One of the fundamental tenets of counter-intuitive thinking requires individuals to make sure they are asking the right questions before seeking the right answers. Sadly, this is something the corporate news media did not understand concerning their coverage of Thursday night’s U.S. missile attack on Al Shayrat Airfield. Over the past 36 hours, print … Read more
On March 19, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah introduced a new segment titled “Ain’t No One Got Time for That,” the premise being how to cover all the idiocy coming out of Washington and the alt-right every day in one 21 minute program. Noah would barely get into a topic before being interrupted by … Read more
In yesterday’s post, I suggested consumers of internet information should consider copyrighting their search histories to counteract passage of Senate Joint Resolution 34 by the GOP-controlled Congress. SJR 34 allows internet service providers (ISP) to sell user personal information, including search history, without the user’s permission. I am not a lawyer, nor do I … Read more
On Monday, Comrade Trump appointed his son-in-law Jared Kushner to head a new Office of Innovation. Upon accepting the position, Mr. Kushner told the Washington Post: The government should run like a great American company. Our hope is that we can achieve successes and inefficiencies for our customers, who are the citizens.(Source: Washington Post, … Read more
Comrade Trump considers himself to be a great prognosticator. “Obamacare repeal will be easy!” “The Mexicans will pay for the wall!” With that track record, one might think His Orangeness would consult a more talented soothsayer before making future predictions. And fortunately, for Trump and his GOP compatriots, there is one. I can’t believe I’m saying … Read more