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RIP Joe Lieberman

I read about the former Connecticut U.S. Senator’s death in the Retro Swap gaming newsletter, given his role in creating the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB). I didn’t agree with him on everything, though given things like what occurred in the 2006 midterm elections, I find his experience then relatable today, even more so in recent times. It seems that every American politician has “controversies,” “scandals,” or “skeletons in their closet” (but 99.99% of the time, such charges are from their political enemies within the government and media), and while I know he had his, I’m no different, and in most respects, he has a place in my heart. In pace requiescat.

Daily Prompt, 3/16/2024

Posted on March 16 by Remy St. Gallen

Daily writing prompt

Who is the most confident person you know?

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Probably an overwhelming majority of American politicians, since most of them seem so sure of themselves, for better or worse (mostly the latter), whereas those in my country who are genuinely wise tend to harbor doubts.

Art Dump, 2/20/2024

Posted on February 20 by Remy St. Gallen

I did this AI art for President’s Day, and decided from now on I’ll lump them together in one picture via the Mac app Freeform, so I’m not constantly spamming my DeviantArt account with AI images more so than my regular digital art.

Started this as a request for a FurAffinity/DeviantArt user yesterday and finished it today of a blue walrus character of his.

Since today was statehood day for a few of India’s states, I did this AI art for the occasion.

I did this today as birthday art for Quentin Coyote, though I can’t show him it since he’s somewhat fallen off the face of the internet.

Daily Prompt, 12/28/2023

Posted on December 28 by Remy St. Gallen

How have your political views changed over time?

I was far-right when I turned of voting age, and while I’m still fairly touchy about certain things, I suppose I’ve largely experienced a sense of ideological “woke” amidst America’s incredibly-toxic political climate, given the media and politicians seeing everything in black and white terms while completely ignoring the gray area, categorically refusing to compromise on anything, not respecting opposing opinions at all, gaslighting, dehumanizing one another, and so forth. Here’s my most recent result from politicalcompass.org: