Gambling on Death: No Barriers to Making Millions in Today's World

I was thinking about that 1975 low budget film Death Race 2000 the other day when I realized we're currently betting on deaths to make money.

For those not familiar with the movie, Death Race 2000 it's a story of champion meets champion in a future car race across the country where hitting pedestrians scores points. The movie, produced by Roger Corman, has become a cult classic. It's stars, David Carradine and Sylvester Stallone went on to become Hollywood legends.

In the 2026 version we have a death race with a twist. There's an International Betting platform called Polymarket where users can bet on individual deaths, like heads of countries for example, and mass deaths caused by unnamed wars and violence globally.

A journalist for the Times of Israel newspaper, Emanuel Fabian, had published a short blog post reporting that an Iranian missile had struck an open area outside a Jerusalem suburb, harming no one... when the threats started coming.

According to The Washington Post Fabian received a chilling message on his phone.

"You have 90 minutes left to update the lie," a stranger said. "If you do this - you solve in a minute the most serious problem you have caused yourself in life. And you won't remember me anymore in a week," the message warned.

Other threats began to pour in threatening his life and family. He didn't know at first that his blog post triggered a dispute on the prediction market Polymarket on whether an Iranian missile would strike Israel on March 10th.

Apparently, his post scored a win for some Polymarket users who had bet against a missile strike occurring that day. The losers were angry and went after Fabian like crazed honey badgers. That didn't stop him from keeping the post however, and he reported the threats to the police.

Here's an example where an anonymous user on Polymarket won $400,000 betting on the ouster of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro just hours before U.S. forces kidnapped him and took him back to the U.S. Bettors had ponied up $7 million dollars in a typical waging transaction for the site.

In Fabian's police report he shared a message written in Hebrew on WhatsApp by a user calling themself "Haim" who said if he caused him to lose his $900,000 bet, he would invest no less than that to finish him.

Polymarket is not open to American users, so another betting platform called Kalshi was created for American bettors. Users can bet on future events from elections to dictators being kidnapped, or assassinations of prominent figures.

As it Stands, the dystopian future that Death Race 2000 portrayed has been replaced by a reality much more deadly, where human lives worldwide have been reduced to betting chips.

MAGA Fashion Trend Sweeps Senate

When we last left Donny, he was playing with plastic soldiers on the carpet in the White House. 

Since then, Trump has decided to dress his minions for grifting success.

The trend started slowly when Trump bought his senate minions shoes like his. 

The minions didn't complain when the shoes didn't fit because he guessed at everyone's size. They grinned and bore their pain for dear leader.

Trump didn't stop there, however. Oh, hell no!

The narcissist-in-charge decided to dictate what his supporters should wear - from top to bottom. Whitey tighties like Trump's were the foundation garment paired with a white sleeveless wife-beater t-shirt.

The first suck-up to show off his underwear was Mark Rubio (see photo above) who showed up at a staff meeting to share his new fashion statement. Little Marco was applauded by his fellow minions who quickly left in order to purchase their own Trump-endorsed whitey tighties.

In the next meeting Sen. James Langford strolled in wearing an imitation of Trump trousers that hung loosely on his skinny ass and pooled around the top of his Trump shoes. Not to be outdone Sen. Tom Cotton wore the signature pants, but that they were too short for his long legs. However, he still maintained a baggy look that gave him a bubble ass.

Once the word was out, the sycophants had to dress like dear leader they scrambled to comply. Senate GOP Leader John Thune proudly sported an extra-long red tie even though he tripped every time he took a step.

Instead of the Senate button Trump's cronies wore a button with Trump's orange mug surrounded by the motto, "Seal of Stupidity."

Wearing the same clothes as the first felon soon wasn't enough to show proper loyalty. The imitation of dear leader's clothes morphed into a hair and makeup challenge that his puppets found to be fun.

Sen. Ted Cruz took the prize for imitating the bird's nest on top of Trump's fat head. Using a combination of chicken feathers and week-old strands of angel hair pasta he created a matching headpiece that even fooled Trump who thought it was real hair like his. Wink! Wink!

After applying bronzer to their faces some of the senators appeared to be Hispanic-looking whereupon the others tried to deport them. 

The senate's latest demonstration of servile and spineless allegiance was noticed by House MAGAnuts who wasted no time in copying their gutless colleagues. 

As it Stands, I'm waiting for Trump to monetize this latest fashion statement for his followers and to open up a retail store called, "The House of Trump." Motto: Fashions for fascists.

Modern Protest Song Parodies That Will Give You Hope

I still remember hearing the protest songs from the 60s and 70s against the Vietnam war. They inspired me then and now the modern protest song parodies do the same thing.

One of the things I really enjoy about the modern protest songs is they repurpose familiar tunes to critique political figures and social issues, using humor and recognition to drive the message.

Examples include parodies of "Sweet Caroline" directed at Donald Trump, along with various online creators reimagining classic pop, folk, and rock hits to address topics like climate change, racial injustice, and political polarization.

There are so many songs to choose from you could spend the day laughing.

One of my favorites, and I have several, is the parody of "Man or a Muppet?" called "Man or MAGAt?" that explores political divisions and identity in modern America.

Next, we have a satirical folk ballot called "The Night They Drove Old Donny Down" parodying "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down."  Link.... The Night They Drove Old Donny Down

Here's a recent parody that'll tickle your funny bone; "TACO Man." 

What happens when a president, a chicken suit, and a taco collide under a disco ball?

Link...TACO MAN

You'll get a kick out of this parody about Pete Hegseth who doesn't think women qualify for combat.

"Fight Like a Girl" highlights Hegseth's distain for women in the military. Link... Fight Like a Girl – Satirical Rock Protest Against Hegseth’s “Male Standard”

Because Trump is such a reprehensive person this song parody hit's the mark "Simply Reprehensive." It was based on Robert Palmer's "Simply Irresistible."

Link... Simply Reprehensive

We sure didn't start the fire, but it sure feels like Trump has!

This song is a parody of Billy Joel's classic 1989 song "We Didn't Start the Fire."

Link... We Didn't Start the Fire

I absolutely love this parody of "Paint it Black" another Brick in the Wall song for those who hate Technology.

Link...Paint it Black

The Founders know how to do great parodies. It's hard to believe that one dumb schmuck can crash an economy of an entire country. Their response is "I Raised the Tariffs" mimicking Bob Marley's hit, "I shot the Sheriff."

Link... I Raised the Tariffs

Here's a hot subject right now regarding our war in Iran. The Marsh Family produced "Grief and Destruction" a parody of Barry Mc Guire's "Eve of Destruction." It really hits home!

Link...Grief and Destruction

The parodies I listed above are only a small sampling of what you can find on YouTube today.

As it Stands, I hope you enjoyed these parodies and are inspired by them. 

"Staying Alive" in a World of Challenges

                           If you're a brother or whether you're a mother

You're staying alive, staying alive

Feel the city breakin' and everybody shakin'

And we're stayin' alive, stayin' alive

Ah, ha,ha,ha, stayin' alive."

The Bee Gees

We are living in the worst of times with wars abroad and at home. 

With a dictator in charge, we're losing our rights and freedoms daily. Doublespeak is the order of the day as Trump tries to tell us everything is okay.

But we're staying alive as the maelstrom of lies assaults us as we go on our way. Every day we try to live our lives the right way and not get caught up in the hate that comes our way from a regime that just won't go away.

We know what's true and what's not despite everything they do. Our eyes don't lie no matter what they try. We can plainly see the Trump regime is a catastrophe.

Every day the lies grow like unwanted weeds as the regime's misdeeds increase by degrees. 

But Americans have heart and we're not going to let this evil regime tear us apart. Alas! We have cult members throughout the land who happily follow dear leader's hateful brand.

Despite the regime's many lies we can still see the truth with our own eyes. We don't like what we see happening in our country - the Land of the Free.

As it Stands, I hope you're stayin' alive and managing to thrive.

Patriotic Propaganda Versus the Reality in the Middle East

According to the "Patriotic Press," defined as right-wing outlets, here's what's currently happening in the world:

Trump says Iran war is over and we're just mopping up now.  Cleaning house as it were.

Pete Hegseth says Iran's leadership is destroyed and the remnants are hiding underground.

Trump tells countries not to worry about the dangers in the Straits of Hormuz. 

Reality is telling us a different story.

The Straits of Hormuz is controlled by Iran, and 16 ships have been attacked since Trump told other countries to "get some guts" and still go through those dangerous waters. 

Talking points on the Iran war have been a moving target. Officials keep giving conflicting takes of the operation's goals. Despite claiming he won the war Trump says the U.S. needs to finish the job, and we may need to go "further."

Today the Pentagon deployed a Marine Expeditionary Unit (with 2,200 ground troops) and additional warships to the Middle East. That doesn't sound like the war is over to me.

What is the so-called Secretary of War Hegseth doing during this deadly phase of Trump's illegal war?

He's attacking the Pentagon press (which is as right-wing as you can get) over unflattering photos they're taking of him when he's speaking. New rules. All photos have to be vetted by Hegseth minions.

And this is in the middle of a hot war caused by Trump who "had a good feeling" about attacking and conquering Iran.

Nothing is too petty or stupid for Hegseth who bragged during one recent press conference about "wounding and disfiguring" Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. He even hinted that he might not be alive.

The next day Khamenei appeared at a pro-regime rally in Tehran urging his disciples to kill the American invaders. Proof that Hegseth doesn't know what he's talking about.

When Hegseth claimed there is "no clear evidence" Iran has placed mines in the Straits of Hormuz despite international concerns about how dangerous the Strait is.

So, what happened? Over 16 ships have been attacked, and the contested Strait has burning hulks of oil cargo ships lighting up the night skies.

The farce continues as Trump told G7 leaders on a conference call that Iran is about to surrender. You can imagine what they thought about that statement.

The world knows Trump is crazy and desperate because his "little excursion" got out of hand and is plunging the U.S. and the world into a chaos he can't control.

As it Stands, our economy weeps as Trump's alternate reality wreaks havoc on the homeland and the world.

Americans see Trump Has Only One Endgame - and it Doesn't Involve the War Against Iran

In Trump's rapidly dimishing brain there is only one thing he's sure of; he wants to make the Epstein files disappear. He wants the infamous documentation of his relationship with Epstein to be struck from the minds of Americans forever.

That's not going to happen. Trump secretly realizes that and it's the reason for the chaos here and around the world. 

The war on Iran is a multilayered grift where Trump and his tech boys get richer, but its top priority was to distract Americans from the steady drip of incriminating information leading towards a possible impeachment and a felony trial thereafter.

The Trump regime has waged a domestic war against immigrants and American citizens that was designed to be so cruel it would make the Epstein files fade from our minds. By creating his own private army - aka ICE - Trump was able to point his fingers at democratic cities and states and cause pure havoc in communities nationwide.

Every time some information about the Epstein files made the news Trump pointed at a city and let his attack dogs create chaos there. 

The tactic grabbed headlines pretty effectively for a while but even the atrocities committed by ICE couldn't prevent more damaging Epstein evidence from surfacing.

Despite horrific news on the war front about the U.S. bombing a girl's school there were headlines about the Zorro Ranch, one of Epstein's many properties, that is now being examined by local authorities to see what criminal activities occurred there while Epstein owned it.

Note: The Zorro Ranch was almost investigated in 2019, but Trump shut down the DOJ's efforts at the time.

I wonder if journalists and lawmakers are really so naive that they think Trump has an endgame for his illegal "excursion" in the middle east? 

The messages out of the Pentagon are pure propaganda designed to keep Americans in the dark about how badly things are going over there.

With a regime that routinely lies most Americans are realizing how devasting the lies have been and how many Americans were sacrificed here and abroad. But they also want to know what Trump is concealing about his friendship to Epstein.

As it Stands, Trump is playing a long game of chaos hoping to avoid justice for his crimes.

When a War Comes Home: Drone Threats in the Homeland

Despite our First Felon's claim the war with Iran is almost over we're hearing about increased terror threats here at home. 

Talk about Iranian "sleeper cells" being activated has made Americans uncomfortable, but they didn't see that as a major threat to the homeland. No bombs were dropping on American soil, so the war wasn't that serious a threat to the civilian population. Or that was the general assumption.

Buckle up because the FBI warned police departments in California in recent days that Iran could retaliate for American attacks by launching drones on the West Coast, according to an alert reviewed by ABC News.

It's nervous time plus ten. The alert explained "We recently acquired information that as of early February 2026, Iran allegedly aspired to conduct a surprise attack using unmanned aerial vehicles from an unspecified vessel off the coast of the United States Homeland, specifically against unspecified targets in California, in the event that the US conducted strikes against Iran."

A spokeswoman for the FBI office in LA declined to comment on the alert. 

The White House is silent about this latest threat to civilians in America.

Just the idea that Americans are actually being targeted here at home, concerns me.

This shocking news comes on the back of another growing concern among U.S. Intelligence officials about the expansion of drone use by Mexican drug cartels and the chance the technology could be used to attack American forces and personnel near the Mexican border.

Are we feeling safe yet? The Trump regime is blithely downplaying the threats and telling us not to worry because the war is almost complete, and we've actually already won it.

The so-called Peace President has been exposed for a warmongering capitalist whose getting richer, along with his family, every day.

The longer Congress stays idle about this war that's expanded to our homeland, the worse it's going to get. They need to pass a War Powers Resolution (which they've stubbornly avoided thus far with the help of MAGA lawmakers) to rein in Trump's madness.

GOP lawmakers need to grow spines and stand up to our power-mad dictator who's determined to destroy our democracy at the cost of American lives in the military and here at home.

As it Stands, while Trump wages an illegal war, he also wants to trademark his name with America's 250th birthday. Think about that for a moment.

Here's Some Oscar Selections That Americans Will Love

The 98th Academy Awards are being held on Sunday, March 15th, 2026, at 4:00 pm eastern time and 7:00 in the west. 

Conan O'Brian will be the host for a second consecutive time.

That gives me time to submit my candidates for Oscar performances. Don't worry, I'm not listing entries for all 24 categories. I'm just picking the most popular ones.

BEST ACTOR in a Leading Role

J.D. Vance for his riveting performance of an American vice president who is secretly in love with his couch. 

BEST ACTRESS in a Leading Role

Pam Bondi for her dramatic performance as an Attorney General willing to lie for Trump and help conceal the Epstein files to make America Great Again despite pressure from evil democrats.

BEST ACTOR in a Supporting Role

Marco Rubio. He's been supporting everything Trump utters and has been willing to be insulted by him in public gatherings.

BEST ACTRESS in a Supporting Role

Lauren Boebert's impromptu performance at the musical Beetlejuice qualifies her because she was vaping, taking selfies, and singing along with the musical as she jacked-off her boyfriend. 

BEST ANIMATED Feature Film

Trump's AI Video of dropping poop on protestors during the last NO KINGs Day event was sickening but the graphics were extraordinary.

BEST PICTURE

Trump and Epstein's private island adventure documentary featuring underage girls.

BEST DIRECTOR

Stephen Miller directs immigration and a slew of other shady suggestions that his boss eagerly eats up daily. He's been called the shadow president because of the influence he exerts on Trump.

BEST MAKEUP and HAIRSTYLING

A tie between Trump and J.D. Vance. Trump's flamboyant "squirrel's nest" hairdo and foundation makeup on his hands and neck were striking. Vance's use of dark Maybelline eyeliner and mascara set off his soulless eyes.

BEST COSTUME DESIGN

Kristi Noem was still eligible to enter despite being fired from her job. Her $220 million dollar ad campaign featured her in several costumes, from cowgirl to ICE agent.

Academy Honorary Awards

Mike Johnson for being the biggest coward and liar in The House of Representatives while pretending to be a Christian.

John Ratcliff. As CIA Director he's managed to scuttle around the White House without disturbing the big baby in the Oval Office while accomplishing nothing. One of the judges also thought Ratcliff should have extra recognition for being a mime.

As it Stands, I hope you enjoyed this moment of levity. 

It's Deja vu: Life in 1972 America Compared to 2026

I've got a case of Deja vu.

It feels like 1972.

Remember the great oil crisis where Americans were rationing gas and there were long lines at the pump? 

There were odd-even days for license plates to try and manage those long lines.

Then there was the draft. Americans were still getting drafted to fight in the illegal war in Vietnam. Nixon ended the draft in June but by then over 58,000 (and still counting) Americans were killed in Vietnam.

Flash forward. 2026.

We are in another illegal war. The price of oil is skyrocketing and prices at the pump are climbing daily. We haven't started rationing... yet.

As for the draft, Trump is considering bringing it back as things continue to get out of control in the middle east and here at home. Like the draft in 1972, wealthy Americans will dodge it with fake deferments if it comes to pass this year.

Memes like #Draft Barron Trump are popping up on the internet in increasing numbers as rattled Americans confront the idea of sending ground troops to the cauldron in the middle east.

So, who really profits from this illegal war?

Just like the illegal war in Vietnam, defense contractors are literally making a killing. Take the Trump boys, Eric and Don Jr., for example. They're both heavily invested in producing drones with fat government contracts thanks to daddy.

In 1972 Richard Nixon was re-elected president.

In 2025 Donald Trump was re-elected.

The biggest scandal to ever hit the presidency happened in June of 1972 when there was a break in at the DNC headquarters. Later the incident became known as the Watergate scandal.

That scandal paled beside Trump's ongoing coverup of the Epstein files. A president protecting a pedophile buddy has done everything he could to make the scandal go away (including arbitrarily starting a war in the middle east) but it continues to haunt him.

In 1972 actress Jane Fonda toured North Vietnam, during which she was photographed sitting on a North Vietnamese anti-aircraft gun.

In 2026 Trump's granddaughter Kai was taken selfies in Egypt while the middle east was engulfed in a hot illegal war.

As it Stands, I've heard that history often repeats itself when we don't learn our lesson the first time. It looks like that's a fact today.

Trump Stops Report Warning of Increased Homeland Terror Threat

The last thing Trump wants is for the public to know just how serious his war is and how its threatening us at home.

What other reason was there for blocking the FBI, Homeland Security, and the National Counterterrorism Center from releasing a joint intelligence warning to state and local officials alerting them to the threat that Iran poses to the entire country?

The bulletin detailed "elevated threats" by the government of Iran to US military and government personnel and facilities, Jewish and Israeli institutions and their perceived supporters, and Iranian dissidents and other anti-regime activists in the United States.

The five-page bulletin even provided specific details on how Iranian proxies may carry out attacks across the country. One section explains how local law enforcement can respond to this type of violence.

What happened is Homeland Security broke protocol and gave the White House a heads-up about the nationwide bulletin hours before it was set to be released. Trump put it on hold. Period. 

Any information about the war has to be vetted by Trump. It doesn't matter what agency; they have to get Donnie's special seal of approval.

This lock on information extends to casualty reports. Only six servicemen have been listed as KIA thus far. 

Information from the international press has indicated that many more Americans were killed in the missile and drone attack on the U.S. Navy Base in Manama, Bahrain. Photos show before the attack and afterwards. It was clearly obliterated.

Figures ranging from zero to over 200 deaths have surfaced but the U.S. Command says it's not true, despite the massive damage to the 5th Fleet headquarters.

Trump thinks the American people are stupid. He believes that if he hides the truth about the war Americans will support him. 

The stupid one is Trump. Leaks about what's really happening in the Middle East keep trickling in from foreign sources and Democratic congress members who are trying to stop the madness before it goes nuclear.

Try as he might Trump can't conceal the reality that the war he started "after having a good feeling about it" is out of control and his lies can't change the fact.

As it Stands, Trump is the least transparent president in American history and a convicted felon who has an advanced case of dementia.

The Next Phase: Army Prepares to Send Ground Troops to the Middle East

              Six American soldiers killed in Iran.

              It was inevitable.

The next phase of Trump's illegal war is just around the corner. While no deployment orders have been issued as of Friday, officials said, speaking like some others on the condition of anonymity to discuss the situation.

They noted that the Army is expected to announce soon a previously scheduled Middle East deployment for a helicopter unit with the 82nd Airborne, but that won't happen until the spring they suggested.

The unit had an unexpected change of plans for headquarters staff and was told to stay put in Noth Carolina instead of joining a training event at Fort Polk in Louisiana.

The 82nd's high profile role on past conflicts has heightened expectations that the division's Immediate Response Force could be called on any day now.

That's interesting because Trump claimed that U.S. ground troops "probably" would not be needed. Playing cagey as usual Karoline Leavitt told reporters Wednesday that sending American ground troops into Iran was "not part of the current plan, but I'm not going to remove an option for the president that is on the table." 

The reason why the Pentagon won't come right out and say we need troops on the ground there is because the whole operation is a cluster fuck that's rapidly getting out of hand.

Last week General Dan Caine, the chairman of the joint Chiefs of Staff, warned the White House that munitions shortfalls and a lack of broad support from the U.S. allies is adding a considerable risk to the operation in Iran and to the personnel put in hams way. 

While everyone in the Trump regime is acting like there's no problems there's plenty of shit going down against the U.S.

New satellite images from several key military bases in the Arabian Peninsula suggest that Iran is seeking to degrade air defenses by destroying US-made radars that detect incoming missiles and drones. Thus far Iran has managed to destroy an American THAAD missile battery in Jordan. Nearby buildings were also damaged.

Thus far more than 50,000 troops are involved in the operation, and six US soldiers have been killed. The worst part is there's no timeline to ending this stupid war. Trump has claimed it would only last for 4-5 weeks but "...we have the capacity to go far longer than that," he bragged.

Isn't that nice? No one knows how long this illegal war will last because it wasn't a thoroughly planned out operation. Trump said he had a "good feeling" about the invasion of Iran.

It's not very comforting that the Pentagon is freezing out the mainstream press and just has a gaggle of far-right operatives echoing every lie laid out to them.

A recent poll taken last Sunday found that 12 percent of respondents favor sending ground troops to Iran, while 60 percent oppose it and 28 percent are unsure.

As it Stands, as a combat Vietnam veteran my heart goes out to those soldiers who have already died in this illegal war and the one's that surely will when we send more ground troops to Iran.

When is a War, not a War?

As the families of the six dead service members who were killed by Iranian drones and bombs are mourning their loss Republicans are claiming we're not at war.

By extension that means they died fighting in a combat operation, like the illegal wars in Iraq and Vietnam. MAGA Sen. Markwayne Mullin told reporters today that, "We're not at war. We haven't declared war. They declared war on us." 

Known for making asinine comments and outright lying," Mullin made a fool of himself trying to convince reporters that we're not at war, despite the obvious situation.

Why you may be wondering are Republicans trying to tell everyone "There's nothing here to see here, just move on." 

The sneaky party of Trump is gearing up to defeat the war powers resolutions being backed by Democrats this week that would limit Trump's ability to conduct military operations in Iran.

For the record, only Congress has the power to greenlight a war. Trump has unconstitutionally and illegally launched a war and is claiming it's a limited combat operation. Sounds familiar, doesn't it?

A twisted excuse for not calling the invasion of Iran a war was forwarded by MAGA Rep. Anna Paulina Luna who told reporters, "Targeted, strategic military strikes and invasions are two totally different things," she asserted, adding "We did not invade. Are you seeing boots on the ground there? Because I have not."

I guess that doesn't count all the service members who are stationed at bases throughout the Middle East. Their boots are on the ground, and they are being attacked by Iranian forces. And they are being killed.

When is a war not a war?

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Trump are speaking openly of a war with Iran. "We didn't start this war, but under President Trump, we are finishing it," Hegseth boasted to confused reporters. Trump said "the lives of courageous American heroes may be lost, and we may have causalities. That often happens in war."

Which is it? 

A messaging memo from the White House sent to Capitol Hill Republicans on Monday appeared to discourage framing the actions as a war.

They were told to avoid the war word. Which of course just adds to the confusion. Senator Ron Johnson probably echoed what other MAGA members thought about the controversy when he said, "Who cares what you call it? I don't."

It's all about following the dear leader regardless of the truth.

Behind closed doors with MAGA officials Speaker Mike Johnson said he doesn't think Congress should declare war on Iran. He's counting on the invasion to only last for a few weeks and then sweeping it under the table like left over scraps from a dinner in hell.

No one knows how long the fighting is going to last. Hundreds of Americans are stranded in the Middle East because the Trump regime didn't consider the ramifications of suddenly (and for no apparent reason) bombing the hell out of Iran.

We are witnessing the results of Trump's latest diversion from the Epstein files. Countless lives will be taken. The entire Middle East is now a war zone, and the Trump regime has injected more chaos into our lives. 

As it Stands, Americans are being asked to risk their lives in an illegal war while Trump shares his plans for his Ballroom on the nightly news.

Proud Puppy Killer Noem Defiantly Faces Senators

As expected, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem lied numerous times under oath during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing today over her handling of the Trump regimes immigration agenda.

To my surprise she faced harsh criticisms from a couple of GOP senators, along with all of the Democratic senators. 

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis tore into Noem like a hawk hunting a slow field mouse. He said, among other things, her leadership was a "disaster." He also vowed to block the administration's nominees and bring Senate business to a halt until Noem answers his questions and addresses.

Here's the part that really startled me when to make a point about bad decision making, Tillis brought up a now infamous passage from Noem's 2024 book in which she describes killing a young dog and goat back home in South Dakota.

In the book Noem said she had to kill the young dog, Cricket, because he misbehaved. After shooting Cricket in a gravel pit, she also bragged about killing a "nasty and mean" goat. She defended her actions by claiming the episode showed she was willing to do "difficult, messy, and ugly" things.

Finally, a fired-up Tillis called for Noem to resign. He's the first Republican on record to ask for her resignation.

GOP Sen. John Kennedy didn't go as far as telling her to resign, but he did hold her ass to the fire. "How do you square my concern for waste; with the fact you have spent $220 million running television advertisements that featured you prominently," he asked.

Noem basically replied that Trump was all for her ads and that she thought they were "extremely effective." A cagy Kennedy also questioned who Noem got to produce the ads.

"And the people that you ended up picking were people who had formerly done your political work back in South Dakota, is that right?" he asked. Noem quickly retorted "No! That's not correct sir."

"They were effective in your name recognition," Kennedy taunted her.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse showed Noem an image of a bedroom inside a plane that the DHS is reportedly seeking to purchase. NBC News recently reported that the department has been leasing the Boeing 737 MAX8, which has been described as a "luxury jet."

"Those photos are not accurate," Noem blurted out despite the evidence. Then she claimed the jet was going to be refurbished and used for ...wait for it...deportations of illegal immigrants. She grudgingly admitted the same plane would also carry executive air travel.

In my wildest imagination I can't see that jet carrying two such diverse parties. Call me a skeptic if you like. Trying to claim that the $70 million dollar luxury jet would save money for the taxpayer is the most ridiculous thing she said today.

In summary senators brought up her mishandling of numerous cases, including her attempted coverup of the ICE agents who murdered Alex Pretti and Renee Good, calling them "domestic terrorists" immediately after they were illegally shot to death.  

As it Stands, I don't have the space to cover all the crimes she's been accused of in this hearing. If you're wondering what else was brought up, I recommend going to YouTube where you can view the entire hearing.

'We Didn't Start this War' Hegseth Openly Lies About the Epstein/Trump War

One thing is for certain... Iran didn't start the war.

But Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told Americans today that "We didn't start the war." Really? Who did then?

The fact of the matter is a five-time draft dodger and convicted felon started the war. Trump has set the Middle East on fire to distract from the Epstein files which follow him around like Honey Badgers.

The Pentagon press corps (now all far-right influencers) who agreed to Hegseth's restrictions asked pre-determined questions and Hegseth used a list on who to call on. 

The few legitimate reporters were ignored with one exception; an NBC reporter interrupted between questions and asked if the war was going to be over in four weeks like Trump said?

Hegseth rudely called the reporter out and called NBC fake news. 

Boozehound Hegseth who gets off on talking tough, claimed Iran started the war and now the U.S. is going to finish it. "We are going to hurt you with no apology and without hesitation and we will kill you," he said during a press conference today.

If anyone was listening to Trump during his re-election campaign, they clearly believed Trump would end all foreign wars and be a Peace President. Yet here we are with his lapdog Hegseth claiming this war is different than the others because the operation had a "clear devastating, decisive mission."

It sure did. Distract the public from the ever-encroaching Epstein files.

Let's take a quick look at Hegseth. Trump nominated him to be the Secretary of Defense despite the fact that he secretly paid a financial settlement to a woman who had accused him of raping her in 2017.

The man heading the world's largest and most lethal military force on the planet was a host for FOX News prior to his current position. 

A trail of documents, corroborated by the accounts of former colleagues, indicates that Hegseth was forced to stand down by both of the two non-profit groups that he ran - Veterans for Freedom and Concerned Veterans for America - in the face of serious allegations of financial mismanagement, sexual impropriety, and personal misconduct.

To make things even worse Hegseth is an alcoholic and admitted to it during his confirmation, adding that he's cured now.

Senator Richard Blumenthal, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, described the report of Hegseth's drinking as alarming and disqualifying. Everyone knew the fix was in when Hegseth got the job.

Oh! By the way... once an alcoholic, always an alcoholic. Staying clean is a lifelong battle for those addicted to booze.

So that leaves us with an alcoholic in charge of destroying Iran. Hegseth, a known womanizer, likes to project power by calling his position, Secretary of War. He manages to tie the word war into every other sentence regardless of the topic.

As it Stands, an inexperienced secretary of defense sends a signal of weakness to our enemies and makes us feel less safe at home and abroad.

Trump's Gay War Hawk: Lindsey Graham Tries to Act Tough

Of all of Trump's enablers none have reached the heights of sycophancy that Sen. Lindsey Graham has.

His take on the illegal war Trump started is enough to make a maggot gag. Despite Trump's election campaign claims of no more foreign wars, he's been bullying other countries since he slithered into office.

Graham's mealy-mouthed defense while being interviewed on NBC's Meet the Press about the war on Iran was straight out of George Orwell's 1984 that talked about "Doublespeak" and "Newspeak." 

Newspeak was a propagandistic language that was designed to limit free thought and promote the Party's doctrines.

Doublespeak was a belief in contradictory ideas simultaneously, which is reflected in the Party slogans: "War is Peace" "Freedom is slavery" and "Ignorance is strength."

Graham's defense of the Epstein Trump war on Iran was patterned after Big Brother's use of doublespeak. He dismissed concerns about it being a war of choice, or a diversion of any kind. He argued that the war aims to eliminate threats that Iran poses to the USA.

To be clear, Iran never posed a direct threat to the American heartland because they didn't have the technology to send a nuke across the globe. The war is about regime change (think Venezuela) and a way to bury the Epstein scandal that is scalding his ass in the United States and the rest of the world.

After declaring the "end" of the largest state sponsor of terrorism" being "upon us" and calling war with Iran "Necessary and long justified," Graham said that Operation Epic Fury (I bet Trump came up with that name) made America "more safe and eventually more prosperous."  

Let's see... plunging the Middle East into a war has nothing to do with "freeing the people of Iran" or making us safer at home. That's America First propaganda bullshit worthy of Well's book.

It made me sick hearing Graham asking for God's protection for all under President Trump, as well as our allies. He believes "with all his heart" that any American servicemember killed or wounded in the coming days will be in an effort to "make your country and the world a better and safer place." 

Straight up... this war is not making America a safer place. I don't care what Graham says. He's a Trump troll that isn't embarrassed by his own lies or his dear leaders ranting.

I had to step away from the TV when Graham claimed Trump is a man of peace. Anyone who believes that probably believes Bigfoot voted for Trump in the last election. A man of peace doesn't go around overthrowing governments and turning his private army - ICE - against the American people.

I wish there was a way we could send Graham to one of those American bases that are being bombed by Iran. Put a rifle in his chubby paws and see what kind of warrior he is. He talks tough but he's really a pasty white pussy in love with his favorite dictator.

As it Stands, you can't shame Graham because he doesn't care if you know he's having an affair with Trump.

We Knew it was Coming: Trump Declares War Against Iran

The heat from the Epstein files was frying Trump's shriveled brain so he's resorted to the biggest "squirrel" distraction yet during his second term.

He declared war on Iran, along with Israel's corrupt Prime Minister Benjamine Netanyahu.

This last week has brought increased pressure on Trump as the majority of Americans want ALL of the Epstein files revealed. Members of his own regime have been outed and he's acting like a cornered rat.

Because Trump is a hypocrite he's claiming he's attacking Iran to free the people there. That excuse falls flat on its face when you look at how he's taking away freedoms from Americans daily.

Sen. Lindsey Graham said on a post on X "the end of state-imposed terrorism is upon us" and celebrated "freedom" for the Iranian people. How ironic is that?

I'm not even surprised that Trump didn't consult Congress about going to war. Right now, he is in the full dictator mode. He's busy rigging the midterms and destroying our relationships with longtime allies who are aghast at his international lawlessness.

Also, not surprisingly Republicans are supporting his actions...thus far. Some Republicans see the writing on the wall and realize war will be devasting for everyone. Despite that they sit like cowards and accept their fate.

There's little the Democrats can do to stop Trump. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer told the press, "We have to quickly return to session and reassert its constitutional duty by passing our resolution to enforce the War Powers Act."

Good luck with that Chuck. That ship sailed when Trump was reelected and he installed an authoritarian government. It's unclear if the War Powers Act would get bipartisan support. I wouldn't hold my breath on that happening.

The top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, Rep. Jim Hines said this morning that he's praying for U.S. service members but emphasized, "everything I have heard from the Administration before and after these strikes on Iran confirms this is a war of choice with no strategic endgame."

Trump's strategy to destroy Democracy has been progressing like a runaway train throughout the country since January 20th, which will go down as a dark day in American history.

Sen. Ruben Gallego summed up the situation succinctly, "I lost friends in Iraq to an illegal war. Young working-class kids should not pay the ultimate price for regime change and a war that hasn't been explained or justified to the American people," he wrote on X. 

As it Stands, despite this massive distraction I think the ghost of Jeffrey Epstein is going to continue to haunt Trump throughout his term. 

Daffy Duck Interrogated by House Oversight Committee on Epstein Files

"Daffy Duck looked guilty" when shown a photo of Jeffrey Epstein said House Oversight Committee chair James Comer while addressing reporters the other day.

During an eight-hour hearing MAGA members of Congress cross-examined the feisty cartoon legend trying to tie him into the Epstein scandal. 

MAGA luminaries like Rep. Lauren Boebert grilled Daffy on his relationship with the international pedophile despite having no evidence that he ever met the infamous child trafficker.

Prior to hauling Daffy in GOP members had been collecting suspects to interrogate from the Looney Tunes cast of characters, proving they were serious about the investigation.

When Rep. Nancy Mace accused Foghorn Leghorn of providing young chicks to Epstein, he diverted her attention by showing her photos of Trump in drag.

When Marvin the Martian shared photos of a UFO he nearly upset the proceedings as MAGA members debated if he kidnapped victims and took them to Epstein's Island.

The Tasmanian Devil was defiant when pressed about his relationship with Epstein. Every time he was asked a question he twirled around the room scaring chairman Comer who hid behind the podium and called out for "Order!"

Yosemite Sam quickly grew tired of being questioned and pulled out his pistols and threatened to "shoot the whole dagummed place up" if they didn't haul Trump in for questioning.

Pepe Le Pew cleared out the chamber every time he was asked a question. Everybody in the room would dash out to escape the stench except Comer who just sat there wondering what the stink was all about.

Elmer Fudd and Porky Pig drove their interrogators nuts with stuttering replies to their stupid questions.

Beaky Buzzard was the only character that was cooperative because he felt at home with the MAGA members perched in their seats.

Michigan J. Frog ignored the inane questions and bragged about joining protests against Trump nationwide.

Speedy Gonzales was arrested by ICE before he could answer any questions.

Penelope Pussycat accused both Trump and Epstein of grabbing her genitals when she was still a kitten and held hostage in Mar a Lago.

Bugs Bunny passed out THC infused carrots to MAGA members hoping to confuse them more than they already were.

By the time Daffy Duck's hearing was over MAGA members were drooling (more than usual) and staggering out of the room like a gaggle of disabled zombies.

As it Stands, this satire has been brought to you from the Looney Tunes cast who are encouraging Americans to vote Blue this November.

Why Are There Still Missing Epstein Files Being Discovered?

I don't get it. 

Didn't the Justice Department tell us they released ALL of the Epstein files? 

Attorney General Pam Bondi assured Americans there was nothing more to see about the infamous international pedophile who was Trump's best friend. Didn't Dear Leader say it was time to move on? Nothing more to see here?

I don't think so.

Rep. Robert Garcia, who sits on the House Oversight Committee investigating Epstein has accused the Justice Department of withholding files today (Thursday) containing allegations of sexual abuse of a minor made against Trump.

If the DOJ had any credibility left (which I doubt) they lost it with this recent revelation. The DOJ has not released summaries and notes from three separate interviews the FBI conducted with a South Carolina woman who said she was sexually assaulted by Trump.

Those missing files were not included in the unredacted collection available for members of Congress to view. 

A Justice Department spokesperson replying to a query on the missing documents said, "As we have always said, all documents responsive were produced, those do not fall within one of the following categories: duplicates, privileged, part of an ongoing investigation."

Something key to keep in mind is when the DOJ supposedly released all of the records a spokesperson said, "This production may include fake or falsely submitted images, documents or videos."

There's that favorite MAGA word, FAKE. You watch, the DOJ will say it didn't share those documents because they were fake.

The problem for Trump and his cronies is emerging evidence keeps popping up despite Trump's claim of being exonerated. Rep. Garcia asked, "Why are there still documents missing?"

"These documents I personally saw, I know who the survivor is, the name is redacted in the doc, in the manifest document, and there are documents missing from that same survivor that appeared to be interviews or conversations, again, appear to be with the FBI. The FBI clearly investigated, and now those documents are gone."

The DOJ's initial response was "We'll review whether any files had been improperly withheld." Rep. James Comer, the chairman of the House Oversight Committee, said on Thursday that the lawmakers are still looking into the accusation that the DOJ withheld the files pertaining to Trump.

Anyone who believes that has to be a MAGA moron. As the lies pile up Trump and his lapdogs are having trouble keeping up with the slow drip of evidence that continues to rattle the regime.

As it Stands, the rest of the world is reacting to revelations about Epstein buddies and individuals are suddenly retiring or being held to account by their governments. The same can't be said in America where we have a convicted felon for president.

GOP Repugnance of Reality Isn't Going to Play Well During the Midterms

By the time the midterms roll around the Republican party will have to face reality... supporting Trump's lies comes with a stiff price.

I know the Republicans will do everything they can to rig the election. At this time Trump cronies in Congress are trying to pass an act that will disenfranchise millions of voters.

It's a major legislative proposal aimed at changing voter registration requirements for federal elections. The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE) passed on a partisan basis in the House and is now resting in the Senate. Unless the GOP goes with the nuclear option of overriding a filibuster, Democrats won't vote for the toxic bill. It's either going to be a long stalemate or the legislation won't pass.

If it doesn't pass you can be sure the lethal legislation will be kicked back to the House where another attempt will be made to sweeten the package enough to get Democratic senators aboard. This attempt to steal the election is only part and parcel of the concentrated effort Republicans are making to retain power in Congress.

Trump and his conservative billionaires are determined to dominate the 2026 and 2028 elections, using federal power to steal elections when necessary. The basic plan is to create sufficient doubt about the election process.

So far, the GOP's tactics have featured Presidential Executive Orders, Department of Justice (DOJ) lawsuits sowing doubt about voter roll and balloting integrity, and gaslighting voters about the Democratic Party election criminality.

Trump tried to decertify voting machines and limit mail-in ballots with an executive order, but the courts have slapped down those efforts thus far.

In addition, the DOJ is suing to obtain confidential voter rolls from at least 44 states. In one case federal authorities illegally seized all of Georgia's voting records from the 2020 election. They took the records to an undisclosed location while Fulton County officials called out the illegal seizure and went to court for relief. That drama is still playing out.

In an interview with Reuters last week Trump said Republicans have been so successful that "when you think of it, we shouldn't even have an election."

In another interview last week on "The Dan Bongino Show," Trump said, "The Republicans should say, 'We want to take over the voting in at least 15 places.' The Republicans ought to nationalize the voting," he told Bongino.

For the record nationalizing elections is unconstitutional.

Despite all of these challenges (and any new ones) to a fair election I believe Americans will turn out to vote in record numbers against this corrupt regime's candidates.

As it Stands, I'm not ready to give up on our Democratic republic... yet. November will be a turning point in America's history. I'm betting on truth and the American spirit of freedom for all.