Outside the Beltway

Less Than Meets the Eye?

· Thursday, January 22, 2026 · No comments

Trump’s style may obscure a lack of substance.

President Donald Trump thanks the crowd after remarks at the Salute to America Celebration, Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa. President Donald Trump thanks the crowd after remarks at the Salute to America Celebration, Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa.

An FYI: I am a Bit Exhausted

· Thursday, January 22, 2026 · 3 comments

Trump fatigue is real.

Thursday’s Tabs

· Thursday, January 22, 2026 · 36 comments

Trump Reaches Greenland Deal

· Wednesday, January 21, 2026 · 15 comments

It’s huuuuge!

Friendship between the United States and Canada was developed and strengthened by the signing of the Webster-Ashburton Treaty, on August 9, 1842, in the old State Department building which stood on this site (wherever that is). This treaty established the north- eastern boundary between the two countries. This tablet paced by the Kiwanis Club of Washington in Cooperation with the committee on marking points of historic interest April 30, 1929. Friendship between the United States and Canada was developed and strengthened by the signing of the Webster-Ashburton Treaty, on August 9, 1842, in the old State Department building which stood on this site (wherever that is). This treaty established the north- eastern boundary between the two countries. This tablet paced by the Kiwanis Club of Washington in Cooperation with the committee on marking points of historic interest April 30, 1929.

When You’ve Lost Canada . . .

· Wednesday, January 21, 2026 · 10 comments

Our closest ally and trading partner is balancing against us.

President Donald Trump delivers remarks on the economy at Mount Airy Casino Resort in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, Tuesday, December 9, 2025. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on the economy at Mount Airy Casino Resort in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, Tuesday, December 9, 2025.

Revisiting The List One Year In

· Wednesday, January 21, 2026 · 7 comments

Mid-Week Tabbery

· Wednesday, January 21, 2026 · 23 comments

Wednesday’s Forum

· Wednesday, January 21, 2026 · 35 comments

This is Fascism

· Tuesday, January 20, 2026 · 31 comments

Just the latest example.

Peak Republican Cowardice?

· Tuesday, January 20, 2026 · 22 comments

The question mark is for the peak, not for the cowardice.

Tuesday’s Forum

· Tuesday, January 20, 2026 · 17 comments

AG Monday

· Monday, January 19, 2026 · 4 comments

It’s episode #50!

North American Aerospace Defense Command F-35 Lightning II aircraft with the Wisconsin Air National Guard's 115th Fighter Wing, F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft with the South Carolina Air National Guard's 169th Fighter Wing fly over Greenland Oct. 7, 2025. Operating in the Arctic provides the flexibility and adaptability needed to overcome logistical hurdles in a dynamic and unforgiving environment. Greenland, as part of the Kingdom of Denmark has long played an important role in the defense of North America, which strengthens NORAD's ability to protect the continent from today's threats and emerging challenges from all approaches. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 2d Lt Cameron Lewis) North American Aerospace Defense Command F-35 Lightning II aircraft with the Wisconsin Air National Guard's 115th Fighter Wing, F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft with the South Carolina Air National Guard's 169th Fighter Wing fly over Greenland Oct. 7, 2025. Operating in the Arctic provides the flexibility and adaptability needed to overcome logistical hurdles in a dynamic and unforgiving environment. Greenland, as part of the Kingdom of Denmark has long played an important role in the defense of North America, which strengthens NORAD's ability to protect the continent from today's threats and emerging challenges from all approaches. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 2d Lt Cameron Lewis)

Greenland Follies

· Monday, January 19, 2026 · 48 comments

A slow-moving disaster.

Cassidy to Face Primary Challenge?

· Monday, January 19, 2026 · 2 comments

Are deals with the devil not worth anything these days?

MLK Day Forum

· Monday, January 19, 2026 · 31 comments

The “Pro-Market” Party, Dontcha Know

· Sunday, January 18, 2026 · 11 comments

Making football schedules via EO.

Federal agents ram a man's vehicle and demand identification at Park Avenue and 35th Street in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026. The Latino man says he was let go once they realized he was a US citizen. While doing so, a crowd as well as more officers continued to arrive before releasing tear gas and pepper spraying members of the media and their cameras. Federal agents ram a man's vehicle and demand identification at Park Avenue and 35th Street in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026. The Latino man says he was let go once they realized he was a US citizen. While doing so, a crowd as well as more officers continued to arrive before releasing tear gas and pepper spraying members of the media and their cameras.

Mess in Minnesota

· Sunday, January 18, 2026 · 26 comments

Going from bad to worse.

Sunday’s Forum

· Sunday, January 18, 2026 · 9 comments

Virginia Swears in First Woman Governor

· Saturday, January 17, 2026 · 6 comments

Abigail Spanberger made history this afternoon.

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(Also) In Front of Our Noses: The Ongoing Corruption of DoJ

· Saturday, January 17, 2026 · 3 comments

More attacks on political enemies.

In Front of Our Noses: Abuses of the Pardon Power

· Saturday, January 17, 2026 · 6 comments

Part of the never-ending story of abuse and corruption.

SaturTabs

· Saturday, January 17, 2026 · 21 comments

Saturday’s Forum

· Saturday, January 17, 2026 · 25 comments

Meanwhile, in North Korea…

· Friday, January 16, 2026 · 17 comments

…a gift for Dear Leader.

How to Power a Perpetual Motion Machine…

· Friday, January 16, 2026 · 20 comments

Just harness Senator Mullin’s views on regime change in Iran.

A Photo for Friday

· Friday, January 16, 2026 · 3 comments

“Layers Going Down”

Friday’s Forum

· Friday, January 16, 2026 · 35 comments

Thursday’s Forum

· Thursday, January 15, 2026 · 34 comments

The Chávez Comparison

· Wednesday, January 14, 2026 · 17 comments

Trump has something in common with Hugo Chávez.

Scott Adams, 1957-2026

· Wednesday, January 14, 2026 · 12 comments

The legendary cartoonist turned MAGA influencer is gone at 68.

Wednesday’s Forum

· Wednesday, January 14, 2026 · 34 comments

Blowing Up Boats Using Disguised Aircraft?

· Tuesday, January 13, 2026 · 11 comments

The NYT reports about likely war crimes by US forces.

Right in Front of Our Noses: The Autocratic Mind

· Tuesday, January 13, 2026 · 10 comments

This isn’t problematic at all…

Tuesday’s Forum

· Tuesday, January 13, 2026 · 37 comments

The Propaganda Must Flow

· Monday, January 12, 2026 · 19 comments

DHS is more than willing to actively lie.

AG Monday

· Monday, January 12, 2026 · 3 comments

Steven and Tom debate season one of Pluribus.

Monday’s Forum

· Monday, January 12, 2026 · 40 comments

The Department of Wars

· Sunday, January 11, 2026 · 14 comments

The quest for the elusive Peace Prize continues.

Sunday’s Forum

· Sunday, January 11, 2026 · 12 comments

Greenland is a Red Line

· Saturday, January 10, 2026 · 21 comments

An actual move to acquire Greenland by force or coercion would be a massive line for the Trump administration to cross.

SaturTabs

· Saturday, January 10, 2026 · 4 comments

Saturday’s Forum

· Saturday, January 10, 2026 · 16 comments

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Iran at an Inflection Point

· Friday, January 9, 2026 · 16 comments

We may be closer to regime change than any point since the 1979 Revolution.

An Example of Othering

· Friday, January 9, 2026 · 21 comments

In case the fascism of it all isn’t obvious.

A Photo for Friday

· Friday, January 9, 2026 · 6 comments

“A Lot of Birds”

(A Few) Congressional Republicans Defy Trump (a Little)

· Friday, January 9, 2026 · 4 comments

Has the tide turned?

Friday’s Forum

· Friday, January 9, 2026 · 40 comments

ICE Kills, Noem and Trump Lie

· Thursday, January 8, 2026 · 42 comments

Just another day under this administration.

Thursday’s Forum

· Thursday, January 8, 2026 · 36 comments

Blatant Propaganda from the White House

· Wednesday, January 7, 2026 · 12 comments

The ongoing attempt to venerate the J6 insurrectionists.

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