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A Playlist for the Donald
Music to soothe the savage beast
Even the most ardent supporters of Donald Trump must admit the last few weeks have been unusually stressful for the former (and in his head the still) president. Whenever I’m sad or afraid of being indicted for violating the Espionage Act, I find solace in music. And so to enhearten America’s most fervent sore loser, here are a few songs to put a positive spin on fake reports from the negative news nabobs about the recent Mar-a-Lago scavenger hunt.
Doris Day, Secret Love
“And now my love’s no secret anymore,” America’s songbird croons. But not to worry — most of the secrets concealed by the Donald aren’t to be found in their secret folders, or anywhere else. Shout it from the highest mountain, Donald!
Pete Seeger, Little Boxes
Since all these banker boxes look the same, how is anyone to be faulted for not organizing the contents any more methodically? A box is a box is a box. Tax returns? Look under the tidy whiteys.
