Occam’s Battleaxe
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We need far fewer Kirks and many more Spocks.
The Epstein situation just reinforces my belief that people need people in their lives to tell them No and to help them with reality.
Elvis, MJ, Cosby, Ezra Miller… as you grow in power/wealth you need friends that can provide a sane perspective. Clearly, these billionaires don’t have them.
Elvis, MJ, Cosby, Ezra Miller… as you grow in power/wealth you need friends that can provide a sane perspective. Clearly, these billionaires don’t have them.
February 17, 2026 at 7:47 PM
The Epstein situation just reinforces my belief that people need people in their lives to tell them No and to help them with reality.
Elvis, MJ, Cosby, Ezra Miller… as you grow in power/wealth you need friends that can provide a sane perspective. Clearly, these billionaires don’t have them.
Elvis, MJ, Cosby, Ezra Miller… as you grow in power/wealth you need friends that can provide a sane perspective. Clearly, these billionaires don’t have them.
My question is, worth $155 to who?
February 17, 2026 at 7:10 PM
My question is, worth $155 to who?
We are a Nation Of Suckers, aren’t we?
From podcasters peddling hilariously bogus medical garbage to the latest politician promising real change.
We are so desperate, we will believe just about anything.
From podcasters peddling hilariously bogus medical garbage to the latest politician promising real change.
We are so desperate, we will believe just about anything.
February 16, 2026 at 11:47 PM
We are a Nation Of Suckers, aren’t we?
From podcasters peddling hilariously bogus medical garbage to the latest politician promising real change.
We are so desperate, we will believe just about anything.
From podcasters peddling hilariously bogus medical garbage to the latest politician promising real change.
We are so desperate, we will believe just about anything.
Why can’t the Dems infiltrate the GOP, like this?
The Dems just suck at this Game.
The Dems just suck at this Game.
February 15, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Why can’t the Dems infiltrate the GOP, like this?
The Dems just suck at this Game.
The Dems just suck at this Game.
They are “releasing” all this horrific video and picture evidence because they know Americans will just become numb to it in about a month.
This is why people happily tolerate levels of movie gore and horror that would have been unheard of 20 years ago, and we just shrug, now.
This is why people happily tolerate levels of movie gore and horror that would have been unheard of 20 years ago, and we just shrug, now.
February 14, 2026 at 3:00 AM
They are “releasing” all this horrific video and picture evidence because they know Americans will just become numb to it in about a month.
This is why people happily tolerate levels of movie gore and horror that would have been unheard of 20 years ago, and we just shrug, now.
This is why people happily tolerate levels of movie gore and horror that would have been unheard of 20 years ago, and we just shrug, now.
FDR: The only thing we have to fear is fear itself…
JFK: Ask not what you me country can do for you…
Trump: So? The fuck you gonna do about it?
JFK: Ask not what you me country can do for you…
Trump: So? The fuck you gonna do about it?
February 13, 2026 at 11:26 PM
FDR: The only thing we have to fear is fear itself…
JFK: Ask not what you me country can do for you…
Trump: So? The fuck you gonna do about it?
JFK: Ask not what you me country can do for you…
Trump: So? The fuck you gonna do about it?
Maybe a hot take, but if I buy a CD and rip the songs to mp3s and make them available to everyone my own website, I don’t think any corporation gets to have a say about what I’ve done with my own property that I paid for.
If I sell my own car, Ford does not get an additional slice of that sale.
If I sell my own car, Ford does not get an additional slice of that sale.
February 13, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Maybe a hot take, but if I buy a CD and rip the songs to mp3s and make them available to everyone my own website, I don’t think any corporation gets to have a say about what I’ve done with my own property that I paid for.
If I sell my own car, Ford does not get an additional slice of that sale.
If I sell my own car, Ford does not get an additional slice of that sale.
I’m not saying bullying and violence is great, but people DID act more politely and mannered back when there was a higher chance of getting punched in the face for saying and doing stupid shit.
There’s a happy medium there somewhere, and too many people have never experienced any consequences.
There’s a happy medium there somewhere, and too many people have never experienced any consequences.
February 13, 2026 at 8:09 PM
I’m not saying bullying and violence is great, but people DID act more politely and mannered back when there was a higher chance of getting punched in the face for saying and doing stupid shit.
There’s a happy medium there somewhere, and too many people have never experienced any consequences.
There’s a happy medium there somewhere, and too many people have never experienced any consequences.
The fact that files and photos even exist at all tells me that these people are so rich and powerful that the thought of being careful or secretive doesn’t even occur to them.
They can literally do anything they want and others will SPRINT to cover for it.
There will NEVER be any consequences.
They can literally do anything they want and others will SPRINT to cover for it.
There will NEVER be any consequences.
February 13, 2026 at 4:15 PM
The fact that files and photos even exist at all tells me that these people are so rich and powerful that the thought of being careful or secretive doesn’t even occur to them.
They can literally do anything they want and others will SPRINT to cover for it.
There will NEVER be any consequences.
They can literally do anything they want and others will SPRINT to cover for it.
There will NEVER be any consequences.
Religious Conservatives are difficult to argue with, because every time they “do the research” they come up against facts that counter their beliefs.
Guess what wins out?
Guess what wins out?
February 12, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Religious Conservatives are difficult to argue with, because every time they “do the research” they come up against facts that counter their beliefs.
Guess what wins out?
Guess what wins out?
And it will never see the light of day, because then Massie’s leverage and celebrity would be over.
February 12, 2026 at 6:58 PM
And it will never see the light of day, because then Massie’s leverage and celebrity would be over.
Without context, you don’t know how to judge this picture. It could be homeless camp, or the aftermath of a music festival for rich kids.
The picture remains the same, but your emotional opinion about it can be easily manipulated by changing the context.
Prejudice is something to ponder.
The picture remains the same, but your emotional opinion about it can be easily manipulated by changing the context.
Prejudice is something to ponder.
February 12, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Without context, you don’t know how to judge this picture. It could be homeless camp, or the aftermath of a music festival for rich kids.
The picture remains the same, but your emotional opinion about it can be easily manipulated by changing the context.
Prejudice is something to ponder.
The picture remains the same, but your emotional opinion about it can be easily manipulated by changing the context.
Prejudice is something to ponder.
No, Americans would absolutely have a fit and complain about an Italian singer singing in Italian in Italy. Probably bitch about why they couldn’t get a PBR and a corn dog, too.
February 10, 2026 at 11:40 PM
No, Americans would absolutely have a fit and complain about an Italian singer singing in Italian in Italy. Probably bitch about why they couldn’t get a PBR and a corn dog, too.
Do you carry a pen with you, most days?
It’s a constant wonderment to me how ill-prepared people tend to be, despite being out specifically to accomplish paperwork that day.
No pens, often no ID, wallet, a phone on 2% and an unshakable faith that the world will simply provide free things on demand
It’s a constant wonderment to me how ill-prepared people tend to be, despite being out specifically to accomplish paperwork that day.
No pens, often no ID, wallet, a phone on 2% and an unshakable faith that the world will simply provide free things on demand
February 10, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Do you carry a pen with you, most days?
It’s a constant wonderment to me how ill-prepared people tend to be, despite being out specifically to accomplish paperwork that day.
No pens, often no ID, wallet, a phone on 2% and an unshakable faith that the world will simply provide free things on demand
It’s a constant wonderment to me how ill-prepared people tend to be, despite being out specifically to accomplish paperwork that day.
No pens, often no ID, wallet, a phone on 2% and an unshakable faith that the world will simply provide free things on demand
I know doxxing is never okay, but at a certain level, I’d have to figure that these turds would be PROUD of what they’ve said, done and believe, yes?
February 7, 2026 at 3:48 PM
I know doxxing is never okay, but at a certain level, I’d have to figure that these turds would be PROUD of what they’ve said, done and believe, yes?
“The system is corrupt!”
No it isn’t. It’s functioning exactly as it was designed to, generations ago.
No it isn’t. It’s functioning exactly as it was designed to, generations ago.
February 6, 2026 at 7:16 PM
“The system is corrupt!”
No it isn’t. It’s functioning exactly as it was designed to, generations ago.
No it isn’t. It’s functioning exactly as it was designed to, generations ago.
It’s nice to see a Dem who understands that leadership is just not that damn hard.
February 6, 2026 at 5:08 PM
It’s nice to see a Dem who understands that leadership is just not that damn hard.
It always amazes me how there’s ALWAYS a mountain of picture, video and documentary evidence with these crimes, like Epstein and Diddy.
It’s like we simply can’t help ourselves but memorialize the moments, even when it’s evil.
It’s like we simply can’t help ourselves but memorialize the moments, even when it’s evil.
February 6, 2026 at 5:01 PM
It always amazes me how there’s ALWAYS a mountain of picture, video and documentary evidence with these crimes, like Epstein and Diddy.
It’s like we simply can’t help ourselves but memorialize the moments, even when it’s evil.
It’s like we simply can’t help ourselves but memorialize the moments, even when it’s evil.
The fact that all the so-called “moral” Christian Right is so passionate about DEFENDING Republicans vs the Epstein Files reveals the incredible level of depravity and conditioning we face in this fight.
It’s a level of compartmentalization and blind stubbornness I didn’t think possible.
It’s a level of compartmentalization and blind stubbornness I didn’t think possible.
February 5, 2026 at 11:33 PM
The fact that all the so-called “moral” Christian Right is so passionate about DEFENDING Republicans vs the Epstein Files reveals the incredible level of depravity and conditioning we face in this fight.
It’s a level of compartmentalization and blind stubbornness I didn’t think possible.
It’s a level of compartmentalization and blind stubbornness I didn’t think possible.
I’ve said it before, but the NFL needs to put GWAR and Rammstein in the halftime show.
Shock all the rich grey-hairs into dropping their monocles into their Chardonnay glasses…
Shock all the rich grey-hairs into dropping their monocles into their Chardonnay glasses…
February 5, 2026 at 7:44 PM
I’ve said it before, but the NFL needs to put GWAR and Rammstein in the halftime show.
Shock all the rich grey-hairs into dropping their monocles into their Chardonnay glasses…
Shock all the rich grey-hairs into dropping their monocles into their Chardonnay glasses…
Not a single arrest, eh?
February 5, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Not a single arrest, eh?
I don’t like this, but I can’t dispute it.
It won’t matter how bad it gets for the GOP, if the Dems can’t field a stellar candidate, they’ll just win again. Why the hell doesn’t the Left have ANYBODY that can unite and galvanize the party like Obama did?
It won’t matter how bad it gets for the GOP, if the Dems can’t field a stellar candidate, they’ll just win again. Why the hell doesn’t the Left have ANYBODY that can unite and galvanize the party like Obama did?
February 4, 2026 at 5:41 PM
I don’t like this, but I can’t dispute it.
It won’t matter how bad it gets for the GOP, if the Dems can’t field a stellar candidate, they’ll just win again. Why the hell doesn’t the Left have ANYBODY that can unite and galvanize the party like Obama did?
It won’t matter how bad it gets for the GOP, if the Dems can’t field a stellar candidate, they’ll just win again. Why the hell doesn’t the Left have ANYBODY that can unite and galvanize the party like Obama did?
It would have been nice if America had realized what Trump was, and had the character to act on consequences back when Trump was able to understand what was going on.
February 3, 2026 at 10:24 PM
It would have been nice if America had realized what Trump was, and had the character to act on consequences back when Trump was able to understand what was going on.
We need America to be embarrassed again.
We have raised several generations on the idea that anything they think up is worthy of praise and respect, no matter how obnoxious, repellent, stupid or sociopathic it may be.
We are absolutely seeing the consequences of a society that never had a filter.
We have raised several generations on the idea that anything they think up is worthy of praise and respect, no matter how obnoxious, repellent, stupid or sociopathic it may be.
We are absolutely seeing the consequences of a society that never had a filter.
February 3, 2026 at 9:55 PM
We need America to be embarrassed again.
We have raised several generations on the idea that anything they think up is worthy of praise and respect, no matter how obnoxious, repellent, stupid or sociopathic it may be.
We are absolutely seeing the consequences of a society that never had a filter.
We have raised several generations on the idea that anything they think up is worthy of praise and respect, no matter how obnoxious, repellent, stupid or sociopathic it may be.
We are absolutely seeing the consequences of a society that never had a filter.
Customer asks me for help with some computer problem
I suggest a different (correct) way of accomplishing their task
Customer argues that they want to keep doing the exact thing they were doing before
We end up in a bizarre, surreal loop of counteroffers and frustration
People are so weird
I suggest a different (correct) way of accomplishing their task
Customer argues that they want to keep doing the exact thing they were doing before
We end up in a bizarre, surreal loop of counteroffers and frustration
People are so weird
February 3, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Customer asks me for help with some computer problem
I suggest a different (correct) way of accomplishing their task
Customer argues that they want to keep doing the exact thing they were doing before
We end up in a bizarre, surreal loop of counteroffers and frustration
People are so weird
I suggest a different (correct) way of accomplishing their task
Customer argues that they want to keep doing the exact thing they were doing before
We end up in a bizarre, surreal loop of counteroffers and frustration
People are so weird