Political Musing
The TACO is back...
Alas, you would think that Wall Street would have learned a lesson, but no, they just want this to end. But the truth is, the bad news is just beginning. Lather, rinse, repeat
Geoff Anderson
Product Manager (28 years & Counting), dog rescue volunteer, guitar player, tech junkie.
Tech
Where did all the fun in tech go?
Except for a brief time when labor had the upper hand in the Valley, working conditions in tech have sucked. The current grind is tied to Musk's purchase of the Bird app, but reality is that the trend was on the way out long before that trigger
Political Musing
Are the Markets finally getting it?
Sorry for more on the conflict, but I think the markets are finally realizing that this isn't a limited horizon incident, and that there will be concrete, long-term implications that are really fucking bad
Political Musing
The Art of the "Soft TACO"
Have we reached the end of the efficacy of the TACO trade? If so, good, it is time for the market to not humor the man-baby
Political Musing
Grab Bag: Meme Game, Wanker Pete, Bret(bug)
Three topics, and unfortunately, I have to mention Bret Stephens again. Now I need a hot shower... FML
Geoff's Musical Musings
Michael Schenker - Rock Bottom
They finally did it, a limited edition custom Michael Schenker Flying V. I missed my chance to own one, but I am not too sad about that.
Political Musing
This Fucking Guy: Bret(bug) Stephens
Bret Stephens once again shows why he's an NY Times DEI hire. He's thrilled with the Iran war, and praises Trump for his "instincts" Barf
Political Musing
Credit where it's due: David French
I bag on David French a lot, and many of my readers chastise me for being too hard on him. Today, he gets credit. Also, Anne Applebaum makes an appearance
Political Musing
Time for a Grab Bag - The Ides of March edition
A collection of fuckery from my perusal of the news... FCC Follies, Republicans more than flirting with Groyperism, and finally David French wants to blame Democrats for the polarization.
Political Musing
This Fucking Guy: Alex Karp
Alex Karp is a speshul kind of fucker, someone who is where he is solely because of who he knew in college. I never want to hear another fucking word about "merit" in connection with these Silicon Valley jackasses.
Political Musing
Trump Failing the basic test
A lesson that should have been learned long ago, and an epic level of arrogance is why we are where we are today. It isn't going to get better anytime soon.
Tech
Too far on AI
Executives are getting antsy that their HUGE investments in AI are not translating into measurable revenue or productivity gains. So they are pushing harder with more potential adverse effects.