That sums it up.

I wouldn't normally wear political shirts. But this is one I liked.

I have so many questions about this story

It seems odd that she got fired for allowing fraud - while being left on her own, calling for assistance that never came, and following the guidance she had been given in confronting customers. 

But more than that, I noted that she worked there for some years and she is 70, so she is eligible for Medicare. But she says she lost her health insurance. Something is amiss. 

And then she says she needs to work to pay rent. Because, as it's implied, social security doesn't cut it. 

There appears to be something wrong with our systems I think, overall. She was cast aside for making what the company calls a mistake, and has no real means. 

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/lost-much-california-home-depot-100500578.html

Big brother is always watching

In the name of safety and security, we've given over our right to privacy in most situations. 

And in most cases, that doesn't matter so much. Most of us lead mundane lives that don't raise many eyebrows. 

Still, it's astonishing what means are in use, and how pervasive these things are. From your car tracking your movements and recording your voice, to the TSA screening using facial recognition software as noted in this article, we are being watched. 

By the way, back in the copa America a while ago, some of the "gate crashes" were caught using facial recognition software. And the NFL is going to pilot a facial recognition system for media and stadium staff, rather than using traditional IDs - and at least one team wants to extend that to fans as well. But that's a story for another day. 

https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/facial-recognition-software-leads-to-arrest-at-tampa-international-airport/

This is a rather peculiar story

A Russian chess player allegedly (though there's video and evidence) tried to poison her opponent by putting mercury near the board so that her opponent would get sick.

Who knew chess was that cutthroat?

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2024/08/09/russian-chess-player-amina-abakarova-mercury-poisoning-claim/74730505007/

Watch "Moon Astronaut Reacts to Moon Landing Deniers" on YouTube

To all the stupid people who cluelessly say the moon landing was a hoax. I say suck it. 

This is good stuff. Thanks Charlie!

https://youtu.be/yMU7XcCNXu8?si=FBSfo97PG7t7lw39

Criminals commit crimes. That’s what they do.

The Logan Act (1 Stat. 613, 18 U.S.C. § 953, enacted January 30, 1799) is a United States federal law that criminalizes the negotiation of a dispute between the United States and a foreign government by an unauthorized American citizen.

The sad little orange man violated this act, as he is currently not in a position to negotiate with a foreign power. The punishment is a fine and jail time. "Lock him up!" (Sorry couldn't help it) 

What does this make this? His 92 charge? 

Why anyone would excuse this behavior is so far beyond the pale…

So what did he do?  Here's the story about how he talked with Netanyahu about a ceasefire and prisoner release, which (and I can not stress this enough HE CAN NOT DO):

WASHINGTON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump spoke on the phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday and discussed the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, Axios reported, citing two U.S. sources. 

 One source told Axios Trump's call was intended to encourage Netanyahu to take the deal, but stressed he did not know if this is indeed what the former president told Netanyahu. The Trump campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Ya gotta wonder sometimes.

There's all this hullabaloo about transgender folks adopting a name and people take umbrage with it and refuse to call them by that name! They have to use what's on the birth certificate!

But did you ever notice how commonplace it is for someone to use a nickname in place of someone's name? Like say "Chip" when the persons name is actually Charles. 

That's not the name on their birth certificate!

And no one says boo about that.