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…..
Donald Trump’s Iran Problem IS Costing Him and GOPer’s….
He's STUCK against an opponent that IS out manoeuvring him at Every Turn... Only Republicans have his back..... NY Times Poll.... Most voters think President Trump made the wrong decision to go to war with Iran, a New York Times/Siena poll found, leaving the … [Read more...] about Donald Trump’s Iran Problem IS Costing Him and GOPer’s….
Iran…Trump…Conflict/War…Evening…5/17/2026…Stalemate Continues…Trump Stuck….
Trump is back to threatening a resumption of attacks against Iran, something that has NOT been successful in bringing Iran to serious peace talks, opening the Strait of Hormuz with out protection money being paid and giving up its uranium ... American military assets have been … [Read more...] about Iran…Trump…Conflict/War…Evening…5/17/2026…Stalemate Continues…Trump Stuck….
CDC sending a team to Africa for the Ebola Outbreak There…..
After cuts and de-emphasises of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The Hantavirus and now Ebola have put the spotlight on the American response to disease outbreaks .... And pushing things BACK to way things should be in the Real NON-POLITICAL … [Read more...] about CDC sending a team to Africa for the Ebola Outbreak There…..
Will the FBI Dir take the Alcohol Test?
Reports are the man drinks like a fish...... The FBI Director.... He's been challenged by a US Senator to take a Drinking Test.... Hmmm? Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) said Sunday that he was unsure that FBI Director Kash Patel will take an alcohol use test after a … [Read more...] about Will the FBI Dir take the Alcohol Test?
Black Democrats go There ….Redistricting Moving to ‘Jim Crow 2.0’
There IS NO Doubt that the results of the move to redistricting in many cases WILL disefrantis Black and other minority votes.... The Alito & Co. efforts to drag America BACK to places it thought it moved on from IS evident.... Not just for Black's and … [Read more...] about Black Democrats go There ….Redistricting Moving to ‘Jim Crow 2.0’
Congress Slowly Starts Turning Against Trump’s Wishes….
Donald may have grip on most of his party members in Congress.... But the 60 vote rule, ment to protect the minority party in the Senate IS increasing a way that Congress HAS a means to blunt Trump's wishes.... Added to that is the sobering midterm election's coming in just … [Read more...] about Congress Slowly Starts Turning Against Trump’s Wishes….
Former Tenn Gov Lamar Alexander turns on Donald Trump…..
Interesting these days how those Republicans who do NOT have their day job at stake come out STRONGLY AGAINST a criminal that IS the President of the United States.... Lamar Alexander played a crucial role in short-circuiting the first impeachment trial of President Trump when, … [Read more...] about Former Tenn Gov Lamar Alexander turns on Donald Trump…..
Trump White House Ballroom HAS TO be in a 60 Senate Vote…..
THAT most likely kills Federal money from going to the New York Real Estate guy, poising as President efforts.... He's gonna try another way... Bet on it..... But the US Senate’s parliamentarian (rules person) HAS axed out the 'Security' bullshit reason for the … [Read more...] about Trump White House Ballroom HAS TO be in a 60 Senate Vote…..