And how right Merlot is, at least about the Democrats. There doesn't seem to be a substantive difference between Republicans and Democrats these days. Who voted for war? Republicans and Democrats. Who keeps the CIA torturers from getting prosecuted? Give up? Republicans and Democrats. Who has perpetuated the war on drugs that has kept Columbia and Mexico in a state of corruption? Who keeps grabbing more power for the president? What? Did I hear you say, "Republicans and Democrats"? Who empowered the president to detain people without a trial indefinitely? Can you say "Republicans and Democrats?" Who has paved the way for our country to descend into fascism? Did you say, "Republicans and Democrats?" Who has limited access to chocolate cream pie and root beer floats? Oh wait, that was me. Well, sometimes Merlot gets carried away when he's on a roll.
The rule against chocolate cream pie and root beer floats is two-pronged. I am mildly allergic to dairy products and I am trying to keep that middle-age tire from developing around my middle, which is something that Merlot has never struggled with, and therefore has no sympathy for me. He will eat almost anything, at least anything he finds under a shrub or run over by a car. I remember my son walked his friend's dog (named Shadow) when his friend was on vacation and the dog upon exiting the house would immediately lead my son to a shrub where Shadow grabbed a dead bird carcass in his mouth and carried it around the block with him for the whole walk, gagging the entire time, wagging his tail, pleased as punch.
And speaking of disturbing trends, and this may also be a result of the collusion of Republicans and Democrats: Kmart has started selling men's thongs. And the brand is Joe Boxer. I'm not sure which is more disturbing to me: the idea that Kmart sells men's thongs or that the thongs are made by Joe Boxer. Of course Joe Boxer makes them seem more wholesome, and to be fair, they're not ultra thongs, they're more like their low rise briefs, except that somebody got a little carried away in making the leg holes higher and wider. That's all. The Joe Boxer thongs at least avoid that little string in the back. I've never understood how women could stand that. Judging by the selection at Kmart half of American men are wearing bikini or thong underwear right now. Am I the only one that is concerned? Merlot does not care. I'm sure Pubes Man from the gym probably has several thongs, though probably not as conservative as the Joe Boxer brand.