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…..
Ukraine…Russia Day 1,510….Hungary’s Orbán is Out….Loose Ceasefire Over?
The Hungarian Prime Minister had been carrying the water for Russian President against the EU funding to Ukraine and Ukraine membership...(Trump & Co. backed loser Obán....) In addtion? Any possible NATO /Ukraine connection was NOT entertained by Orbán who danced with … [Read more...] about Ukraine…Russia Day 1,510….Hungary’s Orbán is Out….Loose Ceasefire Over?
Iran…Trump …Evening….4/12/2026…Trump Changes it Up…Navy to Block Iran Ports
Well folks we have a change in directions by the American President and the US Military..... Backing away from closing down the Strait of Hormuz which is NOT a surprise... THAT was kinda stupid..... It would hurt EVERYBODY and make Trump the REAL Bad … [Read more...] about Iran…Trump …Evening….4/12/2026…Trump Changes it Up…Navy to Block Iran Ports
Trump Admin Migrant warehousing runs into local troubles…..
Not in MY Backyard seems to be the increasing problem for the new Homeland Security Boss Mullin... Housing 10,000 or so migrants would strain services in most cases at their locations....... Water, Sewage, Fire, Medical , Food, Education services would be affected and … [Read more...] about Trump Admin Migrant warehousing runs into local troubles…..
Iran…Trump …Early….4/12/2026….Trump Stuck…Sez He’ll Just Lock Down the Strait?
Iran wants things their way Bombing them isn’t changing anything Israel want’s keep bombing Iran and Lebanon Trumps polling numbers keep dropping What to do? I hear he know has a solution? Blockade the Strait of Hormuz? Lock EVERYBODY OUT … [Read more...] about Iran…Trump …Early….4/12/2026….Trump Stuck…Sez He’ll Just Lock Down the Strait?
Iran….Trump… Late Evening…4/11/2026…Vance Talks for over 21 Hours and gets NO ‘Deal’…..
Ok? When I saw this ? I broke out laughing to myself..... Did Trump think that JD Vance was gonna cut some kinda 'Deal' with Iran? REALLY? Iran's 10 point 'Deal' is 180 degrees from what Trump , Netanyahu and Saudi's said was the 'Goal' 6 weeks … [Read more...] about Iran….Trump… Late Evening…4/11/2026…Vance Talks for over 21 Hours and gets NO ‘Deal’…..
Ukraine…Russia Day 1,509….Spotty Easter Ceasefire….
Both parties accuse each other of ceasefire violations.... There was a POW exchange though.... Putin went to church for Easter.... Hungary votes this weekend for Prime Minister.... If current PM Orbán losses? Ukraine stands to receive additional BILLIONS in EU aid … [Read more...] about Ukraine…Russia Day 1,509….Spotty Easter Ceasefire….
Democrats…Can Harris or Buttigieg Win?
After a second Donald Trump crazy assed term in office? After probably a recapture of the House .... Democrats SHOULD get another President.... Should? Could? Kamala Harris is leading in the polls 2 1/2 years out from election day 2028 on here third try for the … [Read more...] about Democrats…Can Harris or Buttigieg Win?
Iran….Trump 4/11/2026… Iran gets a Seat on the World Stage….Vance Talks go LONG……
*This post went out as a draft originally.... I've done the completed post below....Sorry about that!) With a noose around some of the worlds oil and gas.... Iran gets to a dream come true on the world stage even while taking beat down.... (US Intel says … [Read more...] about Iran….Trump 4/11/2026… Iran gets a Seat on the World Stage….Vance Talks go LONG……