Trump's Bragadoccio

Candidate-for-President of the U.S. Donald Trump has said a lot of heinous and ridiculous things. The most recent one was about the privilege that comes with money and fame - namely, being able to grab women he wants by their genitals, whether invited or not.

The question is: Was this heinous or ridiculous?

Of course it's heinous if he really behaved this way, and he's guilty of sexual assault. But Trump is a blowhard, and much of what comes out of his mouth actually originated from another body part known for producing something other than truth. So why believe him now?

I don't think I do.

Writing is hard

Right, Melania? Right, Melania's "speechwriter"? This is why people hire writers.

Here's what gets me: Even if the person who helped Melania Trump write it didn't know she was stealing from someone else's speech, Melania knew it when she said the the words. Unless she has an amazing memory, she had to have written them down as they were said to duplicate them as she did. So, why doesn't anyone hold her responsible? At the very, very least, she is the plagiarist. She knew the words coming out of her mouth were not original but she used them anyway. Then she let her husband spend two days denying it. What a pair!

It's a start

Australia is admitting there needs more women in film and isn't afraid to do something about it...
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/screen-australia-tackles-gender-imbalance-910048

See, USA? That's not so hard!

Goodnight, Sweet Prince

I never met Prince but we had at least two things in common:
We shared a birthday (June 7), and neither of us ever saw him perform live. And now we never will.
Maybe that's part of what makes me so sad about his death. That and the fact that he was still so young and talented, and it was so unexpected. And I, like millions of other fans no doubt, am desperate to find out what killed him.

While I watch and click on any and all the updates on Prince's death, it occurs to me: What business is it of mine?

Of course it's none of my business.
 
And yet through the magic of media, we will all learn what happened, or at least what the coroner thinks happened, as if it is our God-given right. After his body receives its final examination, a report will be issued, the results of which will be made public. And though I want to know, I am not entitled to know. And the fact that we will all know anyway makes me even sadder.

More's the pity

You know who I feel kind of sorry for? Jennifer Westfeldt.

She was involved with the gorgeous, charming and funny Jon Hamm for 15+ years. Then last year they broke up. But since then, you really can't escape him. Nobody can. He does voiceovers for every product, and it seems I hear him on a commercial at least once a day. That would suck to hear my ex's voice sounding strong and seductive every stinkin' day for who knows how long.

On the bright side, she did spend  more than 15 years with Jon Hamm. Hope she took pictures.

Despicable Them

First the media made Trump's joke of a candidacy into a winning campaign by overloading us with coverage of him and no one else. Then when he chose to sit out a debate, reporters breathlessly lead with that story INSTEAD OF THE SUBSTANCE OF THE DEBATE ITSELF. Then when the other candidates finally had a chance to talk about real issues, they talked about Trump and had to defend themselves from stupid and useless questions posed by the moderators and the public. Finally, when it came time for the media to report on the debate --after they reported on Trump's boycott AND his alternative programming at a benefit for veterans --still they chose to run only sounds bites that referred to the absent Trump and the attacks on each other.

It's almost impossible to learn anything from American tv news, and it's shameful.

From the good people at Google...

"We encourage you to tell affected readers (perhaps via a blog post), that if they use a non-Google Account to follow your blog, they need to sign up for a Google Account, and re-follow your blog. With a Google Account, they’ll get blogs added to their Reading List, making it easier for them to see the latest posts and activity of the blogs they follow."

But no pressure.

Just 11 more months!

What do subjects like gun control, abortion, gay marriage and even immigration have to do with most Americans' quality of life, their financial security and the issues that will actually affect their futures?

Presidential Candidates/Blowhards: please talk about issues that means something to us!

What are your plans for creating new jobs and retraining citizens from old industries?
Will you develop a genuine foreign policy, maybe before we go to war next time?
If you want to dismantle Obamacare, what is your alternative to keep serious health problems from bankrupting otherwise responsible, hard-working Americans?

If you don't have answers to the questions above, please keep your mouths shut. Better yet, drop out of the race. AND keep your mouths shut. Thank you.

(The Female Curmudgeon paid for and approved this rant)