Democrats Supporting Non-Democrats to Block Republicans

A desperate but plausible gambit made necessary by a flawed system.

Dispatches from the Dumbest Timeline

Diplomacy in action…

A Photo for Friday

“Flyover”

TRUMP-VANCE 2026?

Paid for by Never Surrender, Inc.

Stream of Consciousness Truthing

Yet more gems from the Commander-in-Chief.

A U.S. Border Patrol agent and CBP representative discuss U.S. Customs and Border Protection pedestrian border barrier requirements near Lukeville, Arizona, May 7. USACE is supporting the Department of Homeland Security's request to build pedestrian fencing, construct and improve roads, and install lighting within the Yuma and Tucson, Arizona, U.S. Border Patrol sectors following the Feb. 15 national emergency declaration on the southern border of the United States. The Department of Defense has the authority under Section 284 of Title 10, U.S. Code, to construct roads and fences and to install lighting to block drug-smuggling corridors across international boundaries of the United States in support of counter-narcotics activities of federal law enforcement agencies. A U.S. Border Patrol agent and CBP representative discuss U.S. Customs and Border Protection pedestrian border barrier requirements near Lukeville, Arizona, May 7. USACE is supporting the Department of Homeland Security's request to build pedestrian fencing, construct and improve roads, and install lighting within the Yuma and Tucson, Arizona, U.S. Border Patrol sectors following the Feb. 15 national emergency declaration on the southern border of the United States. The Department of Defense has the authority under Section 284 of Title 10, U.S. Code, to construct roads and fences and to install lighting to block drug-smuggling corridors across international boundaries of the United States in support of counter-narcotics activities of federal law enforcement agencies.

10,000 Losses (and Counting)

The Trump administration has been repeatedly rebuked by the courts, to little avail.

Meanwhile, in North Korea

Yes, that might be kissing noises you hear…

More Dispatches from the Dumbest Timeline

Reality show edition.

The Return of the Economics President

Inflation is up.

Readings on Reform

Looking ahead, hopefully with some purpose.

AG Monday!

This week: Harlan Ellison’s short stories.

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Playing By Their Own Rules Puts Democrats at a Disadvantage

It’s hard to win a street fight under Marquess of Queensberry rules.

What Occupies The President’s Mind?

More than any of his predecessors, we know in real time.

The Petty Ruling in Virginia

The state’s Supreme Court’s ruling was basically over a dubious technicality.

Meanwhile in North Korea…

You can’t make this stuff up.

The Elephant is the traditional symbol for the Republican party. The Donkey is the traditional symbol for the Democratic party. The Elephant is the traditional symbol for the Republican party. The Donkey is the traditional symbol for the Democratic party.

Taking Extreme Measures to ‘Win’ the Midterms

Republicans are winning the gerrymandering wars thus far.

Virginia Supremes Strike Down Voter-Approved Gerrymander

A significant blow to Democrats.

The Pretzel Logic of SCOTUS on Districting

Plus, I question the timing.

Iran Can Take Several Months More of This

Leaked estimates are at substantial variance from administration claims.

TGITabs

Dispatches from the Dumbest Timeline

Not just dumb, but dangerous too.

Spirit in the Sky

The Iran War’s latest victim.

Keeping the Strait Straight

News whiplash and the weird communications stylings of the Trump administration.

Ted Turner, 1938-2026

The one-time media mogul has passed at 87.

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Gas Prices Up 50% Since War Started

Making an unpopular war less popular.

2028 Primary Stupidity

A dumb way to choose candidates? Or the dumbest way?

Some Thoughts on Gerrymandering Wars

A little self-promotion.

Losing Survivor Benefits Upon Remarriage

A reasonable if perverse policy.

AG Monday

Harlan Ellison, part 1.

Voting Without Democracy

Only 32 of 435 House seats are competitive.

Gerrymandering and Disenfranchisement

Race and partisanship collide once again.