On Saturday, we marched in protest. Everything was fine

People listen to speakers at a rally held at Fort Walton Landing on March 8, 2025, prior to embarking on a protest march through the downtown area of Fort Walton Beach. Image by Del Stone Jr.

On Saturday, in my small, conservative Northwest Florida town, we marched in protest. It wasn’t a big protest. Between 50 and 75 people gathered at Fort Walton Landing to hear speakers. About 25 people marched from The Landing, across Main… READ MORE

America has been surrendered to the Russians

Our new Secretary of Defense, that drunkard, Comrade Hegseth, has decided that Russia no longer poses a threat to the United States and has ordered a cessation of both offensive and defensive cyber security activities aimed at Moscow. We’re such… READ MORE

Russian ‘bots are flooding the zone with bullshit

Russian bots are in hyperdrive, flooding the social media zone with disinformation about Trump, the GOP and Russia. First they targeted the budget, claiming the recent GOP spending proposal included provisions eliminating taxes on tips, overtime and Social Security, and… READ MORE

Well that was a speedy tax return

Well, this is some shit. Last week we submitted my tax return to the IRS. Yesterday, I received my tax refund. Never, ever have I gotten my tax refund that fast. It’s as if the IRS said, “Well, shit. We’re… READ MORE