I am not ashamed to say that this kind of lineup is exactly the reason I quit the libertarian party a couple of years ago after 30 years.

In the 21st century, this would become known as 'The Ben Shapiro Method'.

Her "Secret Books of Venus" were the raciest science-fantasy I once allowed myself. And I mean that in the best possible way.

I mean, in theory, you can build a fort out of them and people will walk right past it as if it weren't even there. It's like an Invisibility Cloak.

It's okay. It's popcorn flavored ice cream.

Disaster tourism is a thing even temporally.

The plan is what it's always been - delay until the next distraction creates a comfortable window until they have to delay again.

Patel be like "I think I got the better singer out of the deal. Just sayin'."

I love that he feels his ignorance is an excuse.

I mean, I think you would make a better PM of Australia than Habba made a US Attorney, but maybe that's just me.

The sad thing is how people defend AI against use of the terms 'mediocrity generator'. It's like, "No, chum, listen: that is exactly correct. It analyzes for and then anticipates the next most likely -- i.e., statistically average -- word. It is literally a generator of average output." >sigh<

"Sir, for our viewers who admire you as a family man, what presents are you buying your grandchildren this year?" - Just to see what word salad he'd spin.

Kinda funny how only administrations on one side of the political aisle are supposed to get deference.

I am assuming that part of this is that some firms *did* cave, so they have enough compliant 'righteous and honorable folks' doing what they need. And I think after all these years you know how that sits with me.