Politicalwire gets things Right Below.... The Madness of the Madman Theory Janan Ganesh looks at the origins of the “madman theory” of diplomacy during the Nixon administration and notes “there are reasons to think the ploy will be even less successful now than it was … [Read more...] about Open Thread for 4/8/2026….Donald Trump and The Madman Theory…..
Iran…Trump…Conflict/War…Evening…5/12/2026….The Strait of Hormuz at Your Own Risk….
An Open Secret..... Ship's ARE moving thru the Strait..... In bound and YES....Out bound.... It would seem that 'protection money' is being paid to Iran fro safe passage out the Strait by vessels who go 'Dark' while making the run Out.... There are reports of empty … [Read more...] about Iran…Trump…Conflict/War…Evening…5/12/2026….The Strait of Hormuz at Your Own Risk….
Trump try for cutting Federal Gas Tax gets a cold shoulder from Congress…..
The tax, which Congress would have to deal with, NOT Trump feed's the same Treasury that Trump's wants checks for $1.5 Trillion for the Defense Dept.and even his East Wing Ballroom..... One thinks this CUT in revenue for a Treasury awash in Red Ink ain't gonna go … [Read more...] about Trump try for cutting Federal Gas Tax gets a cold shoulder from Congress…..
Health Programs and Benefit CUTS ARE being felt by Americans….
I did NOT think Republican's would go thru with these cuts.... But they DID.... Masked in the headlines of fraud ? They went ahead and made cuts that ARE beginning bro come home to Americans less than 6 months from the November Midterm Elections.... Did any of them … [Read more...] about Health Programs and Benefit CUTS ARE being felt by Americans….
Social Security COLA for 2027 should be going Up…..
Don't get tooooo excited....... We're talking about and average of a bit over $80 a monthly check.... But that would equal almost a $1,000 a year.... Social Security beneficiaries could see a substantial bump in their checks in 2027, according to an early … [Read more...] about Social Security COLA for 2027 should be going Up…..
Republicans in South Carolina will NOT touch Clyburn’s House District…
The iconic South Carolina Democratic House member will keep his House seat.... Republicans in South Carolina’s legislature on Tuesday rejected a plan aimed at flipping the state’s lone Democratic-held House seat, which has long been occupied by one of the country’s most senior … [Read more...] about Republicans in South Carolina will NOT touch Clyburn’s House District…
Those who Knocked Fauci get their time up at Bat……
What goes Around? Comes Around..... Sure Enough.... The hantavirus outbreak on an expedition ship in the Atlantic Ocean that has killed three passengers is emerging as another test for an administration now led in part by officials who spent years criticizing … [Read more...] about Those who Knocked Fauci get their time up at Bat……
US Inflation Climbs thru the Roof…..Wage Stagnation and a War Nobody Wants….
Some guy is selling the Bull Shit of 'Afordibility' to idiots who might believe it while paying almost $5.00 a gallon for gas and higher food prices.... The same guy wants you and me to pay for a White House HE tore Down? A fight with Iran which he's stuck in jacking up … [Read more...] about US Inflation Climbs thru the Roof…..Wage Stagnation and a War Nobody Wants….
Did 600,000 people get ripped off for $100 for a Trump Gold phone?
They gave a $100 deposit for a Trump 'Gold' Phone that seems to be NOT coming to them? This is NOT a surprise.... Donald has hyped all sort of things that have been FAILURES.... 'There's a sucker born every minute.....' MAGA fans just got screwed, again. Hundreds … [Read more...] about Did 600,000 people get ripped off for $100 for a Trump Gold phone?