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What Next, Trump Shoelaces?<\/strong><\/center>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I see that the Orange Turd<\/a><\/strike> President-elect is hawking guitars<\/a>, his latest grift. (No indication of where they’re made.) So how about shoelaces? Very strong. Easily knotted. Made in China. Only 2 cents each, pre-tariff. If you buy enough of them, you can string them together and go hang yourself. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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Postscript:<\/strong> Dec. 16 \u2014 In the latest issue of the London Review of Books, Eliot Weinberger has compiled a complete grift list.<\/a> The Orange Turd<\/strike> President-elect \u2014 herewith to be called Orange Man, out of respect \u2014 is currently selling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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caps, wrapping paper, blankets, football jerseys, boat flags, pickleball paddles, necklaces, earrings, silk ties, chopping boards, Christmas decorations, slippers, tie clips, door mats, aprons, pyjamas, socks, Advent calendars, Christmas stockings, mugs, keychains, sweatshirts, note cards, bracelets, scented candles, beach bags, flip-flops, bathrobes, towels, sunglasses, corkscrews, water bottles, stickers, jogging pants, wine and champagne glasses, earbuds, hoodies, jelly beans, cookies, chocolates, honey, jewellery boxes, whiskey decanters, trays, wallets, flasks, wines, coasters, umbrellas, golf bags, plates, ashtrays, sports bras and dog leashes \u2014 all with his name on them.”<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I see that the Prez-elect is hawking guitars, his latest grift. (No indication of where they’re made.) So how about shoelaces? Very strong. Easily knotted. Made in China. Only 2 cents each, pre-tariff. <\/p>\n

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