Whip Inflation Now!© Government says we need to start eating “invasive species”.Photo above - this is NOT an exhortation to commit domestic abuse. It's an award winning seasoning to make consumption of mudbugs (crawfish) palatable. If you can’t beat ‘em, eat ‘em? The link below says we should be hunting and eating “invasive... See More » (1)
Wait . . . what? Both college degrees AND high school diplomas are worthless now? We're doomed . . .Photo above - Wanda the welder. This girl is going to buy a home of her own, some day. I have a college degree in English Lit (minor in Cultural Anthropology). I’m a loser – those degrees would be worthless if I was graduating in 2025. The onl... See More » (1)
“We’re going to outlaw any more Amazon centers. Bwaaah . . . ”Photo above - MLS regular season champs (most wins) Philadelphia Union take to the field at their iconic riverfront stadium, in Chester PA. Philadelphia politicians blocked the team from locating in the city itself more than a decade ago. Who's... See More » (1)
Just 7 stocks make up nearly half the entire S&P 500 index value. Either AI will usher in a golden age of prosperity, or we’re all gonna die . . .Photo above – 81 year old Larry Ellison (founder of Oracle) saw his personal fortune soar $100 billion in a single day last month, when he teased that his company might have too many AI orders to fill on time. Accompanying octogenarian Ellison is I... See More » (1)
Newsom threatens to cancel $45 billion in state funding for California's colleges. Trump is also cancelling some colleges' funding.Photo above - Student protestors at the University of California are demanding free tuition. Governor Newsom is threatening to withhold $45 billion in existing funding. Can you predict how this will end? President Trump - “Do as I say, or I’ll can... See More » (1)
Ford loses $5.5 billion on EVs in 2025, blames “pesky” customers . . .Photo above - During World War 2 cars and trucks were modified to run on coal, as an alternative fuel. The docents and dowagers named Ford must be turning over in their graves right now. Ford Motor Company's CEO – Jim Farley - is presiding over a... See More » (1)
Pennsylvania governor to legislators: “Your only job is to pass the budget, not review the salaries of public officials”Photo above - this is NOT the Versailles Palace, built for French King Louis XIV. It's the Pennsylvania capitol building in Harrisburg, where politicians are debating how to balance the state budget. Can you see the forest, guys? Wow, for a guy... See More » (1)
Priorities! Trump announces $600 million in new coal subsidies on the eve of the government shutdown.Photo above - America's largest surviving coal fired power plant, near Macon Georgia. See the intense orange flames, proving those are NOT nuclear cooling towers? The plant uses 11 million tons of coal annually, all brought by train from Wyoming.... See More » (1)
Mass firings possible as federal shutdown looms. Why not embrace change? Who should be on the short list?Photo above - The Simpsons, Season 7, Episode 7. Homer demonstrates a variety of techniques to feign productivity while working from home. Let me admit – right from the start – that I don’t expect the mass firings (if they even happen) to make... See More » (1)
What’s it cost to entice a $1 billion nuclear plant to your city? Only $800 million in tax forgiveness for the next generation . . .Photo above - local Albuquerque residents break open a few cold ones to celebrate $800 million in tax breaks awarded to a proposed nuclear power plant. People in Albuquerque are cheering. Pacific Fusion has selected New Mexico for its $1 billion... See More » (1)
US farmers lose $47 billion soybean market overnight. Maybe tariffs aren’t the answer to everything?Let’s get caught up to speed, for the benefit of everyone still obsessing over Epstein and Charlie Kirk: Trump (to planet): “You’re all going to pay huge tariffs on everything. I will change the amounts daily. Bwaaaah!!!” China (to US): “Please... See More » (1)
America has 800 generals and admirals???? WTH !!!Photo above - recent conclave of RUSSIAN generals. They apparently have more medals than their Pentagon counterparts, but worse dental coverage. Stay away from those hotel windows, guys . . . Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has summoned 800... See More » (1)
The end of American cities? Philadelphia now has San Francisco’s disease – office buildings are on sale for 50% off.Photo above - this gorgeous 30 story office building at 2000 Market Street Philadelphia just sold for $68 a square foot. There's a glut of vacant office space in America right now. Attention – due to high crime, falling population, and crappy... See More » (1)
China threatens to “flood the world” with 80 cent jeans because of Trump’s tariffs . . .Photo above - China claims it has diverted an entire container ship full of 80 cent jeans to Indonesia, because of Trump's tariffs. I don’t recall EVER buying jeans for less than $10. But now China says that its 80 cents (wholesale) jeans are... See More » (1)
Is it time to defund NASA? They want more tax money to beat China to the Moon . . . and to screw Musk . . .Photo above - Money, it’s a hit. Don’t give me that do goody good bullshit. We have to beat China to the moon! Today in space news and weather: There are 3 NASA astronauts rubbing elbows with Russian Cosmonauts aboard the International Space... See More » (1)
Trump goes full-on Ticketmaster – announces $100,000 surcharge for admission to USA . . .Photo above - would you pay a $100,000 Ticketmaster surcharge to attend a Taylor Swift concert? How about for an H1B job visa? This COULD have been a good idea. A program to encourage hiring more citizens instead of programmers from Pakistan and... See More » (1)
Please cut down all your trees, and replace them with pavement or drainage rock. At your own expense.Photo above - if you lived here, you'd be in California's "Zone Zero", and legally obligated to cut down all those trees at your own expense to help mitigate the risk of wildfires. Some brainiacs in California were probably patting themselves on... See More » (1)
Money experts warn America is at risk because consumer debt rose $185 billion. Why they are insane . . .Chart above - the national debt is more than the size of all household borrowing combined. When I read the “Go Banking” headline (link below), I was alarmed. Consumer/household debt rose $185 Billion last quarter? OMG !!!! $185 billion seems like... See More » (1)
On to the next crisis! The government shutdown. Do you want a fix that keeps DC in business until Oct 31, or Nov 21? Those are our only choices . . .Photo above - would you prefer to have the next government shutdown this month, on Halloween, or at Thanksgiving? The story thus far: America is $37 Trillion in debt. Republicans want to increase deficit, but create another shutdown showdown on... See More » (1)
Rivian bets the farm on its new $5 billion plant. But they already lose $40,000 per vehicle sold.Photo above - A Google search for "worst lifted Rivian" immediately produced this gem. If you can find anything funnier, please post it in your replies. If you’re like me, you might see (maybe) 1 Rivian truck per week. There’s a guy who has a... See More » (1)
Car repos now surpass the 2008 “financial crisis”. Fed Chairman Powell’s rate cut won’t be a quick fix.Photo above - hoax AI generated picture of Fed Chairman Jerome Powell riding a bicycle to work. Although Powell has claimed that he bikes to work, no photos exist. If he did, he would probably wear a helmet, right? Stop smirking that your... See More » (1)
California finally cracks the affordable housing code? Maybe . . .Photo above - will former California flower children like Jorma and Creach consider moving to new affordable transit hub apartments, even if there aren't enough parking spots for everyone? The link below is to “SB79”, California’s newly drafted... See More » (1)
Democrats threaten government shutdown unless $1 trillion is added to the national debt for their programs. Are they bluffing?Photo above - today's quiz: when was the last US government shutdown, and what was closed other than the Statue of Liberty? Do shutdowns even accomplish anything? Full disclosure – I have NOT read the 1,500-page legislation which politicians... See More » (1)
Lights out in Cuba- electric grid failed. Should the US rebuild it in exchange for free elections, and disbanding their secret police and army?Photo above - Grand Theft Auto? No . . . Cubans desperate to reach a non-communist landfall (with electricity) rely on this ingenuous approach to sea travel. At some point Cuba is going to get new electric generators. I can’t predict if these... See More » (1)
China subsidizes its EV makers. Should the US do it too? (The lesson from Tesla)Photo above - the 2025 Rivian R1S costs $106,000. Which may be why you see so few of them in the wild. Drivers' Ed 101 - please think twice about taking your Rivian EV on a road trip to Alaska - battery range is cut shockingly short by subzero... See More » (1)