Category: Commentary
Everything filed under Commentary.
Call To Action: State Department Power Grab
Discover how Secretary Rubio's State Department determination classifies border, immigration, and trade policies as "foreign affairs functions," exempting them from the Administrative Procedure Act. Learn about potential consequences including surprise policy changes, expanded device searches, and e
Xitter Hit by Major Cyberattack
On March 10, 2025, Xitter experienced major service disruptions throughout the day. Users couldn't access the platform on both mobile apps and the website. Here's what happened and why it…
Cruel And Vindictive By Design
Recent administrative changes at the Social Security Administration (SSA) reveal a concerning pattern of decisions that disproportionately impact vulnerable populations while being implemented in ways that limit public awareness and…
Senator Susan Collins’ Betrayal of Maine Demands Accountability
As a longtime Mainer and independent voter, I have watched Senator Susan Collins’ career with cautious optimism, hoping her self-branded image as a moderate willing to cross party lines might translate into principled leadership. Instead,…
When Checks and Balances Fail: The State's Role in Preserving Constitutional Order
Today, my Senator — Susan Collins — failed in her oath and duty to uphold the Constitution. She voted for the appointment of a traitor to head national intelligence, and is supporting someone for director of the Office of Management and…
Something For The Fediverse Readers
A plea for fosstodon to continue its capricious and undocumented silliness.
Do Not Purchase Kucht Appliances
I'll follow up with a more detailed post in a ~week or so, but if you are considering purchasing a Kucht appliance, please, please reconsider your decision. They have repeatedly lied to us (I have proof) and are incapable of manufacturing…
Saying The Quiet Part Out Loud On Juneteenth
I realize you have to be living under a rock in the U.S. to not know that yesterday, was Juneteenth (a portmanteau of "June Nineteenth"). Still, I feel compelled to explain that said date marks the day when federal troops arrived in…
Escaping Groundhog Day
Friday, May 13, 2022 was my last day at my, now, former employer of nearly seven years. I'm not mentioning the company name 1 because this post is not about them 2…
Announcement: New Substack Newsletter
Just a quick post to note that I'll still be doing long-form, single-topic posts here on the blog, but I've also started an M-F daily Substack newsletter [free], that introduces 1-3(ish) topics per-issue on stuff I find during my daily RSS…