Outside the Beltway

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

Trump has something in common with Hugo Chávez.

The NYT reports about likely war crimes by US forces.

This isn’t problematic at all…

DHS is more than willing to actively lie.

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

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

Has the tide turned?

Just another day under this administration.

The ongoing attempt to venerate the J6 insurrectionists.

A somewhat obsolete commemoration of a somewhat tepid celebration.

Clowns on display.

And what application does it have to Venezuela in 2026?

In case you missed it.

“People are being designated” dontcha know.

Should the news love anything as part of its mission statement?

And I read a lot of things.

Not just the illegal kind. Just anti-immigrant.

Plus, a headline reaction.

The vindictive pettiness continues.

Where’s Congress?

Sure, Donald. Whatever you say.

Miller continues to invite comparisons to the ugliest ideology of the 20th century.

Jobs were lost and people have died (and will die), but at least we didn’t save any money!

Better late than never numbers are better than the vibes suggested.

Don’t tell me there’s no hope at all

More thoughts on Klein’s column.

Although I have to wonder if she is aware of the Streisand Effect?

If the politics of cruelty has peaked, what follows?

Gone, gone, the damage done.

Debates about whether Trump is strong or weak often ignore the fundamental fact that he has power.

Everybody knows you never go full MAGA.

Spouting opinions is far easier work that governing based on facts.

Plus more white nationalism from the administration.

Reveling in cruelty.

Right in front of our noses.

It is hard to ignore the aesthetic he is invoking.

They hate the program but have no viable alternative.

The administration continues to show its ideological stripes.

A reminder the US government sent people to CECOT who were then tortured.

Even in font selection, it would seem.

Permanent damage appears to be coming (oh, and it enhances the authoritarian power of the presidency as well).

Cruelty in service of nativist purity.

Tough guys actions don’t solve massive problems.

Who needs evidence and due process when “bad guys” are involved.

Come for the casual racism, stay for the weird aggrandizement of Dear Leader.

Who needs fancy book learnin’ if you already have all the answers?

I guess this means it’s open again.