I said it back then and now, should've just fucked those bankers and let them suffer consequences, but #ThisIsAmerica. Odds are both parties will line up to bail out Big AI and fuck the rest of us.
> We study pandemics, and the resurgence of measles is a grim sign of what’s coming https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/03/we-study-pandemics-and-the-resurgence-of-measles-is-a-grim-sign-of-whats-coming/
As I keep saying, the signs are there to be seen.
El que tenga oidos que oiga.
And in case you wonder, that poll really happened.
> One-Third of Americans Cut Back to Cover Healthcare Expenses
https://news.gallup.com/poll/702596/one-third-americans-cut-back-cover-healthcare-expenses.aspx via Gallup.
> Poll: Nearly 1 In 10 Adults Have Postponed Retirement Due To Healthcare Costs https://theonion.com/poll-nearly-1-in-10-adults-have-postponed-retirement-due-to-healthcare-costs/
#BarelySatire, and I mean seriously barely.

A survey from West Health-Gallup found that nearly one in 10 adults say they’ve postponed retirement because of healthcare costs, with many respondents also reporting delaying job changes, home buying, or having a child. What do you think?
Typical abuser behavior: When #Trump can't get his way, he lashes out.
Except this time, his dad is not around to bail him out.
#abuser
#felcony
#ThisisAmerica
#middleEast
#iranWar
#trumpWar
Meanwhile in the #BadEconomy.
> One-third of Americans cut back on other expenses to cover healthcare in 2025, survey shows
https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/one-third-americans-cut-back-other-expenses-cover-healthcare-2025-survey-shows-2026-03-12/
BTW, I can attest as I have family members who have indeed not just cut back but pretty much face financial ruin due to health care costs. #ThisIsAmerica where one medical disaster will wipe you out no matter how much you saved, planned, etc.
> As energy and fertilizer prices climb, American farmers feel the impact of the county's conflict with Iran https://irjci.blogspot.com/2026/03/as-energy-and-fertilizer-prices-climb.html
Oh well, #YouGetWhatYouVoteFor