We were watching the evening news, disgusted as usual at the state of the world, and America in particular.

"I think everyone should get one freebie with the law by claiming an alcohol problem," the Muse said.

I nodded. "It's the new 'Get Out of Jail Free Card.'"

"If you ever become a Republican, I'll have no choice but to shoot you fourteen times in the head. Fair warning."

"Thanks for the heads up with that."

"You got it," she said.