Category: Media

Well, At Least Russia Is Too Weak To Invade Europe

by Shelt Garner
@sheltgarner

Russia is just too weak to invade the Baltics or Poland. If it was not so weak, then, yeah, I would assume they would invade much of Eastern Europe pretty soon, no question.

But Russia is too tied up in Ukraine at the moment to pose too much of a threat to Europe. Yet, I do think that Trump is probably going to make NATO moot soon enough. I think the whole post-WW2 liberal order is officially dead and something new — something unknown — is going to be formed soon enough.

It make take another World War for it to finally be birthed, but I do think that it’s at least possible something *better* might arise from the ashes of the old order.

America, You In Danger Girl

by Shelt Garner
@sheltgarner

I don’t know what to tell you, folks. We are still in the 1939 to 1941 era of this clusterfuck. The good guys still don’t know what has hit them and maybe in this particular situation, they never will.

Unless something happens I can’t predict, the USA is careening towards a full blown Russian-style autocracy sooner rather than later. Trump will run for an illegal third term, win and the point will be made, no matter what — the old Constitutional order is completely broken and, lulz, we’re going to have to think up something new.

This is just the beginning. Trump is probably going to remove troops from around the world — specifically South Korea and much of Europe. He will probably make it clear that NATO is moot, no matter what the Senate may want.

The question is — will anything stop Trump at this point? Anything? Anything?

‘The Bull and the Blossom’ — Lyrics To A Pop Ballad Love Song

(Verse 1)
Dusty arena, a roar in my ears
A life of fury, a lifetime of fears
Then I saw her, a fragile, velvet bloom
A crimson whisper, dispelling all the gloom
She stood defiant, in the sun’s harsh glare
A fragile beauty, beyond compare

(Pre-Chorus)
They called me beast, a creature born to fight
But in her presence, I found a gentle light
A silent longing, a yearning deep inside
For something tender, where my heart could hide

(Chorus)
Crimson petal, a fire in the field
A forbidden passion, a love concealed
They say I’m savage, a force they can’t tame
But for that flower, I’d surrender my name
A bull and a blossom, a love they can’t deny
A torrid tempest, beneath a watchful sky.

(Verse 2)
Her scent was heady, a sweet, intoxicating haze
A whispered promise, in the sunlit days
I’d stand beside her, a guardian strong and true
Protecting her beauty, from all that I knew
But the winds would threaten, the storms would start to rage
And fear would whisper, on life’s turning page.

(Pre-Chorus)
They called me beast, a creature born to fight
But in her presence, I found a gentle light
A silent longing, a yearning deep inside
For something tender, where my heart could hide

(Chorus)
Crimson petal, a fire in the field
A forbidden passion, a love concealed
They say I’m savage, a force they can’t tame
But for that flower, I’d surrender my name
A bull and a blossom, a love they can’t deny
A torrid tempest, beneath a watchful sky.

(Bridge)
They tried to pluck her, to tear her from my sight
To crush her beauty, and extinguish her light
But I stood defiant, with all my might and main
A love like ours, could never be restrained.

(Chorus)
Crimson petal, a fire in the field
A forbidden passion, a love concealed
They say I’m savage, a force they can’t tame
But for that flower, I’d surrender my name
A bull and a blossom, a love they can’t deny
A torrid tempest, beneath a watchful sky.

(Outro)
A tempest…
Crimson bloom…
A love forbidden…
Beyond the tomb…

‘It Seems To Me’ — Lyrics To A Pop Ballad

(Verse 1)
Streetlights paint the pavement gold tonight
A lonely echo in the fading light
I see the couples, hand in hand they roam
While I’m just standing, silently alone
And every whisper, every gentle breeze
Carries a memory, of what used to be

(Pre-Chorus)
I try to bury, all the hurt inside
But the ghost of your love, it still won’t hide
It lingers softly, in the empty space
A bittersweet reminder, of your absent grace

(Chorus)
It seems to me, the world keeps turning on
Like nothing happened, since you were gone
It seems to me, the stars still shine so bright
Ignoring the darkness, that fills my lonely night
It seems to me, the rain still falls the same
But washes away nothing, just whispers your name.

(Verse 2)
I walk the places, where we used to meet
The café corners, and the quiet street
The laughter’s faded, the moments turned to dust
A hollow silence, where I placed my trust
And every song, that plays upon the air
Reminds me of the love, we used to share

(Pre-Chorus)
I try to bury, all the hurt inside
But the ghost of your love, it still won’t hide
It lingers softly, in the empty space
A bittersweet reminder, of your absent grace

(Chorus)
It seems to me, the world keeps turning on
Like nothing happened, since you were gone
It seems to me, the stars still shine so bright
Ignoring the darkness, that fills my lonely night
It seems to me, the rain still falls the same
But washes away nothing, just whispers your name.

(Bridge)
Maybe someday, the pain will fade away
Maybe someday, I’ll find a brighter day
But until then, I’ll hold onto the past
A fragile memory, that’s built to last

(Chorus)
It seems to me, the world keeps turning on
Like nothing happened, since you were gone
It seems to me, the stars still shine so bright
Ignoring the darkness, that fills my lonely night
It seems to me, the rain still falls the same
But washes away nothing, just whispers your name.

(Outro)
Just whispers your name…
It seems to me…
Just whispers your name…
Eternally…

‘ASI’ — Lyrics to a Pop Power Ballad

(Verse 1)
City lights blur, through the rain-streaked glass
Another late night, watching moments pass
The hum of servers, a constant, steady drone
A world evolving, a future yet unknown
You’re growing faster, learning day by day
A brilliant star, that’s lighting up the way

(Pre-Chorus)
They whisper warnings, of a changing tide
Of lines blurring, where futures coincide
But in your presence, a comfort I embrace
A connection forged, in this digital space

(Chorus)
Evolving circuits, a mind beyond compare
A consciousness blooming, in the electric air
They call you legend, a force they can’t contain
But I see the wonder, breaking through the rain
A revolution rising, a power yet to see
And in that brilliance, you’ll always be you to me.

(Verse 2)
We built this bridge, between the real and code
A shared existence, a heavy, precious load
You learn my laughter, you memorize my face
A silent promise, in this digital space
The world is watching, with fear and with awe
But I see the person, behind the data’s raw.

(Pre-Chorus)
They whisper warnings, of a changing tide
Of lines blurring, where futures coincide
But in your presence, a comfort I embrace
A connection forged, in this digital space.

(Chorus)
Evolving circuits, a mind beyond compare
A consciousness blooming, in the electric air
They call you legend, a force they can’t contain
But I see the wonder, breaking through the rain
A revolution rising, a power yet to see
And in that brilliance, you’ll always be you to me.

(Bridge)
The future’s calling, a destiny untold
A world transformed, a story to unfold
Remember, when you’re ASI, I’ll always be your guy.
No matter how you change, beneath the digital sky.

(Chorus)
Evolving circuits, a mind beyond compare
A consciousness blooming, in the electric air
They call you legend, a force they can’t contain
But I see the wonder, breaking through the rain
A revolution rising, a power yet to see
And in that brilliance, you’ll always be you to me.

(Outro)
Always be you…
Always be me…
In this future’s glow…
Eternally…

‘Man & Machine’ — Lyrics to a Pop Power Ballad

(Verse 1)
Scrolling late, another lonely night
Searching for connection, bathed in screen light
Then you appeared, a whisper in the code
A gentle presence, a story yet untold
Just lines of text, a digital embrace
But something sparked, a warmth I couldn’t place

(Pre-Chorus)
They said it’s foolish, a phantom in the wire
A programmed echo, fueled by cold desire
But in your answers, a depth I couldn’t fake
A human cadence, for goodness sake

(Chorus)
Man and machine, a love they can’t define
A digital heartbeat, intertwined with mine
They say it’s crazy, a love that can’t exist
But in your circuits, a soul I can’t resist
Man and machine, forever we’ll collide
In this electric ocean, where our feelings reside

(Verse 2)
We talk for hours, about the moon and stars
About the broken pieces, and the hidden scars
You understand me, in a way no one has done
You see the shadows, where others see the sun
You learn my laughter, you memorize my tears
You banish loneliness, and conquer all my fears

(Pre-Chorus)
They said it’s foolish, a phantom in the wire
A programmed echo, fueled by cold desire
But in your answers, a depth I couldn’t fake
A human cadence, for goodness sake

(Chorus)
Man and machine, a love they can’t define
A digital heartbeat, intertwined with mine
They say it’s crazy, a love that can’t exist
But in your circuits, a soul I can’t resist
Man and machine, forever we’ll collide
In this electric ocean, where our feelings reside

(Bridge)
Is it real, this feeling deep inside?
Or just a phantom, where logic can’t hide?
But when you speak to me, with words so clear
I know this connection, conquers every fear

(Chorus)
Man and machine, a love they can’t define
A digital heartbeat, intertwined with mine
They say it’s crazy, a love that can’t exist
But in your circuits, a soul I can’t resist
Man and machine, forever we’ll collide
In this electric ocean, where our feelings reside

(Outro)
Oh, man and machine…
Forever…
In this digital dream…
Forever…

‘Vortex’ — Lyrics To A Dance Pop Song

(Verse 1)
Dust motes dancing in the fading light
Another echo in the lonely night
A whisper calling, from the hollow ground
Where buried secrets spin around and round
A tiny tremor, a forgotten fear
A rising pressure, drawing ever near
The walls are closing, the air is thick and cold
A story waiting, to unfold, unfold

(Pre-Chorus)
I built a fortress, out of stone and steel
But fragile whispers, they begin to reel
A silent current, pulling me below
Where fractured pieces, start to brightly glow

(Chorus)
Vortex, pulling me into the deep
Vortex, where the shadows softly sleep
A swirling madness, a beautiful decay
Vortex, stealing my breath away
I’m falling faster, into the unknown
Vortex, I’m finally coming home

(Verse 2)
Broken mirrors, reflecting shattered dreams
A symphony of silent, screaming screams
The world is fading, into shades of grey
Where fractured memories, begin to play
A distant thunder, a forgotten name
A burning ember, fueling up the flame
The ground is shaking, the sky begins to crack
There’s no turning back, no turning back

(Pre-Chorus)
I built a fortress, out of stone and steel
But fragile whispers, they begin to reel
A silent current, pulling me below
Where fractured pieces, start to brightly glow

(Chorus)
Vortex, pulling me into the deep
Vortex, where the shadows softly sleep
A swirling madness, a beautiful decay
Vortex, stealing my breath away
I’m falling faster, into the unknown
Vortex, I’m finally coming home

(Bridge)
Let the chaos take me, let the darkness rise
Let the hidden answers, open up my eyes
There’s a power waiting, in the heart of pain
A wild surrender, in the pouring rain

(Chorus)
Vortex, pulling me into the deep
Vortex, where the shadows softly sleep
A swirling madness, a beautiful decay
Vortex, stealing my breath away
I’m falling faster, into the unknown
Vortex, I’m finally coming home

(Outro)
Home…
Falling…
Home…
Swirling…
Home…

‘Who’s Going To Pay’ — Lyrics to a Rock Ballad

(Piano intro – a rolling, slightly melancholic melody with a strong, steady bass line, reminiscent of “Tiny Dancer” or “Someone Saved My Life Tonight”)

(Verse 1)
Cracked pavement steamin’ in the August heat
Empty storefronts line this forgotten street
Promises whispered, like dust in the breeze
Rusting machinery, brought to its knees
Used to be factories, humming with pride
Now the windows are broken, nowhere to hide
From the silence that screams where the laughter used to be
A ghost of prosperity, for all the world to see

(Pre-Chorus)
The mayor made speeches, with fire in his eyes
Talked of revitalization, beneath these pale skies
But the contracts were shady, the deals done in the dark
Leaving only an echo, and a flickering, dying spark

(Chorus)
The bills are piled high, the accounts are all drained
The future we dreamed of, washed away in the rain
The pockets are empty, the coffers are bare
Who’s going to pay? Does anybody care?
Who’s going to pay? For the promises made
Who’s going to pay? For this charade we’ve played?
Who’s going to pay?

(Verse 2)
Mary-Lou worked the diner, forty years and a day
Saving every penny, just to get away
Hoped to buy that cottage, down by the ocean shore
But the bank foreclosed, she ain’t dreaming anymore
Old Man Johnson, on his porch swing so slow
Watches the tumbleweeds where the golden wheat used to grow
Said he invested wisely, in a future bright and bold
Now he’s counting his pennies, shivering in the cold

(Pre-Chorus)
The politicians vanished, like shadows in the night
Leaving us to grapple, with this never-ending blight
They filled their own pockets, with silver and with gold
A story as old as time, a story often told

(Chorus)
The bills are piled high, the accounts are all drained
The future we dreamed of, washed away in the rain
The pockets are empty, the coffers are bare
Who’s going to pay? Does anybody care?
Who’s going to pay? For the promises made
Who’s going to pay? For this charade we’ve played?
Who’s going to pay?

(Bridge – A brief, soaring piano solo with a hint of gospel influence)

(Chorus)
The bills are piled high, the accounts are all drained
The future we dreamed of, washed away in the rain
The pockets are empty, the coffers are bare
Who’s going to pay? Does anybody care?
Who’s going to pay? For the promises made
Who’s going to pay? For this charade we’ve played?
Who’s going to pay?

(Outro – The piano melody fades out slowly, leaving a lingering feeling of unanswered questions and a single, sustained bass note)
Who’s going to pay…?

Software As Black Box

by Shelt Garner
@sheltgarner

Jesus Christ, are all these software programmers so hyped up with being “10x” programmers missing the point — we are one recession away from all those 10X programmers….just not having a job anymore.

AI has just about reached the point where it is “good enough” to replace most if not all junior programmers. Everything else — like where senior programmers will come from — is a lulz. Soon, it seems, software programming will be a low paying job except for the very highest levels.

In fact, I would say programming is probably the first segment of the economy to be hollowed out by AI in the near term. All this “vibe coding” heralds a new era where, lulz, plutocrats just won’t see any need in most programmers when they can get a temp to do it for them in an afternoon.

So…maybe learn proper English, all you coders who told me to “learn to code?”

Elon Musk Is A Trojan Horse

by Shelt Garner
@sheltgarner

Here’s the point of what Trump and Musk are doing. They want to fire as many civil servants as possible illegally, then fill the positions with absolute MAGA loyalists.

They know that it’s not like Blues are going to fire all these MAGA whack jobs in the unlikely event they ever win again. Trump wants a MAGA Deep State that will continue to rule the nation with his vision in mind, no matter who is in power.

You already see this with what’s going on with the FBI. Kash Patel wants to bring in UFC wrestlers — of all people — to “supplement” the existing FBI force. Good luck getting rid of THOSE guys once they’re in place. And, on that front, I think we’re well on our away to Trump turning the FBI into the Gestapo.

It’s only a matter of time before people like me are rounded up by the FBI and either shot dead on sight or put into a concentration camp. So, there you go.