The SecDef wants all service commanders and their senior enlisted advisors to come to Quantico on short notice. It’s difficult to understand why. My latest in @thebulwark.com www.thebulwark.com/p/hegseth-qu...

This is wack

Thanks John Oliver

The FDA statement ends with a paragraph undermining its own warning. They signal parents to avoid acetaminophen. Except sometimes. And then: No “causal relationship… established” with ADHD or autism AND Alternatives to acetaminophen have “well-documented adverse impacts.”

Hey Iowa!

The only King for me. Well… maybe Albert or Freddie too. youtu.be/gDR1-JD4Sms

WooHoo!

I will never be able to see this differently now. Someone called the new iPhone 17 color Pumpkin Spice instead of Orange

Markets run on trust. Trump runs on grift. What happens when the Fed, the dollar, and the data itself are bent to his will? #TrumpEconomy #Trust #Kleptocracy

With Tom Lehrer's passing, I suppose this is a moment to share the story of the prank he played on the National Security Agency, and how it went undiscovered for nearly 60 years.

Had a great time talking about "Frank Zappa's America"(‪@lsupress.bsky.social‬) on ‪@bookedonrock.bsky.social‬ podcast! Fun chat about Zappa's music and how he honed his craft to condemn white Christian nationalism. Thanks so much, Eric, for inviting me and for supporting the book. Listen here!

Trade deals? Trade deals? Trade deals?

Mmmm…. littlesunnykitchen.com/shredded-chi...

Your reminder that someone can appear to be at the top (of the world, of their field, etc) and feel rather dramatically differently. I'm glad Jim worked through his issues, is still here with us and is still writing the books so many people love. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/19/b...

The fix is in

So… Less Generals more GIs. Let’s do the math. We are talking about 100 less general officers. That’s right than two platoons of men. So maybe we need to look at it in terms of salary. (1

Powerful

Well then… Maybe Trump can get his crack team of hostage negotiators on it

“.. Carney didn’t need to shout. .. He lined up the free world—Japan, the EU, Canada in lockstep—and showed Trump the cliff’s edge. .. “.. Little triggers and strategies you get when the world’s most respected economist is your PM.” @deanblundell.bsky.social 🇨🇦 open.substack.com/pub/deanblun...

Good riddance www.kcrg.com/2025/04/11/i...

Word

The wisdom of Calvin

Today's date marks the 75th birthday of Eddie Hazel, whose guitar work with Funkadelic made him legend, with his ten-minute flight on "Maggot Brain" rated among the finest solo achievements on any instrument. A heralded follow-up, "Eric Clapton Can Lick My Balls," remains to this date unreleased.

Today is the 160th anniversary of General Lee surrendering to Grant, which put in motion the end of the Civil War. In 2025, we still have not fully reckoned with our past.

Really not good

the stupid… it burns

So basically close your eyes, cover your ears, and sing “La… La… La…”

> @wutangforchildren.bsky.social

I am very excited to see all those new coffee and banana plantations coming to Iowa.

Trying to catch a falling knife is never a good idea www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/nationa...

My retirement’s portfolio’s pronouns are now was/were

Well, JPMorgan’s chief economist Bruce Kasman certainly sounds cheery.

One thing was up today

Ah… The Barn Door Act of 2025

The Economist covers just 6 months apart. Two movie quotes come to mind… “Hang on Ernie. We’re in for a bumpy ride” or “One express elevator to Hell, going down”.

I hear the penguins on Heard and McDonald Island are pissed off.

Happy Stove Touching Day to all who celebrate 😬🤦‍♂️

Elon’s Downfall

I worked for a large agricultural equipment maker, still live in Iowa, and used to own part of a farm. I say let them eat tariffs. They are at the Find Out part now.

Saying Musk is in government is like saying shoplifters are in the retail business.

They must think the the G in Gmail stands for Government wapo.st/42dVyTk

My 37 years in IT tells me we are so screwed www.wired.com/story/doge-r...

Riddle me this… It’s a state secret when planes took off with deportees, but not classified information at all when planes take off to drop bombs on a foreign country. Hmmm….