president said it, even as one by one the service chiefs have started to announce they're not going along, not until at least they get further direction. it is worth noticing i think that the white house seems to be in meltdown mode in terms of its senior staff. they appear to be in tantrum mode. we shouldn't see that as surprising given what he knew before tonight about the charming culture mr. trump creates around himself and the behavior expectations for the people who work around him. i do think it's worth keeping this long list in mind though, keeping eyes open for more high profile hirings or firings as they continue to tremble and the in-fighting is put on display for everybody's pleasure. swearing insults aside, though, here's what i'm most focused on