Stupid in America

There are examples of complete and utter moronic behavior everywhere in the world. American marketing tries to erase that and put on a glossy packaging on all its content that it spews out on media outlets. But non biased reporting many a times exposes the fallout of what a variety of idiots can unleash on unsuspecting citizens.

A recent story that ran on NPR spotlights a school providing floor sealant to children as the breakfast of champions in lieu of milk. Irony does not even begin to address this scenario where someone complained of foul smell leading to an investigation and removal of said offensive product from the beverage line.

Side effects may vary - some children might have a very smooth colon here on out. I know it is insensitive in a woke society to make fun of this but c'mon people!

Then there was the case of a psychotic, houseless male pushing a lady on NYC train tracks that killed her. This nut job was officially deemed to be off his rocker and sent away but a woman commuter lost her life.

Systemic issues are rampant in today's America devolving over time like many a great civilization before it, despite the innovation that made many people rich beyond imagination. Then again rich is no guarantee of future results.

Amber Heard and Depp fiasco was heard by the court of public opinion and from tossing self excreted turds in the bed to whamo bango abuse and insult the two so called pop movie stars laid it out for all to see and comment and judge.

Covid did alter people's brains to a degree but are we now using the Corona to be the catch all culprit that led to our societal demise?

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