cities. and it was great. and i was told to stop. anyway, thank you, michael tomasky. i think we need a little spiritual uplift around here. and michelle, i'm glad you agree with me. perry bacon. you're always so smart. when we return let me finish with a thought to those thinking of trump's tax proposal being a serious proposition. my answer -- let the buyer beware. you're watching "hardball," the lace for politics. mornings. wonderful, crazy mornings.