Frank Chow: Asian- American Political Pundit

 I'm off today and Monday doing home things. A lot going on! Data Center rage is real. People hate them. No one is sure what they're for, and it's uniting right and left. In our small town, there's a big anti-data center push because this is exactly the kind of place you put a data center. Meanwhile, Sam Altman continues to be the worst of the wors t. Someone should regulate these CEOs soon! Here are your highlights :  The Right's MAGA Barbie  of the WNBA.  Colin Gray, father of a school shooter, sentenced to 15 years .   The Michigan Primary is the most expensive ever . I still think El-Sayed wins.  What could go wrong? San Francisco company offers robots for cleaning services .  60,000 migrants crossed into Spanish territory, causing chaos .  Todd Blanche should never be confirmed . As his nomination is on "hold", it shows the Trump grip on the Republican Party might be weakening. Also, where's Mitch?! I am Frank Chow, and I approve this me...

 Fauci deserves better. In the height of the pandemic, with an idiot in charge, he saved lives. Rand Paul's quest to shame Fauci really comes down to the fact that Rand Paul is a fraud. It's terrible that Fauci had to sit there and listen to Republicans relitigating a pandemic that happened SIX YEARS AGO. I know we all have PTSD from those times, but move the fuck on. It does show us that Republicans have nothing. Their message for the midterms is "lOoK aT tHe CoVId." I don't think that gets out the vote.  Here are your highlights:   Meta and Newsmax partner up to spread misinformation .  Maybe we shouldn't have a Trump sycophant running the Fed .  Ebola outbreak has killed over 1,500 .  Rep. Max Miller is a sicko . Do the right thing, Ohio.  I'm all for this. Flock cameras are getting mobbed .  Speaking of the midterms. Musk is back in . And he's going to spend big. I don't think the richest moron should have this much influence. Thanks, Roberts ...

 Rand Paul's obsession with Fauci is quite puzzling . Is it because Fauci is a more accomplished doctor? A better person? Who knows? Nevertheless, the latest spectacle has me wondering if Rand Paul is okay. It makes no sense to relitigate COVID six years later. It makes no sense to keep making accusations. We could learn from it, but what Rand is doing isn't that. He's creating theater. It's a waste of time and disrespectful to the one voice of reason we had years ago. I'm team Fauci.  Here are your highlights:   The Rapid Rise of Right-Wing Militias .  ROBOTS! U.S. bans robots from foreign nations . Aftermath of a terrible earthquake in Japan .  Something might be cooking in Texas. Talarico up against Paxton in latest poll .  China makes a move on Taiwan .  What's with white progressives and sexual assault allegations? Daniel Moraff .  I am Frank Chow, and I approve this message. 

 Who needs an afternoon Dunk?! Late to blogging today. I had an appointment. It went longer than expected. One thing you learn as you get older is that your body shuts down. It tells you many times to slow down, and well, you should listen. Isn't getting older fun?  Here are your highlights:   One million acres burning in Oregon .  ICE is killing people here and abroad. Couple that was deported was murdered in Guatemala .  Prediction markets are bad . Trump make great.  If you can, now is a good time to donate blood .  Are we winning the war with Iran yet? U.S. oil reserves are at their lowest level since 1983. Democrats are going after the data centers in new ads . This is a good move. One thing that's bringing people together in our small town is no data centers. We don't like AI slop. We don't want data centers in our town. I don't care if we disagree on the why.  I am Frank Chow, and I approve this message. 

 The Old Man is in town for my kiddo's birthday. We had a great time eating dim sum and devouring cake. I think she has enough fidget toys to last a lifetime at this point. Raising kids in this crazy world can be difficult, but the joy, love, and kindness you witness are irreplaceable. It puts many things in perspective. I'm a sentimental man, I guess. Blogging is back on.  Here are your highlights: ICE agents have records of abusing women and children .  Another tragic shooting. This time in Seattle .  Trump is the worst president we've had . But it can be worse.  Wildfires in Spain and France lead to evacuations .  Hey, it's pretty clear . They're lying to us about the War in Iran .  The Tate Brothers and Barron Trump .  I am Frank Chow, and I approve this message. 

 My youngest was sick yesterday. All good now. Back to regular blogging, although a bit behind schedule. So, I guess Donald the Dove is now Donald the Forever War. It was inevitable. The worst president ever continues to be awful, and now he possibly will be sending in ground troops. Even if Congress says they don't want the war anymore. How many more troops need to die?  Here are your highlights: How Republicans intend to steal the Midterms . It's nice Republicans like Cornyn find a backbone after they're on the way out .  ChatGPT hacked another company . "The models did it." Finally. House passes a bill to ban stock trades for members .  BP is an evil union-busting company.   Stock market goes Weeeeee! Watching Elon go from the first-ever trillionaire to back to a billionaire is quite funny.  I am Frank Chow, and I approve this message. 

 Tariffs! Go Weeeee!!! The way Trump has treated Canada is so embarrassing. Once one of our greatest allies, now treated like an enemy. Sorry, Canada. We visited Vancouver some seven years ago, and it was delightful. I look forward to going back someday. He's just such an idiot that it's hard to say anything anymore. Just sorry.  Here are your highlights:   Deloitte shouldn't be running Medicaid systems . It's denying disabled folks benefits.  Mullin threatens aid to states over election bull .  This should've never been a thing. Wall St. is selling more rental homes as ban takes effect .  Epstein, a foreign agent?   The Israeli is lying. The IDF continues to attack Gaza despite the "ceasefire" .  Asians Behaving Badly . Steven Cheung White House Communications Bafoon.  I am Frank Chow, and I approve this message. 

 Spain won! They did it. Although it did take quite some time for them to figure it out. Every time they showed the Orange Menace, the brewpub booed. It was awesome. No one likes him. And then, like a proper idiot, he didn't get out of the way when Spain was celebrating. You can't make this shit up. It was, despite the obvious, a great World Cup with a third-place match for the ages. It's amazing how many people came together, got along, and enjoyed SOCCER.  Here are your highlights:   The ex-wife of the ICE agent who killed a man in Maine had a violent streak .  RIP. Two service members were killed by Iran strikes .  Trump administration is considering cutting off Chinese AI .  Iceberg Lettuce recall hits 27 states .  Police use tear gas on protesters in India; the Cockroach movement is real .  It was smoky here yesterday . The air quality wasn't great. But it's not Canada's fault, and Trump is a moron.  I am Frank Chow, and  I approve ...

 As the world burns, a demented man keeps talking about a conspiracy theory on live TV. No facts. No evidence. It's been six years. You'd think there'd be someone to tell him to drop it. But they won't because this is part of their plan. Make folks believe elections are rigged. The system is rigged. The system is against them. Then rig the elections. Authoritarian playbook.  Here are your highlights: The Iran War is still going, and it's not going well .  The Only Research Center for Disabled Parents is Losing Funding.  Who is Andy Burnham? Xenophobic jerks. Trump administration tightens rules for student visas.   Scientists discover faint new planet after a decade of hiding .  Ban all betting apps. Ban Kalshi and Polymarket. Stop insider trading. For Fuck's Sake .  I am Frank Chow, and I approve this message. 

 I don't know what to say about that England v. Argentina game. Other than Tuchel Tactics suck. When he managed Bayern Munich, he did the same thing: parked the bus. The England players deserved better. Credit to Messi and Argentina; they kept attacking. It was a thrilling end. Now we have a final between Spain and Argentina, one that I think Spain has to be the favorite. They look to be the more consistent squad.  Here are your highlights: Trump wants to wall off part of Lafayette Park . Mussolini stuff.  The new Tornado Alley is Illinois, Indiana, and Tennessee . Great.  MyPillow Minnesota .  This was avoidable. Our leaders have failed us. Canadian wildfires lower air quality in the Midwest and the Northeast .  America is so great. More people favor China over the US now .  Pelosi backs bill to stop Israel military aid . This is a welcome surprise.  I am Frank Chow, and I approve this message.

 England or Argentina? Can two teams lose? Is it possible that both teams forfeit? I would hope so. Alas, we're rooting for England even though Harry Kane played golf with Trump. After watching Kane's "Hot Ones" interview, it's clear he's an idiot. Not particularly interesting or inquisitive, so it makes sense he played golf with Trump, idiots like idiots. We do love us some Jude, though.  Here are your highlights:  Kagan and Barrett's weird time in front of Congress.   Ebola is spreading in the Congo faster than expected .  Daylight Saving Time Permanent?  Senate Dems block Defense bill over Iran War .  Hey, we told y'all. Musk likely broke the law with checks for voters .  Todd Blanche isn't qualified to be the Attorney General .  I am Frank Chow, and I approved this message. 

 The World Cup continues today. I wrote about this before, but it's really fucked up that every four years we're reminded of how racism is still rampant in the world . Kylian Mbappé shouldn't have to make a statement every single time. Yet he does with grace and eloquence. There are few sports stars with his ability to convey kindness. So, what I'm saying is, I hope France beats Spain and beats them to a pulp.  Here are your highlights:  ICE must be stopped . ICE shot and killed a man in Maine. And it wasn't the guy they were looking for.  "The Trojan Teddy Bear" A.I. - Artificial Intelligence .  Some good news. Alzheimer's Drug shows promising results .  Trump hates science. Vought makes science worse .  IBM has its worst stock day ever .  The occupation of Washington, D.C. will continue . The way the media has normalized this is wild. Trump should be asked why daily. They've already had incidents. They don't make the city any safer. And it...

 I was always taught not to speak ill of the dead. But...Lindsey Graham died unexpectedly, and many have things to say . He won't be missed, and his legacy is set. A suck-up to the worst president in our history. A guy "who knew better" and chose the path of fascism. One less awful person in the Senate, likely to be replaced by another awful person. Let history remember him for who he was.  Here are your highlights:  100 million to be under dangerous heat . Israeli settlers attack journalists on the anniversary of the killing of Saif Musallet .  It wouldn't be a World Cup without racism .  Jurassic Park is one of my favorite movies. Sam Neill's acting was incredible . The moment he sees a live dinosaur is an acting masterclass. RIP.  Higher grocery costs are creating a household debt problem .  The Reflecting Pool has become an apt metaphor for the Trump administration. They have to drain it again.  I am Frank Chow, and I approve this message....

 The amount of shit we're going to have to clean up after this administration is out will be indefinite. Cases of  cyclosporiasis are rising in Illinois , and now both of our girls are home sick. We're hoping it's not this. We're hoping it's just a bug. We hope that as parents, our government would look for these kinds of things, but what do you know, MAHA ! If I didn't know better, I'd think our government is trying to kill us all.  Here are your highlights:   Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was murdered by ICE . ICE has a pattern of excuses.  Meta, you in trouble. EU says Meta breaches laws with addictive apps .  One of Spain's deadliest wildfires takes the lives of 12 people . Despite what Republicans say, Climate Change is here, and boy, are we ill-prepared. Even more are missing; these types of tragedies were avoidable.  Happy Yellow Peril is back today! Marsha Blackburn makes a racist ad about China .  ICE in Washington State . They have quotas. Get ...

The twenty-four-hour news cycle needs only two things to keep the juices flowing: a political scandal or a missing plane. If they get stale, they'll throw in a missing white girl , likely on Spring Break or on a vacation. It was, at a time, CNN's bread and butter. Today, when I read about Nolan Wells and his unfortunate passing, I think about how often the media rarely even mention a missing black or brown person's name. It doesn't get non-stop coverage, it doesn't get 60-Minute specials or investigative NBC stories. It's local, and that's about it. And if there's a death, as in Nolan Wells' case, we never find out the truth.  Information for the family's GoFundMe can be found in the linked article.  Here are your highlights:   DHS is spending $1.5 billion on more ICE prisons  and less oversight.  Platner indignantly suspends his campaign . Bye, jerk! Epstein files back in the news. The victims claim an Epstein aide lied to Congress .  The AI re...

Welp, the Platner "situation" has become even worse. And he seems to think he can still stay in the race? The allegations are damning; the stain on Maine is damning; the podbros doubling down on Platner are embarrassing. Even St. Bernard says Platner should drop out. It's a mess; the longer it draws out, the messier it gets. Maine needs to get it together fast. I'm not hopeful they will.  Here are your highlights:  Heat waves cause economic damage .  "More pregnant teens!" seems like an odd campaign slogan, but alas, we have the Trump administration .  Gov. Beshear wants to know if McConnell is dead .  No, the American History Museum isn't woke .  What is Farage up to? Grifting .  Did China avoid a crash? Interesting thoughts on how China runs its economy . One thing I will add is that I feel China "cooking the books" is a given.  I am Frank Chow, and I approve this message. 

 I've been away on holiday, and then one of the kiddos got sick. I'd like to say she was sick and tired of Trump meddling in things like the World Cup, but alas, she has a bug. I'd love to wax poetic about the USMNT's lousy performance last night... for what, though? Clearly, Trump's meddling put extra pressure on the team, and the nerves got to them. That's my takeaway. It was a good run. Last night wasn't good. The women still rule. America! Here are your highlights: Platner was never that guy; he needs to drop out. Maine has some work to do .  China launches a ballistic missile, causing regional concerns .  Shooting in Tennessee by the National Guard is under investigation .  The Save Our Bacon Act is suspect.  Oil prices rise as the war that was ended with Iran continues .  Mitch McConnell is likely being Weekend at Bernie'd .  I am Frank Chow, and I approve this message. 

 US-AAAAAAAAAAA! The USMNT did their thing last night...until a stupid red card by a clearly stupid ref. I'm still mad about it. One of our best players was given a red on something Messi didn't even get a warning about. It was a choice. I'm super excited for our squad. It was overall a good night. And I can't wait until the next game to sing with a bunch of American hooligans. Let's go! Here are your highlights: You know who provides healthcare: Haitians . Way to go, SCOTUS.  ICE arrested a nun .  US job growth slowed . Now, if Biden were president, the headlines would read differently.  The Great American State Fair is empty . And we're laughing.  Corruption, that's the point . Trump's sons make more money off defense contracts.  How to help those in Venezuela .  I am Frank Chow, and I approve this message. 

 Reform the Supreme Court . Pack the court. If you're a Democrat running for office and you don't mention court reform, I'm going to be suspicious of your motives. It's been clear for a while now that SCOTUS is compromised. Fox News, hell, maybe even Infowars, brained justices are running it. The fact that Birthright Citizenship was so close is terrifying. I can't emphasize this enough: we're in deep waters if we can't reform the court. All the alarm bells should be going off.  Here are your highlights: Democratic Socialist wins in Colorado .  The winner of Trump's war in the Middle East, China .  Europe prepares for more hospital visits as the heat rises .  Mike Johnson has to be the worst Speaker in recent memory.   Private sector jobs grew by only 98,000 .  Mind you, Nick Fuentes is basically the mainstream Republican nowadays .  I am Frank Chow, and I approve this message.