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Open Thread for 7/18/2026…The Democratic Nomination and 2028 Election …

July 18, 2026 By jamesb 66 Comments

One plays to the party.... The other plays to Whole States needed for an Electoral College Win.... There is NO .....'who get the 'most votes' across the country Win thing.... James Carville talks about AOC to get to the basic for the 2028  Democratic nominee choice that … [Read more...] about Open Thread for 7/18/2026…The Democratic Nomination and 2028 Election …

Filed Under: Entertainment, Government, Media, Open Thread/Comments, Other Things, Politics, Polling Tagged With: 2028 Democratic Presidential nomination, AOC/Dem New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Democratic left/progressives, Democrats, Entertainment, Government, James Carville, Media, Open Thread for 7/18/2026., Polling

The Lid is Off on Navy Problems….The Destroyer with NO Toilets for days

August 18, 2026 By jamesb Leave a Comment

The stories ARE gonna be coming out folks.... Forget fighting Iran.... A U.S. Navy destroyer went four days without power in the South China Sea last month, leaving sailors aboard without toilets, air conditioning, galley service and potable water, according to the … [Read more...] about The Lid is Off on Navy Problems….The Destroyer with NO Toilets for days

Filed Under: Government, Media, Military, Other Things Tagged With: an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, Government, Media, Military, US Destroyer with NO Bathrooms, US Navy warship problems, USS Benfold

Trump the Real Estate Guy IS trying to whipsaw the Supreme’s on his Ballroom Build…

August 18, 2026 By jamesb Leave a Comment

Donald IS back to old tricks .... In building in New York City? He's bend the building code rules.... Complainst and even legal actions wouldn't stop his construction.... In the end? He's get his way.... An extra few stories in the building.... Something the … [Read more...] about Trump the Real Estate Guy IS trying to whipsaw the Supreme’s on his Ballroom Build…

Filed Under: Courts, Entertainment, Government, Law, Media, Other Things Tagged With: Donald Trump, Government, Law, Trump Admin, Trump White House East Wing construction, US Supreme Court

Iran…Trump…War/Conflict…Midday…8/18/2026…Trump people ‘Float’ a Gulf Pull Out Plan……

August 18, 2026 By jamesb Leave a Comment

The Washington Post is out with an 'UnOffical' 'pullback plan of American forces from the Middle East, which coincidently is 'leaked' after the Aircraft carrier Lincoln moral mess has splashed across the media with Trump and Hegseth showing NO empathy or sympathy to the … [Read more...] about Iran…Trump…War/Conflict…Midday…8/18/2026…Trump people ‘Float’ a Gulf Pull Out Plan……

Filed Under: Government, Media, Military, Other Things, Politics Tagged With: Donald Trump, Government, Iran…Trump…War/Conflict…Midday…8/18/2026, Media, Military, Politics, Trump Admin, US withdrawal from the Middle East

On Jon Ossoff’s Controlling his Message…..

August 18, 2026 By jamesb Leave a Comment

Politico does piece on the Georgia US Senator 's campaign and how he runs his op which involves throwing verbal shots regularly at Republican President Donald Trump... Ossoff HAS a Strong media attention with questions about a 2028 run , which he says he is NOT interested … [Read more...] about On Jon Ossoff’s Controlling his Message…..

Filed Under: Entertainment, Government, Media, Other Things, Politics, Polling Tagged With: Democrats, Georgia US Senator Jon Ossoff, Jon Ossoff 2026/2028, Media, Political campaigning, Politics

Will Companies give You Back the Illegal Tariff Refunds money they have gotten from Us?

August 18, 2026 By jamesb Leave a Comment

Are We , the Consumer, who PAID the illegal Trump tariff's in purchases?.... Gonna get OUR money back? Trump Is Giving Your Money to His Corporate Backers Dan Pfeiffer: “Trump’s tariffs were stupid economically, but they were also unconstitutional. Because Congress … [Read more...] about Will Companies give You Back the Illegal Tariff Refunds money they have gotten from Us?

Filed Under: Courts, Government, Law, Media, Other Things, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: Company Trump Tariff refunds, Trump illegal tariffs

Iran…Trump…War/Conflict…Evening…8/17/2026…Yes…Oil IS moving thru the Strait Everyday….

August 17, 2026 By jamesb Leave a Comment

I HAVE been reporting THIS for several weeks..... Trump says he's blockading Iran .... But MILLIONS of barrels of oil ARE moving thru the Strait of Hormuz , some with Oman and Iran ok's, some just sneaking thru, some be attacked.....   Energy Secretary Chris Wright … [Read more...] about Iran…Trump…War/Conflict…Evening…8/17/2026…Yes…Oil IS moving thru the Strait Everyday….

Filed Under: Government, Media, Military, Other Things, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: Government, Iran…Trump…War/Conflict…Evening…8/17/2026, Iran/Oman control of the Strait of Hormuz, Media, Military, Oil tankers passing thru the Strait of Hormuz, Politics, Trump Admin, Us Gas prices

Donald Trump KEEPS Voting By Mail

August 17, 2026 By jamesb Leave a Comment

He says he doesn’t want other American’s to do so But you Know him…. He DOES Just care about himself no matter how Bad what he’s doing plays in public Trump Votes by Mail Again in Florida “President Trump voted by mail ahead of Florida’s Republican primary on … [Read more...] about Donald Trump KEEPS Voting By Mail

Filed Under: Government, Law, Media, Other Things, Politics Tagged With: Donald Trump, Government, Law, Media, Trump Mail-In Ballot Executive Orders, Trump voting by mail

Hegseth for President 2028?

August 17, 2026 By jamesb Leave a Comment

Is the Washington Post headline  first below a Joke? (Please Read the SECOND linked piece) Hegseth travels to Iowa in his ‘personal capacity’ amid 2028 speculation Officials familiar with the defense secretary’s thinking believe he is considering a run for … [Read more...] about Hegseth for President 2028?

Filed Under: Entertainment, Government, Media, Military, Other Things, Politics Tagged With: Defense Sec Pete Hegseth, Government, Hegseth 2028?, Media, Military, Politics, Republican 2026 Midterm campaigning

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