History says the Warsaw Pact dissolved in 1991. Putin apparently never got the memo. He’s reportedly launching Warsaw Pact 2.0, inviting Michigan, New York City, and Colorado to join Russia in rebuilding the Soviet Bloc.
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Trump says the Reflecting Pool was vandalized. Pirro says the damage was the result of poor workmanship. Can Gallup or Pew add this question to their next poll? I’d really like to know what America believes on this issue.
Todd Blanche told the President: “The DOJ will not be able to charge Fauci for lying about the NIH funding for enhanced virus research at the Wuhan. But, we found that Fauci listed his vacation home as his primary residence on his mortgage application. We can get him here. Justice will be served.”
Trump sat down with Zelensky after the funeral. Trump: Congratulations. You guys are doing a great job against Russia. Zelensky: Thank you, Donald. It’s been… a difficult few years. Trump: You remember all the weapons Biden gave you? We need some back now. Just til we beat Iran…a week or two.
The new Gordie Howe Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor won’t have a toll plaza—it’ll have a tariff plaza. Commercial trucks entering the U.S. will pay a 50% tariff on the value of their cargo. Passenger cars will pay a 50% tariff on the declared value of any packed lunches.
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Trump castigates the Biden administration for the cyclosporiasis outbreak. Apparently, Biden’s open-border policy didn’t just allow illegal immigrants in the country, but also allowed parasites to cross the Southern border unchecked.
I’m feeling a little conflicted. I’ve been to three “No Kings” rallies, and now as a Philly guy, I’m supposed to welcome King James to Philadelphia. Apparently there are a few exceptions.
Trump posted that he would use frozen Iranian assets to compensate owners of any oil tankers destroyed in the Persian Gulf or Red Sea. If this is case, why are the roughly $300 billion in frozen Russian assets still sitting untouched instead of helping arm Ukraine or finance its reconstruction?
Tariffs are a tollbooth at the border. Products pay a 10% toll, or a 10% tax which eventually gets paid by the consumer. Taxes raise prices and remove consumer funds from consumption. Since Liberation Day prices have risen significantly while manufacturing employment has declined. Some liberation.
I’m watching a fascinating Teddy Roosevelt documentary on Netflix. Roosevelt’s famous philosophy was, “Speak softly and carry a big stick.” Donald Trump appears to have adapted this motto to: “Shout constantly… and hope nobody notices that you have a small stick.”
We are aware of Trump’s long friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. Reports have emerged of connections between Trump’s sons and the Tate brothers, who are facing criminal charges for sex trafficking and other sex offenses. I guess you could say, “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree” a few times.
I was in Quebec City this weekend and stopped by a local watering hole for a late-afternoon refreshment. I ordered an Old Fashioned, and the bartender politely apologized that the establishment no longer carried Kentucky bourbon. So I ordered mine with Canadian rye instead—and it was delicious.
Trump ordered the new Qatar Air Force One grounded after claiming “deranged vandals” had carved a 250-foot gash down the middle of the aircraft. The flight crew later explained that every airplane comes with a center aisle.
Well, gasoline prices are over $4 a gallon again. Looks like it’s time for Washington to remember that diplomacy is a lot cheaper than premium unleaded.
Two U.S. service members were killed in Jordan on July 17 when their military base was struck during a barrage of Iranian ballistic missiles. The War Department is scheduling an autopsy to determine whether the fallen soldiers had adequate testosterone levels.
Does Argentina view Spain the way we view England—the former colonial parent that once dictated everything, only to watch the kid grow up, declare independence, write its own Constitution, get bigger and stronger, and spend 250 trying to make it all work. If true, I’m rooting for Argentina today.
The Canadian Prime Minister’s Office responded to the claim that Canada is sending smoke south on purpose. “We’d like to point out that the smoke has been requested by the Trump Cabinet. The members claim they need a steady supply of smoke to be able to keep blowing smoke up the President’s ass.”
I just saw the new movie, Odyssey, on this smoke infested day. I am a little confused after watching film. Who is hero of Trojan War….Matt Damon or Brad Pitt?
Just got back from a two-week overseas vacation. Between flight delays and Customs, we were exhausted and starving. We went straight for Taco Bell, and for the first time in history there wasn’t a single person in line. Maybe it is time to reevaluate their advertising campaign.
China issued a response to Trump: “We deny interfering in US elections. We couldn't inflict more damage on your democracy than you are doing yourselves - voter suppression, vigilante police forces, a partisan judiciary, trillion dollar deficits, a nonexistent Congress, an erratic foreign policy……
Mike Johnson released a statement today summarizing his 20 minute conversation with Mitch McConnell this morning. McConnell related to Johnson that he strongly supported President’s address last night He plans to watch World Cup Finals with friends and is rooting for Messi.
Canada, relax. We were only kidding about making you the 51st state. There’s no need to fumigate half the United States in retaliation.
Spain’s World Cup team plans to hang a photo of Trump in the locker room before the Final with his recent NATO quote, “I don’t want anything to do with Spain.” This is expected to provide some additional motivation as Trump is expected to hand the trophy to the winners.
Prediction markets now put Todd Blanche’s chances of being confirmed as the next Attorney General at 75%. Anyone taking the other side?
President Trump announced the U.S. will guarantee safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz for a fee of 20% of the cargo’s value. Iran quickly countered with a fee of 15%. Those accepting Iran’s offer will get an original signed photo of the Ayatollah and two free tickets to a public stoning.
Lindsey Graham’s death is the administration’s latest strategy for distracting everyone from the Epstein files.
Mitch McConnell will give the eulogy at the funeral for Lindsey Graham if they can get the heart-lung machine into the church.