Trump’s Latest Pardon: Freeing the ‘Dread Pirate Roberts’ from the Digital High Seas
Irfy0003 / shutterstock.comIn a move that’s sure to ignite both applause and outrage, President Donald Trump has granted a full pardon to Ross Ulbricht, the mastermind behind the notorious online marketplace, Silk Road. For those who may not recall, Silk Road was the Amazon of the dark web—a one-stop shop where you could purchase anything from illicit […]
Enemies Everywhere: Navigating the Modern Political Battleground
Pixelvario / shutterstock.comIn today’s political arena, it’s become increasingly clear that you can tell a lot about a person by the enemies they’ve amassed. It’s almost a badge of honor. After all, if you’re not ruffling a few feathers, are you even making a difference? Let’s take a moment to appreciate the art of enemy accumulation and […]
Petro’s Colombia: A Case Study in How Not to Run a Country
A.PAES / shutterstock.comLadies and gentlemen, gather ’round as we delve into the latest episode of ‘What Could Possibly Go Wrong?’ featuring none other than Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro. You might remember him as the former guerrilla turned politician who promised ‘Total Peace’ for his nation. Well, spoiler alert: things aren’t going exactly as planned. Let’s start with […]
From Blue to Bluer: Glasgow’s Top Tory Trades Team for Farage’s Reform UK
DrimaFilm / shutterstock.comIn a move that has left many scratching their heads and others nodding in agreement, Thomas Kerr, the erstwhile leader of the Scottish Conservatives on Glasgow City Council, has decided to swap his blue rosette for an even bluer one by joining Nigel Farage’s Reform UK. Kerr, who once harbored ambitions of becoming a Tory […]
Middle-Aged and Middle-Class: Navigating Retirement in Trump’s America
Burlingham / shutterstock.comMeet John, a 54-year-old American earning $150,000 annually. With a $2,500 monthly mortgage and minimal savings—a situation he candidly attributes to both high living costs and personal complacency—John is casting a wary eye toward his financial future under President Donald Trump’s second term. John’s concerns aren’t unique. Many middle-aged, middle-class Americans are pondering how the […]
Spain’s Housing Crisis: Blame the Brits and Tax Them 100%!
M-Production / shutterstock.comWell, folks, it appears that Spain has found the perfect scapegoat for its housing crisis: non-EU citizens, particularly those pesky Brits. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has unveiled a brilliant plan to impose a 100% tax on property purchases by non-EU residents who don’t live in Spain. Yes, you heard that right—a tax equal to the […]
California’s Insurance ‘Solution’: Ban Cancellations and Hope for the Best
Shutterstock.comIn a move that can only be described as quintessentially Californian, Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has imposed a one-year moratorium on insurance companies, preventing them from canceling or non-renewing homeowner policies in areas ravaged by the recent Los Angeles wildfires. This decree, effective until January 7, 2026, specifically targets the beleaguered residents of Pacific Palisades […]
Howard Hanna’s Hat Trick: Real Estate Giant Scores Third Acquisition in Three Months
Eric Glenn / shutterstock.comIn a move that has industry insiders raising their eyebrows and competitors clutching their briefcases a little tighter, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services (HHRES) has announced its third acquisition in as many months. This time, the family-owned brokerage has set its sights on Ohio-based Home Experts Realty, further cementing its dominance in the Buckeye State. […]
Surprise! Americans Think the Country’s Off Course—Who Could’ve Guessed?
Andrii Yalanskyi / shutterstock.comIn a revelation that shocks absolutely no one paying even the slightest attention, a recent poll indicates that a majority of Americans believe the country is heading in the wrong direction. Yes, you heard that right. The same citizens enduring skyrocketing inflation, a porous southern border, and international embarrassments are now expressing dissatisfaction. Who would’ve […]
Bill Maher to Democrats: Keep Ignoring Reality, See What Happens
Randy Miramontez / Shutterstock.comIn a rare moment of clarity from the left-leaning entertainment sphere, comedian and host Bill Maher has issued a stern warning to the Democratic Party: continue down your current path, and face the inevitable consequences. Maher, known for his acerbic wit and occasional bouts of common sense, didn’t mince words during a recent episode of […]