Signs from the Cats

     Our first cat, Blaxter, basically came with the house almost 10 years ago. Thumper moved in the beginning of last Winter and Blaxter promptly began hanging out at our neighbors. Then Mr. Blue showed up. He hangs around the food dish on the front porch at all hours. At times we'll have all three of them hanging around in front of our house. Mr. Blue on the porch, Thumper just off the porch on the driveway and Blaxter on the driveway closer to the road. Those are really good times. Just sayin'.  

Zappa on Pat Robertson, religion and the Right Wing

    This guy saw it coming. He knew that Reagan was a piece of Right Wing crap that started America's decline into fascism. He knew that the evangelicals were in lockstep with those same criminals. He called it. Just sayin'. 

Everything is a Sign

     That seems to be the theme lately. Coyotes in the street. Hawks on the wire. Five Buzzards on the fence with their wings spread to catch the morning Sun. Three cats in the front yard along with a Chihuahua, enjoying the warm Spring day. In other words, life is good. We be grateful for what we have and what we will do with it once we get around to it. Happy Mother's Day Mom. Miss you in my life. You always did your best, even if it was a tad twisted to your own needs. No son could ask any better of their mother. Just sayin'. 

More Signs

     Tucker is set free by Fox News and who knows where he'll land if he does. Trump continues on his slow descent into irrelevance. Don Lemmon was a little too black for CNN and was also set free. 

    Oh, and I started a new blog dedicated to producing a daily Haiku. Armageddon and Judgement Day are the main topics. Check out Armageddon's Haiku Samurai. It's my take of our future on this planet. Obviously it ends badly sometime in our future but when and how that happens is not known. I started it April 1st and I'm posting one a day.

Armageddon's tool

Poetic prophesy fool

Samurai with words 

Signs That I was Wrong

 

    So turns out that the frogs have returned. Of course they waited until several days after I wrote The Silence of the Frogs. Just left of the fence is where Phil can never run his riding mower. That's why the folks he hired sprayed it with Roundup. To the right are the sheep that have exposed the weeping spring right in front of the power pole on Mary's property. You can see the water running towards the Blackberry bushes in the ditch. The water on the left stays on their property rather than run into the ditch. It's not as noisy as it's been previously but they are definitely back and putting a smile on my face. Just sayin'.

The Silence of the Frogs

     Across the street from our house is a seasonal wetland that comes alive after a few days of rain. The chorus of frogs would start once it was wet and they filled the night with their calls. Not any more. Between the drought, the sheep and the Roundup, the frogs are no more. One neighbor put sheep in her pasture and they eliminated whatever plants were associated with this vernal pool. The other neighbor hired some help and they sprayed their area with Roundup, killing everything native to the area. Both of these things along with the drought killed every last frog across road and who knows what else that lived with them in that area. It's a Sign.

Fox Hosts are SHOCKED on LIVE TV By MeidasTouch Report

    Fox News is slowly tearing itself apart as it continues to push the lies from the fascist wing of the Republican Party. The cognitive dissonance over there must be at psychopathic levels as reality begins to slowly creep through their consciousness. With over 4 billion in lawsuits hanging over their heads they're still pushing their viewers favorite lies though. That takes a certain amount of balls that even I can appreciate. At least they're consistently fucked up. Just sayin'.     

New revelations from unsealed court documents between Fox News and Dominion

    Lying sacks of shit. I've been on their case for their propaganda bullshit that they call news for nearly two decades now and I find out that it was worse than I thought. And they're still doing it! That Fucker Tucker with his "alternative history" gaslighting is a large "Fuck You" to the Dominion lawsuit revelations. Tucker's doubling down and I'm not the only American that feels that little shit needs to feel the consequences of his lies up close and personal. From what I'm seeing and hearing from that poor tortured human being we know as Tucker Carlson is a cry for the kind of help that only Jesus can provide. That's why I'm asking the Big Guy to send him His only Son to become Tucker Carlson's own personal Jesus. That way Jesus can admonish him in real time when he strays from the truth or makes that fucked up face as he gazes into his viewers empty heads. As things stand, Tucker doesn't have a chance in Hell to make it to Heaven. With his own personal Jesus anything is possible. Just sayin'.

Signs from the New Shredder

     Yes it's true. We bought a new Cross-Cut Shredder that cost a nearly $100 delivered and it's been the been the best deal we've gotten in quite a while. Decided to get a heavy duty home unit that didn't just turn your private documents into 1/4 inch strips that anyone with time on their hands could easily reconstruct. This one turns your paper into confetti and it's been invaluable to our clean-up-our-life program. We're getting our cool stuff under control as we haven't driven by many yard or estate sales without indulging our penchant for acquiring same cool stuff. A big part of this process is dealing with a mountain of old paperwork that goes back for over a decade. We've saved every bill and receipt over that time period and it was time to turn that paper into something useful so we just ordered a Newspaper Briquette Maker to help fuel our woodstove. All in all we're having a great time working our way through our old crap. Our record collection is now on a spreadsheet (nearly 600 albums) and our CD collection is next (600+) after we finish the big shred. We'll be tackling the Purple room next where several walls of books and VHS tapes face an elimination event aimed at returning it to useful status. First editions only when it comes to the books. I have read a ton of fantasy and science fiction paperbacks that I'm soon to be returning to the public sphere. We're accepting any ideas for where their new home might be. Who would have thought that a shredder could bring so much fun into one's life? Not I. Just sayin'.  

The Signs of Valentines Day

     Woke up this morning feeling thankful for my partner in life. She's beyond description. She loves and cares for me like there's no one else in her world. She corrects my course at times and does it with my best interest in mind. She's usually right and she puts up with me until I get my head out of my ass long enough to admit it. I am blessed to be loved by such a woman and I look forward to spending the rest of our days together in love. Always remember baby that I love you more than anything. Just sayin'.  

More Signs from the Treadmill

     Bounced down to 233 then leveled off at 234 for several days. Thumper hasn't decided what to do with the treadmill yet. Attempted to get him walking on it but that went over like a lead balloon. Over 4 minutes for 3 times a day. The improvements are gratifying to say the least.

    In other news, how about that State of the Union. Republicans reply was a pile of excrement that had nothing to do with everyday Americans. It was Fox Fucking News Propaganda on steroids. She spread that poisonous bullshit with a fucking dump truck. Look at that face people. Is that a face that you can trust? Check those eyes out. See that sparkle of evil lying within? That fear mongering bitch was definitely in her element last night. Just sayin'.

Signs from the Treadmill

     Yes, it's true. We have a treadmill and last week I cleared the various items adorning same to start using it. I've been at 240 pounds for well over a month now and it was time to take the next step in my weight loss program. Hence the treadmill. I figured that I had gone about as far as I could go without more physical activity so I added it to the mix. I started out at a minute 3 times a day. It didn't seem like much but I've added time every day and suddenly I'm at 235.5 pounds. I haven't been at this weight since my twenties. I'm asking myself what my regular weight might end up being now and I still have no answer. 

    Retirement has been such a blessing. I had no idea at how much of myself I gave to work. It's been almost 18 months since I left that part of my life in the past and I'm finally bringing the energy that made me successful there back where it belongs. Just sayin'.   

NEW: Trump CRIMES were COVERED-UP by Bill Barr’s DIRTY Prosecutor

    To use a phrase that Republicans are fond of, Weaponized DOJ anyone? As usual Republicans are accusing Democrats of doing what they would do in their shoes. Biden is doing a commendable job staying the hell out of DOJ's way from what we can see but Trump obviously subverted the DOJ into a loyal part of his administration. I'm so tired of the bullshit and damn lies from the MAGA crowd. The whole damn lot of them can kiss my white ass. Just sayin'.

Let's talk about DOJ telling House Judiciary to take a hike....

    I'll admit that I was worried that Insurrectionist Jim Jordan would cause some problems investigating the "Weaponization" of the DOJ. Glad to hear this piece of traitorous trash will get no where investigating the investigation that will put him behind bars. At the very least he should be removed from office for supporting the January 6 insurrection. Just sayin'.

    In other news, Ginger and Thumper are teaming up for playtime now and they get their zoom on quite a bit now. Thumper is starting to act more like home raised kitty than a wildcat and improves in leaps and bounds. We had our bedroom area closed to Thumper at night due to his rambunctious behavior at 5 AM but when I left it open last night I woke up with him curled up by my pillow this morning. I'm hoping that he got the point after a period of no access to us at night but as usual, only time will tell.  

Former Trump Aide Bannon pulls SNEAKY STUNT in criminal trial

    Who still believes that all of the crimes that Trump is his followers have committed are made up and part of some type of conspiracy aimed at removing Trump and all of heroic pieces of trash from positions of power? If you do you are foolish indeed. Just sayin'.

    In other news, Thumper is acting more like a kitten than a full grown cat now that he's settling in to life without balls. He and Ginger chase each other around the front room at least once a day. We're going to be trimming Thumper's nails soon but we aren't looking forward. He's sweet and all but only when he gets his way. Just sayin'. He acts like I would were I in his paws. 

Kevin McCarthy Instantly HUMILIATED at First Press Conference as Speaker

    Two years of this shit show to look forward to. This bullshit should hammer home the fact that MAGA Republicans are on the way out. This is their last gasp before the indictments start flying next month. I'm looking forward to our insurrectionist Speaker of the House getting indicted. Aren't you?

    In other news, does anyone want a Chihuahua? Our little rescue doggy is not working out for us. Not our type of dog I guess. She's happy and healthy and she's a Chihuahua. That third thing is where the issue lies I believe. Going over to the pet rehoming site on FB (or Meta or whatever the fuck they're called now) to post her there. Wish her luck. 

Signs of Recovery!

     It had been about a week since Ginger last took a dump when we gave her a suppository in an effort to pass whatever was holding up the works. Two days later she made her first deposit in over a week. No more fever. Her appetite returned and now she's back to her usual screwed up behavior. Almost glad to have her back. Even with the recent rains our ground is still difficult to penetrate to any depth so I wasn't looking forward to digging her a proper grave anyway. That being said, anyone want a little dog?

    In other signs, 11 votes and still no Speaker of the House. Members of the Insurrectionist Party are holding Congress hostage for whatever bullshit they want now. They already got him to agree to trash the Ethics Committee so that they can continue their illegal activities but that's not enough for those pieces of shit. It's rare to see Republicans not on the same page but there is a very simple solution that will unite them again. They need to purge themselves of their unconstitutional members. Aren't they insurrectionists? Why are these pieces of shit still in office? Don't their recent actions disqualify them from holding office? Just sayin'. There are laws on the books that can be used to remove them from public office. Use them. 

More Signs Before 2023

     Thumper is starting to mellow out somewhat. He's still playful as hell but no longer has an issue with Blaxter, our outdoor kitty. He does like his time outside but stays close to the house and is usually back in after a short period of time. He's also starting to bond with me like Felix, my previous Manx did. He retrieves his toy when you toss it and follows me around like a little dog. Pure Manx behavior.  

    Speaking of little dogs, Ginger is feeling poorly and getting worse. A visit to the vets is not in the cards due to personal and financial reasons so we take care of her the best we can. She isn't in pain but she's out of it somewhat and is unsteady on her feet. She drinks but won't eat and hasn't vacated her bowels recently. Hopefully she will recover but it doesn't look good. If she shows signs that she's in pain we'll have to take her in and have the dirty deed done properly. We're not looking forward to that eventuality. 

    Just received a cord of wood yesterday afternoon and will be stacking it later this afternoon. It beats paying Pacific Graft & Extortion $500-$700 a month to keep warm. Our central heating/cooling unit is on the fritz anyway so it's really our only workable option. 

    Happy New Year everyone! Hope it keeps you smiling like this last one has for us. Just sayin'.  

Signs at the End of the Year

     Thumper survived his castration and is now a different kitty yet still the same. The thing that got me about the whole process is that we all talk about neutering our pets but we never use the "C" word. When we picked him up from the vets we got a "Certificate of Castration" for Thumper. It actually surprised me because when we use the word "Neuter" we avoid speaking the truth of what happens. The truth is we're having him castrated. If we used the "C" word from the start of the process there would be fewer castrations as castration has a greater negative connotation that travels with it, especially for men. Fewer castrations would not be a good thing so lets keep using "Neuter" when speaking of our beloved pets. Just sayin'.

Merry "Thumper" Christmas

     Yep, Thumper is still a member of the family and will have his nuts removed tomorrow. He probably won't like his late Christmas present but it will extend his utility as a house kitty by quite a few years. He let us know earlier this week that he was not about to spend anymore time inside without visiting outside so we were forced to let him out. He explored the neighborhood for a while and returned promptly for food a short time later. No more accidents since his release and I've watched his reactions to vehicles enough to know that he's well versed in the dangers of automobiles. All and all it's another groovy Christmas. Have a merry one everyone! 

Let's talk about Republicans addressing the elephant in the room....

    Maybe they collect them like my mother did. Just sayin'.

More on Thumper

     Between getting ready for Christmas and figuring out our new kitty we've been fairly busy since my last entry. Thumper is a puzzle for sure as his behavior plays itself out. I'm beginning to believe that he's quite young and has had very little experience with humans. That being said, he's quite the love bug. It's just that he's awkward about it; like he has no experience at it. We're enjoying his antics as he's playful as hell. He's starting to lose the food fixation and relax a little more as he acclimates to his new situation. We're glad he's come into our lives. Just sayin'. 

Texas Paul Reveals the TRUTH about Brittney Griner’s Release from Russia...

    Before I watched this, I had no idea of the larger picture and the stakes at play. Sounds like we got an okay deal but not if you're listening to the Right Wing Noise Machine. Just sayin'.

Now His Name is Thumper

     Couldn't make Butters work for him so we're on to Thumper now, after Bambi's rabbit buddy. He sounds like a thumper when he's racing down the hallway. He's still not happy with Blaxter and continues to growl from a distance when he's in the room. Something tells me he was a single kitty where ever he came from and he's not into tolerating other cats. Blaxter on the other hand has plenty of experience living in a multiple cat household and is no where near as upset about our new boarder. Fortunately, Blaxter is an outdoor cat and spends the majority of his time outdoors. He's quite independent while maintaining a close bond with us and only needs lap time on a daily basis. Just enough to insure that the food keeps coming. Speaking of food, it's still a issue for Thumper but he's calming down in that department. Time will cure whatever's bothering him and meanwhile he's entertaining as hell. He's a very playful and loving kitty and we're already in love with him. Thank you Big Guy for the major score. Just sayin'. 

More on Butters, Our New Manx

     Day two and it's becoming clear that he had a good home previously and did not take well to being homeless. I don't know how long he was out in the real world but it was long enough to give him some food issues. In general, Manx cats have a fairly delicate digestive situation so his time alone was traumatic for him. He left a bowel movement in his crate when we were bringing him home that nearly forced us to abandon the car. Fortunately Blaxter's food is in his wheelhouse so that's starting to improve his bowels as he settles down. 

    He met Blaxter, our Black Cat and grumbled and growled for a while after Blaxter left the house. They both know the other is in the area and I'm keeping them apart until attitudes improve. All and all Butters is turning out to be one awesome cat and we're enjoying his antics as we get to know him. I'm thinking his balls need removing soon so I'm on the lookout for an inexpensive clinic to get it done. I'd love to let him be a daddy first as he's quite the dandy and his kittens would be wonderful to behold I'm sure. But then, all kittens are wonderful to behold so who am I fooling? As usual, I'm just enjoying the ride.   

Signs from the Manx Kitty

     More of a cat actually but a young one, not quite a kitten. Been keeping an eye out for a Manx of any age and color for several years now. A former co-worker had this little fellow show up at her doorstep last week, looking to move in. As she already has two cats, she posted him on fb and several hours after reading the post we were the proud parents of a new nameless cat. This pic is after about 24 hours of habitation with us.

More Signs of Loss

     Hit 239 this morning, breaking into the 230's for the first time in about 45 years. Everything is changing. Just moving around feels totally different as my large pot belly has nearly disappeared. Had to go through my wardrobe stash to find clothes that I had previously rejected as too small. Great shirts in there but just about every pair of pants I own fit loosely now. My lower denture is even loose. That part is not so great but at least it's repairable. Now I'm wondering how far I should go? My body tells me to keep going until I level out somewhere. Now that food isn't the issue it used to be, I'm expecting to achieve some sort of balance again. With my frame I'll most likely feel best in the 200 to 220 range. My doctor will be freaked when he sees me in late December and I'm looking forward to it. Just sayin'.    

Signs oif Thanksgiving

     I'm not much for holidays or the family gatherings they inspire. Went to my dad and sister's compound for Thanksgiving and had to admit it was a good time. Mostly we enjoyed our rescue Chihuahua's good behavior while hanging out with a group of people. Ginger conquered many a lap while we were there and found doggie miracles throughout her stay. Dad found out that she really likes Salmon. All in all a good time was had by all. Happy Black Friday!   

Still Fed Up

     The mid-terms are nearly here and I'm anticipating some disappointment is possible. How that could be considering the factual evidence that many if not most in the current Republican Party give not one fuck for Democracy and will destroy it if it gets in their way. That is terrifyingly easy to do when so many idiots believe the bullshit they're fed by reprehensible Republican politicians along with whatever right wing news outlet they're addicted to. I don't see a solution other than voting every last Republican out of office and we all know that ain't happening soon. Just sayin'.   

Country Over Party

    Country over Party. One party has introduced hate and violence into their rhetoric and tried to turn America into a fascist state. The other party is trying to hold the line on Democracy to insure that we don't end up with the Orange Menace as our fearless leader for life. I'm for Democracy and an end to the political violence that Republicans promote. Just sayin'.  

Signs of Loss

     Hit 245 this morning. That's 50 pounds less than when I retired. Thinking about shaving the beard to see if my extra chin has taken a vacation. Looking forward to the look on my doctor's face when I see him next. I'm grateful for the lighter load and wondering how much more I should lose. Getting a handle on my food issues has been game changer and that's pretty much what got me here. Looking forward to removing a few more pounds then keeping them off. Who knows? Smoking may be next.   

Signs that I've Gone for a While

     My posts become infrequent when I'm gone but you should know that "gone" can have several different meanings for me sometimes they add up.                           

    There's gone as in "vacation" gone. Maybe to go fishing somewhere else for a week or so or visit the grandkids, leaving the computer behind.

    Then there's the gone that happens when your brain has too much input and stalls out for a while. Floods, fires, car accidents, hospitalizations and other natural/unnatural acts of God can bring this on quite rapidly.  This debilitating type of gone can last days, weeks or even months depending on what type of "disaster", personal or otherwise, you've experienced.

    Lastly there's the gone that happens when a relationship ends or the "last straw" has been reached. Trust has died a senseless death and lovers/friends part causing more time away. 

    Sorry folks. Recent events have soured the well and my keyboard needs a bath. Later.

    

More Signs?

     It's really chapping my hide that Trump is still an unresolved issue in America. Put that piece of human excrement where he belongs, in prison. Along with all his loyal followers who showed that loyalty January 6th. He's STILL lying about the 2020 election outcome. Worlds worst loser by any metric you wish to use.

    In other news, it's about time to hit the coast again. The temperatures have finally come down to the 80s & 90s but we're still headed for cooler pastures soon. That's all for now.   

Signs of Time Flying

     Next thing I know it's nearly 10 days since my last entry. Not much has changed on the political front. Trump is still trying to hold off the indictments but they keep moving in his direction. He's threatening civil war or some such bullshit if he's indicted. You know, the usual when it comes to that criminal. Hopefully we'll cream the Republicans in the mid-terms. Vote people. We need every vote we have to save our Democracy. Just sayin'.  

Signs of a Vacation

     How can you take a vacation when you're retired? Pretty damn easy. Make arrangements then drive to Holly's Ocean Meadow in Fort Bragg to spend 5 days and nights there during the hottest days of the year inland. It reached a blazing 75 the last day we stayed. Great music for the Labor Day weekend from some Dead Heads who've been buddies for 20+ years and rented the place out. There was even a hot tub and great food. Jill and Weezer are the property managers and long time friends. We really appreciated their invitation and look forward to visiting them again very soon. All and all it was our first foray into the outside world since we went to Georgia last November. A good time was had by all.

Georgia DA Fani Willis moves through Trump lackeys: Giuliani, Graham, Ke...

    They've used every legal action possible to avoid testifying then whine that it's too close to the mid-terms. Bullshit. They fucking don't get to pull that card when their actions have left them in this time frame. They get to have their efforts to overthrow our Democratic form of government properly highlighted and documented in front of the American public as they are persecuted for their crimes. If that fucks up Republican mid-term chances then so fucking what? Do we let these criminal acts pass while the guilty continue trying to sell the "Big Lie"? Homey don't play that. Put these fucking traitors on trial now and let everyone know exactly how fucked up these individuals are and exactly what they tried to do to keep Trump in power. 

    As far as Trump goes, he needs to be indicted immediately for the documents he illegally took home. Who fucking knows who he showed/sold that information to? I have zero trust for that piece of shit. The only thing I trust about him is his behavior which runs true to form for how big a piece of shit he is. Just sayin'.  

Texas Paul REACTS to MAGA Loser who CRIED and REFUSED to Concede Election

    Is this all they have? Bullshit claims of election fraud? What the fuck is wrong with these MAGA pieces of shit? Anyone who believes these loser's lies has to stupid on the scale that has no fix. What the fuck are we to do about this vocal and violent minority that will do whatever it takes to "Save" America? Personally, you don't need to hear my solution because that would take all of the fun out of it. Lets just say that I do know one way to stop the stupid and I hope that it never comes to that. Vote people. It fucking matters big time. Just sayin'. 

BREAKING: Herschel Walker declines Thursday Debate because of Sunday Nig...

    It has become obvious that Mr. Walker is suffering from C.T.E.. What is C.T.E.?

C.T.E., which can be diagnosed only posthumously, has been linked to a host of symptoms, including memory loss, depression, aggressive behavior and , sometimes, suicidal thoughts. It is a progressive disease and the symptoms can arise long after the hits to the head have ceased. From what I've seen of his behavior so far I'd say he has it.  

    Republicans are so hard up that they'll throw up a candidate with name recognition that is no where near qualified for the office being contested. The stupid needs to stop. Trump is the biggest fucking loser I've had the displeasure of knowing and this all results from his bullshit. Stupid bullshit that anyone who still has a brain to think with will reject out of hand. Only stupid people or craven ones vote Republican while it's under Trump's thumb. Just sayin'.

 

Texas school BANS Anne Frank’s Diary as Right Wing Censorship reacts new...

    It's difficult keeping up with the latest Right Wingnut Bullshit but I feel it's time to give these stupid people a solid Fuck You! I read nearly 200 books a year and owe much of my knowledge to my reading habit. Censoring books is bad. It's like throwing away the 1st Amendment. I've read about every book on the top 100 recommended reading list. The Tale of Two Cities brought tears to my eyes the second time I read it. 50 years had past and I was a different person. My reaction confirmed that I've gained insights into our human condition that allowed me feel the words on the page. Would that wonderful book pass the censors stupidity test? How fucking stupid do they want their children to be. Stupid can't be fixed but it can be propagated. Heaven help us all if these fucked up individuals get their way and turn our public education system to shit. Just sayin'.     

Eric Trump HUMILIATES himself at rally calling Trump family ‘most honest...

    This is your Republican Party. No longer on the fringe, they are dead center and displaying the new Republican values. These apparently include witches and demons which they obviously believe have taken over the Democratic Party. Seems a little over the top to me. The projection is awesome to behold as they describe their own actions as being those of their opponents.

    Then there's Trump. The signs are all there. The irony of a president who increases the penalty for mishandling sensitive/secret documents while he was in office and now stands accused of doing that very same thing is too delicious not to savor. Projection is a powerful indication that you're dealing with a piece of shit. Whatever they accuse others of doing they have done themselves and cannot believe that anyone else will not behave the same given the opportunity.

    Speaking of bullshit, how about the Right Wing Noise Machine? Ever heard such a pile of bullshit and blather with zero fucks given to what their incendiary words might inspire in their less intelligent listeners? We've already heard about the fool trying to get into the FBI office. He's dead as a direct result of of those incendiary words. Republicans give not one fuck for the people that they represent or the constitution that they swore an oath to. Let me say it again, Republicans give not one fuck for the people that they represent or the constitution that they swore an oath to. 

    Like above, some concepts need to be repeated in hopes that they will inspire understanding. That's what the Right Wing Noise Machine does only they do not want their viewers to know what is actually happening, only what they tell them is happening. You know, propaganda. They pick a piece of bullshit out of the sewer where they live and share their gospel with the masses. And what's with this rise in religious crap that has absolutely nothing to do with Jesus. Ask yourself WWJD and separating families at our border would not have been on the list. He even spoke to the separation of church and state when he answered a question about who was in charge, God or Caesar. He said to give each his own, the gold to Caesar and the spirit to God (paraphrasing here). 

    The Republican Party is lost in a maze of lies and innuendo that they believe to be true. How many fucking times do they need to shown that their was no fraud in the 2020 election? WTF does it take for these fucking poor losers to get over it? They fucking lost. Period. Just sayin'.       

Top British Broadcaster REACTS to death of armed MAGA maniac who confron...

    Not the sharpest tools in the shed, are they? Thankfully these MAGA morons are very, very stupid and this particular one is very, very dead. All this entertainment from the Right Wing Noise Machine that incites it's sub-average followers to sacrifice their sub-average lives for a lie or two or three or four. Defund the FBI? The hypocrisy is delightful when stupid politicians prove how stupid they really are. Law and Order? Not when it applies to Republican crimes. This is still America bitches. You fucking unpatriotic pieces of shit are not above the fucking law. Garland is going to tear all of you new assholes because of your fucking criminal behavior so fuck you and your fucking treasonous bullshit. Just sayin'.       

Fox News Talking About Joe Biden But Make The Footage Trump | The Daily ...

    Projection, plain and simple. Trump was the biggest piece of Republican shit since the Republican Party was formed. Everything they say about the current administration is what Trump did during his time in office. Obvious to a thinking human being but clearly not to a regular Fox viewer. The regular Fox viewer wishes to remain obliviously ignorant of what's really going on and live in the fantasy world of Fox's making. In other words, stupid people get their news from Fox. Just sayin'.

Comedian brilliantly NAILS Trump outtake impersonation one year BEFORE J...

    So this parody was done a year before the actual event and was fairly accurate. This is how easy it is to decipher Trump's behavior and predict his reactions to whatever comes along. He's a piece of shit after all and regularly proves that fact. His "Big Lie" is a hoax along with his "I'm rich bitch" bullshit is par for the course. He's always been this way. Anyone with half a brain and two good eyes can see it. What scares me is the fact that so many Americans have been duped by this grifter. It doesn't speak well for our future. Just sayin'.   

We Keep Secrets, Service | Christopher Titus | Armageddon Update

    Another Trump appointee brings that special brand of loyalty with him as head of the Secret Service and has the texts deleted that the J6 committee requested. That's what happened in my opinion. Just an educated guess on my part but considering what happened at USPS I'm believing it's a good guess. Trump left quite a few pieces of shit in charge of various parts of our federal government and they are taking every opportunity to fuck shit up. They need to go now before they fuck more shit up. Ted Cruz and his insurrectionist friends in the Senate have broken their oaths of office along with quite a few members of Congress. They all need to fucking go now! The coup is ongoing and won't be stopped until Trump and his toadies are fitted for orange jump suites. Just sayin'.  

Abortion Doctor sends CEASE AND DESIST to Indiana AG who Accused Her of ...

    He's obviously speaking to the crazier members of the Republican party in hopes that one of them will kill her. This type of lying bullshit seems to be a mainstay of the Republican playbook. Inciting violence while absolving themselves of responsibility. It's getting old. Just sayin'.

Let's talk about benefits and Republicans telling you who they are....

    A 10 year old is raped and Republicans want her to carry her child to term. 10 years old. Republicans are okay with this. In fact, they plan on making it permanent. Republicans are coming after same sex marriage too and whatever else their Christo-Fascist judges on the Supreme Court decide. Vote people! Your rights are on the ballot people. Vote Republican and lose them.

Birthday Signs

     Yep, I'm another year older and deeper in debt. I've also lost over 30 pounds since the beginning of this year and am currently under 260 pounds. Don't know which to celebrate more so I'm going for both of them. Just sayin'.

Top British Broadcaster REACTS to Highland Park and the meaning of FREEDOM

    The AR15 is the Republican's mascot. That's what it looks like to someone outside the bubble of bullshit and lies that serve Republican interests. They are the fucking party of violence and death and the AR15 symbolizes that attitude. Fascism anyone? That MAGA piece of shit that shot up the 4th of July celebration represents the Republican Party whether they like it or not. He's their creation. Their rhetoric informed his actions. This murderous piece of shit was inspired by Trump's lies. He attended multiple Trump rallies in his "Where's Waldo" outfit. Sad, so sad for the people he killed but to hear Marjory Taylor Greene tell it, it's convenient for those of us who want sensible gun control. After all, he was a daily user of marijuana which helps explain his abhorrent behavior, not Republican rhetoric. She suggests that it might be also be a false flag operation. She blames it on anything but the availability of military weapons of destruction. The AR15 is part and parcel with Republican policy. Their speech may be protected by the 1st Amendment but their words inspire violence and death. Pro Life my ass.    

    As for the Marijuana claims, are we embracing Reefer Madness again? WTF? Is this how you make America great again? Is rolling back what progress we've made in the last 50 years or more going to make America great again? No fucking way. Marijuana use has it's issues but compared to alcohol and cigarettes, there is no comparison. Drink too much alcohol and you die. Tobacco is addicting. You can't overdose on pot and it's not addictive. Make you violent? Rarely and only under special circumstances. You can't say that about alcohol. Just sayin'.

Despicable Fox BLAMES women and weed for Highland Park

    Tucker and Laura put their pretty little heads together and spewed a healthy dose of bullshit for their viewers to lap up. Who believes the shit they spew? Stupid fuckers who don't notice the constant barrage of coercive content while they get confirmation for their racist and hateful behavior. Or older retired white fathers who believe everything Fox "News" says about Trump and those awful Democrats who are making all this insurrection crap up out of whole cloth. Fuck you Tucker. You're fucking smart enough to know exactly what you're doing and neither you or Laura give one fuck for American Democracy or the fucking truth. Your rhetoric helped inspire the piece of shit who shot up the 4th parade outside of Chicago. Some of that blood is on your hands. Just sayin'. 

Texas Paul SLAMS GOP Governors as the “WORLD’S WORST CEOs”

    Texas Paul gets it right. Republicans are shit at governing. My take is they're stupid but you've heard that from me before. Remember that my definition of stupid is behavior that not only fucks over people around you but is detrimental to  too. All they seem to care about has nothing to do with representing their constituents and everything to do with culture wars. They're obsessed with control, power and money and give not one fuck for anyone but themselves. Trump is the perfect example of current Republican attitudes. Nothing but lies and self serving bullshit in their efforts to continue fucking over Americans. Not a true Christian among them yet they're making every effort to codify religion as part of our government. Their ground troops are out and about without a doubt, bashing Gay Pride and 4th of July celebrations and that's how fascism begins, in blood and violence. If you want to destroy this country vote Republican. We'll have a proper fascist government and you can watch your freedom go the way of the Dodo.   

Biden facing backlash for tweets on gas, inflation

    I remember what Trump used to Tweet. Lies, lies and more lies. So Biden uses Twitter to ask the oil barons to take it easy on the price gouging and gets shit on. WTF? I mean, What The Fuck? It's obvious to any informed American that the oil barons are making out like fucking bandits and paying little or no taxes. Fuck the oil barons and fuck the Republicans (and Democrats) who are owned by the oil barons. Capitalism needs to be tempered with taxes to spread that wealth around for things like bridges and highways. The tax burden rests upon the shoulders of those who are least able to afford them rather than the corporations making fucking billions in profit. Jeff Bezos can kiss my ass or stop treating his employees like shit and pay the same fucking percentage of taxes on his businesses that I fucking do. Fuck these rich bastards getting richer and richer. If you vote Republican that's what you're voting for because those rich bastards have those politicians bought and paid for along with many of their Democrat counterparts. At least Democrats aren't trying to dismantle Social Security and Medicare. Since I enjoy the benefits from both that I fucking paid for my entire working life I'm not too keen on becoming destitute if it's taken away. Read that to mean there will be righteous  consequences if it's taken away. Just sayin'.      

Thoughts on America's Future

     It's not looking good people. We're divided as a nation thanks to years of Right Wing propaganda brought to you by Fox News. I've tried to watch that shit but I am allergic to manipulation and I break out in hives whenever I try. Stupid people watch Fox News. Remember that my definition of stupid includes the fact that really stupid people's actions not only harm others around them but also cause self harm. You know the deal. They be cutting off their noses to spite their face. I say that because they end up voting Republican which is as anti-democratic as it gets. These stupid people also get violent which is increasingly on display. I hate fucking stupid people with a passion and there are a ton of stupid people in this country. Like I said, it's not looking good people.    

Liberals Justices Are Warning Us Things Are Getting Worse Says SCOTUS Ex...

    You ain't seen nothing yet. The religious fanatic judges that Republicans have worked decades towards getting on the high court are now in place and planning to fuck everything over that doesn't meet their petty God's standards. Morally bankrupt pieces of human garbage that are going to turn this country into a "Christian" nation and force us to all be good Christians whether we like it or not. If their version of Christianity had anything to do with Christ then I wouldn't be so fucking pissed off at this bullshit. These fanatics give not one fuck for our constitution. Not one! I thought that was their fucking job to uphold the constitution, not to shred it because of their fanatical religious beliefs. Separation of the fucking church from the state is inherit in our constitution but these fucks don't even hide their unconstitutional bullshit. Now that they have a fucking majority and they're going to overturn decades of progress while flipping off the vast majority of Americans.    

    They just said that the EPA can't protect the environment, adding millions to the death toll unregulated industry will inflict upon American citizens. Birth control and same sex marriage is next along with a nationwide ban on abortions after they overturned Roe v. Wade. In other words, they just made women second class citizens with zero rights over their bodies. They also pissed me the fuck off.        

    There are no solutions to be had when you won't even face the real issues that must be dealt with if we are to continue to move forward as a nation. These justices have proven that they need to be removed from the bench by any means available. It's impeachment time for Justice Thomas and his insurrectionist wife. I'm sure the beer lover will benefit from a real investigation by the FBI of the thousands of reports on his fucked up behavior that were ignored during his confirmation. All these fucks need to go if we are to survive as a Democratic Republic. Period. Just sayin'.

WATCH LIVE | Jan. 6 committee holds public hearing

    Another wonderful airing of the many attempts Trump's people made to overturn the 2020 election. Great stuff. Few surprises in my book. These fucking traitors need to be rewarded for their efforts with orange jump suits and free government meals and housing. That's my take away. Republicans have a fucking problem and it's not going away soon. There are consequences for making bad choices and subverting our Democracy is a bad fucking choice.   

BREAKING: Kevin McCarthy gives SHOCKING press conference discussing Trump

    Nothing to see here. How about that inflation? Isn't that more important to the American voters than the fact that your fucking party has turned into fascists? What a piece of fucking work. Somehow conflating the J6 Committee and rising gas prices? Americans like myself want to see these treasonous bastards in fucking prison where they belong. Americans that Republicans were elected to represent  are put into jeopardy because of Republican's incendiary rhetoric and false election fraud claims. Not one iota of truth is found in those claims. Not one. You're the fucking minority. That's the reason you lost the 2020 election. That and you give not one fuck for your constituents unless they line your pockets with gold. In other words, 99% of us you care shit about. Prove me wrong you treasonous pieces of shit. I see your bullshit for what it is, evil and corrupt. None of these fuckers involved deserves our mercy nor our forgiveness. They need to serve a sentence in prison that equals the damage they've inflicted on this nation. Just sayin'.     

LIVE: The January 6th Committee Hearings continue today at 1 PM ET

    Stunning stuff. Knew the fix was on but didn't really trip to the extent these assholes went to target innocent election workers and officials. The threats of violence were chilling. The fact that Fox News (read ' fox entertainment') isn't airing this presentation of the evidence the J6 Committee has gathered proves they have no business calling themselves a news organization. Tucker can kiss my liberal ass with his calling the Colbert's film crew arrest an insurrection. WTF? Every time I wrap my head around what a evil piece of shit you and your propaganda mouth are you manage to show me that I've fallen short of fully comprehending the full extent of your perfidity. 

GOP Plot EXPOSED to END social security and medicare

    They call them "Entitlements" like I didn't pay up front for them my entire working life. It's part of their "Plan" that includes ending abortion in America. Can't these fuckwits understand that their policies equal death or bankruptcy for many elderly Americans? WTF is wrong with these pieces of shit?

Fascist Groups Best Understood As 'Nationwide Paramilitary Army': Expert

    These pieces of shit apparently think they have something to add to the national dialog about race in America. WTF? Violence threatened because they were thwarted in their efforts to disrupt a Pride event in Idaho? Gathering from 6 states to disrupt that same Pride event? Who are these stupid fucks? Did their parents raise these pieces of shit to spread violence in order to promote racial purity? Do they have jobs and contribute towards the overall good or do they predominantly live in their parent's fucking basements? What the fuck is wrong with these angry young white dudes who choose to hate? Violence solves nothing assholes. It only makes to clear that you haven't a fucking clue. Too fucking stupid to know how fucking stupid you are in my book. Just sayin'.    

JAN 6 INSURRECTION HEARINGS LIVE | DAY 2

    Nothing they will confirm is really a shock to me or surprising in any way. I've always known he would not accept the will of the voters and that there would not be a peaceful transition of power. Who we really need to vote out of office or put in prison are his enablers in the Republican Party. He should have been impeached and removed from office twice but they refused to do the right thing and let him slide and hoped he'd get his act together. Hope springs a turtle and Trump figured that he's bullet proof instead of heeding the warning. I'll hope that the orange jumpsuit rides up his ass continually and that he gets to wear it until he fucking dies. Justice may be late but it's coming like a freight train from what I can see. Watch for indictments coming to a news outlet near you very soon. Possibly this week.

Cheney To Republicans

    "Your dishonor will remain" Kind words from their Republican colleague. I'd be more like screaming at these assholes who are trying to take away my vote. WTF Republicans? Fox News can lie all they want but the facts remain the same. There be some prison time for some of these fools.  

Trump Aide Navarro has HUMILIATING MELTDOWN on Live TV after Arrest

    How sad for him. Getting cuffed, brought to the police station and booked is a normal part of being an American dude. Where have you been? When you commit crimes in this country there's always a possibility that you'll get caught. Especially when you talk about them on national television. What the fuck were you thinking dude? Plan a coup, go to jail. That's my motto.  

WATCH: House committee holds hearing on gun legislation

    Clearly there are steps we can take that will help reduce these tragedies. At the least age limits and registration. Mostly military style weapons of war like AR-15's need to be made illegal. Republicans are in the fucking minority and should listen to the majority of their constituents, get their heads out of their asses and pass some gun legislation that will start addressing the real issues. Instead we're going to hear their continued defense quoting 2nd amendment rights written over 200 years ago. They are the party of death and continue to prove that fact each day they oppose sensible gun legislation.      

Merrick Garland Takes HUGE STEP Toward ARRESTING Trump

    We can only wait and see when that traitorous piece of garbage Trump get's his ticket to the nearest Federal Prison. That's where this needs to end in my opinion. His crimes are multitude, his remorse non-existent. Justice will be served slowly and completely from what I've seen so far. In these unprecedented times that's a good thing.   

Bourbon Blues - Dark and Elegant Blues Music to Escape To

    I am entertained. It's playing in the music room right now and Nancy is working on her base playing. I just got through playing leads to this stuff and acting like I know what I'm doing. Great fun for the musically inclined. It's just begging for a harp player to do it justice.

Hayes: NRA’s ‘Good Guy With A Gun’ Theory Failed In Real Time In Uvalde

    It failed big time. The "Good Guys" hung out, listened to the occasional gun shots and failed to go after the shooter for fear of their lives. Forty minutes they were there and did nothing but fuck with the parents who were screaming at them to do their jobs. Un-fucking-believable. Fuck you Cruz. Still calling for the "Good Guy with a Gun" to solve the issue. A five year old could do better.    

Joe: What Beto Said To Reporters Is Supported By The Majority Of Americans

    That's what I'm saying folks. The Majority of Americans want this senseless violence stopped and AR-15s do not belong in 18 year old hands. Republicans proving once again that they give not one fuck for our children or the folks that voted them in office. Very bad behavior by the assholes on stage, especially Abbott. Calling out anyone who speaks truth to their bullshit for politicizing the issue speaks volumes for those with the ears to hear. This is our nation on Republican policies that do nothing but make the real issues worse. You can't solve a problem until you're willing to see the actual causes, not some made up crap that keeps you in office. Do your fucking jobs Republicans. You're the minority for a fucking reason and if you'd get your fucking heads out of your fucking asses then maybe you wouldn't have to lie so much to stay power.

Marjorie Taylor Greene HIDES after SCANDAL Breaks

    Christo says what needs to be said about the piece of traitorous garbage named Marjorie Taylor Greene. Wait until her role on January 6 is fully exposed for some real action. She won't see another term when that happens and will more than likely face prison time. So sad. 

Parent brings THE HOUSE DOWN after board member tries to justify bigotry...

    Using Jesus to justify her bigotry? WTF? Did He approve the bigotry that bitch used His name to justify? What would Jesus do? He'd kick her ass as I would. Keep your perfect bullshit to yourself bitch. We don't need your fucked up values being promoted in our schools. 

What is bipolar disorder? - Helen M. Farrell

    5 years at mental health answering the the crisis line gave me a pretty good idea of what's going on with the various types of mental illness. Bipolar gets used incorrectly way too much from my experience. Here's a great explanation of what it is. 

Slip of the Tongue or Sign?

    Russell riffs on the inadvertently truthful verbal slip made by George Bush during a recent speech admonishing Putin for his invasion of Ukraine. Hypocrisy anyone? 

He Learned It From Tucker

    What a piece of shit Tucker is. He's always been a piece of shit and obviously he's found his audience of stupid people with guns and the mental acuity of gnats. Good job Tucker. You've helped strike another blow for the Racist Right.

Goodbye Mojo

 

    Mojo, one of our rescue dogs from last December (Ginger's daughter) has moved to a new home in Leggett with a retired couple that are old enough to be our parents. Met them via a yard sale and found out that they were looking for a small dog. Since we got Ginger and Mojo last year, we've learned that we haven't been able to really bond with theses two and giving one of them away was easier than I thought. As far as bonding goes I mostly think it's due to the fact that these dogs were so fucked up when we got them. Getting them to a civilized state didn't endear us to their tiny selves I'm guessing but that's neither here nor there. Hopefully Ginger will rise to the occasion and start acting like our dog instead of an independent contractor now that her daughter has found a good home elsewhere. Time will tell.  

Texas Paul REACTS to Texas Governor Costing State Billions

    Lets add Texas to the states who are loosing billions of dollars due to their governor's grandstanding bullshit along with Florida. Texas Paul explains why Abbott's bullshit is costing Texas billions of dollars as his recent decisions have inspired Mexico to decide to ship their products through New Mexico instead of Texas. They also decided to change their rail destination to New Mexico. What a stupid piece of shit Abbott is proving to be in his efforts to become the next Donald Trump. He's right up there with #DeathSantis when it comes to fucking over his constituency. Stupid is as stupid does and Abbott is one stupid son of a bitch.   

Pranks Destroy Scam Callers- GlitterBomb Payback

    These guys deserve a medal for going after these bullshit scammers. Unbelievable how they scam the most vulnerable in our population (65+) using their empathy against them. My recommendation is to know that the IRS and Social Security never do business by phone and if anyone wants personal information like bank accounts and such they better be related. Please share and get the word out about these scammers and their evil tactics.  

Matt Gaetz Thinks "Over-Educated" Is an Insult and It' a Sign

    More on the Trump judge selection process, the Supreme Court debacle along with Matt Gaetz get the treatment in "A Closer Look". A note on each follows.

    Judges, Supreme or otherwise, have taken a beating lately for their partisan bullshit and rightly so. They give not one fuck for the law, only their religious beliefs which guide their decisions. Fuck them and fuck their religious beliefs. They wouldn't recognize Jesus if he was mowing their fucking lawns. Have I made it clear that like our founding fathers, I believe that religion should have nothing to do with our government? We shouldn't support religion nor should we tolerate their efforts in the political arena. This shit needs to fucking stop. I say tax those fuckers who play politics at the very least. They're doing some fucked up shit to our country with their bullshit.

    Then there's Matt Gaetz, expressing his preference for women with a high school education or better yet, still in high school. He likes them stupid and that's what they'd have to be to date that piece of shit. Stupid is as stupid does and Matt Gaetz does stupid well.

    All and all, more fucked up Republicans than you can shake a stick at. All of them ignoring the fact that they represent a minority of voters in this country. We need to remind them of this fact come the mid-terms and send these fascist pieces of shit home.      

Erin Burnett At Her Wits' End With Right-Wing Psychos Or Q? Really?

    Personally I feel that you might be just a little out there like alien abduction victims are if you believe the shit that Q is dishing out. Bat Shit Crazy. The fact that some evangelical church goers are susceptible to this crazy shit shouldn't be a surprise. This kind of shit is candy for simpler minds. Minds that already believe some pretty crazy shit. They already believe that 40,000 true believers will be Raptured into Heaven when the End of Times starts. Many of them are looking forward to those End of Times and actively helping bring it about. Stupid is as stupid does with those beliefs. They're putting targets on those of us who disagree with their perverted view of what would Jesus do? We are surely sinners and not true Christians by their reckoning. Believers that wouldn't know a true Christian if one knocked on their front door. Judge not lest you be judged by that same measure. The Sword of Truth has 2 edges for a reason. Speak your "Truth" with this in mind. I certainly do.      

Elon vs Big Pharma: It Begins

    Nice to hear some truth making it's way into more people's lives. Russel Brand asks the questions we should all ask ourselves. That is, unless the answers will clash with your view of the world. Open your eyes and see what's there in front of you. That is my wish for humanity in general.

Roe V. Wade Overturned According To SCOTUS (LEAKED) Draft Opinion

    No surprise here if it's true. But even if it turns out to be a false report it's still only a matter of time before they overturn it for real. After all, this was what the Right has been all about from the start.  Get their people onto the Supreme Court to overturn Roe V. Wade. They did it. Congratulations you stupid fucking old rich motherfuckers, you put women back in their rightful place as second class citizens in our fucked up country. Make America Great Again my ass. This is a large step in the wrong direction for American equality. My heart hurts to think of the pain and suffering this will inflict on those least able to defend themselves. All this from the party that supported Trump and his greed over whatever constitutional oaths they swore in order to remain in power. Losers one and all. Thank God for that at least.

Sign of the King Snake

 

    Here's a California King Snake that I saved from death via vehicle on the way to pick up my mail. I took the picture after releasing him by our woodpile. He's the second snake I've run across this Spring. When I say run across I'm saying that I got my hands on them. I personally inspect all captured critters then put them back. Under one of our rocks in the front yard was a Sharp-tailed Snake which was only a little over 6" long. All and all snakes are good signs in one's dreams and in the real world. They're about personal power and growth. That's a sign of things to come if Putin refrains from starting World War III but that's another post.  

The Five Laws Of Stupidity or Why Things are So Fucked Up

    Stupid has nothing to do with intelligence and everything to do with bad behavior. Behavior that's not only damaging to everyone around them but to the stupid fucks themselves. Stupid people are their own worst enemies. Donald Trump comes to mind along with his supporters who are all very stupid fuckers. Then there are Republicans that, for the most part, are also acting quite stupidly. Add many of Democratic persuasion to that body of stupidity if I'm being 100% honest. Then ask yourself "Who will save us now?"   

The Rant is Due for a Sign

     Here's what I'm going to send to Lewis Black for his "The Rant is Due" series. Hope he gives it a read.

    Howdy Lewis. I've been a fan of yours for a long time and during that time I've heard you say a great many things exactly as I would have if I chose to rant online. I have even developed a fairly good imitation of you when you're in full rant mode which I'm told is the sincerest form of flattery. Thought you might like to give this rant the treatment it deserves.

    What has me foaming at the mouth lately is the bad behavior of miracle face cream and health care sellers. They advertise free fucking samples of a proprietary formula that makes your face look decades younger or cures your COPD. They show you before and after photos that I'm sure remain untouched by our current technology and testimonials that we're told are from satisfied customers (not). Then there's the health care quacks favorite tactic of subjecting us to long detailed videos that you can't fast forward through while they drill their bullshit deep into your frontal lobes. Anyway, the best part where they tell you that all you pay are the shipping costs. Just think, for only a few dollars you can try out our fantastic product and enjoy a whole month's worth of creamy smooth skin or better health. Everybody wants to look and feel better after all.

    So my wife, like many boomers, looks in the mirror and sees a face that doesn't look like she feels. She hates what gravity does to us all once we've reached retirement age and would like to reverse some of that damage. Along come the miracle face cream adds on Facebook or where ever and she'd like to try one of them. I got her a gift VISA card so that she could pay the $6.95 shipping and handling fee and not expose us to any financial shenanigans. These assholes refused it and would only take a credit card in her name. That's when I waded through their “Terms and Conditions” and you'll never guess what I found. By ordering the free bottle you're committing yourself to a monthly subscription cost of $129! You heard me, 129 fucking dollars a month! They'll bill you 14 days after they ship your free sample so that you'll have plenty of time to cancel the fucking subscription that you didn't know you were fucking signing up for in the first place. By the way, the number they want you to call to cancel that fucking subscription? I tried it out and it's been busy every time I called it. What the fuck? Talk about buyer beware. These unethical sellers depend on their customers/victims lack of understanding of online business practices and the fucked up tactics they use to get their greedy fucking hands on your money. I can easily imagine retired folks falling for this crap and if they're on a limited income that barely keeps them afloat like we are, that surprise deduction can mean the difference between feeding the cat or eating its food.

    I read every “Terms and Conditions” now at these type of sites and they're basically the same. Sometimes it's right at the beginning but usually it's near the end of that vast sea of bullshit that few of us can read properly let alone understand. It's hard to get my head around the amount of money that these cocksuckers must have taken from their unsuspecting customers. All I can say is Fuck those greedy fucked up thieving bastards with their extravagant fucking claims for the next miracle cure. Fuck them all.

US Authorities Zero in on Detained Super Yacht in Fiji!

    So sad. So enjoyable to watch as incomprehensibly wealthy Putin and his cronies lose their expensive toys. The rule of thumb is it takes 10% of whatever the cost of the Super Yacht to maintain it for a year on the sea. Some of these obscene pleasure boats are well over a football field long and can cost over 200 million dollars. There are currently over 3 billion dollars worth (soon to be 4 billion if it isn't already) in Super Yachts that have been detained. I am so fucking entertained by this channel as it helps the balance a tad. I give not one fuck for the hidden owners losses. Fuck those rich bastards. They're the greedy fucks that screwed their workers to pocket the profits. They are reaping what they've sown in some small way by losing their stuff. Personally I'd rather see them repent and use their money to help give this world of ours a future. But since that will never happen I'm more inclined to entertain the hope that they will get their just desserts sometime in the near future. 

    Here's what I'd like to tell them: Losing the yacht should be taken as a sign that you're on the wrong path and you might want to keep your eyes open for further losses if you continue as you have.

Signs of the Times

     There's one fact that chaps my hide and that's the fact that most Americans are clueless. They have no idea of how complicated issues are these days and insist on clinging to simple solutions for these issues. They are blind to the inherent racism built into our society nor do they wish to be reminded of it. They blame the wrong people for problems that are of their own making. Too many of them watch Fox News (which is more propaganda than news) and believe the bullshit they're peddling there. 

    Most damning of all is the Right's support for Putin and their continuing adoration of Trump in all his felonious glory. What the fuck is wrong with Republicans? Are they tired of Democracy? How can you support someone who is such a piece of shit that he belongs in a prison cell? Someone who lies constantly and is too stupid to understand how our Democracy works. Someone who failed to meet the pandemic head on for fear that it would ruin his presidency. 

    I'm also fucking tired of the constant 24/7 news cycle that has turned into bullshit corner instead of real news. I don't need to hear anyone's fucking opinion about how we almost lost our Democracy. I need to see this felonious piece of shit that we recently voted out of office on trial for his crimes along with all the scum of the Earth that he brought with him. Drain the swamp? He populated it with like minded assholes bent on profit and lean on caring for anyone but themselves. 

    Most of all I find it exasperating that so many Americans are buying into this bullshit while so many others are ignoring it entirely. If this continues we are fucked as a Democracy and will descend into the chaos that marks the end of a once great nation. Just sayin'.  

Second Sign of the Thumb?

     I haven't decided if this is a sign or more of usual things that happen in one's life. Shut the Honda door on my thumb yesterday and if it didn't hurt so bad I would have laughed at myself for trying to use that same hand to open the door. Once it was clear that my left hand was held from doing its normal duty by my thumb, I switched hands and finally released my crushed and bleeding thumb from the door jam. Nothing was broken but it looks as though my thumbnail may not survive. Only time will tell. Meanwhile I'm wondering at any deeper meaning other than to pay attention to what I'm doing. Shit happens. 

Lawrence: McConnell Knows Evidence Against Justice Thomas Is 'Damning'

    I've known that since before the second Bush Administration. His wife was an off the hook Tea Party fan and he didn't recuse himself then either. From what I've heard from credible sources, he's a partisan fucking hack with the personality of a garden slug. I've known that he's not qualified to hold a position on the Supreme Court since his confirmation hearings. Everything he's done since has confirmed my initial assessment so the current hullabaloo is no surprise to me. Mitch waxing eloquent on his work was amusing to say the least and does imply that he knows it looks bad for his Right Wingnut Justice this time. He didn't recuse himself from a high profile case that involved his wife's political activities, not the first time he's failed the oath. Hopefully this piece of trash will eventually be removed to a place where he won't bother us anymore. As for me, I'm not holding my breath for that to happen anytime soon.      

The Sign of the Thumb

    This is me removing another piece of scar tissue from my thumb a few days ago. I've been doing this for more than 3 1/2 decades now and still haven't gotten to all the wood I injected in it. I was assembling a piece of furniture with 1 3/4" staples and glue and while stapling a miter corner, one went through and into my thumb. This was over 40 years ago. The injury initially healed over and looked normal until it began swelling 4 years later. I'd already been back to the doctor's about it previously as it was still painful when used certain ways. Dr. Slater was no help at all. He didn't believe that it hit the bone despite my statement to the contrary. So I'd been putting up with it until it began swelling during a particularly busy period of guitar playing. It increased in size to the point where I needed to have it lanced. 

    The doctor's at the clinic told me that it was unlikely that there was wood still in my thumb but after putting some of what came out under the scope they were proven wrong. They removed as much of the scar tissue surrounding the wood as they could but were unable to go all the way to the bone to do so in the clinic. For a while afterward it looked like a normal thumb but soon it began swelling again. I was at work when it popped and drained some ugly looking puss all over the parts counter (my nickname there was Thumbs). One last stop afterwards at the doctors resulted in a negative bone scan and that was it for me. I was left with a ball of scar tissue the size of a small marble next to the bone after it stopped draining. The drain hole never closed. I've removed scar tissue from it every month or so since then. 35 years and my thumb is still rejecting pieces of wood/scar tissue. It's now nearly gone with a small bump left near the skins surface that hopefully will finish ejecting the foreign material and seal over soon.  

    The first time it was lanced was after I'd booted my cheating wife out of our apartment. For the next 2 days everything I'd denied while she was out and about played back in my memory, like a never ending stream of YouTube videos commemorating the high points of her infidelity. So I had known all along but could neither face nor acknowledge it before the final confrontation. I knew who. I knew when. I also observed my behavior throughout and found disliked what I saw. I beat myself up over and over with it and swore I'd never let it happen again (a promise I failed to keep). The feeling I got from the initial draining was religious in nature. I let my internal rage go and reached an understanding that I was going to survive and learn from this. I reached an understanding that If I live long enough and help remove the material it expels I'll see the day that my eternal wound finally heals. 

    This whole experience parallels my internal healing process to the bone. Buried traumas from my childhood seek the sunlight. They no longer hide exclusively in my subconscious. They ask for an accounting and incorporation into a healthier mental state. They want to be dealt with in a loving and kind way. They want to be understood and accepted before becoming part of my whole person. So that's what I continue to do. Hopefully I will continue to heal both physically and mentally as I continue forward.                         

Signs that Putin is in the Drivers Seat

     Republicans can blame Biden all they want but the truth is Trumps treatment of Putin while he was in office helped set this war in motion. Add up all the attempts at mitigating sanctions on Russia along with holding military aid hostage to Ukraine for dirt on the Bidens and this is what you get. Trump also trashed NATO during his divisive fours years in office so the bullshit Republicans spew that Biden caused this doesn't fly with me.  

    As far as what can be done to stop Putin, Republicans have no clue. Seems to me that anything more than sanctions will risk nuclear escalation by Putin as he's made it clear that he's prepared to end the world as we know it. For our world to be safe the Russian people need to remove Putin from power. That's the only solution that comes to my mind that won't risk nuclear war. If anyone has a better idea or ideas they should share as we need possible solutions, not recriminations.   

Trump Suggests Putting Chinese Flags on U.S. Fighter Jets to Bomb Russia...It's a Sign

    Republicans are blaming Biden for the invasion of Ukraine but I put the blame squarely on Trump's shoulders. As far as Biden being weak, what would Republicans do? I haven't heard a realistic plan from them that will do any more than what's being done now. Putin has nuclear weapons and has made it clear that he will use them if we get too involved. Trump set this situation into play with his fawning over big strong Putin. Putting Chinese markings on our jets is a great idea if your 5 years old. Thank God he's not still president.

Signs of End Times

    Here's one of the channels I watch to keep up on inclement events around the world. The Two Preachers are an over the top version of disasters with a religious end time theme. Lest one think that there are many more disasters, natural or otherwise, one needs to take into account that everyone has a smart phone these days. We see more now than ever before due to the internet and the videos that inhabit it. Balance is the key to deriving input from these sources.   

Signs That I Am Not Entertained

     I am not entertained when Putin decides to invade another country.

    I am not entertained when Trump praises Putin's intelligence for killing innocent people.

    I am not entertained by Republicans calling Biden's response weak when it's been the opposite. Biden helped unite the world's governments to respond to Putin's insane power grab. Republicans got shit to say about what they'd do different.

    I am not entertained by people dying in a war and the media bringing this to our attention 24/7. Nothing but hot air and bullshit as the networks compete for our attention. 

    Last of all, I am not entertained as I watch America slowly but surely tear itself apart. That's Putin's ultimate goal and he's getting closer to achieving it than he's ever been.  

Signs of Weakness

    Trump set the stage for this invasion. Taiwan is next. All due to his love of strong men in charge. Traitor.

Signs that Trump May Be Reaching The End Of His Rope

    It was too much to ignore. All that free cash. All that power. He went at acquiring it with his usual mix of larceny and bullshit and now that he's no longer president it's time to pay the piper. Justice fucking matters and the rule of law should apply to all of us equally. It's Time!

BIGBUG = I Am Entertained

    Fun watch. This one is really out there yet still keeps you entertained. Manufactured security workers who believe they are smarter than humans and see no need to take their orders anymore. Realistically points out the end result of where we're headed as a society if things continue as they are and it's not pretty. Ignorance never is.  

Signs of Willful Ignorance and Denial

    It's mostly a discussion about Don't Look Up, the #2 watched Netflix movie of all time, which highlights the Republican aversion to facts and the consequences there of. It rings so true that it resonates across one's senses. Stupid people are deadly when given the opportunity and they scare the shit out of me. That's what I got out of it. What's your take?   

Signs of Kevin Hart's Super Power

    What is Kevin Hart's super power? It's his ability to bring out the best in any group or person he engages with. That's what makes him so enjoyable to watch. His personality is the tool he uses to lift those around him to the same level as entertainers. The chemistry videos have all been Kevin Hart along with the Rock or Snoop Dog or whomever. Kevin is the common denominator, the go to funny guy that drags everyone else into the zone with him. He's da bomb.  

Right-Wing Crack Pipe Lie Gets Smoked

    So this is all Republicans have. Lies and bullshit. No facts. No policy. Pretty much everything they talk about has nothing to do with bringing this country together. Outrage over teaching critical race theory in our schools when it isn't happening and there is no agenda to make it happen. Lies and bullshit, that's all they got. 

Signs of Adjustment

     Our two Chihuahuas are finally starting to get the hang of things and we're finding them more charming each time we correct their behavior. Positive reinforcement seems to work most of the time and we now spend less of that time trying to design positive reinforcement strategies for specific behaviors. In other words we're getting used to each other. Adjustments take time and patience. We have plenty of time these days but we may be a little short on patience.  

Signs of More of the Same

    More details, more outrage. Yes, it was planned from the day Trump lost the election. The paperwork starts shortly thereafter but really, do we need any more evidence? Just put that piece of shit in prison along with all the fuckwads that helped commit these crimes. There is no justice until those people pay the price for attempting to overthrow the legally elected president, Joe Biden.

      

Signs of More of the Same

45 Bombshell: Explosive Oval Office Meeting On Voting Machine Plot Revealed

    What bombshell? That he attempted to overthrow the most audited election in history because he lost? That he's been lying about the election being corrupt? All we're seeing now are the details. We already know enough to reach the logical conclusion that Trump is a piss poor loser. His ego can't handle the truth that the American voters rejected a would be dictator with sympathies for Russia. The vast majority of Republicans still act like Trump has their balls in a little magical sack that will shred them if they step out of line. WTF is this crap and why isn't that traitor in fucking prison? Enough is enough. Stop gawking at and bullshitting about what this piece of human excrement has done and make him fucking pay for it. That includes his criminal family members too.

    If you think I'm tired of Covid you'd be right. But I'm way more tired of the continuing coverage of every little detail about how America almost lost it's Democracy with zero accountability (so far) for the pieces of shit who organized and funded that effort.

The Rug Washing Sign

How is it that videos about washing rugs are a thing? Could it be the simple joy of a dirty job done well with a clean rug to prove it? Are the times we're in becoming so chaotic that we'd rather watch someone wash rugs than deal with it? Inquiring fool seeks answers.