An optimist believes we live in the best world possible; a pessimist fears this is true.

Socialism is the worker’s party. Successful capitalists take from their workers. Successful socialists take from Successful capitalists. Successful socialists give to the unsuccessful workers unsuccessful workers are a parasite on successful workers twice removed when political “leaders” get involved. Honest question for the thinkers out there: *If even an unsuccessful worker is partly productive, who are the real parasites?*

“My iPad Pro Is More Laptop-Like Than Ever, Except for One Very Important Thing” Give me a “real” command line and I’ll switch yesterday.

PCMAG

My iPad Pro Would Be a Better Laptop Replacement If Apple Fixed This One Problem

Apple's iPadOS 26 turns my iPad Pro into a multitasking productivity powerhouse that rivals laptops. If only I could find a keyboard case that...

“What this Fed rate cut means for your credit card, mortgage, auto loan, student debt and savings account” Let me give you the TL;DR: credit card - banks will profit mortgage - banks will profit auto loan - banks will profit student debt - banks will profit savings account - banks will profit

CNBC

What this Fed rate cut means for your credit card, mortgage, auto loan, student debt and savings account

Here’s a look at all of the ways the Fed decision could affect your finances.

Make the government shut down be a turning point for local people caring for their own instead of “big government” failing to help at twice the cost.

FOX 10 Phoenix

Phoenix thrift shop transforms into pantry to help families losing SNAP

With SNAP benefits set to expire Nov. 1, a Phoenix thrift shop is transforming into a free pantry stocked with necessities. This effort, driven by ...

If this shutdown lasts the rest of Trump’s term, I will endorse, no demand, a third.

Lesser known programming languages

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So without the government we can have more affordable housing, even in Florida? Who knew! Wonder what other benefits are coming? Hopefully we find out. https://www.realtor.com/advice/finance/government-shutdown-florida-housing-market-impact-2025/

Looks like the intention is working as designed.

Newsweek

Major H-1B visa sponsor will not hire a single H-1B applicant going forward

A major H-1B visa sponsor will halt new hires on the visa, shifting focus to hiring local employees.

Without it there is no debate, safe or otherwise.

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