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

April 8, 2026 By jamesb 57 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

Iran…Trump…Conflict/War…Evening…5/11/2026….Trump… NO Iranian proposed ‘Deal’….

May 11, 2026 By jamesb Leave a Comment

The American President has flatly rejected a Iranian proposal for the ending of the conflict.... It IS apparent that Trump does NOT REALLY want to go back to a shooting war with Iran..... That said? It has been revealed that the UAE HAS been in a shooting match with … [Read more...] about Iran…Trump…Conflict/War…Evening…5/11/2026….Trump… NO Iranian proposed ‘Deal’….

Filed Under: Government, Media, Military, Other Things, Politics Tagged With: Iran…Trump…Conflict/War…Evening...5/11/2026, Iran/Strait of Hormuz control, Trump/Iran cease-fire

Texas Republicans may or May NOT Win 5 new Redrawn Democratic US House Districts…

May 11, 2026 By jamesb Leave a Comment

The below AP piece points to a possible loss of support for Republicans from Texas Hispanic voters dealing with Trump 2.0 , and his issues  (Including Immigration and the Economy), that could nullify Republican effort to increase their voting strength in the state redistricting … [Read more...] about Texas Republicans may or May NOT Win 5 new Redrawn Democratic US House Districts…

Filed Under: Government, Law, Media, Other Things, Politics Tagged With: Congress, Government, Law, Media, Politics, Texas 2026 US House Redistricting, US House

WTF would Democrats ask the Supreme Court to Stop Virginia Blocking new House Maps

May 11, 2026 By jamesb Leave a Comment

Somebody PLEASE explain This to me? Alito & Co. have made it CLEAR that they want the Voting Rights Bill GONE.... WTF would they stop Republicans efforts to stop Democrats from using gaining House districts? Democrats on Monday filed an emergency appeal with the U.S. … [Read more...] about WTF would Democrats ask the Supreme Court to Stop Virginia Blocking new House Maps

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: 2026 Virginia Redistricting vote, Congress, Democrats, Government, Politics, US House, US Supreme Court

Alito and Company do it again……Alabama allowed to axe out Democratic Voters….

May 11, 2026 By jamesb Leave a Comment

And THAT means a good amount of BDemocratic and LACK voters gets disfranchised....... Supreme Court Allows Alabama to Use New Map “The Supreme Court on Monday cleared a path for Alabama to use a new voting map for the midterm elections, a victory for Republicans and … [Read more...] about Alito and Company do it again……Alabama allowed to axe out Democratic Voters….

Filed Under: Courts, Government, Law, Media, Other Things, Politics Tagged With: . Voting Rights Law cutbacks, 2026 Midterm US House Elections, Alabama Redistricting, Alito 5 Supreme Court, Government, House Racism in States Redistricting, Law, Media, Republicans, US Supreme Court

US Senate probably will NOT allow Public Money for Trump White House Ballroom….

May 11, 2026 By jamesb Leave a Comment

Ooops Donald? Senate Homeland Security Committee Chairman Rand Paul (R-Ky.), whose committee will mark up a portion of the Senate budget reconciliation bill to fund immigration enforcement operations, says there’s a good chance that the $1 billion in funding for the White … [Read more...] about US Senate probably will NOT allow Public Money for Trump White House Ballroom….

Filed Under: Government, Law, Media Tagged With: Congress, Donald Trump, Government, Law, Media, Sen Rand Paul (R-Ky), The White House, Trump East Wing Ballroom, US Senate

Trump floats stopping Federal Gas Tax to cut the Gas Prices…He Can’t….

May 11, 2026 By jamesb Leave a Comment

Like with Tariff's? THAT is up to Congress..... And looks like Iran ain't gonna help him cut the prices either.... President Donald Trump said Monday he will move to suspend the federal tax on gasoline to help Americans shoulder surging fuel prices caused by the Iran … [Read more...] about Trump floats stopping Federal Gas Tax to cut the Gas Prices…He Can’t….

Filed Under: Government, Law, Media, Other Things, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: Congress, Donald Trump, Government, Law, Politics, State/Federal Gas taxes, US Economy

America’s Real Estate President keeps at it using taxpayer money as his Bank…..

May 11, 2026 By jamesb Leave a Comment

Donald, the New York Real Estate guy,  his working to redo Washington D.C...... Since he's the President? He don't have listen to or respect any limitations, eh? Preservationists are asking a federal judge to immediately halt President Donald Trump’s ongoing project to … [Read more...] about America’s Real Estate President keeps at it using taxpayer money as his Bank…..

Filed Under: Government, Law, Media, Other Things Tagged With: Donald Trump, Government, Law, Media, reflecting pool on the National Mall.

Yes… Redistricting is going back to Disenfranchising the Black American Voter….

May 11, 2026 By jamesb 1 Comment

We are in 2026 and things seem to be going to BACK IN THE Day.... 'Race Neutral'? Alitro and his crew HAVE opened the 'Race Card' back up...... Red state's of 2026 are running to rob voters of color of their representation in Government.... This is NOT making America … [Read more...] about Yes… Redistricting is going back to Disenfranchising the Black American Voter….

Filed Under: Government, Law, Media, Other Things, Politics, Polling Tagged With: 2026 House Redistricting, Congress, Government, House Racism in States Redistricting, Law, Media, Politics, The 2026/2028 Black Vote, US Supreme Court

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