What’s a “schmuck”?

YIDDISH Part One

schmuck: a contemptible or foolish person; a jerk; literally means “penis” (from Yiddish שמאָק shmok ‘penis’). E.g., “Travis is a schmuck.”

#UberLies, #UberScam, #UberXploits

Yiddish words used in English

Yiddish language

I Have a Dream

Ozymandias.

Forward! (But You Can’t Fix Stupid)

Unfortunately, it seems that the future Aldous Huxley predicted in 1932, in Brave New World, is arriving early. Mockery, truculence, and minimalist living are best, then enjoy the decline.

However, we do need a Revolving Door Tax (RDT), learn what Members of Congress pay in taxes, and prosecute politicians and staff and their “family and friends” who profit from insider trading. Oh, and pay “public servants” what they are worth.

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