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8
Apr

TOP OF THE DAY by Howard Polskin

Greetings! Nailed it! Politico has the newsletter subject line of the day on the 11th hour ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran: “Better TACO Tuesday Than World War III.”  ICYMI: TACO is shorthand for “Trump always chickens out”...Book news: Get ready for Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump by NY Times scoopmeisters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan.  The book focuses on the first year of Trump’s second presidency (although I’m not sure I want to relive it. PTSD etc).  “Regime Change” drops June 16, two days after The Donald’s 80th birthday, and just in time for Father’s Day gifts...The National Pulse has a long list of possible candidates that Trump might name to replace his recently fired Attorney General Pam Bondi.  Among those players being considered to become the newest Trump White House cast member: Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO); Mark Whitaker, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations;  Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton; U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro; Counselor to the President Alina Habba, and Todd Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General and former Trump defense attorney.  Altogether, there are 23 names on the Pulse list ...."The Charlie Kirk Show,” the podcast of the popular right-wing activist who was slain last September, is one of the fastest-growing right-wing podcasts, according to TheRighting’s just released research. The show, now hosted by producer Andrew Kolvet, drew nearly 30,000 new subscribers in the first quarter. Ultra-right looney Candace Owens’ program ranked as the fastest-growing podcast on my list for the second quarter in a row.  I shudder to think about what that says about certain factions in our country....If you keep reading, I’ll keep Righting. Howard

Program from Right-Wing Extremist Candace Owens Ranks as Q1’s Fastest-Growing Conservative Podcast

source: A Righting Research Exclusive

Exclusive research conducted by TheRighting found that the number of year-over-year subscribers to “Candace” on the Castbox platform soared 59% in the first quarter compared to Q1, 2025. "The Charlie Kirk Show" was another fast-growing podcast, despite the death of the popular activist last year.

Dems Are a Clear and Present Danger to the Nation

source: Townhall

The U.S. must be growing and prosperous at home and strong in the face of the many security threats facing us abroad. The former can only be achieved with free markets and limited government, and the latter through a robust defense budget. On both fronts, Democrats would take the country in the exact opposite direction needed.

Pam Bondi Was Putting Out Fires. The Next AG Needs to Go to War

source: The Federalist

This is no time for learning on the job or cultivating personal popularity. It’s time for a battle plan.

The Artemis II Mission Reveals the Glory of God, Not Science-Based Atheism

source: Fox News

From a Nobel laureate to astrophysicists, experts say scientific evidence points to intelligent design

Hungary Is Living the Feminist Dream and the West Refuses to Accept It

source: European Conservative

Where the Dutch government looks at a young woman and sees a taxpayer it cannot afford to lose, the Orbán government looks at her and sees a mother it wants to support.

Barely Anyone Notices Feeble Biden Shuffling Around Delaware Coffee Shop

source: The Gateway Pundit

Biden has largely stayed out of the public eye after leaving office and revealing a cancer diagnosis. But every once in a while Biden crawls out of hiding to attack President Trump. (Post includes video of Biden)

Congress Must End Birth Tourism

source: Human Events

These children have access to all benefits and rights of American citizenship, including being eligible to run for president. That cannot be a permitted practice

Anna Wintour’s Praise of NYC’s First Lady Rama Duwaji Exposes Vogue’s Politically Influenced Hypocrisy

source: NY Post

Vogue has always been a functioning propaganda arm of the DNC, regularly fawning over Dem politicians and first ladies.

The NY Times Has Churned Out an Impressive Array of Liberal Nonsense Recently

source: Washington Free Beacon

The New York Times is enjoying a rarefied hot streak in the field of prestige journalism. Since late February, the so-called paper of record has published numerous articles and op-eds that neatly capture the elite liberal worldview in all its cloistered absurdity.

Trump Confounds Critics Again

source: American Spectator

Trump threatens devastation, then pivots to diplomacy.

Big-City Mayors Are Increasingly Community Organizers

source: National Review

The old political machines were corrupt, but at least they delivered quality city services.
7
Apr

TOP OF THE DAY by Howard Polskin

Greetings! And a white-knuckle welcome to Power Plant Day and Bridge Day. That’s what the pouting POTUS has dubbed today because he’s threatening to destroy key Iranian infrastructure if the country’s leaders don’t open up the Strait of Hormuz by 8 p.m. tonight...Last night on Truth Social, Trump endorsed California GOP gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton...Also, The Donald  reposted a 17-second video of a scene from Minnesota’s gigantic Mall of America crowded with women dressed in hijabs. “This literally is the ‘Mall of America,’” wrote the America-first author of the American AF X account. “85% of these people are on welfare, btw,” he added without citing his source.  By reposting, Trump is actually endorsing this racist point of view. Worth mentioning: The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reported that the video Trump reposted was from 2019 and showed the Eid celebration, one of the most important festivities in Islam...Dept. of New Phrases: Kink-shaming.  I came across this phrase reading about Bryon Noem’s apparent cross-dressing, big breast fetish.  It appears it’s a big no-no to make fun of someone’s fetishes or kinks. The Psychology Today website explains why...Is the Strait of Hormuz closed forever? That provocative question is at the heart of a new podcast hosted on The Free Press featuring shipping expert Sal Mercogliano...London Calling: For the first time, the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) is coming to London reflecting a growing turn to the right in the UK. The conference will be held July 16-18. No speakers have been announced yet....Colorado is the most authoritarian state in the country. So claims the Washington Examiner. I still love the Aspen region...If you keep reading, I’ll keep Righting. Howard

Trump Might Use Nukes in Iran

source: The American Conservative

We should all be very worried about this war’s trajectory.

Iran Will Not Abide Trump’s Tuesday Night Deadline

source: Washington Examiner

Iran will not open the Strait.

Will Trump Go Full Sherman in the War on Iran?

source: Fox News

The famed Civil War general didn’t want to do what he did, but it was necessary

Trump Is a Real Commander-in-Chief

source: American Spectator

President Trump has gotten out the message that he is not fooling around. He takes his role as commander-in-chief with deadly seriousness. He is not fooling around. In fact, that is one of a president’s most important responsibilities.

Trump Acts Like Trump and the Left Loses Its Mind

source: SteveGruber.com

On Sunday, Trump fired off a social media post that included a not-so-subtle message to Iran – and, shocker, a little colorful language including the “F” word. The reaction from the usual crowd on the Left? Not exactly waving the stars and stripes or calling out Iran. Nope. In their world, the real problem isn’t Iran, China, or North Korea – it’s President Donald J. Trump.

Iran’s Greatest Ally Is the Left

source: Townhall

The Left wants the American people to feel like we're accomplishing nothing, because that's when the public starts demanding an end to hostilities.