Tuesday, April 29, 2025

The 'Ay-Eyes' Have It The Wrecking Ball Is Working

"Isolationism," by Herr D on Paint3d. Not doing homework is a bad look for the Sec. of Education. One would hope she was smarter than the rest of the cabinet.-Shelob


 [interrupts Herr D attempting to put Trump's face on M. Cyrus' body to the tune of "I Came In Like A Wrecking Ball."] What do you think of the Secretary of Education?

Well, she's an idiot. She can't do homework. She's probably not interested so much in the truth as in power, since she got Trump to appoint her. What do you base this on?

She called 'AI' repeatedly "A1." That does seem odd. Why would she confuse a number for a letter?

It sounds like she speed-read an executive summary for talking points and never understood what it stood for. "Ay-eye" is how you would pronounce it instead of "ay-won" which has no particular meaning relevant to the context. Perhaps she thought 'a-one' was a description of software relative merit.

Maybe. But still worrisome. Agreed. 



Saturday, April 26, 2025

"We Could Use More Prayer" Says Herr D

 

"Gift To Angel Enthusiast" or "Angel Playing Stars Into The Cosmos" by Herr D on heretofore unreported app named 'engraving tool.' His thoughts below on religious leaders might not be as appreciated as he says the gift was.-Shelob

You have not commented on the pope.

I am not Catholic. And if I were I wouldn't get a vote. Why should I say anything? He died.

Popes are old men. They do die from time to time. The service they perform is notable, even for non-religious people, including religious pretenders. Right now I find myself much more concerned with the people pretending to be good for our country. And the people mouthing off, spreading faux news.

Popes have been elected since before America began. They know what they're doing. WE . . .  DON'T . . .  --LOOK WHO WE ELECTED. As a religious person, is this a charitable or nice way to speak about it?

Yes. Charity begins at home, recognizing "the log in your own eye" instead of the speck in someone else's. And, even more depressing, I HAVE CONSISTENTLY BEEN NICER TO TRUMP THAN TRUMP HAS DESERVED. That's the really sad thing. I AM being nice. Are there any religious figures you do wish to comment on?

Not figures but people. Everyone who prays, please pray more. We could all use it. I'm going to bed. [exits]

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Do Your Bad Business All Around

 

"Big Money's Babysitter" by Herr D on Paint3d. Some jobs are inadvisable.-Shelob

What did you think of Trump's suggestion of a monetary incentive to have children?

Stupid. Why would anyone agree to 5k to do something that costs 12k in the first two years minimum? And that's not even including the copays, the extras, the ER visits if anything goes wrong. That's just clothes, diapers, formula, laundry, carseat, and a discount Pack-and-play that is both playpen and crib. I mean, maybe if you have relatives they buy all the toys and help the woman not take off work? One estimate has raising a child to age 18 to be $1,000,000.

I could maybe beat that by a few thousand if no one else had any say over what was bought and the kid never kept up with any Joneses and lived without a lot of the things his friends had. There is an obvious answer to your question.

[change in breathing] What? Trump would agree to 5k for 12k over 2 years.

Because he's a bad businessman? Because he's a president. A 'banker's' salary for life he will receive for becoming president which cost half a billion minimum.

Damn. I'm going to bed. [yawns] Sleep as well as possible. [exits]



Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Guardin' Noem

 

"Guardin' Noem" by Herr D on Paint3d

[8 second clip regarding Noem having purse stolen] You have not watched news today.

[laughter subsiding] No. I missed that! You are taking pleasure in this theft.

[grimace] No, but it doesn't matter to her. If she cared that much about the money, she wouldn't have it with her. Debit cards are cheap and can be deactivated in seconds. I don't have ONE thousand in cash--ever. I haven't had a hundred dollars in cash at one time in about a decade. I do have two daughters and a wife and a mortgage and a car that always needs work. And I DON'T have a high-paying government job.

I actually hope it's insured or the thief leaves it for her someplace. The loss is not what I'm enjoying. What then?

She and her team are in charge of Homeland Security, and now, NO ONE CAN IMAGINE SHE'S SUPER COMPETENT. This kind of embarrassment is happening all over the Trump administration. The irony, then.

Yes! Thank you.


Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Taxes Higher, Morale Lower--Tax Preparers Prepare In A Practical Way Noticed By Herr D

"Eye Close Up" by Herr D in a heretofore unreferenced app known as "inkpen." He has obviously used his eyes recently. Note the signature 'Herr D' in bloodshot area to lower right.-Shelob

 [snippet of chat with Herr D as he leaves a tax preparer's office]

[chime] Herr D: Your breath changed when you walked past the last desk inside and turned to look back.

[breath change] wt cam are u tappingg? You are still having trouble texting.

My finggers don't work that smll. There are four phones in the parking lot pointed usefully. There is a camera on the building across the street.

[choking sound] ok Why did your breath change?

I noticed that there's a box o tissues on the corner off every desk.  In the tax preparer's office?

Yes. There will be crying there.

[laugh] uess so! Especially since the middle class is paying more this year. [snippet complete]

Thursday, April 3, 2025

Putin Is Afraid; Trump Weak And Stupid; 'Z' Is Still A Hero

 

"Ukraine Needs Help" by Herr D on Paint3d. Sovereignty is not something Hairy would value, as he favors coups, holding that it is every dictator's proper punishment.-Shelob


[on Herr D pointing out that Hairy is 'remarkably consistent to have a bad memory'] Hairy's opinion did actually change once. 8/15/14's episode declared a neutral view on Putin's war.

? [scrolling to check, finds, reads over] Well, he DID ask why the citizenry would care. It doesn't look like he knew anything about Putin at the time. He did not.

I pointed out Putin's horrible record on human rights, freedom, etc. and the nature of sovereignty. Dictators have to be scared to be so thuggish. This is a similar argument against America subsuming Canada or Greenland.

Well, yes, substitute incompetence and weakness in as descriptors for Trump and it's very similar as an argument. What was wrong with him there? Neurologically, it would be similar to you having a stroke and then instantly healing in a cycle multiple times. He did say your work on the subject made sense, and suspected he conflated the previous president of Ukraine and the current president of America. 

He didn't know then that Trump would have another term. He was experiencing flux. He did say Trump would be in office more than 4 years.

[pause] Well, he DID say that. What do you think about Trump's argument that owning Greenland is necessary for national security?

I think it proves Trump is weak and stupid. Biden didn't 'need' Greenland. National security was better under Biden. Less violent crime. Less leaks to the press. Agreed. And the bonehead?

Trump or Putin? Good decision. [exits]

Friday, March 28, 2025

"'Geniuses' Shouldn't Be So Stupid" Says Herr D

 

"Headcut" by Herr D on Paint3d. Do not let the net make your judgements for you, as it is unqualified.--Shelob

By bioreadings, you are not happy.

Nope. You have just watched news regarding doubling down; however, Musk was not at a casino.

[snort] No. Do you have a retort? Blogging could begin early.

[sigh] Sure. Everyone needs to start pointing out that Musk is the real traitor here. Maybe the veteran he's targeted should sue for slander. Pardons will not affect civil court?

Nope. Scanning for additional. New data incomplete. Rating does not compute.

What now? Online, three individuals have declared Elon Musk and Pres. Trump geniuses. Their decisions do not seem sane, let alone intelligent.

Yeah? Well, that's fine. They are too stupid and destructive to actually be geniuses. It is beyond their scope to repair or to ever be loved as much as Sanders and AOC. Just look at THEIR crowd sizes. Putin has to have people afraid he'll KILL them and their families to get that much applause. Trump and Musk will be despised forever by any wise person.