Elon Musk’s recent tirade against Tim Walz is a vivid illustration of just how thin-skinned even the most powerful among us can be. The attacks, spurred by Walz’s provocative “dipshit” remark, reveal a fragile ego wrapped tightly in a cloak of bravado. It’s as if the richest man in America feels threatened by a man whose wealth barely touches the surface of his own. The irony is palpable; here’s a man who touts himself as a champion of free speech, yet he finds himself rattled by a simple insult, thrusting himself into the late-night Twitter trenches like a wounded animal.
What struck me most about Musk’s reaction is the sheer volume of his defensiveness.… Continue reading
When I heard that Trump boasted that he won the debate because he’s a ‘person of extraordinary genius’, I couldn’t help but shake my head in disbelief. The audacity of this man to continuously proclaim his own supposed intelligence is truly mind-boggling. It’s almost comical how he constantly feels the need to remind everyone that he is a genius, as if we should all be in awe of his alleged brilliance.
I can’t help but wonder, if he truly is a genius, why does he have to keep telling us? True intelligence speaks for itself, it doesn’t need to be flaunted or boasted about at every turn.… Continue reading
I can’t help but chuckle at the thought of Donald Trump fuming over courtroom sketches and courtroom nap reports. It seems that even in the midst of a serious legal trial, his vanity and fragile ego still manage to take center stage. The fact that he is fixated on how he is depicted in sketches rather than the gravity of the situation speaks volumes about his character.
The descriptions of him looking like a mix of the Joker, the Grinch, and Uncle Junior are both comical and poignant. It’s as if the artist is trying to capture not just his physical appearance, but his larger-than-life persona and the various personas he embodies.… Continue reading
I can imagine the discomfort and unease that Trump must be feeling as he’s forced to sit in silence and listen to people insulting him. The man who has lived in a bubble of adulation and praise now finds himself in a courtroom, surrounded by people who likely have less than flattering opinions of him. It must be quite the reality check for someone who has been shielded from any negative comments or criticism.
It’s funny to think that Trump, the man who ran for president and held the highest office in the land, is now in a position where he can’t control the narrative or the opinions of those around him.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker 
Matt Underwood