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

April 8, 2026 By jamesb 88 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

Memorial Day….

May 28, 2018 By jamesb

Memorial Day or Decoration Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering the people who died while serving in the country's armed forces. The holiday, which is currently observed every year on the last Monday of May, will be held on May 28, 2018. The holiday was … [Read more...] about Memorial Day….

Filed Under: Government, Law, Military Tagged With: Holidays, Memorial Day, Military

Almost 80 Year old Donald Trump Will see the Doctor for the 3rd Time in 13 months….

May 25, 2026 By jamesb Leave a Comment

Hmmmmm? President Donald Trump on Tuesday is expected to undergo his third scheduled medical checkup in 13 months, as outside physicians say they have persistent questions about the nearly 80-year-old president’s health and fitness. Trump, the oldest president to ever … [Read more...] about Almost 80 Year old Donald Trump Will see the Doctor for the 3rd Time in 13 months….

Filed Under: Government, Media, Other Things Tagged With: Donald Trump, Government, Health, Media, Presidential checkups

Iran…Trump…Conflict/War…Evening…5/24/2026…This IS So far from a Signed ‘Deal’ Folks….

May 24, 2026 By jamesb Leave a Comment

Donald Trump has made a LOT of Lousy 'Deals' in his life.... This fronted one has enough whole's in it to be considered Swiss Cheese... Iran has continued to stand by things the American President would suffer politically for, and IS Already getting grumbling.... Israel … [Read more...] about Iran…Trump…Conflict/War…Evening…5/24/2026…This IS So far from a Signed ‘Deal’ Folks….

Filed Under: Government, Media, Military, Other Things, Politics Tagged With: Congress, Donald Trump, Government, Iran control of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran forzen assets, Iran Hardliners, Iran Sanctions, Media, Military, Strait of Hormuz Iran Toll's money, Trump Iran Conflict/War, Trump Iran War 'Deal', US Iran blockade, US War Powers Act

Democrats to Bring Epstein Name Back for the Midterms

May 24, 2026 By jamesb Leave a Comment

  While the media has virtually forgotten about the Jefferey Epstein scandals? Democrats think bring the subject back for the last five months before the 2026 Midterm Election could serve them well .... Several top Democratic candidates in the midterms are … [Read more...] about Democrats to Bring Epstein Name Back for the Midterms

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: 2026 Midterm Elections, Democrats, Donald Trump, Epstein Data/Cased Info, Government, Law, Politics, Sex/Politics/Influence

Could Trump Republican Support be at 57%?

May 24, 2026 By jamesb 1 Comment

A new Wall Street Journal poll shows yes…… That poll HAS to be a outler But Donald IS losing Support   Trump’s Numbers Continue to Slide A new Wall Street Journal poll confirms President Trump’s recent downward trajectory, with his approval rating … [Read more...] about Could Trump Republican Support be at 57%?

Filed Under: Government, Law, Media, Military, Other Things, Politics, Polling Tagged With: Donald Trump, Government, Politics, Polling, Trump Admin, Trump Iran War, US Economy

Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Push for Progressive Voting in Battle Ground Districts

May 24, 2026 By jamesb Leave a Comment

Left Leaning Democrats are are working on 'getting out the vote' in place's that could assure Democrats a solid WINNING vote in this years' midterm elections but, overwhelm moderate Democrats... As Democrats fight for control of Congress, prominent left-wing politicians … [Read more...] about Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Push for Progressive Voting in Battle Ground Districts

Filed Under: Government, Media, Other Things, Politics Tagged With: 2026 Democratic Midterm Contests, AOC/Dem New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Bernie Sanders agenda, Congress, Democrat Progressives/Left, Democrats, Government, Media, Politics, US House, US Senate

Ukraine…Russia Day 1,551…Heavy Russia Kyiv attacks…Ukraine wants FULL EU membership…

May 24, 2026 By jamesb Leave a Comment

The Ukraine has been fighting the Russians for four plus years... They ARE NOT gonna want to join the EU or even NATO as non-voting partners that get no mutual aid assurances... And THAT? WILL put Europe in a BAD Place with Donald Trump.... Russia's Putin IS counting … [Read more...] about Ukraine…Russia Day 1,551…Heavy Russia Kyiv attacks…Ukraine wants FULL EU membership…

Filed Under: Government, Media, Military, Other Things, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: 'Putin's War' for the Ukraine, Bombing of Kyiv, Government, Media, Military, Politics, Russia, Ukraine economic recovery, Ukraine EU membership?, Ukraine…Russia Day 1551, Zelensky Ukraine

Iran…Trump…Conflict/War…Morning…5/24/2026…Peace Deal?

May 24, 2026 By jamesb 6 Comments

Well.... Well!.... Trump has announced a 'Peace Deal' this morning.... Iran gets MOST of what it wants in the 30 day start-off....For more talks on the fine print?  Blockade removal, no attacks..... Sanctions and frozen funds lifted? US "removal from the … [Read more...] about Iran…Trump…Conflict/War…Morning…5/24/2026…Peace Deal?

Filed Under: Government, Media, Military, Other Things, Politics Tagged With: Congress, Donald Trump, Government, Iran…Trump…Conflict/War…Morning…5/24/2026, Media, Military, Politics, Republicans, Strait of Hormuz Iran Toll's money, Trump Admin, Trump/ Iran/Israel, Trump/Iran Deal?

Another Shooting near the Nation’s White House…One Dead….

May 24, 2026 By jamesb Leave a Comment

Trump was in the building at the time but the incident actually happen a way from the White House... The shooter was shot dead and a bystander was hit... Media people doing standup's outside the building heard the gun shots and where hustled into the building by uniformed … [Read more...] about Another Shooting near the Nation’s White House…One Dead….

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Crime, Donald Trump, Law, Media, Secret Service Uniformed Officers, The White House, White House Shooting

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