Government-Issued Fear

Our government, if you can call it that, seems to have one clear message for the people: Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid. As for what you should fear, there are so many choices! The climate is at the top of the list, and of course since there is nothing we or anyone can do about it, this is a formidable enemy. Intense heat, parching drought, torrential rains, mudslides, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and more await us all.

Then there are other people, especially those horrid White People, a.k.a. White Supremacists. They are deadly and they are everywhere, especially in those states that vote Republican. And oh yes, you should fear Republicans, because they want to stop women from having abortions and prevent people who are confused about their gender from mutilating their bodies and buying new wardrobes.

But the latest, and most worrisome, is terrorist attacks on American soil. Yesterday the following bulletin was released: "The Secretary of Homeland Security has issued an updated National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin regarding the current heightened threat environment across the United States. The starting date of this warning is November 10 at 4:00 pm and is set to expire on February 8 at 4:00 pm."

They can't specify where or when or by whom, just that bad things likely will occur and your holiday plans should allow for something to ruin everything. Personally I am doubling my dosage of Lorazepam, canceling my holiday turkey and staying home in my pajamas until the all-clear is sounded. So have a joyous Thanksgiving, a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. See you on Valentine's Day.