Brian Wilcox, the Friendly Curmudgeon
@brianwilcox.bsky.social
Social scientist, retired professor, former Senate staffer, enthusiastic guitarist and bass player. More interested in policy than politics.
Californian who's lived in Texas, Ohio, Virginia, DC, Nebraska, and Porto Alegre (Brazil) but returned home.
Californian who's lived in Texas, Ohio, Virginia, DC, Nebraska, and Porto Alegre (Brazil) but returned home.
Glad to see he's spending his days and nights tackling the issues of most importance to Americans.
I have a shorter, pithier suggestion. Four letters, begins with a "C."
I have a shorter, pithier suggestion. Four letters, begins with a "C."
November 26, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Glad to see he's spending his days and nights tackling the issues of most importance to Americans.
I have a shorter, pithier suggestion. Four letters, begins with a "C."
I have a shorter, pithier suggestion. Four letters, begins with a "C."
A beautiful day in Channel Islands Harbor, unless you’re a believer in chemtrails. If so, 😂
November 26, 2025 at 1:11 AM
A beautiful day in Channel Islands Harbor, unless you’re a believer in chemtrails. If so, 😂
Trump is said to have "lashed out."
I can imagine. "You're the only thing standing between me and a Nobel Peace Prize! And a big deal for Trump Tower-Moscow."
I can imagine. "You're the only thing standing between me and a Nobel Peace Prize! And a big deal for Trump Tower-Moscow."
November 24, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Trump is said to have "lashed out."
I can imagine. "You're the only thing standing between me and a Nobel Peace Prize! And a big deal for Trump Tower-Moscow."
I can imagine. "You're the only thing standing between me and a Nobel Peace Prize! And a big deal for Trump Tower-Moscow."
"Those great legal scholars include Rudy Giuliani, Jenna Ellis, that really crazy one named Sidney something, and the insurance law lady."
November 23, 2025 at 4:17 PM
"Those great legal scholars include Rudy Giuliani, Jenna Ellis, that really crazy one named Sidney something, and the insurance law lady."
How bad is Google AI?
Well, Rachael does NOT play the guitar and Bridget (pictured with her BASS) does not play the piano. And there are plenty of photos of James available on the web.
Well, Rachael does NOT play the guitar and Bridget (pictured with her BASS) does not play the piano. And there are plenty of photos of James available on the web.
November 23, 2025 at 3:39 PM
How bad is Google AI?
Well, Rachael does NOT play the guitar and Bridget (pictured with her BASS) does not play the piano. And there are plenty of photos of James available on the web.
Well, Rachael does NOT play the guitar and Bridget (pictured with her BASS) does not play the piano. And there are plenty of photos of James available on the web.
There are conflicting reports as to whether CPB and ICE have left Charlotte. From NYT:
November 20, 2025 at 8:27 PM
There are conflicting reports as to whether CPB and ICE have left Charlotte. From NYT:
Live music night at the Lobero in Santa Barbara. First up, Robert Jon and the Wreck.
Next, Samantha Fish!
Guitar heaven!
Next, Samantha Fish!
Guitar heaven!
November 19, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Live music night at the Lobero in Santa Barbara. First up, Robert Jon and the Wreck.
Next, Samantha Fish!
Guitar heaven!
Next, Samantha Fish!
Guitar heaven!
😂 My best friend and I have been “gifting” the Manilow’s Greatest Hits to one another for over 40 years. Every year, Christmas, birthdays…and it remains unopened. We both DESPISE that song 😂
November 17, 2025 at 6:41 AM
😂 My best friend and I have been “gifting” the Manilow’s Greatest Hits to one another for over 40 years. Every year, Christmas, birthdays…and it remains unopened. We both DESPISE that song 😂
Trump:
"People don't pay the tariffs. The countries pay them."
Also Trump:
"People don't pay the tariffs. The countries pay them."
Also Trump:
November 14, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Trump:
"People don't pay the tariffs. The countries pay them."
Also Trump:
"People don't pay the tariffs. The countries pay them."
Also Trump:
House DINOs.
November 13, 2025 at 1:39 AM
House DINOs.
I’m about to entire my Situation Room to watch the coverage of today’s revelations.
November 13, 2025 at 1:07 AM
I’m about to entire my Situation Room to watch the coverage of today’s revelations.
Two stories. NYTimes accurately notes that emails were release by Dems and Republicans; Washington Post only mentions Democrats.
Bezos and WaPo are doing some heavy lifting for Trump and the GOP.
Bezos and WaPo are doing some heavy lifting for Trump and the GOP.
November 12, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Two stories. NYTimes accurately notes that emails were release by Dems and Republicans; Washington Post only mentions Democrats.
Bezos and WaPo are doing some heavy lifting for Trump and the GOP.
Bezos and WaPo are doing some heavy lifting for Trump and the GOP.
Fact!
Never forget...EVERY single Republican Senator save one voted to jack up the health care costs for all Americans, not just ACA insurance purchasers.
Never forget...EVERY single Republican Senator save one voted to jack up the health care costs for all Americans, not just ACA insurance purchasers.
November 12, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Fact!
Never forget...EVERY single Republican Senator save one voted to jack up the health care costs for all Americans, not just ACA insurance purchasers.
Never forget...EVERY single Republican Senator save one voted to jack up the health care costs for all Americans, not just ACA insurance purchasers.
This one had me LMAO!
November 5, 2025 at 4:23 PM
This one had me LMAO!
America’s Lady-in-Waiting is still spreading this delusion.
October 30, 2025 at 6:06 PM
America’s Lady-in-Waiting is still spreading this delusion.
Two guys celebrating the ending of food support for poor Americans.
And it's a two-for-one: poor children will go hungry AND they can block release of the Epstein files.
And it's a two-for-one: poor children will go hungry AND they can block release of the Epstein files.
October 29, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Two guys celebrating the ending of food support for poor Americans.
And it's a two-for-one: poor children will go hungry AND they can block release of the Epstein files.
And it's a two-for-one: poor children will go hungry AND they can block release of the Epstein files.
Eeew!
I prefer my Dodgercaster
I prefer my Dodgercaster
October 28, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Eeew!
I prefer my Dodgercaster
I prefer my Dodgercaster
Farmer Scott forgot to wear his John Deere hat and Carhartt flannel shirt
October 26, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Farmer Scott forgot to wear his John Deere hat and Carhartt flannel shirt
Sorry Trump. It says so right in the newly updated citizenship test.
October 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Sorry Trump. It says so right in the newly updated citizenship test.
Hey NY Times: Congress didn't ceded its relevance. Republicans in Congress did.
One party has tried to operate like a member of the government, the other has handed the keys to the administration. House Republicans don't even come to work any longer.
Republicans did indeed give up.
One party has tried to operate like a member of the government, the other has handed the keys to the administration. House Republicans don't even come to work any longer.
Republicans did indeed give up.
October 23, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Hey NY Times: Congress didn't ceded its relevance. Republicans in Congress did.
One party has tried to operate like a member of the government, the other has handed the keys to the administration. House Republicans don't even come to work any longer.
Republicans did indeed give up.
One party has tried to operate like a member of the government, the other has handed the keys to the administration. House Republicans don't even come to work any longer.
Republicans did indeed give up.