| __________________________________________________________________________ Running On Rage =============== Issues and Insigts, by Editorial Board Original Article Posted By: FlyRight, 5/13/2026 2:01:29 AM Why does America have elected officials? If a visiting alien were introduced to the Democratic Party and asked that question, he’d surely say the purpose is to accumulate, consolidate, and hold power. This is the state of that party in 2026. Of course, this is not a new development. The Democratic Party has been moving from a traditional political group (with a long history of proposing poor ideas) to a mob that wants to rule over the country rather than represent voters, defend the Constitution, and uphold the rule of law. [IMAGE] [IMAGE] Post Reply Reminder: “WE ARE A SALON AND NOT A SALOON” Your thoughts, comments, and ideas are always welcome here. But we ask you to please be mindful and respectful. Threatening or crude language doesn't persuade anybody and makes the conversation less enjoyable for fellow L.Dotters. ... by FlyRight"Running On Rage 0 repliesIssues and Insigts, by Editorial Board Original Article Posted by FlyRight — 5/13/2026 2:01:29 AM Post Reply Why does America have elected officials? If a visiting alien were introduced to the Democratic Party and asked that question, he’d surely say the purpose is to accumulate, consolidate, and hold power. This is the state of that party in ... voters, defend the Constitution, and uphold the rule of law. Germany’s Nuclear Confession Is a Crack in Net‑Zero Pretense 7 repliesPJ Media, by Vijay Jayla Original Article Posted by FlyRight — 5/12/2026 7:43:50 AM Post Reply German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called the nuclear phaseout a “serious strategic mistake” that left Germany ... transition on the planet. This is an early marker for a developing worldwide retreat from policies that sidelined nuclear power and demonized coal, oil, and natural gas. Germany stubbornly closed its last three functioning nuclear reactors in April 2023 right in the middle of a crippling energy crisis triggered by the war in Ukraine. As pragmatists predicted, German citizens now ... on imported energy. Rubio Tightens the Noose on Cuba While Jayapal Plays Shadow Secretary of State 8 repliesRed State, by Brand Essex Original Article Posted by FlyRight — 5/12/2026 7:41:26 AM Post Reply The Trump administration's latest sanctions, targeting Cuba's military-controlled conglomerate GAESA and related entities like Moa Nickel, mark a clear-eyed ... repression. GAESA operates as the economic engine of the Revolutionary Armed Forces, controlling key sectors from tourism to retail and finance. Mounting Resistance to the Teacher Union Leviathan 5 repliesAmerican Greatness, by Larry Sand Original Article Posted by FlyRight — 5/12/2026 7:39:52 AM Post Reply May 4 Wall Street Journal editorial argues that the single biggest problem in state ... the SEIU, AFSCME, and, notably, the teachers’ unions. But now, several red states are pursuing reforms to curb their influence and give taxpayers a much-needed break. In Idaho, Gov. Brad Little recently signed a bill that will end public support for teachers’ unions. The new law will prohibit school districts from deducting dues directly from teachers’ paychecks and will limit ... president is entering negotiations from a position of weakness. Xi, after all, rules China as a near-absolute leader with no election to fear, no opposition party to challenge him, and a state apparatus capable of moving swiftly and decisively. Trump, by contrast, faces elections, court challenges, media scrutiny, and political resistance at every turn. As Sen. Jack Reed, a leading ... Shannon Bream on Fox News Sunday, Reason's J.D. Tuccille Has Most Sensible Take on Trump Administration's 2A Record 2 repliesBearing Arms, by Tom Knighton Original Article Posted by FlyRight — 5/11/2026 6:59:22 PM Post Reply I've been very critical of the Trump administration and its schizophrenic Second Amendment record. On one hand, we've gotten dozens of new rules for the ATF, ... governments for unconstitutional gun control laws. The flip side, though, is that they've also defended some terrible federal regulations. It's enough to give you whiplash, and a lot of Second Amendment advocates are very down on the administration because of it. I know, because I'm one of them. Pratt Is the New Leader Los Angeles Desperately Needs 4 repliesTownhall, by Jeff Crouere ... politicians. It is overrun by homelessness, crime, blight, and the horrifying aftermath of the 2025 Palisades fire. In several weeks, Los Angeles voters will elect a new mayor. One candidate, former reality television star Spencer Pratt, is making a huge splash. He was previously known for his starring role on the MTV show The Hills from 2006 to 2010. He lost his house, along with his ... their actions on Sunday.It appears to have been hit near Qatar. That ship is owned by a New Jersey-headquartered company. There was also a report of a ship being hit near Qatar.The regime was also busy attacking its neighbors again, firing drones at Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). There's been a response from the regime on negotiations.But if it isn't about completely ... through the Strait of Hormuz, it's a non-starter. Ted Turner: Voting Left and Living Right 3 repliesAmerican Greatness, by Stephen Soukup Original Article Posted by FlyRight — 5/11/2026 5:42:58 AM Post Reply Ted Turner, the yachtsman, media mogul, and environmental philanthropist, died this past week at the age of 87. He left behind five children, three ex-wives, a fortune of almost $3 ... Reagan blush. Now, to be clear, Turner was an avowed liberal. He supported left-wing political and social causes for much of his adult life. He was adamantly and vocally pro-choice. He funded anti-war and anti-nuclear organizations that challenged American global authority. Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Name Pops Up MULTIPLE ... revealed that Rep. Ilhan Omar’s name appeared MULTIPLE times in email chains and text messages with convicted fraudster Aimee Bock, the mastermind behind the largest COVID-era fraud scheme targeting children’s nutrition programs. According to trial exhibits unsealed in Aimee Bock’s case, Omar’s office was directly involved in communications with the fraud ring. According to ... didn’t accept the ruling and are trying to regroup. According to a new report, they got on a private call and started plotting ways around it. That tells you everything you need to know. The Virginia Supreme Court struck down a voter-ratified congressional map that gerrymandered Democrats four extra seats in Congress. The ruling was a huge setback for the Democrats in the ongoing ... next. On Saturday, Democratic House members from Virginia and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries— Trump-Xi Beijing Showdown: Technology, Trade Deficit, and Human Rights 3 repliesRed State, by Ward Clark Original Article Posted by FlyRight — 5/10/2026 11:59:27 PM Post Reply China is the United States' primary geopolitical rival now. The Middle Kingdom has been ... other places in the western Pacific. This is the only country right now that could engage the United States in anything like a near-peer conflict. President Trump is set to visit China in the next few days, and there is, reportedly, a lot on the agenda for him to discuss with China's leader Xi Jinping. It would be fascinating to be a fly on the wall during these discussions, Most Active ... who are working against President Donald Trump. This is not a surprise as we have noted the Trump administration continues to take apart the tentacles of Lawfare and Intelligence operatives in Main Justice, various U.S. Attorney offices, FBI Headquarters, FBI field offices and various Intelligence Community silos. Obama meets with Talarico, aiming to boost ... AUSTIN — Former President Barack Obama met with U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico Tuesday in Texas, putting his support behind a campaign that Democrats see as a shot, if a long one, for the party to win statewide in the reliably conservative state. Obama lunched with Talarico and Democratic state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, the nominee running to unseat Texas’ Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, at ... one of the more liked figures in the Democratic Party. Obama has been highlighting younger leaders in the party, including New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Ex-DHS chief Alejandro Mayorkas regrets Biden’s immigration agenda — despite claiming border was ‘secure’ 17 repliesNew York Post, by Josh Christenson ... administration. More than 8 million entered by the start of the 46th president’s final year in office — before Biden moved to shut down the border and crack down on illegal crossings Flailing Virginia Dems Mistakenly Address SCOTUS Request to Wrong Court 14 repliesBreitbart News, by John Nolte Original Article Posted by ConservativeYankee — 5/12/2026 2:25:00 PM Post Reply Virginia ... Minnesota’s Quality Learing Center. After misspelling “Virginia” and “Senator” on a recent appeal to the Virginia Supreme Court, Jones’ office fired off an appeal to the Supreme Court of the United States that’s addressed to — lol — the Supreme Court of Virginia. In the first case… no spell check? The attorney general’s office doesn’t use spell check? In the second case of addressing the ... one is basically an Olympic sport. Applications for New York’s Cooling Assistance Benefit opened April 15, offering qualifying households a free air conditioner or fan, plus installation, just in time for the season when apartment living starts to feel like slow-roasting in a brick oven. [snip] For window, portable A/C units or fans, the benefit covers up to $800, including ... Updated May 12, 2026, 1:15 a.m. ET A gun-wielding career criminal opened fire at random cars driving down a Massachusetts roadway on Monday, leaving two men with life-threatening injuries before the maniac was shot by responding officers. Gunman Tyler Brown allegedly fired 50 to 60 rounds indiscriminately from an assault-style rifle as he erratically walked down Memorial Drive in ... during a press conference. At 1:06 p.m., Cambridge police received a 911 call from Boston police, who said an individual acting erratically and in possession of a rifle was in Cambridge, Ryan said. Alabama Is Free to Redraw Its Maps After SCOTUS Vacates District Court Ruling 10 repliesRed State, by Jennifer Oliver O'Connell Original Article Posted by Dreadnought — 5/12/2026 12:20:51 AM ... majority-minority congressional districts. The motions to expedite are granted. The petition for a writ of certiorari before judgment in No. 25-243 is granted. The judgment of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama in that case is vacated, and the case is remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit with instructions to remand to the ... $83 million defamation award to E. Jean Carroll — for now 8 repliesAssociated Press, by Michael R. Sisak & Larry Neumeister Original Article Posted by NorthernDog — 5/12/2026 9:33:43 PM Post Reply NEW YORK — President Donald Trump won’t have to pay an $83 million defamation award to a longtime advice columnist until the U.S. Supreme Court ... entry Tuesday. (Snip) Smith said last week there was a “fair prospect” that the Supreme Court will find in favor of Trump, who has called Carroll’s claims first made publicly in 2019 that she was sexually attacked by Trump in a Manhattan luxury department store dressing room in spring 1996 a “made up scam.” The $83 million award to Carroll Matt Damon Is a Coward, and SNL Is ... 5/12/2026 10:48:10 AM Post Reply I can’t believe he did it again. Matt Damon reprised his role as Brett Kavanaugh on Saturday Night Live. This time, the central joke of the unfunny skit was that Kavanaugh, Pete Hegseth and Kash Patel are all drunks. Damon as Kavanaugh was pounding beers and shots while he promised to give Trump a third term. Even the audience of trained seals sounded ... submit to a profile. (I eventually did say yes, Stacy Abrams subpoenaed as part of Georgia Senate's probe into campaign finance violations 8 repliesJust the News, by Kevin Killough Original Article Posted by mc squared — 5/12/2026 10:42:22 AM Post Reply A special committee of the Georgia Senate has issued subpoenas to ... 2018 elections. Earlier this year, the groups admitted to 16 violations and agreed to pay a $300,000 fine, according to Fox News. Michigan House Candidate Says She Would Ban Stock Trading Among US Officials To 'Fight Corruption.' As Biden's Ukraine ... Worth Up to $4M. 8 repliesWashington Free Beacon, by Thomas Catenacci Original Article Posted by ConservativeYankee — 5/12/2026 9:41:12 AM Post Reply As U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, House candidate Bridget Brink was an energetic stock trader, making 179 individual stock trades worth between $754,000 and $4 million while in office, according to more than two dozen ethics disclosures ... ban federal officials, including presidential appointees like U.S. ambassadors, from engaging in individual stock trading as part of her plan for "fighting corruption and defending democracy." "I've been criticized as 'focusing too intensely on the issue of corruption,'" Rubio Tightens the Noose on Cuba While Jayapal Plays Shadow Secretary of State 8 repliesRed State, by Brand Essex ... effort to disrupt the regime's financial lifelines. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has defended the move by highlighting how these operations funnel resources away from ordinary Cubans and into the pockets of the ruling elite. While critics decry any pressure on Havana as harsh, the reality is more straightforward: Decades of engagement have failed to loosen the Communist ... repression. GAESA operates as the economic engine of the Revolutionary Armed Forces, controlling key sectors from tourism to retail and finance. [IMAGE]Home Page | Latest Posts | Links | Must Reads | Update Profile | RSS | Login/Register Rules & FAQs | Privacy Policy | Search | Post | Contact | Logout | Forgot ... |
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