Outside the Beltway

Just in case that wasn’t already obvious.

Things have to be bad when they actually start to speak the truth to the President

The illogical of MAGA.

…and I write a bit more than that.

Remember Trump cannot fail, he can only be failed!

Nationwide protests yesterday show a growing outrage over Trump 2.0.

If this is American greatest, I prefer it when things were “going to hell.”

This one should come with a warning label (especially as it cuts both ways)

* – but the tariffs didn’t start until April 2

A response to an argument based on feels not facts

A day of AI, tariffs, and world historic stupidity.

It’s like tab clearing, but for those with no attention spa… squirrel!

Who would have guessed?

We are about to find out the degree to which trade wars are good and easy to win.

Spoiler alert: This is going to be a disaster

He filibustered nothing for a very long time.

He was looking for an election to buy.

The Nerd Prom chickens out.

The media, the academy, and the courts, are all in the crosshairs.

Making the Markets Dive Again.

Yet another test of Executive power for the courts to resolve.

Sad and strange circumstances have forced the Democratic party to become the conservative party now. It’s important to remind ourselves of what is good in our lives and what is worth defending. 

The unsurprising response to the Signal debacle.

The ineptitude is staggering.

You know, the meritocracy at work.

Then process gets in the way of efficiency, kill the process.

Can we say the administration is putting people in camps?

We are at least on the precipice.

Small cruelties can add up to far larger ones.

They don’t want to give Trump what he wants, so they’re giving him what he wants.

The new EPA.

Just a little comparison of 2017, 2021, and 2025 plus more thoughts on tariffs.

Democrats are damned if they do and damned if they don’t.

No more woke crap.

Salting the earth and breaking the law.

Orwell came to mind this morning.

A glaring example of trying to terrorize those the administration doesn’t like.

Looking for leakers.

Massive cuts are seriously undermining the mission.

A stark observation.

Informed, somber voices in these perilous times.

A year-long Continuing Resolution or bust?

And thoughts about Trump’s economic approach to date.

Deciphering the meaning of a vague slogan.

Is the DOGE now on a leash?