Simile (A Poem in Four News Cycles)

Saying Trump is playing 3D chess every time he does something outrageous is like saying the person who keeps lighting their own house on fire is a master of controlled burns.

…Like saying a toddler knocking over a chess board is making a calculated opening move.

Overnight this weekend, Trump posted FORTY-SIX times about conspiracy theories and his enemies in SIX hours.

…Like a child with a new phone and access to their aunt’s phone number. (I know, I have them 😊) 

A few hours later he said on his state TV station (aka Fox entertainment), “If they don’t sign the deal, then the whole country is going to get blown up.” 

…Like a used car salesman saying 'buy this car or I'll crash it into your house’.

Next up, the pious marathon Bible Reading Show - for show.

…Like doing a random act of kindness and immediately posting the tip receipt.

Today. It’s not like anything. Just another Monday in this nightmare.