Frank Chow: Asian- American Political Pundit

 The Orange Menace is set to address world leaders at the UN today. He's expected to declare himself a " peacemaker ." We know this is complete bullshit. He's the laughing stock of the world, and he has no idea. He was baited into a war with Iran, and he likely committed war crimes in doing so. I'll never forgive the folks who thought "Donald the Dove" was a thing.  Here are your highlights:   Republicans won't "flee" Trump .  Monopolies aren't a thing anymore. Paramount deal goes through . Newsom, you punk.  Coal miners feel the lasting pain of black lung .  More "peacemaker" shit. Houthis escalate in Yemen .  Whoops! Australia admits F-35 parts accidentally shipped to Hong Kong .  The prediction market business is evil. Kalshi wants to let users bet with borrowed funds .  I am Frank Chow, and I approve this message. 

 It was a rainy and hot game on Saturday, but the Illini did their job and stomped the Salukis. Unfortunately, Sunday wasn't good at all. The Commanders QB Jayden Daniels injured his elbow. It was brutal, leading to Tom Brady cursing on live TV. I don't know why I keep thinking things will change. Being a Commanders fan is detrimental to my health.  Here are your highlights:   Trump has banned CNN, Politico, and MSNow . Dictator stuff.  Nothing to see here. Bitcoin reaches its highest level since January .  ICE agent shoots DoorDash driver . Dems need to destroy ICE.  Is the Pentagon lying to us about the death toll from the Iran War?   Tropical Storm Polo... might become a hurricane .  Putin's party wins again in Russia , but some signs his war with Ukraine is straining support.  I am Frank Chow, and I approve this message. 

 Tomorrow is a tailgate day. So we're gearing up for what's to come. Unfortunately, it's going to be blistering hot and sticky. I still wrestle with the "why did we move back to the Midwest?" when days like this occur. Climate change keeps coming. What was supposed to be a lovely fall day is now going to be a scorching hot and humid, sweat-stained day. I know I shouldn't be bitchin about the weather with everything going on; HOWEVER, our latest AI whistleblower downplayed climate change on the news the other day, so fuck him and fuck every data center. I'll never get over the fact that Al Gore warned us all and the powers that be did nothing.  Here are your highlights:   Fascism is what the Republican Party wants for America .  Reminder: it's illegal for federal officers to be at voting polls.   Trump administration is okay with killing endangered species .  There's a new cat! Scientists identify new cat species in Bolivia .  I know being a reporte...

  A lot is going on this week. Between war, rate hikes , and conspiracies, we've got the kitchen sink. It does seem like every day of the Trump administration, we get this. Chaos. I hope the messaging gurus at the DNC start leaning into how much Republicans have made life worse. It's only been two years, and the general vibe is "life sucks." "We're all going to have to work remote cuz gas is too expensive."  Here are your highlights:   The Trump administration is putting Somali immigrants into Gitmo .  Building collapse in Gaza kills 21, maybe more .  Beto has made me cynical, but maybe Talarico has a genuine shot .  Republicans are Nazis .  The conundrum. Hasan Piker.   When all of this is said and done, Congress must make new laws so psychotic presidents don't withhold FEMA funds .  I am Frank Chow, and I approve this message. 

 The latest polling has Dems crushing Republicans this midterm. I don't think the press is ready for the Trump backlash. After seeing what's occurred with the Kennedy Center, I have no doubt he will be even more irate. The Mad King comes to mind. Gas and Diesel are not going down. He's losing the war in Iran. Has Congress passed a single bill? 6 years of this asshole and only destruction. I wake up most days hoping for good news.  Here are your highlights: Canada to be an associate member of the EU?   Me know that's not money. Crypto bill fails in the Senate .  Women built MAHA; now the men are taking over .  More news that DOGE was a complete failure .  Rate hike is on the way .  Chaos in the Middle East. Yemen is a war zone, and the Houthis are making a play for the country .  I am Frank Chow, and I approve this message. 

 AI is not going to kill us. At least not right now. We keep hearing about it, but I think it's a shell game. AI isn't really evolving, like OpenAI and Anthropic say. It seems to be stuck. Do I think AI could eventually be the endgame for civilization? I'd be silly to think it can't; I've watched enough sci-fi. However, this is not it...yet. And what might hold it back is the very real people voicing concerns about AI. As NIMBY as it may seem, across party lines, a lot of folks aren't feeling the data center vibes.  Here are your highlights:   How the Fed should deal with the AI bubble .  Yo, he said it out loud. We've got weapons in space .  DeSantis should be in DeJail . Horrific conditions at "Alligator Alcatraz." Making Air Quality terrible again .  Russia, Russia, Russia! Don Jr.'s wedding backed by Putin Pal .  The endless war in Iran and how Trump is losing it.  I am Frank Chow, and I approve this message.