The first grandmother to become speaker of the House, Rep Nancy Pelosi (D-homeless capital San Francisco, naturally), oh, so laboriously signed the so-called articles of the so-called impeachment using platters full of commemorative pens.  Republicans quickly offered "I Support Trump!" souvenir pens as a reward for donating to their party.   In this electronic era, when documents are signed by tapping a device, it is somewhat reassuring for this over-30 individual that pens are still available.  And used.  Even at the perverted event overseen by Pelosi.  And celebrating the Republicans' cleverness capitalizing on it.   Ah, the pleasures of free-market capitalism, which offers choices.  Which pen would you rather have?    YouTube screen grab. Or:   (Read Full Post)