Frank Chow: Asian- American Political Pundit

 One of my biggest fears when Trump first took office was his access to our nuclear arsenal. People called me hyperbolic, yet here we are in a war with Iran, that no one wanted, and he's threatening that a "whole civilization will die tonight." Trump is obsessed with carnage. He's obsessed with bombs, the way it makes him look masculine, and Iran is making him look like a cuck. I don't pray often, but I'm praying I'm wrong.  Here are your highlights:  Taiwan's opposition leader arrives in China .  Death panels, but for real this time .  Vance goes to Hungary . The Right has such love for authoritarians.  Democrats, wake up, don't compromise on Trans Rights .  Betting on wars .  Southeast Asia's coming food crisis .  I am Frank Chow, and I approve this message. 

 The Illini fell short. It was a battle, and despite their abysmal three-point shooting, they fought until the end. It was quite the run. The town was ablaze. Rooting for this team was easy. Young star in the making, an NBA All-Star's kid, a transfer from my alma mater, and a local kid. It was fun to watch, share in their achievements, and believe the impossible could happen. I can't wait until next year. I L L.  Here are your highlights:  In Lebanon, more than 50 medics have been killed by Israel . Say war crimes, Booker.  Like a scene from a movie, the airman who was shot down has been rescued .  The Private Credit Cartels .  Crimes are good and just when they're done by Republicans. Steve Bannon to walk .  Artemis crew to see the Dark Side of the Moon .  Trying on clothes virtually? AI might help retailers with returns .  Iran rejects a ceasefire . Trump is in a pickle...will he "rain" bombs on Iran? Or will he capitulate? Time is up....

 Anytime Republicans are in charge of the economy, they wreck it. Liberation Day will go down as one of the biggest failures in recent memory. A much-yelled-about, but ultimately useless move that has set the US Economy behind for maybe decades. The war with Iran is only making it worse. My only hope is that folks will realize EVs are important to our future... however, my rural neighbors will likely be among the last to adopt them. Revving their engines as they scream MAGA out of their windows. Good Friday, y'all.  Here are your highlights:  The Pope doesn't like Hegseth using God for his war in Iran.  Saturday is Illini day. First Final Four appearance in 21 years . I L L!  AOC leads the way, no aid for Israel .  IRGC threatens to hit data centers next .  It really is amazing we're headed towards the moon. I know we're not all aboard. We science geeks and kids who grew up on Space Camp, seeing the Artemis II rocket toward the moon, find it specia ...

 Endless war. Endless wars. Republicans can't help themselves. And Trump, as many predicted, is already getting bored. I refused to watch, but the reviews were not good. I wonder if Jake Tapper will call for Trump to resign, step down, or retire? Nooo, didn't think so. Just more needless deaths in Iran, Lebanon, and Gaza. How about those gas prices, huh?  Here are your highlights:  Making Veterans homeless, so rich folks can have tax cuts.  Pam Bondi on the chopping block? I am LAUGHING.  Relief for diabetics, new bill to lower insulin costs . This is a no-brainer.  Trump really screwed up royally. UK-led coalition to meet to free up the Strait of Hormuz .  Rural voter here. I cannot say "I told you so" enough to American farmers .  Hong Kong bookstore staff arrested for selling Jimmy Lai's biography . China continues to squash dissent.  I am Frank Chow, and I approve this message. 

 I've been under the weather, and by under the weather, I mean depressed. Mental health days are necessary. I took two. I'm still struggling, but I made it to today. Sometimes this world just beats you down. We did, however, have a successful No Kings protest in our small town. It felt like hundreds were participating. We had laughs, shared common interests, and then enjoyed a local Speakeasy that night. There is good out in the world.  Here are your highlights: NASA's Artemis is set to launch today .    SCOTUS to hear the case of birthright citizenship . We know how this will shake out.  Iran Update: Trump admin has no clue what they're doing.   Robotaxis don't work . Just give us high-speed rail FFS.  Trump official claims he has teleported . You read that right.  Does anyone care about gas prices? Cuz I thought that was why we are stuck with Trump... I am Frank Chow, and I approve this message. 

 I've had one of those mornings where I can't seem to wake up. Not sure why. Maybe it's war exhaustion? It seems that's what Trump is suffering from since he's declared the war is already over. Tell that to Iran. As we continue on this crash course of "don't fuck with Iran," I wonder if the ground troops are a scare tactic or if they will actually deploy...fun times. No Kings protest this weekend. Take lots of pictures and make funny signs!  Here are your highlights:   Killing the Department of Education to make America dumb again.  The Anti-Vax movement is deadly .  The Senate approves to pay TSA agents, no funding for ICE .  RIP to Calculated Risk . One of the best econ blogs out there.  When he's not flying on private jets to hockey games, Kash Patel is getting his email hacked .  The warming Earth is shattering the Arctic sea . Good thing we're investing in data centers run by fossil fuels. Can't wait for a new virus to emerge from the...