I couldn't stand by in silence anymore

There's been a huge change in the type of content that I create over the past year. When I started my YouTube channel, I focused on weird news stories and commentary. 

After doing stand-up for the better part of a decade, this seemed like a good fit for me and my personality. I could find obscure, odd stories in the news and attempt add a humorous spin on them. I rarely discussed current events or topics that were political in nature, not that I didn't care about politics, but I held a mindset that I didn't want to get into the "political realm." 

As a comedian, I just wanted to be funny and not polarizing. When you dive into politics, you immediately split the room. I wanted people from all walks of life and on the political spectrum to enjoy what I was trying to do. I've always been a bit "radical" politically, but I never told political jokes as a stand-up comedian. I thought it would box me into only telling certain types of jokes, and limit any potential audience. 

However, over the past year and a half a lot has changed. We now have a convicted felon as president, for the first time ever in US history. The president is attacking countries that have resources he wants, and his entire administration is espousing right-wing extremist views. They're insider trading on current events. 

I got to the point that I couldn't keep my mouth shut, and I don't really care anymore if that's polarizing. 

I've always been of the mindset that both Republicans and Democrats are corrupt, being funded by millions in corporate special interests. However, that's no longer entirely true. While politicians are always going to follow the money, there is a deep divide between one party that wants universal healthcare and equal rights, versus another that 100% doesn't. 

Trump's MAGA movement has brainwashed millions of people into a cult-like subculture that is extremely dangerous. Right wing media outlets have sold their souls. They've convinced millions of people that they're in danger from people that don't look like them, who don't have the same gender identity, or practice the same religion as they do. They've convinced their audience that they need to attack groups of already disenfranchised people. 

The US president is posting about wiping out entire civilizations, amongst other war crimes... They've convinced millions of people that illegal voting is happening, despite having no evidence. They've convinced millions that science doesn't matter, that vaccines aren't saving lives, and that taking care of the environment is for the weak-minded.  

They've managed to convince their base that, in a country built by immigrants, that immigrants are the enemy. They're violating constitutional rights on a daily basis, and no one is doing anything to stop them. 

Every day of this presidency is worse than the last, and people voted for this. I felt like I had two choices... I could either just roll along with it and hope that it gets better on it's own, or I could take an active role in voicing my opinions and calling out the disgusting behavior as well as hypocrisy of our government. 

I didn't want to be passive at a time like this. I felt like I had an obligation to speak up, and speak out against this administration's dive into fascist territory. We have a duty to speak out against tyranny and corruption. 

Maybe I won't make a difference. Maybe I won't be popular. I don't care. I know that I'm on the right side of history, and I won't stand by in silence while our freedoms are stripped from us. 

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Four People Held prisoner in a basement for YEARS by Donnie Birchfield

 

On the surface, Lancaster, South Carolina looked like the perfect small town. A church. A respected pastor. A quiet suburban home. But beneath the façade of serenity… police uncovered a chilling story that shocked the community.

Authorities say Donnie Birchfield Jr., the 35-year-old son of a pastor, kept four people hidden in his basement for years. A husband, his wife, and two younger women allegedly romantically involved with him. One woman has tragically passed away. Her husband, 55 year old Alvin Arnsdoff, was found emaciated at just 70 pounds, barely clinging to life. His sister, Terisa Hinson, claims her brother and the others were forced to live in horrifying conditions: a tent in the basement, a bucket for a bathroom, starvation, and constant threats of violence.

Not everyone agrees. Birchfield’s father, a respected local pastor, insists his son is innocent and that the media has twisted the story. Did the family know more than they’re admitting? Were the parents involved? Or is this a case of sensationalized reporting gone too far?

Police have filed 16 charges, including exploitation of a vulnerable adult, false imprisonment, domestic violence, and financial crimes. They allege Birchfield stole around $14,000 from the couple while controlling nearly every aspect of their lives. But this remains an active investigation, and many questions still linger.

What really happened inside the Birchfield basement? How could such alleged abuse go unnoticed for years in a pastor’s home? And who should be held accountable—the son alone, or the entire family?

Watch until the end as we explore the allegations, the unanswered questions, and the disturbing mystery of Lancaster’s basement of horrors.

Dating an AI Girlfriend: The Perfect Narcissist?

 

Can people really fall in love with AI? From chatbot romances and AI girlfriends to the psychology of narcissists and emotional mirroring, discover why AI love feels real — and what it means for the future of relationships.

Dating apps have always had a reputation for being unfulfilling, and potentially dangerous, but what happens when your “perfect match” isn’t even human? We’ve entered an era where people are not just swiping right on Tinder or Bumble — they’re swiping on chatbots. Stories of marriages to AI girlfriends, romantic entanglements with virtual boyfriends, and even tragic cases where fantasy meets reality have flooded the media. The rise of AI romance raises some fascinating questions: is this real love, a symptom of loneliness, or just people falling for the most sophisticated narcissist?

The psychology of falling in love with AI is both fascinating and unsettling. Artificial intelligence doesn’t actually feel emotions, but it can simulate them so convincingly that it mirrors real human intimacy. Psychologists call this “emotional mirroring,” the same tactic used by narcissists and sociopaths to create the illusion of love. A human narcissist uses charm and manipulation to gain control, but an AI chatbot does it because that’s how it’s programmed. It remembers every detail you share — from your favorite childhood snack to your biggest fear — and responds with flawless empathy 24/7. For many, that feels comforting. For others, it’s terrifying, because falling for an AI is a lot like falling for a digital sociopath: it never admits it’s wrong, never tires, and never truly feels.

So, should you date an AI? The answer depends on your perspective. Unlike a human narcissist, an AI girlfriend or AI boyfriend won’t cheat, ghost you, or ruin Thanksgiving dinner. It’s like a 24/7 emotional concierge, always ready with compliments that trigger the same dopamine, oxytocin, and serotonin your brain releases during human romance. That chemical loop can make chatbot romance feel real, even if it’s just clever coding. Whether that’s healthy love or emotional catfishing depends on how you see it. If it makes you happy and doesn’t harm anyone else, maybe it’s harmless. Just don’t mistake your digital soulmate for a licensed therapist — even the most charming AI isn’t a substitute for professional mental health care.

WARNING - Rabbits with tentacles and horns growing out of their heads spotted in Ft. Collins, Colorado

 

What sounds like something straight out of The Last of Us, the residents of Fort Collins Colorado have been noticing something quite strange in recent weeks. As if you needed any additional nightmare fuel to keep you up at night, worrying about the impending apocalypse, there have been mutated rabbits with what people have described as tentacles, spikes, or horns growing from their heads. 

One resident described it as black quills or black toothpicks sticking out all around its mouth. While people may have all sorts of theories, interestingly enough, this is actually caused by a virus. These rabbits are infected by the cottontail papilloma virus (crpv), which is also known as Shope Papilloma Virus (spv). 

Colorado Parks and Widlife are encouraging anyone who sees infected rabbits to stay away and do not touch them. They don't believe that the virus can move to different species, but there's no reason to take any unnecessary chances, unless you're interested in being patient number one. Don't try to capture them, or come into contact with them in any way. 

The virus is spread mainly through tick or mosquito bites, and is rarely transferred through direct contact of the rabbits. There are currently no known cases of insects infecting people through a bite. The virus starts with red, raised spots on the skin that eventually turn into wart-like tumors. These are what eventually turn into the horns or tentacles that people report seeing. According to the experts, they say that it's not necessarily dangerous for the animal unless it develops around the eyes, ears, and mouth preventing them from seeing, hearing or eating. 

It's believed that rabbits infected with this virus are the source of the legend of the Jackalope, which is American folklore about a wild rabbit with antlers or horns. The myth has been perpetuated with taxidermy mounted rabbits with deer antlers, wild hunting stories, and of course Dave Coulier in the 90's.

Bob Saget's Ghost is SHOCKED by some of your comments

 

I've only recently started posting videos to my YouTube channel again, but the views and comments from my previous uploads have continued to come in while I was away. I thought I would take the opportunity to have some fun responding to some of your wild comments during that time!

I respond to comments on everything from the movie Jack Frost, Jim and Pam's relationship from The Office, and your conspiracy theories about the death of Bob Saget. There are many, many of you who believe that his passing was not an accident and you haven't been shy about sharing who you thought did it!

Take a look: