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Open Thread for 4/8/2026….Donald Trump and The Madman Theory…..

April 8, 2026 By jamesb 9 Comments

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…..

Filed Under: Government, Law, Media, Military, Other Things, Politics Tagged With: Donald Trump, End of Trump Iran War?, Government, Hegseth ' Iran Victory'?, Open Thread for 4/8/2026, Trump Admin, Trump/Mad Man Diplomacy

Democrats Might Also get the US Senate Next Year….

April 13, 2026 By jamesb Leave a Comment

The Cook Report moves FOUR US Senate Midterm races over to the Democratic side..... That for the November Midterm vote only 6+ Months away..... The current US Senate makeup is 53 Republicans and 47 Democrats/Independent's.... A pick up of those four seats might return … [Read more...] about Democrats Might Also get the US Senate Next Year….

Filed Under: Government, Media, Other Things, Politics, Polling Tagged With: 2026 Midterm US Senate Elections, Congress, Cook Political Report, Democrats, Forecast/Projections, Media, Politics, Polling

A Immigration Reform Plan from a Republican…For His Own….

April 13, 2026 By jamesb Leave a Comment

House Freedom Caucus Chair Andy Harris (R-Md.) is shopping around a plan to reconoize that America NEEDS foreign born seasonal and essential workers.... Harris wants 'temps'.... But others , including Elon Musk , want to provide a way for those who are essential to and have … [Read more...] about A Immigration Reform Plan from a Republican…For His Own….

Filed Under: Government, Law, Media, Other Things, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: Congress, Government, House Freedom Caucus Chair Andy Harris (R-Md.), Immigration, Law, Politics, Seasonal US Migration, Stephen Miller/Donald Trump/Immigration, Trump Admin, US Economy, US essential migrant workers, US Guess worker program, US Immigration Reform

Donald Trump Posts Himself up as Jesus…Then Delete’s It….

April 13, 2026 By jamesb 1 Comment

The man NEVER should have been elected to be President a second time.... The messed up part is NOBODY has the Balls to get rid of him from the Presidency.... He's taking a beat down on this from his own.....   “I don’t know if the President thought he was … [Read more...] about Donald Trump Posts Himself up as Jesus…Then Delete’s It….

Filed Under: Entertainment, Media, Other Things, Politics Tagged With: Donald Trump, Entertainment, Media, Politics, Religion/Trump/Politics, social media, Trump as Jesus Post

Ukraine…Russia Day 1,510….Hungary’s Orbán is Out….Loose Ceasefire Over?

April 12, 2026 By jamesb Leave a Comment

The Hungarian Prime Minister had been carrying the water for Russian President against the EU funding to Ukraine and Ukraine membership...(Trump & Co. backed loser Obán....) In addtion? Any possible NATO /Ukraine connection was NOT entertained by Orbán who danced with … [Read more...] about Ukraine…Russia Day 1,510….Hungary’s Orbán is Out….Loose Ceasefire Over?

Filed Under: Government, Media, Military, Other Things, Politics, Polling Tagged With: Donald Trump, Hungary and Putin, Hungary PM Oban Out, Hungary/Ukraine/EU, Media, Politics, Ukraine…Russia Day 1510

Iran…Trump …Evening….4/12/2026…Trump Changes it Up…Navy to Block Iran Ports

April 12, 2026 By jamesb Leave a Comment

Well folks we have a change in directions by the American President and the US Military..... Backing away from closing down the Strait of Hormuz which is NOT a surprise... THAT was kinda stupid..... It would hurt EVERYBODY and make Trump the REAL Bad … [Read more...] about Iran…Trump …Evening….4/12/2026…Trump Changes it Up…Navy to Block Iran Ports

Filed Under: Government, Media, Military, Other Things, Politics Tagged With: Donald Trump, Government, Iran…Trump …Evening....4/12/2026, Media, Military, Politics, Trump block Iran ports

Trump Admin Migrant warehousing runs into local troubles…..

April 12, 2026 By jamesb Leave a Comment

Not in MY Backyard seems to be the increasing problem for the new Homeland Security Boss Mullin... Housing 10,000 or so migrants would strain services in most cases at their locations....... Water, Sewage, Fire, Medical , Food, Education services would be affected and … [Read more...] about Trump Admin Migrant warehousing runs into local troubles…..

Filed Under: Government, Law, Media, Other Things, Politics Tagged With: DHS Detention centers, DHS Migrant warehousing, DHS/Dept of Homeland Security

Iran…Trump …Early….4/12/2026….Trump Stuck…Sez He’ll Just Lock Down the Strait?

April 12, 2026 By jamesb Leave a Comment

Iran wants things their way Bombing them isn’t changing anything Israel want’s keep bombing Iran and Lebanon Trumps polling numbers keep dropping What to do? I hear he know has a solution? Blockade the Strait of Hormuz? Lock EVERYBODY OUT … [Read more...] about Iran…Trump …Early….4/12/2026….Trump Stuck…Sez He’ll Just Lock Down the Strait?

Filed Under: Government, Media, Other Things, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: Donald Trump, Government, Iran…Trump …Early....4/12/2026, Media, Military, Politics, Trump Admin, Trump/Iran Dealing, US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, US/World Oil/Gas price increases

Iran….Trump… Late Evening…4/11/2026…Vance Talks for over 21 Hours and gets NO ‘Deal’…..

April 11, 2026 By jamesb Leave a Comment

Ok? When I saw this ? I broke out laughing to myself..... Did Trump think that JD Vance was gonna cut some kinda 'Deal' with Iran? REALLY?   Iran's 10 point 'Deal' is 180 degrees from what Trump , Netanyahu and Saudi's said was the 'Goal' 6 weeks … [Read more...] about Iran….Trump… Late Evening…4/11/2026…Vance Talks for over 21 Hours and gets NO ‘Deal’…..

Filed Under: Government, Media, Military, Other Things, Politics Tagged With: Iran Uranium, Iran….Trump... Late Evening...4/11/2026, JD Vance/Trump Iran war, VP Vance/Iran NO Deal

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