My last renewal was reasonably quick. They said it would take 8 weeks and it took 6 weeks. They gave me an unsolicited partial refund because it took that long.
Other people have gotten it too. It can have some medical benefits with regards to fungi and infections. But usually if the father had it, the son will too. I think the Jews are the only ones doing it for religious reasons.
As long as he delivers votes, I don't think his grip will lighten up. Right now if they speak up they can be replaced with a "Trump Republican" who would be seen as getting more votes. Should there be a bloodbath at mid-terms, that threat dissipates some as does his grip.
I would think a majority of people in general have not been to epstien island and had sex with underage sex slaves. Therefore there are plenty of people able to throw stones here.
He's not worth what the Mets are paying him. And he has opt out clauses each year. So he will likely be a free agent again next year .... unless he is injured, then the Mets will pay him.