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…Evening….4/21/2026….Trump Extends his Cease-fire Hold…
The extension? A tacit admission that going back to bombing is NOT gonna gain anything and maybe make things worse? Trump says he's honouring a Pakistan request for a continuance.... Israel and Hezbollah are back shooting at each other....They can't stop which is making … [Read more...] about Iran…Trump…Evening….4/21/2026….Trump Extends his Cease-fire Hold…
Breaking…Virginia passes it’s redistricting plan helping the Democrats for the House….
Piling on the Democratic redistricting efforts that Republicans THOUGHT they had in the bag.... Virginia voters approved a referendum to draw new congressional districts that could add as many as four Democratic seats to the House of Representatives, the Associated Press … [Read more...] about Breaking…Virginia passes it’s redistricting plan helping the Democrats for the House….
Stupid Trump Request….Don’t Take the Tariff Refund?
Donald Trump HAS LOST his Mind…… He did something he was NOT SUPPOSED to do…. Got caught and repermainted…. Is now having the money returned and wants any idiot company out there to NOT TAKE the money they sued for? Huh? Trump Will ‘Remember’ Those … [Read more...] about Stupid Trump Request….Don’t Take the Tariff Refund?
Anthropic goes to the Boss to get around Hegseth…..
While Defense Sec. Hefseth had problems with the AI company and wanted to get rid of it? THAT seems like it ain't gonna happen.... A vast majority of the US Government Agencies and Departments use the software.... They do NOT seem to be in a hurry to join Hegseth in … [Read more...] about Anthropic goes to the Boss to get around Hegseth…..
Germany and Japan Move up in Arms Sales….
The two WWII countries that lost, and went low key for decades, on military strength, are now back reaming and exporting those arms.... An American President pushing the world to NOT rely on a American Defense umbrella against China and Russia helps this be … [Read more...] about Germany and Japan Move up in Arms Sales….
Three New Poll’s Point to Trump Approval in the 30%’s…..
The polls listed below are the third ones out that show Donald TRUMP'S APPROVAL GOING IN THE TOILET....Right Leaning Real Clear Politics is gonna keep listing polls at 45%....Yea RIGHT? Trump’s Approval Keeps Sliding A new American Research Group poll finds just 32% of … [Read more...] about Three New Poll’s Point to Trump Approval in the 30%’s…..
US Government will begin Refunding Trump Tariff Money of Over $166 Billion to Businesses
Donald Trump THOUGHT he could just Levy Tariffs and Import Taxes on his own..... 'NOPE' said the Supreme's...... Congress does THAT...... Not YOU..... So? The US Customs Department will begin REFUNDED All that money Donald Thought he could get.... You the … [Read more...] about US Government will begin Refunding Trump Tariff Money of Over $166 Billion to Businesses
Business and Christian Groups Fight Bills Against Immigrants….
The Washington Post spotlights something happening below the radar.... Across America in Blue and Red States? Pushback against Trump's Stephen Miller's anti-Immigrant efforts HAS worked.... In Tennessee, a bill championed by White House adviser Stephen Miller would … [Read more...] about Business and Christian Groups Fight Bills Against Immigrants….