Boy, do I ever feel you, Skepticat. From my perspective, every day brings multiple new outrages, and I strongly feel that the greater danger now is Muskrat. The main difference is Muskrat really is brilliant. He can run rings around the Very Stable Genius, and in fact, he literally has, bounding about the stage like the lunatic he is! Moreover, Muskrat is also a malignant narcissist who totally lacks empathy or sympathy. He does not care!
Together, these demented, flaked-out freaks are standing the world on its ear, and the autocrats are lovin' it. I really, truly do not know what we are supposed to do.
I am going to disagree about Musk being brilliant. He is not. He used his father's diamond mine money to purchase PayPal and also the idea of Tesla and other things. He really doesn't know much about computers according to people who have worked for him at Twitter. I do agree he is a lunatic, on the spectrum and has no social awareness. And yes, together with Trump, they are creating global chaos. Similar to what Trump did the first time, but now on steroids.
Hi, Kate. I based my assessment of brilliance on his, honestly, soaring imagination.
Quote: "Elon Musk (born June 28, 1971, Pretoria, South Africa) is a South African-born American entrepreneur who cofounded the electronic-payment firm PayPal and formed SpaceX, maker of launch vehicles and spacecraft. He was also one of the first significant investors in, as well as chief executive officer of, the electric car manufacturer Tesla. In addition, Musk acquired Twitter (later X) in 2022. Musk leads the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in U.S. Pres. Donald Trump’s second administration. Musk is the world’s richest person, with a net worth of $393 billion, as of 2025. "---- Source: Brittanica Money
Let me be clear: I hate him. I despise him. I fear him! As you wrote, "...he is a lunatic, on the spectrum and has no social awareness." That part does not bother me. I know and am friends with several people of that description. I am a very empathetic person. I could continue to admire him ---- IF HE STAYED IN HIS DAMN LANE!
Of course, the reason an unelected immigrant is sitting in the catbird seat today is Trump. Trump put him there and let him run wild because Trump is both stupid and lazy. Trump's insane vision has placed our beloved country in deathly peril: It seems (seems) to be rocketing into a dictatorship. As Erwin Rommel remarked of Hitler's "administration," it was Wolkenkuckucksheim----Cloud cuckoo land. (Rommel ultimately lost his head for assisting in the July 1944 plot to assassinate Hitler).
Sorry. I am rambling. I am beyond upset---obsessed---with what is happening in real time.
They put Muskrat in charge and plan to bleed every last penny out of the peasant and serf class until they finally figure out who is harming them. Other Oligarchs throughout history have found out the hard way. This time they are not hiding behind politicians. They are revealing themselves as the cause of everyone's misery. Luigi figured it out!
Are you accepting reservations? I feel as if I'm living in No Country for (Old) Women! Order and justice have totally disappeared. I am a great cook. I'm told my sense of humor is spot on. I love to garden and my designer skills are appreciated by many. I will trade you my condo in Sarasota for your apartment in France! Sadly, I can hear you laughing.
You are truly a national treasure :)
Oh, Ann..you are the best! I always look forward to seeing your bullseye commentary..sooo perfect!
There was a time I'd have laughed. Right now I feel more like crying. However, you keep me centered—CARRY ON!
Boy, do I ever feel you, Skepticat. From my perspective, every day brings multiple new outrages, and I strongly feel that the greater danger now is Muskrat. The main difference is Muskrat really is brilliant. He can run rings around the Very Stable Genius, and in fact, he literally has, bounding about the stage like the lunatic he is! Moreover, Muskrat is also a malignant narcissist who totally lacks empathy or sympathy. He does not care!
Together, these demented, flaked-out freaks are standing the world on its ear, and the autocrats are lovin' it. I really, truly do not know what we are supposed to do.
I am going to disagree about Musk being brilliant. He is not. He used his father's diamond mine money to purchase PayPal and also the idea of Tesla and other things. He really doesn't know much about computers according to people who have worked for him at Twitter. I do agree he is a lunatic, on the spectrum and has no social awareness. And yes, together with Trump, they are creating global chaos. Similar to what Trump did the first time, but now on steroids.
Hi, Kate. I based my assessment of brilliance on his, honestly, soaring imagination.
Quote: "Elon Musk (born June 28, 1971, Pretoria, South Africa) is a South African-born American entrepreneur who cofounded the electronic-payment firm PayPal and formed SpaceX, maker of launch vehicles and spacecraft. He was also one of the first significant investors in, as well as chief executive officer of, the electric car manufacturer Tesla. In addition, Musk acquired Twitter (later X) in 2022. Musk leads the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in U.S. Pres. Donald Trump’s second administration. Musk is the world’s richest person, with a net worth of $393 billion, as of 2025. "---- Source: Brittanica Money
Let me be clear: I hate him. I despise him. I fear him! As you wrote, "...he is a lunatic, on the spectrum and has no social awareness." That part does not bother me. I know and am friends with several people of that description. I am a very empathetic person. I could continue to admire him ---- IF HE STAYED IN HIS DAMN LANE!
Of course, the reason an unelected immigrant is sitting in the catbird seat today is Trump. Trump put him there and let him run wild because Trump is both stupid and lazy. Trump's insane vision has placed our beloved country in deathly peril: It seems (seems) to be rocketing into a dictatorship. As Erwin Rommel remarked of Hitler's "administration," it was Wolkenkuckucksheim----Cloud cuckoo land. (Rommel ultimately lost his head for assisting in the July 1944 plot to assassinate Hitler).
Sorry. I am rambling. I am beyond upset---obsessed---with what is happening in real time.
Anyone could run rings around dt!!
Pretty much the way I feel, but you said better than I would have. Thanks.
"I've done THE BEST job -- everybody's saying that" for the last line.....
I disagree. 47 didn't buy a bunch of billionaires. The bunch of billionaires paid too much for 47! At his age, who would pay a penny for that!!!
They put Muskrat in charge and plan to bleed every last penny out of the peasant and serf class until they finally figure out who is harming them. Other Oligarchs throughout history have found out the hard way. This time they are not hiding behind politicians. They are revealing themselves as the cause of everyone's misery. Luigi figured it out!
The picture of Hitler on the desk behind him... perfect
Spot on! Does my sore heart good to see your poisoned arrows directed at my one hated (barely) human.
Ann Telnaes for President. But if you need to leave the country for a few years I still have a place in France you're welcome to.
Are you accepting reservations? I feel as if I'm living in No Country for (Old) Women! Order and justice have totally disappeared. I am a great cook. I'm told my sense of humor is spot on. I love to garden and my designer skills are appreciated by many. I will trade you my condo in Sarasota for your apartment in France! Sadly, I can hear you laughing.
GREAT!!!
He is truly scary. Let's hope that members of congress and the senate get spines.
Or read Bishop Budde's book How we learn to be brave, a good book by the way!
This is GREAT.
Your brilliance knows no limits!!
I'm missing something: what is the pink thing in the glass? I love the way he holds the Sharpie in his fist like a four-year-old who can't write yet.
It's a stylized coca cola logo
Thanks!
A partial list to be sure. But these are the good ones. Thanks!
Whew. Busy guy this week. Signed 57 stupid.Executive Orders.
"With malice toward none (how about just one?), with parody for all..." Git along, Little DOGEie in the window.
♫♪ [chorus] How much is that DOGEie in the White House
Intending our country to fail?
We must show that DOGEie in the White House
Our country, it isn’t for sale.
A slick neoNazi Afrikaner
Invaded our once-sane U.S.
He lied on his visa application;
They’re clearly not sending their best. [chorus]
The MAGAs lay blame on immigration.
Illegals, they say, are a glut.
So toss out the worst of the offenders
On his pasty immigrant butt! [chorus]
The MuskRat procured the Orange Menace
With dollars from postings and cars.
In thanks, let’s fulfill his heart’s desire:
A SpaceX-brand journey to Mars. (One way!) [chorus] ♫♪