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The Doctors Frankenstein Open Their Eyes

A remorseful Dr. Frankenstein speaking to Captain Walton about the monster he (Frankenstein) created and unleashed, “You seek for unlimited power, as I once did; and I ardently hope that the gratification of your wishes may not be a serpent to sting you, as mine has been.” (quote from Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, paraphrased)

It’s election eve and Hannity and the other Republican talking heads have finally awakened to the outstretched arms of monster they created – the imperial president qua emperor.

Ironically, it was not that many months ago that Hannity and others cheered the increased power being consolidated in the White House. Now that monster is about to turn on them.

Note: I also fear the beast, no matter which brain was used.

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