Why the Reflecting Pool Matters

An OTB Cinematic Universe event!

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The Trump promenade?

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Yes, that might be kissing noises you hear…

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You can’t make this stuff up.

The Toothless War Powers Resolution

What happens at the 60 day mark of the Iran War? Nothing.

Whither the World Order

A requiem for something lost.

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Dictating the curriculum from on high.

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…love is in the air.

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Truly unbelievable praise for Dear Leader.

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Trump to sign US currency.

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In front of our noses: Authoritarian symbolism. (Yes, a cross-over ep!)

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A coin for Dear Leader.

A THAAD interceptor is launched from the Reagan Test Site, Kwajalein Atoll in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, during Flight Test THAAD-23, August 30, 2019. label_outline A THAAD interceptor is launched from the Reagan Test Site, Kwajalein Atoll in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, during Flight Test THAAD-23, August 30, 2019. label_outline

The Logistics of Massive Air Defense

Shooting down cheap drones with expensive missiles is problematic in more ways than one.

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More trophies and banners for Dear Leader.

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

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

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Tuberville wishes us a happy President’s day.

The 2026 National Defense Strategy

The long-awaited document is less disruptive than it appears on the surface.

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…a gift for Dear Leader.

Just Following Orders

An oft-misunderstood legal principle.

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

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Dear Leader has a wish.

Dick Cheney, 1941-2025

The former Defense Secretary and Vice President is gone at 84.

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Lies about past White House upgrades. It all start with Jesse Waters, but also heads to the op/ed pages of the NYT and WaPo.