Frank Chow: Asian- American Political Pundit

 To all who have served, we thank you. On Veterans Day, our kids sing to local veterans and have a nice meal with them. It's a sweet and sentimental gesture. The kids were practicing last night. It was pretty cute and a reminder of how grateful we are for our troops, despite Trump using them for his racist agenda.  Here are your highlights:  Dick Durbin's legacy will be pissing off everyone in Illinois . What a coward.  Yesterday it snowed. This weekend, it's supposed to be back to 60. Hooray for Climate Change .  Speaking of the environment. Trump's war on EVs is setting us back .  The "Big Short" guy is saying what I've been worried about : AI companies are cooking the books.  Flock dystopian surveillance sold as "safety." No, Douchehat, Women did not ruin the workplace .  I am Frank Chow, and I approve this message. 

 One thing that is not surprising is that Senate Democrats and Blue Dogs will always disappoint. They believe they have "friends" across the aisle. They believe locker room talk and lunches equal honesty and integrity. Lucy doesn't need a football with these fools. And Chuck Schumer is the leader of them all . He needed to resign years ago. Now is the time to demand he does, ESPECIALLY after Dems recent election results. We need fighters, not quitters.  Here are your highlights: Trump pardons the January 6th Coup Crew . Even though "they did nothing wrong." Air travel ran so much better under Mayor Pete .  Still no agreement in Gaza. All the pomp and circumstance was fake .  The head of Palantir is certifiably insane .  Is Parenting in America too hard? Yes . For two parties that say they care about the American family, they make it really difficult to raise kids here.  SCOTUS saw the election results and said, "LET THE GAYS MARRY."  Somewhere, Mrs. Al...

 I'm off today. Kids don't have school. Don't trust MTG. Here are your highlights:  The Subway Sandwich thrower is acquitted! Viva La Sandwich! No surprise, but frightening. Food is less safe under the Trump administration .  Multi-divorcee Kim Davis wants SCOTUS to end same-sex marriage. Good luck to anyone traveling over Thanksgiving .   Thinking about Rome again. Roads of Ancient Rome were 50% longer than previously thought .  The White House continues its attack on the free press .  I am Frank Chow, and I approve this message. 

Winter is coming. We've been blessed with warm weather this week, but it's about to turn. And I'm not ready. I'm ill-prepared this year. It's been a particularly tough year, personally. A lot has changed. AND ON TOP OF THAT. It's dark too early now; the seasonal depression is creeping in. I need to pick a list of shows and movies, as well as some hot chocolate, to cope. Send flowers.  Here are your highlights: Nancy Pelosi will not be running again . The best Speaker of the House of my lifetime, but also an example of not knowing when to retire. She and her crew stuck around too long.  Dems are feeling the Blue Wave. Ask for Trump to cave . I think this is smart. Trump hates looking bad more than anything. He seems willing to throw Republicans under the bus .  Maine passes "red flag law" to prevent mass shootings.   Ruh-roh. Layoffs soared in October .  *taps mic "Guys, Climate Change is still a thing." The UAE is supporting the RSF in Sudan ...

  BLUE WAVE!!! I don't want to get overly optimistic, but damn, it feels good. We won everywhere we needed to win. The message has been sent. It seems the No Kings protests weren't just paid actors. This should also send a message to Centrist hacks that there are more ways to win. We don't have to compromise and move to the center on every issue. Run good candidates that fit their districts, states, and areas. I'm going to let myself feel good today.  Here are your highlights:  ICE to Urbana . More harassment is expected from the goons.  California didn't disappoint. Prop 50 passes . The potential to have 5 more seats is promising.  UPS cargo plane crashes in Louisville.   Mamdani wins, as expected, and declares a mandate . Every Dem should declare one.  Virginia elects its first female governor. Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger . I've followed her career for some time. She has star quality like Mamdani. We can run a diverse set of candidates.  ...

 I'm back from a fantastic weekend in Chicago. Despite Ireland losing, we had fun, laughed, and did the touristy things. I will definitely be attending another rugby match in the future. One thing that Chicago isn't is a war zone. I'm convinced Trump's handlers have been feeding him AI footage of the great city. That or old footage from foreign conflicts. Either way, it was safe, relatively clean, and friendly. Of course, with a side of no bullshit.  Here are your highlights:   Donald Trump's popularity is at an all-time low .  Israel is shutting down the truth by  arresting a military lawyer . ICE shoots a U.S. citizen trying to protect kids.  More layoffs. I fear the AI boom will bring even more .  Terrorist attack at Harvard Medical School.   NYC, do your thing. Elect Mamdani and tell Cuomo to fuck off forever .  I am Frank Chow, and I approve this message. 

 Chicago, I'm coming for you. And I'm ready to throw down and watch some rugby. If anyone is headed to the match, hit me up. Would love to meet fellow "resistance libs" at the tailgate. I'll be with Paddy K and his Irish mates. I assume tomfoolery will be had.  Here are your highlights: King Charles is stripping Prince Andrew of his titles and kicking him out . America?  Furloughed employees are visiting food banks.   We're not built for the ongoing Climate Crisis. NY reports 2 dead.   Ruining Halloween to own the Libs .  Ukraine is rattling Russia with drone strikes .  John Roberts betrayed America .  I am Frank Chow, and I approve this message. 

 This weekend I'm headed back to Chicago. Ireland vs. New Zealand rugby match at Soldier Field . It will be epic. The last time I was at Soldier Field, the Commanders (then the Skins) played the Bears. And if I remember correctly, Jay Cutler, known MAGA loser, threw a bunch of interceptions, and the Commanders won. This will be more fun because I'm an amateur rugby fan, and I'm sure the Irish will show out. Plus, Paddy K from the old Trans-Atlantic Throwdown days will be there. The old band is getting back together.  Here are your highlights:  Justice for Sonya Massey . It's a rare win, but it feels good to know cops can be tried and convicted.  ICE is a criminal organization. They've come for Kat Abughazaleh .  The majority of Californians support Prop 50 .  Trump will claim victory over China. The truth is different .  No big deal. The president, suffering from mental decline, will play with nukes .  What is happening in Sudan is horrifying. ...

Trump is in major decline. He has been for a while, and if he were a Democrat...well, you know how it goes. As Steve Bannon tries to get Trump a third term, I'm not so sure Trump makes it that long. One could hope. His showing in Japan has been bleak. Yet as the government continues to be shut down, he parades about Asia, soon to sell out Taiwan. It's all so blah.  Here are your highlights: Right-wing figures are drumming up more fake election controversies .  Powell to cut rates as the Fed is worried about the economy.  Israel breaks the ceasefire, then says it won't break the ceasefire. There was never a peace deal .  Jamaica devastated by Hurricane Melissa .  Bari Weiss at CBS, it's a problem, not sure how big yet, but it ain't starting out great .  NYC to pick its mayor today. Mamdani looks to win handily. Let's see how he can change the biggest city in the United States.  Nvidia becomes the first $5 trillion company . I don't know why, but somet...

 SNAP benefits are about to expire . All because Republicans think it's only the Blahs that use the benefits. Republicans could fix this; there is a way around the shutdown to still supply necessary benefits....BUT they won't. I know of folks in our rural town who are on SNAP. All of them are white. Nearly 40% of SNAP recipients are white. Companies could, you know, pay a living wage. We could, you know, have a functioning economic system. But Republicans... Here are your highlights:  Trump is declining quickly now . It's beyond obvious.  Jeff Bezos spent over $50 million on his wedding. Amazon to lay off 14,000 people .  Texas AG Ken Paxton, yes THAT Ken Paxton, is suing Tylenol cuz of autism .  Tear gassing Halloween. Border Patrol is made up of idiotic thugs .  No one in these big tech companies learned anything from iRobot .  Prayers up for Jamaica. Melissa is a Category 5 hurricane .  I am Frank Chow, and I approve this message. 

 I suggest everyone buckle up. It's about to get really bleak. Everything we warned about. Everything we said would happen has happened, and it will get worse. I'm not being a Debbie Downer here; it's the facts. Republicans have no desire to open the government. They want King Trump to do his bidding. They want chaos, starvation, and unemployment. Cruelty. Mike Johnson thinks Democrats are terrorists. Trump thinks every boat in the water should be "killed." The media is complicit. So yes, buckle up. But don't stop fighting.  Here are your highlights:  The truth about SNAP.  "...the most mass hunger suffering since the Great Depression." Anti-abortion zealots killed Trump's promised IVF investment .  What's up with the Navy? More crashes.  Trump had an MRI. "It was perfect." Look, we all see the signs. Maybe his cabinet is finally concerned.  Hurricane Melissa is headed toward Jamaica .  Hey, what was the 2024 election about? I cou...

 It's Friday, and in this rural town, we scare kids while they ride around in a tractor. I'm still not used to this. It's been five years now. I'm still not used to this. The hay, the corn, the soy beans, and the Coors Light. When people romanticize the Midwest and rural towns, I have to laugh.  Here are your highlights: Trump administration is going to open up sacred land to oil drilling . Such a waste. So gross. Grifting. It's all about the Grift .  Make this make sense. ICE is buying chemical weapons .  Jack Smith is ready to testify .  With all the tough-guy stuff, the National Guard is a bunch of babies. A man was detained for playing Star Wars music .  China was prepared for Trump and is leaving the US behind .  I am Frank Chow, and I approve this message. 

 Had some early meetings, a little late posting. One thing that's bothering me about this shutdown is the lack of empathy. Hardworking folks are without their jobs because Republicans want to cover up the Epstein files. Mike Johnson continues to keep the government closed when he could easily open it, and the media keeps playing along. No mention of the people out of work. Our services are slowing. And our healthcare prices are likely to rise. Have some fucking heart.  Here are your highlights: JD Vance goes to Israel, and Israel slaps him around .  More voter gerrymandering, this time in North Carolina .  We're essentially at war with drug boats .  Mamdani is going to win , and it's not going to lead to millionaire flight.  Elon Musk and Tesla are failing again. When will the house of cars fall?  Many have said this, but the Supreme Court is made up of segregationists.  And now black enrollment is down at elite colleges , as the Supreme Court des...

 And just like that, winter is coming. Frost warning for tomorrow. Dropping temps. It was humid and sunny a couple of days ago. But this winter, I'm prepared to beat the seasonal depression. Not sure how yet, so if anyone has any ideas, let me know. It's Wednesday, which means it's another day Trump fleeces our country, our taxpayer dollars for his own gain. The swamp is in the White House, and it's literally destroying it.  Here are your highlights:  Dog Whistles for White Nationalists.   Mike Johnson won't be happy. The AZ District Attorney is suing . Taxation without representation.  Peru's president calls for a state of emergency .  The RENT IS TOO GODDAMN HIGH . The Bailout of Argentina is wild. Any other president and Trump would be impeached...how many times have we said that? But even crazier is that US farmers are fed up .  Hundreds of anti-science bills have flooded states . It's a coordinated effort to kill people, and it's utterly stupid....

 The conservative justices on the Supreme Court think racism is over, and if you call someone racist, you're the bad guy. That's what it's looking like as they are set to destroy the Voting Rights Act. The real victims are white people. Especially white conservative men. It's not racist to gerrymander, and it's not racist to do it egregiously like Louisiana is arguing. It's simply making things fair cuz woke. Here are your highlights:  The Trial of Sean Grayson . The cop who killed Sonya Massey.  Insurance premiums are set to increase . I don't think people remember how bad insurance used to be.  The internet is crap. We all know it. Here's an explanation of why .  Mass shooting averted at Atlanta airport .  Destroying the historic White House to own the Libs .  I don't want to sound alarmist, but  it might be concerning that Amazon controls   so many things we use.   I am Frank Chow, and I approve this message.

 Went to Chicago and had a great time protesting the Orange Menace. It was peaceful. Full of joy and love. But also resolve. This was the biggest crowd I've ever seen in my life. By the time we arrived, the event was at capacity. "War-torn" Chicago showed up. We're not backing down. The evening ended with a great comedy show by the Accountants of Homeland Security. The show was titled "Billionaires in Space." I literally laughed out loud, a lot. Onward, forward.  Here are your highlights:  Gaza violence continues as Trump does a "peace" victory lap.  No shame. It'd be nice if shame came back. George Santos is already on TV after receiving his pardon .  Trump was clearly upset by the No Kings protests . He made a weird AI video.  OSU shooting, 3 injured .  The continued failure of Elon Musk. SpaceX's pursuit to reach the moon is not working out .  Good news! The folks overseeing our nuclear program have been furloughed .  I am Frank Chow, a...

 No Kings tomorrow in Chicago. I'll be driving up in the morning and meeting up with my fellow ANTIFA members. One silly thing the Republicans keep doing is acting like being anti-fascist is a bad thing. Doubling down on it. Please continue, brave ones. We see you for who you are: pro-fascists. That's not a compliment.  Here are your highlights: More than 170 citizens have been detained by ICE . Kavanaugh Stops.  The Senate might just do its job. Stopping the war against Venezuela .  John Bolton indicted , this is bad cuz no president should weaponize the DOJ; however, it's John Bolton, and fuck that guy.  Nazi Barbie went a little crazy. She uses "Democrat" like she's ready to say the n-word.   Again, the ceasefire was no peace deal . Trump warns Hamas he'll kill them all.  "Jobless growth," AI might be the worst thing ever .  I am Frank Chow, and I approve this message. 

 Trump is giving money to Argentina while his party is trying to take away your healthcare. There Democrats. Attack away. I know it's not that simple, but any other group of politicians would hammer this home until the horse is not only dead, but in the center of the earth. It's a massive scandal, and so far, I've only seen Warren hit the mark.  Here are your highlights:   The Supreme Court is made up of white supremacists who are tired of your Civil Rights . Didn't we elect Obama? Problem solved .  China is kicking our ass .  Tucker Carlson says everyone on Capitol Hill is having orgies .  "Operational Efficiency" Nestle to lay off 16,000 folks . And of course, their stock price went up. I hate this move so much, and it's all too common.  The Pope has spoken . JD Vance is evil.  What if Aliens aren't visiting us because they're limited like we are? None more advanced than us.   I am Frank Chow, and I approve this message. 

 When people show you who they are, believe them. As for Republicans, they broadcast their white supremacist and Nazi selves all the time . Believe them. Time and time again, the Republican Party has revealed itself to be full of problematic, hateful racists. It isn't inflamed rhetoric or something made up. It's real. And the sooner the media, the Democrats, and everyone else in denial see them for what they are, we'll be better off. I won't hold my breath.  Here are your highlights: Despite the fanfare. There is no plan for the ceasefire in Gaza .  Visas revoked for saying mean things about Charlie Kirk . God forbid we call Charlie what he was.  Twitter has let the Proud Boys back on their hateful platform .  In rural America, it's challenging to be a doctor . I live in rural America, and this doesn't surprise me one bit.  Mike Johnson is struggling to delay the swearing-in of Rep-elect Adelita Grijalva . Release the Epstein Files, Mike.  The rich kee...

 We're not going to talk about the Commanders' game.  Here are your highlights:  The Trump administration is gutting Special Education .  RFK Jr. is stupid, and it's annoying that we have to do this. Debunking the Tylenol claims .  Trump is losing the tariff war vs. China.   Early credit warnings in the auto industry . EU makes an expected move. Ukraine is set to receive $140 million in support from frozen Russian assets .  Dutch seize China chipmaker .  I am Frank Chow, and I approve this message. 

 No Kings this week in Chicago and across the country. Who will be there? I'm hoping my health holds up and I can go. I've been battling not only a cold, but also seasonal allergies. This has been the worst season thus far. I wake up with bloodshot eyes and a cough. Why did we move to the Midwest? Why am I here? Oh, biscuits, as my kiddo says. Let's protest this authoritarian government and do it peacefully! Here are your highlights:  Get your measles! Get your measles! We live in a very stupid country .  Fluoride in water . The debate originated on internet forums.  The Supreme Court continues to attack the Voting Rights Act . Why? Cuz racism is over, duh.  Trump is getting credit for the release of hostages in Gaza . It's gross, but I'm glad they're home.  Climate Change is reaching a tipping point .  Is food addiction real? Studies are showing that, yes indeed, we can be addicted to certain foods .  I am Frank Chow, and I approve this message....

 I'm in the middle of my Alien movie marathon, and so far, it all holds up. There are some weird choices here and there, but it's entertaining. After watching Alien: Earth, I wanted to revisit everything in chronological order. Tonight I'm watching Aliens. Is it my favorite? We shall find out. With the themes of being controlled by large corporations, the series is relevant to our current oligarch-run country.  Here are your highlights: Circumcision and Tylenol . RFK Jr. is a crackpot and a danger to all .   Nobel Peace Prize goes to Venezuela's opposition leader , Maria Machado.  Republicans want to protect Trump from the Epstein files. That's why health premiums will go up .  RIP to a real one. Sister Jean made March Madness even better .  First Comey, now Letitia James . Trump goes after his enemies with baseless accusations.  It's coming. A recession of some kind. A crash or boom of some sort. The problem is that there will be no information or sig...

 I was under the weather yesterday. Still not 100%, but better. I swear, living in the Midwest, the moment the weather changes, you get sick. It happens every year. Just a bug creeping through your windows. The brain fog is something else. I'm barely present. Fun times.  Here are your highlights:  A ceasefire between Hamas and Israel . We shall see. From what I've read and heard, there isn't much left of Hamas. Bibi could've ended this long ago, but any progress is welcomed.  Are we going to war? It appears Trump wants war with Venezuela .  Bitcoin ATM scammers . It's baffling that Congress hasn't taken action on this.  To the banks! Rep. Raskin asks for Epstein's bank info.   America is "too risky" to visit .  Scientists are developing a vaccine against food poisoning .  I am Frank Chow and I approve this message. 

 I'm debating whether to go to Indy for a concert or to Chicago for the No King protest. Thoughts? I'm still in recovery, so a protest is supposed to be out of the question, but also fuck this administration. Speaking of recovery, today is not it. I'm in pain. I'm tired. And blah blah blah whining.  Here are your highlights: Trump wants to tear down our beautiful forests .  Texas is sending its National Guard to Chicago. Uninvited.   Fishermen live in fear of being killed by the US . Why is no one stopping this?  We have a houseless problem in America. Investors don't care and are buying up more homes .  Hate loud commercials . CA is doing something about it.  Russ Vought. Evil piece of shit .  I am Frank Chow and I approve this message. 

It's October. Does anyone else think it should be December? Not weather-wise, but the length of this year. It's been exhausting. Thing after thing. Chaos after chaos. SCOTUS after SCOTUS. As we continue on this collective journey of the downfall of our democracy, SCOTUS is aiming to put it all to bed. What's the over/under on them destroying the 14th Amendment? I'm not optimistic.  Here are your highlights:  We're way past a constitutional crisis.   The administration admins keep "sneaking" in white supremacist memes .  Medicaid cuts. Red states hate taking care of their people.  Illinois files lawsuit to deter the National Guard in Chicago .  The fall of CBS continues with the appointment of Bari Weiss . Journalism means nothing anymore.  ICE will be "all over the Super Bowl". Noem's Nazis think immigrants can afford tickets .  I am Frank Chow and I approve this message. 

 I'm a little behind today. We had an early school function for the kiddos. I decided to take the day off because, why not? The world is only ending. The Cubs are moving on in the playoffs, which hopefully means they win it all and reverse the curse of this godforsaken timeline. One can hope. Here are your highlights: Jane Goodall's final message to us all.   Trump want sword. He no get sword. Bad. Angry. Fire someone over it .  Remember when a degree meant you had a better chance at getting a job? The Supreme Court wants everyone to shoot everyone else . Freedom!  Project 2025 is the biggest failure of our media . We knew they'd do it, and now Trump is bragging about it.  Protests in Broadview, IL. Fuck ICE .  I am Frank Chow and I approve this message.

 The government is shut down. The Republicans fail to govern once again. Which is their thing. If your goal is to "drown the government in a bathtub", the best thing to do is not do anything. That, and put off releasing the Epstein files. They must incriminate Trump pretty convincingly. Cuz, man, they find every way not to release those files.  Here are your highlights: Russ Voght has to be one of the worst people on this planet .  At least two killed in synagogue attack in the U.K .  RIP Jane Goodall . You were one of the good ones. Thank you for teaching us about our world.  Nazi Barbie gets pwned for defending Trump's AI slop .  Google layoffs . One thing to watch in the months ahead is the potential layoffs of larger companies. They tend to start the ball rolling. Anti-trans activists are hoping the zealots on the Supreme Court will uphold "conversion therapy." I am Frank Chow and I approve this message. 

Invade our own states! Portland is Waterworld! Chicago is Mad Max! Memphis is Mexico! The utter insanity of these hyperventilating toads continues. I was in Chicago last month for two weeks and not once was I in danger. Portland is fine. Memphis is fine. Interestingly, no city in the Deep South has been mentioned. It's all segregation (y). I'm glad the generals didn't clap. I'm less glad they had to show up. Regardless, the Trump administration is drumming up another distraction from their failing economy, Bitcoin scams, and the Epstein files. It's pathetic.  Here are your highlights:  DOJ escalates its ramp-up of voter suppression . If there's no voter fraud, we will manufacture voter fraud.  Coal is coming back. In one of the weird obsessions of the Right, the US will spend over $600 mil to give men black lungs .  Headlines aside, cuz they want Republicans to win, the Republicans are to blame for the shutdown .  MORE EPSTEIN FILES . What was going on in New Me...

 Baseball is here. Yes, I know the season has been going on since the Jurassic Period, but playoff baseball is something different. And the Cubbies are in it! It's been too long, and I will enjoy it as long as it lasts. If you see ICE at a game, give them hell. Boo them into embarrassment. Record them on your phones and tag their cowardice. Go Cubs and Fuck ICE!  Here are your highlights:  "Kavanaugh Stops" - Atrios with a good one Speaking of the playoffs, sports betting in America is out of hand and needs regulation .  Hegseth leads the Department of WTF . A truly unhinged, Starship Troopers-type speech.  The impending government shutdown is NOT a "partisan standoff." The Republicans control Congress. It is on them. Yet our media can't help but frame it this way. Mitt Romney is a piece of garbage . He wanted Biden to pardon Trump.  The Supreme Court is back. And Roberts and his band of zealots aim to deliver the final blow to democracy. Hold onto your...

 Happy Monday! Homecoming weekend turned out to be a weekend of chores and staying home for us. Sometimes the crowds can be overwhelming, especially with Fox here. There is so much happening in the outside world. Holy moly. Tough to keep up. Wonder if our Orange Prez will have anything to say about more white guy domestic terrorism? Just Chicago? That's what I thought.  Here are your highlights: Prosecuting "enemies," the GOP platform is full Fasc .  Mass shooting and church fire in Michigan. Four people have been reported killed so far .  Don't Escalator on Me .  Trump sent troops to Portland . This is not only ridiculous, but it is also like crime #1,000,450 by this administration.  Republicans own all three branches of the government. They can't run it. Make them shut it down .  Shooting in North Carolina. Suspect fired from a boat. ... suspect is another white domestic terrorist.  I am Frank Chow and I approve this message.

 It's homecoming weekend. Typically, I'd be tailgating up and early. This year, I'm opting out. Why? It's expensive this year because we're ranked! Hopefully, it's a better game than last week. As for the world about us, it's becoming increasingly concerning that ICE is full of criminals. Despicable, deplorable, and immoral men. We can't let them escape the legal consequences of their actions.  Here are your highlights: Bibi Netanyahu officially declares the ethnic cleansing of Gaza . Major walkout.  Comey is being indicted by the rogue DOJ. I'd laugh, but this is something we must combat .  Possible tropical storm to hit the Carolinas .  The creepy Oklahoma Superintendent, Ryan Walters, is forced to resign . We love it when they eat their own.  Starbucks to close hundreds of stores. Self-inflicted or a sign of times to come?  Something to watch... Hegseth calls on top military leaders for a meeting.   I am Frank Chow and I approved this message....

 The zone continues to be flooded. So much misinformation, dumb dumbs running the country, and threats of burning the government down . It was the escalator's fault! No one could have predicted this, but as Kamala Harris continues her book tour, um, well, she did. Those who want to relitigate the election, I'm not here for it. She wasn't the only one. Same story in 2016. A lot of folks needed to listen to the woman.  Here are your highlights:  The autism community fights back about the outrageous claims of the MAHA movement. Tylenol is not the silver bullet.  Denmark shuts down airport over "mystery drones." Would you look at that! ICE and Republicans are now Pro-Mask .  The "Abundance" movement is shady to me . The Democratic Party needs to fight for those who have the least. If it means compromising their freedoms, I want no part of that.  Pre-Recession Watch is back . Housing gives us a red flag. You know what would fix that? Firing more government e...

 I'm not sure what to say other than the Democrats continue to have a branding problem. Which party is better on healthcare? Dems. Which party is better on the economy? Dems. Which party is better on civil rights? Dems. Which party hasn't caused two recessions in the last 20 years? Dems. So on and so forth. But in a factless world, how do you combat that? Certainly not with consultants , but by listening to the people who get you elected. That might be a good start. We want a fight. Fight.  Here are your highlights: Even escalators hate Donald Trump . Typhoon hits China and Taiwan. Nearly 2 million relocated.   I live in rural America. I have little to no empathy for American farmers who voted for Trump .  Grijalva wins special election in Arizona . One vote closer to the Epstein files.  3 people shot at an ICE detention center.   As a photographer, these photos are unreal. The Most Breathtaking Ocean Photos of the Year .  I am Frank Chow and I approve...

 I got bitten by a spider. And I broke out so much I turned purple. Now, I'm on an antibiotic and a steroid...fun times. I think part of Project 2025 was to make my year the most difficult one yet.  Here are your highlights: ICE will refuse to unmask . The Gestapo is a bunch of cowards.  Trump is calling ANTIFA a terrorist organization .  The Justice Department has become Trump's personal law firm . NASA launches a mission to protect the world from the Sun .  Arizona special election might determine the release of the Epstein files .  The Supreme Court is lawless . Roberts is to blame.  I am Frank Chow and I approve this message. 

 I got back late from Chicago last night. I'm tired to say the least, but it was worth the trip...despite the embarrassing loss to Indiana. We will live to fight another day, and with homecoming this weekend, well, we have no choice. I L L. One thing that was lovely about this weekend was family. I'm a lucky guy in that my family is big, caring, and liberal. We see the world, and we want to make a positive change. Even the eldest in our family is up for the fight. That gives me hope.  Here are your highlights:  Charlie Kirk was no martyr . His memorial was weird, creepy, and ominous. MAGA is truly a disturbed group of cultists.  Austism has been a talking point for RFK Jr. for some time. The answer is less Tylenol.   TikTok takeover . Gonna be interesting to see how this goes.  Israel continues its goal of committing the most war crimes in 2025. Great job, Trump administration! So much peace!  Look, I want AOC in the Senate or a higher leadership posi...

 This week seemed like a year. The amount of gashlighting about Kirk, the War in Gaza, and Trump's cognitive decline was amped up to 11. People everywhere are mourning an irrational asshole. Look, I'm a former Catholic, and Charlie Kirk was no Christian. So gaslight away, you cons. I'm done with this week.  Here are your highlights: Trump administration is too uncomfortable with America's slavery past.   DHS and ICE are thug organizations. 11 NY officials arrested. Fat Bear Week .  No Peace in Ukraine. Great job, everyone! Trump definitely deserves the Nobel Peace Prize .  AI Stock Bubble . I have had the feeling for a while now that AI is reminiscent of the dot-com bubble. I hope I'm wrong.  Trump has odd obsessions, mainly over optics; Afghanistan is his latest.   I am Frank Chow and I approve this message. 

 Let's talk about the "Abundance" fellows for a second. Fuck them. That's it. I have no empathy for folks who are willing to debate away fundamental rights for the less fortunate. Bad-faith arguments from the Right are bad-faith arguments. There's no convincing them otherwise. That's why Charlie Kirk was so abhorrent. It wasn't enough to debate him; he wasn't ever going to change his mind until he eliminated those he hated. So, Ezra Klein is moving the Overton Window and believing we have to find middle ground with folks who want the entire LGBTQ population smothered with a pillow, non-white immigrants blown up on boats, and women in shackles producing babies in a factory. Nope. Not having it. We have to stand for something. And the Right is wrong. Even their precious white Jesus would say so. STFU Ezra. Here are your highlights: Trumpflation is eating your paycheck. A Black student was found hanged at Delta State University in Mississippi .  The A...

 Kash Patel is unfit for his job. We knew that, but man, is it clearer than day when he's in front of Congress. A mumbling, ignorant, fascist. I'm not sure we can trust anything coming out of his bureau, especially in relation to the Kirk murder. TRANS! TRANS BULLETS! TRANS TRAINS! TRANS GUNS! It reads like a hysterical 4-Chan poster. A disgrace to law enforcement everywhere.  Here are your highlights:  David Neiwert would like a word . Drifty points out what I've been saying as well. Right-wing extremism has been monitored and reported by us lowly bloggers for decades. No one listened.  Trump's withholding of FEMA funds is illegal . AGAIN.  RFK Jr.'s attacks on mental health care are unhinged . Vegetables and swimming in toxic rivers won't fix my anxiety and depression.  Lower rates? I say, 'Okay, roll the dice!'  Death toll in Gaza reportedly over 65,000 . My guess is it's more like 100,000. Bibi must face consequences.  The British certainly kn...

 I know some of you weren't around during the 90s, but recent political events, political violence, and economic uncertainty remind me a little bit of the 90s, albeit with the added influence of social media. Which is way worse! The amount of lies that sprang up after the murder of Charlie Kirk. The amount of misinformation from the FBI. The amount of violent foaming at the mouth shit from the Right. It's all familiar. This time, the internet makes it move a million times faster to the dumbest people in the world. My worry is that the escalation will be worse than Oklahoma City.  Here are your highlights:  Donald Trump sues the NYT . I'm laughing, it's dangerous, HOWEVER, the NYT has done so much to carry water for Trump, and now look. You played yourself.  Charter schools are bad. Texas charter schools are awful and a scam.   JD Vance went on the Charlie Kirk podcast and fomented more violence . Totally normal thing for a sitting Vice President to do.  We ...

 It's great that in America, you can be kidnapped off the street cuz you look or talk a certain way. It's almost as if we're no longer bound by laws. Isn't there a court or system that can enforce laws? Ah, heck, forget about that! Let Trump and the Santa Monica fascist do as they please. Checks and balances are for cucks. Happy Monday!  Here are your highlights: Evil walks amongst us .  Russia is playing war games with Belarus. Totally normal stuff by Putin .  The way the media is lionizing Charlie Kirk, you'd think he was a good guy. Even better, JD Vance, local water boy, will be hosting Kirk's podcas t. I know it's funny to joke that the VP has nothing better to do than tweet maliciously, but um, dude, get a life.  Wall St. is humming. Tesla is booming . No data matters. It's a vibes economy.  The key to beating Trump is to punch back .  History was made this weekend. I know not everyone is a fan of boxing, but what Terrence Crawford accomplished t...

 First whole week of work post-op. I'm feeling okay. I'm trying not to be too hard on myself because this week was rather exhausting. I regressed in my progress, but that's to be expected when you push too hard for 14 days. This weekend we're tailgating for the Illini. Excited to be back around the stadium atmosphere.  Here are your highlights:  The  Winklevoss twins are some of the biggest Bitcoin grifters.   CBS is done . Cooked. Never to be trusted again.  Let's get this straight. Charlie Kirk was not doing "politics the right way ." What the Americans should've done. Brazil's former president, who was found guilty of attempting a coup, is headed to jail. Chuck, you awake?! What's up with Trump's droopy face?  Another high school shooting . Kids dying is less important than a right-wing zealot dying. Thinking of the families in Denver.  I am Frank Chow and I approve this message.

 Charlie Kirk is dead. He was assassinated. It's a tragedy for his family and a reminder that political violence in this country is reaching a fever pitch. But I will not mourn a Nazi. I will not mourn an abhorrent, disgusting, anti-American man. He told us who he was, so we should remember him for who he was, a hatemonger. A scurge who rose to fame post-Limbaugh. No one, aside from his immediate family, should weep for him. He was a product of the worst parts of our political discourse and a right-wing nut. A pathological liar and a pedophile protector. Sadly, a new version of him will pop up, and my only hope is that the bad-faith actors on the Right learn something from this...I don't have hope they will.  Here are your highlights:  Elizabeth Warren, thank you .  The calls to fight tyranny.   A small domino falls. U.K. Ambassador to Washington fired for ties to Epstein .  Inflation climbed . If this were Biden's presidency, imagine the headlines.  O...

 I'm not on World War III watch...yet, but there are plenty of moves that have me worried. Putin and Bibi both laugh, taunt, and spit on all international law. Europe seems timid. Donald "No-bell Peace Prize" Trump is incompetent. And the rest of the world, well, that's bad too. I know, I know, Hillary was a hawk! Kamala is just like Biden! Things would've been handled much better. Call it a hunch.  Here are your highlights:  Some good news - Democrat Walkinshaw wins special electio n, making Mike Johnson's job even harder.  Answers to getting the COVID vaccine this fall .  Russia "accidentally" sends drones to Poland .  Disgusting monsters. The 50th birthday cards to Epstein are vomit-inducing .  School shooter, 13 years old, caught before a mass shooting attempt . I will say it until the day I die. Get the guns.  A dead body was found in the trunk of a Tesla, a car owned by singer D4vd . I am Frank Chow and I approve this message

 I would like to announce that anyone still listening to James Carville -- go kick rocks. Democrats are in desperate need of new voices and new strategists. People want leadership. People want a better economy. People hate Trump's policies. Start beating the drum. This is not normal.  Here are your highlights: School shootings are now an "industry." Or we could stop being a sick society and get actual gun control.  SCOTUS run amok. According to the Right Wing Justices , racial profiling is totally cool when it's brown folks.  Job losses . Donny has some explaining to do.  The creepy letter from Trump to Epstein is real and worse than I thought.  Israel attacks Hamas in Qatar.  Gotta do wonders for negotiations.  Florida is where t he zombie apocalypse begins . I am Frank Chow and I approve this message

 I'm back. I'm not 100%, but my surgery was successful...for now. I'm three weeks into my recovery, and I feel way better than before. I'm trying not to get too excited, but aside from not being able to drive, I don't have excruciating pain. It's a significant relief. Onward. Forward.  Here are your highlights: No Kings, Oct. 18th - mark your calendars. Trump must go.  ICE raids a Hyundai plant. South Korea brings 300 employees home . I can't tell you how bad this is, but it's very fuckin bad.  Nazi propaganda .  The housing market is showing signs of "we can't afford anything." Trump vs. Chicago.   France is in disarray .  I am Frank Chow and I approve this message

 Bibi is a war criminal. Every day the war in Gaza goes on, we find out about more atrocities. It's unconscionable. I'm not sure how Israel ever returns from this. It seems most agree with it. Regardless, something has to be done, but the world leaders are feckless.  I head to Chicago soon for my surgery. I don't know how I'll feel and when I'll be posting regularly again. Wish me luck.  Here are your highlights: Trump's attempted takeover of DC is exactly what dictators do.  Soap recall. I have a feeling we'll see a lot of recalls under Trump .  You can no longer trust job reports .  They're going after history as we know it. Smithsonian is now under attack .  Stop eating octopus .  Ending gay marriage has been on the GOP radar since it was legalize d. It's shameful. But hey, at least you can date ChatGPT. Marry teenage girls. And defend a pedo president!  I am Frank Chow and I approve this message

 Ah, Monday. A day we all collectively hate. It's here again. We're in the office again. And it sucks. School starts this week. A welcome change to the chaos of summer. Our girls aren't looking forward to it, but as parents, the schedule is great. They tend to do better with a routine. Do any other parents feel this way? Let me know.  Here are your highlights: Israel kills more journalists . Any politician still siding with Israel must be primaried.  Ruining our National Parks to own the Libs .  Anti-vaxx folks kill people, and RFK Jr. is responsible .  Trump keeps making up crimes. And now he takes his delusions to DC .  Hurricane season has begun .  Ford is investing in electric vehicles . Finally, someone is waking up.  I am Frank Chow and I approve this message

 In less than a week, I'll be undergoing major surgery in Chicago. I'm not sure when I'll be able to post until post-surgery (post one more time for fun). I'm facing an uphill battle, but my trust in my doctors is immense. I know they'll take care of me. I know I'll be alright. The recovery might be longer than I hope, but we move on. Forward.  Here are your highlights:  Isolationism leads to fewer tourists. Vegas is in trouble.  Great job, everyone!  Climate disasters are wiping out local businesses .  Judge says "hold up" to DeSantis' concentration camp .  The US Air Force is to deny retirement pay to transgender service members . SUPPORT OUR TROOPS! Thoughts to those in SoCal. Wildfires in Ventura .  Project 2025 is halfway there. And we told all y'all. No one would listen.  I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

 Another day. Another day without the Epstein files. This one isn't going away, and the Democratic Party needs to keep reminding the public. Make it messy. Do not protect your donors. It's not worth it. The Epstein files are the thing that Trump can't get rid of, and it's a winner across the country. Get the dude. He's no king.  Here are your highlights: January Sixer in the Justice Department . It was a coup, and it worked.  Israel secretly recruited Iranian dissidents from within.   Trump's attack on higher ed continues. This time it's UCLA. How this is legal , I have no idea.  I've said this for as long as I can remember. The point was to eliminate Gaza and make beachfront properties.  Companies are forcing employee attendance , and if it doesn't lead to revolt, I would be surprised. These companies want to control us. The pandemic proved we didn't need office work five days a week. And yet here we are... I am Frank Chow and I approve this me...

As we approach the start of school, I'm happy we're in Illinois. Our Governor isn't a lackey. He stands up for us , and he doesn't give in to fascism. And that gives me peace of mind because our kids won't be learning the 10 commandments, see folks burning books, and think that Jesus roamed the Earth with dinosaurs. Gotta find those silver linings.  Here are your highlights:  Gay Marriage is in the conservative judges' sights .  Putting up Confederate statues to own the Libs . Losers. Up on the rooooooooof. Trump is losing his mind .  Ending the Voting Rights Act . Roberts is going to get his greatest desire fulfilled.  Trump administration supports right-wing extremism . FEMA to ignore it.  ChatGPT is so far more dangerous than it is helpful. It's alarming interactions with teens, raising flags .  I am Frank Chow and I approve this message

Suffice it to say. We're winning. We're doing so much winning. Tariffs. Winning. Immigration. Winning. Unemployment. Winning. Can you feel it? It's almost as if electing a buffoon and a bunch of zealots leads to soooo much tiger blood winning.  Here are your highlights:   Marco Rubio is the biggest wuss ever. The US may require $15,000 bond for visas .  The ethnic cleansing of Gaza continues . As Trump and his administration go after higher ed for being "anti-Semitic."  The GOP's obsession with trans folks is so bizarre that it has gone international .  The majority of US adults are worried about grocery prices . You played yourself, America.  Massive wildfires all over . But please, bring coal back.  I'm a Washington Commanders fan and have longed for a return to D.C. However,  these owners really screw their cities over .  I am Frank Chow and I approve this message

 I'm sure Trump wants Epstein to go away, but it's not going away. Anyone calling it a "distraction" in the Democratic Party needs to be ignored. Times are different, and the right wing is just as upset about Trump's obtuse behavior; the scandal will stick. He might try to pardon her. Strike up a deal which seems to be in the mix; however, he's a lame duck president, and people are asking questions.  Here are your highlights:  The Watch is on. Recession Watch 2025 .  DOGE was the scam we knew it would be . You know what doesn't help the economy? Firing tax-paying, hard-working "bureaucrats."  Electrolyte drinks. Fact or Fiction .  Texas is a rogue state that's anti-democratic . Glad local Dems are trying everything.  PBS is shutting down. Canceling public media to own the Libs .  The world has no consequences. Business metrics don't count. Why are we here? Elon Musk receives $29 billion pay package at Tesla .  I am Frank Chow and I approv...

 I'll be off tomorrow. Cuz life. One thing about life that I've realized is that it is all things unpredictable. You can either accept that or get caught up in it. I'm choosing to do neither. Ha!  Here are your highlights:   Texas doesn't care about fairness . Rigging is the game.  ICE is a terrorist organization at this point. Thugs, every single one of them .  The economy holds for now , but can we trust the numbers at this point? This administration isn't on the level, and the new bill will hurt Americans right away.  Trump to bring back the physical fitness test . Cuz he's fit.  Delta flight experiences extreme turbulence , injuring passengers. Can we get some fucking trains?! Brazil stands up to Trump. It's the only way to go .  I am Frank Chow and I approve this message. 

 Didn't get to posting yesterday due to personal reasons. But hey, did you see Trump confess to crimes again? Sex trafficking President . This country is something else.  Here are your highlights: Why certain medications increase your risk in the heat.  It's me. This is me.  The world is literally on fire, and Trump wants to destroy the EPA .  The earners in the 1% .  8.8 earthquake off the coast of Russia. Mother Earth isn't happy .  DOJ has the missing minutes of the Epstein death .  Corey Booker says it right . Dems can't capitulate to Trump ever.  I am Frank Chow and I approve this message