“The most likely outcome [of the federal government shutdown] is that Democrats will come to regret having just walked into a trap.”
—Washington Post Editorial Board (October 1, 2025).
The federal government has shut down, and it is all the Democrats’ fault. Representative Hakeem Jeffries (D. N.Y.) and Senator Charles Schumer (D. N.Y.) are leading the gang that could not shoot straight. Clowns!
The Left is all consumed by the fact that the Secretary of War issued orders to the military’s flag officers at a joint meeting in Quantico, Virginia. Too expensive, they sneered (since when is costs of government spending a Leftist concern?). Who is the Secretary of War do dictate to these flag officers (he is their boss, speaking for the Commander in Chief)? He is a racist and a misogynist! He does not follow the science, since he dismisses our country’s biggest enemy, climate change! Our favorite criticism came from The Washington Post columnist Karen Tumulty who wrote that Secretary Hegseth wanted to return to the days of the Tailhook Scandal. Funny, nowhere in his remarks was that mentioned.
The truth is that under Presidents George W. Bush, Obama, and China Joe, the military was transformed into a politically correct structure, where women could serve in combat, men could wear dresses, promotions were based on immutable characteristics, as opposed to merit, and where every Leftist socialist experiment could be implemented. The military celebrated “Pride Month”, for goodness sakes!
Now under President Trump, the United States military will return to a warrior culture, and its core mission of protecting our country. The military will now kill our enemies and break things, instead of having bake sales where commendations are awarded for the best rainbow flag decorated cupcakes.
Senator Cory Booker (D. N.J.) whined that President Trump’s language against Democrats was “dangerous” and put “lives in danger”. Oh, wow! “Literally Hitler, fascist, authoritarian, dictator, totalitarian”, etc., etc. are all terms hurled at the President specifically, and at Republicans generally, by Democrats. Leftists have shot at President Trump twice, and murdered Charlie Kirk. No MAGA supporter has taken a shot at Democrats. So sit down and shut up, Spartacus!
The China Joe Administration instructed the Transportation Security Administration to place Americans on the “No Fly List”, or to subject them to heightened scrutiny in security lines, where those Americans resisted or protested mask mandates during the former Current Unpleasantness. But Trump is the “threat to our democracy”.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ordered a rehearing, en banc, of a decision blocking the deportation of Venezuelan gang members under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. This is good news, as it appears that a majority of the appeals court disagrees with the decision.
A federal judge in Boston, Massachusetts ruled that the Trump Administration illegally targeted anti-Semitic, pro-Hamas aliens for deportation, calling it a violation of their “free speech” rights. Never mind the intimidation and threats against Jewish students, faculty, and the destruction of private property on college campuses. We must allow foreigners–guests in our country–to behave as badly as they want. Good grief!
“This president is an unstable human being, and it’s right for this moment to check him. And we’re calling on Congress to do its job.”
–Chicago, Illinois Mayor Brandon Johnson (D.), expressing his outrage over 300 ICE agents rounding up illegal aliens in the Southside of Chicago.
Oklahoma’s highway patrol partnered with ICE and arrested 120 illegal aliens who were operating as over the road truck drivers. Thank you, China Joe.
One of the worst discoveries in the Oklahoma operation was the finding of New York State Commercial Drivers Licenses which were issued to “No Name Given”. That is right. In New York State, if you do not have supporting paperwork, they still give you the CDL, and simply stamp “No Name Given” on the license. More than 20% of issued New York State CDLs are to “No Name Given”. What are we doing in this country?
Virginia Attorney General candidate Jay Jones (D.) was convicted of reckless driving, 116 mph in a 65 mph zone. Mr. Jones called it a “mistake”, and said that he paid his fine and served over 500 hours of community service. That’s interesting; where did Mr. Jones give 500 hours of his time? At his own political action committee, that’s where. Sigh.
America’s Team has dismissed Manager Brian Snitker from his role, bumping him up into an executive advisory role. Hmmm. I don’t think this is the best idea. Under Snitker, over 10 seasons the Braves won a World Series title, 6 NL East titles, and made the playoffs as a wild card in another season. Only Managers Bobby Cox and Frank Selee have produced more wins for the Braves.
As a consolation, Brian Snitker will be inducted into the Braves Hall of Fame. Well, there’s that.
Lalley Weymouth, journalist and socialite, daughter of the late Washington Post publisher and owner, Katherine Graham, has died at age 86. R. I. P.
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