Music
Fucking AI in music...
AI music is infecting the world, and it is getting well and truly scary how good it is. Here's a player demonstrating how to "write" a song with AI, and how terrifying this is for flesh and blood musicians.
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Politics
When you lie down with dogs ...
MAGA's commitment to labor was always a fig leaf, the truth is that it, and the Republican party of the last 55 years has been excessively hostile to labor, and has ridden herd on the decimation of what once made America great. No surprise.
Politics
About that Sober read of the Nation ...
The right fucking suck, but watching MAGA eat its own is just delish. Pop a bottle of your favorite quaff, pop some popcorn, and tuck in.
Politics
A sober read of the nation
A guest OpEd by Damon Linker explains why Trumpism is going to be the future of Republicanism even after Trump leaves the scene. A compelling read.
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Shitweasel Grandparent is about to be 86'd from their grandson's life
Enough about politics, how about religion? A grandmother is upset that her grandson is being raised without faith and wants permission to impose her beliefs. A really bad take follows but is saved by the comments
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Business Travel
Some notes on business travel.
Politics
About that "cancel culture" article
There's a flurry of bad takes from a session at the NatC conference and a following essay. This will make you lose faith in humanity
Politics
Book Review: Reaganland Part I
The transition to modern Republican doctrine was completed with the election of Reagan in 1980. We are still living with the shockwaves from that event.
Politics
The Wrong Lesson
After another failed election, the self-reflection of the consultant class is de riguer, and it is as cringy as ever. Decide to Win is no exception
Music
Music: Shine on you Crazy Diamond - Atom Pink Floyd
A killer cover of a Floyd classic, this band nails the feel and the intent of the original. It is great to see the music being kept alive!
Music
Music: Bach Toccata and Fugue on the Glass Harp
And now, for something completely different, the glass harp!
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Odds 'n Ends: 10/19/25
A long shitty week at work didn't derail my reading a lot of different things. These are observations and my takes