SHORT TAKES ON THE DRIFTING WRECKAGE – AT 11:54 P.M. ET:

ANY PRESS COVERAGE? – FROM DAILY CALLER:  President Donald Trump made an unannounced visit to Arlington National Cemetery on Saturday to honor America’s fallen as thousands across the country laid wreaths on veterans’ graves.  Trump paid his respects as volunteers for Wreaths Across America waited in long lines to place a Christmas wreath on the tombs of America’s greatest heroes. The event, which is held every December, aims to “remember, honor, and teach” about those who served, and perished, fighting for America’s freedom. In addition to Arlington National Cemetery, Wreaths Across America Day is observed at more than 1,400 cemeteries in all 50 states, as well as at sea and abroad.  Haven't seen any press coverage of this. 

OUTRAGEOUS – FROM DAILYWIRE:  In a comment that's caused a stir online and inspired coverage by numerous outlets — including Mediaite, who predicted it's going to just be more fodder for "aggrieved White Men" prone to "yelling about the horrors of 'identity politics"' — CNN analyst Harry Enten of FiveThirtyEight suggested during his "2020 Power Rankings for Potential Dem Contenders" on CNN Thursday that it was probably not the best time for Democrats to nominate a white male candidate.  What have we come to?  Identity politics is all the rage.  Judge candidates by their group, not their character.  Great way to choose the leader of the Free World.

EXPLOITATION OF THE PARROT COMMUNITY – FROM FOX:   A parrot has fallen in love with his owner’s Amazon Alexa — but keeps using it to order shopping.  So far Rocco the African Grey, from Didcot, Oxfordshire, U.K., has demanded treats such as strawberries, watermelon, raisins, broccoli and ice cream.  He has also ordered a kite, light bulbs and even a kettle.  Rocco likes to dance too and tells the voice-activated device to play favorite tunes. Sometimes they are slow numbers, but he generally prefers rock.  Clearly, this parrot is being used as a staff assistant by some cruel owner.  The exploitation of parrots is linked closely with white supremacy.

December 16, 2018