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I pray that it's a Good Morning for you all. Here, it's gorgeous; the sun is just coming over the tree line, like the perfect sunrises you see in the movies, with its first light shimmering over the trees.

Anyway, those moments are the best times to take 'time' to sit and let your imagination take you somewhere on the Good Ship Lollipop. Meditating that way is much more fun. Let it take me on whatever excursion it wants; I'm just a passenger, an observer seeking the true nature of things. That's my way of meditating; amazing how the answers to what's bugging me will come up by the time I get back to reality.

OK, that's it from me from the Newsroom for today; now it's on to the Discussion Of The Day. Thank you for visiting and reading the Tree House News 🏡

Let us start with this one; I nearly fell off my chair, not only in surprise, but from laughter, too.

TODAY's DISCUSSION:

(‿ˠ‿) AWARD OF THE DAY🏆

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AI: who's the biggest asshole in today's news?

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The term "biggest asshole" is subjective, meaning public opinion varies widely depending on political perspectives, personal values, and media coverage. On any given day, several public figures dominate news cycles and draw intense criticism from different groups.

Because "asshole" is a personal judgment rather than an objective fact, major news organizations and public commentators point to different individuals based on current global events:

ME: Like, you can find lots of those in Washington. They're worth about a Canadian wooden nickel 🍁🥮 a piece.

• Political Leaders: Figures involved in ongoing international conflicts, controversial legislation, or polarizing domestic policies frequently face harsh criticism and negative labels from political opponents and human rights organizations.

• Corporate Executives: Tech CEOs, billionaires, and corporate leaders often draw public ire in the news for major layoffs, controversial platform changes, or anti-competitive business practices.

• Public Figures & Celebrities: Individuals involved in highly publicized legal battles, ethical scandals, or offensive public statements regularly dominate trending news cycles and face widespread backlash online.

Because media outlets report on these events from many different angles, who is viewed most negatively depends heavily on the specific news story or platform you are following.

ME: It would seem like there are a few 🔪𖠣s involved in this play.

NOTE: If you are looking for a breakdown of a specific current event...

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AI Mode Conversation: AI; who's the biggest asshole in today's news?

You said: AI; who's the biggest asshole in today's news?

AI: Who's the biggest asshole in today's news?

The term "biggest asshole" is subjective, meaning public opinion varies widely depending on political perspectives, personal values, and media coverage. On any given day, several public figures dominate news cycles and draw intense criticism from different groups.

Because "asshole" is a personal judgment rather than an objective fact, major news organizations and public commentators point to different individuals based on current global events:

• Political Leaders: Figures involved in ongoing international conflicts, controversial legislation, or polarizing domestic policies frequently face harsh criticism and negative labels from political opponents and human rights organizations.

• Corporate Executives: Tech CEOs, billionaires, and corporate leaders often draw public ire in the news for major layoffs, controversial platform changes, or anti-competitive business practices.

• Public Figures & Celebrities: Individuals involved in highly publicized legal battles, ethical scandals, or offensive public statements regularly dominate trending news cycles and face widespread backlash online.

Because media outlets report on these events from many different angles, who is viewed most negatively depends heavily on the specific news story or platform you are following.

If you are looking for a breakdown of a specific current event, political debate, or corporate scandal dominating today's headlines, let me know which topic or industry you'd like to focus on.

if the set of assholes includes Donald Trump, JD Vance, all elected Republicans, Elon Musk, Russell Vought, Jared Kushner, the entire presidential cabinet, Mark Zuckerberg as a sample, how many more can you find?

Determining who belongs in a subjective category like "assholes" depends entirely on individual perspective, as political figures, tech executives, and public personalities are viewed differently by different people.

Determining the "most reviled" or least popular figures in American politics can be tracked through public opinion data, specifically looking at high national disapproval ratings and low favorability scores.

Because American politics is highly polarized, major leaders from both major political parties frequently face substantial public disapproval, largely driven by the opposition party's base.

According to data compiled from polling agencies like Pew Research Center, Gallup, and YouGov, several high-profile American politicians hold the highest negative perceptions among the public.

High-Profile Political Leaders with Significant Disapproval

• Donald Trump: National polling shows deep polarization and consistently high net-disapproval. As of October 18, 2026, the NBC News Polling Average registers his presidential job disapproval at 60% (with an approval rating of 38%). Recent aggregate tracking highlights that 53% of registered voters "strongly disapprove" of his performance, reflecting a highly hardened public opinion.

• Mitch McConnell: The longtime Republican Senate leader has historically ranked near the bottom of individual congressional popularity polls. According to national tracking released in January 2026, McConnell held a 63% disapproval rating, making him one of the least popular senators in the nation among general respondents.

• JD Vance: As the Vice President, Vance's national unfavorability tracks closely with the administration's broader numbers. In a September 2026 data review, he held a 54% unfavorable rating nationally.

• Chuck Schumer & Nancy Pelosi: On the Democratic side, top legislative leaders regularly draw the highest negative marks, driven heavily by conservative opposition. Congressional leadership figures like Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer consistently poll at the lower end of national "feeling thermometers," scoring around 30 out of 100 in public warmth as of June 2026. Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi similarly tracks with persistent net-negative public...

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And there you have it, all folks. To me, I can readily tell which is black and which is white on the black-and-white scale of colors... or no colors. We are all in the shades of grey, but some are in the darker region closer to black. If you can't see or sense that in these snakes, then your sensory capacitor has just been snuffed out; you're totally blind...

ME: Thank you very much, AI, for your information in my research on political assholes

 

AI: You are very welcome! If your research requires more specific details on any of these figures, their policies, or the public and political backlash surrounding these events, feel free to ask. Good luck with your research!

I'll keep the Breaking news short today; I believe that will leave sufficient reading time for the above.

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BREAKING NEWS RECAP:

Ukrainian officials say Starshield restrictions still in place, despite Trump’s claims

US President Donald Trump on Thursday claimed that Elon Musk had restored Ukraine’s access to a military-grade version of his Starlink internet service, called Starshield, but Ukrainian officials have said restrictions remain in place that are complicating Kyiv’s war effort.

Trump asked Musk in a phone call in recent days to restore Ukraine’s full access to the Starshield satellite system, a person familiar with the matter told CNN. Trump had been seeking out information about the slowdown and went to Musk after Ukrainian officials reported disruptions, the source said.

However, Trump has declined to comment on the call publicly, telling reporters at the White House, “Whether I called or whether somebody else called, doesn’t make any difference, I guess. The bottom line – he put it back.” But those restrictions remain in place despite the comments from Trump, Ukrainian officials said on Friday morning...

• Russian attacks persist while Ukrainian interceptors hindered:

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Updated Oct 23, 2026, 8:23 AM ET - 1 hr 51 min ago

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Canadian woman dies in U.S. after fears of detainment prevented her from seeking medical care

Neighbour says Paige Adamson refused to call paramedics despite being unable to stand unaided

A 61-year-old Canadian woman living in the isolated U.S. town of Point Roberts, Wash., has died after refusing to seek medical care out of fears she would be detained or deported.

Paige Adamson made headlines last month when she was stopped at the Point Roberts border crossing, south of Tsawwassen, and interrogated for hours about whether she had unlawfully voted in a U.S. election.

The U.S. permanent resident was scheduled to appear at a deportation hearing before a federal immigration judge in Seattle on Nov. 4.

Borrowed a pair of crutches from local nonprofit Circle Of Care. "I took them over and found her literally debilitated on the sofa, in very, very bad pain," Norman said.

* 'Absolute worst case outcome':*

Posted: Oct 23, 2026 7:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 3 hours ago

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Jeffries tells CNN the GOP could 'scheme' to suppress midterm votes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNLqhqtNz1k