John Frost

It eats every TV channel, every Monday morning conversation, every ounce of cultural oxygen. Meanwhile, the “culture” it gives back is fantasy leagues, overpriced jerseys, and nacho cheese fountains. Absolute madness. Don’t come here.

The NFL isn’t a sport anymore; it’s a corporate sermon delivered in 17 Sundays and a Super Bowl halftime show. Four hours of commercials for trucks, beer, and pharmaceutical side effects just to watch six minutes of actual action between men slowly concussing themselves for billionaires.

The U.S. must build a climate change resilient supply chain and expand the safety net and add universal healthcare. Even if Trump's plan to revive manufacturing works, it’ll take 15–20 years, and it won’t help now. Meanwhile, import tax tarrifs hurt the U.S., especially the poor and middle class.

The US government collected nearly $30 billion in tariff revenue last month, the Treasury Department reported. That's a huge new tax on working class Americans and severe inflationary pressure. The impact it will have on GDP will more than offset any gains. America won't survive the Trump economy.

If you did not vote for @hillaryclinton.bsky.social in 2016, kindly find a hole to go live in and never emerge. You destroyed everything good about this country by allowing far-right conservatives to take over the Supreme Court of the United States. You were warned, and you &*!$%# let it happen.

Btw: Is Pete Buttiggieg following Abe Lincoln by growing a beard to make him look more Presidential?

Where We Go From Here YouTube video by Pete Buttigieg

@petebuttigieg.bsky.social on where we go from here. youtu.be/ifcc8MNY304

Working on it

A Florida storm™️ is moving in and the pressure change was so dramatic the house shook and I felt my chest compress. That's not a usual occurrence.

Bill Moyers, a rock-solid journalist, devoted public servant, and exemplary human, has died at 91. For a while, his face and voice were everywhere, and I listened intently as he interviewed the great thinkers and doers of the time. I learned so much from his work, and he will be greatly missed.

The Supreme Court thinks America is over. At least that's what the right wing majority wants. They certainly don't expect states with high functioning economies to stick around and provide welfare to red states as they strip away civil rights. Every ruling is a Dear John letter to progressives.

From what I'm reading about Zohran Mamdani, his politics and mine overlap significantly. I had given up on the idea of running for office. I figured I was too far left for most people. While that may be true in Florida, it's nice to see that it isn't true everywhere.

an immigration system that quickly supports asylum seekers and families, voting and policing reform, affordable housing, Social Security, and other civil and equity issues. Why are the Democrats afraid to claim these popular positions as their own?

It's funny. Any of us could bullet point a party platform that the majority of Americans support. Prior to Bill Clinton, these would have drawn unifying support from progressive political groups.
Tackle climate change, Universal healthcare, a jobs guarantee, mass transit, 👇

I hope he's not alone and it's not just the West coast influence either.

Such as?

Yeah I'm not even looking for an viable presidential candidate at this point. Just someone who can get out there, not be a divisive, and lead people in a national movement too throw out these bums.

AOC is fantastic, but already in power, which compromises her ability to build and lead a national movement. It can be done, but she probably needs to move to the Senate, for now she's responsible to her electorate first.

Because I don't hear anyone working to build an opposition movement to the fascists taking over our country. Because, if not peaceful assembly in overwhelming numbers, what happens next is unspeakable.

Name a leader on the progressive left who has the gift of oratory. Someone who could convince others to assemble and unite behind the belief that there is a way out of this mess. Why? 👇

What happens when AI replaces every job? Let's assume we achieve AGI. The future of humanity depends not on the technology itself, but on who controls it and how its benefits are shared. It could lead to widespread liberation or devastating inequality. Which direction do you think we are heading?

Comedy is tragedy plus time, so give it a while, and even the most painful experiences can become a source of laughter. At least that's what I keep telling myself.

The weather is acting up, and government officials just shrug. They say we should accept Climate Change as the new normal. What do you call this type of leadership? A rain-or-shine-dictatorship!

This was our lunch order number at Walt Disney World yesterday. Even Mickey Mouse knows 47 has to go:

In the event of a country disintegrating under a fascist dictator, the emergency exits are north, south, across the pond and down under. Good luck and we thank you for flying Air America.

... and give me time to independently verify it. Also, take off that mask so I can confirm you are the person on the ID.

We just can't trust someone with gun, badge, and vest that looks military or police issue.

An awful tragedy in Minnesota. Let's hope they catch the ass hats who did this quickly.

I think America needs a new rule for law enforcement, unless you are executing a warrant signed by a judge that allows no-knock entry, then you will need to show official department ID ...

Since we're renaming things, calling this the Third Millennium feels entirely arbitrary and eurocentric. Is there a better time we can pinpoint as the dawn of recorded time?

In the event of a country disintegrating under a fascist dictator, the emergency exits are north, south, across the pond and down under. Good luck and we thank you for flying Air America.

Parents with kids born in this century, did you buy your child's domain name before you put it on a birth certificate?