Fat and Stupid in Las Vegas

Fat and Stupid in Las Vegas

I’m critical by nature. I’m supposed to be open-minded, cheerful, and let people do whatever makes them happy—but that’s easier in theory than in practice. This week I stayed at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, and what follows are my thoughts on Vegas, people, and the...
The Battle of Minneapolis

The Battle of Minneapolis

This battle is the state vs the federal government. Democrats believe they can fix it themselves (why did they let it happen in the first place?). Republicans want to see the state cleaned up (excessive force is not the answer). Which brings us to federal...
A Chat with AI

A Chat with AI

As I’ve spent more time working with AI, I’ve developed a clearer sense of what it considers “good” versus “bad” writing. It’s less tolerant of pointed callouts (it removed Somali fraudsters) or humor that relies on edge or provocation—even when I’m confident the joke...
The Line is Going Too Far

The Line is Going Too Far

Another Nick Shirley moment unfolding in Philadelphia (much cloudier in my opinion). Maternity Care Coalition operates near Kensington & Allegheny, a part of the city no one would investigate, yet this guy is saying they received $24 million in federal or state...