For fuck sake, just own it already

Shit. I know shit's bad right now, with all that starving bullshit, and the dust storms, and we are running out of french fries and burrito coverings. But I got a solution.
- President Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho

VP Pence actually declared that he did not believe President Cheeto has downplayed the threat of COVID-19. As a grown ass man, he is certainly entitled to his opinion. But that sort of statement does and should cause concern.

It's no secret that Cheeto is surrounded by master level sycophants. Three years in to this term, I am still not quite sure if they truly believe the bullshit, play along for their own position, or a bit of both. Either way, it got us here. The behavior results in a good portion of the country (and world) not believing a damn thing that comes from the "administration". It's no wonder that fake news reporters attempt, day after day, to get answers for basic questions on cause or culpability. And with every attempt, the answers always deflect, distract or deny. It brings to mind the 5 D's of dodgeball.

Always remember the five d's of dodgeball: dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge!
- Patches O'Houlihan

Now, close your eyes for a second. Imagine a Cheeto, or any of his cultist, admitting the miscues, acknowledging the errors, owning the situation. Once the fake news reporters lifted their jaws from the press room floor, where would that leave us. Maybe we could start to trust again. Maybe Cheeto and the gang would earn back some credibility. Alas, it would probably be too little too late. But it would be so nice if, even for a brief moment, we could all just see the same reality.