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Crazy Old Gringo

Crazy Old Gringo

by Crazyoldgringo

Self-Improvement

Season 2

Are We Really Good at Detecting Lies? Debunking Common Myths

If you’re like me, maybe you’ve puzzled over why more people in government Senate/House or even the public, aren’t offended by the never ending lies of Donald Trump or anyone else for that matter. Can people even discern a lie, obvious or not?

Nitwits at the top

Classified war plans disseminated via Signal to unsecured phones of government officials and including a reporter at The Atlantic. You need to be concerned what clown is driving the car

US spy planes over Mexico and other skullduggery

From the blogpost crazyoldgringo.mx. US is using drones and U2 spy planes to locate fentanyl labs hoping the information provided to Mexico will result in direct action against cartels designated as terrorists.

Mexico/US border changes

Several changes have occured at the land crossings between Mexico and US that I feel are positive, but likely travelers with little patience will find frustrating. You can find the blogpost at crazyoldgringo.mx

The sad ending of Sir Dave Barlycorn

A cautionary tale of trying to outrun demons and going from the fat, to the fryer. Blogpost with salient details crazyoldgringo.mx

US going to war with cartels

Blogpost at crazyoldgringo.mx is part story of the consequences of the US taking direct action on cartels and the other half is news reports outlining the challenges.

Season 1

Breaking Free From Consumerism

Are You a Mindless Consumer? Have you ever felt an uncontrollable urge to buy something, even if you don’t need it? Do you find yourself drawn to flashy sales and limited-time offers? If so, you’re not alone.

The Impact of Low Status on Dating and Well-being

The content critiques expat men in the Philippines engaging in age-gap relationships, highlighting the disparity in average IQ and income between the Philippines and the US. It references Jordan Peterson's theory that associating with low-status individuals can harm one's own status and well-being, a concept known as "status contamination." The article suggests that older men, often of low status in their own countries, might seek lower-status partners, risking their perceived value. Concerns are raised about social media visibility, impulse control, and the impact on families left behind, while linking status hierarchy to societal judgments and military recruitment policies based on IQ.

Has the election got you thinking of moving to Mexico?

The author, an American expat in Mexico for ten years, feels safer and more secure than in the US. They discuss the challenges faced by migrants and the drug cartels, alongside the complexities of visa regulations. With US-Mexico ties tightening, there's potential for increased hassles for American visitors as Mexico seeks to manage immigration and protect its economy. http://crazyoldgringo.mx/2024/11/16/what-americans-need-to-know-before-moving-to-mexico-a-safe-haven/

Why fly to the Philippines when you can be scammed at home by your AI lover

People are lonely and desperate for affirmation going to extremes of going to countries with socio/economic challenged women for "romance" only to get scammed or figuring out they can't run from themselves. Is AI "Girlfriends" like the movie Her an answer to finding positive relationships or just another escape for "loser" as described by Jordan Peterson in blogpost, crazyoldgringo.mx?

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