“I wonder what Piglet is doing,” thought Pooh.
“I wish I were there to be doing it, too.”
― A.A. Milne, Winnie The Pooh.
GOOD MORNING JASON MUEHLECK! The weekend is upon you.
Congratulations to Karoline Leavitt. The White House Press Secretary gave birth to her baby girl yesterday.
The United States Secret Service shot an armed man near The White House in Washington, D.C. In the crossfire, a child was hit, but not seriously injured. The armed man was shot repeatedly, but lived. Oh, well.
The Transportation Safety Administration has a larger budget than the Coast Guard. But really, are we getting our money’s worth? Doubtful. Very, very doubtful.
The United States Supreme Court temporarily allowed the prescription of abortion pills by telemedicine. This issue will likely be considered on the merits by the Court.
Former President Barack Obama blames his marital troubles with wife Michelle, on . . . President Trump. Seriously. Because everything is Donald Trump’s fault. Orange Man Bad.
Why is Obama still talking? After giving a supportive speech for his Vice-President at the 1988 Republican National Convention, President Reagan went home. No one heard from George H.W. Bush after he left The White House. Or George W. Bush. But Obama? It has been 10 years (a little more) since he left office, and he still spouts off at everything. Get a life, loser.
“Has it occurred to anyone that the MAGAs think you have to show IDs at restaurants because they’ve been eating all their meals at strip clubs? This isn’t even an unreasonable theory”
–MS NOW anchor, and former Washington Post columnist, Catherine Rampell, reacting to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s statement that voter ID should not be controversial, since people have to show ID in many places, including restaurants.
Catherine Rampell is a smug, condescending know-nothing who lives in New York City. Where she lives, EVERYONE must show ID in order to purchase or consume an alcoholic beverage in a restaurant. Whether you are 21 or 71, you must show ID, due to New York’s overly strict laws. Catherine Rampell knows this, as she is quite the consumer of alcoholic beverages. But rather than be honest, and address the point fairly and squarely, she lies, and slimes Republican and conservative supporters of the President. Because this is what smug, condescending, know-nothing “journalists” do.
Multiple high-ranking Washington, D.C. police officials have been notified that they are soon to be served their walking papers amid allegations that they fudged crime data to make themselves look better. Well overdue. But it is a shame; the average D.C. policeman is dedicated, hard working, competent, and professional. Sadly, their superior officers tarnish their image.
Also in Washington, D.C., the man who sat atop the Frederick Douglass bridge finally climbed down. Sadly, AI still exists.
Virginia State Senator Louise Lucas’s (D.) home and offices were raided by the FBI, in connection with a corruption probe. Louise Lucas is one of the most vile, profane, racist, and partisan members of the Virginia General Assembly. This could not have happened to a nicer person.
Senator Lucas issued a statement wherein the blamed President Trump and Republicans (of course!) for seeking to damage her politically. Notably, Senator Lucas did not claim that she had done nothing wrong. More notably, Senator Lucas failed to mention that the FBI investigation into her activities started under the China Joe Administration. Hmmmm.
“Governor Spanberger and her fellow sanctuary politicians in Fairfax, Virginia refused to cooperate with ICE and RELEASED this child rapist from jail back onto the streets. This criminal illegal alien from Guatemala has been charged with raping a child under 13, aggravated sexual battery of a victim under 13, and distributing drugs to a minor. Thanks to our brave law enforcement, this sicko is out of our communities. Governor Spanberger and Fairfax sanctuary politicians are playing Russian roulette with American lives by releasing criminals from jail into American neighborhoods.”
— Statement by Acting Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis.
ICE arrested Guatemalan national Walvin Victor Hugo Garcia after an appearance in Fairfax County, Virginia court following his June arrest on felony charges of rape of a child less than 13 years of age, aggravated sexual battery of a victim under 13 years of age, use of a computer to commit sex offense with a minor, and distributing drugs to a minor. ICE had lodged a detainer after his arrest in June asking the county not to release Garcia but, according to an ICE press release, “sanctuary politicians refused to cooperate with ICE” and Garcia was “allowed to leave court without ICE being notified.”
Throughout her gubernatorial campaign, Abigail Spanberger (D. Va.) touted herself as a “former law enforcement official”. She still does. But the truth is, Abigail Spanberger does not care a whit about law enforcement, or the innocent citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia. AND, she was NEVER a “law enforcement official”. She was a short-term CIA analyst. CIA employees are not “law enforcement” officials; indeed, they are barred by law from operating within the United States. Also, according to my well-placed sources, and drinking companions, she was a lousy analyst. Which is why her tenure was short lived.
Ahmed Abdullah Osman attacked and beat a 77 year old man in Seattle, Washington, sending him to the hospital in serious condition. Thankfully, Seattle Police were able to identify Mr. Osman due to the attack being captured on closed circuit television cameras present on downtown Seattle streets. Enter Seattle’s socialist mayor Katie Wilson, who vowed to take down all the cctv cameras, because they might expose illegal aliens to law enforcement. You know, like Ahmed Abdullah Osman.
“To me, a pride flag is way more relatable than an American flag. I would not raise an American flag at my house because I wouldn’t . . . I wasn’t even born here. But I would raise a pride flag. And as the most diverse city in all of Snohomish County, I don’t think that I’m the only one who . . . who would maybe choose to have 27 other flags in Flag Park.”
–Lynwood, Washington city council member Isabel Mata, criticizing the flying of the American flag in a city park.
“Civil rights” groups are suing the State of Texas, trying to block a law that permits Texas law enforcement to arrest illegal aliens for entering the country [illegally]. Because they think it violates the “civil rights” of illegal aliens to prevent their entry into the United States.
In Grand Prairie, Texas, city officials cancelled a “Muslims Only” event at a public water park. Governor Greg Abbott (R.) had threatened to withhold public funds from the city if it did not do so.
A “Muslims Only” event? Really? What were these folks thinking?
U.S. Senate candidate Roy Cooper (D. N.C.) vetoed a bill when he was Governor, that would have required law enforcement to honor ICE detainers. ICE placed a detainer on Jose Barajas-Diaz, an illegal alien from Mexico, with more than 20 violent criminal arrests in the United States. Mecklenburg County’s Sheriff (a Democrat) refused to honor an ICE detainer, and released him. Jose Barajas-Diaz then went on to murder a Raleigh school teacher, shortly thereafter. Her death is Roy Cooper’s fault.
Florida has been sued over its newly drawn Congressional maps. By the Southern Policy Law Center. Wow. The Nazi funders are suing Florida over legislative maps. No one could make this up.
Walgreens drug stores have been closing their shops across Chicago, Illinois, due to rampant robberies and shoplifting. So what is the city of Chicago proposing to do about this crime spree? Chicago Alderman William Hall (D.) is demanding that Walgreens be criminally charged and prosecuted for abandoning “the community”. No word from Alderman Hall on any prosecutions of the thugs who rob and shoplift from Walgreens.
The Observations wants to assure its readers that our opposition to U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner (D. Me.) goes beyond his Nazi tattoo, and his Democrat Party affiliation. The Observations opposes Mr. Platner because:
- He counseled women to dress more modestly and not drink so much, and then perhaps they would not be raped;
- He is a communist;
- He thinks “all police” are “bastards”;
- He thinks rural folks are backwards and stupid;
- He called Maine lobstermen “pieces of s**t; and,
- He supported Hamas in its October 7, 2023 attack on Israel.
Graham Platner’s Nazi tattoo and Democrat Party affiliation are just icing on the cake.
FOR SALE: A 51 year old seafood restaurant in the outer Richmond district of San Francisco, California, on Geary Boulevard. The Pacific Cafe, famous for its creamless clam chowder, and breaded calamari steak is up for grabs, as the owners are retiring altogether. The restaurant, which does not take reservations, but offers a free glass of wine to patrons who wait in line for a table, can be had for the sum of $195,000.00. Accountant audited books demonstrate consistent annual earnings of more than $1 million.
Frank, the Pacific Cafe sounds like the perfect opportunity for you to get back into the hospitality business, following the hostile takeover of The Fireball Frank Hotel and Resort. I’ll bet that Will and Manley will even agree to invest with you.
Subway has shuttered more than 700 restaurants in the past year. It still has 18,733 restaurants open and operating.
Cracker Barrel is bringing back its “campfire meals” for the Summer. Not a fan.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands, has banned all advertising of meat and “fossil fuels”. Falling under the “fossil fuels” advertising ban would be advertisements for gasoline powered automobiles, gasoline and oil companies, airlines, and trains. It is all a part of the Dutch’s effort to “save the planet”.
“He [President Trump] was just very complimentary, the way that he – you know, I’ve been fortunate to meet him before, and that’s especially with us golfers, it’s something he loves, and I think appreciates how good everybody is on the PGA Tour. So really just hugely complementary, and I, of course, thanked him for hosting us and that was about it.
“It’s very unique. He’s nothing if not a very, very interesting man. He’s very powerful, and it’s an honor to get to play in front of him. Hugely grateful to him and his family and his organization that has these beautiful properties and allows us to come and play great golf tournaments on them. This is a special place and great championship golf course, I’m thankful to have it back in the schedule.”
–PGA TOUR professional Cameron Young, commenting on his discussion with President Trump, following the conclusion of the Cadillac Open played on Doral, which Cameron Young won.
But you know that that is not the end of the story. Cameron Young said nothing political, merely expressed his appreciation to the Cadillac Open’s host. But since he did not trash his host–the President of the United States–social media lit up with angry posts by the perpetually aggrieved. Which I would bet, not a single one of them actually watched this tournament. Get a life!
Bob Skinner, who played and coached on 3 World Series championship teams, has died at age 94. R. I. P.
Doris Fisher, co-founder of Gap, Inc., has died at age 94. R. I. P.
Sportswriter Dwight Chapin, who covered the 1972 terrorist attacks at the Munich Olympics, has died at age 87. R. I. P.
Robert Edward “Ted” Turner, III, the “Mouth of the South”, and “Captain Outrageous”, has died at age 87. On his father’s death, Ted Turner inherited a thriving billboard advertisement company, and turned it into a conglomerate of immense proportions. He created the “Superstation”, WTBS, which brought his channel to cable networks all over the USA. He created the cable channels TNT (Turner Network Television), the Cartoon Network, and TCM (Turner Classic Movies). Ted Turner also created CNN, the very 1st 24 hour cable news channel. He owned the NBA Atlantic Hawks basketball team, and the Atlanta Thrashers NHL hockey team. And most importantly, he owned the Atlanta Braves, America’s Team. It took a while, but Ted Turner got the Atlanta Braves to the top of the MLB heap, winning the World Series over Cleveland in 1995. Finally, Ted Turner skippered his boat to a win in The America’s Cup in 1977, defeating Australia’s Alan Bond. He swept the Aussies in 4 straight races, an accomplishment that thrilled the yachting and non-yachting world alike. Ted Turner was a genuine American success story. He was a sportsman, a showman, astute businessman, and entrepreneur. We could use more like him. R. I. P.
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