Random thoughts with my CB

 I see a lot of news stories on my phone but don't really click on them or go down the rabbit holes if you will.  The Cornell rape case only tangentially aware of the particulars so don't really have a firm stance on reopening or not reopening it but the thought occurs does anyone go to college just to learn and study and earn a degree anymore?

Tiger maulings.  Do we need signs at zoos now in addition to No Smoking?  Do Not Jump Into The Enclosure Containing The Tiger?  Few years back went to the Bronx Zoo.  I'm good with just looking at the creatures.  Don't really wanna shake hands with the gorilla.

Man falls to his death from some roller coaster ride at a Six Flags in Florida.  I thought the attendant operating the machinery makes sure everyone is safely buckled or harnessed in first.  LAWSUIT.

Trump tells a MAGA audience he can say the stupidest things and they'd all cheer and clap.  Is it all shtick?  

Not that long ago got an inflation rebate check from NY Governor Kathy Hochul.  $200.  More recently she sent most New Yorkers an energy rebate check to help with utilities costs.  Mine was $100.  Then there's Trump's theoretical rebate checks which never seem to arrive.  So far Hochul has Trump beat 2-0.

If movie critics know how movies should be made why don't they make the movies themselves?  It's easy to point the finger.

Have a good one;)

Islamophobia? - It's not that simple

 Do women have rights in Muslim countries?  How do Muslim countries view and treat gays?  You can walk and chew gum at the same time.  You can hold that the majority of Muslims are not terrorists while at the same time recognizing there is a problem with radical Islam and certain interpretations of the Koran.  Certainly 9/11 was inspired by radical Islam and definitely the actions of the Fort Hood shooter yet anytime I hear the pejorative that somebody is "anti-Muslim" it tends to oversimplify a complicated issue.  It's as if those who decry Islamophobia don't even recognize the fact that radical Islam does indeed exist and you hardly hear any of these people drawing attention to the issue of women and gays not having full rights in Muslim countries but God forbid a Christian baker doesn't want to bake a cake for a gay wedding.  'Tis strange this selective outrage.  Nuanced positions are not in style anymore if they ever were.  Everything is binary there is no grayscale.

Is this an anti-Muslim screed?  No, just thinking out loud here:)

Let's have a livestream of Trump crapping his pants

 Livestreaming public executions (check TV Guide).  CNN will carry anything.  Botched executions.  Trump term becoming like Faces of Death.  Give Trump a toga.  If you dropped a match on Hegseth's head would it go on fire?  (Please algorithm don't report me).  IRAN - wrap it up already!  Only the Hannitys of the world can afford to fill 'er up.  Latest episode of Trump brain neurons misfiring - If you don't refer to AI as Super Intelligence you're the enemy.  AI can't even handle my smartphone app.  Diddy fighting in prison.  What else?

Finally have a financial plan in order.  It ain't great but it'll do.  Went home after work yesterday and Yonkers Water Bill in my mailbox.  Water bill shot way up.  Dunno what happened.   Now I can't take that bubble bath with the CB.  Do I make the check out to AI?

A cultural note

 Mulling over an early retirement.  Did the rough math in my head and it might be possible.  When I bring up the subject a fairly common response I get from people is "what would you be doing?"  Do these people not have hobbies?

My friend one day I went over his place and his retired Dad had his pajama bottoms on with one of those plastic cups with the built in straw with soda in it.  'Bout 11 in the morning getting ready to watch a Western.  It was a beautiful thing.  You paid your dues and worked like an animal your whole life you have the right to watch Westerns all day if you want.  I don't plan to be a member of the ancient people still working club.

The Golden Years.  Work 'til you drop?  I don't think so.

There is no context. The context is stupidity.

 I actually go out of my way to be fair.  I'm not like the rest.  Somebody says something controversial.  Twist in everyone's knickers bees in the bonnet.  CONTEXT please what was the intention of the speaker?  Controversial movies and songs down through the years.  I want to hear what the creator or artist has to say.  Having said that Trump at a Nebraska campaign rally on Iran: "Let them take out Los Angeles.  Let them take out San Diego."  WH gave their spin.  Me? sounds like Trump is OK with Iran nuking those two Left coast cities.  

No matter how you slice it this is demented and I'm a fair guy;)

They're feeling no pain

 

Flea medicine from Chewy is very expensive.  You don't get a break on the refills either. Wondering if Trump can cut us cat owners a check.

OR do Republicans have to win the House and Senate first?  Those 5K dividend checks Dave says they'd add another trillion to the national debt.  No doubt.  Since Elon Musk can wipe his ass with money he can fund it.  Won't add to the debt and besides I need a new fence in the backyard.  Maybe some alley work.  Hey why not send the checks out NOW?  That's where Trump is stupid.  You don't need martial law for the midterms.  Just soften up some libs.  Also put ICE on hold.

We're living in surreal times;)

Come on down. You're the next contestant on The Trump Is Right!

 I notice the closer we get to the midterms Trump starting to announce cash giveaways to various groups.  $500 checks to about 1 million Americans who overpaid Obamacare premiums.  Now he's giving away $90 to about 20 million seniors to help with Medicare costs.  What will it be tomorrow $50 to cover Fancy Feast?

Don't know if I qualify for anything yet.  Do I get to spin the wheel?