JUNE 9, 2026

“A great pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.”

–Walter Bagehot.

A Democrat aligned non-profit organization is suing to stop the planned UFC match at The White House on June 14. Sigh. Of course they are! Democrats want to ensure that no one, no where, at any time, is having fun.

“Homosexuality has no place in America. Happy Nuclear Family Month.”

–Representative Andy Ogles (R. Tn.).

Representative Ogles is right. Wait; was right. Because after issuing that statement, Representative Ogles was roundly criticized by his fellow members of Congress, including many Republicans. So Representative Ogles did what every politician in Washington, D.C. does; he retreated, flip flopped, and blamed a staffer for the statement. Sigh.

Now you could certainly argue that Representative Ogles could have phrased his comments differently. But the basic sentiment is correct. So what does Andy Ogles really believe? We do not know. Because Andy Ogles does not have the courage to stand by his principles, whatever they may be.

“Iran has won this war.  Its indigenous military industry has produced phenomenal results.    This is having a huge toll on the capacity of the US empire to impose its will . . . We need to bring the empire down by any means necessary.” 

–Professor Corrina Mullin, who teaches at the New York City College.

Professor Mullin is a Democratic socialist. She was speaking at a Democratic Socialist forum. Do you know who else are Democratic Socialists? Senator Bernie Sanders (I. Vt.), Comrade Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D. N.Y.), Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson (D.), Representatives Greg Casar (D. Tx.), Rashida Tlaib (D. Mi.), Summer Lee (D. Pa.), Jerrold Nadler (D. N.Y.), and, of course, Puddin’head. Chicago, Illinois Mayor Brandon Johnson (D. Il.) and Montgomery County, Maryland County Executive Marc Elrich (D. Md.) are also Democratic Socialists. Incumbent Los Angeles, California Mayor Karen Bass (D. Ca.) is not a Democratic Socialist. She is an avowed Communist. So too is U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner (D. Me.). These people hate the United States. They want to impose their socialist tyranny on their fellow citizens. And they want to “bring down the [American] empire by any means necessary.”

The Virginia State government’s fiscal year ends at midnight on June 30. Democrats control the Governor’s mansion and both houses of the General Assembly. So why does Virginia not have a budget, 20 days before the end of the fiscal year? Hmmmm.

There are more cattle in Texas than in any other State in the Union. That notwithstanding, James Talarico (D. Tx.) has been a fanatical advocate for a vegan existence. Until now, as he desperately wants to be a United States Senator. So Mr. Talarico is eating barbecue at every available opportunity. My goodness! That boy is going to have to have his stomach pumped many times before November if he keeps this up!

The most expensive pizza in the United States is found in Hawaii and California. The least expensive pizza is found in Indiana.

Southern Living magazine has named Sweet Baby Ray’s as the best store-bought barbecue sauce. The Observations demands a recount.

McDonald’s restaurants are introducing World Cup 2026 Happy Meals, in adult and children’s versions. You can also order a side of Big Mac sauce for dipping. Pass. Not a fan of either McDonald’s or soccer.

The meals preparation company, Hello Fresh, wishes all a happy “Pride Month”. And the company is offering a “Pride Month” discount. For all those interested, the “Pride Month” discount code is “BOTTOMSUP”. Seriously. This is not a joke.

“The bottom line of Milei’s economic policies is that they work and can benefit from a similar playbook and so make the world richer and better. Inflation collapsed, and that single change has fed into other things in a positive way.  That’s one of the greatest gifts to the rest of the world, and they can see that it works; It’s all grossly positive.”

–Pete Earle, American Institute for Economic Research.

Argentina, once the economic basket case of South America, due to its extreme socialist policies, is resurging, the economy growing, and the populace prospering. President Javier Milei’s implementation of, and commitment to, free market policies, is yet another slap in the face to experts who warn of “late-stage capitalism” and call for governments to begin socializing the economy.  He is proof to the rest of the globe that free markets remain the best way to advance not only human flourishing, but human freedom. 

Too often, the economic issues people complain about today are not the result of capitalism, but of government intervention in markets (think healthcare in the United States), and when those interventions fail, the entire system is blamed as inherently capitalist.  True free markets, in the tradition of the late economist Milton Friedman and President Javier Milei, remain the most effective path to prosperity, accountability, and long-term stability.

The United States Department issued visas for all members of the Iranian national soccer team. It denied, however, visas for IRGC members who claimed to be needed to provide “security” for the team. No terrorists in the USA!

Stacey King, who played on 3 NBA championship Chicago Bulls teams, and then went on to become the Bulls’ broadcasting voice, has died at age 59. R. I. P.

GFK