Our Fascist Idiocracy: May 19, 2025

As heard on Blue Sky, “Apparently the IVF terrorist self-identified as an anti-procreation, pro-death vegan.” At first, authorities in Palm Springs were confused because the bombing occurred Saturday at a fertility clinic there, not an abortion clinic. The one person who was killed turned out to be the bomber himself. He was identified as Guy Edward Bartkus, 25, whom the FBI described as having “nihilistic ideations.”
Equalizer in Chief: His nibs says he’s invented a new word to describe his plan to reduce drug costs that actually raises the costs. “Basically, what we’re doing is equalizing,” Trump said. “There’s a new word that I came up with, which is probably the best word. We’re gonna equalize where we’re all gonna pay the same. We’re gonna pay what Europe’s gonna pay.” Europe pays more, so Americans will pay more.
Let them eat tariffs, Trump says, referring to Walmart, MAGA’s favorite retailer. He’s demanding that the company “eat the tariffs” instead of raising prices – which is a prime example of authoritarian economics.
Comey folds: Former FBI director James Comey was spotted leaving his home and ducking into a black SUV with the Secret Service before speeding off. CNN reported that Comey is cooperating with the Secret Service amid blowback over his “86 47” beachside post—which critics, including Trump himself, have alleged was a veiled assassination threat against the 47th president.
Making America the 90s Again: Deranged Trump Boosts Bonkers Clinton Kill List Conspiracy. “President Donald Trump boosted a wild conspiracy theory that accuses the Clinton family of murdering seven people.”