Dare to be Stupid

Let’s Play Dare to Be Stupid!

Looking for a game that’s fun, exciting, and absolutely unpredictable? Look no further than Dare to Be Stupid! The rules are simple: abandon logic, dismiss reason, and embrace the thrill of reckless nonsense. The beauty of this game? No one knows what will happen next. That’s the fun part!

The most important aspect of Dare to Be Stupid is staying far, far away from basic reasoning. Think of it like getting blind drunk—you charge forward without a plan, and when you wake up, you might not even remember what you did. But don’t worry! The game isn’t about reflection or self-awareness; it’s about doubling down and rebranding whatever happens as brilliance.

No one plays this game better than Donald Trump. He is the undisputed champion of Dare to Be Stupid. The easiest way to play? Say something profoundly ridiculous, like “Diversity caused the plane crash.” Instantly, other players will jump in to prove your nonsense is actually genius. Watch as they twist themselves into knots explaining how your statement is not only plausible but also profound. That’s the magic of the game!

But it doesn’t stop there. Every great round of Dare to Be Stupid needs enthusiastic cheerleaders—people who will stand up and applaud when you do something objectively absurd. They’ll chant, “That is brilliant!” while ignoring any evidence to the contrary. This is how the game stays alive: through sheer, unrelenting commitment to stupidity.

And hey, history is full of moments when someone did something stupid, and it all worked out. Just re-label it as innovation! Call it genius after the fact! The more ridiculous, the better. The goal isn’t accuracy; it’s conviction.

So, are you ready to play? Just remember: thinking is for losers. Say something stupid. Believe in it. Watch the chaos unfold. Welcome to Dare to Be Stupid!

May the best fool win.

Trump's picks are insane. Tjhe most incompetent nut cases he could find to lead our government.

How can any normal person observe RFK, Gabbard, and the otherh dolts without clearly seeing they are incompetent lickspittles. Trump has set out to destroy the country and to do so has appointed the worst possible people to head critical government agencies. 

When you think can go no lower or stupider he does. Claiming diversity policy caused the plane crash today. If you cannot figure Trump is mentally ill you are. Pure unadulterated insanity is Trump in action. What happens in the mind of a Hooplehead that lets them see Trump as normal. Someone please explain. 

Republicans can fix the tax system

Trump and his fellow rats have the power to fix the tax code that favors the rich like rain favors flowers. Will they? Hell no. Trump did not surround himself with poor people, nope Trump loves the smell of billionaires. The world would flourish if the rich paid taxes. No way Trump will let that happen, his plan is to make things worse for the peasants. The Hoopleheads can't figure it out. The Hooples thought Trump was their friend. Your friend does not steal your money and give it to the rich.  

Republicans Have the Votes to Make the Tax System Fair—But They Won’t

If Republicans truly cared about fairness, they have the power right now to fix America’s broken tax system. They control Congress, and with enough political will, they could close loopholes for the ultra-wealthy, make billionaires pay their fair share, and provide real relief to working- and middle-class families. But instead, they refuse—because their priority isn’t fairness. It’s protecting the rich and powerful at the expense of everyday Americans.

How Republicans Keep the Tax System Rigged

The Republican Party loves to talk about tax reform, but in reality, they do everything possible to keep taxes low for the rich while shifting the burden onto working people. Here’s how:

• Protecting Billionaire Loopholes – The wealthiest Americans pay far lower effective tax rates than working people, thanks to loopholes that let them shelter their income. Republicans refuse to close these gaps because their biggest donors benefit from them.
• Gutting the IRS – When billionaires and corporations dodge taxes, it costs the U.S. hundreds of billions of dollars per year. The IRS needs resources to crack down on tax cheats, but Republicans fight to defund the agency, making sure their wealthy friends get away with it.
• Letting the Trump Tax Cuts Stay – The 2017 Republican tax bill overwhelmingly benefited corporations and the rich while offering temporary scraps to the middle class. Now, those middle-class cuts are set to expire, but the breaks for the wealthy remain. Republicans could fix this—but they won’t.
• Refusing a Wealth Tax – Most Americans support a tax on extreme wealth, yet Republicans block every attempt. Billionaires like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos grow their fortunes tax-free while working families struggle with rising costs.
• Shifting the Burden to You – Instead of taxing corporations and billionaires fairly, Republicans push for higher sales taxes, cuts to Social Security, and attacks on Medicare—forcing ordinary people to pay more while the rich hoard wealth.

They Have the Votes. They Just Don’t Care.

Republicans could pass real tax reform that benefits working Americans tomorrow if they wanted to. They have the votes. They control the agenda. But their donors and corporate allies won’t let them. Instead, they’ll keep pretending that “trickle-down economics” works while the rich get richer and the middle class gets squeezed.

The solution is clear: we need to elect leaders who will fight for real tax fairness—not politicians who serve billionaires. Until then, the Republican Party will continue to rig the system against you.

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A Sea of idiots

Waking up in a dictatorship is something I never thought possible, but here Kadizzle is. The King is attacking his enemies at a spectacular pace. King Donald is planning to invade Greenland, and steal the Panama Canal. His minions are still eating expensive eggs and the war in Ukraine is raging. There is no government. Every elected Republican is a lickspittle. 

The whole thing reminds Kadizzle when he was younger and worked underground as a coal miner. Everyday in a coal mine you realize you are working under a roof that can fall. You don't know where or when. Additionally there was hardly a day went by when Kadizzle did not get an electrical shock that would stun anyone because of poor maintenance and the prevalence of electrical equipment.  

This is the new life of Kadizzle, awakening wondering if the Orange Rat will start a nuclear war, or just use rot to ruin the country slowly. His disciples go about clueless. Their social safety nets are gone, and the future is dim. The planet is melting and Trump is stoking the fire. We are surrounded by delusional idiots, and they go about life not conscious of the fact the boat is sinking. There could not be anything worse than a lunatic as president appointing the psychotics to every position. 

Snow fell

As I sit here with a cup of coffee, the world outside is dusted in white—a thin layer of snow, sparse but present. It’s been a long time since moisture graced the earth, though Washington, D.C., has seen its fair share of downpours—only, instead of rain, it’s been torrents of absurdity.

Trump often reminds me of an old coal mining story. During a meeting at a struggling mine, the leadership was discussing their financial woes. The head honcho laid it out plainly: “We’re losing $2 for every ton of coal we sell.” At this, a coal manager—someone with the same brand of logic Trump so often displays—offered a solution: “If we’re losing $2 a ton, then we just need to sell less coal.”

It’s a stunningly misguided approach, emblematic of Trump-style thinking. Take his energy policy, for instance. At a time when the nation urgently needs to expand its energy capacity to support the growing demands of artificial intelligence and other advancements, Trump’s plan is to double down on fossil fuels and sideline renewable energy.

Cutting back on wind and solar power in this context is like refusing fire extinguishers because you only want to fight fires with water. It’s shortsighted, outdated, and dangerously inefficient. Yet, here we are, faced with leadership stuck in the past while the future races forward.

What are you afraid of?

This morning Kadizzle sat down beside a stranger. We had a nice conversation and Kadizzle suspected the man was a Hooplehead, but he gave no definitive evidence, except we were at a Hooplehead meeting. After a good conversation about mountain biking, and trail making the Hooplehead meetin started. When the Hoople stood up therre is was a big gun strapped to his side. 

Sometimes Kadizzle cannot help but ask the brave gunmen what it is they are afraid of. Asking the gunman who was after him, he stumbled for words and finally said something about he was an investigator. Earlier he told me he spent 45 years as a fireman. Hmm, something here doesn't make sense. However, the gun totally changed my impression of the man. I would have given him a higher grade on the normal scale if he had been unarmed, but here we were at a Hooplehead meeting, and a big gun showed you were an alpha male.  

Manipulation of idiots

Patty, sister of Kadizzle recommended Kadizzle listen to audio books. Kadizzle has taken up the challenge. If you like thinking, you might try it, if not watch sports. The first book "21 Lessons for the 21st Century" was very good. Warning the first half you have to plow through. The book Kadizzle is now on was written by the same person and is called "Nexus".  Both books warn of AI. Secondly both books do a good job of explaining the mess religion made of the world. 

Kadizzle never realized how terrible people are. The witch hunts, and things Stalin and the Nazis did were beyond comprehension. It was all based on story telling and manipulating idiots. Now we have Trump who makes the dingers dance. If you wonder how Trump magically gets the idiots to dance to any music he plays read the books. Trump uses the techniques as old as history itself. It is all about story telling. You just tell the Hoopleheads stories. Hoopleheads love stories and the truth just does not matter. The Nexus goes into how you seek truth. Not done with the book yet, but sure as hell Trump does not want anyone seeking truth. Right now Kadizzle is learning about self correcting systems. Republicans have no such system.

The Stalin gang was amazing. Just about everyone who assisted Stalin was killed by someone else assisting Staling. Hooplehead love to turn on other Hoopleheads. That may be what saves us. 

The Dictatorship is up and running

 At yesterday's Donuts with Democrats meeting the attendance was up. Why? People are upset and scared. Trump has made it clear rules, laws, and norms mean nothing to him. Republicans have totally caved in to him. Lickspittles are his best buddies. We now have country run by thieves, sex offenders, and insurrectionist that brutalize police with no punishment. 

So the Trump cult sings as the ship sings. Why pretend we now live in a dictatorship. The Hoopleheads voted for it. Now here we go watching on live TV Trump destroy our country. 

;The Devestation

Old Kadizzle must have eaten some bad food. He was laid up in bed with the devastation for two days. Poisoned food shot out both ends.

Trump is devastating our country. It is sickening to read how quickly Trump is making himself king. The sex offenders in his cabinet will surely destroy the county. 

Snake woman and the Hoopleheads

 

Another town hall meeting with the Hoopleheads vs the Normal people. Kadizzle ended up sitting right behind Inga. Inga is the mascot of the Hoopleheads. When Inga calls into the propaganda station in Payson, KMOG they let her talk as long as she wants. Somehow she is the mother Mary of the Hoopleheads. When some conniving liar like Wendy Rodgers is on KMOG you can bet Inga will call in and tell everyone Wendy Rodgers is almost a Jesus as Trump. 

Kadizzle had a great conversation with Inga. At one time Kadizzle must have called Inga a snake. Inga took the insult to heart and rented a snake costume for one of the Tea Party affairs. Inga said she won the contest thanks to Kadizzle. She is a snake in the grass. Strangely another guy, Charlie Seraphin portrays himself as a rattlesnake. After making his usual innuendos and attacks on town council Charlie took a rattle out of his pocket and shook it.

The Hooplehead clown show was fun. The Normal people hit the stooges hard. Potato Bag Otto was forced to recuse himself from the executive meeting. That was a major victory. 

Back to Inga. Inga is the loud mouth for the MAGA gang in Payson. Here is what got her fired from KMOG. “Please suggest to Jennifer Martinez to shave her widows peak. She looks like Snow Whites evil queen stepmother, also, the name of the slain of the Salt River officer killed by distracted driver is ‘ClayTon’ not ‘Clay-on,’” Chouinard wrote. “Shes a reporter, should now (sic) proper English. I learned to speak English at age 12 and I can pronounce the name properly. Shameful. Other than that, she’s OK. She’s no Kari Lake, (Kari is such a class act) but Jennifer is Ok.”

After Kadizzle spoke at the town council Inga got up an lied about Kadizzle in typica MAGA fashion.  The MAGA gang always makes vague accusations about Kadizzle being disruptive. Never any facts. Disruptive to the MAGA gang is hitting them with facts or reality. When you spoil their fantasy you are thrown out. 

Act Like Nothing's Wrong

This song dedicated to Steve Otto. Listen to the words carefully

Delusion and Insanity

The Trump circus has begun. Seeing the Orange Clown in action tossing markers into the audience and beaming with mental illness was indeed a shocking sight. Knowing there was a stadium full of the mentally ill in the heart of the capitol certainly gives one a shaky feeling. Deliberately getting into a car with a drunk driver seems like a strange choice, but here we are. The Hoopleheads just cannot figure it out. Trump is inside with billionaire buddies, while the Hooples are in the cold praising the lunatic they voted to rob them blind. The con man of the century smiles as he lifts the Hooples wallets and hands them to the rich. The magic thermometer is the deficit. Trump handing his buddies tax breaks will shoot the deficit through the roof. Inflation? Wait for the tariff game to start. 

Stepping into a mess

Today the world changes. The worst president in history will be at the helm of our country. Is it over? The rich have obviously won. What will a country run by the ultra wealthy be like? History has shown that the rich have never been kind to the peasants, the slaves, or any of the people that made them rich, but here we go. Hitler did one good thing, Hitler gave the best history lesson ever. Hitler showed humanity what happens when you delude yourself by following a man with extreme mental illness. Did we learn? Nope. Somehow a con man a sexual predator, a liar, and a narcissist has become our president. Among other things it has clearly shown us what the population of the United States is like. We are uneducated, and easily fooled. Driven by greed the peasants buy lottery tickets at the grocery store. We love the rich and want to become one of them. Is it really that much fun being wealthy? If we can trust the psychologist the answer is no. Test have show the super rich are no happier. Look at the miserable rat Donald Trump. Do you think that delusional insane mad man is happy?His crowds are never big enough, Arnold Palmer has a bigger penis, he cheats at golf. Is he happy? Obviously no is the answer, but now he wants to make as many other people miserable as he can. That is the man that is shaufering us to hell. 

Goodbye Truck Buddy

Had a good conversation with a loyal follower. He is sick of "Truck Buddy".  So is Kadizzle.  If Truck Buddy wants to post some sort of original comment, fine. However, insane post of nothing are over.  

Disruption is the only plan

The Potato Bag Gang’s Disruptive Agenda

The so-called Potato Bag gang has revealed its lack of a constructive plan for Payson, focusing instead on creating chaos. At a recent special meeting, Charlie Bell, one of the group’s leading voices, openly admitted that disruption is their goal—and even tried to frame it as a positive thing. Seriously? Promoting discord for its own sake serves no one.

This group thrives on vague accusations of inefficiency in town management, yet they fail to provide specific examples or actionable solutions. Baseless claims and insinuations, without any supporting evidence, echo a tactic popularized by Donald Trump—a playbook the Potato Bag gang appears to be following closely.

One of their first moves under Mayor Potato Bag was an attempt to place Charlie Seraphin, a longtime KMOG radio ally, in the role of town manager. Seraphin, known for pushing right-wing narratives on behalf of the mayor, embodies a partisan agenda that undermines the community’s trust and cohesion.

Instead of sowing discord and mimicking divisive strategies, Payson deserves leaders with integrity and a vision for progress. It’s time for accountability and transparency, not chaos.

Hire De Shaaf

In the ongoing saga of Payson’s town council, Potato Bag and the stooges continue to fumble their way through what should be a straightforward task: hiring a capable individual to help manage town affairs. Their supposed commitment to saving money and promoting efficiency seems more like an empty slogan than a guiding principle.

The perfect candidate is right in front of them. Hiring Shelia De Shaaf would save the town thousands of dollars and set it on a path toward real progress. Her credentials are impeccable, and her track record speaks for itself. But there’s a catch — would she be Potato Bag’s puppy? That’s the question haunting the stooges. They’re unwilling to risk hiring someone who might simply do the job competently rather than serve as a loyal MAGA-style lickspittle.

Choosing De Shaaf would be a giant leap forward for the town. Her expertise could propel Payson ahead by light years. Instead, the stooges seem determined to mire the process in unnecessary delays, searching for a candidate who aligns with their chaotic agenda. It’s not just inefficient; it’s a waste of everyone’s time and resources.

As a concerned citizen, it’s time to demand better. Insist that the council makes the right choice, the expedient choice, and the cost-effective choice. Urge them to hire De Shaaf and move Payson forward instead of dragging it backward into dysfunction. Let’s hold Potato Bag and the stooges accountable and remind them they work for us, not their own political ambitions.

Nickname Fever.

 Taking Out the Trash in Payson

Yesterday, the trio often likened to the Three Stooges used their megaphone—KMOG—to launch yet another tirade against the rational members of the town council. Kenny Murphy, KMOG’s self-styled minister of propaganda, went so far as to label Mike Quinn and Jeff Robins as “the garbage men of Payson.” Frankly, that’s a title we wear as a badge of honor. We are taking out the trash. If I can get my hands on a Waste Management shirt, I’ll proudly wear it to the next town council meeting. That’s exactly what Jeff and I are doing—cleaning up the mess.

Meanwhile, Potato Bag and the rest of the Stooges are sowing nothing but chaos. Their antics are achieving little more than division and dysfunction.

Ironically, the Stooges seem to be turning on their own. Suzy Tubbs, once a staunch ally of their cause, has now been attacked by them. By alienating her, they’ve lost a key piece of support in their misguided crusade to tear the town apart.

Their playbook is all too familiar. Like Trump and his imitators, they thrive on discord, and KMOG serves as their personal echo chamber—a local version of Fox News. But the community deserves better than this circus. Let’s continue the hard work of bringing order and progress back to Payson.

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It fell from the sky

Drops of heaven fell from the sky. There are actually puddles on the street. Not enough to really do any good, but it brings hope.  

The Trump iceberg is right ahead. Captain Felon is going to steer right for the ice. Now we will live in a country owned, and operated by the super rich. Oh, what fun. As the rich take away the last toys of the poor it will be a great show. You don't deserve education, health care, or a just plain decent place to live. No, president Elon wants more. The rich just don't have enough. The rich suffer so much. The Donald never pushed a lawn mower in his life. He tossed away used wives like kleenex. Women were fruit to be picked without permission. Now with an administration full of Fox News, and sex offenders we are off to a new era. 

The Hoopleheads shot their foot off

Town Council member Suzy Tubbs was the swing vote to destroy the Hooplehead gambit to appoint the lickspittle Charlie Seraphin. Apparently threatening Suzy Tubbs was a poor game plan for the Hooples. Suzy very emotionally indicated her own crowd of MAGA disciples threatened her. God Bless her she turned on them and did the right thing. The clown car crashed with Steve Otto a.k.a. Potato Bag at the wheel. Payson is fortunate to have four people who can see through the MAGA fog called Transparent Payson. Steve Otto showed what the new transparency is about. Otto could have opened up the meeting to allow to the public to have input, but that is not the kind of transparency Otto can live with. 

The best clown act comes from Charlie Bell. Charlie danced into the audience like he was selling popcorn. Shaking hands like he was the president. Kadizzle asked Charlie while he danced about his version of public input. Charlie refused to talk about the closed for comments meeting. Charlie advocated chaos and confusion when he gave his rant for the sycophant Charlie Seraphin. 

The three stooges portrayed Charlie Seraphin as Jesus come to save Payson. The whole show was like a Trump rally. The Hoopleheads came in mass and as usual acted like Hooples do. The little monkey was there. Inga is the asswipe for the Republicans in Payson. When the little monkey calls in to KMOG they let her praise Wendy Rodgers, Trump or any mentally ill right wing lunatic for as long as she pleases. 

When the rodents win

A Call to Action for Payson

Change doesn't happen overnight—just look at history. Germany didn't become the nightmare of the Hitler regime in a single day. It was a slow erosion, one slice at a time. The same kind of insidious decay is threatening Payson, the town we call home.

The rats are gnawing away. The MAGA brain trust—the self-proclaimed champions of "freedom"—are plotting the demise of our local and national institutions. As a friend aptly describes it: “death by a thousand cuts.” Republicans are undermining our schools, corrupting our courts, distorting our elections, and warping the truth. They’re attacking the very foundation of democracy with a single-minded goal: no taxes, no progress—just more cheese for their greedy rodent colony.

Who are these rats? They are the Tea Party, MAGA, Donald Trump, Steve Otto, and their entire gang of inept, self-serving operatives. Their favorite food? Lies. They gorge on distortions, conspiracy theories, and outright falsehoods, spreading them like a toxic plague through our community.

And now, the head rat, Steve Otto, is making his move. At 4 P.M. today, at Town Hall, he’ll try to install his loyal puppet, Charlie Seraphin, into a position of power. If successful, Seraphin will serve as yet another tool to erode the values and integrity of Payson.

Will it happen? That depends on us. If you don’t want to see this town handed over to those who seek to destroy it, now is the time to act. Show up. Speak up. Stand up for Payson. Let them know we will not tolerate their lies, their manipulation, and their attempts to drag our community into the mire of corruption.

If we remain silent, we’ll have only ourselves to blame when we wake up to a town that no longer resembles the place we love. Don’t let it come to that. Be there today. Speak up so you don’t have to throw up.

The future of Payson is worth fighting for. Let’s not let the rats win.

The Payson Stooges

KMOG radio rains lies on our town of Payson to the point the Hoopleheads are flooded in conspriacy theories. Next the Hoopleheads elect the three stooges KMOG promoted. Can it get worse? Hell yes, the first thing the stooges do is try to pull a Trump move. To thank Charlie Seraphin for helping to spread the big lie the stooges try to appoint Charlie from KMOG to be interim town manager. One big problem, a capable interim town manager has already been appointed. 

The stooges, and Charlie have been alleging massive fraud, and mismanagement in the Payson town hall. So the stooges are going to send Charlie in to root out the fraud. Of course the stooges and Charlie just make vague claims. There is no hard evidence of anything wrong, but it works to stir up the Hoopleheads. 

Now for the icing on the cake. The town council members with functioning brains rejected the scheme.  But wait, now Steve Otto is going to have a "special" meeting to try to ram through his buddy Charlie.  Do ordinary citizens get to speak at the special meeting? Not if Steve Otto can stop it. This is the Steve Otto who promised citizen participation, open government and all his other lies. Wednesday at 4 P.M. the game will be on. Show up speak up. In the mean time call the stooges or email them and insist people have the input they promised. 

Send this letter to town council

 Dear Members of the Town Council and Fellow Community Members,

I write to you today on behalf of a deeply concerned citizenry regarding the recent developments surrounding the appointment of an interim town manager. As you know, the council has already appointed an interim town manager who is qualified, capable, and equipped to lead our community during this transitional period. Given this, we must ask: why is there now a push to appoint a crony of the three recently elected town council members?

The role of interim town manager is far too vital to be influenced by political favoritism. Decisions about this position must be based on merit, qualifications, and the best interests of the town, not personal or political alliances. Introducing unnecessary changes to this position undermines stability and raises serious questions about the motivations behind this effort.

We respectfully ask the council to address the following points:

1. Why Change Leadership Now?
   What justification exists for replacing the current interim town manager, who has already demonstrated qualifications and capability? Disrupting leadership at this stage risks delaying key initiatives and damaging the progress we have achieved.

2. Transparency in the Process:
   If a new appointment is being considered, we demand a full and public disclosure of the reasons for this action, along with the criteria used to evaluate candidates. Transparency is essential to maintain public trust in the council's decisions.

3. Rejection of Cronyism:
   We urge the council to ensure that the process remains free of favoritism. Appointing a candidate based on political alliances rather than qualifications undermines the integrity of our local government and erodes confidence in its leadership.

The citizens of this town deserve an interim town manager chosen through a fair, transparent process focused on competence and the community's needs. Personal or political preferences must not dictate such an important decision.

We call on the council to reaffirm its commitment to the values of fairness, accountability, and transparency. The trust and future of our town depend on it.

Thank you for your attention to this critical matter. We look forward to your response and to continuing to work together for the benefit of our community.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Contact Information]

What does Steve Otto mean when he says "Transparent"?

The Three Stooges of Payson Politics: A Call for Transparency

Mayor Steve Otto, Charlie Bell, and Guy Fister—nicknamed "the Three Stooges" and backed by the Transparent Payson group—are raising serious concerns among citizens. Despite campaign promises of promoting citizen input and holding open meetings, their recent actions suggest a very different agenda. Instead of fostering transparency and accountability, they seem intent on pushing their plans with minimal public oversight.

The Controversial Push for Charlie Seraphin

Their latest move? Attempting to install Charlie Seraphin, their lead supporter and radio propagandist from KMOG, as the interim town manager. This proposal comes even though Payson already has a capable interim town manager in place.

The rationale? A vague claim of uncovering hidden waste and corruption that, apparently, only Seraphin can address. However, Seraphin lacks the expertise and qualifications necessary for this critical role, making their justification seem more like an excuse to consolidate power than a genuine effort to improve town management.

Public Pushback

At their first council meeting, Otto, Bell, and Fister tried to fast-track Seraphin's appointment. Fortunately, engaged citizens intervened, delaying the decision. But the fight is far from over—now they’ve called a "special" meeting on Wednesday to revisit the matter.

Will Public Voices Be Heard?

The central question remains: Will the public be allowed to speak at this meeting? If the council silences citizen voices, it will confirm that their promises of transparency and community involvement were nothing more than empty rhetoric. Moving forward without genuine public engagement would shatter Transparent Payson’s credibility.

Call to Action

The stakes are high, and participation is crucial. Concerned residents must attend the meeting at 4 P.M. on Wednesday to demand answers. Key questions to raise include:

1. Why is Charlie Seraphin necessary for this role?
2. What issues exist with the current interim town manager?
3. Why wasn’t the selection process open and competitive?

It's critical to counter any attempts to fill the room with supporters who might drown out valid concerns. Payson’s future depends on residents showing up, speaking out, and holding their leaders accountable. Transparency and fairness must remain the foundation of local government.

They always run

Moments ago as we drove down main street in Payson Winky got the notion to stop at a new art gallery that is about to open. We talked art and met the owner. Things were going fine until the subject of photo artist came up. Kadizzle mentioned the name of a fine local guy who happens to be a Democrat. Art man said he could not stand the man I mentioned because he is a liberal. Next art man asked Kadizzle about his Donut hat and Kadizzle confessed he was a liberal. Next a discussion ensued. When art man got confronted with facts and reality we were asked to leave. Talking politics was forbidden if you did not agree with the MAGA line. Nope, we are not going to talk if you use facts. It always ends up this way. If you confront a MAGA with reality you are asked to leave. Art man asked if we watched MSNBC, CNN, or any real news. It is forbidden, and none of it agrees with the MAGA party line, so don't watch it. It is impossible for anything that disagrees with Trump to be true.  

What did you have for breakfast?

Winky made gingerbread, so Kadizzle had ice cream and gingerbread for breakfast. Just cannot figure out why Kadizzle is so damn fat. The prayer meeting will start at ten on Bonita Street today. More correctly the Donuts with Democrats. Come on down. The discussions have been very good lately.  Our country is about to enter the most devastating shit show ever as the orange con man starts his latest scams.  A felon for president, wow.  What have we come to. 

Steve Otto hires Charlie Seraphin town manager

Click on the purple link below to see Steve Otto in action at the first town council meeting he had

Steve Otto hires Charlie Seraphin town manager: Steve Otto tries to hire Seraphin town manager of Payson, Arizona.

Here we go

Stever Otto is playing mini Trump. The new mayor of Payson is rewarding Charlie Seraphin the KMOG Republican propagandist for getting the three stooges elected. Right out of the chute Steve Otto is breaking laws and showing how just like Trump he can appoint his favorite unqualified propaganda host to interim city manager. Otto is a notorious liar, and of course claims there is no relationship. The town already has an interim town manager that is well qualified. 

Stever Otto and the other two stooges think they can get away with things the way Trump does. While the town of Payson is asleep at the wheel the stooges have begun their reign of right wing insanity.

Anticipation

On the horizon is looming a mess like we have never seen before. The lawless con man will become president. His loyal lickspittles will help him destroy humanity as we know it. A once proud nation will be brought to it's knees in swamp of greed. Sadly this scenario will be repeated on the local level. Steve Otto is an incompetent man who is now mayor of Payson. Like Trump Steve Otto loves the lie. 

The prospect of stepping in manure for years to come is depressing. Most sad of all is the future of our offspring. What kind of world are we leaving them. Driven by greed Republicans have created a new religion or cult. Republicans have abandoned facts, reality, compassion, and normalcy. Working people have enslaved themselves. Musk is the real president and Trump is the golfer in chief. 

Delusion is the new currency, and nothing could represent it better than bitcoin. 

Ok, below is the A.I. version redone in two seconds. 

Here’s a more refined and balanced rewrite of your blog post while maintaining its critical perspective:

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A Nation at a Crossroads: The Danger of Greed and Deception

The horizon holds an unprecedented challenge. A leader defined by lawlessness and deceit is poised to return to power, supported by loyal enablers who seem indifferent to the damage they inflict. The repercussions of this could bring a proud nation to its knees, mired in greed and corruption. This troubling trend isn’t limited to the national stage but is echoed in local communities.

Take Payson, for example, where Steve Otto now holds the mayor’s office. His leadership reflects the same troubling tendencies: a disregard for truth and a preference for manipulation. It’s a disheartening glimpse of what happens when integrity takes a backseat to ambition.

The future feels precarious, not just for us but for the generations to come. What kind of world are we leaving for our children? A world driven by greed, where facts and compassion are discarded in favor of delusion. Many working people, deceived by false promises, have unknowingly handed over their power.

Meanwhile, figures like Elon Musk shape policy from the shadows while others act as figureheads. Trump, once the most powerful man in the country, seems content as a symbolic leader, while the real decisions are made elsewhere.

In this environment, delusion has become a new currency, both figuratively and literally. Bitcoin, with its speculative value and volatile nature, stands as a symbol of this era—unmoored from reality, yet embraced by many.

It’s a sobering time, but awareness is the first step toward action. If we want a better future, we must reclaim truth, compassion, and accountability as the guiding principles of our society.

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Toss your brain out the window.

Confining your thoughts to reality is not much fun. That is why religion was invented. The reality of just dropping dead some day is no fun, so make up something you like, and get some friends to believe the same nonsense.  Why not do it with Donald Trump? What can be better than self delusion. I am smart, I am beautiful, and I am just plain wonderful. Now all I have to do is convince myself it is true. Of course it is true if someone else will just tell me it is true. That is how cults get going, that is how religion gets to clean people's pockets. So here we go, were going to try mass delusion brought to us by the Trumpster. 

OK folks that was Kadizzle's version of today's Post, now Kadizzle will have AI rewrite the post and here it is. 

The Power of Self-Delusion: From Religion to Politics

Reality, in its starkness, can sometimes feel like a buzzkill. The idea of facing life’s unyielding truths—like the inevitability of death—often lacks appeal. Enter the invention of religion: a comforting narrative that lets us escape from life’s harsher realities. Why settle for the mundane when you can conjure up something more palatable and get others to buy into the fantasy?

But why stop at religion? Why not apply the same principle of self-delusion to politics? Enter Donald Trump. What could be more satisfying than building an echo chamber of flattery and affirmation? "I am smart. I am beautiful. I am simply wonderful." Say it enough times, and you might start to believe it—especially if others chime in with agreement.

This is the recipe for cults, after all: reinforce the delusion collectively, and everyone walks away convinced. Religions have been filling collection plates for centuries using this formula. Now, it seems, Trumpism has found a way to tap into the same human craving for belief, validation, and escape from the inconvenient truths of reality.

So here we go—a mass delusion, brought to you by the Trumpster. It's less about what’s real and more about what feels good to believe.

OK, back to Kadizzle. It took AI less than two seconds to rewrite the nonsense. 

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Spotting the mentally deficient.

 Kadizzle comes from a bird watching family. What if you tried to spot the mentally deficient. Right here on this blog you can read comments of the mentally deficient. How can you spot them? Short, nonsensical comments. The mentally deficient do not use complex language, or thoughts. That is why Trump communicates with them so well. A simple way to spot an idiot is look under a Trump hat. You will always note that the dingers don't write long thoughts out. That is for the simple reason they cannot sustain a long thought. 

A Circle of thinking people

Kadizzle often reflects on the stark contrast between gatherings of the Tea Party and those of the Democrats. Tea Party meetings typically feature one or two speakers addressing rows of attendees, filling their heads with a steady stream of right-wing rhetoric. The narrative is tightly controlled, and dissent is not tolerated. Those who stray from the party line are shown the door, ensuring only a select group of true believers remain within their carefully constructed echo chamber.

In contrast, the Demomcrats’ Saturday morning meetings for donuts offer a refreshing sense of inclusivity and openness. Here, attendees sit in a circle, passing the microphone to anyone who wishes to speak. Each voice is valued, and the diversity of perspectives is embraced—even if it leads to challenges and lively debates.

While the Tea Party’s rigid structure silences dissent and cultivates a vacuum of like-minded ideas, the Democrats welcome a free exchange of thoughts and concerns. Ironically, those who champion the Constitution and free speech from the far-right seem to fall short of practicing these principles in their own spaces.

In the end, the difference is clear: one group thrives on control and conformity, while the other fosters dialogue and democratic participation.

Yesterday we had a great meeting. Even though it was a small group the discussion was great, and the laughter was plenty. If you live anywhere close to Payson, AZ or just happen to be traveling through you are welcome. We meet at Democratic headquarters on Saturday mornings at 10:00 A.M.

Life in the Bubble

The Bubble Life: Constructing Comfort and Facing Reality

Each of us lives in a bubble of our own creation. It’s a metaphorical space we design to shelter ourselves from the uncertainties and discomforts of the world. Within these bubbles, we construct narratives that make life feel manageable, meaningful, or simply bearable. The beauty of this bubble life is that we hold the power to customize it entirely to our liking.

If you want religion in your bubble, you simply believe. Whether it’s faith in a higher power or adherence to a set of spiritual principles, it becomes part of the framework of your personal reality. If you want Trump in your bubble, he can be there too. Perhaps as a hero, a villain, or even a distant figure of curiosity. The choice is yours because the bubble belongs solely to you. It’s about creating a space that feels comfortable, secure, and aligned with your worldview.

But here’s the catch: reality has a way of popping bubbles.

Imagine you’re snug in your bubble, content with the way things are. Then, a jarring event pierces through—a heat bill left unpaid, a relationship faltering, or a sudden health crisis. Suddenly, the comfort dissolves. You’re forced to confront a new version of reality that doesn’t fit the narrative you’ve been telling yourself. In these moments, the bubble bursts.

The human response to a burst bubble is fascinating. Many of us immediately start constructing a new one. This new bubble might include a story about how the heat being gone isn’t really our fault. Maybe it’s the utility company’s inefficiency or the landlord’s negligence. The truth doesn’t matter as much as the story we tell ourselves to feel okay again. And that’s the essence of the bubble life: it’s a space where we can rewrite the narrative to suit our needs, as long as it keeps us comfortable.

But comfort isn’t the same as truth.

This raises a vital question: does the story you’ve built in your bubble truly serve you? Is it keeping you satisfied, or is it shielding you from growth and understanding? Bubbles are marvelous because they’re malleable. They can always be modified, expanded, or reshaped. Yet, the more resistant we are to reality, the more fragile our bubbles become.

There’s an undeniable tension between bubble life and the real world. It’s easy to cling to a bubble that feels safe, but it’s also limiting. Growth often requires stepping out of that bubble or, at the very least, making it more permeable. A bubble that acknowledges reality—even its harsher truths—is one that can withstand more of life’s challenges without shattering.

So, here’s the invitation: reflect on the bubble you’ve created. What stories have you included? Do they align with the reality outside your bubble? If not, how might you tweak the narrative to build a bubble that both comforts and empowers you?

Bubbles are an essential part of the human experience. They’re where we dream, believe, and find solace. But they’re also where we can get stuck. The art of bubble living is not just in the construction but in the willingness to evolve it when reality comes knocking.

It is very simple.

 

Busted Flat

Poor Decisions, Easy Solutions, and the Cost of Poor Planning

Poor decisions often start out feeling like harmless fun but can lead to disastrous outcomes. It’s no surprise that some people find themselves stuck in difficult circumstances, wondering how it all went wrong. The truth is usually simple: choosing the path of least resistance and relying on quick fixes rarely leads to long-term success.

This tendency to embrace "easy solutions" is a trap—and one that certain figures, like Donald Trump, are particularly skilled at exploiting. Trump markets simplistic answers to complex problems, playing to those who are looking for shortcuts rather than real solutions. By preying on frustration and impatience, he appeals to poor planners, offering the illusion of quick success while ignoring the deeper, structural issues that require thoughtful and sustained effort.

Adding to this, the choices we make about spending can play a critical role in our financial stability. Frivolous expenses on things like tattoos, unnecessary firearms, or loud, flashy vehicles might provide a momentary thrill, but they often drain resources that could have been invested in more meaningful and productive ways. Over time, these habits contribute to a cycle of poverty, leaving individuals with little to show for their earnings while struggling to cover essentials or build a secure future.

Trump’s approach capitalizes on these patterns, encouraging people to believe in magical fixes while distracting them from the need for long-term planning and responsible decision-making. His rhetoric glosses over the hard work required to build lasting success, leaving many of his followers in an even worse position than where they started.

The lesson is clear: meaningful progress requires thoughtful, deliberate effort and a willingness to confront challenges head-on. It also requires disciplined decision-making, especially when it comes to finances. Easy solutions, wasteful spending, and hollow promises may seem attractive, but they rarely provide the foundation for lasting success. Recognizing and avoiding these traps is key to creating a brighter and more secure future.

Agia

The six year old cute little girl from Pakistan entertained us with magic, gymnastics, and even told us a story about gingerbread browny as we waited for our order at the restaurant  Her parents struggled to move here and open a restaurant. Everyone in the family helped. Agia spoke perfect English, and various Indian languages. Agia gave us a lesson in how children all over the world are precious, and capable of so much. The whole family was working at their resteranunt and seeing these immigrants working as a team to make it in America was heart warming. So sad to think anyone would make life hard for them like the next president. 

Bobby Bare - Ode to the little brown shack

Sell West Virginia to Mexico

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Let’s Fix the Deficit: A Modest Proposal to Sell the Red States

Americans love a good deal. We’ll cross borders for cheap dental work, medical procedures, or even to avoid paying taxes on liquor and cigarettes. But when it comes to cutting our national deficit, we’ve been thinking way too small. Selling Greenland? Invading the Panama Canal? Come on, Trump—that’s amateur hour.

Let’s flip the script. Instead of buying new land, why not sell some of the land we already have? Specifically, the parts of the country that are… let’s call them “underperforming assets.” Yes, I’m talking about the red states. Hear me out.

The Case for Liquidating Red States

These states are already halfway out the door when it comes to federal assistance. They take more in federal aid than they give back in taxes. Think of them as the freeloading roommate who never buys groceries but always eats your snacks. So why not turn that liability into an asset?

If Walmart can sell off underperforming locations, so can the United States. Texas alone could fetch a fortune on the open market—just imagine what Elon Musk or Jeff Bezos would pay for their own libertarian paradise. And Florida? Disney might be interested in turning the entire state into an immersive theme park where every day is “Florida Man Day.”

Potential Buyers

1. Mexico: Let’s be honest, they’re already handling the dental and healthcare needs of so many Americans. Why not throw in Arizona and Texas? They’ve got the infrastructure in place and can probably turn a profit within a year.

2. Canada: Sure, they’re polite, but they’ve got a sly sense of humor. Selling them the Dakotas and Montana would be like handing over a fixer-upper and watching them turn it into a cozy Airbnb.

3. China: If they’re buying up our debt, why not offer them Alabama and Mississippi? A trade deal could include free Mandarin lessons and infrastructure upgrades.

The Benefits

1. Reduced Deficit: Imagine the windfall from selling off just a few states. We could balance the budget and still have enough left over to fund universal healthcare, fix public education, and finally fill all the potholes in Michigan.

2. Improved Quality of Life: Fewer red states means fewer culture wars. We’d be free from debates over whether science is real or if books are dangerous.

3. A Happier Country: With fewer red states, the blue ones could finally pass legislation that makes sense. Universal healthcare? Sure. Climate change action? Absolutely. Gun control? You betcha.

Closing Thoughts

Of course, there are a few downsides. The SEC would need a new home base after we sell off the South. And where will we get our country music and barbecue? But these are sacrifices I think we’re all willing to make for the greater good.

So, let’s stop arguing about buying Greenland or invading the Panama Canal. If we really want to secure America’s future, it’s time to sell off the red states. We’ll live happily ever after—and finally be able to afford to fix our teeth right here at home. 

You are wrong

.Discovering the World Through Gapminder

A few years ago, Kadizzle stumbled upon an incredible website called Gapminder. This site brilliantly combines data from 120 global databases, creating a powerful tool for exploring statistics about nearly every aspect of the world. Whether it’s wealth, poverty, health, education, or other critical topics, Gapminder provides an interactive way to uncover the reality behind the numbers.

One of the most striking findings from the creators of Gapminder is how wrong most people are about the state of the world. Our perceptions about global progress, inequality, and challenges often don’t align with the actual data. Curious about this, Kadizzle decided to take one of the quizzes offered on the site. Despite his self-proclaimed genius, he managed to answer only 9 out of 23 questions correctly about the state of the United States.

The takeaway? Many of us are living with outdated or incorrect assumptions about the world. Gapminder is a fascinating resource to challenge those misconceptions, educate yourself, and gain a clearer understanding of the global landscape. So, take a few minutes, visit the site, and try one of their quizzes—you might be surprised by what you learn!