- I’m sorry to only post twice a week; I’ll try to pick up the pace. I also hope I can find a job soon; it’s tough out there.
- I think my next mini-vacation road trip will be to the LBJ Ranch or the National WWII Museum in New Orleans.
- Nails on a chalkboard – Anytime CBS airs a Big Brother commercial in which everyone whispers.
- Glad to see Rick Carlisle’s Indiana Pacers win last night to take it to a game seven. He took them to the Finals before only to come up short; hopefully, he can finish the job this time. It was nice to see him grow into a better, or at least a nicer and more appreciative person, during his years in Dallas. How often do you hear of a head coach attending a fan’s funeral?
- When I saw this headline I thought it couldn’t be true – The U.S. Army swore in four senior executives with ties to technology companies Meta, Palantir and OpenAI as lieutenant colonels in 2025.
But according to Snopes, it is. - But can they have frickin lasers on their heads?
Florida Republican Proposes New ICE Detention Center Surrounded by Alligators - War is Hell.
Netanyahu stuns Israelis by describing ‘personal cost’ of Iran war – postponing son’s wedding - Minnesota’s Hormel sues Wisconsin’s Johnsonville alleging stolen sausage secrets
- Albeit, in France – Netflix will start showing traditional broadcast channels next summer
- On one of the dating apps, a woman’s initial message to me asked me exactly how bad my back is and exactly how much I dislike modern country music, and does that include Texas Red Dirt? Even though modern country music is the Special Olympics of music, I do have an appreciation for other forms of country; it’s the bro-country that kills me.
- There is a local connection to the two massive flagpoles that President Trump had installed on the White House’s North Lawn and south side.
A Plano small business, US Flag & Flagpole Supply, is having its flags and two 80-foot flagpoles permanently installed at the White House today.
Personally, I liked the traditional look of Old Glory flying atop the White House. These are almost too big and gaudy. - In other White House landscaping news, the Rose Garden is getting paved over. I hear Trump believes there’s a draining issue and doesn’t like the soft ground that chair legs stick into. But, let’s make up a conspiracy theory, that’s more fun. Perhaps this is a cover for something secret they are installing, like a super weapon or a safety shelter.
- In case you missed it, the Stanley Cup was damaged during the Florida Panthers’ celebration of their victory. I’ve heard it often gets damaged and repaired, but incidents like this are probably out of the norm.
- 75,000 pounds of THC products seized in DFW raids as Texas Gov. Abbott weighs statewide ban
- This is insane. It’s two weeks old, but I’m just now seeing it. The new administration has changed the process for applying for a job with the federal government. Take a look at question number three. How the heck is a freshman out of college applying for a call center job answer this?
The Trump administration is adding four essay questions to applications for civil service jobs, asking applicants about their favorite executive orders and their commitment to government efficiency.
The essay requirements apply even to relatively lower-level jobs starting at the GS-5 pay scale or above—positions that can begin at base salaries as low as $32,357. Those jobs include nursing assistants, park rangers and firefighters.
The new questions, outlined in a memo from the Office of Personnel Management on Thursday, include ones that could give insight into the applicant’s political philosophy for civil service jobs that are supposed to be nonpartisan.
The Four Questions:
1. Constitutional Commitment: How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government?
2. Government Efficiency: How would you use your skills to improve government efficiency and effectiveness? Cite specific examples.
3. Policy Alignment: How would you help advance the President’s Executive Orders and policy priorities? Reference initiatives that resonate with you.
4. Work Ethic: How has your work ethic shaped your achievements? Link your personal traits to professional readiness.
I’m floored that this is being covered more by the media.
Your Bag of Nothing for Friday, June 20, 2025
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