Open Thread - Free Donut?

Elon Musk appears to be leaning even further into a full neo-Nazi embrace. Following his social media assault to block a congressional spending bill meant to avoid a government shutdown, the tech billionaire took to X and described the racist, far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as Germany’s last, best hope.  “Only the AfD can save Germany,” he posted on X early Friday.

It's heartbreaking to think of a child with cancer. As part of their treatment, children with cancer often receive chemotherapy and radiation. In other words, it's pure hell. And then, if they are lucky enough to be 'cured,' there are consequences for chemo and radiation—so many after-effects. But if you're a "pro-life" Republican, fuck those kids. Via the Rolling Stone: Less than 48 hours before defaulting and triggering a shutdown, Congress is still scrambling to pass a stopgap funding resolution that will keep the U.

The bacon in your BLT now costs nearly twice as much as it did 15 years ago, but inflation is only part of the reason. Broadly speaking, food and drink prices only grew by about 50 percent during that time. So, what’s up with the meat? The answer may have to do with Agri Stats, a small data venture based in Indiana.

With Republicans failure to pass a spending bill after Elon Musk and Donald Trump destroyed the bipartisan deal from the government Thursday, the Demented One is now claiming it's Biden's problem because he's president. Oh, and the MAGATs will help President Biden pass it if they can? Suuure, we believe you. Trump destroys things and then blames others for the problems he causes.

Don’t forget, 10% goes to the Big Guy.

While it is in vogue to discuss reckless government spending and much is in fact wasted, the truth is that most federal spending won’t be fair game for Trump.