Like Old Times

 

Friends, DJT has done the unthinkable: he has endorsed (tepidly) Andrew Cuomo in his bid for Mayor of New York City.  Wow!  Basically, Trump is saying that voting for Curtis Sliwa, the Republican, is a waste.  Well, not in a ranked choice voting system, surely.  Trump's endorsement could easily seal the deal...for Zohran Mamdani, such is the disdain that most New Yorkers have for Trump.  And maybe Trump would like that, since Mamdani would be a wonderful punching bag for the next four years...  Then again, Trump's endorsement might, just might, encourage enough Sliwa backers to identify Cuomo as their "second choice" that Cuomo will win in a ranked choice election.  Check out the latest Atlas poll, which puts Cuomo within striking distance.  That poll is an outlier, but Atlas has been right on the money in the past...

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c231e284345o 

 

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

 

Finally, did you hear about the vile invective that Nancy Pelosi poured out against DJT recently?  I say "vile" partly because that's exactly what Pelosi said about Trump: he's a "vile creature".  And that is indeed how so many progressives think about Trump, and his supporters: we're no longer political opponents, worthy of rhetorical engagement -- we're monsters, demons, beasts, worthy only of annihilation.  Bear this in mind as we formulate our agenda and our tactics.  The vengeance that would be visited upon us, should we ever surrender power, would be...frightful!

 

https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2025/11/03/pelosi-trump-is-a-vile-creature-hes-the-worst-thing-on-the-face-of-the-earth/ 

Judgement Day for Tariffs

 

Friends, pretty soon the Supreme Court will be in a position to rule on the constitutionality of President Trump's sweeping (and sometimes rather fickle) tariffs on a host of countries.  If SCOTUS pulls the rug out from under Trump, a vast, and lucrative, architecture of tariffs will come crashing down.  Probably Trump could reconstruct parts of it by other means, but billions in revenue would have to be refunded, and, more importantly, Trump himself would be humbled and other countries would take his threats much less seriously.  I don't know anything about the legality and constitutionality of tariffs, but I would hate to see DJT emasculated at this critical hour!

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn4jyk9jyv3o 

 

In other news, something is happening in the polls: Trump's popularity/favorability is flagging.  Why now, though?  The MSM despises him, sure, but nothing new there.  Is it shutdown related?  Maybe.  Are economic and employment worries coming home to roost?  Possibly.  Has the anti-Trump hate machine simply dialed up its intensity, because it's election season?  Could be.  Whatever the cause, unfortunately these trends mean that Republicans are less likely to win big on Tuesday, and they may not win anywhere.  Brace yourself for some progressive smugness, therefore!

 

https://www.realclearpolling.com/polls/approval/donald-trump/approval-rating 

Those Fighting/Groveling Canucks

 

Friends, the contrast between Mark Carney's campaign to become Canada's Prime Minister, in which he portrayed himself as Donald Trump's worst nightmare, and the simpering supplicant he's become, could not be more stark.  He's apologized to President Trump for the ads run during the World Series suggesting that tariffs were offensive to Ronald Reagan, and generally a bad idea.  Trump saw this as an attempt to interfere in our domestic politics and possibly as an effort to influence the Supreme Court as it deliberates on the constitutionality of his tariffs.  The ad was technically run by the government of Ontario, not Canada's federal government, but it's Carney left holding the bag, and who now has the unenviable task of going hat in hand to Trump to ask -- pretty please! -- that he not wreck Canada's economy.  The truth, of course, is that the U.S. and Canada need each other, and the leaders of both countries should stop being such babies and make a deal.  The sooner, the better.

 

https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/11/01/canadian-prime-minister-mark-carney-apologizes-to-president-trump-over-fraudulent-ad-criticizing-tariffs/ 

 

In other news, you've heard about the key matchups on Tuesday: the two governors races in Virginia and New Jersey, and the mayor's race in NYC.  What you may not have heard is that a number of Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justices are up for the renewal of their terms on the court.  Pennsylvanians thus have an opportunity to overturn the Left's capture of that court, which led, just a few years ago, to a judicial coup against the state legislature resulting in the flipping of four House seats in PA to the dastardly Dems.  Could the Pennsylvania Supreme Court be returned to sanity?  Technically, yes, but, since this is probably the first time you're hearing about these races, we can safely assume that the GOP's chances of a sweep are not great.

 

https://www.breitbart.com/radio/2025/11/01/exclusive-scott-presler-pennsylvania-has-chance-fire-three-liberal-activist-judges/ 

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/