• Greta Thunberg has taken the side of Hamas and the Palestinians. They must be strong advocates for climate change.

• Since Jim Jordan was summarily ousted from the running for Speaker, ten additional Republican representatives have thrown their hats in the ring. Maybe if the House can stretch this out for 20 more weeks all Republican representatives will have had a chance to declare their candidacies.

• Hey Joe! Don’t you wonder if the hostages are enjoying a weekend at the beach?