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Listened to a swing district dem’s townhall, a few days ago. The swing-dem stated they thought the president and ICE were going after the “worst of the worst.”

How can our leaders be this obtuse and immature? Whatever the answer, that’s how they be.
January 17, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Meanwhile Canada is inking deals to start importing Chinese EV’s. The world isn’t idled. Trade goes on, new alliances form and an irrational nation devolves.

The US is currently built on a culture of domination, and doesn’t play well with others. Alliances and partnerships are slipping away.
January 17, 2026 at 5:31 PM
It “proves BLM was right.” This is the thing a classical, centrist dem will never admit. They’d let Trump run for a third term and have the 2026 elections cancelled before they’d admit “BLM was right.”

Classical Dems ditched BLM like they ditched ACORN. They’re only allies when it’s convenient
January 17, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Abolish Gavin Newsom’s presidential candidacy
January 17, 2026 at 1:21 AM
25th Year Anniversary comment (LOTR theme). You got to deal with Saruman before you take on Sauron. Ents need to wake up.

Bring litmus tests back and make sure your candidate passes it.
January 17, 2026 at 1:11 AM
A lot of comments reflexively state Venezuela was all about the oil. Maybe that’s the correct answer, but if it is the answer, it appears to be a blunder. The better insight might be that it’s old men pushing a stale agenda, and not having the imagination to grasp changes in energy markets.
January 16, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Are experts alarmed? Here’s a more accurate headline, “Experts Disgusted.”
January 16, 2026 at 3:05 PM
It looks like Corina Machado went through the public visitor’s gate, like a tourist. Supposedly, there’s a photo. Deeply degrading. Here’s a good description in español

youtu.be/5WPaK2MfqSU?...
#Análisis ¬ La visita de Corina Machado a la Casa Blanca fue como de turista
YouTube video by SinEmbargo Al Aire
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January 16, 2026 at 6:33 AM
Start protesting at their local offices, peacefully.
January 16, 2026 at 2:13 AM
Schumer’s message to the people of Minnesota, who are under attack by the Federal Government … democrats are laser focused on affordability … which translates to “kick rocks”
January 16, 2026 at 1:58 AM
Imagine how much better our country would be if establishment democrats reflexively spoke about the contributions immigrants make, their humanity and their relatability.
January 15, 2026 at 7:14 PM
When classic Dems reflexively start every statement with a love letter to the “men and women in uniform,” a disclaimer “that abducted foreign leader was evil,” and “we thought immigration enforcement was about the worst of the worst,” Dems are sinking to the lowest level before saying anything else.
January 15, 2026 at 3:56 PM
A key tell is nobody is getting fired from Trump 2.0. The crew is set and they know how to deliver.

Along these lines, remember that during George Floyd protests, Trump asked DefSec Esper about shooting protesters in the legs. We know where Hegseth stands.

These are known knowns.
January 15, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Do the democrats finally have their Joe Rogan? Curious how the NYT Pitchbot would describe this moment?
January 14, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Thank you for getting this into the world. Too many media outlets are too credulous when it comes to official claims regarding security threats. Evidence matters. Thank you!
January 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM
(joking disclaimer)

This is the Coward’s Dilemna from Game Theory.

The coward, John Roberts, serves a micro-elite that’s divided itself between those wealthy off of free trade and those drunk on autocratic power.

The coward becomes frozen trying to figure out how to perform a double b-j
January 14, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Let’s also ask every Democrat to say positive, uplifting things about immigrants both documented and undocumented.
January 14, 2026 at 1:14 AM
By tomorrow, please?
January 14, 2026 at 1:04 AM
It really does need to stop. The US already gets what it needs from Greenland through trade deals and alliances, so using force or abducting leaders is a more costly course of action in blood, treasure and moral standing. It’s madness for it to continue.
January 13, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Thanks, because I thought I was the last living person who remembered when anti-war people defiantly proclaimed they were liberals.

A good reminder that the language of the ‘left’ is always under attack and must always adapt.

RIP: woke, liberal, CRT, LGBTQ+, Dreamer, etc
January 13, 2026 at 8:49 PM