“I expected to be the exception! I’m one of the good ones! It wasn’t supposed to happen to me.”

This is the party that says "he means what he says!”

And now it’s “He’s probably messing”.

Because of the implication that something could go wrong if you didn’t work for them on their boat.

As of tomorrow, my 401k will be 75% in international stocks, 15% municipal bonds, 10% domestic stocks.

I’m making similar moves in my IRA but can’t for the life of me see an easy way to make the same changes.

I felt like Matrix Resurrections was kind of a circle jerk against itself.

Boss: “Mr. Anderson. We want you to write a game for this old franchise”

Neo: “but it’s dead. Why don’t we make something new, and exciting.”

Boss: “💵”

It’s about exerting power.

These assholes pretty much control their base. Their base plugs their ears whenever facts are presented to them.

The question that I raise is “then why care about what factual news people say? Why care about any protests when you can spin it effortlessly?”

Because fascism and authoritarianism is primarily concerned about flexing their muscles, their power. Demonstrating their reach.

It’s a dick measuring contest, so that their followers can see how big and thick their leaders can punish “others”.

“Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition, to wit: There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.”

The problem isn’t litigation. The problem is that we have a fucking monkey at the wheel of the government that doesn’t believe the law applies to them.

I don’t care if every court case against this administration is successful: we need to see enforcement of judgements, by force if necessary.

For now.

I hate how “Maybe later” has replaced “No. Don’t ask me again.”

Enshitification at its best.

You KNOW they are going to “tip” you with one of those gospel tracts that look like a folded $100 bill.

There are five possibilities:

• Trump was given this as proof that the guy is really a gang member, didn’t ask if it was fake, presented it without vetting it
• Trump ordered someone to find proof that he’s in a gang and someone gave it to him as proof
• Trump ordered someone to create proof that he’s in a gang
• Trump was given this as proof, he asked if it was fake, and was told the truth, and presented it anyway
• Trump was given this as proof, asked if it was fake, was lied to, and presented it

All of these have problems.

If they keep clutching those pearls any harder, they’re going to get carpel tunnel.

I don’t think so. I just rewatched it. It’s the one where Data finds out something to make himself more human. Picard tells him something profound and moving.

The one where there’s a problem with the holodeck.

Tbf, Virginia has an absolutely terrible flag. State seal on a blue back drop?

Come on.

“Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition, to wit: There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.”

[defined] illegal entry as occurring when an “unauthorized” alien of at least 18 years of age “knowingly enters or attempts to enter” the state after eluding immigration inspection. The crime is designated as a first-degree misdemeanor subjecting the alien to a mandatory minimum prison sentence of nine months upon conviction.

Basically tourist are fine.

But let’s not kid ourselves here. Florida was always going to use this law for the lower half of the Family Guy skin chart.

No. Only if you’re his obedient wife.

They’ll deport you if you’re American Indian.

This is one of the hardest things to let go of when I was a people leader. It’s a lesson I’ve had to teach myself that if I do it, I deprive other people from learning and growing, even if it takes twice as long.

I’m there to help and guide, and not do the work because I am only one person.

It’s an uncomfortable position but it’s something every leader needs to be okay with.