"According to a computer analysis by The New York Times, Mr. Trump’s rally speeches now last an average of 82 minutes, compared with 45 minutes in 2016. Proportionately, he uses 13 percent more all-or-nothing terms like “always” and “never” than he did eight years ago, which some experts consider a sign of advancing age."

#GiftArticle

He was particularly insane in Wisconsin today - tucked behind his bulletproof glass with his teleprompter (that he said he wasn't using, LOL!) for TWO HOURS.

Not that it means anything at this point, but...

#RottingFruit #DonOld #Politics

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/06/us/politics/trump-speeches-age-cognitive-decline.html

Know who makes a TON of overtime?

Cops.
Unions.
Firefighters.
EMS.

Tang: I'm not going to tax overtime!

Also Tang: I never paid overtime. Just get another bunch of guys.

That part would be glorious, TBH.

Virtually every LEO I know depends on their overtime and their "approved" second job directing traffic for some church on the weekends to live middle class.

Politico is whining that Harris isn't doing interviews with the serious media. Which is presumably a webzine started in 2007 vs. a news show that has been on since 1968.

I can safely say that more Americans watch 60 Minutes than read Politico.

Frankly, the NYT, Politico, and all the other churn and spin outlets can wither away from the political spectrum.

Oh and fuck all of them for not standing when Biden arrived at the briefing room.

Everyone there should have their passes revoked.

If you are affected by Helene in NC:

1. If you are not registered to vote or your registration is delayed due to Helene, you can register SAME day during *early* voting - October 17 - Nov 2.

2. If you were sent an absentee ballot and did not/cannot receive it - you can vote in person during early voting or on election day.

3. If you have your absentee ballot in hand, you can either mail it or drop it off at any voting location or the local BoE.

https://www.npr.org/2024/10/01/nx-s1-5135564/north-carolina-helene-voting

SAME DAMNED DAY!

It's apparently OK and 'Murican for white folks to go stand in FLOOD FUCKING WATERS FILLED WITH CHEMICALS and get DUNKED.

Ethical dilemma? Two MAGA talking on Discord, one lives in Central Florida, directly in the path of Milton. They are debating whether to evacuate or not.

The other MAGA assures them that they should stay put so FEMA doesn't confiscate their mobile home and take it for illegals. More insanity and lies go on for a bit.

I just logged off, without saying a single word. It wouldn't have helped.

Thoughts and prayers, Trump voters. Thoughts and prayers.

#Politics #CoSoPolitics

If you cannot convince them of anything else, please get your family and friends off of Truth Social.

https://gizmodo.com/truth-social-users-are-losing-ridiculous-sums-of-money-to-scams-2000506604

There's a video going minor viral supposedly showing Haitians performing a baptism in a river.

This is an actual thing for MANY churches. Lake, river, ocean - pools and tubs. Immersion and open water baptisms are huge in Evangelical congregations. Like big special events.

It's all about the outrage, it doesn't even have to make sense anymore.

Some good news (posted by the assistant principal).

Also, public schools care.

#WNC #PublicSchools #Helene

Mr. Cosmic and Cosmic Jr. discussed it and think I need to replace my 2004 Honda CR-V.

Fuck no. My baby has brought me through Debby and Helene.

She's getting new tires and a tune up! 🚙

🤭

Republican NC State Senators & Representatives (Facebook).

Please share widely.

#Helene #WNC

Fucking dangerous idiots.

https://www.wired.com/story/inside-the-antivax-facebook-group-pushing-a-bogus-cure-for-autism/

LG is a no go as that's what is being replaced and I've put ridiculous amounts of time into YouTube repair videos.

That said, condensing dryers are da bomb and I'm delighted to see options this time. 😎

Need to replace my dryer, gonna do both since my washer has seen better days. Want a condensing dryer (love mine).

Bosch or Miele?

#AdviceNeeded

So one of our teams suffered a short DDOS attack that, unfortunately, affected the entire organization. It was immediately recognizable. I was "on vacation (in Hurricane Helene)" at the time and saw it happen.

When I got back, the fingers were flying, since someone hit the magic" spend money on cloud resources" button in a panic.

Being trapped on a mountain gives you perspective.

"Y'all bought a half measure expecting a full serving. Surprise. Build for the fucking flood."

#WorkToot

BTW, "Corporate states" are a Vance/Thiel thing.

It's a whole vision - go read "Jennifer Government" and be VERY afraid.

We can't just fucking build some single family homes and apartments?

#WTF