THE EARTH IS FLAT

Mike Hughes, no relation to Howard, planned to launch a steam-powered rocket into space over the weekend to prove that the Earth is actually flat and that anyone who says otherwise is nuttier than a fruitcake.  He claims to have built the steam-powered rocket out of scrap metal parts in his garage. The project cost around $20,000, including the purchase of a motor home off Craigslist that was converted into a ramp.  “I don’t believe in science,” Hughes said. “I know about aerodynamics and fluid dynamics and how things move through the air, about the certain size of rocket nozzles, and thrust. But that’s not science, that’s just a formula. There’s no difference between science and science fiction.”

Rumor has it that he also believes global warming is real and that it is caused by too much methane gas emanating from humans drinking too many lattes.  From the sounds of everything, he must be a full-fledged left-wing, establishment Democrat, and yes... he's from California.

Senator Chuck Schumer says he's against adding a gas tax to fund the national infrastructure.   Why, I ask.  California just piled on a huge gas tax increase; why shouldn't the feds?  I mean, even with the cost of healthcare, federal and state income taxes, licenses and other fees, we still manage to keep three cents out of every dollar we make; why shouldn't they seize that, too?  Who needs money for condoms anyway?

Have you noticed that 100% of those seeking to have Judge Roy Moore quit the Alabama senatorial race are Trump haters?

The NFL is moving toward keeping teams off the field until the American flag has been raised and the National Anthem has been played.  Now, if that doesn't totally lay bare their anti-American bias, what does?   I don't know about you, but I'd just as soon see them throw all of their cleats into garbage cans and let all of the air out of all of their balls... play on words intended.

Lois Lerner wants a Federal Judge to rule that testimony she gave under oath regarding the IRS targeting of Tea Party organizations must be sealed... forever.  Maybe they can just throw it into the vault with the documents on the Kennedy assassination?  

So, Michigan Representative John Conyers is now on the hot seat for inappropriate behavior.   His latest accuser claims he held meetings while wearing nothing but his skivvies, brown streaks and all.  Let me guess: It's not only his mind that's small?

Archaeologists in Israel have uncovered a stunning 1,500-year-old Christian mosaic that was once the floor of a church or monastery.  Scientists attempting to decipher a Greek saying inscribed thereon says it mentions something about the Russians colluding with Abraham Trumpf. 

Capping the Thanksgiving indigestion off with this:  A fellow in Frankfurt Germany parked his car, a VW of course,  in a parking garage some 20 years ago and forgot where he parked it.  Well, workers were getting ready to demolish an old industrial building a few days ago when they discovered the car.  Now, that's not the amazing part of this story.  During those 20 years, no one ripped off the tires or hubcaps, no one broke into it and stole the radio and no one had sex on its hood. 

TODAY'S QUOTE:  
"Giving money and power to government is like giving whiskey and car keys to teenage boys."  ~ P.J. O'Rourke