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June 24, 2024

“Never underestimate the power of stupid people, especially in large groups.” George Carlin

My local newspaper, The Charlotte Fishwrap, ran an editorial advocating the election of a 36-year-old lawyer to the NC Court Of Appeals. According to the article, electing a young candidate would bring “diversity” to the three-seat court. Bull. The Appeals Court hears cases already adjudicated by lower courts. The Appeals Court needs very experienced judges, not diversity picks. There is too much at stake.

Electric car manufacturer, Fisker, has filed for bankruptcy. See stock price chart below. The company was started in 2016 by Henrik Fisker and his wife Geeta, both from Denmark. The company spent millions to develop one model, the Ocean. That vehicle has numerous defects, especially and suddenly losing power. The company tried numerous financing schemes to stay afloat, including an IPO. The company’s electric vehicle technology did not work.

The NBA team, Detroit Pistons, fired their head Coach, Monty Williams. The Pistons had the worst record in the NBA, 14 wins, 68 losses, including a 28-game losing streak. Amazingly, Williams signed a 6-year contract last year worth $76 million. The Pistons have to pay out his contract. How stupid!!!

Russia and North Korea have signed a military pact. If one country is attacked, then the other country is attacked. North Korea now has a partner with a nuclear arsenal. Putin gets weapons and men from NK. Both countries have also pledged to strengthen their military. Where in hell is Biden and his Dept. of State. Trump had a good relationship with Kim Jong Un and most likely would have stopped this pact from being signed. Biden promised aid the NK if the country slows their nuclear development. Now they can slow, they have a partner. Biden is so weak. His policies have failed, and the world is dangerous. Houthis in Yemen and the Red Sea, Hamas in Gaza, Putin in the Ukraine, the Taliban in Afghanistan, and Hezbollah in Lebanon. All of this happened since Biden took office.

Congress is considering re-instituting the military draft. Volunteer enlistments have been trending downward for 10 years. Right now, men aged 18-25 must register with the Selective Service. That process is done via driver’s licenses and college admissions, but for men. What about women? Why are they excluded? I would love to see a panel of women rights leaders debate this topic.

Lastly-Caitlin Clark continues to set records and drag the WNBA into prosperity. Yet, social media fools are aggressively trying to harm Clark. Many of the posts are nasty. Yet, Clark has responded with class.