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W.L. Swarts
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I'm an #atheist, #Author, Small press publisher (@enlightensomeonedp.bsky.social ), Non-Sport trading card dealer (for genre #TradingCards ) in my late-40s, who is happily married. I'm passionate about music with poetic lyrics, films/television/books.
expense of printing the checks and having a Cabinet-level administrator hand deliver them is just plain wasteful.
Does Secretary Noem not understand direct deposit?
Does Secretary Noem not understand how to delegate tasks... like having Payroll issue a bonus if one has been authorized by Congress?
November 23, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Look, I don't mean to be "that guy" or anything but...
Having worked for multiple federal agencies, I - and my subordinates and superiors - were required to have a bank account into which the funds were direct deposited.
I know it doesn't make for a good photo op or anything, but it seems like the
November 23, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Has anyone flat-out asked him why he thinks he knows more than the scientists who have studied this?

Come to think of it; has anyone asked him if he knows the difference between his opinions and factual data?
November 22, 2025 at 4:53 PM
I DID enjoy your latest! Thanks for highlighting this one to check out!
November 22, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Perhaps? Please come pick him up in Oaks, PA immediately
November 22, 2025 at 3:38 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LOREN!

(Betting pool is now open for the time and date of the Poor Little Bookish Girl's first heart attack...)
November 21, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Mike Johnson, speaking about the resolution, said, "We all know that Jesus fed 5,000 people with only 5 loaves of bread and two fishes, through the power of prayer; what most people don't know is that God required a pretty hefty payment for that service and we're merely carrying out that tradition."
November 21, 2025 at 6:14 PM
I would rather have human fallibility than an algorithm's idea of either perfection or creativity.

Glad we're on the same side!
Have a good on!
November 21, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Well, milk, milkshakes and possibly chocolate milk could all be separate entries... ;)

With the rise of sports drinks... you know what, your blog was plenty ambitious on this topic! There are just a crapton of drinks out there and pairing them with books is a great idea!

Wonderful job!
November 21, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Any article that recommends utilizing A.I., as this article does, is making a bad recommendation for indie authors, small presses and creatives everywhere.
#FuckAI
November 21, 2025 at 5:44 PM
America's dairy farmers and producers would like a word with you...😉

Fun concept for the article!
November 21, 2025 at 5:41 PM
It seemed like such a safe bet! They have 5 BOOTHS and their name is Federation Comics ... How was O to figure they sell backpacks?!
😜
November 21, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Seriously, not shitting you.
November 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
I did not.

Now, how can I use this information in my master plan...?
November 21, 2025 at 1:10 PM