The groveling among the cult members is staggering

Those in power feel they can manipulate language any way they wish, and with no repercussions. Unfortunately, most people let it slide.

The "86 47" brouhaha is a classic. First, Comey should not have posted the photo of the "found art" from a walk on the beach. A bit of discretion would have been nice... or simply resisting the impulse to post something mildly amusing. Comey, BTW, is not a man worthy of our respect. I could not care less what happens to him, but I cling to some sense of basic justice.

Second, "86 46" can be found all over the internet referring to Biden, and no one paid much attention.

Third, to twist "86" to mean "kill" our Dear Leader is insulting to us all. The etymology of "86" is murky, with the most likely original use being to note that a shop or restaurant or bar was out of something. "86 the scallops. We're all out." One server might share this with another to avoid confusing customers. 

There may also be some validity to "86" rhyming with "nix," and "nix" has its own obscure history, likely from German's nichts, which means nothing or none. 

Fourth, many have pointed out that you can watch a lot of crime movies and will never hear "We need to 86 Harry..." in a threatening conversation. To suggest that it is common among murderers to use that expression is fatuous. 

Fifth, there is little doubt among most Americans (and those clinging to the Republican Party are NOT most Americans) that Trump really does need to go. Failing an armed revolution, this can only be accomplished by finding ways to limit his outrageous behavior and that of his minions until the next presidential election. 

About 70 percent of Americans would be cheering right now if the country could "86 47" tomorrow. 

But this "86" silliness will soon pass as MAGA leaders continue to assault the English language and any sense of truth with the next lie or exaggeration or convoluted phrase. The endless language games is the point. Those in power can never let up.

In our everyday lives, if we found ourselves constantly having to listen to someone who constantly and gleefully lies... lies as effortlessly as he breathes... we would soon find ways to avoid that person. 

Unfortunately, simply ignoring the president is just not possible. Also unfortunately, calling him on the endless lies and half-truths and trolling is not going to change the minds of his mindless followers. Many of them joined the cult because they enjoy the chaos.

Logic and dictionaries are tools of the Libs. 

And it's just so fun to see non-cultists sputter in rage. Too many of our neighbors are excited by "blood and circuses," no matter how unethical and immoral and greedy those organizing the circuses are. 

Those who revel in howling at the world cannot be reasoned with. Their bloodlust is overwhelming. 

All that matters is surviving until the next couple elections can soundly defeat the authoritarians, the billionaires that fund them, and the millions who prefer obsessing over trans volleyball players rather than the murdering of innocents.

Does that seem too harsh?

Or, maybe, not quite harsh enough?