Reg the Fronkey Farmer

Yeah, The Cuddly One is dead.  Just back from the local shop where someone kindly informed me that “it was a bit unexpected but at least he is in Heaven now” and “there will be a week of mourning for him”.

Of course, I just can’t keep mouth shut when presented with such an opportunity. “Why are Catholics going to be in mourning if he is already…[Read more]

Have a great week! Post is shorter this week but feel free to add any articles you might stumble upon.

The key phrase in the Due Process Clause of the 14th Amendment is:

“…nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law…”

Notice it says “any person,” not “any citizen.” That choice of language was intentional, and the U.S. Supreme Court has consistently interpreted it to mean that non…[Read more]

Tesla sales have plummeted by over 70% in countries like Germany and Spain. Some Tesla owners have resorted to placing stickers on their vehicles to distance themselves from Musk’s politics, with messages like “I bought this before Elon went crazy.” ​ His alignment with right-wing politics, including his role in Donald Trump’s administration, h…[Read more]

Tesla did lead the way with Ev’s. But now I think they just refine their models while China and South Korea are redefining what Ev’s can be. They’re innovating fast and at scale.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia should be freed immediately. Whether or not is is a gang member is irrelevant. He is entitled to “due process”. If not, any citizen can be disappeared in the middle of the night…or at any time of the day. Everyone in the U.S., including those without legal status, have constitutional rights to due process under the Fifth and…[Read more]

….and…..Stun guns deployed as protesters disrupt Marjorie Taylor Greene’s town hall………..

Here is another one:

U.S.-born man held for ICE under Florida’s new anti-immigration law.

A friend of mine whose grandchildren are in a school in Az. told me that ICE agents came into the classrooms and removed “4 Mexican looking children”. They also scooped up some native American Indian children. If you wanted your children back, a parent or g…[Read more]

Private Eye is a satirical magazine….

From Private Eye magazine:

China has pledged not to back down in its trade war with President Trump, with president Xi pledging to defend capitalism and the free market.

In a televised address to the nation, Xi rallied his people. “We will not accept the excessive tariffs of the centralized state controlled economy,” he said.

“They wish to…[Read more]

@jakelafort – From the earlier article…. One more for your list…..

Bottom line is we ought to support those who are of right mind and want to get off the merry go round.

Yes, I fully agree. If somebody is compos mentis when they make a legal declaration that clearly shows they wish to end their life if certain conditions are met or at a predetermined date, then so be it.

It often happens that once they have the…[Read more]

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has publicly stated that all of his children are vaccinated. During his Senate confirmation hearings in January 2025 for the role of U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, he declared, “All of my kids are vaccinated, and I believe vaccines have a critical role in healthcare.” ​

Here is an interesting opinion on the objective value of what we do in life.

Have you ever talked with a hardcore MAGA?

Yes, once in Atlanta and once in PCB, Fl. The former was during the 2021 run off election when, for a few hours, it looked possible that Republican Herschel Walker could win. I was watching the crowds at the voting hall and talking to any random person that spoke to me.  When I first heard Herschel…[Read more]

I watched Maher’s commentary about his visit to the White House. I was surprised by it but will decide once I catch the full show later, including the Overtime section with Steve Bannon.

I think the C T shield is composed of neurons.

I got 19/20. I made up an excuse for myself that I did it too quickly!

Re the Sunscreen tip….yes, that is good advice. I put a layer of it on at the weekend as summer in Ireland was on a Saturday this year….40F at the moment

Some “rules” to be happy as you age.  All suggestions welcome!!