Jar Jar as Sith, 'Made in America,' and the War I Can't Ignore

May 20, 2025

Walter Isaacson came up while Apple Park videos played. IRS Form SS-4 for AngryPages Inc and Sopranos’ “Made in America” ending anchored the night.&nbsp Apple Park videos and Walter Isaacson in my head, IRS SS-4 paperwork, Sopranos 'Made in America,' and the Jar Jar-is-a-Sith theory

The image displays a dual-screen setup featuring a coding environment and a chat interface. 

**Left Screen:**
- The left side shows a code editor, likely Visual Studio Code, with a dark theme. 
- The file structure is visible in a sidebar labeled "EXPLORER," which includes folders and files such as:
  - `.vscode`
  - `angrypages`
  - `advertising`
  - `backups`
  - `marketplace`
  - `news`
  - `__pycache__`
  - `import_rss.py`
  - `models.py`
  - `serializers.py`
  - `views.py`
  - `urls.py`
- The main code displayed is from a file named `models.py`, which appears to define a Django model class named `Article`. 
- The class includes several fields:
  - `title` (character field with a max length of 200)
  - `published` (date-time field)
  - `source` (character field with a max length of 100)
  - `category` (character field with choices like 'General', 'Platform', 'Tech', 'Entertainment', etc.)
  - `image` (image field for uploading images)
- The code snippet ends with a `__str__` method that returns the article's title.

**Bottom Terminal Window:**
- Below the code editor, there is a terminal window showing a Python shell session.
- The terminal displays an error message indicating a `SyntaxError` due to an unclosed parenthesis in the command to create an `Article` object.
- The command attempts to save an article titled "Test Article: Walter Isaacson interviews Lehan" with content about ice cream flavors.

**Right Screen:**
- The right side features a chat interface, possibly with ChatGPT, where a conversation is taking place.
- The text discusses issues with fetching RSS feeds from CNN, noting that the feed returns "0 entries."
- Suggestions are made to add a user-agent header to bypass potential blocks from CNN or to test alternative feeds.
- The chat includes a question about patching the import code with a user-agent header.

**Overall Setting:**
- The environment appears to be a workspace or home office, with a focus on software development and coding.
- The screens are arranged side by side, indicating multitasking, with one dedicated to coding and the other to communication or troubleshooting.

No people are visible in the image, and there are no identifiable brands or logos beyond the software interfaces displayed.

Sharing Alan Jackson’s “Where Were You”

Alan Jackson - Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning) (Official Audio)

https://youtu.be/Zj6rMcVNQbw

[Verse 1]

Where were you when the world stopped turning on that September day?

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[Verse 2]

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[Chorus]

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I watch CNN but I'm not sure I can tell you

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And I remember this from when I was young

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[Verse 3]

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Did you dust off that Bible at home?

[Verse 4]

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And turn on "I Love Pauline" reruns?

[Bridge]

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The image displays a completed Form SS-4, titled "Application for Employer Identification Number," issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The form is printed in black and white and is organized into various sections with clearly labeled headings.

1. **Header Information**: 
   - The top of the form includes the title "Form SS-4" and the revision date "Rev. December 2023."
   - Below this, it states "Department of the Treasury" and "Internal Revenue Service."

2. **Form Details**:
   - The form is divided into sections with numbered fields.
   - The first section contains the legal name of the entity requesting the EIN: "AngryPages Inc."
   - The "Trade name of business" field is also filled with "AngryPages Inc."
   - The mailing address is provided as "4108 N 1ST ST STE N, Sacramento, CA 95816 USA," with a note indicating not to use a P.O. box.
   - The "County and state where principal business is located" is listed as "Sacramento, CA."

3. **Responsible Party**:
   - The name of the responsible party is noted as "Lehan Eidringshe."
   - The form indicates that this application is for a limited liability company (LLC) with a "Yes" checked in the relevant box.

4. **Type of Entity**:
   - In section 9a, the type of entity is indicated as "Corporation" with a box checked next to it.
   - The form also includes a space for entering the corporation's federal tax number, which is left blank.

5. **Reason for Applying**:
   - Section 10 indicates the reason for applying, with the box checked for "Started new business (specifically new type)."
   - The specific type of business is noted as "American corporation online media and digital publishing."

6. **Employee Information**:
   - Section 13 lists the highest number of employees expected in the next 12 months, with "Agricultural" and "Household" checked.
   - Section 15 mentions the first date wages or annuities will be paid, with a date format provided.

7. **Third Party Designee**:
   - The form includes a section for a third-party designee, with the name "Lehan Eidringshe" written again.
   - An address and ZIP code are provided for this designee.

8. **Signature and Date**:
   - The signature section includes a handwritten signature that appears to be "L. C." along with the date "05/08/2025."

9. **Footer Information**:
   - The bottom of the form contains a note regarding privacy and paperwork reduction, along with the form number "SS-4" and a revision date "12-2023."

Overall, the form is structured with clear sections and checkboxes, filled out in a straightforward manner, providing necessary details for the application of an Employer Identification Number.

Sharing Toby Keith’s “Made in America”

Toby Keith - Made In America (Official Music Video)

https://youtu.be/MaAF_3WMJGM

[Verse 1]

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Dirty hands and a clean soul

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[Chorus]

He's got the red, white, blue flyin' high on the farm

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In the back that says U-S-A

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He ain't prejudiced, he's just

Made in America

The image depicts a scene set in a diner, characterized by a warm, wooden-paneled interior. The lighting is soft, with wall-mounted sconces providing illumination. 

At the center of the image, three individuals are seated at a table. The table is rectangular with a yellowish surface, and there are two menus laid open in front of them. The menus feature printed text, but the specific details of the text are not legible in the image.

1. **Individuals:**
   - **Left Side:** A man with a bald head and a prominent build is seated. He is wearing a black and gray short-sleeved shirt with a collar. His expression appears serious as he looks down at the table, resting his hands on it. He has a gold bracelet on his left wrist.
   - **Center:** A woman with blonde, styled hair is seated next to the man. She is wearing a black, long-sleeved top with a scoop neckline and a pattern of white dots. She appears to be deep in thought, with her right hand resting on her chin, and she is looking down at the table.
   - **Right Side:** A young man with short, dark hair and a well-groomed beard is seated on the right. He is wearing a gray long-sleeved shirt with darker sleeves. His expression is focused as he looks at the menu in front of him.

2. **Background:** In the background, there are additional patrons visible, though their faces are not clearly discernible. There is a jukebox-like object on the table, which is metallic and has a retro design. A small container, possibly for condiments, is also visible on the table.

3. **Setting:** The overall atmosphere suggests a casual dining experience typical of a diner, with wooden paneling and simple furnishings. The presence of framed pictures on the walls adds to the diner aesthetic.

The image captures a moment of contemplation among the three individuals, with no overt actions or interactions occurring beyond their focused attention on the menus.

Remembering The Sopranos Finale, “Made in America”

This is what I remember when I hear, "Made in America", it's this scene from Sopranos

The last episode's called that

I often think of that scene

I think about how it ends, and think it's perhaps the best way a TV show as great as this could end, and David Chase did the best job, with making a final impression on his audience

Tony Soprano: [Final scene] Tony enters the restaurant and sits down

Carmela Soprano: [Carmela enters the restaurant and sits down the song "Don't Stop Believin' by Journey starts playing] Hey

Tony Soprano: Hey

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Anthony 'A.J.' Soprano, Jr.: right, focus on the good times

Tony Soprano: Don't be sarcastic

Anthony 'A.J.' Soprano, Jr.: Isn't that what you said one time? Try to remember the times that were good?

Tony Soprano: I did?

Anthony 'A.J.' Soprano, Jr.: Yeah

Tony Soprano: Well, it's true, I guess

Tony Soprano: [the waitress brings a bowl of onion rings to the table] I went ahead and ordered some for the table

Returning to Code and Moving Money to America

I'm going to go back to working on my code.

I'm already, doing the right things, and have to get this passport.

I should be fine.

Move or invest all my money in the USA.

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A very big, reputational win for the US

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Anyone can see that

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