Evil corporate America? Biden slams “tech oligarchs” after he and then Kamala pocketed billions in 2024 campaign contributions.Photo above - Biden nodding off during Jimmy Carter's funeral. Luckily, white house staff managed to wake him in time for Wednesdays farewell address: an attack on Trump donors. Look at Bill Clinton's expression, gazing into the camera. It's like:... See More » (1)
The fire just cost $250 Billion. Another disaster that could be 10X more expensive is looming . . .Photo above - Let's play "Name that faultline." No . . . it's not the San Andreas fault. It's worse . . . 2 weeks now. The fire is still burning. The cost is estimated at $250 billion. Two more arsonists are in custody. How could it be so damn... See More » (1)
Spain imposes “100% tax” on homes bought by foreigners. Will America be next?Photo above - Pedro Sanchez solves Spain's housing problem with a stroke of his pen. Sheesh . . . talk about being unfriendly to immigrants. Spain doesn’t want them. Can’t keep them out, but Spain CAN keep them from buying houses. What’s wrong... See More » (1)
Guess what California just paid $50 million for?Photo above - "Bring it on, Donald". California Governor Gavin Newsom announces $50 million in emergency funding to prevent the deportation of migrants with criminal warrants. Unrelated news: Newsom is running for president in 2028. If I were... See More » (1)
Let your imagination run riot . . . how much do you think LA’s “water chief” is paid?Photo above - no, this is NOT a supermodel. She's the Los Angeles "water chief". Because looks are more important than talent? What would you (as a taxpayer) be willing to pay the “water chief” in your city? Before you answer, let’s put some... See More » (1)
Wisconsin declares emergency – temps so low the state suspended trucker safety rules.Photo above - record snows have disrupted traffic continuously this month. Before someone starts yapping: No, Wisconsin is NOT a red state, despite what internet disinformation sites may claim. The governor of Wisconsin is Tony Evers, a democrat... See More » (1)
Caught ‘im !!! Arsonist behind $50 billion California fire captured while setting more blazes.Photo above - California's arsonist being arrested. His face was blurred out for 14 hours, and identity concealed by the authorities. Read below for details. Victor Marias, a guy with at least 5 previous arson charges, was arrested again... See More » (1)
She’s baaack . . . LA Mayor Karen Bass returns from Ghana to supervise firefighting.Photo above - who doesn't wanna come to Ghana? LA Mayor Karen Bass (2nd from left, in purple) allegedly meets with Ghana's parliament, which appears to be comprised solely of women. The trip headliner was Nancy Pelosi, however (center, in gold).... See More » (1)
Which is more evil? Spending $1 million on a wristwatch, or selling them to suckers?Mark Zuckerberg – congrats on your new million dollar wristwatch. From Switzerland. The place which also invented secret numbered bank accounts. But did Zuck pay the 9.13% sales tax owed? He lives in Palo Alto, and should have paid state sales... See More » (1)
I should have predicted this . . . California has the FEWEST job openings . . .Photo above - what do you mean there ain't no jobs? We just come all the way from Sallisaw, Oklahoma . . . One of my favorite films is “The Grapes of Wrath”. And not just because the author John Steinbeck was a self-described anti-capitalist, and... See More » (1)
"The just president called. He ordered people to immediately stop selling stocks."Photo above - Pepe, is that you? Contrary to popular belief, you can still buy and sell livestock like this at Chinese wet markets. What you CANNOT do, however, is sell your investments in Chinese stocks. Lunar new year is coming up soon. Avoid... See More » (1)
How much electricity will be needed to power Microsoft’s new $80 billion AI system?Photo above - So easy a caveman could figure it out? How much extra electricity is needed for both EVs and exponentially expanding AI data centers? $80 Billion is A LOT. That’s how much Microsoft is spending on new AI data centers in 2025 alone. (... See More » (1)
OMG – I’m completely evil. I use some of most America’s “most hated brands”. Do you?Photo above - Facebook won top prize for America's Most Hated Company (see link below). But are they really worse than X, Southern California Edison, or Harvard? None of THOSE even made the list of nominees. My inbox is always filled with lists... See More » (1)
My fearless financial forecasts for 2025. These absolutely can’t miss.Photo above - Heed my predictions! And stop asking "if you're so smart, why aren't you rich?" My gmail is overflowing with “stocks to buy in 2025”. And also how I can cut my personal income tax bill, despite America going deeper into debt at the... See More » (1)
You pay $20,000 annually in taxes. Your share of the national debt is 2,300% higher.Photo above - Biden just gave away $1 billion to "save the rainforest". Your share was only $3 bucks. But your share of the national debt is $323,000, and counting. If you’re into doom-scrolling, you should visit the US National Debt clock... See More » (1)
NYC employers: come back to the office, or else. NYC govt: stay the hell out of our city. We’re imposing a $15 cover charge just to get in.Photo above - is this a sign of a vibrant economy? Or a menace to society? NYC's new congestion tax might make this even more complicated . . . Congestion pricing. If you don’t live near New York, or read city newspapers, you might have missed... See More » (1)
Our government just found $100 million in its petty cash drawer. Should they build affordable housing, or buy one extra square mile of parkland?Photo above - Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming is 3,000 square miles. The US government just paid $100 million for a single square mile, land which is not even connected to this park. How many acres are in one square mile? A little more than... See More » (1)
On the 12th day of Carter-mas . . .Photo above - President Carter hosts Anwar Sadat of Egypt and Menachem Begin of Israel at Camp David, to negotiate a historic peace accord. You CANNOT speak ill of the dead. You simply cannot. All the news media, including Fox, Al Jazeera, and... See More » (1)
Good news everybody. We will all save BILLIONS on bounced checks!Photo above - Welcome to Braavos. The Iron Bank is that giant building on the left. Make sure you understand what their fees are before you open an account. Here’s a term people outside the financial services industry seldom hear: “Unbanked”.... See More » (1)
Honda and Nissan are merging. Will the new company be called Hellantis?Photo above - "You can't stop what's coming". Former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn appears to contemplate competition from cheap Chinese EVs. Honda and Nissan - Japan’s 2nd and 3rd largest automakers are merging. To fend off the Chinese? No wait,... See More » (1)
Key inflation indicator surges 18% in 2024. Fed admits it is powerless to help?Photo above - no, you CAN'T use the public space in front of city hall. Tent squatters have called dibs. It was AMAZING that the Fed decided inflation was licked 2 months ago. Just before the election. They began cutting rates. The stock market... See More » (1)
America spends too much on healthcare ($5 trillion annually). So the solution is . . . to put the government in charge of everything???Photo above - would this guy have shot the head of the Veterans Administration if he blamed his chronic back pain on THEIR policies? Americans (as a nation) spend the most on healthcare, die sooner, and are sicker when we die (see link below).... See More » (1)
If you were the CEO of Starbucks, how would you respond to the expanding strike?Photo above - do you know how to spell "ubiquitous"? Unions are ecstatic. There are now (possibly, up to) 300 Starbucks locations that have joined the strike. But for context, let’s note that the chain has 33,000 stores, so less than 1% are... See More » (1)
What happens when wind turbines die of old age? Well, it’s not QUITE as a bad as nuclear reactors, but they're still going to cost “someone” billionsPhoto above - unnamed offshore wind farm. 200-foot-long oceangoing tug at lower right shown for scale. After 25 years all these used blades are destined to become artificial reefs. Wait . . . did some worry wart just say "microplastics are... See More » (1)
Can you guess what the top 3 economic priorities of the new administration are?Photo above - House speaker Mike Johnson wrestles for the gavel with an unnamed fellow congressman, while politicians vote on a midnight emergency spending bill . Will he be replaced in 2025 when the new congress is sworn in? Musk is pondering... See More » (1)