Abu El Sayed Wins in MI. By now, we all know that Michigan not only leans more and more left, but it also is a hot bed of Muslim activism. In and of itself that is fine (I guess). What is not fine is the ideology and bedfellows of the candidates it chooses. Aby El Sayed just won the Democratic primary for Senate and will run in November as the flagbearer of Michigan Democrats. Forget about his positions, which we have chronicled before, look at who's been at his side thro

Whatta Ya Got to Lose? Looks like in the state of Montana you can now try experimental drugs if you're game. For a cost of $12,500 and a review board okay, you can sign up to try an experimental drug. One not yet, maybe never, approved by the FDA. The drug company sets the price. For the first time, Biotechs have a faster path to market. This "right to try" legislation seems like a good idea to me. At least at first blush. That said...can you imagine the disclaimers on t

"I Look Forward to Testifying Before Congress" (Fauci 2022). Dr. Anthony Fauci refused to answer questions on Capitol Hill Wednesday. Alas, the humiliating release of his secret COVID-era diary just days before had already provided all the answers we needed about his demented ego and matchless mendacity. Grandpa and Grandma Cuomo must be hiding in the cellar with the tomatoes. This is the guy who in 2022 said..."I have nothing to hide. I look forward to going before Congre

(Getting a bit lengthy so I'll pop this one out.) Iran Update: The Reality Rarely has the phrase "same old, same old" applied more aptly than to the current snafu in Iran. They agree to meet, Trump reports progress, remains hopeful and says a deal is around the corner, then Iran declares it agrees with nothing and goes back to bombing Hormuz. To which Trump reiterates Armageddon is coming and resume strikes. All with no hint of real progress toward an acceptable end in sigh

(Writing this for two reasons. First, I feel the urge. Second…well, there is no second.) By work is meant the investment of one’s time, energy, intellect and skill to produce an outcome - presumably of value, which can be traded. In most cases for monetary income usable as a means of personal and family support, personal goals and self-esteem. In other words - a life’s work. As I threaten 80 and death becomes no longer a rumor, I reflect on the subject of work more often.

Death Knell for Midterms? Polls are looking BAD. The latest Fox News polls are alarming to say the least. Trump's ratings are in the toilet - again, to say the least. This is not as worrisome given the phenomenon known as TDS. What is really troubling is the favoritism of Democrats as the alternative. Dems are favored over Republicans in the following categories: income inequality (+22 points), healthcare (+21), inflation (+10), the economy (+9), and foreign policy (+7).

(A bit lengthy but relevant - at least until November.) But first, an Iran Update: Let's Be Real Isolated, the poor citizens of Iran are not going to rise up and overthrow the Mullah/IRGC consortium. Not today, not tomorrow, not ever. Why? Because the other guys have guns. Because 52,000 citizens have already been shot or hanged. Because there are snipers on the roof to teach protestors lessons. Including women and children. Last week Erfan Esfandari (18) and Mohammad Mo

Good Man Gone Four term US Senator Lindsay Graham from SC died suddenly this weekend at the relatively young age of 71. An "aortic tear" so say reports. I never knew he was so widely revered. For sure I became infuriated by Graham's position on some matters. Nonetheless, he really was a role model for politicians on both sides. Untainted by scandals, Graham went about doing the business of the people. He was far from a blind sycophant of Donald Trump. But neither was he

A July 4th Address for the Ages One last reflection on our 250th birthday before we leave and I fear forget. American history is replete with great addresses. Including many on its birthday. John Adams Oration on Independence Day 1821: "The cause of America is indeed the cause of all Mankind. Let us be united in our pursuit of liberty." Calvin Coolidge in his speech on the 150th anniversary of America's independence in 1926: "If all men are created equal, that is final. If

Majority of 18 to 39 Year-Olds Want Democrat Socialists 53% of this demographic think it would be a step in the right direction to elect a Democrat Socialist as President of the United States in 2028. 76% say we should nationalize energy, healthcare and big tech. The same poll found that 52% of young voters have a favorable view of Mamdani. His policies were even more popular. Sixty-two percent said they support expanding his proposals for more government housing and rent fr

250 Years ...and still kickin'. Still great. Sadly, so many people, so many coalitions, so many identity groups, heck we even have a whole political party that openly denounce, not only our duly-elected President but our systems, our flag and our country itself. Despite it being the very source of their freedom and their opportunity.. America is still kickin' at Two-Five-oh. But for how long? MAGA or Communism. You Pick. The way things are headed elections may soon be a c

Round and Round Still no idea where the Iran quagmire will end up. Not crazy at all about Vance being point man. Seems "same old, same old" to me. US announces breakthroughs and "good progress". Iran replies - BS. Denounces pretty much every claim about progress we make. No change of heart or mind here. These are bad guys and, while they might agree to some things to get some cash flowing, they'll never abide by their promises. 47 years and seven US Presidents are proo

The Much-touted MOU... is a whopping page and a half. Not much to sink one's teeth into despite being touted as the be all and end all of the Iranian conflict. Hell, CME is that long. Reminds me of a saying attributed to Winston Churchill. When asked his strategy for defeating the German U boats in WW2, he replied, "Drain the Sea." When asked how, Churchill replied, "I don't know. Don't confuse me with the details." Well the MOU sounds a bit like that. By the way...Paki

(A "brief" Special Edition - Eight Days in the African Bush) The African day begins when the fiery orange ball creeps above the horizon and shatters the star-filled inkiness. Night's occasional shriek from a doomed prey or the bark of surveillant baboons are soon replaced by the chorus of exotic songbirds. Bundled against the wintry chill, our military grade land cruiser ventures us out. Such wonders to behold. It never takes long. Yards from camp, a 6000 pound white rhi

(***Sorry, kind of a long one 'cause CME will be dark for a few weeks.) That's What Some Are Calling AI The thought goes beyond cocktail parties in the Bay Area. Wildly grandiose, even blasphemous? Certainly seems so. Totally far fetched? In concept maybe not so much. While AI, wherever it ends up, will never be supernatural or divine, more and more onlookers think this new super power will eclipse all predecessors by a wide margin. Dwarfing the impact and influence of t

God Bless Them All Memorial Day is, of course, the American federal holiday that commemorates all service personnel who died defending you and me and this country we call home. The first national observance of what would become Memorial Day occurred on May 30, 1868. Then known as Decoration Day, the holiday was proclaimed by Commander-in-Chief John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic – a fraternal organization of veterans – to honor Union soldiers who had died in the A

War is Same Old, Same Old But It Has to Be Done The reason is quite simple. Iran intends to obtain nuclear weapons by any means available. The original ruler and his senior leadership — all dead now, as are their replacements, and many of the replacements of the replacements too — were "crazy," "lunatics," and generally fanatics don’t make for good negotiating partners. President Trump has tried. He’s tried at least four times. But he is not former President Obama for whom a

Do We Really Wanna Make Deals? What do the following have in common: Linda Sun, aide to NY Gov Hochul; Christine Fang, honeypot of Eric Swalwell; Russell Lowe, Chinese national and longtime driver for Senator Dianne Feinstein, Harvard Prof Charles Lieber; Congress staffer Chris Chen; Shujun Wang; Cindy Yang, and the most recent, Eileen Wang, mayor of Arcadia, CA? Besides being the tip of the iceberg, all are proven spies for the Chi-coms. Embedded in US society and reportin

How is that exactly? This idiocy comes from the mouths of leftwing critics of the Iran war. Simple question...how much more hard line can they become? They murdered 45,000 of their own people. For All Our Sake...Finish the Job The "leaders" left standing in Iran (the ones with the guns at least) are fanatical killers who cannot be trusted. The blockade should stay in place until full commercial traffic to every country not named Iran resumes through the Gulf. The repudiatio

Tomorrow, May 8. Also the birth date of Harry "the buck stops here" Truman and the Catholic Church's greatest orator since Jesus, Bishop Fulton J. Sheen. Regrettably birthdates are all we share.. Next up for me... the big Eight - Oh! U.S. national debt now exceeds 100% of gross domestic product This crosses an almost unthinkable threshold. On the way toward breaking the record set in the wake of World War II. As of March 31, the country’s publicly held debt was $31.265 tr