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…

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.

What Occupies The President’s Mind?

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

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.

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.

Keeping the Strait Straight

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

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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?

Voting Without Democracy

Only 32 of 435 House seats are competitive.

Trump’s Nuclear Folly

Plus: Pete visits the Hill.

The Toothless War Powers Resolution

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

President Donald Trump delivers remarks to military families at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Friday, February 13, 2026. President Donald Trump delivers remarks to military families at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Friday, February 13, 2026.

Scenes from the Dumbest Timeline

It would all be just absurd if it didn’t matter so much.

Calling Trump a Tyrant is Not a Call for—But May Lead—to Violence

Free speech is not always met with more speech.

Iran Offers to Re-open Strait

A way out of the mess.

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We are Steeped in Violence

It is all around us.

The GOP Only Has Itself to Blame

It’s their own damn fault.

In Front of Our Noses: Contempt for the Press

Also contempt for citizens.

The 79th Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable John C. Phelan, delivers a speech during the USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. ship commissioning at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, April 11, 2026. The 79th Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable John C. Phelan, delivers a speech during the USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. ship commissioning at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, April 11, 2026.

Navy Secretary Fired

The ousting of top Defense leaders continues.

Virginia Passes Radical Gerrymander

Fighting autocracy with autocracy.

Our Well-Oiled Machine of Governance

Competence, ethics, and good vibes all around!

“Fake Inflation”

Don’t worry, those rises in prices are an illusion!

Formal group photograph of the Supreme Court as it was been comprised on June 30, 2022 after Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson joined the Court. The Justices are posed in front of red velvet drapes and arranged by seniority, with five seated and four standing. Seated from left are Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Clarence Thomas, Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., and Justices Samuel A. Alito and Elena Kagan. Standing from left are Justices Amy Coney Barrett, Neil M. Gorsuch, Brett M. Kavanaugh, and Ketanji Brown Jackson. Formal group photograph of the Supreme Court as it was been comprised on June 30, 2022 after Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson joined the Court. The Justices are posed in front of red velvet drapes and arranged by seniority, with five seated and four standing. Seated from left are Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Clarence Thomas, Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., and Justices Samuel A. Alito and Elena Kagan. Standing from left are Justices Amy Coney Barrett, Neil M. Gorsuch, Brett M. Kavanaugh, and Ketanji Brown Jackson.

Thomas and Alito Not Expected to Retire

The two oldest members of the Supreme Court are taking a big gamble.

Strait Numbers

Versus strait rhetoric.

More on This Week in Religion and Politics

Pete’s prayer and Franklin Graham weighs in.

A Clear Example of Christian Nationalism

Hegseth’s pulpit.

Tabby Thursday

The Veep, the Pope, and Just War Theory

Also, this Just In: WWII Was 80 Years Ago

How Swalwell Got Away With It For So Long

His clean-cut image was belied by years of rumors.

Trump Meets His Meme Match

We can forgive the raping, graft, election stealing, and warmongering. But this goes too far!

In Front of Our Noses

Trump attacks the Pope on Truth Social, You know, as one does.