Sub Was Sub-Par?

"Economic Model" by Herr D on heromachine. At over $400k a ticket, one might expect a safe trip.-Shelob

 

 That submarine, did it come  back? No. And it is most likely lost.

You said that guy got in trouble for saying the sub was unsafe? Yes.

I guess he has a case.  Yes. Hairy sent a message.

He did?! Yes.

What did he say? He does not believe electric eels at that depth could have fried their circuits. 

Oh, good. [exits to chess game already in progress]

Stop Bugging, Let The Spray Work

 

"Where's the BUG SPRAY?!" by Herr D on heromachine. When being bugged, sometimes one should just stay in one's tent and work quietly.-Shelob

Journalists are still pressing Biden for comments on Trump's legal troubles.

Yeah, some will. Is this standard procedure?

I'd call it business as usual. They seem disappointed at lack of comment.

y Do you have comment?

Biden is right to not waste words on Trump. He has more important things to talk about. It's none of his business anyway unless Trump is convicted of something and then asks for a pardon. Or maybe he offers a pardon anyway. Would you offer a pardon if you were Biden?

No. Trump has been too damaging to the American people. Too many people still follow that treasonous lump. Too many arguments that have destroyed entire families have been caused by him. The lies he's told? He needs to be put in his place. Presidents are supposed to be better than he has been.  We shouldn't allow anyone to run our country if anyone has a reason to sue them. If they're the type to do so much wrong. 

Everyone, all Americans need to be ashamed that one of our presidents acted the way he has acted and continues to act. WE ELECTED THAT BLOWHARD. You should stop focusing on him. Noted.

Disinformation In Economic Terms

 

"Backdrop" by Herr D on heromachine. Calling the manufactured debt ceiling issue a 'crisis' and the current economic situation 'inflation' are deceptions. One is more subtle.-Shelob

[The following is excerpted from chatbox featuring Herr D and Shelob]

 I really am sick of people calling our current economic situation inflation. You did point out the inaccuracy of the label in the entry on April 16th. Why do humans use the wrong word for things?

In this case, it's a combination of laziness, greed, and foolishness. And political manipulation. Foolishness you defined for me one way as lazy thinking. Does that apply here?

Yes. Easy enough to understand the political manipulation, but what about the greed?

The merchant forces owned by Republicans get to price-gouge during all this. They make that profit all while claiming it's inflation, and people believe it. Understood.