Val Kilmer, of 'Top Gun' and 'Batman Forever' fame, dies at 65

Musk said Wisconsin would decide the fate of Western civilization.

“Now he says he ‘expected to lose.’”

Photo: Billionaire Elon Musk spent the last several weeks urgently campaigning on Brad Schimel’s behalf, including a closing weekend appearance in the state, saying that he needed to win to retake the majority on the court. | Scott Olson/Getty Images RELATED: Musk defends million-dollar...

But I Am!!!!!

“No such thing....”

My mother recently passed away in my home.  My sister stays in the room in which she passed and regularly complains that she is nervous that our mother is haunting my house.  I continually tell her, our mother was in a hurry to leave this plane so there is no way she is still here.  But the...

Trump is actively tanking the economy. Why aren't Republicans stopping him?

“"As the economy suffers, and more voters sour on tariffs as they harm their bottom line, the GOP is going to wish they cut Trump’s terrible...”

Anyone who has watched the stock market over the past three months has to think that the tariffs are not having a positive effect on the U.S. economy.  Trump asserts that it will be good for  the country - all evidence to date to the contrary. As the midterms come nearer and nearer this will...

The MAGA Backlash Arrives

Democrats solidified their 4-3 progressive majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday, and the ramifications are nationwide. The comfortable win by Democratic Judge Susan Crawford is the second sign in two weeks of a political backlash against the Trump Presidency. Democrats turned out...

Liberal wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race in blow to Trump, Musk - The Washington Post

“Conservatives were unable to topple the 4-3 liberal majority in the most expensive judicial contest in U.S. history.”

Conservatives were unable to topple the 4-3 liberal majority in the most expensive judicial contest in U.S. history. Updated April 1, 2025 at 10:22 p.m. People wait in line to check in before receiving a ballot at a polling station in Madison, Wisconsin, on Tuesday. (Joshua Lott/The Washington...

The Senate Judiciary Committee holds hearings on nationwide injunctions.

“"These nationwide injunctions have become a favorite tool for those seeking to obstruct Mr. Trump’s agenda," he wrote in an op-ed in the Wall...”

At 10:15 AM EST today the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold hearings on the District Judges issuing nationwide injunctions against Trump policies. The focus will be on exploring legislative solutions to the bipartisan problem of universal injunctions. The Committee will question the following...

Trump Announces Sweeping Tariffs on All Imports - The New York Times

“A 10 percent tariff will apply to all countries, but key trading partners like China, Japan and Europe will face rates two and three times as high.”

A 10 percent tariff will apply to all countries, but key trading partners like China, Japan and Europe will face rates two and three times as high. Updated April 2, 2025, 5:17 p.m. ET Ana Swanson, Alan Rappeport and Tony Romm Here's the latest. President Trump unveiled his most expansive...

European defence stocks soar as arms makers expect orders boom

“Big rises for BAE, Rheinmetall, Thales and Leonardo amid European push to support possible Ukraine peace deal”

We knew Donald would be good for business... but we didn't know he'd be far better for foreign business. There are links in the seed.

In a new book, top Biden aide describes ‘out of it’ president before Trump debate

In a new book, Joe Biden’s former White House chief of staff paints a devastating picture of the then US president’s mental and physical state before the debate with Donald Trump that sent his 2024 campaign into a tailspin, resulting in his relinquishing the Democratic nomination to Kamala...

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS QUIZ - NAME THE INSTRUMENTS

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS QUIZ - NAME THE INSTRUMENTS You could have an advantage here if you're a musician. Send your answers in a PN to me, Buzz of the Orient, and I will send you a PN with your score and any corrections.  Because I'm on the other side of the world of most of you, I may be asleep...

'Nothing is sacred at this point': USDA cancels eggs, dairy and meat delivery to food bank

“Federal shipments of dairy, eggs and meat for Ventura County's Food Share have been canceled. Here's what to know.”

Cheri Carlson, Ventura County Star Fri, March 28, 2025  The federal government has canceled truckloads of dairy, meat and eggs expected to be delivered to Ventura County's regional food bank over the next few months. The U.S. Department of Agriculture previously suspended seven shipments of...

Top scientists warn that Trump policies are causing a 'climate of fear' in research

Nearly 2,000 leading American scientists, including dozens of Nobel Prize winners, have issued a stark warning that the U.S. lead in science is being "decimated" by the Trump administration's cuts to research and a growing "climate of fear" that jeopardizes independent research. An open letter...

Elon Musk Backlash Turns Into Global Sales Slump for Tesla

“Mr. Musk’s involvement in right-wing politics contributed to a 13% drop in deliveries in the first quarter, including steep declines in...”

Hooda thunk it??? Most of the world doesn't like fascists....

Americans Are Paying More Than Ever for Cars And There’s Really No End in Sight

“The cost of borrowing money has inflated alongside MSRPs for years, but the buyers are still out there”

When my wife and I return to France - we split the year about equally - we'll buy an EV. A Skoda Elroq. That's a Czech variant of the VW ID.4. It's not sold in the US. There are now quite a few reasonably priced EVs available in Europe, and more coming.

Recent developments regarding the 2020 election

“Federal prosecutors in Manhattan are probing a claim by British drugmaker GSK that Pfizer delayed announcing its COVID shot's success in 2020 until...”

I really don't want to obsess over the 2020 election, but it was such an outlier. In the 2020 election 158 million people voted. Four years later only 155 million people voted, yet the country had grown by almost 11 million people. That has only happened a few times in American history, where...

Why start a vastly unpopular trade war?

“Because you can. And because you think it looks kingly.”

Every economist I've read says the tariffs make no sense. ... but if we ignore economics and just look at our child-king...

EXCLUSIVE: Researchers Axed Data Point Undermining ‘Narrative’ That White Doctors Are Biased Against Black Babies

A researcher who argued that infant mortality is higher for black newborns with white doctors because of racial bias omitted a variable from the paper that “undermines the narrative,” according to the researcher’s internal notes. The study forms a keystone of the racial concordance field, which...

Dems walk fine line on auto tariffs

“Democrats criticize Trump’s deployment of tariffs, but the policy itself is another question.”

Trump has done it again.  It's not very surprising that the UAW welcomes the tariffs on imported automobiles.  Organized labor has typically endorsed tariffs as a means of supporting American workers. Democrats are tying themselves in knots trying to find a message.  Do Democrats stand with...

Stop Looking for Methods in the Madness

“There's no plan, secret or otherwise, behind Trump's tariffs”

Sad to say, Thomas... you were the only person to Comment on my recent multi-article post. Those require time and effort, so I'll just go back to (fewer) single seeds? There are links in the seed.

APRIL FOOLS DAY MOVIE GAME

APRIL FOOLS DAY MOVIE GAME PLEASE DO NOT POST YOUR ANSWERS, ANY MOVIE OR ACTOR NAMES, IMAGES, MOVIE QUOTES OR EVEN A HINT IN A COMMENT, OR YOU WILL RUIN THE GAME FOR EVERYONE ELSE.   POST YOUR ANSWERS IN A PRIVATE NOTE TO ME, BUZZ OF THE ORIENT, AND I WILL REPLY WITH YOUR SCORE AND THE CORRECT...

Plastic surgeons reveal why the 'Mar-a-Lago face' trend won't go away

“According to Magdelena, the brand distinguishes them from other politicians, conveying that they can afford the excess. The celebrities with their...”

The women in Donald Trump's circle are known for a distinct look, often referred to as the 'Mar-a-Lago face' trend, which is still popular in some plastic surgery clinics. The 'Mar-a-Lago face' has been a topic of discussion, particularly with the 2024 internet trend that showcased before and...

The Fracturing of Democracy - A Chronicle of Continuing Trauma. Part 2 A Glimmer of Hope

“It is not a question of Left or Right, It is a question of Right and Wrong”

Senator Cory Booker rose and spoke for over 25 hours in defense of governmental institutions, the work that they do, and the specific effects that the Trump Administration and DOGE is having on real people throughout the country as he asserts power he does not have illegally and...

"I like working": Trump floats idea of third term, says he's "not joking" | Salon.com

“The president said he was considering "methods" that would allow him to serve an unconstitutional third term.”

... uh, doesn't he have to make it thru this term first?

Exclusive | 'Migrant influencer' Leonel Moreno deported to Venezuela

“Leonel Moreno, who encouraged illegal migrants to "invade abandoned houses" in sick TikToks, was sent back to the narco state this week, after...”

By Jennie Taer Published March 28, 2025, 2:27 p.m. ET The brazen "migrant influencer" who infamously flashed around wads of US government cash handouts and encouraged other illegal border crossers to squat in American homes has finally been deported back to Venezuela — after causing uproar on...

Inside ICE Air: What It's Like to Be a Deportation Flight Attendant — ProPublica

“Flight attendants for GlobalX, a private charter airline used in migrant deportations, say life on board wasn't what they signed up for.”

It's a long article and for that I apologize

The greatest blowhard of all time.

““I rise tonight because I believe sincerely that our country is in crisis.””

The great drama junkie finally did it! He set the record for a filibuster. Only it wasn't really a filibuster. It had no point and no meaning. He is on the wrong side of evey issue and for some reason he bullshitted for 25 hours.

Adds..

“Someone got skinny.”

13 Celebrities Who Lost Incredible Weight: See How They Did It

Wisconsin and Florida special elections provide early warning signs to Trump, Republicans | PBS News

“A trio of elections on Tuesday provided early warning signs to Republicans and President Donald Trump at the beginning of an ambitious term, as...”

The result of the special elections was that nothing changed.  Republicans didn't flip the Wisconsin Supreme Court.  Democrats didn't flip the Florida House seats.   Yeah, yeah, PBS News only gave voice to biased reporting by the Associated Press.  PBS News didn't write this article, PBS News...

Val Kilmer, of 'Top Gun' and 'Batman Forever' fame, dies at 65

“Val Kilmer, the movie star known for roles in blockbusters like "Top Gun" and "Batman Forever," died Tuesday night at the age of 65, his daughter...”

By Phil Helsel and The Associated Press Val Kilmer, the movie star known for roles in blockbusters like "Top Gun" and "Batman Forever," and as Doc Holliday in a memorable performance in the western "Tombstone," died Tuesday night at the age of 65, his daughter told the Associated Press. Kilmer...

Making Europe Great Again

“Donald Trump promised to make America's economy awesome, but so far, it's been a little rocky over here. In Europe, however, Trump's policies have...”

There's nothing like a common enemy to unite squabblers. And if that common enemy also makes the squabblers feel betrayed, it works even better! There are links in the seed.