Sultan of Smug

The Fed has no idea what's going on with the economy, and neither do I! https://www.cnbc.com/2023/09/20/fed-rate-decision-september-2023-.html

The man who overturned Roe V. Wade is back! And this time, HE'S PISSED... at republicans who ban abortion in their states... https://apnews.com/article/trump-desantis-abortion-ban-republican-primary-5bdbba55f9c2f328d49b5fbe9727677e

I don't know what's up with this F35 story, but if really just went missing, the military wouldn't tell us about it.

They're trying to take him out and they're not even hiding it. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12525775/rfk-jr-campaign-la-suspect-arrest-assassination-ambassador-hotel.html

Musk talks a big game about the threat of AI. But when he meets one of the world's greatest behind the scenes proponents of weaponized AI, what will he say? https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/musk-meet-israels-netanyahu-silicon-valley-washington-post-2023-09-14/

The gun grab: failed White pill: swallowed America: saved https://apnews.com/article/guns-open-carry-albuquerque-new-mexico-governor-b2f400c1e43ed6e3fcc8f4d6f1403d12

A white pill? In 2023? Unpossible! Get rekt, gun grabbers, its unity time! https://www.zerohedge.com/political/new-mexico-sheriff-defies-governors-emergency-gun-ban-order

The America of September 11, 2001 is NEVER coming back. The hatred which unified the country on 9\11 is now what is driving the country apart. The war machine is cannibalizing the corpse of the nation which once existed.

The regime will not protect your rights. The governor of New Mexico will never be impeached. This is the America we live in today. Wake up and stop pretending the government will protect you from itself. https://apnews.com/article/albuquerque-guns-governor-concealed-carry-fc5b4b79bf411b8022c3ad58975724d7

Follow up expanding upon my thoughts from yesterday trying to think about political campaigns at a more fundamental level. Far from a comprehensive or even a cohesive theory, but I am still just thinking out loud.

Just thinking out loud about rethinking my perspective on American politics... More to come.

Trump still refuses to admit the truth about the jab, but that's not stopping jab addicted dems from getting his name removed from the ballot in 2024... https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-14th-amendment-lawsuit-colorado-crew/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DC99RRlt5Tk

Two jurors have now come forward admitting that the trial of Alex Murdaugh was RIGGED to ensure a guilty verdict. Those of us who actually watched the trial and saw the pitiful lack of evidence presented to prove Murdaugh's guilt will not be shocked to hear this... https://www.newsnationnow.com/crime/murdaugh-murder-trial/murdaugh-defense-clerk-pressured-jury-guilty/

If game developers keep churning out game after game that does not run on well on consoles or even most PCs, frustrated consumers will just stop buying. Games aren't running poorly in 2023 because the graphics are too intense for our hardware, games are running poorly because of the devs. Consumers understand this at this point. Devs are just limiting their base of potential customers by developing games that run like trash on anything that isn't a 7900XTX or 4090. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTNiZhEqaKk

It's OVER Macron bros! Africans are doing what the Yellow Vests could not. https://thegrayzone.com/2023/08/31/obamas-africa-arrest-coup-gabon/

So what if the jobs report is a lie? The number went up, and that is something to celebrate! https://www.zerohedge.com/economics/inside-todays-disastrous-jobs-report-670k-full-time-jobs-gone-last-2-months-offset-1

America has entered a dark period only comparable to the worst of times in our history. Dissent has been criminalized and those who step too far out of line will lose a portion of their life. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/proud-boy-joe-biggs-faces-decades-prison-jan-6-seditious-conspiracy-ca-rcna102597

The USA is baiting China into WW3 just like the USA baited Japan into WW2. Cut them off from outside resources until they are forced to invade their neighbors to get those resources. In WW2, Japan went to war for oil. In WW3, China may go to war for graphics cards. https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/us-restricts-exports-nvidia-chips-184043953.html

The MAGA movement has turned on Oliver Anthony! His 15 minutes of fame is OVER! He chose not to hop aboard the Trump train, now he's gonna get run over!

Could the revolution against western domination in Niger spread throughout Africa? Or will France and her allies swiftly CRUSH the freedom fighters and silence the dark continent once and for all?

The Fed isn't done yet people! Powell gave his big speech at J-Hole and it sound like more rate hikes are on the way! When will we finally see the higher rates impact the macroeconomy? Will we ever? https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/speech/powell20230825a.htm

Last night's debate was better than I expect, but I still don't see it moving the needle much.

The Democrats' next big brain move to save muh Democracy from Trump? You guessed it, abolish democracy! https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/21/opinion/elections-democracy.html

The hot money chasing the A.I. boom has largely been funnelling their billions into Nvidia stock. But now new chip makers are filing their IPOs looking to jump on the A.I. band wagon and catch some of that free Wall Street money. The result will be a rapid deceleration in the growth of Nvidia's market cap, perhaps eventually leading to an outright decline. https://www.cnbc.com/2023/08/21/arm-files-for-nasdaq-listing-as-softbank-sells-shares-in-chipmaker.html

Vivek is far from perfect, but he's the best realistic option at this point, subject to change.