Excursion Incursion

Even I feel sorry for the "US" now while it takes center stage as the laughing stock of the world.

“US” President Donald “Smitty” Trump has categorized the assault and war on Iran as “a short-term excursion,” suggesting the 14-day conflict that has rapidly engulfed the entire region and disrupted global economies could be nearing its end. At the same time, he warned of intensifying strikes if Iran restricts a key oil route. Trump did not put a timeline on the end of the war when pressed for details, and he warned that the U.S. would retaliate with immense force if the Iranians attacked ships in the crucial Strait of Hormuz. On social media, he vowed “death, fire and fury will reign upon them.”

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As of this morning, and subsequent to Smitty’s threat, at least 16 commercial vessels have been attacked or destroyed since the start of the conflict. Iran doubled down, if not tripled down. Crude oil just reached $100 a barrel because Iran clearly gave less than a flying fuck about the threats from a draft dodging coward that has likely never been in a fistfight. In fact, I’d bet my meager life on it because I have have analyzed his hands, physical countenance and posture. If one wishes to assess whether or not a man fights (physically, academically or otherwise) one need observe only two things: his posture, and his hands—both literally and figuratively. Those two things will tell you all you need to know.

Looking In Words

Now that we have established the preliminaries and been set up like pigeons, let us revisit the first sentence of this article in hopes (mine anyways) that the rest of it makes wry sense. Frankly, I cannot fathom how the rest of the world is viewing the United States right now. It must be a most uncomfortable hybridization of hysterical amusement and terrifying fear. The only critter in the room of nations that may not be aware that inmates run its asylum and that a likely insane, megalomaniacal psychopath is the Inmate In Chief is “US.”

Trump referred to a war that is of immense proportions as an “excursion.” Now we must look inwards, in words. Because, you see, an excursion is a short, usually pleasurable trip or outing, often taken by a group, for sightseeing or leisure, frequently at a reduced rate. It can also mean a deviation from a subject (digression) or a physical movement outward. Synonyms include trip, outing, jaunt, expedition, and tour.

Along with Smitty’s aforementioned attributes he is also stupid. Just hang on to that word until we come to an end. Remember, “stupid.”

Since Trump ran for office in 2015, I have marveled at how he butchers language and how illiterate he is. As a word nerd I listen very closely to others; their verbal hands and posture, if you will. This buffoon was unable to say “the veterans are standing in line for services.” He would say “the veterans are standing on line for services.” Go ahead, fact check me…”bigly!”

Oh yes! Let us not forget about that linguistic milestone! “Bigly!” There were entire news outlets trying to decipher WTF that academically challenged individual was saying. It was tragically hilarious. But what is even funnier than that was/is the fact that someone must have whispered in Smitty’s ear that he sounded like an idiot. Because no one has heard him say it since.

Check.

Mate.

Now, let us drill down to what Smitty likely means. What he likely means is something called an incursion. An incursion is an unauthorized entry or invasion into a restricted area, whereas an excursion is a short journey, trip, or departure from a set path. In aviation, an incursion is an unauthorized person/vehicle on a runway, while an excursion is an aircraft veering off the runway.

What is most fascinating is that, as far as I know, not a single soul in the media, in the government, on his staff or anywhere else has said a word about this obvious linguistic misappropriation. That is not only a serious manifestation, it is an ominous one that lurks beneath the mirth. Either I am dumber than I know I am, or everyone else is dumber than I thought they were.

At a campaign rally in Hilton Head, South Carolina, on December 30, 2015. “US” President Donald “Smitty” Trump, the “very stable genius” himself said: “I went to an Ivy League school. I’m very highly educated. I know words, I have the best words... but there is no better word than stupid. Right?"

Correctamundo!

Stupid M.F.