Endgame?

 

Friends, news reports conflict on what exactly the U.S. and Iran may be on the cusp of agreeing to...  Some say it's basically a glorified ceasefire, with the Strait opened and Iran able to sell its oil again, but nothing but a commitment to ongoing negotiations on matters of real substance, like Iran's nuclear program.  That would be a DISASTER.  It would mean giving up all our leverage for nothing but empty promises.  Trump himself, however, says that our blockade on Iran will remain in effect until a full and complete agreement is concluded.  Perhaps between these two positions there are infinite shades of gray (or obfuscation, if you prefer)?  My take is that we need to get this right: we need to win conclusive and historic victories over Iran, and lastingly end the threat they pose to us and to the region, and if that requires more financial sacrifice from the American people for a few more weeks, or months, so be it.  Surrender is not an option!!!

 

https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116629952973301768 

Oh, Alberta!

 

Friends, the province of Alberta will hold a referendum on whether or not to proceed with secession from Canada.  Oh my!  A lot of Trumpers find this very exciting, because they imagine that Alberta will join the U.S., or it will be the catalyst for a broader breakup of Canada that will lead, in time, to the incorporation of all of it in these United States.  Well, maybe, but the truth is that the vast majority of Albertans appear to be opposed to secession, so we shouldn't get our hopes up.  Still, one assumes the people of Alberta will have a very fierce debate on the subject in the months ahead, and, even if Alberta doesn't become a country, it may well extract important concessions from Ottawa.

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy42w778e72o 

 

In other news, Tulsi Gabbard is resigning from Trump's cabinet, because her husband is battling cancer.  Is that the real reason, or is this yet another purge?  Hard to say, but I think most people would agree that Gabbard has been a disappointment as Director of National Intelligence.  Conservatives expected her to create a whole lot of turmoil in that ossified, generally unaccountable community, and she simply hasn't.

 

https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/05/22/tulsi-gabbard-resigns-from-cabinet-cites-husbands-extremely-rare-cancer/ 

 

It's official: the border is closed AND three million former illegal immigrants are now languishing on the correct side of it!  This is a phenomenal accomplishment, and everyone who voted for DJT should take great solace in it.

 

https://nypost.com/2026/05/21/us-news/stunning-number-of-illegal-migrants-who-have-been-deported-from-us-or-left-voluntarily-revealed-by-dhs/ 

 

Finally, there's no denying that higher gas prices are causing a spike in overall inflation, and both of these trends are hurting consumer sentiment, as well as Trump's poll numbers.  The conflict with Iran is thus a political drag on Republicans, and an economic drag on the country, but that doesn't mean that the "war" isn't worth waging.  I continue to believe that it will be long over by the time the midterms roll around, and that, when it is over, we will have destroyed much of Iran's military potential AND extracted significant concessions in terms of the Islamic Republic's enriched uranium stockpile, its support of terrorists and regional troublemakers, and its outrageous pretensions to control the Strait of Hormuz.  Keep up the pressure, DJT!  It's bound to work eventually.

 

https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2026/05/22/consumer-sentiment-falls-to-record-low-on-gas-prices-inflation-fears/ 

Cuba Libre!

 

Friends, the indictment of Raul Castro in the U.S. leads many to suspect that the Trump Administration wants to Venezuela-ize Cuba.  Well, that does sound nice!  How easy would it be to pull off?  And is Venezuela really the best paradigm to follow, when in many ways it's still a failed, Marxist state?  We may get answers soon to these exciting questions, so stay tuned...  I am, of course, totally in favor of any strategy which leads to freedom for the Cuban people.

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgpzwkn5jko 

 

Stephen Colbert's long reign of terror in late-night TV is finally coming to an end!  His fellow lefties are outraged, as per usual, but there will still be plenty of tediously condescending and unrelentingly "progressive" voices on television, so my advice to them, and to him, is: relax!!!  Colbert will presumably ride off into the sunset with his millions of dollars and dream up new and different ways to insult conservatives and patriots.

 

https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2026/05/21/stephen-colbert-final-show-cbs-conservatives-happy/90179206007/ 

 

Finally, I have to second the sentiments of Victor Davis Hanson in this fine article.  By no means is conflict between the U.S and China inevitable, and, as he points out, it is far from obvious that China is eclipsing America in the types of power that really matter.  Most important, I think, is China's lack of experience as a hegemonic power, and its relative timidity in wielding what power it has.  

 

https://amgreatness.com/2026/05/21/america-is-not-caught-in-a-thucydides-trap/ 

The Gall of Gallrein!

 

Friends, normally, challenging a sitting Congressman in his party's primary is a lost cause, but in the case of Thomas Massie a lot of Republicans have been critical of his waywardness and his tendency to make life difficult for poor Mike Johnson.  Personally, I think he was also partially responsible for the political currency of the "Epstein Files", an imaginary cache of pseudo-evidence that "proves" that Trump and every prominent Republican (but nary a Democrat!) is a pedophile and a murderer.  I say: good riddance, Massie!  And welcome to the House Republican Caucus, Mr. Gallrein.  (Granted, you still have to win the election in November, but that shouldn't be too taxing in the state of Kentucky.)

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy2vw8j0ddo 

 

In other news, DJT has taken the bold step of endorsing Ken Paxton in the GOP Senate primary in Texas.  In all likelihood, this will seal John Cornyn's fate.  I have mixed feelings about this, since Cornyn isn't dreadful, and he would probably be a stronger candidate against Talarico, but I think Trump saw that Paxton was probably going to win regardless, so why not take credit for it?  The big takeaway in most contested primaries in the GOP this year has been: don't tangle with or aggravate DJT, because the Republican Party is his party, like it or not.

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy72v488g4go 

Jet Set

 

Friends, DJT has been visiting the PRC, and while no sea change in U.S.-China relations can be expected, he was respectfully received, and he offered courtly courtesy in exchange.  It seems that neither the U.S. nor China are in a mood to be belligerent, albeit for different reasons.  I personally have no problem with that.  President Xi is right: China's well-being, and America's, need not be contradictory in any way.  The gradual decoupling of our two nations, in terms of trade, is healthy, I feel.  It's not that we won't trade with China, but we shouldn't be utterly reliant on them for critical technology, and nor should we tolerate a massive and ever increasing trade deficit with Red China.  Meanwhile, our exploits against Iran may not be impressing CNN or the Europeans, but you can bet your bottom yuan that the Chinese have taken note of our vast military superiority and have drawn the appropriate conclusions.  One such conclusion: when Generalissimo Trump comes to town, it's probably best to roll out the red carpet and offer him praise and even some tokens of affection.  Buying 200 Boeing jets, for instance, is a nice gesture.  All in all, it would seem that Sino-American relations are, for the moment, in a fairly good place.

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdxp0g4q3q2o 

 

https://www.breitbart.com/asia/2026/05/14/trump-china-to-purchase-200-boeing-jets-in-first-major-order-in-nearly-a-decade/ 

Starmer Stymied

 

Friends, as the old saying goes, it ain't easy bein' red...  (Or green, for that matter.)  Poor Keir Starmer, the Labourite Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, is hanging by a thread.  His party did abysmally in recent local elections, and his (very frightened) Labour colleagues are eager to ditch "Sir Keir" in favor of someone less despised.  Well, you can see their point, but I'm not so sure that Starmer is the problem.  The British seem fed up with establishment politics in general.  Indeed, the Conservatives, a.k.a. the Tories, are doing no better.  I wouldn't be surprised if Starmer was forcibly ejected from Downing Street, but unfortunately that doesn't mean that Labour's reign of error will be over, or that a new election will be forthcoming.  Much more likely is a fresh face to lead the same old bunch of lefty hacks. 

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c1m2e4nl1z1t 

 

In other news, Iran still doesn't seem interested in making any serious concessions, which is an indication that either they're nuts or they think they have the upper hand vis-a-vis Trump.  It looks to me like we will have to let our blockade bite, and Iran's economy wither, for weeks if not months to prove our point, and/or we will need to find a viable way of getting large amounts of oil through the Strait of Hormuz, despite Iran's depredations.  If Iran comes to understand that it can't export any oil, and it can't hold the world economy hostage, then that ought to be checkmate.  Clearly, we aren't there yet, and I'm not sure when we will be.

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgznxn18zgo 

To Flix Or Not To Flix

 

Friends, I'm not entirely sure what these "internets" are, but I hear they're riddled with lefties!  Case in point: Netflix, a woke digital entertainment emporium, which is still angling to capture even more insidious influence over the global consciousness.  My latest article is a call to arms against this behemoth:

 

https://townhall.com/columnists/nicholaswaddy/2026/05/09/could-evil-netflix-still-devour-warner-bros-stranger-thingshas-happened-n2675784

 

In other news, I made more news!  Specifically, the latest Newsmakers broadcast includes a segment where Brian and I analyze some of the most important developments of the 1960s through the early 1990s.  It's good, clean historical fun!

 

https://wysl.podbean.com/e/newsmakers5-9-26/ 

Sic Semper Tyrannis

 

Friends, I definitely didn't see this coming!  The Supreme Court of the Commonwealth of Virginia has invalidated the referendum that approved the Dems' new gerrymandered map of Congressional districts.  This means it is highly likely that the old map will stand, meaning that the Dems won't be able to scoop up four extra seats.  Ergo, the big mess of gerrymandering that DJT set off this cycle is very likely to produce, on balance, a GOP gain of ten or more seats!  Wow!!!  Trump is looking like a genius...  Does this mean Republicans will keep control of the House after November?  Not necessarily, but it sure gives them a much better chance.

 

https://www.wtvr.com/news/virginia-politics/supreme-court-virginia-redistricting-ruling-may-8-2026 

 

In other news, they've had some local elections in the U.K., and the big winner is the Reform Party of Nigel Farage.  The big losers are the establishment parties: Labour and the Conservatives.  Does this mean that Reform is a shoo-in to win the next general election?  No, but it means that a fundamental realignment of British politics is occurring, and there's a good chance that major changes will be coming to the U.K. in the next few years.  The voters can only be ignored for so long, after all...

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c1428pev1n0t 

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0ljrp76ywxo 

No Country for Young Men

 

Friends, given the rapid changes in the job market, and the ravages of A.I. (real and perceived), it's a pretty tough time to be a youngster.  I mean, how can you possibly find a career path that is "safe" from obsolescence?  Darned if I know.  As this article suggests, there's a real danger that hopeless young people will turn to wokeness and/or socialism for succor.  Some are turning to God instead.  In any case, the battle for the souls of the next generation is well underway, and it behooves us to get in the fight.

 

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/opinion/the-cursed-generation/ar-AA22qckl 

 

Speaking of which, something very strange happened recently: a Washington D.C. jury indicted a young man for the crime (?) of attempting to kill our President!  Now, why would a D.C. jury indict any leftist or Democrat for anything???  This is unheard of!  Are we to believe that Republican lives matter -- even that of Donald J. Trump?  I find it hard to process, personally.  Perhaps the jury was confused and assumed that the intended targets of the bloodthirsty assassin were the (intrinsically noble) professional journalists at the White House Correspondents' Dinner?  That would make a little more sense...

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyp5rr0lm6o 

 

Finally, the DHS, under the command of Secretary Kennedy, is now trying to persuade Americans to reconsider their love affair with anti-depressants.  Wow!  Of course, it's a rich tapestry, because quite a few Americans are probably only on mind-altering pharmaceuticals because of the anxiety and horror that Trump, or TDS, has engendered in them.  So the verdict is out on whether the Trump Administration is a net positive or negative for Zoloft sales.  Stay tuned!

 

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/4554551/trump-hhs-moves-curb-overmedicalization-antidepressants/ 

Bosom Buddies

 

Friends, you won't want to miss this week's Newsmakers interview with America's sweetheart...ME!  Brian and I cover the amity and respect exchanged between DJT and King Charles, the evolving dynamics of our conflict with Iran, the bombshell SCOTUS decision re: redistricting, and more!

 

https://wysl.podbean.com/e/newsmakers-5-2-26/ 

 

In other news, President Trump, in something of a snit, has decided to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany.  Well, that's fine by me, but isn't it rather beside the point when we still, via NATO, effectively promise them free security for eternity?  I'd say much more is needed!

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0729d374mxo