'You're Going To Be Called Crazy'

Trump to Colombia: FAFO

Colombia refuse the military transport planes returning Columbian illegal immigrants into America back to the country. Trump did not pull any punches in response, and it resulted in a quick re-think on the part of the Colombian. The explicit phrase FAFO applies well here.

By the way, this was summarized more succinctly on a popular reaction channel on YouTube than on any major news network's social media I could find. That too is telling.

Sunday verse

 

Pete Hegseth confirmed as Sec. of Defense, and...

You have probably already heard that Pete Hegseth has been confirmed as Secretary of Defense. You probably have heard that JD Vance had to cast the deciding vote after the senate was tied 50-50. But did you know Mitch McConnell voted against Pete Hegseth? Why?

Common sense defeats climate activism

The activist refuses to recognize reality. And that's really the problem, isn't it? They claim we don't recognize their 'reality', and they are clearly committed to zero compromise. In that case the backlash will be doubly strong.  It's especially so when the science really isn't on their side. Common sense prevails.

The Panama Canal issue is really about China

It's about countering the communist Chinese.