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…..
Israel….Hamas/Lebanon….4/19/2023….Hamas to give some arms…Israeli Lebanon Hezbollah ‘Buffer Zone’…
Hamas offer's half a loaf..... Disarming its police force but NOT it's military arm.... And continues its insistence that it's NOT going anywhere even after ALL of the Israel effort ton get rid of it thru attacks in Gaza.... Israel looking to set up a 'buffer' zone in … [Read more...] about Israel….Hamas/Lebanon….4/19/2023….Hamas to give some arms…Israeli Lebanon Hezbollah ‘Buffer Zone’…
Iran…Trump…Evening…4/19/2026…US Navy fires on on and seizes an Iranian Tanker…US Navy IS clearing the Strait of Mines….
The strait now has American's clearing the channel and Iran tanker 's confined to port.... Vice President Vance is flying into Pakistan for another effort at making a 'Deal'.... He will try talk to Iran's civilian government representatives.... (Unknown if they will even … [Read more...] about Iran…Trump…Evening…4/19/2026…US Navy fires on on and seizes an Iranian Tanker…US Navy IS clearing the Strait of Mines….
Donald Trump JUST wants to talk about ‘HIS’ White House Ballroom….
One should NOT be surprised by this.... A New York City crooked Real Estate guy? WTF NOT? He just tears down US Govt Property.... Gets 'his' guys to bend the rules... And? Is working for a prize building, like a little kid , that he wants place his name on to … [Read more...] about Donald Trump JUST wants to talk about ‘HIS’ White House Ballroom….
Trump’s FBI Dir Patel could be losing his job…..
An Atlantic piece about Kash Patel's 'erratic activcities' has stirre3d a hornets nest around his employment as FBI Director at the Trump White House.... Getting into a media fight probably won't help the guy..... We'll see how this plays out.... White House officials … [Read more...] about Trump’s FBI Dir Patel could be losing his job…..
The Brits want back into the EU…..
The decades old experiment has turned sour..... More than half of Britons support rejoining the EU, new research has found, as enthusiasm for full membership proves more popular among voters than only joining the single market. A new study from Best for Britain has found … [Read more...] about The Brits want back into the EU…..
The FBI Director wants to sue The Atlantic for reporting on his behaviour …
Good Luck Mr Director.... You ARE a public figure,,,, And we DO HAVE a First Amendment thing .... FBI Director Kash Patel said Sunday that he will sue The Atlantic for defamation after the magazine published a Friday story detailing his alleged drinking habits … [Read more...] about The FBI Director wants to sue The Atlantic for reporting on his behaviour …
Trump’s lousy inner circle is loaded with losers…..
From Daily Kos..... This week, we’ve got a bunch of losers. Well, we always have a bunch of losers these days, but all of these are actual losers with recent losses. Let’s indulge ourselves and revel in things like treason aficionado John Eastman getting his comeuppance or … [Read more...] about Trump’s lousy inner circle is loaded with losers…..
Democrats do Early audition’s for the 2028 Presidential Nomination in Michigan…..
Minus Gavin Newsom and Pete Buttigieg.... Former Vice President Kamala Harris accused the Trump administration of being historically ineffective and unethical. Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey urged Democrats not to be derailed by their internal disagreements. And Gov. Andy … [Read more...] about Democrats do Early audition’s for the 2028 Presidential Nomination in Michigan…..