Flotsam and Jetsam - Trump Gets Greenland

In all but name. And, hey, we didn't get their welfare state or the Democrat votes. At Da Caller, Trump Announces U.S. Will Have ‘Permanent Control Over Security’ In Greenland. Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump, "BREAKING NEWS: I am pleased to announce that the United States of America has entered into an Agreement with The Kingdom of Denmark, and Greenland, that gives the United States permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland, completely addressing ALL of our many U.S. concerns. There will be NO COST to the United States! ...." At PJM Matt Margolis says Trump Secures a HUGE and Historic Deal with Greenland and Scott Pinsker asks What Happens When Pacman Rescues the Princess?: The Great Greenland Gaslight. Cynical Publius @CynicalPublius, ""OK, that's nice but Trump has not yet made all of my heart's wildest dreams and desires come true, so I'm sitting out the midterms." /sarc off This is a geopolitical masterstroke. In an era of aggressive Chinese economic and military expansion, this pact between the USA and Denmark is vital. Great job Mr. President and Secretary Rubio." Matt Morse @MattMorseTV, "“Trump’s new deal with Greenland is exactly the same as the old one!” Not true at all. Key new details: Duration: The 1951 deal lasted only as long as NATO existed and Greenland remained part of NATO. Trump’s 2026 deal lasts indefinitely, even if NATO implodes or Greenland becomes independent. ..."

Theresa Fallon @TheresaAFallon, "There has been a prevalent optimism bias in Europe. Even at the #MSC in 2022, shortly before the Russian invasion of Ukraine began, US officials warned that Moscow was about to make a move. Despite all the mounting evidence that war was near, European strategists would not accept this conclusion." Quote Gandalv @Microinteracti1, "For two years the official line is that Russia might be able to attack a NATO country in five to eight years, which is the kind of warning that lets you roll over and go back to sleep. In August American intelligence quietly moves the start of that window to this autumn...." From sundance at CTH, President Vladimir Putin Gives Remarks on Europe’s Preparations for Expanded War Against Russia. FWIW, I don't see Europe wanting war with Russia, but they are getting increasingly fearful the US won't support them in the way they've become accustomed. Good.

VodkaPundit at Insty cites CONRAD BLACK: Canada must mature as a nation. “Carney is pushing a “war” against the country to which we sell about 70 per cent of our exports, the country upon which we are completely dependent for our own military security. And Carney appears to be much more the continuator than the reformer of the helter-skelter immigration policies that have put terrible pressure on housing costs for Canadians of modest incomes. The fact that nearly 45 per cent of Canadians are foreign-born or the children of foreign-born parents heaps tremendous social costs on the country. Canada’s fertility rate of 1.25 is among the lowest in the Western world and we are the assisted suicide capital of the world with the beaming encouragement of our terribly inadequate public health-care system.” From sundance, Barbara Boyd Reviews Shield of Americas, Rubio and Trump’s Moves Against Canada/EU and President Sheinbaum and President Trump Agree on Terms for Bilateral Trade Deal.

Matt Cookson at RCW thinks it's Time for MBS to Finish Off the Houthis. Sundance thinks China Leverages Pressure on Iran to Stop Strikes on Saudi Oil Fields. Guy Benson @guypbenson, “The blockade proves the success of sanctions. If the U.S. keeps its chokehold, Tehran will likely break.” Max Abrahms @MaxAbrahms, "This has less to do with Israeli behavior than the onslaught of disinformation about it." Quote Dominic Michael Tripi @DMichaelTripi, "NEW: Israel’s net favorability in the US reaches new all-time low, falling an unprecedented -67 points from +51 in Trump’s first term to -16 now, with approval continuing to fall across all polls."

Pro America Politics @proamericapol, "President Trump secured 65 billion barrels of oil from Venezuela. He just secured military and economic control over Greenland. Poverty in the US just hit an all-time low. We have net negative immigration to the US for the first time in 75 years. Do you see why they have to desperately obsess over the temporary increase in gas prices? It's all they have." RightWI @RightWI1776, "Wow I can't believe Diesel is over $9/gallon Wait nevermind this was 2022 under Biden." John Hinderacker at Power Line, A Booming Economy: Who Cares? From Breitbart Bus Dig, The World Still Loves the American Economy. Dave Manney at PJM says The $6.7 Billion DOGE Headline Is True. It Also Leaves Out Half the Story. "Spend $6.7 billion once to reduce annual spending by more than $20 billion, and suddenly the story sounds rather different."

Sundance reports President Trump Announces AI Task Force and Pending Appointment of AI Czar. Kevin Killough at JTN hears California Gov. Newsom signs order demanding federal government regulate AI 'before it's too late' "Newsom's statement cites an incident where an Anthropic AI model escaped a containment system to hack into another platform, and says the federal government hasn't responded to the concerns." From the NoTricksZone, Economic Masterminds: German Socialists Suggest Taxing Productivity Gains Stemming From Using AI. mike bski @BskiMike22802, "If You Were Born Before 1980, The Left Has Killed You With Climate Change At Least 17 Times!" ZitoSalena @ZitoSalena, "There are times when I cover an issue in politics/culture on the ground that is seen so wildly different than what either polling shows, social media dictates or the manufactured fear demands it should be. AI/data power centers is one of them The story..."a

Benny Johnson @bennyjohnson, "Stephen Miller delivered the greatest on-air masterclass on why you have to vote Republican in the midterms “Democrats’ policies aren’t just wrong; their policies are evil.” “You cannot sit on the sidelines when we are trying to save this country from an agenda that is sinister and wicked and morally indefensible.” Republicans are delivering results: a thriving country under President Trump, secured borders, falling crime, and an America First agenda. The second Democrats take power, they will open the borders again and the mass invasion of our country will continue. This is a fight for the future of our nation. Vote." Chip Roy @chiproytx, "Republicans looking at polls - in Texas or anywhere - and accepting defeat are engaging in self-fulfilling prophecy. Be proud of what we’ve done, admit where we need to do better, expose the radical Democrats, & decide to win. Sports Psychology 101."

The College Fix does a DEEP DIVE and finds Abdul El-Sayed’s sister is a radical university professor. Twitchy ws amused when Abdul El-Sayed Got Heightmogged by an Average Sized Female State Rep. and Became the Weekend’s Meme. War Correspondent @warDaniel47, "OMG. Stunning resurfaced footage shows Ugandan Mayor Mamdani saying the plan is to manipulate white leftists into electing 3rd worlders like him Spoken in his 3rd world accent: "You need someone to be a validator, tell them to TRUST US." "Minority communities, because we've never had representation, we are tied to identity. White communities...are more ideology...voters think of themselves first as progressive." Muslim invaders PURPOSEFULLY position themselves as "validators" to manipulate the public into handing over control TERRIFYING. He needs to be deported." Twitchy sees Jessica Tarlov Saying Dems Are on the Side of Sanity Nearly Made Bill Maher Fall Out of His Chair. RedWave Press @RedWavePress, "Bill Maher: “There are things in history that absolutely do compare to the Holocaust. But lots of people just love to throw that term around. I mean, this country is so antisemitic now…” David Foster: “What turned the Democratic Party antisemitic?” Bill Maher: “Israel. It's what turned them. It's a question I explore a lot on my show.” David Foster: “I don't know the answer. And you don't either?” Bill Maher: “I do. Again, it's lack of education…" and RedWave Press @RedWavePress, "Bill Maher: “Greta Thunberg. She's a professional useless idiot and I would like to talk some sense into her.” David Foster: “How did she get to be so Greta?” Bill Maher: “How did that whole generation get there? My short answer: lack of education. We stopped teaching kids things. They don’t know anything… Ignorant is different than stupid… And it’s not their fault that the schools stopped teaching them things..."

Chef Andrew Gruel @ChefGruel, "Funny thing, this doesn’t even include federalized national guard troops, so Newsom basically just signed a bill making it harder for other states to help us with riots, wildfires, earthquakes or any other major emergency. Great job." Quote California Globe CaliforniaGlobe, "Newwsom Signs Bill Barring Out-of-State National Guard Deployments into CA. Because we don’t want military help with our riots?" Carol Roth @caroljsroth, "Actually, it was insane in real time. It was also intentional and evil." Quote Polymarket @Polymarket, "JUST IN: Gavin Newsom says closing California beaches during COVID was “insane, in hindsight.”

Kyle Becker at RedState reports Minnesota's Anti-Ice Fraud Fund Was Just 'Shut Down.' The Reason Couldn't Be More Ironic. "A $2 million "anti-ICE" fraud fund that was intended to help those who were "harmed" by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers enforcing the law was recently frozen because of — you guessed it — fraud."

Julie Kelly @julie_kelly2, "Mike Davis @mrddmia confirmed this morning that Article III Project plans to file a judicial misconduct complaint related to the NYT article published yesterday profiling Judge Patrick Schiltz and including comments from 6 other federal judges: declassified.live Courthouse Coup, Minnesota Style In a recent interview with the New York Times, Patrick Schiltz--the former chief judge of the Minnesota district court--described a collective effort to block the administration’s deportation plans."

SCOTUS Wire @scotus_wire, "BREAKING: In a 2-1 vote, the Fifth Circuit ruled that the federal ban on direct interstate handgun sales violates the Second Amendment."

From Da Caller, DHS Cracks Down On Immigration Attorneys Who File ‘Meritless’ Asylum Claims. Sundance reports President Trump Identifies H1B Visa Abuse as a “National Security Threat.” Jonathan Turley sees Sen. Paul Introduces a Birthright Citizenship Amendment, which, of course, won't happen anytime soon. "Most countries in the world reject this controversial policy. Our closest allies in Europe reject birthright citizenship and follow the common practice of “jus sanguinis,” or right of blood. We are part of a smaller number of countries following “jus soli,” or right of soil. Various countries that once followed the practice later amended their constitutions or laws to get rid of it. That is what would need to be done with a 28th amendment." Beege Welborn is disappointed by a Dem in RINO Clothing: SoFL Rep Salazar's Message for President Trump.

Lara Logan @laralogan, "The situation in Ceuta is turning worse & worse. The Spanish government has been exposed lying to the people as it is obvious tens of thousands of illegal immigrants are still there. Perhaps more importantly the world is seeing what globalism & open borders really mean: invasion & conquest. This is happening across the western world to differing degrees - you just don’t get to see it. But the effect is the same: over time your culture, country & identity are overwhelmed & replaced." Quote Reuters @Reuters, "WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT Spanish police began moving hundreds of migrants from beaches in Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta to temporary facilities at the city's port, sparking tension as migrants vied for limited spots at the new location." Twitchy sees a Migrant Charity in Scotland Gives 'Asylum Seekers' Lessons on the Age of Consent. Lee Anderson MP @LeeAndersonMP_, "Importing Savages. ASYLUM seekers arriving in the UK are being handed booklets warning them that sex with children is illegal and men and women are equal under UK law."

Nick Arama at RedState laughs as CNN Left on the Sidewalk After Being Booted From WH, Then a Passerby Hilariously Chimes in Live. "Tell the truth! If you tell the truth, then you won't get revoked. Tell the truth." Twitchy, Kaitlan Collins Calls CNN White House Ban an ‘Illegal Assault’ on Their Constitutional Rights. TownHall's Matt Vespa likes how Sarah Huckabee Sanders Easily Shut Down the Media's Outrage Over CNN's WH Ban by Making This Point. Jack @jackunheard, "CNN got banned for telling lies about the president. Conservatives got banned for telling the truth about the covid vaccine. We are not the same." Sassafrass84 @Sassafrass_84, News flash: Biden also changed the White House press pool and he cut off more than 440 reporter’s credentials. Zero outrage. I don’t know about y’all but the hypocrisy gets to me sometimes." Spencer Pratt @spencerpratt, "This is straight up commie shit, BTW. The State is going to enforce political content restrictions? California is indistinguishable from a communist country." Quote Spencer Pratt @spencerpratt, "According to this anon reporting, Bob Bonta is demanding that he get content oversight over CNN. LMAO after all of his denials that this bullshit lawsuit "wasn't about CNN", the cat is out of the bag. We all knew it...this was always just about politics. What a scumbag."

At Althouse, "Following a 19-month effort by President Donald Trump to take control of the arts center, its board voted to close the building Tuesday..." ""... as Trump, who has demanded his name be added to the institution, threatened to cancel a more than $250 million renovation. The president said Wednesday that without his intervention the building could be 'ripped down.'" I'm reading "What Washington lost when the Kennedy Center closed/We asked Washington Post readers to share memories of the storied arts hub. Hundreds responded" (gift link so you can see the selected memories)." Let it fall down. 

Seth Dillon @SethDillon, "This has got to be one of the craziest headlines from the woke era."

The Babylon Bee @TheBabylonBee, "No One Notices As Entire Cast Of 'The View' Replaced With Shrieking Feral Pigs."

At Hat Hair, Larry Elder looks at The 'Modern-Day Lynching' Hoax -- and the Elephant in the Room, racism is rare, so the demand is high. British Patriot @EnglandUK, "Stand Up to Racism just posted a celebration video of Restore Britain being “chased out of Camden” for leafleting in the Holborn & St Pancras by-election. Rupert Lowe says one of his team was hospitalised with burns. Read that again. A legal party, standing a candidate on 8 October, handing out leaflets. Then a mob. Then hospital. Then the attackers boast about it..."

Marina Hyde at the Guardian asks Are you outraged by Sydney Sweeney – again? More fool you. "Forgive me. Life is, in fact, very, very boring, because yet another Sydney Sweeney-advertising-centred firestorm has been ignited by this ad." Jonah Goldberg weighs in at the Dispatch, by Cashing In on Sydney Sweeney’s Cash-In, "Media bias shows itself in the bazonga discourse." He can think a little when his TDS is shove aside. The New Yorker whines Have Conservatives Taken Sexy Back? "The culture wars have come for lingerie as the right, once the advocates of promise rings and purity culture, embarks on a crusade to “Make America Hot Again.”"