Month: June 2025
Revised numbers: social security and medicare both now go broke three years sooner.
Now 2033. Lots more if you hit the link. WASHINGTON (AP) — The go-broke dates for Medicare and Social Security ‘s trust funds have moved up as rising health care costs and new legislation affecting Social Security benefits have contributed to earlier projected depletion dates, according to an annual report released Wednesday. The go-broke date … Read more
Fun! Treasury Secretary Bessent v. Democrats Wyden and Sanders
In another Senate hearing allowing senators to bloviate for their constituents. Sanders hardly let’s Bessent get a word in as he as he attacks estate tax exemptions. Does he realize raising the estate tax enrichs life insurance companies? Isn’t that another industry he hates? To his credit, Wyden at least lets Bessent respond.
“Three Million Americans Fled Sanctuary States… in Past Four Years”
From Issues & Insights – those are census bureau numbers. “The numbers are truly eye-opening.” These sanctuary states, and the cities and counties around the country that have blindly followed suit, make it a policy not to work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials. That includes letting felons who have deportation orders out on bail … Read more
Pope Leo’s video message to a Chicago Catholic Youth Rally
It's all about spreading Hope. Great. Eight minutes long.
DUH: “Forget chatbots: research suggests reading can help combat loneliness and boost the brain”
DOUBLE DUH! Note last paragraph excerpted on reduction of dementia. Loneliness has become such a widespread problem that Silicon Valley billionaires are now highlighting it to market AI companions, with Mark Zuckerberg recently stating “the average American has fewer than three friends”. This actually echoes what the World Health Organization has called a crisis of … Read more
Amusing: Bishop Pham – 1st American Bishop appointed by Pope Leo – short video
Amusing and brief. I posted about his appointment to San Diego here – Pope Leo makes first US Bishop appointment Just paste this in.
Brian Wilson, Beach Boys legend
He was 82. Nice tribute in Rolling Stone and if you were or are a fan, worth reading. Rolling Stone? I didn't even know it still existed. Brian Wilson, who as leader of the Beach Boys and a founder of California rock invented a massively successful pop sound full of harmonies and sunshine, has died … Read more
WSJ: “Soft-pedaling disorder in the streets helps Trump’s deportation agenda.”
The Wall Street Journal lead editorial yesterday. They are oh so right. Will Democrats ever learn a political lesson on immigration and crime? It doesn’t appear so judging from their response to the migrant protests in Los Angeles that turned violent on Sunday night. Chaos on the streets will increase public support for a hard-line … Read more
“A life of Service”: Pope Francis cover story in National Geographic
Nice image. Haven’t read the article yet, but I will. Brigid picked up the magazine as we are not subscribers.