Politicalwire gets things Right Below.... The Madness of the Madman Theory Janan Ganesh looks at the origins of the “madman theory” of diplomacy during the Nixon administration and notes “there are reasons to think the ploy will be even less successful now than it was … [Read more...] about Open Thread for 4/8/2026….Donald Trump and The Madman Theory…..
Iran…Trump …Evening….4/16/2026….Lebanon-Israel Cease-Fire…Another Iran-Trump Cease-Fire?
Trump says he's feeling pretty positive about his War with Iran.... So? He'd have NO problem with extending the cease fire with Iran (I'd bet so, eh?) Despite the announced 10 day cease-fire between Lebanon and Israel ? There ARE reports that Israel IS STILL shelling … [Read more...] about Iran…Trump …Evening….4/16/2026….Lebanon-Israel Cease-Fire…Another Iran-Trump Cease-Fire?
Trump Budget Director get’s chewed on for NOT allowing Money Congress Directed to be Spent….
The way things ARE supposted to go IS Congress writes the checks for money the Federal Government spends and the President & Co. spends the money..... Trump Budget Director (OMB) Russ Vought’s was asked pointed questions by Democratic AND REPUBLICAN Senator's why isn't … [Read more...] about Trump Budget Director get’s chewed on for NOT allowing Money Congress Directed to be Spent….
Judge…Trump Ok to build the ‘Secure’ Basement of the New East Wing…NOT the Main Floor Ballroom….
Donald Trump , the New York Real Estate guy, turned President, get's his foot in the door on his dream White House addtion.. A federal judge set new limits on President Donald Trump’s planned White House ballroom, saying construction could proceed only on an underground … [Read more...] about Judge…Trump Ok to build the ‘Secure’ Basement of the New East Wing…NOT the Main Floor Ballroom….
Woe to Those Who Seek to Manipulate Religion… Pope Says aimed at Trump….
Pope Leo and Trump/Vance are having a back and forth.... Donald seems to think he's a 'Better' guy than the Leader of the "Holy Sea'..... NY Times.... ¶For days, Pope Leo XIV has attracted criticism from President Trump and his allies for refusing to back the war in … [Read more...] about Woe to Those Who Seek to Manipulate Religion… Pope Says aimed at Trump….
ICE Arrests 85-Year-Old French Widow Who Married Her G.I. Sweetheart…
This thing IS getting crazier by the Day..... SOMEONE needs to get a grip on this.... A few years ago, Marie-Thérèse Ross-Mahé reconnected with a man named Bill Ross, whom she had met when she was a young secretary and he was stationed in France for the U.S. military. Both … [Read more...] about ICE Arrests 85-Year-Old French Widow Who Married Her G.I. Sweetheart…
The US Army’s Blackhawk Helicopter Replacement…Cheyenne II
The chopper is a Tiltrotor.... In simple terms? The Cheyenne II fly's faster and longer in distance than the Blackhawk.... This type is a First for the US Army, with hopefully a better roll out, and history than the MV-22 Osprey. The Bell MV-75 Cheyenne … [Read more...] about The US Army’s Blackhawk Helicopter Replacement…Cheyenne II
Political Cartoons for 4/16/2026….Liar Trump…Bondi Law?…Peace Prize?…Hormuz tolls…GOP…Swalwell
Courtesy of DSD @ Policaldog101 … [Read more...] about Political Cartoons for 4/16/2026….Liar Trump…Bondi Law?…Peace Prize?…Hormuz tolls…GOP…Swalwell
Iran…Trump …Evening….4/15/2026…Is the Strait Closed?…Talks…Israeli Cease-fire….
There ARE indirect talks going on thru 3rd parties with Iran.... Problem IS whose ACTUALLY in charge in Iran? Some people are for a ceasefire on US terms? Some are NOT..... The word is that the Strait IS closed to ship traffic..... Trump BADLY wants a settlement … [Read more...] about Iran…Trump …Evening….4/15/2026…Is the Strait Closed?…Talks…Israeli Cease-fire….