October, 2025 archive
Redemption 0
That is, the type of redemption that happens when you cash in those bonus points.
True Colors, Reprise 0
David cites statements from Donald Trump and argues that they indicate that Trump thinks what he says goes.
Artificial? Yes. Intelligent? Not So Much. 0
A competent therapist? At Psychology Today Blogs, Marlynn Wei doesn’t go so far as to say that it quacks like a duck, but doubts are expressed.
Unprecedented 0
ABC News calls out the Squeaker of the House for making stuff up.
Artificial? Yes. Intelligent? Not So Much. 0
Gullible? As all get out, as security maven Bruce Schneier explains. Here’s a tiny bit from his article (emphasis added):
In related news, check out this week’s episode of Harry Shearer’s Le Show for a report on AI’s bubbleliciousness. The relevant portion starts at about the eight minute mark.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
Yet another “responsible gun owner” discharges his responsiblity.
The man, a licensed CPL holder, told police his handgun discharged while he was reaching into his pocket.
One more time, “responsible gun owner” is an osymoron.
The Occupying Army 0
Via The Sacramento Bee, Mary Ellen Klas reminds that the members of the National Guard enlisted to defend the United States, not to be assinged to occupy cities that did not vote for Donald Trump. She fears that the long-term effects on the morale and spirit of the Guard will be less then beneficial.
Methinks her article is well worth a read.
True Colors 0
Joe Conason looks at the racist and bigoted texts sent by Young Republicans and says, “No surprises here.” Here’s a bit from his article:
Follow the link for context.
“No Thrones, No Crowns, No Kings” 0
Bill Nye, the Science Guy, speaks at the Washington, D. C., No Kings rally.
A Notion of Immigrants 0
It appears that the Trump maladministration is getting even meaner for the sake of mean.
For some fool reason, I find myself thinking of a book I read a long time ago.