young people last month to avoid complacency."

There's that word again, complacency and you can be assured, the Progressives are not complacent, with their recent wins in mentioned New York, but also in Denver and Philadelphia. This could and should shake up the Democrats that have slowly moved to moderacy over the years, forgetting their base of non-wealthy working Americans. Bernie Sanders has been preaching inequaltiy for his entire Senate candidacy and presidential run. That, I say, is Democratic Socialism, and America had better get used to it.

And looking to the right, one three-time Trump voter said he was "confused and disappointed," and when asked if he feels richer or poorer since Trump took office, that he feels “poorer.” MS Now's Katy Tur asked former Gov. Pat McCrory (R-NC) what he thought of the governor's comment...

“The disappointing thing is not him getting rich,” McCrory told Tur. “The disappointing thing is he got rich on the backs of people who are getting ripped off on high commissions, because that's how they're making most of their money — on the trading of Bitcoin.

Trump hoarding billions in bitcoin

Ah yes, cryptocurrency, the latest area Donald Trump has turned his corruptive attention to, although artificial intelligence (AI) seems to be the new area he is engrossed in most recently. Trump is the epitome of the saying, 'Go where the money leads you.'

And then Celinda Lake, from The Hill, says that Republicans still have a massive war chest to work with. On the other side of the aisle...

"Democrats are significantly trailing Republicans in national party committee funding ahead of the 2026 midterms, with the DNC reporting about $14.8 million cash on hand compared to the RNC's $125 million war chest. However, many individual Democratic candidates remain highly competitive by out-raising their opponents in key battleground races."

Lake says the Democrats should be worried, even with Donald Trump's abysmal ratings. She says the Iran War debacle could help Republicans in November, but states the Dems cannot...

...rely on Trump administration “missteps” to take back control of Congress in November, but rather must “swell” their turnout at the ballot box.

Lake reports, that turnout relies on women voters — and specifically, those women she calls “skippers” and “flippers.” OK, let's get down to what the headline portends, who are these two categories so important to the left...

"Skippers are Democratic voters who did not turn out in 2024. Flippers are disaffected Republicans who could choose to vote Democratic." 

Here's the scenario...

“Trump has a serious problem when it comes to women’s votes,” says Lake. Citing a recent New York Times-Siena poll, she notes that nearly two-thirds (66 percent) of women disapprove of Trump’s performance. Another poll showed Democrats with a 21-point lead among women over Republicans. And 60 percent of young women disapprove of Trump as well.

Lake mentions an analysis done by her team showing specific GOP flipping around the country in numbers that are huge, like Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, could have made a difference in electing Harris. Lake concludes with...

“We need to reach and persuade these women to turn out, especially if the Iran war actually ends and gas prices fall,” she writes. “Democrats must do the work to mobilize skippers and create flippers. If we want to lock up a victory in November, these women hold the keys.”

In the latest figures from the League of Women Voters, 91.3 million women voted in 2024. Here are some interesting stats on women voters...

• white, non-Hispanic women voted in the highest numbers
• women of color are significantly more likely to be impacted by suppressive anti-voter policies
• Women ages 25-64 cast the most votes
• young voters (aged 18-24) cast the fewest

According to data from the Pew Research Center, 51% of women lean Democratic compared to 44% who lean Republican.

These are the numbers...now we'll see what the Democrats do with them for November.

 

 

Happy 250 years of Idependence...Or is it 249?

It took 249 years to realize just how fragile our democracy is, and only one year to grasp how close we are to losing it.  

I would hate to think that in the next 250 years our children and grandchildren will have to suffer the slings of a monarchy, living in a captive world. 

THINK POSITIVE...HAPPY 4th OF JULY!

Latest Trump Stupidity+ collection:...News you might have missed

Sometimes you just have to look at the news and say, there is so much going on in the "Stupidity+" category that a collection of news beliefs is necessary to get us all up to date. This is one of those...

Donald Trump's Sec. Energy says the Strait of Hormuz is open for good, unless the U.S, decides to close it should Iran not follow up on a peace agreement. How many times has Trump said the war is won with Iran? How many times has Hormuz opened and closed" How many times have American delegates gone to other countries to negotiate an Iran deal? If you know the answer to these tree questions, you are aware that the United States government hasn't the slightest idea wat it is doing in the Middle East.

One of Trump's short-time(?) bozos just unleashed an outbreak of at least 222 cases of the flu at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. There are four hospitalizations and one recruit's death, which remains under investigation. The outbreak prompted the Air Force to reinstate mandatory flu vaccinations for incoming recruits, which Sec. Defense Pete Hegseth had made optional this past April. The military appears to be placing the blame for the outbreak on Hegseth.

Here's a great idea, owners of data centers would have to pay their energy costs under a new bill moving through Congress. There's a strain on the power grid, and voters throughout the U.S. are unhappy with data centers driving up their utility costs. The Ratepayer Protection Act would require state utilities to create a “large load standard” that would require data center builders to assume any additional costs needed to power these data centers. They had better straighten this out now before the AI scare takes front seat.

You have to ask the question, is all the monery being spent to track immigrants worth it? Spending on government contracts, some of which are, no doubt, Donald Trump's buddies. These contracts include AI tools to track immigrants, soaring to record levels under Trump. Spending with these firms doubled from 2024 to 2025, coming in at just over $310m. Then in 2026, that number escalated to a record $513m. And yes, Palantir, with a

huge government contract, and the Trump administration have forged a deeply intertwined partnership, which led to the White House maniac buying the company's stock before touting Palantir on Truth Social.

Democratic Senator from Michigan, Elissa Slotkin, finally said what many from the left have been espousing for some time, 'it is way past the point for new leadership at the top of the party.' As MEDIAite put it she, "threw Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) under the bus during an appearance on SiriusXM’s Straight Shooter with Stephen A. on Thursday." I will take that a step further, replace Ken Martin as head of the Democratic National Committee (DNC). In other words, we need a cleansing of this whole gang and bring in those who can bring the left to where it should be. How about Progressives...they're winning everywhere?

This keeps coming up, Donald Trump comparing himself with 'Hitler, Mao, and Stalin, three of the most abhorrent dictators the world has ever known. Trump seems to adore them; even had a copy of Mein Kampf in the side table drawer of his bed at one time. You have to

Trump says YES, it's OK to
compare him with Hitler

wonder just how many times the MAGA maggots and other followers of the White House maniac have heard this, yet continue to follow him. He said Hitler. Mao and Stalin maintained their power through fear, then offered, "Who would ever do a thing like that?" Can you freaking believe this? People are living in constant fear of his ICE thugs roaming the streets just looking for prey.

You've probably heard about all the mega-mergers that have been happening recently, the kind that favor the wealthy donors to Donald Trump's coffers. But Sen. Elizabeth Warren from Massachusetts says a, ‘tsunami of anger’ could cause many reversals, adding they, "could be undone by a future administration." Case in point, Trump's DOJ approved a, "$111bn merger of Warner Bros Discovery, the parent company of CNN and HBO, and Paramount Skydance, and includes CBS News, all of it controlled by the Ellison family. Enter the incompetent Bari Weiss, head of CBS News, drooling over Donald Trump. This puts two major news networks under the control of a Trump suck-up. Watch out for November.

This is one of those 'Its hard to believe' things' about Donald Trump, although there is really nothing hard to believe about Dufus Rump and what he would do. "Tucker Carlson Excoriates Trump: ‘Shut Up, B*tch! I Don’t Take You Seriously,’" was the headline in MEDIAite which apparently results from Carlson's opposition of Trump attacking Iran and starting a war. Didn't know Carlson had any scruples, but his reaction might just have been using the Iran War as an excuse when the former radio hack really wanted to unload an association with a previous crackpot turned mental case. As the saying goes, 'It takes one to know one.'

So, as Donald Trump wanders in and out of reality, will he some day just meander in and press the button for the bomb? Farfetched, perhaps but certainly possible for this lunatic.