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Headline: "Dozens killed as gunmen massacre tourists in Kashmir beauty spot."I was fortunate to visit Kashmir in 1977. I have...

Headline: "Dozens killed as gunmen massacre tourists in Kashmir beauty spot."

I was fortunate to visit Kashmir in 1977. I have nothing but good memories. It was an idyllic spot then. Now, it's torn by violence. Tragic.

A new Facebook group has appeared in my newsfeed. It has "Truth and Integrity" in its name, but it has an anonymous sock puppet...

A new Facebook group has appeared in my newsfeed. It has "Truth and Integrity" in its name, but it has an anonymous sock puppet account using the name and photo of a dead man as its one and only admin. Ironic, no? They need to make room for "Hypocrisy" in the group name.

Trump has changed the National Park Service's web page about the Underground Railway. It used to say the Underground Railway featured...

Trump has changed the National Park Service's web page about the Underground Railway. It used to say the Underground Railway featured resistance to slavery. Now it says it "bridged the divides of race."

The S&P 500 closed the week down 9.1%, marking its worst weekly drop since March 2020. The good news is that the 2020 drop was caused by...

The S&P 500 closed the week down 9.1%, marking its worst weekly drop since March 2020. The good news is that the 2020 drop was caused by COVID, something difficult to overcome. The 2025 drop was caused by our President's stupidity, something that can be easily reversed. Not that it will be, but it can be.

Chair of the nation's bank, the Federal Reserve, says Trump’s tariffs raise risks of higher inflation and slower growth.Tired of...

Chair of the nation's bank, the Federal Reserve, says Trump’s tariffs raise risks of higher inflation and slower growth.
Tired of winning yet?

In 2021, of $151.1 billion in the U.S. exports to China, the top exports were Machinery and Mechanical Appliances, Agriculture, and...

In 2021, of $151.1 billion in the U.S. exports to China, the top exports were Machinery and Mechanical Appliances, Agriculture, and Chemicals, Plastics, Rubber and Leather Goods. China's reciprocal tariffs means Chinese companies will look elsewhere to buy these things and others. Tired of winning yet?

"Trump Tariffs Wipe Out $2 Trillion From US Stock Market" -- Bloomberg.Tired of winning yet?

"Trump Tariffs Wipe Out $2 Trillion From US Stock Market" -- Bloomberg.
Tired of winning yet?

I love how AI transcribes oral inputs. My favorite today is "Mayor Bob Doom."

I love how AI transcribes oral inputs. My favorite today is "Mayor Bob Doom."

Material for a class on reading graphs. Where is the USA on this graph? For extra credit, explain why it's where it is. If students...

Material for a class on reading graphs. Where is the USA on this graph? For extra credit, explain why it's where it is. If students can't answer, teachers should be asked why we're not teaching our kids how our economy works?

"Bruce Springsteen will release a boxed set of seven albums of songs never before released."Boxed set. Tell me you are from a...

"Bruce Springsteen will release a boxed set of seven albums of songs never before released."
Boxed set. Tell me you are from a bygone era without telling me your name or what years your biggest hits were released.

The Smoot–Hawley Tariff Act was a 1930 law that implemented protectionist trade policies in the United States. The Constitution says,...

The Smoot–Hawley Tariff Act was a 1930 law that implemented protectionist trade policies in the United States. The Constitution says, "The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises." What I don't understand is why did Congress cede this power to the President?

In reaction to Trump's announcement of the imposition of broad tariffs on almost all of America's trading partners, the Dollar Tree...

In reaction to Trump's announcement of the imposition of broad tariffs on almost all of America's trading partners, the Dollar Tree announced an immediate name change to "$1.10 Tree."

My Bluesky chat address is @marksteger.bsky.social. It's where I discuss all of my war plans. Just out in the open, readable by all. You...

My Bluesky chat address is @marksteger.bsky.social. It's where I discuss all of my war plans. Just out in the open, readable by all. You can join in.

"During Starship's ascent burn, the vehicle experienced a rapid unscheduled disassembly and contact was lost," SpaceX said in...

"During Starship's ascent burn, the vehicle experienced a rapid unscheduled disassembly and contact was lost," SpaceX said in a post on X.
"Rapid unscheduled disassembly." Kind of like the impact of President Musk's DOGE on the federal government.

Anora won the Oscar for Best Picture. I think Brutalist is a timeless film that will age better, but I liked Anora, too.

Anora won the Oscar for Best Picture. I think Brutalist is a timeless film that will age better, but I liked Anora, too.

The Academy Awards will be given out Sunday, March 2, 2025. I've seen all the nominees for Best Picture. That means my opinion means...

The Academy Awards will be given out Sunday, March 2, 2025. I've seen all the nominees for Best Picture. That means my opinion means something. Right? Regardless, I've ranked the movies in order of my preference for "Best Picture."

The Wheel: The Wheel Award for Excellence in Motion Pictures

https://www.marksteger.com/2025/02/the-wheel-award-for-excellence-in.html

Headline: "U.S. votes against U.N. resolution condemning Russia for Ukraine war."I remember when the US reliably voted against...

Headline: "U.S. votes against U.N. resolution condemning Russia for Ukraine war."
I remember when the US reliably voted against anti-Israel measures. Under a new administration, it'll now be a reliable defender of Russia, too.

Clear Insights is conducting a telephone poll about a potential Richardson ISD bond election and tax rate increase election. A centralized...

Clear Insights is conducting a telephone poll about a potential Richardson ISD bond election and tax rate increase election. A centralized career and technical education center, a first for RISD, stands out. The poll is also testing how various facts about school funding will resonate with voters.

"Trump administration fires top US general and Navy chief in unprecedented purge of military leadership" -- CNNUnprecedented. But...

"Trump administration fires top US general and Navy chief in unprecedented purge of military leadership" -- CNN
Unprecedented. But this will barely raise an eyebrow in the country anymore. This is only the tenth or twentieth most outrageous thing he's done in the last month. That's how he gets away with it.

https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/21/politics/trump-fires-top-us-general-cq-brown/index.html