Was reading my various Substack follows today and YAY Dr Oz’s first speech on the job is just as eugenics-y as RFK jr’s! This is not going to cause any stress at ALL, this rise of Useless Eaters rhetoric! /s
Happy Caturday Everyday! And happy weird story a day later!
I'll take fun good trouble *any* time, these days. But yeah, Wisconsin had best fix this quirk. Forget Republicans. Imagine the mess if a cat ever got elected! Swipe this way. Swipe that way. OMG!
𝟏𝟖. 𝐁𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬. Modern tyranny is terror management. When the terrorist attack comes, remember that authoritarians exploit such events in order to consolidate power. The sudden disaster that requires the end of checks and balances, the dissolution of opposition parties, the suspension of freedom of expression, the right to a fair trial, and so on, is the oldest trick in the Hitlerian book. 𝐃𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐭. –Timothy Snyder
At this poinbt, I submit that the MAGA party (formerly known as the GOP) or Republicans) Should no longer be recognized as a major political Party in the USA They need to be cast into the sphere with all the other weirdo second class political parties
The Canadian government has halted all Tesla rebates and banned future Tesla rebate programs. Canada's transport minister, Chrystia Freeland, made public statements about freezing and cancelling Tesla rebate programs.
In a statement, Freeland said, "As soon as I became transport minister, I asked the department to stop all payments for Tesla vehicles in order to fully examine each claim individually and determine whether all are eligible and valid." Freeland is ensuring that Teslas are no longer eligible for rebates as long as the "illegitimate and illegal U.S. tariffs are imposed against Canada."
I seem to remember there were some very sus rebate/sales numbers, was that in Canada? Because if it was then I imagine criminal investigations ate ongoing.
"The Star reported earlier this month that Tesla filed an extraordinary number of EV rebate claims in the final days of the program in January, with a single Tesla dealership in Quebec City claiming nearly C$20 million in public subsidies by documenting more than 4,000 electric vehicle sales over a single weekend.
Toronto stopped providing financial incentives for Tesla vehicles purchased as taxis or ride shares because of trade tensions with the U.S. earlier this month."
"Today’s builders of Babel tell us that there is no room for losers, and that those who fall along the way are losers. Theirs is the construction site of hell." [Pope Francis, 18 April 2025]
So, there's a conspiracy theory that we're forcing people to use pencils on their ballots so that we can erase their choices and substitute our own, or simply disqualify any ballots written in pencil. We had a woman wig out on us yesterday and yell about it, and today someone stole the pencils provided behind each voting screen. As, by the way, mandated in the Election Act, so, ya know, The Law. But anyone who wants to use a pen is free to do so.
I wonder what an Army 1SG might be going through right now. I am glad I retired in 2020 as a 1SG. I could see the beginnings of decay due to FOTUS. But we were still respected and had good relationships in 2020.
I went back into service when we were attacked from without. I can't imagine going back when we are attacked from within.
"They only prohibited striking out individual letters, but not numerals or punctuation."
And this is why precise language is important, boys and girls!
Plus, Republicans don't have a pot to piss into if they decide to bitch about exploiting procedural quirks.
This is the way to use WONKY for good 💕 Wisconsin is a great state.
Was reading my various Substack follows today and YAY Dr Oz’s first speech on the job is just as eugenics-y as RFK jr’s! This is not going to cause any stress at ALL, this rise of Useless Eaters rhetoric! /s
https://open.substack.com/pub/vajenda/p/oz-the-cruel-and-powerful-takes-the?r=25ocek&utm_medium=ios
I'm sure Oz doesn't get any kickbacks from all the supplement makers he's been lying for all these years.
Some would say I'm a day late. I would say- Everyday is Caturday!
https://open.substack.com/pub/brawlatthepoetscafe/p/pussy-cat-what-are-vices-catching?r=insr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
Happy Caturday Everyday! And happy weird story a day later!
I'll take fun good trouble *any* time, these days. But yeah, Wisconsin had best fix this quirk. Forget Republicans. Imagine the mess if a cat ever got elected! Swipe this way. Swipe that way. OMG!
https://substack.com/profile/870651-worriedman/note/c-110702736?r=insr
"... that will hurt Wisconsin taxpayers for hundreds of years to come."
Inflation is as great a mystery to R. Vos as string theory.
The movie is over if you'd like to join us there for OT.
Safeway had a special on blackberries and now I am stuffing my face with blackberries.
Mmmmmm, blackberries…
Blackberries are the favorite weed in Seattle. They grow everywhere! And are yummy. They are also an important part of my home security system.
The only thing I don't like about blackberries is the short shelf life.
Blackberries in the dead of night.
Take a punnet and eat 'til full
All your life
You were only waiting for
Berry season to arrive
...
Blackberry pie,
Blackberry pie,
In a bowl
Al a mode.
You just cannot go wrong with blackberries
𝟏𝟖. 𝐁𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬. Modern tyranny is terror management. When the terrorist attack comes, remember that authoritarians exploit such events in order to consolidate power. The sudden disaster that requires the end of checks and balances, the dissolution of opposition parties, the suspension of freedom of expression, the right to a fair trial, and so on, is the oldest trick in the Hitlerian book. 𝐃𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐭. –Timothy Snyder
See Naomi Klein; The Shock Doctrine.
As I said earlier today, people *will* fall for it.
Because it seems a lot of people are driven by fear. That's how we got here.
At this poinbt, I submit that the MAGA party (formerly known as the GOP) or Republicans) Should no longer be recognized as a major political Party in the USA They need to be cast into the sphere with all the other weirdo second class political parties
A new name or acronym needs to reference at least the traits of stupidity, corruption, vandalism and cruelty. Clusterfuck comes close.
And renamed.
'Nazi' is taken.
The Wigged-out party?
The Actually Know Nothing party?
https://youtu.be/fHe9iA1G2AQ?feature=shared
In My Dreams
Sometimes I feel the collapse of civilization can be traced to the introduction of slow motion videography.
Or the telephone.
The Canadian government has halted all Tesla rebates and banned future Tesla rebate programs. Canada's transport minister, Chrystia Freeland, made public statements about freezing and cancelling Tesla rebate programs.
In a statement, Freeland said, "As soon as I became transport minister, I asked the department to stop all payments for Tesla vehicles in order to fully examine each claim individually and determine whether all are eligible and valid." Freeland is ensuring that Teslas are no longer eligible for rebates as long as the "illegitimate and illegal U.S. tariffs are imposed against Canada."
I seem to remember there were some very sus rebate/sales numbers, was that in Canada? Because if it was then I imagine criminal investigations ate ongoing.
Yeah, it was in Canada: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/canada-freezes-rebate-payments-tesla-bans-it-future-rebate-programs-due-tariffs-2025-03-25/
"The Star reported earlier this month that Tesla filed an extraordinary number of EV rebate claims in the final days of the program in January, with a single Tesla dealership in Quebec City claiming nearly C$20 million in public subsidies by documenting more than 4,000 electric vehicle sales over a single weekend.
Toronto stopped providing financial incentives for Tesla vehicles purchased as taxis or ride shares because of trade tensions with the U.S. earlier this month."
Yeah, sounds like criminal fraud to me.
Guess its good for Elon that the US doesn't extradite people for financial crimes.
So I did a quick health check on Suse after Biff asked me and she's just taking a break.
Any word from Crip Dyke?
She's doing good work on Bluesky.
https://bsky.app/profile/cripdyke.bsky.social
Thanks. I see that there are very recent posts, so that's a good sign.
Yeah 14 minutes ago
She just “liked” a reply of mine.
I could email her but I'm a bit reluctant to do it; everything is shitty and if she needs a break I don't want to interrupt.
I hear. It's just that a lot of people seem worried.
If we've not heard by Friday, I'll do it. However, I'm sure others have been in contact.
"Today’s builders of Babel tell us that there is no room for losers, and that those who fall along the way are losers. Theirs is the construction site of hell." [Pope Francis, 18 April 2025]
You know you've done fucked up when Pope Francis trolls you.
Cries of 'ChRiSTiAn PeRSecUTionZ!' in three...two...one...
HA! BURN.gif
That was a nice polite "fuck you". Well said Pope Francis.
I like Pope Frankie.
He'd sneak out of the Vatican and attend to the populace.
That's proper Christianing right there.
He sent an underling to meet with Vance, I think.
𝘋𝘢𝘮𝘯.
So, there's a conspiracy theory that we're forcing people to use pencils on their ballots so that we can erase their choices and substitute our own, or simply disqualify any ballots written in pencil. We had a woman wig out on us yesterday and yell about it, and today someone stole the pencils provided behind each voting screen. As, by the way, mandated in the Election Act, so, ya know, The Law. But anyone who wants to use a pen is free to do so.
What is wrong with these people?
A lot.
Why would you use pencils anyway? Is there any other official or legal context where you can use a pencil? That's kinda weird. We get sharpies.
It's literally in the Election Act:
“Each voting compartment shall be
placed on a hard and smooth surface
and shall have in it a suitable black lead
pencil for the use of electors in marking
their ballots”
Apparently the paper is a special type that is best used with pencil, no chance of smearing to spoil the ballot.
Sharpies are terrible! Soak right through the paper.
Technologically enhanced longer life span, they never got old in the old days, we didn't hear much from them. Now, they won't go away.
These are not old people who are foaming at the mouth.
How long have you got? This could take a while.
I'd have to X-ray their heads to be sure.
I wonder what an Army 1SG might be going through right now. I am glad I retired in 2020 as a 1SG. I could see the beginnings of decay due to FOTUS. But we were still respected and had good relationships in 2020.
I went back into service when we were attacked from without. I can't imagine going back when we are attacked from within.
I am done.