Wednesday’s Forum

Trump and Gaza

More outrageous behavior.

El Salvador Offers to be an Out-Sourced Prison for the US

This would include US citizens.

Schatz Puts Hold on Trump Nominees

A small step to reclaim Congress’ rightful authority.

A Few Thoughts On Block Grants, USAid, Conservatism, and Coalition Building

This could be a issue for common ground… if both sides are prepared to give a little

Markets React Poorly to Trump’s Trade War

Way to go, pro-business party!

Why Musk’s Politics Matter

An example linked to USAID

Unelected Bureaucrat Shuts Down USAID

An entire Congressionally-created agency seems to have been shut down by fiat.

Announcing a New Podcast: Ancient Geeks

A pop culture diversion.

Musk’s Ascendance

This should be unacceptable, yet here we are.

DOGE Now Runs Treasury and OPM

An evil genius controls the key levers of government.

The Trade Wars. Started They Have.

We are in the the dumbest timeline.

A Flood of Stupidity

Common sense for a golden age brought to you by the firm of Dunning and Kruger.

The Purge: FBI Edition

The administration is compiling a list of every single agent who participated in the January 6 investigations.

It’s Black History Month

Or is it?

SaturTabs

Trade War Threats

It’s scheduled to start tomorrow.

A Photo for Friday

“Small Town Sunburst”

Kristol on Trump’s Authoritarianism

An accurate description.

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Trump’s Mind on Display After Plane Crash

Trump’s reaction to the air disaster is telling in a variety of ways.

The Purge Continues

The new administration is gutting the senior ranks of the civil service.

Follow-up Tabs

Links related to various recent posts.

Reagan Airport Crash Kills Soldiers, Figure Skaters

A tragic but perhaps inevitable event.

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Trump Testing Legal Limits

The courts will decide whether we have a President or a King.

Thursday’s Forum

A Detention Camp at Guantanamo

I have questions.

What We Know So Far About The OPM “Buy Out”

Is it even a traditional “Buy Out” and is it already in conflict with OPM statutes?

Wednesday’s Forum

Separation of Powers Ain’t What it is Cracked Up to Be

Partisanship is more important than institutional autonomy.

Malicious Compliance With Radical Orders

Piling absurdity atop cruelty.

Foreign Aid Halted

And USAID leadership placed on leave.

Tuesday’s Forum

Nerd Corner: Section 31

A review.

Early VA Governor’s Race Poll Dem-Leaning

Will the pattern persist?

The Great US-Colombian Conflict is Over!

Thoughts on an unnecessary confrontation.

Trump Deploys Tariff Hammer on Colombia (Updated)

More immigration politics.

Trumpy Sunday Tabs

Sorting through the deluge.

Fear and Loathing in DC

Federal workers are afraid and in the dark.

Musk’s Holocaust Minimalization

Words to the AfD.

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Trump Fires at Least 17 IGs

And remembering “jokes” about governing like a dictator.

SaturTabs

Saturday’s Forum