Nothing Reese Witherspoon said appears to be false. AI isn't going away and women are more likely to be left behind if they choose to ignore it. AI could be a wonderful thing if not for greed and with regulation. Attacking a factual statement with an opinion/ideology won't alter our AI future.

All of that bullshit about courage and freedom we were taught in school. Shining city on the hill shit. But, as soon as the fascists came waving their flags and crosses a third of America jumped on board and a third sat home while us dumb fuckers who believed that shit voted. And here we are.

At age 12 I went to a pro wrestling event with some friends. Front row. The Junkyard Dog was there. Even then I couldn't believe grown ass people around me truly believed this shit was real. It was the worst acting too. It's not like it was hard to discern. I get the entertainment aspect but...

The biggest problem with AI isn't AI. It's humans, specifically human greed and a rabid thirst for power and control. I don't fear AI. I worry what unregulated, greedy, power hungry, fascist assholes will do with AI.

I see lots of names being floated for 2028. That's expected. What bothers me is that with every name there's a group of people who say they won't support the candidate. In other words, they're fine with fascism. There will be 2 choices. Only 2. I'll vote for the non-fascist.

I see a lot of back and forth about Mills vs Platner in Maine. I'm a progressive Independent and always will be. But if I lived in Maine I would vote for whoever is the Dem candidate, despite any issues with them, as opposed to sitting my ass at home so Collins can enable more fascism.

Every mother fucker who has an orgasm when Trump lies about Iran and helps to rally the Dow deserves to lose their money...for being gullible, greedy, and fucking stupid.

Despite the fact that 2028 is shaping up to be a sure win for Dems I suspect it will be a nail biter and potential loss due to the insistence that any nominee be in complete agreement with everyone on every issue. An impossible task. And a gift to fascism. I will vote for the non-fascist.

I don't follow golf and I haven't played in 20 years but I hope every golfer who left the PGA for the LIV is scorned and left playing in municipal golf tournaments. Fines aren't enough. Just ban the greedy fucks.

Growing up in an evangelical pew I was always hearing antichrist accusations about various people. Trump fits their descriptions and fears like no other and they basically worship this blasphemous SOB. It's a weird fucking moment in time. Really weird.

Side note. Despite my college English and journalism classes, and years of reading about the horrors of the passive voice, I still like it. Not in every situation, but I like it. I refuse to bow to the gatekeepers who tell me I can't use it.

Can anyone imagine 3 more years of this dumb SOB at the helm? The midterms are the only hope we have to at least halt the worst of his intentions. I'll vote for anyone who will stand up to him. Far left, moderate, a stump. Doesn't matter.

I've grown tired of the bullshit news cycle so I'm just over here writing country protest songs and trying to summon the ghosts of Johnny Cash and Tom T. Hall.

He's a fucking moron. And morons actually drove to a voting location and waited in line to vote for his ignorant ass. And most will do it again. Don't fall for the MAGA is falling apart bullshit. I know maybe 2 who aren't happy but they'll probably still vote for him again.

Seeing all of the "libtards" calling for Swalwell to drop out draws a clear distinction between us and the MAGA crowd. They just double down in their defense while waving the flag and clutching a Bible. Big fucking difference. They have no moral compass.

I voted for Harris and if she ends up being the nominee I will vote for her again. But we need change. We need someone willing to buck the establishment. And we need someone that will get my GenZ sons and their friends off the couch. I'm hoping for that candidate to emerge.

Sports detour. To the Cleveland Browns. He's a fucking sexual predator. He shouldn't be in the running nor should he even be on the team. Cut his ass so I can root for you again this year. I would like to enjoy the upcoming season. Winning with a sleaze bag isn't enjoyable. It's degrading.

1: This is obviously propaganda (not in some nefarious way, mind) I absolutely think the IRI is goading people to do this, because they absolutely are willing to kill their own people for political advantage. 2: Nonetheless, *holy shit.*

So we're 2 weeks away from reliving the past 48 hours. Nothing will change. The Strait will remain closed and he'll post lots of stupid shit between now and then. I give it a 50/50 chance that we finish the week out without a new deadline.

Just to put this out there. It doesn't have to be nuclear to be a war crime. We have bombs that can level the country without going nuclear. It will still be a genocidal move and worthy of the Hague so let's not fall into the "it wasn't nuclear so it's not as bad" mentality if/when it's not nuclear

If this mother fucker gives an order to commit war crimes and the military tells him to fuck off I may pull my Army shit out of the basement and hang it back in my office. We'll see.

Regarding Trump. To quote my old platoon sergeant, "This mother fucker is as dumb as a box of rocks".

I will actually vote for a stump if that's my only alternative to fascism but I will definitely go all in on a candidate who supports full accountability, even if I have disagreements with them in certain other areas.

Happy Market Manipulation Monday!

This is Obama's 2016 Easter statement. He and his family were called horrible names by the religious right. Yet, they gladly support the most corrupt, anti-Christian President in our nation's history.

Happy Rabbit Day to those who celebrate!

Are we really going to do this again? Are people going to write his obituary only to have him make fools of them again when he pops out and mocks them? I suspect we will. The resistance falls for rumor and conspiracies as bad as Qanon.

It would be great if brainwashed Evangelicals possessed the ability to see that the govt officials posting Jesus shit to manipulate them are also drunken womanizers who spit in the face of everything they claim to believe in. Alas, that won't happen. Flag waving mixed with Jesus is a hell of a drug.

The AI debate is tiresome. I'm a writer and software developer. My skills are being replaced. But, my bitching about that won't change the inevitable. I have embraced AI in my coding (not my writing) because to not do so would mean falling behind. My feelings about that don't change a damn thing.

As a progressive independent I owe no allegiance to a political party. But I vote blue because I have 2 options and I refuse to sit home and let fascists win without a fight. The current infighting by Dems is the reason fascists continue to win. Piker is not the enemy. MAGA and apathy are.

He's a fucking Mafia boss, minus the basic human level of compassion and integrity that even the typical Mafia boss exhibits. In short, he's worse.

Watching the Dow Jones will be fun today.

This corrupt fucker will go on TV tonight and lie his narcissistic ass off and tomorrow the NYT will interview folks in the rust belt who believe his lies and are now all in. Let the faux patriotism resume as the drums of war play on.

Not sure what bullshit site sold my data to the GOP but I'm getting hit hard with text messages from RW candidates. Tired of typing STOP. Going to try STOP Mother Fucker and see if that works. I'll let y'all know.

Trump to the stock market. The gullible bastards fall for it every damn time.

Change of plans. Looks like I will be able to drop into my small town protest today. Can't get my Gen Z sons to go. Despite their views I have to say I see way more grey haired folks out there raising hell than I do younger folks. I've protested in 2 states so far and that's been the case at all.

I hope people show up tomorrow. I've been to every Indivisible/No Kings protest so far but I won't make tomorrow. I will be working on a truck because I have no choice. Life happens. Be safe out there.

I've never been one to blame the President for gas prices, regardless of party, because there are too many variables at play and it's rarely entirely their fault. But sometimes we elect a fucking moron and it's 100% their fault. This is one of those times. Slurpees are still $1 though.

If Iran expects Trump to try and take Kharg Island and isn't falling for the "peace plan" ploy then I suspect they will be ready and our troops will not be. If/when we see flag draped coffins returning we will know who to blame and it won't be Iran.

I don't always agree with Jesse but when I do I agree strongly. This is one of those times. Will it happen? Hell no. But, it should. No bullshit PR stunt either. Straight to fucking Ft. Benning. 11B. Combat infantryman. He wouldn't last one day.

I see the Dow is now in Yippie mode after the latest Trump "peace plan" statement. I suspect things will be much different in a few days when they seize Kharg Island and show their true intentions. Escalation is almost certainly a week away. Maybe not but I don't trust this admin on any level.

Way to go Trumpers.

I hate these mother fuckers. Every God damn one of them. If Miss Rachel is your enemy on this spinning rock then you are a truly pathetic being. And don't let me hear you utter the name Mr Rogers either. Truly fucking disgusting.

He's a fucking arsonist. He starts fires and then puts them out and is praised by his cult because they can't/won't accept that he's the one holding the match. And the Dow just goes back and forth as if it's not temporary bullshit until his next ignorant move/post. It's Idiocracy in real time.

I have no problem admitting that I smile when evil people die. And there are some whose obituaries I look forward to reading. I will never apologize for that. But, I've never smiled over the death of anyone who stood up to evil people. There's a big difference there. A big fucking difference.

Agree

I got good news on the songwriting front today. No guaranteed cut but a solid maybe/hold. We'll see. I've learned to just take it day by day with writing. Don't get too excited or too frustrated. That's the key.

The goal is not to change the world. The goal is to make sure the world doesn't change you.

Just checking in to see if the "high gas prices" crowd has stopped in to curse and renounce Sleepy Donald yet or was that just bullshit rhetoric used to mask their bigotry and ignorance?

Just one comment regarding Noem. She's evil as fuck but she didn't do this alone. She did it because that's what the admin wanted. The pushback has now led to them putting it all on her. She should've known this would happen.