8.19.2024

Random Monday Morning Thoughts



The governor got indicted, and Tony Buzbee ended up being his defense lawyer. But there never was a trial. It would be dismissed by an appellate court two years later. 


  • That was a bad deal on Friday at the Wise County courthouse. 

  • Breaking: A talk show icon has passed away.  

  • I-35 to the south of downtown Fort Worth has been a death trap lately. This occurred around Seminary Drive right after midnight this morning. 


  • Trump had another wheels-off campaign rally. Highlights:

    • Thought he was in North Carolina when it was actually Pennsylvania. Video.
    • “I’m a better-looking person than Kamala.” Video.
    • "I love the playback controls you have nowadays. They used to call it TiVo, now they TiVo— I think it’s the single greatest invention. it is better than television." Video.
    • It's amazing he doesn't understand how a tariff works. "A tariff is a tax on a foreign country. A lot of people like to say it’s a tax on us. No… It’s is a tax that doesn’t affect our country." Video.
  • Polls in the swing states have changed dramatically. 

  • Good grief

  • Colorado congresswoman got a new tattoo.


  • If you like politics, this article (gift link) is pretty interesting.

  • The Business Second™: Japanese owned 7-Eleven might be sold to Canadian owned Circle K.  Value of the offer was not revealed. 

  • The Second Business Second™. When the government opposed the merger, I predicted Kroger and Albertson would abandon the effort. They should have listened to me.

  • Her girlfriend has been on an online rampage (example) to expose her alleged abusiveness.

  • Hot old film opinion: The plot of The Firm is really ridiculous. (It was on HBO this weekend.)