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About 5 paragraphs in, please find a useful roundup of (polarized!) reactions to yesterdayโs White House shitshow.
Whatever it is that allows one to watch that speech and analyze it in any serious way is something I just donโt have.
Itโs fun to watch JD Vance stand up every 30 seconds or so and applaud like a trained chimp. Heโs not terribly smart, but he is very nimble! But if anyoneโs seen Vanceโs soul, please report it to the lostโandโfound. He needs something to resell after already selling his ass to Trump/Peter Thiel.
I do feel sorry for Elon, though, having to sit through this boring speech. He could be doing something more useful right now, like firing more food safety inspectors or siring more illegitimate children. What a waste.
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The Right misunderstand Putin like the Left misunderstand Hamas.
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A reminder: Vladimir Putin could end the war in Ukraine right now, just by ordering his soldiers to go home. No need for treaties or negotiations.
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Immigrants in the country illegally paid nearly $100 billion in taxes in 2022, according to a report by the Institute on Taxation and Economic policy. But that source of government revenue may soon taper off.
The latest Huddled Masses from :
Tanking a 10+ year gaining economy in only 6 weeks has to be a record for any President
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Come for the gloom, stay for the Hรผsker Dรผ. Or am I repeating myself?
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The Democrats unanimously back an obviously unfair policy opposed by 80 percent of Americans and a majority of their own voters. Why? Because a few super-woke mega-rich โqueerโ donors and their foundation-funded orgs control the entire joint. They control every Dem Senator.
Color me easily impressed. But Iโm surprised Speaker Mike Johnson could speak clearly enough to bounce Rep. Al Green from the chamber with Trumpโs cock planted so firmly in his mouth. A talented man!
Would like to dedicate this love song by another Al Green to Mike Johnson and his one true love, Trumpโs schwantz:
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Disappointing, but not all that surprising that a bunch of Substackers & podcasters who built huge audiences between 2020-24 for being brave anti-establishment truth-tellers can't bring themselves to criticise the establishment now that it's changed hands.
A Canadian politician called on Justin Trudeau to bar comedian Michael Rapaport from entering the country for a few gigsโsimply because he supports the existence of a Jewish state. Rapaport responded by offering her front row seats.
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I see that Trump and his shoeshine boys are expecting an apology from Zelensky
Something along the lines of: โIโm really sorry Russia invaded us three years ago, and that we provoked them by trying to establish a democracyโ ?
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"Fortified by a large mug of Major Dickasonโs coffee, I read the complete transcript. I even watched a few clips to get a sense of how it had looked. Weirdly, this cheered me up."
Today's Morning Shots from Bill Kristol, , and :
Our life is not only our work
I saw much prioritization of work and only work, especially among top performers. While this sometimes led to better career paths, it was much more directed to burnout and other not-so-nice stuff. Even if you like your work very much, people are complex and social creatures who can work and do nothing else.
A well-rounded life means improved mental and physical health, enhanced creativity, enhanced productivity, greater resilience to stress, improved relationships, and better work-life balance.
Here is my recommendation on ๐ต๐ผ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐น๐น-๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐น๐ถ๐ณ๐ฒ:
๐น ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฏ๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐: Define your working hours and avoid unnecessarily taking work home or extending your workday. Clearly distinguishing between work and personal time will help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
๐น ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ณ-๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ: Dedicate time to caring for your physical, emotional, and mental health. Exercise regularly, eat well, get adequate sleep, and practice stress management techniques like meditation or mindfulness.
๐น ๐๐๐น๐๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ต๐ผ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐๐: Pursue activities and interests outside of work that you're passionate about. This will help you explore different facets of your personality and provide a sense of fulfillment.
๐น ๐๐๐ถ๐น๐ฑ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฝ๐: Invest time in nurturing relationships with friends, family, and significant others. Strong social connections are crucial for overall happiness and well-being.
๐น ๐๐ป๐ด๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ป ๐น๐ถ๐ณ๐ฒ๐น๐ผ๐ป๐ด ๐น๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด: Continuously seek opportunities to learn and grow, whether it's through reading, taking courses, or attending workshops. Expanding your knowledge and skills will enrich your life and enhance your personal and professional growth.
๐น ๐ฃ๐น๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ธ๐: Regularly take time off work to recharge and relax. Plan vacations or staycations to explore new places, cultures, and experiences or spend quality time with loved ones.
๐น ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐ด๐ผ๐ฎ๐น๐: Establish short-term and long-term goals, such as health, relationships, and personal development. Then, regularly review and adjust these goals to stay motivated and focused on your overall well-being.
And remember to ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฑ๐ฒ. This can help you maintain a positive outlook and foster overall happiness.
๐ Take care.
