Rachel Maddow On Right Wing Conspiracy Theories

I usually stick to personal, non-political blog posts and attempt to stay positive and upbeat. But I'd like to present this commentary today because it is important. It is a masterfully presented explanation of the frightening lies which are believed wholeheartedly by a great deal of the U.S. population. I hear this crazy talk at work, in retail stores and all over. Those who spread these whoppers believe them wholeheartedly because they "saw it on the internet" or "heard it on Fox News." This video may be a bit long, but I found it completely riveting and hopefully you will also. Here's a rational look at the situation:

Wally Gets A Haircut Too

Wally's hair had also gotten much too long and he was much in need of a haircut. Wally is the easiest dog to groom. His hair just needs snipped with scissors and doesn't even much show when it's uneven. Any layers and odd tufts either grow out evenly or I snip in a day or two. Also, Wally is an agreeable dog in spite of his almost having been put to sleep at the Shelter for being snappy. I usually trim Wally first, but this time decided to save the easiest for last. He didn't seem to mind at all as I began:

Wally's short legs and snout make haircuts easier than the long, curly-haired Poodle legs and snouts. And he stayed calm even after I accidentally pinched him with the scissors:

There. All done and now we can take a picture of your new haircut, Wally. Notice that Daphne and Fergus came over to admire his handsome new look:

Wally seemed genuinely pleased, perhaps because he was more comfortable. I took off enough fur that I got to tighten his collar one notch:

I took one last photo of Wally's walk down the runway before life returned to normal. Hey, we've got to take our joy and triumphs were we can find them!: