The Windblown House of Windsor

 

Friends, it's official: Prince Andrew is no longer a prince, and he's been evicted from his home on the grounds of Windsor Castle.  His crime?  Well, all that Epstein stuff.  Never mind that he's been charged with zero crimes.  He stands condemned because of what has been claimed about him, which he adamantly denies.  I don't care for it.  I believe that everyone is innocent until proven guilty, even men!  Even royals.  What do you think?

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62elnjnqqxo 

 

In other news, Trump has buried the hatchet with the Red Chinese -- not for the first time, and probably not for the last.  What this means is that our trade war with China is currently on a low boil...but it could pick up again any old time...

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8eyx718pz2o 

 

Generalissimo Trump has decided that the Department of War will resume the testing of nuclear weapons, which was suspended in the 1990s.  The intention seems to be to send a message to Russia and China that we will be second to none in our nuclear arsenal.  Could this produce another nuclear arms race?  Well, it smacks more of theatrics, if you ask me.  The logic of mutually assured destruction still holds, just as long as our nukes still explode in a big way, and their delivery systems are reliable.  In fact, as has been the case since 1949, you could argue that we are all better off, and safer, when our focus is trained relentlessly on nukes, and therefore why we don't want to go to war.  Let's hope Trump's move advances the cause of peace, and doesn't bring us closer to catastrophic conflict.

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czxn00l00r6o 

 

Finally, there's now less than a week until the big gubernatorial elections in Virginia and New Jersey, and the mayor's race in NYC.  As you'll see if this article, Democrats have high hopes that wins in these contests can alter the narrative that they are, well, losers.  That may indeed happen.  On the other hand, if the Dems were to win close contests in these indubitably blue states, they might not alter that loser narrative much at all.  If they lose the two governors races, moreover, they'll probably be about ready to apply for exile in Canada.  We can only hope!

 

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/democrats-hope-shot-arm-new-jersey-virginia-2024-losses-rcna240731 

Another Day, Another Deal

 

Well, Trump has done it again!  He's inked another trade deal, this time with South Korea, that will expand U.S. access to a valuable foreign market as well as earn billions in additional revenue for the Treasury.  Bravo!  In recognition of Trump's awesomeness, South Korea's President Lee presented him with the nation's highest award, the Grand Order of Mugunghwa, which comes with a nifty necklace and a golden crown!  Ergo, if kingship doesn't work out for DJT in America (perish the thought!), he can presumably lord it over the Koreans whenever he wishes.  It's good to have a Plan B!

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly4jz9zr50o 

 

In other news, the Fed has lowered interest rates once again, which is helpful, but the economy and especially the job market remain troubled, or so at least the MSM would have us believe.  My guess is that, for citizens and legal immigrants, as opposed to illegals, the job market is humming along just fine, which is impressive given that AI and robots will soon make all of us obsolete.

 

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/29/fed-rate-decision-october-2025.html 

Forty More Years! Forty More Years!

 

Friends, DJT has reacted with enthusiasm to the idea that he could run for a third term...and I say why not!?!!  In fact, let's tack on nine more terms to that, bringing us to 2069!  Sure, Trump's body may be mostly synthetic by then, but who cares?  The timeless principles of Trumpism would still apply.  Of course, I say all this in jest.  While I wouldn't object to four more years for Orange Man Good, I'm rather looking forward to President Vance.  I feel like he could drive most lefties definitively over the edge and either into exile or into one big open air insane asylum...

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c797q57ple9o 

 

In other news, El Presidente Javier Milei of Argentina has won a surprise victory in Congressional elections, meaning that his free market-oriented reform program will continue, as will Argentina's warm relations with the U.S.  Let this be a lesson to you, Latin Americans: cozy up to Trump, and there's no end to the prosperity you can enjoy.  Cross Trump, on the other hand, and pretty soon your yacht will be fodder for anti-ship missiles...  Just sayin'.

 

https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/international-relations/milei-wins-new-chance-and-tough-challenge-to-remake-argentina/ar-AA1PhyRl 

 

Finally, I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to believe that this election analysis is true, and the GOP has a shot at upset wins in the gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey.  Winning just one of these races would be a body blow to the Dems, and that sounds like ample reason to work as hard as possible to ensure it happens.

 

https://amac.us/newsline/politics/is-a-democrat-early-voting-disaster-brewing-in-virginia/ 

Fording the Depths

 

Friends, it has not escaped the notice of (mostly Trump-hating) talking heads that a lot of U.S. military and intelligence assets are being directed towards Venezuela, and destabilizing the rogue regime of President Nicolas Maduro appears to be Job One.  Maduro is an anti-American socialist and, maybe, a drug sumggler.  He's been a thorn in America's side for years.  How far would Trump and Co. go to oust him?  No one knows for sure, but pressuring/insentivizing his key allies, especially in the military, to overthrow him and turn him over to the U.S. is the most likely scenario under which "regime change" could be achieved.  Meanwhile, the Trump Administration is increasingly hostile to the government of Colombia, led by another lefty, El Presidente Gustavo Petro.  This adds fuel to the fire, needless to say.

 

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/us-aircraft-carrier-latin-america-uss-gerald-ford/ 

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gp2lxz75eo 

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crkl2dm2glxo 

World Domination

 

Friends, today King Charles III, Defender of the (Anglican) Faith, and Pope Leo XIV, wicked papist, prayed together at the Vatican.  Wow!  Talk about burying the theological hatchet...  I know what most of you are thinking: this is a spiritual/strategic realignment of not only world-historical, but intergalactic, importance!  Think of it: the naval puissance of the British Empire allied with the unequaled wealth of the Roman Catholic Church.  This could spell world domination for a million years!!!  Last time I checked, the Royal Navy boasted 1400 ships and was the world's biggest by far.  Last time I checked, the Catholic Church controlled one-third of the arable land in Europe.  Of course, the last times I checked were in 1939 and 1300, respectively.  Assuming my information is still good, you better get used to bending the knee to the Roman-Anglican Mega-Church!  You heard it here first.

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cnve5mdze8yo 

Whiplash

 

Friends, the Trump Administration's policies on the Russia-Ukraine War "evolve" so quickly that it's hard to keep up.  A few days ago, Trump and Putin were set to have another historic (if fruitless?) summit in Hungary.  Now, the summit is off and tighter sanctions on Russian oil companies have been unveiled.  What gives???  Whether the sanctions signify much, or will seriously impact Russia's war economy, is unclear, but the mixed signals sent by Trump and Co. do not appear to be breaking the strategic logjam.  I hope someone in the White House knows what they're doing, and that this back-and-forth doesn't mean that no one, in particular, is in charge.

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd6758pn6ylo 

 

https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/10/22/trump-administration-significantly-ups-sanctions-on-russia-in-push-for-ceasefire-in-ukraine/ 

 

In other news, North Carolina has joined Texas and Missouri in authoring new Congressional maps for 2026 that are designed to increase the number of Republicans in the House.  Hooray!  So far, not a single blue state has followed suit, although that may be coming, especially in La La Land.

 

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/north-carolina-lawmakers-pass-new-map-designed-give-gop-extra-house-se-rcna238702 

 

Finally, what the are the chances that Republicans could pull off upsets this fall in either New Jersey or Virginia?  Probably not great, as both states voted for Kamala Harris by substantial margins.  Nevertheless, the GOP looks like it can keep things close, which in itself would be a moral/strategic victory, of sorts.

 

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/columnists/3859597/new-jersey-virginia-political-trends-2025-elections/ 

Pirouette

 

Friends, everyone loves the grandeur and pomp of the presidency -- when they love the man holding the office.  When they don't, of course, every display of ostentation is an offense against the spirit of democracy.  Well, I support Donald Trump, and I support his plan to add a ballroom to the White House.  In fact, I'm surprised it wasn't done long ago.  Since this ballroom is DJT's brainchild, I fully expect every surface to be gilded and/or jewel-encrusted...and I couldn't be happier!  Our is a great nation, and it requires a grand and majestic room in which to revel in said greatness.

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ced6np51532o 

 

In other news, the federal courts continue to give President Trump the backing he needs.  Once again, the gripes of a rogue district court judge have been set aside by a higher court that sees progressive/establishment obfuscation for what it is.  Long may it last!

 

https://www.breitbart.com/law-and-order/2025/10/20/trump-wins-again-9th-circuit-says-he-can-send-national-guard-to-portland/ 

King for a Day

 

Friends, the lefties are out in force again today, shaking their fists at Trump and Trumpery.  Good for them.  What could be more American than wasting an afternoon bellyaching?  Of course, Trump is no monarch, although, if it irritates the "progs" so much, I say let's enthrone him for just one day...  All hail His Majesty King Donald I!!!  P.S.  I don't want to be a pest, but surely a promotion to Emperor is called for?  I mean, DJT is kind of a big deal, and emperors trump kings every time.

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c93xgyp1zv4o 

 

In other news, George Santos, liar extraordinaire, has had his sentence of seven years in prison commuted by none other than the iron-fisted tyrant, Donald Trump.  I support this decision.  It's patently obvious that Santos was targeted by the Left for political reasons.  Sure, he's guilty of...lots of stuff, but solitary confinement seems like a pretty stiff penalty for being a fibber.  Let the man pay a reasonable penalty and try to get his life back on track.

 

https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115391767709119144 

 

This story puts the "Living God" in a whole new light!  Increasingly, people are using chatbots to "talk to God".  Chatbots can be amusing and enlightening, on some level, but I think it's worth remembering that essentially their role is to tell us what we want to hear.  Of course, quite a few priests and ministers are no better...

 

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20251016-people-are-using-ai-to-talk-to-god 

 

Finally, I encourage you to listen in to this week's Newsmakers broadcast to find out what I really think about the "No Kings" movement, Gaza, the NYC mayor's race, Trump's upcoming summit with Putin, and more!  As usual, it's a feast for the ears.

 

https://wysl.podbean.com/e/newsmakers-10-18-25/ 

Dropping Like Flies

 

Friends, yet another adversary of DJT has been indicted by the new-and-improved Department of Justice.  Bravo!  Is John Bolton innocent or guilty?  That's for a jury to decide.  For now, all we know is that he's squirming, along with a great many prominent Trump haters nationwide...

 

https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/10/16/former-nsa-john-bolton-indicted-over-mishandling-of-classified-documents/ 

 

In other news, President Zelensky is coming to Washington, and he'll be begging for Tomahawk missiles, which Trump may be somewhat less likely to proffer, now that he's got another date with Vladimir Putin.  This one will take place in Hungary in the next few weeks.  (I recommend the goulash!)  Will any of this change the basic dynamics of the interminable and pointless war in Ukraine?  Don't hold your breath.

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cze63r34213o 

 

Finally, a big debate happened tonight in NYC, featuring the three major candidates for mayor: Mamdani, Cuomo, and Sliwa.  The polls say Mamdani has a big edge, but what no one has explained to me is how ranked choice voting is likely to impact the outcome.  Assuming Sliwa's votes go eventually to Cuomo, this could be a tight one!

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn8xlx53jn6o 

A Paler Shade of Black?

 

Friends, for decades, one of the primary aims of Congressional redistricting -- whether anyone admitted it or not -- was the maximization of the number of black Democrats in Congress.  But how do you achieve this?  Not by packing as many blacks as possible into all-black districts.  Heck, no!  Not by distributing blacks evenly over all districts.  Not a chance!  You do it by putting a lot of blacks -- a critical mass of, say, 40-60% -- in as many districts as possible.  Then, said districts will naturally choose a black man or woman as the Democratic candidate for Congress, and that black man or woman will almost certainly win.  Presto: the Congressional Black Caucus (which wouldn't even dream of admitting a Republican) grows and grows and grows.  Well, the Supreme Court is thinking about blowing up this unwritten rule in American politics by insisting that race play no role whatsoever in redistricting.  Probably, this would mean fewer blacks in Congress, and possibly more Republicans in Congress.  Ergo, Democrats will cry "RACISM!!!", when, in reality, this result would actually reflect the removal of racist intent from the process.  It's a tangled web, for sure, but I encourage SCOTUS to do the right thing and extirpate "reverse racism" from our elections.  The fact that Republicans stand to gain, well...that's icing on the cake.

 

https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/supreme-court-appears-ready-limit-key-part-voting/story?id=126556613 

 

In other news, Trump's tariffs sure haven't worked out the way the experts said they would.  Not only has the economy not fallen off a cliff, but the markets have soared, while inflation remains well under control.  One surprising (to some) benefit of the tariffs has been that the additional cost of importing goods, and the uncertainties regarding those costs going forward, has encouraged manufacturers to "reshore" production, i.e. bring it home to the USA.  Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, is doing that in a big way!

 

https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/10/15/trump-tariff-triumph-stellantis-to-invest-13-billion-in-rust-belt-bringing-overseas-production-back-to-u-s/ 

 

Finally, this article may exaggerate somewhat the significance of the underlying poll, but it remains the case that young leftists are growing increasingly militant.  It would not take much in the way of intemperate rhetoric -- and there's plenty of that flying around -- to light the fuse of youth unrest, not to mention baby-faced assassins.  If you ask me, social media and media companies have a moral, and possibly a legal, obligation to bring this radicalized, hateful discourse under some kind of control, which means basically deplatforming those who cross "the line", wherever that mythical line may be located.  The alternative is steadily increasing political violence.

 

https://www.breitbart.com/crime/2025/10/15/poll-60-percent-majority-of-young-liberals-endorse-violence-to-stop-deportations/ 

More Trump=More Joy!

 

Friends, peace is breaking out in the Middle East, and many observers are inclined to credit...Donald Trump???  The mainstream media will be gnashing its teeth, for sure.  The release of the hostages opens what we hope will be a new and more pacific chapter in Israel's relations with Palestinians.  With any luck, this is the beginning of the end of Hamas as well.  Bravo, DJT!  And, as he pointed out, kudos to Marco Rubio, who did a lot of the heavy lifting.

 

https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2025/10/13/trump-proclaims-peace-in-jerusalem-beginning-of-the-age-of-faith-and-hope/ 

 

Somewhat negating the positive mood today is ongoing talk of escalating the Russia-Ukraine War by sending Ukraine longer-range missiles with which to strike deep inside Mother Russia.  From my perspective, the Trump policy on the Russia-Ukraine War is mostly a continuation of the Biden policy...only more provocative and, arguably, more reckless.  My hope is that this is all trash talking designed to motivate Russia to accept a deal.  Otherwise, this nasty war could get nastier.

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c93xpqgzkv0o 

 

Finally, Happy Birthday to the United States Navy, which celebrates 250 years of protecting the liberties and commerce of the American people.  The USA still rules the waves, as far as we know, although developments in missile technology, and our reliance on Chinese exports of rare earths and critical technology, leave us guessing about how long our naval predominance will last.

 

https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/10/13/the-250th-anniversary-of-the-united-states-navy-began/ 

Payback

 

Friends, New York State Attorney General Letitia James has been indicted for bank fraud related to her purchase of an investment property in Virginia.  Is this weaponization of the justice system to attack an enemy of El Presidente Trump?  Well, maybe, but the proof, as always, is in the pudding, and the "weaponization" part will fall pretty flat unless the DOJ can get a conviction.  I wish them well!

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g9n4xj904o 

 

In other news, the latest poll of the NYC mayor's race shows Zohran Mamdani with a comfortable lead...or is it so comfortable?  They have "ranked choice voting" in the Big Apple, which means that, if all Sliwa's supporters choose Andrew Cuomo as their second choice, he could actually win the race.  How likely is this?  I'm not sure, but I wouldn't count out the irrepressible Andy just yet.

 

https://www.realclearpolling.com/polls/mayor/general/2025/new-york/mamdani-vs-cuomo-vs-adams-vs-sliwa-vs-walden 

Peace For Our Time?

 

Friends, it appears that the Israelis and Hamas have reached preliminary agreement on a peace plan proposed by...bloodthirsty warlord Donald J. Trump???  Now, that is surprising!  Who gets the credit is of course very unimportant.  That the war should come to an end, and the people of Gaza given an opportunity to build new lives under a politically neutral, competent, and public spirited international administration, is what matters.  That Israel's security concerns be credibly addressed is also, needless to say, absolutely necessary.  Can DJT square this circle?  Let's hope so.

 

https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/10/08/report-hamas-agreed-to-ceasefire-in-gaza-may-release-all-hostages/ 

 

In other news, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker says that Trump wants to deploy the National Guard in Chicago because he has "dementia".  Would it follow that Joe Biden didn't deploy the National Guard because he was dementia-free?  Not necessarily!  I tell you, these Democrats live in an alternate reality in which all derogatory claims about Trump are, by definition, true.  Is Trump sometimes impulsive, even childish?  Sure.  But the fact is...Trump is Trump.  He hasn't changed.  He's as sane, and as spritely, as he ever was.  And, even if we admitted that some of the Dems' fantastical claims about Trump were true, what does it say about the Democrats that they can't beat an opponent who is "self-evidently" a criminal, an imbecile, a lunatic, a pathological liar, etc etc etc.?  I mean, if that's what the American people want, lefties, isn't it time you packed it up and moved to Canada, or France, or Sweden, or wherever it is that democratic socialism rules the roost?  Food for thought.

 

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/gov-jb-pritzker-says-president-233400557.html 

Die, Die, Die!!!

 

Friends, something mighty interesting is happening in the Commonwealth of Virginia, where this year they're holding elections for Governor, Attorney General, and various other offices.  The Dems' candidate for Attorney General, Jay Jones, has been exposed as a raving progressive, by which I mean that he has openly wished death not only on Republican politicians, but their children as well.  In other words, he's a mainstream, run-of-the-mill leftist, who has had the misfortune of being exposed as such.  Am I being unfair?  Are there some Democrats and progressives out there who don't openly and candidly fantasize about the deaths of Republicans and conservatives, and especially Donald Trump?  Well, maybe there are, and if so I would enjoy meeting them!  Having said all this, Jay Jones hasn't left the race because of his deplorable comments, and many Democrats haven't yet called on him to do so.  The fact is that Virginia is so blue, and hatred of Trump runs so hot, that Jones might still win regardless.

 

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5541374-jay-jones-text-scandal/ 

 

https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/10/06/msnbc-hosts-call-on-jay-jones-to-drop-out-of-virginia-ag-race-over-threatening-texts/ 

 

In other news, the Supreme Court is about to get back to work, and it will be considering numerous cases with a bearing on President Trump's powers (or lack thereof).  Thus far, I have been very impressed by the Supremes' courage in standing with a very unpopular president -- at least he's frightfully unpopular inside the Beltway.  Will they continue to back him up?  We shall soon find out.

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly959ppezeo 

BFFs

 

Friends, this week's Newsmakers show looks back on my trip to England and all I learned there.  Trump's triumphant visit to Windsor while I was "in country" solidified the "special relationship" we have with the U.K., and of course as an Anglo-American I couldn't be happier.  Meanwhile, Britain itself is undergoing a political transformation, as the two traditional leading parties, Labour and the Conservatives, are in their death throes, and a rising new populist force, Reform, looks set to shine the light of Trumpism on all things British.  Oh boy!  Check out this week's show, and brace yourself for profundity!

 

https://wysl.podbean.com/e/newsmakers-10-4-25/ 

 

The big piece of news this weekend is apparent progress in ending the war in Gaza -- the key word being "apparent", because we've seen this pantomime before.  It usually ends with an apartment building exploding and dissolving into a cloud of dust.  There is quite a bit of exhaustion on both sides, however, so maybe this time will be different?

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c15k199j1x3o 

What, Me Worry???

 

Friends, the mainstream media would have you believe -- pretty much all the time, albeit for various and sundry reasons -- that the sky is falling and Depression 2.0 is here!!!  Their latest cause for anxiety is the government shutdown, which has lasted almost 24 hours, as I write this, and not a single world has come to an end.  Hundreds of thousands of federal employees may get the axe, but, if they do, you probably won't notice, because few of them do anything resembling work.  Okay, yes, there are mild inconveniences that start to pile up, if a shutdown becomes protracted, but there may also be benefits, as the federal government gets off our collective back.  Bottom line: the markets, which generally demonstrate a lot more wisdom than politicians and reporters, tend to be unimpressed by, and unconcerned about, government shutdowns.  Today all the major indices went up, not down.  So, if you were to ask whether I'm worried, I would say: heck no!  When the dust settles, and some backroom deal ends this fiscal standoff, my guess is that the economic fallout will be minimal, and virtually no one will have had his mind changed about Trump, Republicans, Democrats, or anything else.  Meanwhile, enjoy the queasy looks on the faces of Beltway bureaucrats.  Anything that gives them angst can't be all bad!

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8xrwdny8p1o 

 

https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2025/10/01/breitbart-business-digest-why-wall-street-and-the-real-economy-yawn-at-shutdowns/ 

Vindication Overload!

 

Friends, I wouldn't say I'm quite "tired of winning" yet, but the wins keep piling up -- that's for sure.  Case in point: YouTube has settled with DJT over his claim that he was illegally and wrongly evicted from the platform after the January 6th unpleasantness.  Has YouTube and all of social media become MAGA-compliant?  Far from it!  However, there has been a notable retreat from censorship and from indoctrination, for which we should all be very grateful.

 

https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115291190758865206 

 

President Trump and Israeli P.M. Benjamin Netanyahu have released a plan for peace in Gaza that involves an international body, chaired by Trump himself, taking over administration of the region.  Will Hamas relent?  That we don't know, but it would be fascinating, to say the least, to see Donald J. Trump enthroned as Emperor of New Gaza, a.k.a. the Levantine Riviera.  Who, or what, would provide security in this new Trumpian dominion?  Stay tuned!

 

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/09/29/trump-netanyahu-plan-end-gaza-war/86415717007/ 

 

https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2025/09/30/british-mandate-2-0-arch-globalist-tony-blair-in-line-to-lead-post-war-gaza/ 

 

It looks like we may be heading to a government shutdown of indeterminate duration.  The Dems are being pushed by their radical, Trump-hating base to take a stand, while Trump and Republicans seem to feel that Democrats will get the blame, and in the meantime the federal government will shed even more pesky bureaucrats.  The markets are a little nervous, but I've always felt that the disruptions caused by shutdowns have been greatly exaggerated by the media.

 

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/09/30/what-trump-told-politico-about-the-impending-government-shutdown-00586050 

 

Finally, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has addressed an assembly of senior officers in Virginia, and he was joined by President Trump.  Both of them reiterated their commitment to extirpating wokeness from the armed forces, refocusing the soldiery on fighting America's enemies, and pursuing a culture of merit rather than DEI and entitlement.  Contrary to claims in the mainstream media that Hegseth and Trump would announce the institution of the Fourth Reich at this military conclave, in fact there was very little to report in terms of policy changes.  If the nature of the meeting made some woke officers "uncomfortable", well, there's a simple solution to their feelings of angst: go volunteer to fight for Ukraine, which you probably love more than America anyway.

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgq044n72po 

Gotcha???

 

Friends, the big news today is that Trump bête noire James Comey, former Director of the FBI, has been indicted on two counts stemming from his efforts to undermine Trump as president during his first term.  Democrats are AGHAST, as per usual, at this supposedly flagrant abuse of power, and Republicans are encouraged, since precious few Democrats, lefties, and establishment types have ever been held accountable for, well, anything.  Could we see a lot more indictments handed down soon?  Will these indictments translate into convictions?  Assuming the trials are held in and around the Beltway, and that the juries are drawn from these benighted regions, convictions won't come easily.  Nonetheless, this is an important first step in holding the Deep State's collective feet to the fire.  I wish the relevant prosecutors all the best!

 

 https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/sep/25/james-comey-indicted-federal-grand-jury/

Fish and Trips

 

Friends, good news!  My trip to England just wrapped up, and I'm pleased to say it went superbly.  Sure, I was feted by King Charles at Windsor Castle, as every American tourist has come to expect, but for me the real highlight was playing croquet at the prestigious Roehamption Club, as you see here.  My signature blue ball and I make quite an impression, wherever we go!  What were the other high points of the trip?  Lots of quality time with family and friends, some exploration of family history, gorgeous churches and cathedrals, and plenty of good eating, which you wouldn't have expected on the Sceptred Isle a few decades ago.  Of course, it's nice to be home, and now that I am home I can devote myself to keeping up with the news and engaging in fruitful dialogue with...you!

 

Speaking of fruitful, a little birdie tells me that the blog has just notched half a million total hits!  Of course, no one is less surprised than I am, because I always figured the political world would fall at my feet, sooner or later, but it's always nice to be proven right, no?  Let's hope the popularity of this forum continues to skyrocket!!!

 

So what's going on in the news?  Well, there is more and more talk of a potential government shutdown, and DJT is making it clear that he would embrace any such golden opportunity and would duly fire every bureaucrat in sight!  And why wouldn't he?

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y4de02x3wo 

 

Another leftist sniper has drawn blood, this time at an ICE facility.  It seems there are more and more radicalized young male "progressives" out there who feel that bullets can solve problems that ballots can't.  They're right, strictly speaking, but they also risk inflaming our country's political divisions, galvanizing the right, and further delegitimizing the Left.  It will be interesting to see whether the fanatical Left can be brought under any kind of control.

 

https://www.breitbart.com/border/2025/09/24/fbi-dallas-sniper-who-attacked-ice-facility-had-anti-ice-ideological-motive/ 

 

Finally, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered all generals and admirals to attend an extraordinary in-person meeting at a base in Virginia.  Needless to say, all the Trump haters in the officer corps are nervous!  They must expect that the MAGA-ization of the military is about to be intensified, which, if true, sounds promising to me...  Send all the lefty dissident generals and admirals on a five-year fact-finding mission to Timbuktu, I say!

 

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/hegseth-orders-rare-urgent-meeting-of-hundreds-of-generals-admirals/ar-AA1Nibmf 

He's Baaaaaaaaack (Like It Or Not)!!!

 

Friends, the lefties made a full court press to force Disney to put Jimmy Kimmel back on the air, and it looks like they've succeeded.  Kimmel has not apologized for his false and offensive remarks about Charlie Kirk and the MAGA movement, but he's getting his show back and will once again be poisoning the minds of average Americans.  Phooey!  Clearly, we have a long way to go before Hollywood and broadcast media can be redeemed in the eyes of decent, patriotic Americans.  Shame on Disney!  Shame!!!

 

https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2025/09/22/disney-says-jimmy-kimmel-live-coming-back-tuesday-night/ 

 

In other news, a truly remarkable memorial service was held for Charlie Kirk in Arizona yesterday, and among its noteworthy features was a reconciliation, of sorts, between President Trump and Elon Musk.  That was nice to see!  It sure looks as though the conservative movement has been energized by this tragedy, which is of course exactly what Kirk would have wanted.

 

https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/1969873407291294099 

 

Finally, President Trump and HHS Secretary RFK, Jr. have announced what they believe to be a causal link between pregnant women using Tylenol and autism.  Is this the real deal?  I'm not a doctor, and I'm not a scientist, so it's hard for me to say, but I have little doubt that lots of studies will now be undertaken to get to the bottom of this question, which is good.  Autism has been skyrocketing in recent years.  Something is amiss, and parents and prospective parents need answers.

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx20d4lr67lo 

Going for the Gold

 

Friends, big changes are coming to our immigration system, and not a moment too soon!  In a nutshell, DJT is making it harder for skilled workers to get jobs in this country (which can, and often does, make it tougher for native-born Americans to compete), while he's easing the paths of wealthy foreigners who wish to live here and invest.  Seems pretty sensible to me!  This will balance out some of the toxic impact of the mainstream media, which is working overtime to blacken the name of the USA internationally.  Trump's decision to incentivize what amounts to the world's best and brightest coming here to live and spend their money, but NOT to take our jobs, seems like the perfect solution.

 

https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/trump-to-add-100-000-fee-to-h-1b-visas-e41ffe48?st=uesWvx 

 

In other news, Dems and lefties are outraged --OUTRAGED, I say! -- by the "indefinite suspension" of Jimmy Kimmel.  It's blatant censorship, they say!  Well, maybe our FCC supremo could have handled it with more finesse, but the simple fact is that Kimmel wasn't "fired" because he criticized Trump.  He was let go (we hope) because he decided to spread dangerous, provocative disinformation.  Disney/ABC is, of course, in a no-win position, in the sense that they can never please the MAGA crowd and the Antifa rabble simultaneously.  In any case, I hope Kimmel stays unemployed "indefinitely", i.e. forever!

 

https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2025/09/19/cnns-tapper-if-we-cant-criticize-our-leaders-we-are-no-longer-the-usa/ 

 

Finally, note that the political fortunes of one Gavin Newsom, Governor of California, are reviving, for the simple reason that he stopped trying to sound like a centrist, and he started throwing red meat at the Trump hating fanatics who make up his party.  A smart move, in the short term.

 

https://www.realclearpolling.com/polls/president/democratic-primary/2028/national 

A Prince Among...Royals!

 

Friends, hearty kudos to President Trump and First Lady Melania on their very successful state visit to England, which helped to solidify the "special relationship" we have with the Brits, and which, because of its smoothness and sheer splendor, irritated lefties to no end!  I thought the touching words that Trump and King Charles shared about the closeness of our friendship were well chosen, and I expect that, despite the machinations of our common enemies (neo-Marxists rising to the top of that particular list), our alliance will continue to prosper.

 

https://nypost.com/2025/09/17/world-news/president-trump-and-melania-arrive-for-king-charles-state-dinner/ 

 

In other news, Jimmy Kimmel is...cancelled?  He's suspended, for sure, and none too soon, if you ask me.  His latest "jokes", which labeled the assassin of Charlie Kirk "MAGA" (for no reason except that Kimmel is an arrogant lunatic), were a bridge too far.  We've seen quite a few lefty agitators in Hollywood and in the news media bite the dust in recent months.  Here's hoping we can add Kimmel to that Wall of Shame!

 

https://x.com/bennyjohnson/status/1968450697029935537 

Rats Exiled from the Sinking Ship

 

Friends, I'm sure you've noticed the rash of lefties celebrating the demise of Charlie Kirk, and the fact that many of them are finding themselves disciplined or fired by their employers.  Pity, that!  The latest casualty is a columnist for the ultra-left Washington Post, and she joins a long list of left-leaning "journalists" who've had to find new work opportunities since DJT became president.  Has the MSM redeemed itself, by purging these miscreants?  Not by a long shot!  However, we are seeing what may be a substantial and lasting shift in the culture of the news media that could, in the end, presage a golden age for conservatism and the death of the Left, at least as we know it.  I'm encouraged!!!

 

https://www.breitbart.com/the-media/2025/09/15/nolte-longtime-wapo-columnist-karen-attiah-fired-justifying-charlie-kirk-assassination/ 

 

Meanwhile, since I'm currently sojourning in the British Isles, I thought you might find this tidbit interesting.  The Conservative Party, i.e. the Tories, is really struggling these days, but an upstart party of genuine conservatives, led by Nigel Farage, called the Reform Party, is going strong, at least if the polls are to be believed.  Today, a prominent Conservative MP jumped ship and joined Reform.  Could the sand be shifting beneath the feet of British politicos?  Stay tuned!

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce802dmgnyro 

Cut Down in His Prime

 

Friends, we here at WaddyIsRight share our condolences with the family of Charlie Kirk, prominent conservative activist who was shot dead in Utah yesterday.  It will be fascinating to see who did it and why, although the question of "why" does rather answer itself...  The ramifications may be considerable!  I personally didn't know much about Kirk, but I gather he was a big fish in right-wing circles.  What are your thoughts?

 

https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/09/10/report-charlie-kirk-shot-during-speaking-event-utah-valley-university/ 

Poland on the Warpath

 

Friends, the Poles are claiming that Russia has launched more than a dozen drones against their sovereign territory, and this is, of course, a major provocation that ought to gird all of NATO to strike back!  Well, duh.  The Poles are itching for a fight with Russia, to which I reply: then have one!  Send your brave Polish soldiers over the border and intervene in the Russia-Ukraine War.  You have plenty of good reasons to do it.  We, the people of the United States, do not.

 

https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2025/09/10/attention-nato-air-defences-shoot-down-russian-drones-for-first-time/ 

 

Could pharmaceutical ads be removed from our airwaves, or severely restricted in some way?  If DJT and RFK get their way, the answer is yes!  This would be a huge win for public health, insofar as Americans have been popping pills indiscriminately and irresponsibly for years, and it would be a huge win for conservatism and common sense, insofar as Big Pharma's ad dollars are the main reason why CNN and MSNOW are still in business.  Banning such ads would devastate what we euphemistically call the mainstream media, and I'm all for that!!!

 

https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2025/09/09/hhs_sec_robert_f_kennedy_jr_1997_law_on_pharma_tv_ads_has_had_a_disastrous_impact_on_american_health.html 

No Mercy

 

Friends, elections have consequences, as we all know.  In Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro's very narrow loss to a raving socialist means that he's been charged with various imaginative "crimes" and will likely spend the rest of his life behind bars.  In other words, in Brazil, they do lawfare a with a heck of a lot more verve and competence than the Democrats do it here.  What we must hope is that this epic overreach gives conservatives the moral high ground, and thus they claim victory in Brazil's next election -- if indeed Brazil's Supreme Court would allow such a dreadful thing to happen.  That might be more "democracy" than they had in mind.

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ceq2lv20rp4o 

 

In other news, the revisions to official jobs numbers are getting bigger and bigger.  Either the numbers themselves are being politicized, or the quality of the data is awfully poor.  In any case, we may be seeing the beginnings of an AI-based jobs crisis in America and throughout the world.  I mean, why hire an obnoxious human when a computer can do the job better and cheaper?

 

https://www.wsj.com/economy/jobs/us-job-growth-revision-a9777d98?st=L7Y8v8 

 

Finally, all indications are that Zohran Mamdani is on course to become NYC's next mayor.  Couldn't happen to a nicer city, if you ask me!  Let them stew in their own socialist juices.  No bailouts for the Big Apple!!!

 

https://www.realclearpolling.com/polls/mayor/general/2025/new-york/mamdani-vs-cuomo-vs-adams-vs-sliwa-vs-walden 

Epstein, Epstein, Epstein!

 

Friends, Democrats and leftists have become increasingly obsessed with the "Epstein files", and increasingly bold in their claims that Donald Trump is a pedophile who is covering up his (deep) involvement in the Epstein scandal.  Well, I believe that's 100% hogwash.  I've never been remotely interested in the Epstein business, and I've never believed there were "lists" or "tapes" that would conclusively prove anyone's culpability, and especially not Trump's!  As usual, this is pure wish fulfilment on leftists' part, and it is getting increasingly pathetic and deranged, if you ask me.  On the other hand, we have to accept and deal with the fact that the truthfulness of an allegation does not necessarily determine its impact and its influence.  How Trump and the Trump Administration have "played" the Epstein issue has not always been optimal, and it may have had the unfortunate effect of giving Democrats and loony leftists ammunition to use against DJT.  The second article here argues that Trump should address Epstein's accusers with more sensitivity.  Maybe that's true, but the other approach is to ignore this ridiculous sideshow and/or to redirect the attention of the public to other, more plausible, victimizers.  All I know is that every minute we spend talking about Epstein is one minute we're NOT spending addressing issues of substance...but perhaps that's why the Dems are gravitating in this direction in the first place.

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgqnn4ngvdo 

 

https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2025/09/08/melania_please_talk_to_donald_about_epstein_153251.html 

 

In other news, the Supreme Court is backing up President Trump on the issue of ICE raids, and I, for one, thank SCOTUS for keeping its eye on the ball.

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c784697j2v8o 

 

Finally, the Trump Administration is taking action to ensure that no conservative is ever again "debanked" simply because he or she refuses to bend the knee to the left-leaning establishment.  This is very welcome, indeed!  We conservatives must have access to the "public square", especially in the form of social media, and we must have, well, jobs and money, or else we starve on the streets.  Thanks, DJT!!!

 

https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/09/08/trump-admin-updates-policies-to-end-unlawful-weaponized-debanking/ 

Prelude to Dictatorship?

 

Friends, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is suggesting that President Trump's imminent (?) deployment of the National Guard to Chicago, ostensibly to tackle crime, is actually a sign that he intends to militarize and manipulate U.S. elections.  This may seem like tortured reasoning to you and me, but it's an article of faith on the Left: Trump is an aspiring dictator who will end American democracy as we know it.  Never mind the fact that the opposition to Trump is just as active and outspoken as ever.  Now, exactly how the National Guard could be used to steal an election is an interesting question.  At any rate, Democratic Governors regularly deploy the National Guard in domestic situations, and they never usurp power that isn't rightfully theirs...  I personally see little downside to Trump sending in the National Guard.  If the Dems want to go down fighting for the rights of criminals and illegal aliens, so be it.

 

https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2025/09/05/jb-pritzker-trump-will-attempt-to-take-control-of-the-ballot-boxes/ 

 

In other news, the MSM is in a tizzy about the fact that a Hyundai plant was raided in Georgia, and hundreds of South Korean nationals were arrested.  Well, that's too bad, but South Koreans are bound to uphold our immigration laws just as much as Mexicans or Guatemalans are.  We welcome foreign investment in this country, but we give quarter to no one, and no country, and no multinational corporation, when it comes to respecting our sovereignty and the rule of law, period!

 

https://www.wsj.com/us-news/u-s-arrests-hundreds-in-raid-at-hyundai-plant-construction-site-in-georgia-4e150feb?st=FmBa5j 

 

Finally, you won't want to miss this week's Newsmakers interview, featuring, among others, MOI!  Brian and I discuss the apparent alliance between China, Russia, and North Korea, RFK's battle royal with Democratic Senators on Capitol Hill, whether or not our food is safe, the resilience of the Trump economy, the persistence of judicial opposition to Trump policies, the likelihood of a positive, rightward shift in academic culture, wokeness in our public and private schools, the appropriateness of renaming the Department of Defense the Department of War, the revival of Alligator Alcatraz, and more!!!  Listen in.  It could CHANGE YOUR LIFE!!!

 

https://www.wsj.com/us-news/u-s-arrests-hundreds-in-raid-at-hyundai-plant-construction-site-in-georgia-4e150feb?st=FmBa5j 

On a War Footing

 

Friends, the Department of Defense is for weenies!  That's why DJT is giving the Pentagon a makeover.  He's renaming it the "Department of War", which is what it was called before 1947, when for some reason we decided that "war" was icky and we don't do war anymore.  This change makes sense, if you ask me, because Trump wants the military to focus exclusively on war-fighting...although its current foray into America's cities does somewhat obscure that goal.

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgr9r4qr0ppo 

 

In other news, RFK, who doesn't lack for courage, took on the Senate today, and of course the Dems had it in for him from the start.  He didn't back down, though, and it appears that the reign of Big Pharma may be coming to an end.

 

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/3793826/top-moments-rfk-jr-testimony-vaccines-public-health/ 

 

Alligator Alcatraz is back in business, thanks to a federal appeals court!  Hooray!  More importantly, the federal deportation machine is just beginning to shift into high gear, so expect a lot fewer illegals in the months and years ahead.

 

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/alligator-alcatraz-appeals-court-florida-trump-administration/ 

 

Finally, the great state of Missouri is doing its part to keep the House of Representatives in GOP hands.  Will more states redraw their House districts before the midterms?  It's sure looking that way.

 

https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/04/politics/missouri-redistricting-republicans 

Xi Whiz!!!

 

Friends, we here at WaddyIsRight extend our hearty congrats to President Xi and the Red Chinese as they celebrate "Victory Day" with a show of military might.  I echo DJT's sentiments: "Please give my warmest regards to Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un as you conspire against the United States of America."  China might want to recall that, for all the billions they've spent on their shiny new weapons, there's virtually no one in their military who has ever fired so much as a pop gun in anger, so they might want to get their feet wet attacking, oh, Mongolia before they pick on the big boys...  I do, however, share Rand Paul's concern that our Big, Beautiful sanctions on India will force that country into China's and Russia's arms, and that would be a damn shame.

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8z83np4xjo 

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr70rvrd41ko 

 

https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2025/09/03/rand-paul-putting-huge-tariffs-on-india-will-push-them-to-china-russia/ 

Capitalist Realism

 

Friends, a very happy Labor Day to you, one and all!  This Labor Day, it's worth reflecting on the considerable wage gains that workers have made since DJT took office (for the second time).  Plus, there are now several million more native-born Americans working for a living in the private sector than there were in January, while the number of government workers and immigrant workers has fallen.  How's that for a pleasant change?  You asked for AMERICA FIRST, and you got it!

 

https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2025/09/01/white-house-celebrates-gains-for-american-workers-on-labor-day/ 

 

In other news, President Trump has challenged Big Pharma to prove the effectiveness of their COVID vaccines.  Skepticism about the vaccines, especially of the mRNA variety, has been building on the right for years, and it appears that the RFK point of view is rising all the way to the top.  As a doctor of philosophy, I frankly don't know what to think about any vaccine, but I do want such public health decisions to be made on the basis of genuine science, not corrupt backroom deals.

 

https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115128985245605660 

 

Should nutjobs be confined to the nuthouse?  Maybe so, says President Trump, although most insane asylums were closed long ago, basically as a cost savings measure.  You know what's really cheap?  A lobotomy!  Don't knock it 'til you've tried it...

 

https://www.breitbart.com/crime/2025/09/01/trump-open-to-bringing-back-insane-asylums-cant-have-these-people-walking-around/ 

 

Finally, former Brazilian President Bolsonaro, a staunch conservative, is about to go on trial for plotting a coup to remain in power.  Gee, I wonder how the leftist Supreme Court will rule?  

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gzgq9n8xjo 

Not Dead Yet!

 

Friends, the credulity of lefties sometimes defies belief.  They will swallow ANYTHING that fits with their agenda, or which fulfills their stated desires or subliminal wishes.  Case in point: in the last few days numerous "intellectually superior" (by their accounts) progressives have speculated that, because Donald Trump hasn't made any public appearances in days, he must be dead.  No doubt some of them speculated further on what had killed him.  A Russian spy satellite fell out of the sky and squashed him?  An oversized bronze eagle fell off his mantle and impaled him with its beak?  He spontaneously combusted due to insufficient consumption of mRNA vaccines?  All plausible scenarios!  But no: El Presidente is alive and well.  The lefties will have to move on to the next fever dream...

 

https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/08/31/trump-trolls-leftists-questioning-whereabouts-spreading-rumors-death-never-felt-better/ 

 

In other news, Vice-President J.D. Vance has called out a specific Politico reporter for her scurrilous lies.  Well done, I say!  Tackling the press person-to-person and in detail is a somewhat unusual tack for a Vice-President, but in this case the excoriation was richly deserved.  Politico should fire this hack pronto.

 

https://x.com/JDVance/status/1961416107924787497 

 

Finally, here's an interesting analysis of the rise of Red China's navy.  It has already bested us in total number of ships, but of course that is a very crude measure of naval strength.  My guess, in fact, is that ships won't matter much in the next big naval war, in the sense that missiles will make quick work of many of them.  The country that has the better missiles and the more sophsticated and robust targeting systems will rule the waves, if you ask me.

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gmnpg31xlo 

Make It Rain!

 

Friends, you'll love my latest article, which praises the economic record and stewardship of President Trump, and places his accomplishments in the context of the high anxiety that the financial "experts" and MSM talking heads were displaying back in April...

 

https://townhall.com/columnists/nicholaswaddy/2025/08/30/trump-wins-againon-the-economy-n2662515 

 

In related news, a bunch of lefty judges have found tariffs unconstitutional AGAIN, and now it's up to the Supremes to save the day...

 

https://www.breitbart.com/news/appeals-court-finds-trumps-tariffs-illegally-used-emergency-power-but-leaves-them-in-place-for-now/

 

Oh, and I am prominently mentioned in this Sputnik News article about the likelihood of a George Soros prosecution for RICO violations:

 

https://sputnikglobe.com/20250830/can-trump-lock-up-soros-1122686710.html 

 

Finally, it appears I made an oopsie.  Inconceivable, you say?  Normally, I would agree with you, but back on August 23rd I attempted to post to the blog, as per usual, and I posted to the wrong page!!!  Boy, do I have egg on my face.  But, for posterity's sake, I am reproducing below the original post.  Enjoy!

 

Friends, I've been having a delightful summer, full of adventures with friends and family, and I hope you have too.  Here's a picture of me at the National Bank Open in Toronto, a first-rate tennis tournament just a few hours from where I live in Western New York.  The point is that, despite our political engagement, we conservatives are living our lives, prioritizing those we care about, and making the most of the all too brief sojourn we have on this jewel of a planet, instead of spending our days wringing our hands and shaking our fists like certain hardcore leftists we know.  So that's my advice of the day to anyone who cares to listen: politics is interesting, but don't let it distract you from, well, YOU, and those in your circle who mean the world to you, as they should.

 

In other news, my latest Newsmakers interview is out, and it's a doozy!  Brian and I cogitate on numerous weighty subjects, including the federalization of law enforcement in D.C., the tossing out of the massive civil fraud penalty that Trump and his business were supposed to pay, developments in redistricting, voter registration gains by Republicans, and more!  It's not to be missed.

 

https://wysl.podbean.com/e/newsmakers-8-23-25/ 

 

Also, a note to the Supreme Court: please overturn this latest judicial abomination!!!  THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER!

 

https://www.newsnationnow.com/politics/ap-judge-blocks-trump-from-cutting-funding-from-34-cities-and-counties-over-sanctuary-policies/ 

 

It looks like interest rates will finally be coming down, and you have to wonder whether DJT's "bullying" is part of the reason...  If so, thanks are owed to President Trump.  I personally think the concerns about inflation have been greatly overblown, and whatever inflation tariffs engender has got to be transitory anyway, because the rise in tariffs is a one-time event.

 

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2025/08/22/fed-powell-september-rate-cut/85768429007/ 

 

Finally, I recently had dinner at Cracker Barrel.  Why is this news?  Apparently everything Cracker Barrel does is news!!!  Having said this, the "rebranding" of the logo is an interesting political (?) sideshow.

 

https://amgreatness.com/2025/08/23/why-the-cracker-barrel-logo-matters/