Author Archives: AdaptiveCurmudgeon

Shampeachment II: The Trumpening continues and Trump seems to be surfing it like a boss. I have a bit of sympathy for the devil here. (I’m talking only about Nancy Pelosi as the devil.) I’m sure Pelosi knew impeachment was … Continue reading →

I wimped on a bet that Trump wouldn’t cross 55% in the Rasmussen poll by 12/31/19. He’s at 51% right now and I chickened out when he was at 52% (on the day they announced House Impeachment proceedings.) So… the … Continue reading →

Breaking report… a sure bet looks hazy now! Here’s a summary of recent political events: “I’ve got you this time, Brer Rabbit,” said Brer Fox, jumping up and shaking off the dust. “You’ve sassed me for the very last time. … Continue reading →

[Background: I have a pittance in a prediction market as a stand against insanity. This is an analysis I wrote this about a month ago. If it seems dated because we’ve since contacted intelligent interstellar life and/or impeached Trump for … Continue reading →

[Background: I have a pittance in a prediction market. It’s my stand against insanity. Fools are induced to run around like maniacs (and the press loves it when they do) but that’s because they don’t really have skin in the … Continue reading →

Foamy the squirrel cuts the shit (NSFW but if you know Foamy you already knew that). Take it away Foamy: Hat tip to 357 Magnum.

Christmas is that time when people buy useless shit and give it to their loved ones because… well nobody knows. Like bad sweaters, meteor strikes, and eggnog it’s just a thing that happens. Don’t fret though, I’m here to help. … Continue reading →

Take a gander at this. It’s from the very skilled and entertaining CGP Grey: Corporate deplatforming is nothing new (whether intentional or not). It’s why I moved my blog out of the wordpress sandbox three years ago. (See: Upcoming Blog … Continue reading →

Posts have been either serious or propane related lately. Since I haven’t finished writing my review of Mr. Heater Buddy heaters. It’s time to switch to something completely different! (Raise your hand if you heard that in John Cleese’s voice.) … Continue reading →