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Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivers a recorded message. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivers a recorded message.

Ayatollah Khamenei Dead: Israeli Government

· Saturday, February 28, 2026 · 14 comments

Breaking news. Big if true.

Dictatorial

· Saturday, February 28, 2026 · 7 comments

Trump’s love of the unilateral is on display with serious consequences.

Iran War Roundup

· Saturday, February 28, 2026 · 15 comments

Preliminary thoughts from several columnists.

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A Republic, If You Can Keep It

· Saturday, February 28, 2026 · 6 comments

Apathy all the way down.

We’re at War With Iran

· Saturday, February 28, 2026 · 30 comments

“Major combat operations” are underway.

End of Feb Forum

· Saturday, February 28, 2026 · 16 comments

Kakistocracy on Display

· Friday, February 27, 2026 · 9 comments

More Thoughts on Election Interference

· Friday, February 27, 2026 · No comments

President Donald Trump signs a mineral agreement during a bilateral meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in the Cabinet Room, Monday, October 20, 2025. President Donald Trump signs a mineral agreement during a bilateral meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in the Cabinet Room, Monday, October 20, 2025.

Approaching a Major Red Line on Elections

· Friday, February 27, 2026 · 23 comments

A potential Executive Order on elections.

In Front of Our Noses: Manipulating the Media Landscape

· Friday, February 27, 2026 · 11 comments

Trump admin helping pick winners and losers

Shadow War Between Russia and Europe?

· Friday, February 27, 2026 · 11 comments

Western intelligence services are sounding the alarm.

A Photo for Friday

· Friday, February 27, 2026 · 3 comments

“On the Rocks”

Friday’s Forum

· Friday, February 27, 2026 · 60 comments

On “Heritage Americans”

· Thursday, February 26, 2026 · 32 comments

Are some of us more American than others?

Americans Are Self-Deporting

· Thursday, February 26, 2026 · 5 comments

More Americans are living abroad than ever. Probably.

Tabby Thursday

· Thursday, February 26, 2026 · 5 comments

Thursday’s Forum

· Thursday, February 26, 2026 · 22 comments

Medal of Freedom to the USA Men’s Goalie [Updated]

· Wednesday, February 25, 2026 · 20 comments

President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address, Tuesday, February 24, 2026, on the House floor of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address, Tuesday, February 24, 2026, on the House floor of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

The State of the Union, 2026 Edition

· Wednesday, February 25, 2026 · 41 comments

USA! USA! USA!

Wednesday’s Forum

· Wednesday, February 25, 2026 · 30 comments

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.

Trump’s Approval Rating

· Tuesday, February 24, 2026 · 17 comments

Not so huge.

President Donald Trump, Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine, Vice President JD Vance, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio meet in the Situation Room of the White House, Saturday, June 21, 2025. Portions of this photo have been blurred for security purposes. President Donald Trump, Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine, Vice President JD Vance, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio meet in the Situation Room of the White House, Saturday, June 21, 2025. Portions of this photo have been blurred for security purposes.

Joint Chiefs Chairman Cautious About Iran Fight

· Tuesday, February 24, 2026 · 27 comments

Will POTUS listen?

Tuesday’s Forum

· Tuesday, February 24, 2026 · 27 comments

In Front of Our Noses: Partyin’ Patel

· Monday, February 23, 2026 · 10 comments

Official business, dontcha know.

In Front of Our Noses: This is Just Weird

· Monday, February 23, 2026 · 9 comments

Really, more under RFK’s nose.

Did Gaza Cost Harris the Election?

· Monday, February 23, 2026 · 33 comments

The evidence is thin.

On Whiteness: Protecting Culture or Maintaining Supremacy?

· Monday, February 23, 2026 · 12 comments

The appointment of white supremacist to a State Department slot creates some thoughts.

AG Monday!

· Monday, February 23, 2026 · 7 comments

Monday’s Forum

· Monday, February 23, 2026 · 12 comments

A Photo of Christian Nationalism

· Sunday, February 22, 2026 · 6 comments

Right in front of our noses, one might say.

DHS Suspends TSA Pre and Global Entry

· Sunday, February 22, 2026 · 3 comments

The libs are so owned.

Sunday’s Forum

· Sunday, February 22, 2026 · 27 comments

Meanwhile, in North Korea…

· Saturday, February 21, 2026 · 8 comments

More trophies and banners for Dear Leader.

More Trump Tariffs

· Saturday, February 21, 2026 · 9 comments

He really likes tariffs.

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The Psychology of Epstein’s Circle

· Saturday, February 21, 2026 · 11 comments

Enough is never enough.

The Tariff Ruling and the Balance of Power

· Saturday, February 21, 2026 · 5 comments

The case has major implications beyond the taxation issue.

Saturday’s Forum

· Saturday, February 21, 2026 · 14 comments

The Trump Economy Continues to Underwhelm

· Friday, February 20, 2026 · 11 comments

Trade deficits, growth, and manufacturing not what was promised.

Breaking: Trump Loses SCOTUS Tariff Case

· Friday, February 20, 2026 · 26 comments

A 6-3 ruling takes away one of Trump’s favorite toys.

President Donald Trump participates in the Board of Peace Charter Announcement and Signing ceremony during the World Economic Forum, Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the Davos Congress Center in Davos, Switzerland. President Donald Trump participates in the Board of Peace Charter Announcement and Signing ceremony during the World Economic Forum, Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the Davos Congress Center in Davos, Switzerland.

Trump Preparing For War With Iran

· Friday, February 20, 2026 · 27 comments

You’re going to be finding out over the next, maybe, 10 days. 10 to 15 days, pretty much, maximum.

A Photo for Friday

· Friday, February 20, 2026 · 3 comments

“The Old Ent”

Friday’s Forum

· Friday, February 20, 2026 · 28 comments

Former South Korean President Sentenced to Life in Prison

· Thursday, February 19, 2026 · 8 comments

Apparently, masterminding an insurrection is a crime in some countries.

Prince Andrew at the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas, 1st September 2011 Prince Andrew at the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas, 1st September 2011

Andrew Formerly Known As Prince Arrested

· Thursday, February 19, 2026 · 14 comments

On his birthday, no less.

Thursday’s Forum

· Thursday, February 19, 2026 · 38 comments

Hump Day Tabs

· Wednesday, February 18, 2026 · 7 comments

Wednesday’s Forum

· Wednesday, February 18, 2026 · 19 comments

More Late Night Politics

· Tuesday, February 17, 2026 · 18 comments

Plus CBS and the Trump administration keep forgetting about the Streisand Effect.

Reverend Jesse Jackson spoke at the UN today for the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. In his remarks, Reverend Jackson highlighted the importance of freedom of expression in the fight for human rights and to combat racial discrimination. U.S. Mission photo by Eric Bridiers Reverend Jesse Jackson spoke at the UN today for the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. In his remarks, Reverend Jackson highlighted the importance of freedom of expression in the fight for human rights and to combat racial discrimination. U.S. Mission photo by Eric Bridiers

Jesse Jackson, 1941-2026

· Tuesday, February 17, 2026 · 6 comments

The controversial civil rights leader is gone at 84.

Robert Duvall. Stars turn out for the movie Get Low at TIFF 2009 Robert Duvall. Stars turn out for the movie Get Low at TIFF 2009

Robert Duvall, 1931-2026

· Tuesday, February 17, 2026 · 4 comments

A great American actor is gone at 95.

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