I hate that this is gonna kick the Quad Cities right in the teeth.
That said, farm country may be the reason we’re stuck with this madman and the ag industry went all in. Now they are getting what they ordered delivered in bulk.
Monthly Archives: August 2025
Billboard for Proud Boys hate group removed downstate after public pressure
I don’t know if you are in a marketing position, but Lamar Advertising gleefully took the Proud Boys’ money to put up a billboard in Illinois.
Yeah, the racists are recruiting at high schools. That’s the country Republicans want.
Who’s questioning women’s right to vote?
Women voting for Republicans confuse me. They are literally trying to take the right to vote away from women. It is on the table, yet, still, some women say “yes” to getting rid of their own rights.
Hell, I’m still confused why evangelical Christianity – if not the whole dogma at this point – is freely allowed to espouse hatred of women, gays, minorities, you name it, without censure. Without taxation. Without recourse and punishment for the literal abuse of children permitted inside the church.
Tribal groups assert sovereignty as feds crack down on gender-affirming care
If this country is going to survive with even a small chance of looking like it did in better times, it will be up to a couple blue states and the tribes to keep the faith. Everyone else has either knuckled under or given up since no one paid heed when they gave the warning alarms.
Here’s one area of human rights the tribal nations are leading on, as “progressive” politicians – calling you out personally Buttigieg – pull back/eliminate support for folks they should be caring and protecting.
U.S. air force to deny retirement benefits to transgender service members being forced out
Heard this story the other week. Can’t find the audio, but here’s the backstory. If we had a functioning judicial system, this hateful president and his crew would never be out of court, but we don’t. And that’s the plain and awful truth of the matter.
Galaxy of Droidsmiths — Star Wars Droid Builders
I don’t have the time, space, or money to build a droid and keep it running, but I love reading about the folks who do.
How Spam Became a Staple of Asian Cuisine
One morning we were having breakfast at the Four Queens in Vegas. Mixed work team led by a Midwestern lady with apparently a cushy upbringing, a Korean guy, a couple Filipinos and some other folks. Most of us got Spam. None of us got it the same way. Project Manager made fun of us, but we knew what we were doing.
Spam: if you cook it right, it goes with damn near anything.
And it is basically global. I mean, except for places they don’t do pork, understand?
Why Kentucky Whiskey Distilleries Are Filing For Bankruptcy
Sure, right now it is the low hanging fruit, but starting a trade war and getting regionally tied to supporting a pedophile racist isn’t helping the whiskey industry.
Also, Harley-Davidson is starting to collapse, but they hired a golf guy to right the ship.
Sure, that’ll appeal to the core demographic, and bring in diverse groups of non-traditional customers. Right?
Minnesota recycling made simple: What to know before you throw
Useful tips on trying to make the world a *litter* bit better.
Ahem.
Actually, for the rest, our county recycling center is surprisingly good at what they accept. They are spendier than other local stops, but seem to do more.
Inside the world of professional cornhole, and what it takes to be a player
To be honest, cornhole is just a backyard game to me. I got a very nice set of boards a few years ago, and I’ve seen it on TV a few times, but, hey, if folks can make a job out of it, more power to them.