Frank Chow: Asian- American Political Pundit

 I'd like to see some pushback about the death penalty. The death penalty is inhumane. Period. And Florida is going to execute a 13th man this year . No civil society operates the way Florida does. It's barbaric. DeSantis really is a sick and depraved leader, but we know that. The fact is, I don't see any Dems equating this to the Republican way, bloodthirsty. From vaccines to public health data to lettuce, Republicans don't care about you.  Here are your highlights:   Antisemitic attacks in Florida race for Rep condemned by both parties .  This won't be the last we hear of this . Penn State fraternities busted in cocaine ring.  The AI job boom For Men Only .  New non-profit app helps McDonald's get to work and get help .  Ruh-roh. Something's weird about the White House's response to Ossoff mentioning cult-member Natalie Harp . I am Frank Chow, and I approve this message. 

 It keeps raining. It keeps flooding. And it's apparent our government doesn't give a damn. Sadly, multiple people died in Indiana experiencing the worst flooding in 30 years. More than 128,000 people are without power. Here in Illinois, we've seen unprecedented flooding, tornadoes, and heavy rain. Today might be the first day without it. Here's hoping. As our world continues to warm, more people should've listened to Al Gore.  Here are your highlights:   An endless and stupid war in Iran .  "Save the cheerleader, save the world." RIP to Hayden Panettiere . There's something rotten in Hollywood; one of these days we'll get the truth.  Trump Bank? The blatant corruption is the point.   British Prime Minister was texting a Susie Wiles impostor .  China keeps careful watch on the mourning of former premier Zhu Rongji . Could Universal Healthcare save $1trillion? One study thinks so . I'm not sure Medicare for All is the path, but damn, we've ...

 School starts next week. I've seen countless pictures of kids on their first day of school (some start earlier). Our kids are stocked up and ready to go. It's wild how summer went so fast. I try to remind our girls that these summers are the best. That the time we spend together isn't infinite. But they're kids. So I hold them tighter, put on a movie, make popcorn, and soak it in. Some things in life are still good.  Here are your highlights: What's going on in the West Bank? And what's going on with Huckabee?   The ongoing water crisis in Puerto Rico .  Should we be worried? Credit card debt nearing record .  Jeffries calls for court reform. Hell yeah.  The majority-minority change in rural America.   No one is safe. ICE is targeting Asian and Pacific Islanders .  I am Frank Chow, and I approve this message. 

 A tornado touched down near our home Tuesday. It was really close. The debris. The damage. It's something I've never seen before. Luckily, everyone we know is okay. The trees look like they exploded. I drove slowly around downed wires. Folks were without power for over 18 hours. Some still are. Climate Change is here. And we have an administration that denies it. That refuses to give relief funds to states that didn't vote for the Orange Menace. We're okay and safe. Today or tomorrow might not be the same.  Here are your highlights:  The war in Iran is mentally draining our service members . Some have tried to literally jump ship.  Photos of yesterday's Solar Eclipse .  They're killing the arts .  A medical expert asks questions that the media won't. Trump's health is fucking bad . *paging Jake Tapper* El-Sayed's odd blind spot on Court Reform .  A surprising win for Crowley might lead to more wins in Wisconsin .  I am Frank Chow, and I approve t...

  Trump let journalists and Rubio , among others, be the decoy. I'm still trying to wrap my head around the catering cart getaway. Every day of this administration becomes more absurd. This "macho" man getting carted away, literally, to avoid a potential threat from Iran is funny, but also WTF. Someone, please explain to me what's going on because this is yet another unprecedented event. God help us all.  Here are your highlights:  Prediction markets got Hong's defeat all wrong .  I hate this framing so much. "Woke 1"   We were hit bad yesterday by storms. A software glitch prevented timely warnings in the Midwest .  Houthi attack kills six  people in the Red Sea.  ICE needs to be dismantled. They now have gloves that can shock people .  Lebanon becomes the first Middle Eastern country to ban the death penalty . America needs to do the same.  I am Frank Chow, and I approve this message. 

 "Cancel Culture" wasn't a thing. I know on X (Twitter) they believe it existed, but it didn't. No one can name a public figure who was cancelled. Of the people that should've been cancelled, all are still working , some thriving , and some nominated for awards ! Yet, white dude posters keep acting like if they say something absurd, offensive, or ignorant, WE WILL CANCEL THEM. Whatever that means. God forbid this world has consequences. So the next time someone uses that phrase, take them less seriously.  Here are your highlights:  An Art School reveals decades of child abuse . Trump has been rolling back Offshore Wind, costing jobs . WHILE THE WORLD BURNS.  RFK Jr. is trying to kill kids, changes vaccine schedule.   I know all cities are disgusting, crime-ridden cesspools; however, violent crime is going down .  Polymarket shouldn't exist .  The turn by Laura Loomer to pro-Ukraine is a MAGA turf war.   I am Frank Chow, and I approve this message....

I had an unfortunate accident this weekend. My youngest was following me down the stairs and tripped; she then fell on my legs, knocking me down the stairs. She's kind of a klutz. I tumbled down the stairs and immediately had back spasms. This morning they continued. I'm due for an MRI, so I guess...good timing? I'm in pain. I'm frustrated. I'm tired. But I've been here before. Maybe a third back surgery will be the charm.  Here are your highlights:   Nearly 50 people have died in a 7.4 earthquake in Colombia .  It's clear Bibi owns Trump; he rejected Trump's Gaza plan .  After 30 years, 2Pac's murder trial begins.  I grew up during the height of the East Coast West Coast rivalry. Dating myself, but this case will hopefully bring some closure.  AOC is playing into the Right's BS about cancel culture .  Tehran says "no military solution" to Hormuz reopening .  Speaking of Iran. US Petroleum reserves are the lowest they've been since ...

 In Trump's mind, this is the best economy ever. He brags that everything is going great! He's doing great. His kids are doing great. Their corruption has made them billions. Yet, the economy itself is blah. The most recent jobs report is a bit muddy , but the headlines read " Employers cut 23,000 jobs ." That's not a good look, and with gas prices high due to his stupid, idiotic war in Iran, he looks even more delusional.  Here are your highlights:  Sen. Lisa Murkowski has discovered her spine . She's a "no" on Blanche.  Israel has a chance to oust Bibi, but the alternative isn't much better. Don't believe the Gadi Eisenkot Hype .  The shadiest administration. Trump wants to privatize the TSA, turning it over to companies like Palantir.   Chinese AI models ALSO escaped in an attempt to cheat . We're screwed.  Annual Chicago Duck Derby drops 90,000 rubber duckies into the river . It's okay; it's a fundraiser for the Special Olymp...

I've got an odd confession: I love watching "Walking Tour" videos of Chinese cities. It's a place I'll likely never be able to visit because I support Hong Kong. And I've written many blogs about the country's corruption. Nevertheless, I enjoy the quiet walkabouts. There's something so interesting about their city layouts, the crowds, and the random things, like having a ski slope indoors. Anyone else watch these walking tours?  Here are your highlights:   GOP launches FAKE NEWS! sites .  Good news. Cambodia becomes the first Asian nation to hit HIV mark .  Bomb armed drone found near Ukrainian plane at a German airport.  Rep. Chuck Edwards drops his reelection bid. All the Republicans are scumbags .  New mRNA flu vaccine coming this fall .  Todd Blanche should not be confirmed. He has promised to ban abortion in every state .  I am Frank Chow, and I approve this message. 

 We got kind of a mixed bag from yesterday's primaries. It does look like El-Sayed won. Cori Bush's attempt to win her seat back failed. One thing is for certain: the Democratic leadership needs to wake up. I said this previously: people want fighters. The standard Dem candidate has to stand up to this administration and its corruption. They have to care about Gaza, healthcare, and the economy. Shit ain't right, and if you don't see that, get out.  Here are your highlights:   Coal kills people. Black lung cases on the rise .  Russian strikes kill 17 in Ukraine . I thought this war was done on day one?  The cover-up of all cover-ups. Sen. Wyden reports banks let Epstein move money at will .  Claude goes rogue .  Welp. Bye, bye Madden. EA purchased by Kushner and Saudis .  Support our troops . ICE has detained more than 50 military spouses and parents.  I am Frank Chow, and I approve this message. 

 I was talking with a co-worker today, and they were baffled by our Idiocracy. Between anti-vax, gas prices, MAGA, MAHA, etc., we're really dealing with a bunch of idiots. RFK Jr. has a cooking show, Rubio is "running" Venezuela, and Hegseth is wasting away every missile in our arsenal. Just a bunch of idiots. We're dealing with dumb villains. I don't know what's worse, Trump or the group of sycophants he has at his disposal.  Here are your highlights:   Happy Primary Day!  I might be in the minority here, but I don't think it's centrists v. leftists. I think it's more about fighter vs. pacifist. People want someone they think can fight this regime.  This is not surprising. Man arrested on suspicion of arson in Washington .  Rep. Max Miller is so much of a psycho even Trump is wary.  The AI Bailout could be baked into the AI Bubble .  Palestine is still on my mind. Palestinians hold mass funeral for more than 100 bodies .  How the mosquito i...

 Regular blogging will commence tomorrow. I'm off today.  I am Frank Chow, and I approve this message. 

 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 ...