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/