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.

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...

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.”

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...

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.

How the Republican war on empathy turned America into a playground for sociopaths - Raw Story

“"In my work with the defendants [at Nuremberg], I was searching for the nature of evil and I now think I have come close to defining it. A lack of...”

Trump advisor reportedly used personal Gmail for 'sensitive' military discussions

“White House National Security Adviser Michael Waltz and other National Security officials reportedly conducted government business with personal...”

But... but... but... Hunter's laptop!! There are links in the seed.

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.

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

Intelligent people saying intelligent things

“It's all really interesting... but ya gotta read it...”

Some of my favorite authors, over the last few days. If you like this stuff, just Comment, "Interesting." Otherwise I won't waste any more time. There are links in the seed.

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 woman who ran for president 50 years before she could vote

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...

Christians hold $10,000 matchmaking convention to encourage far-right births - Alternet.org

“Editor's Note: The natalist or pronatalist movement — an obsession with the idea that people need to be having a lot more kids — has gained so much...”

apparently there's a shortage of christo-fascists, so when they're not out thumping, they better be humping ...

A $6 Trillion Trump Tax Increase?

“The President’s ideological fixation on tariffs is crowding out rational judgments about the consequences.”

Trump's Arteries Unlikely to Serve Third Term

“"The pressure on us has been unbearable," the blood vessels said.”

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...

OECD report points to mounting global debt crisis

“Across the 38-member organisation, interest payments on government debt are swallowing an ever-greater portion of government spending.”

Princes and paupers, Socialists all.  Will the next crisis be default on sovereign debt at a global scale?

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...”

Global stock markets fall as new Trump tariffs loom

“Threat of deepening trade war on eve of Trump's 'Liberation Day' spooks investors across US, Asia-Pacific and Europe”

Donald Trump has been in office 9 weeks.  (More precisely, 70 days as of this writing.)  The neo-liberal interdependent, rule-based world order built upon the principles of Free Trade could not survive 100 days of one politician with a Sharpie.  There is no resilience in the global trade market....

Rebel comrades: How Russian imperial nostalgia found its Confederate soul | Salon.com

“Russia's Kremlin loyalists and America's MAGA faithful have a lot in common — and they're both enslaved by the past”

it's time to stop protecting the gullible and let the cultural dinosaurs die ...

The Fracturing of Democracy - A Chronicle of Continuing Trauma

“Welcome home, Orwellianism. Trump will lawfare the lawfare right out of you.”

Step Right Up! Step Right Up!  Look right here at the wholesale fracturing of Democratic ideals, the Rule of Law, and the common decency to mind your own business.  This Multipart Drama has not yet completed playing out. The show is already in progress so hurry up and buy your tickets at the...

Spring Song

Fuck that woodchuck....

Trump Ruins America - 1st Day Of Spring Edition

“"They want 1939 Germany, they're going to get 1789 France if they keep fucking around."”

VET SPEAKS TRUTH TO POWER VIDEO AT https://x.com/maddenifico/status/19024858332794881 "They want 1939 Germany, they're going to get 1789 France if they keep fucking around." ============================================================================= "God is greed, meet the new religion"...

Trump Ruins America - " BRING IT YOU SMALL LITTLE BOY

@AdamKinzinger Donald, bring it. I’m so tired of your victimy whiney belly aching crap. You friggin won and you STILL are complaining all the time. BRING IT YOU SMALL LITTLE BOY ================================================================...

Trump Ruins America More

Tommy Tuberville: “I'm from the South…We educate our kids in different curriculums. Everybody should do their own thing." FYI: Alabama ranks 47/50 at the 8th Grade reading level. https://x.com/CalltoActivism/status/1899950457780383825 ==========================================...

Trump Ruins America pt2

New edition of blog entries on Trump's reign of error. ============================================== Chimamanda Adichie: ‘America Is No Longer America’ As a citizen, things have changed for me. I mean, you have to remember that I come from Nigeria, where, growing up, America was the place...

Trump Calms Markets

“Trump does it again!”

March 5, 2025 -- Looks like the tariff scare is already over.  Trump's address must have calmed the markets.  

Donald Trump's Address To Congress - Live With JBB

“"Don't Blame Me" - JBB”

The Rise And Fall Of Adolf Hitler In 3 Hours

“Gosh there are so many good quotes”

This is a brief overview of the the life of Adolf Hitler, how he rose to power, and how he fell. While it doesn't dive that deeply into the weeds, I think it is an accurate synopsis. The first hour is on his rise.